In this episode, we wanted to give a short update but ended up rambling about our lives and struggles for nearly an hour. We hope this talk wasn't simply therapeutic for ourselves, but for you as well. The Lord is still good even when our lives are falling apart. Enjoy!

In this episode we discuss the stigma around mental health in the church, counseling, and practices that have helped us remain mentally healthy. We find this topic important to discuss so we can continue to work toward a healthier church body.  We hope this inspires you toward a journey of holistic wellness in your walk with Jesus. 

*Please be aware that while we did not talk in depth about self-harm and suicide, it is briefly mentioned. This is a light trigger warning. 

Resources:

https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/

https://tfcbt.org/

http://lifewayresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Acute-Mental-Illness-and-Christian-Faith-Research-Report-1.pdf

https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2018/april/church-and-mental-health.html

https://www.alisoncookphd.com/

Welcome back! In this episode we welcome Joseph, who will be the new cohost of the podcast. We have always taken a posture of vulnerability and honesty, so we continue that discussion today with an introduction to who Joseph is, as well as sharing his story. We hope that you will see God's faithfulness and his steadfast love through the ups and downs in Joseph's life.

In this episode we continue the conversation we started in a previous episode simply titled "Honesty Hour." We have always taken a position of vulnerability on this podcast, and today is no different. We wanted to give you all a heads up that Abby will be stepping away from the podcast. Even though there may be mixed feelings about this news, God is still completely in control and we are trying to follow His lead by making this hard decision. Though Rachel will still be continuing this journey, she is still figuring out what the future will look like. Thank you to everyone who has stuck with us this far! We hope you continue to listen, share, and find the voice of Jesus through our stories. 

In this episode, we go over the seven major sacraments that are recognized in the ordinance of the modern church. We discuss which ones protestant Christians follow and give details of their origins and meanings. This episode will end our "Basics of Faith" series, so stay tuned for next week! Listed below are some resources and petitions you can sign to help support the Black Lives Matter movement for justice in America. 

https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/

https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout

https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate

https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor

https://www.change.org/p/donald-j-trump-declare-the-kkk-a-terrorist-organization-e43029ed-f866-4c87-9849-e06c13c5e4a6

In this (much less formal) episode, we get super honest with y'all and give a vulnerable life update about where we are and the future of the Poor in Spirit Podcast. We hope that our honesty inspires you to embrace your circumstances and trust in the Lord.

In this episode, featuring our good friend Bailey Edrington, we discuss helpful tips for studying the Word. In addition, we talk about why it is beneficial and necessary to study Scripture. We end by sharing our daily routines and journeys toward loving the Word. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode featuring Abby's husband, Forrest, we give an overview of both what it means to be saved and how we know we have salvation. In the same conversation, we talk about how we learn to trust God and the reality of doubt as followers of Christ. We hope this episode opens up a conversation between you and Jesus. Thank you for listening!