Real Sisters, Real Talk

Shawna gets anxious about hosting. Jody gets anxious about the clean up when it's all over. Maybe you feel anxious about relationships or buying gifts or unmet expectations. It's all very real. But also real...there is a God who loves you, and will be with you through it all. And He is the Prince of Peace.

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In this episode, Jody and Shawna discuss the importance of thinking ahead about what you want the holidays to look like in order to have the experiences that matter most to you. They cover topics such as shopping, looking at Christmas lights, planning Thanksgiving dinner, and finding time to just sit and be with Jesus during the holiday season. By having a clear plan in place, you can avoid feeling overwhelmed and ensure that you enjoy the holidays to the fullest.

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Are you being a good steward of your time? Two minutes on social media can easily turn into 2 hours.  And on theflip side, we can book ourselves so tight we don't have time to toast a Poptart. Neither of these are good stewardship.  Jody and Shawna are convicted by this question. They talk about strategies to implement that reflect the life of Jesus when it comes to managing time. 

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Is your heart unsettled? Are the events of the world or YOUR world bringing anxiety? Jody and Shawna process what they are feeling during these times and how they are learning to fix and refix their gaze on the only place we're ultimately secure, in God Himself. 

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INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Is it spiritual or practical? That's the question Shawna's friend posed, and it sparked a fascinating conversation on this episode of Real Sisters Real Talk. Join Jody and Shawna as they delve into the nuanced interplay between the spiritual and the practical, exploring how God often manifests in surprisingly tangible ways throughout biblical narratives. Discover how seemingly everyday acts can carry profound spiritual significance.

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INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

There are times when we feel invisible and insignificant, but nothing could be further from the truth. God sees you. Jody and Shawna share their own experiences with feeling unseen as they reflect on the life of Hagar who prayed, “I have seen the God who sees me”. This wasn’t just true in Hagar’s life, we see a theme of God’s presence and plan coming to be all throughout scripture. And it’s true for you today. Do you see the God who sees YOU?

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What happens to you when you don’t get what you want when you want it? Or let me put it this way…Who do you become when you are uncomfortable? Jody shares how God has been revealing her desire for comfort and teaching her that she can do hard things. 

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We all have those moments, don't we? The ones where the mask slips, and the raw, unpolished version of ourselves is laid bare. It's in those moments of vulnerability that true connection can flourish, and the incredible, boundless love of God becomes even more apparent. Shawna and Jody’s shared journey reminds us that our fragility doesn't diminish our worth, but rather, can open us up to a deeper understanding of grace. We are not alone in our struggles, and in opening up, we create space for others to do the same.

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“As long as______, I’m Good.” How would you fill in the blank? As long as I have… good cup of coffee...the love of my family…enough in the bank….??? We long for pleasure, love, security. But let’s be honest, it’s way more than a good cup of coffee, a solid savings account or even an intact family unit can provide. God has created you with deep… DEEP needs that only He can fill. The good news is, He longs to meet those needs - not with stuff or even people - but with Himself. 

WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com
INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk

Every moment matters. Today matters. There are seasons, sometimes very long seasons, that feel like wasted time. Seasons of longing for what is to come. We get that. But what do we do about it? How do we live in it? Jody and Shawna wrestle that out and remind us God is at work. God is preparing us - even now - for what is yet to be. In the waiting, in the wanting, in the in-between, you can trust God. You can even trust His timing. 

WEBSITE: www.jodyandshawna.com
INSTAGRAM: @realsistersrealtalk