When the unexpected rises up, how do we respond? Mary knew God’s character, she understood His big-picture plan, and she trusted Him with open-handed surrender. Listen to this episode about the Magnificat (Mary's prayer in Luke 1) and hear what we can learn from Mary about trusting God--especially this year.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Luke 1:26-55 Heartcare at the Holidays (www.heatherlobe.com/heartcare)  Connect with Heather Lobe Johnson on Instagram for prayers and more encouragement @heatherlobejohnson.

-55 Heartcare at the Holidays (www.heatherlobe.com/heartcare)  Connect with Heather Lobe Johnson on Instagram for prayers and more encouragement @heatherlobejohnson.

Episode 17- Chasing after the light (Dorina Gilmore)

When you've walked through fire, what does it look like to sift through the ashes and faithfully wait for God to bring the beauty He promises? "Take These Ashes" explores broken relationships, grief, forgiveness, anger, trauma and how God's redemption often looks different than what we pray or hope to see unfold. Episodes include personal conversations and the voices of experts to help guide you to healing through your own hard stories.