God Hears Her Podcast

God Hears Her explores the stunning truth that God sees you, He hears you, and He loves you because you are His. It's for women who are in the trenches of the beautiful and messy moments of relationships, work, ministry, and life. Join Elisa Morgan (author and speaker), Eryn Eddy Adkins (founder of the lifestyle brand, "So Worth Loving”), and Vivian Mabuni as they explore relevant faith-topics and invite guests to share stories of how God has met them in the every-day.

173. The Full Life (with Pricelis Dominguez) 10/28/2024

173. The Full Life (with Pricelis Dominguez) Guest Bio: Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez (MSW, MSEd) is a truth-teller and space builder committed to helping the Body of Christ be healthy and holy. She is the founder of Full Collective, creator of the annual Sowers Summit, and host of the Being a Sanctuary podcast. She has spoken at conferences such as Proverbs 31 and Verity Conference and has written for Chasing Justice and She Reads Truth. She recently published a book with Brazos Press (An Imprint of Baker Publishing Group) titled Being a Sanctuary: The Radical Way for the Body of Christ to be Sacred, Soft, and Safe. Pricelis is currently pursuing a master of arts in biblical and theological studies from Denver Seminary and is a proud Black Latina born and raised in New York City, where she currently resides with her husband and son. Show Summary: Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty? Maybe your schedule is filled and you feel like you have no time to do the things you want to do or spend time with people you miss. Sometimes we feel empty because we’re lacking a community that can help fulfill our needs or lend a hand. Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez realized that women were running themselves dry while simultaneously missing out on a devoted community to spend time with. She founded The Full Collective with the hope of bringing women together to experience the fullness that God wants us to have through Him in our lives. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Vivian Mabuni as they learn more about The Full Collective and how we can find fullness through Christ and community during this episode of God Hears Her. Notes and Quotes: “No matter what the battle that has come forth is, no matter what has tried to be stolen, destroyed, or killed in their life, that does not change the fullness that God has for us.” —Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez “I was very much in search of God, but I was looking for Him in a lot of things, a lot of different people, and a lot of different places. . . . I was filled with remembering that I am loved and seen by God, and that He’s actually been pursuing me and running after me all these years I’ve been running away from Him.” —Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez “We have to bring our questions to the feet of Jesus.” —Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez “We need to remember that our faith is not individualized. Although our salvation is individual, the work that the body of Christ is called to do on Earth is a collective work.” —Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez “What is absolute truth is that Jesus came to give us life, and life to the full.” —Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez Verses: Links: Learn more about Pricelis’ God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Eryn’s Instagram: Elisa’s Instagram: MB01JRU4C2PA0FU /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/33170867

172. A Guide Through Emotional and Spiritual Abuse (with Natalie Hoffman) 10/21/2024

172. A Guide Through Emotional and Spiritual Abuse (with Natalie Hoffman) Guest Bio: Natalie Hoffman is the author of and , as well as the host of She is a mother, grandmother, educator, and passionate advocate for Christian women experiencing emotional and spiritual abuse. Through the , Natalie empowers Christian women to discover and use their God-given voices, gifts, and freedom to make healthy choices for their spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Show Summary: Sometimes an unhealthy relationship may be hard to recognize while we’re in the beginning stages or rationalizing things that hurt us. It can be hard to recognize or make sense of a confusing or hurtful relationship. Natalie Hoffman was in an emotionally and spiritually abusive marriage for 25 years. After trying everything she could to work on her marriage, she decided to get a divorce. Now Natalie teaches women the covert signs of emotional and spiritual abuse. Join hosts, Elisa Morgan and Vivian Mabuni, as they are guided through the signs and symptoms of emotional and spiritual abuse during this very informative episode of God Hears Her. If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation, please call 1-800-799-7233 or visit this . Notes and Quotes: “Are you safely allowed to just be yourself in the relationship? Without being afraid that there will be repercussions if you show up?” —Natalie Hoffman “The egregious nature of spiritual abuse is that it drives a wedge between the survivor and God—her lifeline.” —Natalie Hoffman “My religious beliefs are what kept me in that [abusive] relationship for so many years, but my relationship with God is what got me out.” —Natalie Hoffman “God was my rescuer—not the church, not my friends, and not my family of origin.” —Natalie Hoffman “I listen to my former self—that younger version of myself—and I decided that I was going to be a witness to her pain.” —Natalie Hoffman Verses: Links: Natalie’s website: Natalie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingfreesisterhood/ God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Eryn’s Instagram: Elisa’s Instagram: MB01MZCQPFRUZFN /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/33170767

171. Escaping Abuse (with Orsika Fejer-Baas) 10/14/2024

171. Escaping Abuse (with Orsika Fejer-Baas) Guest Bio: Orsika’s childhood was magical. As an adult, her choices were less than amazing. She moved from one failed relationship to another, had three children, and lost direction in life. She felt as though she let everyone down. Having experienced domestic violence, Orsika knew something had to change. She hit rock bottom and clearly understood the years of abuse were going to drastically transform her life for the better. Her healing journey began well after escaping the abuse. Orsika lived through the pain, the shame, and the guilt of making decisions that brought sorrow and potential unforgiveness. She understands, firsthand, the feelings of loneliness and desperation. Orsika also knows the journey to healing is through our Lord and Savior, Jesus. Show Summary: When we enter into a new relationship, sometimes we get caught up in the joy and excitement and we fail to recognize potential red flags. Orsika Fejer-Baas was in her second marriage when she started to recognize behaviors that hurt her. After a traumatic event, she was able to escape with her children and start her healing journey. Join hosts Eryn Eddy Adkins and Vivian Mabuni as they learn the signs of emotional and financial abuse with Orsika as she shares her story during this God Hears Her conversation. If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation, please call 1-800-799-7233 or visit this . Notes and Quotes: “Life isn’t perfect, but those are the times when we lean into God more. Those are the times when we cry at His feet and ask for Him to help us through things.” —Orsika Fejer-Baas “Through God I found myself, and I wasn’t going to settle for anything less except the best for me.” —Orsika Fejer-Baas “There’s a very fine line between, ‘Oh, does this person care for me?”, or “Is this person trying to control me?’” —Orsika Fejer-Baas “I never felt like Jesus left me. . . I knew Jesus was there. And now, I’m able to speak more openly because I have that confidence, and I allow the Holy Spirit to work through me.” —Orsika Fejer-Baas “If my being open to the Holy Spirit to work through me helps one person, then it’s all worth it.” —Orsika Fejer-Baas Links: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Check out Orsika’s Where Ya From? Episode for more of her story: Eryn’s Instagram: Elisa’s Instagram: Orsika’s Instagram: MB01VDLOO9SDUJG /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/33089422

170. The Little Things (with Rachael Adams) 10/07/2024

169. Learning to Surrender (with Tara Sun) 09/30/2024

169. Learning to Surrender (with Tara Sun) Guest Bio: Tara Sun is the author of Surrender Your Story and host of the popular podcast Truth Talks with Tara. She is passionate about helping women simplify and know what it means to live out the gospel and know, love, and live God’s Word through online resources. Tara lives in Oregon with her husband, Michael, and their son, Hunter. When she isn’t writing or podcasting, Tara loves to cook, bake sourdough, go on walks through their small town, and chat about Jesus and life with anyone and everyone. Show Summary: When you think of surrender, do you think of weakness? Do you think of giving up? Or do you think of laying your life down for good? When we think about surrendering our lives to God, we don’t realize the outcome of surrendering all things to Him. We may have a harder time with control than we think. Our God Hears Her podcast guest today is Tara Sun, a woman who had to learn how to surrender her story to the Lord. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy Adkins as they learn how to surrender control with Tara Sun during this conversation on God Hears Her. Notes and Quotes: “We live in a kingdom where Jesus said a lot of upside-down things that actually make a lot of sense when we live by His Word and listen to His Word.” —Tara Sun “When you lay your life down, you get to pick up something greater.” —Tara Sun “God doesn’t waste anything. It’s for a reason, even if I didn’t plan it. And it’s all leading up to creating a stronger, more sanctified you. A you that knows who God is more.” —Tara Sun “It doesn’t matter the greatest plans that I can come up with, it can never touch the goodness and greatness of God’s purposes for my life. He wants our obedience and our “yes” coupled with His divine purposes because ultimately He is in control.” —Tara Sun “The narrative of surrender is actually at the heart of what it means to be a disciple.” —Tara Sun Verses: Links: Tara’s website: Tara’s Instagram: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Eryn’s Instagram: Elisa’s Instagram: MB01TIYFMDGJI53 /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/32909837

168. Walking Through Infidelity (with Jami Nato) 09/23/2024

168. Walking Through Infidelity (with Jami Nato) Guest Bio: Jami Nato is a blogger, Instagram influencer, and serial entrepreneur. She mentors thousands of leaders by running an essential oils business and a local coffee shop. She has four non-Catholic kids who attend Catholic school, one irritatingly athletic husband, two unkempt dogs, and a pet turtle she is constantly trying to bring back to the pond. She juggles this circus in the best-kept secret of the Midwest where people genuinely do care about your aunt’s hip surgery: Kansas City, Missouri. Show Summary: Have you ever felt closer to God after a season of suffering? When Jami Nato found out her husband was having an affair, it felt like her world imploded. Through the trials and tribulations of that season, she found that her relationship with God was growing stronger. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy Adkins as they learn how Jami walked through that season of her life with God by her side during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “What God did in my heart was supernatural. I felt God’s nearness so close, which I think that only suffering can do for you.” —Jami Nato “Forgiveness isn’t a one-time thing. [The situation] would chase you, it would taunt you, and you had to turn around and say, ‘No more. I’ve already forgiven you.’” —Jami Nato “If God carried me this far, and showed me what He needed to show me in the perfect timing, He would do it again. He would take care of me.” —Jami Nato “When the gospel gets so deep into your roots, that is the fruit that you produce.” —Jami Nato “Not until I experienced suffering did the gospel become real to me. My need for salvation. My need for the cross. My need for His presence.” —Jami Nato Verses: Links: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Jami’s Book: Jami’s Instagram: Eryn’s Instagram: Elisa’s Instagram: MB01NZNNYQ1MIYV /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/32572597

