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The Love Offering
by Rachael Adams
Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself—one faithful step at a time.Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love—no matter how small—matter deeply to God.You were created to live a life of impact.You were made to be a love offering.Subscribe today and be inspired to live out the greatest commandment in practical, powerful ways.
Episodes
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Loving Your Wayward Child with Erica Wiggenhorn
Have you ever replayed a conversation with your child and wondered, What did I do wrong? Maybe you’re grieving choices you never imagined, a relationship that feels strained, or an empty chair at your family’s table. You love your child deeply, but you’re unsure how to stay connected while...
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You Can’t Be Brave Until You’re Scared with Jess Connolly
Have you ever wondered, “If I really trusted God, would I still feel this scared?” Maybe you’re worried about your children, afraid of what others might think, or hesitant to say yes to something God is asking you to do. You want to be faithful, but the fear hasn’t gone away. This week on The…
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When You’re Emotionally Exhausted: Finding Hope and Strength to Keep Going with Leslie M. Bosserman
Have you ever finished a long day, looked at everything you didn’t get done, and felt like you were falling behind? I have. Sometimes we’re carrying far more than anyone can see, yet we still expect ourselves to keep going as though nothing is heavy. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I’m...
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Hope in Your Heartbreak: First Steps for Sexually Betrayed Wives with Ellen Mary Dykas
Some conversations ask us to slow down, listen with compassion, and make room for the pain others may be carrying. This week's episode of The Love Offering Podcast is one of those conversations. I'm joined by Ellen Mary Dykas, director of Equipping for Ministry to Women at Harvest USA, to talk...
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Making Room for What Matters Most: A Conversation About Hushing Our Homes with Myquillyn Smith
The rooms we tend are shaping the lives lived within them. The meals prepared in our kitchens, conversations shared around our tables, prayers whispered beside beds, and people welcomed through our doors all help turn a house into a home. This quiet, faithful work may feel ordinary, but it…
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Finding Your Identity in Christ in Every Season with Elizabeth Laing Thompson
Have you ever felt a little lost when something that once defined your days suddenly changed? Children grow up. Careers shift. Ministries evolve. Dreams unfold differently than we imagined. Sometimes a season ends long before we are ready—and when our identity has become tangled up in what we do,...
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Something Good Will Grow with Nicole Jacobsmeyer
What if the darkest seasons of your life are not evidence that God has abandoned you—but the very soil where He is quietly growing something good? This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I’m talking with my dear friend Nicole Jacobsmeyer, author of Something Good Will Grow. Through her…
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(Bonus) On The Ground with Samaritan's Purse - Keeping Faith through Difficulty
In this special bonus episode from The Bible Explained, Host Jenn Kokal is joined by Kristy Graham, a dedicated wife, mom, and communications expert at Samaritan's Purse. Kristy shares her personal story of how her family's life was shaped by their involvement with Samaritan's Purse, and how her...
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Finding Faith and Purpose After Loss with Cheri Fletcher
Have you ever walked through a season when simply making it through the day felt like all you could manage? Maybe grief has changed everything. Perhaps the future looks nothing like you imagined, or someone you love is hurting, and you don’t know what to say. When life feels this heavy, people...
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Stop Striving and Start Abiding with Christine Hoy
Have you ever approached your time with Jesus as one more task to complete? Read the Bible. Say the prayers. Check the box. Move on with the day. I understand that tendency because I've felt it too. We can love Jesus deeply while quietly treating our relationship with Him like a performance...
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When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees with Shalene Roberts
So much of motherhood happens where no one else can see. It’s the middle-of-the-night wake-ups, the endless loads of laundry, the whispered prayers, the carpool conversations, and the thousand small sacrifices that rarely receive recognition. In the moment, we may wonder whether any of it is…
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Praying Through Life’s Battles with Rachel Wojo
What battle are you carrying today? Maybe it is an unanswered prayer, a painful loss, a strained relationship, a health concern, or a circumstance that feels far beyond your control. When life feels overwhelming, we can become so consumed by our emotions—or so busy trying to fix everything...
