Have you ever woken up already feeling behind… already carrying the weight of the day before your feet even hit the floor? Maybe your mornings feel rushed, chaotic, or even a little heavy. Or maybe you’ve wondered if you’re “doing it wrong” because your mornings don’t look like the picture-perfect routines we often see online. If that’s you, I think this week’s episode ofThe Love Offering Podcast will feel like a breath of fresh air.

I had the joy of talking with Jennifer Dukes Lee about her new book,How to Love Your Morning, and our conversation was both practical and deeply encouraging.

Jennifer reminded us that being a “morning person” isn’t about waking up at a certain time or having a perfect routine—it’s about how we begin and who we begin with.

We talked about:
Why mornings matter so much in Scripture (and how they’re woven throughout God’s story)
Letting go of pressure, comparison, and unrealistic expectations
How your personality and season of life shape your morning rhythm
Simple, grace-filled ways to meet with God—even on the busiest days

One of my favorite reminders from our conversation was this: you don’t need a perfect morning to meet with God. Even a whispered, “Lord, help me,” is enough.

Because the truth is—every morning is an invitation.

An invitation to receive God’s mercy again.

An invitation to begin again.

An invitation to trust that He is already with you in whatever the day holds.

Scripture tells us: “His mercies are new every morning.” So today or tomorrow, before you reach for your phone or rush into your to-do list, what if you simply pause and met Him there? I’m praying this conversation encourages you to start your day with a little more grace, a little more peace, and a whole lot more awareness of God’s presence.

 

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Faith-Filled Encouragement for Life's Journey | Jennifer Dukes Lee

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Have you ever woken up already feeling behind&hellip; already carrying the weight of the day before your feet even hit the floor? Maybe your mornings feel rushed, chaotic, or even a little heavy. Or maybe you&rsquo;ve wondered if you&rsquo;re &ldquo;doing it wrong&rdquo; because your mornings don&rsquo;t look like the picture-perfect routines we often see online. If that&rsquo;s you, I think this week&rsquo;s episode of<a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-love-offering/"> The Love Offering Podcast</a> will feel like a breath of fresh air.
I had the joy of talking with<a href="https://jenniferdukeslee.com/"> Jennifer Dukes Lee</a> about her new book,<a href="https://amzn.to/3NWZVzd"> How to Love Your Morning,</a> and our conversation was both practical and deeply encouraging.
Jennifer reminded us that being a &ldquo;morning person&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t about waking up at a certain time or having a perfect routine&mdash;it&rsquo;s about how we begin and who we begin with.
We talked about:
<ul>
<li>Why mornings matter so much in Scripture (and how they&rsquo;re woven throughout God&rsquo;s story)</li>
<li>Letting go of pressure, comparison, and unrealistic expectations</li>
<li>How your personality and season of life shape your morning rhythm</li>
<li>Simple, grace-filled ways to meet with God&mdash;even on the busiest days</li>
</ul>
One of my favorite reminders from our conversation was this: you don&rsquo;t need a perfect morning to meet with God. Even a whispered, &ldquo;Lord, help me,&rdquo; is enough.
Because the truth is&mdash;every morning is an invitation.
An invitation to receive God&rsquo;s mercy again.
An invitation to begin again.
An invitation to trust that He is already with you in whatever the day holds.
Scripture tells us: &ldquo;His mercies are new every morning.&rdquo; So today or tomorrow, before you reach for your phone or rush into your to-do list, what if you simply pause and met Him there? I&rsquo;m praying this conversation encourages you to start your day with a little more grace, a little more peace, and a whole lot more awareness of God&rsquo;s presence.
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Connect with Rachael:
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/">https://rachaelkadams.com/</a>
Connect with Jennifer:
<a href="https://jenniferdukeslee.com/">Faith-Filled Encouragement for Life's Journey | Jennifer Dukes Lee</a>
Download the Mother's Day Devotional:
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/free/">https://rachaelkadams.com/free/</a>
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Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love—no matter how small—matter deeply to God.

You were created to live a life of impact.
You were made to be a love offering.

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Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself&mdash;one faithful step at a time.
Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love&mdash;no matter how small&mdash;matter deeply to God.
You were created to live a life of impact. You were made to be a love offering.
Subscribe today and be inspired to live out the greatest commandment in practical, powerful ways.

