Join Kelly Williams Hale to hear her personal story about grace and forgiveness. “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Romans 8:28 NLT) God wants us to live an abundant life and can use our story to provide hope for others. We will defeat the enemy by the blood of the Lamb AND the power of our testimony (Revelation 12:11). ******* So today is my second podcast with women world leaders. And I'm so honored today to share with you what's on my heart and a continuation from last month, where I talked about shame. You can find that episode on womenworldleaders.com, click the Resources tab. Episode 339. Trading shame for significance. It was a powerful message. And today I wanted to share something very personal. And what's interesting is I'm sharing this two days after the 6th anniversary of losing my brother in a tragic, obviously unexpected car accident on Halloween, 2016 My brother was a policeman, he loved being a cop, however, he was the brother that out of four of us… he was the one that got into all the trouble. So it’s very ironic that he got into law enforcement. I'm the oldest of 4. Growing up with three younger brothers. Side note, I believe God was preparing me to be a leader way back then! Scott was the middle brother, And so just another reminder of how important our words are. If you’re a mom, we have such a responsibility to Speak life into and over our children. Scott was the middle boy. Like I mentioned, there were 4 of us kids. It was me and Tim for a while and then Scott came along. My parents were young parents, my dad served in Vietnam and didn’t meet me until I was six months old! So when Scott came along, there were 3 and then 18 mos. later my youngest brother was born. At this point, I was 4 years old. So my folks were like 25-26 with 4 young children. I’m not sure how they did it! Scott was a handful. When Scott would misbehave or push the envelope or just be a kid, really, it was A LOT. I know my mom got tired! And so he sort of became that kid who got into trouble or was trying to get attention… When we got older, he didn't really know what he wanted to do. Growing up, my dad drank. And home life just felt uncertain and unsafe at times, from a child's perspective. But as adults, praise God, we all came back home. I know for me, I always said when I turned 18, I was going to leave home and never come back! But God is so wise and so good. And my family is such a blessing to me, my dad quit drinking when he turned 50. All of us kids tended to gather back home during holidays. And it was a beautiful thing. We did sort of revert to our childhood shenanigans, when we got together. I think that happens with all siblings. And it was always an adventure, always fun, especially when we started having children. And then all the cousins got together. It was a loud house. We had fun. We enjoyed each other's company. We loved each other. And loved our mom and dad, they were such a precious blessing. My dad went to heaven in December of 2021. But prior to that Scott - who had finally found his direction at 33, when he attended the police academy. He served in law enforcement in our hometown for about 10 years. And then went to another department and made such an impact in that city, he loved the people, he was a big tease, but he just had such a genuine way about him that other people were drawn to him. He loved the Lord. And I know I'm gonna see him again in heaven. But it was a tragic, horrible day. And so the anniversary of him leaving was just a couple of days ago as I'm recording this now. My second podcast - just know God had a plan all along. He has a plan for all of us in tragedy. If we can just surrender to him and trust. And be grateful. I’m so very grateful for the time we had together. And so with that said, My message today is a follow up from last month around shame. And shame...

351. Celebrating God's Grace, Forgiven and Free

Today we interview Dr. Jia Conway as she openly shares her personal story of sexual abuse and the debilitating damage it caused to her emotions for many years. Trapped in a body, Jia also shares the POWER of forgiveness which brings freedom and the calling God led her to beyond the clenches of a broken past.

31. Empowering Lives With Purpose, Interview with Dr. Jia Conway

35. Walking in the Word, Ephesians 5:21-6:4

Today's guest is Ashley Korth from Kappa Studios in Hollywood, California.  Ashley talks about the importance of God in the film and production industry and how we as believers can support more Christian movies like "The Chosen", "Unplanned" and "Selfie Dad" to reach a larger, broader audience.

34. Empowering Lives With Purpose, Interview with Ashley Korth

God's heart of abundant generosity releasing yours to give.

33. Journeying Into Joy with Carrie Christopher

Lisa Morrison is an author, a professor teaching at the college level in both South Africa and the USA, and she serves as a district leader in her denomination in multiple churches.

Lisa shares part one of a 2-part God story shared with her adopted S. African daughter Mathapelo. Lisa shares giving up her own life of serving God to support another with a distinct "calling" of Christ. Listen to this powerful story of love, obedience and trust in two lives brought together by divine connection.

Lisa's full story can be read in Courageous Steps of Faith, available at womenworldleaders.com

37. Empowering Lives With Purpose, Interview With Lisa Morrison

Be completely inspired by this God story about a divine "calling" on this young college students life, Mathapelo (Thapi) Tabele.  She was called by God at an incredibly young age and left her country of South Africa to come to America to serve her Savior. 

Hear the struggles and lessons this young woman endured as she learned what surrendering her life meant at a very young age.  She walks completely by faith with the love of her life, Jesus Christ.

Thapi's full story can be read in Courageous Steps of Faith, available at womenworldleaders.com

40. Empowering Lives With Purpose, Interview With Mathapelo Tabele

Come away into His presence of saturating love!

Episode 12 - Journeying into Joy With Carrie Christopher

Deep convictions, iron sharpening iron, friends and counselors.

Episode 13 Journeying Into Joy With Carrie Christopher

A study of Ephesians 6:5-9; Submit in kindness - as a leader or a follower!

38. Walking in the Word, Ephesians 6:5-9

Put on the full armor of God and stand firm against the devil's schemes!

351. Celebrating God's Grace, Forgiven and Free

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