WHOA That's Good Podcast

Craig Groeschel, founder and lead pastor of Life Church, talks with Sadie about leadership, pursuing your spouse, how you can attract the right people to you wherever you are, and why he's hesitant to try Christian's cold-plunge tub. He also reminds us that we can't be part-time followers of Christ and that everyone connects with the Lord in different ways, so stop worrying about what everyone else does! And Sadie serves up a challenge: Are you talking ABOUT God as much as you talk TO God?- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie flips the script and sits down to be interviewed by her best friend, Live Original president Stephanie Vander Molen. Sadie reveals a fun hidden talent, describes what it takes to keep up her spiritual walk when life is so busy, and shares what she's learned about fighting for friendships, how to bounce back from low points, and why you can't be consumed by your success OR your brokenness. Sadie and Steph offer so much encouragement to help you to maintain a soft heart, let go of resentments, and realize that even in seasons of anxiety and stress, God is closer than you think. Friends, living authentically in each moment is the greatest blessing in your life.- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Makayla Noble, a champion cheerleader and influencer, shares her incredible story of courage and faith with Sadie exactly 11 months after her tumbling accident led to a severe spinal cord injury. Makayla's encouraging message is to remember that God is not done with you yet! He can use your story right now — right where you are. Friends, amid all the trials, hardships, and anxieties you face, know that you always have someone you can trust.Credits:“Cheerleading Injury Not Slowing Down Makayla Noble”: Spectrum NewsOriginal video: https://bit.ly/3AqJJeMPermission to republish granted to WHOA That’s Good Podcast by Spectrum News.- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie is thrilled to welcome Maverick City Music vocalist and solo artist Naomi Raine to talk about how we can find God's goodness in difficult seasons, how God uses us in different ways throughout our lives, and what culinary school taught her about walking in obedience to the Lord. Naomi shares the incredible story of her diagnosis with vocal cord polyps, how it tested her faith, and the miraculous way she was healed. And they offer advice on what it takes to embrace who you really are and who God made you to be. Naomi's solo album, "Journey," is available now.- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie and one of her best friends, LO counselor Freddie Amos, open up about anxiety, depression, and escaping unhealthy relationships. Freddie shines a light on how she reclaimed her life from depression and talks about using her story to help other girls heal. Sadie and Freddie also share their personal experiences with toxic, manipulative relationships, including how to know you're in one, how to get out, and how you can find the courage to stay away. Friends, learn to listen to the Lord. At our lowest points, He is there to hold us by the hand, pick us back up, and make us stronger than we were before.- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LO Worship EP, "Steady Light," is here! Sadie sits down with Kaylea Coates and Reeves Walker to go behind the scenes of their songwriting process and reveal the heart behind each song. Sadie talks about her part in writing "Promise to the End" and "Jesus Over All" and confesses which lyrics she was initially unsure about that turned into some of her favorites. Kaylea also shares some incredible wisdom and encouragement for anyone not feeling like they have anything to offer the Lord. LO Worship's "Steady Light" is available now: https://lnk.to/LOWorship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy-nominated artist Tauren Wells brings some incredible truths about how to make relationships work, when to seek counseling, handling unexpected feelings of emptiness, and the very best thing you can do for someone else. Sadie and Tauren also talk about how to live your life without leaving your potential untapped and how to use your influence well — everybody has the ability to move someone! Tauren shares tips for starting a career in music. And Sadie sparks a deep conversation about something that's been keeping her up at night: What will eternity with God look like? Tauren's album “Joy In The Morning” is available now.- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intense breakups, hard setbacks, and dark seasons — Olivia Telano and Elizabeth Mercer have been through a lot together, and today they sit down with Sadie to share encouragement for anyone who needs an extra dose of support and love. They offer some extra advice to help take the pressure off you about what comes next in your life. It's okay to simply trust the Lord, follow His voice, and obey. They also reveal some exciting Live Original news about what could be coming to your college campus very soon! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This heartening conversation with Queen of Fun Annie F. Downs leads Sadie to share a deeply personal story about hearing God's voice and the amazing thing that happened when she obeyed. Annie and Sadie talk about how having fun can attract people to Jesus, how to start telling ourselves the truth about why we do what we do, and the key to being brave. Sadie reveals a recent epiphany about God's purpose for her, and Annie offers advice on how to let go of insecurity and be confident in what God is doing through you. Plus, Annie's story about a visit to Dairy Queen will have you thinking about your own God moments. "Chase the Fun: 100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are" by Annie F. Downs is available now.- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Korey Cooper of Skillet join Sadie to drop some serious encouragement on how to navigate anxiety about singleness, marriage, and raising kids. They offer their unapologetic response to today's watered-down, "safe" Gospel and talk about why sexual freedom isn't true freedom. They also get into what it looks like to be in the world but not of the world, why the Gospel is the opposite of shame, and why we, as believers, are called to go into the darkness. "Awake & Alive to Truth: Finding Truth in the Chaos of a Relativistic World" by John Cooper is available now.- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices