Podcast appearances and mentions of kim meeder

In this episode, we're talking with Kim Meeder: author, speaker, and co-founder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon. Kim's story is full of redemption and purpose. After walking through her own childhood trauma, she created a space where broken kids and rescued horses could heal together. At Crystal Peaks, every session is one-on-one: one child, one horse, one leader. It's completely free for kids ages 6–18 and tailored to meet each child right where they are; whether that's through riding, gardening, crafting, or just connecting. The ranch exists to rescue horses, mentor kids, bring hope to families, and inspire others to do the same. Over the years, Kim and Troy have helped launch over 200 similar ministries around the world! In our conversation, Kim shares stories from the ranch, how healing happens through simple moments, and why she believes every life can be restored.  Episode Highlights:  Meet Kim Meeder Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch  Trauma & Healing Faith in God  Purpose  Find more on Guest: Crystal Peak's Website The Heart of Crystal Peaks CrystalPeaksYouthRanch - YouTube  Find More on Hope Bridge: Visit Our Website  Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook  Foster Our Community Instagram  Register for the FASD Workshop

In Memory of Dr. James Dobson - Psychologist. Author. Speaker. Family Man. When Dr. James Dobson founded Focus on the Family in 1977, nobody knew he would impact the lives of millions and become synonymous with trusted advice to help families thrive in Christ. With Dr. Dobson’s passing on August 21, 2025, Focus on the Family President Jim Daly presents a pre-produced tribute to honor the founder, with treasured memories from Dr. Dobson’s cousin, the late Rev. H.B. London, Ray Vander Laan, Kay Coles James, Kim Meeder and others. Tune in to learn about the hope, healing, and loving advice Dr. Dobson provided for decades, couched in Biblical principles. It’s a loving tribute to our founder as we all mourn the loss of Dr. James Dobson on this special edition of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Please visit the website to learn more about the founder. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

With great passion and enthusiasm, Kim Meeder shares miraculous stories from Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a ministry dedicated to pairing at-risk children with rescued horses. She shares how God took a tragic childhood event in her life and redeemed it with this incredible outreach. Receive Kim Meeder's book Hope Rising plus a free audio download of “Bringing Hope and Healing Through Rescued Horses” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kim Meeder shares miraculous stories from a youth ranch dedicated to pairing at-risk children with rescued horses. You'll hear how God took a tragic childhood event in Kim's life and redeemed it with this incredible outreach. Grab a tissue for this emotional, yet riveting conversation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

With great passion and enthusiasm, Kim Meeder shares miraculous stories from Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a ministry dedicated to pairing at-risk children with rescued horses. She shares how God took a tragic childhood event in her life and redeemed it with this incredible outreach. Receive Kim Meeder's book Hope Rising plus a free audio download of “Bringing Hope and Healing Through Rescued Horses” for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kim Meeder shares miraculous stories from a youth ranch dedicated to pairing at-risk children with rescued horses. You'll hear how God took a tragic childhood event in Kim's life and redeemed it with this incredible outreach. Grab a tissue for this emotional, yet riveting conversation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

According to Kim Meeder, True and authentic hope is only fully realized, not when we keep it for ourselves, but when we imitate Jesus Christ and give it away. That's when hope becomes mature. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring interview with Troy and Kim Meeder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. Be encouraged as Kim shares about the unique personalities of horses, and how attuned they can be to a child in need and bring comfort. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Many children with physical and emotional scars have a profound connection with horses that have been through similar hardships. For years, Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch has been a refuge for both broken horses and broken children. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his heartfelt discussion with Troy and Kim Meeder. They discuss the impact Kim's grandmother had in her life, as well as stories of the children who have come to their ranch, and how the Lord worked through Troy and Kim's ministry. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Troy and Kim Meeder. They discuss Kim's book, Bridge to Hope, and the origin of their ministry, Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, bringing hope and healing to all they encounter. Romans 15:13 says, May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Our God is unstoppable, unfathomable, and untamable. Our God is wild. Join Marilyn and Sarah as they welcome special guest Kim Meeder and discuss her book, Encountering Our Wild God. Learn practical, everyday ways to pursue God more passionately and trust Him more fiercely.

Based on her book, Encountering Our Wild God, Kim Meeder shares a variety of stories to help listeners get a glimpse of how God's hand can be seen in the midst of everyday situations.   Receive the book Encountering Our Wild God for your donation of any amount!   Kim Meeder Collection   Coming Home   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

God is at work in everyday situations! Kim Meeder shares compelling, dramatic stories of encounters with Godfrom ministering to a broken young woman at a local thrift storeto rescuing a desperate friend on the verge of taking her own life. You'll be encouraged and inspired, as Kim describes the wild nature of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

In a discussion based on her book Encountering Our Wild God, Kim Meeder shares inspiring stories illustrating that we can experience more of God in our daily lives by trusting Him fully, even when we don't fully understand His ways. (Part 2 of 2)   Receive the book Encountering Our Wild God and the audio download of the broadcast "Pursuing Our Untamable God" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

God is at work in everyday situations! Kim Meeder shares compelling, dramatic stories of encounters with Godfrom ministering to a broken young woman at a local thrift storeto rescuing a desperate friend on the verge of taking her own life. You'll be encouraged and inspired, as Kim describes the wild nature of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

In a discussion based on her book Encountering Our Wild God, Kim Meeder shares inspiring stories illustrating that we can experience more of God in our daily lives by trusting Him fully, even when we don't fully understand His ways. (Part 1 of 2)   Receive the book Encountering Our Wild God and the audio download of the broadcast "Pursuing Our Untamable God" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

God is at work in everyday situations! Kim Meeder shares compelling, dramatic stories of encounters with Godfrom ministering to a broken young woman at a local thrift storeto rescuing a desperate friend on the verge of taking her own life. You'll be encouraged and inspired, as Kim describes the wild nature of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

At the tender age of nine, Kim Meeder faced an unimaginable tragedy when she lost both her parents in a matter of minutes. Though losing her parents in such a horrific way could have shattered her spirit forever, she discovered strength in her faith and solace in the company of horses. It was in taking care of, riding, and simply being in the presence of these majestic animals that she found her path to healing. Today, Kim shares how she transformed her pain into a life filled with purpose and joy, and how she shares this freedom with others, encouraging them to find their own paths to healing through Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. My friends, if you want to hear a story of what being open to the unexpected can bring, and how to turn an evil tragedy into a life of beautiful healing, this conversation is for you.

