Amy Gannett joins us on the podcast to discuss theology and the delight it is to grow in our love and knowledge of the Lord. She encourages us to know the Lord through His Word and gives tips to get started.

A little bit about the guest:

Amy Gannett (M.Div, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary) is a speaker, writer, and Bible teacher. She is the author of several exegetical Bible studies, and her teaching and writing has been featured on Christian outlets like Well-Watered Women, The Gospel Coalition, JourneyWomen, Risen Motherhood, and Christ and Pop Culture. She is also the founder of Tiny Theologians, which offers training tools for parents and children’s ministries, equipping them to pass on the Christian faith to the next generation. You can find her online at amygannett.com, and on social media at @amycategannett and @tinytheologians.

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Fix Your Eyes by Amy Gannett

Amy is reading Harry Potter, and listening to You’re Not Crazy.  She is being refreshed by the weather cooling off, and she’s getting back to baking bread.

Noteworthy quotes:

“As we look to God’s Word to learn about God– He is infinitely interesting.” - 15:30

“He throws his arms wide open in scripture and invites us to know him and to plumb the depths of who He is even though He is limitless and we are limited.” - 16:06

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JL Gerhardt joins us to encourage us to “look at God” and spend intentional, devoted time with Him. She discusses some practical steps we can try to grow in our love for the Lord through Bible study and quiet time.

A little bit about the guest:

JL (Jennifer) Gerhardt is an author and Bible teacher devoted to the work of helping people see, know, and love God. A former Storytelling Minister, college English teacher, and newspaper journalist, Gerhardt is currently traveling around the world with her family (husband Justin, daughters London and Eve) and hosting conferences for families called, The Storied Family. This is Gerhardt’s seventh book. More about her here: http://jlgerhardt.squarespace.com/about

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Look to Love by JL Gerhardt

JL is reading Circe by Madeline Miller, and listening to Holy Ghost Stories. She is being refreshed by Magnum bars and Ted Lasso.

Noteworthy quotes:

“That is just so fascinating to me– that the God of the universe is like ‘Hey, I’d like it if you’d look at me.’” - 13:05

“The first way to read the Bible– the greatest way to read the Bible– is looking to love.” - 14:31

“Focus is required because distraction is constant.” - 16:19

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Baylor Wilson joins us on the podcast to talk about the Lord’s providence. She shares her testimony and exposes popular lies our culture believes.

A little bit about the guest:

At 26, Baylor Wilson has already lived a life most people only dream about – excelling at competitive cheerleading, starring in Season 29 of CBS’s Survivor, scoring a country music publishing deal – all before graduating from college. But according to Baylor, these life-making moments were just a precursor to the abundant life she found when she met Jesus. When asked what exactly happened that prompted her to start writing songs about Jesus, she joyfully exclaims, “Jesus happened.” It’s not a bumper sticker platitude. Baylor’s over-the-top joy for the Lord radiates from deep within, spilling over onto everyone she meets.

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Joy Comes in the Morning

Baylor is reading The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer and Unoffendable by Brant Hansen, watching The Chosen, and listening to her EP and UPPERROOM.  She is being refreshed by going on walks.

Noteworthy quotes:

“The most important thing is you walking, faithfully, hand-in-hand with Jesus every step of the way.” - 26:18

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BONUS BLACK FRIDAY EPISODE!!

Bonnie Gray is the author of Whispers of Rest and Finding Spiritual Whitespace. Bonnie loves encouraging women to experience deeper intimacy with God and refresh the soul with His love and rest. She guides women to live inspired, detox from stress, and celebrate their calling as the beloved. An inspirational retreat speaker, Bonnie touches thousands of lives helping women through topics of soul care, stress recovery, and emotional healing through storytelling, visual arts, nature, prayer, and meditation. Bonnie’s powerful writing is featured on Relevant Magazine, KLOVE, {in}courage, MOPS, and Christianity Today. She lives in California with her husband and their two sons.

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Sweet Like Jasmine by Bonnie Gray

Noteworthy quotes:

“You’re worthy of being loved. You’re worthy of being valued.” - 41:58

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David serves as Young Adults Director at Watermark Community Church, where he leads The Porch – a ministry that takes place every Tuesday night for thousands of young adults in their 20s and 30s. He is passionate about the next generation, believing young adults are crucial in their influence and limitless when it comes to their potential impact on our world. David received his Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and has been on staff at Watermark for eleven years helping lead, teach and build into the next generation of young adults and college students. In addition to his role in vocational ministry, his first priority is serving as husband to Calli and dad to his son Crew and daughter Monroe. Calli is his partner in ministry, a licensed counselor, and daily example of godly living. David currently resides with his family in Dallas, TX.

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We’re All Freaking Out (and Why We Don’t Need To) by David Marvin

What if _? Then I would _. But God _.

David is reading She Calls Me Daddy by Robert Wolgemuth, watching Ted Lasso, and listening to The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. He is being refreshed by his kids.

Noteworthy quotes:

“...Paul is saying don’t meditate-- don’t choose to dwell on and meditate-- on fearful and  anxious thoughts.” - 11:11

“All I’m trying to do is trace the pathways towards peace that God has already given us.” - 12:15

“Two words fuel a lot of our anxiety; it’s a question of ‘what if.’ “ - 23:22

“We fight [anxiety] day by day, trusting and leaning and embracing the promises of God and holding on to truth.” - 29:24

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Rebekah Lyons joins us to encourage us to trust who God says He is despite our circumstances.

A little bit about the guest:

Rebekah Lyons is a national speaker, host of the Rhythms for Life podcast, and bestselling author of Rhythms of Renewal, You Are Free, and Freefall to Fly. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety and depression—and invites others to discover and boldly pursue their God-given purpose. Alongside her husband, Gabe, Rebekah finds joy in raising four children, two of whom have Down syndrome. She wears her heart on her sleeve, a benefit to friends and readers alike. Her work has been featured on The TODAY Show, Good Morning America, CNN, FOX News, Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review, and more.

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A Surrendered Yes by Rebekah Lyons

Rhythms Quiz

Rebekah is reading The Soul of Desire by Curt Thompson.  She is being refreshed by walks in nature and her daily rhythms.

Noteworthy quotes:

“When we’re coming to him more regularly because we need him, all of a sudden we start to bear the fruit of the Spirit again” - 7:00

“If you trust that the enemy wants to steal your life and your dreams and your future and your hope, know that [God has] come to give you life and that you would have it to the full.” - 11:35

“If I trust in Him and I keep my mind and my days on Him, the anxiety doesn’t really have as much of a root because I’m going back to ‘the Creator of the heavens and the earth holds my future and He holds all these things together.’” ~ 12:42

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Andi Andrew joins us to encourage us toward unity in our friendships and relationships in general. She reminds us to be mindful of our expectations, be honest with our words, and communicate!

A little bit about the guest:

Andi Andrew is the author of She Is Free, Fake or Follower, and her newest book, Friendship–It’s Complicated. She is also the founding Pastor of Liberty Church, a multisite church she pioneered with her husband Paul in 2010. In 2015 she launched She Is Free, a movement that exists to engage and equip women to encounter God and expand the Kingdom. Currently, Andi’s life is focused on raising her four kids in Brooklyn, writing books, creating for her T.V. show and podcast Coffee With Andi, building Liberty Church, and traveling to invest in churches and lives all around the world.

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Friendship-- It’s Complicated by Andi Andrew

Andi is reading The Whispers of War by Julia Kelly, watching Ted Lasso.  She is being refreshed by having a normal day at home.

Noteworthy quotes:

“Relationships inform us and they form us.” - 10:20

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Eric Demeter and I talk about Christian dating on this episode of the podcast. He clarifies that there isn’t one right way to date as a Christian-- the Bible isn’t clear about it-- but there are some wrong ways. He encourages us to be curious about other believers and date for the purpose of marriage.

A little bit about the guest:

Eric is a relationship and conflict resolution specialist with advanced studies in mediation, peacemaking and negotiation from the Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver and Peacemaker Ministries. He is currently a missionary with Youth With a Mission (YWAM) based in Athens, Greece where he disciples young people from the Middle East, and teaches conflict resolution and healthy relationships to YWAM staff and missionary students. His experiences growing up listening to heavy metal, working alongside ex-convicts, and being raised in the Roman Catholic tradition give him the ability to connect well with people of diverse belief systems. He considers every reader a friend and challenges everyone to become more like Christ in everything they do.

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How Should a Christian Date? by Eric Demeter

Eric is reading Culture Making by Andy Crouch.  He is being refreshed by time with friends in Colorado.

Noteworthy quotes:

“Don’t date someone you have to disciple.” 15:27

“God gives us a big yard to date and you just have to find what works for you.” 22:26

“God cares.” 26:31

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On this episode of WWL, we break from our usual format of one-on-one conversation and join a panel with other podcast hosts listening to Jess Connolly. Jess hosted a panel discussing body shame and her new book. I pray her words are powerful in your life and her message is an encouragement to your soul.

A little bit about the guest:

Jess Connolly is a woman who wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She is passionate about family, God’s Word, and seeing women take their place in the kingdom. She’s an author, church leader, and a coach.

She’s written nine books - including Wild and Free with Hayley Morgan, You Are The Girl For The Job, and Breaking Free from Body Shame.

Jess and her husband, Nick, live in Charleston, SC where they’ve planted Bright City Church. They have four wild and hilarious kids: Elias, Gloriana, Benjamin, and Cannon. They also have an unruly dog named Deacon.

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Breaking Free from Body Shame by Jess Connolly

Noteworthy quotes:

“I want my days to be wrung out for the glory of God.” - 25:34

“It’s the gratitude that compels me to treat [my body] well.” - 41:10

“True, Godly, kingdom-freedom honors God, and it considers holiness, and it submits to His authority.” - 44:25

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Jenny Randle joins us to discuss pursuing the dreams that God has given us. She encourages us to align our dreams with scripture and to stop believing the lies preventing us from showing up.

A little bit about the guest:

Jenny Randle went from a career in the heart of Hollywood to a faith-based author, national speaker, and chart-topping podcaster. Her search for meaning in the everyday moments of life has led her to write her newest book Dream Come True, where Jenny encourages readers to dream on for the glory of God and good of others.

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Dream Come True by Jenny Randle

Jenny is reading The Manatee Did It by Kay Dew Shostak and Rooted.  She is being refreshed by her rise and shine club.

Noteworthy quotes:

“God is far greater than anything I think about myself.” 7:39

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