The Real Deal

Rachel had the privilege to talk with Steve Backlund of Igniting Hope Ministries. Steve is a prolific encourager, catalytic author, joy activator, and revivalist teacher. He brings transformational levels of hope to churches and organizations around the world. He is uniquely gifted to release hope, joy, and healthy leadership everywhere he goes. https://www.ignitinghope.com Support The Real Deal by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Rebekah shares her faith journey. Her story of addiction, recovery and into the prophetic will challenge you. Rebekah didn't hold back. She talked of being “the wild-child” and her journey includes twists and turns. "I never knew about nor did I know she'd be that vulnerable sharing BUT it's the real deal and she sure is!" Support The Real Deal by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Rachel and her friends reminisce and discuss their enduring friendship and how they have enhanced their relationship through trust and love with one another.

Roselyn Staples is a true friend. She has prayed for and held Rachel's arms the way Aaron and Hur held up Moses' arms when he grew tired. Roselyn is an author, blogger and is a trusted voice and wise friend to many. Roselyn's rich life-journey spilled out as they spoke! She touched on her Norwegian heritage, growing up on a farm, becoming a nurse, her beautiful friendship that faced struggles and trials, her marriage later in life and hearing the voice of God. Roselyn‘s life and heart are full. She's a lifelong learner, mentor, prayer warrior and mother figure to many. Roselyn's honest and finds humor in multiple areas. She's "the real deal." She can be counted on and has the welcome of God all over her. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Love, Fight, Rest, the Word: These words encapsulate this episode of the “real deal" podcast. Rachel had the privilege of chatting with Lisa, Stacia and Cyrena who were all part of a conference in the Minneapolis area called, “Hearts Set Free.” In this episode Lisa shared about grief, Stacia talked about being in the rest of God and Cyrena spoke about her passion for the fight in us as Kingdom warriors. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

John is a lover of people. A creative who works with film and writing. He is kind and gentle, someone who honors others and pursues God with everything and in everything. Gallagher and I met in Pennsylvania while I attended a summer intensive at Global Awakening in 2019. John produces videos and refers to them as time capsules of experiences and events and sends them into the future for others. He works for Global Awakening and describes Global Awakening as a Boot Camp for servant leadership within the apostolic and prophetic movement. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This Buddy-Time episode of "the real deal' is chocked full of encouragement, challenge and hope! Gayle and Rachel discussed taking new territory, new beginnings, a spirit of acceleration doing things together, being in the word, the power of testimony and to not despise the day of small beginnings. They delighted in this truth: God uses screw ups. We all have something to share because God is moving. We get to be in the word and share testimony with others; it's a privilege and delight not drudgery. Admittedly, it is common to commiserate rather than to give thanks, rejoice and share testimony, but breakthroughs are happening and shifts are occurring, so let's CELEBRATE! Things that have taken years are turning around. But the wilderness is "worth the wait and it's never a waste." During the wait, more is happening to you and in you than you may ever realize. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Jodi Lucas is a woman who is present, available and relational. She is led by the Holy Spirit and grateful for His presence in her life and has become even more aware of His role in it. She never wants to grieve the Holy Spirit. Jodi has been a friend of mine for years, she is a wife, long term homeschool mom, a woman dedicated to discipleship, she is a lover of the word-Jesus, and she's incredibly quick-witted and hilarious. In this episode we talked about the faithfulness of God and how He can continue to course correct lives through a series of pivots. He has been an active pursuer of Jodi. He has been good and gracious to her and she has trusted and surrendered to His plans and ways. We talked about her years in comedy, a pivot to high school ministry, her health issues dealing with infertility which led to the adoption of her two girls who are now young women. I can trace the hand of the good Father in all of it. I'm filled, delighted and so thankful for a morning spent with Jodi for “the real deal." I know you'll be encouraged and inspired as you listen too. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

I cannot wait to share this episode of “the real deal” podcast because @HardingLis is an articulate, loyal, deep well of knowledge and is a true worshipper who has been THROUGH A GREAT deal in her life and shares a rather long-list of the trials, tough situations and joys that have touched and formed her into who she is today. Oh, how I love her and know you will too.

During this episode you'll be encouraged that God has you and is weaving who He is and who He made you to be throughout your whole life! There isn't a day that was just a "throw away day." It doesn't matter, it's all part of his plan and the trajectory of our lives is for His glory...it's a good deal. Dave mentioned how grateful he is that God is a relentless pursuer of the lost and is a passionate lover of those who belong to Him. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This tender, powerful couple is making a big splash in the video world. Filming for them is more about story telling and they do it incredibly well.  Josh and Lisa Flom live a story worth telling. God blesses their love story, marriage, pregnancy and business, Flom Films. May we all live a story worth telling. 

