Has it become difficult for you to be grateful? Are you ready to shift into a positive state of thinking? In this episode, my best friend Melanie Nyema and I chat about the gratitude practice that has positively shifted our attitudes and helped us walk through life in a different way. We explore: Finding gratitude in hard times Strengthening relationships with gratitude   Cultivating a powerful attitude of gratitude Expressing our gratitude can be difficult at times, but doing so will improve our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Life is full of changes and transitions, and every season has its own beauty and purpose. Why not embrace and enjoy life by celebrating what we currently have and creating positive and meaningful memories with the ones we love. Share your stories of gratitude or your Gr8tful list by tagging me @BiancaOlthoff and @MelanieNyema. Can’t wait for the next season of the podcast! Love you friends, B RESOURCES/LINKS GUEST: Melanie Nyema ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ Listen & subscribe to That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs - https://tinyurl.com/ThatSoundsFunPodcast ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a burning desire in your heart to help the less fortunate? Are you ready to sponsor women and girls around the world? I had the privilege of partnering with Convoy of Hope and being part of an event in Puerto Rico to do just that.  We were able to open up the Word of God together and speak to the potential of young girls as individuals. The girls had space and margin to write about their dreams. I too was reminded of my BIG dream: • Empower young girls and women • Give back to local communities and churches • Resource the island to become a hub for the Caribbean Even though we have not hit the goal yet, we will keep moving towards it. It is our job to believe and it is God’s job to execute it. You can still sponsor a girl for only $25 a year or the amount that God puts in your heart by visiting: convoyofhope.org/bianca Remember, your dream might seem wildly impossible and you might be disappointed that you have not reached your goal, but know that our God is able and that He is the God of the impossible.  I am grateful for the generous donations of all of you who have already sponsored a girl. Share your stories of hope with us by tagging @BiancaOlthoff and @convoywomen  Love you, B RESOURCES/LINKS Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women Together Donate here ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to start something new? Are you looking for ways to simplify your life? Does it ever feel like you’re struggling to balance all the things in your life? Sometimes it can feel like there’s too much to do and not enough time. But there may be a way to live with more ease. In this podcast, Jenna Kutcher joins me to talk about: • Embracing new beginnings • Life transitions and making changes • The importance of knowing what you do and don’t want • Learning to live with more ease Jenna is an entrepreneur, mother and writer with a refreshing perspective and outlook on life. She’s transitioned through different seasons of life including launching her own business and becoming a mother. Jenna’s walked through some tough seasons, and she’s handled them with grace and embraced a life of ease. Throughout this podcast, Jenna talks about integrated living, embracing ease and how focusing on her well being changed her life for the better. As you listen, I hope you start to think about your ideal ways of living. God wants you to thrive and not just survive, friend. Be sure to tag us @biancaolthoff and @jennakutcher, we love to learn more about how this episode spoke to you! Love you friends, B RESOURCES/LINKS GUEST Jenna Kutcher Book: How Are You, Really: Living Your Truth One Answer At A Time The Goal Digger Podcast  Jenna's Quotes • Grief is meant to be a passenger and not in the driver's seat. • The waiting season is just as important as what it is that we are waiting for. • Balance is not a state that should be maintained. • I want my life to feel successful, not look successful. • Insignificance throws off our identity. • My body is not my enemy, it is my best friend. ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like parts of your life are damaged? Are you looking for hope and redemption? Are you wondering if God can still use you after all you've been through? We all face hard moments, and even though we can feel damaged, we are not destroyed. No one lives this truth out better than Mike Todd, who is joining me in this podcast to talk about: • Confronting the hard things we've faced in life • Remembering that God can use the good and the bad • Being honest with ourselves and others in our healing journey • Living a life of freedom and transformation Mike Todd is an author and the pastor of Transformation Church, and he lives a life full of faith. He lives out his calling with confidence and always keeps it real. Mike talks about some of the difficult seasons that he's walked through publicly, and the lessons he's learned during that time. Mike has healed and he's written about it all in his latest book, Damaged But Not Destroyed. Throughout this episode, Mike tells me about his journey of faith, walking in his calling and the power of therapy. This podcast is a reminder that there is power in your story and in your vulnerability. As you listen, I hope that you remember that God is bigger than any problem you face. Be strong and courageous, for God is with you wherever you go! Be sure to tag us @biancaolthoff and @iammiketodd, we'd love to learn about how this episode spoke to you. Love you, B RESOURCES/LINKS GUEST Mike Todd Book: Damaged But Not Destroyed  Quotes by Mike Todd God will never heal what you won't reveal. God can take all of our damage and turn it into destiny. God does not bless who you pretend to be. He blesses who you really are. What's not transformed, is transferred. ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you found yourself asking God why certain things have happened? Are you walking through an unexpected situation? Do you wonder if you'll ever pursue your God-given dreams? Sometimes life throws us curve balls and we can end up in moments we don't foresee. It can be confusing but God can handle our frustration and difficult questions. In this podcast, Lisa Whittle joins me to talk about: Moments of questioning God's plan Dealing with unexpected problems Resting in God's peace during moments of uncertainty Not being limited by ourselves and other people's opinions Lisa is a writer, speaker and Bible teacher who has been in ministry for nearly 20 years. She's experienced a lot in life, in church and in relationships. Throughout this podcast, Lisa tells me about how she's dealt with failure and overcome disappointment, and how she invited God into all of those moments. She talks about finding peace in the midst of uncertainty and the beauty that can be found in waiting seasons. Lisa also reminds us about the importance of pursuing our God-given dreams and not worrying about other people's opinions. As you listen, I hope you feel empowered and