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Set Free
by Keara Rutz
The Set Free podcast brings stories of God showing up over and over again and the freedom and joy found through life with Jesus! Hosted by D1 beach volleyball player and All-American Keara Rutz, tune in every other Thursday for vulnerable conversations with guests who are fellow athletes, friends, teachers, coaches, businesspeople, and more, that will leave you encouraged and hopeful!
Episodes
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45. TRUE FREEDOM (Set Free Women's Conference 2023)
Keara shares what she has learned to be true freedom in Christ at the Set Free Women's Conference! For so long, she knew who Jesus was, but wasn't living in the freedom that God intends for us to experience in him! Whether you missed the conference or need a refresher on what true freedom in…
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44. Biblical Friendships!! & Discipleship!!
In this episode, Keara is joined by Haley Atkins and Reese Kelly to talk about walking with the Lord in biblical community. We were not meant to do this life alone, and we talked all about building Godly friendships as well as meeting people with grace all while remembering who our best friend…
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43. 5 Things To Do When God Feels Far Away
We all go through times when we feel super close and connected with God, and we also go through times when we feel like God is a million miles away. Why? You might ask God where he went and why he left, but the truth is God didn't leave you and he never will. In this episode, Keara and Noelle sit...
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42. Abundance of Life (Set Free Women's Conference 2023)
In this episode, we get to hear another talk from the Set Free Women's Conference! Grace Markwell shares what the bible says about abundant life and some of what God has taught her about a life of abundance. Abundant life is something that we are all looking for and that we all desire, but how…
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Fullness of Joy (Set Free Women's Conference 2023)
Katie Goram shares some of her wisdom with us at the set free women's conference on the fullness of joy that is found in the Lord. If you missed women's conference or want a refresher on some of the things Katie shared, check out this episode!
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40. Jesus Loves Me No Matter How I Play
In this episode, Keara sits down with FSU softball player Kaley Mudge to talk about the freedom she has found in her life and specifically softball since understanding this simple truth- that Jesus loves her no matter how she plays. This simple idea gives her the freedom to play free and to use…
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39. Christian Business Owner Shares How to be Bold our in Faith
In this episode, Keara sits down with owner of By His Grace, Natalie Weaver, to talk all things Jesus. They talk about how Natalie came to know Jesus, how she got the idea for her business, and some of the ways that God has grown her and used her through owning her own business. The discuss the...
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38. This Is What Freedom Actually Looks Like!!!
In this episode, Keara sits down in Isabella to talk about her story of coming to faith and loving and serving those around her. Isa was not raised in a Christian home. She was seeking freedom to do whatever she wanted and she really had it all in the eyes of the world. Isa came to know Jesus…
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37. Your Creator Is In Control!
In this episode, Keara sits down with artist Emma Danos to talk about all sorts of things from control to loneliness to art. Emma shares how the Lord has met her and continued to be faithful and grow her in some of her darkest seasons of loneliness. She also shares about some of the gifts and...
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36. Performance Trap Vs. God's Grace
In this episode, Keara sits down with D1 soccer player EmJ Cox to talk about the pressure of performance in life and athletics and how everything changes when it is met by God's love and grace. They talk about how much greater God is than anything you will ever face as well as the importance of...
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35. Taking the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth
In this episode Keara talks with her good friend Hannah about some of her experiences doing international missions and sharing the gospel with people in nations who have never heard it before. They talk about freedom from fear and anxiety that came with stepping out in faith as well as some of…
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34. DATING Q&A!!!
You all sent in some great questions and we had so much fun answering them! Keara and Grace sit down to talk about all things dating. The hope for this episode is that it gives you some encouragement and advice as you navigate dating in a way that is most glorifying to the Lord. If you are not a...
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33. YOU'RE INVITED
FRIENDS! In this episode Keara shares a big part has been going on with her life lately through set free and how God is working and moving in big ways! Check it out to hear some beginning of December encouragement as well as get caught up on all the exciting things happening here at set free...
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32. Sorority Life: Following Jesus and Being a Light
In this episode, Avery Long joins Keara to talk about following Jesus and being a light for him in her sorority. Avery shares what God has taught her about having fun in college and how to bring other people into that. She talks about leading her chapter's bible study as well as how she has found...
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31. How to Slow Down, Surrender, and Live By the Spirit
In this episode, Keara sits down with Lindsey Gordon to talk about what it looks like to truly surrender our whole lives to the Lord and be attentive to the Holy Spirit as we go throughout our day. Lindsey works at DCC, our local church, as the media production director and is also a full time...
