Radical Radiance: Encouragement for Christian Women by Rebecca George

Rebecca George
Radical Radiance: Encouragement for Christian Women by Rebecca George

Welcome to Radical Radiance, where Rebecca George (Author of Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl) combines biblical wisdom, personal stories, and practical tips to guide you on your journey towards a life filled with purpose, passion, and joy. Whether you're seeking spiritual growth or personal development, this podcast is your go-to resource for practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement. Subscribe today to never miss an episode - each one filled with a fresh perspective on what it looks like to radiate the heart of Jesus in all you do!

  1. 22 DE OUT.

    341. Practicing the Presence of Jesus with Joni Eareckson Tada

    In this episode of Radical Radiance, Rebecca and her husband Dustin are joined by special returning guest, Joni Eareckson Tada, as they talk about her newest book The Practice of the Presence of Jesus. From memorizing scripture to handling life's tribulations with a smile, Joni encourages us by sharing moments of her own suffering, endurance, and the palpable nearness of our Savior. Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, is an international advocate for people with disabilities. A diving accident in 1967 left Joni with permanent quadriplegia. After rehabilitation she emerged with new skills and fresh determination to help others in similar situations. She founded Joni and Friends in 1979 to minister to people living with disability. For over 40 years Joni and Friends has served thousands of families navigating disability, and has delivered over 200,000 wheelchairs and Bibles to individuals with disabilities in developing nations. Joni has survived breast cancer twice and lives with chronic pain and weakening lungs. By God’s grace Joni perseveres, keeping an active schedule, including radio recording, writing, and providing leadership and encouragement to the Joni and Friends staff. Rebecca, Dustin and Joni chat about: Serving others while experiencing personal suffering Purpose of suffering in a biblical context The impact of practicing the presence of Jesus in mundane tasks Gratitude and honoring Jesus in everyday life Viewing suffering through Christ's work on the cross The tension between God's transcendence and imminence PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to… See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective. Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace. Maximize your passions in the work you do every day. Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others. Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl! …then order today ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at the link here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s Word as our compass to “do the thing”. After all, if not now…when?

    35min
  2. 15 DE OUT.

    340. How to Have Healthy Conflict with Donna Jones

    In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George sits down with Donna Jones to talk about her recently released book ⁠Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life⁠. They tackle the critical role of humility in approaching conflict. Donna shares a compelling personal story about overcoming potential resentment in a friendship through confronting the conversation with a question, highlighting the importance of listening and understanding before drawing conclusions about others' motives. Donna Jones is a national speaker, church planter and pastor's wife. A graduate of UCLA with a degree in interpersonal communications, she hosts the weekly That’s Just What I Needed podcast, is the author of Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God, Taming Your Family Zoo, the Get Healthy Bible study series, and is a contributing author to the devotionals A Moment to Breathe and Arise, Daily. A contributor to Crosswalk.com, she has had several articles make the “Top Ten of the Year” list and has been on numerous television and radio shows and podcasts, including Focus on the Family Broadcast and Good Day, Dallas. Donna is passionate about equipping others to know, love, and follow God in their real, everyday lives. She wants to know, love, and follow God this way herself. She and her husband, JP Jones, make their home in Southern California. Rebecca and Donna chat about: The importance of addressing conflict to create unity Humility as the key quality in handling conflict Initiating difficult conversations by asking questions and actively listening People are often only 20% accurate in assigning motives to others' actions The focus of Donna's book on healthy conflict resolution and its relevance to relationships The role of humility in resolving conflicts Initiating difficult conversations and honoring God ⁠Order Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life on Amazon⁠ PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to… See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective. Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace. Maximize your passions in the work you do every day. Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others. Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl! …then order today ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at the link here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s Word as our compass to “do the thing”. After all, if not now…when?

    35min
  3. 8 DE OUT.

