The Places Between

When you know you're called to more it can be challenging to be in the places between especially when you have that “life plan” mapped out. I've been talking a lot with friends and family recently about the tension of living with EXPECTANCY of God to move and having hope filled expectations, but not living with specific expectations of what the answers look like. There's such a balance between the two and I'm curious if you have walked through that thought process in life before too? How do we live with great anticipation of hope and all God can do? A number of things but the first thing I believe is surrendering OUR Plan to His(God's). On today's show is a new friend who brings wisdom from a journey he THOUGHT he had mapped out and planned only to see it go differently. He has powerful examples of real world examples of how he himself is living for Jesus but also what he does to encourage himself in the process of the unknowns, the limiting beliefs that can often sabotage our futures, and some good words that perhaps YOU need to take home and remember today. Encouraging people there is no such thing as a coincidence but God's evidence he is always at work, I'm excited for you to hear what John has to share today. John Laub is a faith-based motivational speaker known for delivering powerful and inspiring messages to his audiences. I pray his words of hope and resilience deeply resonate with you today. You can find out more about John, his coaching and ministry at Johnlaub.com, on Instagram at instagram.com/johnny_inspired/ OR facebook.com/john.laub.357   ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Enjoyed what you heard?!  We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today?   When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people's ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? ✨Visit ⁠ThePlacesBetween.com⁠ to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more! ✨Follow ⁠@The_Places_Between on Instagram ⁠or swing by and say hi to Wendy at ⁠wj_Blondie!⁠ As always, keep enjoying that journey! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

So, If I were honest with most of my life, there's a certain sort of comfortability I live in. But Im still human and occasionally have doubts that try to haunt me and questions and emotions daily still bubble up.... You don't have to be totally freaked out though…. Remember who you are and whose you are and continue to tell yourself the truth: You are valuable. You are worthy. You have a calling, and you were made for more. He has a plan and is gloriously at work behind the scenes. TRUST HIM. He is good. He is FOR you. He died for you that you might live! Let him be your strength and guide. He wants the best for you, he is FOR you and not against you and has a plan and a purpose! His dreams for you are far beyond what you could ask hope or imagine.... He's given you permission to dream and wants you to thrive! You are Brave! You can get through this, and you are stronger than you think When the uneasyness comes, or the voice in the mirror tells you you're not enough or reasons why you need to be fearful, tell that liar to get behind you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

Part of The Places Between is talking about thriving and learning to thrive while we're waiting /or transitioning from one season of life to the next! As humans we know what it's like to wait and for many of us something we really don't like at all, if we were honest. Waiting is hard. Waiting in the midst of suffering is really hard. Almost unbearable. But there is something beautiful about drawing close to God, or letting him draw near to you in the midst of what seems like a never ending journey of waiting. In the midst of a season that is filled with trials and answers that we're not sure will ever come, there is an intimacy we can experience with Jesus if we press in and let him draw near. This is Brittany's story. Its a story of longsuffering and faith in the midst of waiting on a number of things… Her insights and wisdom and authentic voice into some of life's most challenging moments will encourage your heart today. In the midst of suffering faith and HOPE is pivotal . . . I hope Brittany's words are just what you need to hear today. Brittany Park has served as a pastor at Remembrance Community Church in the South Bay Area of Los Angeles County since 2012. She is also is an adjunct professor of Biblical Studies at Eternity Bible College. She and her husband Ben live in Lomita, CA with their daughter, Naia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

So MUCH of our culture revolves around dating and relationships, but a crazy amount of people are also SINGLE today, this seems like such a GREAT place in time to talk about THRIVING in singleness… And as this is a podcast about the places between and transitions from one season of life to another, I sadly see SO MANY people get stuck in thinking about yesterday as well as thinking about tomorrow. Today Im excited to dive in again with Ryan Wekenman. He's a teaching pastor of Red Rocks Austin, a young, vibrant church he helped start with a few of his best friends. He's also a storyteller who is passionate about finding creative ways to help people explore life's biggest questions. He's the co-host of two podcasts, Stories in Scripture, a show that brings the Bible to life for people all around the world, and Afterthoughts, a weekly conversation about faith, culture, and the church AND I'm so thrilled to host him again on the Places Between Podcast. Today we dive into a number of things from relationships, to naming your emotions, even the deadly combo of yesterday and tomorrow. “Yesterday pins us to the floor while tomorrow beats us up” A quote directly from Ryan's book, Single Today. Ultimately, this is a book about today. It's about surrendering your future and learning to see this present moment as the gift that it is. For the single person the reminder that the full, abundant life you're searching for is available while you're single! (And even the ones in relationships, I know you're listening… this book can have a profound impact on you too) So as Ryan' says it: “It's time to conquer yesterday's regrets and ditch tomorrow's worries” lets dive into the conversation around this NEW BOOK: Single Today. Buy Ryan's book here: www.ryanwekenman.com Follow Ryan on instagram at: www.instagram.com/ryanwekenman/ Visit Red Rocks Austin: www.redrockschurch.com/austin/ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Enjoyed what you heard?!  We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today?   When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people's ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? ✨Visit ⁠ThePlacesBetween.com⁠ to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more! ✨Follow ⁠@The_Places_Between on Instagram ⁠or swing by and say hi to Wendy at ⁠wj_Blondie!⁠ As always, keep enjoying that journey! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

Once we find out where our limiting beliefs are rooted and start to do the work to heal and really become healthy versions of ourselves a whole new level of living in freedom is possible. On Today's show I talk with someone who's not only done the work to find freedom through a journey of healing himself, but he's helping men (& in turn women they love too) on their own journeys towards freedom. Hunting and running through the woods is a drastically different scene than selling drugs and rubbing shoulders with drug dealers in the inner city. This is the story of Adam French, a story of humble and healthy beginnings, a story of harsh and horrific interruption and a story wrapped in the life changing love of Christ. His Dad's journey of successful business owner to violent alcoholic coincides with his mother's struggle of a successful teacher to pill addict. Somewhere in the middle of their stories is a scared little boy, curious pre-teen, broken teenager and a wounded man. For the past 17yrs Adam has been on a journey of healing. What if you had healing over addiction, anxiety, trauma or anger in your life? Imagine living in peace without struggles plaguing your life. Adam draws from his counseling degree, bible college education, decades of personal recovery and pastoral experience to create an onramp in his book, MANdentity, for men seeking help in their marriages, addictions, traumas, broken relationships and everyday struggles. MANdentity is designed for any man with any struggle to find healing. It's purposely written to be simple and direct, so that every man can heal by working through this book. All men have wounds. The MANdentity book intends to heal them. Today, Adam travels the country sharing the redemptive story of Grace that Jesus brought to his life through his personal journey to MANdentity. He is a motivational speaker who encourages others to live out their faith. You will be challenged, motivated and encouraged by his teaching. MORE about Adam: theadamfrench.com RECOVERY REFFUGE: https://www.recoveryrefuge.care/our-mission MANDentity the book --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

Wrestling with agonizing grief, and searching to unlock God‘s purposes in suffering is something Corey and his wife, Dana know all too well. As it was said in the forward of his book called Inheritance “when you're the Lord's inheritance, everything in life is bathed in divine purpose” If you're a person of faith, there's no doubt in my mind God has used his word to strengthen your faith. In deeply painful seasons some of you know how much strength one can draw from scriptures when there just doesn't seem to be words to understand what you've been through. Corey and his wife, along with 3 daughters, are still processing the trauma caused by the death of their son! BUT living out the promises of God they're creating a legacy through Nash's life too. One of the most beautiful things brought through the suffering this family has walked through is the willingness for Corey to share his story! It's served to help people in dark nights limping through life's trials and tribulations looking to God like they need air. Today Corey is using his gift of teaching God's word, encouraging others in their faith journeys and more. In fact God is raising up an army of intercessors for such a time as this. These prayer warriors are called Nasharites: men and women, young and old, gripped with the spirit of prayer to see revival touch their families, their churches and their cities. I can't wait for you to hear more of Corey's story and just honored to share it with you today. https://coreyrussellonline.com/p/nasharites ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Enjoyed what you heard?!  We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today?   When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people's ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? ✨Visit ⁠ThePlacesBetween.com⁠ to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more! ✨Follow ⁠@The_Places_Between on Instagram ⁠or swing by and say hi to Wendy at ⁠wj_Blondie!⁠ As always, keep enjoying that journey! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

This week we have a fun episode for you!!!! Most of you have been listening for quite some time to The Places Between and a HUGE Thank you to those of you who have tuned in weekly for the last 3 years! When I started this podcast I knew I wanted to not only provide stories of faith and encouragement along the way for those in the middle of some of the hardest parts of life but I knew it would be other's stories that gave testimony and encouraged so many of you that you too could get through the seasons of life YOU felt like you were in the Places Between. We ALL can relate to “hope deferred that makes the heart sick!” But we've gotten glimpses of just how GOOD and FAITHFUL our Father is in each and every story on the podcast and it's through these glimpses of longings being fulfilled, and testimonies of faith of making it through that very hard season, that I've hoped YOUR faith AND resolve to keep showing up WOULD BE energized! As we jump into season 4, I am SO THRILLED to introduce a number of POWER. FULL. stories and guests to you! EACH ONE of them have significant stories worth gleaning wisdom from, for your own walk with Jesus! I ALSO have a SPECIAL episode to kick off the season with and I couldn't be more excited to introduce my soon to be husband, Joshua Miller! He has not only been an incredible champion for this show (& me, to which Im incredibly grateful for) but he TOO has a story to tell! The story of how we met alone is totally a GOD THING and will hopefully be an encouragement to anyone listening that God really does pay attention to EVERY prayer, every tear, how you're wired, your heart's longings and desires. And with ANYThing we're waiting on, in any breakthrough or answer you're waiting on God specializes weaving together the most beautiful story, right on time! With the Places Between we're excited to see how God invites us into his plans, and hope to still offer retreats and more but more on that to come… right now we're just excited to focus on transitioning from one season of life to the next WELL and thriving in the process. SO. . . . Without further ado Meet Mr Joshua Miller… aka My Fiancé! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

