Leaving the Shallows

Summary:

In this episode, Heather and Jackie welcome guest Susan Labelle to discuss the power of testimony and the journey of breaking free from people-pleasing. Susan shares her personal experience of feeling the pressure to be a good girl from a young age and constantly seek approval from others. She emphasizes the importance of discovering one's true identity in God and finding freedom from the cycle of people-pleasing. The conversation highlights the need for boundaries and the transformation that comes from surrendering to God's will. In this conversation, Heather, Jackie, and Susan discuss their personal journeys of discovering their identity and finding freedom in Christ. They explore topics such as surrendering to God, setting boundaries, and overcoming feelings of inadequacy. They emphasize the importance of knowing and trusting God's love and finding confidence in our identity in Christ. They also discuss the process of healing and transformation and the need to overcome deception and lies. Ultimately, they highlight the freedom that comes from a relationship with God and the importance of breaking free from a works-based faith. In this conversation, Susan LaBelle shares her journey of overcoming striving and people-pleasing. She discusses the importance of surrendering her business to God and seeking His will. Susan emphasizes the need to find rest in God and serve Him from a place of rest. She also highlights the significance of trusting God's timing and letting go of striving. Susan encourages listeners to expose any idols and surrender everything to God, setting clear and healthy boundaries. She concludes by emphasizing the power of seeking God and finding freedom in Him.

Takeaways:

Testimonies have the power to inspire and bring breakthrough to others.

The pressure to be a good girl and seek approval from others can lead to a cycle of people-pleasing.

Discovering one's true identity in God is key to breaking free from people-pleasing.

Setting boundaries and surrendering to God's will are essential for finding freedom. 

Surrendering our business and seeking God's will leads to transformation and a new blueprint for our lives.

Rest is a place, not just an action. We can find rest and peace in God, even in the midst of busyness.

Trusting God's timing and letting go of striving allows Him to work in and through us.

Setting clear and healthy boundaries is essential for prioritizing family and stewarding well.

Seeking God and finding freedom in Him enables us to walk in victory and share our testimony.

In this conversation, Kristen Hallinan reflects on the profound influence a loving family had on her life during her formative years, even before she embraced Christianity. She shares how her curiosity was ignited by the genuine love for Jesus displayed by a friend's family, eventually leading her to seek a personal connection with Jesus. The discussion underscores the significance of small acts of love and kindness in guiding others towards a spiritual journey.

Kristen's testimony delves into her healing and transformation, attributing much of it to the impact of a faithful family and the essential practice of living out one's faith. Addressing the eternal consequences of our actions, Kristen emphasizes the importance of being a positive influence and encourages listeners to recognize God's hand in their own stories, urging them to focus on His ongoing work.

Furthermore, Kristen stresses the value of grieving and finding healing in tandem with God, underscoring the supernatural healing power of Jesus. As the conversation unfolds, she concludes by reminding us that every step taken toward healing holds significance, urging individuals to choose to concentrate on these positive strides in their spiritual journey.

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In this conversation, Jackie and Heather discuss the topic of fear and bondage. They share personal experiences and insights on how fear can be a generational bondage and how it can be broken. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the lies of the enemy and replacing them with the truth of God's Word. They also discuss the role of prayer, repentance, and seeking deliverance in overcoming fear and walking in freedom. In this conversation, Jackie shares her experience of surviving a tornado and the fear it instilled in her. She discusses how dreams and encounters with God helped her overcome her fear of storms. Heather emphasizes the power of worship, prayer, and scripture in changing thought patterns and overcoming bondage. They both encourage listeners to recognize the enemy's voice and take authority over their thoughts. They discuss the purpose and significance of the battles we face, and how God can use our experiences to set us free and empower us to help others. The conversation concludes with a call to seek freedom through Jesus and live in victory.

