The YES Podcast

Today on the podcast I got to chat with Amy Gannett about her new book, "Fix Your Eyes" How Our Study of God Shapes Our Worship of Him. This book is all about how are our knowledge and study of God effects our daily worship of God. Amy talks to us about how theology isn't reserved only for Bible teachers, but that we are ALL theologians. I know this chat with Amy will leave you encouraged!  Amy is a wife, mom, Bible teacher, and Church planter in Greenville, NC. Amy describes her book, Fix Your Eyes as "an invitation to understand core doctrines of the Christian faith and key theological concepts, and shows us how each can be lived out in daily life."   If you enjoy todays episode it would mean so much to me if you would leave a review! Purchase "Fix Your Eyes" here: https://amygannett.com/fix-your-eyes-2/ Follow Amy on instagram! : https://www.instagram.com/amycategannett/ Follow Lexi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexinorell/ 

Carla is the founder of Affirming Truths and host of the Affirming Truths Podcast. She doesn’t shy away from the more difficult conversations, and she advocates for those struggling with mental health and body image. She’s a gem and you won’t want to miss this episode! Where to find Carla: Instagram: @carlaarges @affirmingtruths Website: affirmingtruths.com 

Join me for a read out-loud of day 8 of my devotional, True North! Day 8 is called, SEEN, and speaks right to the mama who feels lonely and unseen in her daily battles. Day 8 comes out of week 2 of the devotional which focuses on who we are because of who God is. Let's find strength in our identity that is founded and rooted in Christ alone.  Are you wanting more of the True North devotional? The physical copy comes with daily questions to help you go deeper, scripture reading, and practical steps to apply what we talk about. You can purchase True North on amazon or anywhere books are sold online!  Come hang out with me on instagram! @lexinorell  Feel free to shoot me an email anytime! [email protected] 

Mothers day is just a few days away, and I wanted to share 4 chapters of my devotional, True North (a devotional for the real life me) read by me on the podcast! I wrote this 24 day devotional for all the moms out there raising little humans and following Jesus. If you want to dig into this devotional in more depth and read the other 20 days not shared in this series, you can purchase true North on amazon!  -About True North- Welcome to motherhood! It’s one big journey full of beauty and mess, and even through the late nights and spilled milk, God has placed destiny and purpose in the middle of it all. We were never created to just grit our teeth and “get through” the stages of motherhood. We were intended to experience abundant life, purpose, and destiny right where we are, right now. As we embark on this journey we must set our eyes on Jesus, the one who points us to the Father. Like a compass that always points us to true north, Jesus is our True north who leads us in all seasons, including motherhood. Jesus is calling you to follow Him as He navigates you through this adventure, pointing you always to the Father. Are you ready to walk in motherhood with purpose and calling? Are you ready to discover a relationship with your heavenly Father, and to find your true identity and purpose in the here and now? This 24 day devotional is for you mama, get ready to follow Jesus, our True North on this journey of motherhood. https://www.amazon.com/True-North-Devotional-Real-Life/dp/0996521593/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=true+north+lexi+norell&qid=1620336156&sr=8-1

Y’all, this episode is gold! My friend Rachel, author of The Deconstructed Guide, is inviting us to stop approaching the Bible passively and start approaching the Bible as learners. In this episode we dive in to her book, The Deconstructed Guide, we talk about Bible literacy, some practical ways to get into your Bible daily, and important questions to ask while reading the Bible. AND, there just might be a giveaway hidden in this episode!  About the Author: Rachel is a director of women’s ministries, pastor’s wife, mother and speaker whose passion is to inspire those around her to come fully alive in their identity in Christ. Rachel is a passionate and authentic writer and speaker who has transformed her unlikely calling as “Pastor’s wife” into a message of hope and encouragement for those around her. She loves sharing from her own life experiences and teaching the Bible to women in individual, small group, and retreat-style settings. As a writer she has developed and teaches curriculum for small groups in her church. She is currently working on her first full-length book titled “Enough Already.” Through her writing her goal is to inspire any many Christians as she can to meet life head-on, fully equipped and with the knowledge that through Christ they are more than enough for this world. As a speaker, she shares with authenticity, humor and compassion for her audience. Her heart is to help anyone who hears her message find contentment as they journey in this life with Christ. Rachel has been honored to speak at several out-of-state women’s retreats. She has also spoken for local MOPS chapters, her local Christian businesswomen’s bureau, and at her local church. She serves proudly in ministry alongside her husband, Kile, at LifePoint church in Northern Nevada. Together they have two crazy cool kiddos and three dogs. Rachel is fueled by coffee, tacos and copious amounts of cheese. To Order the Deconstructed Bible Study Guide visit her website: https://rachelcheriebaker.com/product/deconstructed-bible-study-guide/

Ness Cannon, the author of "I am Not in Charge", is a writer, speaker, teacher, wife, mother, small business owner, designer, pug mom, and perpetual student. Her greatest hope is to remind you that you aren’t alone. God has saved a seat for you at His table and you belong. Ness wrote "I am Not in Charge" for those who wish they had more control over all the moving parts in their lives.  A few years ago, a life-changing MS diagnosis set her on a journey of confronting her struggle with control and discovering there is freedom in accepting that we are not in charge. You can find Ness on Instagram at nesscannonwrites or online at nesscannon.com Stuff about I am Not in Charge Am Not In Charge, is an 8 week devotional where Ness shows us through her own story, Scripture, and thought-provoking questions how to take baby steps toward peace and connection through accepting what we can–and can’t–control. In I Am Not in Charge, you’ll learn how to take practical steps with Jesus towards self-compassion, connection with others, vulnerability and embracing your own story. You can purchase, I Am Not In Charge at hosannarevival.com

Theres someone out there that needs to hear this today. Maybe its you? Are you a girl with a dream that doesn't believe she's enough? Are your fears and inabilities holding you back from saying YES to the thing God is calling you to do? If thats you, then don't miss this short episode from ya girl. Think it as a friendly kick in the butt/much needed reminder of who God is in your story. 

In this episode I brought in my husband and best friend, Josh! We asked you what questions you had about marriage and you all responded with LOTS of questions about sex. Sex after having babies can be a rocky road to navigate. We hope that through our honest conversation about our journey and what we have learned, we can offer you some tools and encouragement for building a marriage full of intimacy. Marriage takes work, intentionality, and good communication, but when we are striving for intimacy as a whole, we will see a thriving marriage!

In this episode Ashley Henriott shares her personal testimony of being at her lowest and finding hope in Jesus. We chat about how we as disciples of Jesus can activate hope everyday in our own lives, and offer hope for those searching for it around us. Ashley is delightful, hilarious, and a joy to listen to. I know this episode will leave you encouraged and set your gaze back on Hope in Jesus.  Ashley Henriott is a proud wife, mom of four + a chocolate lab called Bailey. She lives in the Outer Banks with her family, and is passionate about connecting women to confidence, their calling, and to Christ! Find her on instagram/tik-tok at @ashley.henriott

In this episode of The Yes Podcast I have a conversation with Destiny Oribhabor about how to pursue our callings, getting free from the things that hold us back, and how God uses our trials in life for our purpose and His glory!  Destiny Oribhabor was born in Nigeria and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. She is passionate about championing women to look within and identify the lies holding them back, in order to pursue their destiny. In her free time, you can find her at a live concert, eating at a new Vietnamese spot or curled up reading a new book! Follow her blogging journey at www.capturingdestiny.co or posting another kitchen dance video at @capturingdestiny.