This week I wanted to share some clips and highlights of guests in Season 3! As guests shared their stories and testimonies of God's work and sovereign hand in their lives, we got to hear countless stories of the miraculous, things that only God could have done in moments of desperation, waiting, trials and more. With EACH Guest and story we were encouraged that God is entirely faithful, and despite the wildness so many of us have walked through, we really can have hope that he sees us, he knows exactly what we need, he works ALL things together for good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose and he really does LOVE AND WANT The best for us. I continue to be reminded God FAITHFULLY WORKS behind the scenes, truth ALWAYS prevails, he IS the GOD of rescue and redemption AND despite the timing we think he needs to show up in, he is RIGHT ON TIME!!! And he will continue to work behind the scenes to show up and show off! If anything over the last year I too have been encouraged that God is entirely possible of the impossible and NO THING is too hard for him! From financial provision AND projects being funded to dreams of going overseas and becoming a missionary on purpose for Him! We heard stories of second chances, God walking through valleys with us, restoration and redemption from things in the past, stories of triumph and miraculous provision attached to opportunities to play for the NFL, or be on America's Got Talent (and WIN) even take home the Grand Championship of American Ninja Warrior. From Filmmakers to authors to medical professionals living their lives for Jesus. . . One thing is certain: When we commit our lives to him, he radically walks beside us! TIMEs & INTERVIEWS: 3:33 Doug Wekenman / Red Rocks Austin Episode: AUG 3, 2023 4:00 Daniel Gil / A Kingdom State of Mind with Ninja Warrior: JUL 13, 2023 4:27 Rob Bray / Resting in Tension AUG 10, 2023 5:28 Wendy on with Brent Gudgel Free Burma Rangers: SEP 21, 2023 6:17 Morgan Achterhoff / His Faithfulness to Our Lives OCT 26, 2023 6:48 Lauren Labat / Living out a Call To MAUI NOV 9, 2023 7:10 B Haley / We are 1 Movement 7:23 Luke Palasz / From Striving to Thriving / NOV 23, 2023 7:37 Dustin Tavella AGT Winner /Making the Impossible Possible /NOV 30, 2023 8:46 Frank D Murphy -NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers / Dec 21, 2023 9:10 David Smith Ireland / When Adventure Calls / Jan 18, 2024 9:52 Jason Chin LOVE SAYS GO / Dec 14, 2023 11:02 Elijah Waters Churchome LA - Do You Want Comfort or Calling? / JAN 4, 2024 12:05 Lauren Labat TUNE IN TO INTERVIEWS IN THE PAST. . . AND STAY TUNED FOR SEASON 4!!!! CANNOT WAIT TO ROLL OUT WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU!!! :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

This is an episode about waiting on God and entrusting him with writing your story! If you let him, it will be one of those “NO WAY BUT GOD” stories and I'm sharing some of mine today. As we wrap season 3 up… I would love to know how the podcast has been a place of encouragement for you? Would you submit a review or rate us with 5 stars and even share this episode? We're starting to prepare for season 4, dreaming about what could be next with the Places Between and I can already say there will be more stories of faith amidst the impossible and in suffering. More stories of HOPE and resilience. And stories of triumph and the miraculous are just around the corner! We'll have more testimonies of faith that will spur you on in yours and encourage you to live with a CONFIDENT hope in Jesus. I'm also excited about more retreat opportunities, introducing some NEW people to the podcast, including my fiancé AND seeing what God has in store for 2024! THANK YOU for journeying through the last few years with me. Being over 100 episodes in and 10s of thousands of downloads, I can certainly say it's been one AMAZING RIDE and count it a privilege AND HONOR to share stories of faith and testimonies of the greatness of God with YOU. May we continue to point you and others to Jesus! Let your faith be encouraged. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

I couldn't be more excited to share an encouraging story and conversation with Elijah Waters with you today. As we dive into the conversation, you'll discover a theme throughout his story. When calling trumps comfort then and only then can God move. He's a pastor, communicator, songwriter, and musician. He has been preaching for 25 years and served many different roles within the church. His transparent and dynamic communication style have made him a sought after speaker and he has traveled the world speaking in various capacities. He has a passion to tell the story and good news of Jesus and see God do miracles that will transform people's lives. He also happens to be an incredible worship leader using his very story to bring music to life and lead people into their own revelations of God's goodness and hope. Elijah was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and now resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife, Annemarie, and his four children. He is currently serving as a pastor at Churchome with Judah and Chelsea Smith. On his days off, you will find him running or riding his bicycle along the beaches of Southern California and staying active with his family. On this week's episode we talk through Elijah's story but also on the promises of God. When we can reflect on ALL he has brought us through, it becomes a game changer. I'm praying as you tune in this week that wherever you're at, you're reminded of God's goodness and faithfulness in your story and you, with open hands, can walk into a season that welcomes the new! https://www.elijahwaters.co/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEI3EuO9M7TJEkJl_t4Ytw I'm SO THRILLED for the opportunity to dive in with Elijah today and just believe his story will bless you! So, If you're ready for it, why dont you pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and dive in with us to The Places Between! . . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? For many of us there will be or have been cross-roads in our lives where we will get to choose a direction that could forever impact the trajectory of our lives! The question is, will we be swayed by the culture or things we're surrounded by or press in to get the bigger picture and purpose over our lives from God? On today's show I had the honor of sitting down with Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer wide receiver, Frank D. Murphy. Having been through so much life and lessons learned he shares his testimony the highs and lows of a journey that unfortunately had him in some pretty rough places and yet STILL was given opportunities to succeed and ultimately walk into real purpose beyond what he thought possible, all because of some incredible second chances and faith filled people God strategically used in his life along the way. We talk about limiting beliefs, fake IDs, purpose, calling and more. In Frank's ministry, he uses his football career to draw from, as he imparts lessons he's learned in the NFL and along the way through programs, digital curriculums, Life coaching and speaking to help athletes and youth make better decisions. As founder of Mentoring with Purpose Charity, He's been coaching all ages to be better leaders and role models in their locker rooms, their communities, and in their lives. Having received multiple awards from the Key to the City of Callahan. Florida, The Lifetime Achievement Award*recognizing his community service, Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero Award, and the Most Valuable Philanthropist in Sports Award. He holds an Honorary doctoring for humanitarians* degree AND has authored The Man Behind the Helmet, a real-life story of sacrifice and second chances. Learn more about Mentoring With Purpose here: https://mwpcharity.org/ Learn more about Frank D Murphy here: https://frankdmurphy.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

When you think back to your faith journey today can you recall the times you were deeply encouraged in a season you truly needed to be? For me that's how this ministry friendship began and I'm also here to tell you that God will speak through his word, his people and circumstances to get your attention. Months ago I was so excited to dive into a global ministry community called Love Says Go and really had NO idea how God would use this ministry in my life, let alone how the ministry would be impacting others! It was a total deep dive into all the incredible things they're doing and part of and I just love how God is using this ministry, Jason and his wife Debbie today. I'm excited to dive into a conversation with Founder of the Love Says Go Community, Jason Chin. “Love Says Go has brought Holy Spirit equipping to over 100,000 believers from 60+ nations to share their faith in power. And Jason along with his wife Debbie want to help you do the same!” If you've ever wondered if God could speak to you directly, how he moves in the miraculous or if signs and wonders of his presence are alive and active today let this podcast encourage you this week that GOD DOES MOVE, He speaks through his people (to encourage others, not just me) and he is still healing bodies, hearts and minds today. Being part of what he's doing is what Love Says Go is all about and I cannot WAIT to dive into this conversation with Jason, today, as I just know it will encourage you and hopefully give you the faith (and courage) to believe ANYTHING is possible with God in your life and connected to his Holy Spirit. LEARN MORE ABOUT Jason & Debbie Chin or the LOVE SAYS GO Community, here: LOVESAYSGO.COM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

Have you ever thought of what you could do if you had a vision to change the world just through loving people as Jesus would? Putting all things aside, the worries, the cares about finances, what job you're called to or even where to live. . . ALL of that stuff DEEPLY matters to Jesus of course he wants you to get where you want to get more than anyone else. He's always at work behind the scenes within our lives to direct our paths but also give us opportunities to be his hands and feet to others… and I believe it's his LOVE that will lead someone into being forward transformed and changed. B.Haley, former drummer for TobyMac and the DiverseCity band, is a visionary on a mission to unite the world through love. His journey from the streets of St. Louis to the stages of Christian music has been marked by a profound transformation. Seeing the lives of others impacted by Jesus it was during his time with TobyMac and the Diverse City band that God gave B a vision that he wasn't able to shake. A vision for our world to live united and come together. As challenging as that feels for today's society post covid, this vision is bigger than the division the enemy wants us to buy into: To put down the many differences that divide us and pick up the one thing that unites us—LOVE. *but not just any love. It's Jesus' love that will grab someone's heart and transform a life. Armed with a blazing passion to make this world a better place through unity, the We Are 1 Movement was birthed. Now, as the founder of the We Are 1 Movement, B emphasizes unity and service as pathways to change. Powered by Love We can do more together than we could ever do alone. B is a father of four, he combines personal anecdotes with a dynamic speaking style, inspiring audiences in business, communities, and families to embrace a life of purpose and connection. Learn more and join the movement at weare1movement.com. Also checkout the weare1store at weare1store.com - it's full of sweet T-shirts, hoodies, hats and more from the movement! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

There's something cool about the way our stories unfold when we offer what we have openly to be used however God sees fit. Whether it's a gift or a calling, perhaps it's a talent or a treasure. It's like God has such a unique way of calling us into what he knows we've been designed to do and then taking us along the journey and process to get there we never knew we needed. Dustin Tavella is a world-class performer. He is the winner of the hit competition show America's Got Talent. Dustin was crowned champion for his magic performances alongside his ability to inspire audiences through storytelling. The platform gave him the ability to show the world how personal connection is something we, as humans, long for. Dustin does not just share ideologies, but he shares experience. For 20 years, Dustin has devoted himself to serving the world around him. He has worked with youth, those struggling with drug addiction, and also with the homeless. Dustin's angle on how to make an impact is incredibly unique and his approach to finding magic in everything that life throws our way is both simple and transformational. I'm so thrilled to have had the opportunity to connect with Dustin, hear more of his story and perspective on how he and his wife do life beyond the stage. The way they seek to love people, love God and show up for what he's inviting them into is beautiful and I just believe you will also be encouraged today! Looking back on your own journey, you'll be encouraged that God is entirely faithful and like Dustin, he will use even the unexpected ways ultimately for your good. Let's dive into today's conversation! Learn more about Dustin here: https://www.dustintavella.com/ Follow Dustin on Instagram here! Watch some powerful performances from AGT here: Inspired by his Adopted son: https://bit.ly/DustinAGTAdoption Jaw Dropping Magic on AGT: https://bit.ly/DustinAGT ⭐Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people's ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? Visit ThePlacesBetween.com. Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie! As always, keep enjoying that journey! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

Have you ever been in a season where you question where God is, what he's doing and/or if he even cares? My new friend Luke lived a pretty long journey of faith through his dad's battle with MS but in the process of growing in his own walk with God he learned what it was like to KNOW God personally, hear from him, get revelations from him, even words of encouragement and knowledge for others. What started with discovering a video of Disneyland miracles through a ministry called Love Says Go with Jason Chin while he was a student at Hillsong in Australia, became a lifetime journey of pursuing and experiencing God on a deeper level and I just believe you and I can too. Luke Palasz, a Husband to Hannah, a Father to three boys; Leo, Eli, and Luca. He works for Love Says Go Ministries as a Project Manager whilst being in the arbor culture industry as a tree climber. He obtained an Advanced Diploma of Ministry at Hillsong International Leadership College in Sydney Australia. Hannah and Luke both went to Redding for one year to experience the church culture at Bethel Church. Currently, Luke and his family live in Oak Creek, Wisconsin and is involved with a house church network in that area. Luke is extremely passionate about God's church and seeing his brothers and sisters come into the fullness that God has laid out before them. Dive into today's conversation with Luke and me as we talk all things “From Striving the Thriving” and how Luke crossed over from knowing God theoretically to knowing him experientially. From Striving to Thriving byLuke Palasz will be on AMAZON December 16th - Mark your calendar and check back for the book link in DECEMBER here! DISNEYLAND Love Says Go Video: https://bit.ly/DisneylandLSG Jason Chin Ministry Luke is part of: LOVE SAYS GO: https://www.lovesaysgo.com/ Have a good one. ⭐Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people's ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? Visit ThePlacesBetween.com. Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie! As always, keep enjoying that journey! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

