Fearless and Free: Spirit, Soul, Body

Welcome back to the Fearless and Free podcast with your host, Dana Grindal! After a much-needed break, Dana is eager to reconnect and share updates on her life and what's on the horizon for this season. From moving to Houston's city center to her husband's retirement, life's been full of transitions, but the mission remains consistent: holistic healing of spirit, soul, and body. As Dana unveils fresh initiatives from Whitestone Ministries, like the Leading Ladies Christian leadership class and a new partnership in the Teaching Fellowship Institute, tune in. This season, with the empowering theme of "reclaim," she invites you to reclaim what's rightfully yours across your personal life and community. Expect enriching conversations with ministry partners like Molly McNamara, Cindy Camarillo Range, and Laura Gallier, who lead the charge in reclaiming spiritual, emotional, and physical territories. Get ready to be inspired and encouraged to live boldly in alignment with God's purpose, building His kingdom through unity and purposeful action. Welcome to an exciting journey ahead! Outline: (00:02) "Leading Ladies: New Leadership Class" (05:43) Divine Guidance for New Season (09:01) "Podcast & Prayer: Reclaim Your Life" (10:48) Restoring Focus in Relationships (16:11) Empowering Women in Ministry Leadership (17:32) Empowering Women as Leaders (23:54) "Preparing Hearts for God's Move" (27:58) "Empowered by the Cross" (29:18) Episode Summary: Fearless and Free Recommendation: Leading Ladies Whitestone Ministries Teachingfellowshipinstitute.org fearlessandfreecommunity.com danagrindal.com   About The Host: Dana Grindal is the dynamic host of the "Fearless and Free" podcast, where she promotes a holistic approach to healing and wholeness, encompassing spirit, soul, and body. As the founder of Whitestone Ministries International, Dana is committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for Christians to connect and embrace the abundant life offered by Christ. Her mission is to challenge believers to live fearlessly, tapping into the full potential of their faith. After a brief hiatus, Dana is eager to re-engage with her audience, bringing fresh insights and updates to the new season of her inspiring podcast.

In this season we have been discussing Healing the Heart of the Church. In our last two episodes we have heard from 2 different business leaders on how they bring their faith and unique experiences into the workplace to help others thrive. If you missed those you will want to go back and listen. In this episode I have a special guest who uses her unique leadership experience to bring out the best in others. She shares her personal and professional experience to inspire us in the power of investing in others. What you can expect in this episode: - Our guest today will share her experience when she entered a new career. - She will discuss how good leadership made a difference in her life. - And how God is using her gifts in business to help others be successful in their business and in life. Our special guest is Melesa Hudson, a successful real estate agent in the Houston area. She is an accountant, rancher, mother of four and grandmother, as well as a good friend. Connect with Melesa www.Melesa.Hudson@garygreene.com Melesa Hudson, Realtor Facebook and Instagram If we are seeking a move of God we have to prepare our hearts to receive it and carry the weighty responsibility. Now is the time for healing the heart of the church, to find healing and wholeness for our own heart, and move forward fearless and free, to be all He has created us to be in the workplace. For more on improving the work culture, get your copy of When Work Works. Available on Amazon. Subscribe at www.danagrindal.com/podcast to receive free prayer and reflection guides for each episode to empower you to live fearless and free-spirit, soul and body. If this has been helpful please rate this podcast wherever you listen and share it with a friend.

