Episode 15 - Kaley Rivera-Thompson

In this conversation, Kaley and I discuss the challenges of navigating the holiday season, the complexities of social media and self-publishing, and the importance of vulnerability in writing and worship. They explore personal struggles, the impact of mental health on creativity, and the significance ofauthenticity in worship. The discussion also delves into the meaning of Advent, the concept of slow miracles, and the importance of studying the Bible in daily life. We discuss how the Advent season serves as a reminder of hope and theactive role we can take in our spiritual journeys. Kaley shares her insights on gratitude as a transformative practice and the necessity of being intentional in our daily lives. The discussion also touches on the challenges of balancing busy lives while maintaining a focus on faith and community. Instagram: @kriverathompson Website: ⁠https://www.kriverathompson.com/#/⁠ Kaley’s Advent Devotional: ⁠https://amzn.to/3XDKq0i⁠ (commission earned) . . . . . Author, speaker, and host of the podcast, Between the Now and the Next, Heather Justice, shares conversations with authors of newly released books, and has discussionswith people about faith and the waiting periods they experience in their lives. Here, we become friends and help one another navigate life’s in between moments. Purchase Heather's Book: https://amzn.to/4sm36Q6 - Healing on the Horizon: A 90-Day Devotional Journey to Understand and Heal Your Heart, Mind, and Soul from Emotional Abuse Heather's Website: http://www.heathernjustice.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathernjustice/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathernjustice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hnjustice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hnjustice Spread the Word. Leave a Rating and Review. It would mean so much to me if you would⁠ rate the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a brief review⁠! Your ratings and reviews help to spread the word to new friends! And your feedback lets me know how I can be a better host. When you’re listening to the podcast, it’s like I’m inviting you to into my home, so I want to do all of the things to make our time together feel like a warm hug!