ANCHOR + WAVES

What does it really look like to live out your faith? In this episode, Kim Fearing walks us through one of the most challenging and transformational sections of James—being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

Through personal stories (yes, even from the chaos of Water World) and real-life examples, we explore what it means to move from hearing God's Word to doing it. We’ll unpack the danger of self-deception, the freedom found in true humility, and why transformation doesn’t begin with perfection—but with repentance.

If you’ve ever wrestled with anger, struggled to slow down and listen, or wondered how to really apply Scripture to your life—this episode is for you. Let’s be women who don’t just glance in the mirror, but let God’s Word change us from the inside out.

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Reflection Questions:

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✅ When was the last time you truly listened—without trying to fix, respond, or rush?

✅ What’s one step you can take this week to do God’s Word, not just hear it?

✅ How does anger affect your ability to live out your faith with others?

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The Study of James:

A Product of Anchor + Waves

Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Kim Fearing

🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions and the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Is it really possible to find joy in the middle of hardship? In this episode, Kim Fearing unpacks James 1:2–18, diving deep into one of the boldest invitations in the Bible: “Consider it pure joy when you face trials.” From daily frustrations to life-altering pain, we’re invited into a deeper trust in a God who doesn’t waste our suffering.

Together, we explore the difference between happiness and joy, what it looks like to persevere with faith, and how even our temptations are opportunities for spiritual maturity. Whether you’re facing traffic jams or deep grief, this episode reminds you that your trial can be holy ground—and God is with you in it.

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Reflection Questions:

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✅ What trial are you walking through right now, and how might you begin to see it as an opportunity for growth rather than just an obstacle?

✅ How do you usually respond to temptation—and what "exit signs" has God placed in your path that you may have missed?

✅ What’s the difference between joy and happiness in your own life?

✅ What part of God's character do you find hardest to trust right now—and why?

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The Study of James:

A Product of Anchor + Waves

Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Kim Fearing

🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions and the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

This season on Anchor + Waves, we’re diving deep into the book of James—and it’s not for the faint of heart. In this episode, host Kim Fearing lays the foundation with powerful context around who James was (Jesus’ brother!), what made his words so revolutionary, and why this short book still speaks to the soul of our modern lives. If you’ve ever wrestled with hypocrisy, felt the tension between faith and action, or struggled with feeling spiritually “stuck,” this is your invitation to sit in the discomfort—and grow from it. It’s honest, reflective, and full of hope. Let’s step into the tension together.

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Reflection Questions:

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✅ What stands out to you when you think about looking in the mirror and walking away?

→ Where in your life might you be seeing truth but not responding to it?

✅ Have you ever mistaken information for transformation?

→ What’s one truth you’ve heard lately that needs to move into action?

✅ What spiritual practice helps you stay rather than walk away?

→ How can you create space this week to linger in God’s Word and let it change you?

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The Study of James:

A Product of Anchor + Waves

Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Kim Fearing

🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions and the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

What does it look like to trust God when your heart is shattered?

In this special Sonder episode of Anchor & Waves, Dawn Sparks joins Jacque and Stacy and shares her story of deep loss and quiet strength after her 15-year-old son, Julian, died by suicide. With deep compassion and authenticity, she invites us into the sacred space of grief, healing, and unshakable faith.

Dawn reminds us that daily bread really is daily—and that God’s presence shows up in the ordinary moments, not just the mountaintops. Through her story, you’ll discover how to walk with others through tragedy, how to keep your eyes on Jesus through the darkest nights, and how even the most broken stories can become part of God's redemptive plan.

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👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings.

🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

📺 Check us out on YouTube:: Video Podcast  

As always, shoot us your questions at [email protected] and enjoy today's episode.

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Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig

🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Dawn Sparks

🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Laina Ludwig, Maddie Brouwer

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

What can we learn when women from four generations sit down and talk honestly?

In this special episode of Anchor & Waves, Stacey and Jacque host a heartfelt panel with Kristin Vukovich, Claire Davis, and Hannah Grieve—representing Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Together, they share their unique hopes, fears, and experiences as women of faith navigating different seasons of life.

You’ll hear about how expectations for women have changed, what each generation admires about the others, and how Jesus remains the Anchor through it all. Whether you’re 19 or 79, this inspiring conversation reminds us that we have more in common than we think—and we’re stronger together.

👉 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.

👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings.

🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

📺 Check us out on YouTube:: Video Podcast  

As always, shoot us your questions at [email protected] and enjoy today's episode.

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Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig

🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Kristin Vukovich, Claire Davis, Hannah Grieve

🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Maddie Brouwer

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Friendship can be complex, in this episode Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Bailey Hurley are here to guide you through the ups and downs of finding and building meaningful connections. They'll explore God's purpose for friendship and offer insights on discovering deep, fulfilling relationships.

👉 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.

👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings.

🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

📺 Check us out on YouTube:: Video Podcast  

As always, shoot us your questions at [email protected] and enjoy today's episode.

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RESOURCES

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📚 Books Written by Bailey:

👉 Together is a Beautiful Place

🎧 Podcast – Our Time to Rise

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Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig

🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Bailey Hurley

🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Maddie Brouwer

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Join Jacque and Stacy for a very special podcast with Alex Kuykendall as they discuss the importance of appreciating your Actual Life. Jesus could have chosen any time to come as an infant and experience life, yet he came at a time where he had to walk everywhere, a time to meander. The ladies discuss the importance of slowing down to notice what is good and how to process the hard at the same time.

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RESOURCES

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📚 Books Written by Alex:

👉 The Artists Daughter

👉 Loving My Actual Christmas

👉 Loving My Actual Life

👉 Loving My Actual Neighbor

👉 NEW: Seeking Out Goodness

🎧 Podcast – Our Time to Rise

✝️ John 16:33

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Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig

🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Alex Kuykendall

🎛️ PRODUCER + MIXING:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Intimacy can so easily fall into unhealthy rhythms and ruts over time. Join Jacque, Stacy, and special guests Joe and Traci Castaneda from 1 Plus 1 Marriage as they discuss how to keep the joy and freshness in emotional and physical intimacy. The group talks about common factors that contribute to intimacy getting placed on the back burner and how to have healthy conversations to understand each other better.

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RESOURCES

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🔗 :: https://oneplusonemarriage.com/

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Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig

🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Joe and Traci Castaneda

🎛️ PRODUCER + MIXING:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

It is easy to look around the world today and feel hopeless. Join Stacy, Jacque and special guest Lillian Dehn as they discuss how to have hope, what it looks like and where it comes from. The ladies talk about how remembering what God has done, finding a "Yellow Jello Moment", helps us understand what hope is.

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Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig

🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Lillian Dehn

🎛️ PRODUCER + MIXING:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

The hard in family dynamics can be all-consuming this time of year. Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Amy Whitehouse as they discuss how to handle the thoughts that can often steal your joy and distract your focus from the true meaning of Christmas. The ladies will talk about practical tips and how to make a plan to help you walk freer during this season.

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Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig

🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Amy Whitehouse

🎛️ PRODUCER + MIXING:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved