We all want authentic friendships. We know we’re made for real connections, but we often find ourselves disappointed and lonely. So we avoid conflict at all costs. But then our friendships lack depth. Kelly helps us have a biblical understanding of friendship, and she also offers practical advice on how to have real friendships in today’s culture. Follow Kelly on Instagram at @kellyneedham and check out her new book, Friendish , by clicking here . Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com https...
Sep 03, 2019•58 min•Ep. 31
We all have a little voice in our heads. Where does it come from? Why does it say what it says? Emily and Laura from Risen Motherhood walk us through the fascinating topic of personal conscience. The Bible isn’t cut and dry about every detail of our lives. We have a thousand tiny decisions to make every single day, and many fall into grey areas. Scripture gives us sufficient principles, and God also gave us the gift of personal conscience to guide us. Be sure to pre-order their new book (release...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 30
Scripture commands us to meditate. It’s not self-focused like other meditation practices; instead, Christian meditation is God-focused. It is lingering, absorbing, and delighting in God and in His Word and allowing gospel truths to transform you. It’s a rich spiritual discipline that moves us from being hearers of God’s Word to doers. In partnership with the Holy Spirit, it is the means to apply Scripture and aids us in our pursuit of Christlikeness. Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com ww...
Aug 20, 2019•57 min•Ep. 29
Big news: DAILY GRACE LOCAL! We talk about resources to equip you to lead. We talk about logistics and the different elements of study format, like prayer and formal/informal teaching times. We get real about the aspects of leading discussions, like what to do with silence or when we have a person that dominates the conversation. We even talk about what we should do if someone says something that doesn’t align with Scripture! Lastly, we discuss how to personally prepare to lead a Bible study. Co...
Aug 13, 2019•57 min•Ep. 28
Why shouldn’t we just study the Bible on our own? Isn’t Bible study a social thing? Or maybe you’re in a particularly busy season in life and Sunday worship is all you can manage. Maybe you’ve been hurt by believers in a small group in the past or you’re just afraid of not knowing enough about the Bible and looking ignorant. We’ve been there! And it’s true: engaging with any group of people on a deeper level requires vulnerability, and it’s risky! But when we look at God’s Word, we see that it w...
Aug 06, 2019•54 min•Ep. 27
Shame affects all of us. We all experience it, but we may handle it differently. Some of us look to work or exercise to cope with our deep feelings of shame. Others find other ways to hide it. But there is a solution to our shame problem, and it is found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Kristyn Perez enriches our conversation on this heavy topic. She reminds us that Christ offers us wholeness and a place where our strivings can cease. He bore our shame on the cross, and He is able to destroy the p...
Jul 30, 2019•54 min•Ep. 26
How do we figure out God’s will for our lives? Can we actually know His will? These are the questions we tend to ask when we are faced with big life decisions. We want to know His will so it can guide our decision making. We wonder if we’ll miss out on His blessings if we’re outside of His will for us. Do we need to put out a metaphorical fleece or wait until we feel “peace”? We can go to God’s Word to answer all of these questions and know God’s will for our lives. Connect with us: www.dailygra...
Jul 23, 2019•46 min•Ep. 25
Life is full of disappointments and unmet expectations. Dealing with them can be incredibly difficult. Sometimes, we can feel absolutely devastated by unmet expectations. But then we read God’s Word that tells us to “be content with what you have” (Heb. 13:5). How do we reconcile the two? How can we be content when life is disappointing and not how we had hoped it would be? God gives us the secret to contentment in His Word; He gives us the grace and means! Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast...
Jul 16, 2019•53 min•Ep. 24
What is the glory of God? Why is He after His own glory? Does that make God self-centered? How is that a good thing for us? We hear a lot about the glory of God. We are encouraged to glorify God in everything we do. But how does that work if God’s glory is something we can’t add to or take away from? We unpack all of these questions. We also talk about how God’s self-glorification is an expression of His love and a means for us to experience true joy and delight. Connect with us: www.dailygracep...
Jul 09, 2019•40 min•Ep. 23
Memorizing Scripture: you know it’s good for you, but you feel overwhelmed or too busy. You’re not alone. Today Amanda Barzycki shares practical tips to help you memorize Scripture! Storing God’s Word in our minds and hearts pays tremendous dividends. It truly helps us in our everyday lives: the big and little moments. We hope this conversation helps you get a glimpse of how enriching this spiritual discipline is! Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.fac...
