Author, speaker, and Christian leader, Bianca Juárez Olthoff invites you to listen in as she offers practical advice on relevant topics and amazing conversations with guests that will impact your life in positive ways. No topic is off the table and faith will always be at the forefront of the conversation. So... WE'RE GOING THERE! For more on Bianca like her books Play With Fire and How To Have Your Life Not Suck, visit www.biancaolthoff.com
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Two sisters without knowledge on how to make a podcast decided to take the plunge and create their own show. They wanted to have an authentic and unfiltered conversation about their lives, and that's exactly what they did. The podcast was not produced professionally, so you may hear some bleeps and hiccups in the process, but that's all part of the charm. What matters most is that they had a great time recording and chatting with one another, making for an enjoyable and engaging listening ex ...
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Welcome to 'Un-Parented,' where the untold stories of the foster care system come to light. I'm your host, Mona Rene, with over two decades of experience in the Child welfare. I've seen the inner workings, the successes, but more often, the hidden struggles of a system that may do more harm than good. Each week, we'll dive deep into the raw and uncensored stories from my personal experiences, as well as candid conversations with former foster care children and fellow workers. These are the v ...
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Ep 168: Building Confidence, Making Aligned Decisions, and Embracing the Unexpected with Stephanie May Wilson
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Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to create a life that you love? Are you ready to take small steps to make it happen? My friend Stephanie May Wilson, a writer, speaker, and podcaster, and I talk about the unique challenges and pressures women face in their 20s and 30s, a time Stephanie calls the "everything era." This is a period marked by…
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Ep 167: The Cost of Control, Finding Freedom, and Building Stronger Relationships with Sharon Hodde Miller
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Are you gripping the reins too tightly? Have you ever felt the need to control every aspect of your life, only to realize that control is just an illusion? Today I speak to Sharon Hodde Miller, Pastor, Speaker, Author, and PhD about the often-unacknowledged desire for control. Together, we explore the seductive nature of control, how it often creat…
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Ep 166: The Power of Holiness, Living Set Apart, and Transforming Your Life with Jackie Hill Perry
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How do we understand and live out holiness in our daily lives? Do you believe it's possible to live a truly holy life in a world full of distractions? Author, poet, bible teacher, and hip-hop artist Jackie Hill Perry is on the show and together we explore: The true meaning of holiness The motivations that drive us to pursue a holy life The essentia…
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Ep 165: Conquering The Critic Within, Speaking Truth With Confidence, and Using Insecurity as Fuel with Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Have you ever had feelings of insecurity and inadequacy? Ever felt like an imposter when surrounded by big names? Friends, today I get real about feeling like a fraud. That’s why I delve into the concept of imposter syndrome and that nagging inner voice that questions our abilities and worthiness. Some of the insights that I want you to walk away w…
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Ep 164: Navigating Hollywood, Choosing Authenticity, and God's Sense of Humor with Yvonne Orji
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Are you ready to laugh and be inspired? Actress, comedian and author of ‘Bamboozled by Jesus’, Yvonne Orji joins me for a conversation that will challenge your perception of faith and leave you smiling. Friend, you are going to LOVE Yvonne's wit and infectious personality while also gaining insights into finding your purpose and living a joyful lif…
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Ep 163: Resetting Your Life, Breaking Free From Busyness, and Embracing Sabbath Rest with John Mark Comer
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Do you ever feel like you're going through the motions in your spiritual life? Many of us crave a deeper connection with God, but where do we start? Today, I chat with John Mark Comer about the power of spiritual disciplines, the practices that can unlock real transformation in your faith. We discuss the following key points: Spiritual Formation: J…
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Ep 162: Breaking the Busy Trap, Strategies for Boundaries, and Avoiding the Stress Spiral with Carey Nieuwhof
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Feeling overwhelmed by the fast pace of life, constant pressures and never-ending to-do list? You're not alone. I get to dive deep into the challenges of navigating today's fast-paced world with former lawyer turned pastor turned podcaster, Carey Nieuwhof. Listen and learn how to: Prioritize your relationships and protect your time Maximize your pr…
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Ep 161: Discovering Your Voice, Embracing the Challenge, and Conquering Your Fears with Craig Groeschel
