Through the Seasons

Stop what you are doing and listen to this episode because I believe it is crucial to every person of faith.Actually, crucial to anybody. We have to learn to combat lies with God's Truth.

What are the common lies we are prone to believe in everyday life? How do we fight these lies? With God's truth!

What the enemy says:

1. We are nothing

2. We aren’t loved

3. We can do everything ourself

4. Jesus doesn’t want to know you

5. We are dirty sinners

6. We are unaccepted and forgotten

7. We can never be made clean - we’ve messed up too much

8. God isn’t with us

9. We don’t belong

10. We don’t have a purpose

11. We are unworthy 

12. We are too lost

13. We are not worthy of forgiveness

14. We aren’t actually saved

15. We are worthless and ugly

16. We can’t be free

What God says about us as His children:

• A new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17)
• A child of God (John 1:12)
• A branch of the True Vine (John 15:5)
• A friend of Jesus (John 15:15)
• Justified and redeemed (Romans 3:24)
• An heir (Romans 8:17)
• A sanctified saint (1 Corinthians 1:2)
• A temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19)
• A member of Christ’s body (1 Corinthians 12:27)
• An ambassador for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20) 
• The righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21)
• Chosen (Ephesians 1:4)
• Adopted (Ephesians 1:5)
• Redeemed and forgiven (Ephesians 1:7)
• Sealed with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13)
• Made alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:4-5)
• Raised and seated with Him in the heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6)
• God’s workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)

• A citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20)

Woohoo!! The second episode of our summer series is out! I am super pumped for you to listen to this episode. Studying the Attributes of God will forever be one of the most impactful things I have ever done. It was so fun to walk through some of the things I leaned to help us remember that in order to know our identity, we have to know God's! I can't wait to hear the feedback from this episode.

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• There is a difference in knowing about God and knowing God

• Proverbs 8:17 - I love all who love me. Those who search me will surely find me. (NLT) 

• Jeremiah 9:12-13 -  Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. (NIV)

• We must seek God and learn about Him through His word! The Bible shows us over and over who He is not just by word but by action. If we aren’t aware of who He truly is, we will miss Him all around us in our day to day life.  

• Attributes of God  

What is an attribute? 

• (as a noun) a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

• God has: 

• Communicable - attributes that both God and us can have yet we will never perfect them as God does

• Incommunicable - attributes that only God can possess

  1. Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent, Eternal + Sovereign 

  • God is in complete control with all the power and no limit to it. He knows all things and is in all places at once. He always has and always will be. There is no break or mess within Him. 

  • Revelation 4:11

  • Jeremiah 32:17

  • Philippians 2:5-11  

  • Romans 11:33-36  

  • Psalm 139:7-10

  2. Faithful + Immutable 

  • He is unchanging and always there! 

  • Psalm 36:5

  • Lamentations 3:22-23

  3. Truthful

  • The only things God says to you are in Truth and LOVE. 

  • John 14:6

  4. Loving + Gracious + Merciful + Patient 

  • God truly is LOVE. The only way to have a basis or standard of love is through God. Anything else is built on a rocky foundation. 

  • 1 John 4:16

  • Grace is getting what you don’t deserve. Mercy is not getting what you do deserve. God is truly patient with us as He allows us to walk through this life and learn to trust Him in all that we do. 

  • Psalm 145:8-9

  • James 3:17

  5. Other Attributes of God: 

  • Holy 

  • Good 

  • Just 

  • Merciful 

  • Jealous 

  • Wrathful 

  • Wise

  • Infinite 

  • Self-existent

  • Self-sufficient 

  • Incomprehensible & transcendent

    
    

    
    

We are so excited to launch our mini summer series: Identity in Christ. Aviela Groder, our Refiner Board Seat, is joining me this summer for this special series. Listen in today as she is real and raw with her story. Aviela's story sets the foundation for the beautiful series that is going to be shared.

Aviela joins the podcast to share her testimony in finding her identity in Christ. She dives into her past, getting vulnerable about her eating disorder, mental struggles, & rebellion from God. Throughout her story, she points to the fact that God never once left her alone. Even when she felt lost, He was always there waiting. Aviela hopes to encourage listeners by reminding them that, no matter what mistakes we make or how far we run, God still loves us. God still wants us. He has called us. She has found her purpose & identity, she prays you will too. 

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BONUS EPISODE!! In honor of Mother’s Day, Emily released an extra episode to share some encouraging words to all the moms out there. Emily reminds us that God has made you specifically for the season you’re in. He is preparing you for what’s ahead and calling you towards your purpose. It is easy to discount where God has us, yet where we are now is so valuable. He has us right where we need to be. 

Encouragement from Emily:

• We are created in God's image. We are complex and beautiful creatures that God designed specifically and intentionally. We can’t discount where God has us, because we are created to be like Him. 

🤍 Genesis 1:27

🤍 Psalm 134:14

🤍 Ecclesiastes 3:11

• You are the steward of your home. You are raising up the next generation of disciples. The atmosphere you create matters. You get to cultivate a beautiful, worshipful, safe household environment. It is sacred and God has blessed you with that gift. 

🤍 Proverbs 31

• You are a helpmate to your husband. This life as a married couple is a team effort. You are raising your children together. Building your home in unison. Supporting one another. God specifically gave you your spouse to be one with you. 

🤍 Ephesians 5:22-24

• You’re on a mission in your home. Your church, job, friends, and family are your mission field. God has us in specific areas to minister to our people. We are on a mission to bring Christ’s light to the darkness of this world. 

🤍 Matthew 28:19-20

🤍 Acts 1:8

🤍 Mark 16:15

🤍 1 Chronicles 16:24

• We are the keeper of the word. God trusts us with His word. We are to keep it hidden in our hearts, ready to share with others.

🤍 Matthew 1:18-25

🤍 John 4

🤍 John 20

We are so much more than what we think. God loves us so much. He was so intentional when He designed you. You are so much more than a label. You are His beautiful creation. 

Morgan joins Emily and Montana on the podcast to offer some great encouragement in this episode!

Morgan discusses using her social media platform for Jesus. She talks on how she uses it to make a difference and bring glory to God. She offers some advice to those who are looking to bring positivity into this negative world. 

• It’s a choice you have to make when sharing content. 

• Approach it with love and confidence in your belief. 

• Be sure to intentionally uplift and encourage others. 

• Be positive and share what the Lord is doing in your life. 

Morgan also expresses the importance of protecting yourself by putting up boundaries and removing things around you that aren’t of the Lord. Remember, it’s your choice how much you take in and what you put out. 

Encouragement from Morgan:

• It’s important to express the raw and real things. In the midst of the hard stuff, share the hope.  

• Don’t let any season go to waste. The Lord won’t let it be for nothing. He will turn it for good. He is working in your favor. 

🤍 Genesis 50:20

• Community is hugely important for hard seasons

• Seek the Lord's voice. 

• Deepen your knowledge in the Word.

• Continue to talk to Him through prayer. 

• Ask for wisdom in every situation. He will bless you with that discernment. 

• Understanding who He is, will help you know when He’s speaking to you. The voice becomes stronger the more you obey. 

Your season may not be ideal but He is faithful and He is caring for you. He offers overwhelming peace even in the confusion. Choose to acknowledge Christ. Choose to depend on Him in every season. It’s your choice to make.

🤍 Romans 8:28

🤍 John 14:27 

Recommendations & Resources:

• We’d love for you to check out Morgan’s book on Amazon!! “Healing Empty Hands: Finding Hope and Peace through Miscarriage.” 

• Lisa Turkhurst

• Michael Todd

• Robert Madu 

• Christine Kane

• Stephanie Icke 

Spring is ending and summer is coming! We are entering the growing season. If you look all around you, God is working within Creation to bring growth. What does your life look like though? Do you have growth within your life? Are you connected to the Vine and bearing the fruit of Christ? Are you pruning and growing it? These are all questions that we walk through in this episode as we talk about entering the growing season. I am so excited for you to listen in!

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Rebecca Chandler gets vulnerable with Emily in this podcast episode. This episode addresses the beauty of raising a child with Down Syndrome and the grace Rebecca found within her experience. As she walks through her story, Rebecca reminds us that even in the unknown, the works of God will be revealed. He will work everything out for His Glory. Once Rebecca changed her perspective, she began to view her son, Silas, as undeserved, beautiful grace from God. Sometimes God gives us something tangible to understand His true grace and beauty. Rebecca admits that while her motherhood journey is not the way she plan, God allowed for it to be beautiful, good, and grace-filled. 

Sometimes God takes us to a different place than we expected. But that’s okay. Your journey may be different but it’s not less than, there is still beauty in it.  If you spend your time thinking about what could’ve been, you’ll miss the beauty of what you have. 

Encouragement & Advice for moms:

• As a mom, you don’t have to prove anything

• Slow down and enjoy every season

• It’s going to happen in Gods timing 

• Be drawn to differences! We are called to love people the way they are, where they are at.

Tips & Thoughts when approaching Down Syndrome:

• It’s okay to ask questions 

• Realize that your more alike than different 

• Person first, then language

• Learn to live an unoffended life

🤍Check out the poem “Welcome to Holland.” It is one Rebecca holds close to her heart. 

🤍Be sure to read John 9

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In this deeply personal episode, Emily shares the raw and emotional journey of walking through miscarriage. From the joy and anticipation of pregnancy to the heartbreak of loss, this story opens up about the physical, emotional, and spiritual impact of miscarriage.

Through honest reflection, we talk about grief, questions, and the process of healing—while holding onto faith and hope in the midst of pain. This episode is a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, you are not alone.

If you’ve experienced pregnancy loss or are walking alongside someone who has, our prayer is that this conversation brings comfort, validation, and the courage to keep moving forward one step at a time.

In this episode, Emily addresses the question, “How do you want to be remembered when you die?” It is an important question to ask if we want to leave a legacy for the generations to follow.  Emily dives in and shares how we should all aspire to leave a God honoring legacy behind. She shares three important things to focus on when leaving your legacy in the now. 

1. There has to be a vision  

•  What do you want your life to look like? We all want beautiful and good lives, so how do you want to cultivate that?

• By simply loving and living for Jesus, people will be able to see His light in you. Love the people around you. Serve everyone with a selfless heart. 

• Your vision needs to be rooted in Christ to leave a legacy that is focused on Him. Let the Lord empower you and take in everything He has given you.  

🤍 Ephesians 3:16-17

🤍 Galatians 6:4

1. Evaluate what is feeding your heart, soul, and mind. 

• Who are you surrounding yourself with? Are they bringing you closer to Christ? 

• If you are letting ungodly people speak into you, it will affect your heart and future. 

🤍 Colossians 2:6-7

• Let Christ speak into your life. Nourish your heart, mind, and soul with His words and truth. 

• We have to pursue this relationship with Christ. We have to desire growth so we can live out our God given purpose.

• If you are filling yourself with Christ, it will overflow from your heart into every area of life. 

1. Intentionally prepare in the present. 

• What are you doing now? Where is your focus?

• Keep an eternal view. We can’t dismiss the mission field in front of us, but eternity starts now. We must be aware of the kingdom of God that is at hand. 

🤍 Colossians 3:23-25

• We are living in God's goodness. That grace is a gift. 

• To have an eternal view, we must do everything for God and His glory. Let everything simply reflect Christ and your relationship with Him. 

🤍 Galatians 6:7-10

This is countercultural, but it is so important. As we go through every season, choose to walk with the Lord. Leaving behind a beautiful legacy in the future comes from living an intentional life for Christ in the present.