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Is there an area of your marriage that has become hard, neglected, or disconnected?

In our latest Anchored in Grace episode, “Break Up the Fallow Ground,” we unpack Hosea 10:12 and talk about what it means to prepare the soil of your heart and marriage for what God wants to do next.

Sometimes we keep praying for the rain, while God is saying, “Prepare the ground.” Join Eric & Sharris as we talk about healing, forgiveness, communication, and putting Christ back at the center.

Don’t just pray for the harvest—pay attention to what you’re planting.

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Take about 20–30 minutes with your spouse this week.

No phones.

No television.

No distractions.

Work through these five questions.

1. What area of our marriage has become neglected?

Communication?

Prayer?

Affection?

Intimacy?

Finances?

Friendship?

Trust?

2. What have I personally been sowing into that area?

Don't answer for your spouse.

Answer for yourself.

3. What is one weed I need to remove?

Maybe criticism.

Sarcasm.

Interrupting.

Bringing up old mistakes.

Shutting down.

Assuming motives.

4. What is one new seed I can plant for the next seven days?

Maybe:

one encouraging message every day,

five minutes of prayer together,

one intentional hug,

15 minutes of uninterrupted conversation,

or asking:

“How can I support you today?”

5. Pray together.

And instead of praying:

“Lord, change my spouse,”

pray:

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🌿 NEW PODCAST: REFRESHED IN THE WAITING 🌿

What do you do when you’ve prayed, believed, trusted God—and you’re still waiting?

Waiting can be exhausting. It can test your faith, challenge your patience, and make you wonder if God has forgotten what He promised. But what if the waiting season isn’t meant to drain you? What if God wants to refresh you while you wait?

In our newest episode of Anchored in Grace, “Refreshed in the Waiting,” Eric and Sharris Nicholson have an honest conversation about trusting God when the answer hasn’t come, the door hasn’t opened, and the promise hasn’t happened yet.

We’ll talk about how to keep believing when you’re tired, how God develops us in seasons of delay, and how waiting can become a place of renewal, preparation, deeper faith, and fresh strength.

📖 “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.” — Isaiah 40:31 NLT

Maybe you’ve been waiting on a breakthrough.
Waiting on healing.
Waiting on restoration.
Waiting for direction.
Waiting for the opportunity.
Waiting for the promise.

This episode is for you.

🎙️ Join us for “Refreshed in the Waiting.”

Come be encouraged. Come be reminded that waiting does not mean God isn’t working. And discover how you can come out of this season not depleted—but refreshed, strengthened, and ready for what God has next.

❤️ Listen, share it with someone who is in a waiting season, and join the conversation.

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Stay anchored. Keep trusting. God is still working.

DAY 1 — STAY

Read: Psalm 27:13–14 MSG.

Write down what you're waiting for.

Then pray:

“God, while I wait for this, help me stay with You.”

DAY 2 — TRUST

Read: Proverbs 3:5–6 MSG.

Identify one thing you've been trying to figure out or control.

Release it in prayer.

DAY 3 — LET THE PROCESS WORK

Read: James 1:2–4 MSG.

Ask:

“What is this pressure producing in me?”

Write down one area where God is developing maturity.

DAY 4 — SURRENDER

Read: Romans 12:1–2 MSG.

Give God your ordinary life again.

Your marriage.

Your career.

Your family.

Your plans.

Your desires.

Your timeline.

DAY 5 — CHECK THE FRUIT

Read: Mark 11:12–14 MSG.

Ask:

“Am I growing leaves or producing fruit?”

Choose one area of character to intentionally practice today.

DAY 6 — WAIT WITH EXPECTATION

Read: Habakkuk 2:1–4 MSG.

Write the vision.

Write the prayer.

Then underneath it write:

“I release the timeline.”

DAY 7 — BE REFRESHED

Read: Acts 3:19–21 MSG.

Spend intentional time turning your attention back toward God.

Repent where necessary.

Release bitterness.

Release frustration.

Release control.

Receive His grace.

And ask:

“Father, refresh me while I wait.”

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Podcast Intro: Surface-Level Attacks—When Old Pain Resurfaces

Have you ever thought you were healed from something—only for one conversation, one disagreement, or one unexpected moment to bring all those old emotions rushing back?

Sometimes the attack is not about what is happening right now. It is connected to a wound from your past that was never fully surrendered, healed, or replaced with the truth of God’s Word.

Welcome to Anchored in Grace. We are your hosts, Eric and Sharris, and today we are talking about “Surface-Level Attacks: When Old Pain Resurfaces.”

In relationships and marriage, past rejection, betrayal, disappointment, abandonment, and unresolved hurt can suddenly rise to the surface. Before we realize it, we may respond to the person in front of us based on the pain of someone or something from our past.

But God does not want us living as prisoners of old wounds. He wants to heal us completely—beneath the surface—and replace our pain with His love, grace, peace, forgiveness, and joy.

Today, we are going to discuss how to recognize emotional and spiritual triggers, how unresolved pain affects our relationships, and how surrendering those wounded places to God can help us respond from a place of healing instead of hurt.

So, take a deep breath, open your heart, and prepare to go beneath the surface—because what resurfaces is not always meant to destroy you. Sometimes God allows it to come up so He can finally heal it.

Day One: Ask God to Search You

Read Psalm 139:23–24.

Pray:

“God, reveal what is beneath the surface of my heart.”

Write down anything God brings to your attention.

Day Two: Identify Your Triggers

Write down three situations that regularly produce a strong emotional reaction.

