The Living Unashamed Podcast with Ruth Turner

In today's episode join me and my friend Katie as we talk about encountering the Father heart of God. Katie is a strong woman of God whose genuine faith and humility speak volumes to everyone she encounters. In this episode, she shares her journey of walking with Jesus through the hard valley moments of grief, heartache, loss, unanswered questions, and the anger and pain that comes with it. We also discuss the mountaintop experiences that pouring your heart out to God can lead to, and the realisation of the blessings that are right in front of you. By understanding that in and through it all, God was with her, loved her, and desired her to draw close. This is a powerful podcast with Katie's experiences and passion for God reflecting an overflowing well of wisdom for all who listen. Grab a notepad, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

In this episode, I chat with my beautiful friend Danni Synot as she shares her journey of encountering Jesus. Danni shares her story of meeting God amidst her childhood hardships of abandonment and abuse and encourages us that through all things, God is a loving, faithful father who draws near and never leaves our side. This is a real and beautiful journey I have been blessed to hear and I pray you are blessed and encouraged by what God is doing in Danni's life too x Danni is the founder of Brave Enough. A company with multiple streams of ministry, focusing on walking with people through hard times and helping them find healing, with Jesus. Danni is a pastor, a counselor, an author, a podcaster, a radio host, and much more! The insight she has to share is powerful and I have no doubt you will be blessed by what God shares through her!

Hi Friends, join me as we start season 2 of the Living Unashamed Podcast! We Kick off this new season with a dear friend and someone I consider a mother in the faith. Sally Topper is a mighty woman of God, with a beautiful and eye-opening journey of walking with Jesus amidst growing up in Civil unrest and war in South Africa. Sally shares her experiences of Immigrating and transitioning to New Zealand and Australia with her husband Michael. I have to say, the wealth of wisdom God has revealed to them throughout their seasons of walking with Him. is beautiful and deeply encouraging! This is a heartwarming and eye-opening episode that is worth the listen!

KK is a beautiful, compassionate woman of God who currently lives in Malaysia. Join us as she shares her journey of how she encountered Jesus amidst battling the raw truths and pain of brokenness, abandonment, false accusation, and suicide. KK's journey of encountering Jesus is one that reminds us that nothing can ever separate us from the love of God and that we are never too far out of God's reach, to be saved. Listen as KK shares how Jesus' love continues to protect, heal, redeem, and restore her as she walks daily with God."Because I was so broken, I did not know how to accept love""Before I met God, I saw life was like black and white, but after God, everything was in colour. "

Heidi is a Beautiful woman of God whose journey of encountering Jesus truly reflects one of compassion, humility, and courage. Working as a nurse in the intensive care unit, her journey of turning to God with the hard questions and allowing Him to lovingly shepherd her through all the situations she faces is both powerful and encouraging!Join us as Heidi shares her journey of encountering Jesus as a young woman living in Tasmania, and the seeds of wisdom she has received over the years since then. This is a beautiful episode filled with refreshing wisdom and advice on journeying with Jesus through all seasons of life. Join us as we go deeper and chat about:*Hearing God in the still quiet voice - 1 Kings 19:11-13: 11 The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.”Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind, there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 12 After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.*Battling the tough questions with God and how scripture and the father heart of God covers it all. John 10:16New King James Version16 And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock, one shepherd.*Seasons of Life and the Power and Presence of God*The power of releasing your loved ones to God and trusting in His purpose and timing, as the shepherd. - the shepherd love of God even on your deathbed. *Identity in Christ

Noemi Viegas is a beautiful woman of God and one who has encountered the restorative love of God firsthand. Although born in a Christian home, her journey of encountering Jesus truly reflects the defender heart of God and one that continues to prove, that in all moments, God will never leave you nor forsake you. Even in moments of running away from Him. For Noemi, this journey involved broken relationships, heartache, depression and anxiety, many questions and doubt, and even being shot in the chest... Join us as she shares how God saved her life and transformed her future forever. Noemi currently lives in Brazil serving as a woman whose heart is on fire for Christ and giving her life to the mission of loving others and making God known

Paul and Linda Disher are a mighty couple for the kingdom of God and Founders of the International Mission Organization "Wake Up". In today's episode, Paul shares how he came to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour, and the eye-opening journey that takes him on. Join us as we hear about the mighty call God placed on Paul and Linda's life and the incredible legacy that 'Wake Up' became, for their daughter Anna who passed away at the age of 16 from a bike accident. From an idea she wrote in her final diary entry, to a God- Breathed reality in Tamworth, India, Pakistan, and God willing, the rest of the world. This is a beautiful and real testimony of God's constant presence and love in all seasons of life, especially the heartbreaking ones, and his promise to turn all things around for His greater glory. It was an honor to hear their story and I have no doubt it will encourage and inspire you too! A link to their website: https://www.wakeupinternational.org/

