Grounded In Grace Podcast

It's that wonderful time of life that creates an easy split for reflection and making plans for the future! Alyssa and I talk about our one word journey in 2017 as well as make plans for our future one word of 2018!   Shownotes Games Mentioned: Suspicion Rook Sermon links for Lawren’s recent sermons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8mN67Q7LNs Livestream account Brighton SDA Church, December 30, 2017   PLEASE let us know how your one word blessed you in 2017! Or let us know what words you are considering for 2018. You can send us audio messages if you want, but they need to be under 30 seconds so they will send by email. Also, let us know some of your goals or to-dos for 2018. We’d love to share some on the next show! groundedingracepodcast@gmail IG: gigpodcast

This episode is FULL of different subjects. We replay our recording from episode 11 where Alyssa and I shared things we wanted to accomplish in 2017. Listen to see how we did and what we learned!   We also share family traditions and memories we have from past Christmases. You may hear something you would like to try… or not as we also share a bit about how the flu bug can show up at the worst time. This leads to our practical encouragement and tips to stay healthy during this holiday season.   And if that weren’t enough in 30 minutes, we also share what a couple listeners had to say about episode 52 where we talked about losing our tempers.    Last, there’s a giveaway! So check out instagram and follow gigpodcast asap!

Show Notes: -Great Courses Plus -The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance: Documentary by PBS -Episode correction: Liam learned about Conjunctions, not adjectives haha. Hit the books Alyssa! -Good source for hobby classes: Brit + Co. - The Men Who Built America - (book) "Capital Gaines" by Chip Gaines - Podcast "Elise Gets Crafty" ecourse episode #134 - (book) Grit by Angela Duckworth - (quote) "The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates - (book) "Thinking For a Change" by John Maxwell - (book) "Devil in the White City" by Eric Larson   Grounded in Grace Christ-mas episodes: Baby Mama's part 1 and 2 Preparing and Anticipating part 1 and 2 Celebrating with the Angels and Shepherds What Immanuel Means To Us  

After waiting 5 years for a honeymoon, the Fogg's are back and I recap some things I experienced on this splurgey-all-inclusive-pampered vacation.  -GiG episode 33 is referenced. -For those wondering, we stayed at the Royal Plantation Sandals Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. 

This week we talk about several things we hate to lose including doctors, hair stylists, and our tempers.    3 HARDEST services to replace whether you move to a new place or your go-to person moves or retires.    Alyssa and I get vulnerable again, getting deep into our tempers. 

This week we were blessed with a 20 minute break in sister Katie's busy new life to catch up and hear what's going on with her. You can hear what she thought of Swan Lake, her first ballet, as well as how she has been dealing with life post-college graduation.    Artist referenced: Caylee Grey

This week we discuss the trending show "Stranger Things" and how we feel about it, along with other trends that have taken storm and how a Christian is instructed to view them.   Bible Texts To Dive Into: Matthew 15:18 and Proverbs 4:23 Romans 7:15-25 Ezekiel 36:24-30 Mark 9:23-25 Revelation 2-3 1 Peter 2:9   Email: groundedingracepodcast at gmail Youtube link: Unboxing Gratitude Documented Kits IG: Gigpodcast

It's not easy doing a podcast every week. It is a labor of love, but also, it involves time and money AND energy and mental strength. And the day we recorded this, we just didn't have that. It was a struggle... until a listener helped us out and suggested we practice what we preach and talk about things that make us happy.    So this episode is a little out of the ordinary, but we hope that by listening to what we are thankful for, you will be drawn to things that you are grateful for as well. And as you hear as we talk, doing this will lead naturally to just appreciating God.    In everything, give thanks! 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Show Notes:   My One Word episode 011, also mentioned in episode 005 Joyce Meyers "How your Mind affects your physical and emotional health pt 1" Romans 12:2 Phil 4:8 Luke 6:43-45 Instagram to follow "TheCurrentMinistry" Prov 3:5-6 “Thrive” by Casting Crowns

We spend a lot of time complaining or admiring people who are successful at something, giving them credit for using talent well. Studies show that while we admit that hard work and determination are what are really behind success, the reality is that we still subconsciously believe that talent is the key and if we don't have it, we can't achieve. This week we talk about talent, grit, and hardwork. The latter two being qualities of good habits. Show Notes Grit-The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth The One Thing by Gary Weller The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg IG account to follow "kateflowersart"  

Continuing to learn from the book "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg, we get into keystone habits: what they are and how important they can be. You get to hear how needlepoint may solve Lawren's snacking habit as well as get invited to help figure out one of Alyssa's habits that has formed since Lincoln was born.   Show notes: Romans 12:2 Track your food apps: Lifesum, MyPlate, Track Fitbit Jesus Calling Letters by a Modern Mystic (Frank Laubach)

We are beginning our theme/topic for the month of October and it didn’t take long to peak our interest and to be challenged by it!   This month we will be looking at Habits. We talk in this episode about what actually makes up a habit and how there may be more to it than you think. In fact, you may be going about changing and creating habits all wrong! Listen to find out what we discover and our challenge for ourselves between now and episode 46!   Book referenced: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg   3 Parts of a habit Cue Behavior/Routine Reward   Article we reference of an intereview with Charles Duhigg published in Harvard Business Review https://hbr.org/2012/06/habits-why-we-do-what-we-do     Have any topic ideas for upcoming months? Let us know on FB, by texting, by email, or any other way you have to contact us!

This week we interview 2 of our male listeners to hear what they think of some of the topics we have covered this month in our look at the Proverbs 31 woman.  A few of the things we talk about: What does the phrase "her husband's heart is safe with her" mean to you as a husband? What do guys really think when women dress like the Proverbs 7 woman does? How perfect do we need to be?! What is the best way to show honor to you? How can we use our influence to help you?   And...well, they say a lot more but you'll just have to listen and find out for yourself :)

A continuation of the conversation Alyssa and I had last week comparing the Proverbs 31 woman with the woman described in Proverbs 7. Specifically we talk about our influence getting into how we dress, how beauty can be a gift and a curse, and different women of the Bible and how they used their influence.   Show notes: -Abigail (story in 1 Samuel 25) -Esther (story in the book of Esther ;) -"by beholding we become changed" a quote used often by author Ellen G. White.    Look further: -Study Jezebel 1 Kings 16:31; 18:4-19; 19:1, 2; 21:5-25; 2 Kings 9

Today we study Proverbs 31 and comparing that with the description of the woman in Proverbs 7. Some questions that came out of our discussion include:   What are my intentions? What is influencing me and my actions in my marriage and in my home? Am I thinking selfishly? Am I seeking wisdom from God? Are my actions motivated by pleasing God and protecting those around me?

Just for fun and a little free Ikea advertising, Alyssa and I share our favorite and repeat purchases at Ikea.   Then, the meat of the episode. For the month of September we are choosing to dwell on the Proverbs 31 Woman poem that is written in, obviously, Proverbs 31.   Today we focus on verses 10-12. "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life."   Some questions that come out of our study that you can ponder for yourself: Are you trustworthy? Do you keep your word? Do you follow through? Do you keep confidences? Do you honor with your words? Are you consistent? with your attitude? habits?

“In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” (Prov. 16:9)   We all make plans, whether as small as our to do list for the morning or as big as careers or having children. The hard thing for us is when those plans get thrown off course, especially when it seems like God is the one throwing them off.    So should we plan at all? Should we wait around for whatever God wants or should we make plans and have the potential for disappointment? And if we do make plans, how can we survive and even thrive when God makes changes?    These are the things Alyssa and I talk about this week on episode 40.   Shownotes: Quote: “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans!” Text of study: “In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” (Prov. 16:9) Blog post referred to in episode: http://www.biblestudytools.com/blogs/the-good-book-blog/when-god-changes-our-plans.html

We had an awesome talk this week with Amie Regester about personal growth. Amie is someone who is constantly striving to do her best in everything she is committed to. Including this episode of our podcast as she came prepared with her favorite resources and even a giveaway offer! We hope you enjoy and are blessed by our conversation.   Resources Mentioned during our talk:   Laws of Growth by John Maxwell   The Success Principles http://jackcanfield.com/blog/products/the-success-principles/ (Also Available on Amazon)   Do Hard Things https://www.amazon.com/Do-Hard-Things-Rebellion-Expectations-ebook/dp/B00125L8BW   Maranatha Ultimate Workout Mission Trip https://maranatha.org/programs/ultimate-workout/#.WZXgLFGGPIU   GYC Conference (Generation Youth For Christ)  https://gycweb.org/conference/information/   Jack Canfield's 7 areas of growth worksheet. (I separate spiritual and make it 8 areas) http://jackcanfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Decide-What-You-Want-Worksheet.pdf

In this weeks focus on change, Alyssa and I talk about coping and adapting. How can we adjust to change and why is it important?   Show Notes: Harvard Business Review by Nick Tasler Recommend diving into Ezekiel 36

We decided that all the change in our lives, along with new school years and the soon coming change in seasons leads to our word for August, CHANGE.   We want to talk about how change affects us and our relationships, but also how we can deal with it, learn through it, and become better and stronger women (or men) of God.   This week we talk about how relationships change. A best friend in high school may be practically a stranger today, or a family member you couldn't stand has become your confidant and encourager.   Whatever the relationship might be, we talk about how to invest in them, choose wisely, and be grateful for all those awesome people who have come in and out of our lives!