36. Performance Trap Vs. God's Grace

Keara shares what she has learned to be true freedom in Christ at the Set Free Women's Conference! For so long, she knew who Jesus was, but wasn't living in the freedom that God intends for us to experience in him! Whether you missed the conference or need a refresher on what true freedom in Christ looks like, this is a must listen!

In this episode, Keara is joined by Haley Atkins and Reese Kelly to talk about walking with the Lord in biblical community. We were not meant to do this life alone, and we talked all about building Godly friendships as well as meeting people with grace all while remembering who our best friend for life and forever is! (It's Jesus!!!) Check out Haley & Reese's instagram account where they partner with the Lord in sharing grace & truth daily!!! @freedomfoundd

We all go through times when we feel super close and connected with God, and we also go through times when we feel like God is a million miles away. Why? You might ask God where he went and why he left, but the truth is God didn't leave you and he never will. In this episode, Keara and Noelle sit down and talk about 5 helpful things you can implement in your life when God feels far away. Discerning The Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer Book: https://www.amazon.com/Discerning-Voice-God-Recognize-Speaking/dp/0802450121/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1683776806&sr=8-4 Workbook Study: https://www.amazon.com/Discerning-Voice-God-Revised-Recognize/dp/1462774040/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21GYB1VBPC3IO&keywords=discerning+the+voice+of+god+priscilla+shirer&qid=1683776842&sprefix=%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1

In this episode, we get to hear another talk from the Set Free Women's Conference! Grace Markwell shares what the bible says about abundant life and some of what God has taught her about a life of abundance. Abundant life is something that we are all looking for and that we all desire, but how many of us can actually say that we have abundant life? Grace gets practical with how we can experience the abundant life that is promised to us in Christ Jesus! Support Avery: https://reliant.org/avery.long

Katie Goram shares some of her wisdom with us at the set free women's conference on the fullness of joy that is found in the Lord. If you missed women's conference or want a refresher on some of the things Katie shared, check out this episode!

In this episode, Keara sits down with FSU softball player Kaley Mudge to talk about the freedom she has found in her life and specifically softball since understanding this simple truth- that Jesus loves her no matter how she plays. This simple idea gives her the freedom to play free and to use the platform that God has given her to glorify him. They talk trusting in God's plan, inviting God into everything (including NIL), and advice for other Christian athletes.

In this episode, Keara sits down with owner of By His Grace, Natalie Weaver, to talk all things Jesus. They talk about how Natalie came to know Jesus, how she got the idea for her business, and some of the ways that God has grown her and used her through owning her own business. The discuss the importance of scripture and having that be a part of our everyday lives as well as being bold about our faith and sharing it with others.  

In this episode, Keara sits down in Isabella to talk about her story of coming to faith and loving and serving those around her. Isa was not raised in a Christian home. She was seeking freedom to do whatever she wanted and she really had it all in the eyes of the world. Isa came to know Jesus when she hit rock bottom at age 16 and has experienced a whole new kind of freedom that is so much better than anything the world could ever promise.

In this episode, Keara sits down with artist Emma Danos to talk about all sorts of things from control to loneliness to art. Emma shares how the Lord has met her and continued to be faithful and grow her in some of her darkest seasons of loneliness. She also shares about some of the gifts and talents the Lord has given her and how she has learned to use those as a way to connect with God and also reflect his glory. They talk through Isaiah 55 and the power and freedom that comes from the truth that God really is in control and that we can rest in the arms of our creator. 

In this episode, Keara sits down with D1 soccer player EmJ Cox to talk about the pressure of performance in life and athletics and how everything changes when it is met by God's love and grace. They talk about how much greater God is than anything you will ever face as well as the importance of prioritizing time with Jesus every day.