Rise Podcast

Daliana Gonzalez

Rise Podcast is a Christian podcast created to help believers grow closer to Jesus, strengthen their identity in Christ, and rise boldly into their God-given purpose. Through biblical teaching, prayer, prophetic encouragement, and honest conversations about healing and self-worth, this podcast becomes a space for those who hunger for more of God’s presence. Whether you’re rebuilding your faith, looking for clarity in your calling, or simply needing a moment with God in the middle of your busy life — this podcast will help you live holy, walk boldly, and rise with confidence in Jesus.

  1. 12/23/2025

    Rise out of Grief

    Send a text 1. Acknowledge Reality (Opening Reflection)  Name the truth: not everyone is excited about Christmas.  Loss can include: o Death of a loved one o Divorce or broken relationships o Estrangement from family o Illness o Financial hardship o A life that looks nothing like it did last year Key Thought: Grief doesn’t disappear because it’s December. 2. Jesus Was Born Into Grief and Uncertainty  Mary faced misunderstanding.  Joseph faced fear and uncertainty.  Jesus was born under oppression, poverty, and threat.  Shortly after His birth, families were grieving (Matthew 2). Biblical Truth: God did not wait for a peaceful world to send His Son. 3. Emmanuel Means “God With Us”—Even Here  Not God instead of our pain.  Not God after our healing.  God with us in the middle of it. Isaiah 7:14 | Matthew 1:23 Reflection Point: If God chose to come as a baby in a broken world, then He is not uncomfortable with our broken seasons. 4. Permission to Grieve Without Guilt  You can love Jesus and still feel sad. Which means you can have Joy and still feel like you want to cry. Which is why ….  You can worship and still weep.  Faith is not pretending—it’s trusting God with what’s real. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4 5. Redefining What “Joy” Looks Like This Year Joy may look like:  Quiet moments with a few close people instead of huge gatherings  Saying no to traditions that hurt  Creating new rhythms  Remembering without pretending Joy doesn’t have to be loud. 6. Gentle Encouragement for Listeners  God is not disappointed by your grief.  The same God who came in a manger walks with you now.   Closing Prayer or Reflection Invite listeners to:  Breathe in Jesus who is your Joy  Release unrealistic expectations  Invite Jesus into their pain— - That is the celebration, that despite the pain Jesus made himself available to everyone. We just have to be willing to accept him.  Release the pressure of keeping up with how things used to be when so much has changed. Closing Line Idea: “This Christmas, you don’t have to be okay. You just have to let Him be with you.”    Scripture reading: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 53:3, John 1:14  Encourage journaling or lighting a candle in remembrance Support the show

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Rise Podcast is a Christian podcast created to help believers grow closer to Jesus, strengthen their identity in Christ, and rise boldly into their God-given purpose. Through biblical teaching, prayer, prophetic encouragement, and honest conversations about healing and self-worth, this podcast becomes a space for those who hunger for more of God’s presence. Whether you’re rebuilding your faith, looking for clarity in your calling, or simply needing a moment with God in the middle of your busy life — this podcast will help you live holy, walk boldly, and rise with confidence in Jesus.