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30. Rediscovering God's Love and Peace at Rock Bottom
Spence Nicholson joins Keara to talk about the Lord's constant presence and work in our lives. Spencer shares how God saved her from her depression and suicidal thoughts in one night and reminded her of his great love for her. She shares how the Lord has lead her life and given her healing and…
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29. How to Follow God in College
In this episode, Keara sits down with Savannah Blasdel to talk about what it looks like to follow God in college while balancing all the busy parts of being a college student. They talk about putting God first above all else and the importance of community and leadership. This episode gives very...
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28. An Athlete's Story of Growing From Curiosity to Faith
Professional beach volleyball athlete Hailey Harward comes on the podcast to share her story of coming to faith later in life and how it has come to be the most important thing in her life. Hailey shares how her curiosity about faith ultimately lead her to place her faith in Jesus and how she now...
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27. A Heart For the Nations
In this episode, Aeriel Sudnt joins Keara to talk about the Lord's calling on her life to go to India and share the gospel. They also talk about how to Lord is faithful to use our yes and how he wants to use us to partner in building his kingdom. There is so much peace in pursuing the Lord's...
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26. Set Free from Temptation
In this episode, Keara talks with one of her friends from camp Savanna Stout about what it looks like to walk in freedom from the temptations of college and the party scene. Savanna talks about how she has been freed from shame that comes from her past sins and is now able to walk with the Lord…
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25. Filling Your Jesus Sized Hole
In the episode, Keara sits down with former D1 indoor and beach volleyball player, Dylynn Otte, to talk about the things of the world that fight for our time and attention and how they ultimately let us down every time. We all have a hole in our hearts that can only be filled with Jesus, and…
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24. Finding Fullness of Joy in the Lord
Keara sits down with student and author Naya Ross to talk about finding strength and joy from the Lord. They discuss what it looks like to walk in daily dependence on the Lord and how to experience peace, rest, and joy when walking with him through this life. They also talk about using the gifts...
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23. A Survivor's Story of Faith
Zach Alessi shares his incredible story of God working a life-saving miracle in his battle with cystic fibrosis. Zach talks about doubt and anger towards God that came after an endless series of setbacks. Zach learned to lean into the Lord and recognize that God was always there, that he has been...
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22. Life Update! Trusting God with What’s Next
In this episode Keara shares what has been going on in her life lately and some of the things the Lord has been teaching her through it all! Will be back to normal episodes on a normal schedule now!
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21. Trusting God When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
In this episode, Keara sits down with her mom who has been one of her greatest role models and examples of faith. Kristan tells some of her stories of God’s faithfulness throughout her life and how they have become her powerful testimony.
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20. A Jewish Girl’s Journey to Jesus
In this episode, Keara sits down with Maddy Muller to discuss Maddy's awesome story of coming to faith in Jesus. They also discuss how God gives specific gifts and talents and calls us to use those unique gifts to glorify him and bring others to Christ as well as looking at discipleship and what…
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19. Set Free from Control
In this episode, Keara sits down with Jenna Gurklis, a grad student and ministry leader, to talk about what it looks like to follow God's plan for your life. Our God is good and faithful to lead us where He calls, and on this episode Jenna shares her experience with seeking the Lord's purpose for...
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18. Growing in the Waiting
In this episode, Julia Scoles joins Keara to talk about her story of suffering from concussions and how God has redeemed her story and used it to bring glory to his kingdom. Julia is a high level athlete and member of the beach volleyball team at USC. In 2021, she helped lead them to a national...
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17. Set Free from Lies
Sofia Pluhar joins Keara on the podcast to talk about learning to combat the lies of the enemy and live in freedom through the Holy Spirit. They talk about the importance of looking to scripture to define our true worth, rather than trusting our thoughts and feelings.
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16. Love Your Neighbor
In this episode, Keara talks with Sarah Petronio who works in the office of student athlete development at FSU. They talk about the greatest commandment found in Matthew 22 which commands us to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind as well as loving your neighbor as yourself.
