For the second and final week in the book of Ruth, Raechal and Amanda are joined by pastor, teacher, and author Suzy Silk. Together they discuss the richness of the cultural implications found throughout Ruth and Naomi’s story and how God was at work in very unconventional ways. Join them and be reminded of the depth of our redemption that was foreshadowed in this story and fully realized in Jesus. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 2 of the She Reads Truth Ruth reading plan found on...
Sep 19, 2022•55 min•Ep. 146
Join us this week on the She Reads Truth podcast as Raechel and Amanda are joined by Bible teacher, professor, author, and biblical culturist, Kristi McLelland. From perpetual loss to abundant provision, the book of Ruth is full of surprises worth delighting in at every turn. Listen in as Raechel, Amanda, and Kristi encourage us to respond to the heart of God through the everyday details of our lives. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 1 of the She Reads Truth Ruth reading plan found...
Sep 12, 2022•58 min•Ep. 145
Listen in to this week’s episode as Raechel and Amanda close out the final week of the Amen and Amen reading plan with singer, songwriter, and Bible teacher, Janice Gaines. Though the Psalms were written long ago, none of us can escape finding ourselves in them—a people prone to forgetfulness. Looking to Scripture, Raechel, Amanda, and Janice point out the way these psalms show us how to root our hope in God’s faithfulness—past, present, and future. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week...
Sep 05, 2022•52 min•Ep. 144
For week 2 of Amen & Amen: A Journey Through the Psalms, Amanda and Raechel are joined by communicator, advocate, and author Katherine Wolf. Through discussing this week's psalms and as Katherine shares aspects of her own story, the three women hold in tension the range of emotions we all experience as people living in a broken world. Join us as we echo the joy and the lament of these psalms, testifying to the truth of who God is at every part of our journey. Read with Us: This episode corre...
Aug 29, 2022•59 min•Ep. 143
Welcome to week 1 of Amen & Amen: A Journey Through the Psalms. Raechel and Amanda kick off this new series with artist and author Sho Baraka. Together they set up the framework for studying the book of Psalms, offering helpful context and details along the way. As the trio moves from psalm to psalm, they identify the range of deep emotions expressed by the psalmists as they pour out their hearts to God. We can come to God in the same way, with the assurance that He hears us and that He will...
Aug 22, 2022•58 min•Ep. 142
In the sixth and final week of our Exodus reading plan, Raechel and Amanda discuss the beauty and provision we see in the building of the tabernacle. Every person, material, and process was intentional for God making a way for His people to come near to Him. Join us as we close out this rich book of the Bible and celebrate God’s gift of His presence that now indwells all believers. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 6 of the She Reads Truth Exodus reading plan found on the She Reads ...
Aug 15, 2022•46 min•Ep. 141
On this week’s episode, Raechel and Amanda continue their discussion of Exodus with artists Jake and Hannah Weidmann. As the group reads through passages from week 5, they discuss Israel’s activities in the wilderness as construction of the tabernacle continues. Tune in as they share insights on the nation’s relationship with God during this time and what we can learn from their actions. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 5 of the She Reads Truth Exodus reading plan found on the She ...
Aug 08, 2022•46 min•Ep. 140
Join us for the fourth week of Exodus as Raechel and Amanda sit down with author, speaker, actress, and spoken word artist, Blair Linne. From the tent to the priestly garments, the details of the Lord’s glory and beauty are interwoven throughout each passage. Together, they marvel at the magnificence of God, who is not only the Creator, but also the ultimate architect, designer, and craftsman—seen throughout the detailed plans for His people in the book of Exodus as they prepare a place to dwell...
Aug 01, 2022•52 min•Ep. 139
For Week 3 of our Exodus study, Raechel and Amanda are joined by Joel Muddamalle, Bible teacher and Director of Theology at Proverbs 31 Ministries. Together they discuss some of the larger motifs we see throughout the book of Exodus and how they point us to remember who God is and how He has always been providing faithfully for His people. Join us for a rich discussion about the events in their particular historical contexts and how we can more fully step into the reality of who we are in Christ...
