We Have This Hope

What did you grow up hearing about Proverbs 31? Particularly if you're a woman who grew up near the church in the 90s? Join me as we unpack the context of this super familiar passage of scripture. Spoiler alert: I don't think it's actually about a woman at all.

This episode is a BONUS episode in our series studying Proverbs. Feel free to jump all the way back to Episode 4 for a more in depth look at the entire book. If you want to go deeper, be sure to check out the show notes for quick links to some resources.

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Anyone else feel like worship songs about being hungry were the anthem of their early 2000s youth group experience? No, just me? This week we're talking about how the Bible uses the experience of hunger to teach us. It started with the grumbling Israelites and ends with the grumbling you and me. Grab a snack :) and tune in!

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We're back with Weekly Words and we're talking about REST.  Are you tired?  Me too.  This episode we'll look at several uses of the word in the Hebrew and end with what Jesus had to say about it.  Does Biblical rest actually mean I'm not tired anymore?  How do I know when I'm rested?  Oh and the most elusive question of all...how do I get it?  Hope this prompts your thinking, praying, and studying this week!  

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Taking a pause from our Weekly Words series to drop this beautiful story into your feed. Today’s interview is with Todd Craig, a certified leadership coach and pastor, a Tulsa native turned jeep-driving Floridian.

Todd chats with us about a theology of remembering and how over the last 20 years God has taken him on a journey from striving to rest. If you’re someone who is always looking to the future, always thinking about potential, always striving, this might be what you need to hear to slow down and REMEMBER that in Christ you are enough. Enjoy!

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Continuing our Weekly Words series for Lent 2023 talking about everyone's least favorite word: Obedience.  What does it actually mean?  And what am I supposed to obey?  All good questions that my children can be asking...just kidding...sort of...all good questions that WE can ask.  I hope you'll spend time investigating this word in Scripture and thinking about it as you go about your day.  Enjoy! 

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This week marks the start of Lent 2023.  Whether you are adding new rhythms with intentionality, giving up chocolate because that's all you know to do, or totally forgot that Ash Wednesday is this week, this episode is for you.  I've been each of those women.  This year I'm trying to go slow, but on purpose.  If you need "slow, but on purpose" too, would you join me for Weekly Words - a series of short episodes where we'll examine a new word each week of Lent.  This week's word: Repentance.  What is it?  What does Scripture say about it?  Then two questions & a prayer for your week ahead.  I hope you'll join me!     

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Today’s Remembering Interview was a joy to record for many reasons. Frank Lester shares his story of following God’s call to work in Tanzania, Africa. If you’ve ever wondered if God can use your ordinary life to do extraordinary things, this is the episode for you. The best part of this episode? Frank Lester is my Dad. He describes himself as a man of few words, but I describe him as a man of faithfulness and the absolute best Dad in the world. Enjoy!

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Today is the last episode in our study of Proverbs and it's actually my favorite.  If you haven't thought about literary devices since your 10th grade English class, this episode will bring all that back to mind.  If you dreaded English class, don't let that keep you from listening.  I promise you'll be delighted to see the ways scripture is all woven together as one cohesive story.  Also, this is an episode about Proverbs & women, but we don't even touch Proverbs 31.  Curious how we do that?  Listen & enjoy!  

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Today's remembering interview wraps up our series "Your First Venture" with the story of a church.  Jon Odom is the pastor of Cornerstone Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Jon shares his journey of God calling him to church-planting, the challenges of it and ultimately the beauty of following God with a spirit of adventure.  Jon is an incredible storyteller, he's funny and he's one of our best friends.  Tune in and be encouraged!

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Today's interview is with the founder and creative director of Straight A Style, Amy Ann Arnold.  She also happens to be my very best friend. I can't wait for you to hear her tell the story of how God has moved in her life as she has launched and grown this incredible business. Straight A Style started by a totally different name with totally different focus.  It's grown into a successful fashion blog that reaches an average of just under 2 million people each year.  Be encouraged as you listen and, of course, hop over to the blog or follow her on social media for more!  

Blog: Straight A Style

IG: @straightastyle

Pinterest: @straightastyle

Facebook: Straight A Style 

 

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