How is your heart feeling as we enter this Easter weekend? Join us as we catch up, confess, and lean into the light of Easter. We pray our conversation draws you closer to Jesus to help you feel God’s fullness of joy.

P.S. Want to have joy-filled conversations during your Easter brunch? We have a gift for you! Head to our Instagram here to get our printable Easter cards with fun questions to ask your family and friends. 

Song Recommendations: What He's Done by Passion and our Good Friday playlist.

Verses:
Romans 12:2
Matthew 11:28-30

For more encouragement on similar topics, check out episode 6, "God is Still in Your Story" and episode 13 about TRUE peace and fulfillment.

Do you ever find yourself clinging to someone for hope? A family member? A BFF? Maybe you've found that the most reliable person seems to be yourself. Whoever you may turn to, most of us are hoping for something as we wrap up 2023 and look to the new year.  On this episode, we talk about what it means to find our true hope in Jesus ad how He can help us find peace in the waiting. We pray the Lord lights up your weary heart with His truth and love this holiday (and always!). 

Plus, we chat about TWK recording updates and an exciting announcement, which we'll also share on our social media @thisweknowfaith!

Song Recommendation: O Holy Night by Josh Groban  (we also love Bing Crosby's version - another classic!)

Verses:
Luke 2:10-11
Mark 11:24
Romans 15:13
Jeremiah 29:11
2 Corinthians 12:8  

For more encouragement on similar topics, check out episode 4, "Jesus Changes Everything", and episode 6, "God is Still in Your Story".

Is your calendar already feeling PACKED this holiday season? Lately, we’ve felt spread thin with all that’s going on around us, but we don’t want to miss what God is going to do in and through us. On today’s episode, we chat about the freedom and joy that comes from serving others. We pray God frees you from any fear or stress clouding your mind, and sparks a fire in your heart to go love intentionally and give generously this holiday season.

Song Recommendation: Christ Be Magnified by Cody Carnes 

Verses:
Acts 20:35
Proverbs 11:25
Galatians 5:13
Luke 3:11
John 16:33
Matthew 5:16

For more encouragement on similar topics, check out episode 2 about the power of gratitude and episode 10 about spreading joy.

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Hosting for the holidays? We have a gift for you! Head to our recent post on Instagram or Facebook to get our free, easy-to-print icebreakers to place around your table. We can't wait for all that's ahead and hope you’ll join us on social @thisweknowfaith for encouragement, freebies, and TWK updates!

If you’re local to Atlanta, there’s a charity service that collects men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes, shoes, blankets, coats, purses, belts, and small household items. They partner with Hope House, a domestic violence shelter and NSPIRE Atlanta, NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill). Call 678-298-2073 or fill out this form to schedule a convenient pickup from your home.

Every day, we have countless interactions with people whether it be in person, on the phone, over the computer, through text, or email. Whether it's a call from a friend, a Zoom meeting at work, or a brief conversation with the barista at our favorite coffee shop, we are given a choice to use our words to either speak life into people or to tear others down. In this episode, we chat about the lasting impact that our words have, and what we can do to try to make the most of every opportunity to speak love into the people God has purposefully placed around us.  We hope this episode resonates with you and encourages you to share God's love through YOUR words with those around you! 

Song Recommendation: Abide by The Worship Initiative

Verses:
1 Thessalonians 5:11 
John 15: 1-4
James 1: 19
James 3: 9-10

Every day, we consciously and subconsciously form expectations. It’s nearly impossible to not expect or hope for certain outcomes. ALL. DAY. LONG. But what happens when we fall into patterns of feeling like we deserve certain things in our lives? And what if we don’t receive that special treatment or that thing that we feel we’ve earned?  On today’s episode, we open up about our very real struggle with entitlement, and how God’s transforming love can take us from feeling superior and unfulfilled to feeling humble and grateful.  We pray this episode opens up your eyes to all the Lord has graciously put in front of you so you can share your blessings with others!

Song Recommendation: Gratitude by I Am They 

Verses:
Matthew 6
James 1:17
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Ready for more encouragement on similar topics? Check out episode 21 on Materialism, and episode 2 about the power of gratitude.

Do you ever find yourself feeling down or empty after overspending? Are you constantly feeling the need to “keep up” with appearances—what you’re wearing, how your house looks, and the places you go? On today’s episode, we open up about our struggle with material things and how God can bring us true joy that doesn’t depend on what we have or don’t have. Now that’s as good as GOLD. 

Song Recommendation: Fade Away by Passion and Melodie Malone 

Verses:
Romans 12:2
Colossians 3:2
1 Corinthians 10:31
Matthew 16:19-21
Matthew 19 

Ready for more encouragement on similar topics? Check out episode 16 about comparison, and episode 13 about true peace. 

Have you or a loved one recently experienced a layoff from work? It’s hard to have hope when we feel like we’ve been left behind, or when the future suddenly looks so uncertain. On this episode, Hailey shares what happened when she was unexpectedly laid off from a job she adored for nearly 6 years. We pray her story encourages you and leads you to rediscover your worth, purpose, and future in Christ’s loving hands.

Song Recommendation: Yes I will by Vertical Worship

Verses:
Matthew 6:31
Deuteronomy 3:6
John 14:27
Isaiah 40:31
Psalm 32:8
Exodus 14:14
Numbers 23:19
Psalm 119:105

Ready for more encouragement on similar topics? Check out episode 16 about comparison and episode 19 about work.  

God designed work to be a blessing for us, and those around us. But what happens when work begins to take over our lives, leaving us feeling disconnected from God and the people who matter most? Whether you're experiencing burnout, under constant stress, dealing with a challenging co-worker, or questioning if you're in the right role altogether, you know how heavy work can feel. In this episode, we share truth about God's design for work and how He desires to lighten the load as we labor alongside Him. We pray this episode renews your mind, lifts your spirit, and helps you know how God has beautifully and uniquely gifted you for his good plans over your life.   

Song Recommendation: I’ve Witnessed It by Passion & Melodie Malone

Verses:
Genesis 2:15
Corinthians 3:9
Colossians 3:23
1 Corinthians 16:14

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We have the chance to feel God’s perfect love every day and in every moment. It’s truly the most joy-filled, healing and empowering feeling there is… better than the first sip of coffee after a sleepless night, freshly baked cookies, your favorite team winning the championship, and EVEN… romantic love. OH YES! On this episode, we gush about the Lord’s goodness and how we can live freely and lightly in His loving arms.  We pray this episode brings you laughter and floods your heart with the unfailing love of God.

Song Recommendations: Any More by CAIN, God So Loved by *We The Kingdom, and The Infinite love of Christ by Shane and Shane 
 
Verses:
John 3:16
Ephesians 3:17-20
1 John 3:1
Psalm 23

What’s pulling you away from God lately? Do you find yourself feeling the need to “get away” and go be with Him? On this episode, we share ways that we can invite God into our daily lives and enjoy His presence through all of the noise of life—the jam packed schedules, the mundane tasks and everything in between. We pray this episode encourages you to be more aware of His presence so that you can experience the fullness of His joy in everything you do.

Song Recommendation: Keep Me in the Moment by Jeremy Camp
Christian Rap Music (OH YES!): Listen here on Spotify

Verses:
1 Thessalonians 5:17
John 15:4
Psalm 16:11 
John 16:33 
Romans 12:2