With intensifying conflicts around the world, ever-amplifying political tension in the United States, and persistent personal challenges we all deal with daily, it's easy to feel lost in the seemingly growing shadow of darkness. And yet, there are examples around us of individuals who survive unspeakable heartache, remarkably heal, and today reflect light into a world longing for it. Few individuals personify this more brilliantly than my friend, Kim Meeder.

According to Kim Meeder, God sometimes allows us to go through the valley of the shadow of darkness because He is going to call us to help others find their way through unthinkable tragedies. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his inspiring conversation with Kim, as they discuss the incredible testimonies that surround her and her husband, Troy. Through the founding of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon, Kim and Troy have led hundreds to the redeeming love of Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

At the tender age of nine, Kim Meeder tragically became an orphan in the blink of an eye. On today's edition of Family Talk, discover how Kim found indescribable solace in the presence of her new horse and learned that God loves her unconditionally. As an adult, the Lord led Kim to replicate the Christian healing she experienced by founding Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon, where she pairs rescued horses with broken children. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Marilyn and Sarah welcome back Kim Meeder to discuss her book Fierce Beauty: Choosing to Stand for What Matters Most. You will be encouraged to see your true value as defined by the Creator and that your worth has a purpose of eternal proportions. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more Marilyn & Sarah videos!! Visit my website: https://www.marilynandsarah.org/ Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marilynhickeyministries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marilynandsarah Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/marilynandsarah/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marilynhickeyministries/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynandsarah Order a copy of my latest book: https://marilynandsarah.netviewshop.com/shopDetail/MHBB

Marilyn and Sarah welcome back Kim Meeder to discuss her book Fierce Beauty: Choosing to Stand for What Matters Most. You will be encouraged to see your true value as defined by the Creator and that your worth has a purpose of eternal proportions. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more Marilyn & Sarah videos!! Visit my website: https://www.marilynandsarah.org/ Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marilynhickeyministries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marilynandsarah Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/marilynandsarah/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marilynhickeyministries/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynandsarah Order a copy of my latest book: https://marilynandsarah.netviewshop.com/shopDetail/MHBB

Marilyn and Sarah welcome back Kim Meeder and discuss her book, Revival Rising. Be encouraged to seek transformation by engaging the holy fire of God's presence and accept Jesus's commission to carry the living flame of His love wherever He leads. https://marilynandsarah.org https://savingmoses.org

After losing her parents in a murder-suicide, 9-year-old Kim Meeder was filled with despair. You'll hear how Kim learned that God was bigger than this devastating loss and how the Lord brought healing.

After losing her parents in a murder-suicide, 9-year-old Kim Meeder was filled with despair. You'll hear how Kim learned that God was bigger than this devastating loss and how the Lord brought healing.

Merry Christmas, friends! During the Christmas season, we are bringing you a super special series, “Stories of Faith & Transformation.” I cannot think of a better gift than this conversation today! Our guest for part two of this series is author, speaker, and adventurer, Kim Meeder. I have been so excited to share this conversation with you. Ever since I heard about Kim Meeder and started reading her books, my life has been so impacted. I am inspired by her faith, and I believe you will be too! Through her own experience of deep loss as a child, Kim encountered the love of God in a profound way. Inspired by Jesus' love, in 1995, Kim and her husband Troy transformed their 9-acre cinder quarry into a ranch for kids and Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch was born. This unique non-profit organization rescues abused and neglected horses and is a safe place for kids and families to come find hope. As they help nurture the horses back to health, they find healing as well. Something I find incredible is that their work with each participant is one-on-one, with one leader, one horse and one child . . . always free of charge.Kim has written and released six books (Hope Rising, Bridge Called Hope, Blind Hope, Fierce Beauty, Encountering our Wild God and Revival Rising). Her radio interviews with Focus on the Family and Family Talk remain as some of the most requested shows in their broadcast history.Kim has spoken across the globe in a variety of settings, and I am so grateful that she took time to share with us today. Kim's life radiates the truth that your pain has a purpose. On today's episode, she shares incredible stories from her own life as well as from Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. We get into some of the topics from her newest book, Revival Rising. Kim and I talk about faith and overcoming fear, what it looks like to rely on the Holy Spirit, and how God has designed you uniquely–for this time and season. I encourage you to check out the ministry of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch at crystalpeaksyouthranch.org*Disclaimer: Towards the beginning of our conversation, Kim shares her story which includes some heavy losses. I just wanted to give you a heads up in case you want to listen on your own first before sharing with our young listeners.Check out our website http://creativeimpactpodcast.com for the full show notes that include Kim's biography and additional links mentioned in this episode. You can be sure not to miss a Creative Impact conversation by subscribing through your favorite podcast app.  We are so grateful to have you as a part of the Creative Impact community and would love it if you would share the show with your friends!Support the show

