What does it look like to walk in God's promises when your world is filled with hard decisions and changes?

Welcome to a special episode of the Abiding Free podcast. Today, Kristin and Shannon come together to share a significant announcement about the next chapter in their ministry and the ministry of Abiding Free.

In this episode, they delve into the profound concepts of God's providence and the assurance that He is working all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose, even amidst the changes and struggles in our lives. They discuss the personal challenges and transitions they have faced, highlighting the steadfast promises of God to fulfill His purposes for His children.

As Kristin and Shannon navigate this season of growth and transformation, they invite you to join them in trusting God’s unfailing plan and experiencing His redemptive work in every circumstance. This episode is a bittersweet yet hopeful reminder that, no matter where we find ourselves, God’s providence is at work, orchestrating every detail for our ultimate good and His glory. Let's dive into today’s amazing conversation.

Episode Highlights:

- Transformative Promises of God: Specific promises from God that Kristin and Shannon highlight, offering hope and encouragement for listeners in challenging times.

- Bittersweet Announcement: Kristin and Shannon discuss the expansion of their ministry with the launch of Kristin's new sister podcast, Love the Bible, and what it means for Abiding Free.

- Reflections on Psalm 138: Shannon reads and reflects on Psalm 138, emphasizing God's steadfast love and faithfulness amid life's troubles.

- Exploring God’s Purpose: Kristin and Shannon dive deep into the promise that God will fulfill His purpose for each of us and how this insight impacts their personal and spiritual journeys.

- The Power of Romans 8:28: Engage with a powerful discussion on Romans 8:28 and the assurance that God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

- Personal Journeys and Spiritual Growth: Kristin shares her process of discernment and prayer leading to the start of Love the Bible podcast, while Shannon reflects on how God guided her to continue focusing on Abiding Free.

- Encouragement and Final Thoughts: Kristin and Shannon remind listeners of God’s unwavering providence and goodness, encouraging them to meditate on this truth in their own lives.

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Is the Bible "trauma-informed"?

Welcome to the Abiding Free Podcast. In this episode, host Shannon Sergey welcomes Elle Angel, a Christian life coach and author, whose own experiences with repressed trauma led her to a deep journey with Jesus towards healing and freedom, and a mission to help others. Elle shares her journey from the New Age to finding true spiritual satisfaction in Jesus Christ, shedding light on how there are many helpful tools, but the Bible holds the answers regarding deep healing from trauma.

Together, they discuss topics like the importance of safety and connectedness with one's body on the path to healing. We also delve into Elle's book Kintsugi Heart, and her work with women dealing with trauma and toxic relationships, exploring the roles of trust, spiritual warfare, and the Christ connection in achieving lasting healing.

Episode Highlights:

- Healing Through Faith: Discover how Elle's transition from New Age beliefs to a profound Christian faith led her to true healing and fulfillment.

- Role of Jesus in Emotional Healing: Learn about the unique, Christ-centered approach Elle uses to help her clients deal with the scars of emotional baggage and trauma.

- The Bible and Trauma: Explore discussions on how scripture provides comfort and guidance for those suffering from past traumas.

- Living in the Present: Hear about the importance of being present in your body to facilitate healing and how to actively engage in this practice.

- Joy and Beauty in Healing: Elle and Shannon share personal stories about experiencing glimmers of hope, joy, and beauty on the road to healing.

Whether you’re facing personal struggles with trauma or you're passionate about helping others, this episode is provides a wealth of inspiration and practical advice on dealing with life’s toughest challenges through faith and connection with Christ.

Guest Bio:

As a Trauma-Informed Life Coach, Elle Angel specializes in empowering Christian women to break free from the shackles of emotional trauma. Through her faith-based coaching practices, Elle guides her clients towards a renewed sense of safety and a deep, trusting relationship with Jesus so they can experience emotional freedom and rebuild their life after being lost for so many years.

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• Book: Kintsugi Heart: How to Recover from Past Toxic Relationships and Thrive in New Relationships as a Christian Empath
• Instagram: @iamelleangel

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What does it really mean that Woman was created by God to be Man's “helper”?

In this captivating conversation, host Shannon Sergey sits down with special guest Beth Guckenberger, the co-executive director of Back to Back Ministries, speaker and author. We discuss Beth's new book “Warrior of Eden” and dive deep into the subject of God's design and intention for women.

