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Send us a text, and leave your number or email so we can get back to you :)You guys, it's the last episode of this series and the last episode for the summer! We hate to see this series come to an end, but love ending it with some ways we can practically apply all we've learned into our daily lives. We hope you enjoy this episode, and would love your feedback! What topics or themes would you like to hear us discuss? Drop us a line and let us know! Here are the practical application items we discussed in this episode:MIV TRANSLATIONSJehovah Jireh: God saw to it that all He spoke to me over all these years came to pass. And all that hasn’t, just hasn’t YET.  (Genesis 22:14)Jehovah Nissi: God won this war, right here on this day. The victory is because of Him. (Exodus 17:15)PRACTICAL APPLICATION1. Start a Names of God journal. Even though we all have different ways we journal, I think having one specific for the names of God is a great way to intentionally acknowledge that we have seen God work in so m

Send us a text, and leave your number or email so we can get back to you :)We've got three more names of God for you, and we're packing them all into this episode! This week Tracy breaks down God our Healer; Monica discusses God our Banner; Sara explores God our Father. JEHOVAH RAPHA: God is our Healer and He heals everything. Our bodies. Our souls. Creation. He heals the sick, the brokenhearted and the sinful. We can be healed because Jesus took our sin, pain, disease and brokenness upon himself.  JEHOVAH NISSI: A banner is something lifted up, a sign. In ancient day battles, opposing nations would fly their own flag on a pole at each end of their front lines. This was to give their soldiers a feeling of hope and a focal point. This is what God is to us—a banner of encouragement to give us hope and a focal point.ABBA FATHER: Of all the names of God, none is more intimate than the one Jesus himself gave God, Abba, Father. In this episode, Sara dives into how coming to know God as her Abba or PaPa ha

Send us a text, and leave your number or email so we can get back to you :)Who wouldn’t want a little soundness, completeness, harmony, and the absence of strife in their lives?? This week, Sara uncovers who can give us those very things, Jehovah Shalom or God of Peace. Listen in and learn how to receive the Peace that passes all understanding!Shalom experienced is multidimensional and complete well-being — physical, psychological, social, and spiritual; it flows from all of one’s relationships being put right — with God, with(in) oneself, and with others.Only God can create shalom (Isaiah 45:7), and this gift will come through the work of the Messiah, the Prince of shalom (Isaiah 9:6–7). Therefore, shalom is perhaps the most basic characteristic of the future kingdom of God, a time when the Lord himself comes to heal all that is wrong with the world.Breathing Exercise—breathe each for 4 counts:• Breathe in Yahweh• Breathe out ShalomSupport the showAs always, thank you for listening! Make sure to rate and rev

Send us a text, and leave your number or email so we can get back to you :)We continue our names of God series this week with Tracy teaching us all about Jehovah Rohi--the Lord our Shepherd! Through the illustration of God being our Shepherd, we see how God tenderly takes care to provide, guide and protect us:A shepherd represents a more close and intimate relationship.If the Lord is our Shepherd, that makes us sheep and prone to wander. “I shall not want," meaning not only can God take care of my physical needs, but that He can also fulfill me and satisfy my heart.“I shall not want” while walking through the valley of the shadow of death. We can trust God has us here for a reason.Don't forget to check out our Apple Playlist with songs specifically focused on the Names of God!Support the showAs always, thank you for listening! Make sure to rate and review us, as it helps more women find our podcast. And be sure to follow us on Instagram at Be Still Be Free.

Send us a text, and leave your number or email so we can get back to you :)We're kicking off a brand new series this week, focusing on specific Names of God! Each of us will take turns deep diving into a specific name, and we'll wrap the series with our Be Rooted episode where we give practical application on how to really let these names take root in your life.In this episode, Monica discusses the name Jehovah Jireh, found in Genesis 22:14. You're going to love unpacking the details leading up to the moment Abraham gives God this name!Here is the complete list of names people gave God in the Bible:El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty)El Elyon (The Most High God)Adonai (Lord, Master)Yahweh (Lord, Jehovah)Jehovah Nissi (The Lord My Banner)Jehovah-Raah (The Lord My Shepherd)Jehovah Rapha (The Lord That Heals)Jehovah Shammah (The Lord Is There)Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness)Jehovah Mekoddishkem (The Lord Who Sanctifies You)El Olam (The Everlasting God)Elohim (God)Qanna (Jealous)Jehovah Jire

Send us a text, and leave your number or email so we can get back to you :)It's time to Be Rooted! Be Rooted is a new episode we'll be doing at the conclusion of every series, where we focus on what we've learned and discussed over the past few weeks and apply it into our daily lives. Tracy will be coming to you From the Couch, with the counselor's perspective. Sara will come to you with The Playbook, from a coach's perspective. And Monica will have the writer's approach and her MIV translations. We hope you enjoy this new format!FROM THE COUCH:1.  Become curious about your body:  Notice your aches and pains, the tension in your neck.  What is my body trying to tell me?  If I feel any pain, what is my body communicating to me? Do I need rest? Do I need to see a doctor? Am I holding onto something from my past, creating tension? Am I fearful or worried about something causing stress in my body? What does God offer me in my bodily pain: miracle, medical help or maintenance (self-ca

Send us a text, and leave your number or email so we can get back to you :)We've revisited what it's meant to be still after 11 years since the first episode, and now it's time to revisit what it means to be free. If you're eager for a good chuckle, listen to the original be free episode here!In this week's episode, Monica shares insight on what walking in freedom looks like and scripture that encourages us to find freedom and stay rooted in freedom. She also reveals where she needed freedom all those years ago and how she's grown since then...but also where she is still needing to grow and find freedom today. It's a vulnerable episode but hopefully one that resonates with some of you listening.While there are no set formulas for freedom, Monica does share five steps that will  guide you into intentionally walking in the direction of it:Be Still. Abide, remain, dwell, continue to be in Jesus. Get to Know Him. Know Him intimately—who He is, His character, His affection toward

Send us a text, and leave your number or email so we can get back to you :)It's been over 11 years since we launched Be Still Be Free, and our first full episode was on what it meant to be still. Since our refresh and relaunch, we thought it would be beneficial to revisit our first couple of episodes and ask ourselves: Is what we originally believed about being still  still true? What is different? And more importantly, how have we grown?In this week's episode, Sara walks us through Psalm 46:10 and Exodus 14:14, giving us a re-introduction to stillness. Then we dive deeper into discussion about how we view stillness now, how we pursue it, and how necessary it remains for our daily life.Sara challenges us with the question: What does stillness look like in your life? She gives us five areas to evaluate:RelationshipsFinancesWorkSpiritual LifeSelf-careShe then asks unto consider:Who are you?Who do you want to be?How are you going to get there? Here are the resources she recommends:Boundaries by Cloud &

Send us a text! But make sure to leave your number or email so we can respond!Hello friends and welcome back to Be Still Be Free! We're sure you've already noticed a couple new things around here--an updated logo, refreshed website, new intro music, to say the least. We are a refreshed, renewed and revived Be Still Be Free. You could say we've had a glow up!In this episode, you'll hear all about our vision and plans for this year, and a new structure for the podcast moving forward. More importantly, we have some big news: 1) Sara is back with us, how we have missed her! And 2) Tracy is now a permanent part Be Still Be Free. OH HOW WE HAVE MISSED ALL BEING TOGETHER!Make sure to visit http://bestillbefree.sqaurespace.com/ to sign up for our newsletter which will go out a couple times a month, and to stay up-to-date on all things Be Still Be Free. Below are links to the earlier episodes we reference in this week's episode.First episode everOriginal Be Still episodeOriginal Be Free episod

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text!Seeing as how we are literally crashing into the holiday season full steam ahead, Tracy and Monica thought they'd share a few of their current favorite things to jump start your gift buying ideas! Here's a list of the items and links:Crowing Jewels   Thrive Causemetics Lash Extensions Mascara All About Vibe Laura Geller MakeupGrande Lash Heated Eyelash CurlerSandgrain StudioHomecourt by Courtney Cox (Cece scent)We'll be back in January for an exciting new series, and Sara will be back then as well. Have a wonderful holiday season.Support the showAs always, thank you for listening! Make sure to rate and review us, as it helps more women find our podcast. And be sure to follow us on Instagram at Be Still Be Free.

This week it's Tracy's turn to share what God's been speaking during her quiet time, and it's so rich! She shares insights from Isaiah 43, Psalm 23 and Psalm 139 (notice our crossover!). Grab your Bible and a pen during this episode, because you're gonna want to take notes!Isaiah 43:7, "I formed them to be who they are and make them for My glory!"Psalm 23:1, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want."Psalm 139:5, "You've gone into my future to prepare the way, and in kindness you follow behind me to spare me from the heart of my past. With your hand of love upon my life, you impart a blessing to me."Psalm 139:10, "Wherever I go, your hand will guide me, your strength will empower me."Thanks as always for listening! Make sure to rate and review us, as it helps more women find our podcast. And be sure to follow us on Instagram at Be Still Be Free.

This week and next week, Monica and Tracy are sharing what God's been revealing and speaking in their quiet times. In this episode, Monica shares some insight from Psalm 23 and 2 Corinthians 12. We hope these episodes edify and encourage you to keep pursuing Truth and read God's word!Here are the two specific verses Monica talks about in her MIV translation (Monica International Version):“Undoubtedly and without fail, the truth is, God’s blessing of goodness, his kindness, and his zeal toward me will chase after and pursue me every single day for the whole of my earthly life.” (Psalm 23:6)“Jesus delights in showing me merciful kindness, therefore, I am empowered by His unfailing strength to deal with this thing that burdens me. I can confidently say that whether it stays or is lifted, Christ’s power will be carried to completion despite my frail humanity.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)Thanks as always for listening! Make sure to rate and review us, as it helps more women find our podcast. And be sure to foll

Hello friends! Well, it may have been a year since our last podcast, but we hope we're a welcome surprise to your feeds and inboxes today! Tracy and Monica are back this week catching up on what's been going on in the past year, and have some fun things coming up for Be Still Be Free. So make sure to follow us on Instagram for continued updates, or subscribe to get new posts delivered to your email. It's SO GOOD to be back...we have missed you!Learn more about Sara’s life coaching at www.saragoede.com!Thanks as always for listening! Make sure to rate and review us, as it helps more women find our podcast. And be sure to follow us on Instagram at Be Still Be Free.

We're wrapping up this short series of behind-the-scenes glimpses into what we've been up to and testimonies to share a little of how it's been going in our quiet times, and what we've been experiencing of God. We hope you enjoy, and will be back soon with a new exciting series!Thanks as always for listening! Make sure to rate and review us, as it helps more women find our podcast. And be sure to follow us on Instagram at Be Still Be Free.

A verse that best describes the testimony Monica shares in this week's episode is this:"Oh, Lord God, answer my prayers! I need to see your tender kindness, your grace, your compassion, and your constant love. Just let me see your face, and turn your heart toward me. Come running quickly to your servant. In this deep distress, come and answer my prayer." (Psalm 69:16, Passion Translation)God showed up in Monica's life in exactly this way--with tender kindness, grace, compassion and love --when she didn't know she was asking Him to...and especially when she didn't realize she was needing Him to.  What a good God.Listen in this week and be encouraged as Monica shares her journey from being raised in church, knowing God as a young child, turning and rebelling, then turning back and repenting.Thanks as always for listening! Make sure to rate and review us, as it helps more women find our podcast. And be sure to follow us on Instagram at Be Still Be Free.

It's testimony time! This week we get to hear Tracy's story, and her incredible journey with Jesus. Thank you Lord for what you've done in her life!"I kept my testimony hidden. I was embarrassed and ashamed of my past.  I wanted so badly to have grown up in a Christian home and to have loved Jesus in my childhood, but that was far from my truth.  I blamed God for my abuse and pain.  In my youth I would cry out every night asking God to help me and when He didn’t answer, I would take that same request and go to the devil. I just wanted to feel better.  I was messed up emotionally, physically and spiritually, and by age 14, I found myself depressed, gothic and no longer wanting to live.  BUT Jesus rescued me.  Many would tell you that I am RADICAL FOR JESUS. It is true. I am alive because of Christ and every good thing in my life has come from Him.  So if you have a few minutes and want to hear a powerful testimony of overcoming the enemy - take a listen to my story!  Today, I openly declare

Hi friends! We're back from a long and eventful summer, and are looking forward to spending the next several weeks with you. We're kicking off fall with a post-summer catch-up...just a long conversation of what we've been up to, how summer went, what's new in our worlds, and more. It feels so good to be back!Here are the links to the things we mentioned in this week's episode:Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat OutSara speaking at Moms with SwordsWe're looking forward to being with you again next week as Tracy shares her testimony!Thanks as always for listening! Make sure to rate and review us, as it helps more women find our podcast. And be sure to follow us on Instagram at Be Still Be Free.

Friends, it's the last episode of this series, can you believe it?? Hopefully you are leaving this series feeling extremely empowered, equipped, and ready to fight spiritual warfare when it rises up against you, your loved ones, and your home. This last week is the conclusion of our discussion about spiritual warfare in the home, and Sara brings us incredibly practical steps on how to fight and win the battle!Learn more about Sara's coaching at her website, www.SaraGoede.com.THIS WEEK'S VERSES:"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy." (John 10:10)"And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brothers is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night." (Rev 12:10)"The Lord said to Satan, 'From where have you come?' Satan answered the Lord and said, 'From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.

We have two weeks left in this series, and we are absolutely ecstatic that Sara is back leading us with spiritual warfare in the home--what it looks like, how to identify it, and how to fight it!Learn more about Sara's coaching at her website, www.SaraGoede.com.THIS WEEK'S VERSES:"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy." (John 10:10)"And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brothers is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night." (Rev 12:10)"The Lord said to Satan, 'From where have you come?' Satan answered the Lord and said, 'From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.'” (Job 1:7)"And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angle of light. Therefore it is not a great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will

It's time for part 2 of how to use your authority during spiritual warfare, and this one is a deep dive into the Armor of God--what it is and how to use it effectively! Again, you're gonna want notepaper and a pencil for this one!THIS WEEK'S VERSES:"Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,  and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.  In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." (Ephesians 6:13-17)"God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."   (1 Corinthians 10:13)"For the Word (spoken word) that God speaks is alive and full of power {making it active, operative, energizing and