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Have you ever felt called to start something new, but fear held you back? Is it really possible to be successful without feeling 100% ready? In today’s episode we share with you the interview that I had the honor to be part of with Pastor Craig Groeschel. We discuss The art of starting a business Recognizing the need for systems and structures Over…
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Ep 160: Finding Strength When You're Weary, Unlocking Joy in Every Season, Maximizing Your Potential with Priscilla Shirer
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Ever feel like you're stuck in a season of life that just doesn't feel right? Wondering if God's promises still hold true? Buckle up for an inspiring conversation with Priscilla Shirer, a powerhouse woman of faith who is a communicator, author, Bible teacher, and actress! Priscilla opens up about her journey to becoming the woman of God and influen…
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Ep 159: Marked for Greatness, Unlocking Your Power in Christ and Living With Purpose with Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Are you fulfilling your God given destiny and unlocking your power? How have you embraced your calling with boldness and authority? In this episode, I share a teaching from the book of Mark given at The Father’s House Orange County. In it I delve into the theme of being marked for power and purpose. We are marked by God, and with this divine markin…
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Ep158: From Rejection to Reconciliation, Healing Wounds and Building a More Inclusive Church with Dr. Anita Phillips
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Have you ever experienced the pain of exclusion and rejection, particularly within the church? Gird your loins friends because in today’s enlightening conversation with Dr. Anita Phillips we discuss the issues of race, exclusion and rejection that are often overlooked within the church. We also talk about the role that our emotions play in having h…
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Ep 157: Engaging With The Holy Spirit, Discovering Purpose, and Sharing His Love with Alex Seeley
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Imagine waking up each day and having a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit. How would that empower you in your daily life and ministry? My good friend Alex Seeley has had profound experiences with the Holy Spirit since she was a young girl. She shares some of her stories and we discuss: The impact of the Holy Spirit in our lives The blessings tha…
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Ep 156: Your Plan For Pain // Leading Through Pain Series with Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Do you have a “game plan for crisis”? Is your goal to finish well in life? Just as athletes prepare for unexpected challenges, we should also anticipate the potential for crisis in our lives and be ready with strategies. Rest and rehabilitation are two strategies that Jesus used to intentionally take time for rest and healing. This serves as a remi…
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Ep 155: Healing From Trauma // Leading Through Pain Series with Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Do you know how to acknowledge and process trauma effectively? Are you in need of strategies to help you through the process? You know I love to talk about how my “Bible Boyfriend” Paul The Apostle had grit, resilience and endurance. But what I had never spoken about before was all of the painful trauma that he had also experienced. Despite being b…
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Ep 154: Commitment to Healing // Leading Through Pain Series with Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Have you ever found yourself avoiding pain instead of facing it? I’ve been there too, friend. That is why I am sharing a three-part series on healing through pain. In today’s episode, I want to start by emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and embracing pain rather than avoiding it. It is important to build a strong foundation and develop da…
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Ep 153: BONUS The Role of a Re-Leader and The Impact of Rebuilders in Leadership with Jon Chasteen and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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What happens when a crisis in leadership affects an organization? Is the opportunity for restoration and rebuilding possible? Yes it is! Dr. Jon Chasteen is on the podcast today. He is a husband and father, an author, the Lead Pastor of Victory.Church, and the Former University & Seminary President. Our conversation helps us understand better: How …
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Ep 152: BONUS The Transformative Power of Vulnerability, Revival and Authentic Community with Jennie Allen and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Are you holding back in being vulnerable with others? Is not being part of an authentic community a factor? I had a deep discussion with my friend Jennie Allen on all things emotions and vulnerability. Jennie is founder and visionary of IF:Gathering, a writer, podcaster and public speaker who will be sharing with us: There is power in friendship Ho…
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Ep 151: BONUS Speaking Truth Unashamedly, Confession and Accountability with Tim Ross and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Have you ever been misinterpreted or criticized by something you said? Are you trying to navigate the challenges of cancel-culture while maintaining your commitment to speaking the truth? My friend Tim Ross, and my guest on today’s show, is a podcaster, social media influencer, author, and preacher who’s had his experiences with controversy and con…