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Finding God's Comfort in Grief with Lisa Appelo
Have you ever experienced a loss that divided your life into a “before” and an “after”? Fourteen years ago, my friend Lisa Appelo woke to the sound of her husband Dan’s strange breathing. Within hours, she learned he had suffered cardiac arrest and could not be revived. In a single morning, Lisa...
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All of Me: Worshiping God with Your Whole Life with Cheryl Marshall
When you hear the word worship, what comes to mind? Maybe you picture standing in church on Sunday morning, singing with your hands raised. Perhaps you think about prayer, reading Scripture, or verbally praising God. All of these are beautiful expressions of worship—but worship was never meant to...
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The Strength of Gentleness with Christie Thomas
When you hear the word gentleness, what comes to mind? If you're anything like me, you may think of someone who is quiet, passive, or soft-spoken. But what if we've misunderstood biblical gentleness all along? This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I had the joy of talking with Christie Thomas,...
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Encountering God's Love: Seeing Your Story Through God's Story with Randy and Rozanne Frazee
Have you ever wondered how all the pieces of the Bible fit together—or even how your own story fits into God's greater story? If you've ever opened Scripture feeling overwhelmed or found yourself questioning where God is in the middle of your everyday life, I think this week's episode will...
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Practical Ideas for Richer Relationships: A Conversation About Friendship with Becky Harling
Have you ever looked around and wondered why, even in a world more connected than ever, so many of us still feel lonely? I think most of us long for friendships that are genuine relationships where we're known, encouraged, challenged, and loved. Yet building those kinds of friendships can feel...
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Living Out a Life That Matters: A Conversation with Crickett Keeth
Have you ever wondered if what you're doing really matters? Maybe your days feel ordinary. Maybe you're faithfully serving your family, showing up for work, caring for others, or quietly doing what God has called you to do—but sometimes you wonder if it's making any difference at all. If you've...
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Brave Women, Mighty God: Finding Courage Through Faith with Laura L. Smith
Have you ever felt God nudging you toward something—but fear, doubt, or insecurity kept you from taking the next step? Maybe it's having a difficult conversation, starting a Bible study, pursuing a dream, reaching out to a neighbor, or simply trusting God in an uncertain season. Whatever it is,...
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Choosing to Live for Jesus When Everything Tells You to Live for Yourself: A Conversation with Morgan Krueger
Have you ever felt exhausted from constantly thinking about how you're doing, how you're perceived, what you're accomplishing, or whether you're enough? If we're honest, most of us live there more often than we'd like to admit. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I sat down with author Morgan...
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Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Yourself and Others with Shannon Popkin
Have you ever found yourself replaying someone else's words, assuming they were judging you? Or maybe you've caught yourself criticizing someone in your mind, convinced you're seeing the situation clearly. If so, you're not alone. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I sat down with my friend...
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Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful: Lessons from the Moms of the Bible with Rhonda Stoppe
Some days, motherhood feels deeply meaningful. Other days, it feels like wiping counters, making lunches, repeating yourself for the hundredth time, and wondering if any of it really matters. If you’ve ever gone to bed thinking, “I’ll do better tomorrow,” this week’s conversation on The Love...
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From Dreams to Drive: Trusting God Enough to Take the Next Step with Taneshia Yerby
Have you ever felt like God placed a dream in your heart—but fear, insecurity, or self-doubt kept you from taking the next step? Maybe you’ve wondered: What if I fail? What will people think? What if I heard God wrong? If any of those questions sound familiar, this week’s episode of The Love...
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You Don't Have to Hold It All Together: A Conversation with Nichole J. Suvar
Have you ever felt like everything depends on you? Like if you stop striving, planning, fixing, organizing, or carrying it all… everything might fall apart? If so, this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast is especially for you. I had the joy of sitting down with my friend Nichole J. Suvar...
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Grace for Every Season of Motherhood: A Conversation with Andrea Fortenberry
Have you ever wondered, “Am I the only one who feels this overwhelmed?” Or quietly questioned if you’re doing any of this motherhood thing “right”? In this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I had the sweetest conversation with Andrea Fortenberry—author of Two Minute Timeouts for New...
