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Have you ever agonized over a big decision? Regretted a past decision? Or wondered if your decisions are even that important if God is sovereign? Today, Krystal talks with Aimee Joseph, author of the new book Demystifying Decision-Making, about the biblical foundation for making well-thought out decisions. Their conversation will give you Bible-based and practical tools you can use when you face difficult decisions. Come chat with us as we talk about demystifying decision-making. Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 2:20 About Aimee 5:01 Why is decision making so hard? 8:16 How to make a choice when all the options seem good 10:07 If God is sovereign, do our decisions matter? 14:06 - How can we know God’s will for our lives? 20:00 - Practical tips for making hard decisions 27:03 - How to handle regret over past decisions 33:19 - Final thoughts from Aimee Mentioned in this episode: Demystifying Decision-Making

Join us today as Krystal interviews Ellen Vaughn, the author of the bestselling book "Becoming Elisabeth Elliot". Ellen has studied the life and work of Elisabeth Elliot in order to understand how she remained steadfast in her faith after experiencing immense suffering and loss. We can learn so much from those who have gone before us. Join us today to hear what we can learn from the life of Elisabeth Elliot. Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 1:41 - About Ellen 4:34 - What was like writing Elisabeth Elliot’s biography 6:42 - Who was Elisabeth Elliot? 14:13 - What can we learn from Elisabeth Elliot? 20:16 - What you might not know about Elisabeth Elliot 25:34 - What surprised Ellen the most as she wrote about Elisabeth 30:37 - How Elisabeth’s story can help us process our own pain  35:02 - Final thoughts  Mentioned in this episode: Becoming Elisabeth Elliot Connect with Ellen Vaughn: Website Instagram

How would you describe your prayer life? Distracted? Boring? Non-existent? You’re not alone. We know that many of our listeners feel their prayer lives are lackluster. But, it doesn’t have to stay that way! When we have a biblical understanding of prayer and use biblical principles for praying our prayer lives will flourish. Come join us today as we talk about how you can cultivate a passionate prayer life. Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 1:45 - Favorite things 4:07 - Why do we struggle with prayer? 6:05 - What do we need to know about prayer to have passionate prayer lives? 12:46 - When God answers prayers with “no” or “not yet” 15:20 - Raw and real prayer 23:41 - The mark of a mature prayer life 31:03 - The key to a flourishing prayer life Mentioned in this episode: Pray: Cultivating a Passionate Practice of Prayer Study The Lord’s Prayer Study Scripture mentioned in this episode: Matthew 9:9-13 John 16

On today’s episode, we will be chatting with Jenn Jett Barrett. Jenn is a dreamer, a doer and a champion of risk takers. She spends her life unleashing women (and men) to co-labor for the Kingdom by finding clarity, confidence and freedom. She does this through The Well Summit which exists to cultivate environments and experiences for women who sit in the tension of feeling too much and not enough. She lives in Northwest Arkansas and is married to her best friend.  I know you will appreciate Jenn’s story as she shares the struggles and joys that she has experienced over the years. Jenn says that her journey has been a story she never would have chosen, but one she would never trade. Her faith has been tested time and again and proves the incredible power of the resurrection and the freedom that comes through it.  Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 3:04 - Jenn shares her story of God’s faithfulness in her divorc

We love it, we hate it, we need a better way to engage with it…. Today we’re talking about social media. You are going to leave today’s episode with practical wisdom from Scripture that you can apply right away so you can begin to love your relationship with social media. Join Krystal and I as we tackle this tough topic in a biblical and helpful way. Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” 3:00 - Favorite Things 8:07 - How to love the amount of time you spend on social media 13:53 - How to love what you consume on social media 20:44 - How to love what you produce on social media 24:33 - How does the gospel impact our social media use? Mentioned in this episode: Toddy cold brew system Cultivate What Matters Weekly Sticky Notepad Redeeming Your Phone Time Scripture mentioned in this episode: James 4:14 Psalm 138:16 Psalm 90:12 Ephesians 5:15-16 Galatians 5:22-26 Matthew 12:34 Ephesians 4:29-32 Colossians 3:2 Matthew 5:2

