Your life isn’t meant to stagnate—it’s meant to overflow with purpose, conviction, and the life of Christ. In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with author and spiritual formation leader Ann Voskamp for a deeply moving conversation about living “given,” guarding against spiritual drift, cultivating a heart of compassion, and staying anchored in Scripture in a distracted world. Ann shares her journey from global activism to deep soul formation—and why believers must reclaim intentional, Scripture-shaped living. If you’re hungry to grow in spiritual depth and purpose, this episode will stir your heart.

SHOW NOTES:

A Friendship Formed in the Unexpected

Christine and Ann revisit their years at Wheaton, how two women from opposite ends of the world became spiritual sisters, and the shared passion for Jesus that bonded them instantly.

Seeing the Marginalized Through God’s Eyes

Ann reflects on her first global trip to Guatemala City, experiencing the heartbreak of injustice, and discovering that gratitude must overflow into activism. Christine and Ann recall their shared work with A21 and the Roma community in Bulgaria.

The Call to Live “Given”

A powerful discussion on becoming a conduit, not a reservoir—why gifts from God are meant to flow through us, not be hoarded. They explore how generosity keeps the soul alive and how withholding can slowly deaden the heart.

Fighting Drift: One-Degree At a Time

Ann unpacks the danger of slow spiritual drift and why intentionality, Scripture saturation, and Christ-centered community are essential. Christine shares how many leaders fall not by sudden rebellion but by subtle neglect.

Formation for the Battle

Ann describes her doctoral work in spiritual formation and soul care, reframing spiritual disciplines as “means of the Spirit,” not self-powered effort. They discuss how formation fuels mission—and why activists burn out without deep roots in Jesus.

Urgency, Eternity, and the Abundant Life Now

Christine and Ann discuss numbering our days, rejecting distraction culture, and embracing the abundant life Jesus offers today—not someday.

Find Ann on Instagram at @annvoskamp

You were created for influence—not by grasping for power, but by walking in the authority God already placed inside you. In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with Anglican pastor and leader Rachel Hughes for a profound conversation on calling, spiritual warfare, women’s leadership, and learning to partner with the Holy Spirit in everyday life. Rachel shares her journey from BBC television to pastoring a thriving church, the unseen battle that keeps women small, and why embracing the supernatural is essential for spiritual formation. If you’re longing for clarity, courage, or fresh fire—this episode is for you.

SHOW NOTES:

From TV Sets to Church Leadership

Rachel shares her surprising journey from studying film, working at the BBC, and walking away from faith—to rediscovering Jesus, marrying into ministry, and discerning a call she never expected.

Calling, Marriage, and Co-Leadership

How Rachel and her husband Tim learned to lead side-by-side, honor one another’s gifts, and build a church rooted in authenticity, unity, and mutual calling.

Leading in the Anglican Church in 2025

A candid look at liturgy, tradition, structure, and accountability—and how Gas Street Church embraces both spiritual depth and contemporary expression.

The Battle for Women’s Voices

Rachel speaks directly to the internal and spiritual barriers women face, why misogyny is a spiritual strategy of the enemy, and how Scripture dismantles limiting theology.

Intercession, Wailing Women & Spiritual Awakening

A deeper dive into Jeremiah’s “skillful wailing women,” the prophetic moment at Empower21, and why God is calling women to a new level of intercession and authority.

Find Rachel on Instagram at @remhughes78

When life falls apart, can you still trust God to make things right? In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with Lysa TerKeurst for an honest conversation about trusting God through heartbreak, betrayal, and unanswered questions. Lysa shares what she’s learned about walking through pain without becoming bitter, finding peace in the mystery of God’s goodness, and how difficulty and healing can coexist. If you’ve ever felt unseen or left behind in your pain, this conversation will help you find purpose again.

SHOW NOTES:

When You Feel Like Collateral Damage

Lysa shares raw reflections on betrayal, loss, and moments when she wondered if God still cared. Her story reveals the difference between wanting vindication and choosing surrender.

Faith in the Face of Mystery

Lysa offers a profound look at trusting God’s goodness even when His ways don’t make sense—and how to stay grounded when prayers seem unanswered.

Therapy, Theology, and Healing

Lysa discusses integrating therapeutic wisdom and biblical truth, and how God uses both to renew our minds and restore our hearts.

Raising a Faithful Family After Brokenness

She shares how she prioritized becoming a healthy parent and rebuilding joy for her children and grandchildren after profound loss.

From Pain to Purpose

Christine and Lysa close by exploring how God can redeem even our hardest seasons—and why healing others often begins with being honest about our own wounds.

Follow Lysa TerKeurst on Instagram at @LysaTerKeurst