Rhythms of Grace with Annie Marek-Barek
Join us as Annie shares her rhythms of grace for Advent.
Dec 15, 2021•9 min•Season 3Ep. 64
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Rhythms of Grace: Advent Reading Day 2
Join us this Christmas as we Still the Hustle, to Savor the Wonder. Merry Christmas from Bold Mercies Podcast!
Dec 14, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Rhythms of Grace with Beth Schmidt
If you feel frazzled by Christmas preparations and festivities, then you are in the right place because I feel this also! And so I am giving you a gift. It is a gift of a reflective moment where we look at rhythms of grace so we can still the hustle and savor the wonder. Like breathing, rhythms are "strong, regular repeated patterns" which open the passageway for me to breathe the air of grace. These mini-episodes were created with this in mind. I will talk with women about their personal Christ...
Dec 13, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Rhythms of Grace: Advent Reading Day 1
Join us this Christmas as we Still the Hustle, to Savor the Wonder. Merry Christmas from Bold Mercies Podcast!
Dec 11, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Still the Hustle to Savor the Wonder with Beth Runkle
If you feel frazzled by Christmas preparations and festivities, then you are in the right place because I feel this also! And so I am giving you a gift. It is a gift of a reflective moment where we look at rhythms of grace so we can still the hustle and savor the wonder. Like breathing, rhythms are "strong, regular repeated patterns" which open the passageway for me to breathe the air of grace. These mini-episodes were created with this in mind. I will talk with women about their personal Christ...
Dec 10, 2021•13 min•Season 3Ep. 61
The Unexpected Hope of Surrender
I'm excited to share Melinda Patrick's story with you! After 20 years of marriage her husband left her and her two teenage children. She did all she could to restore her marriage, but eventually God simply asked her to surrender. 3 long years of divorce court brought sweet intimacy with Jesus, and taught Melinda just how deeply she could trust God. Her story has a twist at the end, which I'm not going to give away, but join us to hear how God blessed the end of this story. We are glad you are he...
Dec 03, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Freedom From My Food Addiction
I'm honored to share Eileen Lass' story with you about her journey to freedom from food addiction. In this episode we chat about when she hit rock bottom, what brought her freedom, and God's merciful goodness through it all ! We are glad you are here! Join us!
Nov 19, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Understanding Loss by Knowing Love
Amy Loflin tragically lost her mother when she was 21. Thus began a journey to discover the goodness of God in the midst of loss, and the lens through which to view our hard circumstances. In this episode we chat about our views of God, Jesus' profound love for us, and give help to interpret hard passages of scripture. We are glad you are here. Join us!
Nov 12, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Hope to Thrive in Mental Illness
I am so thankful for Abigail Alleman's brave vulnerability to share with us her journey with mental illness. She and I chat about seeing God's light in deep darkness, meditating on the Word, and combatting the lies of Satan. We are glad you are here! Join us.
Nov 05, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 57
Steadfast Faith In Chronic Illness
For most of her adult like, Kelly has lived with chronic pain from Fibromyalgia. In this episode we chat about how God has shown Himself perfectly faithful and how very real his presence has been through the worst of suffering. Kelly also shares some helpful tips on how to care for friends and family living with chronic illness. We are glad you are here. Join us! Resources: Divine Romance by Phil Wickham Into the Sea (It's Going to be OK) by Tasha Layton...
Oct 29, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 56
Recasting our Broken Pieces
Christy Freeland is my guest today. Christy is here to tell us her story of recasting her broken pieces into God's promises. This story sings of the faithfulness and tenderness of God, and the power of His word. We are glad you are here! Join us.
Oct 22, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 55
What To Do With Church Hurt
We are diving into the hard topic today of what to do with church hurt. Hypocrisy is found everywhere in the world, but it is especially discouraging when it is church leadership. Susanna brings so much grace to this conversation, where we talk about the power of prayer, forgiveness, and delight in Jesus. Stories lend strength! I pray that Susanna's story strengthens you to live boldly in light of God's rich mercies. Resources: Citizens. Album by We are Radiant Worship...
Oct 15, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 54
Learning Hospitality By Looking At Jesus
Please welcome Carrie Vaugn to the podcast today! Hospitality is often talked about in Christian circles, but in this episode Carrie shows us how to rethink hospitality. She challenges us to prepare our hearts to receive others in simple and practical ways that does not involve cooking a feast. We are glad you are here! Join us.
Oct 08, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 53
When God Turns Hurt Into Healing
I'm so happy to have Carmen Post on the podcast today! Carmen grew up in a horrifically abusive home, but God has turned her hurts into healing waters for others! Carmen lives in Ethiopia with her husband and family. They founded and lead Make Your Mark , a ministry to street children in Addis Ababa. May her story lend you strength! We are glad you are here. Resourses: Find out more about Carmen and Trent at Make Your Mark. Love. Build. Serve....
Oct 01, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 52
Incarnational Ministry: Walk out your front door.
Welcome to Season Three!! After the Spring and Summer of 2021, I think it would be a good time to rerelease a portion of the conversation I had with Jackie Parks about Incarnational Ministry. I was good and challenged. You will be also! Join us.
Sep 24, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 51
Season Two Finale
I cannot believe we are at the end of Bold Mercy's Second Season! Wow! I need to say thank you to all the amazing woman who shared their stories! It is not easy being vulnerable in front of a microphone. My heart was always encouraged through these stories, and I hope yours was also! Join us today for the finale, where we will look back over some themes heard in Season Two.
