Best Jill Simons, Pink Salt Riot Podcasts (2026)

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Taking a Hiatus - Pray for me! 3:43

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Welcome to a special episode of Free For The Fruit. Today, Jill Simons, our dedicated host, shares some personal and impactful news: she's taking a hiatus from the podcast and her work with Pink Salt Riot. Jill opens up about feeling the Lord's call to a new season in her life, both professionally and personally. She candidly discusses her decision…

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Helping Kids Navigate Why 11:20

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Welcome to another episode of Free for the Fruit with your host, Jill Simons. Today we're focusing on a crucial aspect of faith formation for kids. How can we help them navigate the difficult question of "why" when they encounter situations that are hard to understand? We'll discuss the balance of being vulnerable with children, modeling hope and t…

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Maintaining Trust and Hope in the Christian Life 14:41

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Welcome to Free for the Fruit, your go-to podcast for exploring how to truly embrace and live out the gifts of the Holy Spirit. In today's episode your host Jill Simons dives deep into the themes of trusting and hoping in God even when life leaves us questioning why. Jill unpacks the importance of mental preparedness and the transformative power of…

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Heaven's Perspective in the Moment 11:23

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Welcome to Free for the Fruit, where we delve into the essential preparations for our minds and hearts to fully receive the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Have you ever felt like others in your Christian journey seem more joyful, kind, and self-controlled? In today's episode, titled "Heaven's Perspective in the Moment," host Jill Simons introduces the …

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Memento Mori Special 10:38

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Welcome to Free for the Fruit! I'm your host, Jill Simons, and today we're diving into a special episode called the "Memento Mori Special." If you ever feel like you're missing out on the joy, kindness, and self-control that others seem to possess, this podcast is for you. As we enter spooky season, we're exploring the Christian tradition of mement…

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What Does Obedience to God Look Like In Our Relationships? 13:48

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Welcome back to "Free for the Fruit," the podcast where we explore how to open our hearts and minds to the fruits of the Holy Spirit. I'm your host, Jill Simons, and today, we're wrapping up our monthly topic inspired by our truth bands for kids and adults: "You can trust God with your people." This episode delves into how we can find peace in trus…

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Why is it Harder To Trust God with Others? 13:22

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Welcome to another episode of "Free for the Fruit," where we guide you in preparing your mind and heart to receive the fruits of the Holy Spirit. If you've ever wondered why it's so challenging to trust God with the lives of those you cherish, this episode is for you. We dive deep into the complexities of surrendering control over the people we lov…

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Trusting God with Your People 9:37

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Welcome to another enriching episode of Free for the Fruit! Today we're diving into our monthly message for October, inspired by our latest Truth Band: "You can trust God with your people just like He's got you. He's got them. Be at peace." We'll discuss how to overcome the common struggles of worry and anxiety, especially when it comes to our love…

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Letting Yourself Be Loved 8:23

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Welcome to another enriching episode of "Free for the Fruit," the podcast where we explore how to open our hearts and minds to the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Today your host, Jill Simons, will conclude our enlightening series on embracing the notion that God loves us fully and unconditionally, right where we are. In this episode, titled "Letting Yo…

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Lies that Make Us Try to Perform 14:39

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Welcome back to "Free for the Fruit!" In today's heartfelt episode, Jill Simons dives deep into the lies that make us feel like we need to perform or improve before we are worthy of God's love. Expanding on her last episode's discussion, Jill tackles the misconceptions that hinder our acceptance of divine love and explores the profound truth encaps…

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Can You Believe You Don't Have to Earn Love 15:55

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In today's episode, "Can You Believe You Don't Have to Earn Love," host Jill Simons unpacks a powerful message we're all longing to hear: God's love isn't something we earn—it's freely given right now, despite our struggles, sins, and shortcomings. Jill discusses the tremendous impact of this truth, illustrated by the popularity of Pink Salt Riot's…

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The Epidemic of Loneliness and How to Address it in Yourself 21:48

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Welcome back to "Free for the Fruit," the podcast dedicated to helping you prepare your mind and heart to receive the fruits of the Holy Spirit. In today's episode, "The Epidemic of Loneliness and How to Address it in Yourself," host Jill Simons dives into the pervasive issue of loneliness in our digitally connected yet personally isolated society.…

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Guided Prayer on Healing Memories 16:48

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Welcome back to Free for the Fruit, the podcast where we explore how to open our hearts and minds to receive the fruits of the Holy Spirit. If you've ever felt like others experience more joy, kindness, or self-control than you, this episode is for you. We're diving into a guided prayer on healing memories. We'll explore the truth that in every sto…