you're reminded that if God is for you, no one can be against you. Be sure to tag us @biancaolthoff and @lisawhittle, we'd love to learn more about how this episode spoke to you! Love you,B RESOURCES/LINKS GUEST Lisa Whittle Book: God Knows: When Your Worries and Whys Need More Than Temporary Relief  ⋇ Grit Don’t Quit Book Club ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to spend more time with God? Are you looking for a fresh perspective on the Bible? Are you in a season where you're trying to reconnect with the Lord? Sometimes there are moments when we feel disconnected from our faith, but there are plenty of ways to renew our faith. In this podcast, Lisa Harper joins me to talk about:• Her relationship with God through different stages of life• Spending time with the Lord• The beauty and love found in Bible stories• Renewing your faithLisa is a writer, speaker and Bible teacher who has walked with Jesus for most of her life. She knows a lot about the Bible and communicates the word of God with ease. Lisa tells me about her journey of faith and how her relationship with God has changed throughout her life. We can all go through seasons where we feel spiritually dry or distant from our faith, and Lisa's perspective is refreshing and practical. Throughout this episode, Lisa talks about how we can learn to see God in a new way and shares simple ways we can spend time with him each day. We also talk about what we've learned from reading the Bible and how it's strengthened our individual faiths.As you listen, I hope you're reminded that God is with you in each and every moment of your day. God loves you and is with you in all things.Be sure to tag us @biancaolthoff and @lisadharper, we'd love to learn about the ways you spend time with God! Love you, B RESOURCES/LINKS GUEST Lisa Harper: https://www.lisaharper.org/  Podcast: Lisa Harper’s Back Porch Theology https://www.lisaharper.org/backporchtheology  Book: JESUS: A Scandalously Devoted, Conspicuously Uncool, Super-Transparent Homage to Who Our Savior Is and How Much He Loves Us Devotional Quotes from Lisa God is not a proposition to be studied, He is a person with whom we engage. Theology is not even a subject matter, it's a lifestyle. Theology is having conversations about God. ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you dealing with a season of disappointment? Do you wonder if there's a way to overcome hardship? Looking for some hope and healing? Things don't always work out how we planned, but we can rest knowing that God is in control. In this podcast, Tim Timberlake joins me to talk about: How to deal with difficult seasons of life Overcoming hardship through healing Finding purpose and wisdom in our disappointment Hope for a positive future after facing a setback Tim is an author, pastor and speaker who is passionate about giving people hope after facing disappointment. He's walked through some tough seasons of life, from divorce at a young age to dealing with grief, but his outlook is one we can learn from. Tim shares the wisdom he's gained from overcoming difficult moments. Throughout this episode, Tim dives into the art of overcoming and reminds us that we can find rest when we give things to God. He also shares encouragement for anyone who is walking through a hard season of life. As you listen, remember that whatever you're facing, there's a God who knows you and sees you. Greater is ahead than what's behind. You've got this! You can tag us @biancaolthoff and @timtimberlake, we'd love to learn more about how this episode spoke to you. Love you, B RESOURCES/LINKS GUEST Tim Timberlake Book - The Art of Overcoming: Letting God Turn Your Endings Into Beginnings ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 8 of We're Going There! Our theme this season is resilience, grit, and perseverance. We hope you enjoy every conversation and take away practical handles to help you get back up! RESOURCES/LINKS Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever question your identity? Are you looking for ways to actively stay connected to God? Is it possible to not be defined by your past? As we grow in our faith, we learn to see ourselves the way God sees us, but it's not always easy. In this podcast, Hosanna Wong joins me to talk about: The power of knowing our God given identity The importance of actively spending time with God and reading the Bible Finding our own spiritual disciplines Embracing rest and creating our own Sabbaths Hosanna is a spoken word artist, writer and a close friend of mine! She's spent most of her life fighting for identity inside and outside of the church, and she's got wisdom to share with us. Hosanna speaks about the importance of staying connected and rooted in the word of God. Throughout this episode, Hosanna talks about spiritual disciplines and shares practical ways to incorporate them into our daily lives. We also share our thoughts on taking a Sabbath and how we've embraced regular moments of rest. As you listen, I hope you're reminded of your God given identity, and remember the importance of spending time with God. Remember you're wonderfully and fearfully made, child of God! Be sure to tag us @hosanna.wong and @biancaolthoff we'd love to learn about your God given name and identity. Love you friends, B RESOURCES/LINKS GUEST Hosanna Wong Book - You Are More Than You've Been Told: Unlock a Fresh Way to Live Through the Rhythms of Jesus ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ Listen & subscribe to Wear We Are - https://tinyurl.com/WearWeArePodcast ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to give back in some way? Are you wondering how you can help empower women around the world? Do you want to learn more about the incredible work of Christian non-profits? In this podcast, Kimarie Page (Vice President of Development Resources at Convoy of Hope) joins me to talk about: • Stories of impact from Convoy of Hope• The importance of empowering young women • Ways we can give back and help others• The power of local communities and churches I'm so excited to share this conversation with you, it's something I've been dreaming about for a long time! Kimarie is an incredible woman with a heart to help others. In her role at Convoy of Hope, Kimarie helps to lead and love people who are in need. She's travelled the world and seen God show up in incredible ways. Throughout this episode, Kimarie shares stories of impact from Convoy of Hope - she also talks about how women have been resourced and equipped to live empowered lives.  As you listen, I hope you're inspired by these incredible stories and encouraged by the great work that people like Kimarie do. You can be part of it too, by donating here: https://convoyofhope.org/bianca/ I'm grateful for you and can't wait to see what lasting impact our WGT listeners make. Share by tagging us @biancaolthoff and @convoywomen @convoyofhope Love you,B RESOURCES/LINKS Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ GUEST Kimarie Page, Vice President of Development Resources at Convoy of Hope  Empower a girl of a woman by donating here: ⁠https://convoyofhope.org/bianca/ ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices