#51 Kristan Dooley [Taking Left Turns with Jesus]

Do you love a good God story? Does it boost your faith to hear someone sharing the great things God's been doing in their life? If you're feeling distant from God for any reason, today's show is sure to rekindle your love for Him. Kristan Dooley sits down with me today to share her story of following Jesus off the beaten path. He asked her to turn left, and even though it didn't make a lot of sense, Kristan accepted His invitation. She prepared her heart and payed attention to what God was revealing to her. Kristan says there was a lot fear and some days it felt like a disaster, but she surrendered and trusted her Father. She says "we say we trust someone as long as all of the circumstances around us are what they should be, that kind of trust comes naturally. But then all of the sudden, the ground comes out from under us and we have to ask ourselves, do I have the faith to do it anyway?" Kristan and I talk about the place of prayer and worship she set up in the red light district and how the crowd and energy there was nothing like a typical church setting. She tells us about the sweet gifts God gave her in that season, including completely changing her heart and their relationship. Kristan says, "anywhere he takes us, it's not about what we have to give…it's more about what we have to receive." Kristan has worked in ministry for almost twenty years. Most recently, she serves as the Discipleship pastor at Anthem House church in West Chester, Ohio. She also works as a coach for Gravity Leadership and is the director of Renewal Women's Ministry. Kristan just released her third book, Left Turns, Following Jesus off the Beaten Path, in hopes of encouraging her reads to follow Jesus wherever he invites.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Left Turns: Following Jesus off the Beaten Path Made to Love Isaiah 30:21 – and whenever you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: "This is the way. Walk in it." Anthem House Church   KRISTAN'S FAVORITE 5 Anatomy of the Soul by Curt Thompson Pumpkin Spice Coffee and Creamer Nike Leggings Boating Season Contentment in Her Heart   CONNECT WITH KRISTAN Instagram | Facebook | Website   SUPPORT THE SHOW Prep Dish is a healthy subscription based meal plan service. When you sign up, you'll receive a weekly email that contains your menu for the week, an organized grocery list and easy to follow instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After a couple of hours in the kitchen, all of your meals are ready for the entire week!e – 50% off all subscriptions Black Friday through Cyber Monday with code HARVEST20!