Unaltered Grace Christian Podcast

This episode is full of theological insight from Dr. Jeffrey Anderson, D.Min., Ph.D. As one of my professors at Regent's School of Divinity, it is always a joy to learn from him. I'm confident that you will find immense benefit within this conversation about the Holy Spirit.

Sarah is a mom, wife, a writer, and the host of Heart Lessons Podcast. On this episode, Sarah will exhort us in teaching our children “heart lessons” and how to teach children of various ages about Jesus. Sarah gives practical tips and resources to spur us on in our own parenting journeys.

Rachel Symone Gilliam, a digital marketing entrepreneur, shares how God has been faithful and has provided again and again for her during tremendous seasons of life. Rachel is a bone marrow transplant survivor, and she shares how God remained steadfast to her through that time. Rachel’s husband, Joe, whom “everybody loved” and who supported Rachel through her illness, was diagnosed with a malignant spinal tumor not long after they had married. Joe went to be with Jesus in September of 2018.

You all will adore Rachel, her faith, and her positivity and resolve to acknowledge God in the small things. Rachel is truly a joy to talk with, and her story beams with God’s goodness amidst trial.

Find her on instagram @rachelsymonegilliam

FOLLOW:

@unalteredgracepodcast

FOR MORE SHOW NOTES:

www.unalteredgrace.com

Alexis, who is a Personal Finance Coach, shares her passion with us on how to steward finances well. She offers biblical wisdom and practical advice on all things financial freedom. Alexis will share some personal stories on how God has been faithful to her in all seasons of life. She also will encourage us to become intentional with our finances and to use them for God’s glory!

More About Alexis:

Alexis Busetti is a Personal Finance Coach in Houston, TX.  Her biggest passion is to help people build financial plans that will unleash their generous spirits. She wants to see everyone do well for themselves, so that in turn they can do good for others! Alexis and her husband Seth spent the first 7 years of their marriage as starving students and paying off debts. During that time, they worked diligently to learn how to handle money (even though they didn't have much of it).  After graduate school, her husband took a corporate position and Alexis quit her job as a social worker to stay home with their babies.  Now, they have four kids, two dogs, and are living out their dreams to give, save, spend, and invest using all they've learned.  Alexis loves to spend time coaching people on how to do the same! 

You can find her at cisternandgrove.com

Regeneration, being born again, is one of the foundational doctrines, an important principle, of our Christian Faith. What does this actually mean for us? How ought we to live as Christians?

 

Without being born again, Jesus teaches that one cannot be part of the Kingdom of God. Without a new birth, or without regeneration, one is not saved. We need to be spiritually renewed by faith in Jesus in order to inherit eternal life and eternal joy in Him.

It has been a joy to talk with Caroline Saunders about discipleship! In this episode, we will discuss Jesus’ perfect example of discipleship and how He based it on three vital aspects. Of note, Caroline exhorts, “Discipleship is up-close ministry. In those up-close places, that is where change really happens.” If you need a practical kick to go out and make disciples, stay tuned to the gems that Caroline gives us in this chat.

Also, Caroline is so graciously giving away two copies of her Simple Discipleship Binder over on instagram @unalteredgracepodcast -this resource is practical, vivid, and chock-full of tips and resources to go out and fulfill the Great Commission.

More about Caroline Saunders

Website: writercaroline.com

Story & Soul Women’s Weekend Retreat

Same Here, Sisterfriend (book Caroline contributed to)

Instagram: @writercaroline

Simple Discipleship Binder - The resource we reference in the episode; again, Caroline is giving away two of these on instagram- don’t miss out! @unalteredgracepodcast

Today will be the first of a two-part conversation about Discipleship with Dr. Robert Carpenter. I became connected to Dr. Carpenter through my studies at Regent University as he was one of my Seminary Professors in a Biblical Discipleship course over the summer. Dr. Carpenter, therefore, teaches about our call as Christians to “go out and make disciples.” He will exhort and encourage us with biblical truth! Dr. Carpenter shares his powerful testimony with us and about key people in his life who disciple him to grow into the man of God that he is today. Some questions we will cover are: What is discipleship? Why should discipleship be important to us as Christians? And What are some practical ways that we can cultivate a life of being and making disciples?

You all, it has been such a joy to talk more with Dr. Carpenter about discipleship. I am beyond encouraged by his testimony and by God’s work in and throughout his life and ministry. Dr. Carpenter had so much wisdom to share that we will continue the conversation on the next episode. You can find that now wherever you are listening to this episode. In our second half, we will hear about more stories of God’s faithfulness, and will also continue the discussion of discipleship.

FOLLOW:

@unalteredgracepodcast

@unalteredgrace

www.unalteredgrace.com

FOR MORE SHOW NOTES, GIVEAWAY UPDATES, AND CONTINUING OUR CONVERSATIONS

We’d be overjoyed to share your words in the next iTunes review, leaving a review or sharing the podcast with family/friends is such a blessing to us!

This episode I am talking to Mindy Larsen about all things anxiety. This topic is so close to my heart, in all the wrong ways. As anxiety is something that Mindy and I both are familiar with, we discuss how we, personally, remember to combat it with God’s Word. We also answer questions like: What would you say to encourage those of us who have struggled with this? What advice/insight can you give someone who doesn’t personally struggle with anxiety, but who has loved ones who do? How can they help their loved one? Mindy and I are praying that this conversation truly empowers you to lean into God and trust that what He says about you is true.

More about Mindy:

www.loveminblog.com

Instagram @mindykaysl

Facebook

Mindy Larsen is a writer living in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.  She loves donuts, the power of Scripture to combat anxiety, and cuddling on the couch with her husband Chris, and their cat, Finn.  Mindy writes to encourage others with words that point towards Jesus.  You can find her writing in Grit & Virtue, (in)courage and Thryve Magazine, as well as on her personal blog – www.loveminblog.com 

Don’t forget to check out her free printables which we referenced:

10 Scripture Cards to Combat Anxiety

Hey friends, welcome to Unaltered Grace Podcast. I’m your host, Rachel Lawrence. I’m so delighted you are here to listen in on my conversation with Amanda Whiting.

Because I value you all so much, and because you- listener- are the reason why this podcast is even here in the first place- I wanted to start sharing your words and reviews. Here’s Sarah’s iTunes review; “These conversations have such a great balance of being easy to listen to, but also filled with deep, deep truth. It’s like church with a friend at a coffee shop.”

That’s my eager desire for us today, to be friends at a coffee shop talking deep, deep truths.

So you’ll know our guest a little better, Amanda is a wife, mom, writer, podcast host, Pastor, and has the prettiest and most inspirational Instagram feed you’ll ever run across. Amanda writes ever so eloquently about how to see the Holy in the Ordinary and how to notice God in everyday life. You all, as we speak on this topic, I’m praying that you will see God in everyday, ordinary moments and that He may be glorified all the more in your life.

“It’s this concept of: it’s not all going to be perfect. And I’m not always going to feel great about it. I also don’t think that’s what God calls us to- I don’t think God is saying, ‘I promise you a life that’s perfect and Instagram-beautiful,' right? That’s a highlight reel- I think that God is saying, ‘In all things- but especially in those ordinary; or even really hard and painful moments- my holiness is there because I have made you of me. You are my royal priesthood."

You are absolutely missing out if you don't check out Amanda's words, photos, and life that she shares:

Amanda writes at: This Abundance www.thisabundance.org

Podcasts: Holy Ordinary Collective (iTunes)

Instagram: @thisabundance

Resources Amanda Loves:

Planners

Crystal Stine- Holy Hustle: Embracing a Work-Hard, Rest-Well Life: https://amzn.to/2RRDWYm

Cultivate Journals by Lara Casey: Write the Word Bible Journal: https://amzn.to/2CftVPq

Today on Unaltered Grace Podcast, I am speaking with Chelsea Stanley, who is a writer, wife, mom, and Redeemed Daughter of God. We will chat about how to honor your parents in a Christ-like way. Often, we think of the command to “Honor Your Parents” to apply solely to young children. But today we are specifically talking to adults about honoring your parents. Therefore, we will learn that this command is applicable life-long, and obeying this command can exude Christ-likeness. This conversation left me with feelings of forgiveness, repentance, and grace; along with equipping me with plenty of application to put into practice. I’m praying the same over you as you listen!