I just love how God leads us through our journeys and stuff. By that I mean when we're really going through it, and we take the opportunity to be authentic and vulnerable before him, He really does have a grace for that and oftentimes will speak his heart back to us when we're listening. Today's conversation reminded me that oftentimes on paper things won't make sense but when you're following the peace HE offers in the journey, while the world may be shouting at you one thing, it will be the peace he leads you with that covers everything whether it makes sense or not. Lauren Labat is a dear friend from years back and funny enough we have quite the history of fun interactions. From Basketball Maui to cheering her on in her recent and epic global adventures with YWAM, it's been a joy to watch from a distance the journey and adventurous life she has while also intersecting at points along our journey where we could often relate to the deep hopes and desires on our heart of wanting to impact the world for Jesus and hold a space for love and relationships to come. I'm so excited to have Lauren share more of her story with you today. She talks all about her new adventure with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and her love of Maui, where she calls home, too. Her desire is to see revival in the islands and she believe that God wants to meet people and give them a hope and a future and she's using her call to missions right in Hawaii to be a light right where he's called her. In our time today she has some really amazing and sweet stories and moments to share that will encourage you in your journey too, so why don't you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee and dive in with us to… the places between! Lauren Labat is the Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Central Maui Area Rep Lauren is a former collegiate basketball player who has directed local sports ministry non-profits and has been coaching and teaching athletes since 2008. Her sport missions' journey began in 2008 when she joined Crossover International out of Denver, Colorado. Through Crossover, she was part of a team who traveled to European countries to put on basketball camps and preach the gospel. Serving with them until 2011 where she worked with Kids Across America as well as inner city sports camp in Branson, Missouri, it was soon after that her journey led her to Maui, Hawaii in 2013 where she became the Camp Director of BasketballMAUI for the following 7 years. As her journey ended with BasketballMAUI in 2020, even though she stepped out of sports missions full time, she served as a logistic coordinator for a docu series called Playing for Eternity (Angel Studios). Her playing, coaching, and director experiences have allowed her to confidently step into this next season with FCA and trust that God is moving in the area of Central Maui. Lauren's desire is to see revival in the islands and she believes that God wants to meet people and give them a hope and a future. “Hawaii is a special place that is dear to my heart. After living here for 10 years I consider Maui home and know much of our community. The local community has allowed me to become a part of their Ohana and I believe the impact we can have in our area will be greater than we could imagine. I am grateful to build a team that brings the Word and Gospel of Jesus Christ to these kids and families daily. I am trusting that God cares for these people and wants to see many come to salvation in Jesus Christ and to grow as His disciples. Overall, I am grateful for this calling and believe that God saves. Mahalo” - Lauren Join Lauren in this next season of life as she raises support for her ministry and gets to serve numerous people through your gift today. Her Monthly goal is $9,000/month but can easily be met with just 45 people giving $200/month or 12 giving $750/month. Get in touch with Lauren through her website or email her at: Lololabat25@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

When you imagine the life you'll go onto live at 20 years old, everything on paper seems just peachy and if we were honest feels like we're looking at the future through rose colored glasses, right? Fast forward for some into their 20s and life seems to be taking different turns than they “planned” or hoped for and then by the time you get to your 30s or 40s, plans have completely gone awry and NOT as planned, for most. I'll bet any one of you listening can think back to an unrealistic hope you had for your life at an early age that could be quite comical now looking back. If we were honest, has been an ever winding dance with hope deferred and longing fulfilled. While I have some peers who got to experience the joy of marriage at an earlier point of their adulthood these are also friends who deeply struggle to find their dream job and are still grinding to get to it. And others I know have beautiful careers and fulfilling lives but wrestle to understand their identity in singleness, something for many I know wouldn't have chosen. I know people who've spent their lives chasing something but realized into their 30s it wasn't everything they wanted so I've watched as they've navigated this too. . . The COMMON thread through it all though is navigating the places between and learning how to thrive, not just survive or suffer through the points we didn't expect would take so long! AND going a step deeper, I'd say it has to be JESUS. Getting to see girl friends and guy friends place their entire hope and lives into Jesus and how he directs their steps is truly beautiful - but it's not easy and it's definitely not overnight. That's why it's a journey, but it's one filled with amazing surprises and sweet moments of realizing the Father's kindness in how he writes and draws close to us in our journeys. Today I'm beyond thrilled to introduce a sweet friend of mine to you who I've gotten to see firsthand how her walk with the Lord has been her saving grace and her constant foundation in every twist and turn she's been through. A bit about her background which you will find out more soon, Morgan is a physician assistant with close to adecade of surgical trauma experience who recently has pivoted her career intopart-time sports & regenerative medicine work while pursuing basketball coaching and training as a fun side-hobby. She loves all things sports, outdoor activities, and hanging out with family and friends. She is SUCH a delight to me too and I couldn't be more excited to share our convo with you today. We even talk about navigating the places of singleness and have quite the conversation for you! She's a person who's faith I deeply admire and the journey she's been on the last few years I believe will add encouragement and hope into your journey today too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

“When God calls you to adventure, you sign up for it, right? Today's story is one full of twists and turns and journeying through life's up & downs WITH God, in the midst of a bunch of transitions, changes, navigating moves internationally, hearing from God, walking with him in the hard seasons and even being open to new adventures with him. Today I'm excited to share more about David's story as I believe a LOT of what he's been through, from hiking moments and real life struggles to encountering God in unlikely ways, even talking through some of his childhood and things that has shaped who he is today, even things he's survived and using where he's at now to bring hope and freedom to others, that you as a listener might be encouraged by. David Smith grew up in the Pacific Northwest where he developed a passion for the outdoors and photography. He began taking piano and accordion lessons at an early age and used both of those as a former member of the band Seabird. He also wrote music for Chicago Street Studios. His love for Jesus and his love for people have led him all over the world. He currently resides in Northern Ireland with his dog Sequoia where he is authoring his first book that will be released with a collection of songs he's written. On most days you can find him in the wild or in the sea living out the words of John Muir, “The mountains are calling and I must go.” Learn more about David on instagram and follow his journey at instagram.com/ahappymountainman/ Interested in coming to Ireland with us in 2024? Go to theplacesbetween.com/ireland to learn more and signup today! Specific dates in May of 2024 TBD, but get on the list now! It will be AMAZING and spaces ARE limited! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

I was thinking the other day about Rescue and redemption stories! While it's so easy to live into the present, forgetting the very things we were delivered from, it's amazing what recounting your story for others to hear, does for your faith and even heart! In moments of questioning, where, and how God is working, I'm amazed how he takes some stories from trials and journeys that we've lived through to bring us to where we are, and shows his direct hand of provision and protection in our lives! Do you recall miraculous moments, you or someone close to you were delivered from the snares of death, only to walk forward from with clarity and a renewed perspective? For me, I think back to much of my high school days and years, and I think about the very fact that it was the divine acts of God, and totally miraculous ones that I am who I am today. Story after story of redeeming moments and rescue. Once we've experienced rescue, we want to spend a lifetime helping others experience the same freedom we have experienced— Freedom from self. Freedom from pain. Freedom from suffering or sorrow. And yet, just because one walks with Jesus doesn't mean they will never experienced any of these emotions or temptations again – it's that they know the sweetness of the freedom that he offers; what no counterfeits can fulfill, and we know that in all things Jesus will be with us, despite how dark it gets!! Isn't that what we all want? “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” - Psalms 23:4-6 NLT IF YOU MY FRIEND are in a place, struggling to believe, there's hope for you, your situation, or what you've constantly believed, can I just encourage you that with Jesus next to you there is a better way? That he can be your everything? That he can replace lies with truth, and get the voices that say you're not enough to stop. There is a God, who is jealous for you, and if you let him he will show you that he is not going anywhere, this journey takes a lifetime, but with him in your corner, and the resolve to keep going in the unknown parts, the hard parts, the ugly parts, and the parts you assume skip he will take you to the other side. He is entirely faithful, and I believe if you invite him to, that He will do what only he can do and it will be magnificent! YOU ARE SO LOVED MY FRIEND. I hope by now, if anything, you've concluded from the show, my story, even my guests, is that we are all still on this journey towards Jesus, and trying to live for him, experience him daily, and Livy, abundant life. He promises in John 1010. His yoke is easy, and his burden is light, so it's Jesus speaks to your heart today. I just encourage you to ask him to do it only he can do in your life; to heal the parts that need to be healed, and then help you step into the unforced rhythms of Grace. OH HOW HE LOVES YOU!!! We'll catch you again next time on the places between. Thanks for turning in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

What would it look like to share in the abundance of the Kingdom of God here on earth? I am so excited to share today's story with you FROM Italy and can't wait for you to meet my new friends John and Michelle In the summer of 2001, Michelle and John took their first family trip to Italy. It was love at first sight. Upon returning from the trip, John received Psalm 34:7 from the Father, "Delight yourself in the LORD, and I will give you the desires of your heart." For one year, he prayed for the nation of Italy. Fast forward to today, They are now pursuing their call to Italy. For the past two decades, they've gotten to see the incredible hand of God and his faithfulness in their own story as well as many others. Their vision to see marriages, influencers and artists in Italy transformed by the Kingdom of God is coming to life and I couldn't be more excited to share just some of their journey with you today. Today's conversation was an incredible honor to dive into as we sat within their Tuscan home IN Italy! We talk about the many incredible moments, stories and confirmations of God's hand in the story he's writing through their lives. God is all over their story and I just believe he can have this for YOU too, so as you tune in, I'd invite you to be praying and asking God how HE wants you to dream with him as you abide like John and Michelle have.... Its only the beginning but wow what a story it is, so if you're ready for it, why don't you pull up a chair grab a cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places between. Learn all about John & Michelle's story, adventures in Italy, how you can join them through prayer, a retreat, partnering in the vision they have to reach Italy and more at: www.italyventure.com John and Michelle have been married for 38 years. Their passion and mission is to journey together with couples, unleash influencers to build the Kingdom, and bless artists as co-creators with God. Their story is one "beauty from ashes." John and Michelle have three children and 6 grandchildren and currently reside in Italy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

