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Hey, friend! Do you ever feel like shame keeps you from living truly free? In this conversation, New York Times bestselling author Stasi Eldredge offers an invitation to move beyond simply knowing about God and into a living, experiential relationship with Him. Drawing from Scripture, Stasi shares a powerful framework for spiritual growth. She talks about the increasing levels of intimacy God invites us into through metaphors found in Scripture. Stasi invites us to encounter Jesus in deeper, more personal ways and prays that we would see ourselves as God sees us: His beloved daughters. In this conversation, Stasi and Allie talk about: Why seeing God as a loving Father can be difficult How shame and painful experiences can shape our sense of identity How counseling, Scripture, worship, and stillness helped Stasi renew her mind Why our broken places don't disqualify us—and how they can become part of a story of hope If you're carrying shame or longing to feel loved, this is for your encouragement, along with practical ways to draw near to Jesus. Your story isn't over, and you are not beyond His love friend.

The advice to "just get closer to God" can feel hollow when your heart still feels distant. In this conversation, Stasi Eldredge explores a richer way to understand intimacy with Jesus through The Ladder of Love—and why so many women get stuck in duty, shame, or striving instead of living as deeply loved daughters. If you've read your Bible, gone to church, and prayed faithfully, yet still wondered why God feels far away, this episode meets you there. Stasi and Allie unpack biblical images that shape our identity—clay, sheep, servant, and child—and explore how each one can open a different doorway to healing and communion with God. You'll hear why being shaped as clay isn't about shame, but about being formed with intention and tenderness; how wounds and scars can become places of strength and testimony; and why serving Jesus can sometimes keep us from receiving his love. Stasi also shares practical ways she's reclaimed her identity, including counseling, Scripture meditation, worship, and quiet time with Jesus. Drawing on her own story of rescue and restoration, Stasi reflects on the moment Matthew 11:28 led her to surrender and the years of healing that followed. She offers encouragement to women wrestling with body shame, worth, or the fear of not being enough: God delights in you simply because you exist. For anyone longing for deeper intimacy with Jesus, freedom from shame, and a more grounded sense of identity in God, this conversation offers hope and a pathway forward. About Stasi Stasi Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author, and her books have sold nearly 3 million copies and changed women's lives worldwide. A teacher and conference speaker, Stasi is the cofounder of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's love, and learn to live in God's Kingdom. She is passionate about seeing lives transformed by the beauty of the gospel. She and her husband, John, live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org Alison Cook's Website Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmith Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course

If you've ever struggled to love your body, compared yourself to other women, or felt like your appearance has taken up far too much space in your mind, this prayer is for you. Together, we'll bring those struggles honestly before God and ask Him to help us see our bodies through His eyes—not as something to fight, fix, or perfect, but as a beautiful gift He lovingly created. This is a prayer for freedom from comparison and body shame, for a renewed mind, and for the grace to care for your body with gratitude, nourishment, and joy. May you be reminded today that your life is a miracle, your body is good, and you are God's masterpiece—fearfully and wonderfully made. Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org Alison Cook's Website Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmith Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course

Do you ever feel disconnected, unseen, or exhausted from holding everything together? This conversation with Dr. Alison Cook offers hope and a path toward healing. Together, Allie & Alison explore how faith, Christ-centered psychology, and self-awareness can help us build a more secure soul. Why loneliness can persist even when life looks fine Why naming emotions is healthier than suppressing them The importance of bringing our full stories honestly before God Taking one faithful step at a time towards wholeness This episode reminds us that healing does not require having everything together; instead noticing what is happening within us, receiving God's compassion, and choosing courage over shame. Listen for encouragement and a renewed vision of emotional and spiritual health!

The Secure Soul: Finding Inner Strength and Connection When Trust Doesn't Come Easy Many women are trying to connect with God while carrying an anxious, divided, or wounded inner life. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Alison Cook explains why spiritual growth often begins with tending to the soul—and how healing our inner world can transform the way we experience God, ourselves, and others. Alison and Allie explore why we can feel empty even when life looks full, exhausted from holding everything together, or trapped in harsh self-talk and quiet shame. Together, they offer a compassionate framework for understanding what's happening beneath the surface and discovering a deeper sense of connection, security, and hope found in Christ. Key topics discussed: How faith and psychology can complement one another in the healing process What it means to tend to your soul & pursue wholeness in Christ Why we may feel disconnected from ourselves, others, and God Why healing begins by recognizing where we are and taking one brave step at a time Dr. Alison reminds us that God does not ask us to bypass our pain or fix ourselves before receiving His love. Instead, He meets us right where we are—in loneliness, disappointment, anxiety, and old wounds—and gently leads us toward healing.If you feel unseen, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to trust love, this conversation offers a compassionate and faith-filled invitation to begin again. You are not alone, and your story is not beyond healing. Take heart: God's love is with you even here, and you can move forward one brave step at a time.