Hello, beautiful!

How are you doing after last week’s episode? After we sat in the ashes with Job, gave ourselves permission to ask, "Why me, God?", and learned that the Shepherd walks with us through the valley — not around it.

Well, this week, we're building on that. Because the next question is just as important as the first one.

Last week we asked, "Why me, God?" This week, we ask, "Who am I becoming because of this?"

Today we're talking about the lies that grow in hard seasons — the negative beliefs that whisper in our ears when we’re too tired to fight back.

We'll name two of the loudest ones, hear what scripture says back to them, and learn what it means to "stay in your lane" when life gets heavy.

Inspired by Romans 8 and 2 Corinthians 12, we'll explore why God's love isn't earned, why your brokenness isn't a disqualifier, and how the inner work of healing negative beliefs is some of the most sacred work we do.

You'll Learn:

👣 What it really means to "stay in your lane" when something hard is happening to you

👣 The two loudest lies that whisper in women's hearts during hard seasons — and the scripture that confronts each one

👣 Why your past explains you, but does not excuse you (and how emotional intelligence meets faith)

👣 One tender invitation for healing a negative belief this week

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Share this episode with her — it might be the gentle reminder she's been waiting for that God's love is still whispering underneath it all.

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With love, 💛 Heidi

Hello, beautiful!

Has anyone ever said to you, "It's okay, everything happens for a reason"?

Oh, friend. That phrase isn't in the Bible. It never was. And if your heart has been quietly carrying the question, "Why me, God?" — This episode is for you.

Today we're opening the book of Job — a man who lost almost everything in a single breath, sat in ashes, and asked the very question you may have whispered at 3 a.m.

We'll talk about what Job's friends got wrong (and what God Himself had to say about it), why asking "why me?" is not a lack of faith, and what the rod and the staff of Psalm 23 actually mean for you in the valley.

You'll Learn:

👣 Why "everything happens for a reason" isn't biblical — and what God Himself said to the friends who said it

👣 How to sit with someone in their ashes (and how to offer that same grace to yourself)

👣 What the rod and the staff of Psalm 23 actually are — and how they're working for you right now

👣 Three invitations for walking through the valley when you wish you could skip to the end

✨ Plus, a tender prayer, a Lauren Daigle lyric that may become your anthem this week, and the permission you've been waiting for to stop explaining your ashes.

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🌟 Know someone sitting in the ashes today?

Share this episode with a friend — it might be the gentle reminder she's been waiting for that she is not walking alone.

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With love,

💛 Heidi

Hello, beautiful!

Last week, we stood with Thomas in that locked room and practiced loosening our grip.

But believing is one thing — stepping out is another

And the minute we start to move, a sneaky new friend shows up: resistance. Dressed as worry. As what-ifs. As "maybe not today."

In this Part II Sunday episode, we're digging into why we resist change, where fear really comes from, and how Jesus gave us the most loving, gentle pep talk for exactly this moment in Matthew 6:25-34.

Because worrying about tomorrow? It doesn't add a single hour to your life. Your only job is today.

You'll Learn:

👣 How to reframe change from something happening TO you into something happening FOR you

👣 That breaking change down to one step, one day at a time, is straight from scripture

👣 The power of celebrating small wins is evidence that God is already walking with you

✨ Plus, a tender prayer, a powerful reminder from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and three gentle practices you can start this week.

📖 Grab your tea and your Live Your Life journal, available at: https://etsy.me/3Txdc1z and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off any workbook!

🌟 Know someone who's been sitting in the locked room a little too long? Share this episode with a friend—it might be the gentle nudge they've been waiting for.

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And until next time… Ignite inspiration, spread hope, and dance with faith.

With love, 💛 Heidi

Hello, beautiful!

It's been exactly one week since the empty tomb—and one of Jesus's closest friends still doesn’t quite believe.

If you've ever caught yourself thinking too rigidly, demanding answers on your schedule, or quietly insisting that God appear exactly as you've imagined—this episode is for you.

I'm walking you back into that locked room with the disciples, and inviting you to see yourself in Thomas's story.

Because rigid thinking doesn't just live in our faith life—it lives in our marriages, our careers, our friendships, and especially in the way we talk to ourselves.

And sometimes, my sweet, it even wears a convincing costume and calls itself faithfulness.

Inspired by John 20:19-29, we'll explore how Jesus meets us right where we are—locked doors and all—and gently invites us to loosen our grip and believe.

In today's episode, we'll uncover what Doubting Thomas can teach us about softening our hearts, releasing control, and trusting God's surprises.

You'll Discover:

👣 How to spot when certainty is quietly masquerading as faith

👣 Three gentle practices to loosen your grip this week

👣 Why Jesus didn't shame Thomas—and what that tenderness means for you

✨ Plus, you'll hear a heartfelt confession or two, a powerful reminder that you are a beloved child of God, and a tender prayer to help you open the door just a crack and let His light in.

📖 So, grab your tea, your Prayer Journal - https://riselovelive.com/Prayer%20Journal & Your Life Design journal - https://etsy.me/3Txdc1z and use PODCAST15 for 15% off any workbook!

