Set Apart Podcast

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People Pleasing – Wrong or Right? Jun 12, 2017

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In our self-focused society, the idea of “people-pleasing” has become something to be avoided at all costs. Our culture tells us that unless we protect ourselves and put limits around serving others, we’ll end up burned-out and unhappy. In this eye-opening episode, Leslie explores the real truth about what God’s Word says about people-pleasing (hint: there’s a right way and a wrong way!) and offers practical insight on how to serve others with joy and strength instead of burnout and stress.

In This Episode Leslie Shares:

The inspiring example of the proper heart-attitude for serving, as seen through the story of Mary and Martha
How to serve without succumbing to emotional and physical burnout
Biblical principles for living a poured-out life and relying on a limitless Source of strength

Secrets to a Vibrant Marriage Jun 05, 2017

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Feminine Mystery May 29, 2017

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Feminine mystery is often an elusive concept, but it doesn’t have to be. In this straightforward episode, Leslie encourages you to embrace God’s pattern for feminine mystique. Grasp the beauty of true feminine mystery that doesn’t imitate the coy, shallow, flirtatious traditions of the world, and gain the practicals to make mystery work in your life as He intended!

In This Episode Leslie Shares:

What feminine mystery is … and isn’t
The honest truth about flirting, selfies, online dating, and more
Three key truths on how to incorporate feminine mystery into your character
The difference between authenticity and discretion

Purity that Works May 22, 2017

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Purity is the secret ingredient of every beautiful, Christlike love story. But there are many misconceptions about what purity is, and how to have the kind of purity that goes the distance. Purity it’s not simply a “rule” to follow, but a treasure that must be protected out of love and devotion to Jesus Christ. Leslie brings clarity to what true purity is and shows you how to discover a purity that works!

In This Episode, Leslie Shares:

The correct concept for purity
The significance of the marriage covenant
The difference between a commitment and a covenant to Jesus Christ

Making Room for Strong Masculinity May 15, 2017

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Contrary to popular belief, God designed men to reflect His strength and sensitivity. Yet in our topsy-turvy world, biblical masculinity has been twisted into a counterfeit version of manhood. Join Leslie as she rallies Christian women everywhere to encourage men to rise to the calling Christ has laid on their lives, and learn how to champion the men in your life toward Warrior Poet manhood.

In This Episode Leslie Shares:

What women truly desire in a man
The biblical pattern for Warrior Poet manhood
Practical ways to encourage men toward Christlikeness

Set-Apartness and Pop-Culture Entertainment May 08, 2017

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Is entertainment ruling your thoughts, managing your time, and shaping your walk with God? Learn how to keep a firm grasp on pop-culture entertainment by loving the Lord with all your mind, heart, soul, and strength. In this episode, Leslie shares her own story in returning to an undivided heart and placing pop-culture in its rightful place, by placing Jesus in His.

In this Episode Leslie Shares:

How to tell if pop-culture is an addiction in your life
The subtlety of compromise
Scripture to redirect your gaze back to Christ

Living a Poured-Out Life May 01, 2017

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The poured-out life is not a calling for the Christian elite. Rather, it’s a privilege that Jesus has invited every single woman to participate in becoming His hands and feet to those around us. Gain inspiration to take the first step of obedience, and pour out everything for the One who poured everything out for you.

In This Episode Leslie shares:

Her adoption stories
A sobering glimpse at the needs in the world today
Biblical principles that exemplify the poured-out life

Living with an Eternal Focus Apr 24, 2017

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If we could ask the Christian heroines of yesteryear what woke them up in the morning, they would simply reply, “Jesus Christ.” In this episode, Leslie stresses the importance of living with an eternal focus in order to impact the Kingdom of God. Join Leslie, and gain perspective and practicals in order to begin exchanging temporal pleasures for eternal impact.

In this Episode Leslie Shares:

Two characteristics of carrying an eternal focus
Her own wake-up call to refocus on living in light of eternity
How to exchange temporary pursuits for an eternal perspective
Practical questions to test your spiritual eyesight

Living for Heaven's Applause Apr 17, 2017

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In this episode, Leslie challenges us with the question: whose applause are you living for? If you want to be set free from the culture’s popularity rat race, this episode will inspire you and help you exchange a temporal focus for an eternal one. Learn the difference between self-built radiance and Christlike radiance and begin living like only Heaven is watching, starting today!

In this Episode:

The popularity pitfalls in today’s Christian culture
Questions designed to pinpoint whose favor you’re living for
How to implement a radiant, Christ-focused mentality into everyday life
Plus, examples from history about Christians who lived for an audience of One

How to Make Prayer a Priority Apr 10, 2017

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What if God, the King of the Universe, invited you to His banqueting table? Prayer is an open invitation to spend time in the presence of the King of all kings to gain the peace, joy, and strength that each day requires! In this episode, Leslie shares truth-based principles that she has learned from her motherhood and ministry journey that will show you how to keep prayer an essential to your lifestyle.

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