Wandering Wilde with Amelia Zobrist

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Friends, my guest today is a huge delight to have on the Wandering Wilde Podcast! I think of Amy as a soul sister, and I know you're going to love her as well. Amy and I first met when I photographed her family years ago, and I loved recounting some really powerful words she spoke over me even way back then.Amy Robbins is a pastoral counselor with nearly two decades of experience in helping individuals with a wide range of issues. She is passionate about helping people get free, truly know who they are in Christ, and experience the Father's presence. She and her husband of 21 years live in Austin with their two children.In our conversation today, we have a powerful conversation about spending time with the Lord, what that looks like practically, why we can have as much of Jesus as we want, how allowing ourselves to be loved by God impacts life around us, and why it's okay to not be strong all the time. I just know you're going to leave this episode feeling the invitation to draw closer to the Father.Show Notes: https://wanderingwilde.co/blogs/wilde-kind/amy-robbins-13

I feel like I always say this, but I seriously am so excited about this week's episode! It's a unique one as I have the opportunity to welcome my husband, Zach, onto the podcast. Zach and I have known each other for around 10 years and have been married for 7. We have 5 children 5 and under, a 6th on the way, and a new puppy, so if there's ever been a season we need to be in God's Word, it's this one!

I know I always say it, but friends, I'm so excited to share this guest and episode with you! Spoiler alert: we talk about prayer. I think prayer is a component of our walk with God that many of us feel insecure about, so I'm thankful Jennifer and I were able to have a conversation surrounding it!Jennifer Jackson has such a passion for supporting women in their journey with Jesus. She has served in many ministry roles over the past 30 years, including international missions, children's ministry, and women's ministry. She and her husband Doyle live in Columbus, Ohio, and she loves mentoring women by helping them discover what God is offering them.In this episode, we talk about how we experience God's presence in prayer. How to pray, where to pray, when to pray, what keeps us from prayer, and more. Jennifer spoke to many seasons of life during our conversation and encouraged us in such grace-filled ways. I know you'll end your time listening feeling equipped in your prayer life!Show Notes: https://wanderingwilde.co/blogs/wilde-kind/prayer-jennifer-jackson-11

Friends, I cannot wait for you to listen to this episode. It had a profound impact on me, and I know it will for you, too.Kristen Joy and I met thanks to mutual friends and the online world, but I already feel like we are soul sisters! She is a wife, homeschool mom, former pastor's kid, and a pastor's wife. Through her own family's experiences, Kristen is passionate about encouraging and coming alongside those hurt by the Church. In this episode, we talk about Kristen's personal experience with the Church, where God is in our suffering, how we attach our view of God to human leadership, and what a healthy church looks like. You'll hear Kristen's passion on why we shouldn't give up on the Church, and I know you'll walk away from this episode with hope!Show Notes: https://wanderingwilde.co/blogs/wilde-kind/hurt-by-church-kristen-joy-10

Raise your hand if you wish you read your Bible more often. I imagine if we were in a room together, you'd look around and see everyone's hand up. Friend, so often we live with unrealistic expectations and guilt-ridden reflections about our time spent in God's Word. That's why I'm so excited for you to hear from my friend Brittany today!Brittany Ann is an author, speaker, and founder of EquippingGodlyWomen.com, a popular website dedicated to helping Christian women of all denominations be ALL IN in faith and family. She's also a wife, mom to three, and an avid chocolate chip cookie lover. Most of all, Brittany is passionate about helping women take their faith off the back burner. In this episode, we talk about common roadblocks to reading the Bible, lies we're all often telling ourselves, and practical solutions for overcoming these hurdles! I know you're going to walk away with encouragement to strengthen your faith, trust, and relationship with the Lord.Show Notes: https://wanderingwilde.co/blogs/wilde-kind/fall-in-love-with-gods-word-with-brittany-ann-episode-9

Hi, my name is Amelia, and I'm a control freak. Haha! While that's not true of who God says I am, control and surrender are something I resonate with deeply. I bet I'm not the only one, which is why I'm so excited to share this episode with you.Barb Roose is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about teaching women to live beautifully strong and courageous in spite of their fears so that they can experience God's great adventure of faith and purpose for their lives. A champion for getting women in God's Word, she has written several Bible studies and books. She also hosts the Better Together podcast!Oh friend, this episode is powerful. Barb lives what she teaches, and you'll hear from a real woman who has experienced depression and anxiety, parenting challenges, family addiction trauma, and long seasons of walking by faith in unanswered prayer. In today's episode, you'll feel like a big sister is cheering you on to discover how to finally let go and discover God truly is all we need.Show Notes: https://wanderingwilde.co/blogs/wilde-kind/surrendering-control-with-barb-roose-episode-8

One of the things I'm most grateful for about this podcast is the real conversations we get to have every other week. Today I'm so excited to introduce you to Sarah Zobrist. (And yes, we are related!)Sarah has experienced a near-death experience from Crohn's disease, a difficult introduction to parenthood, and two miscarriages.In today's episode, she openly shares her story and how God showed up in her life through each of those experiences. This was such a sweet conversation, and I trust God will use Sarah's story powerfully in your own walk with Him.Thank you for listening!Show Notes: https://wanderingwilde.co/blogs/wilde-kind/trusting-gods-path-purpose-sarah-zobrist-7