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And until next time…

Ignite inspiration, spread hope, and dance with faith.

With love,

💛 Heidi

Hello, beautiful!

If you've been walking through this Lenten season with me — climbing the mountain, sitting in stillness, releasing what no longer serves you — then today's episode is your reward. It's time to exhale.

Christ has risen indeed, and today we trade our ashes for beauty, step into the sunlight, and celebrate the sacrifice that set us free.

We let the words from Paul Baloche's powerful song, "You Gave Your Life Away," and Isaiah 61 wash over us with promises of freedom and joy, and close with Kathryn Scott's gorgeous reminder that at the foot of the cross, we are made complete.

This isn't just another Sunday or another new season — we are His fresh flowers, ready to bloom.

In today's episode, we'll settle into the glorious truth of Easter and what it means as we step forward into a new season.

You'll Discover:

👣 Why Easter is our exhale after the sacred work of Lent

👣 How to trade your ashes for beauty and step into what's next

👣 Why we are fresh flowers in His garden — needing only sunlight, rain, and grace to bloom

📖 So, grab your tea and your Live Your Life journal, available at: https://etsy.me/3Txdc1z — and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off any workbook!

🌟 Know someone who needs a little light?

Share this episode with a friend — it might be the gentle nudge they've been waiting for.

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And until next time…

Ignite inspiration, spread hope, and dance with faith.

With love,

💛 Heidi

Hello, beautiful!

As we enter Maundy Thursday, we step into one of the most sacred moments of Holy Week—a moment of quiet love, surrender, and presence.

In this episode, we slow down together.

Through reflection, scripture, and the powerful imagery of I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me, we’re invited to consider what it will feel like to stand before Jesus—and what it means to surrender fully before Him.

Inspired by 1 John 3:2 and the humility Jesus showed as He washed His disciples’ feet, this episode is a gentle invitation to release striving, embrace stillness, and rest in a love that never leaves.

As we prepare our hearts for Easter, this becomes a sacred pause… a moment to simply be with Him.

In today’s episode, we reflect on what it means to be seen, known, and loved by Jesus—and how that love invites us into awe, surrender, and quiet worship.

You’ll Learn:

👣 What Maundy Thursday teaches us about love, humility, and surrender

👣 How to embrace stillness instead of rushing toward the resurrection

👣 Why you are already worthy to come before Him—just as you are

🌟 Do you know someone who needs a quiet moment with God?

Share this episode— it might be exactly what their heart needs today.

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With love,

💛 Heidi

Hello, beautiful!

As we step into Holy Week—the final stretch of our Lenten journey—you may find yourself holding a mix of emotions. Reflection, gratitude, surrender… and maybe even a little heaviness.

In this episode, we slow down and embrace a deeper form of gratitude—one that goes beyond a simple list and involves action, presence, and healing.

Inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Philippians 4:6–7, and Colossians 3:17, we explore how gratitude can transform not only how we see our lives, but how we live them—especially in the moments that feel messy, uncertain, or hard.

As we prepare our hearts for Easter, this is your invitation to gently “shake the dust off your soul” and step into a deeper awareness of God’s presence in your everyday life.

You’ll Discover: 👣 How to deepen beyond listing 'three things” and develop a faith-based gratitude practice. 👣 Why gratitude is meant to be lived—not just written down 👣 How to find God’s presence in both the beautiful and the challenging moments

✨ Plus, you’ll experience a gentle reflection, heartfelt encouragement, and a calming prayer to help you enter Holy Week with peace, presence, and purpose.

📖 Grab your tea, your cozy blanket, and your Affirmation Journal found in my Etsy Boutique: https://riselovelive.com/Affirmation%20Guide

🌟 Know someone who needs a moment to pause and breathe? Share this episode with a friend—it may be exactly what their heart needs this week.

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And until next time… Ignite inspiration, spread hope, and dance with faith.

With love, 💛 Heidi

Hello, Beautiful!

If you've been feeling the weight of this Lenten season and are hopeful that grace will soon come your way, this episode is here to comfort you.

Because here's the truth: it already has.

Wrapped in the tender, honest words of Matt Maher's "Lord, I Need You," we're settling into this journey together — the place where God is already reshaping, renewing, and restoring your heart, even when it doesn't feel like it.

Inspired by Ezekiel 36:26 and 2 Corinthians 4:16–18, we'll explore how God's grace isn't waiting for you to get it all together — it's meeting you right now, exactly where you are.

You'll Learn:

👣 How to recognize God Moments in your everyday life — and why they matter

👣 Why self-compassion is where God wants you to rest this season

👣 Why Paul's words remind us — even when it's falling apart on the outside, we don't have to give up

📖 Grab your tea and your Affirmation Journal, available at: https://riselovelive.com/Affirmation%20Guide

🌟 Know someone who needs a little grace today? Share this episode with a friend — it might be exactly what they've been waiting to hear.

🌿 Please Stay in Touch:

🦋 If this episode resonated with you, support the podcast and share a tea! https://buymeacoffee.com/riselovelive

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And until next time…

Ignite inspiration, spread hope, and dance with faith.

With love,

💛 Heidi