What if honesty with God is the most courageous step you can take today? We invited mentor and soul care leader Lori McDaniel to help us name the ache so many of us carry—those seasons when we mouth “it is well” while our inner life says otherwise—and to show us how hard can actually be holy. 

Lori shares her journey from decades of ministry into a new chapter of soul care alongside her husband, walking with pastors, missionaries, and everyday women who feel stretched thin by grief, fatigue, and questions that don’t resolve on cue.

Lori offers a hope-filled reframe you may never forget: this is the only time in all eternity we will commune with God from a place of pain. That doesn’t glorify suffering—it dignifies your story and calls you to steward it as sacred space where intimacy with Christ deepens. 

If you’ve felt God’s silence, if your scaffolding has collapsed, if you need language for your lament, pull up a chair. 

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In this episode of The Table of Grace, Tessah sits down with Tracy Smith and Tracy Osborne to unpack this year’s word for our women’s ministry—Abide. Together, they share how this word came to life, what it means to remain in Jesus day by day, and how abiding transforms every part of our lives—our faith, relationships, and purpose.

Through honest conversation and biblical reflection on John 15, they talk about what it looks like to stay connected to the Vine in every season—from the busy, chaotic moments to the quiet times of spiritual growth. You’ll hear personal stories, practical rhythms, and real encouragement to slow down, rest in His presence, and remember that apart from Him, we can do nothing.

Whether you’re in a season of pruning, flourishing, or simply trying to keep your head above water, this episode will remind you that Jesus is your home—and that there’s always a seat for you at His table.

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In this very first episode, hosts Tessah Luebke, Traci Smith, and Tracy Osborne open up about the heart behind The Table of Grace Podcast.

They share the story of how this podcast came to life, the “why” that fuels it, and the vision for what they hope it becomes for every woman who listens.

If you’ve ever wondered if there’s a seat for you at this table, the answer is always yes.

So pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join the conversation.

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