In this season we have been discussing Healing the Heart of the Church.  Our post Covid world is a continuing landscape of change and uncertainty. On the one hand change can cause stress and difficulties in the daily operations of a small business or non profit.  On the other hand, change creates space to do things differently.  Change brings with it the opportunity to meet a need or provide a service in a way that hasn't been done before. I have a special guest in this episode who uses her unique gifts and accounting expertise to help leaders structure their organizations in the way in which they are uniquely designed to lead. She will share her personal and professional experience to inspire us to bring solutions to our workplace and industries.  What you can expect in this episode: Our guest today will share how she found her true identity in business school. She will discuss how she uses her gifts to help nonprofits and small businesses find unique leadership and financial solutions. And how God is using her gifts in business to help other leaders be successful in business and in life. Our special guest is  Susan Brooks, the founder of Noble Accounting. I met her through our mutual interest in prayer ministry and helping others find their true identity. Connect with Noble Accounting at www.NobleAccounts.com Susan Brooks Facebook Noble Accounting of Tulsa If we are seeking a move of God we have to prepare our hearts to receive it and carry the weighty responsibility.  Now is the time for healing the heart of the church, to find healing and wholeness for our own heart, and move forward fearless and free, to be all He has created us to be in the workplace. Stay tuned for our next  episode as we continue this important conversation about bringing our God-given design and creative solutions into the workplace.  For more on improving the work culture, get your copy of When Work Works.  Available on Amazon.  

In this season, we have been discussing Healing the Heart of the Church. In today's workplace there are more challenges than ever. Our post-Covid world is a continuing landscape of change and uncertainty. Mixed with that is the changing dynamic of the work environment. There is work from home, work in person, and flex working, including both. Today's leaders face many challenges that invite creative solutions. For many companies, changing demands leaves little time for mentoring and leadership development.    Our special guest discusses how she brings her faith into business to build leadership. She will share her personal and professional experience to help empower us to be builders through bringing our faith into the workplace.    What you can expect in this episode: ⦁    Today, Our guest will share her journey as a business professional from the secular workplace to ministry. ⦁    She will discuss how her faith got her through tragedy. ⦁    And how God is using her faith as a key to helping other leaders succeed in business and life.   Our special guest is Cindy Lundin Professional Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Workshop Facilitator. We met as contributing authors in the newly released book When Work Works. https://a.co/d/0qRCcPZ   Cindy's chapter is Chapter 1: Faith-Filled Leadership: Integrating Faith  within Coaching, Training, and Leadership by Cindy Lundin  Connect with Cindy at: Cindy Lundin  Professional Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Workshop Facilitator  created2thrivecl.com linkedin.com/in/cindy-lundin-65383a208 facebook.com/CindyLundincreated2thrivecl    If we are seeking a move of God we have to prepare our hearts to receive it and carry the weighty responsibility. Now is the time for healing the heart of the church, to find healing and wholeness for our own heart, moving forward fearless and free, to be all He has created us to be in the workplace. Stay tuned for our next two episodes as we continue this important conversation about bringing our God-given design and gifts into the workplace.  Subscribe at www.danagrindal.com/podcast to receive free prayer and reflection guides for each episode to empower you to live fearless and free-spirit, soul and body.    

Welcome to a new season of  Fearless and Free podcast, where we take a holistic, spirit-soul-body approach to healing and wholeness. I am your host Dana Grindal, prayer minister and founder of Whitestone Ministries International.   You have found a safe place to connect with the body of Christ, where we challenge Christians to experience the abundant life of Christ, fearless and free.   In the last episode, we had a special guest expert, Molly McNamara, who is here to discuss Healing the Heart of the Church in the area of suicide awareness and prevention. If you missed that episode, you will want to go back and listen.  Molly shared valuable information about how to walk alongside those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Today, we have another important conversation about how to walk alongside a young person who is struggling with suicidal thoughts and wants to turn away from life.    Before I introduce her, I want to let you know   What you can expect in this episode:   We will discuss how to recognize invitations that a young person is giving to identify they are withdrawing from life. We will learn how young people can respond to help their friends. We will empower parents with practical tools and resources to help their young person walk towards life.     If you or someone you love has been touched by suicide, help is available.  We will share contact information at the end of the episode and in the show notes for ministries and medical professionals who can help.   That said, let's bring in our special guest.  In case you missed the last episode, Molly McNamara MHA, NE-BC, is the founder and Executive Director of His Whole House. She holds credentials as an ordained/licensed minister, nurse, certified grief & bereavement counselor, and trauma practitioner. Alongside a team of trained prayer therapists, she draws from advanced trauma concepts and science in conjunction with biblical principles in the work of Prayer Ministry.   Molly shares her expertise and personal experience. She has created two courses  as resources. I have personally taken both. One is called CARRY+, and the other is Parenting in the Face of Futility.    For those who are walking in grief from the loss of a young person, contact Molly for help in healing.   Contact Molly at WEBSITE: www.hiswholehouse.org EMAIL: healing@hiswholehouse.org   To train individually or as a ministry or business in suicide awareness and prevention, see Molly's training course CARRY+    CARRY+ | His Whole House The Lord is near to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalms 34: 18   The gift of presence is one of the most important and healing gifts you can give to those who are grieving. Where you do not make space to grieve and support one another, where you skim over pain with denial and Christian quotes, you will have trauma buried that will impact you in the future.   If we are seeking a move of God we have to prepare our hearts to receive it and carry the weighty responsibility.  Now is the time for healing the heart of the church, to find healing and wholeness for our own heart, and move forward fearless and free, to be all He has created us to be.   Subscribe at www.fearlessandfreecommunity.com to receive free prayer and reflection guides for each episode to empower you to live fearless and free-spirit, soul, and body.   NAMI https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities...   Call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline   A lifeline providing 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