This week, we are joined by Garrett Kell. Garrett is a pastor at Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. He is married to Carrie and together they have six children. Garrett has authored several books including Pure in Heart and the Promises of God. Garrett shares his testimony of God’s faithfulness to draw him to saving faith in Christ. God continually placed people in Garrett’s life to faithfully minister to him and pray for his salvation. Garrett’s story is an incredible testimony to God’s sovereign goodness and how He can use all things for His glory.  If you want to be encouraged by how our gospel witness impacts those around you, then this conversation is for you. Join us as we discuss how we can love others as we share our faith. Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” 2:08 - About Garrett  4:07 - Garrett’s years before knowing Christ 13:54 - How he came to know the Lord 17:51 - His life after Christ 37:27 - What

Is it possible to serve others without growing weary? Is it okay for us to take breaks from serving when we get tired? How can we take a break from serving when it seems there is no one else who can fill the gap we’d leave if we took a step back? We know that these questions are common. So, today in a follow up episode to the episodes released last week on finding your place by using your gifts, we want to talk about combating weariness. How to prevent it, recognize it, respond to it, and the practical steps to take to slow down and rest if you are tired. Come join Krystal and Shelby in their conversation on how to use your gifts without growing weary! Reasons we grow weary How to prevent and combat weariness Practical tips if you’re weary  How does the gospel impact this conversation? Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season” PLUS get access to the free resource designed to compliment today’s episode—a spiritual gifts assessment

We are diving into the topic of spiritual gifts! This topic is often centered on finding your gifts and then finding a way to use them. We think that’s a great conversation, but really, the conversation on spiritual gifts is so much bigger than that!  In this episode, Shelby and Krystal take a step back and look at how Scripture informs our understanding of why we have gifts in the first place and how it ultimately points, not to ourselves, but to the glory of God. Whether you are actively using your spiritual gifts or have a desire to find your place within the church, we hope this conversation will give you a greater understanding of why we have spiritual gifts and how we are to use them.  1:04 - Krystal and Shelby share their favorite things this week 8:09 - What are spiritual gifts? 10:56 - What are the spiritual gifts listed in the Bible and are the gifts listed available for believers today? 18:15 - What is the purpose of spiritual gifts? 20:10 - How can we figure out and use our spiritual gifts?

Summer is right around the corner! No matter our age or season of life, we all want to have a summer full of joy and rest. In this episode, Shelby and Krystal discuss how to keep the gospel in view as we intentionally pursue joy, rest, and fun this summer. Let this episode be an enjoyable and lighthearted kickoff to summer. Come join us as we talk about how to plan for a fun and gospel centered summer! 5:23 - Why an episode about summer fun 7:04 - Defining rest and joy 12:45 - Ways to have an intentionally joyful and restful summer 32:50 - Viewing our summer plans in light of the gospel Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Resources mentioned in this episode: Clear fridge organizer bins  Lazy Genius Podcast  Scripture mentioned in this episode: Matthew 11:28 Galatians 5:22–23 John 15:11 John 5:4–5 Related Resources: Blog: Forming Holy Habits Podcast: Episode 139: Finding True Rest in Jesus w/Emily Lex Connect with us

This is the last episode in our series on pornography, and this week Shelby is joined this week by Lyschel Burket. Lyschel is the founder of Hope Redefined. Lyschel has been working with women since 2008, as they take steps towards healing and their pursuit of God. She has facilitated support groups, specific to partners of sex addicts since 2013, both locally in Knoxville, Tennessee, and online through Vicki Tiede Ministries.  We know that you are going to appreciate Lyschel’s vulnerability as she shares her story and provides practical wisdom on this topic. Come join us in this conversation about the effects of pornography in marriage and how you can find healing in Christ. 7:22 - Lyschel’s story about pornography addiction in marriage 19:28 - What it looks like to process the hurt of betrayal 20:53 - How to heal even if your spouse doesn’t want to heal 32:18 - What to do if your spouse relapses 46:25 - Practical encouragement for couples Connect with Lyschel Hope Redefined About Lyschel IG: @hope

