As the year winds down, how can we walk with purpose instead of slipping into survival mode? In this episode, we’ll take the long view and talk about preparing our hearts and homes for the season ahead.

Together we’ll walk through November, December, and the New Year with practical questions to help us cultivate gratitude, joy, and peace. From setting the tone in our homes to simplifying holiday plans to embracing God’s strength for each new step, we’ll explore how preparation shapes not just our calendars, but our hearts.

Here’s the truth: God has more for us than just getting through. He offers lasting peace, joy, and strength as we move forward with Him.

Grab a notebook, your favorite pen, and find a quiet spot to write. Let’s prepare for the days ahead. Faithfully, patiently, and with hope.

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Patient Vs. Proud

Questions Jesus Asked: A Series

https://substack.com/home/post/p-170318036

RESOURCES:

Ecclesiastes 7:8; 9:10; 10:10

Philippians 4:7-9

James 1:4

Proverbs 16:9

Little Pilgrims Big Journey

Little Pilgrims Big Journey: Part 2

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Beginnings can be exciting, but the middle often feels hard. Join Brooke as she reflects on Ecclesiastes 7:8. The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. She shares personal insights and a few gentle, practical ways to live today, trusting that the ending He has for us is far greater than we can imagine.

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RESOURCES:

• Ecclesiastes 7:8
• Philippians 1:6
• Romans 8:18
• James 1:12
• Hebrews 12:2
• Genesis 1
• Revelation 21–22

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This week, Brooke invites you into an honest conversation around one of Jesus’ most important questions: “Who do you say I am?” In a world full of noise, uncertainty, and shifting headlines, Brooke reflects on why this question is still the turning point of our faith and how our answer shapes not just what we believe, but how we live, love, and hope. 

Whether you’re full of faith, wrestling with doubt, or somewhere in between, you’ll find gentle encouragement to keep your eyes fixed on Christ, even when everything else feels uncertain.

TOPICS COVERED

• Jesus’ Question: “Who do you say I am?”
• Our answer matters.
• Historical context
• You’re not alone.

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Questions Jesus Asked: A Series

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RESOURCES:

Matthew 16:13-20

Mark 8:27-30

Luke 9:18-20

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Join Brooke as she shares five things she's learned this year. Here’s to finding hope and reassurance that we can grow in our faith even in the midst of uncertainties.

TOPICS COVERED:

Ribology Course

Heaven Study

Honest Questions

Loved By God

Ecclesiastes Study

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• ⁠What Does Walking with God Look Like?⁠
• Can We Stop Living Like We’re Missing Something?
• Questions Jesus Asked: A Series
• What If I Wasted It?

RESOURCES:

Genesis 3

Ecclesiastes 3:14; 5:18-20

1 Peter 1:3-4

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

What Neopolitan Ice Cream Taught Me About Heaven

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This episode is for the one standing at a crossroads. If you’re unsure which way to go, afraid of getting it wrong, or weary from trying to make all the “right” choices. Together, we’ll talk about what discernment really means and learn how the process begins long before the decision itself.

+ Walk away with a fresh understanding of how God shapes us through His Word.

+ Get a simple framework for practicing discernment.

+ Be encouraged. Even when we miss it, His grace is bigger. 

YOU’RE INVITED!

Join Brooke over on Substack for her six-part series, “Questions Jesus Asked.” Together, we’re letting His questions stir up honest reflection, deeper trust, and real growth. If you’re looking for gentle encouragement, thoughtful conversation, and a safe space to wrestle with faith, this is for you. We’ve got a couple more questions to go, so there’s still time to jump in. 

May we learn that the awkward space between a question and the answer is good, because it takes us beyond the shallow and into a deeper walk with Him. Join Here.

REFERENCES:

Genesis 3

Jeremiah 6:16

Romans 8:28

James 1:5

Psalm 32:8

Proverbs 3:5-6

Proverbs 16:9

Isaiah 40:8

Proverbs 15:22

“The difference between right and wrong is not the main thing; but the difference between right and almost right, the difference between truth and the counterfeit of truth, this it is that the Christian needs to know.” 

