Today Laura Leigh concludes the summer season, “Hope in the Light”, with an encouraging word to carry us into the fall season. In this episode she reads the last day of the Rise Collective study, “Hope & Holiness- a Study through the Book of 1 Peter”, bringing scripture to the forefront of this season’s end, and giving you a parting word of the living hope in the name of Jesus.  She closes it out with a prayer over you and this generation to step into their identity as children of the...

In this episode we are talking about all things creativity and art—from the theology of God as a creator to the Holy Spirit empowering artists. Today I sit down with my friend Corinne who is a talented writer and integral member of our church. We discuss the darkness that Jesus delivered her from into His light, the impact of teachers and mentorship in encouraging our gifts, and the Renaissance community here in NYC. Corinne shares about the journey of the Renaissance community, the beauty...

Today we continue our series with a focus on leading well and the humility that produces perseverance when Jesus is at the center. In this episode, Laura Leigh sits down with Faith Eury Cho, founder of the Honor Summit – a ministry dedicated to centering and empowering young Asian American women in the church.  We talk about Faith’s incredible story of how she came to know Jesus and her journey into her calling as a pastor and shepherd in the Church throughout her 17 years of ministry. We...

This is an episode about finding healing in Christ. Today on the podcast Laura Leigh sits down with her friend and fellow Broadway performer, Amanda Jane Cooper.  You may know Amanda from the Broadway and National Tour of Wicked where she played the role of Glinda. In this episode, Amanda shares her testimony of coming to know and love Jesus, and the eternal hope she has found in surrendering her life to Him. They dive into her journey walking through deep struggles and suffering, and the...

Today on the podcast I sat down with both friend and pastor Ashley Anderson.  Ashley pastors at Church of the City New York and is someone who I respect and honor as a sister in Christ, as a communicator and teacher of God’s Word  and as a shepherd and leader in the Church. Today we are talking about Biblical suffering and how Jesus, the suffering servant, is the ultimate example for us as His followers.  Ashley shares some story from her journey following Jesus and the surrender that has...

One of the greatest gifts we’ve been given by God is relationship. Relationship with Him and life lived in relationship with others In today’s episode we talk about the humility of Christ and how the love of God seen through the Gospel demonstrates for us how to love in relationships. Judy shares stories from her journey following God and how walking with Jesus has guided her understanding of how to love freely and sacrificially. Having been married for over 30 years, Judy speaks into the...

In today’s episode Olivia and Laura Leigh are diving into spiritual parenting and the role spiritual mothers and fathers play in our lives as disciples of Jesus. Today we talk about what the Bible says about being disciples and making disciples, and the joy found in growing up into our salvation, becoming spiritual parents for others. // Olivia Munn-Shirsath is a passionate communicator of the Word, currently serving as Teaching Pastor at Wellspring Church in Queens, NY. With over a decade...

Hi, we are so glad you’ve joined us to kick off Season Four of Living in the Light! This season will be all about Hope in the Light, offering encouragement to cling to Jesus in challenging seasons of our life. Today we sat down with RCW Assistant and Best Friend, Ánh-Mai Zubia, who is taking over the mic to ask Laura Leigh some questions. Laura Leigh dives into her heart behind starting the online community Rise Collective Women, and how its growth has glorified God and redeemed her past...

Big news for you today - Season 4 is officially launching NEXT Tuesday, 7/19!  We are so excited to spend the summer with you as we talk about hope in the light. In today’s episode Laura Leigh shares about new podcast season - what to expect and how to join us in her new study - Hope & Holiness, a study through the book of 1 Peter. Next week we are kicking it off with an interview from Laura Leigh as she invites a friend to sit down and ask her some deeper questions surrounding hope in...

Welcome back to episode 3 of our bonus season, where Laura Leigh sits down with Jess Johnston, co-author of “I’ll Be There, But I’ll Be Wearing Sweatpants.” In this episode, we dive into friendship, and how God provides us with community.  In the same way that Jesus calls us His friend, He calls us to be friends to those around us. Laura Leigh and Jess talk about the way online communities have shaped their own friendships, and the importance of balancing them with in-person communities....

What are you free to do because your dream died?  What if knowing who you are and why you’re here changes everything? In today’s episode Laura Leigh sits down with Scott Erickson as they talk about his journey as an artist and a follower of Jesus, and the discoveries he made living through this question. Today they lean into his story and the message of Say Yes, Scott’s most recent book.  He dives into deeper conversation about how the future bursts with possibilities if you’re willing to...

