We're continuing our series in Esther by diving into chapter 3 today! We take a look into some key events in Israel's history that led to the story of Haman and his nefarious actions. Plus, Holly and Janie get a case of the giggles while talking about Janie's spiritual gift of prophetic driver's education. (i.e. Janie is a road rager)

Bible Verses Referenced:

Esther 3:1-15

1 Samuel 15:7-23

Exodus 17:8-16

Proverbs 16:33

Sisters with Swords is produced and edited by Holly Knight. Original music by the Minister of Funk and husband of the year, Bradley Knight, can be found here. You can find Holly's book Stubborn Obedience on Amazon! And don't forget to visit Janie's restaurant, The Biscuit Bar, if you're in the DFW Area. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram! We are so grateful for you, sister, and are cheering you on as you wield your sword.

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Join Janie as she takes us through memorizing and meditating on Deuteronomy 28:1-6. We'll dig into the blessings and favor that accompany our obedience!

Scripture Memory Begins at 33:18

Bible Verses Referenced:

Deuteronomy 28:1-6

Matthew 5:17

John 1:1

Hebrews 13:8

Revelation 22:12

Psalm 145:13

Isaiah 40:28

1 Samuel 15:22

Genesis 2:15

Psalm 121:7-8

2 Timothy 4:2

Exodus 34:22-24

Philippians 4:19

Deuteronomy 28:1-14

2 Kings 22:1-2

2 Kings 22:8-11

Deuteronomy 28:15-19

Sisters with Swords is produced and edited by Holly Knight. Original music by the Minister of Funk and husband of the year, Bradley Knight, can be found here. You can find Holly's book Stubborn Obedience on Amazon! And don't forget to visit Janie's restaurant, The Biscuit Bar, if you're in the DFW Area. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram! We are so grateful for you, sister, and are cheering you on as you wield your sword.

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In today's episode, we're introduced to the heroes of our story: Esther and Mordecai. Holly takes us through the history of the Israelites returning to Jerusalem from Persia and why Mordecai's presence in Persia was supernatural. Holly also shares more stories about the crazy teenage boys in her house. (Hint: Home Depot and baby bunnies.)

Bible Verses Referenced:

Esther 2:1-14

Ezra 1:1-5

Ezra 4:1-6

Esther 2:15-23

Sisters with Swords is produced and edited by Holly Knight. Original music by the Minister of Funk and husband of the year, Bradley Knight, can be found here. You can find Holly's book Stubborn Obedience on Amazon! And don't forget to visit Janie's restaurant, The Biscuit Bar, if you're in the DFW Area. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram! We are so grateful for you, sister, and are cheering you on as you wield your sword.

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Join Janie as she takes us through memorizing and meditating on Romans 12:17-21. She teaches us the difference between Peacemaking and Peacekeeping. (Hint: One is a demonic counterfeit to the other!) 

Scripture Memory Begins at 31:55

Bible Verses Referenced:

Romans 12:17-21

Matthew 5:43-48

Luke 6:27-30

Matthew 12:34

John 4:8

Matthew 5:9

Ephesians 5:11

Jeremiah 6:14

Ezekiel 13:10-14

Matthew 18:21-22

Matthew 16:18

Proverbs 14:4

"At the Cross" by Bradley Knight

Sisters with Swords is produced and edited by Holly Knight. Original music by the Minister of Funk and husband of the year, Bradley Knight, can be found here. You can find Holly's book Stubborn Obedience on Amazon! And don't forget to visit Janie's restaurant, The Biscuit Bar, if you're in the DFW Area. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram! We are so grateful for you, sister, and are cheering you on as you wield your sword.

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We're kicking off Season 3 of Sisters with Swords!!! Today, we're beginning our deep dive into the book of Esther by meeting an unsung and often misrepresented heroine from scripture, Queen Vashti. She's so much more than a pretty face or a disobedient wife. Her bravery paved the way for Esther's bravery...Vashti walked so Esther could run!

Bible Verses Referenced:

Esther 1:1-22

Sisters with Swords is produced and edited by Holly Knight. Original music by the Minister of Funk and husband of the year, Bradley Knight, can be found here. You can find Holly's book Stubborn Obedience on Amazon! And don't forget to visit Janie's restaurant, The Biscuit Bar, if you're in the DFW Area. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram! We are so grateful for you, sister, and are cheering you on as you wield your sword.

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Season 3 is almost here and we're so excited!!! We missed chatting with you and digging into scripture together! Catch up with Holly and Janie and hear about their crazy adventures over the holidays. And get ready for ESTHER!

Sisters with Swords is produced and edited by Holly Knight. Original music by the Minister of Funk and husband of the year, Bradley Knight, can be found here. You can find Holly's book Stubborn Obedience on Amazon! And don't forget to visit Janie's restaurant, The Biscuit Bar, if you're in the DFW Area. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram! We are so grateful for you, sister, and are cheering you on as you wield your sword.

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It's our last episode of Season 2! We will miss you ladies over the holidays but will be back with Season 3 in 2025! Today, Janie leads us through a familiar passage in Deuteronomy. THIS is how we take spiritual authority in our households.

Scripture Memory Begins at 27:15

Bible Verses Referenced:
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Jeremiah 31:33
Psalm 119:11
Psalm 119:165
Psalm 127:3-5
Matthew 12:34
Jeremiah 51:61-64
Deuteronomy 28:8
Deuteronomy 28:12
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Acts 19:1-6
James 5:14

"I Surrender All" by Bradley Knight

Sisters with Swords is produced and edited by Holly Knight. Original music by the Minister of Funk and husband of the year, Bradley Knight, can be found here. You can find Holly's book Stubborn Obedience on Amazon! And don't forget to visit Janie's restaurant, The Biscuit Bar, if you're in the DFW Area. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram! We are so grateful for you, sister, and are cheering you on as you wield your sword.

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This may be one of our most important episodes yet. Today, we answer the questions: What do you do when your husband is unwilling, unable, or unavailable to be the spiritual leader of your household? What if you're single or divorced and don't have a man to be the "head of your house?" What authority do we have as women/wives to take the "spiritual reins" for our family? We'll look at the story of one amazing wife who literally spared her husband from death with an amazing act of faith, as well as touch on multiple stories of other women who stepped in when the situation demanded it. We hope this episode sets a lot of women (and men!) free.

Bible Verses Referenced:
Ephesians 5:22-33
Exodus 4:18-26
Genesis 17:9-14
Genesis 25:1-6
Judges 4
Judges 5:7
Joshua 2:12-13
Ruth 3:1-5
Ruth 2:6-7
1 Samuel 1:1-28
1 Samuel 25:14-35
2 Chronicles 34:22-28
Acts 16:11-15
1 Corinthians 16:19
Romans 16:3-5
Romans 16:7

Sisters with Swords is produced and edited by Holly Knight. Original music by the Minister of Funk and husband of the year, Bradley Knight, can be found here. You can find Holly's book Stubborn Obedience on Amazon! And don't forget to visit Janie's restaurant, The Biscuit Bar, if you're in the DFW Area. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram! We are so grateful for you, sister, and are cheering you on as you wield your sword.

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Join Janie for meditating and memorizing 1 John 2:15-17. We'll learn what it means to have the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life and how we can refrain from falling into this pit!

Scripture Memory Begins at 21:16

Bible Verses Referenced:
1 John 2:15-17
1 John 2:10
Genesis 3:6
Luke 4:1-13
Hebrews 4:15
Titus 2:11-12
Revelation 21:1
Luke 21:33
Revelation 19:6-8
John 15:5
Psalm 23
Joshua 24:15

"It Is Well" by Bradley Knight

Sisters with Swords is produced and edited by Holly Knight. Original music by the Minister of Funk and husband of the year, Bradley Knight, can be found here. You can find Holly's book Stubborn Obedience on Amazon! And don't forget to visit Janie's restaurant, The Biscuit Bar, if you're in the DFW Area. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram! We are so grateful for you, sister, and are cheering you on as you wield your sword.

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On today's episode, we're taking it back to Genesis and covering 3 women whose stories are a cautionary tale of clinging to the past and not trusting God with their future. So much to learn from Lot's wife and daughters!

Bible Verses Referenced:
Luke 17:26-33
Genesis 19:1-38

Sisters with Swords is produced and edited by Holly Knight. Original music by the Minister of Funk and husband of the year, Bradley Knight, can be found here. You can find Holly's book Stubborn Obedience on Amazon! And don't forget to visit Janie's restaurant, The Biscuit Bar, if you're in the DFW Area. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram! We are so grateful for you, sister, and are cheering you on as you wield your sword.

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