Jul 25, 2022•55 min•Ep. 138
On this week’s episode, Raechel and Amanda discuss the second week of readings in Exodus with author, speaker, and fellow podcaster Margaret Feinberg. The three discuss God’s provision for Israel, from their escape from Egypt to their early days in the wilderness. Join them for an insightful discussion of the first Passover, the Exodus, and the lasting value of this story of God’s deliverance of His people. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 2 of the She Reads Truth Exodus reading pl...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 137
This week on the She Reads Truth podcast, Raechel and Amanda, along with author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin, kick off a six-week study of the book of Exodus. We serve a God of deliverance, the same God who delivered His people in the book of Exodus and all throughout Scripture. Join us for this week’s episode as Raechel, Amanda, and Jen remind us of the value of waiting faithfully for the Lord’s deliverance in our own lives, a wait that is always worth it. Read with Us: This episode corresponds...
Jul 11, 2022•55 min•Ep. 136
In the fifth and final week of our This Is the Church study, Raechal and Amanda are joined by Anne Lincoln Holibaugh, Associate Minister of Family Ministries at The Village Church Denton. The three reflect on the journey of this study and how who we are as God’s people—those who have been reconciled to Him—informs how we live together in unity as His Church. Join us for the concluding conversation around this reading plan as we remember that we are flawed people on this journey of faith, but cal...
Jul 04, 2022•58 min•Ep. 135
On this week’s podcast episode, Raechel and Amanda dive deeper into the This Is the Church reading plan with educator, advocate, and speaker Dr. Christina Edmondson. How do we love one another well, even when we deeply disagree with each other? What does unity in the Church look like when we have doctrinal differences? Tune into a deep and rich conversation on how being rooted in Christ’s sacrificial love is foundational to living together in community. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to ...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 134
For week 3 of This Is the Church, Amanda and Raechel are joined by pastor and author, Louie Giglio. Together they continue to discuss and reflect on the metaphors found in this week’s reading about Christ and His Church. Join us as we celebrate the privilege of worshiping, serving, and living in the kingdom of God as we reflect the hope of Christ to the world. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 3 of the She Reads Truth This Is the Church reading plan found on the She Reads Truth app ...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 133
On this week’s episode, Amanda joins Sam and Toni Collier to continue our study of the Church. Sam is a local church pastor and author, and his wife Toni is a ministry leader and author. Together they begin to explore some of the metaphors found in Scripture that describe Christ’s relationship with His Church and believers’ relationships with one another. Join us in listening as we are reminded of the beauty of the diverse body of Christ and what is possible when each unique believer is empowere...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 132
This week, Raechel and Amanda kick off Week 1 of This Is the Church with She Reads Truth’s editorial director Jessica Lamb. As they lay the groundwork for understanding who and what the Church is, they explore different passages in Scripture that address what it means to be a community of believers. Tune in as they talk about the person and work of Jesus and what it means to live out the gospel as the people of God. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 1 of the She Reads Truth This Is ...
Jun 06, 2022•55 min•Ep. 131
For Week 2 of This Is the Gospel, Raechel and Amanda are joined by Dr. Don Payne, professor and dean at Denver Seminary. Picking up after last week’s reflection about creation and humanity’s fall into sin, the three discuss the hope of our redemption and restoration that is only possible through the person and work of Jesus. Join in as we reflect on the comprehensive salvation we have in the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 2 of t...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 130
Listen in as Amanda and Raechel talk with Emily Vogeltanz from illumiNations in this week’s bonus podcast episode! There are more than 1 billion people around the world with little or no access to Scripture. But now, thanks to illumiNations, we have the opportunity to help end Bible poverty by 2033. To celebrate 10 years of reading God's Word together as the She Reads Truth community, we're joining the movement to get Scripture translated into every language, for every person, on earth! Will you...
May 25, 2022•36 min
Join Raechel and Amanda for the first half of This Is the Gospel, along with She Reads Truth’s editorial director, Jessica Lamb. Where does the gospel narrative begin, who does it begin with, and how do creation and the fall play a role in it? Listen in to this week’s episode as Raechel, Amanda, and Jessica respond to the invitational nature of the gospel by answering these questions and more. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 1 of the She Reads Truth This Is the Gospel reading plan...
May 23, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 129
On this episode, Raechel and Amanda as they wrap up the third and final week of the 1 & 2 Timothy reading plan. The co-hosts dig into Paul’s second letter to Timothy and discuss the apostle’s concluding instructions, which charge Timothy to stay committed to the gospel, no matter what. Join them as they discuss the importance of Paul’s warnings and encouragements for Timothy—and for us. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 3 of the She Reads Truth 1 & 2 Timothy reading plan fou...
