Saylorville Women's Podcast

Listen in as Deb and Grace discuss how we can actively choose joy and contentment in any circumstance from Paul's letter to the Philippians.

Listen in as Grace and Deb visit with Lindsey Jo Andrews.  Lindsey Jo has been at the pinnacle of international elite athletics as an NCAA Division 1 champion in running. She and her husband own and run several sporting shoe stores in Iowa.  Yet with all that success, there was still the sinful desire for more. Lindsey Jo shares that the only solution to all of our comparison-sin is Jesus!!  We hope you will be blessed with this conversation. 

You can hear more of Lindsey Jo's story here:
https://youtu.be/asQXIxBy9vg

Episode 27: Jealousy & Envy: The Heart of the Matter

In this episode, Grace and Deb explore God’s view of jealousy and envy. The Bible is pretty clear —  it is a heart issue!  Listen in as they encourage us with God’s word. 

In this weeks episode Meredith and Jessie talk about envy, jealousy and comparison. How it can easily become the idol of discontentment in our heart, and giving us hope to repent and remember our identity in Christ. 

Resources:

Envy of Eve: https://www.amazon.com/Envy-Eve-Finding-Contentment-Covetous/dp/1845507754/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MU0HAR05WDQW&keywords=envy+of+eve+melissa+kruger&qid=1677882183&sprefix=Envy+of+Eve%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1

Gospel Treason: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Treason-Betraying-Hidden-Idols/dp/1596384026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GEWUSJWTUUF6&keywords=gospel+treason+by+brad+bigney&qid=1677882243&sprefix=Gospel+treason%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1

Episode 25: The Downcast Heart: From Groaning to Glory

In this episode, Grace and Nicole encourage us through Romans 8 to remember who we are in Christ, who we are no longer and what our eternal hope is.  They share truths and application to help us look to the eternal glory that is promised to those who are in Christ!

Episode 24: The Downcast Heart: Jenn Stark's Story

In this episode, Jenn Stark shares her story of discontentment and unexpected loss and grief.  She shares the raw pain of loneliness and discouragement, but shares the beautiful hope we can have in the midst of trial. 

Episode 23: The Downcast Heart: Counseling Insight

In this episode Jessie and Meredith talk about different types of suffering and sharing their own experiences on how the Lord used difficult times in their lives to bring them closer to Him using His Word. 

Resources:

Questions taken and adapted from “Dark Clouds Deep Mercy” Mark Vroegop

1.  What is your story with pain or sorrow?

2.  What painful events in your life have shaped your soul and your understanding of God?

3.  What are some of your favorite passages in the Bible that bring comfort and assurance to those who are suffering?

4.  How would you define lament?  Do you practice it?

5.  What are some of the lies that Satan tries to use when you are experiencing suffering?

Links to resources mentioned:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZYAZHC2?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_E9NVYPVATAF7NR5W5KRX

https://a.co/d/2m02cki

Suffering Is Never for Nothing

Episode 22: The Downcast Heart: When Everything’s Not Fine

Description: In this episode, Grace and Nicole discuss turning to God’s word and truth when our hearts are discouraged, depressed, despairing or downtrodden.

Description:  In this episode, Lindsey and Deb wrap up January’s focus on Renewing the Mind by recounting a few of their favorite moments from this month’s podcasts and by chatting about God’s thoughts towards us.

Episode 20: Renewing the Mind- Hannah DeCleene’s Story

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Hannah DeCleene who shares her story of how God has shown her in recent years how her emotions play a part in her life and how she can glorify God through them.