Episode Highlights:

- **Beyond the Curse**: Beth Guckenberger shares her insights from writing about women's roles and the societal pressures that influence them. She brings a fresh perspective on the Hebrew word for "helper" and its powerful translation that aligns more with "warrior."

- **The Treatment of Women by Jesus**: Our discussion underscores the revolutionary way Jesus treated women with dignity and respect. Beth analyzes how this contrasts sharply with cultural expectations of the time.

- **Identity Crisis**: Beth speaks candidly about her personal experiences with feeling inferior or less valuable than men, and the journey to discover identity in Christ.

- **The Balance of Humility and Strength**: Shannon Sergey contemplates how to navigate her path, staying humble while embracing the opportunities she has to lead and warrior within.

- **Controversial Conversations**: Hot-button issues such as women preaching are addressed, with Beth emphasizing heart posture over rigid doctrinal debates.

- **Living Out God's Design**: The narrative takes a deep dive into living by intelligent design as opposed to succumbing to the curse described in Genesis.

- **Empowering Young Women**: There's an engaging discourse on how young women today grapple with cultural opportunities versus perceived limitations within faith communities.

- **Understanding the Original Language**: Shannon shares her intrigue with the original language of the Bible and how it enriches the interpretation of key passages.

- **Role Models for Future Generations**: They highlight the need for role models and mentors who help navigate these discussions for the benefit of those who follow.

- **Traversing Difficult Biblical Passages**: The hosts and guest grapple with challenging scriptures, particularly those from Paul, and strive for a deeper understanding.

- **Celebrating Uniqueness**: A powerful close to the conversation, Beth Guckenberger champions the idea that women should celebrate their God-given uniqueness beyond traditional role discussions.

As always, Abiding Free seeks to bring to light the true freedom found in Christ. This episode is a sanctuary for dialogue and understanding about women's significant roles in faith, family, and society. We end encouraging all women to stand confidently in their calling, empowered by their identity in Christ.

Guest Bio:

Beth and her husband, Todd, live with their fam

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Are you longing for an encounter with The Living God, but find yourself constantly stumbling over uncertainty in hearing His voice?

In part three of this conversation about Hearing the Voice of God, Hosts Shannon Sergey and Kristin Nave, share more about their own personal journeys and personal stories of hearing God’s voice, as well as biblical insights that show that direct guidance from Jesus were meant to be an intimate reality for each of us. They share how Jesus' words have shaped their approach to challenging situations in life like parenting and interpersonal conflict.

The ladies also walk through insights from Jamie Winship’s exposition of the story of David and Goliath and how it speaks to walking in our identity and who Christ has uniquely called us each to be.

Fighting the distortions of fear, we'll reveal how to recognize God's voice amidst life's noise and the vital steps to tune in through prayer and scripture. We encourage you to lean into your unique identity, seek His guidance, and share your experiences with others.

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Episode Highlights

• How fear is a hurdle to hearing God’s voice
• How do we know if it’s God’s voice or not?
• Seasons of not hearing from God
• Stopping to listen for God speaking
• Testing what we hear against Scripture
• Asking in faith for God to speak
• Studying the Bible
• Prioritizing Time with Jesus
• The 2 questions to ask God in prayer
• Using your imagination when talking to Jesus
• Examples of how Shannon has heard God speak to her
• Kristin’s story hearing God’s voice
• Insights on identity and faith from David and Goliath

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What if there's a whole new depth to hearing God's voice that you're missing out on, and you didn't even know you were missing it?

Welcome to a new episode of Abiding Free. In today's episode, "Hearing the Voice of God - Part 2," hosts Kristin Nave and Shannon Sergey delve into the topic of hearing the voice of God directly and in real time. They share about how listening to a short sermon series by Jamie Winship became a life-changing encounter with the Living God for both of them.

This episode is a deep dive into both the Old and New Testament examples of God speaking directly and specifically to people, breaking down the different Hebrew and Greek words that are translated as "word" and how they have practical implications for understanding hearing the voice of God today.

Shannon and Kristin’s exploration offers valuable insights into the significance of God communicating with us personally, reasons why we might be afraid to open ourselves to it, and its profound impact on our identity and freedom. This is a conversation that will inspire, challenge, and stretch you in your journey of faith with Jesus.

