Alyssa & Kristen talk about "light momentary affliction," encouraging others in the faith using Paul's example, putting on God's armor to achieve victory, a beautiful snapshot of a victorious faith, plus receiving the "crown of life" when we overcome in the end.

Episode Resources:

Victorious Scripture Writing Plan:

https://www.theruffledmango.com/october-scripture-writing-plan-victorious/

Victorious acapella playlist:

Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O7OqbyhPqRDmrSE3idkO2?si=0ffdb30957744141&pt_success=1&nd=1&dlsi=9048e2876a6743ce

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/victorious/pl.u-kv9lbZJT9vpVvj

Victorious Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section for free download)

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras

Alyssa's favorite - robot vacuum: https://amzn.to/3JtoW2C & Aldi candles: https://www.aldi.us/results?q=candles

Kristen's favorite - eating more protein (also, here's a link to Nourish, where I'm meeting with a nutritionist covered by my insurance: https://www.usenourish.com)

NEW Bible study tools for 2026! >> https://theruffledmango.etsy.com

Christy and Kristen chat about David's victorious speech to Goliath, finding comfort in Jesus' assertion that He has overcome the world, recognizing the only thing that can separate us from God, and how to look for God's help in overcoming temptation and facing the unknown.

Episode Resources:

Victorious Scripture Writing Plan:

https://www.theruffledmango.com/october-scripture-writing-plan-victorious/

Victorious acapella playlist:

Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O7OqbyhPqRDmrSE3idkO2?si=0ffdb30957744141&pt_success=1&nd=1&dlsi=9048e2876a6743ce

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/victorious/pl.u-kv9lbZJT9vpVvj

Victorious Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section for free download)

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras

Christy's favorite - Dutch Bros Coffee: https://www.dutchbros.com

Kristen's favorite - Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls: https://therealfooddietitians.com/greek-chicken-meatballs/

NEW Bible study tools for 2026:

https://theruffledmango.etsy.com

Kristen shares details about 3 of her favorite things: the recent TLN conference, the new "Behold Our God" Bible study tools for 2026 (out now!), and a new fall favorite recipe. {Sorry about the sound quality, friends - apparently a setting needed to be tweaked.}

Episode Resources:

Find The Light Network Conference lessons here (posting soon): https://thelightnetwork.tv/conference

"How to Break Up with Your Phone" book: https://amzn.to/3ITwmMs

NEW Bible study tools for 2026 now in our Etsy shop:

• Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254
• 2026 Scripture Writing Wall Calendar: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4382320894
• Behold Our God scripture cards: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4382341234
• Behold Our God sticker: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383447966

Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash: https://therealfooddietitians.com/sausage-stuffed-acorn-squash/

Kelly & Kristen meet up again to finish discussing the Bold Faith writing plan - how the apostles prayed for & showed their boldness, what we can learn from Abraham's trust in God, how the church shows God's wisdom, why the Hall of Faith still encourages us today, and how Jesus' endurance inspires our own.

Episode Resources:

Bold Faith Scripture Writing Plan:

https://www.theruffledmango.com/september-scripture-writing-plan-bold-faith/

Bold Faith playlist:

Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MpbaOExkg1i381hkOMgU5?si=KO6rXK_ITciaGdLYvx7VDA

Apple Music subscribers: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/bold-faith/pl.u-2aoqXVLfJ8oW8m

Bold Faith Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download for free)

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras

10th Anniversary sale links (25% off extended thru October 7, 2025!):

Unshaken or Prayer Journals, t-shirts, greeting cards, magnets, etc: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com

Online Bible studies: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com

See the NEW 2026 Scripture Writing themes! (NEW Bible study tools coming in early October!)

https://www.theruffledmango.com/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-2026/

Kelly's favorite - weighted vest: https://amzn.to/48xED2Y

Kristen's favorite - AP Discovery Bible cards: https://apologeticspress.org/bible-trading-cards/

"By Faith" song {Praise and Harmony}:

https://youtu.be/1RVuRpZX6Lc?si=Yl_1PwWjOg5Yr675

"God's Wisdom Known" sermon:

https://www.youtube.com/live/BDzbgHjIvXs?si=kl_9rbBh3Mon0Ga7 (sermon begins at 1:15)

Abraham Scripture Writing Plan:

https://www.theruffledmango.com/august-scripture-writing-plan-abraham/

The Light Network Conference (where all 5 of us will be speaking soon):

https://thelightnetwork.tv/conference/

Episode Resources:

Bold Faith Scripture Writing Plan:

https://www.theruffledmango.com/september-scripture-writing-plan-bold-faith/

Bold Faith playlist:

Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MpbaOExkg1i381hkOMgU5?si=KO6rXK_ITciaGdLYvx7VDA

Apple Music subscribers: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/bold-faith/pl.u-2aoqXVLfJ8oW8m

Bold Faith Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download for free)

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras

10th Anniversary sale links (25% off thru September 30, 2025):

Unshaken or Prayer Journals, t-shirts, greeting cards, magnets, etc: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com

Online Bible studies: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com

One of Kristen's favorite "fall ambience" backgrounds on YouTube: 

https://youtu.be/UERLcXtOHJQ?si=vRzIjTE7KZCq283f

The Light Network Conference (where all 5 of us will be speaking soon):

https://thelightnetwork.tv/conference/

Kristen and Alyssa tackle the second half of the Surrender scripture writing plan, discussing how God makes our paths straight, how we need to kill our old nature in favor of trusting God, and how Jesus' surrender to the Father helps us imitate His example.

Episode Resources:

Surrender Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/august-scripture-writing-plan-surrender/

Surrender Playlists:

Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6PcvAbQ6oNpYudvOSIdCgS?si=LMLgRK7wSr2myO2jFoYJIw

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/surrender/pl.u-kv9lbKaT9vpVvj

Surrender Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download)

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras

The Connect Conference that Kristen recommended: https://www.connectcon.org; https://www.youtube.com/connectconference

The Light Network Conference (where all 5 of us will be speaking soon): https://thelightnetwork.tv/conference/

Ashley, Christy, and Kristen start off Season 2 by tracing the theme of Surrender through the stories of Ruth, Hannah, Ahab, Naaman, Manasseh, Nebuchadnezzar, & David. Some of these resisted surrender to God, but others willingly let God take control of their lives. In every situation, we learn that God is always pleased with our sacrifice of surrender to Him, no matter how long it takes.

Episode Resources:

Surrender Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/august-scripture-writing-plan-surrender/

Surrender Playlists:

Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6PcvAbQ6oNpYudvOSIdCgS?si=LMLgRK7wSr2myO2jFoYJIw

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/surrender/pl.u-kv9lbKaT9vpVvj

Surrender Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download)

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras

The Connect Conference that Kristen recommended: https://www.connectcon.org; https://www.youtube.com/connectconference

The Light Network Conference (where all 5 of us will be speaking soon): https://thelightnetwork.tv/conference/

Verse Christy mentioned about Uriah being included with David's "mighty men": 2 Samuel 23:39

Kristen, Kelly, and Ashley talk about modern day idolatry – what it looks like in its many forms, why it’s such a difficult struggle for all of us, and why it’s important to keep putting God back into the center of our lives. Join us for the last episode of Season 1, as we step on everyone’s toes, including our own! Find the show notes linked below.

Episode Resources:

Broken Cisterns scripture writing plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/may-scripture-writing-plan-broken-cisterns/

Broken Cisterns playlist:

Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4JQpzEqMugbgd5LXllE9qj

Broken Cisterns prayer prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download)

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras

Our Unshaken Scripture Writing Journals are back!

https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1805002817

NEW magnets!

https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4303151260

https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4303154526

Purchase the Unshaken Scripture Writing Extras (including the scripture writing plans, monthly introductions & journaling questions + 12 smartphone wallpapers!):

For individuals or groups: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras

Kelly’s new favorite recipe blog: https://www.saltandlavender.com

Kristen’s favorite roses: https://www.davidaustinroses.com/products/lady-of-shalott

Gods At War (book): https://amzn.to/3Sw1zGw

How to Break Up with Your Phone (book): https://amzn.to/4jervkX

The Screwtape Letters (book): https://amzn.to/3FwjqKy

Article about the “Castle Impossible” show that Kristen mentioned:

https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a64770861/hgtv-castle-impossible-bathroom

Kelly, Ashley, & Kristen meet up again to discuss what God means by “broken cisterns” and why heeding His warning is so important to having an unshaken faith. Idolatry = adultery against God, but was it only the Israelites who committed this grievous sin? No, unfortunately we can get caught up in worshipping non-gods in our modern times as well.

Episode Resources:

Broken Cisterns scripture writing plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/may-scripture-writing-plan-broken-cisterns/

Broken Cisterns playlist:

Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4JQpzEqMugbgd5LXllE9qj

Broken Cisterns prayer prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download)

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras

Our Unshaken Scripture Writing Journals are back!

https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1805002817

NEW magnets!

https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4303151260

https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4303154526

Purchase the Unshaken Scripture Writing Extras (including the scripture writing plans, monthly introductions & journaling questions + 12 smartphone wallpapers!):

For individuals or groups: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras

Ashley (& Kristen’s) new favorite recipe blog:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com

Gods At War book:

https://amzn.to/3Sw1zGw

Listen in as Kristen interviews 5 sweet friends who also have faith-based businesses/ministries: Melissa Flanagan with Lissa Sue Designs, Emily Hatfield with Wifey Wednesdays, Emily Hayes with The Pearly Peacock, Laura Jenkins with Thought Garden, and Rebecca McCready with Evergreen Cypress. Along with The Ruffled Mango, these sisters make up the Faith & Flourish Collective. We hear from each of them about how they got started, what beautiful things each offers, and what their favorite things are to do/create.

Episode Resources:

Follow the Faith & Flourish Collective here! >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/7720204884658251

*Melissa Flanagan {Lissa Sue Designs}:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LissaSueDesigns

lissasuedesigns.com

https://www.facebook.com/LissaSueDesigns

https://www.instagram.com/lissasuedesigns

*Emily Hatfield {Wifey Wednesdays/Motivation Proclamation}:

https://thelightnetwork.tv/tag/wifey/ (You can also find Wifey Wednesdays on Apple Podcasts & Spotify)

Wifey Wednesdays: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402668939838994

Motivation Proclamation: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088825223640

*Emily Hayes {The Pearly Peacock}:

https://www.thepearlypeacock.com

https://fhubelfry.square.site (search for The Pearly Peacock)

https://www.facebook.com/thepearlypeacock

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1383243808641770 (VIP group)

https://www.instagram.com/thepearlypeacock

*Laura Jenkins {Thought Garden}:

https://www.yourthoughtgarden.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064173129141

https://www.instagram.com/your.thought.garden

*Rebecca McCready {Evergreen Cypress}:

https://www.evergreencypress.com

https://www.facebook.com/byevergreencypress

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1385728232181220/?ref=share&mibextid=kdkkhi&_rdr 
(Women’s Group)

https://www.instagram.com/evergreencypress_