For the first of our Season 4 bonus episodes, Laura Leigh sits down with Shauna Niequest, self-titled bookworm, storyteller, and passionate gatherer of people. She is the New York Times best-selling author of “Cold Tangerines, Bittersweet, Bread & Wine, Savor,” and “Present Over Perfect,” and she just released her newest book, “I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet.” In today’s episode, Shauna delves into how humbling herself as a beginner and letting go of the need to be an expert has...

Join Laura Leigh as she concludes Season 3 of Living in the Light! It’s been a season all about believing God for immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine. Believing God means having faith in Him. Nothing is impossible with God, and He has given us life - eternal life - and invites us into sharing his love with the world. Today you will be reminded of WHOSE power is at work within you and will be encouraged to believe God.  Laura Leigh points you to the truth that God is who says He is...

Listen in for a scripture reading from the following passages: Hosea 2:15 NIV Isaiah 41:10 NIV 2 Peter 3:9 NIV 2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV May  these scriptures remind you that the God of all hope is with you and He loves you.  May this short listen encourage you today to believe that there is hope in the name of Jesus.  He is making all things new, and the parts of your story that feel hopeless, our God sent His Son to redeem.

Dreaming with God and believing him for immeasurably more when things are going well is one thing, but what do we do when we find ourselves in the valley?  When we aren’t sure how we are going to see to the end of the waiting? Today’s episode is about having faith and hoping in God in times of trouble. My sweet friend Dreem Sharif is on the podcast with me today and we share our story of how God answered a specific cry for “help” and brought me hope through Dreem’s prayers and...

We all feel scared at times to step into the dream God has placed on our hearts and to do what He is asking us to do. Today I invited one of my dearest friends, Ánh Mai Zubia on the podcast to talk about what the Lord is teaching her this year when it comes to hearing God and walking in obedience to what He is calling us to. We talk about facing the fears we all have around showing up for the dreams the Lord places on our hearts and how to avoid paralysis by over-analysis by taking up the...

Listen in for a scripture reading from the book of Joshua chapter 1 vs. 1-9. Joshua 1:9  “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” May it encourage you today to show up for the God dreams on your heart in the strength in courage of the Lord.

Today’s episode is about cultivating a heart of thankfulness. Grab a cup of coffee and your Bible and download your thankfulness reflection guide. Join me as we thank God for all of the ways He has provided for us over this past year. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. -Psalm 100:4 Download your guide “God of Abundance - A Recipe for Thankfulness” HERE

God what are YOU going to do to glorify yourself and to advance the Kingdom in my lifetime that you want ME to be a part of? We all have assignments from God and specific dreams He has given us to carry His name and His plan of salvation to the world. Join me as I sit down with my friend and mentor Jayme Thompson as we talk about looking for where God’s moving, seeking the Spirit, and joining Him there. We also talk about leaning into our individual giftings and the joy found in the...

God has always delighted in using the faith of ordinary people to carry His extraordinary plan of salvation to the world. When the Lord gave me this dream a few years ago, I had no idea what He had in store. And then God reminded me that He truly is the King of the Universe. Join me as I continue sharing the unfolding story of the Rise Collective House. This week I tell the story of my journey walking with God in the search for property and how God restored my faith and gave me the...

Coming to you from the NYC subway station! Listen in as Laura Leigh and our Rise Collective NYC sister, Haley Keizur, open up God’s Word and read and pray through Ephesians 6 vs 10-24. As they share their thoughts on the passage you’ll be encouraged to put on the full armor of God today!

Believing God for immeasurably more begins with our surrender.  In today’s episode Rebekah Lyons joins the conversation to talk about saying “yes” to God and living a surrendered life. We talk about what it means to lay everything down and to accept the invitation to follow Jesus into the unknown. As God’s beloved children we can trust that He wants immeasurably more for us as we abide in Him. We also talk about: -How God uses our freedom to set others free -Surrender in seasons of painful...

Listen in for a reading of Matthew 6: 5-32

If we believe that Jesus is truly enough, why do we spend all these hours trying to be enough? Colossians 1:17 “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” The pressure is off. Because of his grace, all things hold together. It is by the grace of God and through our faith in Him where we find immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine. (Eph 3:20-21). Today Ruth Chou Simons joins the conversation to encourage us with the Gospel of grace.   As we continue this season...