May 21, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Trusting God's Best in Singleness
I am excited to welcome Nanette Smith on the podcast today! Nanette and I met about 25 years ago at a summer camp, and it is wonderful to reconnect. Nanette is currently on staff at Gwinnett Church, but has also served on college campuses, camps, and locations around the world. This is the first time I have had the honor to share a story of the blessings and pain of singleness. Single women have a vital, unique and dignified role in the Kingdom of God. I honor and applaud these bold women! We ar...
May 14, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Faith Restoration After Trauma
Melissa Mulvaney is my guest on Bold Mercies today. Melissa's voice and laughter rings with joy. It might surprise you to learn she lived through dark times of anxiety, depression and PTSD from a cancer diagnosis. But God is always at work even in our darkest days in order to produce in us fruitfulness. We are glad you are here. Join us.
Apr 30, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Depression, Self-harm, and Jesus' Sweet Deliverance
I'm honored to share Christina Wilkin s' story on the podcast today! Depression crept into Christina's life while she was young in High School. Keeping her depression a secret, she resorted to self-harm for release from the inner pain. But God had a beautiful story to write in her life. She fell in love with Jesus in the middle of her depression, and he helped walk her through a deep healing journey. The journey included more depression, but Christina maintains rhythms of connectedness with Jesu...
Apr 23, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Led by Jesus into Sobriety
I think there are some stories that take a little more courage to share than others. And this is why I am so thankful for Bridget's willing voice! In this episode I chat with Bridget about her steps to sobriety, the nuts and bolts of re-thinking, and the realization that she is completely accepted in Jesus. We are glad you are here! Resources: Loving What Is , by Byron Katie...
Apr 16, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Faith Refined by Suffering
I'm excited to have Charlotte Chaney on the podcast today! Charlotte radiates unshakeable faith and hope. But when I asked her what were the building blocks to her strong faith, she said suffering. Actually years of suffering in an emotionally abusive marriage and then a fight against Stage 3 Rectal Cancer. We all long for a life of ease, so I am just going to say what we all know to be true...Suffering, as much as we dislike it, truly refines us. Resources: https://charlottessoul.com/...
Apr 09, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Walking out of Fear into Brave
I'm super excited to welcome Lexi Peck to the podcast today. We get to chat about her journey with gripping fear, bravery, and the building blocks that moved her from one to the other. She is about to release a Children's book entitled, "What Do You Say To a Dragon?" Pre-order Lexi's book today on Amazon or at Barnes and Nobles ....
Apr 02, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 44
God's Better Yes in the Autism Journey
I'm happy to have Linda Waugh on the podcast today. Linda's eyes of faith, and dependence on the promises of God are going to encourage you in the midst of any storm you are facing. However, this episode was made with Mom's of special need kiddos in mind. Linda has a 19 year old son who was diagnosed with autism when he was 2. Linda brings the wisdom of someone who has walked a long journey of faith. Thanks for being here!
Mar 19, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Global Invitation to Community
I'm so happy to have Mekdes Haddis on the podcast today. Mekdes was born and raised in Ethiopia until she moved to America when she was 19. We chat about culture shock, deep feelings of loneliness and isolation, the growth of a community, and her vision for global missions. She is wise beyond her years. Thank you for joining us today! Resources: https://www.mekdeshaddis.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/justmissions
Mar 12, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 41
The Fertile Soil of Infertility
I'm excited to have Chrissy Mayer on the podcast today! If you have ever had a season of waiting, or if God has answered "NO" to any of your prayers, or if you have dealt with infertility, then you are in the right place! As I like to say, stories lend strength. It is our prayer that you walk away stronger in your faith from hearing Chrissy's story. Thanks for being here. Join us! #boldmerciesfriday Takeovers can be found @boldmerciespodcast !...
Mar 05, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Sacrificial Service of a Healthcare Hero
I am honored to have Allison Barton on the podcast today! Allison is one of America's healthcare heroes. Last March, with eyes wide open to the risks and unknowns of Covid, she chose to serve and prayed that God's strength in her would minister to her patients. We talk about her fears and anxieties, how she battled against these palpable fears, as well as her journey this past year balancing the demands of both working with Covid patients, and being a single mom. Allison's words are honest, yet ...
Feb 26, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 39
The Gospel Work of Liberation
I'm honored to have Keonnie Igwe on the podcast today! Keonnie has written Black History Month curriculum for a variety of groups, from families with small children to adult small groups. Today we are going to chat about the journey that brought her to this place, and the hopes she has for the future. She is also going to offer the American Church a word of hope and gentle rebuke. You can find Keonnie's Black History Month Curriculum on her website https://www.keonniejanae.com Follow her on Inst...
Feb 12, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Welcoming the Foreigner
Nancy Jonsson is my guest today on the podcast! Nancy has been a wife of a Pastor, Mom to 3, and an elementary school teacher. Now she is Nonny to 12 Grandchildren. Nancy is going to talk with us about living her retirement years well as she cares for international students at her local university. You will find inspiration and encouragement in her wise words. Thanks for joining us!
Feb 05, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Cocooned In God's Presence
I am honored to have Julie McFarlane on the Podcast today! After the loss of her husband and 2 young children in an airplane crash, Julie said, "I have never needed the cross to be painful before." Can you relate? Her pain was so deep she needed to know Jesus desperately prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, was crucified and rose again. We are so glad you are here! Join us!
Jan 29, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 36
The Tenacity of Trust
I'm so thankful to have Carolyn Young on the podcast today! Carolyn went into delivery at 21 weeks of pregnancy. Miraculously her son survived his traumatic entrance into the world. At that point in her life she didn't envision what a life of trust would mean, but she certainly has a clearer understanding after 19 years caring for her son. We are glad you're here! Join us!
Jan 22, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 35
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