    339. Lee Strobel on Is God Real?

    In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George and her husband, Dustin George, are joined by renowned apologist and bestselling author Lee Strobel, who talks about the vital evidence supporting the resurrection of Jesus AND his newest book Is God Real?. With a discussion that distills complex apologetics into four essential 'e' words, Strobel explores execution, early reports, empty tomb, and eyewitnesses to make a case for the truth of the resurrection. They also touch on the topic of suffering in connection with God's existence, offering encouragement into Christianity's answer to why we endure pain and offering hope through Christ. Lee Strobel, former award-winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold millions of copies worldwide. Lee earned a journalism degree at the University of Missouri and was awarded a Ford Foundation fellowship to study at Yale Law School, where he received a Master of Studies in Law degree. He was a journalist for fourteen years at the Chicago Tribune and other newspapers, winning Illinois’ top honors for investigative reporting (which he shared with a team he led) and public service journalism from United Press International. Lee also taught First Amendment Law at Roosevelt University. A former atheist, he served as a teaching pastor at three of America’s largest churches. Lee and his wife, Leslie, have been married for more than fifty years and live in Texas. Their daughter, Alison, and son, Kyle, are also authors. Website: ⁠www.leestrobel.com⁠ Rebecca, Dustin and Lee chat about: Lee Strobel's background, journey from atheism to Christianity, and the influence of his wife's conversion on his life Evidence for the resurrection of Jesus The importance of understanding and engaging in conversations about the resurrection and suffering in relation to God's existence The role of Christianity in addressing the question of suffering and the value of love and free will in God's plan for humankind The structure of the apologetics pyramid, covering concepts from defining truth to the validation of the gospel. Conversations on the redemptive aspect of pain and suffering as part of God's plan of redemption for all creation. Discussion on the decline in belief in God and the cultural changes around faith and skepticism. PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to… See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective. Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace. Maximize your passions in the work you do every day. Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others. Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl! …then order today ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at the link here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s Word as our compass to “do the thing”. After all, if not now…when?

    44min
  4. 1 DE OUT.

    338. Contentment and Comparison with Meghan Ryan Asbury

    In this episode, Rebecca George interviews Meghan Ryan Asbury about her book You Are Not Behind: Building a Life You Love Without Having Everything You Want. They discuss the feeling of being behind in life, the process of writing the book, and the importance of addressing comparison and practicing gratitude. Meghan emphasizes the need to acknowledge comparison as a sin and take intentional steps to fight it, such as setting boundaries on social media and cultivating gratitude. The conversation concludes with a focus on the hope that Jesus brings and how it makes our lives radiant. Meghan Ryan Asbury is an author and speaker who is passionate about helping people find and live out their God-given callings. She’s worked in ministry both on college campuses and internationally as well as with Proverbs 31 Ministries. When she’s not surrounded by friends, you can usually find her reading a book or doing something outdoors. A Florida beach girl born and raised, she and her husband currently live in Nashville, Tennessee. You can connect with her on social media @MeghanRyanAsbury. Rebecca and Meghan chat about: Feeling behind in life is a common experience, but it's important to address it and seek solutions. Comparison is a sin that needs to be acknowledged and actively fought against. Setting boundaries on social media and practicing gratitude can help combat comparison. Jesus brings hope, and focusing on Him can make our lives radiant. Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Do the Thing⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Book Insiders Club⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE 90-Second “Why are you stuck?” Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠

    28min
  5. 24 DE SET.

    337. Desperate Prayers with Rachel Wojo

    In this episode of Radical Radiance, Rebecca George chats with Rachel Wojo about her latest book Desperate Prayers. They chat about prayer perfectionism and the importance of honest prayers in difficult seasons. Rachel shares personal experiences of finding comfort in Jesus during desperate times, encouraging listeners to be honest with God and make prayer their first response, not the last resort. Rachel Wojo is an inspirational author, public speaker, and podcaster known for her popular blog, rachelwojo.com. Through her biblical approach and personal life experiences, Rachel empowers women to discover strength and hope in everyday situations. Despite enduring the loss of her mother, adult special needs daughter, and father, Rachel remains resilient. Rachel is crazy in love with her husband, Matt, and cherishes her motherhood with six children on earth and two in heaven. Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Do the Thing⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Book Insiders Club⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE 90-Second “Why are you stuck?” Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This month, Radical Radiance is sponsored by Christian Standard Bible. We are so excited to tell you about the (in)courage Devotional Bible! Cozy up with this beautiful Bible, designed to meet you in the messiness of your everyday life with hundreds of devotions written by women, for women. Each devotion invites you to reflect and grow through relatable stories and scripture insights. With tons of practical application, the (in)courage Devotional Bible is perfect for your personal study, group discussions, or quiet moments with God. Grab your copy today and be encouraged daily! ⁠⁠Order the (in)Courage Devotional Bible⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Crunchi Beauty⁠⁠

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Welcome to Radical Radiance, where Rebecca George (Author of Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl) combines biblical wisdom, personal stories, and practical tips to guide you on your journey towards a life filled with purpose, passion, and joy. Whether you're seeking spiritual growth or personal development, this podcast is your go-to resource for practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement. Subscribe today to never miss an episode - each one filled with a fresh perspective on what it looks like to radiate the heart of Jesus in all you do!

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