This is the second episode in this series on pornography, and Shelby is joined this week by Dr. Joy Skarka. Dr. Joy Skarka is passionate about creating spaces to free women from sexual shame. Dr. Joy shares her story of sexual shame and addiction and the path to freedon that she has found in Jesus. Joy is the Director of Discipleship for Authentic Intimacy, where she leads online small groups for women with unwanted sexual behavior. She coaches and teaches Christian leaders how to help women find freedom from sexual shame and pornography. Joy has written numerous online articles, appeared on many podcasts, led workshops, and currently leads online recovery groups. We know that you are going to connect with Joy’s honesty and vulnerability and learn from her wisdom on this important topic. Come join us in this conversation on women, pornography addiction and recovery with Dr. Joy Skarka. Note: This episode has a brief mention of sexual assault at 8:54. 3:41 - Joy’s background and passion for helping women br

On this bonus episode, we got to chat with Chris McKenna who is the founder of Protect Young Eyes, which is dedicated to creating safer spaces for children online. We enjoyed getting to know Chris and hearing his heart to equip families in this area. We will get really practical in this episode, including tips on having these conversations with your kids and principles to help protect your kids from exposure to pornography. We hope that you will be encouraged and challenged to think deeply about how to engage with your children on the important topic. Come join us in this conversation as we chat with Chris McKenna about pornography and how to prepare and protect our children. 3:34 - About Protect Young Eyes 6:58 - When should parents talk to their children about pornography 9:32 - Practical tips for parents 14:10 - What is digital trust? 19:22 - Everyday life examples of digital trust 22:17 - How to normalize conversations around pornography Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and r

This week, we are joined by Dr. Juli Slattery to discuss the topic of pornography and God's design for sexuality. For each episode, we are bringing in experts to teach about this topic and the freedom and healing that is possible from a biblical and gospel-centered perspective. We pray that this series is helpful to you whether you yourself struggle with the issue of pornography, or if someone you love struggles with it or if you just want to understand more on this topic from a biblical view. This conversation was rich with biblical truths and hope in the gospel. Come join us as we discuss how the gospel helps us to fight sexual sin and how we can reclaim God’s design for sexuality.   7:36 - What is God's design for sex and why do we need to reclaim it? 18:10 - The link between sexuality and God's covenant love 22:48 - Dealing with sexual shame 29:50 - How to recover from addiction to pornography 31:52 - Helping loved ones who struggle with pornography 37:45 - How the gospel speaks to sexual issues  

Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher join us this week on the Daily Grace podcast to discuss their new book, Jesus and Gender: Living as Sisters and Brothers in Christ. Their book and our conversation are challenging, yet edifying. Elyse and Eric help us as we navigate the question: “How can we live together as humble servants of Christ who work towards the mutual flourishing of each other?” Join us for this conversation about living as sisters and brothers in Christ.    5:55 - Why Elyse and Eric wrote “Jesus and Gender” 10:00 - The concept of Christic men and women 16:50 - How the gospel should reframe our vision of brothers and sisters in Christ 22:45 - How to live as brothers and sisters in Christ within marriage, the church, and in parenting 43:51 - Encouragement for women struggling for their place in the church   Connect with Eric and Elyse https://worthybook.org/ https://elysefitzpatrick.com/ https://emschumacher.com/ IG: @elyse_fitz IG: @emschumacher   Sign up for the brand new Daily G

Do you have a desire to grow in your relationship with the Lord? Today on the podcast, we are joined by Hunter Beless to talk about knowing and loving God through Scripture memory. Hunter is passionate about helping women know and love God more, especially through His Word. Hunter is the founder and host of the Journeywomen podcast, the author of “Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It”, and a homeschooling mama, who loves doing ministry in her local church context. You’re going to find that Hunter is real, honest, and down to earth, and her love of Scripture is contagious! Come join us as we discuss practical ways to grow in our knowledge and love of God.    6:15 - The story behind Hunter's new book 8:23 - The importance of memorizing Scripture 18:04 - Overcoming obstacles in memorizing Scripture 34:16 - Scripture memory with kids   Connect with Hunter Journeywomen Podcast  Hunter Beless IG: @hunterbeless @journeywomenpodcast   Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the fr