Jacinta is a mighty woman of God with a beautiful calling of longing to see people set free and living their fullest through intimacy with Jesus Christ. Join us as she shares her journey of discovering her identity and purpose, amidst the blessings and pressures of growing up in church, having parents who opened their homes to foster children as well as battling with anxiety, depression, rejection, and identity. The wisdom she holds and the raw but powerful truths she shares about overcoming battles through alignment with God's finished work in Jesus'- (sozo life), as well as prophetic giftings, tips to having intimacy with God, finding out our assignments, the power and necessity of community, religion vs relationship, questioning God, and the gospel of Grace; All come from a place of genuine faith and journeying with Jesus through it all. She is a mighty source of knowledge and this is something you will be blessed to watch and want to take notes from!

Matt Doeland is a genuine man after God's own heart! Coming from a rich heritage of faith and ministry, Matt discusses his journey of encountering Jesus and the incredible humbling, and life-changing journey that takes him on. Join us as we chat about becoming spiritually awakened to Christ, the healing power of God, and encountering the deep and constant love of God in all seasons of life. The key is relationship. What does it mean to encounter Jesus every day? What does it mean to live in the flow and unforced rhythms of God's grace?Plus so much more! Matt is a well of knowledge through the holy spirit and he has key tips and advice in living a life of intimacy with God.We pray you are abundantly blessed by today's episode.

John is a mighty man of God, who encountered Jesus in the most extraordinary way. Amidst a generation with war, the onset of nuclear weapons, fear, uncertainty, and the 'experience era', where people began to pull away from traditional faith and open themselves to more 'soul searching/ spiritual awakening' encounters, His experience with Jesus is one that will encourage and inspire. Join me as we chat about his incredible and life-altering experience of saying yes to Jesus and the beautiful journey he has been taking since that moment.

Kate Rodrom is a beautiful friend of mine and a deep well of wisdom in the Holy Spirit! Join us this week as we dive deep into all things Relationships (the good and the bad); Hearing and listening to the voice of the holy spirit; The power of prayer: especially in relation to your future spouse (husband or wife), And the unending faithfulness and love of God. We also make a quick mention of the "Lewis Awakening or Hebrides Revival", (the mid-20th century Jesus revival in the Scottish Hebrides). This is a real and inspiring episode, where Kate has many 'nuggets' of wisdom to hold onto, especially for people who are single or dating. We pray it blesses you just as much as it did for us as we recorded it!

The Living Unashamed PodcastThe Podcasts are evolving! This week I had the amazing privilege of connecting with my beautiful friend Lucy Miles who shares her journey of encountering Jesus and how this brought forth a humbling journey of going deeper with Jesus and discovering that through all things, He is constantly Good.Additionally, the podcast has taken a shift, so join us as we also engage in a rich, transparent, and wholesome conversation about where we are in our journies of encountering Jesus, and reveal encouraging truths of how that has impacted our walk through this current season of life's ups and downs in our relationships (encounters with others) and daily life of walking through vulnerability, humility, health and the supernatural wisdom, grace, and love of God. This is a breath of fresh air and I highly recommend tuning in either below or on the audio version on Spotify!God Bless x

Marehan is a dear friend and incredible woman of God, whom I met in Egypt a few years ago. Join me as she shares her incredible story of encountering Jesus in the most beautiful and personal way; and how that encounter has set her on a life-changing journey of passion and revival, from Egypt to America and one day, to the ends of the world. Be encouraged by her passion and deep wisdom of God, and the amazing encounters she has, as she opens herself every day to say "Here I am Lord, use me".If you have been encouraged by Marehan's journey and would like to bless her in supporting her studies, click the link below. I have no doubt that she will be deeply blessed and encouraged by your support!A word from Marehan:Hello friend, I’m so excited to tell you that I’ve been accepted to study in a Bible School called the Word of Life -institute in Florida starting in January 2023. It has been my desire to study God’s word for a long time so that I could not only grow in my faith in God but also be equipped to disciple the nations including Egypt through it. This school together will cost around 20,000 USD and I’m trusting God for provision over this time. Would you consider praying about partnering with me to further equip me in my calling for this next year.Through this link, you can support me directly towards paying my school fees: https://bipayments.wol.org/payment.php?id=BI For this part, you need to add my student ID which is: 949808 Feel free to do as God is leading you to do, your prayers are much appreciated.Let me know if there are any questions about this school or anything else! God Bless, Marehan

God is my refuge and my strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble" (Psalm 46:1)Today we chat with my friend Sophie Nester as she shares her incredible journey of encountering God amidst many medical complications and 11 major surgeries. Born with Spina Bifida and a heart condition, it seemed to most that the odds were up against her. However, God had other plans! sophie is a living, breathing miracle and a blessing to all who meet her. I pray you are as blessed by her journey of walking with Jesus, as much as I have been by knowing her.