As we continue with our emotions series, we look this week at something we have all felt at times – fear. Sandie Severnak walks us through a personal season of deep fear and shares with us the insight and freedom God is still giving her. Whether you’ve been afraid for a brief time or wrestled with fear for years, you will hear a story of someone who understands parts of your pain and longs for you to have the same hope she does. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the ...
Apr 16, 2024•54 min•Ep. 87
We start a new series we have been anticipating for months. Each Sunday for sevens weeks Christ Chapel is focusing on an emotion and seeing what God’s Word has to say about it. So the following Tuesday, like today, we are releasing an episode about that emotion. Wendi Lyon starts us off by talking about "stressed" – what it can look like in her life and how God encourages her. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson Count...
Apr 09, 2024•42 min•Ep. 86
It's hard to find someone who loves sharing the Gospel with kids more than Cheryl Wilson. Her Heavenly Father met her in her fear at an early age and forever changed the trajectory of her life. Her infectious joy and unrelenting commitment to the Gospel are things we cannot get enough of. There's no way you won't smile throughout this conversation with Cheryl. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), vis...
Mar 26, 2024•31 min•Ep. 85
Jurnee Fuentes-Bumpus radiates joy. Jesus has changed her life and she cannot wait to tell you about Him. In our second week of Easter testimonies, Jurnee shares about God using the twist and turns in her life to draw her to Him. Then just a few months ago in Broken Bow, Oklahoma she believed the Gospel and now loves walking with God. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfa...
Mar 19, 2024•46 min•Ep. 84
We love to celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection every day but we might love it even more at Easter. So we are taking three weeks this Easter to hear some testimonies of Christ Chapel women. They will be sharing when they first believed the Gospel and the difference Jesus has made in their lives. Mae Ferguson Graves starts us off. For 60 years Mae felt left behind and fought to succeed. The story of Jesus saving her is absolutely beautiful. To find out more about our community or how to get in...
Mar 12, 2024•40 min•Ep. 83
Yes is a beautiful word – and Susan Mendenhall has been saying it a lot lately. Yes to ministry opportunities. Yes to things outside her comfort zone. And yes to the joy of today. Without hesitation Susan humbly admits her own pain and need for the Savior. But she does not want to miss what God has for her. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on...
Mar 05, 2024•49 min•Ep. 82
In some ways, Tami’ O’Neal’s story feels like a movie – growing up on the mission field, knowing only how to dial a 2-digit phone number, and riding a bus with her sister across the Philippines (without a cell phone) hoping to find her parents at the final stop. In other ways, her story is every Christians’ calling – to follow a faithful God as He leads. Through ups and downs across multiple countries she has followed – now finding joy teaching a group of 4th grade boys on Sunday mornings. To fi...
Feb 27, 2024•54 min•Ep. 81
Discipleship doesn’t mean you have all the answers. It simply means you’re willing to invite someone into your life and say follow me as I follow Jesus. It might be having someone into your living room, joining her for a walk, or sitting across from her over a cup of coffee. And Alexi Dickerson and Camille Adams have done all three of those together. They wrap up our three weeks on discipleship – directed and hosted by our Young Adult women. To find out more about our community or how to get inv...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 80
Caroline Pearce takes the mic and asks Misty Denman some phenomenal questions. She invites Misty to share stories from her life so we can perhaps learn the easy way some lessons Misty observed or may have learned the hard way. In our second week on discipleship, Misty and Caroline show us that life can be hard but God is always good. And perhaps the most likely place to find or be a mentor is right where you work. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 79
We are excited about the next three weeks because we are handing over the mic – or at least handing over one of the mics. We asked some of our young adult women to take the lead on a few episodes, decide the topic, and ask the questions. And they chose discipleship. It’s something close to the heart of Jesus -- an opportunity to partner with someone and say, “follow me as I follow Christ.” Listen in over the next few weeks as Brooke, Caroline, and Alexi ask Misty, Camille and Kathy about what di...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 78
Christine Bember loves people. And we love how she intentionally embraces any person God puts in her path. Especially through her work, Christine has seen God bring so many opportunities her way. In reality, God has given us all work to do – whether we receive a paycheck for it or not. If you’re questioning your purpose, listen to Christine’s story and be inspired to step toward the people around you. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Pa...
Jan 30, 2024•49 min•Ep. 77
Friends can bring out the best in each other – and that’s exactly what we see with Maria & Sami. You will smile a lot as you hear their laughs. But don’t miss the wisdom they share – about vulnerability, insecurity, conflict and especially life at the “B” table. We guarantee you will enjoy and be personally challenged by Camille’s conversation with Sami & Maria. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locat...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 76
Tina Brockman and Kim Rodriguez will tell you that sometimes they can’t keep themselves from praise and other times it feels like the hardest choice in the world. Either way, it’s a gift they never want to return. They share some of their practical tips, their deepest griefs, and their greatest wisdom as they’ve turned from looking at their circumstances to looking at God. May this conversation with Tina & Kim inspire you to pursue praise. To find out more about our community or how to get i...
Jan 16, 2024•42 min•Ep. 75
God tells us about Himself. He doesn’t have to, but He does – and Kristin Hines and Haley Dorris can’t stop talking about it. It only takes a few minutes to realize they aren’t just excited about God’s revelation but their lives have been radically changed by it. Listen in to see if you can borrow some of their love for general and special revelation – and make it your own. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County l...
Jan 09, 2024•53 min•Ep. 74
Happy New Year! We have so many great episodes to look forward to in 2024. And we thought it would be fun to start this year like we ended last year – by sharing a conversation with some of our women’s staff. We’d love for you to laugh and get to know them a little – you will not regret any time you spend with Ashlea Ruff, Camille Adams, Shannon Morgan, and Wendi Lyon. They are some of the best of the best. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarra...
Jan 02, 2024•52 min•Ep. 73
May we give you a Christmas gift – a special Christmas episode! A few of our women's ministry staff came into the studio to share about their lives – along with some Christmas memories and traditions. Whether you are joyful or busy or grieving this Christmas, we think their stories will make you smile and their vulnerability will give you hope. Merry Christmas, and happy listening! To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson ...
Dec 05, 2023•41 min•Ep. 72
Annalee Anderson loves people and all her friends. But nothing lights her face up like asking her about one of her friends with special needs. From remembering fun prom dates to choosing joy in an elevator to even grieving a loss, Annalee shares about how her friends have molded and enriched her life. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Insta...
Nov 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 71
It doesn’t take much time with Lauren Lukehart to see how much she loves sharing the Gospel – with anyone and everyone. Whether as a child with a camp bracelet, a college student with a student government group, or an adult with refugee friends in Poland, Lauren’s heart lights up. She can’t help but step toward the broken and give them Jesus. We hope you will breathe in some of her passion and take it into your sphere. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth...
Nov 07, 2023•53 min•Ep. 70
Sarah Reed is the first to tell you that God chased her for years, and she stiff-armed him and ran the other direction – but no one knew. She assimilated into the church culture but hid her true emotions and pain. Though she gave God the silent treatment, she looks back in awe at his pursuit, kindness, and beauty. We hope you are as encouraged by her story as we are. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County location...
Oct 31, 2023•53 min•Ep. 69
Jesus captured Caroline Pearce’s heart at a young age, and she’s never looked back. With beautiful humility and grace she invites us into struggles in her mental health, the current challenges of marriage, and her passion for students. While Caroline will be the first to admit her weaknesses, we think you will see someone more in love with God’s glory than her own. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations)...
Oct 24, 2023•50 min•Ep. 68
Some battles we face over and over again. And we have a choice – do we give in to bitterness or do we look for what God wants to teach us this time? As Paige Dunn walks us through her struggle with anxiety, we are struck by her peaceful faith. (And no we’ve ever used the word peaceful to describe a discussion of anxiety before.) We think you’ll be motivated by Paige’s practical trust in God and pick up some helpful tips for things you face regularly. To find out more about our community or how t...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 67
In life it’s rare to meet someone as friendly and disarming as Brooke Seale. After five minutes with her you want to be her best friend. We love that she sat down and told us her story. It’s full of small town memories, a love for the local church, God’s unexpected provision, and arguably the best Spring Break ever. Grab a cup of coffee, preferably from Crude, and enjoy hanging out with Brooke. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, &...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 66
From an early age, Katie Stadler’s heart was drawn to the vulnerable. Step by step, God led her into opportunities to advocate for kids, the orphan, the disadvantaged, and the displaced – both in the US and Ukraine. While your story may not look exactly like Katie’s, the call to fully depend on and follow God wherever He leads is a privilege you don’t want to overlook. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locati...
Oct 03, 2023•52 min•Ep. 65
Sometimes difficult things end up being the best things. Kate Tokar has found that to be true – things can be both good and hard. She shares with us that through the early years of her marriage, to cloudy days in Ohio, to tearful goodbyes, God has invited her to trust Him. Kate has fought to say yes and has found a hope in God that changes everything. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us onl...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 64
Sometimes the most powerful tool in the room is the most unexpected; in this episode we highlight one of those hidden gems. Ranille Drummond and Kacey Williamson invite us to grow in gentleness. Without a doubt it’s challenging and requires self-control, but it is also one of the most beautiful instruments of a life lived with grace and truth. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at w...
Sep 19, 2023•36 min•Ep. 63
God writes our stories – often in ways we do not expect. But when we look back we can sometimes catch a glimpse of what He is doing. Reflecting with Kristen Hoff on her life we see Him creating and using her as a shepherd – while a nurse, a mom, a church staff member and so much more. Her heart and skill in caring for people opens our eyes to the opportunity to do the same. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County l...
Sep 12, 2023•42 min•Ep. 62
To some, surrender sounds freeing while to others it sounds scary. Either way, it is an invitation that is worth accepting. Shamyra Leonard and Brooke Seale delve into the goodness of surrender as well as – to use their words – how gnarly it can be (it is gnarly at times). You will love hearing the wisdom and stories of these two work BFFs. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www....
Sep 05, 2023•52 min•Ep. 61
Sometimes life does not go like we planned. We might even say that most of the time it does not go like we planned. While we know God’s plans are better, that does not mean it is always easy. Lindsay Horton shares with us both the heartache and the hope when God’s plans, and timing, look different than ours. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us o...
Aug 29, 2023•46 min•Ep. 60
Pam Cooke has an amazing ability to see and remember what God has done – particularly His provision. Yes, God provides physical things for us. But Pam opens our eyes to other ways He provides, especially in ways we might not expect. You might be surprised to see all He does for us! To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwo...
Aug 22, 2023•36 min•Ep. 59
Many of us like a plan – and that is a good thing. But Yvette Livesay-Wright presents us something even better – relying daily on a God who has a plan we do not yet see. Through the ups and downs of starting a business, she invites us into her journey of praying, watching, and thanking God for provision. Sure, it might be scary at times, but according to Yvette, it is also fun! To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson Coun...
Aug 15, 2023•49 min•Ep. 58