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You’re Not Behind: Finding Hope and Purpose While Getting Through What You’re Going Through with Tanner Olson
Have you ever felt like life didn’t turn out the way you expected—or on the timeline you hoped for? Maybe you’ve looked around and wondered if you’re somehow behind. In this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I sat down with author and poet Tanner Olson to talk about his book Getting...
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The Pursuit of Holy Leisure: A Conversation with Cara Ray
Have you ever felt like your time with God has become just another box to check? I know I have. In this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I sat down with my Cara Ray to talk about something that truly ministered to my own heart—the pursuit of holy leisure. Cara shares her journey from…
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Turning Burnout into Breakthrough: A Conversation with Vivian Cumins
Have you ever found yourself running on empty—trying to hold everything together while quietly feeling like you’re falling apart? If so, you’re not alone. And today’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast was recorded with you in mind. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, I sit down with...
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How to Find True Satisfaction: A Conversation with Joanna Kimbrel
Have you ever had everything you thought you wanted… and still felt unsatisfied? Maybe your circumstances didn’t turn out the way you hoped. Maybe you’re carrying disappointment, waiting on something, or wondering why contentment feels just out of reach. If you’ve ever felt that tension, this...
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How To Love Your Morning: A Conversation with Jennifer Dukes Lee
Have you ever woken up already feeling behind… already carrying the weight of the day before your feet even hit the floor? Maybe your mornings feel rushed, chaotic, or even a little heavy. Or maybe you’ve wondered if you’re “doing it wrong” because your mornings don’t look like the…
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Trusting God in Infertility and Waiting : A Conversation with with Heather LaVigne
Have you ever prayed a prayer that felt good and right… and yet, heaven seemed silent? Maybe you’ve believed for something deeply—something holy—and it still hasn’t come to pass. And you’re left wondering what God is doing… or if He sees you at all. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I had a...
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Finding Hope in Hard Seasons: A Conversation with Kirby Kelly
Have you ever looked at your life and wondered how the painful pieces could possibly fit together into something meaningful? Maybe you’ve walked through loss, disappointment, unanswered prayers, or seasons that felt confusing and heavy. In those moments, it can be difficult to see how anything…
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Where Pain and Jesus Collide: A Healing Conversation with Willow Weston
What if the place you most want to avoid is the very place where Jesus wants to meet you? In this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I had the meaningful opportunity to talk with author and speaker Willow Weston about her powerful new book, Collide. Life rarely unfolds the way we…
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A Jewish Woman's Journey to Christian Faith: A Conversation with Cara Shine
What if one quiet moment of kindness could echo far beyond what you see? This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I spoke with Cara Shine about her powerful memoir, The Hallway Miracle: The Prayer that Opened a Jewish Heart. Cara grew up shaped by antisemitic bullying and a deep wariness of...
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Redefining Hustle and Success: A Conversation with Erin Harrigan
Have you ever felt that quiet tension between your ambition and your faith? You love Jesus. You’re grateful for the gifts and opportunities He’s given you. And yet… the pace feels relentless. The meetings, the deadlines, the expectations, the invisible pressure to keep achieving and proving. Even...
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The Love Language that Matters Most: A Conversation with Dr. Gary Chapman
Have you ever tried your best to show someone you love them… only to feel like it didn’t quite land? You did the thoughtful thing. You said the kind words. You showed up. And yet something still felt missed. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I had the joy of sitting down with Dr. Gary…
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Renew Your Mind, Renew Your Marriage: A Conversation with Ron Deal
Marriage has a way of bringing both our deepest joy—and our deepest pain—to the surface. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the same frustrating patterns, wondering why you keep ending up here, you’re not alone. In honor of National Marriage Week, I want to share a meaningful conversation…
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Lightbulb Moments in Marriage: A Conversation with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Marriage is one of God’s most beautiful gifts—but it can also be one of the most challenging. Even couples who love each other deeply and want to honor God can find themselves stuck in the same conversations, the same misunderstandings, and the same frustrations, wondering why nothing seems to...