167. Aging Gratefully (with Heather Creekmore) 09/16/2024

167. Aging Gratefully (with Heather Creekmore) Guest Bio: Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week, inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. She’s the host of the Compared to Who? podcast and the author of four books, including The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who’ve Tried Everything and Aging Gratefully, a new devotional on aging for women in midlife. Heather has been featured on Fox News, Huff Post, Morning Dose, Church Leaders, For Every Mom, and dozens of other shows and podcasts. But she’s best recognized from her appearance as a contestant on the Netflix hit show, Nailed It. Heather and her fighter-pilot-turned-pastor husband, Eric have four children and live in Austin, Texas. Show Summary: No matter what we do or how we try to prevent it, we are all aging. With age comes wisdom, but also body changes that make us feel like we’re losing everything we once had. Heather Creekmore wants us to remember that God’s Word does not speak badly about growing older. Join hosts, Eryn Eddy Adkins and Elisa Morgan as they talk about aging gratefully with Heather Creekmore on this episode of God Hears Her. Notes and Quotes: “Am I defining beauty the way the world does, or the way that [God’s] Word does? Who’s definition am I going to believe?” —Heather Creekmore “While culture might tell us we’re aging out of relevance, we’re really just coming into our own.” —Heather Creekmore “There’s so much possibility when partnering with God and saying, ‘What’s next?’” —Heather Creekmore “To reframe, to really change our thoughts, is not just about taking the thoughts captive. But it’s seeing ourselves being in the image of God’s Kingdom instead of this earthly kingdom.” —Heather Creekmore “When God doesn’t come through the way we thought He should come through, that is when we have the sweet opportunity to really get to know the real God instead of the God who is a figment of our imagination, and when we really have to lean on trusting Him.” —Heather Creekmore Verses: Links: Heather’s Heather’s God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Eryn’s Instagram: Elisa’s Instagram: MB014C6WNY8HL7R /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/32382957

166. Ask, Seek, Knock (with Deb Hopper) 09/09/2024

166. Ask, Seek, Knock (with Deb Hopper) Guest Bio: Deb Hopper spent the first 25 years of her professional career serving in the church and working in the corporate world. After 10 years as the women’s pastor at Seacoast Church, she now pursues family ministry and is founder/CEO of a non-profit organization serving single moms called SEEN Moms. Married for 30 years to Gibson Hopper, she has three daughters, two sons-in-love, and eleven grandchildren. Show Summary: When was the last time you reached a moment where the only thing you could do was surrender your circumstance to the Lord? Deb Hopper was a single mom with two daughters when a good friend of hers sat her down and told her about a method of praying that would help her surrender her stresses to God. She knew God would answer in His way and in His timing, but she fully placed her needs into His hands. Join Deb as she shares her story with God Hears Her hosts Vivian Mabuni and Eryn Eddy Adkins during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “I used the [Ask, Seek, Knock] principle to reach up to God out of the pit, to trust Him, and believe He could help me in the most complex areas of my life, and the most simplest of things.” —Deb Hopper “I don’t think we talk about answered prayers enough. But in reality, He does move. He does answer prayers. And if we don’t talk about them in our natural, everyday life, then why would people pray?” —Deb Hopper “But once I took that first step, God provided the obvious answer for me.” —Deb Hopper “We need God’s light to shine on our answers. We need to go to His Word. We need to ask, ‘Does this line up with what God says? Is this true?’ ” —Deb Hopper “[God] has the plan. And if you’re faithful to do the next right thing, He doesn’t waste a minute of it.” —Deb Hopper “Acknowledging God in the promotion, in a child being born, in the marriage, we are acknowledging that we didn’t do it on our own. It was God with us, guiding us, and showing us.” —Deb Hopper Verses: Links: SEEN moms: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Eryn’s Instagram: Vivian’s Instagram: MB01OSSZO8UPX9T /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/32247932