Sometimes, we all need to be “set right” with the Lord. Enjoy this beautiful Voice of Truth article, written by Kim Meeder, Tiny Bird. **** Welcome to celebrating God's grace, a women world leaders podcast. My name is Julie Jenkins and it is my honor today to bring you a greeting from Voice of Truth magazine. God has called women world leaders who produce and distribute voice of truth four times each year. We work with artists and writers from around the world to showcase God's glory. Visit women world leaders.com where you can see our back issues and register for a digital subscription. And if you live within the United States and become a monthly donor to women, world leaders, a 501c3 ministry. To thank you we will make sure you receive a physical copy of the upcoming editions delivered right to your mailbox. Today's reading is from our very first edition of Voice of Truth, which was published in January 2021. The article Tiny Bird was written by author Kim Meder. Kim Meder is the co-founder and CCO of crystal peaks youth ranch a unique ministry that rescues mistreated horses and pairs them with hurting children, encouraging all toward the healing hope of Jesus Christ. The ranch was founded in 1995 and serves 1000s of kids a year all free of charge. Kim's first book hope arising inspired the ranch to win the national Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis award and launch her inspirational speaking ministry. Kim remains passionate to share complete freedom and wholeness in Christ by following the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Together, Kim and her husband Troy have helped to establish over 200 other similar ranch ministries throughout the United States, Canada, and a dozen in foreign countries. She and her husband have been married since 1981 and live in Bendm Oregon. Together they enjoy deep wilderness adventuring. Enjoy my reading of Tiny Bird by Kim Meder. Those who know me well are aware of my passion for the outdoors. For the times when I must be inside I've strategically stationed bird feeders to draw the beautiful activity of the wild into my view. Not long ago, I nestled into my office with a hot cup of coffee and hand and an old beloved quilt across my lap. outside my window I had just scattered bird seed across a downy blanket of new fallen snow. Unable to access their usual fare through the frozen white. The birds showed their pure gratitude by gliding down into the yard in great numbers. Soon the entire scene was filled with the delightful chatter of happy birds enjoying breakfast. Suddenly, there was a worrying storm of wings as the panic flock took flight. a zillion birds darted a zillion different directions as a large Cooper's Hawk swooped through the yard. In the frenzy to escape, a small bird smashed into my office window only inches from my face. The impact knocked the bird unconscious and it fell upside down onto the woodpile below the window cell. Looking at it intently, I studied the tiny bird. It was a Junko known in this region as a snowbird. The slightly muted coloration told me it was a female. She was still on her back when her tiny legs began to move. She appeared to be searching for something to grasp to write herself. Finding nothing but cold. I watched the perfect legs struggle less and less, then, not at all. She was dying. "Lord! How can this be right? How can this be your will? This is a meaningless death. Why?" I searched. Then in the stillness I heard, "Look at her. Look at her." I did. The beautiful slender legs were slowly sliding apart as she was leaving this life. She has been knocked out of balance she was not created to live in this position set her right. The old quilt flew off my lap as I dashed out of the office toward the back door. When I reached the bird, a single thought crossed my mind, "How?" What followed was more image than phrase, but the words I sensed were, "Gentle, gentle, gentle." Using two fingers from my left hand and the index finger on my right eye, I carefully lifted the bird only high enough to rotate her back onto her feet. In doing so, I watched the tiny bird's head slide deeply to the side. Her neck appeared broken. The rescue attempt was futile. My "But God, this is hopeless" was crushed before I even finished the thought. "Do it. Don't trust what you think, you know, trust no one you know, trust me." In obedience, I gently propped the tiny bird against a piece of firewood and quietly made my way back into the office. Once the frayed quilt was replaced on my lap, I rotated my chair back toward the window and moved up as close as I could get cheeses I gasped at all. The little snowbirds head was now a top her shoulders right where it should be captured by this tiny miracle I watched completely transfixed. held fast within the power of this transformation. It occurred to me that horses are similar in reaction when cast on their back. They'll try to write themselves for a while but once they believe that they cannot rise, they stop trying. Left in this upside-down position. Death is Imminent. Soon the snowbird's beautiful black eyes began to blink her thought process was returning. After several long moments, she shook once and then flew away. "Wow,Lord! Speak!" Through the quiet of dawn, I could hear deep within, "Gentle, gentle, gentle this is what I am calling you to do for those around you. Help them regain their balance in my love. Some will accept being rebalanced and will immediately take flight soaring deeper into my presence. Others will not accept being rebalanced and will choose to return to an upside-down existence of self-imposed pain and bitterness. Beloved, yours is not to make such a call for them. Yours is to listen closely and simply do what I say. To secure those around you with my love. This is what I'm calling all my people to do." Recently, I traveled to northern California to visit some dear family friends. They were my childhood neighbors when I still lived with my parents. Katie, a woman of my mother's age was a new believer when she heard the tragic news of how my distraught father had murdered my mother and then taken his own life. Left behind were three orphaned girls. In her young faith, she did what mattered most she started to pray for the daughters. All Katie knew was that the girls had been taken away. She prayed for them for years decades, never knowing what happened. She just kept praying that somehow through the pain, they would meet Jesus. ...

Join us this episode, as we dive into  a chapter from Kim Meeder's book "Encountering Our Wild God" as we hope it encourages you in your walk in faith!

Do you long to be free of fear, pain, and suffering? Author Kim Meeder explains that in Christ, believers are already made free and helps listeners to learn to truly live out that freedom in all circumstances. Her book is “Revival Rising: Embracing His Transforming Fire.” *Originally aired May 21, 2020, on Middays with Susie Larson*

Do you long to be free of fear, pain, and suffering? Author Kim Meeder explains that in Christ, believers are already made free and helps listeners to learn to truly live out that freedom in all circumstances. Her book is “Revival Rising: Embracing His Transforming Fire.”  *Originally aired May 21, 2020, on Middays with Susie Larson* 

Welcome to A Home That Heals. We are a mother daughter team all about homegrown free therapy to combat the challenges that so many families are facing. Brie is sharing a once in a lifetime experience she recently had at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon. Talk about living a lifestyle that lends itself to healing, it's evident the team at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch is doing just that! Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch - crystalpeaksyouthranch.orgKim Meeder - crystalpeaksyouthranch.org/kim-meeder/Kim Meeder's Story - https://www.crystalpeaksyouthranch.org/kim-meeder/media/Follow A Home That Heals: ahomethatheals.comfacebook.com/ahomethathealsinstagram.com/ahomethatheals