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In this encouraging conversation, Rachael Adams sits down with Jennifer Dukes Lee to reframe what it truly means to “love your morning.” Together, they explore how mornings aren’t about perfection or performance, but about presence—meeting God in whatever the day begins with, whether peaceful or messy. Drawing from Scripture and real-life rhythms, Jennifer shares how God uses mornings as a daily invitation to renewal, hope, and connection, offering practical and grace-filled ways to create life-giving routines that fit your personality and season. Ultimately, this episode reminds us that every morning holds the opportunity to begin again, anchored in the truth that God is already with us and His mercies are new each day.

How To Love Your Morning: A Conversation with Jennifer Dukes Lee

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/8caee25b-9a5a-4129-b514-b41e00f1b86b/transcript

Have you ever prayed a prayer that felt good and right… and yet, heaven seemed silent?

Maybe you’ve believed for something deeply—something holy—and it still hasn’t come to pass. And you’re left wondering what God is doing… or if He sees you at all.

This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I had a tender and honest conversation with Heather LaVigne about her book Barren. Together, we talked about what it means to trust God in seasons that don’t look the way we hoped—especially when the longing is deep and the waiting feels heavy.

Heather shares from her own story of infertility and unmet expectations, but what she offers is something so much greater than answers—she offers perspective. A reminder that even in seasons that feel empty, God is not absent. He is present, working, and writing a story we may not yet understand.

If you are walking through a season of waiting…
If your prayers feel unanswered…
If your heart feels tender from hope deferred…

This conversation is for you.

We also talk about a beautiful opportunity for couples navigating childlessness or infertility—a Legacy Place conference designed to offer support, encouragement, and community. If that resonates with you or someone you love, you’ll find more details in the show notes.

Friend, I want to gently remind you today:
Your story is not forgotten.
Your prayers are not wasted.
And your life is not barren in God’s hands.

Even here, He is bringing forth something meaningful.

I’m praying this conversation meets you right where you are and reminds you that you are deeply seen, known, and loved.

With love,
Rachael

A Prayer for You:
Lord, for the woman carrying a quiet ache today, would You meet her in her waiting? Remind her that You are near, that You are good, and that nothing in her life is without purpose. Strengthen her faith, comfort her heart, and help her trust You—even here. Amen.

 

Connect with Rachael: 

https://rachaelkadams.com/

Connect with Heather:

https://heatherlavigneauthor.com/

Download the Love Always Devotional:

https://rachaelkadams.com/free/

Episode Sponsored by the Every Woman's Bible:

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Have you ever prayed a prayer that felt good and right&hellip; and yet, heaven seemed silent?
Maybe you&rsquo;ve believed for something deeply&mdash;something holy&mdash;and it still hasn&rsquo;t come to pass. And you&rsquo;re left wondering what God is doing&hellip; or if He sees you at all.
This week on <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-love-offering/">The Love Offering Podcast,</a> I had a tender and honest conversation with <a href="https://heatherlavigneauthor.com/">Heather LaVigne</a> about her book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963377591?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K3M8RVTZFWZK5DAJ2G3M&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K3M8RVTZFWZK5DAJ2G3M&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_K3M8RVTZFWZK5DAJ2G3M&amp;bestFormat=true">Barren. </a>Together, we talked about what it means to trust God in seasons that don&rsquo;t look the way we hoped&mdash;especially when the longing is deep and the waiting feels heavy.
Heather shares from her own story of infertility and unmet expectations, but what she offers is something so much greater than answers&mdash;she offers perspective. A reminder that even in seasons that feel empty, God is not absent. He is present, working, and writing a story we may not yet understand.
If you are walking through a season of waiting&hellip; If your prayers feel unanswered&hellip; If your heart feels tender from hope deferred&hellip;
This conversation is for you.
We also talk about a beautiful opportunity for couples navigating childlessness or infertility&mdash;a Legacy Place conference designed to offer support, encouragement, and community. If that resonates with you or someone you love, you&rsquo;ll find more details in the show notes.
Friend, I want to gently remind you today: Your story is not forgotten. Your prayers are not wasted. And your life is not barren in God&rsquo;s hands.
Even here, He is bringing forth something meaningful.
I&rsquo;m praying this conversation meets you right where you are and reminds you that you are deeply seen, known, and loved.
With love, Rachael
A Prayer for You: Lord, for the woman carrying a quiet ache today, would You meet her in her waiting? Remind her that You are near, that You are good, and that nothing in her life is without purpose. Strengthen her faith, comfort her heart, and help her trust You&mdash;even here. Amen.
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Connect with Rachael:&nbsp;
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/">https://rachaelkadams.com/</a>
Connect with Heather:
<a href="https://heatherlavigneauthor.com/">https://heatherlavigneauthor.com/</a>
Download the Love Always Devotional:
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/free/">https://rachaelkadams.com/free/</a>
Episode Sponsored by the Every Woman's Bible:
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In this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I talk with Heather LaVigne about her book Barren and the tender reality of trusting God in seasons that don’t unfold the way we hoped. Through her personal story of infertility and unmet expectations, Heather offers honest encouragement for anyone walking through waiting, disappointment, or unanswered prayers—reminding us that even when life feels empty, God is still present, purposeful, and at work. This conversation is a gentle invitation to hold onto faith, even when the outcome looks different from what we imagined.

