Season 02 - Episode 03 Breastplate of Righteousness Show Notes
 
It’s here! It’s time to put on our Breastplate of Righteousness!  In this episode, Sebra welcomes Elizabeth to the podcast for a discussion on what it looks like to put on the Breastplate of Righteousness and how that connects to the Wayside in the Parable of the Sower and the Seed. 

So, join us to put on your breastplate as we all continue to get Dressed for the Journey God is laying out before us.
 
 In this episode:

• Intro 
• Welcome (00:44)
• Elizabeth and Sebra discuss their shared experience with the armor (01:15)
• Discussion on intimacy and support related to the breastplate (03:08)
• Discussion on wearing our breastplate (04:14)
• Sebra prays for those who don’t know Jesus (07:31)
• More discussion on the breastplate(09:02)
• Discussion on various aspects of wearing the breastplate (21:52)
• Elizabeth’s pearl of wisdom (30:28)
• Suggested Studies and how Wayside Wendy connects to the breastplate (31:10)
• Discussion on Sebra’s something to ponder (35:02)
• Closing Prayer (38:20)
• Thank you for listening (39:09)

Scriptures references:

• Romans 3:22; 10:17
• Ephesians 4:15; 6:10-18
• Deuteronomy 31:6
• 1 Corinthians 10:13
• Proverbs 4:23; 15:22
• 2 Timothy 1:7
• Matthew 6:34; 7:12; 7:13-14; 13:18-23
• John 3:16
• Genesis 3
• 2 Corinthians 5:22, 12:9
• Hebrews 10:14
• Colossians 1:28
• John 16:34
• Mark 4:13-20; 4:26-28
• Luke 8:11-15

Other Resources

Rick Renner, Dressed to Kill: A Biblical Approach to Spiritual Warfare and Armor, (Tulsa: Teach all Nations, 1991).

Priscilla Shirer, The Armor of God - Bible Study Book with Video Access https://a.co/d/2fn59p0

Links to related episodes: 

• Introduction to the Armor: https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/13717167-introduction-to-the-armor
• Belt of Truth: https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/14188166-s02-e02-belt-of-truth

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Season 02 - Episode 02  Show Notes

New Year! New Episode! It's time to start putting on our armor!  In this episode, Charnae joins Sebra as they discuss what it looks like to put on the Belt of Truth and how that connects to the Wayside in the Parable of the Sower and the Seed. 

So, come join us and strap on your belt of truth as we all continue to get Dressed for the Journey God is laying out before us. 

In this episode:

• Intro 
• Welcome (00:44)
• Opening Prayer (01:15)
• Charnae's experience with the armor (01:55)
• The importance of having a strong core (04:06)
• Turning the abstract of what we know to the reality of what we do (06:41)
• The role of the armor in our lives (08:37)
• Explaining Logos to Rhema (09:33)
• The process of internalizing the Word (11:01)
• Understanding our power to choose and the impact of trauma in our lives (13:08)
• Choosing God's Word as truth (15:04)
• Discussing how God puts His Word in our mouth (16:07)
• The role of Scripture and how it informs our choices (18:23)
• Putting on the belt of truth and the connection to the Wayside (21:24)
• Charnae's pearl of wisdom (29:28)
• The importance of life verses and other tips (30:24)
• Closing Prayer (31:55)
• Thank you for listening (33:07)

Scriptures references:

• Titus 2:3-4
• 1 Samuel 17:38-39
• Galatians 5:20
• Ephesians 4:31
• 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Psalms 81:10-12
• Mark 4:26-28
• Matthew 7:13-14
• Matthew 13:18-23
• Mark 4:13-20
• Luke 8:11-15
• Ephesians 6:10-18

Links to previous episodes:

• Bonus Episode - Soils of our Heart: https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9749293-bonus-episode-soils-of-our-heart. 
• Bonus Episode: Tips for Studying Scripture:  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/12854624-bonus-episode-tips-for-studying-scripture
• Introduction to the Armor: https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/13717167-introduction-to-the-armor

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Season 02 - Episode 01 Show Notes

The Journey has begun, are you dressed? Join Sebra as she introduces us to this season's topic: the Armor of God! 

In this episode, Sebra shares the connection between the Armor of God and the Parable of the Sower and the Seed that she discovered in 2014. 

So, let's get Dressed for the Journey and see what God has in store!
 
In this episode:

• Intro 
• Welcome to Season Two (00:44)
• Sebra's experience with the armor (01:08)
• A different approach to the armor (01:40)
• Introducing the armor (03:14)
• Refresh on the Parable of the Sower and the Seed (05:01)
• Connection between the armor and the soils (06:04)
• People are not our enemy (10:00)
• Different approach to the season (11:05)
• Defining our belief about God (11:40)
• Prayer (12:48)
• Suggested Studies (15:15)
• We'd love to hear from you (16:44)
• Something to ponder (16:57)
• Thank you for listening (17:28)

Scriptures references:

• Titus 2:3-4
• Matthew 13:18-23
• Mark 4:13-20
• Luke 8:11-15
• Ephesians 6:10-18
• Ephesians 6:12
• John 1:1, 14

Links to previous episodes:

• Bonus Episode - Soils of our Heart: https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9749293-bonus-episode-soils-of-our-heart. 
• Bonus Episode: Tips for Studying Scripture:  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/12854624-bonus-episode-tips-for-studying-scripture

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S02 – Bonus Episode: Conversations with Charnae

Show Notes

Welcome to the second bonus episode of Season Two.  Join us as Sebra and her guests Charnae and Ms Patricia discuss the heart of Raising Godly Women and the upcoming series on the armor of God!

In this episode:

• Intro
• Conversations with Charnae origins (00:44)
• The heart of Raising Godly Women and the Titus 2 woman (02:52)
• Advice and discussion for women struggling to raise their daughters (06:13) 
• We might not reap where we sow (11:29)
• Wear your own armor (13:58)
• Charnae's pearl of wisdom (19:45)
• Ms Patricia's prayer request (21:32)
• Sebra's pearl of wisdom (22:05)

 Scriptures references:

• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:
  • Matthew 13:1-23
  •  Mark 4:1-20
  • Luke 8:1-15
• Additional Scriptures
  • Titus 2:3-5 (Christian Standard Bible)
  • Proverbs 31:10:31
  • 1 Corinthians 3:1-8
  • Matthew 25:21
  • 1 Samuel 17:33-40
  • Ephesians 6:10-18
  • 3 John 1:2
• Additional Resources
  • Thorny Theresa episode (https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9471505-thorny-theresa)

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Bonus Episode – Tips for Studying Scripture

Show Notes

We’re back! Join Sebra as she kicks off Season Two with this bonus episode that closes the loop on something frequently shared in Season One, and that was to study Scripture for yourself.  Take a listen to some of the tips Sebra has learned along the way!      

In this episode:

• Intro
• Welcome back for Season Two and episode highlights (00:44)
• Difference between reading and studying Scripture (03:29)
• What to study (04:16)
  • Scriptures from church (04:16)
  • Scriptures from devotionals (04:31)
  • What the Holy Spirit impresses upon your heart (04:56)
• Suggestions for how to study (05:42)
  • Keep Scripture in context (05:59)
  • Learn Scripture and not just memorize (06:44)
  • Seek your daily bread (07:18)
  • Consider keeping a journal (08:23)
  • Use additional resources (08:40)
• Ways to implement the suggestions 
  • Invest in a good study Bible (09:22)
  • Jot down Scripture (09:59)
  • Ask questions while you read (10:12)
• Benefits of studying (11:03)
• When to study (11:18)
• Ways to connect with God in the morning (12:00)
• What to do if you get sidetracked (14:01)
• What to do if your study time is no longer working (14:25)
• Three encouragements (16:18)
  • Use one of the study tips to study the Parable of the Sower and the Seed (16:18) 
  • Share your study tip with us on social media (16:51) 
  • Consider taking notes this season (17:03)
• Sebra’s pearl of wisdom (18:00)
• Thank you for listening (18:16)

 Scriptures references:

• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:
  • Matthew 13:1-23
  •  Mark 4:1-20
  • Luke 8:1-15
• Additional Scriptures
  • 2 Timothy 2:15 (Amplified Translation)

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S01 – E07: Season One Finale: Reflections in the Mirror

Show Notes

Join Sebra for the Season One Finale! In this episode, she takes a look back and a look forward, while also sharing her recent Thorny Theresa experience. 
 
  In this episode:

• Intro
• Welcome to the Season One Finale (01:21)
• An overview of the episode topics (01:48)
• A review of the season (02:00)
• Sebra’s confession of her Thorny Theresa season (04:43)
• Encouragement to study the parable for yourself (07:25)
• How to stay connected between seasons (08:07)
• Sebra’s pearl of wisdom (10:24)
• Thank you for listening (10:45)

Other Episodes in this Series:

·       The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:  The Journey Begins:  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9148694-the-journey-begins. 

·       The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:  The Women of the Soils:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9188039-the-women-of-the-soils.  

·       The Parable of the Sower and the Seed: Good Ground Gabrielle (GIGi):  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9396084-good-ground-gabrielle-gigi. 

·       The Parable of the Sower and the Seed: Thorny Theresa: https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9471505-thorny-theresa. 

·       The Parable of the Sower and the Seed: Rocky Raquel: https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9572835-rocky-raquel. 

·       The Parable of the Sower and the Seed: Wayside Wendy:  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9999577-wayside-wendy

NOTE:  For a full description of each woman, check out the “Bonus Episode:  Soils of Our Heart located at https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9749293-bonus-episode-soils-of-our-heart.   

 Scripture references:

• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:
  • Matthew 13:1-23
  • Mark 4:1-20
  • Luke 8:1-15

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S01 – E06: Wayside Wendy

Show Notes

Join Sebra in welcoming back the mother-daughter duo of Charnae and Alexandria as they discuss Wayside Wendy to close out the individual women representing each of the four soils in the Parable of the Sower and the Seed. 
 
In this episode:

• Intro
• Welcome to Alexandria and Charnae (01:21)
• Takeaways from “Rocky Raquel” & Discussion
  • Charnae’s Takeaway (02:03)
  • Sebra’s Takeaways (04:52)
  • Alexandria’s Takeaway (05:59)
• Recognizing when we’re Wayside Wendy 
  • Sebra (08:50)
  • Alexandria (09:25)
  • Charnae (11:48)
• Consequences of not understanding (12:58)) 
• Benefits of understanding (16:30)
• Summary of pitfalls to not understanding (18:07)
• Pearls of Wisdom
  • Alexandria (20:56)
  • Charnae (21:30)
  • Sebra (27:18)
• Final Thoughts
  • Alexandria (27:41)
  • Charnae (28:19)
  • Sebra (29:46)
• Thank you for listening (29:58)

Other Episodes in this Series:

• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:  The Journey Begins:  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9148694-the-journey-begins. 
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:  The Women of the Soils:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9188039-the-women-of-the-soils.  
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed: Good Ground Gabrielle (GIGi):  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9396084-good-ground-gabrielle-gigi. 
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed: Thorny Theresa: https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9471505-thorny-theresa. 
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed: Rocky Raquel: https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9572835-rocky-raquel. 

NOTE:  For a full description of each woman, check out the “Bonus Episode:  Soils of Our Heart located at https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9749293-bonus-episode-soils-of-our-heart.   

 Scripture references:

•  The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:
  • Matthew 13:1-23
  • Mark 4:1-20
  • Luke 8:1-15
• Additional Scriptures
  • Genesis Chapter 3
  • Psalm 37:25
  • Isaiah 55:8
  • 1 Corinthians 13:12
  • Psalm 37:23
  • Proverbs 3:5-6

Resources Mentioned:

Rose Noland, The Master's Garden: An Allegory of Abiding in the Vine, (He’s So Worth It Publishers, 2020). 

Website:  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/    

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Bonus Episode – Soils of Our Heart

Show Notes

It's finally here! Join Sebra for this episode dedicated to the soil of our heart and the women we've been sharing to help us relate to those soils. No fuss. No frills. Just the ladies! Save it wherever you download your podcasts, so you can come back to it anytime you need a refresher!  

 In this episode:

• Intro
• Wayside Wendy (01:11)
• Rocky Raquel (02:14)
• Thorny Theresa (04:51)
• Good Ground Gabrielle (06:44)
• Sebra’s Pearl of Wisdom (08:42)
• Thank you for listening (09:25)

 Related Episodes:

• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:  The Journey Begins:  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9148694-the-journey-begins. 
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:  The Women of the Soils:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9188039-the-women-of-the-soils.  
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed: Good Ground Gabrielle (GIGi):  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9396084-good-ground-gabrielle-gigi. 
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed: Thorny Theresa: https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9471505-thorny-theresa. 
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed: Wayside Wendy:  Coming Soon!

 NOTE:  Check back periodically for the updated Show Notes with the link to Wayside Wendy!

  Scriptures references:

•  The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:
  • Matthew 13:1-23
  • Mark 4:1-20
  • Luke 8:1-15
• Additional Scriptures
  •  Psalm 139:14

 Website:  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/    

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S01 – E05: Rocky Raquel

Show Notes

Join Sebra in welcoming Khara Seeley back to the Raising Godly Women podcast! In case you missed it, Khara did a bonus episode on October 6, 2021, where she shared her testimony of how God had recently moved in her life.  You can check it out  here:  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9317258-bonus-episode-bridging-the-gap-khara-seeley-s-testimony.     

 In this episode:

• Intro
• Welcome to Khara (01:45)
  • Takeaways from “Rocky Raquel” 
  •  Khara’s Takeaway (02:02)
• Sebra’s Takeaway (02:56)
• Khara's experience with the Parable of the Sower and the Seed (04:05)
• How the soils being named helped Khara  (05:09) 
• General discussion  (05:53)
• How Khara recognizes when she's in a Rocky Raquel moment (11:29)
• A link between the Women of the Soils and spiritual growth[1] (17:51)
• Sebra’s takeaway on having the soils named (19:11)
• How Sebra recognizes when she's Rocky Raquel (19:50)
• Khara’s pearl of wisdom (22:35) 
• Sebra’s pearl of wisdom (26:17)
• Thank you for listening (26:28)

 Other Episodes in this Series:

• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:  The Journey Begins:  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9148694-the-journey-begins. 
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:  The Women of the Soils:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9188039-the-women-of-the-soils.  
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed: Good Ground Gabrielle (GIGi):  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9396084-good-ground-gabrielle-gigi. 
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed: Thorny Theresa: https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9471505-thorny-theresa. 

NOTE:  For a full description of the women, click here to access the transcript from Season 1, Episode 1, “The Journey Begins” located on our website.   

 Scriptures references:

• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:
  • Matthew 13:1-23
  • Mark 4:1-20
  • Luke 8:1-15
• Additional Scriptures:
  • James 1:2-4

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 [1] Paul D Meier, M.D et. al, Introduction to Psychology and Counseling: Christian Perspectives and Applications, 2nd ed. (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1982, 1981), 256-257 

S01 – E04: Thorny Theresa

 Show Notes

The journey today is the first ever podcast with two guests!  Join Sebra Ferrell as she welcomes back Charnae!  This time Sebra and Charnae are joined by Charnae’s daughter for a generational episode that we hope God will use to speak to your heart!     
 
  In this episode:

• Intro
• Welcome to Charnae and Allie (01:21)
• Takeaways from “Good Ground Gabrielle” 
  • Allie’s Takeaway (02:03)
  • Sebra’s Takeaway (02:44)
• Allie shares her experience with the Parable of the Sower and the Seed before hearing each soil named (04:26)
• Allie shares how hearing the soils named helped her (05:56) 
  • Discussion on Allie’s vision of the soils as a “community garden” (06:19)
• Charnae, Allie, and Sebra’s discussion on Theresa (08:44)
  • The original vision for Thorny Theresa (09:55)
  • How Theresa views GiGi (01:50)
  • Theresa’s challenges (11:09)
• Discussion on whether or not you can recognize when you’re responding like Theresa? (14:27)
  • Theresa may be hard to recognize (18:35)
  • Theresa is the one that typically says, “I’m tired” (20:57)
• The impact on our relationships when we’re rejecting the Word (21:46)
• Discussion on generational seed planting (23:11)
  • Interacting with an adult daughter (29:10)
  • Charnae and Allie’s testimony (29:40)
  • Planting the seed more than once (32:41)
• Allie’s pearl of wisdom (34:49)
• Charnae’s takeaway (35:32) 
  • Theresa needs community (GiGi community) (36:50)
• Sebra’s pearl of wisdom for this episode (37:02)
• Thank you for listening (37:54)

 Other Episodes in this Series:

• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:  The Journey Begins:  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9148694-the-journey-begins.
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:  The Women of the Soils:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9188039-the-women-of-the-soils.  
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:Good Ground Gabrielle (GIGi):  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/9396084-good-ground-gabrielle-gigi. 

 NOTE:  For a full description of the women, click here to access the transcript from Season 1, Episode 1, “The Journey Begins” located on our website.   

 Scriptures references:

• The Parable of the Sower and the Seed:
  • Matthew 13:1-23
  • Mark 4:1-20
  • Luke 8:1-15
• Additional Scriptures:
  • Proverbs 22:6
  • Matthew 13:21-30

  Website:  https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/    

 Find us on Facebook and Instagram @raisinggodlywomen.rgw  

 Subscribe on Apple or Google Podcasts to get notified of new releases.  Check out our website for other podcast locations.