Best-selling author of "Hope Rising" and "Encountering Your Wild God," international speaker Kim Meeder shares her personal story of how her dad murdered her mom and then killed himself. Orphaned at a young age, Kim found Jesus through pain and tragedy. She is now helping thousands of children and others each year to find Jesus through their pain and troubled life.    *****   Kimberly Hobbs   Hi, ladies, welcome everybody to empowering lives with purpose brought to you by women world leaders. And I'm your host, Kimberly Hobbes, I'm the founder of Women, world leaders. And we are so happy that you decided to join us today. And our desire through this podcast series is to strengthen you, and courage you and just build you up in the name of Jesus. And we are just ordinary women, doing extraordinary things for our Lord and Savior. And we're hoping that through sharing some of the stories and the interviews that we bring to you that your life can be touched in the way that God wants it to that you will hear that special word from him through this interview series. So we hope that this will also spark you into finding your beautiful purpose that God has just for you. So we are God's masterpiece. He's created us a new in Christ Jesus to do the things that he planned for us long ago. He says that in Ephesians, 210. So we are all here for a reason or purpose, God has given us the whole world at our fingertips. So we just have to know how to use that power within us that he's given to us. So we have had different guests that have been willing to come and share with you. And today, I'm so excited, because God has given us a special woman. Her name is Kim meter. And she's brought her to this podcast for such a time as this, I have had just the last hour of just interacting with her and enjoying her. And I am just so excited about our interview today. And we're gonna just see how God leads us today. And, you know, I had Kim send me her bio, and I was going to read it and but we were just like, let's just see how the Holy Spirit leads today. Because it's so important to be just led by the Spirit. And it's not our words, it's God's words. And that's what our hearts are. both Kim and I, we want God's words to come out today. So actually, I'm gonna let her say a little bit about herself and welcome Kim meter, we are just so happy to have you here. Kim Meeder   You can really it's so awesome to have an opportunity to meet a like minded woman who, when we know who we are in Jesus. And when we know who Jesus is in us. Everything changes. Everything changes. Everyone comes from somewhere, every woman has been through something. And Jesus Christ will use every minute of what you and I have endured for His glory, when we give it to him. You are so right and fusions 210 is true that we were created to do do do you work for him that if you're a woman, and you have breath in your lungs, you are created to do right, what you're doing look alike will be unique to you. There's no other you in all the world, there's only one you and you were strategically placed in history, and in this nation and abroad for his Kimberly Hobbs   moment of time, right? For such a time as this. He's used your life ladies to create you for such a time as this. So Kim Meeder   and oftentimes women think that the focus bends inward in that Oh, but you don't know me you don't know my circumstances you don't know my past. You don't know where I'm from. You don't know, the pain that I've endured. And the bottom line is, that is true. But I serve the one who does and if you call yourself by Jesus beautiful name, he does know. All of our journeys are so unique and separate. And Jesus will heal and redeem and fill and lead every day of what you have endured and survived. Some journeys look like this. I came to know the truth of Jesus Christ at a very young age. I was nine years old and at nine years of age, I would look at my mom and think, oh my goodness, I want to grow up and be just like her and my dad was this wild child of the wilderness and he was a downhill ski instructor on a VA Okay, no and the Pacific Northwest and in in my mind, there was nothing that he couldn't do and in the poor cape and flew, and, and I grew up in the castle of their combined love. And it was during that season of time that my dad's best friend came to my little grade school and picked me up and put me in the backseat of his car. And he gathered my two older sisters, I'm the youngest of three girls. And he wouldn't speak to us. And I just had that choking feeling that something terrible has happened, and no one will tell me what it is, no one will speak. And we just started to drive in silence this very familiar road out to my grandparents house and, and I felt like I was choking. And I looked at my oldest sister who was sitting next to me. And without words, she was just streaming silent tears. And she knew too. And we drove down the long driveway to my grandparents home, and there were cars parked all over. And, and for the first time in my young life, I did not want to go into a home where I only ever felt love. Because I was afraid. And I'm taken by my shoulders and just pushed into this home. And it was full of all these breathing, wailing people and, and just to hear grief, rising and mixing in this room. And I was pushed into the arms of a woman that I recognized. I didn't know her name, and she was crying so hard. She could almost not speak. And she just kept going around and around and this nauseating cycle of I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I don't know what to say. I don't know what to say. I don't know how to tell you this. I'm so sorry. And I'm just leaning away from her thinking whatever you're about to say, I don't want to hear it. And finally she said, I don't know how to tell you that your dad has just murdered your mother. And he's taking his own life. And I'm sorry. I know. You're thinking you're a liar. My dad loves my mom, and he loves me, he would never do that lie er. And I just pushed off her chest and ran out the back door in this nine year olds effort to outrun the unthinkable and just ran and ran and ran until there was nothing left and and it wasn't even a far distance. And I remember I had been running through an orchard and the ground had been plowed. And I just fell down in the dirt. And I was inhaling dirt and gagging and choking and retching and screaming. And then I could hear what I thought were animal sounds. And I didn't even recognize the sound of my own voice. And I could hear myself saying, Jesus helped me. Jesus helped me I need you now. And Kimberly, I didn't even know who Jesus was. In the church, I think I'd been to church twice in my life. And all I knew about Jesus is I think he might be the guy on the cross. And wow, I didn't know the power of God's word were in Romans chapter one, it declares that every one intuitively knows God through what he's made. It doesn't matter who you are, how you were raised to believe what culture you're from what religion you were taught, when your heart is being crushed by pain, we know intuitively to turn to the one who made that heart, because we know on some level that he is the only one who can heal and redeem it. I did not know the power of verses like Romans 1013 that say, every one, everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved in that moment, is that there was a poem in my heart of hope. And a little flame of hope ignited the moment that I said His name.. Kimberly Hobbs   His name, the power in the name of Jesus Kim Meeder   Yes..Jesus, will you help me and all I knew is in that moment, I knew that I was not alone anymore. And something had started in this heart that said, everything's gonna be alright. You will survive, you will survive. Beginning of knowing and coming face to face with Jesus Christ in the midst of unspeakable violence and tragedy. And in Jesus His Word is true in in Psalms 23, he calls us to walk through that valley of the shadow of darkness. He doesn't tell us to camp out and live there. Right Galatians five one declares it is for freedom, freedom that Jesus Christ has set us free, that when Jesus Christ left heaven, he came to this earth, He lived a perfect life, he laid that life down in my place. And when he rose again, he broke the lock on the prison door of suffering and sin and that door can never be locked again. And it's a fact that we're all going to spend time in that place of suffering and pain. And men listening today are there right now. And sisters, I'm telling you right now that that prison that you think you're locked in, it only has three doors, that door can never be shut again. That's right need to do is reach for the hand of hope that has always been reaching for you and step out into the freedom that already purchased for you. Boom, Jesus love wins every time! Kimberly Hobbs   Yes, every time. And ladies, I just want to say this excitement and enthusiasm and Kim's voice right now. Oh, my goodness bless is because Jesus reached in at that moment, and he saw her in her place of need, he will see you in your place of yes, all in the power of the name of Jesus, he comes, ladies, it doesn't matter what you're going through or what you've done. You call on the name of the Lord Jesus, and He will be there. And ladies, this is probably we didn't know how this interview was going to open up. We just said, Lord, you're going to take over. And you know, to start off with something so tragic and painful. As cam I can't even I can't even imagine somebody that was your world, your parents, you loved your mom, you talked about how your mom taught you, you how to do things, to make blankets and amazing things. And you talk about how your dad was that influence and taught you things about the wilderness. You know, all of a sudden, they're gone. They're gone out of your life. And it's such you're an orphan at such a young age, but God, but God, and from the moment, the moment that you were conceived, he knew you he knew what you what your life was going to become. And I haven't even started into this interview yet to tell you how God is using this life that called upon his name and a moment of weakness and a moment of pain and a moment of tragedy in her life. She called out to the one and only person that could save her that could rescue her from what she was going through. And boy he did. And boy, does she have a voice in this world now and what she is using that pain and tragedy from that has now just I just have to tell you what this woman is doing. She has authored now, I think seven books is that right? Kim? Six, almost seven, six, almost seven, She's halfway through her seventh book. She