In this episode, Rachel reads aloud the second part of Made to Thrive - a little book she wrote over the last couple years on the things God was teaching and showing her through her day to day as a new mother. You can download and read Made to Thrive at this link: https://bit.ly/madetothrivebook

In this episode, Rachel reads aloud the first part of Made to Thrive - a booklet she wrote last year on the things God was teaching and showing her through her day to day as a new mother. You can download and read Made to Thrive at this link: https://bit.ly/madetothrivebook

In this episode, Amanda and Rachel talk about the power of rehearsing who we are in Christ, praying in accordance with what we know God wants, and watching God change us on the inside rather than changing our circumstances. Scriptures referenced: - Ephesians 1 - blessings in Christ, inheritance, chosen by God - Ephesians 3: 14-16 - "For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being..." - Galatians 5:22-23 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control..." - Romans 8:6 -  "For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace."

In this episode, Rachel and Amanda share their stories of God's faithfulness in their lives and talk about how we really can trust our good Father who has never let us down.

In this episode, Rachel and Amanda talk about the joys of building community and friendship, and how love covers a multitude of sins when conflict arises. Show notes: (Specifically referenced) - 1 Peter 4:8 - "Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins." - Proverbs 19:11 - "Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense." (Other supporting scriptures) - Proverbs 10:12 - "Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses." - Proverbs 17:9 - "Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends."

In this episode full of babies crying and toddlers interrupting, Rachel and Amanda talk about the transforming power of the gospel and how true life really is found in believing and obeying the Word of God. Show Notes: Acts 4:32 - "Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common."

In this episode, Rachel and Amanda talk about discipling their kids in the ways of the Lord, paying attention to the differences in what we consume, and "eating" the food of Scripture even when it doesn't feel particularly impactful in the moment. Show notes: - Ezekiel 34:2-6: Failure of shepherds to feed the sheep - Jesus Storybook Bible: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Storybook-Bible-Every-Whispers/dp/0310708257/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1687237686&sr=8-1 - James 1:19-20: "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." - Ezekiel 34:11-16: God's pursuit of us

In this episode, Amanda and Rachel share what they have been learning about refueling their spirits just as they refuel their bodies throughout the day. They also talk about the biblical call to outdo one another in showing honor and to encourage each other daily, and they take some time to practice giving and receiving meaningful encouragement. Scriptures referenced: - Colossians 3 - clothing ourselves in kindness - John 6:27 - "Do not work for food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you." - Hebrews 3:13 - "But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin." - Hebrews 10:24-25 "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." - Romans 12:9-19 - Marks of the True Christian

In this episode, Amanda and Rachel talk about fighting lies from the enemy and mental spirals with the renewal of our minds through God's Word. They share practicals about how they set their minds on the Spirit rather than the flesh, and they reflect on how the Word of God really is living and active and can impact you in an entirely new way even after reading the same passage for years.