Breathing Room with Caroline Schandel

In this podcast, author Caroline Schandel shares weekly 15-minute devotionals that refresh and refuel you. Come breathe in God's presence with you and then exhale God's reality to the people and places around you.

How to Discover, Believe, and Live as Who God Says You Are 05/03/2021

How to Discover, Believe, and Live as Who God Says You Are This week Erin Puckett joins Caroline for a conversation about your unique and God-given identity. Together they unpack who God says you are, how to release lies you're believing, and prayers you can pray (anytime and anywhere!) to live your true identity. You'll be equipped to discover, believe, and live uniquely as God created you to be! /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/18964685

How to Be Curious, Develop Character, and Find God Where You Are 04/27/2021

How to Be Curious, Develop Character, and Find God Where You Are This week's episode is a conversation with Michael Hindes, a coach and mentor, who shares his wisdom on such topics as offense, gratitude, disappointment, and building character. You'll learn the importance of your words, how to sow into those around you, and how curiosity can refresh your faith. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/18867038

How to Create and Revive Your Personal Vision (Ft. Jacob Hoyer) 04/20/2021

How to Create and Revive Your Personal Vision (Ft. Jacob Hoyer) How do you create vision for your life? Or how do you enhance the vision you already have? This week Jacob Hoyer joins Caroline to talk through practical ways to develop and improve your vision. You’ll learn common roadblocks, what to do with past failures, and intentional rhythms that you can begin implementing today. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/18786764

Holding Fast to Your Faith (Ft. Monica Ritchie) 04/12/2021

Holding Fast to Your Faith (Ft. Monica Ritchie) How do you hold fast to your faith in the middle of difficult seasons, or when taking risks, or as fear creeps in? This week Monica Ritchie joins Caroline to talk all about how she continues to pursue her faith in the midst of motherhood, seminary, and while growing her online influence (@Pineapple_Momma). The episode will inspire you to go for your dreams, love God with all your heart, and welcome the clunkiness of trying new things! /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/18691316

How to Enjoy the Process and Keep Showing Up (Ft. Stephanie May Wilson) 04/05/2021

How to Enjoy the Process and Keep Showing Up (Ft. Stephanie May Wilson) How do you enjoy the process of showing up, especially when you're not seeing what you're trusting God for most? This week Stephanie May Wilson joins Caroline to talk about her journey to motherhood, what she’s learned about wrestling with God, and how she stays so consistent with all she does. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/18583295

Transforming Anxious Thoughts 03/29/2021

Transforming Anxious Thoughts How can you effectively work through anxious thoughts and receive more peace? This week Caroline closes out the 6-week study through the book of Philippians, discussing what to do when anxious thoughts arise. The episode will teach you how to identify anxiety in your life and make known to God what concerns you most. You'll be equipped to release worries, receive peace, and draw closer to God who is with you. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/18509261

Keep Pressing On 03/22/2021

Keep Pressing On How do you keep moving forward when you feel pressed in or pushed back? This week Caroline dives into the “one thing” Paul does, breaking down what that means for your everyday life. The episode will inspire you to release what is holding you back, to renew your vision for what God is doing ahead, and to lean yourself forward into all God has purposed for you. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/18417152

Now Consider 03/15/2021

Now Consider How do you see and understand what is most challenging in your life today? This week Caroline has you reconsider current obstacles, difficulties, and disappointments not as what you are losing but what you are gaining. God is actively moving in your story. So what is he giving you? How is he growing you? And how can you participate in what God is doing in and through you? Listen in and be freshly inspired to reconsider what you see through the lens of God presently engaging in your season. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/18338321

Live Low 03/08/2021

Live Low What does it mean to think like Jesus thought and live like Jesus lived? This week Caroline continues teaching through Philippians and unpacks how to show up to your everyday life humbly, uniquely, and consistently. This episode will inspire you to be just as God has made you to be and to keep going with what is in front of you to do. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/18221525

What Do You Know? 03/01/2021

What Do You Know? What anchors you when the storm comes and what grounds you when everything feels shaky? This week Caroline continues teaching from Philippians 1 and discusses what it means to carry eager expectation and certainty in the midst of surrounding uncertainty. This episode will remind you of what does not change and challenge you to continue where you are, trusting that God is doing far more than you may know in this moment alone. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/18117518

Being Confident 02/22/2021

Being Confident Where does your confidence reside? What are you most confident in? /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/18038294

Let It Be 12/07/2020

Let It Be What does it mean to hold space for words and for silence? This week Caroline discusses how Mary spoke and pondered, she declared and treasured. This episode will remind you that there is room for both with God, and there is need for both with God. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/17094638

In Good Company 12/01/2020

In Good Company To kick off the Advent season, this week's episode is focused on when Mary heard that Jesus would be born from her. Caroline discusses how Mary was troubled but favored, and wondered how it was even possible for God to do what he was planning. If you're feeling unsure of what's ahead or wondering how God will move where you are, this episode will remind you that you're in good company. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/17001338

How to Cultivate a Thankful Life 11/23/2020

How to Cultivate a Thankful Life How do you live with gratitude no matter what is or is not happening around you? This week Caroline dives into the topic of living a thankful life and discusses practical ways to cultivate gratitude in your everyday life. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/16924970

Who are you in the Holy Spirit? (Part 3) 11/16/2020

Who are you in the Holy Spirit? (Part 3) How does the Holy Spirit affect your everyday life? Closing out the 3-part discussion on the Holy Spirit, Caroline talks about what the Holy Spirit means for who you are and how you live what's before you. You'll learn where you belong, how you are affirmed, and what it means to adventure with God in expectant anticipation for what's next. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/16826651