is an author that speaks that speaks God has led her to speak around the world. She is she's opened up a ranch, I'm gonna let her tell you about this, but where she can share these stories about her life and identify with broken hurting children who have no hope in their life. And she can bring them hope now because she was rescued by the one and only that could help change her life forever. So we have a woman here that is going to judge to share from her heart. What she does best. I tell you this book that she read, wrote, I don't know let me see. Encountering our wild God is sharing stories from her heart life stories that will impact the reader of how to encounter our wild God from things she has experienced in her life. And ladies, I'm telling you this book is incredible. And if if I can recommend any book that it's this one right here, I couldn't put it down when I started reading. I seriously read this book and three days and I don't have a lot of time, but I just couldn't put it down. So Kim, we need to talk about some of these things that God has done in your life how he has opened your life to do now ministering to broken hurting children on a ranch that you live in Oregon Bend Oregon. And she has opened up 200 ranches all over the world. Right because of the one ranch that you guys are running right now for our Lord Jesus Christ. Yeah, Kim Meeder   This is what Jesus can do with pain that is given to him. And here's what I want women to hear today is that Jesus Christ, your journey, your unique journey is unique to you. And He will heal and transform every day of what you have walked through and use it for His glory. He'll do that Genesis 5020, what the enemy meant to destroy you by Jesus pours His love over in and through, and allows that to be the very thing that gives us life and not only us. But everyone we give it to second Corinthians one three and four is true where God says, don't, you know, paraphrase, that I'm going to comfort you and your time of need. So when others around you go through something similar, you can give them the comfort that I've given you that God's comfort is so powerful, that it not only heals us, it heals everyone we give it to, and in a nutshell, to finish the the encounter. I moved in with my grandparents on that day, they had the wisdom to buy a little horse for me, through the friendship of a little horse and the love of Jesus Christ, this wild child's life was redeemed, and oh of all those years of working through my grief in the presence of a horse, that Jesus was at work, and he was doing something beautiful and powerful. And he was creating that masterpiece. I didn't know any of that. I didn't know that every day of that he was fashioning into what he was calling this life toward. And that was to, to open a ranch that that rescues horses in need, and then combines those horses with children in need for free. Because what Jesus Christ did on the gospel, what he offers, the world is free, how dare we charge anybody for what Jesus Christ gives freely, everyone can afford free. So now this ranch has rescued over 300 horses and counting, and we visit to see about maybe around 5000 visitors a year because everyone can afford free. And we've helped to shoulder into existence, about 220 similar ranch ministries in the United States and Canada and it doesn't inform ladies, that's what God can tell with pain given to him, yes, here there's one pain let me say this quickly. And then I have something I feel strongly that I need to share. There is one pain, one that God cannot heal and redeem and use for His glory. One. And that is the pain you will not release to him. And Fred that is just pain that kills in that in that prison of pain and suffering and guilt and depression and bitterness and fear and unforgiveness, you want to be in hell on earth. Just don't forgive someone you'll get there like that. Absolutely prison place of suffering. If you are there, and any of those things exist in your life, guess who's holding on to the bars and holding the door shut. That would be you and me. Because what Jesus Christ did on the cross was complete. We have his freedom, every minute of every day. And if we're not free, it's because we're focused more on what hurts than more on the one who feels that that works. Right now, you can open your fingers on that prison door of suffering in sin and step out into the freedom and the the ministry that he's calling you toward and it doesn't have to be a big thing. That's right. Every single human being needs hope. Here's what the Lord is teaching me and this is what I want to speak over every single person who's listening today. In Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior. His Spirit lives in you. Spirit of Jesus said about the Holy Spirit in John 1613. He's the one who leads into all truth. He does. You want to know all truth. You want to know what you should do with your life. Follow Him, follow Him, follow Him. He's the one who knows the way and in every single situation. Every shoe can lay. Your life is too broken. You're too messed up, you're too wounded, you can't be healed. You are unsaved you are and valuable. All of that is a lie from the enemy. All of its ally, Asians one if you want to know who you are actually read the whole book of Ephesians that six chapters that will change your life. Right? He is Ephesians one says that you have already been blessed with every spiritual blessing. You are loved. and loaded for the King of kings, and he's put His Spirit in you. So here's what I'm learning. And here's what I what I want to speak over women today. I'm so excited. Kimberly Hobbs   I'm so excited, you are amazing.  Kim Meeder   So, we serve an amazing God, since we carry His Spirit, we are these vessels of flesh, that carry the living spirit of heaven, we carry the Holy Spirit. And here's what I'm learning that because we carry his spirit, every human interaction that we have, is an opportunity to release everything that He is love, hope, peace, joy, his patience, his kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control, every single one of those things we can release all day long. And so I'm learning ladies to simply say, Holy Spirit, lead me. Spirit lead me, and then He does... Kimberly Hobbs   That verse...whether you turn to the left or to the right, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying this is the way walk in it, he will lead you. That's an Isaiah. Kim Meeder   Right, John 10 is work that Jesus calls us His sheep and my sheep don't listen to anybody else. They know my voice, and they follow Me. Amen. So I'm learning how to follow his voice. And recently, I'm learning to invite him the Holy Spirit has an opinion on everything, everything. And I've lived so much of my life on autopilot. I know how to do this. I know how to do that. I know how to run a ministry, I know how to go grocery shopping. I know how to be a wife and to be a leader and to be a counselor a little Oh, wait, your spiritual partner better pray about that. And the Lord and His kindness is letting me know, honey, every moment that you're breathing. That's the spiritual part. That's the part that I want you to invite me into. And so I've been asking him, I need to go buy picture frames today. Where do you want me to go? Seriously, you're gonna ask the the Holy Spirit that and I'm learning Yes. Because he has an opinion. And so on this particular day, he said quickly, Goodwill was like, sweet, I love goodwill. It's like a giant yard sale, and I can afford this stuff. And instantly, I'm shopping the affordable aisles of the Goodwill store in that little tiny town in Central Oregon. And so I have my little blue basket and I find some picture frames, and I start to go to the one checkout counter that was open. And I sensed the Holy Spirit say, No, not yet. So I backed up. And I said, What else and I was redirected. I was getting ready to go do a big speaking tour in a really hot climate. And I was redirected to go buy some things for that climates, like board shorts and flip flops, and Oh, sweet. They're expensive random things, random things. So I go to the checkout counter a second time, and again, felt no, not yet. backed up. And I'm creeping around the Goodwill store. And I feel led to go back, I find one more frame I put it in. So now I'm creeping up to the counter. Like, Kimberly Hobbs   Ladies, there's a purpose for this. So please listen carefully. There's a reason God prompted her to go back into the store again. Kim Meeder   ...and to wait for his timing for his timing. So the third time, I felt nothing but release. So I step in line. And I hear the one little checkout counter woman say to the man, she was serving, I'm sorry, I don't know how to do this. I need to call for help. She calls for help. And another employee comes to help. And she cuts in front of me, she hits my basket, she almost knocks it out of my hands. And she's mad. And she opens up this cash register and she's just fuming. And she doesn't look at me. She said, Did you find everything you need? And I said, Yes, I did. And actually I found things I didn't even know I needed and, and I told her about the things that I was getting ready to do a speaking tour. And I didn't even know I needed those things. And she's like, Oh, that's great. So what do you speak on, and I shared just a little vignette of crystal peaks youth ranch and this ranch that rescues horses and serves kids and, and creates an environment where all can find the healing hope of Jesus Christ. And I get to speak about hope. And she's like, Oh, that's great. And she hasn't even looked at me. And finally she rocks back on her heels. And she leans forward and she starts to yell in my face. I'm so glad that you talk to people about hope, because I'm sick and tired. Nobody takes responsibility for anything anymore. And I'm sick of it. I'm just shouting in my face. And I'm looking at this little woman and thinking Lord Jesus, what do I do with that? And she's shouting in my face and like a bell on a clear more Morning, I heard the Holy Spirit's say, I want you to point blank her with what I've done for you. And my first thought, I gotta be honest, was a board a board. She's mad. The guy behind me is mad. Everybody's mad Lord, she's not gonna listen to that time. Jesus, it's really bad time. She's not going to hear it, God. Okay, I'm going in Lord and Lord Kimberly Hobbs   She's got her armor on. She's on a mission. Kim Meeder   Holy Spirit lead me. And so I look at her little blue smock, and I look at her little name tag, and I kid you not it said, Angel. And I said, Angel, honey, you're right. I'm glad that I get a chance to talk to