Ep. 1 / From Fear to Bravery: Lessons from the Bison
Release Date: 05/28/2025
Ep. 15 / EVEN IF: The Revolutionary Power of Rest
BRAVE with Raelynn Reimer
In this powerful and grounding episode, I welcome my longtime friend, life coach, speaker and now three-time author, Heather Boersma, to unpack what it really means to rest - even when life doesn't go unplanned - and how IMPORTANT it is. Heather's newest book, The Rest Revolution, explores the deep connection between rest, identity and faith. Together, we dive into how women, especially mothers and high-achievers, can begin to separate their woth from their productivity and rediscover true rest - not just naps and spa days, but thte kind that heals the soul and re-centers us in who God says we...
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Ep. 14 / EVEN IF: The Struggle of Infertility and Loss with Sherianne Harder
BRAVE with Raelynn Reimer
In this deeply moving episode of Brave, I welcome my longtime friend, Sherianne Harder to share a raw and faith-filled story of longing, loss and the unwavering goodness of God - EVEN IF it does not feel good. Sherianne opens up about her five-year journey with infertility, recurrent eptopic pregnancies, and the devestating losses that came with them. She speaks honestly about sitting in the hospital rooms alone, wrestling with the goodness of God, and learning to breathe her prayers when words failed her. Together, we refect on what it means to trust God when the outcome doesn't match...
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Ep. 13 / EVEN IF: Finding Freedom when You've Been Abused
BRAVE with Raelynn Reimer
In today's deeply moving episode of Brave, I sit down with one of my dear friends, Dayna Loewen, to talk about something raw, redemptive and profoundly brave - finding freedom after abuse. Dayna's story begins in unimaginable pain, marked by childhood abuse that cast a shadow over her early life. But what unfolds next is a powerful testimony of healing, forgiveness, and the mercy of God that breaks chains. The conversation is honest and filled with hope. We talk about how shame, dear and even hidden hatred can quietly rule our hearts - until the Lord gently invites us to confront them...
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Ep. 12 / EVEN IF: Understanding who God is in the Midst of Struggle
BRAVE with Raelynn Reimer
This week marks the beginning of a new series that's been stirring in my heart; EVEN IF. After a busy summer hiatus, Brave is returning with renewed clarity of the podcast's purpose: to reveal the goodness of God - not just through stories of transformation, but through honest conversations about faith when things don't go as planned. In this premiere, I welcome back my sister, Jenna Hildebrandt, host of The Something Sacred Podcast and a biblical theologian with deep insight into scripture. Together, we dive into one of the most powerful declarations of faith in the Bible - the story of...
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Ep. 11 / Trusting God's Plan through Cancer with Ellie Goettl
BRAVE with Raelynn Reimer
At just 19 years old, artist and eldest of nine, Ellie Goettl has already walked through a journey most of us can't imagine. After moving from Canada to the US, she was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer during the immigration process. Since then, Ellie has faced treatment, remission and relapse with a courage rooted in faith and her deep trust in Jesus. Ellie's bravery and honesty will leave you inspired to lean into Jesus no matter the trial and to reach out to those around you and receive the help and support you need. Click below for a sample of Ellie's beautiful artwork, mentioned...
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Ep.10 / Braving Loneliness, Leadership, and Legacy with Colleen Matthews
BRAVE with Raelynn Reimer
In this episode of BRAVE, I sit down with my dear friends and former military spouse, Colleen Matthews, to talk about what 17 years of Army life taught her about loneliness, leadership and legacy. We dive into the emotional toll of deployment, the courage it takes to keep showing up fro your family, and how God meets us in our most desperate moments. Colleen also shares how those hard years shaped her heart for hospitality, community, and leading with purpose. Whether you're walking through a hard season of isolation of looking to make deeper impact where you are, this conversation will...
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Ep. 9/ Is our Pain a Prison or Platform?
BRAVE with Raelynn Reimer
In this solo epsiode, Raelynn opens up about something deeply personal and timely: the choice we all have when faced with pain - to let it become our prison or our platform. Inspired by a quote from Carl Lentz, Raelynn reflects on her own past and present experiences with chronic health issues and her time in the modeling industry, and how God used these painful seasons to teach about His sovereignty, timing, and goodness. She also unpacks a recurring theme in the Gospel of John - that Jesus "time had not yet come" and shares how this truth is anchoring her heart in a current...
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Ep.8 / Taking Heart with Lynnea Krupsky
BRAVE with Raelynn Reimer
In this deeply moving episode of BRAVE, Raelynn sits down with Lynnea Krupsky, who vulnerably shares the life-altering moment when she and her family received the devestating news that her daughter had a large brain tumor. What followed was a whirlwind of emergency surgeries, uncertainties and grief, but also, unmistakable evidence of God's nearness. Lynnea recounts how God sheltered them in the storm, providing moments of intimacy and wrapping their family in a peace the surpassed all understanding.From hospital corridors to quiet moments of surrender, this conversation is a powerful...
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Ep.7 / Building Blocks of Strength with Carrie Calef
BRAVE with Raelynn Reimer
In this episode of Brave, Raelynn introduces us to Carrie Calef who shares her personal testimony of resilience, faith and how God allowed her to use her life's many trials as building blocks for strength and to deepen her faith and trust in God. As she recounts memories of growing up in an unstable home and shares her most recent struggle with her husband's job loss and cancer diagnosis, she emphasizes the importance of keeping one's focus on Jesus to bring us through. Carrie references Joel Muddamalle's book "The Hidden Peace" and it's subsequent study "Finding Peace through...
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Ep.6 / Mothering an Anorexic with Joy Bailey
BRAVE with Raelynn Reimer
In this episode of BRAVE, Raelynn interviews her Mom, Joy Bailey who shares about her personal journey through her daughter Jenna's battle with severe anorexia. They discuss the challenges Joy faced, the feeling of helplessness, the importance of faith even when all hope feels lost and the transformative role of Mercy Ministries. Joy encourages listeners to keep putting one step in front of the other, leaning on God's goodness and trusting that He has a plan while also giving practical advice for both concerned parents and friends looking to support loved ones in similar situations. ...
info_outlineFrom Fear to Bravery: Lessons from the Bison
In this inaugral episode of BRAVE, host Raelynn Reimer, an entrepreneur and mother of three, delves into the essence of bravery by sharing personal stories of overcoming fear and adversity. Inspired by the resilience of bison facing a storm, Raelynn reflects on significant challenges in her life, such a battling mental illness, high-risk pregrnancies, job loss, and her son's life-threatening medical emergency.
Through powerful anecdotes and introspection, she emphasizes that bravery is not the absence of fear, but the choice to confront it head-on with faith and trust in God. Raelynn's hope is for listeners to find encouragment in these stories and recognize their own capacity for bravery in navigating life's storms.
00:00 Introduction to BRAVE: Stories of Resilience and Courage
00:53 Defining Bravery: Facing Fear Head-On
2:37 Personal Journey: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
7:15 The Bison Analogy: Facing Sotrms with Courage
9:13 A Family's Test of Bravery: Deklan's Story
13:50 Faith and Resilience: Trusting in God's Plan
16:19 Conclusion: Embracing Bravery in Everyday life
Learn more about Deklan's Story and why the Bison inspire us: https://www.raelynnreimer.com/bravethestorm