Do you ever feel like your everyday life doesn’t matter? Christian author and podcast host Rachael Adams shares how God’s love transforms our ordinary moments into extraordinary purpose. Through her devotional, Everyday Prayers for Love, Rachael helps us embrace our identity in Christ and love God, others, and ourselves deeply. Join us as we explore how to overcome insecurity, listen to God’s still small voice, and impact the world through simple, missional acts of love. You are God’s love offering—let’s start living like it! 🌎

Rachael Adams is a Christian author, speaker, and the host of The Love Offering Podcast. Passionate about helping women embrace their significance in Christ, she encourages them to live out their faith in simple yet powerful ways. Her latest devotional, Everyday Prayers for Love, provides practical prayers to deepen our relationship with God, others, and ourselves. Through writing and speaking, Rachael inspires believers to step into their God-given calling—right where they are.

1️⃣ Overcoming Doubt & Insecurity – Rachael shares her own struggles with self-worth and how God’s love transformed her perspective. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re enough, this episode is for you!

2️⃣ Living on Mission Every Day – Learn practical ways to show God’s love in your daily life—whether through prayer, encouragement, or small acts of kindness.

3️⃣ Trusting God’s Timing & Voice – Rachael’s journey to publishing her book didn’t happen overnight. Discover how waiting on God leads to greater blessings and purpose.

1️⃣ You Are Already Loved – God’s love is not based on performance. You are deeply loved simply because you are His child.

2️⃣ Small Acts of Love Matter – Whether sending a text, making a meal, or praying for someone, God can use even the smallest gesture to impact lives.

3️⃣ Comparison Can Steal Your Calling – Stop measuring your life against others. God has a unique mission for YOU—right where you are.

4️⃣ God’s Timing Is Always Perfect – When doors close, it doesn’t mean you heard God wrong. Sometimes, He is just preparing something even better.

5️⃣ Faith in Action Leads to Transformation – Praying and reading Scripture are essential, but our faith is meant to be lived out daily in love.

1️⃣ Step Out in Faith – Identify one person who needs encouragement this week. Send them a text, call, or pray for them. Watch how God works through small obedience.

2️⃣ Love Where You Are – Look for ways to serve right where God has placed you. Your workplace, neighborhood, or church is your mission field.

3️⃣ Trust God’s Timing – If you’re waiting on a promise from God, write it down and commit to trusting Him, even when things don’t happen on your timeline.

[00:00:17] – Welcome & Intro to Rachael Adams

[00:00:42] – What Inspired Everyday Prayers for Love

[00:02:09] – Wrestling with Doubt & Knowing Your Identity

[00:04:08] – God’s Timing & Trusting His Plan

[00:10:40] – Loving God vs. Loving Others & Ourselves

[00:16:56] – Why We Struggle to Feel God’s Love

[00:21:38] – Practical Ways to Love Your Neighbor

[00:27:43] – Overcoming...

What if every day was an opportunity to step into God’s purpose with joy and zeal? 🎉 Bestselling author Carol McLeod joins us to share the heart behind her latest book, Today is a Verb, and how living with biblical intention can transform our daily lives. She reveals how simple choices—like forgiving, smiling, and embracing joy—can change everything. Carol also opens up about overcoming deep struggles and how God's Word renovated her life. Don't miss this powerful conversation filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical ways to make every day count! ✨ #LiveWithPurpose

Carol McLeod is a bestselling author, dynamic speaker, and founder of Carol McLeod Ministries. With a heart for encouraging women, she teaches biblical truth infused with hope, humor, and practical application. Carol is also the host of the Significant Women podcast and has written numerous books, including her latest, Today is a Verb. Her passion is helping believers live joy-filled, purpose-driven lives through God’s Word.

1️⃣ Live with Biblical Intention – Carol shares how choosing small, daily actions rooted in scripture can transform your outlook and faith.

2️⃣ Find Joy in Every Season – Learn how to embrace joy even in hardship and bring the atmosphere of heaven into your daily life.

3️⃣ Practical Ways to Strengthen Your Faith – From forgiveness to gratitude, Carol provides actionable steps to help you live with zeal and purpose.

1️⃣ Your Daily Choices Matter – The way you approach each day—through gratitude, forgiveness, and joy—determines the quality of your life.