people about hope. Hope is so vitally important to the human heart that I remember, not only the day, but the moment that genuine hope came into my heart. And that was the day that my dad murdered my mom. It was the day that my dad took his life. And that was the day that genuine hope came into my heart. And that was the day that Jesus Christ came in. And he's never left. Not then not now. Not ever. But God. This girl, she looked like I had shot her with an arrow. She just went, Oh. She didn't move. She didn't breathe. She stood like a statue of stone staring at the floor. After what felt like a day. She finally exhales and this beautiful laser blue eyes red hair, this little biscuit who just yelled in my face. exhales and as her eyes start to raise to meet mine. She streaking with giant tears. And in this teeny tiny little girl voice. I hear her squeak. I've never told this to anybody. When I was 12, my mom killed herself right in front of me. Oh my gosh. And Kim, really all I did was just open my arms in this gesture that Oh baby, this hug is for you. And that life ring of Hope was so vital. She didn't even go around the counter. Her knees came up on the counter, and she buried her face in the neck of a total stranger. And in a goodwill line in a little mountain town in Central Oregon. One orphan was met by a former orphan and she was adopted into the kingdom of Jesus Christ because of love. Ladies, if you don't think you have a purpose, you as the one who knows the way. James one five says that you need wisdom. Ask God he'll be glad to tell you follow the Holy Spirit. There's only one of you in all the world needs you now more than ever, ever follow the Holy Spirit in only the ways that you can and release the love and the hope and the salvation that this world is desperate and dying for. Ladies, it's time to stand up for the King of kings. mission in a job to do. You are his masterpiece. God's Word is true. Ephesians 210 You are his masterpiece Kim shows to do the good works that he chose for you you long ago. Come on ladies. Kimberly Hobbs   That's right. That's right. And ladies, what you're going through now you may not may not be Kim story. But let let us both tell you as somebody who has backgrounds who has stories of pain and tragedy, that God can turn anything around right him God can take you right where you are. It just takes faith that faith that God talks about in his word that's as small as a little mustard seed that mustard seed faith, that he can take you where you are, he will rescue you and he will do exceedingly, abundantly above all you can ask or imagine according to the power that's at work within you. When you accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior. You have the Holy Spirit that comes to live inside of you. He will never leave you He will never forsake you never promises that God's word is truth. God is truth. He cannot go back on what he says ladies. So why don't you call upon the name of the Lord Jesus. He says whoever calls upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ will be saved. So once you call on his name, just like Kim did, she didn't know him. She had heard little things about a person on the cross. But there's power in the name she Hold on the name of the Lord Jesus, Jesus came and rescued her where she was, he will rescue you right where you are. And he will take this story that he is building in your life right now. And ladies, you are going to be used for a magnificent purpose, there will be a person behind the counter that needs you one day that needs to hear your story and you are boldly going to speak that story of life into that person, you will be walking down the street and you are going to see something that is going to happen and you are boldly going to move in that direction. Because as God calls you to His purpose, he's going to use you and you are going to move as he calls you. And you will be used for great and mighty things that you have no idea yet. But you have to do the first step which is call on the name of the Lord Jesus. Let him rescue you from your pain and your hurt. Right, Kim, I'm going on a rant. Kim Meeder   We're paying ladies has a purpose. It has a purpose, and he will heal and redeem every ounce of what you give him. And revelations 1210 and 11 is true. Satan is defeated by two things, two things what Jesus Christ did on the cross, it's already happened. It's already done, Satan's already defeated and the spoken word of your testimony... Kimberly Hobbs   Your testimony. Kim Meeder   ...deteats the power of the enemy, when you speak out what Jesus Christ has done for you. The enemy is absolutely defeated. Why do you think he attacks your words so much? He wants you to remain silent, who are you to share anything, just be silent. They don't listen to that lie. You have been deemed that you have an every time you speak out what Jesus Christ has done for you. The enemy is completely defeated. And you've released the love and the hope, the joy, the peace, and everything that you have in Jesus Christ into the heart of another person. It's like throwing a life ring to someone who's drowning. Don't walk by again, if Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior so undid that for you, and I know who did it for me, and I will live 1000 lifetimes of gratitude that they stood in that gap and said, Kimmy, do you know how much Jesus loves you. And now I know. And now that baton of faith has been handed to me. If you could call yourself a Christian, it's handed to you. And now it is your time to run it forward, sister. The day it begins today. ipcn. With you, as you run for the King of Kings read Hebrews 112, one through three, it's true. It's time for us to run this race with our eyes focused on Him, not what hurts that's already been dealt with. Focus on him and what he's done and the healing and the redemption in the salvation. You already have. Now, run that forward for His glory. Sisters, it's time. Kimberly Hobbs   That's it your time is now the time is now. Obviously, Kim meter, we are so grateful. Just so grateful this this time has gone by in a flash, I can't even believe it. But Kim has promised that she would come back again, ladies. And we are going to talk to her in more depth and what God has shared and what God has done with this life of just just incredible what she's doing to encourage people. So ladies, we are so grateful that you stepped in today to listen to this podcast, we just want to tell you that yes, God is doing exceedingly abundantly beyond what we can ask or imagine. And you know, we are just so grateful for this group of women that's come together to encourage each other. In the body of Christ, we are encouraging one another to press on through all the difficulties like that love that life throws at us, and to just reach for Jesus because that's where all the answers are ladies, it's in the name of Jesus. Yes. And so know that your life has purpose and plan and here at women were leaders you can use that in just ways. There's so many doors that God is opening up through this ministry. That ladies if you believe with all your heart that God has called you to a purpose and a plan and you just don't know where to use it call us. You come here and we'll we'll use your testimony women need to hear from other women. This encourages them they can identify with you what you've been through, you can have compassion. So we just encourage you both ladies to get involved and women were leaders and we also would like to announce to you that we have the podcast theories Monday, Wednesday and Friday that you can join us each week. And we'd also encourage you to visit our website at women world leaders dot Calm, that's women world leaders.com. And leave us a message there. Or if you need prayer, you can reach out to us there and we would be happy to have one of our prayer warriors contact you, they will pray with you. 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Jesus came that we might have and enjoy life despite our circumstances.  Yet many believers are struggling with anxiety, depression, and oppression this season. This inspiring conversation with Kim Meeder, co-founder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch and author of Revival Rising, will teach you how to defeat every enemy with the Word of God and faith in your new identity in Christ. “He is calling us to keep our focus on Him, no matter what circumstance happens around us,” said Meeder. Learn how you can defeat every enemy using the Word of God and awaken to your identity in Christ! Be sure to listen to the end for a powerful prayer from Kim!   CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Revival Rising, Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, Facebook Sponsor: Plexus Living Free- Take control of your health with this quiz and receive 10% off and Free VIP Membership just for listening to Revealing Jesus. Use code RJ10OFF CPM EVENTS & OUTREACHES: Miracles Tour Photos & Contemporary Christian Music Magazine article! SPECIAL RESOURCE: I want to empower you with additional resources to deepen your walk with Jesus! To learn more about the Holy Spirit, check out The Holy Spirit- The Missing Ingredient by K.C. Price. Healing Scriptures by Joseph Prince- You will see His compassion and willingness to heal you. Need a new Bible? The Promises of God Creative Journaling Bible - Hardcover, Modern English Version (MEV) and get a discount here! ADDITIONAL READING:  Hear the Word of Christ Daily and Bear Abundant Fruit! By Christina Perera & How to Effectively Wield the Word of God In Your Life and Win Every Battle By Christina Perera SUPPORT: We cannot bring you this faith-building podcast without your financial support. Share the gospel of Jesus Christ by sponsoring an episode of Revealing Jesus! Support Revealing Jesus and honor your loved one's special day. Revealing Jesus is an outreach of Christina Perera Ministries, a registered 501C3 organization. Your gift is tax-deductible in the US. CONNECT: If you love the prophetic devotionals, get a free PDF Workbook: Becoming the Bride when you enter your email address.  Now it's your turn to join the conversation on Revealing Jesus; tell us your burning questions about Jesus, favorite Christian leaders, and your testimonies of God's goodness! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, rate us on iTunes, and sign up for our ministry mailing list to get more encouraging content on our beautiful Savior Jesus, volunteer opportunities, training, and more! STORE: Get your favorite gear from the store here and help our ministry initiatives unite and reach a hurting world! SOCIAL CONNECT: Facebook & Instagram

