Girls Gone Bible Podcast
Episode: Living On Mission
Date: November 14, 2025
Hosts: Angela Halili (“Ang”) and Arielle Reitsma (“Ari”)

Overview

In this heartfelt and lively episode, Angela and Arielle dive deep into the theme of “living on mission” as Christians: serving others, opening your home, loving people sacrificially, and seeing everyday opportunities as part of God’s calling. The conversation is rooted in their own experiences of transformation, family healing, boldness in faith, and practical service, all reinforced by Scripture. With warmth, vulnerability, and humor, they urge listeners to step out, serve others, and allow God to use their unique gifts—especially when it's inconvenient.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

From Brokenness to Joy: Arielle’s Testimony

• Ari reflects on her birthday and a season of deep healing after years of grieving and brokenness. She describes feeling whole for the first time and witnessing miracles in her family, especially her father's and mother's journey to faith.
  • Quote: “I can’t believe that I can experience this level of joy and peace. I’m not broken anymore.” (03:35)
• The power of prayer and persistence in interceding for family, even when hope seems dim.
  • Quote: “Don’t stop praying for your family. Don’t give up on your family. Because if my family could come on the other side of everything they’ve been through, yours can too.” (06:50)
• Ari’s dad now says he’s “drunk off the Holy Spirit” (05:51), underscoring transformation at any age.

Friendship & Serving Each Other as a Calling

• Angela celebrates Ari’s transformation, saying her friend is a “walking testimony” and a miracle.
  • Quote: “You were not a victim. You said, if God gives me the ability to change and overcome, I’m gonna be an overcomer. And you overcame every obstacle.” (07:36)
• Ari emphasizes how Angela’s sacrificial friendship was key to her healing, modeling the heart of Jesus through humility and joy even amid depression.

Breaking Old Patterns to Step into God’s Purpose

• Both hosts honestly share about past attempts to help people outside Christian faith—dabbling in Reiki, psychics, and New Age—in search of meaning and healing (20:04–20:41). They now see that true help comes from knowing the truth in Jesus and aligning their calling with Scripture.

Living On Mission: Everyday Encounters

• Angela tells moving stories of everyday ministry:
  • Airport encounter: She sees a crying woman, feels the Holy Spirit urge her to stop, prays for her, and leads her to rededicate her life to Jesus (24:43–29:10).
    • Quote: “That wrestle is literally an indication that hell doesn’t want you to stop for that person.” (24:51)
  • At the bank: Angela prays for a sick man in distress and witnesses a beautiful, healing moment—reminding her to get outside her own head (29:35–33:03).
    • Quote: “I don’t want to miss my participation in the kingdom and what God is doing.” (32:50)
• They stress that daily acts—encouraging, complimenting, or praying for others—are part of living on mission (24:02–24:42).

The Power of Service to Transform Your Life

• Arielle describes God telling her: “Pick up your mat and go help my people.” (40:45) After a personal rut, she begins serving again at shelters and with families in need, instantly feeling joy and purpose return.
  • Quote: “All that brokenness and those things that I was complaining about completely lifted.” (42:46)
• She highlights seasons of singleness as special opportunities for undivided service (44:40–45:50).

Making Your Home a Ministry

• Ari shares stories of opening her home for prayer, fellowship, and healing—living Matthew 25: “I was a stranger and you invited me in...” (47:12).
  • Despite inconvenience, tiredness, or doubts, she sees God show up in “ministry nights” that weren’t planned (49:10–49:28).
  • Quote: “My home, man, it’s been the most rewarding thing.” (48:59)

The Cost and Reward of Sacrificial Love

• Living on mission “is not always convenient... it takes practice to put people before yourself because we’re human beings.” (49:50)
• Angela draws from Paul’s letters (1 Corinthians 9:22–27) to emphasize discipline and purpose, urging listeners to “train yourself to sacrifice and put others before you.”

Practical Wisdom for All

• Find your own unique gifts—don’t copy someone else’s calling. Ask God how you can serve (59:30–60:17).
• Service isn’t just for “the super spiritual.” Anyone can step out, wherever they are: “Imagine if we all did this... How different the world would be?” (33:48)
• Generosity, even when it’s costly, leads to blessing:
  • Quote: “Don’t have your hands too much like this. God doesn’t give you things for yourself. It’s His. Everything’s His.” (66:05)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If you’re waiting on a promise God hasn’t given you yet... take the time while you’re waiting to not wait around, and go serve with all your heart.” —Ari (61:05)
• “The generous will prosper. Those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. If you are in a hard time right now, let me tell you the refreshment you’ll feel...” —Ari (62:00)
• “Life is all about seeing a need and meeting it. The most important thing we can do as believers is demonstrate the love of Jesus through the way we care for others.” —Angela (53:05)
• “Serving others is the perfect way to combat anxiety, depression, grief, self-centeredness, complaining...” —Angela (57:45)
• “Pick up your mat and go serve people.” —Ari (62:39)

Important Timestamps

• [03:08] Ari’s healing and newfound joy
• [06:01] Transformation in Ari’s family through prayer
• [08:39] Angela’s sacrificial friendship and service
• [17:00] The start of Angela and Ari’s friendship and finding mission
• [20:04] Leaving New Age behind for truth in Jesus
• [24:43] Angela’s airport evangelism story: “Stop for the one”
• [29:38] Praying for a sick man at the bank
• [40:45] God calls Ari: “Pick up your mat and go help my people.”
• [44:40] Singleness as a season for undivided service
• [47:12] Opening your home as a ministry—living Matthew 25
• [49:10] Serving others, even when tired or inconvenienced
• [55:20] Serving with your unique gifts, practical encouragement
• [61:05] Serving while waiting on God’s promise
• [62:00] “The generous will prosper...” practical giving

Scriptures Highlighted

• Psalm 103—the Lord redeems our lives from the pit (01:41)
• Matthew 25:35–36—feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger (47:12)
• 1 Corinthians 9:22–27—Paul’s discipline and passion for others (50:55)
• Isaiah 58:6–8—service, justice, and healing (55:20)
• Galatians 5:13–14—freedom expresses itself through loving service (57:49)
• 1 Peter 4:10–11—using your gifts to serve (57:49)
• Philippians 2:3–4—valuing others above yourself (62:21)
• Proverbs 11:25—those who refresh others will be refreshed (62:00)

Tone & Language

Uplifting, honest, conversational, practical, and passionate—Angela and Ari blend humor, deep faith, and real experience with encouragement and specific challenges, making the message accessible and actionable for everyone, regardless of background or season.

Summary for First-Time Listeners

If you haven’t heard this episode, you’ll walk away with:

• Real-life stories of transformation and serving others
• Practical ways to “live on mission” daily (not just in overt ministry)
• Encouragement to serve through your unique gifts
• A challenge to step out in faith even when it’s inconvenient or costly
• A reminder that sacrificial love isn’t optional but central to the Christian life

Above all, Angela and Ari model a faith that is alive—rooted in scripture, joyful in service, and unafraid of inconvenience for the sake of others and God’s kingdom.