Episode #103 – What is hindering you from your life resolution? No matter what the obstacles are, they can be overcome by the word of God and accountability. Listen in as Denise and Allison discuss how to live out your life resolutions!
Episode #22 – A life lived with purpose transforms lives. We were not created and gifted to just serve ourselves but for others. Live life to the fullest by using your God-given gifts.
Episode #20 – Jerry Searls describes his battle with alcoholism, and the destruction it brought to his life and family. He experienced the power of Christ with the Lord coming in and kicking it for him, changing him from the inside out to the loving, happy, crazy, fun-loving man they call their “brother” these days!
Episode #102 – How we set our goals is almost as important as the goals themselves. Listen in as Denise and Allison share how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals this year.
Episode #21 – God uses ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary tasks. But He wants us to participate and get in the game.
Episode #19 – This week they talk about comparisons, and how incorrect it is “to compare what we don’t know about someone’s lives to what we do know about our own”. Comparison can be the thief of all joy, and the Normans discuss what they can do to relearn healthier practices for themselves and their children.
Episode #101 – We have to go to the word to get our word. We need to hear from God to live out our purpose. Listen in and discover how to find your word for the year.
Episode #20 – Find out how God uses you to be a blessing in the lives of others!
Episode #18 – In this episode, Jay and Jess discuss the three reasons for their WHY for their podcast. They also share some of their favorite farm, life, and heart hacks. Near the end, the discussion turns back to a recurring topic, physical fitness and it’s a beneficial role in fighting off stress, depression, and anxiety.
Episode #100 – In our 100th episode, get to know Allison Mayberry, Denise’s new podcast partner, as she shares some of her story.
Episode #19 – Jesus was asked what the “greatest” commandment was. Listen closely to His answer because it will change your life.
Episode #95 – Can we really choose gratitude in the hard places? How? We can be in a hard place and not become hardened. Listen in to this episode as Denise and Angela finish this series on gratitude and learn how to be set free from the prison of ingratitude.
Episode #18 – We reach out to God. God searches our hearts and sees everything in them. Yet God still shows us mercy and grace. Unbelievable.
Episode #94 – True gratitude for others does not depend on their behavior. Tolerance of others is not gratitude for them, either. When we choose gratitude for all of the people in our lives, we find ourselves changed as well as the other person. Listen in as we continue our series on true gratitude this month.
Episode #17 – Nothing else in all of creation satisfies or saves like Jesus.
Episode #15 – My favorite thing we discussed in this episode was how we walked through a situation that has caused an ugly fight between us 100% of the time, and THIS time it DID NOT. We break it down like a game-tape!
Episode #93 – Are you truly grateful for what God has provided? God’s provision is an undeserved gift, not a right. If you need a fresh dose of gratitude, listen to this refreshing episode and learn how we can be grateful for God’s provision.
Episode #16 – Feeding yourself spiritually is just as important as feeding yourself physically. Listen and find out why!
Episode #13 – Jay and Jess discuss the many ways our pride can keep us from truly enjoying the amazing things that are waiting for us, and how simply getting out of our own way can open our lives up to an abundance of happiness, fulfillment, and love!
Episode #92 – Our thoughts can run our life or we can choose to take back control of our thoughts. Listen in as Denise and Dr. Lane Cohee continue their discussion on how to break free from thought patterns and restore peace to our disquieted souls.
Episode #15 – Forgiving others is hard. So, what is the key to forgiveness? Listen and find out.
Episode #12 – This week we discuss the benefits of exercise and physical activity in reaching new levels of health, happiness, and clarity that are SURE to help us thrive in each of our relationships with our families, friends, and ourselves!
Episode #91 – Listen in as Dr. Lane Cohee and I discuss his new book, “The Disquieted Soul” and learn how to escape the disquiet of your own soul by changing the voice you hear.
Episode # – Do you ever get stuck in your Bible reading? Not sure what to read next? In this episode, Brian will give you a great place to start.
Episode #90 – When our lives are interrupted with choices we did not make and real consequences that surround us in pain, we still have a choice in that place to choose joy, by the grace of God. Listen in as Denise and Angela continue to share key principles on how to overcome depression.
Episode #13 – Too often we only listen to the voices around us. We must listen to the voice of God and hear what He thinks about us. He does this through His Word and Biblical affirmations. Listen closely to hear what God thinks of you.
Episode #89 – Overcoming depression seems impossible, but victory is possible for those who stay in the fight and know how to fight. Depression is real, but so are God and His promises. Listen in as we cover ten common contributors to depression and how to counter those issues with the word of God.