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Episode Highlights

• The impact of Jamie Winship's Sermons
• Shannon's new depth with Christ that she didn't know she was longing for
• Examples of God's direct communication in the Old Testament
• Why people are afraid of hearing from God outside of Scripture
• Examples of God's direct communication in the New Testament
• Different Hebrew and Greek words translated “word”
• Shannon shares a word she received from The Lord

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What would happen if you invited Jesus into the very spaces where fear is holding you back, and listened to what He said?

In this episode of the Abiding Free Podcast, Shannon Sergey and Kristin Nave, talk about some of the major lessons they’ve learned in the last year about truly hearing the voice of God, and walking in freedom.

In part one of this conversation, we’ll reflect on Shannon's profound experiences and insights gained through a church leaders' training on the power of simple, fearless obedience and unstructured ways of doing prayer in community..

We also talk about the delicate balance between church traditions and the divine commands that echo through the New Testament, as well as the topic of living out the "one anothers" that compel us to love and support one another - pushing us past our comfort zones.

Don't forget to share this episode, rate us, and join us for the next installment, where we’ll continue to unearth the essence of our identity in Christ and learn to truly hear from God. Now, let's get started.

Episode Highlights

• Both Shannon and Kristin in a season of major growth and change
• Sharing the gospel at a community barbecue.
• A different way to gather and pray with Pastor Rob: www.wearechurch.com
• Embracing Spiritual Gifts
• Spiritual healing
• Shannon's transformative experience in the Tenderloin District.
• Examining church traditions versus biblical commands.
• The “One Anothers”
• Jesus is knocking on the door

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Have you ever felt alone or ashamed in your struggles with anxiety or depression? Have you ever thought that maybe God was disappointed in you for struggling with mental health?

In today's heartfelt and moving episode, Host Kristin Nave is joined by Lara d'Entremont, author and advocate for mental health within the Christian community. She shares her journey of facing anxiety and depression in motherhood, the importance of community support, and how seeking professional help is not in conflict with Christian faith.

As Lara talks about her book "A Mother Held: Essays on Motherhood and Anxiety," she reflects on the need to challenge mental health stigmas in the church and the liberating truth that professional counseling can actually align with Christian teachings.Together, we unpack the powerful ways psychology can intersect with the Bible and how our Christian faith can include embracing the medical aspects of mental health.

This episode is a candid conversation on the beauty of being honest with God and finding His kindness in the midst of life's struggles.

Episode Highlights

• Introduce Lara d’Entremont
• Lara’s Testimony
• Not having the language of mental health as a Child
• Struggling with Anxiety during pregnancy
• Realizing it’s not a sin to struggle
• Kristin’s struggle with mental health
• The tension of mental health within Christian communities
• Medical professionals and the Doctrine of Common Grace
• The Importance of Christian Community
• Opening up and asking for Help is Key
• Unlearning our wrong beliefs about God
• The story of a young mother and the inspiration for Lara’s book

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What if there are divine encounters hiding within every moment, waiting to be discovered?

In this episode of the Abiding Free podcast, hosts Kristin Nave and Shannon Sergey share inspiring and diverse stories from their lives of how seemingly insignificant or challenging everyday events, can potentially turn into deeply meaningful and transformational encounters with the Lord. You’ll hear about two impactful conversations Kristin had about the meaning of life with two Uber drivers in London, as well as a humbling story of being pulled over for speeding on the way to church. These stories will inspire you to see how Jesus can use our messiness and everyday situations for a greater purpose.

Join us as we dive into these captivating and uplifting anecdotes that demonstrate the power of inviting God into our daily lives. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be encouraged and inspired by the transformative impact of these seemingly ordinary experiences.

Episode Highlights

• Shannon’s first episode of the season
• Ecclesiastes and Divine Interventions recap
• Why it's important to share these stories
• Kristin’s Uber driver doesn't know the meaning of life
• Shannon's conversation at Forever Found gala
• God revealed in General and Personal
• Kristin's 2nd Uber driver is a Christian
• Kristin gets pulled over on the way to church
• Police Officer is shocked by Kristin’s response
• Teaching Kristin’s daughter about finding God in our weakness

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Quotes

• All things, including the mundane, inconveniences of everyday circumstances, can be transformed from a seemingly meaningless or even frustrating story to a meaningful story.
• I never knew you could be in a room full of non-believers and talk about Jesus like that.
• People wonder about the meaning of life, but nobody talks about it.
• God, whatever happens today, I want to point to You.

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