Pain in relationships is inevitable, but pain that comes from inside the church can pack a double whammy. In this episode, we dig into our experience to talk about church hurt and why it's important for us to keep pushing in.

The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill

In this episode of Grit for Glory we take a little dive into the topic of church. We touch on Big C church, Little C church, and take a little look into early church development and growth. If you are new to church or uncomfortable with church, this is a great place to start! This week's episode lays the foundation for next week where we will dive into more personal conversations about church hurt and disappointment. 

Daily Bible reading can be a struggle for everyone. In this episode, we pair real-life experiences with practical tips to encourage your habit. We pray this episode spurs you on to make your daily time in the Word long-lasting and meaningful.

Verses:

Acts 9: 3-5

Isaiah 55:11

Rev. 1:3

Psalm 91:4

In this episode of Grit for Glory we talk about our recent break from the podcast and what led up to that, as well as, where God is leading us as we move forward. We're excited to be back and hope this conversation encourages you if you're in a season of burnout, disappointment, or confusion.

When God created man in His image, He declared them good. Yet, many of us struggle to see any good in our bodies and trade the truth of what God says about us for the lies sold to us by culture and media. This is a spiritual issue friends, and in this episode of Grit for Glory Amanda and Cara share their personal experiences with body image issues and dig deep into the roots of body shame. Join them as they explore scripture and discuss simple steps that can help you experience freedom in your body. 

Great Resources

Wild and Free: A Hope-Filled Anthem for the Woman Who Feels She is Both Too Much and Never Enough by Jess Connolly and Haley Morgan

Breaking Free from Body Shame by Jess Connolly

Good Body Gals: https://www.jessconnolly.com/good-body-gals

Scripture

Psalm 139:13-18

1 Samuel 16:7

1 Peter 3:3-4

Ephesians 2:10

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Matthew 6:25-33

Idol worship isn't something we talk about much these days, but idols are alive today just as they were in Biblical days. In this episode, we explore what an idol it is and how it consumes our focus.

Verses:

Matthew 6:21

Romans 1:21

Exodus 19:7

Galatians 5:16

2 Corinthians 10;5

Job 1:21

In today’s church culture the word worship is often misunderstood and carries several misconceptions. In this episode, we talk about how worship expands beyond the songs we sing on Sunday mornings and discuss how it permeates deep into our everyday lives. We explore scripture as it teaches us to live a life of worship and discuss how a transformed heart and mind by the Holy Spirit creates within us a heart that seeks to glorify God in all things.

Scripture:

Matthew 6:21

Genesis 22

Psalm 100:1-5

Colossians 3:23-24

1 Corinthians 10:31

Jesus calls us to love our neighbor which can be a challenge. In recent years the struggle seems to be even greater. Today we talk about how we can work harder to love those around us even when we disagree.

Until Unity- Francis Chan

Scripture References

Matthew 22:36-40

Proverbs 6:16-19

James 3:10

Titus 3:1-4

Philippians 2:3-7

2 Timothy 2:23

1 Corinthians 8:1

1 John 2:9-11

1 Corinthians 13:4

We had some fun in our season finale by playing a little game of twenty questions. Each of us took turns asking one another 10 questions that we had secretly prepared beforehand. Be prepared for some deep, thoughtful answers and some funny ones as well! We had so much fun making this episode and we hope you enjoy it to! 

We just want to say thank you to everyone who has journeyed with us this far and supported us through our first season. It's been a fun ride and we can't wait to come back in a few months we some new content. We'll see you guys next season! 

Discipleship is one of those words you hear in church but you aren't really sure what to do about it. Do I need to take a class? Do I have to become a member? Today we have a candid conversation about discipleship and its origins. 

A great book on this topic is Building a Discipleship Culture by Mike Breen

Bible References:

Matthew 28:19

Luke 14:26-27

John 13:34-35