In this heartwarming episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Rachael Cannon, an author and founder of Greenhouse Lilies, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals in jail and prison. Rachael shares her incredible journey from a troubled past, marked by addiction and incarceration, to discovering profound intimacy with God through love and grace. Her writings—Drink Deep, The Story of the Woman at the Well, The Year I Learned to Fly, Lambs & Lilies, and The Heart of the Lily—reflect her deep understanding of grace, union, and the finished work of Christ.
Rachael opens up about her childhood, growing up in a pastor’s home yet feeling disconnected from the true message of the gospel. After years of struggling with addiction and feeling unfulfilled, she experienced a transformational moment when she encountered a woman whose testimony of divine love ignited her desire to know God intimately. Rachael’s story is one of redemption, emphasizing that through all her pain and trials, she found a loving relationship with Christ that changed her life forever.
In This Episode, We Explore:
- Rachael’s transformative journey from addiction to intimacy with God.
- The impact of her book, Lambs & Lilies, and its themes of love and grace.
- The importance of finding one’s true identity in Christ beyond religious constraints.
- How experiencing God’s unconditional love can radically change one’s perspective on life and self-worth.
- Rachael’s insights on navigating rejection and pain through faith and love.
As we wrap up this inspiring conversation, Rachael reminds us that true freedom and joy come from knowing and experiencing God’s love, not through religious obligations. Join us as we dive deeper into her remarkable story and discover how you can cultivate a more profound relationship with God.
Don’t miss this enlightening episode, and be sure to check out Rachael’s books for a deeper understanding of her beautiful message!
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Listen to Episode #217 – Lambs and Lilies – Dr. Rachael Cannon
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