What Does the Holy Spirit Give? (Part 2) 11/09/2020

What Does the Holy Spirit Give? (Part 2) What does the Holy Spirit give? Caroline continues the conversation this week about the Holy Spirit, talking specifically about when Jesus breathed life into his disciples (John 20) and when fire came upon them (Acts 2). Life and power were both given to them and both are available to you. Listen in and get ready to learn more about who is the Holy Spirit! /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/16735718

Who is the Holy Spirit? (Part 1) 11/02/2020

Who is the Holy Spirit? (Part 1) Who is the Holy Spirit? On this episode, Caroline discusses what it means that the Holy Spirt is the "another helper" (John 14:16). You'll learn 3 keys to developing a deeper friendship with the Holy Spirit and you'll understand more clearly his purpose in your everyday life. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/16638878

When It's Still Not Time 10/26/2020

When It's Still Not Time What do you do when your dream remains delayed? Or when it's still not time to step into the next season? This week Caroline discusses how to keep going when you find yourself waiting. She teaches on the miracle of Jesus turning water to wine and that even though it wasn't time for Jesus to do everything, he still chose to do something. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/16541393

The One Thing 10/19/2020

The One Thing Feeling pressed in by life? Overwhelmed by challenges? This week Caroline digs into Psalm 27 and discusses how David chose to trust God in the middle of difficult circumstances. This episode will encourage you to show up today with honesty, confidence, and courage that God’s hand is on you and his presence is with you. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/16459205

God Remembers 10/12/2020

God Remembers How does God respond and what does he do when he remembers? On this episode Caroline unpacks the story of Hannah with the birth of Samuel, and discusses what it means that God remembers you in your sorrow. If you feel forgotten or heartbroken, this episode is for you. It’ll remind you that your pain is meant to draw you to God and that as you wait, God remembers — by doing, moving, and working on your behalf. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/16371998

Run Your Race 10/05/2020

Run Your Race What does it mean to run your race? How can you stay focused to run where you are with all you have? On this episode, Caroline dives into the topic of comparison and offers you 3 practical tools for overcoming the trap of comparing yourself to who or what is around you. You can show up to where you and fully sink yourself into what God has for you there — and this episode will teach you how! /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/16274006

When Offense Comes 09/29/2020

When Offense Comes What do you do when you find yourself offended? And how can you resist becoming offended to begin with? In this episode, Caroline teaches you what offense does, where you find it, and how to work through it. Listen and learn the powerful key for resisting offense's bait and staying free from its negative impact in your life and relationships. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/16193273

Set Your Face 09/21/2020

Set Your Face What does it mean to live with resolve and determination? On this episode, Caroline discusses how Jesus set his face and lived his days in line with God’s calling. No matter what others are doing or saying around you, God has uniquely purposed your story and your season. So where are you to set your face and commit to the path that yours to walk? /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/16086671

Overcoming Discouragement 09/14/2020

Overcoming Discouragement Feeling discouraged? Whether it's due to reasons you’re aware of or not, you know what it's like to wake up some days and feel discouraged. In this episode, Caroline discusses 1 verse, 2 questions, and 3 practices that will help you to strengthen yourself on those extra difficult days. Listen and get ready to be inspired! /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/16000220

The Power of One Thought 09/07/2020

The Power of One Thought What if one thought changed your life? In this week's episode, Caroline invites you to reconsider what thoughts are determining how you show up to your days. Digging into Mark 5, she challenges you to think differently about where you are and who you are there. An ordinary day is all God needs to do an extraordinary work in your life. So what is the one thought that shifts how you show up and live today? /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/15914366

Take a Seat 08/31/2020

Take a Seat What is the identity you are sitting into and where are you resting? This week Caroline discusses when Jesus declared who he was as God’s anointed one and then took his seat there. He rested into what he knew to be true. On this episode you’ll learn where you sit, why it matters, and what it means to take a seat with God into the words he is speaking over your life. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/15818384

Renewed Day by Day 08/24/2020

Renewed Day by Day What does it mean that God is renewing you day by day? This week, Caroline digs into 2 Corinthians 4:16 to discuss this daily renewal by God—and the answer may surprise you! It's an episode sure to encourage you to dig into the hard and stretching areas of life today because you're reminded how purposeful God is growing you wherever you are. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/15729632

Where God Hovers 06/29/2020

Where God Hovers Where is there chaos in your life? Where do you feel empty or out of sorts? Right there is where God hovers. In this week's episode, Caroline unpacks the first two verses of Scripture, Genesis 1:1-2, and teaches how God is present over your chaos. Even more, where God hovers is where he promises that life and beauty will come forth by his power at work in you. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/15011306

Hidden in the Cleft 06/23/2020

Hidden in the Cleft At times God will call you to charge forth with boldness and strength, and at times God will call you to draw back in quietness and trust. On this week’s episode, Caroline talks about when you find yourself tucked away by God. There you must trust what God is saying more than what you see him doing. While your seasons of hiddenness do not define your story, your story with God will require seasons of hiddenness—which lead you toward his goodness ahead. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/14926694

Desert Words 06/15/2020

Desert Words In continuing the discussion on hearing God speak, this episode is for when you find yourself in the desert—where all feels dry, fruitless, and rugged. Caroline unpacks a portion of Psalm 23 and teaches how the desert is where you really hear God. You don’t need to get out of there; you just need to learn how (and where) to pause within it. Because in the desert of your life God is speaking and you can hear him. /episode/index/show/cschandel/id/14831132

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