  Welcome to a new season of  Fearless and Free podcast, where we take a holistic, spirit-soul-body approach to healing and wholeness. I am your host Dana Grindal, prayer minister and founder of Whitestone Ministries International.   You have found a safe place to connect with the body of Christ, where we challenge Christians to experience the abundant life of Christ, fearless and free.   In this season, we have been discussing Healing the Heart of the Church.  Today, we are highlighting the need to discuss healing in the area of suicide awareness and prevention. Suicide rates worldwide have skyrocketed in recent years. It is a mental health challenge facing people everywhere.  Every loss of life is a tragedy. When there is a loss of life to suicide in the church, the ripple effects can be long-lasting and devastating when people do not know how to respond. This is an area where we can receive training and help to respond in life-giving ways to our communities.  I have an expert guest here for the next two episodes to help empower us to be a voice of healing.    Join us for this important episode as we:   Discuss important verbiage regarding suicide that can help with the healing process. Clarify common misunderstandings among Christians about suicide. Connect you to practical tools and resources to help you be empowered to know how to respond to walk with those in your community who have lost a loved one to suicide.   ***If you or someone you love has been touched by suicide, help is available.  Contact information is listed at the end of the episode and at the end of these show notes. Our expert guest today is Molly McNamara! Molly McNamara MHA, NE-BC, is the founder and Executive Director of His Whole House. She holds credentials as an ordained/licensed minister, nurse, certified grief & bereavement counselor, and trauma practitioner. Alongside a team of trained prayer therapists, she draws from advanced trauma concepts and science in conjunction with biblical principles in the work of Prayer Ministry.   Contact Molly at WEBSITE: www.hiswholehouse.org EMAIL: healing@hiswholehouse.org   To train individually or as a ministry or business in suicide awareness and prevention, see Molly's training course CARRY+    CARRY+ | His Whole House   For advanced training or to become a prayer minister, sign up at  Home (teachingfellowshipinstitute.org) As the body of Christ, you have the privilege to walk with one another in joy and sorrow.  Romans 12:15 Says, “Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.” There is comfort and healing in the community. The gift of presence is one of the most important and healing gifts you can give to those who are grieving. Where you do not make space to grieve and support one another, where you skim over pain with denial and Christian quotes, you will have trauma buried that will impact you in the future.   If we are seeking a move of God we have to prepare our hearts to receive it and carry the weighty responsibility.  Now is the time for healing the heart of the church, to find healing and wholeness for our own heart, and to move forward fearless and free, to be all He has created us to be. For more resources on healing the heart, visit Whitestone Ministries International at www.danagrindal.com.   Subscribe at www.fearlessandfreecommunity.com to receive free prayer and reflection guides for each episode to empower you to live fearless and spirit, soul, and body.   NAMI https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities...   Call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline   A lifeline providing 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.   In our next episode, Molly will share her expertise in how to walk alongside a young person who is struggling with suicidal thoughts and turning away from life.