I was in a conversation the other day about the future and how do you make objective and beneficial decisions when there is so much unknown in your current state of reality? Inevitably as humans I think we all long to have insight into our futures and/or why we do the things we do and how we can somewhat rearrange things into the spot of perfectly working out. But if you think about it, there's no way that could happen for just you or just me because so many lives are impacted at the same time that whats perfect to us isnt perfect to another and we all react and respond as a result of what we ourselves have also been raised in, surrounded by and exposed to. Today on the show we have a really neat opportunity to hear a story of twists and turns but ultimately God's sovereign hand at work as he wired Brandon's life together using the goods, the bads, and even the unexpected moments together for where Brandon is TODAY! Brandon Bantz is a former Major League catcher and current owner Catchers Central which focuses on creating impactful relationships in the sport of baseball and softball through high level skill development training. Since finishing his almost 10-year professional career spanning across 3 organizations (Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals, and Miami Marlins), he has trained numerous Major and Minor League Baseball players, US Olympic and Professional Softball players, and has helped hundreds of baseball and softball players achieve collegiate scholarships. He currently travels the country developing players, coaches, teams, leagues of all ages and skill levels. A native of Mansfield, TX, Brandon received a collegiate scholarship to play at Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, TX. In 2014, He was inducted into the hall of fame at DBU as well as for the city of Mansfield ISD athletics programs. He is currently residing in Denver, CO with his beautiful wife Kelly and their two rescue greyhounds, Sunny and Grover. Hopefully there are some incredible insights for you on YOUR journey during today's conversation with Brandon, and how to navigate all those twists and turns life throws at us too. Just a heads up; this could be a two part conversation but for sake of understanding how all of Brandon's Journey has led him to the things he's doing today and the wisdom he imparts to us all, using his experience we are still featuring it all in one convo! SO. . . Dive in with us today as we explore what it's like to transition well on the Places Between. MORE INFO CATCHERS CENTRAL: www.catcherscentral.com INSTAGRAM @ https://www.instagram.com/catcherscentral/ LIFEGATE DENVER: *Sermon on Prayer: The Key to the Christian Life on Apple Podcasts BEN FULLER “Who I am” song As always, we love when you share podcasts that spoke to you or leave a 5 Star Review! Come say hi at The_Places_Between on Instagram OR ThePlacesBetween.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

Oh how I love to hear people's stories and what allows them to experience God that encourages their faith. You might be tuning in this week with more of a skeptical ear thinking “I haven't experienced God to the fullness that others have talked about” and for that I just want to encourage you to keep showing up! Keep inviting Jesus in and keep asking him to strengthen your faith. I just know he's gracious enough to meet you where you're at. And if you let him, like really let him in, it'll be one epic journey! So today we have a really fun conversation to dive into with filmmaker and director, Brent Gugel. We just so happen to talk about the amazing film, Free Burma Rangers, which is a documentary film exploring the extraordinary 20-year journey of missionaries Dave and Karen Eubank and their kids, as they venture into war zones where they are fighting to bring hope. The film itself is a testimony to people trying to walk after God, full of their own limitations, sins and mistakes, facing real enemies AND asking “CAN LOVE WIN?!” We talk about the film as well as radical ways God moved during the process. Even some of the other “no way but God moments” of Brent's career. Brent Gudgel is a documentary film director and founder of the ministry Deidox. His credits include the documentary Free Burma Rangers which won Best Feature at the Justice Film Festival in NYC, was in theaters nationwide, and is now on Amazon Video. Previous work has been on Showtime, Hulu, for the Olympics, and featured during the Super Bowl. With over 20 years of experience, Brent has also directed and consulted on 250+ short documentaries for organizations such as Toyota, LA Clippers, Union Rescue Mission, Crisis Pregnancy Centers, Saddleback, Willow Creek, Goodwill, and IJM, among others. He currently resides in Merced, CA with his wife and two growing children. There comes a point when we embrace what God is doing in our lives, twists, turns and unknowns. And I believe we ALL desire for tangible evidence of God working IN our lives to at least show us he's real, right?! And the point isn't the miracles in and of themselves…. These are unexpected and always come in different ways for EVERY ONE just because God is a personal God. But we want to keep in might that in pursuing him, we want to magnify HIM, NOT the signs. I love the journey we're all on! God is so unique and so intricately involved in our lives. I'm confident that when people experience the love of the father, they'll want nothing less and no counterfeits either. I'm so excited to share more of Brent's story with you today. I hope his experiences give you the courage to believe God for more, as well! So without further adieu, Why dont you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places between. www.deidox.org - All about Deidox. Even preview the Miraculous series! www.watchfbr.com to watch the film for free starting Aug 30th Free Burma Trailer can be viewed here, or on the Deidox Youtube page, here: https://www.youtube.com/@Deidox For church screening licensing of the FBR movie, visit https://fbrmovie.lifeway.com/ WATCH the interview with Wendy & Brent here: https://youtu.be/zqRizGZ7-Ss ***** ENJOY this episode?! Share the love by sharing this with someone you know! Go a step farther by supporting The Places Between to reach more listeners, OR give us a 5 star review! We'd be honored to have your encouragement and support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

Have you ever taken a huge risk or a daring move to cause the trajectory of your life to shift? You resigned from a job? You stepped away from a hobby (that was all encompassing). You decided to move forward and onward from a relationship that just didn't seem to be the right fit? Regardless where you're at today I'll bet one of those questions I just asked caused a memory to pop up. TRANSITIONS ARE HARD Y'ALL - AM I RIGHT? But you know what else is hard? Staying where you are! Every time and everyday I stay in something I know is not beneficial for where I know God wants me to go or what I feel called to, I am choosing to delay what could be the next season or “the something new”, and it still feels hard. Then to add to the “hardness” for lack of a better word, sorry. When you feel like you're “STUCK” because you're not sure what to do or you don't know what to do it can feel like eternity and be exhausting when you continue to repeat the same scenario over and over. I think the hardest and scariest thing we can do when we're in seasons of waiting, that we know we have an active part in, is to take that leap of faith and step out to see what God has for you, where he will guide and provide. Just think about how much something can truly change when you are active within your story! GOD KNOWS your every need. He also knows you and your heart. The good news is he is a SAFE God who loves you and is committed to working ALL things together for Good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose. Don't let the enemy rob you of the intimacy you can have with Jesus in these transition and waiting seasons. Even if they seem forever when you're going through them, take heart as the scripture says: “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” 1 Peter 5:10 I believe God wants to equip you, walk with you and eventually establish you where you need to be. For some of you it means telling that mountain you're done and moving forward. . . . . . . COME SAY HI on Instagram @instagram.com/the_places_between or checkout our retreats at ThePlacesBetween.com. Enjoy this episode? We'd love a 5 star review and appreciate all the love and shares! Pay it forward by becoming a supporter with just $5, $10 even $20/moat podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween. Help us reach MORE listeners with life-changing testimonies on The Places Between stories! AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR TUNING IN! Catch you again next week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

Do you ever get frustrated in the process towards what you really feel called to do? It's like you WISH you had a roadmap to follow but it doesn't always feel super clear. What if you've been spinning the wheel to get somewhere when God already has that somewhere prepared for you, it's only a matter of time. Would you be ok to settle for his peace and presence in the meantime? Part of life IS resting in the tension of transitions but partnering with God as we wait which is never actually “waiting doing nothing” It includes active participation. Building from last week's word of “God can't steer a parked car” how many times have you made the decision to just step out IN the midst of uncertainty WITH the faith that God will direct you as you're in motion? Today's guest comes from a myriad of different experiences as a bi-vocational leader and has some true gems to say today about what to do in the places between or those times you want to pursue what you believe is from the Lord, but aren't sure how. Rob Bray is a marketplace and ministry leader with over a decade of experience in both business and church contexts. He's catalyzed successful companies, grown healthy ministries, toured with speakers and musicians, scaled organizations, spoken at influential conferences, workshops, and events. He is the founder and Lead Pastor of Spirit + Truth, a life-giving church in Northern Colorado, The Founder and CEO of Higher Purpose, a coaching company helping people grow in fulfillment, leadership, and communication. A co-founder of Mighty Hand Construction, and The Foundry, a Christian peer-to-peer advisory network. Rob's expertise and passion have made him a trusted advisor and coach for leaders and entrepreneurs seeking breakthroughs in multiple areas of life. Rob and his wife Bethany live on their homestead in Fort Collins, CO with their six children and In their spare time, they enjoy hiking, paddle-boarding, and tending to their cows, chickens, and garden. Learn more about Rob and his many endeavors from church to coaching to advisory here: https://bit.ly/RobBrayTPB Want to join The Places Between in an upcoming retreat? Checkout theplacesbetween.com/retreat-overview and join us! We're already talking about 2024 and would love to know where do YOU want to go? Costa Rica? Ireland? Perhaps Florida or Montana? I'd love to hear from you. Just go to ThePlacesBetween.com OR send me a message @ Instagram.com/the_places_between --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

There's a certain kind of mystery in following God along the journey of life and navigating the places between. As my guest this week say's its God's mystery that leads us to worship and wonder in a recent sermon, I can't help but agree. Doing a life with Jesus at the center of everything allows us to experience life to the full in the good seasons, the challenging ones and even when we're not sure what's next. That's the beauty of pressing in to a relationship with Jesus and doing life with others who are also on the same pursuit. Doug Wekenman is the Teaching Pastor at Red Rocks Church. He also leads the Red Rocks Location in Austin, Texas, where he currently lives with his wife, Samantha, and his two kids, Will and Kinsley. Doug is passionate about people, tacos, golf and building the church with his friends. Red Rocks Austin is all about imperfect people pursuing a perfect God. Today's conversation with Doug is filled with stories of God's faithfulness, wild ones you could only count as being directly from God and beautiful bits of wisdom on what to do with a calling or a dream and stewarding it well. When it's truly from God it is worth it, no matter the challenges. Well I can't wait for you to hear some of these fun stories and my conversation with Doug today, so if you're ready for it, why don't you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee, and dive in with us to The Places Between. RED ROCKS AUSTIN: www.redrockschurch.com/austin/ Follow Doug on Instagram at: instagram.com/dougwekenman/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

Navigating Transitions of life is something we cannot avoid. We do have a choice in how we show up day in and day out though. In seasons marked with pain and strife it's easy to give way to the thought of being a victim of our circumstances and yet through our relationship with Christ we can know that he works all things together for good, even the hard parts, the ugly parts, and the parts we just assume skip. The crazy part of life if you've lived any amount of time though is that life will be riddled with challenges and opportunities that will make or break you. Not becoming a victim to your circumstances will be hard BUT entirely possible and beautiful when you see what God wants to do as he weaves your story together FOR THE GOOD. Today's conversation with Bryan was encouraging to me as someone who's chosen to dive into what God has to offer in life but also someone who with open hands has seen what God can do upon returning to him. His “prodigal” experience isn't one to wish away. It was one that brought him today and I'm grateful to share his story with you. Bryan Sitinjak is one of the pastors at LIFEGATE Church in Denver, CO. He is happily married to his wife Erin, and they live in Denver with their 2-year-old Bernedoodle named Joey. Bryan was born in Indonesia, raised in the Denver Metro, went to school and began his career in Boston, and has been back in Denver investing in The Kingdom for a little over 8 years now. He has had a diverse professional experience ranging from church planting, selling used cars, doing procurement in the oil & gas and large industrial sectors, as well as roles in finance and financial services. Now he is working to connect the disconnected in his little corner of The Kingdom at LIFEGATE. Well guys, if you're ready for it pull up a chair, make sure you have that iced coffee, and dive in with us to the places between. Learn about Lifegate Denver here: lifegatedenver.com Follow Bryan Sitinjak on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bryansitinjak/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

Chad Dedmon - Catch the Wave. The joy of Intercession. In the winter of 2016 Chad received a dream from the Lord, where He was paddle boarding and praying at Big Sur. It was in this dream, that the Lord audibly told him to come out of the cave and tell people that he is an intercessor. Chad and his team dropped everything to say yes to this call to paddle board the coast of CA and intercede. And it's now expanding to the nations. Catch the Wave just so happens to be coming to Denver. I love how they describe their community as a group of trail blazers who say yes to seeing dreams realized! (Remember my life verse? Eph 3:20 GIVES us permission to dream God size dreams!) Chad and his wife Julia have been married over 15 years, have 2 beautiful children. Ordained through Iris Global, Heidi and Rolland Baker's ministry and Bethel Church, Chad and Julie have enjoyed ministering together in over 35 nations since 2006. Catch the Wave focuses on equipping the church on encountering Jesus through worship, prayer, and evangelism. Their School of intercession drives in the value that “Everything centers on intimacy with Jesus!” Today's time with Chad is FULL of incredible stories, heart-wrenching challenges and incredible breakthrough moments. The time today I just believe is authored by Jesus so I pray you will embrace what could be a life-changing word for you today. I'm beyond stoked to connect with Chad on this week's podcast, so if you're ready for it why don't you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places between….. DENVER PRAYER PADDLE 7/22 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denver-prayer-paddle-with-catch-the-wave-tickets-652214 841147 Catch the Wave Documentary Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGDExxr9rBQ Catch the Wave on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@catchthewave9648 Catch The Wave online: https://www.catchthewaveglobal.org/ Say hi to Catch The Wave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catchthewaveglobal/ Like this episode? Send us a DM! Come say hi on Instagram @The_places_between. We love 5 star ratings and DMs with your stories! We appreciate your love and support and as always, keep enjoying that journey! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

Excited to dive into today's show with a new friend! He's a devoted husband and Jesus follower! A Speaker, trainer, worship leader. He happens to be a 7X national finalist on the popular TV show American Ninja Warrior. Was the 2020 American Ninja Warrior Grand Champion AND continues to amaze us all with his athleticism, love for God AND ministry. Tune in today as we talk about all things Ninja with Daniel Gil, otherwise known as Kingdom Ninja. I am so honored to have a few minutes with Daniel as he brought such beautiful words of encouragement, and life giving words not just from his own life experience but words that will be just for you today. We dive into learning more about his journey as an athlete, a faithful follower of Jesus and ways he and his wife Abby are showing up to what God's called them too and ways that you can in the places between, too. One way to support Daniel right away is by pre-ordering his book, “Kingdom Ninja: A Warrior's Guide to Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health” at kingdom-ninja.com or here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0736987185. The book is about Daniel's unprecedented rise from American Ninja Warrior rookie to grand champion and how it didn't happen overnight. Much like the healthy habits he's developed over the years that have become the secret of his success, he'll teach you to live your best life with faith as your foundation. (GET YOURS TODAY!:) If you'd like to know more about Daniel and how to follow his journey, follow him on: Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_ninja/?hl=en Watch his most recent completion from 2023 here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ctc19xqtXvV/?igshid=OGIzYTJhMTRmYQ%3D%3D Even, watch him on Youtube, here: https://www.youtube.com/@danielgil667 // — Learn more about The Places Between, upcoming retreats and more at: ThePlacesBetween.com! Join the conversation and community and come say hi on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/the_places_between?igshid=OGIzYTJhMTRmYQ==. Last but not least, support what we're doing with The Places Between so MORE people can hear these life changing testimonies by contributing. Whether it's $5/month or $500/month we're grateful for each and every donation!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

In a recent podcast I heard this brilliant quote: “Don't be afraid of the desert! Just go surf it” after Ben Stuart talked about learning to ride the sand dunes and loving the adventures before him. Lots of moments of our lives are spent navigating in and out of seasons. We cannot avoid the places between. If we looked at these seasons as places to wander aimlessly or suffered in, until it gets better, we could probably go in circles without ever finding a true way out. But if we looked at these times as seasons to get THROUGH, with Jesus it's entirely possible to embrace challenging moments of life AND experience the adventure life is supposed to be! As someone who loves to embrace life and all that it has to offer with a full and open heart, I've been asking God not to delivery me from many of the challenges but to give a new perspective and speak a word of life so that I can truly learn to surf the waves of the season. Be it a desert OR an ocean. Be it dry seasons of faith with not much movement or life. OR the oceans where I'm overwhelmed and it feels like wave after wave just keeps coming. Fear has no place around perfect love. Pretty sure perfect love has a way of reaching every place we wander into. Teaching us to surf those moments, the ride is so incredibly worth it with Jesus!! NOW, for the announcement: We just hit over 10,000 streams! CUE THE CONFETTI!!!! BUT we need your help. With God's help (and yours) we will keep going to 20, 50 & 100,000! If this podcast, or anyone's story, has spoken to you in ANY WAY would you send us an email, comments through ThePlacesBetween.com contact, OR even DM me through instagram @The_places_between. A BRIEF statement or sentiment of how the show has impacted you?!?? What your favorite episode or story was? AND Any suggestions of topics or guests to have on the show? While I'm eager to continue the conversations for YEAR 3 and have a whole roster of people to host, I would love to hear from YOU! I know you have a LOT that competes for your time and Im so incredibly honored to have a place to connect with you even for a brief moment every week, so its with a deep and sincere heart I say THANK YOU!!!! Join me in celebrating the AMAZING LIFE-CHANGES God is up to through the Podcast, In people's lives who share them with us on air, in the 10,000+ downloads AND where we're headed next with The Places Between!! It's truly ALL by God's grace and I could not have gotten here without the prayers and support of an amazing community which includes YOU!!! Stay tuned for what's next….Please don't forget to send me DM or email from here. I'd love to hear from you. Just go to ThePlacesBetween.com or the places between on instagram. You can also find me at wj_blondie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

So much of today's conversation points to evidence of the way God moves in, and through, our stories when we choose to walk into places and spaces he calls us to. Challenged with the thought going forward from today's conversation as well; “How many times can we say we're walking into situations in life where God has our full attention? And where we're living in a place of feeling the peace and lightness that Jesus offers?” I've done this moments before, but I can additionally say I want to do this more actively going forward and think you might want to as well after you hear today's conversation with Pedro. Perhaps our calling isn't about WHAT we do but where we are, who we are to be and how we travel light in life? Pedro LaTorre serves as Founder & CEO of Brave Work, which empowers humans to discover, enjoy, and sustain their purpose. His live event speaking and creative approach to consulting has financially fueled organizations like Compassion International, charity: water, Find Rest, Ride Nature, and many others. He offers several workshops, video courses, and coaching opportunities. In addition, he is the author of 'The Middle Seat, Stop Craving Platforms and Start Loving People.' He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and two children. You can find his podcast, videos, and more by visiting www.pedrolatorre.com. With that said I cannot WAIT to dive into today's conversation with Pedro, so if you're ready for it, why dont you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee, and dive in with us to the places between. Learn more about Compassion, even sponsor a child here. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Enjoyed what you heard?!  We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today?   When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people's ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? ✨Visit ⁠ThePlacesBetween.com⁠ to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more! ✨Follow ⁠@The_Places_Between on Instagram ⁠or swing by and say hi to Wendy at ⁠wj_Blondie!⁠ As always, keep enjoying that journey! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

When God invites us on a mission to accomplish with him it's about the process but understanding who we are is necessary before we fulfill what God's calling us to. And while our “callings” look different from others and we all travel through different seasons we can glean from each others stories and connections to God as we live life and run the race we're called to. As someone who is passionate about identity and knowing WHO we are, Charlena is the real deal and has such a beautiful way of journeying with the Lord. We talk a lot about this and how we can cultivate hearing from God before diving into what's next. Charlena Ortiz is an entrepreneur, coach, and the founder of Grit & Virtue, a company that provides coaching, resources, and community for women who want to grow in their faith, invest in soul care, and scale their businesses. Grit & Virtue reaches over 100,000 women, empowering them to build unstoppable momentum, become spiritually confident, and never feel alone on the journey. In 2018 she introduced a product line called The Journal Collection as a tool to help women develop the spiritual practice of journaling. Today, she resides in beautiful Puerto Rico with her husband Roberto and their baby girl Alani Lujah (whose name means Beautiful Praise). As a devoted wife and mother, Charlena's first ministry is her marriage and family, and she and Roberto live by a rule of life called Radical Oneness. My time with Charlena was filled with beautiful gifts of encouragement and hope and wherever you're at right now, I hope you too will find refreshing insights for your walk with Jesus and the season of life you're in right now. To learn more about Charlena and Grit & Virtue, visit gritandvirtue.com and sign up for their Free 14 Day Identity Challenge (https://gritandvirtue.com/manifesto/). This challenge has helped thousands of women experience real transformation and unlock their true identity in Christ. Visit Charlena and say hi on Instagram at Grit & Virtue, here. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Enjoyed what you heard?!   We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today?   When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people's ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? ✨Visit ⁠ThePlacesBetween.com⁠ to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more! ✨Follow ⁠@The_Places_Between on Instagram ⁠or swing by and say hi to Wendy at ⁠wj_Blondie!⁠ As always, keep enjoying that journey! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

If I asked you what your favorite childhood movie was, I bet you'd remember at least 2 or 3 films, right? What about a film you saw that forever impacted the way you viewed life? TODAY I have the honor and privilege of talking with someone who is making these types of films and series. I believe it will not only be fun to tune in and along, Nathan's journey of his calling, but will inspire you within your OWN story to ask a few questions and perhaps see what God might be calling you to in this season or next. Nathan Blair has loved movies his whole life. As a child of the 80's, he always fantasized ab0ut making movies but thought it too impossible. God disagreed. With 7 feature films and a soon to be mini-series (which we'll talk about today) A Perfect Chord, 2nd Greatest, A High School Story, SCION, Sleeper Agent, Stealing the Show, Once Upon a Christmas, Fragment: Oblivion) Nathan has cultivated his calling to create high level crossover films with a Christ centered message. It has been said that Nathan and his cutting-edge production company, Kingdom Sight Studios are a “force to reckon with” in the faith-based industry. These films have traveled on both the Duck Commander and K-LOVE Radio cruises; they've been highlighted with the Dove Foundation, Best Buy, Walmart, iTunes, Pureflix and more. In February of 2020, Nathan became the Executive Director of Cross Wind Productions; a 501(c)3 ministry where the next generation of Christian filmmakers are inspired, encouraged and trained, all with a Christian worldview. Nathan has said “While Christian filmmakers are producing new content that speaks to adults, Hollywood works tirelessly to capture the hearts and minds of our children.” Cross Wind is a place where teens can make a movie for teens. A place where they can speak a language they want to hear. In Nathan's opinion, “movies represent the most powerful medium for communicating a message. Jesus spoke in parables to convey points because He knew the power of story. And when you combine story with stunning visuals and soaring music, you have a method to reach people on a deeper level. Filmmakers have been utilizing the power of film for decades, I just want to share a story of hope and joy, whether that's a horror movie or a western. Movies move people, I want my movies to move people towards Jesus.” And that's just what we're going to talk about, so I hope you're excited and ready for this talk with Nathan so why dont you pull up that chair, grab a cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places between More about Kingdom Sight Studios: www.kingdomsightstudios.com/ Find Nathan and connect with him on LinkedIn here, Facebook here And Instagram here. Tune into Pureflix now to catch Nathan's miniseries, Fragment, here. HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE: Want to learn more about the health & fitness challenge Wendy's started this month?  Just find her on Instagram at Wj_blondie or The_Places_Between and DM the word “CHALLENGE” to jump in with us today! We've got space for you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Enjoyed what you heard?!  We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today?   When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people's ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? ✨Visit ThePlacesBetween.com to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more!  ✨Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie!As always, keep enjoying that journey! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

Will Heckenbach - "Finding Complete Freedom" // I will forever be grateful for the moments I had nowhere to turn but felt the tangible presence of God in the redemption story of my life. And while there are stories upon story that I could share of God's divine hand of protection in my life during some of my wildest and craziest choices, I won't today, and I will simply say I am eternally grateful Jesus had his hand on my life when I wasn't choosing him first and the way he has worked both in and through my life up through today, it just continually amazes me how gracious and truly faithful and loving he is. Today is one of those stories that almost seem too hard to grasp and yet knowing the life-changing power of our God, there is not one ounce of me that would doubt his rescue is real and possible for each and every one of us, regardless how far we get from him. I'm both humbled and honored to dive into a story you just have to hear for yourself. From a young age, Will loved the mountains and everything outdoors. But an innocent decision spiraled into 10 years of drug and alcohol abuse along with a deep deep mess of depression and more. It was time in jail where a radical encounter with Jesus changed everything!!! He's living, breathing, walking, talking, evidence of Jesus' freedom and the hope Christ offers to all of us; and I'm excited to share more of Will's story with you today. Currently he calls Tulsa, Oklahoma, home with his beautiful wife, son and baby girl on the way. He loves being able to pastor people, love people, and share the hope he found in Christ and says he can't wait to see what God continues to do. . . (And I can't either!!)  I hope you have that coffee hot! So why don't you pull up a chair grab that cup of coffee and dive in with us to The Places Between. Learn more about Transformation Church where Will pastors at: Transformchurch.us or find Will on Instagram here.  _______________ HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE: Want to learn more about the health & fitness challenge Wendy's started this month?  Just find her on Instagram at Wj_blondie or The_Places_Between and DM the word “CHALLENGE” to jump in with us today! We've got space for you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed what you heard?!   We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today?   When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people's ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? ✨Visit ThePlacesBetween.com to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more!   ✨Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie! As always, keep enjoying that journey! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support

Have you ever been called to something bigger than yourself knowing it would take a village to see that dream realized? Do you remember where you were the first time you heard and learned about global poverty to a level that interrupted your thoughts enough to either move you physically to do something about it or emotionally to empathize to a degree that you knew you could no longer turn a blind eye. For me, I remember the time as a high school kid where I changed the channel when stumbling across a commercial to send $$ to children in resource limited countries across the world because I didn't have the capacity to save every child or give for that matter. When I learned the very personal impact I could have in one child's life through sponsoring their needs monthly or raising awareness I was in! When I realized by coming alongside others with the same hopes that our impact could be multiplied through organizations like World Vision giving access to clean water, food and daily essentials, even education in hopes to bridge the gap so many children could rise out of poverty. There are other incredible organizations doing this, but today I want to focus on a unique angle with Team World Vision and their commitment to run for clean water and fullness of life. I'm both excited and honored to share a conversation I had with Gabrielle Cauchon who is rallying her community, and perhaps you, to be part of the impact and help change some lives. Gabrielle is a writer, musician, and artist who works in the intersection of community development through Education. She hopes to equip community vitality by targeting and cultivating healing and growth through strategic inter-industry partnerships. As a Child Ambassador with Team World Vision, she has the privilege of seeing these hopes come to life around the world. Here is more of her story! So, why don't you grab that cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and dive in with us to the places between. LEARN MORE ABOUT GABRIELLE and her efforts with Team World Vision at BackPocketArts.com. __________________- HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE: Want to learn more about the health & fitness challenge Wendy's started this month? Just find her on Instagram at Wj_blondie or The_Places_Between and DM the word “CHALLENGE” to jump in with us today! We've got space for you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people's ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? ✨Visit ThePlacesBetween.com to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more! ✨Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie! As always, keep enjoying that journey! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

Has life looked a lot like you never imagined it would? Do you ever pause to think about where you're at in life and where you thought you'd be by now and suddenly feel overwhelming feelings of disappointment? I know the days of doubt, disappointment, questioning and wondering “Where God is moving?” more than you know! In fact so does my guest this week. BUT, I truly believe she will have some valuable insight and wisdom for you on stewarding your waiting season well. Courtney Duinker is a follower of Jesus, wife of 8 years and new mom to a 1 year old. She is an infertility warrior, health & wellness mentor who helps women steward their health for the glory of God and podcaster for The Waiting Well Podcast. She's in the process of becoming a certified Christian life coach, and building out a ministry for women in their infertility/trying to conceive journeys. Courtney's words and advice drip from experience and she's truly so genuine and the real deal. I can't wait for you to dive in with us this week! My hope is that in the next bit of time you will not only be encouraged in your walk with God but also in the spaces you're still waiting for that breakthrough; be it financially, with work or your dream career, in your family or relationships. Perhaps it's in the struggle to conceive like Courtney or the waiting for an adoption. For some listening you're just longing to see God answer that “hope deferred”. And for others, I know you're trying to muster the courage to keep waiting well while wondering if God forgot you. If that's you, I think this week's guest has some insight for you! Let THIS conversation be for you today! Before we dive in will you pray one thing: “Lord speak to me. I'm listening.” Find and follow Courtney's journey at Sownwithstrength on Instagram or TheWaitingWell Podcast also on instagram. ______________ HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE: Want to learn more about the health & fitness challenge Wendy's starting March 6th? Just find her on Instagram at Wj_blondie or The_Places_Between and DM the word “CHALLENGE” to jump in with us today! We've got space for you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people's ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? ✨Visit ThePlacesBetween.com. ✨Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie! As always, keep enjoying that journey! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

Have you ever felt like something's missing or like you're longing for something you can't seem to find? Being in the Places Between can be really hard. It can leave us discouraged and even worse; stuck. And if you have ever been in a place where you long for something to change or to make sense of where you're at, I want to encourage you that perhaps its an invitation from God to experience him and come a little deeper! As someone who calls themselves a storyteller and creative personally, I was eager to dive into not only the life and journey of this week's guest but the book he wrote and the stories he would share. Bob Wheatley is an author, speaker, and podcast host. He helps people find the desires of their heart by discovering God through our favorite stories. He says his love for stories was fueled by his longing for God. "What if the stories we have always been drawn to (and perhaps thought were mere entertainment) have actually been invitations from God? They aren't just stories, they are whispers from our Father, and He wants us to hope in His promises." Well I'm so excited to share my conversation with Bob today as we dive into his book: Our Hearts Desire and “How our stories reveal the thing we want most”. So why don't you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee, and dive in with us to The Places Between. Learn more about Bob and grab your book at bobwheatley.com. Follow him on Instagram @ Instagram.com/bobwheatley. ____ Did you enjoy this episode? Share with a friend! Leave a review and send us a screenshot @ Instagram.com/the_places_between and we'll buy you a coffee! ☕️

I'm so excited to dive right into today's show as I just know it will be a treat for anyone tuning in! She's someone who has an incredibly relatable presence and wisdom we all can benefit from, I'm excited to introduce you to Lynette Lewis! Lynette's career journey has taken her from PR and fundraising at a major university to the senior marketing leader for the National Women's Initiative at Deloitte & Touche in New York City. The author of several books, Lynette's books are written from experience and she really is a beacon of hope for the twists and turns and navigating the places between. She's been featured on The Today Show, and other national broadcasts. Lynette's a TEDx speaker, one of John Maxwell's Maximum Impact Speakers and for the last 25 years she's been helping people just like you know their purpose and live their dreams. It is so evident her life and ministry is covered with purpose, meaning, and joy. Lynette has a way of offering hope and help for navigating the sometimes rocky pathway to love and living your dreams both professionally and personally, and I'm beyond thrilled to dive in with Lynette today. ✨ Learn more about Lynette Lewis, her books, speaking and resources at: LynetteLewis.com ✨Follow her on Instagram ✨Facebook or ✨Linkedin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people's ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? ✨Visit ThePlacesBetween.com. ✨Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie! As always, keep enjoying that journey! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

How many of you can relate to feelings of feeling Stuck? Dive in today as Wendy unpacks how we can get back to a place of at least feeling closer to God and trusting that HE will help us navigate our every step as we choose to show up, wrestle with him in prayer and even ultimately choose to believe he's working behind the scenes to show up and show off in and through your life! Life's moments of feeling “stuck” doesn't have to be as daunting as it feels. . .So let's get out of being stuck and take it to Jesus so that we can dream with Him again? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

In a world where so many have an opinion on who we should be and what to be like, whether we know them or not, it can be hard to filter through all the noise. When we're in the Places Between it can also be challenging to know where we're going, who we want to become, and/or WHY we wake up and how we can dream for more. Well I'm SO EXCITED to have Emily B Cummins on today's show as she has some amazing advice and really neat stories to share that hopefully will encourage you in the journey towards what's NEXT for you. You may know who you are and confident in the direction you're going but its always helpful to be reminded how good God's plans are for you, how there's a plan and a purpose along the way and for many of you, since you haven't arrived at that next season be it: Marriage with Kids or Getting that promotion or even having kids old enough you get excited about grandparenting - in LIFE we go through LOTS of seasons. Heck I can't wait to see who my kids (that I don't have yet) turn out to be. One thing I know for sure though is when we choose to show up and do the work we can play a part in our story and God is good to reveal steps of the way as we chase life with him as an integral part. Emily B. Cummins is the Founder of BecomingMe.TV, a global resource equipping people to become who they were made to be through a growing online community sharing people's Becoming Stories, conferences, courses, resources, and Emily's first book, Becoming Me: Choosing To Be You. Emily also serves as the Communications Pastor at Church of Hope in Ocala, Florida. When she's not writing or speaking, you can find her soaking up the sun at the beach, running, and savoring a cup of coffee while listening to country music. We talk about our “WHY's”, we talk about the seemingly insignificant moments that have shaped our lives; and how important it is to surround yourself with people who love and believe in you that can speak words of life and truth over you. So if grab that cup of coffee, pull up a chair and dive in with us to The Places Between. More info about Today's guest; Emily B Cummins. BecomingMe.TV: https://becomingme.tv Book: https://amzn.to/39IStUa Connect with Emily on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emilybcummins/ OR BecomingMe.TV: https://www.instagram.com/becomingme.tv/ Last but not least, if this episode encouraged you, would you share it with a friend, consider writing a review or even support this podcast today so we can get stories and resources like these into more people's hands? Learn more at: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

As this is a podcast all about THE PLACES BETWEEN and where we find ourselves I'm sure a number of you listening might be longing for what's next in life. Be it a new career, relationship, financial situation, even YOU. Isn't that what they say New Year New You? But instead of looking at the year ahead with a big sense of overwhelm and asking “what's next?” I want to encourage you, you might be in the right place to actually step into some new things and new beginnings? What if this was the year you saw or made BIG changes? As it says in Proverbs a man plans his ways but the Lord determines his steps, so Ultimately even if we take steps towards change it really is up to God to go before us. But it also says “where vision lacks people perish” and I believe its good to have something in mind for the future with what and where God is taking you. If it requires a big risk though, when it comes to actually taking that action or speaking a word. They say 20 seconds of courage is all it takes to change your life and with my guest on today's show she had a NUMBER of times and moments this would take place. I'm also reminded that we can work like it depends on us but pray like it depends on God and that's why I'm SO excited to dive into Jen's story today! She's truthfully walking evidence and a beautiful example of what it looks like to commit to a plan and see some new beginnings and changes in her journey. So as Jen talks about her one year quest to LEVEL UP in health, faith, money and love, through her recently released BOOK: “Do These Sweatpants Make Me Look Single?” Why don't you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places between? GET YOUR COPY of “Do These Sweatpants Make Me Look Single?” here. Learn more here: JenCarlson.com If this episode spoke to you in any way, would you do me a HUGE favor and share it with someone you know or even further, submit a review?! I'd be so thrilled to continue sharing fun stories like Jen as we walk through the places between. As always thanks for joining us this week and we'll catch you again SOON! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

Its amazing to think back to moments you connected with God before now and then realize that perhaps at an even younger age you heard him speak. Whether you're someone who has experienced the miraculous in your own life or are just now opening up the possibility OF God doing what only he can both in and through your life (which is truly the miraculous) I'm excited to share the story and journey of a new friend in ministry: York Moore. R. York Moore became President, CEO, and National Evangelist of Coalition for Christian Outreach on May 9, 2022! Transforming college students to transform the world! For the previous 27 years, York served with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in roles such as Executive Director of Catalytic Partnerships, Associate Director for Advancement, and National Evangelist. Within that ministry, he developed and collaborated with strategic partnerships in the “Price of Life” campaign, which brought together leaders and volunteers seeking solutions to the problems of human trafficking. In 2014, he spoke at the Jubilee conference and has been an integral part of the ministry for years. Recently York initiated a broad coalition of organizations to form the Every Campus movement including CCO and if you happen to be on TikTok you MAY know him as the Jesus Enthusiast Ex-Atheist or be one of his 600K followers or 10.6M Likes Alright guys it is a conversation FULL Of incredible moments and stories and hopefully one that could be encouraging and life-transforming for you too! Find more about: York Moore on TikTok at: tiktok.com/@york.moore Coalition For Christian Outreach at ccojubilee.org. Every Campus at EveryCampus.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

IN this season as we look ahead we get to invite peace and joy and love into our lives. We get to invite HOPE to be renewed by celebrating Christmas the gift of God coming to us, to make all things new. I don't know about you, but I know that life, when we focus on the mountains we can remain stuck and utterly discouraged. When we live with the hope of what's to come and we can put our focus INTO Jesus and who he is, God's character that is only good, his promise to be near in EVERY Season, its THEN we can experience the fullness of joy and the excitement of whats to come. Regardless of what 2022 was like for even a moment you would consider all God is working on behind the scenes as though he was going to show up and show off in your story, its only a matter of time. Here are some awesome quotes from the fall of guests. I want to encourage you if you missed ANY of these episodes to go back and listen in again. I'll list them out in the show notes so you can dive into their stories one by one and share with a friend when you do. NOV Ep 71. Brad Farson - When Dreams Become Reality NOV Ep 73. Tanisha Burrell - Every Delay is To Your Benefit OCT Ep 69. Nathan Madden - Impact Beyond Us AUG Ep 59. John DeYoung - Bringing Life-Saving Water to Victims of the War in Ukraine (VIVOBLU) NOV Ep 70. Kevin Palau - Unlikely Ways God Would Move: It All Matters (Palau Story) SEP Ep 65. Dan Shannon - Experiencing Extraordinary to Stay Awake in the Ordinary (YWAM/ALPHA) DEC Ep 74. Scott Smith - Look at Where You're Going (K-LOVE Radio DJ) OCT Ep 68. Stacey Cooper - Ohh to See…Diving into the Enneagram OCT Ep 67. Alex A Avila - Unpacking Emotional Safety with Therapist Alex Avila SEP Ep 68. Nate Burkhalter - No Limits to What God Can Do (American Ninja Warrior) AUG Ep 61. Michele Fordice - The Adventures of Entrepreneurship (Sprig & Spread) I have to tell you we're ALL still on this journey of LIFE and while some people look like they've figured it out to be encouraged that they have wisdom to impart and some amazing things to offer from their own lessons in the places between but we ALL are still looking to God to lead our steps and help us every transition and waiting point of our journeys. 2023 is going to be A YEAR YOU WANT TO SHOW UP FOR! Be on the lookout for new episodes, adventure based retreats and mission opportunities too at THEPLACESBETWEEN.COM - I can't wait for what's in store and hope you will be encouraged with the resolve too. And as you look at where you're going and what God has in store for you, the promise of eternal hope will keep you going. MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIENDS. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

Being in a transition or not knowing how something would unfold in life is ironically part of life. We cannot avoid those moments. How we prepare in season and out of season is something we can put effort into, though. On today's show we dive into some of the coolest, and to me most beautiful aspects of God, and how he shows up in our lives or even directs our steps when we trust him and are walking closely with Him. Recognizing the times God has shown up in the toughest of places, even the tragedies where the world seems to be grasping for hope, THOSE are the moments that we cannot script and the times that point us back to how intricately involved God really is. We don't have to fear transitions or interruptions of life when we're connected to the Holy Spirit because those are oftentimes the moments God does show up and does the very thing that we can't. On today's show, I'm honored to host a conversation with Scott Smith. Scott has been a K-LOVE Radio DJ for the last 15 Years! Broadcasting globally to millions of listeners, K-LOVE radio just celebrated their 40th year of being on air in Christian Music and has an incredible ministry. Through years of being on air, and even getting to work within their events team years back, I've seen firsthand how K-LOVE Radio is truly all about the ministry of inspiring and encouraging their listeners to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. Scott recently celebrated 30 years of marriage to his lovely wife, Missy, they have two grown kids and recently relocated to Nashville. Scott's love of radio began during his youth and he's been passionate about God his entire life. Well friends, there are SO many beautiful moments of truth and encouragement in today's show with Scott. And I'm beyond thrilled to share our conversation with you so if you're ready for it, why dont you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee, and dive in with us to The Places Between. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCOTT SMITH at: https://www.klove.com/djs/scott-and-kelli You can follow him at https://www.instagram.com/klovescott/ Lastly, visit Klove.com to learn all about K-LOVE Radio and tune in today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

Isn't it funny how many times we plan our future or think we have it all figured out when something happens and interrupts the way we thought things would go? I don't know about you, but there have been SO MANY times in my life where my plans didn't go as I thought they would have, but I've learned rather than throw in the towel or giving into a spirit of defeat if I would just readjust my exceptions and fully surrender the process to what God was doing, often times things would work out better than I had ever imagined. Married to her best friend with a beautiful toddler, Tanisha has been in the Fitness industry as an Instructor and Wellness Coach for 6 years. She's currently an instructor for RowHouse and loves any chance she has to be outdoors exploring. She's a Colorado Native, passionate about being a light and pointing others to Jesus. This fun loving amazing instructor, with a great taste in music, is full of insight and wisdom for anyone in transition and has such a deep dependency on God, its just evident through the joy that she exudes and the conversations she has how much she loves God. (Something I know we ALL can benefit from a friend like this

An excerpt from my daily devotional reading recently talked about the “Key to Life” “Madonna said, ‘When I was growing up... Jesus Christ was like a movie star, my favourite idol of all.' Napoleon Bonaparte said, ‘I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man.' Novelist H.G. Wells said, ‘I am an historian, I am not a believer. But this *penniless preacher* from Galilee is irresistibly the centre of history.'” As the Founder of ALPHA Nicky Gumbel wrote “Even people who would not describe themselves as followers of the ‘penniless preacher' recognise that there is something extraordinary about Jesus. No one, not even angels, can compare to Jesus (Hebrews 1:1–14). If you want to know what God is like, look at Jesus. He said, ‘Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father' (John 14:9). Everything you read and understand about God through the Bible needs to be read through the lens of Jesus. He is the ultimate revelation of God. Your key to getting your life sorted out is Jesus. Your key to understanding the Bible is Jesus. Your key to understanding God's character is Jesus. Your key to life is Jesus”. (Excerpt taken from Bible in One Year 2022 with Nicky Gumbel on the Bible App) I couldn't help but be encouraged and moved to tears by this notion. EVERYTHING we need to understand about life and God is in Jesus. But how do we get there if we don't know Jesus or the life he lived? Perhaps it starts with picking up one of the gospels to read about the life and character to understand how good he really is. Perhaps its a surrendered heart to say “Even when I don't get it, I will trust you”. Or perhaps its hanging up the questions and apathy towards what's not happening in life, our disappointments, our questions, our what ifs and heartbreaks to let Jesus have full access as we invite him in to do what only he can do. And now going a step further. . . if you've looked to Jesus to understand God and even have been on this faith journey a number of years but still wrestle with doubts and understanding what and how God is moving in your life, I'd like to encourage you that it's possible to choose faith and trust even amidst the hardest of places. I wanted to share another devo from a 25day devotional on staying in your story. It poses a good question or two to consider, but I also believe through the process of worship and a surrendered heart we all can come to a place of being fully resolved to Trust God with writing our story, even more so than ourselves. . . Because he is ONLY Good, Im convinced whatever we go through will ultimately be worked out for our benefit and our good IF we allow it to. Takeaways:: Take some time this week to reflect on those questions. Go sit with them. Talk to God. Ask him what he has for you. Open your heart to him and see where he wants to take you. . . I'll be praying with you, that it's somewhere incredible as you dive in to time with him. Thanks for joining me this week on the Places Between. Hope you have a great week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

