WELCOME TO THE RAISED TO STAY PODCAST

Natalie is joined by Pastor Sharon Hodde Miller in this episode addressing our need for control.  Sharon  leads Bright City Church in Durham, NC with her husband, Ike. She is a best-selling author of multiple books, and holds a PhD on women and calling. She is also a mom of 3!  Be ready to be challenged and encouraged as Sharon shares her heart behind her latest book, The Cost of Control: Why We Crave It, the Anxiety It Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises.

In this episode Natalie shares some of her own story of disappointment when she went through an identity crisis from worship pastor to women's pastor.  If you've ever felt like God has bait and switched you, if you've ever been disappointed in an assignment, this episode is for you.

Join Natalie and Pastor Gabe Jenkins, a professional liscensed Christian counselor as they talk ministry, marriage and debunk the myths of counseling in the Church.

Natalie sits down with Amber Jones, Founder of GraceStory Ministries to talk about how her relationship with her earthly father impacted her view of her Heavenly Father.  Join us as we go deep into how our relationship with God and the Church can be changed for the good through the power of the Holy Spirit, counseling, and forgiveness. 

Natalie flies solo on this podcast to talk specifically to church leaders, volunteers and staff about the differences between Church Abuse, Church Hurt and Church Offense.  In this episode Natalie challenges Church leadership to take all accusations seriously, to investigate every scenario where a congregant or staff member has experienced abuse or hurt and asks every Christ follower to examine their own hearts when it comes to carrying offense.  

Join Natalie and Pastor Nikki Williams from Bloom Church in Canada as they discuss church hurt, betrayal and now we can stay connected to the Church and Jesus even when we face our own Judas.

Join Natalie as she talks with Lauren Caldwell about staying in ministry and in the church through seasons of uncertainty and change.  Listen in as they discuss the challenges of saying yes to Jesus without a GPS or idea of where we are going and how we can lean into Him, His Word and His people.

Join Natalie and Pastors John and Josy Brockman as they get very personal and candid about staying connected to Jesus and His Church even in seasons of transition.  They ask the hard questions such as, "how do you know when it's time to go?" and, "how do we teach our kids obedience in trusting the Lord when He says go?"  You will be challenged and encouraged as well as reminded that you aren't alone in your wondering in this honest conversation of heartbreak, humility and honor when we are most afraid, uncertain and confused.  May you know, Jesus is near and you are not alone.

Our first official Raised to Stay Podcast season has begun-welcome to the family!  This year we will be interviewing Stayers who have wanted to quit ministry and the Church but have held on through it all and to Jesus.  If you're new to the R2S family we are glad you're here.