Isaiah 43:4, Isaiah 9:2 | Happy Holidays! It’s so easy to base our worth on external achievements and circumstances. But the story of Jesus’ birth reminds us of our true value in God’s sight. Today’s episode will set your mind + heart on how God sees you this holiday season.

PRACTICAL FAITH SERIES: Proverbs 11:25. Ever feel like a stress ball before church? We’ve all been there! Walking into church can feel exciting, overwhelming, distracting, and anxiety-inducing all at once! Today’s episode provides useful tools for setting set your heart and mind for meaningful fellowship at worship services, conferences, and other meetings of the body.

PRACTICAL FAITH SERIES: Colossians 2:6-7. Today’s episode calls us back to what Christianity is all about — Jesus. Lizzy joins the podcast to discuss how to practically center our lives on Jesus and live deeply rooted in Him. “Jesus Is” Calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18FdrCch6wzXGkPpL1408GBkyqgtPMXQS/view?usp=drivesdk

PRACTICAL FAITH SERIES: Psalm 119 / Deuteronomy 6. Ever feel like you crack open your Bible only to feel like you have no idea what to read? Or you read but feel you’re not getting very much out of it? Today’s episode will give you tools to get the most out of your Bible study and help you apply your study into daily life.

Psalm 73:25-26 • Is God enough for you? Is He your portion? Mindi joins the podcast today and calls us to reorient our mindset — from a God-plus plan to pursuing God first and foremost as our portion. If you’re looking to set your mind and change your heart for 2022, look no further

Proverbs 24:3-4 • Tis the season for hosting isn’t it?? Cue the list-making and potential stress. Haley Glenn joins the podcast to talk about the topic of hospitality and the Biblical call to open our homes and hearts to our neighbors — even when it isn’t perfect! As a single professional, Haley shares about her household’s journey to welcoming others in a (semi) post-covid era.

Psalms 100:4-5 • Ever need to reframe your mindset from dwelling on the negative? First of all, SAME. Second of all, this episode is for you. Jessica Kellogg joins the podcast to share how she changes her view of life’s challenges through the practice of gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving!

Ephesians 2:11-22 • Rachel Buchholz, a missionary in Italy, joins the podcast today to talk about being a foreigner and how that experience has taught her about the beauty of belonging and acceptance. 20 minutes with Rachel and you’ll leave convicted, inspired, and grateful.

John 6:66-69 • sometimes there’s no way out but through. Jessica Versage, minister and mother of two, joins the podcast to talk about perseverance and not giving up on your faith in the hardest of circumstances. Listen in for a conversation that is sure to both validate your chaos and encourage you to keep going

WOMEN OF THE BIBLE SERIES: Abigail. She managed a foolish husband and a king-to-be bent on revenge — and brokered peace with strength, humility, and wisdom in the face of hostility.