It's hard to believe years and years ago through a bunch of grown-up kids with a passion for surfing, snowboarding, action sports and a desire to make a difference in the world that a handful of us would connect! Fast forward, lots of life has happened since then, but I am excited to say God is still working in our lives and what once felt like a dream has become reality! On today's show I'm excited to share more about a friend's journey who can truly speak from experience. Transition and trusting the process has been part of his story. Brad Farson loves Jesus. He grew up in Colorado, went to Western State Colorado University. He's married and has two boys. Currently, he's working as a Firefighter and Paramedic for Colorado Springs Fire and recently wrote a book to help people become firefighters. Knowing how hard it is to commit to a dream, live to fulfill it and then teach others to do the same; I wanted to share Brad's story with you. Hoping you'll find some encouragement for your OWN journey today – You may not be where you want to be YET, but with the Lord's help, tenacious commitment and perhaps a good resource, mentor or BOTH; you'll step into that thing soon. FIND BRAD'S BOOK “Get Hired by a Fire Department. From testing to preparing for academy” HERE on Etsy. "I would recommend this book to anyone trying to join the fire family. It is great seeing a firefighter use his experience and struggles to help others. " - WMFPD Fire Chief Matt N _____ ENJOY THIS EPISODE?? We'd love for you to RATE & REVIEW and SHARE! COME SAY HI on Instagram at The Places Between here. Did you know The Places Between offers Retreats? We're headed to Costa Rica in 2023. Learn more at ThePlacesBetween.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

Have you ever gotten to a place in life where you've had a moment to reflect on your journey and the decisions you made, or didn't make, to get you to where you are today? Oftentimes, when having conversations with others who have been walking in faith for more than a few years, they can point back to pivotal moments where they saw God divinely orchestrate the details as they took steps forward. Even getting to pause to look back and see the ways things pieced together can be eye opening and hopefully life-giving when you see that truly every step of your journey got you to where you are now. And even the moments you wish you could unwrite, were pivotal in bringing you to this present moment in time. In today's conversation I get to dive into the seemingly unlikely ways God would move and have favor over a ministry, that started simply through a prayer and a desire to bring the loving and life saving message of Jesus to others through a life surrendered to what God could do. Today I have the honor and privilege of connecting with a gentleman I had the chance to work for years and years ago but also thrilled to share more about the ministry He is leading as President and CEO. Kevin Palau is President and CEO of the Luis Palau Association. Kevin joined LPA in 1985 and began directing the day-to-day operation of the ministry in the late 1990s. Under his leadership, LPA has united tens of thousands of churches in hundreds of cities to love and serve their communities and clearly share the Good News of Jesus. During Kevin's time at LPA he has also helped develop a global network of hundreds of partner evangelists and launched a City Gospel Movements effort that helps unite churches to serve their city and proclaim the Good News on an ongoing basis. Kevin helps lead TogetherPDX, a sustainable, united movement of churches in Portland, Oregon. His book, Unlikely: Setting Aside Our Differences to Live Out the Gospel describes the ongoing impact of the movement. He lives in Beaverton, Oregon with his wife, Michelle, and enjoys serving on the boards of Alpha USA, Christians Against Poverty, and Transforming the Bay with Christ.) Looking back over the years of incredible moments that God has showed his unrelenting favor and has pieced so many things together; Im sure has been a sweet reminder of God's intricate hand at work through the many years of ministry with Luis Palau Association. As you listen today, I hope you're not only inspired and encouraged by the incredible work and ministry of LPA, and stories Kevin has to share. But also get to spend some time today thinking through where YOU have seen God intricately work details together in your life to bring you to where you are today. LEARN MORE ABOUT Luis Palau Association. Visit their website, palau.org. Follow LPA on Instagram or Facebook: @LuisPalauLive. Learn more about City Movements or Hope with God or the Global Network of Evangelists, here. Lastly, the new media partnership with LPA, HeGetsUs.com ENJOY THIS EPISODE?? We'd love for you to RATE & REVIEW and SHARE! COME SAY HI on Instagram at The Places Between here. Did you know The Places Between offers Retreats? We're headed to Costa Rica in 2023. Learn more at ThePlacesBetween.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

I can't wait to dive into today's guest as we talk about adventures of life, impacting others and the deep desire to make a difference. He's had a TON of adventures and helped incredible organizations as well as people, and I'm not only honored but just thrilled to connect with my dear friend Nathan today on the show. He's super passionate about getting people on fire for making a difference and realizing their potential. As he says “really the only opinion that matters is God's opinion, which can be both freeing and sobering. Born in Germany to an American family. Grew up the son of a spy, by the time he was in Jr. High, he had friends from over 100 countries. As a child he already knew he wanted to be in business and as an adult he's helped with business development projects with the NFL, MLB, Sprint and more. He loves creating and managing large projects. From Managing company footprints at events totaling 11.8 million attendees including the largest music tour in America, He's done international and domestic manufacturing for 10+ years. Nathan currently runs a marketing company that generates leads for resort conglomerates, manufacturing for a nutraceutical company as well as has a small real estate development company. The joy of tackling new things and pushing the limits on what he feels is possible is what he loves, as well as helping others for the biggest impact. Nathan is someone to me who exudes the essence of walking forward in life with open hands and a willingness to do and go where God has called him. It's going to be a good one, so pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee and dive in with us to the Places Between. Learn more about Nathan and his marketing efforts here: MarketPandainc.com  _______________ LOVE THE PLACES BETWEEN? Visit us on Instagram at The_Places_Between and say hi! Also, we love reviews so if you've been impacted by any of these shows, would you give us a 5 star review and leave a comment, too? If you loved this episode, consider sharing it with someone you know as they too could learn to thrive in the places between. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

We all know how easy it is to get so distracted in life or just letting things happen as they will that we forget to be “intentional” in how we're evolving, the work we're doing internally to show up as our best selves but also the hard work of digging into what makes us tick and why we do the things we do. I'm so excited for today's guest as she's not only just a delight to know but comes from a really neat background in spiritual formation and soul care. More specifically within the Enneagram. Stacey Cooper is a Certified Enneagram Coach, Spiritual Director, and Public Speaker who is passionate about helping others to SEE--whether it's the inner workings of their own personalities, how they're showing up in relationship with others, or where the Spirit of God is moving in their lives. She has worked with individuals, couples, churches, non-profits, and corporate teams--helping people to curiously and courageously reflect on their experiences right now, and notice the invitations to greater awareness, empathy, growth, and freedom. Stacey received her Enneagram training through Chestnut Paes Enneagram Academy and her MA in Christian Formation and Soul Care from Denver Seminary. She currently leads and teaches within Denver Seminary's Certificate in Spiritual Direction. I know the enneagram and other tests are merely tools towards understanding your inner wiring, and ultimately it IS the Holy Spirit who brings us insights into our lives and allows us to grow, evolve and change as people on a journey through life and through transitions, BUT I do think today's conversation will be full of insights and wisdom and hopefully this next bit of time will bless you immensely. Find out more about Stacey Cooper, Ohtoosee and jump into YOUR journey with enneagram and more here: Ohtosee.com / Instagram: @oh_tosee (https://www.instagram.com/oh_tosee/) / Facebook: @ohtosee --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

Whether it's in everyday friendships or colleagues that you interact with or a significant other, for some of you be it your spouse we all can agree the relationships we hold in life are important. Pretty sure even the last 24 hours of life I had to interact with a number of people from best friends to family and operating in a manner of health and wholeness is definitely a desire of mine. Hopefully it is for you too.  Today I invited a friend of mine on The Places Between to share a bit from his point of view as a therapist. SO those of you listening get an extra treat for free of the incredible wisdom and knowledge Alex has, and shares, with many of his paying clients.  Alex A. Avila, MA, LPC, CSAT-S, CPTT, CST, ACS, NCC, is the Founder and Director of Relationship Institute the Rockies in Denver, Colorado. As a licensed professional counselor, he meets with men, women and couples to help them overcome trauma, connect emotionally in their relationships, and rewrite their sexual scripts. He also facilitates couple's workshops and couple therapy intensives, men's recovery groups, and online relationship classes. He's the author of “40 Forms of Intimacy” to give people practical ways to connect and experience greater intimacy beyond sex. And his NEWEST book is what I'm excited to dive into discussing today.  If I asked you the questions what does Emotional Safety mean to you, would you know how to describe it?  Do you ever have moments where you question why you do what you do when interacting with others?  Alex's newest book, Emotional Safety: Honoring Yourself While Creating Trust and Presence to Experience Meaningful Relationships helps people (not just couples) of ALL ages understand why they do what they do when interacting with others and then ways to feel confident in holding a NEW roadmap to connect more deeply in relationships. I don't know about you but I could always use more tips for better ways to experience more meaningful relationships especially as I want to be better in every area of my life and be the best version of myself especially FOR my future, but if you're like me you know it all matters now with all those tiny habits, thoughts and even interactions!  Get your copy of Emotional Safety: Honoring Yourself While Creating Trust and Presence to Experience Meaningful Relationships on Amazon.   Learn more about Alex here at alexaavila.com & follow Alex on Instagram here. _____ Did you know we're going to Costa Rica in 2023?!?  We'd love to have you join this COED Adventure retreat!  Learn more and apply today as limited spots are available.  Visit The Places Between retreat page for more info at theplacesbetween.com/costarica! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

Sometimes God does not give us an exact blueprint for our lives. Sometimes we can't see his obvious direction but it's like He gives us just enough to take the next step. When we get to a place where we can look back and see what God was doing all along, those are the beautiful moments that cause us to stop and praise God for his hand in and through our journey every step of the way. Today's guest has lived quite the adventure and can only attribute much of his life's moments to the power and hand of God uniquely lining things up for Him to walk into. Noting times he stepped out in faith or persevered through difficulties and disappointments, Nate talks about things that prepared him for today and the continual pursuit of a relationship with God that helps him navigate life with JOY and endurance. He's a Well Rounded Warrior who operates as a pro athlete, adventurer, speaker, engineer and mission worker. Having traveled to over 35 countries, Nate's lived in both Africa and Norway and his love for people, his family, and Jesus are why he lives to make a difference in the world. From providing safe drinking water to medical clinics, Nates heart for missions has taken him to Haiti, Uganda, India, Cuba, Nicaragua and The Dominican Republic. The world may know Nate Burkhalter by his 7 seasons of competing on American Ninja Warrior. He had the Run of the Year in 2019 and beat one of the toughest finals courses while battling through severe dehydration from food poisoning and several prior injuries. Nate competed and WON Exatlón USA (the world's toughest reality tv athletic competition), in 2020, which lasted over 7 months in a remote part of the Dominican Republic and is now stepping into a new season as a pro athlete with open hands to what God wants to continue to do through his story. He goes by the motto No Limits Nate, because he believes there is No Limit to what God can do through a life fully submitted to God! I can't wait for today's conversation as we talk about navigating the places between and trusting in God every step of the way. Learn more about Nate, Dive into his story and journey here on Youtube here, or Instagram here! Want to do life WITH us?!  Join a Places Between Retreat!  We're now accepting applications for Costa Rica in March of 2023 and have more in the works!  Learn more and apply today at ThePlacesBetween.com  / Come say HI on Instagram at The_Places_Between.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support