Can we lose our salvation? Are head coverings necessary today? How do we raise our kids with the gospel at the center? We answer so many great questions in this episode! Some are heavy and others are light-hearted. We talk about our favorite resources from TDGC, personal “ah-ha” moments from writing Bible studies, and how we spiritually prepare for each podcast episode. You asked; we answered! Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygra...
Apr 13, 2021•57 min•Ep. 115
Heartbreak, deep pain, suffering. We’ve all grieved the brokenness of this world. Yet, some of us wish we knew how to grieve effectively and with hope. As believers, we know we are not exempt from suffering and grief, but if we’re honest, sometimes we have a hard time reconciling our pain and the goodness and sovereignty of God. Can we grieve and trust God? Can we struggle and believe? Can we mourn and rejoice? Yes, we can, and it’s through the practice of lament! Connect with us: www.dailygrace...
Apr 06, 2021•40 min•Ep. 114
Change is inevitable. It takes on many forms, and responses to change can vary from person to person and situation to situation. Our world says to be adaptable, have the right perspective, and be positive in light of change. While these are constructive character traits to have, we believe that there’s more to it. In our ever changing world, we can find true rest and comfort in who God is. The truth that He is unchanging enables us to rightly handle whatever changes we may face! Connect with us:...
Mar 30, 2021•52 min•Ep. 113
Life can feel out of control sometimes, and in response, we can find ourselves trying to control whatever we can. We feel a need to be in control! But is that even possible? We can plan out our days down to the hour, but there are a million things that can happen to completely uproot us. In essence, the world is out of our control! But one thing is sure: it is not out of God’s control. He is sovereign, and resting in this attribute of God frees us from our search for control. Connect with us: ww...
Mar 23, 2021•53 min•Ep. 112
Can God restore a marriage after multiple affairs? Can He actually lead two broken people to forgiveness and healing? Mark and Jami Nato share their story of infidelity and deep suffering. Looking at them now with multiple flourishing businesses, four children, and a marriage filled with laughter, you may think it’s always been easy. They share their story to give God glory. They want people to know that the gospel is real, and it really can change everything! Connect with us: www.dailygracepodc...
Mar 16, 2021•57 min•Ep. 111
You know the desires of your heart. We all have desires! We are, by God’s design, longing creatures. But we also know that our desires are often distorted and self-centered. We desire the wrong things or we elevate good things to become ultimate things. We find that our desires become idols! So how do we go about this? How do we desire as God intended for us to desire? How do we win in this constant battle of our affections? Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com http...
Mar 09, 2021•50 min•Ep. 110
“Choose holiness, not happiness.” Are these two things mutually exclusive? Does our personal pursuit of holiness come at the expense of our happiness? Actually, no! When we go to God’s Word, we see that the terms “happiness” and “joy” are used interchangeably. In fact, we see the key to effectively glorifying God in our lives is by enjoying Him. Our holiness and happiness are intricately connected! God desires for you to be happy knowing that He alone is the Source of our holiness and happiness....
Mar 02, 2021•50 min•Ep. 109
How should believers approach physical health? Should we even care? Robin Long shares how she approaches physical health as a believer. Exercising consistently doesn’t have to be motivated by the scale or our culture’s definition of beauty. It can be motivated by a deep desire to honor the gift God has given us in our bodies. It can be done with the understanding that God made us body, mind, and soul. It doesn’t have to be all-consuming, but it can be a way to better love and serve God and other...
Feb 23, 2021•44 min•Ep. 108
Two years ago today, this podcast launched into the world! We say it again: glory to God alone! We remain humbled to partner with Him on this platform, and our mission remains to equip every listener to know and love God more. This episode is a time for us to say THANK YOU to our listeners, share our favorite podcast-related moments, episodes, and resources from the past year, and of course, a BLOOPERS REEL made by our editor. PLUS, head to our Instagram to enter The Favorite Things Giveaway! Co...
Feb 19, 2021•33 min
Lent begins tomorrow. You don’t have to observe Lent, but it can be helpful to prepare your heart for Easter. One thing people often associate with Lent is fasting. Fasting is not unique to Christianity. However, there are spiritual purposes behind fasting that make it a worthwhile discipline for every believer. In Scripture, we see that fasting is often associated with feasting. It’s not just about abstaining from something! It’s saying “no” to something in order to say “yes” to more of God! Co...
