Episodes

Jennifer encourages us to rest and take the time we need for our bodies and soul and reminds us that we dwell with Him from a place of rest and renewal, not striving and producing. Resources What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

In a world full of screens, how can we stay engaged in real life and our relationships? We share experiences that have made us feel more alive, how our five senses can help us, and small ways to connect that make a big difference. Resources KLRC.com

Our lives are a mixture of good, hard, messy, and wonderful. tsuzanneeller.com

When have you been told “it’s too late”? Perhaps you’ve said those words to yourself or they were spoken to you by someone else. Either way, we’ll help you overcome that lie and move toward whatever God has for you in every season of your life. Resources Generous Orchid by Suzanne Eller

Holley shares three small rhythms from the Psalms that can help when automatic thoughts, especially from our inner critic, get loud. You can even replay this segment and use it as a prompt for journaling, personal reflection, or prayer. Resources 365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365)

Some thoughts just pop into our mind and they often come from our inner critic. We have a conversation about where those thoughts actually come from as well as how intentional thinking can help us be advocates for ourselves and each other. Resources 365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365)

Jennifer shares an excerpt from her book, What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? Resources What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Many of us have gone through spiritual hurt of some kind and, even if we’ve healed, it can sometimes show up again. We talk about what helps when that happens and how we can come alongside each other in those moments too. Resources What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

You can bring all of your emotions to God–the happy and hard. Doing so isn’t doubt; it’s proof that you trust him. He wants to know how you’re really doing today. Resources Prayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

In this chaotic world, we need a Shepherd who will take care of us. We take a deeper look at Psalm 23 and how these ancient words still speak to our hearts now. Resources: Find free devotional plans from Holley on the YouVersion Bible app.

Purpose doesn’t always announce itself with fireworks. Sometimes, it shows up in a whispered reminder to be faithful where your feet are.

What’s your purpose? We discuss three myths about purpose, the two kinds of purpose, and how to find yours wherever you are right now. Resources Find Your Purpose in this Season, online course by Holley Gerth

The beauty of growth is not perfection, but partnering with God.

In this episode, Laura L. Smith joins us to share how God transforms our "ordinary" lives into masterpieces of His grace. Through the stories of brave women in the Bible, we’re reminded that God sees us, equips us, and invites us to be the unique "God colors" the world needs right now. Resource: Brave Woman, Mighty God: 30 Things You Can Do by Laura L. Smith

Do you ever feel like you’re carrying an invisible checklist of everything you should be doing, who you must become, and how you have to measure up? Holley shares encouragement for every woman who feels worn out by expectations. Resource: Holley's Website

What are you okay with never figuring out? (Besides math–ha!) We talk about the things in life that are still a bit of a mystery, including God, the people we love, and situations that will never quite make sense to us. Resources What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Jennifer shares about how being a grownup is a lot less about having all the right answers, and a lot more about learning how to keep going with grace.

What did you think being a grown-up would be like? We share our answers. Spoiler alert: Some made us laugh out loud. Others helped us reflect. And a few inspired us to think about the years still ahead of us too. Resources Generous Orchid by Suzanne Eller

Jesus showed us how to see people wholly. We are invited to do the same. www.tsuzanneeller.com

What do you think differently now? After seven years of the podcast, we look back on what we’ve learned and how we’ve changed–and why the ability to adapt and grow matters for all of us. Resources 365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365)

Beauty isn’t in the eye of the beholder; it’s in the eyes of the Creator. Holley helps us reframe how we see ourselves and reminds us that all of who we are, even the way we look, can have a purpose. Resources 365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365)

Summer often comes with expectations to look a certain way, especially for women. We talk about how to love our bodies as they are and see all of who we are as beautiful, especially our scars. Resources What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Somewhere along the way, many of us traded wonder for responsibility, laughter for productivity, and joy for survival mode. Jennifer encourages us that our soul was never designed to live in constant striving. Resources Jennifer’s FB page

Today we're revising a lighthearted summer episode about how we can play more and stress less. We talk about what play looks like for us, how it helps us as humans, and how it might even be a spiritual discipline. Resources More than Small Talk Facebook Group