Women of Wisdom is back! Jeni Terrapin joins us for an honest conversation about following Jesus through suffering and hardship. Together, we explore what it looks like to ask hard questions, recognize God’s work in the midst of pain, and navigate doubt, anger, and suffering as disciples of Christ.

Suffering is one of the hardest realities we face as followers of Jesus, so how do we walk through it faithfully?

Links

Scripture References: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2032%3A22-32%2C%20Hebrews%204%3A14-16%2C%201%20Peter%205%3A7%2C%202%20Corinthians%201%3A3-10%2C%202%20Corinthians%204%3A8-10%2C%202%20Samuel%2016%2C%20Psalm%2022%3A1&version=ESV

Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller: https://www.amazon.com/Walking-God-through-Pain-Suffering/dp/1594634408

The Red Sea Rules by Robert Morgan: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Sea-Rules-God-Given-Strategies/dp/0529104407

Upon Waking by Jackie Hill Perry: https://www.amazon.com/Upon-Waking-Reflections-Discover-Ourselves/dp/1087783712

This week, our sweet friend Sam Nixon joins us on the podcast for a conversation about how the Lord is our faithful friend. We talk about who God is, how He has shown His faithfulness to each of us, and what it looks like to know Him as Lord, Savior, and Friend. We also discuss how friendship with God shapes the way we love those around us.

What does friendship with the Lord really look like? How do we cultivate that kind of relationship with Him? How can we be godly friends to one another? And why does it matter to see Jesus as Lord, Savior, and Friend? TUNE IN!! This is a good one!

Links

Scripture References: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2023%3A4%2C%20John%2015%2C%20Hebrews%2013%3A8%2C%20Joshua%2021%3A45%2C%20Genesis%203%3A8%2C%20Matthew%2011%3A28-30%2C%20Hebrews%204%3A15-16%2C%20Proverbs%2027%3A6%2C%20Luke%206%3A32-33%2C%20Matthew%209%3A10-13%2C%20Psalm%2051%2C%20Zephaniah%203%3A17%2C%20Isaiah%201%3A18%2C%20Psalm%2057%2C%201%20Cronicles%2013%2C%201%20Samuel%206%2C%20Romans%206%3A1-2%2C%20Deuteronomy%206%20&version=NIV

Faithful Wounds by Cory Asbury: https://open.spotify.com/track/5z9lzTzrsZsIQBDECQBoN7

College seniors, this one’s for you! This week, our most frequent guest, Grace Rothman, is back on the podcast to talk about life after graduation. Grace walks us through both the challenges and fruit that have come from stepping into a new season of life.

We have an honest conversation about finding a church, cultivating new friendships, contentment, living on mission, and learning how to rely on the Lord in the midst of changing circumstances. TUNE IN!!

Links

Scripture References: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%204%3A11-12%2C%20Joshua%2023%3A14%2C%20Joshua%2021%3A45%2C%202%20Kings%2010%2C%20James%201%3A17%2C%20Number%2023%3A29%2C%202%20Kings%2019&version=NIV

Gospel Goodbyes Sermon: https://midtowndowntown.com/sermons/june-20-2021

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer: https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Way-Jesus-Become-like/dp/0593193822

Garden City by John Mark Comer: https://www.amazon.com/Garden-City-Work-Being-Human/dp/0310337348

This week, one of our sweet friends, Abby Marcum, joins us on the podcast for a conversation on standing firm in your beliefs and convictions. In a world that is filled with temptation and opposition, we talk about the cost of obedience, but also the fruit that comes with it.

Wavering in conviction impacts every aspect of our lives, and it is vital that we hold fast to the Truth. This is a good one. TUNE IN!!

Links

Scripture References: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2016%3A13%2C%20Numbers%2019%2C%20Galatians%201%3A10%2C%20John%204%2C%20James%204%3A17%2C%20Ephesians%206%3A10-20%2C%202%20Kings%207%2C%201%20Peter%202%3A11%2C%201%20Peter%205%3A8-9%2C%20Matthew%204%2C%20Daniel%203&version=NIV

Jesus Wants the Rose Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLgIecL1IdY

JD Greear Article: https://jdgreear.com/jesus-wants-the-rose/

Benediction by the Arcadian Wild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wex-Fo8nWvY

Becoming Something Episode on Convictions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-308-contrary-convictions/id1454045768?i=1000697363990

Midtown Sermon: https://midtowndowntown.com/sermons/september-14-2025

We are back!! This week we talk through and challenge the statement: "I want to follow Jesus, but..." We have a conversation about how Jesus is better than anything the world could offer, the dangers of putting your hope in fleeting things, the joy of the Christian life, the bondage of sin, and the freedom we have in Christ.