165. Reimagining Quiet Time (with Emily Ryan) 08/26/2024

165. Reimagining Quiet Time (with Emily Ryan) Guest Bio: Emily E. Ryan is a minister’s wife, mother of four, and junior high English teacher who first dedicated her writing life to the Lord when she was a child. She quickly learned, however, that writing about Jesus could only come after walking with Him through hard times. In this season of life—full of teens, tweens, and all the beautiful noise and chaos that comes with them—she is familiar with the struggle to find those rare, quiet moments and claim them for Jesus. She writes about this struggle in her upcoming book Guilt-Free Quiet Times, where she encourages women with practical creativity to ditch guilt and embrace grace in their devotional time with the Lord. Emily and her family live in the great state of Texas, but you can find her online at emilyeryan.com or through her Guideposts devotions in ’ Mornings with Jesus. Show Summary: What comes to mind when you think of spending time with the Lord? Do you picture your favorite comfy chair with your Bible and a steaming mug of coffee? Or do you see yourself frantically running around the house apologizing to God while you chase a toddler who has interrupted your quiet time. . . .again. Emily E. Ryan wants to help women reimagine their quiet time with the Lord by lifting up the guilt we sometimes feel. The stigma of ‘quiet time’ doesn’t have to be silent time spent in your house with the Lord. Join hosts, Vivian Mabuni and Eryn Eddy Adkins, as they learn how to have guilt-free quiet time during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “God shows Himself to us whenever we ask for our spiritual eyes to be opened.” —Emily E. Ryan “God promised something good from this, so I’m going to start looking for that.” —Emily E. Ryan “God is not calling us into this perfect, little checklist quiet time, He’s calling us into a deeper, intimate relationship with Him.” —Emily E. Ryan The Lord has given us so much more choice into how we approach our spiritual disciples than we realize.” —Emily E. Ryan “Whenever we have conviction, it always leads to a solution. If the Holy Spirit convicts your heart, then He’s doing so to lead you closer.” —Emily E. Ryan “The highs and lows are going to happen regardless. It’s where they are leading you in the end. Are they leading you to the Lord, and is your faith growing?” —Emily E. Ryan Verses: Links: Emily’s Emily’s God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Eryn’s Instagram: Vivian’s Instagram: MB013E5PNNJCDQX /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/32382892

164. The Middle of Your Marriage (with Dorothy Littell Greco) 08/19/2024

164. The Middle of Your Marriage (with Dorothy Littell Greco) Guest Bio: Dorothy Littell Greco is the author of Making Marriage Beautiful and Marriage in the Middle. Her work has appeared in Christianity Today, Missio Alliance, MomCo (formerly MOPS) , The Common Good, RELEVANT magazine, and many other publications. She also works as a professional photojournalist. Dorothy and her husband, Christopher, live near Boston, Massachusetts. Show Summary: When we get married, we tend to have bright ideas and big dreams for what our marriage will look like within our lifetime. We quickly realize that relationships form stronger through hard work and hard times. Dorothy Littell Greco has found that habits formed at the beginning of your marriage can helpfully impact marriage in your midlife while things around you are constantly changing. Join hosts, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy Adkins as they learn more about marriage in the middle with guest Dorothy Littell Greco during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “A sense in my spirit told me, ‘You need to forgive him, and there’s no guarantee that anything is going to come as a result of you forgiving him.’” —Dorothy Littell Greco “Owning and being present is such a hard discipline to do, because oftentimes the thing we want to do is to be comforted and [it] makes us feel better about a certain circumstance.” —Dorothy Littell Greco “We have to be willing to invite other people into the broken places if we want to grow, and if we want to be accountable . . . we want to want real health over the appearance of health.” —Dorothy Littell Greco To me, sanctification is about spending the entirety of our lives figuring out how to be more and more like Jesus. And when we’re more and more like Jesus, it’s going to benefit everybody.” —Dorothy Littell Greco “A great question to ask each other is, ‘What do you need from me in this season?’” —Dorothy Littell Greco Verses: Links: Dorothy’s Book: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Eryn’s Instagram: Vivian’s Instagram: Dorothy’s Instagram: MB01YNCZC4IRIJT /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/32247797

163. Mindful Creativity (with Anh Lin) 08/12/2024

163. Mindful Creativity (with Anh Lin) Guest Bio: Anh Lin is an interior stylist and the founder of the cozy online shop, TheHoogaShop.com. She is a debut author with her new book, Forever Home, and she is now living with her husband and corgi in a renovated fixer-upper. Show Summary: Have you ever looked at a space and felt excited by all of the work that needs to be done on it? Maybe you renovated your home, decorated an apartment, or even organized your car trunk in a cute way for all of the running around you do. What if we looked at our hearts as rooms with potential? What if we saw healing as internally renovating? Anh Lin was in the midst of renovating and designing a new home when the Lord opened her eyes to see how the process was similar to our internal healing process. Join hosts, Eryn Eddy Adkins and Vivian Mabuni as they talk with Anh about seeing the possibilities for our healing during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “You don’t have to go big to feel the impact of a changed environment.” —Anh Lee “Surround ourselves with people that are for us, that support us, that are trauma-informed, walk through it with us, and most importantly show us that there is a reality outside of what we think is possible for us.” —Anh Lee “Find community—it’s more healing than you think.” —Anh Lee “It was as if God was saying, ‘You can leave this memory because I’m staying here with her. I’m going to save her one day.’” —Anh Lee “There’s no shame being where [you] are at mentally, and God can handle [your] timing, [your] pacing because He’s a very patient God. He’s a gentle Father.” —Anh Lee “For the woman who is feeling so isolated, so misunderstood, know that God is going to continue being active in your life, loving you in ways you might not see now, but will eventually see His fingerprints on all the times you’ve been hurting.” —Anh Lee Links: Anh’s Book Forever Home: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Eryn’s Instagram: Vivian’s Instagram: Anh’s Instagram: MB01MRYQQZ4KRK7 /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/32001597

