Fresh Life

DO YOU LOVE LARGE GROUPS? All our extraverted people, I know you thrive in this context so this episode is gonna be right up your alley! And if you're like me, more introverted like me, we've got some great tips for how to navigate this space well! In this episode we are talking about how to lead groups that are at least 15 people! You don't want to miss this!!

It's the first day of a new series!! EEEP! Welcome!! Today we are starting a series we're calling Creating Space! If you're looking for something practical to help you in your leadership THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU. We are wrapping up the year talking all about creating discipleship spaces.  Over the next four weeks we are going to be talking about leading and discipling through different contexts you might find yourself in: the Large Group, Small Group and One-on-One setting! In this episode we cover casting vision, the art of inviting, and intentional hospitality!!It's going to be a blast digging into these spaces with you!! Come on, JOIN the fun!

In today's episode, Lisa, Terah and Leah chat all about the ministry that this podcast was birthed from! Refresh Mentoring was started by Lisa a few years ago and in this episode she shares how God called her to step out of her comfort zone for this ministry! You'll also hear how God brought Terah and Leah onto the team as well! The Father is so kind and faithful and the story of this ministry is a BIG testimony to that!! We are so excited to share this story with you!!! 

GOODNESS. What a series! In this episode we are reflecting back on the last few months and the AMAZING stories that we've been blessed to be able to hear. Leah and Terah talk about their favorite moments, lessons they've learned and even some of the stories we've heard from YOU! Come join the fun as we remember all the stories of God's redemption and grace!

In today's episode we are talking about marriage again!! WOOO! Last week we gave one picture of marriage and we realized that there are likely some of you that were hearing that and felt grief because your marriage looks (or looked) nothing like that! We can't always give multiple sides to the story but we knew we had to share Emily Banta's story with you!! Emily is a beautiful, smart, strong woman of God who has two sons that she has raised pretty much alone for the last 11 years after a heart-wrenching divorce from her ex-husband. Her story is beautiful, heart-breaking and absolutely points to the redemption, provision and grace of God! You won't want to miss this episode!!

WE ARE CONTINUING ON IN OUR SEASONED SERIES! And let me tell ya, this episode is fire! We are talking all about marriage! Today, I (Leah Pieper) interview Lisa Brown and McKenzie Sharp! Both of these ladies give great encouragement on how God has used their marriage for his glory. This episode is so powerful and incredibly encouraging! Don't sleep on this episode!

In this episode, we interview Kate Damon! Kate is a wife, dog-mom, youth-group leader, friend and mentor. I met Kate almost 10 years ago and have watched God transform her through her story of infertility! This is a story of grief, surrender, and trust! I know you're going to love this episode!

This episode we are talking all about SICKNESS! We are coming at it from the stance of chronic illness and what it looks like to live the suffering life through the day to day. This episode means a lot to me (Leah) as I've been walking through my own health journey for quite a while. I had the JOY and HONOR of getting to interview Jac Coe on her story with sickness and I'm telling you. You can't not be shaped by her story, humility and grace!! I can't wait for you to listen to this episode!!!

We are taking a short break in our seasoned series to tell you about an amazing Resource written by Courtney Garrett! We are SO excited about this study! Listen to this episode! Buy this study and enjoy the fruit of learning about the foundations of Christianity!