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15. The Power of Prayer
In this episode, Keara talks with Marnie Day about the power of prayer and the importance of our prayer life in our relationship with God. They talk about how to pray and how to grow our trust in God as we grow in our relationship with Him through prayer. Prayer is not just a way to get things…
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14. Breaking Generational Patterns
In this episode, Keara sits down with her dad for a special conversation to reflect on some of the knowledge and experiences he has gained from his 50 years of life. We talk about the generational patterns that he has been able to change to become an amazing dad for his kids and an amazing…
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13. What I Learned in 2021
Keara sits down for a solo episode to share just a few of the many many things she learned in 2021! Keara talks about about each of the fruits of the spirit plus how the podcast has effected her life in the past year and what she has learned through saying yes to something the Lord is calling…
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12. Set Free in the Questioning
In this episode, Keara sits down with Tabitha Taylor to talk about what it looks like to have doubts and questions about God and how to navigate those difficult thoughts and feelings. Listen in to hear Tabitha's story of learning to bring her questions to the Lord and learning to rest in him.
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11. Big Dreams Bigger God
Keara sits down with worship and ministry leader Cierra West to talk about how to navigate life when our dreams don't match up with God's plan for our lives. They discuss self-imposed disappointment in unmet goals and expectations. They also talk about ceasing striving, being still with God, and...
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10. A Sweet Story of God's Love
In this episode, Kelle Bond joins Keara to share the story of her struggle with infertility and the adoption of their son. Kelle is a passionate student of the Bible shares a bit of her school brain at the beginning and drops so much biblical wisdom throughout. The love of our good God is so...
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9. Set Free from Sadness
Keara chats with her teammate Caitlin Moon about the last year of her life and the story of God bringing her out of her pit of sadness and renewing her with true joy. No matter where you are, God is good and he is doing a good work in your life. With Jesus there is true joy and freedom no matter...
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8. Set Free from Pressure of Perfection
We are not meant to be perfect. We will never be perfect. And that's ok, because Jesus was. This episode, Keara sits down with Grace Markwell to talk about perfectionism and how there is actually power in our weakness and God's good grace is sufficient for us. Striving for perfectionism is such a...
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7. Identity Crisis: Secrets and Depression
This is a special episode in light of suicide awareness month. Please know that you to know that you are loved and cared for by the creator of the universe. No matter how dark it gets in there, there is hope in Jesus. In the words of our guest, "Hold on love, the world still needs what you've...
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6. Identity Crisis: Sports
This week, Keara sits down with former volleyball player Sara Jones to talk about finding identity in the Lord and who he has created us to be. This conversation is so important because it's so easy to wrap up our identity in whatever we are doing in this world, but we are so much more- we are...
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5. Dealing with Pain
In this episode, Keara sits down with Summer Nestlerode who shares her incredible story of dealing with a painful illness. Summer's inspiring journey will encourage anyone who has dealt with fear and uncertainty as she shares how God has used her illness for good.
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4. Set Free from Trauma
In this episode, Keara sits down with Lindsay Price. Lindsay is a very genuine person and is very sure of God's goodness in her life despite some really difficult things she has been through. In this episode Lindsay shares how the Lord is working the evil that has been done against her for good…
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3. Set Free from Anorexia
Join Keara and University of South Carolina beach volleyball player Hannah Mackenhausen as they talk about Hannah’s long struggle with anorexia the freedom she finally found in Jesus. Hannah is passionate about the Lord and super articulate with her faith and has a super powerful story of finding...
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2. Set Free from Comparison
In this episode, Keara sits down with her sister Noelle to talk about her struggles with comparison and how she been set free from that. They talk about college, life plans, and finding joy in the gifts God has given you. Noelle shares her advice for anyone struggling with comparison and the lack...
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1. Set Free Through Trusting God
Welcome to the Set Free podcast! This is a place of encouragement and the hope found through Jesus! In this solo episode, Keara shares why she is starting this podcast and what her goal with it is. Keara is a D1 beach volleyball player and a psychology major at Florida State University who is...
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The Set Free podcast brings stories of God showing up over and over again and the freedom and joy found through life with Jesus! Hosted by D1 beach volleyball player and All-American Keara Rutz, tune in every other Thursday for vulnerable conversations with guests who are fellow athletes…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Set Free podcast brings stories of God showing up over and over again and the freedom and joy found through life with Jesus! Hosted by D1 beach volleyball player and All-American Keara Rutz, tune in every other Thursday for vulnerable conversations with guests who are fellow athletes, friends, teachers, coaches, businesspeople, and more, that will leave you encouraged and hopeful!
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The Set Free podcast brings stories of God showing up over and over again and the freedom and joy found through life with Jesus! Hosted by D1 beach volleyball player and All-American Keara Rutz, tune in every other Thursday for vulnerable conversations with guests who are fellow athletes, friends,...
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