Thanksgiving is not just a  holiday where you gather to eat with family and friends. As daughters of the King, thanksgiving is a way that we should live our lives. By learning to cultivate an attitude of gratitude, we change our outlook on life and learn how to see all the blessings that God has given us.

Join us as we talk about being grateful, the Attitude of Gratitude, and share steps to implement it into your life.

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The 46th President of the United States has been declared. And while this is a victory for more than half the country, there are many who proclaim to be Christians who are not happy with the election results. But whatever side of the political aisle you fall on, we have work to do. Those of us who are determined to live lives that show the rest of the world who Jesus really is, we have work to do. It's time for the Church to be the Church. 

There are two things we are never supposed to discuss in polite company: politics and religion.

Well, buckle up because you're in for a ride! The latest episode of For Church Girls Only talks about the politics of religion, Christian responsibility in the voting process, and how we stay true to our Christian identity at the polls.

This episode is sponsored by the Influencer Activist Toolkit, a platform that teaches online content creators how to use their own platforms to advocate for diversity and inclusivity for all. Learn more about the Influencer Activist Toolkit and how you can get involved in advocacy here:

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What is your legacy?

The world lost acting great, Chadwick Boseman, on August 28, 2020. We had the honor to know him as Prince T'Challa, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, James Brown, and so many more characters. Kids at St. Jude knew him as a real-life superhero who cared about them and wanted them to get better. In retrospect, we discovered that he was a real warrior and that he was fighting battles that none of us knew about.

In all of the roles he played, his greatest role was as a child of the true King, who lived out his purpose, glorifying God, and edifying the world in the time that he was given.

In this episode, we honor the talents that he shared with the world and the lessons and legacy that he left for the rest of us.

We all go through hard times. We have the examples of trials, tests, and tribulations in the Bible, but what does that look like for Church Girls today? Listen to this episode as we take a dive into how the enemy attacks us in modern times and how old school biblical warfare is still the best offense.

Scripture referenced in this episode:

Galatians 5:16

Romans 8:16

Matthew 5 (The Beatitudes)

Psalm 34:6

James 1:4

1 Corinthians 6 lists a number of sins that are guaranteed to get you into trouble. But is there a hierarchy of sins? In this episode, we discuss sins, which ones are worse than others, and how that doctrine alters our faith walk.

What do you do when you feel the call to buck the system? Church traditions are often not based in Scriptures but we have trouble navigating how to change things in order to advance the Kingdom. Listen in as Chara and Katherine talk about church traditions, how they impact the body, and the steps to take when you move forward in Christ.

Scriptures referenced: 

James 2:2-4

Romans 12:1

Matthew 25:14-30

Colossians 4:6

2 Timothy 2:15

Books referenced (referral links):

A Woman of Strength and Purpose by Cynthia Tobias - https://amzn.to/3gWjzFX

Seasoning Your Words by Nancy Eichman - https://amzn.to/2DLCkNA

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Life as a Christian is going to have its ups and downs. But how do we navigate sharing our joy in difficult times? Is it ok to be happy when others around you are going through trials? There is a difference between joy and happiness, and God is to be glorified in every season of our lives.

Listen in as we discuss what it's like to know joy when others are experiencing sadness and pain. Discover how to edify, and be edified, no matter where you are in life.

Scriptures referenced:

Joshua 7:19-26

James 1:2-3

Romans 12:15

The world is living through 2 pandemics: COVID-19 and racism. Facing these issues that affect every facet and segment of our society, it is taking a toll on the mental health of our communities.  

Join us as we talk with Dr. Malaika Brown, Ph.D. (malaikadbrown.com), and our honorary "girlfriend" Jermaine Shorter (insideoutliving.org) as we talk about surviving the pandemic, how it's affecting our collective mental health, and the responsibility of the church in the midst of it all.

Symbols, Meat, and Leggings vs Pants...well, maybe not that last fight...

There is so much going on in the world. 2020 is winning its own awards for being in a special kind of shambles. But with everyone being affected or discriminated against in some shape, form, or fashion, how can we possibly keep up? We each have our own battles and we don't have time to be worried about what another community is dealing with. Or do we?

Join Chara and Katherine as they discuss what it looks like to love those who don't look, think, or believe as we do, in a way that keeps Christ as the focus.