Feb 16, 2021•50 min•Ep. 107
Missing the mark. Not measuring up. Failing. The question is: what standard are we using? What set of expectations do we feel like we’re failing to meet? And what do we do with our feelings of failure? There are three different categories of standards we should all consider: God’s, ours, and the world’s. Having a proper understanding of these standards can help us better define failure. And as believers, we have the truths of the gospel to help us navigate all of our perceived failures! Connect ...
Feb 09, 2021•51 min•Ep. 106
Are you suffering and struggling to pray? Chrystal Evans Hurst joins us on the podcast to talk about how we can bring our raw and honest prayers before the Lord even in the midst of deep pain. God calls us to pour out our hearts before Him, so join us in this conversation to learn what that looks like. Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/ Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco...
Feb 02, 2021•41 min•Ep. 105
Self-care: our culture glorifies it, and many in the church shun it. What are believers to think? Is self-care contrary to a self-giving life or is there a way to practice it in a way that honors God? As followers, we are to work hard and with excellence in all things. Yet, we know God made us with finite frames needing regular rest. We actually need to practice self-care if we want to love and serve God and others well! This can feel tricky, but God’s Word can help us balance working hard and r...
Jan 26, 2021•52 min•Ep. 104
Your social media habits say a lot about you. The truth is, our habits reveal our hearts: our desires, fears, hopes, idols, and more. It’s the appetites of our hearts that drive what we consume and produce online. Our hearts influence the time we spend, how we engage, who we follow, and more. The answer isn’t to abandon social media altogether. We can have healthy habits and steward our platforms for God’s glory! But it will take heart work and some practical application! Connect with us: www.da...
Jan 19, 2021•52 min•Ep. 103
Money. It’s a topic that makes us squirm. But why? Money itself is neutral. The problem is when it becomes an idol or when we look to it to afford us a certain lifestyle. But the truth is, money has a subtle way of captivating our hearts. We need to be mindful of how we’re relating to it! We go to Scripture to find counsel in how to handle our money in a way that glorifies God. We are also joined by Rachel Cruz who offers us practical tips on how we should approach our money. Connect with us: ww...
Jan 12, 2021•54 min•Ep. 102
Anger is an emotion that is deemed bad. We label people with frequent outbursts as “angry people”. Yet, there is so much more to this emotion! If we’re honest, most of us regularly struggle with anger; it just may manifest in different ways. The thing is, not all anger is bad. In Scripture, we see that God gets angry. He hates sin and injustice and that’s good news for us! So how can we engage with anger in a healthy way? Aubrey brings in her biblical counseling background and helps us work thro...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 101
Was 2020 a “wash”? What if 2021 is no different? As we end this unique year and look forward to the next, we need to remind each other that, no matter what, the year belongs to God. 2020 was His year, and 2021 will also be His year. This doesn’t mean we deny that things are odd or hard, but it does mean that we have to make efforts to keep the main things the main things. This is why we want to talk about setting Bible study goals. We don’t want our time in God’s Word to fall by the wayside! Con...
Dec 29, 2020•59 min•Ep. 100
Take a few minutes and enjoy this spoken word. As we celebrate Christmas, we reflect back on the story of redemption. We see how God created the world and initiated the sweetest melody. All of creation was invited to join in harmony, but we know that sin has marred our ability to sing. The brokenness of this world now presents a song that is out of tune. But God! He sent His Son to restore this harmony, and He will come again. When He does, sin will be no more and His people will join Him in per...
Dec 23, 2020•9 min
Christmas is a few days away. Believers around the world are ready to rejoice in the truth that Jesus came, just as He said He would! Yet, there is still a longing in our hearts. We feel it this year more than ever. The cry of our hearts is, “Come, Lord Jesus!” We lean into the longing for Christ to return to fully redeem the brokenness and consummate His Kingdom! Today, we talk about this as we look at the cherished hymn, “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” with three ladies from City Alight. Conne...
Dec 22, 2020•35 min•Ep. 99
What did God teach you in 2020? It’s been a unique year with highs and lows for each of us. Yet, God did not change. He continued to work in our world and in us. Today, 15 members of The Daily Grace Co. team share deep lessons learned from this past year. We share about confronting our lack of empathy for others to prayerless to anger and more. Our hope is to remind you that God is not done with us (or you!). He is still working! Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com...