In this episode we are getting real and raw! Jackie is going to be sharing a very personal, and uncomfortable to talk about, situation that happened to her as a very young girl. This situation, which could be categorized as sexual assault, impacted her life greatly and in a very negative way. She also shares how though what was done to her was wrong and not her choice, there were things she walked through afterward that was her choice. She talks about the bondage of lust she lived in for so many years but how she has been able to experience freedom from this bondage! We hope that through Jackie's story, you too will be able to see that through Jesus we have the ability to walk in freedom from any and all bondages in our lives. Though it may be extremely hard to revisit things that either have been done to us in the past or that we ourselves have done, we hope you can see that by going back to the source in our lives where doors may have been open to the enemy in our lives, we can experience freedom!

In this episode, Jackie shares her incredible journey of spiritual growth, guided by her unique gift of hearing God through dreams. She delves into the excitement of receiving divine messages in dreams, exploring the transformative impact of sharing prophetic words with others. The thrill of witnessing God perform miracles through shared dreams is exhilarating, but Jackie also addresses the challenges. What happens when we make mistakes, when our well-intentioned messages elicit negative reactions?

Often, the fear sets in that our errors have disqualified us from utilizing God's gifts. Jackie's testimony, however, reveals a different truth. Despite our missteps and failures, God remains patient and continues to speak to us. He doesn't withdraw the gifts bestowed upon us. Whether you are prophetic, are a dreamer, singer, writer, speaker, etc, this episode aims to encourage you. Mistakes are not roadblocks but opportunities for growth. They provide a chance to refine and enhance the way you handle the unique gifts bestowed upon you.

Join us in this uplifting episode, where Jackie's journey exemplifies that even in the face of mistakes, God's guidance persists. It's an invitation to embrace every opportunity for growth that comes with the territory of using the extraordinary gifts God has entrusted to you. Don't miss out – tune in for an inspiring conversation!

In this conversation, Heather shares a powerful testimony about the importance of paying attention to the details and listening to God. She recounts a car accident she and her friends experienced and how God's protection was evident in the midst of it. Heather also highlights the Her Voice movement and the call for women to rise up in prayer and intercession for their nation. Lastly, she discusses the significance of the shaking of nations and how it aligns with biblical prophecies. In this conversation, Heather and Jackie discuss the power of spiritual protection and the importance of trusting in God's covering. They emphasize the need to listen to the Holy Spirit and take action based on what God is saying. They also encourage listeners to intercede for others and pray for their families, communities, and nation. The conversation highlights the significance of scripture and prayer in daily life and the importance of paying attention to the details that God may be using to communicate. The episode concludes with a reminder to pray for protection and the impact that individual prayers can have. We can't wait for you to tune in!

In this conversation, Jackie shares her journey of finding her identity in God alone. She discusses the struggle of striving for position and recognition, the breaking process God took her through, and the importance of resting in Him. Jackie emphasizes the need to find validation and affirmation in God rather than in the opinions of others. She encourages listeners to embrace their small sphere of influence and show up in the best way possible, regardless of the number of followers or likes on social media. In this conversation, Jackie shares her journey of finding her identity in God and the lessons she learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of leaning into seasons of rest and creating habits in slow seasons that will sustain us in busier times. Jackie also highlights the significance of trusting God's promises and timing, and not striving to force ourselves into positions or platforms that God has not ordained for us. She encourages listeners to find their value and worth in being a child of God, rather than in their accomplishments or what others think of them. Ultimately, Jackie reminds us that our identity is found in our relationship with God and the unique calling He has for each of us.

In this heartfelt episode of Leaving The Shallows, join us as Heather opens up and shares her powerful testimony about the Miracle being in the journey. Brace yourselves for an incredible story of faith, hope, and the transformative power of Jesus.

Heather takes us through her personal journey, recounting the miraculous healing of her son from mental health issues. It's a testament to the amazing work that Jesus can do in our lives when we fully trust in Him for answers. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as we delve into the highs and lows of this transformative experience.

