Hello everyone and welcome to the Graceology with Gwen Smith podcast. I'm Gwen Smith and I am so glad you've

joined me today. Around here we have fun, faith-focused, grace-filled conversations, all to help you know

and trust God more. Our discussions are honest, often humorous, and always practical, and they're going to encourage

you in meaningful ways to live out and lean on the grace of Jesus in the midst of cluttered

messy days.

You got any of those?

I know I do, and I can't wait to get to today's conversation, which is all about pursuing

your dreams with confidence. Let me ask you this. Are you ready to overcome fears and pursue

your dreams? Maybe you're not ready, but I hope at least you would prayerfully consider

the possibilities. Either way, you're going to love today's episode. My guest

is Rachel Gilbert. Now, Rachel is a former Oklahoman turned Texan by her husband. She's a

homeschooling mama of three, a business owner, a speaker, writer, and an exercise physiologist.

She's also the host of the Real Talk with Rachel podcast. She believes that

every single one of us has a God-given call in her life, and Rachel's passion is to help Christian

women overcome fears and insecurities so that they can confidently pursue their God-given dreams.

Are you seeing a theme here? So she and I had a

great time talking about the labels we give ourselves, the limitations we place on ourselves, and the

impact that these have on our willingness to chase those personal and professional goals.

Rachel and I agree that God is often surprising us with assignments and opportunities,

especially when we're willing to say yes to his nudges. So what if, y'all, what if as a result of

facing fears and taking intentional steps forward from where you currently are, you ended up with

more time, money, energy,

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