162. Promise Keeper (with Shannon Popkin) 06/24/2024

161. Tenderly Waiting (with Rochelle Traub) 06/17/2024

161. Tenderly Waiting (with Rochelle Traub) Guest Bio: Rochelle Traub loves interacting with people whether it’s connecting with friends over a relaxing dinner, creating memories with family in the funny moments of life, or communicating through words and voice in her marketing job at Our Daily Bread Ministries. She’s been married to her best friend, Kevin, for 31 years and together they have three children, including their youngest daughter who was adopted from China. Rochelle looks forward to her morning “walk and talk” sessions with her exercise buddy, skiing in Colorado with family, reading a good book while sipping steaming hot coffee, and traveling pretty much anywhere. She is thankful for God’s grace and goodness in her life, and her life goal is to share the gift of Jesus. Show Summary: When was a moment you felt God was calling you to something? Have you had any clear moments like that? Did you face obstacles while trying to make that calling a reality? Rochelle Traub felt called to adopt, but for a long time her husband did not. As they prayed together through that season they both eventually felt the call. However, the adoption process led them through more years of waiting. Join hosts Eryn Adkins and Vivian Mabuni as they learn more about Rochelle’s story during the years of her waiting season during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “Watching my children be their own people, and letting them be their own people, that God has provided a journey for each one of us.” —Rochelle Traub “They are all so different, and God has gifted them with what they are supposed to be doing.” —Rochelle Traub “My job as a mom is to know, what I had in hope for you, is not necessarily what God has in mind for you.” —Rochelle Traub “God has that child picked out for you, but He will bring His plan to fruition.” —Rochelle Traub “However we think it’s going to go, or want it to go, you have to trust Jesus and hold His hand because His plan is best.” —Rochelle Traub Verses: Links: Rochelle’s Daughter’s Instagram: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Eryn’s Instagram: Vivian’s Instagram: MB01LNR3MGBYLGA /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/31194287

160. Intentional Fatherhood (with Matt Adkins) 06/10/2024

160. Intentional Fatherhood (with Matt Adkins) Guest Bio: Matt Adkins, with over 25 years of music experience, is a seasoned musician, worship pastor, and service programming director at Gwinnett Church. From picking up his first guitar at 8 and growing up surrounded by the sounds of bluegrass, Matt’s journey in music has been nothing short of remarkable. Transitioning from a touring musician at 17 to a worship pastor at 30, he has dedicated his life to shaping the purpose of musicians within the local church. Matt’s passion is to create transformative worship experiences and empower others to express their faith through music. Matt lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife Eryn and their three daughters. Show Summary: Father’s Day is coming up and that can bring out a variety of feelings in us. Some of us come from broken families with absent fathers or divorced families where we’ve seen a parent only part time. Today’s guest is learning how to parent three daughters in the aftermath of divorce and remarriage. Despite that, Matt Adkins does everything he can to be an intentional father. Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they talk with Matt about his different seasons of fatherhood and parenting teenage daughters during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “When it’s from the Holy Spirit, it just flows. You don’t have to force it.” —Matt Adkins “If you’re not intentional with the time you have, the time goes fast.” —Eryn Adkins “They [little girls] don’t want to be fixed, they want to be heard.” —Matt Adkins “The relationship between me and my heavenly Father, and my relationship with my 3 girls as a father, the thing that I desire most with my girls, is the thing that my Father desires with me—time.” —Matt Adkins Links: Father’s Day Video: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Eryn’s Instagram: Elisa’s Instagram: MB010R7LWKNSLZF /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/30955253

159. A Deeper Look at Rahab (with Shadia Hrichi) 06/03/2024

159. A Deeper Look at Rahab (with Shadia Hrichi) Guest Bio: Shadia Hrichi is a passionate Bible teacher and award-winning author who loves seeing lives transformed by the power of God’s Word. Having experienced many heartbreaks, including abortion, date rape, divorce, and more, Shadia captures the hearts of her audience as she illustrates, through personal experience, God’s love, faithfulness, and power of redemption. She holds a master’s in biblical and theological studies as well as a master’s in criminal justice. Shadia is the author of several Bible studies, including Tamar, Hagar, Legion, and Worthy of Love and the recipient of several awards, including the 2022 WCCW God’s Word is Alive award. Shadia is often invited to speak at retreats, conferences, and other events and has served on faculty for a number of christian writers conferences. Her bible studies have been endorsed by Bible Study Magazine (Faithlife/Logos Bible Software), Liz Curtis-Higgs, Francine Rivers, and many others. Currently residing in northern California, Shadia loves to visit the ocean each week for “a date with Jesus.” Show Summary: When you read the beginning of Joshua. . . .does the name Rahab ever catch your eye? Have you ever wondered more about this woman who is briefly mentioned in the Old Testament and then again in the lineage of Jesus? Today, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins are taking a deep dive into looking at Rahab with writer and Bible teacher Shadia Hrichi. Shadia brings great insight and even some ways that we can relate to Rahab during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “I didn’t know I was hungry until I was fed.” —Shadia Hrichi “In our dark moments, our God meets us and says He sees us.” —Elisa Morgan “God cares about her [Rahab] enough to recognize her, and her longing for Him, that He’s going to step in.” —Shadia Hrichi “It really doesn’t matter what we’ve done, do we have a heart for God?” —Shadia Hrichi Verses: Links: Shadia’s Instagram: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Eryn’s Instagram: Elisa’s Instagram: MB01DYJA3BMDGQ9 /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/30954803

