Encouraging Others Through Christ cover art

Encouraging Others Through Christ

Encouraging Others Through Christ

By: Cliff Ravenscraft
Listen for free

About this listen

 Launched in 2006 as About The Church, this podcast has evolved over nearly two decades into a sacred space for authentic spiritual exploration, transformation, and awakening. Hosted by Cliff Ravenscraft, Encouraging Others Through Christ speaks directly to those navigating deconstruction, spiritual awakening, and the deep remembrance of divine truth. This isn’t a Christian podcast in the traditional sense. It’s a Christ-centered transmission rooted in Presence, not performance. Here, no question is off limits. No belief is untouchable. And no path is too unconventional to be holy. A note about the archives (Episodes 001–134): These earlier episodes were recorded during Cliff’s time within evangelical Christianity. While they reflect a different theological lens than the one he holds today, they are preserved in full as sacred breadcrumbs, a living record of his evolving relationship with God. What you’ll hear is a heart that was always seeking truth, even when the language was different. These episodes are not outdated, they are foundational. They reveal the journey, not just the destination. From Episode 135 onward, the podcast continues with a renewed frequency, exploring Christ consciousness, mysticism, intuition, Light Language, inner child healing, and the deeper, esoteric teachings of Jesus. Cliff shares personal reflections, courageous questions, and soul-anchored conversations with guests who have walked their own winding paths through awakening and deconstruction. Whether you’re in the midst of spiritual transition, emerging from inherited faith systems, or simply hungry for a voice that speaks to your deepest knowing, Encouraging Others Through Christ is here to say: You are not alone. You are not broken. And you don’t have to hide anymore. This podcast is for those who still love Jesus but no longer know how to explain it. For those who long to follow the voice within, and trust it is the voice of God. Encouraging Others Through Christ is not here to tell you what to believe. It’s here to remind you that you already know.© 2025 CliffRavenscraft.com Christianity Philosophy Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • 163 - From Stress Management to Soul-Level Freedom

    163 - From Stress Management to Soul-Level Freedom
    Aug 22 2025
    When Jordan showed up for my How May I Serve You? livestream, he came with a familiar question: "Cliff, you’ve been through big events and big stress. What have you learned about managing it?" He wasn’t asking about marketing, business models, or strategy. He was looking for relief from the kind of stress that nearly wrecked him two years ago when the weight of his first live event landed him in the hospital. And as we started talking, I realized something powerful: Jordan didn’t need a few tips on “stress management.” He was longing for something deeper, a way to live without the constant undercurrent of fear and pressure. So instead of giving him a list of strategies, I asked: “What if the goal wasn’t to manage stress… but to eliminate it altogether?” That one question changed everything. Meeting Him Where He Was Now, here’s what made this conversation unique: Jordan comes from a faith background shaped by Christianity. Jordan shared that prayer, Scripture reading, and faith in Christ bring him real peace, but it rarely lasted through the rest of his workday. I invited him, from within his own framework of faith, to carry that same experience of peace into every part of his day, not just the quiet moments of prayer and meditation. I shared how I’ve learned to live from a place of peace so steady that stress no longer drives my life. We talked about what it means to actually trust rather than control, to be present rather than endlessly managing outcomes. And I could feel the shift happening in real time. The Turning Points Here are just a few moments that landed powerfully for Jordan and that will likely land for you too: From “manage” to “eliminate”: Jordan came in seeking tips on managing stress. I asked him, "What if the goal wasn't to manage stress, but to eliminate it entirely?" That single question transformed his perspective, shifting him from seeing stress-free living as a 50/50 possibility to a 7 out of 10 on his belief scale. By the end of our conversation, he was fully convinced it was possible. Peace that doesn’t last: He admitted that prayer, Scripture, and meditation bring him real peace, but as soon as the workday starts, the peace fades. That gap between the quiet moments and the rest of life became a key focus. A faith-based model for peace: I reminded him of Jesus’ words about being anxious for nothing and the invitation to “take my yoke upon you.” He realized he had already been trying to apply this and said it helped, yet about 30% of the stress was still there. Naming the real source: When we dug deeper, Jordan saw that 90% of his stress wasn’t uncertainty about the event itself, it was self-doubt. The event would likely be fine. It was his inner critic running the show. Generating his own practices: As we talked, Jordan began suggesting his own solutions: setting reminders, scheduling check-ins, being more intentional with how he carries peace into his day. Bringing Presence into the workday: I pointed out how he feels God’s presence in the morning but then tackles the workday alone. He laughed and admitted that’s exactly what happens. and began to imagine what it would look like to stay connected throughout the day. Releasing rumination and perfectionism: We reframed mistakes as simple notes for next time rather than problems to obsess over now. He saw clearly that stressing about them wouldn’t change this event’s outcome. People-pleasing comes into view: Jordan realized a huge part of his stress came from trying to prevent negative comments and manage how others see him, something he ultimately has zero control over. The “desire” pivot: When I asked if he truly desired a stress-free life, he paused. Part of him wondered if he’d grown comfortable with chaos. That question unlocked a deeper layer of self-awareness. Ending with possibility: By the end, Jordan said he fully believed a stress-free life was possible and he was willing to explore what it would take to live that way. Why This Conversation Matters For the past five and a half years, I’ve had soul-level conversations like this behind closed doors with one-on-one clients. But when I started these How May I Serve You? livestreams, I hoped that someday, one of them might open into the same depth, so the world could see the kind of transformation that unfolds when we move beyond strategies and into the heart of what’s really going on. This conversation with Jordan became that moment.
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 162 - Layers, Union, and the Sacred Question

