Captivated

Recorded live, this special Advent gathering invites listeners into the Story of stories through teaching, live worship, and guided prayer. Through music, reflection, and a holy encounter, Stasi leads us through a journey into waiting, longing, and the faithful Presence of Jesus, who came for us and is coming still.…..SHOW NOTES:…..RESOURCESWorship set on Spotify: ⁠https://wahe.art/491LuQO⁠Our deep gratitude to our incredible singers for their stunning performance at the gathering! Thank you to Amy Dale, Dani Bovee, and Laura Werner.Randy Gill – Mary’s song (“The Magnificat”): ⁠https://youtu.be/Fayk8ygaN18⁠Watch the unedited live stream: https://wildatheart.org/events/women-advent-2025-livestreamFilm Scene Referenced: The Shawshank RedemptionFor more on the three levels of hope: Casual hope, crucial hope, and ultimate hope, read All Things New: Heaven, Earth, and the Restoration of Everything You Love by John Eldredge ⁠https://amzn.to/3v7mwz2⁠…..VERSES: Proverbs 13:12 (NIV) – Hope deferred makes the heart sick.Matthew 11:28 (NIV) – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Psalm 42:5 (NIV) – Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.Psalm 42:1 (NIV) – As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.Psalm 71:14 (NIV) – For me, I will always have hope. I will praise you more and more.1 Peter 1:3-4 (NIV) – Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled and unfading, kept in heaven for you.Isaiah 25:1 (NIV) – Lord, you are my God. I will exalt you and praise your name for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.Genesis 3:15 (NIV) – I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.Galatians 4:4 (NIV) – But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law.Luke 1:28-38 (NIV) – The Annunciation passage (quoted in full)Luke 1:46-55 (NIV) – The Magnificat (Mary's song)Romans 8:38-39 (NIV) – For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.Psalm 62:5-6 (NIV) – Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) – For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.…..Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4h8DelL⁠Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

What if the places that feel impossible are the very places God is inviting you to trust Him? In today’s podcast, Stasi welcomes back Bethany Kimsey—author, teacher, and founder of Warrior Motherhood Ministries—for a conversation filled with hope and wisdom. Bethany shares how Jesus met her in seasons of exhaustion and through unexpected invitations, offered her a strength she didn’t know to ask for. Together, Stasi and Bethany discuss daily rhythms with God, listening for His voice, and receiving a kind of rest that doesn’t remove us from the messy places but carries us through them.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Psalm 46:10 (NIV) – He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.Matthew 11:28–30 (NIV) – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV) – Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.1 Peter 1:2 (NIV) – ...Grace and peace be yours in abundance.2 Peter 1:2 (NKJV) – Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) – He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.2 Chronicles 20:17 (NIV) – You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.John 7:37–39 (NIV) – On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.’ By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive…Titus 3:4–5 (NIV) – “But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.…..BETHANY KIMSEYWebsite: www.bethanykimsey.comPodcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-warrior-mama-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanykimsey/BIOAs a mother of eight, Bethany Kimsey has experienced Jesus change her motherhood from chaos to peace. Through The Warrior Mama podcast and written resources, including the Warrior Mama Prayers journal, she encourages a generation of mothers to connect their motherhood to Jesus’ love in real and practical ways. Bethany’s Resources:Prayer Journal: https://bethanykimsey.co/products/a-warrior-mamas-prayer-journalLearning the Art of Gospel Discipline Conversations: https://warriormotherhood.myflodesk.com/disciplineIdentity Defined: Discovering Who You Are By Knowing Who He Is : https://warriormotherhood.myflodesk.com/identitydefined…..Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: https://wahe.art/4h8DelLSpotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Friends, what if the healing we long for is waiting on the other side of letting others in? Today, author and teacher Toni Collier joins Stasi for a powerful conversation on her newest book, Don’t Try This Alone. Toni shares her raw, redemptive story of betrayal, resilience, and the trusted community God used to restore her. This conversation is a tender look at vulnerability, friendship, and the God who redeems every story.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Psalm 31:24 (NIV) – Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) – But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.John 11:35–36 (NIV) – Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, ‘See how he loved him!’John 21:15–17 (NIV) – “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ he said, ‘you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Feed my lambs.’ Again Jesus said, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ He answered, ‘Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Take care of my sheep.’ The third time he said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ He said, ‘Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Feed my sheep.’”…..GUESTToni CollierWebsite: ⁠https://www.tonijcollier.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tonijcollier/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/colliertoni⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tonijcollier⁠BIOToni Collier is the founder of a global women’s organization called Broken Crayons Still Color and helps women process through brokenness and get to healing and hope. Toni is a speaker, host of the Still Coloring podcast, and author of several books: Don't Try This Alone, Brave Enough to be Broken, and a children's book, Broken Crayons Still Color. Toni is teaching people all over the globe that you can be broken and still worthy, or feel unqualified and still be called to do great things.Don't Try This Alone: How to Build Deep Community When You Want to Hide from Your Pain:  ⁠https://a.co/d/iSwqL09⁠…..Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4h8DelL⁠Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