   Welcome to a new season of  Fearless and Free podcast, where we take a holistic, spirit-soul-body approach to healing and wholeness. I am your host Dana Grindal,prayer minister and founder of Whitestone Ministries International. You have found a safe place to connect with the body of Christ, where we challenge Christians to experience the abundant life of Christ, fearless and free.   Within the Church politics continue to divide. In episode 4, I  asked the question -If Jesus was physically present in America today, what would He say about Politics? Who would He say to vote for? What would He say to you?   Stay tuned here for part 2 as we take a Biblical look at Healing the Heart of the Church in the area of politics …seeking to answer the questions-   How should the Church respond?   Can the right person in government really change hearts?   What is your part?   In the previous episode, we discussed the difference between politics and government. Govt is established by God and to be honored.  Politics is man's way of applying government for control, power or leadership of specific groups or persons, sometimes good and sometimes bad.  It is a heart issue.    We have to guard our hearts, especially from fear.  Fear is destructive and divisive. Fear tempts us to want to control, clouds our judgment, and pulls our hearts away from the love of God. It is in His love that we can know who we are created to be. Where let fear be in the driver's seat of our hearts, it will drive you away from your true identity and purpose and into the ditch of religion or rebellion.    In order to be part of the solution we have to have our hearts rightly aligned with God, remembering that the currency of the Kingdom of God is not winning arguments but winning souls. The people who you disagree with politically have living spirits that have an eternal destination. They are made in the image of Christ.  Will your interactions with them, or theirs with you, draw them closer to Jesus or further away?   If we want to partner in the move of God in this hour, we have to prepare our hearts to receive it. Now is the time for healing the heart of the church to move forward fearless and free, to be all He has created the Body of Christ to be. Biblical references 1 Timothy 1:7, Daniel 6:4, John 18:35-37   For more resources on healing the heart, visit Whitestone Ministries International at www.danagrindal.com.   Subscribe at www.fearlessandfreecommunity.com to receive free prayer and reflection guides for each episode to empower you to live fearless and free-spirit, soul and body.

As America prepares for another presidential election, the tensions are growing. Over the last few elections, the political division in America has grown to a level of aggressive and violent demonstration. Each party becoming more toxic and polarizing, condemning the other. Like a bad divorce, each is blaming and accusing the other for all the problems, with neither taking full accountability for their own part or seeking to work in the best interest of the whole family. Within the Church, politics divide, with Christians judging, condemning, and shaming brothers and sisters in Christ who do not see eye to eye. If Jesus was physically present in America today, what would He say about Politics? Who would He say to vote for? What would He say to you? In this episode, we look at politics and Christianity in America through the lens of Scripture and Jesus own words…seeking to answer the questions- - What is the difference between politics and government?   - What is the currency of the Kingdom of God?   - What is my part?   In order to be part of the solution we have to have our hearts rightly aligned with God. That comes from prayer, being in His word, and surrendering to His will and timing, not ours. We have to seek His heart for our cities, countries and world. If we want to partner in the move of God in this hour, we have to prepare our hearts to receive it and carry the weighty responsibility. Now is the time for healing the heart of the church to find healing and wholeness for our own hearts, and to move forward fearless and free, to be all He has created the body of Christ to be.   Scripture references: Romans 13:1-10 Matthew 22:15-22 Subscribe to receive free prayer and reflection exercises at madmimi.com/signups/c6a076ea02b849a293300da7833ca292/join   For more resources on inner healing and spiritual health, visit Whitestone Ministries. International at www.danagrindal.com  

