Water with Lemon

Juli Bevere joins us on the podcast to discuss putting our identity in Christ. She reminds us of the Lord’s many gifts, one of which being his adopted son and/or daughter.

A little bit about the guest:

Juli Bevere is a wife and mother of four. She, along with her siblings, are passionate about building up the body by reminding Christians of their identity as sons and daughters of Christ.

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I Am by Sons and Daughters

Juli is reading Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky, watching Loki, and listening to Josh Garrels.  She is being refreshed by gua sha.

Noteworthy quotes:

“As we are faithful with what’s in front of us, we see what’s next” - 13:48

“There’s no point of arrival on this side of eternity.” - 15:44

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Ashley Chesnut joins me to remind us we’re not alone in our sin-- specifically when it comes to sexual sin. She discusses a biblical framework for sex and misconceptions about sexual sin. Her knowledge and grace toward a sensitive topic are refreshing to the soul and make us feel encouraged and seen.

A little bit about the guest:

I'm the Associate Young Adult Minister at The Church at Brook Hills, author of "It's Not Just You," love my city (and have created a children's book and coloring book about it), a connoisseur of local restaurants, and can usually be found with a cup of coffee in my hand.

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It’s Not Just You by Ashley Chesnut

Ashley is reading Pilgrim’s Regress by C.S. Lewis, she was watching the Olympics, and listening to The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcasts.  She is being refreshed by one-on-one time with good friends, Pure Barre, and Doe and Dove bakery in Birmingham.

Noteworthy quotes:

“You are not defined by your desires, you’re not defined by your struggle. If you are a Christian, your identity is in Christ.” - 11:54

“Sexual sin is a symptom, it’s not the root” - 16:05

“We have a God who does promise that ultimate healing will one day come.” - 20:04

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We’re back, y’all! Christy Wright kicks off the new season with a discussion on prioritizing “what’s right right now,” or what’s most important in this season. She empowers us to say no to the lesser things in order to focus on the greater things. I pray the Holy Spirit uses this conversation to bring to light areas we can free up to allow Him to use us for the Kingdom even more.

A little bit about the guest:

Christy Wright is a #1 national best-selling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. Since 2009, Christy has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches on personal development, business, and faith. Her new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance, releases September 2021. Follow Christy on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube or online at www.christywright.com.

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Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance by Christy Wright

Christy is reading textbooks and listening to seminary lectures.  She is being refreshed by resisting the urge to pick up her phone when there’s no reason to pick up her phone.

Noteworthy quotes:

“Life balance [...] it’s about doing the right things at the right time.” - 3:27

“There is a temptation-- at any age and any stage -- and that is to draw conclusions about your identity based on the season that you’re in.” - 12:22

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Holly Christine Hayes joins me to talk about the Sanctuary Project, a survivor-run nonprofit social enterprise. Her story and the story of the Sanctuary Project, are evidence of the Lord’s redemption and rescue.

A little bit about the guest:

Holly Christine Hayes is Founder + CEO of Sanctuary Project, a survivor-run nonprofit social enterprise employing and empowering women who’ve survived lives of trafficking, violence, and addiction in Austin, TX. Holly was rescued out of a life of trauma more than nineteen years ago and knows the path to recovery can be long and rocky. Her vision and leadership create a safe space for other survivors to grow in practical skills, unleash their creativity, embrace their femininity, and heal their hearts -- all in community with other survivors. An award-winning author of the book “From Basement to Sanctuary,” Holly is passionate about helping others find “sanctuary” in the ways she did, through a relationship with Christ.

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From Basement to Sanctuary by Holly Christine Hayes

Sanctuary Project

Holly is reading scripture, watching HGTV, and listening to Typology podcast and My Enneagram Coach.  She is being refreshed by her family.

Noteworthy quotes:

“He was so much more concerned with providing for [the women] than I even was.” - 15:54

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Jill Barlow and I discuss rules of life on this episode of Water with Lemon! She graciously encourages us to live intentionally by incorporating rhythms and routines, along with cycles or work and rest, into our daily lives.

A little bit about the guest:

Jill Barlow is a relational ANFJ and Enneagram 8w7with a strong background in leadership, mathematics, and discipleship. She is interested in running, coffee dates, used bookstores, birthdays, and getting to know people. Jill is also a contributing author for Deeply Rooted Magazine and The Gospel Coalition.

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Jill is reading medical fiction books by Lisa Genova, watched the Friends reunion, and listening to Carrie Underwood’s My Savior album.  She is being refreshed by returning to life together.

Noteworthy quotes:

“Jesus knows who He is; He knows His priorities.” - 20:14

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Bethany Beal and I discuss womanhood on this episode of WWL. In this age-- when sexuality is the currency and gender roles can be thwarted-- Bethany encourages us to look to our Creator and his design rather than ourselves and our desires. She reminds us of our purpose and urges us to walk the path of being a girl defined by God.

A little bit about the guest:

Bethany Beal is head-over-heels in love with her best friend and husband, David, and is the super proud mommy of Davey Jr. She is the cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries and is passionate about spreading the truth of biblical womanhood through writing, speaking, and mentoring young women. To her family and close friends, she is simply a tall blonde girl who is obsessed with iced lattes and can’t get enough of her sweet baby Davey Jr.

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Shine Bright: 60 Days to Become a Girl Defined by God by Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal

Girl Defined

Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl’s Heart

Bethany is reading The Well Watered Woman by Gretchen Saffles, and listening to Exploring My Strange Bible, and The Briefing. She is being refreshed by taking baths and drinking iced coffee.

Noteworthy quotes:

“The essence, truly, of Biblical femininity-- of Biblical womanhood-- [...] it truly is about becoming less about me and more about Christ.” - 14:28

“Bringing our sins into the light was the most freeing thing that ever happened to us.” - 30:39

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Vicky Warren joins me to discuss the pursuit of unity in the church. In this age when we’re exposed to so many voices and opinions, she urges us, first, to pray, then to lay down our rights, to seek peace in knowing who the Lord is, and to ask for reconciliation with Him. Her words are gentle and kind, yet strong and authoritative. I pray you are refreshed by her time on the podcast today!

A little bit about the guest:

CEO of MissionNext, Vicky Warren and her husband have actively served in the local church for over 30 years. Vicky spent 33 years working in innovative and creative environments from multimillion dollar technology deployments, alliances with technical luminaries such as Steve Jobs, Nicholas Negroponte’s MIT media lab, Stanford Research Institute (SRI) and The Walt Disney Studios to entrepreneurial startup businesses. Her primary focus in these organizations included leadership and business development, strategic planning, research and development, innovation and creativity. Now she is committed full time to using these experiences to serve along church planters in Asia and Africa to extend the reach of the Gospel through Pioneer Business Planting. Her passion for Pioneer Business Planting has led her to focusing on mobilizing the body of Christ to this endeavor worldwide through speaking, teaching, equipping, and advocacy of viable and profitable business for God’s glory.

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Vicky is reading Safely Home by Randy Alcorn, Hastening: No Place Left by Steve Smith, and The Three Investigators by Alfred Hitchcock.  She is being refreshed by walking in the forest near her home, talking to the Lord, and watching the cows graze.

Noteworthy quotes:

“If you can keep your eyes open and you can watch and you can see in the midst of the sorrow, and the loss, and the difficulties, God is working. ” - 11:21

“It really is about listening to the Lord, being obedient-- even when you’re not quite sure what it is He’s calling you to- and following His direction.” - 15:51

“Do we recognize and understand that He is God?” - 20:46

“Really, as a peacemaker, our call is to reconcile people to God” - 29:51

“If you have it memorized, if you know God’s Word, no one can take that away from you.” - 41:38

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Kat Harris joins me to embrace the topic of dating. She sheds light on our cultural moment and how we can humbly approach relationships. She urges us not to view potential suitors through self-righteous eyes, but to pursue the image-bearer before us- whether that ends in a romantic relationship or a friendship!

A little bit about the guest:

From Bible major to editorial photographer to educator to host of The Refined Collective Podcast, and now author, Kat Harris never shied away from doing things her way. Through her online platform, The Refined Woman, her vision is to be a voice of truth and hope while equipping women to walk in wholeness, worthiness, and freedom. She fiercely loves her big Texas family, and is indebted to her faithful community scattered all over the world. She believes in the power of story, and that every opportunity is an opportunity for growth if we choose it to be. She currently lives in Austin, Texas.

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Sexless in the City by Kat Harris PRE-ORDER NOWWWW!!

Noteworthy quotes:

“Be willing to get to know people. Be curious about their heart.” 26:43

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Through these words, you'll feel the familiarity of a close friend as Cimber encourages us through stories with how to:

- Create more fun, freedom, and purpose than you've imagined.

- Work through expectations and dreams and a few disappointments.

- And getting to know how God's character and goodness transform and inform every area of our lives!

I personally enjoyed every second of this book and laughed so hard. Cimber is REAL and every gal can relate to what she writes about.  So grab "Twenty Something" by Cimber Cummings on Amazon today.

Kelsey Chapman joins us to discuss the value and importance of mentorship. She shares her experience being mentored and mentoring others to help us gain more insight into this beautiful relationship.

A little bit about the guest:

Kelsey Chapman is an author, podcaster and personal cheerleader to women building their dream life and business. When she first launched her own brand in 2015, she felt all the overwhelming feelings, too. It was scary to take such a huge leap and commit to showing up for a dream she didn’t know would pan out. Over the first few years of business, she leaned on the shoulders of incredible mentors who took her under their wing and taught her how to make the jump from dreamer to doer. Kelsey needed their expert wisdom to shift old perspectives, discover the next right steps that would help her execute the vision, and stay hopeful throughout the journey.

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What They Taught Me by Kelsey Chapman

Kelsey is reading Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist, and watching Firefly Lane.  She is being refreshed by her daily walks.

Noteworthy quotes:

“Let people in, find a mentor; the risk is worth the reward.” - 14:15

Questions for consideration:

Sponsor:

#TWENTYSOMETHINGSBOOK by Cimber Cummings

GO GET TWENTY SOMETHINGS RIGHT NOW!

Through these words, you'll feel the familiarity of a close friend as Cimber encourages us through stories with how to:

- Create more fun, freedom, and purpose than you've imagined.

- Work through expectations and dreams and a few disappointments.

- And getting to know how God's character and goodness transform and inform every area of our lives!

I personally enjoyed every second of this book and laughed so hard. Cimber is REAL and every gal can relate to what she writes about.  So grab "Twenty Something" by Cimber Cummings on Amazon today.

Carla Arges joins me on the podcast to remind us of the implications of being created in God’s image. She shares her story of struggle with body image and diet culture, and how her experiences led her to seek the truths of the Bible as it relates to our identity in Christ. She gives straight-forward and practical advice from the lessons she learned and her reliance on the Lord and willingness to seek Him is so evident.  I pray our conversation leads you to worship the Lord for his yoke is easy and his burden is light- that you were fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of the one true God.

A little bit about the guest:

Carla Arges is an entrepreneur, author,  mom, wife and mental health advocate. She is the founder of Affirming Truths, a platform to help women affirm their identity in Christ. Her mission is to help women gain confidence in who they are so that they can walk more boldly in the purpose God has over their life.

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Carla is reading The Legacy Journey by Dave Ramsey, watching Friends, and listening to Another in the Fire by Hillsong UNITED.  She is being refreshed by a new prayer journal and routine.

Noteworthy quotes:

“I had to replace lies with truth.” 9:06

“On the other side of healing is hope, is restoration, is purpose, is calling.” 24:38

Questions for consideration:

Sponsor:

#TWENTYSOMETHINGSBOOK by Cimber Cummings

GO GET TWENTY SOMETHINGS RIGHT NOW!

Through these words, you'll feel the familiarity of a close friend as Cimber encourages us through stories with how to:

- Create more fun, freedom, and purpose than you've imagined.

- Work through expectations and dreams and a few disappointments.

- And getting to know how God's character and goodness transform and inform every area of our lives!

I personally enjoyed every second of this book and laughed so hard. Cimber is REAL and every gal can relate to what she writes about.  So grab "Twenty Something" by Cimber Cummings on Amazon today.