It's no secret that this world can let us down. It's easy to look around and see brokenness, pain, heartache. We ask the age old question: “Why do bad things happen?” And yet, the Lord is faithful to us. He never leaves us to walk alone.Kelsie Barnhart is a friend whose story has encouraged me over and over because of her vulnerability and faithfulness. In today's episode, Kelsie shares her own journey of battling breast cancer at 27-years-old. She talks about how God comforted her in the midst of feeling let down, the greater purposes suffering can bring, how to feel joy and mourning at the same time, and so much more. I know you'll be blessed by her today.This episode is rich with difficult questions and thoughts we've all had at one time or another. I can't wait to hear how God uses it in your walk with Him.Check out the show notes for this episode: https://wanderingwilde.co/blogs/wilde-kind/when-bad-things-happen-kelsie-barnhart-6/

Disclaimer: Today's episode is about grief, and more specifically about infant loss. This episode is about experiencing God through that grief, but I just wanted to be open upfront that there are specific details about Marti's stillbirth in this conversation.Our God desires to be with us through each season of life. The beautiful seasons. The hard seasons. And the seasons we are broken.Marti Sturhahn is such a dear friend who supported me after my miscarriage, and has been so influential in my faith. Today, she shares openly about holding fast to God in the midst of deep loss. I am so grateful for her willingness to be honest about her experience and provide hope and encouragement for when we experience the brokenness of this world.Friend, you are not alone, and I hope today's episode is a support and encouragement in your own walk with Christ.Discover my key takeaways and related resources in today's show notes: https://wanderingwilde.co/blogs/wilde-kind/holding-fast-through-deep-loss-marti-sturhahn-5

We've got a bit of a different podcast for you today. No guest. Just a short message from my heart.In the Fall of 2019, I found myself just overwhelmed by the noise of life. This ultimately led me to a 21-day journey "wandering the wilderness" to pursue and hear from God. I never would have expected it, but during that experience, God used Song of Solomon to speak so deeply to my heart. Let's be honest... most of us haven't spent that much time in that book, but it sparked a deep curiosity in me to discover what else I have missed in Scripture.I truly believe there's a reason you're coming across this podcast today. It's not to "pile on" the pressure of spending time with God, but to remind you of the peace He desires for you to experience as you simply sit in His presence. I pray that this podcast truly is an encouragement to you today!Check out the show notes for today's episode right here: https://wanderingwilde.co/blogs/wilde-kind/gods-heart-for-you-episode-4

Friends, the journey of creating this podcast has been so fun, and so meaningful to me. I can't wait to introduce you today to my good friend Corrie Easley for a conversation all about forgiveness. (Not an easy topic by any means, but so so needed.)This has been a topic I've been exploring a lot this past year.In this episode, Corrie shares honestly about her own challenging journey of forgiveness, how Spirit-led true forgiveness really is, why holding on to unforgiveness perpetuates a cycle of hurt, what healthy boundaries look like, what God says about forgiveness, and so much more.This conversation is powerful. And I look forward to hearing how God uses it in your walk today.To see my personal takeaways from today's conversations, check out the show notes for this episode: https://wanderingwilde.co/blogs/wilde-kind/navigating-forgiveness-corrie-easley-episode-3

Friends, I just wanted to express how grateful I am for all of your kind words about Episode 1 of the Wandering Wilde podcast! So many people told us it encouraged them in their walk with Christ, and that's all we could hope for.I'm so excited about my guest for our second episode, a woman who has been in my life for over 20 years. Her name is Tammy Roozenboom, my mentor, someone I used to babysit for, and a woman who has been a crucial influence that helped lay the foundation of my faith in Christ. She truly has such a heart for the Lord that I believe will be an encouragement to you!In this episode, we talk about why it's okay if our time with God looks different as seasons in life change, how God has a unique journey and plan for each of us, how we can make pursuing God a part of our rhythm for our families, and you'll be encouraged to focus on what really matters as we pursue Christ. I can't wait to hear what your biggest takeaway is!At the close of every episode of the podcast, I'll be sharing a little bit about where I've been wandering in my own time with God recently. This week I've been in Proverbs 4 and the word that has consistently come to mind is focus , keeping my gaze on who God is and where He is leading me. I hope this segment is an encouragement to you today!To see my personal takeaways from today's conversations, check out the show notes for this episode: https://wanderingwilde.co/blogs/wilde-kind/connecting-with-god-tammy-roozenboom-2

Can I just say that I am so so excited to FINALLY be launching this podcast! This has been a goal for a while now, and it's really special to see it become a reality. And to make it even more meaningful, my guest for this first episode is such a dear friend to me and has been a steady presence in my life. Camie is one of the most down-to-earth people I know. She and I have been friends for years, have written music together, and have walked through the most difficult seasons together.In this episode, you'll be challenged to trust, encouraged to stay steady through the real stuff of life we've all experienced this last year, inspired to draw near to God, and a whole lot more.At the close of every episode of the podcast, I'll also be sharing a little bit about where I've been wandering in my own time with God recently. This week I've been in Philippians 4, considering how when I focus on my Savior and the things of God, peace is always the result. I hope this segment is an encouragement to you today.To see my personal takeaways from today's conversations, check out the show notes for this episode: https://wanderingwilde.co/blogs/wilde-kind/freedom-trust-camie-risinger-1

As Jesus was led to the wilderness by the Spirit in Matthew 4, we hope this podcast will encourage you to journey into your own daily wilderness, led by the Spirit. Listen in to hear from Amelia Zobrist, Founder of Wandering Wilde, about why she is launching this podcast, what you can expect, and the 21-day journey that solidified a call of God on her life.Have ideas or guests you'd love to see on the show? Send all your suggestions to hello@wanderingwilde.co!Learn more at wanderingwilde.co --