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Simple Secrets for a Compelling Uncomplicated Life: A Conversation with Brenda Yoder
Do you ever feel like life has become louder, faster, and more demanding than your heart was meant to carry? In this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I’m joined by counselor, author, and farm-living mama Brenda Yoder to talk about her new book, Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a...
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The Ordinary Moments You Didn’t Know God Was Using: A Conversation with Cynthia Yanof
Have you ever had one of those moments when you stop and think, "How did I miss that?" The holy moment. The gentle nudge. The quiet work of God hidden inside an ordinary day. That’s exactly why I couldn’t wait to share this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast with you. I’m joined by the...
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The Gift of Aging: A Conversation with Isabel Tom
Have you ever caught yourself dreading a birthday… or worrying about a new wrinkle or gray hair? In our culture, aging is often something we fear, hide, or try to fix. We separate generations, invest heavily in staying young, and quietly send the message—to ourselves and others—that growing older...
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Knowing God's Voice: A Conversation with Rachael Groll
In a world that feels louder than ever, many of us are quietly asking the same questions: Can I really hear God? How do I know it’s Him? And what do I do when He speaks? That’s why I’m so grateful for this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, where I sit down with Bible teacher and author...
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Calm for Your Anxious Soul: A Conversation with Becky Keife
Have you ever lain in bed at night, exhausted—but unable to quiet your thoughts? Or felt that tightness in your chest, the racing worries, the sense that you should be okay… but you’re not? If that sounds familiar, today’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast was recorded with you in mind. I’m...
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Simple Ways to Love Others Well: A Conversation with Christy Gandy
Most of us want to love people well—especially when they’re hurting—but if we’re honest, we don’t always know how. We worry about saying the wrong thing, doing too little, or showing up too late. And sometimes, because of that uncertainty, we end up doing nothing. That’s why I’m so grateful for...
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Wake Up Your Faith: A Conversation with Actress Jen Lilley
Have you ever found yourself moving through your days loving Jesus, yet longing to feel truly awake in your faith again? If your heart has been craving a deeper connection with Him—even if you can’t quite name the longing—you’re not alone. And this week’s conversation on The Love Offering Podcast...
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Building a Strong Family: A Conversation with Memory Making Mom Jessica Smartt
Some days, family life feels more like chaos than connection, doesn’t it? There are dishes in the sink, sharp words we wish we could take back, kids who don’t always get along, and moments where we wonder, Is this really what a 'strong family' is supposed to look like? If you’ve ever felt that...
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Praying the Promises of God: A Conversation with Rachel Wojo
Have you ever had a moment when your heart needed something solid to hold onto—something steady beneath your feet when nothing else felt certain? I think we’ve all been there. And in those tender places, there’s nothing more grounding than remembering the promises of God, promises He has never…
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The Power of Gratitude: A Conversation with Jeremy A. Taylor
What if one simple rhythm could reshape the way you see your days, your relationships, and even your walk with God? What if gratitude isn’t just a feeling but a flavor that transforms everything it touches? That’s the heart behind my conversation with Jeremy A. Taylor on The Love Offering Podcast...
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You're Doing Better Than You Think: A Conversation with Jennifer Renee Watson
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, can’t it? In a world that constantly tells us to hustle, push harder, and fit the mold, it’s easy to forget that struggling isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a normal part of life. That’s why I’m excited to share my latest conversation on The Love Offering…
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Trusting God Through Changes and Moves: A Conversation with Beth Runkle
This episode of The Love Offering Podcast honors military families and speaks to anyone who’s ever felt like life moves faster than they can keep up. My guest, Beth Runkle, is a longtime military wife and the author of Another Move, God?: 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself—one faithful step at a time.Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love—no matter how small—matter deeply to God.You were created to live a life of impact.You were made to be a love offering.Subscribe today and be inspired to live out the greatest commandment in practical, powerful ways.
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Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself—one faithful step at a time.Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday...
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