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Ep 150: Navigating Personal Challenges, Finding Hope and Restoration with Brandi Wilson and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Are you going through a personal crisis that has been made public? Have you faced scrutiny because of it? Going through challenges and painful experiences is difficult. But know this, friend: YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Brandi Wilson is an author, coach, speaker, and my friend. We will listen to her personal journey of going through divorce and starting ove…
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Ep 149: Food as a Source of Joy And the Power of Bringing People Together with Aarti Sequeira and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Did you know that food has the ability to elevate moods and foster connections? Are you ready to find healing and restoration in the kitchen? My friend and renowned chef, Aarti Sequeira, shares how she found her passion for cooking and how it can be a source of peace, connection, and healing. Find out how: Food can lift spirits and bring people tog…
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Ep 148: Finding Your Voice as a Women in Ministry and Leadership with Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Do you have a calling as a woman in ministry or in leadership and are facing opposition and resistance? If God called you, He will make a way! I’m always in awe at the stories that I hear from other women in ministry. Some knew their calling from early on. Others, like me, found themselves “unintentionally” entering into ministry and how my ambitio…
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Ep 147: Unlocking Your Emotional Superpower And Understanding Your Programming with Mike Foster and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Do you need massive clarity on how to thrive? If you are ready for a framework that will help you to live authentically by unlocking your highest emotional need, this is the episode for you! My guest today is best-selling author, speaker, and executive coach Mike Foster. He will help us understand the power of our primal questions. We go over: Shif…
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Ep 146: Facing Trauma, Finding Healing Through Grieving, And Uncollapsible Soul with Mike Noriega and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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How can faith help you heal from trauma and rebuild your life? What are some of the benefits of grieving and reframing pain after a collapse? My guest today is my friend Mike Noriega who shares his experience of starting over after facing trauma. Mike shares his story of the collapse of a building in Surfside, Florida, which resulted in the loss of…
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Ep 145: The Power Of Faith And Community And Ordinary Angels with Andrew Erwin and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Are you drawn to underdog stories like I am? Have you ever witnessed ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances and rise to the occasion? You don’t want to miss out on this episode where I talk to Andy Erwin, producer of the film Ordinary Angels, about the uplifting and emotional film based on this true story. This is a stor…
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Ep 144: How To Say Goodbye // Draw The Line Series with Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Are there things in your life today that don’t align with your vision of tomorrow? What do you need to leave behind as you move forward into the future that God has for you? It’s hard to let go of things. Trust me, I know. It is important to realize that in order for us to experience personal growth and find spiritual success, we need to have neces…
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Ep 143: How To Have Sexual Boundaries // Draw The Line Series with Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Do you find it hard to make sense of the different views on sex in culture? Is it time for you to reevaluate your view of sex? Join me on today’s episode to have an open and honest conversation on… sex. Society keeps sending mixed signals on what sex is all about. I want us to discuss the topic of sexual boundaries but from a Biblical perspective. …
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Ep 142: How To Have Friendship Boundaries // Draw The Line Series with Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Have you turned your boundary line into a boundary wall? If you find yourself lonely because of unrealistic boundaries, today you can take a sledge hammer and Bring.The.Wall.Down. I want us to have a real talk and address the issues of isolation and loneliness that many people experience. I want to emphasize: The importance of community and relatio…
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Ep 141: How To Have Personal Boundaries // Draw The Line Series with Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Do you know how to establish healthy boundaries in your life? Are your boundaries clear to you and to others? Today we start a new series on just that! This week, I’ll be discussing the importance of drawing clear boundaries and how they can elevate your life. There have been instances where I have allowed my boundaries to be crossed - like a tiny …
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Ep 140: Finding Me After Losing Myself, Taking The Shame Off, And Walking In Purpose And Freedom with Real Talk Kim / Kimberly Jones and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Have you ever felt like you don’t know who you are or what you are meant to do in life? Do you struggle with shame, guilt, or fear of rejection from others? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you don’t want to miss this conversation with Real Talk Kim. Kimberly Jones, a.k.a Real Talk Kim, is a preacher, podcaster, author, and speak…
