During my conversation with Daniela and Ahkeel we covered the topic of relationships. They shared tips for creating and maintaining a healthy relationship by working through rejection, baggage, and self-worth. In this episode, Ahkeel & Daniela dive deep into how they pursued love and how their individual journeys with Christ paved the road for the adventure of marriage. Everyone has their own boundaries and individual processes that they bring into a relationship. Daniela & Ahkeel share how they have learned to navigate that and maintain confidence in their love for one another.   Connect with Ahkeel & Daniela: Ahkeel Parkinson on instagram: @avsparkinson Daniela Parkinson on instagram: @danielaparkinson  Stay Connected: Website: https://www.nicolevangelder.com Nicole VanGelder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.vangelder.5  Nicole VanGelder Instagram: @nicole_vangelder_thehouse  The House Church Website: https://ithehouse.org  The House Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithehouse/ Nicole’s Newsletter: https://ithehouse.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=84cef8ebde05a380db0643fc3&id=53f9c95bd0    Music by Voices by LiQWYD Last Summer by Ikson

This month’s Conversations With Friends features the amazing Evi & Alicia Ugarte-Delrio, two of the worship leaders at The House Church. We discuss how to cultivate worship in your own heart and life; the idea of “secular vs. sacred”; and more. The conversation was truly a delight, so please join us!    Connect with Evi & Alicia: Evi Ugarte-Delrio on Instagram: @eviugartedelrio Alicia Ugarte-Delrio on Instagram: @aliciaugartedelrio   Stay Connected: Website: https://www.nicolevangelder.com Nicole VanGelder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicoleVanGel... Nicole VanGelder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_vang...  The House Church Website: https://ithehouse.org  The House Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithehouse/ Nicole’s Newsletter: https://ithehouse.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=84cef8ebde05a380db0643fc3&id=53f9c95bd0

I am so excited to share this month’s episode of Conversations with Friends with you! I interviewed my longtime friend, Joanna Neitzell, who is the Assistant Director of the Communications Department at The House. This month’s topic is centered around consistency of character and faithfully walking with the Lord. We talk about being open and vulnerable to the Lord’s process of refinement, how to create authentic community, and the importance of mental health. I hope you will join the conversation!   Connect with Joanna: Joanna Neitzell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanna.neitzell/  Joanna Neitzell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joanna.neitzell    Stay Connected: Website: https://www.nicolevangelder.com Nicole VanGelder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicoleVanGel... Nicole VanGelder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_vang...  The House Church Website: https://ithehouse.org  The House Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithehouse/ Nicole’s Newsletter: https://ithehouse.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=84cef8ebde05a380db0643fc3&id=53f9c95bd0

During this month’s second episode of Conversations with Friends, I am interviewing Jill Demisse! Jill is making an impact in women’s lives around the world by partnering with them through Trades of Hope. Jill shares how Trades of Hope has allowed her to help women rise out of poverty, escape human trafficking, and provide women with an opportunity to provide for their families. If you feel the Lord has placed a specific need on your heart to make an impact, do what you can with what you have! Do not underestimate the little that you are able to give, because God is able to move in even the small things! Connect with Jill: Jill Demisse on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jill_demisse/ Jill Demisse on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jill.demisse Jill Demisse Trades of Hope: https://tradesofhope.com/order/P19362/?u=JILLDEMISSE&event=P19362 #choosinghappilyeverafter #CWF #makeadifference #tradesofhope #nicolevangelder Ways to get involved: Trades of Hope: https://tradesofhope.com/our-story Global Vision: https://www.globalvisionsinc.com The Apparent Project: https://apparentproject.org Harvest107: https://harvest107.org A21: https://www.a21.org Polaris Project: https://polarisproject.org Charity Water: https://www.charitywater.org Teen Challenge: https://teenchallengeusa.org

This month I am starting a series called “Conversations with Friends”!  I am using this series to bring encouragement to you through the stories and lives of people that have greatly encouraged me! The first guest in my summer series is Victoria Norris, who is the worship director at The House Church. In this episode, Victoria will share how she has been able to live from a place of joy despite the hardships and surprises of life. She also shares how to encounter the Lord on a deeper level! I am so excited to share this conversation with you and I know that it will inspire and encourage you no matter what your current season holds! Show Links: Victoria Norris on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mactori Victoria Norris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorydawn/ The House Church: https://ithehouse.churchcenter.com/people/forms/180914  Read Victoria's Blog "Constant Joy": https://ithehouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Constant-Joy-Victoria-Norris.pdf

Rest is an important part of life that we often conveniently forget to schedule time for. However rest allows us to be present & see the bigger picture. Rest can be difficult because it requires us to trust the Lord. So this month’s podcast we are talking all about trust and rest. This week, Pastor Nicole connects the two and encourages us all to take a step of trust by resting in the Lord.  Follow this link to access the podcast notes: https://ithehouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CHEA-Rest-Trust-Notes.pdf  Click the link to subscribe to Pastor Nicole’s bi-monthly newsletter: https://ithehouse.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=84cef8ebde05a380db0643fc3&id=53f9c95bd0

How do you enter into rest?  Living from a place of rest is necessary if you truly trust the Lord. Learning to trust the Lord with the details of life will add up for big results. In this podcast, Pastor Nicole shares her study on the correlation between rest and trust so that together we can take care of our hearts, respond to His voice, and learn to live from rest! Follow this link to access the podcast notes: https://ithehouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CHEA-Rest-Trust-Notes.pdf Click the link to subscribe to Pastor Nicole’s bi-monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hShjAD Let's connect! https://linktr.ee/nicole.vangelder

This month we are talking about increasing faith in Pastor Nicole’s Faith Series. In this week’s episode, Pastor Nicole will cover four of the ingredients that make up faith and how you can use them to actively practice everyday. Listen and be empowered on how to be an example of faith in your life as well as in your family!   Subscribe to Pastor Nicole’s bi-monthly newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/hShjAD View this month's show notes here: https://ithehouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CHEA-Authenticity-Notes.pdf

This month’s topic is faith! What exactly is faith and how can you sustain your faith in such a way that it goes far beyond just the big moments? Pastor Nicole will answer these questions and invite you to go all in on your personal journey of making the most of the big and small moments of life. For more on this topic subscribe to Pastor Nicole’s bi-monthly newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/hShjAD View the show notes here: https://ithehouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CHEA-March-Notes_-Faith.pdf

In this week’s episode, Pastor Nicole shares practical tips that are useful for everyone to overcome insecurity in their daily life. Insecurity keeps us in a prison that the Lord has set us free from. True empowerment and freedom comes from choosing honesty over insecurity. There is so much good awaiting when you choose to be vulnerable and authentic with the Lord! For more on this topic subscribe to Pastor Nicole’s bi-monthly newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/hShjAD   View the show notes here: https://ithehouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CHEA-Authenticity-Notes.pdf