158. A Journey Through Infertility (with Alice Matagora) 05/20/2024

158. A Journey Through Infertility (with Alice Matagora) Guest Bio: Alice Matagora lives in Southern California with her husband RJ, her children Regi and Clementine, and her dog Daisy. With two young children in this season of life, Alice is a naptime writer and storyteller. She invites others to find the beauty in the broken and hope in God as she shares her story of God's redemption in the midst of the brokenness in her own life—infertility, grief and loss, mental health struggles, childhood trauma, generational trauma, racial and ethnic identity, and marriage. Alice has worked with The Navigators in disciple making ministry for nearly twenty years, with experience in college ministry and cultural competency training. She currently leads a Leader Development Initiative for The Navigators that develops leaders all over the world. She’s also a licensed marriage and family therapist. Combining all of her professional experience and her passion for disciple making, Alice's book How to Save the World: Disciple Making Made Simple, featuring original Barna research, seeks to equip and empower everyday people to make disciples of Jesus wherever they live, work, and play. Show Summary: What’s been your longest trial? Are you in a waiting season? Or are you going through something that feels like it has no end in sight? Alice Matagora has been through multiple trials, including a seven-year infertility journey. During those seven years, God was working to heal her past wounds and change her mindset on motherhood. Join host Eryn Adkins as she gets to know Alice Matagora during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “I learned how to have roots—how to have a relationship with Jesus.” —Alice Matagora “God is so kind and a master author in writing our stories of pain to lead us to the right place at the right time.” —Alice Matagora “God used infertility to address these lies I had about motherhood.” —Alice Matagora “The enemy wants to use our past to impact the way we see ourselves in the future.” —Eryn Adkins “You will never fail if you put your hope in the Lord.” —Alice Matagora Verses: My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. —Psalm 73:26 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.” —Mark 11:22-23 Links: MOMCON: The Navigators: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Eryn’s Instagram: Alice’s Instagram: MB01TWRF14TPPBI /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/30829123

157. Upheaval and Transition (with Katherine Catlett) 05/13/2024

157. Upheaval and Transition (with Katherine Catlett) Guest Bio: Katherine Catlett is the social media manager and strategist for Reclaim Today, a part of Our Daily Bread Ministries. She graduated in 2022 from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama and was a cheerleader all four years of college. She has a deep passion for writing, mentoring, and encouraging others on their journey to become who God has created and called them to be. Show Summary: What has been one of the most life-changing events for you? Some may recall childhood moments or special memories with family while others turn to a traumatic event or accident that completely changed them. Katherine Catlett was in college when an accident occurred that changed her way of life. In the midst of her healing journey, God called her to move to a completely different state away from her friends and family. Join hosts, Elisa Morgan and Vivian Mabuni, as they learn Katherine’s story and how God showed up through it all during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “He was the only thing that stayed the same. Everything in my life had been flipped upside down—– my whole world was quite literally spinning—– but it had also completely stopped. But then there was God.” —Katherine Catlett “[God] was so solid and consistent even when I was really bitter and angry.” —Katherine Catlett “I had to learn to advocate for myself… My voice matters. And what I have to say matters. And what I need matters.” —Katherine Catlett “In losing parts of myself that I loved, I also discovered parts of myself that I love just as much.” —Katherine Catlett “If God calls you somewhere, and if you go, He’s never going to abandon you to fend for yourself. He’s going to be there too.” —Katherine Catlett Links: Katherine’s Instagram: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Reclaim Today’s website: Elisa’s Instagram: Vivian’s Instagram: MB01QHNW1INVWDI /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/30828488

156. Felt Needs for Moms 05/06/2024

155. Connectivity and Relationship (with Lauren Reitsema) 04/29/2024

155. Connectivity and Relationship (with Lauren Reitsema) Guest Bio: Lauren’s interest in relationship skills began when her parents divorced after almost 20 years of marriage. Seeking to understand better patterns for her own future legacy, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in communication studies from TCU. Lauren is the author of two books: In Their Shoes, a book dedicated to helping parents better understand and connect with children of divorce, and Relationship Essentials, which features skills to help people feel heard, fight fair, and set boundaries in all areas of life. Lauren is the president of The Center for Relationship Education, a national nonprofit whose mission is rooted in providing relationship skills training to everyone. Her speaking experience spans over 20 years, teaching a variety of relationship skills to teens, adults, and corporate teams. She recognizes relationships are key to a successful life, and this drives her passion for energizing others to invest in relationships with proven tools to enhance connection. She and her husband, Josh, love adventures with their three children. All Colorado natives, they are avid skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, and Broncos’ fans. Show Summary: Have you ever tried really hard to make something happen just for it to fail over and over again? Have you been rejected by something or someone that meant a lot to you? Today’s guest, Lauren Reitsema, knows all about how God can change the trajectory of our lives to make something beautiful come out of the brokenness. Host, Eryn Adkins, had the privilege of talking with Lauren in person at the MomCon Conference in Chicago last fall. Join Eryn as she gets to know Lauren and how God has worked in her life during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “We’re not meant to do everything well all the time.” —Lauren Reitsema “Boundaries create more of the freedom we long for.” —Lauren Reitsema “Sometimes it’s the denial of what you want that gives you the trajectory.” —Lauren Reitsema “He does connect every one of your pain points, and He weaves it into a beautiful story.” —Lauren Reitsema “He is the only one who understands us when we don’t think He’s listening.” —Lauren Reitsema Verses: Links: In Their Shoes: The Center for Relationship Education: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Elisa’s Instagram: Eryn’s Instagram: MB01WHBCCJCKZR2 /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/30360528

