We’re ending 2025 and kicking off 2026 with something a little fun and a little reflective—our annual list of ins and outs! From decluttering our homes and building sacred spaces to morning Bible time and embracing the dollar store, we share what we're saying yes to and what we're leaving behind. Some of our picks are lighthearted while others dive deep into what God is stirring in our hearts—like craving time in His Word and stepping into something missional with our husbands. We're keeping it real, practical, and faith-filled as always. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and maybe even create your own list for the year ahead!

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We’ve made it to the final week of our Bible study through The Wild Invitation, and wow — what a ride through the book of Acts! This week, we’re reflecting on how the early church’s boldness and reliance on the Holy Spirit weren’t just for then — they’re for us today, too. We talk about living as modern-day witnesses of Jesus, navigating seasons of quiet obedience, and how to follow the Spirit’s lead in our everyday lives (even if that means striking up a convo at a pizza shop).

We also open up about feeling inspired and overwhelmed — how sometimes the mission feels big when we’re weary or in a harder season. But Acts reminds us: God uses the ordinary. The story’s not over. We’re invited in. It’s not just their story — it’s ours too. Let’s say yes to this wild, bold, Spirit-led life.

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00:00 – Welcome Back: Wrapping Up Acts
04:00 – Icebreaker: Miracles and Mega-Church Pastors
06:30 – So What Now? The Acts Invitation to Us
09:30 – Living Boldly Even When Life Feels Hard
13:00 – What Does It Mean to Be a Witness?
15:00 – The Boldness to Follow the Spirit (Even at Pizza Night)
18:00 – Letting the Spirit Highlight the People Around You
21:00 – Little Acts of Boldness Go a Long Way
23:00 – Practical Ways to Live It Out
28:00 – One Last Surprise: The Next Study is Coming!
29:45 – Final Encouragement & Farewell

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This week, we’re diving deep into what it means to stay faithful when life feels like it’s on pause. In Acts 23–28, we follow Paul’s journey through imprisonment, shipwreck, and delay—only to see God move in unexpected and powerful ways.

If you’re in a season where you feel stuck, forgotten, or like nothing is happening, this one is for you. We’re talking about what it looks like to trust God’s timing, keep showing up in the waiting, and believe that even the hidden seasons are holy. Plus, you’ll hear about epidurals, hospital delays, and what the Bible has to do with reality TV. (Yes, really.)Let’s lean in and remember that God is just as present in our waiting as He is in our breakthrough.

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[00:01:26] Icebreaker: Bible Story as Reality TV Show

[00:04:35] Setting the Scene in Acts: Paul’s Pattern

[00:05:50] The Mission to Rome & 2-Year Delay

[00:08:00] The Power of Acts 28: Boldness Without Hindrance

[00:09:07] Reflecting on Paul’s Perseverance

[00:10:00] Kenz’s Epidural Story & the Pain of Delay

[00:12:46] Spiritual Delays: Trusting in God’s Timing

[00:13:59] What God Does in the Waiting (Paul’s Letters!)

[00:16:00] Being Faithful in the Small Things

[00:19:45] Obedience in the Secret Place

[00:21:11] What If Paul Gave Up? Why You Shouldn’t

[00:22:00] Perseverance Builds Character

[00:23:00] Raise Your Expectations—God’s Not Done Yet

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Episode 5 of our Wild Invitation Series! Today we unpack one of our favorite stories in Acts—Paul and Silas worshiping in prison. We get real about what it looks like to choose praise even when life feels dark, painful, or disappointing. Worship isn’t just a Sunday thing or something reserved for the mountaintops—it’s a powerful weapon in the valleys too. Whether you’re crying in your car or leading worship in your living room, this conversation is a reminder that worship repositions our hearts, fights back against the lies of the enemy, and invites the presence of God into our circumstances. Let’s get wild with the Spirit—this is the adventure we were made for!