Episode #12 – John Piper challenges us to use our sin for the glory of God.
Episode #88 – “Parenting with confidence does not mean parenting with perfection. When we don’t feel confident, God fills in the gap.” Listen in as Becky Keife, the community manager for (in)courage and I continue our discussion of Becky’s new book, “No Better Mom for the Job—Parenting with Confidence Even When You Don’t Feel Cut Out For It” and be encouraged today.
Episode #15 of Ann’s podcast “‘Just’ a Housewife.”
Episode #11 – “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that His Holy Spirit lives in you?” This rhetorical question has an unfathomable answer that will change your life forever.
Episode #87 – “Don’t be so focused on the “hard” of motherhood that you miss out on the good.” Listen in as Becky Keife, the community manager for (in)courage and I discuss Becky’s new book, “No Better Mom for the Job—Parenting with Confidence Even When You Don’t Feel Cut Out For It” and be encouraged today.
Episode #10 – If we are going to be able to live out the commands of God then we have to know who we are. To know who we are means to know who God has made us to be through Jesus.
Episode #86 – In chronic pain and on a hunt for a diagnosis, the woman with a bleed grabbed the hem of Jesus’ robe, desperate for His healing touch. She faced her fear and held onto the One thing certain in her life: God. What fear holds you back? Listen in, find your fight, face it and be set free in Jesus.
Episode #9 – God is the Creator and preserver of everything that exists. See how these gospel truths impact your daily life.
Episode # 85 – When we compare to others, suddenly what seemed like enough no longer is. Contentment is replaced by envy when we allow comparison to rob us. God’s definition of us is the truth we need to cling to.
Episode #8 – Do you really want your life to look like a shrub in the desert? Isolated, alone, and without hope? If the answer is no, then listen closely.
Episode #84 – The past can shadow the present, snuffing out our joy. We can overcome pain from the past like heroes of old did. Could the women from biblical times speak to our fear today? It is possible to rise above the doubts that try to kill our courage.
Episode #68 – Join Brian Fletcher for an encouraging and enlightening new episode.
Episode #83 – Could the women from biblical times speak to our fear today? It is possible to rise above the doubts that try to kill our courage. Listen in as Denise and Angela share from Angela’s new book, “Fearless: Ordinary Women of the Bible who Dared to do Extraordinary things”, and learn how to stand up to fear and preserve our hope at all times.
Episode #82 – The answer to shame is not found in pride, but humility. The only reason we are free from shame is the grace and faithfulness of God. Shame tries to point us back to who we were before Christ, but humility points us back to the One who our lives really are all about—Jesus. Listen in and discover how humility conquers shame in Jesus’ name!
Episode #81 – Hidden shame is tucked in our souls deeply. Negative self-talk, toxic relationships, people-pleasing, defensiveness, perfectionism, or altered personalities are just some ways shame leaves its hidden imprint on us. Listen in and remove the shame you do not see.
Episode #80 – Shame’s got our number. But we know how to divide and conquer shame in Jesus’ name! As we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the release of “Shame Off You”, listen in as Authors Denise Pass and Angela Donadio continue to discuss why the top ten reasons why shame matters and why we need to deal with it.
Jess and Jay sit down with their dear friends, the Sharkeys to learn that the Sharkeys are bigger BAs than they ever imagined! We’re in the big league folks! Sharks don’t swim backward, not even for a bit! What a power couple, and what a blessing to know these two!
Episode #79 – Shame affects how we live this life, often in dramatic ways. So often people remain in their shame by trying to cover it, deny it or make excuses for it. We have to be willing to examine shame instead of being put off or condemned by it.
Jay and Jess are back for season three. Hallelujah! Please don’t let their absence reflect their love for everyone here. To them, the release of this first episode of their third season is just about as exciting as they can find.
Episode #77 – So often we disqualify ourselves based on our weaknesses, but fixating on our weaknesses is not humility. God gets the glory in our weaknesses and the strengths that He has put within us. Breathe out your definition of self and breathe in God’s definition of you.
Episode #36 – Jay and Jess sit down this week to discuss surrendering to God’s will for their lives in order to experience true peace. They want to share the amazing grace that has occurred once they’ve pushed through the difficult, and uncomfortable days. It’s becoming quite obvious that the “easy” does not exist anymore, and/or gets them nowhere.
Episode #77 – Listen in to this interview with Authors Amy Carroll and Cheri Gregory as they discuss their new book, “Exhale—Lose Who You’re Not, Love Who You Are, Live Your One Life Well” and move from running-on-empty to spent-and-content.