Trusting God in Infertility and Waiting : A Conversation with with Heather LaVigne

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/55536ec8-b216-49b4-9cfa-b4150160bd3a/transcript

Have you ever looked at your life and wondered how the painful pieces could possibly fit together into something meaningful?

Maybe you’ve walked through loss, disappointment, unanswered prayers, or seasons that felt confusing and heavy. In those moments, it can be difficult to see how anything good could come from the hardship.

But what if God is doing something deeper in the middle of it all?

This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I’m joined by author and speaker Kirby Kelly to talk about her beautiful and honest new book, The Fabric of Hope.

Kirby shares how God has been faithfully stitching together the threads of her own story—through unexpected love, deep grief after the sudden loss of her mom, seasons of doubt, family struggles, and betrayal. And through it all, she’s discovered something powerful: God wastes nothing.

Even the painful pieces of our lives can become part of a larger tapestry of redemption.

In our conversation, we talked about how God can bring sweetness from bitter seasons, purpose from pain, and hope right in the middle of life’s interruptions. Sometimes the very places we wish we could erase are the places where God reveals His presence most clearly.

Kirby reminds us that when we pause and look back over our lives, we often see a surprising pattern: some of our deepest moments with God happen in seasons we never would have chosen.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
How God weaves meaning into the painful seasons of our lives
• Why hardship and hope often exist side by side
• How to reflect on your own story and see God’s faithfulness more clearly
• Why God’s interruptions may actually be divine invitations

Friend, if you are in a season that feels confusing, heavy, or unfinished, I pray this conversation reminds you that God is still working.

He is the thread that holds every piece together.

And one day, you may look back and see that what once felt like a torn place in your story became one of the most beautiful parts of the fabric.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation here


I’m so grateful you’re part of this community. My prayer is that this episode encourages you to trust the One who is faithfully weaving every chapter of your story together.

With love,
Rachael

P.S. If you know someone walking through a difficult season, consider sharing this episode with them. Sometimes a small reminder of hope can make a lasting difference. 

 

Connect with Kirby:

https://kirby-kelly.com/

Connect with Rachael:

https://rachaelkadams.com/

Download the Love Always Devotional:

https://rachaelkadams.com/free/

Sponsored by the Every Woman's Bible:

https://hubs.la/Q0427vjP0

 

 

Have you ever looked at your life and wondered how the painful pieces could possibly fit together into something meaningful?
Maybe you&rsquo;ve walked through loss, disappointment, unanswered prayers, or seasons that felt confusing and heavy. In those moments, it can be difficult to see how anything good could come from the hardship.
But what if God is doing something deeper in the middle of it all?
This week on <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-love-offering/">The Love Offering Podcast</a>, I&rsquo;m joined by author and speaker <a href="https://kirby-kelly.com/">Kirby Kelly</a> to talk about her beautiful and honest new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/4cPIwCz">The Fabric of Hope.</a>
Kirby shares how God has been faithfully stitching together the threads of her own story&mdash;through unexpected love, deep grief after the sudden loss of her mom, seasons of doubt, family struggles, and betrayal. And through it all, she&rsquo;s discovered something powerful: God wastes nothing.
Even the painful pieces of our lives can become part of a larger tapestry of redemption.
In our conversation, we talked about how God can bring sweetness from bitter seasons, purpose from pain, and hope right in the middle of life&rsquo;s interruptions. Sometimes the very places we wish we could erase are the places where God reveals His presence most clearly.
Kirby reminds us that when we pause and look back over our lives, we often see a surprising pattern: some of our deepest moments with God happen in seasons we never would have chosen.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll discover:
<ul>
<li>How God weaves meaning into the painful seasons of our lives &bull; Why hardship and hope often exist side by side &bull; How to reflect on your own story and see God&rsquo;s faithfulness more clearly &bull; Why God&rsquo;s interruptions may actually be divine invitations</li>
</ul>
Friend, if you are in a season that feels confusing, heavy, or unfinished, I pray this conversation reminds you that God is still working.
He is the thread that holds every piece together.
And one day, you may look back and see that what once felt like a torn place in your story became one of the most beautiful parts of the fabric.
🎧 <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-love-offering/">Listen to the full conversation here</a>
 I&rsquo;m so grateful you&rsquo;re part of this community. My prayer is that this episode encourages you to trust the One who is faithfully weaving every chapter of your story together.
With love, Rachael
P.S. If you know someone walking through a difficult season, consider sharing this episode with them. Sometimes a small reminder of hope can make a lasting difference.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Connect with Kirby:
<a href="https://kirby-kelly.com/">https://kirby-kelly.com/</a>
Connect with Rachael:
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/">https://rachaelkadams.com/</a>
Download the Love Always Devotional:
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/free/">https://rachaelkadams.com/free/</a>
Sponsored by the Every Woman's Bible:
<a href="https://hubs.la/Q0427vjP0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hubs.la/Q0427vjP0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773696846024000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3o-eFm78aM1JcgnTNB5mnW">https://hubs.la/Q0427vjP0</a>
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In this episode of the Love Offering Podcast, host Rachael Adams welcomes Kirby Kelly, a speaker, author, and podcast host, to discuss themes of hope and redemption. Kirby shares her personal journey of faith, detailing how she found hope in Christ during a challenging upbringing marked by family addiction and personal struggles. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and transparency in sharing one's faith journey, highlighting how these elements can inspire others. Kirby also discusses her new book, "The Fabric of Hope," which explores how God weaves redemption into our lives even amidst pain and suffering. The conversation touches on the biblical concept of redemption as a profound expression of God's love, encouraging listeners to find hope in their own lives through faith.

Finding Hope in Hard Seasons: A Conversation with Kirby Kelly

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/7a8b2874-a644-469e-bc66-b40e01603463/transcript

What if the place you most want to avoid is the very place where Jesus wants to meet you? In this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I had the meaningful opportunity to talk with author and speaker Willow Weston about her powerful new book, Collide. Life rarely unfolds the way we imagine it will. Heartbreak, loss, trauma, disappointment, and shame can leave us feeling scattered and unsure of how to move forward. Many of us try to outrun the pain or bury it beneath busy lives and brave faces. But as Willow gently reminds us, unresolved hurt has a way of resurfacing—often through anxiety, broken relationships, or a deep sense of restlessness. But what if our pain isn’t the end of the story?

In Collide, Willow invites us to consider a different possibility: that Jesus meets us right in the middle of our mess. Not to shame us or condemn us, but to walk with us, heal what is broken, and begin restoring our hearts.

Through her own honest and vulnerable story, Willow offers compassionate guidance for those who long for healing but aren’t sure where to begin. Together we talk about:
Why our past wounds often shape our present struggles
How avoiding pain can keep us stuck in unhealthy patterns
What Scripture reveals about weakness, suffering, and God’s nearness
How inviting Jesus into our hurt opens the door for real healing
And how our healing can ripple outward to bless others

One of the most encouraging reminders from our conversation is this: we don’t have to arrive healed before coming to Jesus. We can come exactly as we are—limping, weary, unsure—and trust that He meets us there.

Friend, if you’re carrying something heavy today, I hope this conversation reminds you that God sees you, He cares deeply about what you’ve walked through, and He is near to the brokenhearted.

You don’t have to run from your pain.
You can bring it to Him.

My prayer is that this episode encourages you to take one small step toward healing and to trust that even the places that feel most broken can become places where God’s grace meets you most powerfully.

With love,

Rachael

Host, The Love Offering Podcast
Author of Everyday Prayers for Love

P.S. If this episode encourages you, consider sharing it with a friend who may need the reminder that healing is possible—and that Jesus meets us right in the middle of our story.

 

Connect with Rachael:

https://rachaelkadams.com/

Connect with Willow:

https://www.willowweston.com/

Download the Love Always devotional:

https://rachaelkadams.com/free/

Episode Sponsored by the Every Woman’s Bible:
https://hubs.la/Q0427vjP0

 

What if the place you most want to avoid is the very place where Jesus wants to meet you? In this week&rsquo;s episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-love-offering/" data-custom="link">The Love Offering Podcast</a>, I had the meaningful opportunity to talk with author and speaker <a href="https://www.willowweston.com/" data-custom="link">Willow Weston</a> about her powerful new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/4aZi9sD" data-custom="link">Collide</a>. Life rarely unfolds the way we imagine it will. Heartbreak, loss, trauma, disappointment, and shame can leave us feeling scattered and unsure of how to move forward. Many of us try to outrun the pain or bury it beneath busy lives and brave faces. But as Willow gently reminds us, unresolved hurt has a way of resurfacing&mdash;often through anxiety, broken relationships, or a deep sense of restlessness. But what if our pain isn&rsquo;t the end of the story?
In Collide, Willow invites us to consider a different possibility: that Jesus meets us right in the middle of our mess. Not to shame us or condemn us, but to walk with us, heal what is broken, and begin restoring our hearts.
Through her own honest and vulnerable story, Willow offers compassionate guidance for those who long for healing but aren&rsquo;t sure where to begin. Together we talk about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why our past wounds often shape our present struggles</li>
<li aria-level="1">How avoiding pain can keep us stuck in unhealthy patterns</li>
<li aria-level="1">What Scripture reveals about weakness, suffering, and God&rsquo;s nearness</li>
<li aria-level="1">How inviting Jesus into our hurt opens the door for real healing</li>
<li aria-level="1">And how our healing can ripple outward to bless others</li>
</ul>
One of the most encouraging reminders from our conversation is this: we don&rsquo;t have to arrive healed before coming to Jesus. We can come exactly as we are&mdash;limping, weary, unsure&mdash;and trust that He meets us there.
Friend, if you&rsquo;re carrying something heavy today, I hope this conversation reminds you that God sees you, He cares deeply about what you&rsquo;ve walked through, and He is near to the brokenhearted.
You don&rsquo;t have to run from your pain. You can bring it to Him.
My prayer is that this episode encourages you to take one small step toward healing and to trust that even the places that feel most broken can become places where God&rsquo;s grace meets you most powerfully.
With love,
Rachael
Host, The Love Offering Podcast Author of Everyday Prayers for Love
P.S. If this episode encourages you, consider sharing it with a friend who may need the reminder that healing is possible&mdash;and that Jesus meets us right in the middle of our story.
&nbsp;
Connect with Rachael:
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/">https://rachaelkadams.com/</a>
Connect with Willow:
<a href="https://www.willowweston.com/">https://www.willowweston.com/</a>
Download the Love Always devotional:
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/free/">https://rachaelkadams.com/free/</a>
Episode Sponsored by the&nbsp;Every Woman&rsquo;s Bible: <a href="https://hubs.la/Q0427vjP0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hubs.la/Q0427vjP0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773152311914000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3l4rmeeaKBLu5QuvPG7tI8">https://hubs.la/Q0427vjP0</a>
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In this episode of the Love Offering Podcast, host Rachael Adams welcomes Willow Weston, an author and speaker, to discuss her journey of faith and healing. Willow shares her personal story of overcoming childhood trauma and how it led to the creation of her ministry, Collide. The conversation delves into the complexities of healing, the importance of addressing personal pain, and how healing can positively impact relationships. Willow emphasizes the role of Jesus in the healing process and encourages listeners to embrace their worthiness of healing. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer and a reminder of the power of love in the midst of pain.

Where Pain and Jesus Collide: A Healing Conversation with Willow Weston

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/3b865781-023e-4419-8309-b40800eaba07/transcript

How To Love Your Morning: A Conversation with Jennifer Dukes Lee

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