This week on Talk Therapy I'm talking about why the position of your heart matters. When our hearts are turned inward, we become hardened and bitter, but when we surrender and turn to the Lord, He will heal us and instruct us. Take a moment today ask yourself two questions - how is my heart and what is the position of my heart? Let God reveal the places that need to be healed. The Naked Marriage Podcast Connect with Rachael on the website , Instagram and/or Facebook ....
Oct 12, 2020•9 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking with Andy Andrews, author of the new book “ Just Jones: Sometimes a Thing Is Impossible... Until It Is Actually Done ”. You will recognize our special guest from his more than 200 appearances on national television. You might even recognize his voice. He has done more than 1,000 radio interviews. And while he is not a comedian, portions of his speeches are actually played on SiriusXM’s comedy channels—multiple times—every single day. He is the au...
Oct 07, 2020•51 min
Have you ever had a sleepless night spent thinking about everything on your to-do list that didn't get done? It can be overwhelming. In this episode of Talk Therapy, I'm sharing how God changed my perspective on my to-do list in a way that helps me feel refreshed and empowered to do more instead of anxiety and guilt that things are left undone. Connect with Rachael on the website , Instagram and/or Facebook ....
Oct 05, 2020•9 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael we talk with Alli Worthington about her new book “ Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence “. Alli Worthington's goal is to help women live the life they were created to live. She lives outside Nashville with her husband, Mark, their five sons, and the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve. She's a popular Christian women's speaker who travels the country sharing her humor, practical advice, and encouragement...
Sep 30, 2020•38 min
In today's Talk Therapy I'm talking about something powerful that is readily available to all of us - God's favor. We might assume that those whom He favors are people who seem to have a perfect life, but favor doesn't equal possessions or accomplishments. "Favor" is best defined as "demonstrated delight." To have the Lord's favor is to be in accord with Him. Proverbs 16:7, "When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them." Connect with Rachael on th...
Sep 28, 2020•6 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we’re talking with Dr. Deb Gorton about her new book “ Embracing Uncomfortable: Facing Our Fears While Pursuing Our Purpose ”. Dr. Deb Gorton (B.A. Arizona State University; M.A., Ph.D. Fuller Theological Seminary) is the Gary Chapman Chair of Marriage, Family Ministry, and Therapy at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. For more than fourteen years Deb has worked as a change agent for individuals, organizations, and emerging leaders, helping them ...
Sep 23, 2020•32 min
In today's episode of Talk Therapy I'm talking about leaning on the Holy Spirit as our helper because the peace that comes when we're willing to submit to the Spirit of God far outweighs anything we can make happen in our own strength. If you want to learn more about the Holy Spirit, I encourage you to read The God I Never Knew by Robert Morris and watch his sermon series on the book . And don't forget to download my NEW free Biblical Body Image Coloring Book ! Connect with Rachael on the websit...
Sep 21, 2020•8 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm talking with Wall Street Journal bestselling author, life coach, and counselor Holley Gerth about her new book The Powerful Purpose of Introverts . Her previous books include Strong, Brave, Loved: Empowering Reminders of Who You Really Are , Fiercehearted: Live Fully, Love Bravely , and You’re going to Be Okay: Encouraging Truth Your Heart Needs to Hear, Especially on the Hard Days . Holley co-founded (in)courage , a site that received almost one million ...
Sep 16, 2020•34 min
In this special episode of Talk Therapy, I'm talking with author Emily P. Freeman about how we can all use writing as therapy. Whether you're an aspiring writer feeling defeated staring at a blank page or someone who just wishes they would journal more, Emily offers some practical steps on how to get started. She also explains how boundaries can help increase creativity, clears up some misconceptions of what it means to write, and shares about Hope*Writers - a community of working writers dedica...
Sep 14, 2020•21 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we’re talking with Jamie Ivey, author of the book “ You Be You: Why Satisfaction and Success Are Closer Than You Think ” Jamie is a podcaster, writer, and speaker from Austin, Texas. She is the proud mama of four kids and the wife of Aaron, worship pastor of The Austin Stone Community Church. Jamie loves to encourage women to passionately follow Jesus through whatever stage of life. She does this through writing and her weekly podcast, The Happy Hour with Jam...
