The Love Offering Podcast Show Notes Archives

Brave Women, Mighty God: Finding Courage Through Faith

Jun 16, 2026

In this encouraging episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams welcomes Laura L. Smith to discuss her book Brave Women, Mighty God and the truth that courage is not about being fearless—it’s about trusting God enough to take the next step of obedience. Drawing from the lives of women throughout Scripture, Laura reminds listeners that the same mighty God who empowered Esther, Ruth, Hannah, and others is still at work today, equipping His daughters to overcome fear, resist comparison, embrace their unique calling, and walk boldly in faith. This conversation offers practical encouragement for anyone feeling stuck, uncertain, or inadequate, pointing them back to the God whose power is made perfect in our weakness and whose love gives us the confidence to live bravely.

You Were Made to Magnify Him, Not Yourself

Jun 9, 2026

In this episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams welcomes author Morgan Krueger to discuss her book, Made to Magnify: Choosing to Live for Jesus When Everything Tells You to Live for Yourself. In a culture consumed with self-promotion, comparison, and personal achievement, Morgan offers a refreshing biblical perspective on finding true joy, peace, and purpose by shifting our focus from ourselves to Christ. Together, they explore how pride, fear, and doubt keep us trapped in a cycle of self-focus, why deeper satisfaction is found in magnifying Jesus rather than ourselves, and practical ways to live with greater humility, trust, and surrender. Through powerful stories, biblical wisdom, and encouragement from figures like Mary, John the Baptist, and Paul, this conversation invites listeners to embrace the freedom of self-forgetfulness and discover the abundant life that comes from making much of Jesus.

Why We Feel Judged—and How God’s Mercy Changes Everything with Shannon Popkin

Jun 2, 2026

In this heartfelt and convicting conversation, Rachael Adams welcomes back author and speaker Shannon Popkin to discuss her book Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible. Together, they explore how judgment often grows from a mixture of pride, insecurity, and self-criticism, causing us to feel judged by others and respond with judgment of our own. Drawing from biblical accounts such as Jonah, the thief on the cross, and the woman caught in adultery, Shannon reveals how God’s mercy—not our moral superiority—is what sets us apart. She challenges listeners to recognize contempt in their own hearts, embrace the mercy Christ has extended to them, and extend that same compassion to others. Ultimately, this episode is a powerful reminder that while God is a righteous Judge, His deepest desire is for us to know His abundant mercy and allow that mercy to transform the way we view ourselves and the people around us.

Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful: What the Moms of the Bible Teach Us About Motherhood Today

May 26, 2026

In this heartfelt and encouraging conversation, Rhonda Stoppe joins Rachael to discuss her book Moms of the Bible: Life-Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful and reminds listeners that God does not call perfect mothers—He calls willing ones. Together, they explore the real and raw stories of biblical women like Rebecca, Rahab, Naomi, Bathsheba, and Eve, showing how God faithfully worked through both their strengths and failures. Rhonda shares wisdom about motherhood, spiritual motherhood, comparison, regret, prodigal children, and the importance of older women mentoring younger generations. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes that motherhood is a sacred calling often found in ordinary moments, and that the greatest gift a mother can give her children is a genuine love for Jesus lived out authentically in everyday life.

From Dreams to Drive: Trusting God Enough to Take the Next Step with Taneshia Yerby

May 19, 2026

In this encouraging episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams sits down with author and entrepreneur Taneshia Yerby to discuss what it looks like to move from dreaming about your purpose to courageously walking it out. Together, they talk honestly about overcoming fear, self-doubt, comparison, and the pressure of other people’s opinions while learning to trust God’s timing and direction. Through personal stories and biblical encouragement, Taneshia reminds listeners that God often calls ordinary, imperfect people to take faithful steps of obedience long before they feel fully ready. This conversation will inspire women to stop overthinking, trust the gifts God has placed within them, and boldly pursue the purpose He has prepared for their lives.

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