For each one, ask:

“What does this situation remind me of?”

Day Three: Identify the Lie

Write down the negative message connected to each trigger.

Examples:

“I am not enough.”

“Everyone will eventually leave me.”

“I cannot trust anyone.”

“My feelings do not matter.”

Day Four: Replace the Lie With Truth

Find a Scripture that speaks against each lie.

Examples:

“I am not enough” can be replaced with the truth that God’s grace is sufficient.

“Everyone will leave me” can be replaced with Hebrews 13:5, where God promises never to fail or abandon us.

“I am unlovable” can be replaced with Romans 8:38–39, which teaches that nothing can separate us from God’s love.

Day Five: Have an Honest Conversation

Married and engaged couples should set aside uninterrupted time to discuss one emotional trigger.

Use this structure:

“When this happened, I felt…”

“It reminded me of…”

“The story I began telling myself was…”

“What I need from you is…”

“What I am asking God to heal in me is…”

Singles can have this conversation with God, a trusted mentor, counselor, or pastor.

Day Six: Release the Pressure

Spend at least fifteen minutes in prayer, worship, journaling, or quiet reflection.

Name every burden you have been trying to carry.

Then surrender each burden to Jesus.

Day Seven: Practice Replacement

Choose one fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22–23 that you want to practice intentionally.

Ask God:

“What would love look like in this situation?”

“What would patience look like?”

“What would self-control look like?”

“What would peace look like?”

At the end of the week, share what God revealed and how your responses began to change.

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The Anchor and Grace Podcast is a heartfelt weekly devotional hosted by a dedicated husband and wife duo. This podcast aims to support and enrich marriages while also providing guidance for individuals who aspire to be married. From a Christian perspective, The Anchor and Grace Podcast dives deep into the principles of love, faith, and commitment. Each episode features insightful discussions, personal anecdotes, and practical advice designed to strengthen the bonds of marriage and prepare individuals for a loving partnership. Join us as we explore the beauty of relationships and empower one another to grow in faith and love.

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Today, we are discussing a powerful practice that can deepen your relationship: prayer. Creating a habit of prayer in your relationship not only strengthens your bond but also brings you closer to God.

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Welcome to the 15th episode of the Anchored in Grace Podcast/Devotional. We’re so grateful you’ve joined us for this special moment as we close out 2025 together. Today’s episode, “Embracing a New Season: Letting Go and Letting God,” is more than just a conversation—it’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and prepare your heart for what God desires to do next.

As this year comes to an end, many of us are carrying lessons learned, prayers answered, prayers still waiting, and even things God is gently asking us to release. In this final podcast of 2025, we’re creating space to let go of what no longer serves God’s purpose in our lives and to trust Him fully as we step into 2026. Together, we’ll share encouragement, practical wisdom, and faith-filled reminders to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace.

Wherever you are on your journey, know this: God is not finished with you. He goes before you into this new season. So settle in, open your heart, and let’s walk into the new year anchored in His grace, trusting His timing, and ready for all He has prepared.

📚 Homework Section (For the Week Ahead)
1. Reflection Journal:
What season do you believe God is calling you into for 2026?
What is He asking you to release?
2. Scripture Study:
Read Genesis 12, Genesis 50, Matthew 14, and Isaiah 43 this week.
Write down one truth from each passage.
3. Action Step:
Do one thing this week that stretches your faith.
Obey God promptly in something small.

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You’re warmly invited to join us for our podcast, Who We Are According to the Book of Ephesians.

Have you ever felt insecure—wondering if you’re enough, if you truly belong, or if you’ll ever measure up? You’re not alone. In this episode, we open God’s Word and discover the truth of who we are in Christ. When our identity is rooted in Him, the lies of the enemy lose their power, and our faith, confidence, and hope are strengthened. Come be encouraged, reminded, and anchored in truth as we learn how to stand firm in who God says we are.

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🌿 Grace Marriage Devotional — Introduction & Invitation
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In today’s world—where marriages, families, and our own hearts face constant spiritual pressure—God has not left us unprotected. He has equipped us with everything we need to stand strong, love boldly, and remain anchored in His truth. That’s why in our latest Grace Marriage devotional, we’re diving into the life-changing power of putting on the full Armor of God.

Today we learned that:

1. The Armor of God is essential for spiritual protection.
2. Each piece of the armor has a purpose that strengthens our daily walk.
3. God gives us everything we need for victory.
4. The Word of God is our strongest weapon in every season.
5. Now we want to invite you to join us and discover how applying this armor can protect your marriage, guard your family, and strengthen your personal walk with Christ.

Ephesians 6:11 (NLT) reminds us, “Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.”
And Ephesians 6:17 (NLT) declares, “Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

In this devotional, we break down each piece of the armor in a practical, relatable way—showing how it can transform communication, deepen unity, and create a spiritual covering over your home.

So tune in… learn… grow… and let’s walk together in the strength that Christ provides.
Your marriage, your family, and your spiritual life can and will flourish when covered with His armor.

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# You’re Invited: The Five Stages of Marriage — A Christian Perspective

Whether you’re newly engaged, newlywed, or decades into marriage, God meets you in every season. Join us weekly as we walk through the Five Stages of Marriage from a distinctly Christian perspective—real talk, biblical wisdom, and practical tools to help your covenant thrive.

- What you’ll hear:
  - Honest conversations and stories from our journey
  - Scripture-rooted guidance for every stage
  - Practical steps you can start using this week
- Perfect for:
  - Couples, small groups, and anyone who cares about Christ-centered relationships

“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” — Ephesians 4:3

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