In a world of celebrities, superstars, entertainers and influencers we can get confused on what it means to be a Christian. Is it a mob of fans lined up for tickets to the latest worship experience?  Is it a crowd of people pushing to get a good seat in the megachurch? Is it following the big name preacher, prophetic speaker, or theological giant?   Let's explore together.   What is a Jesus Fan? Aren't we to be Jesus Followers? What does it mean to be in fellowship with Him?   The Kingdom of God is at hand.  The Lord Himself is preparing the people of God for the return of Christ.  It is time for the Bride to be dressed and ready, eagerly and expectant for her bridegroom.    Our churches today are filled with people who know about Jesus, and cheer for HIm, but don't really know Him.   Only those fully surrendered to the presence of God will transform lives and impact communities. As one who has been a sinner, fan, follower and now in fellowship, I can testify that no one is too far from Him. The one who has been forgiven much loves much. Luke 7:41-47   If we want to partner in the move of God in this hour, we have to prepare our hearts to receive it and carry the weighty responsibility.  Now is the time for healing the heart of the church to move forward fearless and free, to be all He has created us to be.   Hosted by Dana Grindal//danagrindal.com//@danagrindal Subscribe at www.fearlessandfreecommunity.com or www.danagrindal.com to receive free reflection and prayer exercises to help you be fearless and free -spirit, soul and body.

As a science major in college and graduate school, I am very familiar with dissection.  In order to understand the function of the human body, we look at the parts.  We study it in sections.  We would focus on the head and neck, then the chest,  the organs, blood flow, nervous system…you get the idea.  We would take a very detailed look at a body part to understand how it is structured.  But to fully understand we had to see how it connected to the whole body and the function it played overall.  The kingdom of God is referred to as the body of Christ.  It is not a building.  Or a denomination.  It is the people of God that are the temple of God, the place where He has chosen to dwell.  What does the Bible say about the body of Christ? Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.  Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many.  1 Corinthians 12:12-14 We are one body, of many parts. United in Christ Baptized by one Spirit Jews, Gentiles, slaves and free all one in Christ   If that is true, then why are we so divided? Join Dana in this look at the dissection happening the body of Christ and discover the key to moving as one body. If we want to partner in the move of God in this hour, we have to prepare our hearts to receive it and be fully connected to the heart of God.  Now is the time for healing the heart of the church so we can move forward as one body fearless and free, to be all He has created the Church to be.   Hosted by Dana Grindal//danagrindal.com//@danagrindal Subscribe at www.fearlessandfreecommunity.com or www.danagrindal.com/podcast to receive free reflection and prayer exercises to help you be fearless and free-spirit, soul and body.       

 Welcome to a new season of  Fearless and Free podcast, where we take a holistic, spirit-soul-body approach to healing and wholeness. I am your host Dana Grindal. If you missed the last episode you missed a big announcement. Laura moving into new season with her book and movie project.  If you missed it please go back and listen.  We will have her on from time to time to share updates so we can all cheer her on in the calling the Lord has given her in this season. I am excited to continue on this podcast journey with you! What you can expect going forward… Continue to have a safe place to meet on behalf of your own spiritual health Continue to have a place to receive resources for healing and reconciliation of your own identity, purpose and place in the body of Christ. Continue to have expert guest testimonies and teachings. Continue to experience empowerment to apply key principles to walk out your calling and impact your sphere of influence with the light and life of Christ.  As I have prayed about this podcast and what the Lord has for us, He has been confirming many things for us to discuss in relation to our place in the body of Christ.  This is an important time in the history of the church, especially in America.  We are in a spiritual war for the heart and soul of our nation.  Among Christians there is a battle over politics A battle over sexual identity A battle for our children A battle over race So what can we do?   As Christians we have an command to pray for those in authority over us  I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,) intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved) and to come to a knowledge of the truth   We have a command to love the Lord God with all our heart, soul. mind and strength He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; Luke 10:27   We have a command to love our neighbor as ourself. and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” Luke 10:27   We have a command to the great Commision Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:18-20   We have a command to unity in the body with Christ Jesus as the Head. As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit,just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.    Ephesians 4:1-6   We have a command to put on the full armor and fight the right enemy. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms   Ephesians 6:10-12   Hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Revelation 2-3 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. Rev 2:17   We cannot do these effectively in areas we are not healed.  Our wound will do the talking, we will get hooked into offense by others, and our emotions will react instead of responding.  In order to be a healthy part of the body of Christ, we must address our wounded parts.   The healing process requires surrendering our hearts fully to Jesus.  It requires humility to be willing to recognize our sin and take accountability for our part.  It requires aligning our desires with heavens.    This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done,     on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Matthew 6:9-11   If we are seeking a move of God we have to prepare our hearts to receive it and carry the weighty responsibility.  Now is the time for healing the heart of the church. In the next few episodes we will identify sources of wounding and illness in the body of Christ, to find healing and wholeness for our own heart, and move forward fearless and free, to be all He has created you to be. Sponsored by Whitestone Ministries www.danagrindal.com Subscribe today at www.danagrindal.com/podcast to receive free prayer and refection exercises Sponsored by Melesa Hudson Realtor  Melesa.Hudson@GaryGreene.com    

