121. Tugboats, Comparison & the Bridegroom’s Call
The Integrated Life | Live a Purpose Full life
Release Date: 07/29/2025
139. God Is Doing a New Thing: Living Boldly in a Defining Moment
The Integrated Life | Live a Purpose Full life
You were born for such a time as this. In this timely and deeply personal conversation, Diana Romero, host of The Integrated Life podcast, welcomes Chani Vilhauer to share her story of transformation, from insecurity and isolation to spiritual leadership and courageous obedience. But this episode goes beyond personal testimony. Together, they explore what it means to: ✨ Step into God’s calling, even when it feels uncomfortable ✨ Build an authentic and life-giving community with other women ✨ Discern the times we’re living in and respond with faith, not fear As Chani and her family...
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138. BackTracks: A Journey Back to Purpose
The Integrated Life | Live a Purpose Full life
What if looking back is exactly what you need to move forward? In this special episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, host Diana Romero invites you into a meaningful moment marking the upcoming 6th anniversary of Integrated Purpose Management and the launch of something new:BackTracks. This isn’t just a feature—it’s a memorial. A sacred return to moments where God spoke, moved, and revealed purpose. As Diana reintroduces a powerful episode from 2023—“Journey From Calling to Purpose”—she reminds us that purpose isn’t something we strive to earn; it’s something God has already...
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137. I Thought I Understood Baptism… I Was Wrong.
The Integrated Life | Live a Purpose Full life
What if your beliefs about baptism began to be challenged? What if it’s so much more than you were taught? In this very personal and Scripture-rich episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, Diana explores a foundational truth of following Christ: baptism. What began as a tender, powerful moment of having the honor of baptizing her daughter became a deeper revelation about obedience, authority, and stepping fully into God’s call. A question surfaced in her heart: “Am I qualified?” That question led her back to Scripture, and what she discovered changed her understanding of baptism...
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136: The Widow's Might: The Offering That Echoes Through Eternity
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Friend, God sees the small things. In this episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, host Diana Romero shares a reflection on the widow who gave two small coins—and captured the heart of Jesus. Through the story in Mark 12, we’re reminded that: God values motive over performance Faith matters more than applause What seems small on earth can echo into eternity Your quiet obedience. Your unseen sacrifice. Your simple “yes.” It all matters to Him. If you’ve ever wondered whether what you’re giving is enough, let this episode encourage you: in God’s kingdom, love and faith outweigh...
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135. Pay Attention: God is Calling You to the Other Side
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What if God isn’t just giving you a word—but a call to action? In this episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, Diana Romero shares a Spirit-led message about how God is shifting her rhythm—from long seasons of pondering to holy sprints of obedience. This conversation explores how God speaks through patterns, Scripture, the body, and even the unexpected moments of daily life. From a lingering hip injury to shirts mysteriously being put on backwards, Diana invites listeners into her process of discerning God’s voice and discovering the spiritual significance behind repeated patterns....
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134. Held by God and Brought Back to Life
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In Part Two of this extraordinary conversation between The Integrated Podcast host, Diana Romero, and her guest, Iris Thompson, Iris shares the breathtaking continuation of her journey, from merely existing to fully awakening in purpose, passion, and spiritual authority. After years of isolation, darkness, and depression, God begins restoring Iris one step at a time through obedience, community, worship, fasting, and a single Word that pierced her heart: “There is MORE.” What starts as helping her son with spreadsheets becomes the spark that reawakens her mind....
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133: Held By God in the Dark of Deep Depression
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What happens when God interrupts your steps at just the right moment and forever changes your life? In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, host Diana Romero sits down with Iris Thompson to share a testimony that spans decades of faith, friendship, heartbreak, isolation, and miraculous restoration. From a divinely orchestrated prayer meeting on September 11, 2001, to years of ministry, and then into an unexpected dark season marked by loss, depression, and spiritual silence, Iris courageously tells the truth about what many believers are afraid to say out...
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132. Sacred Work, Bold Negotiation & Advocating for the Life You Desire
The Integrated Life | Live a Purpose Full life
What if negotiation wasn’t about a number—but about the life God is inviting you to live? In this powerful and practical conversation, Diana Romero sits down with Peggy Bodde, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Sacred Work to explore the intersection of faith, work, and courageous self-advocacy. From second-act careers to biblical wisdom for the workplace, this episode is packed with insight for Christian women navigating leadership, calling, and compensation. Together, they discuss: Why God cares deeply about your work—and your pay How to negotiate for the life you want, not...
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131. When Wonder Meets the World
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Christmas invites us to slow down and rediscover the awe woven into the story of Jesus’ arrival—and this year, we’re revisiting that wonder together. In this special The Integrated Life Podcast Christmas episode, Diana picks up right where she left off last year in Luke 2, continuing the unfolding story of Christ’s birth through the eyes of those who first witnessed it. From the shepherds who ran with holy urgency, to Simeon who waited faithfully for a promise, to Anna who spent a lifetime devoted to worship—each moment reveals something profound about God’s love, His timing, and...
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130. Lighting the Way by Watering Your Seed
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Have you ever had God speak a simple phrase that stopped you in your tracks? In this episode of The Integrated Life Podcast, Diana shares a powerful moment when the Holy Spirit whispered, “Water your seed.” What began as a quiet word during a busy morning became a beautiful reminder of how God calls each of us to do our part in the Great Commission. As Diana unpacks this gentle nudge from the Lord, she invites listeners to consider their own mission fields—at home, at work, in their communities, and through the ministries God places on their hearts. You’ll hear how God led her to...
info_outlineHave 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 atugboat, Glenda shares her journey of discovering that God’s promises carry us—just like that tugboat guiding a massive ship through narrow waters.
🔑 You’ll hear about:
- Letting go of comparison in your spiritual journey
- Embracing your unique voice as a vessel for the Gospel
- The beauty of the full Biblical story—from law to redemption
- How God speaks through everyday moments (and yes, tugboats!)
✨ Whether you’re wrestling with spiritual performance, wounded by comparison, or simply need a reminder that 🕊️ “God is not far away. He’s right here—present, personal, and speaking,” this episode will leave you encouraged and seen.