She is Courageous is a podcast designed to help you step out in boldness, pursue your calling, and grow in faith so you can be an authentic follower of Jesus. Through honest conversations, biblical encouragement, and practical wisdom, host Rachel creates space for women to navigate the highs and lows of life, leadership, and ministry—rooted in God’s Word and anchored in His truth. Whether you’re leading in the church, your home, or your everyday life, you’ll be reminded that you are not alone—and you are called for such a time as this.

Episode 8 - False Expectations
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Episode 8 - False Expectations

Do you ever feel like your life is more difficult than you expected it to be? Yeah, me too. Why is that? In this episode I talk through some of the “false expectations” I’ve been processing through lately, relating to how our Christian life can sometimes look a lot less put together than we may hope. I’ll also help put into perspective what God’s reality for our life looks like, so that we can both walk with some boldness and strength to fight through life’s hard moments.

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Episode 7 - Take a Look Around
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Episode 7 - Take a Look Around

Every day we encounter people. Do we take time to notice them in a way that allows us to be a light in this world and the hands and feet of Jesus? In this episode, I share how to take the self-centered mindset we all tend to gravitate toward (thanks to our culture!) and turn it outward so that we can see people and love them more fully.

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Episode 6 - Unwrapping Mercy
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Episode 6 - Unwrapping Mercy

The other day, I was sitting in a meeting when I heard God say, “I need you to have mercy.” From that, I’ve been exploring the topic of mercy. This podcast is my thoughts and observations as I’ve been unwrapping mercy and how it comes to play in daily life and relationships. I don’t have all the answers, so make sure to leave your comments and thoughts as you listen along!

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Episode 5 - My 2019 Declaration
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Episode 5 - My 2019 Declaration

This episode is all about having a heart to know God more deeply in the new year. For 2019, my goal is to go after God with all of my heart, and I’ve outlined 3 simple ways to do this. Follow along with the notes below and join me as I choose to put God first.

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Episode 4 - When Faith is More Than a Scripted Word
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Episode 4 - When Faith is More Than a Scripted Word

All the time, we see words like “Faith” written out in elegant fonts. It can make it seem like faith is meant to be a beautiful, artistic, and easy. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story that illustrates a season of life where God worked tragedy into an exercise of building my faith. You’ll see that faith isn’t always easy; actually, it can be pretty hard - but the rewards are well worth the struggles!

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Episode  3 - Imperfect Perfection
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Episode 3 - Imperfect Perfection

While social media is an incredible tool, it can cause us to view our lives and those around us with an expectation that is impossible to reach. In this episode, we will go through the difference between perception and reality as it relates to social media

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Episode 2 - Kick Off That Insecurity!
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Episode 2 - Kick Off That Insecurity!

As you pursue God and your calling, YOU are your biggest roadblock! Well, your insecurity, anyways! In this episode, let’s get personal and talk about our insecurity, gain clarity on what exactly it is, how it affects us, and most importantly, how to overcome it.

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Episode 1 - Welcome to She is Courageous!
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Episode 1 - Welcome to She is Courageous!

Hello, and welcome to the very first episode of She is Courageous! In this episode, I’ll share with you what She is Courageous is all about, how it began, and what to expect in future episodes!

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