Tyler Staton, Amber, and Sam discuss prayer as an invitation to intimacy, how prayer is to risk trusting someone who might let you down, and three Biblical prayers for when you're feeling dry and weary. Questions Discussed During Prayer As An Invitation to Intimacy: Share a little about how your journey with Jesus began? You share about the summer you spent walking around your middle school praying. Share a little of that journey with us and what kept you showing up day in and day out? As we div...
Dec 13, 2022•44 min•Ep. 202
Enter to win The Good & Beautiful Series through Dec. 10th, 2022 James Bryan Smith and Amber discuss how his friendship with Dallas Willard and Rich Mullins shaped his spiritual life. Then, they dive in to The Good and Beautiful series which encourages the follower of Jesus to live out the Gospel change in our daily lives by understanding who God is, what it means to live in the kingdom of God on earth, as an individual and in community, and who Jesus created you to be. Questions Discussed D...
Dec 06, 2022•47 min•Ep. 201
To celebrate this 200th episode, I invited my friend and host of the Untangled Faith podcast, Amy Fritz on the show to help me answer a few questions Grace Enough listeners submitted. I hope the answers give you a little peak behind the curtain of Grace Enough. Questions Discussed During the 200th Episode Celebration: Have all of your guests been eager to be interviewed? -Michele Bowman How do you find such great guests? -Belinda Letchford What have you learned about yourself through this proces...
Nov 29, 2022•50 min•Ep. 200
Lysa TerKeurst and Amber discuss Lysa's new book, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes. Lysa shares about the boundaries God originally set for us, levels of access and responsibility, and a boundary that has been placed on her that is both hard and healthy. Questions Discussed During Boundaries and Goodbyes: You begin Good Boundaries and Goodbyes with "And as we open up to each other, the deeper we connect, the more vulnerable we become. The more vulnerable we become, the more exposed the tender places...
Nov 22, 2022•26 min•Ep. 199
Dr. Juli Slattery and Amber discuss discussed some of the unbalanced messages Christians received during 90's purity culture, the dangers of reducing intimacy down to a formula, some ways her understanding of God and sex have evolved over the years and what covenant has to do with it. Related Episodes: 197: Rachel Joy Welcher | Talking Back to Purity Culture 196: Dean Inserra | Is the Bible’s Plan for Sexuality Outdated? 119: Shelia Gregoire | Exposing Lies Christians Believe About Sex 91: Mary ...
Nov 15, 2022•48 min•Ep. 198
Rachel Welcher and Amber discuss holding up God's sexual ethic while proclaiming the truth that Jesus forgives and how purity is not a badge of honor that promises us a spouse, a great marriage or a fulfilled sex life. Questions Discussed During Talking Back to Purity Culture: (8:37) As a young, Christian female growing up in the 90's you read books like I Kissed Dating Goodbye, When God Writes Your Love Story, among others. What messages did you begin to internalize in your youth about Christia...
Nov 08, 2022•42 min
Dean Inserra and Amber discuss why the Bible's plan for sexuality isn't outdated and the major flaw of 90's purity culture that lead to some of the backlash we see today. Questions Discussed During Is the Bible's Plan for Sexuality Outdated? (4:49) Your newest book, Pure, digs into God's design regarding sexuality and how it is not outdated, irrelevant or oppressive. What is purity culture? (10:32) You share the Biblical roots of purity culture and point out one MAJOR flaw. What are some of thos...
Nov 01, 2022•39 min•Ep. 196
Erica Wiggenhorn and Amber discuss the all too common feeling among Christian women "the Bible is boring", why she writes Bible studies, and her encouragement for those who currently struggle with reading the Bible. Questions Discussed During Is the Bible Boring?: (9:02) Like so many of us, you opened your Bible, but the struggle to understand left you feeling a bit discouraged. What helped you persevere in reading and learning to study? (14:11) When did you start writing? Why Bible studies? (20...
Oct 25, 2022•51 min•Ep. 195
Rebecca McLaughlin and Amber discuss the value of intellectual curiosity for the Christian, engaging secular literature to enrich one’s belief in Jesus, sexual ethics in our post Christian world, and more. Questions Discussed During Intellects Are Christians Too: (3:50) You've said, "My parents gave me such a strong sense growing up that Christians should be the most intellectually curious people in town. I was not in any way raised with the anti intellectualism that can be characteristic of Ame...
Oct 18, 2022•46 min•Ep. 194
Lisa Saruga and Amber discuss the sexual violence she experienced as a college student and the way God is using the experience to bring change. Sexual Violence Victim and Reform Advocate Questions Discussed: (2:32) As a college student in the early 1980's you experienced a traumatic life changing event. Take us back and share as much or as little about that experience with us. (4:37) What were the days and weeks like following? (9:47) Christ does begin to become a friend to you. What was that pr...
Oct 11, 2022•49 min•Ep. 193
Scott Sauls and Amber discuss the message behind his newest book, Beautiful People Don't Just Happen. Scott also shares some of the shifts he's experienced in the church over the last 25 years as a pastor, what it means to bring our not enoughness to God, and how we can abide in Christ. Beautiful People Don't Just Happen Questions Discussed: (0:45) You have been in pastoral ministry for 25 years. Did you begin at Redeemer Pres in New York or elsewhere? Share a bit of your pastoral journey with u...
Oct 04, 2022•40 min•Ep. 192
Marcy Gregg and Amber discuss the story behind her memoir, Blank Canvas. Marcy shares the fear of waking up with no memory of the last 13 years, the radical way God's grace crashed into her world, surrendering her alcohol addiction, and how oil painting connects her to God. Questions Discussed During Life After Losing Your Memory: (3:55) At age 30, you went to deliver your 3rd child and life forever changed. Share a bit of that story with us. (12:32) You eventually returned home to a life you ha...
Sep 27, 2022•33 min•Ep. 191
Joshua Sherif and Amber discuss his life as a Muslim boy in Egypt, his immigration to the United States, coming to faith in Jesus, and casting a wider net for discipleship in our communities. Josh shares his experience as a US immigrant and as a pastor of a church representing more than 30 nationalities, and speaking 20 languages in his new book, The Stranger At Our Shore: How Immigrants and Refugees Strengthen the Church. Immigrants, Refugees, and The Church Questions Discussed: (1:41) To lay a...
Sep 20, 2022•44 min•Ep. 190
Debra Moerke and Amber discuss discuss the story behind her memoir, Murder, Motherhood and Miraculous Grace. Debra and her husband served as foster parents for a number of children. But Deborah became especially close to one little girl through a series of difficult and horrific circumstances, she found herself taking a phone call from the birth mother from prisons. What developed is the story Deborah tells today. It truly is a story of the miraculous grace of God and the steps of obedience that...
Sep 13, 2022•55 min•Ep. 189
Keri Spring and Amber discuss the loss of Keri's son Greg to suicide, his experience with bullying, her journey of forgiveness, and the Gregory D. Spring Perseverance Scholarship Fund she founded in his honor. If you or anyone you know, is experiencing suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress, call 988 for help Hope After Suicide Loss Questions Discussed: (1:33) Share a little of your faith journey with us. When did you begin walking with Jesus? (3:10) Your family experienced a life changing eve...
Sep 06, 2022•45 min•Ep. 188
Wade Mullen and Amber discuss when impression management behavior becomes dangerous, how to address abusive behavior early on, and his personal experience when sharing abuse that was impacting the students he served. Power, Image Management, & The Church Questions Discussed: (2:42) Share a little of your faith journey with us. When did you begin walking with Jesus? (4:20) It was your work in the local church that first introduced you to the needs of abuse victims and the potential for instit...
Aug 30, 2022•46 min•Ep. 187
Dr. Diane Langberg and Amber discuss how her 50 year career working with trauma and abuse victims began, the similarity she encountered between veterans of war and abused women, the current reckoning of power abuse in the church, and pastors as shepherds. Listening To Abuse and Trauma Survivors Questions Discussed: (3:20) Your career as a Christian psychologist began 50 years ago. And for those who are not familiar with your work, would you share your experience with your supervisor years ago wh...
Aug 23, 2022•35 min•Ep. 186
Katelyn Beaty and Amber discuss her book Celebrities for Jesus: How Persona, Platforms, and Profits Are Hurting the Church Celebrities for Jesus Questions Discussed: (1:5) Share a little of your faith journey with us. When did you begin walking with Jesus? (6:05) As a writer, journalist, previous print managing editor at Christianity Today, and current acquisitions editor for Brazos Press you have spent your career observing trends in the American church. One of which you write about in your new...
Aug 16, 2022•52 min•Ep. 185
FREE RESOURCE for those who have been spiritually wounded or want to better understand spiritual abuse. Amy Fritz and Amber discuss her husband’s dream job at Ramsey Solutions, why he left, and her passion for helping others untangling their faith from all that’s untrue. Untangling Faith After Ramsey Solutions Questions Discussed: (3:25) Share a little of your faith journey with us. When did you begin walking with Jesus? (5:54) Several years ago, your husband was hired by Ramsey Solutions. Share...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 184
FREE RESOURCE for those who have been spiritually wounded or want to better understand spiritual abuse. Lina and Amber discuss her journey of reconstructing her faith, what we should be deconstructing, and rhythms of faith. Fractured Faith Questions Discussed: (2:12) Share a little of your faith journey with us. When did you begin walking with Jesus? (12:12) You were serving as the women’s director of Harvest church when you hit a wall and so began the crumbling of the Christianity you had known...
Aug 02, 2022•51 min•Ep. 183
Courtney and Amber discuss identity in Christ versus identity in motherhood and how easily we place our value in the perceived successes of our children. You'll hear Courtney share about losing her home to Hurricane Rita, life as a mother to a child who is an addict, and the ways God has sustained her through at all. Masquerade of Motherhood Questions Discussed: (1:39) Share a little of your faith journey with us. When did you begin walking with Jesus? (9:18) You are mother to 6 and have said yo...
Jul 26, 2022•53 min•Ep. 182
FREE Download: 10 Scripture Prayers to Calm Your Heart Asheritah and Amber discuss Prayers of R.E.S.T., which was birthed out of a near panic attack she experienced during the first weeks of the pandemic. Prayers of R.E.S.T. Questions Discussed: (2:59) Share a little of your faith journey with us. When did you begin walking with Jesus? (8:06) What gap did you notice in your own life that helped you see the need for creative tools to help women spend time in God's Word? (14:16) One of those tools...
Jul 19, 2022•49 min•Ep. 181
Free Resource: 8 Books That Were Influential In Ways That Surprised Me Jennifer Hand and Amber discuss her new book, My Yes Is On the Table: Moving From Fear to Faith. Jenn walks the listener through her experience of God calling her away from her life as a career missionary and how she surrenders her fear and walks forward in faith. Fear Stops to Faith Steps Questions: (5:08) Take us back and share your experience of becoming a career missionary. (9:15) You came home, as the title of your books...
Jul 12, 2022•42 min•Ep. 180
**Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversation about abuse and human trafficking and in not appropriate for all audiences.** Sonya Brunner and Amber discuss her abusive childhood and the redemption she experienced through Jesus. They also discuss her ministry Fifty Shade of Grace. Abuse, Human Trafficking, & Redemption Questions Discussed: (2:22) Family is supposed to be a safe place for children to grow and learn and experience love, but your family life was everything, but….Will you...
Jul 05, 2022•51 min•Ep. 178
FREE download: 8 Books that Were Influential In Ways that Surprised Me Michelle Debenport and Amber discuss discuss being an entrepreneur, the fear of failure, and getting unstuck. Feeling Stuck? Need Clarity? Questions Discussed: (6:21) You are a true entrepreneur, starting businesses since you were a young girl. You've said your motto is "Taste it. Try It. See if you like it." What are some of the businesses you've started and some things you've learned along the way? (12:01) Despite having la...
Jun 28, 2022•42 min•Ep. 178
Pete Greig and Amber discuss hearing God in the natural and the normal, experiencing Him with all of our senses, and why the Spirit living in us allows us to hear Him differently than most people in the Bible. Hearing God's Voice Questions Pete and Amber Discuss: (3:31) Why do you think Christians have strayed so far away from expecting to hear from God? (5:40) Describe the differences between God's Word and God's Whisper. (8:16) Because of hurt that has come from fellow Christians we sometimes ...
Jun 21, 2022•43 min•Ep. 177
FREE Resource: 8 Books That Were Influential in Ways That Surprised Me Andy Crouch and Amber discuss the human desire to be recognized, the superpower zone technology often launches us into, and the impact that has on our real life experiences, and some redemptive moves we can make to reclaim relationships. Questions Discussed about Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World: (1:42) You begin with the words, "Recognition is the first human quest," in your book The Life We're Looking For. S...
May 24, 2022•38 min•Ep. 176
FREE Resource: 8 Books That Were Influential in Ways That Surprised Me Randy Hartley and Amber discuss the redemptive story of his family and two other families that is told in Beautifully Broken movie and book. Story Behind Beautifully Broken Book & Movie Questions Discussed: (3:14) Share a little about your faith journey. When did you begin walking with Jesus? (4:24) Today, we are going to talk about the journey of two fathers fighting to save their families, one of which is you. Share a l...
May 17, 2022•41 min•Ep. 175
Recieve the FREE Resource: 8 Books That Were Influential in Ways That Surprised Me Jen Rosner and Amber discuss historical events that ultimately declared Judaism and Christianity as two separate religious traditions, Jesus as a Jewish rabbi, and how a deeper knowledge of Judaism can add to our Christian faith. The Jewishness of the Gospel Questions Discussed: (1:54) You and your family are Messianic Jews. Share a bit of your faith journey with Jesus and what it means to be a Messianic Jew. (7:3...
May 10, 2022•47 min•Ep. 174
Join the Grace Enough community HERE! Jessica Thompson and Amber discuss the heart behind Jessica's devotional, How God Loves Us: 40 Days to Discovering His Character in the Fruit of the Spirit. How God Loves Us Questions Discussed: (5:26) Share a little about your faith journey. When did you begin walking with Jesus? (12:01) If you grew up in the church you can probably sing, "And the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace.." but in "How God Loves Us" you write about the fruit of the Spirit be...
May 03, 2022•39 min•Ep. 173