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God is in the Greatest Hurts 15:09

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Welcome to "Free for the Fruit," the podcast that helps you prepare your mind and heart to fully receive the fruits of the Holy Spirit. In today's episode, "God is in the Greatest Hurts," host Jill Simons delves into the profound truth that, even in the most turbulent times of our lives, Jesus is right there with us in the boat. Drawing from the go…

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How to Teach Our Kids to Stop Hurrying & Worrying 20:42

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Welcome back to Free for the Fruit, today we delve into a crucial topic for parents and caregivers: teaching our kids to stop hurrying and worrying. In this episode, we'll uncover the profound health and spiritual benefits of reducing stress and modeling trust in God's plan. We'll discuss the troubling culture of anxiety, especially highlighted dur…

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Lies that Keep Us from Trusting God 20:01

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Welcome to Free for the Fruit, the podcast where we explore how to prepare our minds and hearts to truly receive the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Today we're diving into the lies that keep us from trusting God. Have you ever felt like other Christians experience more joy, kindness, and self-control than you do? You're not alone. This episode will hel…

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God Waits for Us To Invite Him In 14:05

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Welcome back everyone! I'm your host, Jill Simons, and today we're diving into a brand new month with an inspiring declaration designed to help us prepare our hearts and minds to receive the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Have you ever felt like other Christians seem to have more joy, kindness, and self-control than you do? You're not alone, and this p…

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Fortifying Others In Their Purpose 9:11

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We're shifting gears just a bit to focus on a unique aspect of living your purpose—how others can see and fortify your God-given gifts. Ever felt that others exhibit more of the Holy Spirit's fruits like joy, kindness, and self-control than you? You're not alone. Today, we'll discussing the profound impact of encouraging one another in our spiritua…

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The Lies that Attack Our Purpose 23:10

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Welcome back to "Free for the Fruit," the podcast dedicated to helping you prepare your mind and heart to fully receive the fruits of the Holy Spirit. I'm your host, Jill Simons, and today we're diving deep into Episode 5.10, "The Lies that Attack Our Purpose." Have you ever struggled to feel worthy of the calling you believe God has for you? Do yo…

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What Has God Given You To Give? 16:39

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Welcome to another episode of "Free for the Fruit"! I'm your host, Jill Simons, and today we're diving into a profound topic especially relevant for June: "What Has God Given You to Give?" As Christians, we frequently hear about our divine purpose and the unique gifts God has bestowed upon us. Yet, understanding what these gifts are and how to shar…

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Ways to Grow in Trusting God's Timing 14:10

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This week we delve into the transformative journey of trusting God's perfect timing. I'm your host, Jill Simons, and today, we explore the challenging yet rewarding process of surrendering our desires and the control of our lives to God's divine schedule. We'll discuss practical steps and personal exercises to build trust through recalling past exp…

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Lies that Make it Hard to Trust God's Timing 11:21

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Welcome back to another episode of Free for the Fruit, where we strive to understand and embrace the gifts of the Holy Spirit by preparing our hearts and minds. Today, host Jill Simons dives into the common difficulties we face in trusting God's timing. She explores the various untruths that challenge our belief in God's perfect timing and his bene…

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Trusting God with our Timing 14:48

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Welcome to another enriching episode of Free for the Fruit, "Trusting God with our Timing." Today, our host Jill Simons dives deep into a discussion for anyone who has struggled with the concept of divine timing. Throughout this episode, Jill shares her personal journey of unexpected turns, from her unforeseen romantic relationship during college t…

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Leave Behind the Lies (but keep the To-Do List, because checking something off just feels good) 16:02

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Welcome back to "Free for the Fruit," the podcast dedicated to helping you break free from the lies that hold you back and enable you to fully receive the blessings of the Holy Spirit. In today's episode our host Jill Simons delves deep into the common yet crippling belief that our worth is tied to our productivity. Jill shares her personal journey…

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What Lies Are Feeding Your Never Ending To-Do List? 10:22

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Welcome to another episode of Free for the Fruit. Today we're delving into a pervasive misconception that many of us grapple with: the lie that our worth is synonymous with our productivity. In this episode we explore the deeply ingrained belief systems, often seeded in childhood or through societal and familial expectations, that forge a false equ…

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Putting Your To-Do List in it's Rightful Place 13:21

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Welcome back to Free for the Fruit, where we delve into spiritual growth and embrace the fruits of the Holy Spirit. This week, host Jill Simons introduces our monthly theme: disentangling our self-worth from our accomplishments. Our series begins by examining the truth that "our worth in Christ remains no matter what we get done today," a sentiment…

