By Faith

Real Talk with Rachael Podcast

In this special episode, I dive into faith as the foundation for transformation. Together, we explore the power of shifting from fear to faith, building spiritual resilience, and taking bold steps toward the life God has called us to live. Through scriptural truths, personal reflections, and practical steps, you'll discover how to let faith move you forward and release the grip of fear and comparison.

We’ll also take intentional moments to pause and process – because growth happens not just in hearing, but in reflecting and responding.

1. Faith is the FoundationPause to Process: What’s your foundation? Have you been comparing your faith journey to others?
2. Faith Is Not a Formula; It’s a Relationship with Our FatherPause to Process: Who or what have you been comparing your journey to? How can you deepen your relationship with God today?
3. Fear Will Cripple Your Faith and Mock Your FuturePause to Process: What has fear been telling you about your future? What is God saying instead?
4. Faith Spreads Like FirePause to Process: What are you spreading—faith or fear? Who can you encourage today?

Faith in Action Ideas

• • Pray over your home, your family, and your circumstances.
  • Commit to tithing, trusting God to bless your finances.
  • Pursue counseling for unprocessed pain.
  • Take bold steps in 2025—write that book, start that business, or reconcile relationships.
  • Pause to Process: What would “as in heaven” look like in your life in 2025?

Faith Reflections for 2025

• Your “By Faith” Statement: Write down how you will trust God in 2025. Example: By faith, in 2025, I will trust in the Lord with all my heart, throw off shame and comparison, and walk in step with the Spirit.

• Hebrews 12:1-3: Meditate on these verses and let them inspire you to run your race with endurance, keeping your eyes on Jesus.

Takeaways and Challenges

• Reflect on the questions and prompts in the "Pause to Process" sections.
• Share your "By Faith" statement with a trusted friend or mentor for accountability.
• Take one bold action this week that reflects your faith in God.
• Take the body quiz and pick up a copy of Image Restored