Pastor Richmond Wandera shares his powerful journey from poverty in Uganda to becoming a pastor and nonprofit founder. His story reveals how one sponsor's monthly gift and his mother's fearless generosity transformed not just his life but an entire community. In this episode you'll learn: How small acts of generosity can create ripple effects that transform entire communities.  Why obedience to God's call — even during your darkest moments — can leave a lasting legacy. How to shift your perspective from scarcity to abundance by realizing "there is always room.” Resources From This Episo ..read more

Healing from broken trust is something that can't be achieved overnight. It's a process that takes time, prayer and often times a conversation for true repairs to be made. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to process both major betrayals and smaller breaches of trust. Why broken trust cannot be fully healed in isolation. How to use a five-step framework to communicate your thoughts and feelings with someone in a nonaccusatory way. Resources From This Episode: Some messages need to be worked through — not just quickly read. That's why Lysa TerKeurst created The Trust Journey, a guided jour ..read more

What if the way you talk about yourself could actually bring freedom instead of shame? In today’s episode, Jess Connolly — author of Breaking Free from Body Shame — shares how shifting our words can transform our thoughts, relationships and even our faith. In this episode you’ll learn: How small, everyday choices shape our view of our bodies. Why the words we speak about ourselves hold the power to heal or wound. How to shift the culture of body negativity and start celebrating your body as “good.” Resources From This Episode: Purchase Jess Connolly’s book Breaking Free from Body Shame: Da ..read more

"Vulnerability" is one of those words that we would all probably define a little differently. That's why Dr. Joel Muddamalle is taking us straight to God's Word to answer the question: Does the Bible instruct us to embrace vulnerability as followers of Christ? In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between "being vulnerable" and "being authentic." The crucial distinction between "unwise vulnerability" and "wise vulnerability." How to overcome your fear or resistance to sharing with others. Helpful Links: Get your copy of Seen, Known, Loved: Leaning on the Holy Spirit in Us and the P ..read more

Does it ever feel like you're juggling a million things, just hoping everything doesn't come crashing down? We want to experience rest, but if we're honest, sometimes we're just trying to survive the day and complete our to-do list. In this episode, author Laura Smith points us to the places in Scripture where we find God's instruction for finding rest, which leads to the abundant life He promised us in John 10:10. Related Resources: If you enjoyed today’s teaching from Laura, get a copy of her book called The Urgency of Slowing Down: Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Renewal. You can also stay co ..read more

What if feeling “not enough” is actually God’s way of inviting you into His abundance? In this episode, Whitney Lowe unpacks how scarcity shapes our lives and how trusting God’s promises can transform everything. In this episode, you’ll learn: How a scarcity mindset can subtly impact your faith and relationships. The difference between the world’s definition of abundance and God’s. Practical steps to shift from living in fear to trusting in God’s provision. Resources From This Episode: Purchase Whitney’s book Set Your Eyes Higher: A 40-Day Reset to Slow Your Anxiety and Fix Your Focus on G ..read more

Feeling overwhelmed by a fresh start you didn’t choose? In this episode, Tracie Miles draws from her book God’s Got You: Embracing New Beginnings with Courage and Confidence to offer hope and guidance for navigating life’s transitions as they come. You’ll learn: How to find peace when life takes an unexpected turn. Practical steps to move forward with confidence. Encouragement to trust God’s plan, even in uncertainty. Related Resources: Dive into Tracie’s book God’s Got You: Embracing New Beginnings with Courage and Confidence, and find hope for navigating life’s transitions. Join COMPEL Pr ..read more

Do you ever feel weighed down by waiting or wonder how to trust God when life feels uncertain? In this episode, Jennifer Rothschild draws from her new Bible study, Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight, to offer encouragement for those navigating life’s hard seasons, including:  Practical steps for waiting well and leaning on God’s timing. What it truly means to walk by faith, not by sight, in everyday moments. How the reality of heaven brings peace and purpose to life’s challenges. Related Resources: ? Dive into Jennifer’s new study, Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight, and explore the hope a ..read more

Do you feel weighed down by the pressure to have it all figured out or stuck in cycles of striving and self-reliance? In this episode, Megan Fate Marshman reveals how to break free from the chaos and embrace the peace only God can provide. Drawing from her book Relaxed: Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried about a Thing, Megan offers relatable stories, powerful truths and practical steps to help you trade stress for trust and experience a deeper relationship with God. You’ll discover: Why we’re tempted to live in “Christian autonomy” and how to move toward dependence on God. The surprising ..read more

As believers, we know the Bible tells us that God is with us at all times. And yet there are "dry seasons" when we don't feel the closeness of His presence at all. Today's episode is part of an ongoing series titled "Ask a Theologian" — conversations with Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Content Manager for Lysa TerKeurst, Shae Hill. Together, Joel and Shae will give you theological insight and practical takeaways. Related Resources: Getting rest is not about getting more sleep or lying on the couch to watch TV. True rest for your soul only c ..read more