Andrea Hopgood is a spirit-led leader and visionary who follows God wherever He takes her. She doesn't hide her life's journey and lives to EXPOSE the goodness of God and share the gospel. She's covered a great deal of ground and was vulnerable with me. We had a sweet time recording this episode together. I honor my friend @andreahopgood and celebrate her significance and the genius of God in her! 

Ally's gregarious, married, and mother of twins plus one. Ally talks to Rachel about her OCD discovery and how she continues to deal with panic attacks and anxiety while living a full and active life.

Christa went through a nearly twenty year season of “waiting.” She now sees the way God honored a prayer she prayed as a 19 year old college student. We talked about her life and the trajectory she has had since she encountered the God who speaks and Holy Spirit who can be experienced everyday. Her first book “Singled Out in a Couples World” was released October 2021 and will be a help to anyone in the waiting period. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Rachel talks with Story and Isaac who share their love story and heart for the nations. Meeting at YWAM and now maintaining a long distance relationship from Canada and the US, they have already experienced God's provision and healing in their journey together. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Rachel and Gayle return for another episode of Buddy Time, this time answering questions asked by younger women.

Liz Schmidt has overcome many traumatic events that could have derailed her life but in the midst of them all, she found love and joy. Listen in to hear her story.

Allison admitted to me now, through her big smile, that when we first met, she was young, single, in love, often anxious, and a bit stressed-out university graduate student. In this episode of “the real deal" Allison shares about her battle with anxiety and where/when/how it entered her life. Allison is now a graduate, married, employed and is charting new territory in areas of greater liberty. She walks in greater and greater freedom and has a desire to help women have a healthy, positive body image. Allison's website Support The Real Deal by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

It's the story of the grand reversal. Have you ever witnessed a life that seems to be going one direction until God flips it over, reverses it and throws a dump truck load of blessing on it? Well, that's what God's been up to in Jesse Kulp's life. You'll be intrigued as he traces the hand of a good and sovereign God in his life. Jesse is tender in the Spirit. He is a seer who is a warrior in the Kingdom and loves God's word. That's just a few of the things I appreciate and honor in him. He is a friend, a husband and father. I hope you'll listen in to this interview. I'm delighted to know Jesse and share him and a bit of his story with you. He's the real deal! Support The Real Deal by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Buddy Time with Gayle Novak Rachel and Gayle share nuggets of truth from their lives and questions asked by younger women. Titus 2 moments, Part 1. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

God speaks to us, are you paying attention? Rachel discusses how God speaks to her hoping it will help usher you into a more intimate relationship with Him.

Rachel encourages you that God lavishly loves you! Bask in His love and then go out and love others as He loves you! Enjoy getting whacked by God's love in this episode. The video of this talk is available on Rachel's YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxfGt0YUpPieMBtW0TNZQZQ Support The Real Deal by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Laura is a prayer warrior and survivor. She speaks on raising children, surviving cancer, being an isolated extrovert during the pandemic and discovering her giftings throughout her life's journey. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Enjoy the spontaneity and humor of Brian Vaughan as he talks about walking in trust with the Lord.

When all is stripped away, is Jesus enough? Stefanie and Rachel talk through life's roles, trials and joys that can distract from one's relationship with and identity in Christ. Support The Real Deal by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Rachel speaks with a mentor couple, Ron and Sally. They discuss their marriage, ministry and travels together and how their strengths compliment one another.

Rachel and Lisa talk about the joys and hardships in life and parenting. Here are the links to the music video project they talked about and links to what their children are up to these days. The big video project up north. "Lightout". Grace Brann @YouTube. Andrew Inouye @Andrew Grace. Michael Inouye @behance. Janelle Flom @Janelle Elise Photography. Josh Flom @Flom Films. Jordan Flom @Jordan Flom Fitness. Justin Flom @Justin Flom. Support The Real Deal by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Rachel and Scott, long-term friends, discuss the blessings of knowing your "Shine" and how it can impact you and others around you. Scott mentions the story of "Johnny Lingo and the Ten Cow Wife." Your identity in Christ is the most important foundation in life. Support The Real Deal by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Elisabeth and Rachel talk through Elisabeth's faith journey. You'll enjoy the two quick songs they spontaneously sing. Support The Real Deal by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Rachel and Gayle kick off season four.