But it's not just Heather's story – it's a lesson in faith, spiritual warfare, persistent prayer, and the profound impact of leaning on God's presence. Discover the profound lessons that unfolded during this journey, lessons that go beyond just the healing of her son.

So, grab your favorite beverage, find a comfy spot, and let Heather's testimony inspire and uplift you. Join us as we explore the profound truth that sometimes, the real miracle is found in the journey itself. You won't want to miss this incredible episode.

Hey there, amazing listeners!  Today's podcast episode is like a warm, comforting chat around a cozy fireplace. We're diving deep into the essence of stepping into the new year hand in hand with Jesus. Picture this: God has been dropping some powerful prophetic insights, and we're here to unpack them for you.

We're not just skimming the surface – we're talking about the state of the world, the big picture stuff. But more importantly, we're delving into what God has been personally whispering to each of us. It's like having a heart-to-heart with the Creator about the blueprint for our individual journeys.

Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos out there? Trust us, you're not alone. We get it. It's easy to want to throw in the towel, retreat, or pull a disappearing act until Jesus makes his grand entrance. But guess what? We've checked the Bible, and that's not the game plan God has laid out for us.

Today, we're not just handing out encouragement – we're crafting a roadmap. How do we move forward? How do we navigate the twists and turns of this crazy world? What's God asking us to do in this specific season of our lives?

So, grab your metaphorical compass and join us as we kick off the year together – surrendering it to God, aligning ourselves with His purposes, and prepping for the incredible plans He has in store. Because let's face it, when we journey with Jesus, the adventure is always epic!

Episode Takeaways

Take time to reflect on the previous year and practice thankfulness for God's faithfulness.

Choose a posture of trust and faith as you enter the new year, instead of succumbing to fear and anxiety.

Be aware of the challenges in the world, but seek God's guidance and be prepared.

Overcoming fear and anxiety requires bringing them to the feet of Jesus and shifting your perspective. 

Choose your posture in turbulent times and intentionally lean on God.

Prepare spiritually for the year 2024 by spending time in the Word and at the feet of Jesus.

Understand that we are in a both-and season, where there is both ruin and revival happening simultaneously.

Access the power of God through prayer and scripture, and trust in His presence in every situation.

Be prepared for the move of God in 2024 and demonstrate His power to a world in need. Embrace the new wine and become the warrior bride of Christ.

Prepare for battle and stand strong against the enemy.

Intercede for the nation and combat ideologies that oppose God's truth.

Harness the power of prayer and declaration.

Maintain a both/and perspective in challenging times.

Surrender the year to God and expect revival and harvest.

Hey, lovely listeners! Can you believe it's the end of the year already? join us today as we go unscripted! We are excited to bring you this super chill, not planned out episode as we dive into the holiday season.

First things first, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to each and every one of you!  We wanted to switch things up a bit, ya know? So, in this episode, we'll be sharing our personalities and random moments, and just generally getting real with you. It's like a virtual hangout session, and we're excited to have you join us.

So, grab your favorite drink, kick back, and let's wrap up the year together with laughter, conversation, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer. From Jackie and Heather, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

This week, we're diving deep into a topic that's a game-changer for every believer: "The Believer's Authority."  If you've been realizing you might have some open doors that need closing, this episode is here to empower you on how to take back what the enemy has stolen. 

Our authority comes when we walk in obedience to Jesus Christ, and it's the key to putting a stop to demonic attacks in our lives.  Plus, it's how we step into our assignments and take territory for the Kingdom right here on earth! 

Ephesians 2:6 drops some truth bombs: "God has raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus."  Translation? We're spiritually seated in heavenly places with Jesus, carrying His authority in our lives!

But here's the deal: All authority comes from and is under Jesus Christ. We're under His authority, and 1 Timothy 6:15 reminds us, "God is the blessed and only ruler, the king of kings and lord of lords."  We're Jesus' children, totally dependent on Him alone.