Jesus is worthy of it all, take Him at His Word when He says that, and follow Him today, tomorrow, and forever. He truly is the way, the truth, and the life. TUNE IN!!

Scripture References: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%209%3A57-62%2C%20John%2014%3A6%2C%20Matthew%2025%3A1-13%2C%20John%204%3A1-26%2C%201%20John%204%3A10%2C%20John%208%3A44%2C%20Romans%206%3A1-2%2C%20Romans%206%3A16%2C%201%20Corinthians%2010%3A13%2C%20Hebrews%204%3A15%2C%20Philippians%202%3A27%2C%20Ephesians%202%3A4%2C%20Romans%205%3A6-8%2C%20Acts%207%3A9-10%2C%202%20Kings%2017%3A2%2C%202%20Kings%2018%3A3%2C%202%20Kings%2018%3A7%2C%20Revelation%204%3A11%2C%20Revelation%205%3A9-10%2C%20Psalm%2036%3A5-9%2C%20Matthew%2016%3A24-26&version=NIV

With the Perrys Podcast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsCaOFY6eT4

Becoming Something Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/episode-325-when-fun-feels-forbidden/id1454045768?i=1000715108767

Welcome back!! Kristin Greenwood joins us on the podcast to discuss the dangers of living a lukewarm life and how to have a soul that thirts for the Lord. We talk about the destruction that comes from living in apathy and unrepentant sin, how to walk in repentance, how to call others out of lukewarmness, and how to fall more in love with Christ.

We wrap it all up with a powerful gospel reminder: we are saved by grace alone and just like the prodigal son, we can run back to the Father at any moment. TUNE IN!! THIS IS A GOOD ONE!!

Scripture References: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%203%3A15-17%2C%20Psalm%2042%3A1-2%2C%20Matthew%207%3A13-14%2C%20Matthew%207%3A16-20%2C%20John%2015%2C%20Ephesians%202%3A8-9%2C%20James%202%3A18-26%2C%20Psalm%2034%3A8%2C%20John%2014%3A13-14%2C%202%20Corinthians%201%3A3-5%2C%20Matthew%2016%3A24-26%2C%201%20Peter%202%3A11%2C%201%20Corinthians%205%3A12-13%2C%202%20Timothy%204%3A2%2C%20James%205%3A19-20%2C%20Jude%2017-25%2C%201%20Corinthians%208%3A10-13%2C%201%20Thessalonians%205%3A2%2C%20Matthew%2025%3A1-13&version=NIV

Crazy Love by Francis Chan: https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Love-Overwhelmed-Relentless-God/dp/1434705943

Midtown Fellowship Sermon: https://midtowndowntown.com/sermons/october-19-2025

Narrow Road by Chris Renzema: https://open.spotify.com/track/7EWSt8WSoB7lX7dvH5OXhK

This week, Ryan Rike joins the podcast once again for an insightful conversation about counseling, cultivating authentic community, delighting in God, and how Jesus moved towards those who hurt Him. We explore the value of counseling, when it’s needed, and discuss how living in genuine, healthy community can sometimes lessen that need. This episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement, so be sure to TUNE IN!!

Scripture References: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206%3A5-15%2C%20John%2021%2C%20Luke%206%3A32-36&version=NIV

Another week, another amazing guest!! This week, Elijah Owens joins us on the podcast for a conversation about identity in Christ: what it means, how to establish it, and how to keep it. We also dive into the impact that insecurity and a lack of identity can have on our relationships and ability to fulfill the mission the Lord has called us to.

This is a conversation filled with scripture, encouragement, and conviction. TUNE IN!!! You don't want to miss this one.