You're listening to a new season of Fearless and Free-Spirit, Soul and Body, a place to find wholeness and healing from the heart. I'm your host Dana Grindal, prayer minister, Biblical teacher, author and fellow traveler on a spiritual journey of healing and freedom in Christ Jesus. What I really love to do is inspire others on their spiritual journey to be all God has designed for them to be, fearless and free.  Join me as we journey together through teaching, prayer and expert guest testimonies. You will find empowerment to be an intergral part of the body of Christ, using your voice to bring hope and healing to your sphere of influence. The time has never been more urgent to be a voice of hope and healing to a hrurting world. You can support this podcast by rating, reviewing and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts.

Welcome to  the first episode of 2024! Happy New Year! Have you made new year's resolutions? New year's goals for diet, exercise, prayer, Bible Reading, book reading- these are many of the things we may have made a goal to have more of in our schedule. But actually the most important part of doing something new is making room for it.  In this episode we discuss what it is to make room for the new things God is calling us to.  And Laura and Dana have a big announcement about how God has been speaking to them to make room in this season! Join us!

Be inspired to be a good giver and to give good year-round. Guest Krista Patton shares the story behind the mission of Isaiah 117, a charitable organization that is making a revolutionary difference in the foster care system.

Whether it seems your family is drowning in dysfunction, doing really well, or somewhere in between, this three-part series will help your family flourish. Learn how to recognize and replace unhealthy relational dynamics, some of which may have been passed down for generations in your family line. Discover meaningful ways to connect as a family and build one another up. 

Whether it seems your family is drowning in dysfunction, doing really well, or somewhere in between, this three-part series will help your family flourish. Author Debi Ronca joins the conversation and, based on her book The Family Letter, shares a heartwarming practical exercise families can do that is proving to bring healing and connection among relatives. 

Whether it seems your family is drowning in dysfunction, doing really well, or somewhere in between, this three-part series will help your family flourish. Learn how to recognize and replace unhealthy relational dynamics, some of which may have been passed down for generations in your family line. Discover meaningful ways to connect as a family and build one another up.

While some of us feel secure in our relationships with loved ones and friends, others of us experience insecurities related to emotional intimacy and attachment—and we may not even recognize we have insecure attachment. Join Dana and Laura for this insightful three-part series exploring the three types of insecure attachments, including how we can heal and how to support loved ones suffering from insecure attachment. 

While some of us feel secure in our relationships with loved ones and friends, others of us experience insecurities related to emotional intimacy and attachment—and we may not even recognize we have insecure attachment. Join Dana and Laura for this insightful three-part series exploring the three types of insecure attachments, including how we can heal and how to support loved ones suffering from insecure attachment.

While some of us feel secure in our relationships with loved ones and friends, others of us experience insecurities related to emotional intimacy and attachment—and we may not even recognize we have insecure attachment. Join Dana and Laura for this insightful three-part series exploring the three types of insecure attachments, including how we can heal and how to support loved ones suffering from insecure attachment. 

As cults and spiritual abuses within churches and families are increasingly exposed in the media, Dana and Laura contrast qualities of healthy versus spiritually abusive communities and relationships. Find renewed faith, hope, and healing in the aftermath of spiritual abuse.

