105. A Christmas Story: The Night Shepherds Met The Great Shepherd
The Integrated Life | Live a Purpose Full life
Release Date: 12/17/2024
122. Leading with Story and Pioneering the Meaning REVolution
The Integrated Life | Live a Purpose Full life
What happens when your identity is built on achievement—and it all comes crashing down? In this unforgettable episode, Diana Romero sits down with Rachael Jackson, a West Point graduate, former Army Apache pilot, and now the visionary CEO of REV, a company on a mission to build thriving, connected communities through storytelling and meaningful leadership. Rachael shares her raw, unfiltered journey: ➡️ How a chance encounter led her from basic training to West Point ➡️ Navigating medical discharge and identity loss ➡️ Wrestling with faith after personal tragedy ➡️ Finding...
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121. Tugboats, Comparison & the Bridegroom’s Call
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Have you ever caught yourself comparing your walk with Christ to someone else's? Or felt like your past disqualified you from carrying His message? In this heart-stirring episode, Diana Romero sits down with Glenda Miner to unpack what it means to live as a faithful witness to the Bridegroom—without comparison, self-righteousness, or shame. 💡 What begins with a simple verse from John unfolds into a beautiful revelation about identity, purpose, and the freedom found in knowing our role in God’s bigger story. From childhood legalism to the power of dreams and even a divine lesson through...
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120. When God Forgets Your Sin But Remembers Your Hurt
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This week’s episode is a Spirit-led journey into the heart of God’s love and healing. What began as two separate thoughts in Diana’s heart was beautifully woven together by the Holy Spirit into one powerful truth: God no longer sees our sin, but He still sees our hurt—and He longs to heal it. Join Diana as she invites listeners into a time of reflection, Scripture, and soul care. Through Psalms 103, Jeremiah 31:34, and Colossians 2, we’re reminded of the Lord’s compassion, His forgiveness, and His desire to restore what’s been broken. 🔑 In this episode, you’ll discover: Why...
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119. You Are Not the Prey—You’re Already the Victor
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Do you ever feel like life is closing in, like you're under attack or stuck in an endless loop of struggle? In this powerful solo episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, host Diana Romero shares a personal encounter with God during a simple walk with her dog—and how it revealed a profound truth every believer needs to hear: ➡️ You are not the prey of the enemy. You are the victor—because Jesus already won the battle. Diana unpacks the authority we have in Christ, the true meaning of spiritual power, and the importance of aligning our prayers, mindset, and daily choices with God’s...
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118. Resilient by Faith: Surviving the Unthinkable with Sharon Beach
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117. The Power of Celebration: Faith, Milestones & Intentional Moments
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116. Pep Talk: Sometimes You Just Have to Grit Through It
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Life can feel overwhelming—deadlines, sickness, work stress, and circumstances beyond our control. But what if the key to pushing through isn’t in our own strength, but in a deeper resolve rooted in faith? In this powerful pep talk, Diana Romero shares practical, Spirit-led encouragement for those navigating life's toughest moments. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, she dives into what it really means to have grit—tenacity, courage, and strength of character—and how we can press on, not by worldly standards, but by fixing our gaze on the eternal. 💪 Learn how to: ...
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115. Firm Foundation: Rooted and Unshakable for the Seasons of Life
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The Integrated Life Podcast brings this deeply personal episode, where Diana Romero invites you into her spiritual journey of discovering the importance of building a firm foundation in life — one rooted in Christ, the cornerstone. Drawing from powerful scriptures in Revelation, Ezra, Acts, and 2 Timothy, Diana shares how God confirmed this message in her own life and how we, too, can rejoice when the foundations of our lives are built strong and unshakable. Diana discusses practical ways to create a life anchored in salvation, God's Word, and Godly community, enabling us to stand firm no...
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114. When Love Doesn't Give Up: Heidi Black's Redemption Story
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113. Hunting Holiness: Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit
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In this episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, host Diana Romero welcomes her guest SaraJane Gates, founder of Project Heaven, author of Live Better and host of the new podcast Hunting Holiness. We dive deep into the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and how God’s presence is active in our everyday lives. SaraJane shares her incredible journey—from unknowingly being protected by the Spirit in dangerous situations to fully experiencing His power and stepping into her purpose. We explore the importance of truly studying Scripture, recognizing God’s intentionality, and understanding...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana shares a powerful part of the Christmas story: the birth of Christ as both God and man, bringing redemption to the world as the Lamb of God. She delves into the role of the shepherds, who were visited by an angel announcing the Messiah's birth.
Tune in to discover what happened when the shepherds met the Great Shepherd.
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Quick Episode Summary:
- Diana Romero hosts a special holiday episode, reflecting on the story of the shepherds and their encounter with Jesus at His birth.
- She reads Luke 2:1-20, focusing on the shepherds' role in being the first to hear and share the news of Christ's birth.
- Diana highlights the humility of the shepherds, noting how God chose social outcasts to proclaim the birth of the King of Kings.
- She reflects on the significance of the baby Jesus being wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger, a humble beginning for the Savior of the world.
- Diana explores the idea that these shepherds might have cared for the temple flock, connecting Jesus to the sacrificial lambs used in the temple.
- She discusses the heavenly host appearing to the shepherds, praising God and bringing the message of peace and goodwill toward men.
- Diana emphasizes how Jesus’ life, starting with His humble birth, set the tone for humility, servanthood, and impact.
- She encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives, seek humility, and ask God for a word or message for their current season.
- The episode concludes with a call to embrace the Christmas story’s lessons of faith, humility, and service, and to spread the hashtag #GodGetsMe to share evidence of God’s presence in their lives.