Charles Spurgeon; A Sermon for the Time Present

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Sometimes faith looks like bringing our questions to God. What if, in between the question and the answer, is where the miracle begins?

Join Brooke as she explores how God meets us in the uncertainty, the beauty of honest questions, and the hope we find in friendship and home along the way.

Bible References:

Genesis 3:9
Luke 2:49
John 1:38
Luke 5:17–26
John 14:6

ICYMI:

Brooke recently launched a new mini-series on the Honest Questions Substack called Questions Jesus Asked. His words were simple and gentle, yet direct and profound. What if we let those questions meet us right where we are? Join Here.⁠

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Have you ever wondered if it's possible to truly know God? Do you feel like you’re missing something?

In this episode, Brooke shares the hope she’s found. God hasn’t moved. He’s still here, still revealing Himself, and He’s not finished showing us more of who He is.

You’ll hear about her "Deep Water Trio". The three places we can return to when we long to know Him more. If you’ve felt distant or unsure lately, this one’s for you. 

ICYMI:

Brooke recently launched a new mini-series on the Honest Questions Substack called Questions Jesus Asked. His words were simple and gentle, yet direct and profound. What if we let those questions meet us right where we are?

Between the question and the answer, the miracle begins. That’s where the good work starts. Join Here.⁠

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If you’ve ever felt the limits of your own body, grieved how quickly the years pass, or longed for more than this earth offers, pull up a chair. Let’s talk about heaven. 

This is a story about Neapolitan ice cream, but it’s also about the space between now and forever. There’s a sweetness to eternity, and it changes everything about how we face our days.

ICYMI:

Just for you. Just for fun. Brooke kicked off a brand new mini-series on the Honest Questions Substack called Questions Jesus Asked. It’s about slowing down enough to notice how God is speaking through Scripture, through our circumstances, and even through the questions we’re asking in our hearts. 

May we learn that the awkward space between a question and the answer is good, because it takes us beyond the shallow and into a deeper walk with Him. 

Join Here.

REFERENCES:

Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight by Jennifer Rothschild

Psalm 90

2 Corinthians 5:1

Luke 6:23

Proverbs 31:25

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Let’s get real for a second. Our kids are watching us. They're seeing what we believe, how we live, and what lights us up. The big question is, would they want what we have?

Join Brooke as she shares three simple ways to take a fresh look at our everyday lives and what they reveal about Jesus to our kids. She'll also share what she's trying with her girls in the middle of real life. 

This episode is about living a faith that’s so real and worth it, our kids won’t just notice it, they’ll want it too.

REFERENCES:

Scripture

Hebrews 12

Deuteronomy 6

Music

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus – Hymn

Slugs & Bugs

Sing: Creation Songs – Ellie Holcomb 

Sing: Spring Songs – Ellie Holcomb 

Be Held: Lullabies for the Beloved – Christy Nockels

King Who Never Sleeps: Anthems for Rest - Christy Nockels

Books

The Jesus Storybook Bible – Sally Lloyd-Jones

The Biggest Story Bible – Kevin DeYoung

Baby Believer Board Books

The Family Discipleship Podcast

Foundational truths:

• God made everything.
• God is in charge of everything.
• God is good.
• Jesus came to save sinners.
• God wants to talk with us.
• The church is God’s family.

Honest Questions is a weekly pause. No pressure, just honest faith, Scripture, and steady hope for whatever season you’re in.  

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Friendship can feel hard to navigate in a full season of life. In this episode, we talk about what makes friendship feel safe, why it’s worth the effort, and how knowing we’re a friend of God changes how we show up for others. Plus, a few simple rhythms to keep friendship alive, even when life is busy.

REFERENCES:

John 15:15

Honest Questions is a weekly pause. No pressure, just honest faith, Scripture, and steady hope for whatever season you’re in. Join Here.

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