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What Are the Fruits of the Spirit? 24:13

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Welcome back to another episode of Free for the Fruit, where today's journey dives deep into the essential and transformative concepts of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Join our host, Jill Simons, as she unravels the nine fruits listed in Galatians 5:22-23—love, joy, peace, patience, generosity, faithfulness, kindness, gentleness, and self-control.…

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Are You Seriously Changing the Name AGAIN?? 12:17

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Welcome back! We've been off for almost a year, praying and listening to God's heart for Pink Salt Riot and this podcast moving forward. For a minute it looked like this podcast was going to end up on the chopping block, but God instead invited me into humility and another refocus on what the mission really is for the podcast. In this episode I exp…

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4.25 - Our First Ever Summer Break 8:07

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We're taking an extended hiatus this summer - take a listen to find out the exciting reason why! Check out the new things we're building at https://manypartsministries.comBy Jill @ Pink Salt Riot

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4.24 Grace for the Process with Beth McGrane Tran 23:48

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On the AU podcast this week, we're talking about grace for the process, how to get through the big and small changes God is calling to you in your life. We talk with coach Beth McGrane Tran about what that looks like, what she offers to help, and how you can invite grace into your own life. 6:34-7:00 God's grace in the moment 8:25-9:05 Hold up who …

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4.23 Where's the Grace in Suffering? with Karis Meier 25:27

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This week on the AU podcast, we talk with guest Karis Meier about finding the grace in suffering. Long illnesses got you down? Do you not seem to see God working in the midst of suffering? What's the solution to suffering. All this and more in this week's episode. 3:21-3:37 Where does God want us to come from? 6:09-6:20 Humility 8:32-8:43 Hope is w…

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4.22 In the Trenches Techniques for Spiritual Growth 16:43

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On the AU podcast this week, we're looking back at this season and finding in the trenches techniques for growing spiritually. Whether you're in a busy season of life or a calm season of life, there are ways for you to grow in your relationship with God. And we are here to help you achieve this! 3:11-3:40 Are the trenches in conflict with God? 4:38…

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4.21 PRAY WITH ME - Cultivating Personal Awareness 12:09

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This week's episode of the AU podcast is a pray with me. Pray with who God wants you to be, where He wants you to leave control of your life up to Him. What does God say about you? How can you integrate that into your life? 1:52-2:17 A shorthand with your body 2:56-3:15 Your emotional baseline 3:53-4:36 Who has 20/20 vision? Want free resources to …

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4.20 Do You Really Know Yourself? with Micole Amalu 27:21

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Do you know yourself? Or how well do you really know yourself? This week on the AU podcast, we take a deep dive into how to know yourself with the help of guest Micole Amalu of The Face of Mercy. We talk about knowing yourself through what brings you joy and through rest. We even talk about how a snack and a nap can fix a multitude of problems! 12:…

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4.19 Sunday Comes First: A Counter-Cultural Rest First Mindset 23:36

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We've got a truly counter-cultural mindset for you today on the AU podcast. Rest comes first! What does that mean? What does it look like in our lives? How can we accomplish this with so much else going on? What does it say about God if we don't rest? Learn how to live truly against the grain and in step with the truth of God on this week's podcast…

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4.18 How Should We Manage Anxiety as Christians? with guest Whitney Haarh 30:20

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Whitney Haarh of Abundantly Yours joins us on the AU podcast this week to talk about managing anxiety as a Chrisitan. Is it possible? Is prayer the only answer? How can we pray to reduce our anxiety? It's okay to sometimes feel uncomfortable but how far is too far? All this and more on today's podcast. 13:56-14:07 Being uncomfortable 14:28-14:49 Wh…

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Ep. 4.17 How to Go on a Prayer Date 19:54

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On the AU podcast this week, we talk about prayer. What is a prayer date? Why is it so important? What's the difference between a prayer date and regular prayer time? How can I go on one? All of these questions and more will be answered in the episode. Enjoy! 0:56-1:07 Can you have fun with God? 4:04-4:36 Two ways you need to relate to God 7:18-7:5…

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Ep 4.16 - Doing Big Scary Things (Because God Asked You To) with Sara Hall 31:01

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Joining us on the AU podcast this week is convert and vlogger Sara Hall. Is it naive to hope? Can hope really be fruitful even when reality tells us no? To hope means to take a risk and that's what Sara and Jill discuss on this week's episode. It's okay that things are big and scary, but God really is bigger than all of it! 7:32-8:07 Are difference…