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Ep 139: Rebuilding After Rejection, Knowing Your Worth and Value, And Even If with Anthony Evans and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Are you coping with rejection and failure in your life? What if they are actually blessings in disguise? I have the privilege to discuss this with my guest today, none other than Gospel artist, producer, worship leader, artist, and author Anthony Evans. Anthony shares his journey in music and writing, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and …
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Ep 138: Dealing With Church Hurt, Offense Journal, And Ramming The Gate with Larry Brey Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Have you ever experienced church hurt? Is there an offense that has been causing you bitterness? If this is your case, I want you to know that I’m so sorry for the hurt that you have experienced. My friend, Pastor Larry Brey, from Elevation Church, and I sat down to discuss the topic of church hurt and how to overcome it. Our goal is to parse out t…
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Ep 137: Reframing our Relationship with Food - Day 5 The Weighting Game Series with Leslie Schilling and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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How can you view eating and food as a gift rather than a burden? What are some healthy behaviors that you can adopt outside of diet culture? Today's episode concludes a week-long exploration of dismantling diet culture and shifting the focus from weight loss to health. All good things come to an end, but Leslie and I close out the series by giving …
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Ep 136: Addressing Toxic Detoxes - Day 4 The Weighting Game Series with Leslie Schilling and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Are you ready to detox from toxic detoxes? Embracing food freedom begins by getting rid of practices that can be toxic to our bodies. Our bodies are wise and intricate miracles. In order for us to function optimally, we need to be aware of diet culture by: Listening to our bodies Rebuilding a healthy relationship with food Owning our worth and havi…
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Ep 135: Dismantling Diet Culture - Day 3 The Weighting Game Series with Leslie Schilling and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Are you aware of diet culture infiltrating safe spaces like school or church? Everyone is on a journey of their own. I want to make sure that as we talk about the impact of diet culture in the church, that we do it from a place of love, kindness, grace, health, and healing. I believe that we can have meaningful conversations around the topic of wei…
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Ep 134: Finding Happiness Beyond Weight Loss - Day 2 The Weighting Game Series with Leslie Schilling and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Does it seem like everywhere you go someone is asking you for your weight? Are you tired of obsessing over the number on your weight scale? Real talk - I’m tired too! Let’s be honest friends, talking about weight issues is uncomfortable. That’s why Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapist is back with us for day 2 of The Weighting Game series. …
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Ep 133: Defining Diet Culture - Day 1 The Weighting Game Series with Leslie Schilling and Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Is diet culture managing your life without you knowing it? Friends, we are starting this new year with a series of conversations around… food and diet. Today is day 1 of a new series called The Weighting Game. Registered Dietician and Nutrition Specialist Leslie Schilling is my guest for the next five days where we will discuss the pervasive influe…
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Ep 132: Perspectives, Self-Evaluation, And New Possibilities with Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Is it time for you to take a leap of faith and experience new things this year? Are you ready to orient your life toward what God has been calling you to? I’m glad you’re here, friend, because I want you to know that this can be your best year yet! To have a successful year, we need to do some soul searching and examine ourselves. This is what I wa…
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It's time for the new! Yes, it's a new year and a new season for We're Going There. We all need a great do-over at some point in life. Our guests come from different backgrounds giving their learnings and life lessons on how to start again. From Food Network star and chef Aarti Sequeira, to award winning gospel singer Anthony Evans Jr. From the str…
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BONUS Ep 131: Five Steps To Choosing Your Word Or Phrase For The Year with Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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Are you committed to starting the new year strong? In this bonus episode, I’m sharing my practice of choosing a word or phrase for the year. It's important to end the year strong and set oneself up for a strong new year. That’s why I will be going through the five steps of choosing a word, which include evaluating the past year, thinking about what…
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