Grace Gathered

What if sharing your testimony isn’t about having the perfect words or a beautifully rehearsed story, but simply being willing to share what God is doing in your life—right here, right now?

In this episode, Danielle and Stephanie explore the power of testimony as a bridge between the summer’s focus on discipleship and The Gathering’s theme of Kingdom Purpose. Together, they unpack how our everyday conversations, small moments, and sacred discoveries can become powerful opportunities to point others to Jesus.

God has given each of us a testimony, but He’s not finished writing our stories! As we learn to recognize and share the ways He continues to work in us, our lives can become an invitation for others to encounter Him in their own.

Join Danielle and Stephanie for an honest, encouraging conversation filled with personal stories and practical inspiration to help you embrace your testimony—not as a speech to perfect, but as a story to live and share. Because sometimes, the simplest glimpse of what God is doing in your life is exactly what someone else needs to see Jesus face-to-face for themselves.

For further reading & reference, explore the following verses and literature (Stephanie and Danielle are reading from the ESV, unless otherwise noted): Mark 5:19, 1 Peter 3:15, Colossians 4:6, Psalm 66:16, and Acts 1:8.

This month, we’re grateful to kick off our season of study with a message from Grace Chapel's Women's Ministry Director, Stephanie Couto. By exploring similarities between our stories and Esther's, we discover Kingdom shaking purpose and promise on each & every one of our lives!

And by diving into Jesus' message in Matthew 5, we discover how we can live the purpose out - calling Heaven down to earth here and now, at "such a time as this."

Celebrate the unshakable, perfect Kingdom with us, and step into your God-given role in it by inviting the reality of Jesus into your own kingdom ministry.

Stephanie is a native Californian who calls North Carolina home, a wife to Tim, a mama to one daughter (with a miracle boy on the way!), and a grateful part of the wonderful community that is Grace Women.

What if discipleship is more than something we do?

Join us for a conversation about discipleship—not as a program or a checklist, but as a holistic way of life. God designed us with spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational needs, and true discipleship invites Him into every part of who we are.

Because following Jesus isn’t just about what we’re doing for Him—it’s also about what He is undoing in us.

Come explore what it looks like to slow down, make space for God’s work, and become more fully who He created us to be.

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For further reading & reference, explore the following verses and literature (Stephanie and Rebecca are reading from the ESV, unless otherwise noted): Matthew 14, John 11, and Matthew 5.

Join us for a sweet and long overdue conversation about motherhood and stewarding our children as disciples of Jesus! In a conversation that all can enjoy, we welcome special guest Rebecca Ring and enjoy her experience, wisdom, and God-given perspective as a follower of Jesus, wife, and mama to five! She shares with us that - just like being in discipleship with other believers - discipleship in motherhood is messy, requires room for grace, and brings more joy than most anything else. You won’t want to miss it!

For further reading & reference, explore the following verses and literature (Stephanie and Rebecca are reading from the ESV, unless otherwise noted): Galatians 2:20, James 1:22, Psalm 127:4, and Matthew 28:19.

"What is man's chief end? To glorify God and enjoy Him forever." - The Westminster Catechism

Join us as we dive into discipleship! This summer will hold some great conversations about discipleship in motherhood, friendship, and life. Today's episode is a great foundational conversation, exploring the "why?" behind it, the danger of not joining in, and the ultimate joy and glory it brings when we say "yes" to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19.

Also, if you have ever had any questions about what discipleship looks like at Grace Women, you're in luck! Joining us today is a very special guest and one of our discipleship leaders, Melanie Conklin. You don't want to miss it!

In this episode we explore the major differences - and surprising similarities - between the ways of worship in the Old Testament and the ways we worship in 2026. The episode culminates in a conversation about how the culture of being a New Testament Christian can hamper our Holy Fear and hinder our worship. We hope you'll be encouraged to adopt some of the practices of old and rejoice in the redemption of the new!

For further reading & reference, explore the following verses and literature (Stephanie and Claire are reading from the ESV, unless otherwise noted): 1 Samuel 11:6 & 1 Samuel 16:14, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 4:16, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Samuel 16:17, Jeremiah 17:10, and Deuteronomy 6:5.

This month, we’re grateful to welcome Tina Wright as she shares a heartfelt message on what it truly means to worship in the everyday moments. Drawing from Romans 12:1, Tina invites us to see worship not as something reserved for Sunday mornings, but as a posture we carry into the smallest, simplest parts of our daily lives.

She offers practical, encouraging ways to let our routines—our work, our conversations, our quiet moments—become expressions of praise. It’s a beautiful reminder that God meets us not only in the big, memorable experiences, but also in the unnoticed rhythms of everyday life.

Tina is a beloved member of our Grace Chapel family. She and her husband faithfully serve in our Discover Grace classes, walking alongside those who want to learn more about our church and staff. She’s also a proud mom of three and grandmother of seven, and when she’s not serving others, she and her husband enjoy spending time with their Highland cows.

This episode will leave you encouraged, grounded, and inspired to see your day through the lens of worship.

In this episode, we explore worship as more than a reaction—it’s a reflection. Before sin fractured the world, Adam and Eve lived in uninterrupted communion with God, responding naturally to His presence. Today, we navigate a very different reality. Distractions are constant, sin pulls at our attention, and worship often requires intentional choice rather than effortless overflow.

Join us as we unpack what it means to worship in a culture that pushes us toward self instead of surrender, and how it is easier to reflect the world around us than a holy God. We talk about why true worship is counter‑cultural, how we unintentionally get in each other's way, and how we can reorient our hearts toward God in the middle of everyday life.

For further reading & reference, explore the following verses and literature (Stephanie and Claire are reading from the ESV, unless otherwise noted): Romans 12:1, Matthew 19:16-22, Matthew 7:5, and Luke 9:23.

This Gathering we had the privilege of hearing Libbie Murr teach about what true worship is. We were reminded that worship isn’t just what we do when we sing - it’s the way we live every day. We learn from Saul's example in 1 Samuel 15:22 that true worship doesn't come from rituals and practices, but begins with a heart that says yes to God. Libbie also used John 14:15 to show us that love and obedience go hand-in-hand. We simply cannot say we love the Lord and then ignore His voice.

Choosing God’s will above our own is one of the purest expressions of worship. And in Philippians 2:5-8, we see Jesus as the perfect example of worship through obedience. Worship reaches its highest form when it costs us something. It also is worship when our obedience comes from commitment, not convenience. Jesus left glory, took on human flesh, and endured pain and rejection all out of obedience to the Father. Hallelujah!

Nicole Cannaday joins us to continue the conversation on worship following her message at the September Gathering (go check out the LIVE! if you haven't already)!

We got that chance to sit down and talk about vulnerability in community as a form of worship. Drawing from personal examples and those of Moses and the "man with the withered hand," we look at examples of people honoring God by both reaching out to help and for help. In both sin and storm, we see Christian community & worship help restore us to God.

For further reading & reference, explore the following verses and literature (Stephanie and Nicole are reading from the ESV, unless otherwise noted): Exodus 17:10-12 and Matthew 12:13.