154. From Self Care to Holy Care (with Laura Smith) 04/22/2024

154. From Self Care to Holy Care (with Laura Smith) Guest Bio: Laura L. Smith is a popular speaker, best-selling author, and Bible teacher leading women to tear down lies so they can live in truth. Holy Care for the Whole Self is her thirteenth book. Most recently she is known for Restore My Soul: The Power and Promise of 30 Psalms and How Sweet the Sound: The Power and Promise of 30 Beloved Hymns. Laura is a fan of Jesus, her prince charming of a husband, their four kids, almond milk mochas, dark chocolate, music, books, and travel. Smith lives in the picturesque college town of Oxford, Ohio. There you’ll find her running the wooded trails, strolling the brick streets, teaching a local Bible study, shopping at the Saturday morning farmer’s market, or going on a sunset walk with her family. Show Summary: What do you think about self-care? Do you practice it or feel strongly against it? Today, hosts, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins, are talking with author Laura L. Smith about how the Bible talks about self-care. Laura shares how Jesus wants to take care of us and how He tells us to take care of ourselves. Learn how self-care is holy during this God Hears Her conversation. Notes and Quotes: “We are created in the image of God, He calls us His most prized possession, and a masterpiece. And those are His words for us, so we need to take care of ourselves.” —Laura L. Smith “We need community.” —Laura L. Smith “Jesus loves us so much better than we can love each other.” —Laura L. Smith “The brain is another organ that we need to steward for.” —Elisa Morgan Verses: Links: Laura’s book Holy Care for the Whole Self: Laura’s Website: Laura’s Instagram: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t God Hears Her Ep 24 with Laura: Elisa’s Instagram: Eryn’s Instagram: MB01R2ASSJQLR6B /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/30226273

153. Hopeful End: An Easter Bible Study 03/25/2024

152. Continuing with Trust (with Katie Lewis) 02/26/2024

151. Needing God (with Lina AbuJamra) 02/19/2024

150. The Meaning of Moxie (with Moriah Smallbone) 02/12/2024

149. Accepting Moxie (with Toni Collier) 02/05/2024

149. Accepting Moxie (with Toni Collier) Guest Bio: Toni Collier is the founder of an international women’s organization called Broken Crayons Still Color and helps women process through brokenness and get to healing and hope. Toni is a speaker, host of the Still Coloring podcast, and author of two books: Brave Enough to be Broken and her latest release, a children's book, Broken Crayons Still Color. Toni is teaching people all over the globe that you can be broken and still worthy, or feel unqualified and still be called to do great things. Show Summary: Moxie means “spirit” and “courage,” but to have those things we also need to have grit. Do you consider yourself to be a woman of moxie? Today, Toni Collier is back on God Hears Her to talk with hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins about how we can develop moxie by healing and paying attention to the people around us. Let’s dive into learning about “Unshakeable Moxie.” Notes and Quotes: “God is still in the business of creating beauty out of broken things.” —Toni Collier “If God doesn’t move this mountain, then He will give you the strength to climb it.” —Toni Collier “God is truly in all the details.” —Toni Collier “The ultimate form of moxie is surrender and releasing control.” —Toni Collier “Comparison will block you from God trying to show you hope.” —Toni Collier “Hope is the belief that things will get better.” —Toni Collier Links: Brave Enough to Be Broken Toni’s book: Broken Crayons Still Color Toni’s children’s book: Toni Collier’s website: Toni’s Instagram: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t God Hears Her Episode 18 with Toni Collier: Elisa’s Instagram: Eryn’s Instagram: Trigger Warning: Sexual abuse mentioned Alcohol and drug abuse mentioned MB01SA9WJXSIAX6 /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/29405133