Episode #35-1 – This week Jay and Jess sit down with the brilliant Tim Watson to get real on some very tough topics that nearly all blended families face at one point or another. Tim has a rich arsenal of ideas and practices that can help in navigating THE toughest thing on earth—blending a family!
Episode #76 – We don’t have to be perfectly disciplined to be healthy, but we can take steps to take care of the body God has given that will greatly affect our lives and capacity for ministry. Listen in as Denise and Angela discuss an approach toward diet and exercise that won’t leave us feeling guilty, but well-balanced and healthier.
Episode #34 – Jess was also guest spot this week on The Lajoie Society Podcast and would love for you to give Other-Jessie a listen as she is bright, beautiful, and a breath of fresh air that may or may not have a bit of a potty mouth, but they both feel it is needed here and there at times, so…
Episode #75 – Neglecting care for our souls can have devastating consequences. Listen in as Angela and Denise share key principles of biblical self-care that we all need. We can recalibrate our hearts in God’s presence.
Episode #40 – Jess switches spots with the host for an episode you are going to really love! Get to know the man-of-few-words behind the mic each episode in this in-depth interview of Jay’s growing up, first marriage, and now blending a family with Jess.
Episode #74 – Has your marriage gotten to be a little ho-hum or hard? Marriage can be fun again. Listen in as Angela and Denise share some of the things that have kept their marriage fun and fulfilling even in the midst of the monotony and craziness of life.
Episode #71 – Join Brian Fletcher as he contemplates this important question that many wonder as they pursue what God has called them to do.
Episode #73 – If you have ever felt like the verses describing the excellent wife in Proverbs 31 are an impossible standard you could never live up to, you are not alone. But there is hope! God does not have such verses in His word to torment us. Listen in as Denise and Angela discuss what matters most as a wife.
Episode #72 – Last week we had a great discussion about the connection we have in our marriage and how we as wives can hinder or cause that connection to grow. And this week we will look at our husband’s true need and living out a “Real Relationship” in our marriage.
Episode #42 – Everyone wants to live a life of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. Listen and find out exactly what the key to life is.
Episode #71 – Connection with your spouse can happen even better than ever with small adjustments and busting out of our habits by breaking our routine. Listen in this week as Denise interviews Amanda Davison, Founder of “A Wife Like Me” and Author of Dear Wife: 10-minute Invitations to Practice Connection with Your Husband.”
Episode #8 – Do you really want your life to look like a shrub in the desert? Isolated, alone, and without hope? If the answer is no, then listen closely.
Episode #70 – In this world that seeks after knowledge relentlessly, what we need more than ever is wisdom. We can gain the whole world but without wisdom, it is meaningless. God is inviting us to come to seek Him and wisdom that is only found in His word.
Episode #6 – In this episode, we discuss three strategies that will help you read your Bible every day.
Episode #69 – When we feel lacking in the roles we play in this life, we can remember as daughters of God that we can do all things through Christ and He will complete the work He has begun in us.
Episode #5 – Ever wonder why or how to pray for your enemies? Me too! But I think Jesus can shed some light on this topic for us. Check it out…
Episode #84 – The past can shadow the present, snuffing out our joy. We can overcome pain from the past like heroes of old did. Could the women from biblical times speak to our fear today? It is possible to rise above the doubts that try to kill our courage.
We can live in WONDER rather than in “wondering and confusion.”
Episode #4 – How does the gospel propel us into ministry? The truths of the gospel feed the fire of ministry and it’s vitally important for us to know why and how. Check it out.
Episode # 83 – Could the women from biblical times speak to our fear today? It is possible to rise above the doubts that try to kill our courage. Listen in as Denise and Angela share from Angela’s new book, “Fearless: Ordinary Women of the Bible who Dared to do Extraordinary things”, and learn how to stand up to fear and preserve our hope at all times.
Episode #3 – The redemptive story of the Bible has the power to motivate us to action, not just give us a bunch of rules to follow.
Episode #15 – My favorite thing we discussed in this episode was how we walked through a situation that has caused an ugly fight between us 100% of the time, and THIS time it DID NOT. We break it down like a game-tape!
The answer to shame is not found in pride, but humility. The only reason we are free from shame is the grace and faithfulness of God. Shame tries to point us back to who we were before Christ, but humility points us back to the One who our lives really are all about—Jesus. Listen in and discover how humility conquers shame in Jesus’ name!
Episode #13 – Jay and Jess discuss the many ways our pride can keep us from truly enjoying the amazing things that are waiting for us, and how simply getting out of our own way can open our lives up to an abundance of happiness, fulfillment, and love!
Episode #80 – Authors Denise Pass and Angela Donadio continue to discuss why the top ten reasons why shame matters and why we need to deal with it.
