The bright lights of New York City drew in Hannah Brencher, an adventurous 22 year old setting out to start her dream job. When the job fell through, she spent hours on the train writing letters of encouragement, out of her own need to be encouraged, and left them for others in the city to find. Lisa picks up the conversation and welcomes this online educator, TED speaker, and author of the book “Fighting Forward.” They discuss the three things we need to hear from other people in life and what to do when your life feels like it's on hold when everyone else is moving forward. Settle in for a great conversation between new friends that will leave you wanting to speak light into lives around you.

We all encounter ministry leaders personally in our own circles or in the world of social media. What we often don't see is the quiet struggle against rejection and hurt, depression, and fighting for their families while at the same time loving their call to serve Jesus. So, what does it look like for a ministry leader to have a mental health checklist? Lisa embraces this topic in today's conversation that is very personal to her as a young woman watching her father lose his church. As our ministry leaders, pastors, favorite authors and worship leaders have encountered weariness, spiritual warfare and isolation, where can they turn? Lisa shares five questions in the form of a health checklist. Answer the five questions yourself and then pass it along to a ministry leader that Lisa shares is really no different than each one of us.

“When one door closes, another door opens.” Someone has likely said this to you at some point or vice versa. It does sound amazing that there is another door right next to the one that closed. Or maybe it's a door that offers the promise of a better opportunity. But in real life, some doors close without another door opening. That is the reality of life as we live in a broken and imperfect world. Listen as Lisa shares about a future and hope that we can trust where a door will always be open.

It's true...we are fearfully and wonderfully made, loved by God and yes, a “beautiful daughter of God.” But, we don't want to get stuck on this one phrase and miss out diving deeper into our spiritual lives. Moving forward, we step away from a self-focused gospel and towards God. How can we be more fulfilled as a “beautiful daughter of God?” Listen in to find out!

When we use our words, do we always mean what we say? "Come quickly Lord Jesus" may be a phrase that you've spoken boldly out loud, or quietly whispered in desperation. In a world that changes by the minute and where tragedy appears to be magnified across the globe we reach for these words of rescue. Do we crave God, or do we want Him to rescue us from the mess of the world around us? In the middle of it all, what is truly God's greatest desire is for us?

#Blessed. We've all used that a time or two when posting on social media. Or maybe it has come up in a conversation with friends. Are we using this word lightly when we talk with others? Lisa will share a few ways that our views around the word “blessed” are developed over time. Being blessed doesn't have to do with luck, God having favorites, or Him wanting to heap wealth on to someone. Let's listen in for what kind of behavior results in kingdom rewards and blessed favor.