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What have you attached your own identity to? Joining me today is one of the pastor of Gas Street Church and co-founder of the Orchard, Rachel Hughes. Rachel is the Senior Pastor of Gas Street Church in Birmingham, alongside her husband Tim. She is a passionate preacher and loves communicating the liberating power of God’s truth. Rachel has recently pioneered a national ministry (alongside her sister) called ‘The Orchard’ to encourage and empower women. She is also a keen advocate for fostering and adoption. Rachel has a background in television & media and worked for the BBC in London. Rachel & Tim have five wonderful children Phoebe, Simeon, Lois, Judah & Summer.
She shares with us about a season of dealing with holy discontent. Rachel shares a parable about the transition to motherhood and the struggle of finding identity in caring for children. She emphasizes the beauty of self-sacrifice and the importance of recognizing different seasons of life. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing that every season has a plan and a purpose and that rushing through or trying to do it all at once is not how God works . Overall, the conversation highlights the lessons learned in hidden seasons and the importance of surrendering to God's timing and plan.
Takeaways
Quotes
Reflection Questions
1. What areas have you currently attached your identity too and how can God use that to allow surrender in your life?
2. What are your values, for yourself, family, and job? Be sure to have clear boundaries around them.
Connect with Rachel
Ways to Support The Parable Podcast
#1 Subscribe or Follow the podcast to ensure you catch every episode of The Parable Podcast on your preferred podcast platform (such as iTunes, Spotify).
#2 Recommend this podcast to a friend, providing a great chance to begin your own Parable Conversation.
#3 Looking for a speaker for your Church, Women's Group, or event? Contact Danielle to learn more.
191 episodes
Send The Parable Podcast a Text
What have you attached your own identity to? Joining me today is one of the pastor of Gas Street Church and co-founder of the Orchard, Rachel Hughes. Rachel is the Senior Pastor of Gas Street Church in Birmingham, alongside her husband Tim. She is a passionate preacher and loves communicating the liberating power of God’s truth. Rachel has recently pioneered a national ministry (alongside her sister) called ‘The Orchard’ to encourage and empower women. She is also a keen advocate for fostering and adoption. Rachel has a background in television & media and worked for the BBC in London. Rachel & Tim have five wonderful children Phoebe, Simeon, Lois, Judah & Summer.
She shares with us about a season of dealing with holy discontent. Rachel shares a parable about the transition to motherhood and the struggle of finding identity in caring for children. She emphasizes the beauty of self-sacrifice and the importance of recognizing different seasons of life. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing that every season has a plan and a purpose and that rushing through or trying to do it all at once is not how God works . Overall, the conversation highlights the lessons learned in hidden seasons and the importance of surrendering to God's timing and plan.
Takeaways
Quotes
Reflection Questions
1. What areas have you currently attached your identity too and how can God use that to allow surrender in your life?
2. What are your values, for yourself, family, and job? Be sure to have clear boundaries around them.
Connect with Rachel
Ways to Support The Parable Podcast
#1 Subscribe or Follow the podcast to ensure you catch every episode of The Parable Podcast on your preferred podcast platform (such as iTunes, Spotify).
#2 Recommend this podcast to a friend, providing a great chance to begin your own Parable Conversation.
#3 Looking for a speaker for your Church, Women's Group, or event? Contact Danielle to learn more.
191 episodes
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