The Grove Podcast

What does it actually mean to live free?

In this special episode of The Grove Podcast, we’re inviting you into a powerful conversation from The October Grove with Shelley Giglio and Susan Robinson. Together, they unpack what it looks like to walk in the freedom Jesus has already given us, not as a feeling, but as a daily choice to surrender, trust, and stay tethered to Him.

Shelley shares part of her story of finding freedom as a teenager and how God used His kindness to redirect the course of her life. From there, the conversation goes deeper into surrendering our will, our preferences, the opinions of others, and the outcomes we’re trying so hard to control.

Because true freedom isn’t found in having everything figured out. It’s found in Jesus. It’s found in surrendering to Him, walking in obedience, renewing our minds with His Word, and allowing His truth to lead us.

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” Galatians 5:1

We don’t have to carry the weight of our lives alone. We can open our hands, surrender what we cannot control, trust that God is writing a better story, and believe that He is still able to redeem what feels broken or impossible.

This conversation is an invitation to take a step of faith, renew your mind with truth, and discover the freedom that is already yours in Jesus.

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What if the Bible isn’t just a book to study, but a love story inviting you into a deeper relationship with God?

In episode five of our Summer Recap Series, Shelley Giglio sits down with beloved Bible teacher and longtime friend Lisa Harper for an honest and hope-filled conversation about knowing the God of the Bible—not just knowing about Him.

Lisa shares how God has patiently pursued her through seasons of doubt, disappointment, fear, failure, and loss, teaching her that true freedom isn’t found in performing, pretending, or presenting a polished version of ourselves. It’s found in believing that we are already fully loved by Jesus.

Together, Shelley and Lisa talk about the difference between religion and relationship, the importance of knowing Scripture for ourselves, and how theology isn’t just a subject to study. It’s a conversation with a God who desires to be known.

From Lisa’s journey into public ministry to the story of adopting her daughter Missy, she shares how God redeems what feels irreparable and meets us with His kindness in the places we feel most broken.

If you’ve ever felt like you have to clean yourself up before coming to God, this conversation is a reminder: Jesus is not a scowling Savior waiting for you to get it right. He is a loving Father inviting you closer.

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What does it look like to follow Jesus in the everyday tension of motherhood, marriage, leadership, and personal healing?

In episode four of our Summer Recap Series, Shelley Giglio is joined by author, Bible teacher, and podcaster Jackie Hill Perry for a raw and wisdom filled conversation about humility, trust, and the hidden work of sanctification.

Jackie shares candidly about parenting four children while staying rooted in her calling, building a marriage grounded in friendship with her husband Preston, and learning to trust God in places of deep personal hurt and uncertainty. Together, they unpack what it means to live as disciples who choose obedience over ego, faith over fear, and gratitude over envy.

This episode will encourage you to see God differently in your suffering, to embrace the narrow road of discipleship, and to trust that He is faithful in every step of your story.

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Have you ever become so familiar with your struggle that it started to shape your identity?

In episode three of our Summer Recap Series, Shelley Giglio is joined by Christine Caine as she opens John 5 and unpacks the story of the man who sat beside the Pool of Bethesda waiting for his breakthrough. Through Scripture and personal testimony, Christine challenges us to consider the ways we've become comfortable sitting in disappointment, bitterness, fear, shame, or unbelief—and reminds us that Jesus is still asking, "Do you want to be healed?"

Healing isn't just about leaving something behind; it's about stepping into the purpose God has prepared for us. Whether you're carrying wounds from your past, struggling to trust God with your future, or simply feeling stuck in your faith, this message will encourage you to get up, pick up your mat, and walk in the freedom Jesus has already made available.

If you're ready to stop being defined by your issue and start living from your identity as a daughter of God, this episode is for you.

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In episode two of our Summer Recap Series, Shelley Giglio is joined by Sadie Robertson Huff and Korie Robertson for a conversation filled with wisdom, encouragement, and honest reflections on following Jesus in every season of life.

Together, they talk about the importance of spiritual discipline and what it looks like to grow into the person God created you to be. Sadie shares stories from her journey into ministry and public speaking, opening up about vulnerability, insecurity, identity, and learning to trust God with every opportunity and open door. Korie shares powerful insight on motherhood, adoption, sacrifice, and creating a home centered around the presence of God.

From conversations about contentment and calling to reminders that God’s plans are always greater than our own, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and truth for women in every season. Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, longing to grow spiritually, or simply needing encouragement to trust God more deeply, we pray this conversation reminds you that He is faithfully leading your story.

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What does it look like to stay planted in Jesus when life feels uncertain, uncomfortable, or costly?

In episode one of our Summer Recap Series, Shelley Giglio sits down with Grammy Award-winning songwriter, worship leader, and longtime friend Brooke Ligertwood to talk about anointing, obedience, creativity, and surrender.

Together, they explore the weight and wonder of being entrusted with God’s calling… and how true freedom is often found not in striving, but in faithfully staying with Jesus one day at a time.

Brooke shares personal stories about discovering songwriting at a young age, stewarding creativity through both worship, and learning that the goal of her life isn’t success or recognition, but simply to remain close to Jesus. Shelley and Brooke also reflect on the beauty of being “good trees” – rooted, nourished, and trusting God alone with the fruit their lives produce.

This conversation is for anyone who feels stretched, misunderstood, weary, or unsure of what obedience looks like in this season. You’ll walk away encouraged to stay planted, take heart, and trust God with the outcome!

If you want more from Brooke, you can find her at @brookeligertwood on Instagram or www.brookeligertwood.com.

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What does it look like to live fully surrendered to God — not just once, but day after day, season after season?

In this conversation, Shelley Giglio sits down with Priscilla Shirer – wife, mother, author, and speaker – to reflect on the powerful move of God they’re seeing in this generation, especially through gatherings like Passion, where tens of thousands of young adults are showing up hungry for the Word of God, not just motivation. Priscilla shares how she has spoken identity-shaping declarations over her sons for years and how that same truth now calls a wider generation to live like who God says they are.

They talk honestly about surrender: laying down comfort, preferences, and even good opportunities when God says “go” or “stay.” Priscilla tells the story of filming War Room and being willing to lay acting down to honor her marriage and family, and together she and Shelley unpack the danger of confusing ministry with platform in a social-media age.

From five unseen years discipling a handful of college girls, to the story behind The Jesus Bible, to a powerful reminder that maybe we don’t need more clarity but more courage, this episode invites us to see every ordinary moment as ministry and to trust that God is forming us — even when no one is watching.

The Grove is an extension of all God is doing at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia. To learn more, follow us on Instagram @pcc_thegrove or visit thegroveonline.com to get connected.

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In this episode, Shelley Giglio sits down with international speaker, best-selling author, and spoken-word artist Hosanna Wong for an honest conversation about faith that doesn’t feel like a spiritual show. Hosanna shares stories from her upbringing in San Francisco, her dad’s faithful street ministry, and the surprising ways God produces fruit across generations. Together, they explore why so many of us feel stuck — confusing our “God life” with a perfect quiet-time ideal while our real life is full of deadlines, laundry, and responsibility.

Together they explore a powerful picture of flourishing through the lens of vineyard growers, and how to nurture your life with God in whatever season you’re in. We pray that this conversation will help you release comparison, repent of pace and pressures God never asked you to carry, and take one simple step toward a real relationship with Him — today.

The Grove is an extension of all God is doing at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia. To learn more, follow us on Instagram @pcc_thegrove or visit thegroveonline.com to get connected.

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In this rich and encouraging conversation, Shelley Giglio is joined by Christine Caine to talk about flourishing in a world that often feels heavy, chaotic, and hard. Inspired by Christine’s new book, The Faith to Flourish, Shelley and Christine explore the biblical imagery of the olive tree and what it teaches us about being rooted in Christ, bearing lasting fruit, and thriving even in difficult places.

Christine shares why this message feels so urgent for women right now, especially after years of disappointment, distraction, and spiritual fatigue. Together, she and Shelley talk about abiding in Jesus, resisting the false definitions of flourishing that culture offers, and building a life that can withstand suffering when it comes.

They also have an honest and thoughtful conversation about healing, therapy, prayer, the role of the local church, and why deep roots in Jesus and His people matter more than ever. Christine reflects on her own story of trauma, healing, cancer, friendship, and faith, reminding listeners that flourishing doesn’t mean life is easy — it means Jesus is enough in every season.

This episode is a hopeful invitation to stop languishing, put down deeper roots in Christ, and become women who produce fruit, freedom, and shade for the people around us.

The Grove is an extension of all God is doing at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia. To learn more, follow us on Instagram @pcc_thegrove or visit thegroveonline.com to get connected.

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In this episode of The Grove Podcast, Shelley Gigilo sits down with her friend and longtime Grove girl, Jennie Lusko. Jennie Lusko is a best-selling author, podcast host, wife, mom of five, and she pastors Fresh Life Church alongside her husband, Levi. Shelley and Jennie have a heartfelt conversation about becoming the women God designed us to be.  Together they reflect on the surprising ways God prepares us for our callings long before we understand them, and how flourishing often comes through seasons of difficulty, perseverance, and small acts of obedience.

Jennie shares candidly about marriage, motherhood, loss, and the slow, steady growth that happens when we plant ourselves in community. Shelley offers wisdom on practicing obedience, cultivating awareness, and fighting the good fight of faith — even when we don’t feel it. Their conversation is full of encouragement for women who are in the in-between seasons, waiting for fruit, longing for clarity, or navigating the tensions of real life. It’s a reminder that God is faithful in every step, and that we flourish best when we walk together.

The Grove is an extension of all God is doing at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia. To learn more, follow us on Instagram @pcc_thegrove or visit thegroveonline.com to get connected.

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