Are you settling for an experience when God wants to give you an encounter? Tune in to this episode as Pastor Julie kicks off season 8 and shares how you can reach for Jesus and the "more" He has for you. 

So Good Moments: 

• How one woman in Scripture had an encounter with God that changed her entire life.
• The difference between an experience and an encounter. 
• What it means to be a daughter of God. 
• Why it’s vital to bring the whole truth to God.
• The difference between touching Jesus and reaching out for Him…and more! 

Discussion Questions: 

1. What did you take away from this story about the woman with the issue of blood? 
2. Has there been a time when you looked for a miracle but got an encounter? 
3. What’s one way you can step away from something holding you back? 
4. What does being a daughter of God mean to you? 
5. What’s one way you can reach out for Jesus this week? 
6. What’s a funny story of how you told the truth…but not the whole truth? 

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The Encounter 

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What was your favorite moment in 2023? In this episode, you will hear the top 10 moments from the podcast this year. 

So Good Moments

In this episode, you will hear these top moments from 2023:

• The funniest moment
• The most empowering moment
• The biggest mic-drop moment
• The top “So Good” moment
• Most inspirational moment
• A never before seen (or heard) moment…and more! 

Discussion Questions: 

1. What was your funniest moment personally from 2023? 
2. What was your favorite clip shared during this episode? 
3. Which clip made you want to go back and listen to the full episode again?
4. What was your most empowering moment personally from 2023?
5. What are you believing God for in 2024?

Resources: 

Sisterhood Merch

Foster and Adoptive Care

Follow Our Honduras Trip on Instagram

Ep 6.12: Next-Gen Takeover: Discovering God’s Voice and Calling

Ep 5. 12: Trusting God to Write a Better Story (Pastor Todd)

Ep 6.1: Your North Star: Obedience to God ( Lisa Harper)

Ep 7.10: Real Talk About Church Hurt (Lisa Duvall)

Ep 6.11: Everything is Connected (Irene Rollins)

Ep 5.7: Turning the Page on Anxiety and Depression (with Deb Fileta)

Ep 7.4: Investing in Others Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated (Connie Witt)

Ep 7.5: Running With People Who Fuel Your Faith (Christine Caine)

Ep 5.5: Flipping the Script on Insecurity (with Oneka McClellan)

Ep 6.3: Crowned with Honor (Pastor Julie’s Amazing Message)

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Do you hold back when you know you should speak? In this episode, Donna Pisani is here to help you find your place and use your voice. 

So Good Moments: 

• How the enemy uses our insecurities against us.
• The difference between intimidators and indicators.
• How shame attaches itself to the “scarcity mentality” and what we can do to overcome it. 
• The importance of declarations in our lives.
• How to compare the right way.
• How to embrace curiosity…and more!

Discussion Questions: 

1. How have you fought off the enemy when he uses your insecurity against you? 
2. How have you used your voice to build community and the Kingdom of God? 
3. What excuses are keeping you from doing something? 
4. Donna mentioned ways to battle insecurity—was there one that stood out to you?
5. What declaration can you speak over yourself, especially when facing something hard? 
6. How can you keep unthoughtful comparisons out of your life? 

Resources: 

The Power of Not Yet 

Donna Pisani’s Declarations

Pastor Julie’s Declarations

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I was hurt in Church. Now what? In this episode, you will hear how to honor Jesus and His Church, and walk through the stages of forgiveness. 

So Good Moments: 

• 3 steps to take when dealing with Church hurt. 
• How to forgive what you can’t (and shouldn’t) forget.
• How to honor the various stages of forgiveness.
• The dangers of deconstructing your faith. 
• What a healthy Church looks like.
• Thoughts on celebrity culture…and more! 

Discussion Questions: 

1. Why is it important to process your hurt within your real-life community? 
2. How have you had to honor the stages of forgiveness in your life?
3. What are some ways we can guard ourselves against the enemy preying on us during a vulnerable time of hurt?
4. What is one “do” and one “don’t” that stood out to you?
5. In what way can you be a reconstructor for others and the Church?

Resources: 

The Peacemaker by Ken Sande

After Doubt by A.J. Swoboda

Church Hurt by Jerome Gay Jr. 

Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen Franklin

How to See Beauty in the Church After You’ve Been Hurt 

How to Find a Christian Counselor

TikTok Theology Series

Good and Beautiful and Kind by Rich Villodas

After Doubt: How to Question Your Faith Without Losing It

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If you’ve been a Christian in Church long enough, you’ve experienced the sting of being hurt in Church. Well, today, we are going there! In this episode, we are going to talk about the messiness and the beauty of biblical community and how to manage your expectations.

So Good Moments: 

• The difference between Church hurt and Spiritual abuse.
• How the enemy robs the Church of a full and abundant life.
• Why we need to expect more from believers but also manage our expectations. 
• The importance of creating a space for people to feel safe, seen, and heard. 
• Why we shouldn’t diminish, discount, or deny hurt.
• The 3 stages of biblical community…and more!

