We're Going There with Bianca Juarez

Welcome back, friends! This week we are talking about finding hope in hard places. Our guest, Levi Lusko, is a pastor, author, podcaster, and church planter. But one of his most cherished role is that of father. Several years ago, I remember learning about the tragic passing of daughter Lenya and it hit way too close to home. Pastor Levi is going to share some amazing learnings on finding hope in hard places. Hope can only be experienced after grief. Four lessons on grief that I’ve compiled from my book How To Have Your Life Not Suck are: Acknowledge Reality Accept Reactions Avoid Remedying Affirm Reengaging If we know how to grieve well, we will heal well. And faster. In addition to being able to survive pain and loss, I believe we can also know how to deal with those who will walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death… and you can let them know, “you will fear no evil” (Psalm 23:1). Pastor Levi has so many books and amazing resources that you should check out. It would mean the world if you tagged him @levilusko and @biancaolthoff on social media and shared what you learned. As my thank you to you, two lucky winners will get a copy of Through The Eyes of a Lion: Facing Impossible Pain, finding Incredible Power. If you haven't yet, subscribe to this podcast and leave a loving review. This helps get this show into more ears and more hearts. Thanks for joining and I can’t wait to chat next week! 🖤 B Resources: Fresh Life Church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday Truths: What Are You Carrying? We walk through seasons of life and sometimes question the burdens we have to carry. But this is a part of a bigger story. It is because of Jesus’ death and resurrection that we are daily strengthen to carry our proverbial cross. 🖤 B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode so we can GO THERE! As we dive into this episode on DECONSTRUCTING FAITH I’m going to be honest: this podcast is layered and complex. As you listen, I don’t want you to feel overwhelmed—I want you to feel hopeful. On today’s podcast we talk to rapper, writer, and philanthropist Lecrae Moore. This man has more awards than his shelf can contain and has given back to his community in more ways than I can explain on the show.  We will discuss: Origins of the philosophical concept of deconstruction (and how faith communities are applying it) Mental health in minority communities Man wounds aren't God wounds Why therapy and counseling matter Reconstructing after deconstructing For those on a spiritual journey of figuring out your faith, let me say, don’t give up! Your labor will not be in vain. I firmly believe that when you seek God you will find him. When you call to Him, he will answer. As always my podcast friends, let me say how much I appreciate you. Your reviews and subscriptions help us get this show out there. Will you do me a favor and share this podcast with your friends who might find it helpful? IF you leave a review or subscribe to the show, take a snapshot of that and email it to podcast@inthenameoflove.org to receive a FREE bible study through the book of Ruth including a PDF study guide and SIX video sessions as my gift to you. 🖤 B Resources: @lecrae I am Restored BetterHelp - Join the millions of people who are seeing what online therapy is really about and save 10% on your first month by going to betterhelp.com/wgt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday Truths: The Cost Of The Call Jesus invites us to move from ordinary to turning the world upside down. Following Jesus takes an ALL IN type of commitment. Does following Jesus cost you anything? If it doesn’t, you might have to ask yourself why? 🖤 B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friend, do you know what time it is? It’s time to talk about FASHION. Fashion is equal parts intrigue and mystery for me. It’s like beef tartare. I know I should like it and all of its fanciness, but at my core I’m afraid to look it at and even more afraid to try being daring and make a fool of myself in the process. Maybe you are a fabulous or maybe you feel fabuLESS. Today we are talking about what to FEEL in what we wear and how to find our own self confidence no matter what shape you are. God cares about the minutia of our lives and the desires of our hearts. Another person who cares is clothing stylist, Zoe Juarez. She has styled for companies like Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, and styled photoshoots for magazines, models, and multi-purpose consultations. Zoe has a unique style for her clothes, but she always has a heart to make people feel fabulous. She has graciously offered a FREE 1-hour Consultation for one lucky listener to walk through your wardrobe and help you style outfits or to help you create a personalized Pinterest board for inspiration. All you have to do is tag @zBelleJ and @biancaolthoff to win a FREE personalized styling consultation. Thank you for listening and I hope you subscribe and rate this show so we end up in the ears of people far and wide.  Love you guys and can't wait to chat next week! 🖤 B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday Truths: Make Your Time Count Are you making moments matter? God is calling you to live on mission. Treasure every moment that you have. 🖤 B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi friends! Are you ready to have some fun? Well it's’ about time we get serious about having fun! Y'all we just survived one of the most traumatic years of our generation in 2020 and I’m here to tell you that if you’re alive, it’s high time you have some fun! On today’s podcast, I’ve invited my good friend Annie F Downs from That Sounds Fun podcast to discuss: WHY fun feels far away HOW to make time and schedule fun HOW Sabbath can lead to healthy measures of fun So if you aren’t going to add FUN to your calendar, I don’t know what to tell you! But if you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review so this podcast can be shared with more people. Also, it would mean the world to me to have you share this podcast with your friends and tag @annieFdowns and @biancaolthoff so more people can join the fun! You can find Annie’s book: THAT SOUNDS FUN at your local bookstore, Target, Amazon or wherever books are sold. Love you guys and we will chat next week! 🖤 B BetterHelp - Join the millions of people who are seeing what online therapy is really about and save 10% on your first month by going to betterhelp.com/wgt Resources: John Mark Comer books: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry & Garden City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday Truths: Thankful For Troubles It’s easy to be thankful for the good things, but a life of rich joy comes when we are also thankful for the setbacks. Be thankful for your troubles, because they could become your biggest blessings. 🖤 B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends, sometimes we need a voice to help us remember the power that money can have over us. Money is funny but we all have to deal with it. If we understand that money can be our friend and not our foe and if we learn how to steward it, we can use our finances not just for financial freedom - but to build the Kingdom of God as well. Today my special guest Rachel Cruze will discuss more about how to know ourselves and know our money. She will help us understand why it is important to identify which of the 4 money environments we grew up in and how that affects our view and use of our finances. The 4 money classrooms are: Anxious money classroom Unstable money classroom Unaware money classroom Secure money classroom Let’s be real - nobody likes to talk about money or money issues! I’m so grateful that we got to spend time and learned from Rachel today. You can find her book Know Yourself, Know Your Money anywhere fine books are sold. Thanks for listening in today! It would mean so much to me if you honored and thanked Rachel by tagging her @RachelCruze and @BiancaOlthoff. Two lucky winners will receive a copy of Rachel’s book Know Yourself, Know Your Money. Love you guys and we will chat next week! 🖤 B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday Truths: Gratitude Leads To Happiness The more grateful you are the happier you are. It takes effort on our part to choose to have an attitude of gratitude for the people in our lives. If you want to live a happy life and have healthy relationships, it starts with an attitude of gratitude. 🖤 B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices