Captivated

E88 | From Loneliness to Belonging: Creating Christ-Centered Community for Women

Captivated

Show Notes

Stasi sits down with Stacey Burton to share two exciting ministry updates. First, they celebrate the launch of the very first Captivated podcast airing on YouTube! Second, they explore the global epidemic of loneliness and the deep longing we all have to belong – just as we are. We are made for connection, and community can help healing begin. To support this, we’re introducing Captivating Fires – a monthly, Christ-centered gathering where women can come as they are, feel known, and restore their hearts. Join us in this beautiful movement of belonging and hope!

….. SHOW NOTES: ….. It’s not too late to join us for Ablaze: Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus – wildatheart.org/ablaze Ablaze is an exclusive six-week online journey, every Tuesday through February 18, 2025. You can catch up on previous sessions, or register, at wildatheart.org/ablaze

For more on Captivating Fires, visit: https://wildatheart.org/events/captivating-fires

Watch today’s Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xLtS6Xi3nQo VERSES: Revelations 4:3, 6 (NIV) – The one sitting on the throne was as brilliant as gemstones—like jasper and carnelian. And the glow of an emerald circled his throne like a rainbow. … In front of the throne was a shiny sea of glass, sparkling like crystal.

Psalm 25:16 – Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.

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