You can’t do 1,000 things to the glory of God—but you can do what He’s actually called you to in this season.

In this episode, Stacy shares a powerful takeaway from a conversation between Sadie Robertson Huff and Priscilla Shirer that will challenge the way you think about your time, your priorities, and your yes.

We talk about the courage it takes to say no, the importance of discernment, and how to identify what God is truly asking you to carry right now.

Because faithfulness isn’t doing everything—it’s doing the right things.

Scripture

• Ecclesiastes 3:1
• Proverbs 3:5–6

Key Takeaways

1. You can’t do everything—but you can do what God has assigned to you in this season
2. Discernment helps you recognize what is from God and what is not for right now
3. Your yes is powerful—but it requires the courage to say no
4. Boundaries protect your calling, your energy, and your peace
5. The people you surround yourself with will influence your decisions and direction

Reflection

1. What are the one or two things God is asking you to prioritize right now?
2. Where do you need the courage to say no?
3. Are you seeking God first—or just searching for answers?

Listen to the Full Conversation

Link to the show with the conversation between Sadie Robertson Huff and Priscilla Shirer.

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“For such a time as this” is a verse many of us love—but what does it actually look like to live it out?

In this episode, we walk through Esther 4 and explore what it means to be called by God, to move beyond comfort, and to respond in obedience even when it feels costly. Through Esther’s story, we’re reminded that our lives are not random—we have been positioned with purpose and invited to walk in faithful obedience right where God has placed us.

Scripture

• Esther 4
• Acts 17:26
• Ephesians 2:10
• Romans 8:28–29
• James 2:17
• Matthew 25:14–30
• Luke 12:48
• Romans 6:22
• Philippians 2:5–7
• Luke 9:23
• John 15:5
• Matthew 6:16

Key Takeaways

• You are not randomly placed—you are intentionally positioned by a sovereign God.
• Fear may be present, but obedience can still follow.
• A truth you believe—but do not act on—will eventually become a truth you grow comfortable ignoring.
• “For such a time as this” is often a moment of obedience, not a platform.
• Prayer and fasting prepare us to say yes to what God is asking.
• What God has entrusted to you is meant to be used—not set aside.
• Servanthood may feel uncomfortable, but it is the way Scripture calls us to live.
• God calls you into relationship—to walk with Him, listen to Him, and respond to Him.

Reflection

Take time this week to ask the Lord:

1. Where have You called me that I may be overlooking?
2. Where are You asking me to be courageous with what You’ve entrusted to me?
3. Where are You calling me to walk in faithful obedience as Your servant?

Keep Seeking — Take This Scripture Adventure Further

If this episode encouraged you, take some intentional time with the Lord this week—

quiet your heart, listen for His voice, and respond to what He is stirring in you.

Connect

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Conference Updates

Stay tuned at the end of this episode for more information about the Shema Women’s Conference—I’d love for you to join us.

In this episode, we walk through Mark 9 and the words of Jesus that reveal where true power is found.

When the disciples were unable to cast out the spirit, Jesus pointed them to something deeper—prayer and fasting. Not as a formula, but as a way of remaining connected to the source of power: God Himself.

Together, we explore what it means to live in ongoing connection with Him—through intentional prayer, surrender, and fasting—and how these practices position us to walk in the power He provides.

This conversation builds on what we’ve been learning across recent episodes—hearing God, surrendering control, standing on truth, and walking in alignment—and brings it into a practical rhythm of living connected to Him.

Key Scriptures Referenced:

• Mark 9:14–29
• John 15:5
• Acts 1:8
• Luke 5:16
• Galatians 5:17
• James 1:6

Key Takeaways:

1. We don’t generate power—we yield to the One who provides it
2. Prayer aligns us with God and deepens relationship
3. Fasting quiets the flesh and removes distractions
4. True spiritual strength comes from connection, not effort
5. Unbelief can be an invitation to draw closer to God

Reflection Questions:

1. Where are you saying, “I believe… Lord help me with my unbelief”?
2. What would it look like to spend intentional time in prayer and remove distractions through fasting?
3. What is God asking you to lay down?
4. What might happen if you paired your prayers with fasting?

Resources & Links:

• Palm Sunday message from Pastor Jaeden Johnson (Carbon Church)
• Past podcast episodes can be accessed here.

Shema Conference Information:

Find our more and grab your tickets here.

In this episode, Stacy reflects on a devotional she wrote years ago and connects it with what she’s learned about joy since then. Together, we explore how joy is not just something we feel—but a rhythm we live from when Christ is at the center.

When life is just… life—full, busy, and demanding—it’s easy to drift out of step. But true joy isn’t based on what’s happening around us. It’s rooted in who lives within us.

Take a moment to slow down, reflect, and realign your heart with the rhythm of joy.

SHOW NOTES

• Listen to Last Year’s Joy Episode:
  • Revisit the foundation of this conversation here.
• Songs Referenced:
• Joy (What the World Calls Foolish) – Martin Smith
• I’ve Got the Joy (Children’s Song)
• Scripture Referenced
  • Galatians 5:22
  • John 15:11
  • Proverbs 17:22
  • Psalm 118:24
  • 1 Corinthians 13:1

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

Take a few minutes to sit with these:

1. What is setting the rhythm of my heart right now?
2. What am I actually marching to?
3. Has something other than Jesus taken center place in my life?
4. Am I living from joy… or just reacting to life?
5. What would it look like to step back into the rhythm of joy today?

KEY TAKEAWAY

• Joy isn’t something you have to force.
• When Jesus is at the center… it flows.

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What does it really mean to hear God?

In this episode of Scripture Adventures, Stacy explores the Hebrew word Shema—a word that goes beyond listening and calls us into obedience. Rooted in Deuteronomy 6 and echoed by Jesus in the New Testament, Shema reveals that true hearing is not just informational—it’s transformational.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re hearing God’s Word but struggling to live it out, this episode will help you understand the difference between simply listening and truly responding.

Scriptures Referenced

• Deuteronomy 6:4–5
• Mark 12:29–30
• Matthew 22:37–38
• Luke 10:27

Key Takeaways

1. Shema means more than hearing—it means hearing and obeying
2. In Hebrew culture, hearing was transformational, not just informational
3. True biblical hearing always leads to action and obedience
4. God is still speaking—the question is whether we are truly listening
5. Obedience is the evidence of hearing

Practical Reflection

Ask yourself:

• Am I just hearing God’s Word… or am I responding to it?
• Is Scripture shaping how I live and interact with others?
• Where is God asking me to take action in obedience today?

Resources Mentioned

Bible Project – Shema Video:

Shema Women’s Conference

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In today’s episode of Scripture Adventures, Stacy explores the biblical foundation of advocacy and how standing in the gap for others reflects the very heart of God.

Through Scripture and personal reflection, we see that advocacy isn’t just a personality trait—it’s woven throughout God’s Word and modeled perfectly in the life of Jesus. As followers of Christ, we are invited to reflect His compassion, truth, and courage in the lives of those around us.

Sometimes advocacy happens in big, visible ways. But often, it shows up in quiet moments—speaking truth, offering encouragement, and helping someone rediscover their identity in Christ.

Scriptures Referenced

• Proverbs 31:8–9
• Isaiah 1:17
• Psalm 82:3–4
• 1 John 2:1
• 1 Corinthians 11:1
• 2 Corinthians 3:18
• Romans 8:29

Reflection Question

1. Is there something that consistently stirs your heart?
2. Sometimes the burdens and passions God places within us are clues to how He has uniquely wired us to serve others.
3. Where might God be inviting you to step in, speak truth, or stand in the gap for someone else?

Resources & Connections

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Facebook

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Do you ever find yourself reaching for a Bible verse as quick encouragement during a difficult moment?

While Scripture certainly comforts and encourages us, it was never meant to be reduced to inspirational quotes or motivational sayings.

In this episode of Scripture Adventures, Stacy explores the difference between feel-good faith and foundation faith. Through Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 7 about building a house on the rock, we’ll look at why Scripture must become more than something we occasionally quote—it must become the foundation we build our lives upon.

Stacy also shares how her approach to Bible study shifted after learning to “feast on Scripture” through teachings from Kristi McLelland, and she offers practical steps to help you move from surface-level reading to deeply rooted faith.

If you’ve ever felt like your Bible study needed more depth, this episode will encourage you to slow down, ask better questions, and allow God’s Word to transform your daily life.

Key Scripture

Matthew 7:24–27

Luke 6:48

Practical Takeaway

This week, try slowing down in your Bible reading and asking one simple question:

• “God, what are You revealing about Yourself here?”
• Write down what you notice and allow Scripture to shape how you live.

Resources Mentioned

Kristi McLelland Bible Studies

New Lens Biblical Studies

Connect with Stacy

Follow along for more Bible studies, devotionals, and Scripture reflections.

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When life feels uncertain, most of us instinctively reach for control — over-planning, over-thinking, and trying to manage outcomes we were never meant to carry. But what if the anxiety we feel isn’t from today’s reality… but from tomorrow’s fears pulled into the present?

In this episode, Stacy explores why we grasp for control (through psychology, sociology, and personal experience) and how Scripture gently redirects us back to trust, daily dependence, and present peace.

Through real-life stories from seasons of medical complexity, family transitions, and personal uncertainty, you’ll see how control-seeking shows up in everyday life — and how God invites us to release what belongs to tomorrow and live fully in today.

If you’ve been carrying more than this day was meant to hold, this conversation will help you breathe again and return to the peace found in trusting God with the present moment.

Key Takeaways

1. Humans naturally grasp for control when life feels uncertain.
2. Control-seeking often increases anxiety instead of reducing it.
3. Scripture consistently points us back to daily trust, not future control.
4. God gives grace, strength, and provision one day at a time.
5. Peace comes not from certainty — but from surrender.

Scriptures Referenced

• Matthew 6:25–34
• Exodus 16
• Psalm 46:10
• Proverbs 3:5–6
• Lamentations 3:22–23
• Philippians 4:6–7
• 1 Peter 5:7

Reflection Questions

1. Where do you feel most out of control right now?
2. What are you trying to manage that God has not asked you to carry?
3. What trouble from tomorrow are you dragging into today?
4. What would trusting God with just the next step look like?
5. What can you hand back to God today?

Prayer Prompt

Lord, show me what You want me to focus on today, and give me the grace to release everything else.

What does it actually mean to serve — and why does it matter so much?

In this episode of Scripture Adventures we are digging into one of the most countercultural teachings of Jesus: that greatness in the Kingdom looks nothing like the world says it does. Rooted in Mark 10:45, this conversation will challenge the way you think about serving — not as a checkbox or a volunteer slot, but as a lifestyle that flows directly from the heart of Christ.

Whether you're burned out from serving, wondering where you fit in the Body of Christ, or just hungry to go deeper in your faith walk — this episode is for you. You'll discover why service is never just about what you do, but who you're becoming. Get ready to be stretched, encouraged, and sent out with purpose.

Show Notes

Scriptures Referenced

• Mark 9:33–37
• Matthew 20:26–28
• John 13:12–15
• Galatians 5:13–14
• 1 Peter 4:10–11
• Ephesians 4:16
• Acts 4:34–35
• Colossians 3:23–24
• Ephesians 6:7
• Philippians 2:1–4
• Acts 20:35
• Mark 10:45
• Ephesians 5:1–2
• Philippians 2:3–7
• 2 Corinthians 5:14
• 1 John 4:19

Key Truths

• Serving individually means loving the people God places in your path.
• Serving corporately means stepping into your God-given role within the Body.
• Serving holistically means embracing the identity of Christ within you.
• Service is humility in action.
• Service is love made visible.
• Service is who we are — because of who He is.

Reflection & Call to Action

Prayer Prompt: "Lord, where are You inviting me to serve this week?" — Not from pressure, not from performance, but from love, humility, and obedience.

Individual Service — Serve the One God Highlights: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal one person He wants you to serve this week. One name. One need. One opportunity. When He brings that person to mind — respond. Send the message. Make the meal. Offer the help. Sit and listen.

Corporate Service — Ask How You Can Support the Body: Take one step toward serving within your church or community. Ask your pastor or ministry leader: "Where is there a need, and how can I help?" You don't have to do everything — but you can do something.

In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Stacy gets real about her past and why she's no longer running from the girl she used to be. She shares how God has redeemed every step of her story—the good, the messy, and everything in between. Through the story of the woman at the well and examples like Paul, Rahab, and King David, Stacy reminds us that our past doesn't disqualify us from God's purposes.

If you've ever carried shame about your story or felt like your mistakes define you, this episode is for you. Your Creator sees all of you—and loves you anyway.

Scripture References: Psalm 139:16, John 4, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Acts 9, 1 Timothy 1:15-17, Joshua 2, Hebrews 11, 2 Samuel 11 and Psalm 51

Key Verse: "You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed." - Psalm 139:16 (NLT)This Week's

Key Truths:

1. Whether God ordained it or God allowed it, He knew every day we would experience in our lifetime.
2. God can take every single piece of our broken stories and weave them into something beautiful.
3. Don’t listen to the crowd—listen to the Word of God.
4. Paul's dark past became his most powerful credential for ministry.
5. David’s story shows us that our worst moments don’t disqualify us from God’s purposes.

Challenge:

• Write down one part of your story you've been running from and ask God, "What do You want to do with this?"
• Read one of the stories mentioned (Paul, Rahab, David, or the woman at the well) and journal what God shows you

Connect with Stacy: Drop a comment and let us know—which biblical example resonated most with your story or revealed something interesting to you?