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4.15 What Is a Belief? Can (and Should) We Change Them? 21:36

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On the AU podcast this week, we talk about beliefs. Do you know what they really are? Do you know how they can be beneficial or detrimental to you? Beliefs are something we all hold and use everyday, so they're pretty important! Tune in to find out why they're so important and what to do to make sure you hold the right ones. 4:46-5:02 Beliefs are c…

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Ep 4.14 - Should a Christian Use Mantras or Positive Affirmations? 22:27

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On this week's episode of the AU podcast, we talk about the differences between mantras, affirmations, and declarations. Which one should you use, if any? Why are they different? Can any of them help bring us closer to God? Words have power! This week we learn how to tap into that power in a way that aligns with Christianity. 4:23-4:32 Definition o…

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Ep 4.13 - Releasing Hustle to Embrace Grace with Erin Harrigan 27:12

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This week on the AU podcast, we share our time with special guest Erin Harrigan. Erin is a women's business coach who is all about releasing the hustle and embracing grace. Do you ever feel like your ambition is a burden rather than a blessing? Well, you're in the right spot. God made you just as you are, even ambitious! And He has a lot to show yo…

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Ep 4.12 - PRAY WITH ME - Jesus Died for You, So What? 10:21

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In this episode of the AU podcast, we invite you to pray and meditate on what Jesus' sacrifice on the cross means for you. Jesus carries this cross, this pain, this punishment for you out of pure love. How do you respond to Jesus' suffering? Let Jesus show you what He has for you and learn how to accept this love more fully in your life. Want to le…

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Ep 4.11 - Can You Ever Exhaust God's Grace? with Laura Acuna 27:46

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In this episode of the AU podcast, Jill talks with Laura Acuna about God's grace and whether or not we need to be worried about it running out on us. Laura shares her story and how God has helped her to ditch diets and choose to live in his grace instead. Find out more about Laura and what she's working on at her website: https://laura-acuna.com/ W…

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Ep 4.10 - Monday Mini: Standing in What God Says About Me When I'm Not at my Best 11:46

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It's been a bit of a struggle bus over here at the Authentic Uprising Show as Jill navigates having her youngest at work with her making it challenging to record podcasts. But in this mini episode (that should have come out last week... see? Struggle bus.) Jill reflects on what we can choose to believe about ourselves and how we can act even when l…

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Ep 4.9 - Top Tips for Finding Freedom from Anxiety with a Christian Therapist 31:07

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In today's episode with the soothingly chill Christian therapist Ann Taylor McNiece, Jill and Ann discuss strategies all Christians can use to address anxiety in their lives and how to layer their faith into the process. You can learn more about Ann Taylor McNiece at https://soulgritcounseling.com/. We have amazing free resources available for you,…

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Ep 4.8 Is It A Sin to Worry? with Lori Ann Wood 30:29

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In this episode Jill chats with Lori Ann Wood, author and Christian mom about her walk through uncertainty and everything she's learned about worrying. Learn more about Lori and her book at her website: https://loriannwood.com/ We have amazing free resources available for you, including bible verse study guides, phone wallpapers, printable greeting…

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Ep 4.7 My Incredibly Controversial Recommendation for Lent 25:48

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In this episode of the Authentic Uprising podcast Jill shares her controversial recommendation for what to do this Lent, specifically if you find yourself spiritual struggling and detached from what God says about you. If you're going through a season of doubt, struggle, silence, or disillusionment in your faith, this recommendation is for you.…

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Ep 4.6 - Reflecting on Breaking Through Lies with Acts of Courage 25:36

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In this "doing it messy" episode of the Authentic Uprising Podcast, Jill shares about showing up without a plan while creating the pieces for the Pink Salt Riot spring collection (adding some interesting ASMR sound effects to the background.) This episode is as authentic as they come and gives a peek behind the curtain in living a lifestyle unfette…

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4.5 Simple Ways to Practice the Presence of God with Traci Rhoades 28:16

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In today's episode I chat with Traci Rhoades about ways that we can grow in awareness of God in everyday life, drawing from the rich fabric of the Christian faith traditions. Learn more about Traci and her books on her website here: https://www.tracesoffaith.com/ We have amazing free resources available for you, including bible verse study guides, …

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Ep 4.4 PRAY WITH ME - Letting God speak into your image of Him 11:58

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A few weeks ago on the podcast we talked about bringing awareness to our images of God and where they came from. This week we're going to build on that work with a time of prayer - asking the Lord to speak truth over any of the lies we currently believe about Him. We have amazing free resources available for you, including bible verse study guides,…