The Love Offering

Does feeling afraid mean you’ve failed at faith? In this honest conversation, Jess Connolly and I explore how to follow God while we’re still scared. From fear of failure and others’ opinions to trusting God with our children, we discuss naming our fears, growing in holy awe, and taking the next faithful step—even when the outcome is uncertain.

What do you do when a hard season has lasted longer than you expected and you’re running low on strength? Leslie M. Bosserman, author of Emotional Endurance, joins me to talk about facing setbacks without letting them define us. We discuss the difference between emotional endurance and simply pushing through, why healing takes time, how to recognize when we need rest, and where to find hope when we feel stuck. Leslie also shares a small practice that helped me rethink my own unfinished to-do list.

Sexual betrayal can leave a wife feeling heartbroken, disoriented, and unsure where to turn. In this compassionate conversation, Ellen Mary Dykas of Harvest USA joins Rachael to discuss why a wife is not responsible for her husband’s choices, what genuine repentance looks like, and how forgiveness, reconciliation, and restored trust differ. Ellen also shares how wise boundaries and trustworthy support can foster healing while offering the hope-filled reminder that Jesus sees us in our pain, draws near to our broken hearts, and faithfully guides us one step at a time.

Making a house feel like home isn’t about achieving perfect décor or filling every empty space. It’s about thoughtfully creating a place where the people you love can rest, gather, and belong. In this episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Myquillyn Smith shares practical ways to quiet visual noise, release what no longer serves your family, and create a peaceful, soulful home that tells your story. Her encouragement reminds us that faithfully tending what God has entrusted to us can become a beautiful act of stewardship, hospitality, and love.

In this episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams talks with Elizabeth Laing Thompson about her 90-day devotional, In Season. Although the book was written for young female athletes, Elizabeth’s message offers encouragement for women in every stage of life. Together, they discuss separating identity from performance, developing biblical resilience, finding growth within disappointment, making time for God during busy seasons, resisting comparison, and receiving rest as an act of trust. This conversation reminds us that seasons, roles, and circumstances may change, but our worth remains secure because we are beloved daughters of God.