God Draws Near to You
In the final week of Advent, Lisa leads you into the heart of Christmas — the overwhelming, life-changing love of God. This episode reflects on the truth that God didn’t wait for us to reach Him; He came down to dwell with us. Through Scripture, personal stories, and meaningful reflection, you’ll experience the tender nearness of Christ and learn how to live loved in every season.

Let this final episode prepare your heart to welcome Jesus with renewed faith, compassion, and wonder.

Reflection Questions Included:

• In what ways has God shown His love to you this year?

• What part of your heart needs to receive God’s love more deeply?

• Who is God inviting you to love with patience, grace, or compassion?

• What would it look like to slow down and make room for God’s love in your daily life?

  
  

  A bonus episode will be coming out the week of Christmas! Stay tuned.

Choosing Joy When Life Isn’t Easy
Joy is not something we create — it is something we receive from the heart of God. In Week Three, Lisa helps you discover how joy can rise even in difficult or disappointing seasons. Through Scripture, personal experience, and gentle guidance, this episode teaches you how to cultivate joy through gratitude, kindness, and the small moments where God reveals His goodness.

You’ll find joy not as an emotion — but as a spiritual anchor.

Reflection Questions Included:

• What steals your joy the fastest right now?

• Where have you seen glimpses of God’s goodness recently?

• What small practice could help you open your heart to joy this week?

• How might God be inviting you to experience joy differently this Advent?

Calm in a Chaotic World
Week Two of Advent draws us into the quiet, comforting presence of Jesus — the Prince of Peace. In this episode, Lisa explores the difference between worldly peace and the deeper, lasting peace that only comes from Christ. Through personal reflection and simple spiritual practices, you’ll learn how to invite God’s peace into the busiest and most overwhelming parts of your life.

This episode will help you slow down, breathe deeply, and let Jesus settle your spirit.

Reflection Questions Included:

• What has been disturbing your peace lately?

• Where do you sense God inviting you to slow down or create quiet?

• What burden do you need to place back into Jesus’ hands this week?

• How is God leading you to experience His peace differently this Advent?

Episode Title: When Your Heart Feels Weary
In the first week of Advent, Lisa invites you to rediscover the true meaning of hope — not as a fragile feeling, but as a steady confidence rooted in God’s unchanging character. Through Scripture, storytelling, and gentle spiritual direction, this episode guides you into a deeper trust that God is working even in the places you cannot see.

You’ll be encouraged to pause, breathe, and let God renew your strength in this season of waiting.

Reflection Questions:

• Where do you need renewed hope in your life right now?

• What promise of God strengthens you when you feel weary?

• What are you waiting for that feels impossible — and can you entrust that to God today?

• How has God shown His faithfulness to you in the past?

Podcast Description:

Join Lisa Fahey in this episode of Breaking Through as we explore the sacred season of Lent—a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal leading up to Easter. Whether you're a longtime observer or new to the practice, this episode unpacks the biblical and historical roots of Lent, its significance, and the three pillars of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Lisa also shares a personal story of grief and spiritual transformation, revealing how Lent can be a time of deep renewal rather than gloom. Tune in for insights on making this season meaningful and drawing closer to Christ in preparation for Easter.

In Luke 1, God chooses Mary, a humble woman from Nazareth, a town of no significance, as his wife. This highlights that God's plans often unfold through the simple and overlooked, and that humility and openness to His will allow us to participate in His divine plan. Mary's favor shows that God's grace is a gift, not something earned, and that God calls us as we are, not because of our qualifications but because of His love.
God's plans can be overwhelming, but His Grace is sufficient. Mary's initial reaction reflects a natural human response to the divine: fear, confusion, and awe. However, she listens attentively and does not shrink from the encounter. We are invited to trust in His grace and discern His voice amid our fears like Mary.
God's promises in Scripture are trustworthy, and in times of uncertainty, we can draw strength from His Word, knowing He is faithful to fulfill what He has spoken. God's plans often exceed human understanding, and Mary's question of wonder and faith leads to deeper faith when we bring them to Him with a trusting heart.
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to fulfill their unique missions, whether in family life, ministry, or other vocations. Mary's response of total surrender, her "fiat," is a model of obedience and trust in God. Her example challenges us to surrender our fears and plans to God, trusting that His ways are better. Mary teaches us to respond to God's will with humility and trust, even when His plans disrupt our own.

Welcome to Advent Week One. I am your host, Lisa Fahey.

Today, we begin our journey with the first week of Advent.

When I was writing Simply Advent about five years ago, I focused on virtues that can guide us in simplifying our lives and drawing closer to the Lord.

As part of the structure, I decided to dedicate days five through seven of each week to reflecting on Scripture and the Nativity story. To help us journey toward Christmas, I included a sequence of Scriptures at the end of each week, leading us step by step to Christmas Eve.

**Daily Reflection** Each day, ask yourself:

- How can I reflect Christ’s renewal in my life today?

- Am I growing in the Spirit’s attributes?

- What steps can I take to cultivate peace around me?

- Where can I replace fear with trust in God’s love?

As you prepare for Christmas, let this Advent be a season of hope, transformation, and peace—a time when you draw nearer to the One who fulfills every promise.

It is not easy to step out of your comfort zone however it is miserable to stay in your comfort zone when you know God is calling you out to do something more.

This could be the very reason you are feeling frustrated and stuck.

In this podcast, I share nuggets of wisdom from my newest book Restored, along with some Scripture(1) verses to encourage you to step out of your comfort zone into your breakthrough!

Thank you for listening! God bless!

References: (1) https://drmichellebengtson.com/5-verses-to-rely-on-when-youre-outside-your-comfort-zone/

Lisa Fahey is an author and speaker with over 20 years of experience of working with youth, adults, and women in the church. She is the author of Rise Up, Women of God, A Scripture Study on 1John and 2John; Simply, A Women’s Study on Ecclesiastes; Simply Advent, and Just As You Are, How Your Testimony Can Impact People In Ways You Never Thought Possible, and Restored: A Journey From Ordinary to Extraordinary, and Restored: A Discernment Companion Journal.

All are meant to inspire, encourage, and empower readers in their journey with God. Lisa draws on real-life stories and moments with God to
inspire and encourage others.

At the age of 21, Lisa lost her first husband, which forever changed her approach to God and His word. Through her work, she shares how God helped her to grow and rise up as a woman of God, even during the trials of life.

Although “life is hard and messy,” Lisa can show her readers through her Bible studies and books that the key to experiencing life completely is to follow their calling by serving God.

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