This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcast "Reigniting Your Passion for Jesus." For those of faith whose passion has waned over time, Kim Meeder will reinspire you in your relationship with Jesus Christ as she tells powerful, true stories about God that will spark renewed joy in your heart and encourage you to share the Gospel with others. Receive the "Revival Rising" resource bundle for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-11-29?refcd=1181901 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/reigniting-your-passion-for-jesus-part-1-of-2/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29 Through the unconditional love of a horse and the mercy of God, Kim Meeder's hope was restored after tragically losing her parents at the tender age of nine. On today's edition of Family Talk, learn how Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Oregon pairs rescued horses with thousands of hurting kids for the glory of Christ. Listen to the emotional story of how God used Kim to save a drowning man, as she reminds us of the importance of sharing Christ with unbelievers before they perish spiritually.

Through the unconditional love of a horse and the mercy of God, Kim Meeder's hope was restored after tragically losing her parents at the tender age of nine. On today's edition of Family Talk, learn how Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Oregon pairs rescued horses with thousands of hurting kids for the glory of Christ. Listen to the emotional story of how God used Kim to save a drowning man, as she reminds us of the importance of sharing Christ with unbelievers before they perish spiritually.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29 At 9 years of age, Kim Meeder tragically became an orphan in the blink of an eye. On today's edition of Family Talk, discover how she found indescribable solace in the presence of her new horse and learned that God loves her unconditionally. As an adult, God led Kim to replicate the Christian healing she experienced by founding Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon, where she pairs rescued horses with broken children.