What if the death of a marriage isn’t the end of your story but the beginning of redemption? Stasi welcomes Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle for an honest conversation about sorrow, loss, courage, and healing as they discuss their new book, Surviving an Unwanted Divorce. In every moment of our lives, the painful and the promising, our hearts are held by our faithful, loving God who walks with us to hope and wholeness.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Malachi 2:16 (NIV) – ‘The man who hates and divorces his wife,’ says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘does violence to the one he should protect,’ says the Lord Almighty. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful.”Genesis 50:20 (NIV) – You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.Romans 12:18 (NIV) – If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.John 15:13 (NIV) – Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. …..GUESTSLysa TerKeurst is the president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of eight New York Times bestsellers, including “I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t”; “Good Boundaries and Goodbyes”; “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget”; and “It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way”. Lysa is now remarried. She and her husband, Chaz, enjoy life with their blended family of 7 kids and a whole crew of really fun grandkids. Connect with her at LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.Joel Muddamalle holds a PhD in theology and serves as the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He co-hosts the Therapy & Theology podcast with Lysa TerKeurst. Since the podcast started in the fall of 2022, more than 5-million episodes have been downloaded, making it one of the most popular podcasts available. Joel is a frequent speaker for churches, conferences, and events. In 2024 he released his first book, “The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility”. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Joel and his wife enjoy a full house with their four children and German Shepherd, Lady. Connect with Joel on Instagram at @muddamalle or muddamalle.comGUEST RESOURCESSurviving an Unwanted Divorce: A Biblical, Practical Guide to Letting Go While Holding Yourself Together by Lysa TerKeurst with Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress  https://wahe.art/4hIxmQBTherapy & Theology Podcast — with Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Jim Cress  https://proverbs31.org/listen/therapy-and-theology…..Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: https://wahe.art/4h8DelLSpotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

How do we deepen our union and communion with Jesus in everyday life? In part two, Stasi and Elaine share practical ways to cultivate intimacy with God by learning to rest, listen, and walk with him moment by moment through Scripture, prayer, worship, and the quiet turning of our hearts toward love.…..SHOW NOTES:…..If you haven’t listened to Part 1, you can do so here: YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/47yhgW2⁠Wild at Heart App:  ⁠https://wahe.art/48GMonq⁠VERSES: Matthew 11:28 (NIV) – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) – Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.John 10:27 (NIV) – My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.John 15:15 (NIV) – I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends……..Stasi & Elaine’s Go-To Resources for Drawing Closer to GodBook: Experience Jesus. Really: Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God by John Eldredge  ⁠https://amzn.to/4jEwBZ7⁠Book: Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times by John Eldredge  ⁠https://amzn.to/4ose0RV⁠The Pause App – specifically the Experience Jesus 20-day program   ⁠https://www.pauseapp.com/⁠Worship: Stasi’s spotify playlist  ⁠https://wahe.art/47d6p2s⁠Book: Opening the Divine Treasure Chest: Your Pathway into God's Presence by Eric Gilmour  ⁠https://amzn.to/48EHffH⁠Book: Love Him: He lives where He is loved by Eric Gilmour  ⁠https://amzn.to/4nX146F⁠Book: To His Feet: A Call to Be Lambs by Eric Gilmour  ⁠https://amzn.to/4nUKlkh⁠Book: Ekklesia Rising: Visitations from Jesus Revealing the Truth and Power of Who We Really Are by Liz Wright  (Book) ⁠https://amzn.to/4orH1Nr⁠ or (App) ⁠https://lizwright.org/shop/ekklesia-rising-activations⁠…..ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWild at Heart App –  ⁠https://wildatheart.org/app⁠William Augusto – Instrumental Worship Music ⁠https://wahe.art/48GgAPs⁠The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis –Quoted: “Turn to God with all your heart and you will see the kingdom of God come to you…”  ⁠https://amzn.to/4otMhjG⁠ Henri J.M. Nouwen – Life of the Beloved – Quoted: “Our inclination is to show our Lord only what we feel comfortable with. But the more we dare to reveal our whole trembling self, the more we are able to sense that His love, which is perfect love, casts out our fears.”Jeanne Guyon – Quoted: “Prayer is nothing else but the sense of the presence of God. It is the enjoyment of God Himself, and the deepest union of the soul with Him.”…..Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4h8DelL⁠Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