What happens when you stop living a lukewarm faith and start truly following God's direction?In this episode of He Met Me in the Middle, we welcome Mackenzie Gebken, founder of Jehovah Shalom Retreats, host of the Fortified Follower podcast, and author of Fortified Purity.Mackenzie shares how God began transforming her faith, opening unexpected doors and leading her into opportunities she never imagined.We explore what it means to surrender our plans, recognize God's calling, establish healthy boundaries and find His peace in a world that constantly demands more of us.Are you so busy doing life that you've forgotten how to rest in God's presence and experience His peace?If you're navigating a new season, searching for direction, or longing for a deeper relationship with God, this conversation is for you.Join us for an encouraging conversation about faith, obedience, purpose and the peace that comes from putting God first.If this episode encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reminder to rest in God's peace.#Faith #ChristianPodcast #GodsPeace #Purpose #Obedience #FaithJourney #ChristianWomen #SpiritualGrowth #SurrenderToGod #HeMetMeInTheMiddleA couple of Mackenzie's favorite scriptures:"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves." - Philippians 2:3 "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin..." - Zechariah 4:10 Connect with Mackenzie:https://jsretreats.org/https://www.instagram.com/jehovahshalom.retreats/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574746873708Mackenzie's journal: Fortified Purity: A Devotional Journal on Living Pure - https://a.co/d/0gj1FuVEMackenzie's podcast: Fortified Follower - https://a.co/d/00sosApxListen in and as always, please reach out to us if you need hope, encouragement, inspiration or prayer. We are here for you!Would you prayerfully consider partnering with us in the mission?https://www.hemetmeinthemiddle.com/be-part-of-the-missionwww.hemetmeinthemiddle.comHope@hemetmeinthemiddle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hemetmeinthemiddle/https://www.facebook.com/HeMetMeintheMiddle/________________________________________________________________________________To Find Breanne:Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingdomfastingFacebook: www.facebook.com/kingdomfastingwebsite: www.kingdomfasting.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@kingdomfastingWhispers of the Father's Heart podcast: https://www.kingdomfasting.com/wotfhpodcastTo Find Sheri:Instagram: www.instagram.com/empoweredhealthcoachingFacebook: www.facebook.com/empoweredhealthcoachingwithsheriWebsite: www.empoweredhealthcoaching.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@empoweredhealthcoaching