The Love Offering Podcast Show Notes
You Don’t Have to Hold It All Together: A Conversation with Nichole J. Suvar

You Don’t Have to Hold It All Together: A Conversation with Nichole J. Suvar

In this encouraging episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams welcomes Nichole J. Suvar to discuss her new book, I Don’t Have to Hold It All Together: Cultivating the Peace of Eden When Feeling Overwhelmed. Nichole vulnerably shares her personal journey with anxiety, perfectionism, and the pressure to keep everything under control while offering a gentle invitation to experience the peace God originally designed for us. Together, they explore how communion with God, rest, boundaries, purpose, and community help us move from striving to surrender. This conversation is a comforting reminder that true peace isn’t something we have to manufacture—it’s something we receive from the God who is already holding everything together.

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You’re Not the Only One, Mama: Grace for Every Season of Motherhood

You’re Not the Only One, Mama: Grace for Every Season of Motherhood

In this heartfelt episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams sits down with Andrea Fortenberry to talk about the beauty and challenges of motherhood across every season. Andrea shares how easy it is for moms to feel overwhelmed, isolated, and weighed down by unrealistic expectations, yet reminds us that we are never alone in those struggles. Together, they discuss letting go of perfectionism, overcoming pride that keeps us from asking for help, and releasing the burden of mom guilt. Andrea offers practical encouragement for connecting with God in small, meaningful moments throughout the day and emphasizes the importance of caring for ourselves so we can love our families well. Ultimately, this conversation points listeners back to the truth of God’s unconditional love and grace, inviting every mom to embrace “good enough” and trust that He is with her in every moment.

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You’re Not Behind: Finding Hope and Purpose While Getting Through What You’re Going Through with Tanner Olson

You’re Not Behind: Finding Hope and Purpose While Getting Through What You’re Going Through with Tanner Olson

In this heartfelt and hope-filled conversation, Rachael Adams sits down with author, poet, and speaker Tanner Olson to talk about navigating seasons of uncertainty, grief, and feeling “behind” in life. Drawing from his personal journey through infertility, waiting, and ultimately adoption, Tanner shares how God meets us in the middle of our stories—not just at the end. Together, they explore the beauty of slowing down, noticing God’s presence in everyday moments, and embracing both the hardships and gifts of life. With honesty, wisdom, and gentle encouragement, this episode reminds listeners that they are not behind, God has not forgotten them, and even in the waiting, He is faithfully at work.

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From Duty to Delight: The Pursuit of Holy Leisure

From Duty to Delight: The Pursuit of Holy Leisure

In this episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams talks with Cara Ray about moving from a performance-driven faith to a peaceful, joy-filled relationship with God through what Cara calls “holy leisure.” Together, they explore how many believers fall into the trap of treating time with God as a task to complete rather than a relationship to enjoy, and how a simple shift in mindset—from duty to delight—can transform not only our quiet time but our entire way of living. Cara shares practical ways to seek God in everyday moments, reminding us that true rest isn’t found in doing nothing, but in engaging with what is good, true, and beautiful. This conversation offers a gentle invitation to slow down, be present, and rediscover the joy of simply being with the Lord in the midst of our full and busy lives.

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Turning Burnout into Breakthrough: A Conversation with Vivian Cumins

Turning Burnout into Breakthrough: A Conversation with Vivian Cumins

In this episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams talks with Vivian Cumins about the hidden toll of burnout and how God can use even our breaking points for restoration. Drawing from her own experience with striving, perfectionism, and a life-altering breakdown, Vivian shares how surrendering control and seeking God first led her into a season of deep healing and renewed purpose. Together, they explore the warning signs of burnout, the importance of rest and joy, and how women can faithfully lead and love others without losing themselves. This conversation offers hope and practical encouragement for any woman feeling overwhelmed, reminding her that God is near, He cares deeply, and He alone is able to restore what feels worn thin.

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