Sometimes we only understand God’s grace when we hit rock bottom. The Gospels teach that Jesus doesn't disdain our pain: instead, He actively moves toward us with hope and restoration. In this episode, Sherri Hughes-Gragg shares her journey from a performance-based faith to a grace-filled understanding of God’s love. 

Check out Sherri's new devotional, The Compassionate Christ: Draw Near to the Risen Savior

Scripture references:

• Mark 4:35-41
• Matthew 8:1-4
• Luke 8:43-48
• Matthew 27:46
• Psalm 22:1, 24
• Ephesians 3:19

Other resources:
Grace Unknown: The Heart of Reformed Theology by R.C. Sproul

Advent: The Story of Christmas by Sherri Hughes-Gragg

Sherri's favorite Bible study tools:
NIV | NASB | LEUCHTTERM1917 Notebook | Logos (use this link for a 60-day free trial!) | BibleGateway

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What if Jesus isn't found in big, dramatic moments—but in the quiet, ordinary places you tend to overlook? In this episode, botanical artist and author Sylvie Vanhoozer shares how Advent time can reshape the way we see God in our everyday lives. Through simple practices of paying attention, noticing beauty, and welcoming Christ right where we are, Sylvie invites us into a slower, more intentional season that opens our hearts to Jesus: during Christmas and far beyond. 

Explore more with Sylvie's new book, The Art of Living in Advent: 28 Days of Joyful Waiting, and her first devotional, The Art of Living in Season: A Year of Reflection For Everyday Saints!

Scripture referenced:

• Psalm 19:1-2
• Psalm 46:10
• Genesis 3:8
• Genesis 2:7

Sylvie's favorite Bible study tools:
ESV Study Bible | Pocket-Size Notebook | Mechanical Pencil | YouVersion

Learn more about Sylvie Vanhoozer:
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How can you find healing from a broken relationship? In this episode, Christina Daniels joins us to explore how to recognize unhealthy patterns, set God-honoring boundaries, and walk through the hard but freeing process of forgiveness.  Discover how to let God transform your heart, guide your steps, and bring His healing into the places that feel most broken. 

Looking for more? Check out Christina's book, Healing After Toxic Love: A Guide and Workbook to Find Peace, Clarity, and Strength After a Toxic Relationship

Scripture referenced:

• Luke 22:3
• John 21:15-19
• 1 Samuel 19:9-10
• Proverbs 4:23
• Judges 16:4-22
• 1 John 4:18
• John 8:32
• Proverbs 27:17
• Matthew 16:21-23
• Matthew 18:15-18
• Psalm 68:6
• Hosea 1:2-3
• 1 John 1:8-10
• Matthew 5:8 
• Galatians 2:11-14

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Learn more about Christina Daniels:

Adorned Heart | Linktree

Christina's favorite Bible study tools:

Spiral notebook | Colored pens | Highlighters | Sticky notes | BibleGateway | GotQuestions | BibleRef

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When the seasons of life leave you weary, the story of Ruth invites you to the table. We're exploring one of Scripture's most moving narratives, guided by author and Bible teacher Laura Piraino. Through Ruth's journey from famine to fulfillment, Ellen and Laura unpack the spiritual seasons we all encounter, and the hope we find in our Redeemer working quietly through it all. 

Get your copy of At the Table With Ruth today!

Scripture referenced:

• Ruth 1-4
• Psalm 34:8
• Luke 2
• John 1:5

Laura's favorite Bible study tools:

• NLT
• NIV
• Spiral-bound journal
• Zebra pen
• Bible Hub
• Conversation Cards

About Laura Piraino:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

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Understanding Scripture doesn’t have to feel confusing, dull, or out of reach. In this episode, Faith Womack invites us to rethink how we read the Bible—not as a book about us, but as God’s story of redemption and revelation. Because when we stop hunting for quick personal answers and start looking for who God is, everything changes.

Check out Faith's new book, No More Boring Bible Study, out now!

Scripture referenced:

• Exodus 34:6-7
• Philippians 4:13

Faith's favorite Bible study tools:
ESV Bible | NIV Bible | NET Bible | Fine-tip pens | Colored pencils 

About Faith:
Website | YouTube | Instagram

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When you’re tired of measuring up, discover the freedom of resting in a love that can’t be earned or ranked—a love that welcomes you just as you are. In this episode, Ellen talks with Bible teacher Oghosa Iyamu about the impartiality of God’s love and how understanding it reshapes the way we see ourselves and love others. 

Want to dive even deeper? Check out Oghosa's new study, Forever Welcomed!

Scripture referenced:

• Isaiah 55:1
• Isaiah 6
• James 2
• Deuteronomy 10:17
• Acts 10:34
• Psalm 136:1
• Lamentations 3:22-23
• Genesis 16:13

About Oghosa Iyamu:
Website | Instagram

Oghosa's Bible study picks:
NIV Cultural Background Study Bible | ESV Study Bible | Notecards | Blue Letter Bible | her.BIBLE

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When life feels too broken to fix, God’s grace steps in to redeem what’s been lost. Dove-Award winner Nicole C. Mullen joins us to share how God turned her pain into purpose and her regrets into songs of redemption. From stories of biblical heroes to her own journey through hardship, Nicole reminds us that the same God who redeemed the past is still rewriting our stories today.

Check out Nicole's new book, It's Never Wrong to Do the Right Thing

Scripture referenced:

• 1 Samuel 25 
• Exodus 2 
• Romans 8:28
• Matthew 6:33
• John 4:23-24
• Hebrews 13:8
• Psalm 34:8
• Jeremiah 29:11

Learn more about Nicole C Mullen:
Website | Instagram | Facebook

Nicole's favorite Bible study tools:
NIV Bible | Tree of Life Bible | Logos Bible App

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Tara Beth never considered herself a morning person. But when a winter storm trapped her inside a dark cloud of grief and depression, God met her in the early morning hours—and taught her how to use them to break free.  

Mentor Mama joins author and pastor Tara Beth Leach as she shares how mornings with God can bring peace, purpose, and renewal. Through her GREAT framework—gratitude, reflection, exaltation, asking, and trusting—Tara shows how meeting God first transforms daily rhythms, replaces chaos with calm, and strengthens faith. 

Learn more about Tara's book, The GREAT Morning Revolution

Scripture referenced:

• Mark 1:35
• Romans 12:2
• Lamentations 3:22-23
• Psalm 5:3
• Exodus 34:4

About Tara Beth Leach:
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Tara's Faves:

• Life Application Study Bible
• Bible-Safe Highlighters
• YouVersion Bible App
• BibleGateway

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The fruit of the Spirit can sound beautiful—but feel out of reach. Ava Pennington shares her journey through spiritual drought and anxiety to true fruitfulness—not through striving, but surrender to the Spirit. Join us to discover how you can flourish in Christ through the Holy Spirit's work—not by working harder, but by surrendering more fully to God's grace.

Check out Ava's new book, Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ

Scripture referenced:

• Galatians 5:22-23
• Genesis 3:1
• James 1:14
• Hebrews 10:25
• 2 Corinthians 3:18
• Romans 12:2
• Matthew 26:39
• Ephesians 6:10

Ava's favorite Bible study tools:

ESV Journaling Bible | NASB Large Print | Double-Ended Bible Highlighters | Sticky Note Set | Bible Gateway | Biblehub | Blueletter Bible

Learn more about Ava Pennington:
Website | Facebook | X | Pinterest

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Sometimes the only thing you can do during profound loss is hold on tight to God. Ellen sits down with Emily Jackson to hear about her ongoing journey through pregnancy loss and infertility, and learn how faith has helped her survive the grief.

Check out Emily's devotional, The Weight of the World: A Devotional for Women in Times of Doubt, Hardship, & Loss in Your Journey to Conceive 

Scripture referenced:

• Philippians 4:6-7
• Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7
• Genesis 50:20

Learn about Emily:
Website | LinkedIn | Newsletter

Emily's faves:

• The Women's Study Bible, NIV
• Colorful pens
• Sticky tabs
• Journal
• YouVersion Bible App

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