290. Come Follow Me: Gathering Our True Identity with Kristen Smith

290. Come Follow Me: Gathering Our True Identity with Kristen Smith

What does it really mean to be "gathered" as Israel? In this episode, Heather is joined by relationship coach and gut health specialist Kristen Smith to discuss an unexpected insight from 2 Kings. Rather than focusing on the physical scattering of Israel, they explore how scripture teaches that Israel lost something even more important—their identity as God's covenant people. Their conversation moves from ancient Israel to modern discipleship as they discuss how we often lose sight of our own divine identity through criticism, fear, comparison, and negative self-talk. They explore how trusting God's timing, embracing uncertainty, and intentionally remembering who we are can transform our relationships, our faith, and our daily lives. Kristen also shares a personal story about building her coaching business and learning that while God often gives us the destination, He doesn't always reveal the route. Sometimes discipleship means taking the next faithful step without knowing exactly how everything will work out. Come Follow Me: 2 Kings 16-25 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026/29?lang=eng] For more information about Kristen and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE [https://ldslifecoaches.com/coaches/kristen-smith/]. View on YouTube, go HERE [https://youtu.be/o021l1msq2o]. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ [https://ldslifecoaches.com/] All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

289. Come Follow Me: What If You're Not Stuck—You're Protected? with Hyo North

Why is asking for help so hard? In this episode, Heather is joined by somatic coach Hyo North to explore the stories of Elisha and two remarkable women in 2 Kings 4. Together they discuss trauma, the nervous system, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and how scripture reveals a compassionate Savior who meets us in our unmet needs. They explore why we often stay tied to old identities, why our nervous systems resist change, and how God invites us to receive support instead of carrying every burden alone. Through the lens of coaching and "Come, Follow Me", you'll discover that what feels like "being stuck" may actually be a protective response—and that healing begins with curiosity, compassion, and faith. If you've ever felt burned out, struggled to receive help, or wondered why spiritual growth sometimes feels uncomfortable, this conversation offers hope, practical insight, and a beautiful reminder that Christ is deeply aware of the mountains you're trying to move. For more information about Hyo and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE [https://ldslifecoaches.com/coaches/hyo-north-2/]. View on YouTube, go HERE [https://youtu.be/idHh_K61G68]. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ [https://ldslifecoaches.com/] All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

288. Come Follow Me: Staying Grounded: Relationships, Agency, and Trusting Your Own Revelation with Heather Rackham

In this solo Come, Follow Me episode, Heather explores two powerful stories from 1 Kings 12 and 13 through the lens of relationships, personal agency, and emotional health. Drawing on her coaching experience, she discusses what happens when people feel unheard, the dangers of abandoning ourselves in relationships, and how to navigate situations where someone else's spiritual certainty conflicts with our own personal revelation. This episode offers thoughtful insights on boundaries, honesty, discernment, and trusting both God and the guidance we have personally received. For more information about LDS Life Coaches and for links to access all they have to offer, please click HERE [https://ldslifecoaches.com/]. View on YouTube, go HERE [https://youtu.be/6NDE8mfU0fk]. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ [https://ldslifecoaches.com/] All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

287. Come Follow Me: Faith in Yourself, Faith in God: Lessons from Saul and David with Brock Bumgarner

In this Come, Follow Me coaching conversation, Heather and mental performance coach Brock Bumgarner explore the stories of Saul and David through the lens of confidence, identity, faith, and personal growth. They discuss the delicate balance between trusting God and trusting ourselves, the dangers of outsourcing our identity to others, and how self-doubt can keep us hiding from our potential. Through the contrasting examples of Saul and David, listeners will discover how confidence, humility, and faith work together to help us step into the roles God invites us to fill. For more information about Brock and for links to access all he has to offer, please click HERE [https://ldslifecoaches.com/coaches/brock-bumgarner/]. View on YouTube, go HERE [https://youtu.be/LpIlpiZ2Nbo]. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ [https://ldslifecoaches.com/] All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

286. Come Follow Me: Facing Your Giants and Breaking Generational Patterns with Bonnie Butler

In this week's Come, Follow Me coaching conversation, Heather and Bonnie Butler explore the story of David and Goliath through the lens of emotional regulation, nervous system awareness, and personal growth. They discuss how repeated messages of fear can shape our beliefs, why many of us unknowingly carry generational patterns into our lives, and how to recognize the internal "giants" that keep us stuck. Together they offer practical tools for moving through fear, strengthening faith, and becoming the person who changes the story for future generations. For more information about Bonnie and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE [https://ldslifecoaches.com/coaches/bonnie-butler/]. View on YouTube, go HERE [https://youtu.be/EAG-6OiV0RQ]. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ [https://ldslifecoaches.com/] All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.