As cults and spiritual abuses within churches and families are increasingly exposed in the media, Dana and Laura contrast qualities of healthy versus spiritually abusive communities and relationships. Find renewed faith, hope, and healing in the aftermath of spiritual abuse.

As Christ followers, we're called to serve others and inspire transformation on a cultural mountain of influence, but all too often, we launch into ministry ill prepared. Based on Dana's most recent book, Ascend, discover how the act of skiing serves as a profound analogy for effectively navigating your ministry mountain. 

Some dreams are bizarre, others are frightening, and some can seem as if they contain powerful meaning, however elusive to us. Biblical dream interpreter Janie Wisdom joins the conversation as Dana and Laura discuss the various types and significance of dreams. Gain insight for dream interpretation, along with common pitfalls to avoid, when seeking to recognize God-given messages through dreams.

Some of us believe we're too old, too mature, too busy, too spiritual, or too burdened in life to have fun—and it's taking a toll on us physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Identify barriers and excuses that are robbing you of fun and enjoyment, and learn to play and laugh again—or perhaps for the first time.

At home, work, among friends, and in other social settings, many of us have become accustomed to a culture of dishonor—social interactions that tear one another down instead of building one another up and ascribing worth to others. Learn how to recognize unhealthy social mindsets and habits, as well as how to do your part to inspire transformation and foster self-worth in those within your social circles.  

Child educator and children's minister Stephanie Chase joins Dana and Laura to share a wealth of insight concerning how to instill self-worth in kids. Simple steps can make a world of difference in our kids' lives—and ours' as well!

Dana and Laura explain what self-worth is, what it isn't, and why so many of us struggle with feelings of inadequacy and insecurity—or self-centered pride—even as adults. We all base our self-worth on something; trade in faulty foundations that produce inner turmoil for a sure foundation that removes all performance pressure, comparison, and feelings of superiority and inferiority.  

There are times we may suddenly feel uneasy upon entering a certain environment—an unfamiliar town, a hotel room, someone's home, or a room in our own house. Is it just phycological, or are we picking up on something spiritually dark around us? Dana and Laura explain how to know the difference and what to do in either case.

While many dreams are merely our imagination at work, scripture shows that God can give us dreams to reveal His will to us. There are also terrifying, demonically-induced nightmares. Dana and Laura share practical wisdom for discerning the source of our dreams, overcoming nightmares, and receiving all that God intends when He gives us a spiritual dream.    

When the ones we love die, the shock and grief can compel us to talk to them, perhaps clinging to the hope that they are still with us and even protecting us. In some cultures, communing with deceased ancestors is celebrated. But biblically speaking, why does God forbid such practices? Dana and Laura explain how our demonic enemy seeks to exploit our longing to reunite with the deceased, all the while revealing where true comfort is found.  

Are you like millions of people today who live depressed, lonely, dissatisfied or perhaps just "blah" most of the time? Dana and Laura reveal one of the most overlooked sources of mental and emotional unrest. Our demonic enemy wants to keep us afflicted, but we can overcome his schemes and begin a newfound path to inner joy and peace.

We all experience various fears, ranging from nervousness to paralyzing terror. Ever wonder if the demonic world somehow plays a part? Listen as Dana and Laura expose Satan's schemes to exploit and enslave us to fear while also revealing how God empowers us to face and overcome our fears, no matter how longstanding or debilitating.

Whether we're suffering through trying circumstances or battling inner turmoil, it can often feel like no one cares. Some of us choose to isolate and conceal our pain, pretending we're fine, while others of us seek help, only to endure more pain as people minimize or dismiss our suffering. If you're feeling alone in a season of distress, Dana and Laura have great encouragement and practical advice, all of which points to what our souls need most when we're hurting.

In today's world, expressing our opinions and beliefs often breeds hostility and relational breakdowns. This hurtful dysfunction is evident on public platforms, as well as within communities, organizations—even marriages and families. Guest Mary Lynn Parnell shares how she discovered certain principles and techniques that enable us to listen and be heard in uplifting ways that foster healthy communication and relationships, even when there's disagreement.  

Are you aware of the human tendency to turn a blind eye to certain realities in circumstances or people as a means to avoid fear or pain? This denial-based form of coping, most often subconscious, brings ongoing dysfunction into our lives and relationships. However, when choose to see life clearly, facing potential pain and fear head on, we find freedom from the bondage of “blind eye” living.

We've all experienced some form of victimization, some of us in extreme ways, and if we don't know better, we can become stuck in a toxic “victim's” mindset and identity. Dana and Laura share encouragement and practical wisdom for climbing out of the pit of victimization and standing strong as victors, which is vital to our birthright.

Discover the crucial difference between jealousy and envy and why it matters so much. Learn how envy toward others, and others' envy toward us, can derail our birthright, but by employing the ultimate antidote, we can disarm envy in all its forms and live life to the fullest!

It's an honor to be loved by God and live out the purposes He has for us, yet so often shame severely hinders our ability to feel and receive love, all the while tempting us to abandon our birthright. When we replace shame-related beliefs and emotions with a life-giving heart attitude of honor, it directly affects our body image, self-worth, spiritual growth, and more.

As this series continues to explore the impotance of recogninzing and embracing our birthright, we may find we're called now or in the future to "go pubic"—write a book, launch a podcast, or begin public speaking, for example. In celebration of the one-year anniversary of their podcast, Dana and Laura share practical insight for those called to public endeavors, including how to overcome the inevitable opposition that seeks to paralyze us with inaction.

Today's guest shares how and why, as an adult, she chose to forgive her unrepentant alcoholic father and how this act of faith prepared her to navigate a much harder life circumstance—the accidental drowning of her toddler. Hear how Suzie turned to God instead of blaming Him and the series of miracles that followed.

As we continue to explore forgiving the seemingly unforgivable, today's guest shares how she found the strength and will to forgive the man who sexually abused her as a child. After breaking a 15-year vow of silence, she now uses her musical platform to tell her story of healing and freedom, inspiring other victims of sexual abuse. 

Countless marriages are destroyed by secrecy, lies and sexual addiction—seemingly unforgivable betrayals. Today's guest couple opens up about their marital journey involving a shocking confession, the heartbreak of sexual addiction and the miracle of a restored marriage, made possible through repentance and forgiveness.

Today's guest shares her remarkable story of being faced with the decision to hate or forgive the men who brutally murdered her teen daughter. Gain invaluable insight from one who has found hope in the aftermath of seemingly unbearable loss.

It's a biblical mandate to extend forgiveness to those who wrong us, but are there exceptions—particularly in cases of extreme offenses? Join Dana and Laura as they beginan an all-important conversation about what forgiveness is and is not, how unforgiveness affects us spirit-soul-body, and why God calls us to forgive others, as well as ourselves.

We're designed for meaningful connections, made possible through the power of presence, but in our on-the-go, technology-filled world, this most vital human need often goes unmet. As we seek to foster the power of presence, Dana and Laura provide insight for being present physically, mentally and emotionally, as well as spiritually—and what to do if we struggle to be present. Listen and reap the many benefits!

Dana and Laura expound on how our ancestry and family of origin can directly affect the value we place on ourselves and others. Recognize destructive, shame-based beliefs that have been passed down through your generational line, and find empowerment to break the cycle. Create a culture of honor in your home, family and community that can last for generations.

What can we do if we've lost all sight of the value of life and become suicidal? How can we help loved ones or acquaintances who've become suicidal? Guest Molly McNamara shares how she found help and hope in the aftermath of two suicides within her family, along with a wealth of wisdom for recognizing signs of hopelessness in others and how to help.

Song writer, singer and recording artist Sarah Hawkyard shares how her newfound faith has radically transformed her artistic expression and musical career. Find encouragement for your own artistic talents and aspirations. Also explore the life-giving versus life-draining implications of music-listening choices.