Trust and Follow Your Path with Guest, Elaine Lankford

Episode 205Personal Journey with SpiritualityElaine discussed her personal experiences with God andspirituality. She recounted her journey, highlighting her childhood in church and a crisis point in 2008 that led her to fully embrace a personal relationship with God. Elaine deeply expressed the significance of inviting this presence into all aspects of life, not just during challenging times.Faith and Healing JourneysElaine shared her personal journey of faith andtransformation after facing professional and personal challenges, including a sudden closure of her medical practice and the loss of her father and husband to cancer. She described how these experiences led her to deepen her faith and find purpose beyond her career achievements. Elaine highlighted the positive impact of faith in overcoming adversity and the importance of trusting in a higher power even when evidence is not visible.Reconnecting With Your Authentic SelfElaine talked about the importance of remembering andreconnecting with one's true self, emphasizing the role of the heart and the mind in healing and personal growth. She stressed the need to align with God's truth and the authentic story of one's creation. There power in self-reflection and it is important of nurture every aspect of oneself to unlock healing and a fulfilling life.Exploring Spiritual and Biological KnowledgeElaine discussed her Christian faith perspective, emphasizing that Jesus was already present in creation and came to helphumanity regain its original state. Together, we explored the idea that human bodies contain inherent knowledge and spiritual energy, with Elaine specifically mentioning DNA and RNA as evidence of the amazing complexity of human construction.Human Spirituality and Existential InsightsElaine discussed the nature of reality and the human experience, emphasizing that humans are primarily spirits with bodies rather than bodies with spirits. She shared a theological concept from a professor about the Trinity as an overflow of three entities, explaining how this overflow connects humans to God and brings peace and joy. Finding Purpose Through Faith JourneysElaine shared her journey of finding purpose and faith afterfacing professional setbacks, including being rejected from a nursing career. Through mission trips to Nicaragua and serving at her church, she discovered new ways to serve others and found joy in unexpected places. Elaine emphasized the importance of taking steps of faith, even when plans are unclear, and described how God guided her through various doors and opportunities, including writing a book and organizing conferences. Elaine emphasized the simplicity of acknowledging God'spresence and accepting His support, comparing it to trading a heavy yoke for a lighter one, which allows for better handling of life's challenges.Divine Love and Human AwakeningElaine discussed themes of divine love, human identity, andspiritual awakening. She shared insights about humanity's creation in God's image and the divine restraint required for Jesus to take human form, emphasizing God's patience and love in waiting for people to recognize their true identity and purpose. Elaine is a passionate advocate for Christian femaleentrepreneurs, dedicated to helping them launch and grow successful businesses, ministries, and nonprofits. As the founder of She Steps Forward Coaching and She Steps Forward International, she empowers women to stepconfidently into their God-sized dreams. As a certified John Maxwell Team member, she brings expertise in speaking, writing, leadership development, and entrepreneurial coaching to her faith-based approach. She works in the United States and Africa.Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shestepsforward_coachinghttps://www.instagram.com/shestepsforwardinternationalWebsites:  https://www.shestepsforwardcoaching.com/https://www.shestepsforwardinternational.org/Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-lankford/