She Reads Truth Podcast

Welcome to the second week of Advent 2021: The Everlasting Light! This week, join Raechel and Amanda as they trace the promises of light throughout several Old Testament narratives, alongside their friend, author, artist, entrepreneur, speaker, and mom to half a dozen boys, Ruth Chou Simons. Encouragement can be found at every twist and turn of this week’s conversation as the three remind one another that despite our natural tendencies, we can leave the chaos of the season and our never ending Christmas checklists behind as we intentionally seek to make much of Jesus through a few small, yet meaningful moments with those we love. 

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It’s the first week of Advent! Raechel and Amanda kick off the reading plan with good friend, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Annie F. Downs. The three discuss the theme of light in Scripture, starting with Jesus’s declaration as the Light of the World and trace the metaphors for light through the narrative of the Bible. Join along as they dive deeper into how Christ, the everlasting light, shines in the midst of the darkness that surrounds us. 

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This episode corresponds to Week 1 of the She Reads Truth Advent 2021: The Everlasting Light reading plan found on the She Reads Truth app and SheReadsTruth.com. 

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In our last week of One Another, Amanda discusses the joys and challenges of Christian community with Bailey T. Hurley, a writer and speaker who encourages women to pursue a relationship with God so they can pursue their people in meaningful friendship. They talk about encouragement, hospitality, forgiveness, and ways we can generously offer the gift of our presence. If Jesus is our foundation, there are many different ways to be in community with one another, and we can know Him more fully because of it. 

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For the first week in our One Another study, Amanda talks with Alison Cook, a psychologist speaker and author who helps women live out their God-given potential. Together, they explore relationships in the body of Christ and the importance of healthy boundaries. Ultimately, we are called to live in community. And, as the Church, it’s our responsibility and privilege to do this in a way that models Jesus. Join us as we reflect on Scripture’s commands to love and care for one another as we seek to live in unity with our fellow brothers and sisters. 

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For the final week of our journey through the book of Acts, Amanda is joined by Mika Edmondson, an author and the pastor of CPC Koinonia in Nashville. There’s a shipwreck, a storm, soldiers, and open-hearted island people. During Paul’s “tour of trials” as Amanda calls it, we watch the Lord carry him through and provide wonders and signs that signal the inbreaking of the kingdom. Friends, no matter what suffering we endure, God is eager to meet us in it and show His faithfulness.   

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This episode corresponds to Week 6 of the She Reads Truth Acts reading plan found on the She Reads Truth app and SheReadsTruth.com. 

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Show notes can be found at shereadstruth.com/podcast/acts-week-6-with-mika-edmondson

Happy 100th episode! For the fifth week of our Acts study, Amanda brings on Glenn Packiam, a pastor, author, professor, and practical theologian. Together, they cover everything from God’s heart for rescuing His people, to the importance of fully investing where you are, to the bright yellow of Colorado aspen trees. Listen in as we journey forward, following the Holy Spirit through the book of Acts.

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It’s the halfway point of our Acts study! Raechel and Amanda welcome Dr. Heather Thompson Day to the podcast to talk through Acts 14–17. As they trace Paul’s footsteps through the daily readings, they observe the Church’s deep commitment to the gospel—in spite of opposition. Join them as they reflect on what it means for God’s community of believers to follow Him in a world that rejects the ways of Jesus.

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This episode corresponds to Week 4 of the She Reads Truth Acts reading plan found on the She Reads Truth app and SheReadsTruth.com. 

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Show notes can be found at shereadstruth.com/podcast/acts-week-4-with-dr-heather-thompson-day

For the third week of our Acts study, Amanda talks with John Mark Comer, a bestselling author, executive director of Practicing the Way, and apprentice of Jesus from Portland, Oregon. Together, they look at what the early Church was like, how it grew, and the Holy Spirit’s work through God’s people. We hope you walk away with a renewed gratitude for Christ’s message of salvation—the good news that unites everyone, both Jews and Gentiles alike.

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This episode corresponds to Week 3 of the She Reads Truth Acts reading plan found on the She Reads Truth app and SheReadsTruth.com. 

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Show notes can be found at shereadstruth.com/podcast/acts-week-3-with-john-mark-comer

It’s the second week of our Acts series, and Raechel and Amanda continue their conversation with author and speaker, Christine Caine. They read the stories of how the early Church grew and was strengthened by the power of the Holy Spirit, even in the midst of great persecution. Listen and be encouraged that the Holy Spirit is still acting—it is alive and well in God’s people today and always, always points us to Jesus.   

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This episode corresponds to Week 2 of the She Reads Truth Acts reading plan found on the She Reads Truth app and SheReadsTruth.com. 

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Show notes can be found at shereadstruth.com/podcast/acts-week-2-with-christine-caine

For the first week of our Acts series, Raechel and Amanda talk with Christine Caine, an Australian born, Greek blooded, lover of Jesus, activist, author, and international speaker. Walking us through the account of the early Church, and the coming of the Holy Spirit, they discuss what it means to bear witness to what we have seen, heard, and believed. Listen along and prepare your heart to be encouraged!

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This episode corresponds to Week 1 of the She Reads Truth Acts reading plan found on the She Reads Truth app and SheReadsTruth.com. 

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Show notes can be found at shereadstruth.com/podcast/acts-week-1-with-christine-caine