Shame is hard. Shame around sex and sexuality is really hard. Some of us feel shame from our own sexual sin. Others of us feel shame from others who have sinned against us sexually. Some of us grew up in Christian households that didn’t handle the topic of sex and sexuality well so we’ve experienced shame about sex even within the context of marriage. This is all hard. How do we develop a biblical view of sex and sexuality? How can we find healing and hope? Today, we’re joined by Shalee Lehning....
Nov 09, 2021•56 min•Ep. 145
Stories are powerful. We crave stories. They move us and impact us. Isn’t it interesting how God communicates His plan of redemption through the STORY of Scripture? He is the master Storyteller! And as His image bearers, we are also storytellers. We each have a story. Yet, many of us don’t know how to communicate our stories to others. We don’t realize how our stories can impact how we share the gospel and disciple others. Some of us think our stories are boring; our testimonies seem to be void ...
Nov 02, 2021•43 min•Ep. 144
Can people really change? From little quirks to deep-seated issues, we’re asking the question that many of us may have asked in secret: is it possible for someone to truly change? Maybe we’ve asked it of ourselves. We keep doing the same thing (that we don’t want to do), over and over again. We may think to ourselves, “I’m not sure if I can ever grow out of that and change for the better.” It’s easy to feel frustrated with ourselves and with those around us. The gospel answers this question dire...
Oct 26, 2021•54 min•Ep. 143
You are forming habits all the time, whether passively or actively. So in a way, your life is a compilation of your habits. The question is: what kind of habits are we forming? And can we actually form habits that fortify our faith and help us grow in Christlikeness? Many of us hear the word “habit”, and we apply the concept to things like working out or washing our faces before bed. Or maybe we primarily think of “bad” habits, like the habit of biting your nails when you’re bored or anxious; th...
Oct 19, 2021•49 min•Ep. 142
Raise your hand if you skip genealogies in your Bible reading! We get it. These hard-to-pronounce names are just hard. We are tempted to skim past them. We know they’re important because God, in His infinite wisdom, included them, but we’re not sure why. To put it simply, genealogies trace God’s faithfulness and promises throughout history. Each name tells us something about God! And if we look closely, we’ll see that a few women are included, too. In today’s episode, we dive into the story of e...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 141
We’ve all heard the phrase “forgive and forget”. It’s a nice principle, right? When we wrong someone and seek forgiveness, we would also really like it if that person completely forgot about the offense. But when we turn the situation around, we’re not so sure. Especially if it’s a deep wound and we feel all the things, extending forgiveness is hard. Forgetting the offense entirely seems to be near impossible. So in this episode, we explore this idea of forgiving and forgetting. In the Bible, we...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 140
There is a collective weariness that we’re facing right now. Do you feel it? The world, at large, has been facing some particularly devastating blows. Our personal lives are undoubtedly littered with things that are worth grieving. We are so tired; we deeply long for rest. The question is, where are we turning? In today’s episode, we are joined by Emily Lex. Emily is an artist and the author of Freely & Lightly: God’s Gracious Invitation to a Life of Quiet Confidence . This is a book for tho...
Sep 28, 2021•37 min•Ep. 139
It’s that time of year: we answer YOUR questions! Hard questions like: Do people live in hell? How can we tell people in our church that they’re getting away from Christ without offending them? Dealing with a lot of trauma; what does God say about that? To lighthearted questions: What’s Joanna’s hair routine? What’s Stefanie’s favorite duty station? If we could relive any time in our lives, what would we choose? And so much more. As always, we appreciate you all. Thank you for submitting questio...
Sep 21, 2021•54 min•Ep. 138
Kindness is one of the fruits of the Spirit, but it’s not talked about as much as some of the others. Is it because it’s just so simple? Are Christians just supposed to be nice to others, and that’s the extent of this fruit? Or is there more to biblical kindness? Today, we explore what it means for believers to show kindness to others. We talk about what biblical kindness can look like, and how we can actually do it. Remember, it’s a fruit of the SPIRIT. This means that we cannot truly bear this...