Links:

Scripture References: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%201%3A1-14%2C%20Hosea%201%3A6%2C%201%20Peter%202%3A9-10%2C%202%20Corinthians%205%3A17%2C%20Ezekiel%2036%3A26%2C%20Romans%208%3A15%2C%20Colossians%203%3A1-4%2C%20Isaiah%2043%2C%20Jeremiah%2029%3A13%2C%20Acts%2017%3A27%2C%20Jeremiah%2024%3A7%2C%20Hosea%206%3A6%2C%20Romans%2013%3A8-10%2C%20Exodus%203%2C%20Matthew%2025%3A14-30%2C%20Matthew%204&version=NIV

Louie Giglio Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J6yeIxKmJ4

This week, we have two incredible guests on the podcast, Camille Peck and Kensie Farwell, joining us to talk about what it looks like to follow the Lord in college! Camille and Kensie reflect on their freshman year, the challenges they faced, and how they saw the Lord transform them.

What does it look like to follow the Lord in college? How do you find community? How can you fight against temptation? Why is it important to live on mission on your campus? And why does daily abiding matter?

We cover all of this and so much more! TUNE IN, especially if you’re a freshman!

Links:

Scripture References: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2012%3A12-31%2C%20Proverbs%2016%3A9%2C%20Philippians%204%3A11-12%2C%20Matthew%206%3A25-34%2C%20Ephesians%202%3A14%2C%20Colossians%203%3A15%2C%201%20Peter%202%3A11%2C%201%20Peter%201%3A23%2C%20Matthew%204%3A19&version=ESV

Anonymous Book: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-hidden-years-yours/dp/0785298398/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dQM-dRYgwyU28N_AwGbPTlbW-DVqAXT9GrIm6duX33dJ7lHH8YJY6G1ZV91ayqy87GSMsXUb2dkrNicZoMVhlA.-WMexdHcuzgJl8VSnidJspwnBAuFotdsNfkBoydJdZ0&dib_tag=se&hvadid=776706153339&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9010435&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=10405870211827008195--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10405870211827008195&hvtargid=kwd-29100757056&hydadcr=22592_13821282&keywords=anonymous+by+alicia+britt+chole&mcid=d78e282bdb233fefa66cbd104fa620f3&qid=1760981980&sr=8-1

Another week and another amazing guest!! This week, Anna Hill joins us on the podcast to talk about what it means to have hope while waiting on the Lord to fufill a promise or something you have been praying for a long time.

We talk though how we have hope in the midst of doubt, remaining bold and faithful in prayer, fighting against hopelessness, and what is means to have hope in God. You won't want to miss this one!!

Links

Scripture References: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2011%3A1%2C%20Hebrews%2011%3A8-12%2C%20Hebrews%2010%3A38-39%2C%20Genesis%2021%2C%20Genesis%2022%2C%20Genesis%2032%2C%20Genesis%2012%3A3%20%2C1%20Kings%2017%3A4%2C%20Revelation%2021%3A4%2C%20Ezekiel%204%2C%20Mark%2011%3A24%2C%20Mark%209%3A14-29%2C%20Psalm%2037%3A4%2C%20Revelation%205%3A8%2C%20Hebrews%203%3A12-15%2C%20Psalm%2046%3A10%2C%20John%2015&version=NIV

Jackie Hill Perry Passion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdXu23RLCE8

Praying Like Monks Living Like Fools: https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Like-Monks-Living-Fools/dp/031036535X/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ldEiSSD3oAS4QDE1s3tcC-0rmou2hO0pJ1oHoqZJwzJcMrkQAy0F1yrcYj4rWFuO-CIA9B6U_1UgrzmPtDyuCgzLGvNWl4K9PX8dtKAWbLHTda-7hQHpH1vlAo_6cdxRQ5yLCkOgxcgVWzlE8Mkp-whyuAHgNr0Av7BVw3TYmI4vXnAD54ybu_0-nEpZfHrCTEy7Jmk2IcEKowhmfC9nptmmVMxnvcc1AKAaD8MaGoY.haKNDyRjmw4l9bby9BnTaYehsqXUaHJNsLn594E5w-M&dib_tag=se&hvadid=776911097935&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9010435&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=5334022426071678629--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5334022426071678629&hvtargid=kwd-1730838115574&hydadcr=13131_13729815&keywords=praying+like+monks+living+like+fools&mcid=93a8bf677b9c3071bb48111574710946&qid=1759838701&sr=8-1