At 9 years of age, Kim Meeder tragically became an orphan in the blink of an eye. On today's edition of Family Talk, discover how she found indescribable solace in the presence of her new horse and learned that God loves her unconditionally. As an adult, God led Kim to replicate the Christian healing she experienced by founding Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon, where she pairs rescued horses with broken children.

The wild and wonderful spirit of God is wooing you into intimacy with Jesus to transform your pain into purpose. Every believer is tasked with spreading the gospel in your own unique way.  In my recent interview with the author of Revival Rising, Kim Meeder, we discuss real-life encounters with Jesus in her life. She recounts how Jesus revealed Himself in the tragic death of her parents and how that encounter set her heart ablaze for the gospel. Jesus loves to draw near us in our deepest hurts to heal our pain and use our story to share His redeeming love with others. Every believer must stand firm, hold your ground and speak the truth of Jesus' redeeming love in this hour! Listen to hear the only pain our Savior cannot heal and how to use your weapons of warfare against the enemy. Allow the Holy Spirit to turn your pain into your purpose. Take His hand today and follow Jesus into your breakthrough.  If you love the prophetic devotionals, get a free PDF Workbook: Becoming the Bride when you enter your email address.   Now it's your turn to join the conversation on Revealing Jesus; tell us your burning questions about Jesus, favorite Christian leaders, and your testimonies of God's goodness! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, rate us on iTunes, and sign up for our ministry mailing list to get more encouraging content on our beautiful Savior Jesus, volunteer opportunities, training, and more! Get your favorite gear from the store here and help our ministry initiatives unite and reach a hurting world!  Honor your loved one's special day and share the gospel of Jesus Christ by sponsoring an episode of Revealing Jesus!  SOCIAL CONNECT: Facebook & Instagram  ADDITIONAL READING:  Hear the Word of Christ Daily and Bear Abundant Fruit! CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Kim Meeder, Revival Rising-Embracing His Transforming Fire, Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch

In this first episode, CoCo and GodsChild tell the story of how they met and how God brought them close in just a short amount of time. They also want to encourage you to stay in the Word and pray constantly for friendships and relationships. MENTIONED LINKS: CoCo's blog, https://cocoschitchat.com/ GodsChild's blog, https://30minutesinthelifeofateenager.wordpress.com/ Love Riot by Sara Barratt, https://sarabarratt.com/books/love-riot/ Encountering Our Wild God by Kim Meeder, https://store.focusonthefamily.com/encountering-our-wild-god-ways-to-experience-his-untamable-presence-every-day/ This Changes Everything by Jaquelle Crowe Ferris, https://www.jaquellecrowe.com/my-book The Young Writers Workshop Info Page, https://theyoungwriter.com/workshop-students

I had such a powerful episode with Kim on topics she discusses in her newest book. I asked if she would mind recording a separate episode on the topic of Obedience. Chapter 8: Renew My Obedience was one of my favorites and had me immediately stopping to repent of things in my own life. As Kim says, “Genuine Obedience to God is beautiful.” In this episode we talk about how authentic obedience is not just 1 thing but 3. We discuss how obedience and love are inseparable, how revival in our hearts can't happen if we refuse to obey, and how choosing to live a life of obedience allows us to become vessels to bring heaven to earth. If you missed my previous interview with Kim on her new book “Revival Rising” you can listen here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/debbiekitterman/D2H_Podcast_Episode_57_mixdown.mp3 or watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc7ERj24r-c&t=4s You can get a copy of Kim's book here: https://amzn.to/2VlxSv4

Kim Meeder gives a rancher's perspective on pain and purpose. She talks about how God uses our pain to give life and supports this in her own story involving horses. Hillsdale College's Adam Carrington talks about Hamilton, the in-and-out of dueling, and the religious implications on American history.

Kim Meeder gives a rancher's perspective on pain and purpose. She talks about how God uses our pain to give life and supports this in her own story involving horses. Hillsdale College's Adam Carrington talks about Hamilton, the in-and-out of dueling, and the religious implications on American history.

Do you long to be free of fear, pain, and suffering? Author Kim Meeder explains that in Christ, believers are already made free and helps listeners to learn to truly live out that freedom in all circumstances. Her book is "Revival Rising: Embracing His Transforming Fire."

Kim is a gifted storyteller, a skilled writer, and teacher, but more importantly a powerful equipper. Her book Revival Rising: Embracing His Transforming Fire is a right now word and message from God. It is essential for all who call themselves followers of Jesus Christ to embrace the message of this book which is based on Mark 12:29-31. In this power-packed episode, we discuss where revival starts, how to keep the flame ignited in our own heart, and how to reignite our testimonies.  We also talk about the power of testimonies and the redemptive nature of God. You do not want to miss this episode.   You can get a copy of Kim's book here: https://amzn.to/2VlxSv4

Do you long to experience more of God? Author Kim Meeder shares stories of the Holy Spirit moving in her life from her book "Encountering Our Wild God: Ways to Experience His Untamable Presence Every Day," and helps listeners open their lives more to God personally.

Author and Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch co-founder Kim Meeder shares incredible stories of God working through His people from her book "Encountering Our Wild God: Ways to Experience His Untamable Presence Every Day."

Kim Meeder discovered our God cannot be captured or contained. He's unstoppable! But Kim says when you search Him out, your wild, miraculous God will be found!

This weekend, we are thrilled to have guest speaker Kim Meeder for our Mother's Day services. About Kim: At nine years of age, Kim Meeder's life was torn apart by her parents' murder-suicide. On the day of their funeral, Kim experienced healing that only Jesus Christ can give and unique emotional comfort through a horse. This restorative refuge become the foundation for all that was to follow. Through the love of Jesus and a little mare, Kim's life was saved. Redeemed by the hope of Christ, she rose through the pain and become a powerful and encouraging influence in the lives of hurting youth. Inspired by Jesus' love, in 1995, Kim and her husband Troy transformed their 9-acre cinder quarry into a ranch for kids and Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch was born. This unique non-profit organization rescues abused and neglected horses and with the kids help, nurtures them back to health. These same horses are then integrated into the ranch's riding program for children. With the understanding that all kids are at risk in today's cultural climate, the ranch remains focused on individual instruction for each participant with one leader, one horse, and one child… always free of charge. Having assisted in the rescue of more than 300 horses, CPYR currently supports an equine family of 30 to 35 horses and welcomes four to five thousand visitors every year. The ranch has also assisted into existence over 200 similar ministries across the United States, Canada, and more than a dozen in foreign nations. These similar ministries are also committed to serving families in need toward the love of Christ. Kim has written and released five books (Hope Rising, Bridge called Hope, Blind Hope, Fierce Beauty, and Encountering our Wild God). Her books have been translated into five different languages and her radio interviews with Focus on the Family remain as some of the most requested shows in their broadcast history. Also, an accomplished and enthusiastic speaker, Kim has addressed audiences from home groups to mega churches, high schools to universities, women's conferences to missionary conventions. She has spoken the Gospel of Jesus Christ to villages in the poorest nations of Eastern Europe to the U.S. Senate in Washington D.C. Kim is humbled to have received multiple awards acknowledging her commitment to serve others. A few include the Red Cross Heroes Award, the Regional Jefferson Award, the National Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award, and Woman of the Year for community service. In addition to her responsibilities as the Co-founder and the Chief of Communications Officer at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, speaking and authoring, Kim is a deep wilderness adventurer. She and her childhood sweetheart, Troy, have been married for 37 years and enjoy living in Bend, Oregon.