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In this episode we’re doing something a little different. We’re flipping the mic! James Barnett, founder of Neighborly, is back on the podcast, this time to interview ME! I thought that while I’m asking others to share their story, it only makes sense to share mine too! In this episode, I’m sharing part of my […]

My Personal Story: Following God’s Call + Mental Health

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Lovelight Stories Podcast

When Jessica was a freshman in college, she made a life-altering decision that resulted in the death of her best friend. In an effort to raise awareness, cope with her survivor’s guilt, and keep her friend’s memory alive, she began sharing her story. Jessica spoke to over 15,000 young adults across the country before she […]

Surviving “Survivor’s Guilt” with Jessica Rasdall

The Lovelight Stories Podcast with Jessica Rasdall

Lovelight Stories Podcast

It was 2010 when I sat down to write my first life plan. It was a dark evening and I was sitting at my desk next to a glowing lamp in my small freshmen dorm. As I fervently wrote, I remember thinking how excited I was to write out what I wanted my life to […]

5 Tips for Creating a Life Plan that Inspires You

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Personal Transformation

It was June 2019 and we had just arrived at the community we’d be visiting for the week. As we toured the community to see our friends again and see all the progress they’d made since we last visited, I came across a little girl I’d met the year before. (I tried to sponsor upon […]

What Happens to Development When Crisis Strikes?

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Mission Travel