Sep 09, 2020•36 min
Did you know that you have the power to control your thoughts? In this episode of Talk Therapy, I'm talking about changing the channel in your mind because our thoughts control our feelings and our feelings control our actions. 2 Corinthians 10:5, "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." The Battlefield of the Mind Devotional Connect with Rachael on the website , Instagram and/o...
Sep 07, 2020•7 min
Listen on Apple podcasts This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we have a very special guest, my dad Bill Goldner! He and his wife have built and pastored three churches over 35 years. During that time they also founded the New Lifehouse Girls Home and Picture in Scripture Amphitheater . They have also founded Oasis Animal Adventures , which provides special services to special people by interacting with a wide variety of animals. Bill is also the author of " Dealing with Disappointment ", a quick...
Sep 02, 2020•55 min
This week on Talk Therapy we're talking about breaking generational curses. Take some time this week to identify spiritual themes in your family lineage (try using a genogram to aid you) and ask God what curses He wants to break off of you and your family for generations to come. Connect with Rachael on the website , Instagram and/or Facebook ....
Aug 31, 2020•6 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we’re talking with Sara Hagerty, author of the book “ Adore: A Simple Practice for Experiencing God in the Middle Minutes of Your Day ”. Sara Hagerty is a lover of God, a wife to Nate, and a mother of seven—four adopted from Africa and three through miracle pregnancies. She’s also a bestselling author and speaker. As a lifelong admirer of words, Sara has experienced their power to revive. Raw words written in tearful honesty and shared with her readers. Words...
Aug 26, 2020•32 min
On this episode of Talk Therapy, I'm talking about a word that God has been reiterating to me during this challenging season - persist. The Bible offers a lot of encouragement to those who continue firmly in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure. 1 Corinthians 15:58 reads, "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." Connect with Rachael on the ...
Aug 24, 2020•7 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we’re talking with author Nicole Zasowski about her book “ From Lost to Found: Giving Up What You Think You Want for What Will Set You Free ”. Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer, and speaker. As an old soul who wears her heart proudly on her sleeve, Nicole loves using her words to help others find an enduring peace and joy outside of circumstance. She lives in a small town just outside New York City with her husband, Jimmy, an...
Aug 19, 2020•35 min
The Bible emphasizes the sanctity and beauty of marriage, but every relationship requires commitment and sacrifice. This week on Talk Therapy I'm encouraging you to fight for your marriage. Take time this week to communicate with your spouse about what you need from them during your emotional ups and downs and ask how you can better help them. Gottman Marriage Minute sign up Gottman Marriage Minute archive The 5 Love Languages Connect with Rachael on the website , Instagram and/or Facebook ....
Aug 17, 2020•7 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we’re talking with Angela Braniff about her new book, “ Love Without Borders: How Bold Faith Opens the Door to Embracing the Unexpected ”. Angela Braniff is the founder of the popular YouTube channel, This Gathered Nest. She is an adoption advocate, home school mom, content creator, podcast host, and adventure seeker. Angela is married to her high-school sweetheart and together they have a full house: Kennedy (12) - their biological daughter, Shelby (10) - th...
Aug 12, 2020•32 min
A few years ago we were homeschooling and during math my daughter became angry. This particular daughter is an introvert and prefers to communicate through written word and drawing. I asked her to draw a picture to let me know what she was feeling. This was a tipping point in our relationship, but I also learned a valuable lesson that day: what appears to be the problem is rarely the problem. You can see her picture and read more on my website: rachaelgilbert.com/talk-therapy-whats-really-bother...
Aug 10, 2020•9 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking with Dawn Barton, author of Laughing Through the Ugly Cry: …and Finding Unstoppable Joy . A multibillion-dollar direct sales company put Dawn on their Times Square billboard in the summer of 2018. In Dawn’s thirty years of sales and marketing, she has been a top producer at every company she’s worked for. Most recently, she was the #7 Sales Director in Mary Kay when she took a leap of faith and left it all to write her first book, Laughing Throug...
