We're so excited to launch a brand-new RISE podcast series: Adventures with the Holy Spirit, hosted by our very own Jo Lee and Sarah Gooden. In this first episode, Jo and Sarah share honestly and authentically about what it looks like to live a life led by the Holy Spirit. Through their stories, insights, and experiences, you'll be encouraged to step into God's purpose for your life right where you are, empowered by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.Let this episode strengthen your faith, encourage your heart, and inspire you to partner with the Holy Spirit in fresh ways. We'd love to hear from you! Join Jo and Sarah's challenge and tell us how you got on—or send in a challenge for them to do on a future episode: hello@risebetransformed.org

Listening to the Holy Spirit and living authentically requires intentional daily practices rooted in Scripture John 14:25-26. So how can we practically listen to the Spirit and step out in faith today?

1. Let’s Quite the Noise. Set daily boundaries. Turn off digital notifications for 15 minutes each morning and listen to the Holy Spirit for instructions. Psalms 46:10

2. Step out in small actions. Obey immediate prompting send that encouraging text or help that neighbour right away. Galatians 6:9, Luke16:10

3. Embrace Radical Honesty. Acknowledge your mistakes and feelings to God without filtering them. James 5:16, Proverbs 28:13

4. Find trusted mentors. Surround yourself with godly women who love the ‘real you’ so you can encourage each other to step out. Proverbs 27:17

5. Speak your truth. Share your faith or your boundaries calmly and confidently when tested. Also confess your struggles to break isolation. 1 Peter 3:15

6. Lastly accept discomfort. Growth happens when you move forward despite feeling afraid. James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:11

Let’s Do This:

Take one thing you have learnt today and are going to use to step out in faith by the power of the Holy Spirit. Want to go deeper? Check out our RISEstrengthen online course, where we explore building a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit.