The SavvyCast

Hosting a Small Group: Meals, Marriage, & Meaningful Community


Listen Later

A sweet follower asked me all about our small group, which inspired this episode, and I couldn't wait to share with all of you! Over the past 8 years, my husband and I, along with our dear friends Debra and Bobby, have had the privilege of hosting and leading a marriage-focused Bible study small group.

In this conversation, I'm opening up about what our small group looks like week to week, how we structure meals, what we've studied, and the impact this community has had on us and the couples we've walked alongside. Whether you're thinking about starting your own church small group or you're just curious about how others do it, I hope this gives you both encouragement and practical ideas!

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

  • The story of how our small group started and why we've continued for 8 years

  • The types of Bible study and marriage-focused topics we've discussed

  • What a typical night in our small group looks like

  • How we handle food- meals we serve, potluck style gatherings, and what's worked best

  • The challenge of balancing life changes (like new grandbabies!) with the commitment to lead

  • Why we believe hosting a small group is worth the effort and the joy it's brought to our lives

  • The spiritual and relational transformation small group has had on us and other members

RECIPES MENTIONED:

  • Chicken Tetrazzini for a Crowd

  • Best Baked Ziti for a Crowd

  • Bobby's Boston Butt on the Big Green Egg

  • Southern Potato Salad

  • Beale Street Baked Beans

WHERE TO LISTEN

The SavvyCast is available on all podcasting platforms and YouTube. One of the best ways to support the show is by leaving a rating and review—I so appreciate you sharing your thoughts, my friends!

LIKED THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT!

My Husband Converted to Catholicism: How We Navigate Faith Differences in Marriage

  • Tune in on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

Jamie & Zane: Impactful Quotes We Love & Live By

  • Tune in on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The SavvyCastBy Jamie Tarence

  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8

4.8

126 ratings


More shows like The SavvyCast

View all
Don't Mom Alone Podcast by Don't Mom Alone Podcast

Don't Mom Alone Podcast

2,332 Listeners

The Big Boo Cast by Melanie Shankle & Sophie Hudson

The Big Boo Cast

2,448 Listeners

The Popcast With Knox and Jamie by Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden

The Popcast With Knox and Jamie

7,036 Listeners

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs by That Sounds Fun Network

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

10,418 Listeners

Marked with Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong by Lifeway Podcast Network

Marked with Angie Elkins and Alicia Wong

264 Listeners

Raising Boys & Girls by That Sounds Fun Network

Raising Boys & Girls

1,902 Listeners

Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids by Courtney DeFeo and Christian Parenting

Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids

845 Listeners

StoryTellers Live by StoryTellers Live

StoryTellers Live

604 Listeners

The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble

The Bible Recap

35,688 Listeners

House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching by That Sounds Fun Network

House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

1,314 Listeners

Girl Mom Podcast by Kari Kampakis

Girl Mom Podcast

370 Listeners

Lipstick on the Rim by Sony Music Entertainment

Lipstick on the Rim

1,042 Listeners

Lisa Harper's Back Porch Theology by AccessMore

Lisa Harper's Back Porch Theology

2,801 Listeners

MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose by Cynthia Yanof

MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose

198 Listeners

Tuesday Date Night by Katherine and Cole Cubelic

Tuesday Date Night

209 Listeners