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Today Laura Leigh concludes the summer season, “Hope in the Light”, with an encouraging word to carry us into the fall season.

In this episode she reads the last day of the Rise Collective study, “Hope & Holiness- a Study through the Book of 1 Peter”, bringing scripture to the forefront of this season’s end, and giving you a parting word of the living hope in the name of Jesus.  She closes it out with a prayer over you and this generation to step into their identity as children of the most high God- living lives of holiness in Him.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” -Romans 15:13

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In this episode we are talking about all things creativity and art—from the theology of God as a creator to the Holy Spirit empowering artists. Today I sit down with my friend Corinne who is a talented writer and integral member of our church. We discuss the darkness that Jesus delivered her from into His light, the impact of teachers and mentorship in encouraging our gifts, and the Renaissance community here in NYC. Corinne shares about the journey of the Renaissance community, the beauty she has seen in the artists there, and what it looks like to be a redemptive artist in your work even if it’s not explicitly about faith.

Laura Leigh and Corinne describe times they’ve been encouraged by the Holy Spirit working through the hands of artists they know, and Corinne encourages us all to be creative—no matter our professions.

Learn more about Renaissance and find them on Instagram @creative.nyc

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What are you free to do because your dream died?  What if knowing who you are and why you’re here changes everything? In today’s episode Laura Leigh sits down with Scott Erickson as they talk about his journey as an artist and a follower of Jesus, and the discoveries he made living through this question.

Today they lean into his story and the message of Say Yes, Scott’s most recent book.  He dives into deeper conversation about how the future bursts with possibilities if you’re willing to say yes to the gift of life on the other side of the death of a dream.

Scott Erickson is a touring painter, performance artist and creative curate who mixes autobiography, aesthetics, and comedic narrative to create experiences that speak to our deepest stories.

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For the first of our Season 4 bonus episodes, Laura Leigh sits down with Shauna Niequest, self-titled bookworm, storyteller, and passionate gatherer of people. She is the New York Times best-selling author of “Cold Tangerines, Bittersweet, Bread & Wine, Savor,” and “Present Over Perfect,” and she just released her newest book, “I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet.” In today’s episode, Shauna delves into how humbling herself as a beginner and letting go of the need to be an expert has helped both her writing and faith journey. Shauna talks about how true fearlessness is trusting in God and doing things even while you’re afraid. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the importance of living lightly and exercising practices of silence and solitude, adding how difficult it is to hear God’s spirit inside of you when you’re sprinting through your life. Shauna reflects on her own experiences and how moving forward through change, releasing control and learning to ask for help can aid young women in seasons of transitions, or seasons of darkness.

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Join Laura Leigh as she concludes Season 3 of Living in the Light! It’s been a season all about believing God for immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine. Believing God means having faith in Him. Nothing is impossible with God, and He has given us life - eternal life - and invites us into sharing his love with the world. Today you will be reminded of WHOSE power is at work within you and will be encouraged to believe God.  Laura Leigh points you to the truth that God is who says He is and He can do what He says He can do. God is a God of immeasurably more - are we going to believe Him?

Listen in for a scripture reading from the following passages:

Hosea 2:15 NIV

Isaiah 41:10 NIV

2 Peter 3:9 NIV

2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV

May  these scriptures remind you that the God of all hope is with you and He loves you.  May this short listen encourage you today to believe that there is hope in the name of Jesus.  He is making all things new, and the parts of your story that feel hopeless, our God sent His Son to redeem.

Dreaming with God and believing him for immeasurably more when things are going well is one thing, but what do we do when we find ourselves in the valley?  When we aren’t sure how we are going to see to the end of the waiting?

Today’s episode is about having faith and hoping in God in times of trouble. My sweet friend Dreem Sharif is on the podcast with me today and we share our story of how God answered a specific cry for “help” and brought me hope through Dreem’s prayers and encouragement.She also shares her powerful testimony of how she has experienced Jesus take her from the dark and into the light and hope of Christ.

God is always taking us somewhere, and we can trust that, as it says in Philippians 1 v 6, “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

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We all feel scared at times to step into the dream God has placed on our hearts and to do what He is asking us to do.

Today I invited one of my dearest friends, Ánh Mai Zubia on the podcast to talk about what the Lord is teaching her this year when it comes to hearing God and walking in obedience to what He is calling us to. We talk about facing the fears we all have around showing up for the dreams the Lord places on our hearts and how to avoid paralysis by over-analysis by taking up the strength and courage found only in God alone.

The enemy tries to keep us cut off at the knee, but in Christ we choose to receive the hope, courage, commitment and love found in Him. Let’s be women that love God with our heart, our soul, our mind and our strength more we would love sitting in our own fear and in our own self wallowing.

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Listen in for a scripture reading from the book of Joshua chapter 1 vs. 1-9.

Joshua 1:9  “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

May it encourage you today to show up for the God dreams on your heart in the strength in courage of the Lord.

Today’s episode is about cultivating a heart of thankfulness.

Grab a cup of coffee and your Bible and download your thankfulness reflection guide. Join me as we thank God for all of the ways He has provided for us over this past year.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. -Psalm 100:4

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