The Cupfiller

Is surrendering giving up? And why does God ask us to surrender? This week Joz joins Laura on The Cupfiller to dive into the topic of surrender. They explain the difference between surrendering and giving up and what this has looked like in their own lives.

This week, Laura and Ellie explore how control can become a source of pride in their lives. They unpack the difference between pride and confidence, and discuss the importance of avoiding complacency in our faith.

On this week's episode, Christo Spies joins us from South Africa to fill our cups with a message about hope and identity. Christo is a former mental strength coach and school chaplain who has a passion for triggering hope in others and a powerful testimony about finding his true identity in Christ.

Laura and Ellie dive into how comparison and distractions can slow us down in our race towards Jesus. They unpack Hebrews 12 and discuss what it looks like to throw off the things that trip you up and to fix your eyes on Jesus.

Kayla Brisbois talks about how she met her husband, and their time spent doing long-distance during college. She talks about how seeking Jesus individually while away from each other, they set themselves up for a Christ-centered marriage.

Jocelyn (Joz) Carrillo dives into what it looks like to be powered by Jesus and what it means to live like an alien in this world. She shares the importance of knowing the truth of God's word while breaking down the difference between reading and studying the Bible. She gives a powerful explanation of the Gospel and how knowing Jesus changes everything. 

Our Stories Part 2: Ellie Colbeck shares her testimony of realizing that God is not dependent on our feelings; rather, He is present despite them. She shares about her season of friendship struggles, and how she found freedom in vulnerability. 

Our Stories Part 1: Laura Bogue shares how Jesus rescued her from a time of confusion and frustration as she lived with one foot in the world and one foot in the church. She explains how fully surrendering to Jesus and understanding the message of the Gospel led her to South Africa.

Leah Wymer opens up about real college struggles and how dabbling in the world left her isolated and anxious. She shares how living fully for Christ has brought her freedom, community, and joy.

On this week's episode of The Cupfiller, Laura and Ellie discuss what it means to speak words of life and death, gossip, and how impactful our words can be.