You Were Made for More
Our hearts yearn for teenagers to know that they are valued, loved, and created for a purpose. Currently, our culture is feeding the younger generations so many lies – telling them that they are defined by what others say about them, how they perform, what they have to offer to others, or how they fit a certain image.
The Truth speaks of a completely different narrative. Our identities are found in one thing, and that one thing, changes everything: Jesus. That’s a POWERFUL, transformative statement. When this idea gets from our heads to our hearts it shifts how we live, what we believe, and how we do relationships with others. Our mission is to consistently speak about the abundant life that is freely offered to us because we have seen + believe that when teenagers know what they are worth AND whose they are, they will be more inclined to live for Jesus – following His commandments and walking in His ways. God says that you are valued, loved, and created for a purpose! That changes everything.
This podcast hosts conversations on tough, relational topics - while connecting relationships, identity, and the Gospel, in profound ways that encourage critical-thinking as we navigate the world around us, always pointing back to the hope that we have because... we were made for more.
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This podcast is a project of Abundant Life: You Were Made for More and Anglicans for Life.
You Were Made for More
Episode 7: Choosing Revival (With Nadine Mitchell)
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"While the mess I experienced, both the things that happened to me & the broken path I chose, was not His heart for my life, He has yet to waste a drop of it. Healing is mine for the taking, victory is mine for the taking, freedom is mine for the taking. And the same is true for you, wherever you are - no matter how heavy the mess you carry. He sees you, He holds you, and He loves you, so much. Do not let the lies you hear make you believe that you are too far from grace." -Nadine Mitchell, The Revival Folk Blog
In this episode, Sammie interviews Nadine Mitchell, a momma of four girls, blogger, wife, and owner of the brand, the Revival Folk, which creates and offers prints, posters, cards and a variety of events to help you uncover community. Through this episode, we hear a snapshot of Nadine's story from childhood to adulthood as she exemplifies who Jesus is through the redemptive work He has done in her life.
We cover topics like trauma, abuse, counseling, freedom, marriage, mental health, the importance of community and identity. This is one of our favorite episodes yet, and you do not want to miss it - so much wisdom and goodness!
Here are some of Nadine's Favorite things:
- Sandals Church, California Region
- Her favorite current read, Jackie Hill Perry's Gay Girl, Good God
- The Revival Folk Website
To check out everything happening in her work, family, and life, head on over to her Instagram page for some daily encouragement!
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