Discussion Questions: 

1. What did you learn about the difference between Church hurt and Spiritual abuse?
2. Why do you think it’s important as believers to make people feel seen, heard, and loved?
3. Have you ever caught yourself diminishing, discounting, or denying your hurt or someone else’s hurt? What could you do differently next time?
4. Pastor Julie shared the three stages of community. Why do you think it’s important to embrace the tension stage? 
5. What are some ways you can manage your expectations for biblical community?

Resources: 

The Peacemaker by Ken Sande

After Doubt by A.J. Swoboda

Church Hurt by Jerome Gay Jr. 

Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen Franklin

How to See Beauty in the Church After You’ve Been Hurt 

How to Find a Christian Counselor

TikTok Theology Series

Good and Beautiful and Kind by Rich Villodas

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How do you make others feel known, seen, and loved? In this episode, you’ll hear how to listen well and love through the long haul.

So Good Moments: 

• How to develop accountability and healthy relationships. 
• How biblical community helped Pastor Lisa Duvall heal from childhood trauma. 
• Chick-fil-A franchise owner Nicole Moceri’s 7 guiding principles for new leaders.
• How to create a “mentoring memoir.” 
• Tips for when you want to ask someone to mentor you.
• How former news anchor Chandra Rabenecker approaches people she wants to grow with…and more!

Discussion Questions: 

1. What stood out to you from this episode? 
2. Nicole shared 7 guiding principles for new leaders who want to move up—which one stood out to you as something to work on? 
3. Pastor Lisa talked about how being planted in the church helped her heal. What benefits have you experienced from being planted? 
4. Is there a deficit area in your life that you can ask someone to mentor you in?
5. Pastor Lisa mentioned an awkward moment in her early days of ministry. What’s an awkward moment that taught you something? 

Resources: 

Leadership Qualities

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Are you surrounded by people but still feel lonely? In this episode, you’ll hear about the value of community and how to pursue the right relationships in your life.

So Good Moments: 

• How former news anchor Chandra Rabenecker builds biblical community in her life. 
• How Chick-fil-A franchise owner Nicole Moceri defines who she’s on mission with and who she’s on mission for. 
• What vulnerability really is and how to steward someone else’s vulnerability. 
• Obstacles to deep relationships and how to overcome them. 
• What to say when someone overshares…and more! 

Discussion Questions: 

1. What encouraged you from this episode about building intentional community in your life?
2. In what ways is the Church able to be the solution to the epidemic of loneliness?
3. What are some obstacles in your life that prevent you from pursuing life-giving relationships? What are some ways you can overcome those obstacles?
4. Do you have times of “white space” away from your phone? How does that time replenish you? 
5. Pastor Lisa joked about how she’s going to be Latin when she gets to Heaven. What other culture do you admire and why? 

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How do you find grit when you want to quit? In this episode, Bianca Juárez Olthoff shares what you need to develop faith and resilience. 

So Good Moments: 

• The three Ps you need to have grit.
• How Bianca’s failures helped her find resolve about her calling.
• What the Apostle Paul’s life shows us about perseverance.
• The power of believing that you and your calling are enough. 
• Why comparison is robbing you of joy…and more! 

Discussion Questions: 

1. What’s one way you’ve kept a resilient perspective?
2. How have you pivoted when life went a different direction than planned? 
3. How have you kept purpose amidst the pain? 
4. Do you have a tool like Google Calendar to keep organized? What are your best tips?
5. What inspires you about the Apostle Paul’s life and ministry journey?

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Grit Don’t Quit

We’re Going There podcast

Bianca’s Instagram

Good Morning America Interview

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How do your friends impact your future? In this episode, you will hear how intentional friendships fuel your purpose and your faith.

So Good Moments: 

• Why it’s important to have a legacy perspective with your faith.
• How accountability can be life-saving and life-changing.
• The power of longevity in friendships and friendships on mission.
• What the book of Job shows us about being a good friend.
• The regular podcast guest who used to be a competitive hip-hop dancer…and more!

Discussion Questions: 

1. What’s a fun fact about you that only a close friend would know?
2. Why is it important to have a legacy perspective with our faith?
3. How do you make sure the right people are running alongside you and in your inner circle? 
4. What are some ways we can fight for the right friendships and relationships? 
5. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? (It can be light-hearted or serious.)

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*Please Note: This episode contains content about dealing with suicidal thoughts. If you or anyone you know is in need of support, always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health providers. Remember, seeking help doesn’t make you weak—it makes you wise.

Are you prioritizing your past over your future? In this episode, Christine Caine shares how to move forward and run with the right people in the Divine relay race God has for you. 

So Good Moments: 

• Why there is life beyond trauma and how to take the next step toward freedom.
• Why Jesus tells us to remember Lot’s wife.
• How to be part of the “Holy Relay.” 
• What it means to surround yourself with people who will fuel your faith.
• Why finding your tribe of people isn’t enough…and more!

Discussion Questions: 

1. What stood out to you most about this episode?
2. Have you ever found yourself getting stuck looking back to the past? What helped you move forward?
3. Share a time when you had to make a hard choice about friends in your life.
4. How can you pass the baton of faith to the next generation?
5. Speaking of looking back to the past, what’s one fashion item you are surprised to see back in style?

Resources: 

So Good Perseverance podcast episode with Christine Caine

Don’t Look Back book by Christine Caine

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