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[01:15] What’s in a Name: Behind “The Wild Invitation”
[04:30] Icebreaker: Unpopular Opinions About Church Culture
[09:00] Acts 16: Paul & Silas in Prison
[12:00] Praise Before the Breakthrough
[17:00] Worship as Warfare
[20:00] Freedom Looks Different
[24:00] Not Just Songs: Expanding Our View of Worship
[26:00] Your Turn: Worship in Small Group or Solo
[27:30] Final Encouragement: Worship Wherever You Are

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In this week’s episode, we dive deep into Acts 10 and talk all about what it looks like to love people who are different from us. We’re talking about real, Spirit-led community—the kind that crosses lines of comfort, culture, and even conviction. From Jewish-Gentile divides in the early church to our own hidden biases today, this story of Peter and Cornelius challenges us to open our homes and hearts wider.

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This week in our Wild Invitation series, we’re walking through Saul’s unforgettable transformation into Paul—a story that reminds us just how powerful a true encounter with Jesus can be. We unpack what it looks like to surrender fully to the Holy Spirit, even in the areas of our lives we’ve held back. Through raw stories and biblical insight, we talk about how real change often begins with humility, obedience, and the courage to say yes. Whether you’re craving deeper faith or wondering if God can still use your gifts, this episode will challenge and comfort you in all the right ways.

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Hey FTG Fam! We're tackling Acts 2 this week and the beautiful, radical way the early church lived in community with the Holy Spirit at the center. As we go through Week 2 of The Wild Invitation Bible study, we reflect on what it truly looks like to care for one another, share life sacrificially, and be on mission together. From funny church traditions we’d ditch to the hard-but-holy call to open our hearts and homes, we get real about what a Spirit-filled community looks like in modern life. We for sure don't have all this figured out, but we'd love you to be on the journey with us!

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03:00 – Icebreaker: Church Traditions We'd Retire

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We’re kicking off a brand new 7-week series in the Book of Acts, inspired by our Bible study The Wild Invitation! In this episode, we reflect on how waiting doesn’t have to be passive or frustrating—it can be a beautiful season of prayer, unity, and expectation when we’re led by the Spirit. Together, we share honest stories, biblical truths, and encouragement for anyone who finds themselves in a holding pattern. We’re learning, growing, and studying right alongside you.

In This Episode

01:56 – Why Acts Resonates Deeply

04:08 – The Power of Bible Study in Community

08:16 – Bible Girl Crush: Deborah vs Ruth

11:20 – Reading Acts 1 Together

15:35 – What It Means to Wait With the Spirit

18:45 – Raising Expectations in the Waiting

20:19 – Prayer That Sustains Us

23:12 – Navigating Disappointment With Faith

27:08 – Unity and the Power of Community

31:14 – Listening for God’s Voice in the Silence

34:05 – Final Encouragement & This Week’s Challenge

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Hey For The Girl Fam! Today we are previewing our new bible study The Wild Invitation! We're talking about what it is, why we wrote it and also — surprise — we are going to be walking through the study with you IN OUR PODCAST over the next 7 weeks. We would love for you to join us as we explore the wild invitation that God has for all of us. So click the link below to grab your copy!

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In this heart-filled and wisdom-packed episode, Kenz sits down with Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers, the inspiring co-founders of She Reads Truth. Amanda and Raechel share the beautiful beginnings of She Reads Truth, born from a simple desire to read God’s word consistently and authentically. They dive into what it’s looked like to run a ministry together for over a decade, what has anchored their friendship, and how to stay rooted in Scripture through every season of life. Plus, we get a look into their brand new devotional The Bible is For You, and how Advent can be a deeply meaningful season with intentional rhythms. Whether you’re new to Bible reading or deep in the Word, this episode will make you feel seen, challenged, and wildly encouraged to keep going.In

This Episode

[00:02:30] The Origin Story – A Twitter Bible Reading Movement

[00:08:00] Early Days of the Ministry & Learning as They Went

[00:13:00] Seeing God's Hand Through Community Testimonies

[00:17:00] Fighting for a Friendship in Ministry

[00:27:00] Quiet Time Rhythms Through Life’s Seasons

[00:34:00] Abiding in Christ Beyond the Quiet Chair

[00:42:00] Preparing Your Heart for Advent Season

[00:45:00] The Invitation of Advent & What to Expect from the Reading Plan

[00:50:00] The Bible is For You Devotional – What It Is & Who It’s For

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