Jul 02, 2019•39 min•Ep. 22
You asked, we answered! Some questions are lighthearted and pure fun, like our ultimate comfort and Enneagram numbers. And other questions are heavier, like what to think when tragedy strikes or being married to an unbelieving spouse. The spectrum is wide, and we had a blast answering all of these questions! We pray you find this episode encouraging and enjoyable. Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.co...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 21
“Get plugged into a local church!” Why do we encourage this? What exactly is a local church and what’s its purpose? The church is not a building; it isn’t even an organization instituted by man. The local church is an assembly of believers, and it exists for God and His glory -- that is its overall purpose. In light of this purpose, we discuss corporate worship and prayer, church membership, submission to authority, discipleship and evangelism, and more. The local church can reflect the unity in...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 20
“Getting saved” - you probably heard that phrase. But what exactly is salvation? How does it work? What are we saved from? What are we saved to? Is it just a one-time event? It’s true that there is a moment of conversion, but our salvation actually has present and future elements that impact our everyday life. We will talk about the order of salvation and look into what happens in this whole process. Understanding the steps changes everything we do! Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www...
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 19
She has 2 bio daughters + 1 adopted son from China, and all 3 have Treacher Collin Syndrome. Corin shares openly about the challenges and joys in raising children with special needs. Her and her husband not only had to learn the new language of medical jargon, but they had to learn American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with their children! She even discusses how the local church can love on families within the body in similar life circumstances. But not only that, we talk at length about a...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 18
What is the trinity? How can one God exists as three persons? The doctrine of the Trinity is a fundamental doctrine and foundational for the Christian faith, but we in our finite minds cannot fully comprehend it. However, this does not mean that we should not seek to know Him at all. In this conversation, we discuss some parameters that will help us understand the trinity. We talk about how our God is one essence and three persons. We talk about how each person of the trinity is fully God and ex...
May 28, 2019•47 min•Ep. 17
What do you value, honor, and treasure? What consumes your time, energy, and thoughts? Idolatry is not just worshipping a golden calf on a physical shrine. Idols can be good things that become ultimate things that capture our heart’s affections. This is why idolatry is actually a worship problem. We are not hopeless in this -- there is a practical remedy for our idolatry problem. Resources mentioned in this episode: Ep. 15 A Life of Worship by Daily Grace Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller Ep. 12 So...
May 21, 2019•58 min•Ep. 16
On today’s episode, we talk about worship. Did you know that you are a worshipper? Pastor Paul David Tripp says, “Human beings by their very nature are worshipers … Everybody worships; it’s just a matter of what, or whom, we serve.” As believers, we want to engage in authentic worship as prescribed by God in His Word. And as we study Scripture, it becomes very clear that worship is not relegated to a particular time or location -- it’s not just the music portion of our Sunday services in church!...
May 14, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 15
What is discipleship and evangelism? Is there a systematic way to do both of these things or is it a more organic process? Are these things reserved for those on church staff? What about the stay-at-home mama with babies and toddlers or the single college student struggling through Algebra? Our guest, Tamzen Baker, shares personal stories that show us that discipleship and evangelism should be (and can be!) part of the lives of all believers. She talks about how to combat feelings of not being e...
May 07, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 14
Self-care is a trendy topic. If self-care is just taking intentional steps to cultivate your physical, mental, and emotional health, what’s wrong with it? This topic isn’t so black and white. God created us as finite beings, and the limits that He has ordained are for our good. Rest is a gift! However, true rest according to God’s Word is not the same as what our culture promotes under the label of “self-care”. We’ll talk about what it means to have a healthy, biblical view of self-care, and we’...
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 13
Are you on social media? Whether it’s microblogging on Instagram, staying connected to extended family on Facebook, or vlogging your morning routine on Youtube, a variety of options to engage on digital platforms is at your fingertips. Even if you’re not engaged on any of these platforms, social media has shaped the culture and its impact is far reaching. It could even be argued that this topic impacts everyone, regardless of personal use of social media! But it’s also important to realize that ...
Apr 23, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 12
He is risen! Easter is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The death and resurrection of Christ is central to the Christian faith. And as D.A. Carson said, “The entire Bible pivots on one weekend in Jerusalem about two thousand years ago.” Believers shouldn’t brush over the empty tomb—no, we can believe in the gospel because the resurrection happened, just as He said it would! The resurrection should change the way that we live on this side of eternity. Because of our union with Christ, we c...
Apr 16, 2019•57 min•Ep. 11
She unexpectedly lost a child in a tragic accident, unexpectedly lost her husband due to an unknown heart condition, yet those who know Maritza will describe her as joyful. Her story is a powerful testimony of our great God who makes beauty from ashes (Isa. 61:3). Maritza is a sweet sister in Christ and active member of Sojourn Community Church – Woodstock alongside Joanna. She is a widow and joyful mama of five adult children (plus one in heaven). She is a busy bee working as a defect and produ...
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 10
Who are you? Does your life matter? Your identity informs everything you do, and the world, our flesh, and the Devil want us to misplace our identities. We anchor our identity in all the wrong places—what we do, what we love, what others have said about us, or even some hidden strength or identity within ourselves—but these things are not enough. We find out identity in Christ alone, and when we anchor our sense of self in who we are in Christ, every aspect of our lives will be transformed. Conn...
Apr 02, 2019•58 min•Ep. 9
Is the Bible true? We will get into the nitty gritty details and history behind the Bible. It's important to know why we value the Scriptures so highly, and we’ll talk at length about the beauty and glory of God seen in Scripture. We can stake our faith on our sacred text, the Bible. Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/ Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com ______________...
Mar 26, 2019•47 min•Ep. 8
#preachingthegospeltomyself // what does that mean? How do we do it? Why is it an important practice in our lives? We are going to start with sharing what the gospel exactly is -- we need to know the gospel in order to be able to communicate the gospel to ourselves and others. Only then can we apply the gospel to every aspect of our lives! We even share a lot of practical tips on how to do this -- it doesn’t have to be a long, drawn-out practice! Whatever you’re experiencing right now - tragedy,...
Mar 19, 2019•58 min•Ep. 7
What does it mean to be a Christian woman? On this episode of Daily Grace, we have the privilege of chatting with Abigail Dodds on what it means to be a gospel-centered woman. Abigail is a wife to Tom of 16 years, a stay-at-home mama to 5 kids, author of the newly released book ( A)Typical Woman , a regular contributor at Desiring God, a seminary student, and an active participant in her women’s ministry at Bethlehem Baptist Church. She helps us differentiate what our culture defines as being a ...
Mar 12, 2019•56 min•Ep. 6
Hospitality should characterize God’s people. On this episode of Daily Grace, we discuss how the Bible defines hospitality and what role it should play in the believer's life. Biblical hospitality is vastly different than what our culture promotes as hospitality, and we’ll compare and contrast the two. We’ll also talk in depth about how hospitality should be an integral part of our lives as believers. But if you’re anything like us, this may be an area that could use growth. Sometimes, it’s hard...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 5
The Bible is actually one story - from Genesis to Revelation, there is a unified narrative that all points to Jesus. This is easily seen through four plot movements: creation, fall, redemption, restoration/consummation. You may have heard this referred to as the “metanarrative” of Scripture. Understanding this will change the way you approach the Word of God and enrich your study. You’ll even be engaging in biblical theology, which is a type of theology that focuses on how the revelation of Chri...
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 4
We all experience busy seasons, and today we are chatting about what Bible study looks like in the midst of the craziness of life. We’ll talk about why we need God’s Word when our plates are full, and share some practical ways to prioritize Bible study. Come join us! Resources mentioned in this episode: Westminster Shorter Catechism Scripture Memory Journal by The Daily Grace Co. “I’m Tired and Busy - How Do I Make Time for the Bible?” by Ask Pastor John Audio Bible (check Youversion or Bible.is...
Feb 19, 2019•56 min•Ep. 3
We're chatting with Kristin Schmucker on one of our favorite topics - biblical literacy. Kristin is a wife, mama to four, seminary student, Bible study author, and co-founder and CEO of The Daily Grace Co. She is passionate about equipping women to study God’s Word and grow in their knowledge and love for Him. Kristin shares how The Daily Grace Co. came into existence, and how God’s Word comforted her in a season of loss and grief. She breaks down what biblical literacy means and shares encourag...
Feb 19, 2019•55 min•Ep. 2