Episode #2 – God’s faithfulness impacts our faith. We are faithful only because God has been faithful to us through His Son Jesus.
Episode #79 – Shame affects how we live this life, often in dramatic ways. So often people remain in their shame by trying to cover it, deny it or make excuses for it. We have to be willing to examine shame instead of being put off or condemned by it.
Episode #70 – No matter how dark things might appear at any given time, Brian Fletcher reminds us that God wins in the end.
Episode #1 – Has God been spiritually generous to you through Christ? How can you pass along what God has poured into you, into others? Spiritual generosity is a game changer!
While the world tells us to look out for ourselves and to find pleasure to be fulfilled, the Bible gives us a different perspective. Listen in as Denise Pass and Micah Maddox discuss how we can best take care of ourselves while walking with God. Loving yourself well is not a selfish expression of meeting your physical needs.
Episode #39 – For what feels like the most important episode yet, Jess and Jay sit down with Jess’s college basketball coach and his lovely wife, the Landers for an incredible conversation about love, loss, and revival of a marriage inside a storm!
Episode #2 – The only way to know love is to know God. Join Denise Pass and Micah Maddox as they talk about how to know God more and therefore love others more, as well.
Episode #69 – Find hope in Jesus.
Throwback episode in celebration of the release of Shame Off You! Shame is a head game, and we often do it to ourselves. If we need approval from everyone, we will have it from none. Listen in as Denise and Angela continue sharing why shame matters.
Episode #13 – Too often we only listen to the voices around us. We must listen to the voice of God and hear what He thinks about us. He does this through His Word and Biblical affirmations. Listen closely to hear what God thinks of you.
Episode #18 – In this episode, Jay and Jess discuss the three reasons for their WHY for their podcast. They also share some of their favorite farm, life, and heart hacks. Near the end, the discussion turns back to a recurring topic, physical fitness and it’s a beneficial role in fighting off stress, depression, and anxiety.
Shame matters because it stifles our existence and keeps us in bondage. It tries to define us and accuses our souls. We would not have shame if we did not have an audience. But we can be set free. Listen in as Denise and Angela discuss why shame matters and how we can defuse it in Jesus’ name.
Episode #12 – John Piper challenges us to use our sin for the glory of God.
Episode #129 – Denise and intern team member Tabatha sum up the month’s podcasts regarding racism. They discuss aspects of our culture that lead to prejudiced attitudes and promote racism.
Experiences you have banished from your personal history as worthless and painful, God does not forget.
He seeks even what we’ve discarded, and makes it serve the overall mosaic of your life.
Episode #68 – Join Brian Fletcher for an encouraging and enlightening new episode.
We are all linked together because of Jesus; the One that died for us and knows everything we have experienced.
Episode #1 – Join us as authors Denise Pass and Micah Maddox kick off their podcast with a topic close to the heart of God, exploring what the Bible says about true love and defining it from a biblical worldview. Uncover the truth of what love looks like in the church, and how we can discover God’s love in the quiet of our own hearts.
Episode #11 – “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that His Holy Spirit lives in you?” This rhetorical question has an unfathomable answer that will change your life forever.
Jess and Jay sit down with their dear friends, the Sharkeys to learn that the Sharkeys are bigger BAs than they ever imagined! We’re in the big league folks! Sharks don’t swim backward, not even for a bit! What a power couple, and what a blessing to know these two!
Episode #108 – To find a good friend, we have to be one. Friendship goals are about so much more than us. When we understand the value that God places on relationships, we see the purposes in friendships are all about Kingdom work. And when we invest selflessly, God provides dear friends in our lives. Listen in as Radio Show host, Author, speaker and Bible teacher Kim Wier shares from her new book, “The Art of Friendship.”
Episode #10 – If we are going to be able to live out the commands of God then we have to know who we are. To know who we are means to know who God has made us to be through Jesus.
Jay and Jess are back for season three. Hallelujah! Please don’t let their absence reflect their love for everyone here. To them, the release of this first episode of their third season is just about as exciting as they can find.
Think along the lines of Jesus changing water into wine or multiplying fish and loaves. Miracle Math. God Math.
By personally considering each of His questions, we face His probing truth.
By responding truthfully, may we be drawn into a more intimate walk with Him.
Episode #107 – Practicing the presence of God has to do with focusing on God in all of life. Being attentive to His presence which impacts how we live. And we are then changed in His presence. God is always present, whether we are aware of it or not. Practicing the presence of God takes practice. But practice makes perfect. Listen in as Denise shares how to practice the presence of God!