Dec 15, 2020•49 min•Ep. 98
Jesus is the Savior of the world. Does that truth cause you to sing for joy? It is a simple but profound gospel truth that has widespread implications. We are joined by singer-songwriter, Sandra McCracken, and she explores the popular holiday song, “Joy to the World” with us. This is a song that has crossed the secular divide, but it is a song that points to the hope of Christ. The lyrics hold Advent themes as they call us to look back and remember what Christ has done and also look forward to w...
Dec 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 97
When life gets hard, what is your hope? What helps you weather the storms of life? As believers, we will experience suffering and hardships on this side of eternity. We have to ask: what helps us persevere and not lose hope? The key is to set our eyes, hearts, and minds on eternity. This is really important, but even as believers, we may not know the why and how. In this episode, we talk about what setting our eyes on eternity means, and how we can practically do it in our everyday lives. Connec...
Dec 01, 2020•55 min•Ep. 96
Advent is around the corner. The joy of Christmas is starting to fill the air. This year more than ever though, many of us are feeling the tension between the suffering and heartache of this broken world and the joy of Christmas. “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” is a beautiful Advent hymn that works through this dissonance, and singer/songwriter Caroline Cobb helps us navigate through the lyrics to uncover the beauty that is Jesus, the reason for the season. Connect with us: www.dailygracepo...
Nov 24, 2020•36 min•Ep. 95
“Christians are closed-minded. They lack logic and reason.” Ever heard this? The truth is, believers can and should be deep thinkers. If we’re in Christ, we are redeemed: body, MIND, and soul! Faith and intellectual integrity go hand-in-hand! We should engage our minds and think deeply about Scripture, our beliefs, and our convictions. We should think deeply about the grey areas of life! We believe this helps us love God and love our neighbors better! But it takes humility, effort, and the help ...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 94
Many of our fears are heightened right now. Some of us fight our fears by trying to will them away. We remember verses like “do not be afraid” and “do not be anxious” and think our fears reveal a weak faith, which makes us feel like not-good-enough Christians. Today, we’re joined by Kristen Wetherell, and she reminds us that we don’t have to fight our fears that way. Instead, we are invited to trust God and believe that He is for us. Kristen walks us through how we can fight our fears in a healt...
Nov 10, 2020•49 min•Ep. 93
Jesus is in every verse, passage, and chapter of the Bible. What does this mean? Should we be looking for a hidden reference to Christ in every single verse? What does it mean to see Christ in all of Scripture? We believe the whole Bible points to Jesus. In the Story of Scripture, He is the main character! Having a Christ-centered approach to Scripture helps us make sense of the OT and NT, but this takes practice! We talk about why this is crucial for Bible study, and how we can individually do ...
Nov 03, 2020•49 min•Ep. 92
Food and fellowship go hand in hand, but it’s not always easy to do. While the benefits are clear, the barriers are also very real. We feel pressed for time and money. We worry if it’ll be awkward or we’ll be rejected by others. We stress about food allergies and dietary preferences. We get it! In this episode, we get really practical about how we can work in and through these barriers, and how we can make fellowshipping with others around the table a priority and reality. Connect with us: www.d...
Oct 28, 2020•20 min
Food has a special way of fostering deeper conversations and knitting hearts together. There is something powerful about gathering around the table with other people. We believe that food is a generous gift from God, and it can be a means to point others to the goodness of God. Thus, food can play a significant role in evangelism and discipleship. There are so many ways food can help believers cultivate meaningful relationships both inside and outside the church. Connect with us: www.dailygracep...
Oct 27, 2020•49 min•Ep. 91
“You do you. Everything depends on you. You need an escape. Be more than just a mom.” Have you heard any of these? What’s your response? Is it freedom or stress? Our society imposes these standards to tell us how to be a good mom or good person. But rather than finding freedom, rest, and peace, we are left with our shame and failures. Maggie Combs talks to us about the problem with “you do you.” This isn’t the answer! Instead, she encourages us to practice daily repentance and find true forgiven...
Oct 20, 2020•38 min•Ep. 90
How should Christians view an eco-friendly lifestyle? How should we view makeup? How can we witness to someone who thinks she’s saved? What even is a good way to present the gospel? How can we keep Christ at the center of our marriages? What advice is there for a stay-at-home mom who feels like she’s losing her identity? You all submitted so many great questions! Some were serious while others were more fun and personal. However, we believe the gospel can be applied to any and all of our questio...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 89
