In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Rachel Hale, a singer/songwriter from Nashville and former American Idol finalist who loves Jesus deeply and is learning how to follow Him with courage in the entertainment world.

Rachel opens up about navigating the music industry as a Christian woman — especially the pressure to compromise values around purity, image, and identity. She shares stories of choosing kingdom convictions over cultural expectations, and how the Holy Spirit has taught her to lead even when there’s no blueprint for what God is asking her to do.

We discuss the tension of taking steps of faith when nothing makes sense on paper, and the courage it takes to stay obedient when you feel alone or misunderstood. Rachel also shares powerful moments where God spoke directly to her about her worth, her calling, and why “just because it sells doesn’t mean it’s valuable.”

If you’re in a season where you can’t see the next step, feel pressure to blend in, or wonder if you’re falling behind, Rachel’s story will remind you that God rewards obedience, He honors purity, and He always makes a way where there seems to be none.

Listen in and be encouraged — God is writing a story through your life that only you can carry.

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About Rachel

Rachel Hale is a singer/songwriter from Prescott, Arkansas, whose powerful voice and joyful spirit have taken her from small-town stages to national platforms. She first gained national recognition as Pre-Teen America, later becoming a Top 20 finalist on Season 12 of American Idol, where Billboard named her performance of “Nothing But the Water” one of the top moments of the season.

A longtime member of CeCe Winans’ Nashville Life Church, Rachel led worship and co-wrote “Firm Foundation,” the title track for Selah’s Dove Award–winning album Firm Foundation. She has shared the stage with artists like Peter Frampton, Ricky Skaggs, CeCe Winans, and Jason Crabb, and has opened for Tracy Byrd, Joe Nichols, Jimmie Allen, and more.

Her music and story have reached audiences worldwide through Daystar Television and GOD TV, and her performances include singing the national anthem for the Washington Commanders and the Indianapolis Colts. Rachel recently debuted her single “Louder” at the NCAA StaffDNA Cure Bowl on ESPN, with proceeds supporting cancer research.

Now based in Nashville, Rachel also hosts her popular paleo-friendly cooking show Hale’s Kitchen, featuring recipes and conversations with industry-leading guests.

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In this episode of The One Big Thing, I sit down with Neil Broere — pastor, writer, Bible teacher, and former missionary to Iraq — for one of the most profound conversations we’ve had on this show.

Neil shares what Jesus has been teaching him in this season: union with Christ. We talk about what it really means to be in Him — not just saved by Him, not just working for Him, but living from a place of oneness where everything else flows downstream. This conversation moves deep into obedience, suffering, faith, and what it looks like to trust God even when prayers feel unanswered.

Neil opens up about life on the mission field, raising a family in difficult environments, and how suffering becomes a gateway to intimacy with God rather than a sign of His absence. We wrestle honestly with hard questions: What happens when God doesn’t move the way we expect? How do we hold faith when the miracle doesn’t come? And how does suffering actually shape us into people who can carry the weight of God’s glory?

If you’re in a season of uncertainty, pain, transition, or deep questioning — this episode is for you. It’s a reminder that God is still good, Jesus is still present, and your suffering is never wasted.

Listen in and be encouraged — even if He doesn’t, He is still faithful. And He is still with you.

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Neil Broere is a teaching pastor at Radiant Central Coast in California, an author, and the Global Director of Becoming Love Ministries, where he helps pioneer gospel-centered initiatives around the world.

Before relocating to California in 2022, Neil and his wife, Lindsey, served as missionaries in Iraq for six years alongside their four children. That season deeply shaped their faith and reinforced their conviction that Jesus is exactly who He says He is — and that a life of obedience can radically transform individuals and families.

Neil is the author of Obedience, Suffering, & Reward, which reached #1 on Amazon’s Ecclesiology list and continues to rank among the top titles in the category. His upcoming book, LIMINAL: The Delicate Space Between Breaths, is scheduled for release in Spring 2026.

Through his weekly devotional Between Sundays, Neil shares reflections drawn from Scripture and life experience, focusing on themes such as identity in Christ, the power of the gospel, God’s design for the church, the kingdom of God, suffering and wilderness seasons, and the beauty of communion.

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In this episode of The One Big Thing, I sit down with my friend Andy Mason, founder of Heaven in Business, to talk about what it really means to walk with God — not just at church, but in every part of life.

Andy shares his incredible story of hearing God’s call to leave everything behind in New Zealand and start over in the United States. We talk about how to trust God when the next step isn’t clear, how to slow down enough to actually hear His voice, and what it means to live with a mandate that’s bigger than yourself.

This conversation reminded me that God moves at the pace of relationship — slow enough for us to walk beside Him. Whether you’re waiting on direction, wrestling with purpose, or learning how to yield control, this episode will encourage you to trust God’s timing and believe that He’s still leading you.

Listen in and be reminded: you’re not behind — you’re right where God needs you to be.

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Andy Mason comes from New Zealand and has 15+ years of experience helping individuals and organizations discover and align with purpose, then develop practical steps to make dreams a reality.

He has worked for a national consultancy firm and a leading financial institution and has invested in international community development.

Andy is the founder and director of Heaven in Business, showing people how to integrate faith that multiplies business success. This has led to the development of curriculum in Bethel’s School of Supernatural Ministry, workshops, courses and conferences, an online learning platform, and a growing community of men and women around the world whose lives demonstrate an authentic walk and work with God. Andy is the author of God With You at Work, and Finding Hope in Crazy Times, available in multiple formats.

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