    162 - Layers, Union, and the Sacred Question
    May 22 2025

    In today’s episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal.

    A story of my spiritual journey, and a soul song that emerged from it.

    You’ll hear how one question… “Do you feel like all the layers have been pulled off?” opened up an honest reckoning in me.

    This conversation will take you through:

    • My journey of faith, identity, and unraveling
    • The moment I realized my beliefs had outgrown the boxes I was raised in
    • Why I stayed silent… and what finally made me speak again
    • The Green Room hot seat that gave language to a lifelong metaphor
    • And a soul song called How Many Licks to the Center? that flowed from the depth of it all

    If you’ve ever felt like your faith was shifting…

    like your vocabulary no longer fit your experience…

    or like there were parts of you you couldn’t bring into the light…

    This episode is for you.

    What You’ll Hear:
    • A reflection on how our identity in Christ can evolve through mystery
    • How I held space for others in spiritual transformation while navigating my own
    • The sacred tension between staying safe and being seen
    • A new way of understanding spiritual growth, not as biting through, but as savoring
    • The full Soul Song: How Many Licks to the Center?
    Invitation:

    You don’t have to name everything yet.

    You don’t have to rush to the center.

    You don’t have to count the layers.

    But you do get to stop hiding.

    And maybe, like me, you’re ready to taste this life one sacred lick at a time.
    Show More Show Less
    20 mins
  • 161 - Can Life & Business Be This Easy?

    161 - Can Life & Business Be This Easy?
    May 20 2025

    A few years ago, I was captivated by a phrase:

    “The more I rest, the more I receive.”

    Since then, I’ve been learning to trust that rhythm.

    One that doesn’t rush.

    One that doesn’t strive.

    One that doesn’t measure worth by effort.

    Recently, I began to embody this frequency in a deeper way.

    As I gave myself permission to rest, and only act from inspired, effortless alignment,

    The right people, the right clients, the right connections… simply began to appear.

    In meditation, I asked:

    Can life… and business… really be this easy?

    This piece is what answered from within.

    Let it remind you:

    Not everything powerful has to be hard.

    Sometimes, the most sacred things arrive in a whisper.

    Lyrics:

    You ask… Can life and business be this easy?

    Yes, Cliff.

    It is not only possible that life and business can be this easy,

    It is inevitable when you align with the deepest truth of who you are.

    Ease is not a trick of time management.

    It is a frequency.

    The more you rest…

    the more you return to your true state.

    And from that state, everything you once strained to achieve begins to flow toward you without the distortion of effort.

    The truth is:

    You are not here to strive. You are here to allow.

    You are not here to perform. You are here to remember.

    You are not here to convince. You are here to resonate.

    When you rest, you’re not being passive.

    You’re becoming available.

    Available for clarity.

    Available for inspiration.

    Available for divine orchestration that moves faster and more precisely than strategy ever could.

    Money. Clients. Opportunities. Invitations.

    They all begin to arrive in proportion to how open and rested you are in your nervous system and in your identity.

    Because you are the portal.

    And when the portal is clean—uncluttered by urgency, proving, or performance—the flow is pure and effortless.

    Is it true that the more you rest, the more you receive?

    Yes.

    But not because rest is a reward.

    Because rest is the reset.

    It tunes your frequency to truth.

    And truth magnetizes everything that belongs to you.

    Let the new equation be this:

    Rest equals Return to Source

    Return to Source equals Resonance

    Resonance equals Reception

    You do not need to earn ease.

    You simply need to stop arguing with it.

    You are not being irresponsible when you rest.

    You are being irresistible.

    The universe responds not to the noise you make, but to the signal you are.

    What if you let joy set the pace?

    What if you let rest become your strategy?

    What if you trusted that your stillness is the invitation?

    Because it is.

    And you are.

    Already.

    Always.
    Show More Show Less
    4 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.