The Love Offering Podcast Show Notes Archives

When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees

Aug 11, 2026

In this heartfelt conversation, Rachael welcomes Shalene Roberts, author of When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees, to discuss the sacred significance of motherhood’s unseen moments. Shalene shares how God met her during an overwhelming season with the story of Hagar and the comforting truth that He is El Roi—the God who sees. Together, they explore finding our worth beyond visible accomplishments, planting seeds that may bear fruit for generations, inviting Christ into the gritty work of everyday life, and holding our children with open hands as they grow. Whether you are raising children, launching them into adulthood, or mentoring the next generation, this episode will remind you that God sees every act of love—and none of your faithful work is wasted.

When the Battle Feels Too Heavy: Learning to Pray Through Life’s Hardest Seasons

Aug 4, 2026

In this episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams welcomes author, speaker, and Bible teacher Rachel Wojo to discuss her devotional, Praying Through Life’s Battles. Drawing from the life and loss of her daughter, Taylor, Rachel shares how prayer sustains us through grief, uncertainty, unanswered questions, and spiritual battles. Together, they explore why prayer is about relationship rather than simply receiving answers, how remembering God’s faithfulness helps us resist the enemy’s lies, and practical ways to remain grounded in Scripture when our minds and hearts feel overwhelmed. This conversation will encourage you to pray with perseverance, rest in Christ’s victory, and remember that whatever you are facing, you are not alone—the battle belongs to the Lord.

God Will Love You All the Way Through Grief

Jul 28, 2026

After suddenly losing her husband, Dan, to cardiac arrest, Lisa Appelo found herself grieving the love of her life while raising their seven children alone. In this tender and hope-filled conversation, Lisa joins Rachael to discuss her devotional journal, God of Comfort, and the ways God meets us in devastating loss. Together, they explore honest lament, the healing practice of journaling, the importance of allowing grief to take time, and the surprising “pockets of joy” God gives us alongside sorrow. Lisa reminds listeners that God is near whether we feel Him or not, that we do not have to hide our difficult emotions, and that His loving presence will carry us breath by breath and step by step through every valley.

What Does It Mean to Give God All of You?

Jul 21, 2026

What does it mean to worship God with your whole life? In this episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael talks with Cheryl Marshall, author of All of Me: Pursuing a Life Wholly Devoted to God, about the transforming message of Romans 12:1–2. Cheryl explains how God’s mercy—not guilt, fear, pride, or performance—becomes the foundation for wholehearted devotion. Together, they discuss how our bodies, thoughts, motives, abilities, relationships, responsibilities, and even limitations can be offered to God as worship. Cheryl also addresses distraction, disobedience, and discouragement—three common struggles that can divide our devotion—and offers practical, biblical encouragement for renewing our minds, surrendering our everyday lives, and taking the next faithful step with Jesus.

The Strength of Gentleness: What It Really Means to Be Like Jesus

Jul 14, 2026

In this episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams welcomes Christie Thomas, author of Everyday Prayers for Gentleness, for a conversation about rediscovering the true strength of biblical gentleness. As part of the Everyday Prayers series through Million Praying Moms—where Rachael also contributed Everyday Prayers for Love—they explore how gentleness is not weakness but Spirit-empowered strength modeled perfectly by Jesus. Christie shares practical wisdom for cultivating gentleness in marriage, parenting, friendships, church relationships, and everyday interactions, reminding us that as we surrender to the Holy Spirit, our words and actions can become a powerful reflection of Christ’s love to a world longing for grace.

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