2️⃣ Joy is a Powerful Testimony – The world is watching how believers respond to challenges; choosing joy can draw others to Christ.

3️⃣ God’s Word is a Life-Changer – Immersing yourself in Scripture can heal emotional wounds and renew your mind.

4️⃣ Praise Shifts Your Perspective – Worship and gratitude help you move from discouragement to faith, even in hard times.

5️⃣ Live with Zeal, Not Apathy – God calls us to embrace life with enthusiasm and purpose, making the most of every day.

1️⃣ Step Out in Faith – Choose one action today that reflects biblical intentionality, whether it’s forgiving, encouraging, or simply smiling at a stranger.

2️⃣ Encourage Someone’s Potential – Look for an opportunity to uplift someone in their faith journey through a kind word, prayer, or act of service.

3️⃣ Make Praise Your First Response – The next time you face a challenge, turn to worship instead of worry and watch how it transforms your mindset.

⏳ 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to Carol McLeod

⏳ 03:30 - The Inspiration Behind Today is a Verb

⏳ 07:15 - How God Renovated Carol’s Life Through Scripture

⏳ 13:00 - Finding Joy in the Midst of Hardship

⏳ 19:45 - The Power of Praise & Changing Your Perspective

⏳ 25:10 - Balancing Today with Eternity

⏳ 32:30 - Living with Zeal & Leaving a Legacy

⏳ 41:00 - Carol’s “Ouch” Verbs & Personal Challenges

⏳ 47:15 - How Listeners Can Apply This Message Today

⏳ 50:30 - Where to Find Carol & Her Resources

🔗 Website: www.carolmcleodministries.com

📱 Instagram: @carolmcleod

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Ever feel overwhelmed by your emotions and unsure how to manage them? Join us as we sit down with Alicia Michelle, a certified Christian life coach and neuro coach, to uncover practical tools for emotional confidence, from her new book: 'Emotional Confidence.' She shares her personal journey, the ADD method for emotional processing, and how science and faith work together to bring peace. Whether you're struggling with perfectionism, people-pleasing, or emotional overwhelm, this episode will equip you with life-changing insights. Learn how to take thoughts captive and live confidently in God’s truth! 🙌💙 #FaithOverFear

About the Guest

Alicia Michelle is a certified Christian life coach and neuro coach who helps people overcome emotional struggles through a biblical and scientific approach. She is the host of The Christian Mindset Coach Podcast and the author of Emotional Confidence, where she teaches practical strategies to manage emotions and renew the mind. Alicia’s passion is helping believers break free from negative thought patterns so they can live in God’s truth and purpose.

Reasons to Listen

1️⃣ Biblical + Scientific Insights – Learn how faith and neuroscience work together to help us process emotions biblically and effectively.

2️⃣ Practical Tools for Emotional Peace – Discover Alicia’s ADD method to handle stress, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm in a healthy, God-honoring way.

3️⃣ Freedom from Negative Thought Patterns – Understand how to rewire your brain, take control of your emotions, and walk in confidence and peace.

Big Takeaways

1️⃣ Emotions Are Indicators, Not Dictators – God designed emotions to signal what’s happening inside, but they shouldn’t control our decisions.

2️⃣ Perfectionism & People-Pleasing Are Rooted in Identity – Our worth isn’t in performance, but in who God says we are.

3️⃣ Faith and Science Work Together – Understanding how God designed the brain helps us better manage thoughts and emotions.

4️⃣ The ADD Method Brings Emotional Clarity – Alicia’s three-step approach helps shift from emotional overwhelm to truth-based decision-making.

5️⃣ Confidence in God Overcomes Fear – True emotional confidence comes from trusting God’s truth over feelings.

Missional Challenges

1️⃣ Take Every Thought Captive – Identify a negative thought today and replace it with a biblical truth about your identity in Christ.

2️⃣ Practice the ADD Method – Next time you feel overwhelmed, use Alicia’s method (Acknowledge, Discern, Decide) to process your emotions healthily.

3️⃣ Encourage Someone’s Growth – Share this episode with a friend who struggles with perfectionism, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm.

Chapters & Timestamps

⏳ 00:00 – Introduction to Alicia Michelle

⏳ 03:20 – Alicia’s Personal Journey & Passion for Emotional Healing

⏳ 07:10 – Understanding How God Designed Our Emotions &...