It’s time for our “Ask Us Anything” episode where we answer questions that you submitted! We will discuss Christ-centered friendship, encouragement for women in various seasons of life, and discerning the voice of God. Plus, we hit on several topics in a “rapid fire” segment where we answer questions with only 20 seconds each! Join us for this conversation!   6:51 - How has the gospel changed your life? 11:58 - How can I be a good, Christ-centered friend?  14:20 - How do you know if you’re currently where God wants you to be in life?  17:00 - How do you differentiate between God’s voice and your own thoughts?  20:16 - Can we discuss the need for Jesus for moms who work 40 hour weeks? 24:10 - Advice on unequally yoked marriages?  27:58 - How do I find patience in dating while waiting for the ring? 32:10 - How can I be joyful in the hard seasons? 36:44 - Rapid fire: How do I encourage my friends to read the Bible and not self-help books? What are some of your thoughts on spiritual warfare? How do I enco

Disagreement is inevitable and the way we handle it has a big impact on our relationships. But, it also matters because as believers we are called to be peacemakers and vessels of the gospel of grace. Come chat with us as we discuss how friendships can flourish even when we disagree in our beliefs and convictions.    5:54 - What does it mean to disagree 11:10 - A biblical perspective in disagreements 17:31 - Disagreements in conviction 27:15 - Disagreements in doctrine 38:22 - Disagreements on faith 46:12 - Finding hope in the Gospel   Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive this week’s free resource, “7 Prayers for Strained Friendships.”   Products and resources mentioned in this episode: Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog Be Still Magazine Subscription Finding the Right Hills to Die on: The Case for Theological Triage by Gavin Ortlund Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Gregory Koukl

Many of us feel the pressure to do it all. We want to be the best Christian, mother, wife, friend, coworker, and church member possible. And we want to serve the Lord well with our time. But, in our pursuit of doing all of these things well, we often overlook the fact that we have God-given limits. Our season of life, our capacity, and time itself limit what we can and can’t do. Today we’re chatting about how to live within our limits for the glory of the Lord and how in that, we find relief from the pressure to do it all. Come join us in this conversation!    7:16: Why we feel pressure to “do it all” 12:27: How we can develop a Biblical perspective 18:50: What does the Bible say about this topic   Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Resources mentioned in this episode: Step Bible app Rethinking Sexuality: God’s Design and Why It Matters by Dr. Juli Slattery In His Image by Jen Wilkin Redeeming Your Phone Time by

When we are faced with a crisis, it can feel paralyzing, confusing, and painful. We all respond differently to seasons of suffering. We may even question God’s goodness as we walk through trials and hardship. But is that the right question we should be asking? As Christians, we know that God is always present with us, but it can still be difficult to know what to do. With everything that is happening in the world today, we invite you to join us as we discuss how we can look to Christ even in the midst of crisis.     6:40 - How do we define a crisis? 8:55 - How crisis impacts us  15:22 - Why we should have a biblical perspective on crisis 23:05 - What Scripture says about God in times of crisis  44:45 - How the gospel informs our perspective    Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Resources mentioned in this episode: Starbucks Non-Dairy Hazelnut Creamer Songs of Hope playlist in this week’s Daily Grace Podcast news

Anxiety is a common issue for many people. What is less common is knowing how to navigate anxiety, and so, we end up being overcome by it. But, God provides for the anxious through His peace and His presence. And while there is no magical, overnight solution to anxiety, we can find consistent hope and help in God’s Word for our worries and fears. Come join us as we chat about navigating anxiety in an anxious world.    8:40 - What is anxiety and why are we so anxious? 14:00 - How does anxiety impact our lives? 20:50 - How should we handle anxiety as believers? 25:00 - What does it mean that God gives us peace? 29:30 - God is near to the anxious 33:00 - How did God interact with those who were anxious in the Bible? 35:45 - Practical tips for overcoming anxious thoughts 43:30 - Final encouragement for all those who are anxious Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource “Working Through Your Fears” a beautiful PDF that will help you identify your fears and find