What If We Loved‪?‬ WhatIfWeLoved?

This week, Love Inside Out sits down with Kristen Thomas, a powerful advocate of foster care and heart healing. She grew up in the foster care system, and now wants others to know some key insights she has gleaned from her experiences, not only about foster care, but also about God's heart. We hope her story speaks to you and that you have a greater awareness and understanding of life because of her experiences. Thank you Kristen for being with us. 

Bruce, Shay, and Janie discuss the Asbury revival, as well as the concept of revival in general. How is God moving and how can we respond to critiques and criticisms of these gatherings? God moves in mysterious ways at times, and we are excited that this revival could be the beginning of something God has spoken to us about- an upcoming tsunami wave of His love! 

Stories are special in that they invite people into a new experience. Jesus used stories and, in the process, passed on a message and a feeling simultaneously. Why are stories unique and why are they necessary? And how can Jesus use the art and creativity of stories today? We hope you feel encouraged to share your stories after listening to this podcast. 

In this episode, Bruce, Shay, and Janie sit down with Nicole Zasowski. Nicole is a licensed therapist, speaker, and writer, and today, we talk about her latest book What If It's Wonderful?  We often fear celebrating because we believe we are protecting ourselves (or others) from pain by anticipating the worst. Through research, Nicole discovered the truth about our pre-emptive worry, and she has realized the true importance of celebration. To find her books and more of her resources, check out her website: https://www.nicolezasowski.com

In this episode, Bruce, Shay, and Janie meet with Dr. Carol Peters-Tanksley to discuss her book "The Christian's Journey Through Grief." Dr. Carol shares how God walked her through grief after the loss of her husband, and she now desires to help others in the process of grief. We pray, if that is you, this podcast speaks into your heart and helps you in your healing journey. Grief can be "big" or "small," but it is a process God wants to join you on.

If you are wanting for more resources on grief, Dr. Carol offers a 30-day email devotional series: https://drcarolministries.lpages.co/30-days-christians-journey-through-grief/ 

Also, for more resources (including her books), feel free to check out: https://www.drcarolministries.com 

Bruce, Shay, and Janie meet to talk about some blocks that keep them from intimacy with God. As they discuss a few of their blocks, they find a common solution on how to push past them. (And this solution also happens to be very fitting for this holiday week).