The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast

Christy & Kristen discuss John the Baptizer's description of Jesus as "the Lamb of God," how Paul contrasted the one true God with the many gods that the Athenians served, the importance of knowing that Jesus IS God, and what thoughts & emotions we encounter as we read about the throne room in Revelation.

Episode Resources:

Behold Our God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/january-scripture-writing-plan-behold-our-god/

Behold Our God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads)

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras

Behold Our God acapella playlists:

Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IK6Q6rtwJSTV1md4QOWc0?uid=d7eb0636950348cf&uri=spotify:track:6Bnp4Y4muo2MMVZYOI7IOT

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/behold-our-god/pl.u-xlyNqLkI3AEDAd

Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras:

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras

Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com

David Shannon's lesson "Look Up and Be Holy": https://youtu.be/D-bfiSCHjUE?si=nnJpI1EjJLhEF1gt

Christy and Kristen begin Season 3 with a discussion of several instances of humans "seeing" God in the Old Testament, how we can better clear out the distractions to gaze at God in our own lives, and thinking through why fire is often used in the Bible to signify the presence of God.

Episode Resources:

Behold Our God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/january-scripture-writing-plan-behold-our-god/

Behold Our God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads)

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras

Behold Our God acapella playlists:

Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IK6Q6rtwJSTV1md4QOWc0?uid=d7eb0636950348cf&uri=spotify:track:6Bnp4Y4muo2MMVZYOI7IOT

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/behold-our-god/pl.u-xlyNqLkI3AEDAd

Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: 

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras

Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com

Christy's favorite heated vest: https://amzn.to/4bJbL9o

Kristen's favorite book club & book (Little Women): https://www.fablehousebooks.org/product/little-women-painted-editions-/ZXW3HM3B2R2DNF5GMTGIDZK3?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true

Ashley and Kristen discuss what happens when we forget, the importance of remembering & repenting, and how to set reminders for ourselves to stay close to God & the truths found in His Word.

Episode Resources:

Remember Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/november-scripture-writing-plan-remember/

Remember acapella playlists:

Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ojHUWZwEBQWZPYzsBztm1?si=TNyhJBHtTXGwiAQ0xzJqBA&nd=1&dlsi=5846be11bd9b44c0

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/remember/pl.u-xlyNq92u3AEDAd

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

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

Remember bookmarks (we printed on cream cardstock): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5c3mkcjjs8a4t643mnqgl/Remember-bookmarks-add-blue-tassels.pdf?rlkey=hm64s7kcix5j4x7j553k3ruy7&st=n5r4efub&dl=0

Blue tassels (set of 100): https://a.co/d/00Y31Ly

Thought Garden: https://www.yourthoughtgarden.com

Cocoa roasted almonds: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Cocoa-Roasted-Almonds-14-oz/5284690798?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1200&from=%2Fsearch&sid=1fb39e01-c384-4006-85a0-533f4307a009

Cookie butter filled milk chocolate bar: https://www.walmart.com/ip/bettergoods-Premium-Swiss-Cookie-Butter-Filled-Milk-Chocolate-Bar-3-5-oz/5667788291?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1100&from=%2Fsearch&sid=d2a23ca3-da33-4235-8a75-78ac78e90f73

NEW Scripture Writing Tools for 2026 (Behold Our God): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com

Ashley and Kristen discuss what it means when scriptures say that God Himself remembers something, how important it is for us to remember & rehearse the faithfulness of God, and the many tangible reminders that God orchestrated for His people under the old covenant.

Episode Resources:

Remember Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/november-scripture-writing-plan-remember/

Remember acapella playlists:

Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ojHUWZwEBQWZPYzsBztm1?si=TNyhJBHtTXGwiAQ0xzJqBA&nd=1&dlsi=5846be11bd9b44c0

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/remember/pl.u-xlyNq92u3AEDAd

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

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

NEW Scripture Writing Plans (Behold Our God) GROUP RATE: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4395989134

NEW Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras GROUP RATE: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras

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

Children's Lord's Supper booklet (free from Tracy Watts): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/h3efg63quwulu1b5k2ih3/My-Lord-s-Supper-Book.pdf?rlkey=l3twh15cvdnuf7ufmjwmhw9q8&st=gxa47rvp&dl=0

50 Days of Prayer pdf: https://hendersoncoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/50-Days-of-Prayer-2025.pdf

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/