And get this, the power behind our authority? It's none other than Jesus Himself, who has all authority! Ephesians 6:10 encourages us to "be strong in the Lord and the power of His might."  We're backed by God's power—it's not about our strength.

Get ready for a powerful conversation about understanding, asserting, and walking in the authority we've been given as Christ followers! 

Hey there, fantastic listeners! Welcome back to another heart-to-heart on "Leaving the Shallows." We are absolutely thrilled to have you joining us today as we dive into a topic that's much needed today – spiritual warfare. This one's a real talk, so buckle up, and let's unpack something that might just be the missing piece for some of you out there.

You know, in our modern Christian circles, spiritual warfare has been kind of like that hidden gem waiting to be discovered. But lately, I've noticed a shift – people are getting curious, throwing questions around at church, and even on social media. It's a bit heartbreaking to think about how many of us might be going through the motions, not realizing we're in the midst of spiritual warfare. Hosea 4:4 hits hard – "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." Ignoring this reality won't make it disappear; it just leaves us vulnerable. But here's the good news – understanding spiritual warfare isn't an invitation for trouble; it's like getting a spiritual toolkit to kick the devil's schemes to the curb.

Now, let's bust a myth – some think as Christians, we're untouchable by the dark side. Sure, we can't be possessed, thanks to Jesus' blood and the Holy Spirit within us. But being influenced or facing attacks? That's a whole different ball game. And here's the kicker – if we don't get our heads around our kingdom assignment, who we are in Christ, and the authority we carry, we're not claiming the victories meant for us in our personal lives and beyond.

So, today, let's discuss this piece of the puzzle we desperately need to know – the open doors in our lives that can leave us wide open to spiritual attacks. Picture it like leaving your front door unlocked; it's an invitation you didn't mean to send out. Just like we secure our homes, we've got to be savvy about securing our spiritual turf. The kingdom of God is about possession, not just sitting on the sidelines and crossing our fingers. So let's explore how understanding and applying the principles Jesus laid out can set us on a path to living a free and abundant life this side of eternity. Stick around for this conversation that just might be the missing piece to your puzzle.

Hey friends, let's talk about something that's been burning on our heart’s lately.  We truly believe that right now, in this very moment, God is knocking on our hearts, urging us to embrace a profound sense of desperation for Him. It's not some distant call; it's a heartfelt invitation to draw closer, to consecrate our lives wholly to Him.

Picture this: It's a call to drop the distractions, engage in some real repentance, and actively seek His divine guidance. This isn't just a casual reevaluation; it's a deep dive into aligning our lives with His purpose. It's about craving a richer connection, yearning for a deeper intimacy, and being unmistakably desperate for God in every nook and cranny of our existence.

And here's the kicker—it's not a one-time thing. It's an ongoing, fervent pursuit. When we reach that state of desperation for God, that's where the magic happens. It's where we find the strength to surrender to His transformative work, boldly stepping into unknown territories of divine purpose.

Guess what? God's got something new for us, and it's in our desperation that we muster the courage to accept and fully walk in His calling. So, let's journey together this week, embracing that desperation for God. Who's in?

Join us in this episode as we discuss the book of Job and share our own personal stories of walking through hard things. We can often find ourselves asking God, “where are you?”. We can wonder if we did something wrong. We tend to tell ourselves that if I do this good thing, then God will surely bless me. So, when we find ourselves in hard situations and even unthinkable situations, we are faced with the question, Is God really good? Can there be purpose in suffering? Jesus is waiting to hold our hand in the midst of it all, if we will only let Him.

Today we’re joined by Pastor David Campos from One Chapel to discuss a popular saying, “Once Saved, Always Saved.” There tends to be two extreme camps of people around this topic. One camp believes that you can never lose your salvation-say it once and that’s my ticket to heaven and in the meantime I’ll do what I want. The other camp lives in this constant fear that God is about to smack them at any moment and if they mess-up it's all over. Most of us fall somewhere in the middle of not really knowing what we believe. We can rest with absolute assurance that if we have been born again and are following Jesus then nothing can separate us from Him. However, we can choose to forfeit our relationship with Him and not remain in Him. Join us as we dive into this hard topic and find out what the scriptures are actually saying. 