This episode is dedicated to Rachel's dad, the Real Deal, Richard Heggen. She invites you to listen to her previous episodes with Richard on The Real Deal. In this episode, Rachel gives a quick recap of the last three months and shares a talk on your identity in Christ. Support The Real Deal by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Rachel's dad returns with more stories of his life including time as a Distinguished Professor of Art (Emeritus) at Iowa State University. He recalls real deal people in his life and how he has heard God speak to him. Rachel's new book, He Speaks, is now available on Amazon. If you would like a dedicated copy, please email Rachel at rachel@rachelinouye.org. Israel Encounter Tour, 5/4-14/2021 Support The Real Deal by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Jim is a big right-brained creative who once thought he needed to be a dentist in order to make a living. Join Rachel and Jim as he tells his story about realizing that there is a place at the table for creatives and his journey growing a company of his own. Join Rachel as she leads a group to the Holy Land. More info here: https://www.madisontravel.com/inouye/ Support The Real Deal by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Our appointment was set! I was scurrying around so delighted to be able to have a live interview when I received her text: Hi Rachel! Jenny Bickel here! So looking forward to seeing you today! I'll text when I'm on my way! Can I bring you a coffee or tea?

Gayle joins a new life coaching ministry, G2G and Rachel is about to release a new book, "He Speaks."

Fighting with OCD as a child was hard. SueAnn speaks on breaking free from the guilt that bound her and how she found the love of her life. Being married can be hard and be a blessing. She speaks to how they sifted through the dirt to find the gold in their relationship.

Kari returns to discuss her life following the sudden death of her husband in May, 2019. Her journey is an inspiration and provides us all with hope.

Tabitha and Rachel discuss their newest books, Brave and He Speaks. Their inspiration and promptings that led to their newest projects. Their conversation is a study in and of itself. You will be inspired, challenged and blessed. Support The Real Deal by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

God uses ALL seasons! Yes, even the one we are currently in, 2020. God works everything together for our good. He makes the shift in a seasons, He brings beauty out of ashes, give joy where there was mourning and He turns around the things we have given up on or think are impossible. This week's episode of “the real deal” podcast I had the privilege of interviewing Kathy Stouthamer. She is proof God doesn't waste any season. He is drawing us closer and growing us in them all. I keep a list of people I hope to interview and I've wanted to have Kathy as my guest since season one. It hadn't worked out until now. God knew the perfect timing and in more ways than one-this is her time! This is a story of an overcomer! Kathy is an overcomer and like a phoenix she has risen from the ashes. Whoa! She sure has been through a great deal in one lifetime. She worships her way through. We've sung on worship teams and we will be going, Lord willing, together to Israel for “The Encounter Tour” May 4-14, 2021. (Hey, you're invited to come along.) I was so delighted to get to be with her for our chat and we talked way longer than the recorded interview! I'm thankful you'll get to listen in to our conversation. I believe you'll be blessed. Enjoy! Support The Real Deal by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Rachel speaks with her father to kick off season 3 of The Real Deal. Richard tells stories of life growing up in rural Iowa and how things have changed over the years. Don't miss this chance to hear more stories from Richard. He's the real deal!

A short installment of Buddy Time. Processing the pandemic with my buddy and a myriad of emotions.

Rachel and Tabitha touch base during the stay-safe-at-home period.

Rachel speaks to encourage you during this 'stay at home' time.

Rachel and Gayle catch up on life.

Chelsea is a personal trainer, coach and a great young lady!

Back by popular demand, my dad tells more of his stories from a life full of experiences.

Episode Notes Loss and widowhood. Kari shares her journey through the first several months after her husband, Steve's sudden and unexpected death. Support The Real Deal by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Caiti's Instagram Rachel's blog Israel trip link Support The Real Deal by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Dave discusses his tenure as President of Silver Birch Ranch and his life lessons that make him the leader he is today. Check out this episode and be encouraged as you listen to the wisdom and stories of Dave Wager and “the real deal” podcast. Silver Birch Ranch website Dave Wager, Author Silver Birch Ranch YouTube channel Rachel's website Rachel's blog Support The Real Deal by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Kathleen has been a solid ROCK in my world ever since we became friends! She is a great listener to God and to people. This I know first hand. She is a ninja in the prayer world, she's truly a mighty one in the kingdom of God. She loves to drink tea, eat chocolates, dance and groove and sing all day long. She also makes a mean macaroni and cheese bake. My thighs still remember it well. Kathleen is a worshiper and a bundle of joy juice, she is talented and has a miracle story to tell. She is the epitome of the song lyric, “Go Tell it on the Mountain” so let me have her tell her story and you listen in. “the real deal” podcast Season 2 Episode 8 Support The Real Deal by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co