Raised to Stay
Raised To Stay is for those of us who have been both called and crushed, loved and sometimes left, welcomed and wounded by the Church yet our love for Jesus keeps us holding on. Pressing in. Staying. Raised to Stay is for those who have stayed. Those who have wandered. It’s a call home. Not to just a physical church building but a call back to our first love, Jesus. Back to our original YES!
S3 E10 · Sun, March 23, 2025
How church hurt and spiritual abuse impacts mental health in the church
Join Natalie as she talks with Jeff and Terra Mattson (LMFT, LPC), founders of Living Wholehearted as they discuss the impact of church hurt and spiritual abuse in the church and how counseling can partner with pastors in helping their congregations heal.
S3 E9 · Sun, March 23, 2025
Palm Trees and Tent Pegs
Join Natalie as she ministers at Life Church Sisterhood Conference in Wilmington, NC.
S3 E8 · Sun, June 02, 2024
SUMMER SERIES- UNPACKING THE BLACK BOXES
Join Natalie for this special summer series of unpacking the black boxes. This week we are unpacking a popular box, "Many don't want their foundations rebuilt on Jesus because they have grown comfortable with the one they've built on the world..." Natalie shares the first four chapters of her new book, The House That Jesus Built and the challenges with inspecting our personal foundations in Christ as well as inspecting our foundations in the local church.
S3 E7 · Wed, May 29, 2024
SUMMER SERIES-UNPACKING THE BLACK BOXES
This summer Natalie unpacks some of the most popular black (and blue) boxes from her Raised to Stay online community. This week she dives into her latest black box- "Stop trying to get into rooms where God has closed the door- it is very important to know the difference between a Holy Spirit invitation and breaking and entering."
S3 E6 · Thu, April 04, 2024
Women In Ministry
Join Natalie and Pastor Christina Hoagland and Jordan Lewis from New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO as they discuss the role of women in ministry as pastors and carriers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This raw conversation is hosted by Natalie and recorded in a special cohort of eighty women who came together weekly to discuss hard and holy topics in ministry- listen in and learn along with us!
S3 E5 · Thu, December 14, 2023
The Women Included
Join Natalie at the Free Chapel Divine Conference as she reminds women they were included in the early Church of Acts.
S3 E4 · Thu, November 02, 2023
Going Back After Getting Hurt
Natalie joins Pastor David Ruybalid, Faith Renewal and Religious Trauma Informed Recovery Pastor at Life Church Peoria to discuss the challenges of going back into a faith community after being hurt by a trusted leader or organization. David shares his story of sexual and spiritual abuse in the church and how God has used his story to help bring others hope in a healing Father and finding a safe home to rest your weary soul.
S3 E2 · Sat, October 28, 2023
If We're Going to Deconstruct the Church, Let's Start with Green Rooms
Natalie Runion, founder of Raised to Stay, addresses her Stayers on their response to her post regarding use of green rooms in the Church. Join her for an Instagram Live recorded a day following her viral post that sent some leaders into self-reflection and others into anger.
S3 E1 · Wed, October 18, 2023
Raised to Stay Featuring The Pastor Wives Tell All- What Your Pastor's Wives Want You to Know
Join Natalie as she sits down with her friends, the Pastor Wives Tell All in a discussion on staying, what your pastor's wife is really like, and the beauty of Biblical community.
S3 E1 · Tue, October 17, 2023
Raised to Stay and The Pastor's Wives Tell All- Staying When Ministry is Hard
In this Pastor's Appreciation Month, Natalie interviews the ladies of The Pastor's Wives Tell all to talk about staying in ministry when people are difficult and ministry feels impossible. Be ready to laugh be encouraged by their words of comfort and encouragement to the Church.
S2 E9 · Wed, April 12, 2023
Raised to Stay Through...Losing Control
Natalie is joined by Pastor Sharon Hodde Miller in this episode addressing our need for control. Sharon leads Bright City Church in Durham, NC with her husband, Ike. She is a best-selling author of multiple books, and holds a PhD on women and calling. She is also a mom of 3! Be ready to be challenged and encouraged as Sharon shares her heart behind her latest book, The Cost of Control: Why We Crave It, the Anxiety It Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises.
S2 E8 · Tue, April 04, 2023
Raised to Stay Through...Identity Crisis
In this episode Natalie shares some of her own story of disappointment when she went through an identity crisis from worship pastor to women's pastor. If you've ever felt like God has bait and switched you, if you've ever been disappointed in an assignment, this episode is for you.
S2 E7 · Wed, March 29, 2023
Raised to Stay Through...Marriage and Ministry
Join Natalie and Pastor Gabe Jenkins, a professional liscensed Christian counselor as they talk ministry, marriage and debunk the myths of counseling in the Church.
S2 E6 · Tue, March 07, 2023
Raised to Stay Through...Fear of God
Natalie sits down with Amber Jones, Founder of GraceStory Ministries to talk about how her relationship with her earthly father impacted her view of her Heavenly Father. Join us as we go deep into how our relationship with God and the Church can be changed for the good through the power of the Holy Spirit, counseling, and forgiveness.
S2 E5 · Tue, February 14, 2023
Raised to Stay Through...Church Hurt
Natalie flies solo on this podcast to talk specifically to church leaders, volunteers and staff about the differences between Church Abuse, Church Hurt and Church Offense. In this episode Natalie challenges Church leadership to take all accusations seriously, to investigate every scenario where a congregant or staff member has experienced abuse or hurt and asks every Christ follower to examine their own hearts when it comes to carrying offense.
S2 E4 · Mon, February 06, 2023
Raised to Stay Through...Betrayal
Join Natalie and Pastor Nikki Williams from Bloom Church in Canada as they discuss church hurt, betrayal and now we can stay connected to the Church and Jesus even when we face our own Judas.
S2 E3 · Mon, January 30, 2023
Raised to Stay Through...The Unknown
Join Natalie as she talks with Lauren Caldwell about staying in ministry and in the church through seasons of uncertainty and change. Listen in as they discuss the challenges of saying yes to Jesus without a GPS or idea of where we are going and how we can lean into Him, His Word and His people.
S2 E2 · Mon, January 23, 2023
Raised to Stay Through...Transitions
Join Natalie and Pastors John and Josy Brockman as they get very personal and candid about staying connected to Jesus and His Church even in seasons of transition. They ask the hard questions such as, "how do you know when it's time to go?" and, "how do we teach our kids obedience in trusting the Lord when He says go?" You will be challenged and encouraged as well as reminded that you aren't alone in your wondering in this honest conversation of heartbreak, humility and honor when we are most afraid, uncertain and confused. May you know, Jesus is near and you are not alone.
S2 E1 · Mon, January 02, 2023
WELCOME TO THE RAISED TO STAY PODCAST
Our first official Raised to Stay Podcast season has begun-welcome to the family! This year we will be interviewing Stayers who have wanted to quit ministry and the Church but have held on through it all and to Jesus. If you're new to the R2S family we are glad you're here.
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