Aug 05, 2020•30 min
This week on Talk Therapy I'm talking about the all-too-familiar trap of comparison. God created us all with a unique purpose, but so often we find ourselves looking around at everyone else and feeling inadequate. Ask yourself today if there's anything you're pursuing that God hasn't called you to. Hebrews 12:1 ESV, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that...
Aug 03, 2020•8 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we’re talking to Paula Faris, author of the new book “ Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs for a Life of True Calling ”. Paula Faris is a senior national correspondent at ABC News and host of the popular podcast Journeys of Faith with Paula Faris, which gives an intimate look at how some of the world’s most influential people lean on faith and spirituality in the best and worst of times. An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Paula previously was co-anchor of ...
Jul 29, 2020•39 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we’re talking with Jessica Hottle, the author of the book “ Own Your Worth: Learn to Overcome Feeling Less Than and Not Good Enough ”. Jessica Hottle's passion for helping others "weigh" less emotionally, physically, and spiritually. She inspires and encourages thousands by sharing her own personal struggles, victories, and journey through life. Jessica is a successful online entrepreneur and author of two best-selling books, Know Your Worth and A Worthy Wife...
Jul 22, 2020•40 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking with Donna VanLiere, author of the new book “ The Time of Jacob’s Trouble ”. Donna VanLiere is a New York Times best-selling author of many books, including The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing , both of which were made into movies starring Rob Lowe, Neil Patrick Harris, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley. Donna is the recipient of a Retailer's Choice Award for Fiction, a Dove Award, a Silver Angel Award, an Audie Award for best inspirationa...
Jul 15, 2020•43 min
This Week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking with Briana Stensrud and Latasha Morrison about their documentary Who Is Welcome Here . Briana Stensrud is a human dignity advocate and the Director of Welcome. Her passion is to equip the Church to engage more consistently and tangibly in holistic human dignity issues. Throughout her work in the pro-life movement, Briana continually faced questions from those concerned about immigrants and refugees. Understanding that many concerns were rooted i...
Jul 08, 2020•38 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we’re talking with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith about her book “ Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity ”. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a busy physician, author, and mom, who understand that life’s demands can leave you feeling mentally overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and physically tired. Daily she helps the overstressed deal with their work-rest imbalance and find actionable answers to the thriving lifestyle they desire. She has...
Jul 01, 2020•39 min
Something has shifted in my spirit in the last few months and I am calling it "the holy spirit hustle". That's what we're talking about on today's talk therapy episode. I started blogging about six years ago just because I wanted to write what God put on my heart. But somewhere along the way, I lost myself and the reason I started. I started to hustle after the things the experts told me I should be doing to grow and build. This forced rest due in our society forced me to stop listening to...
Jun 29, 2020•9 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael we’re talking with Sharon Jaynes about her new book, “ The Power of a Woman's Words: How the Words You Speak Shape the Lives of Others ”. For ten years Sharon served as Vice President of Proverbs 31 Ministries and co-host for their daily radio feature. She is the author of 24 books with Harvest House, Moody Publishers, Baker Books, Multnomah Publishers, and Thomas Nelson. She has also written numerous magazine articles and devotions for publications such as Fo...
Jun 24, 2020•31 min
This week on Talk Therapy I'm talking about the importance of spending time in prayer before you speak. I could give you tips on how to control your tongue, but the truth is that when we haven’t spent enough time in our prayer closet, the words that come out of our mouths and heart will shock ourselves and damage others. Read more about the four "R"s of our prayer closet: rachaelgilbert.com/4-reasons-to-pray-before-you-speak/ Connect with Rachael on the website , Instagram and/or Facebook ....
Jun 22, 2020•8 min
This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we’re talking with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt. She is the author of Between Grit and Grace: The Art of Being Feminine and Formidable , renowned Cardiac Anesthesiologist, TEDX speaker, and Founder of Brave Enough where she leads and encourages more than 10,000 female physicians. We’re talking about: We can be both grace-giving or gritty, depending on what the situation needs. Being inauthentic to yourself serves no one. 30 minutes a day alone can give you time to res...
Jun 17, 2020•32 min