May 16, 2022•58 min•Ep. 128
Join us for week 2 of our 1 & 2 Timothy reading plan as Raechel and Amanda discuss the Scripture with guest Kelsey Hency, author and editor. As they finish up the final chapters of 1 Timothy, the three discuss the beauty and responsibility of life in the family of God as we learn from Paul’s encouragement and challenges to Timothy. Listen in with us as we ask good questions of God’s Word together and discuss both its original context and how we can apply it to our lives now. Read with Us: Th...
May 09, 2022•49 min•Ep. 127
On this week’s episode, Raechel and Amanda kick off week 1 of 1 & 2 Timothy with guest and friend Scott Sauls, author and Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church. As they read through the first chapters of 1 Timothy, they set the context for Paul’s letters to his young protege, Timothy and discuss their relationship. Join them as they discuss how important being rooted in God’s Word is for living out the gospel. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 1 of the She Reads Truth 1 &a...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 126
Join us for the second and final week of The Armor of God reading plan. This week, Amanda and Raechel discuss the sandals of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit with author and Bible teacher, Kelly Needham. Along the way, the three remind one another of the way each piece of armor is rooted in the reality of the gospel. Listen in this week as Raechel, Amanda, and Kelly share the ways in which they have put on and experienced the armor of...
Apr 24, 2022•52 min•Ep. 125
This week, Raechel and Amanda kick off The Armor of God reading plan with author and speaker Dr. Heather Thompson Day. The three set the stage for the key passage in Ephesians, identifying who our enemy is and the different pieces of armor that God has equipped us with. Tune into this deep conversation about what it means to clothe ourselves with the armor of God in the midst of the very intense spiritual battle around us. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 1 of the She Reads Truth T...
Apr 17, 2022•52 min•Ep. 124
Join Raechel, Amanda, and guest Jennie Allen for a bonus episode for Resurrection Sunday. Together they read the account of the resurrection and reflect on why God’s victory over death means new life for those who believe. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Day 49 of the She Reads Truth Lent 2022: Come to Life reading plan found on the She Reads Truth app and SheReadsTruth.com . Shop the Lent 2022: Come to Life collection at ShopSheReadsTruth.com . Show notes can be found at shereadstruth...
Apr 16, 2022•13 min
Join us for week 7 of our Lent reading plan as we have finally arrived at Holy Week! Raechel and Amanda are joined by author and speaker, Jennie Allen to walk through the Gospel readings from Palm Sunday through Holy Saturday (Come back for a special bonus episode on Easter Sunday!). Together, the three celebrate the hope that Holy Week brings as Jesus lifts our eyes and shifts our perspective toward eternity, becoming the sufficient sacrifice for our sins. As we walk the final journey with Jesu...
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 123
Join us for the sixth week in the book of Ezekiel as Raechel and Amanda talk with Old Testament professor, Dr. Danny Hays. Together, they dig into the nitty gritty details of hope found in the concluding chapters of Ezekiel. Whether talking about the dimensions of the temple or land allotments, Dr. Hays constantly points us back to the emphasis all of Ezekiel has been building on—the presence of God. As we prepare for Holy Week, listen in as they constantly point out the themes in Ezekiel we see...
Apr 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 122
As Raechel and Amanda discuss week 5 of the Lent reading plan, they grow more excited with each day’s reading. The passages found in Ezekiel communicate to God’s people the harsh consequences of their sins. The book of Ezekiel is also a message of God’s enduring love. The thread of hope that runs through the book of Ezekiel is the promise of restoration because of God’s mercy and faithfulness. Join them as they discuss what that hope meant for God’s people then and what it means for His people n...
Mar 27, 2022•55 min•Ep. 121
During the fourth week of our Lenten study of Ezekiel, Raechel sits down with Kelly Minter, a singer, writer, speaker, and student of God’s Word. Together, they reflect on the despair we find throughout Ezekiel as we come face-to-face with the Lord’s response to sin. Yet, it’s in the book of Ezekiel that we have a chance to sit in and think on the darkness of our own sin, knowing that this is the very darkness Jesus has rescued us from. Read with Us: This episode corresponds to Week 4 of the She...
Mar 20, 2022•43 min•Ep. 120
We are excited to have Dr. Bryan Loritts, author, pastor, and speaker, joining Raechel and Amanda for week 3 of Lent 2022: Come to Life. The prophets and the season of Lent provide a unique and rich opportunity for believers to examine our own hearts and the idols of our own making, and be reminded of our need for a Savior. Join them as they discuss God’s call, not to religion, but to repent and turn back to Him, trusting that He is the only one who can give us a new heart. Read with Us: This ep...
Mar 13, 2022•46 min•Ep. 119
