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Today, I chat with Tricia Goyer about what it practically looks like to walk out our faith, one step at a time.
Tricia has lived a full life of pain, hardship, rejoicing, and making one choice at a time to trust that God has a purpose for her life.
After having an abortion at 15 and then a baby at 18, Tricia knows pain. She understands what it’s like to “know” that God is supposed to love her, but feel like she has strayed too far from His grace.
For a while, Tricia wrestled with understanding her calling, and finally came to the realization that her purpose isn’t just one thing. “Instead it is a fluid mixture of callings that God reveals as I see Him at work in this world and dare to step into the good work He’s designed for me,” she says.
After years of choosing to trust God with every step, even if it’s a step she didn’t expect or want, Tricia has continued to see God redeem her life (and she lives with so much joy!). She now has 10 kids, 7 of whom are adopted, and regularly ministers to brave teen moms in her community who feel hopeless and need a voice of truth.
I was so encouraged today by Tricia’s practical wisdom in how to serve others, how to fully understand our purpose, and how to rest in God’s grace in our daily messes.
Her 70th book–that’s right, 70th!–released on October 1st! Find the link below.
Highlight from Today’s Episode:
- Accepting God’s forgiveness & freedom when you’re wrestling with shame
- Walking out your faith, one step at a time
- Serving and loving others right where you are
- Obeying God out of a healed heart
Resources From Today’s Show
- Tricia’s new book, Walk it Out: The Radical Result of Living God’s Word One Step at a Time.
- Previous podcast with Tricia Goyer: Episode #111: Motherhood and the Heart of the Home
- Connect with Tricia on her website, Twitter or Facebook.
- Check out the devotionals on grace from my church’s website.
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- “God is saying, I have so much more for you than you ever imagined.” Tricia Goyer
- “It is the living Word of God that is going to impact our life.” Tricia Goyer
- “No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.” Tricia Goyer
- “We don’t have to do it all or be all for Christ to love us.” Tricia Goyer
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- How are you nurturing your gifts and passions?
- Have you ever struggled with your season of life… even when it was a good season?
- How did today’s podcast encourage you to make a shift in your perspective?
Tricia’s Recipe for Taco Soup!
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 can pinto (or kidney) beans
2 cans chili beans
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can white corn
2 cans Mexi-corn
1 can stewed tomatoes – Mexican style
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 pkg. original Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
PREPARATION:
Brown ground beef and onions in a large pan, drain off fat. Add remaining ingredients (do not drain any of the cans) and simmer for an hour or so. (Or put it in crockpot.) When ready, serve in big soup bowls with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream.
(Note this recipe can have substitutes too. For example, my family doesn’t like onions, so I usually don’t use them. You can add whatever beans you like. I just use what’s in my cupboard. It’s the same with the corn and tomatoes. Sometimes if I don’t have Rotel, I’ll just throw in a can of green chilis for flavor. Some people serve it with cornbread instead of tortilla chips. You really can’t mess it up!)
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Loved this episode so much! It can be so discouraging to see things from our partial, & very limited, perspective. I need a lot of reminders to trust God in the process -when I can’t see or understand where I’m going- or what He’s doing.
Thanks for listening!
Loved purpose is not just one big thing but a series of [baby] steps walking iin God’s will for that moment. Thank you Chrystal and Tricia for your transparency.