What is Sin Episode: https://youtu.be/UZAPczolO-g?si=dNM6yGVpD8OjQgpx
How to Live as a Believer Episode: https://youtu.be/RyTj3CQW-a4?si=41UNimxkWGpV8451

In this episode Heather and Jackie sit down to have a conversation about how we are to live our lives after we have accepted Jesus as our savior. Are we to keep on living as we were before we gave our hearts to Jesus? Are we to do whatever we want and His grace has got us covered? The question is if Jesus calls us to live differently-then what does that look like? If He died for us on the cross and put His Spirit in us it’s because He has invited us into so much more. We have been born again and are called to live lives empowered by His Spirit. We are called to live lives of freedom from sin and bondage. We are called to live for Him. To live for His purposes and plans. To live lives of abundance.  Let’s dive into the scriptures that call us to so much more.  Thank you for joining us on this weeks episode! 


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Have you ever thought to invite God into your sexual life? Have you been wondering what the Bible actually says about sex? It’s easy to get caught up in our own experiences and what the world around us says is normal. If we stop there and don’t dig into what the Bible actually teaches us then we will fall short of what God actually wanted for us when it comes to our sexual relationships. It may seem weird to seek God in this area but since God created us and sex, He actually has a lot to say. We can avoid many pitfalls and heartaches by going to the source and the creator of sex!
Join us this Friday as we talk about God’s design for sex. We share some of our stories and how God is a God of restoration when we do go off track. The Bible actually has a lot to say on this topic because God has our best interest in mind.

On today’s episode of Leaving The Shallows, Heather and Jackie have a conversation about what love is. Most of us have some sort of idea of what love is but where is our idea of love being formed? How do we get our definition of love? Should we trust what we believe or what the world says? 

In today's episode we talk about going to the source of love, the One who is love (1 John 4:8), in order to have the correct definition or idea of love.  To truly understand love, we need to know God better.  God is our plumb line in which we measure all other definitions of love. If someone’s definition of love doesn’t line up with the word of God, it’s not God’s love. We don't want to end up accepting an idea or view of love that was never God's! We hope that by listening to our conversation today, you will have a better idea of what God's love looks like and how you can make sure you are sharing God's idea of love with those around you!

We hope you are encouraged by today's episode and can't wait for you to listen to it!

Join Heather and Jackie this week as we continue on with our conversation about the fear of the Lord. In order to fear the Lord we must love and hate what God loves and hates. The fear of the Lord is missing from our culture and sadly a lot of times from our churches. We can love God all day and not fear Him at all.  God always loves the person. He wishes none to perish. However, there are things He hates because they are sinful behaviors and sin separates us from Him. He can not look upon sin. He makes these things clear to us in scriptures so that we don’t take part in them. God’s heart is always for us to be restored and redeemed and set apart. He calls us to be holy and a pure bride. Consecrated for His glory. It’s time to look up and partake in what God calls us too. 

Join Heather and Jackie this week as we sit down with Pastor Wayne Boersma from One Life Church in Lethbridge, Canada, who also happens to be Jackie’s Dad.
In this episode we dive into a conversation about what the fear of the Lord is. Pastor Wayne has been doing a series at his church currently on the fear of the Lord. If you aren’t sure what the fear of the Lord is, this podcast is for you. If you have found yourself scared of God in the past then come and learn that having the fear of the Lord is not the same thing as being scared of God. Let’s define what the fear of the Lord is and how this is meant to draw us closer to God and His heart.

You can find out more about Pastor Wayne’s church at www.onelifechurch.ca

Book mentioned: The Awe of God by John Bevere
https://www.amazon.com/Awe-God-Astounding-Healthy-Transforms/dp/1400336708/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=the+fear+of+God&sr=8-2