We lost a beloved friend, teacher, and true faith groundbreaker this week. Her teachings, writings, and insight into the Christian faith have quietly revolutionized the lives for many whose religious upbringing imposed limits and yielded scars. Because of Rachel, more women than ever have begun pursuing their place in the pulpit. Because of Rachel, the way h ... Show More
Jul 4
June 2025: Sophie Cousens’ Is She Really Going Out With Him?
Description: As a former TV producer turned novelist, Sophie Cousens’ books have been published in over 20 languages. Her previous novels—including This Time Next Year and Before I Do—have delighted readers around the world with their warmth, humor, and honest portrayal of love i ... Show More
55m 15s
Jul 2
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde Asks Us, ‘What Is The Faithful Task Before Us Today?’
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is a leading voice in modern faith leadership and the first woman elected to serve as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, a role she’s held since 2011. While the job isn’t always glamorous, she says, the sacred moments in the public eye matte ... Show More
1h 16m
May 2024
S4 38: What to Do With Unmet Longings With Rachel Miller
Living with unmet longings often feels like suffering. Rachel Miller knows, from experience, that our longings confront us with an opportunity to struggle toward God and community, rather than away from them. Her latest book is When It Hurts to Hope: Honest Conversations about Li ... Show More
38m 42s
May 2023
S17 BONUS EPISODE: Rachel Cargle on reimagining the life we want to live.
TW: A heads-up that we talk about racism in this episode, and that we mention the murder of George Floyd and how this impacted Rachel's anti-racism work.Rachel Cargle is a public academic, activist and author. Her debut book, A Renaissance of Our Own, is out TODAY and asks us to ... Show More
56m 58s
Feb 2023
#79 - Rachel Gibler: Embracing Your Authentic Self
Are you ready to be inspired by a remarkable story of resilience, determination, and purpose?
In this episode of The Higher Self, we delve into the journey of Rachel Gibler - a 3x entrepreneur, public speaker, and host of the globally-ranked podcast 'It's F*cking Spiritual'.
From ... Show More
49m 51s
Feb 2023
“No Longer Unloved” by Arlene Pellicane
In today’s episode, you’ll hear a devotion written by Arlene Pellicane based on Genesis 29:17-18, which says, “Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel had a lovely figure and was beautiful. Jacob was in love with Rachel … ” (NIV).
We hope today’s devotion encourages you that no matter who ... Show More
6m 13s
Dec 2023
Deconstructing Critical Theory | with Krista Bontrager & Monique Duson
What does the Bible teach us about race, ethnicity, unity, and justice? When Krista Bontrager (a conservative wife, homeschool mom, and Biola graduate) formed a close relationship with Monique Duson (a self-proclaimed former social justice warrior, international missionary, and B ... Show More
41m 11s
Jul 2022
Rachel Krantz on Non-Monogomy and Spiritual Growth
Rachel Krantz is one of the three founding editors of Bustle, the recipient of the Peabody Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights International Radio Award, The Investigative Reporters and Editors Radio Award, and The Edward R. Murrow Award for her work ... Show More
1h 9m