148. The Journey of Unshakable Moxie (with Julie Richardson) 01/29/2024

148. The Journey of Unshakable Moxie (with Julie Richardson) Guest Bio: Julie Richardson has experienced God’s faithfulness through many life challenges including divorce, infertility, and the loss of loved ones. She has led women’s ministries in a variety of churches and parachurch ministries over the last 25 years, and one of her greatest joys is to mentor women, helping them discover the vibrant life that Christ offers. Julie has been a part of Our Daily Bread Ministries for 20 years working in a variety of capacities and most recently as a visual media producer and director. Her latest project, Unshakable Moxie: Growing a Resilient Faith is a 6-part docuseries featuring two young women on a quest to discover how courageous women of faith have the moxie to stay strong in Christ amid adversity and suffering. She’s passionate about prayer and leads the growing prayer ministry at Our Daily Bread Ministries. Show Summary: Do you have a dream that’s been put on hold? Have you been in a long season of waiting? During 2021, we had a guest on God Hears Her who was in the midst of a waiting season for a project she felt really passionate about. Julie Richardson has seen that dream come to life after our last conversation with her. Join Julie as she talks with hosts, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins about the project Unshakeable Moxie and her journey as a producer and director for the film. Notes and Quotes: “Moxie is courage and determination… To have moxie is to have a woman who is so close to Jesus that she stays close to Him no matter what happens.” —Julie Richardson “I think anytime we’re in the waiting, it can be so hard.” —Julie Richardson “Sometimes I think God brings us back to a place of pain for deeper healing.” —Julie Richardson “Moxie is stepping into our weakness and depending on Christ.” —Julie Richardson “I hope people will come to see how much Jesus loves us.” —Julie Richardson Verses: Links: Unshakable Moxie website: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t God Hears Her Episode 60 with Julie Richardson: Elisa’s Instagram: Eryn’s Instagram: MB01S6T3MIVEJDG /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/29392368

147. Mentoring the Next Generation (with Ericka Porter) 01/22/2024

147. Mentoring the Next Generation (with Ericka Porter) Guest Bio: Ericka Porter is a proud native of the Denver Metro Area. From early in life, she has eagerly worked to develop and inspire future generations. After graduating from Southeastern University, where she studied Youth Ministries, she has come alongside urban and under-served students in various roles for the last twenty years. Ericka currently serves as a youth leader with some of her favorite high school girls at Colorado Community Church. In 2022, Ericka took a significant leap to use her professional experience and passion to start Rise Up Training & Consulting, a company focused on supporting youth-serving organizations through effective collaboration, professional development, and program design. She deeply holds the belief that “there is no such thing as other people’s children,” inviting everyone into the collective responsibility for the young people in our communities. Show Summary: While you were growing up, did you have someone mentoring you? Most of us can probably name one person who contributed to our lives in a positive way. Ericka Porter has a passion for mentoring and equipping children and teens with the skills they need to face the world through investing in their lives. Join along as hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins talk with Ericka Porter about the importance of raising up the next generation during this conversation of God Hears Her. Notes and Quotes: “Young people are impressionable, and young people are seeking something that’s real.” —Ericka Porter “It didn’t click for me until I understood that God actually authors my purpose and my purpose is so much bigger than the things that I see in my day-to-day.” —Ericka Porter “The world gets bigger and more meaningful and more purposed as you find the Lord because He opens your eyes to who He is and who He’s called you to be.” —Ericka Porter “The young people benefit from the varied experiences. . . . There is always a place for you, there is always value for what you can bring into a young person’s life.” —Ericka Porter “If you can sow into what you hope will be a better world that is closer to the Lord, you really have to sow those seeds now.” —Ericka Porter Links: Ericka’s Organization: Ericka’s Instagram: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Elisa’s Instagram: Eryn’s Instagram: MB01T6HCNOFWXA6 /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/29146213

146. Reading Truth (with Amanda Williams) 01/15/2024

145. Sitting on the Sidelines (with Bethany Toney) 01/08/2024

144. Foundational Practices (with Michele Cushatt) 01/01/2024

144. Foundational Practices (with Michele Cushatt) Guest Bio: As an experienced communicator, Michele Cushatt speaks internationally to a wide variety of audiences and has published four books, “Relentless,” “I Am,” “Undone,” and “A Faith That Will Not Fail.” A three-time head and neck cancer survivor and parent of "children from hard places," Michele is a (reluctant) expert on trauma, pain, and the deep human need for authentic connection and enduring faith. She and her husband, Troy, share a blended family of six children, including biological children, stepchildren, and foster-adopt children. They live on eight acres outside of Denver, Colorado. Show Summary: Do you have any New Year’s resolutions this year? We’re in 2024 and a lot of us love to start the new year strong with new workout routines, diets, or personal goals. What kind of spiritual practices do you want to lean into this year? Michele Cushatt is a cancer survivor who has learned deeply about God’s mercy and hope through her pain. Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they learn spiritual practices to strengthen the foundation of your faith during this conversation on God Hears Her. Notes and Quotes: “What does faith look like not in theory but in reality?” —Michele Cushatt “God was faithful even though I didn’t understand what was happening.” —Michele Cushatt “Spiritual practices are not about doing more, it’s about being present to what’s already been done for you.” —Michele Cushatt “Human beings are always trying to earn grace.” —Michele Cushatt “At some point in time, everything in my life can be lost… except God Himself.” —Michele Cushatt “Contentment is never external.” —Michele Cushatt “The things that we think disqualify us end up to be the very things that God uses to touch mankind.” —Michele Cushatt “There are still days I cry about what I’ve lost, and I don’t feel guilty about it. Because I believe God mourns my suffering even more than I do.” —Michele Cushatt Verses: Links: Michele’s books: God Hears Her website: God Hears Her email sign-up: Subscribe on iTunes! t Elisa’s Instagram: Eryn’s Instagram: MB01SBBQBPFQBDX /episode/index/show/godhearsher/id/28672253

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