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Special Episode! Gather with friends and family and spend a few minutes listening to this spoken word piece written and performed by Joanna. May it help you celebrate the hope of Immanuel this Christmas. God was with us from the very beginning, and now, in Christ, God dwells in us. We can wait with confident expectation that Christ will come again, and when He does, we will dwell forever in the presence of God and experience the fullness of God with us.    A huge thanks to Psallos for allowing us to use their instrumental version of “In the Eventide”. Psallos is a group of Christian artists led by Cody Curtis, and they work in partnership with Union University. Their mission is to provide the Church with songs of worship that are rich in sound doctrine. We are grateful for their willingness to edify the Church through the use of their gifts and their love of God, His Word, and His people.    Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedail

Personal goals related to Bible intake: is it necessary to have a structured plan? Is that being legalistic? What if life is too busy for inductive studies? What if you’ve tried a reading plan in the past and always get off track? Should you try again? It is possible to have specific Bible study goals that you can implement, whatever your life season. The Word is nourishment to our souls, and the ultimate aim of Bible study is to know God and be transformed into His likeness.    Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Ep. 45 O Come, O Come Emmanuel with Caroline Cobb by Daily Grace  Vegetable Cutter Shapes Set   Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney  Daily Grace Local  Story of Redemption by The Daily

“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. You know the hymn and the melody. But did you know that each verse is paired with a different Messianic name? The hymn also upholds a dual purpose. On one hand, it reminds us of Israel’s longing for the Messiah and Christ’s first coming. On the other, it turns believers’ hearts today for Christ’s second coming when He will consummate God’s Kingdom and dwell with His people forever! Caroline Cobb graciously leads our discussion and shares her personal rendition of the song in the episode!    Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   A Home & A Hunger Songs of Kingdom Hope by Caroline Cobb  Andrew Peterson  Sandra McCracken  Josh Garrels  As Far As the Curse Is Found by Michael Williams   Adorni

Advertisements, gift guides, and “must-haves”. We can find ourselves feeling discontent with what we own. How can we find contentment in the midst of a culture that continually promotes more? This is a relevant issue any time of the year, but it’s heightened around the holiday season. Is it possible to enjoy our material possessions without idolizing them? How can we enjoy the good gifts the Lord provides without getting distracted from the things that matter for eternity? Should our contentment be found in “stuff” at all? We find these hard questions sufficiently answered in God’s Word.    Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   Something Needs to Change by David Platt  Ep. 24 Being Content When Life is Disappointing by Daily Grace 

What exactly is Advent? Is it commanded in Scripture? Why and how should we observe it? Advent is a season marked on the church calendar, and it begins on December 1st this year. During Advent, believers intentionally remember the longing that God’s people felt awaiting the Messiah. It is also a time to recognize the truth that we are currently in a season of waiting for Christ’s return. We discuss the benefits of observing Advent and share the many ways your family can make meaningful Advent traditions this season.     Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Art for Kids Hub   Preaching the Gospel to Yourself by The Daily Grace Co.  Advent by Fleming Rutledge  Advent Candle Cards by The Daily Grace Co.  Unwrapping the Greate

The holidays can be times of extra pain and friction for many people. There are a number of reasons: the loss of a loved one, broken relationships, financial hardships, unmet expectations, and more. In the midst of celebrations and busyness, the holidays can be incredibly lonely times when we feel the brokenness of this world more acutely. Kristyn helps us apply the gospel to our grief and brokenness, and she offers practical tips to navigate the holiday season well.     Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   Ep. 026 Gospel Hope for Shame with Kristyn Perez by Daily Grace  The Daily Grace Co. Lamp and Light Facebook Community  The Peacemaker by Ken Sande  “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow  Ep.

Thanksgiving: the season of gratitude. But shouldn’t God’s people be grateful in every season? Is it really possible to “give thanks in all circumstances”? What about the hard seasons in life? Is it possible to be grateful and worship God in the midst of deep suffering and tragedy? How do we not grumble with the little annoyances of life? The gospel is the starting point of gratitude. The gospel combats the sense of entitlement that marks human nature, and it is how we cultivate a heart of gratitude that leads to praise in every season!    Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   The Hunts Music  Ep. 5 Opening Your Heart & Your Home by Daily Grace  Ep. 24 Being Content When Life is Disappointing by Daily Grace  “Yet Not I” b

Do you think Christianity has too many rules to follow? Does the Bible seem like a book full of restrictive commands to you? Is it just moralism? No one can live up to them, so why try at all? Isn’t the Bible outdated anyway? These are objections we have heard or thought. The Bible does have commands! And the gospel is about grace! The law actually offers hope and joy. It is a gracious gift from God, and while Christ frees us from guilt and shame, He also empowers us to obey and put His holiness on display to a world in need.    Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   “Getting Out” Sermon by Tim Keller    Scripture mentioned in this episode:  Matthew 5-7  Genesis 12  Exodus 19:5-6  1 Peter 2:9  Romans 7:7  1 Cori

Bad days. We’ve all had them. Or maybe it’s a hard season, and we’re not sure when (if ever) things will let up. How do we deal with less than ideal circumstances? We don’t want to escape and pretend they’re not there (because they are!). We know that retail therapy and treating yourself are temporary coping mechanisms. Should we put a smile on our face, pull up our bootstraps, and power through? What does the Bible say?    Scripture teaches us how to respond to the brokenness around us. The Lord equips us to faithfully live in the midst of hard days and/or hard seasons. He gives us the gift of lamenting -- we can go to God in our pain and ask the hard questions: God, are you angry with me? Are Your promises really sure? Has Your love run out? Have you forgotten me? But in our lamenting, we remember the Lord -- His character and what He has done. We rehearse the truths found in Scripture; we preach the gospel to ourselves. We trust that He is working all things for His glory and our good. We can ask, “H

Should Christians set goals? Aren’t goals self-centered? Doesn’t the Bible talk about not knowing what tomorrow brings? Should we be so future-oriented? Lara has redefined goals. Goals can be God-centered and informed by the gospel. Goals can help us keep the big picture of eternity in mind. Goals can help us number our days and live intentionally today. But how do we stay motivated and persevere? How do we make what really matters actually happen?     Check out Powersheets (an intentional goal planner): click here. And follow Lara on Instagram at @laracasey and her team at @cultivatewhatmatters for further encouragement!    Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   Cultivate What Matters  2020 Powersheets   Make It Happen by Lara Casey  Cultivate by Lara Casey  The

Is motherhood a woman’s highest calling? Is it marriage? Or does it depend on our gifts, interests, and circumstances? Purpose is an important topic. We want to know our God-given purpose because it impacts how we live in the here and now, and today matters for eternity. But here’s the truth we see in Scripture: we all have the same highest calling. We are all called to glorify God. But what does this look like? How does motherhood, marriage, singleness, careers, and other life circumstances fall under this same God-glorifying purpose?    Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   Westminster Shorter Catechism  Ep. 9 Your Identity in Christ by Daily Grace  “Nothing to Prove” Blog Post by Stefanie Boyles  Missional Motherhood by Gl

Comparison is a norm in our culture so competition is inevitable. Be better; have more; outshine. This mindset can be seen in all areas of life: from the work force to motherhood to ministry. But God’s people should be people who celebrate others well. We are recipients of God’s never ending grace, mercy, and love, and we can live out of this abundance. But it’s hard! We consider the barriers of celebrating others well and offer practical advice on how we can genuinely do this in our world today.    Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   Scribd   Youversion (Audio Bible)  Bible.is (Audio Bible)  The Jesus-Hearted Woman by Jodi Detrick  Ep. 9 Your Identity in Christ by Daily Grace  Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisab

You are not enough. How do you deal with those thoughts and feelings of inadequacy? Are you always striving for perfection? Regardless of personality type, this is something we all deal with in some capacity. The only standard of measurement that matters is God’s standard, and on our own, we’ll never measure up. But Jesus. He is the only answer to our feelings of falling short. In Him and through Him, we are enough. The gospel offers us a better way, and it changes everything.    Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   Sleeping at Last - “One”  City Alight - “The Goodness of Jesus”  Ep. 26 Gospel Hope for Shame with Kristyn Perez by Daily Grace    Scripture mentioned in this episode:  Genesis 3  John 15  Ephesians 5

Where is your gaze fixed? Every season of life holds ample opportunities to grow in godliness, and the Lord is faithful to do this work of sanctification in us every single day. But what are we beholding? In harder seasons of motherhood and marriage, do we believe the Lord is transforming us into Christlikeness? Ruth reminds us of gospel truths that impact our everyday lives. She encourages us to behold Christ because He alone is worthy of our worship.      Follow Ruth on IG: @ruthchousimons and order her latest book here.     Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   GraceLaced | Adorning the Gospel with Beauty and Truth  GraceLaced by Ruth Chou Simons  Garden of Truth by Ruth Chou Simons  Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship by Ruth Chou Simons  Whe

What purpose do bright markers have in our Bible study? Highlighters can be tools to help facilitate deep Bible study. If used systematically, they help us engage the text in a way to have a fuller understanding of Scripture. There are many different ways to use highlighters. There isn’t one right way. But without a system, our Bibles can be marked in an incoherent way that will prove to be unhelpful. The goal is not to have a beautifully marked Bible; the goal is to know the God of the Bible.     Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   Highlighters from The Daily Grace Co.  Cook Once, Eat All Week Cookbook by Cassy Joy Garcia  Word of Life Study (FREE) in the Daily Grace Co. app (FREE)  Ep. 14 Discipleship & Evangelism wit

Emotions are intricate and can be tricky. Should we follow our head (logic) or our hearts (feelings)? How do we handle our emotions? What do our emotions say about us? We can go to God’s Word and allow it to shape our emotions. We can love, value, and hate the things that He loves, values, and hates. All our emotions can lead us back to Him and deepen our intimacy with Him and others.     Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   Happy Hymnody (@happyhymnody)  Let’s Make Art (@letsmakeart)  BentoGo Lunchbox  “Your Emotions are a Gauge, Not a Guide” by Desiring God  Ep. 16 What are Your Idols? by Daily Grace  Ep. 29 Studying God’s Word with Your Heart & Mind by Daily Grace  Ep. 30 Personal Conscience with Emily Jensen

We all want authentic friendships. We know we’re made for real connections, but we often find ourselves disappointed and lonely. So we avoid conflict at all costs. But then our friendships lack depth. Kelly helps us have a biblical understanding of friendship, and she also offers practical advice on how to have real friendships in today’s culture.    Follow Kelly on Instagram at @kellyneedham and check out her new book, Friendish, by clicking here.     Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   Friendish by Kelly Needham  Honey for a Child’s Heart by Gladys Hunt  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling    Scripture mentioned in this episode:  Matthew 18  Proverbs 27:6  Ephesians 4:29    Connect with us:  Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, 

We all have a little voice in our heads. Where does it come from? Why does it say what it says? Emily and Laura from Risen Motherhood walk us through the fascinating topic of personal conscience. The Bible isn’t cut and dry about every detail of our lives. We have a thousand tiny decisions to make every single day, and many fall into grey areas. Scripture gives us sufficient principles, and God also gave us the gift of personal conscience to guide us.    Be sure to pre-order their new book (releases 9/3): click here!     Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   Risen Motherhood Podcast  The Daily Grace Co.  Risen Motherhood by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler (Pre-Order HERE)  Conscience by Andrew Naselli and J.D. Crowley  That Little Voice in Your Head by Andrew Naselli  She Reads Truth 

Scripture commands us to meditate. It’s not self-focused like other meditation practices; instead, Christian meditation is God-focused.  It is lingering, absorbing, and delighting in God and in His Word and allowing gospel truths to transform you. It’s a rich spiritual discipline that moves us from being hearers of God’s Word to doers. In partnership with the Holy Spirit, it is the means to apply Scripture and aids us in our pursuit of Christlikeness.     Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   Hymns, Hope, & Little Heart -- @happyhymnody  Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life by Donald Whitney  Ep. 9 Your Identity in Christ by Daily Grace  Ep. 7 Preaching the Gospel to Yourself by Daily Grace  Be Still Journal fro

Big news: DAILY GRACE LOCAL! We talk about resources to equip you to lead. We talk about logistics and the different elements of study format, like prayer and formal/informal teaching times. We get real about the aspects of leading discussions, like what to do with silence or when we have a person that dominates the conversation. We even talk about what we should do if someone says something that doesn’t align with Scripture! Lastly, we discuss how to personally prepare to lead a Bible study.    Connect with us:  www.dailygracepodcast.com  www.thedailygraceco.com  https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/    Questions? Email us!  podcast@thedailygraceco.com  _______________________________  Resources mentioned in this episode:   Ep. 27 Studying Scripture Together by Daily Grace  Daily Grace Local (BRAND NEW - SIGN UP!)  “Word of Life” Study (FREE) in the Daily Grace Co. App (FREE)  Amen Study from the Daily Grace Co.