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I help women safely reconnect with God. I know what it is like to have so many questions about the Christian faith. If you are like me, you may have some religious baggage that left you questioning your self-worth in a big way. You’re asking... How do I raise my kids with faith when I’m still trying to figure it out? Where can I find a community I can trust? Why does every church feel like culture shock? Will I ever know Jesus? Is Faith something meant for other people? It’s just so overwhelming. And the world keeps telling you you are enough- all on your own, you are enough. …but you don’t feel like it. In fact, you question your self-worth at every opportunity. Friend, I have been there! And here is a secret- without God, you will never be enough. And that is an amazing thing. Keep reading… I’m Shelby Hohsfield. At times, I was an ex-Mormon, agnostic, a Sunday Christian, want-to-be Buddhist, and a New Age follower, but God had very different plans for me. The whole time I was living in one very big lie- that I was in charge of my own enoughness and my works would save me and my life. Don’t get me wrong, I am all about self-help and personal development, but as a born-again, fully transformed Christian, I learned there is the world’s way, and there is God’s way. It took me 20 years after leaving the Mormon church to finally meet God, and when I did, I would never be the same. To quote CS Lewis, ”The more we get ourselves out of the way and let Him take us over, the more truly ourselves we become.” Mere Christianity. You are enough not because of what you have done but because of what He has done, and He lives through you. In this podcast, we are going to dive into Bible truths explained just for Exmos and New Believer mamas so you never have to feel overwhelmed or question your compass or self-worth again. We talk about social pressures, family struggles, basic Christian beliefs, and God’s amazing grace for you. This is the place for theology, apologetics, and wisdom from His word that will shape your life, your confidence, and yes, your feeling of enough. Be prepared for Self-help done in God’s amazing way. Friend, you are in the right place! xoxo, Shelby ___________________________________________________________________ ABOUT YOUR HOST Finding Faith Above is hosted by Shelby Hohsfield. Shelby grew up in a mixed-faith home and attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon or LDS) church until she was 18. As most people do when they leave the church, 85% actually, Shelby left God altogether when she left the LDS church. It wasn’t until she was pregnant with her son that God was made evident to her. From there sparked a quest to FIND FAITH, a fleeting idea that challenged her at every step. After trying all matters of religion for years, she was struck one night when some big things literally brought her to her knees- When things got super hard, it was the surrender to the one true God that changed everything about Shelby’s life, belief, and understanding of this universe we live in. After a 20-year journey after leaving the church, she finally found faith above. As Jesus asked us to do, Shelby now dedicates herself to the great commission- telling the world the good news of Jesus. ___________________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH ME Email＞ hello@findingfaithabove.com Website＞ https://findingfaithabove.com/ FB Group＞ https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomenafterreligion Instagram＞ https://www.instagram.com/findingfaithabove/ _____________________________________________________________
Episodes
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Does God want us to have vengeance or love?
You see, we are not 'nones'- we are disciples of Christ. This means we do not operate from our sinful, very human, want to destroy people for believing 'chickens are our spirit animal' (or whatever the cause is) place in our human makeup.
We have been transformed, which means we operate from a place of love. Let's look at today's passage again- Col 3:12-15.
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Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Guilt. It's a heavy topic and heavy on our shoulders. You used to live by all the rules that man created.
You left all that, but why do you still get this immense pang of guilt when you order non-fat soy late with extra whip or pick up the bottle of wine with the cows with cute parachutes on the label at the supermarket?
Why the guilt? Will it always feel like this?
Today's question:
How do we change our mindset, ditch the guilt and enjoy a Christian lifestyle all at the same time?
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Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
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From Today's Episode: Proverbs just pours out wisdom, speaking of wisdom far more than any other book in the Bible. And that brings us to the question for today- What does the final line mean when it tells us, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction?" What does it mean to fear the Lord and why does that bring us knowledge, wisdom, and instruction?
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Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Help! Can Someone Give Me Directions? What is MY Purpose in Life?
As we already discussed, you can not truly give anyone faith. Faith comes from trust, from surrender, from a relationship with our Creator. But what we can do, should do, were commanded to do is the great commission...
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..." Mathew 28:19
The last thing Jesus told His followers to do is to go out and make Him known!
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Seasoned with Salt? What are the Words YOU Speak Reflecting?
When we are called to be the salt of the earth, we are being asked to know how essential we are in seasoning this world with His essential, good flavor. What we say and how we say it must always be seasoned with the flavor and salt of grace and peace.
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Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
... Because we are not giving up on Jesus after religion.
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Are you ready to go on a Jesus Journey? You’re invited! I know what it is like to have so many questions about the Christian faith. I know what it is like to feel like an outsider because you see these beautiful women who have the essence of faith that just surrounds them, and you don’t. You want faith. I know what it is like to be religiously homeless. I didn’t know what it looked like to have a life where I lived faith. I also was in no position to help anyone else. At times in my past, I was an ex-Mormon, a Sunday Christian, New-age, a want-to-be Buddhist, into Eckhart Tole, and loved Oprah more than I knew God. But all that changed when I fully discovered what it means to surrender to the one true King and to know our Creator.
Here, at Finding Faith Above, we are diving headstrong into the three need-to-know steps to our Jesus Journey-
1) Find Faith- We are going to discuss why we should trust the Bible, who is God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, and the Trinity. We are going to talk about different theological concepts and views. We are going to learn what the word theology even means. We are going to learn about God, so we can open our hearts to trust God.
2) Live Faith- Here, we are going to get to know God. Once we trust Him and His word we can live in His will. We are going to build a relationship with Him. We are going to read His word and discover His Wisdom from Above.
3) Give Faith- The great commission- The last thing Jesus ever told us to do was to go out and make disciples of all nations. Our purpose is to know God and make Him known. How can you use your spiritual gifts to make that happen?
Here, we are answering honest questions, trusting God, and building a relationship rooted in the wisdom of His word. We are finding faith above. This podcast is dedicated to you who are ready for this Jesus Journey. You are hungry to know Him and fill that Jesus-sized hole in your heart. You don’t want to sit in Bible study and feel like the loner who just doesn’t get it. You are loved by our Creator. Here, we are answering honest questions, trusting God, and building a relationship rooted in the wisdom of His word. We are finding faith above.
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Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Today's Challenge will take you from religion to relationship...
...today's challenge, if you chose to accept it, try reading the bible as we discussed.
Spend as little as 5 minutes reading His word. Pick a spot. It does not have to be in order. In between clients at the salon, I'll often pop open my pocket bible to psalms and read just one. Then take a few minutes to talk to God about it. What questions do you have for Him? What are your worries? What are your praises? Then do what the Bible tells us and meditate on His word. Think about what you read and let your heart be open to what it says to you. Sometimes it takes days, months years before it all makes sense.
God's timing is perfect.
Just open your heart to His perfect will.
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Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Today's wisdom is why wisdom Wednesdays are even a thing.
Where Can You Find Wisdom? Is it Earthly Ambition or From Above that is in your Heart?
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Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
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Finding Faith.
I remember so many times growing up being around gals who had faith. It was just something in the way they were so at peace. I, on the other hand, was a constant questioner. Faith was not my strong point.
But it is so beautiful how God never gives up on us. Faith is something that comes when we learn to trust in Him.Today, we are talking about the foundational pillar of this podcast- How do we start a Jesus journey. Are you ready to Find Faith?
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Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Today is going to be a different kind of Episode. In fact, this whole podcast is about to go through a bit of a change, a transformation to a bit more of a peaceful place.
I have been praying.
I have really been asking God to help me.
I know when I ask, truly ask for help I also have to be open to listening. Obedience is what He asks for. A good friend reminded me the other day that He doesn't promise success, but He does ask for obedience. In that comes trust.
Why should you care? Well, this whole podcast is for you and it's changing. Hang tight. I'll get there.
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