Sep 14, 2021•47 min•Ep. 137
Infertility is so hard. It’s a tender topic marked by deep pain and sorrow. It can be confusing because what is being withheld is good; children are a gift from God! Statistics tell us that so many people suffer from infertility, and we may ask ourselves, “Why?” How can we understand why some people suffer from infertility from a theological perspective? How can the Lord comfort us in this deep pain? And how can we grieve with hope over unfulfilled desires? Today, we are joined by Glenna Marshal...
Sep 07, 2021•50 min•Ep. 136
All throughout the Old Testament and New Testament, we read that God’s people should “fear the Lord”. We also are told in many verses to “fear not” or “do not fear”. Fear is a hard emotion for us to understand as it is; the differences in these verses can make it extra confusing! But because the fear of the Lord is a topic woven throughout all of Scripture, we know it’s important. So we have to ask: what is the fear of the Lord? How does it impact our real, everyday lives? And if it’s a good thi...
Aug 31, 2021•51 min•Ep. 135
It’s one thing to see the value of the local church, and it’s another thing to faithfully attend and invest in a covenant community week after week after week. That takes commitment; it takes time and effort. And there are many life seasons and circumstances where we might ask ourselves, “Is church really worth it? Do we have to go every week in person?” Especially in our digital age where we can listen to sermons online, we may wonder what the benefit is in going to church in person. In today’s...
Aug 24, 2021•52 min•Ep. 134
Can true believers have doubt? Or does doubt cancel out faith? Doubt can be scary. It can cause us to self-isolate because we’re afraid of what others may think of us. Maybe we’re afraid of putting words to our doubts because we’re not sure what they mean about our faith. Struggling with doubt can also bring about shame. So how do we work through our doubts well? How do we help others in their struggle? Laura Wifler shares her own story and helps us navigate this intimidating topic with grace an...
Aug 17, 2021•44 min•Ep. 133
We get jealous. In our homes; in our work; in our social circles, both online and offline. Our jealousy is often akin to envy. We desire something we don’t have. But what about the jealousy of God? Throughout Scripture, we see it say our God is jealous. His name is “Jealous”. What do we make of this? More often than not, our jealousy is a sinful jealousy. But God, being holy, is jealous in a righteous way. There is a godly jealousy, and as His image bearers, we can be jealous as He is jealous. C...
Aug 10, 2021•51 min•Ep. 132
Deconstruction is a hot term, but what does it even mean? Does deconstruction always lead to deconversion? Or can people “deconstruct” their faith and actually reconstruct their faith to be stronger and more biblical? Is deconstruction a good or bad thing? What if we’re wrestling with our beliefs and wanting to deconstruct? How should we go about it? What if we know someone who is questioning or rejecting Christiainity? How can we support them? Most importantly, how does the Bible play into all ...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 130
We all complain, right? So what do we do with verses like “do all things without grumbling” (Phil 2:14)? Does this mean we’re supposed to gloss over our frustrations and just smile all the time? Or is there a way to complain without sinning? Today, we talk about the difference between godly lament and sinful complaining. The pattern of lament actually includes complaint; in our lament, God uses our complaints to knit our hearts to His. Lauren helps us see how this can play out in our everyday li...
Jul 20, 2021•57 min•Ep. 129
We’re all busy, and yet, we’re all called to discipleship. Yes, what we see in Scripture is that disciples make disciples. Discipleship is not just for those in vocational ministry; it’s not just something “super” Christians do. It is something we are all called to pursue! Maybe we know there are many benefits of these types of relationships, but we don’t know how to pursue them in our busy lives. Remember: discipleship can look different, and there are practical things you can do to make it hap...
Jul 13, 2021•51 min•Ep. 128
What comes to mind when you hear “spiritual warfare”? Are you apathetic? Are you consumed by it? Are you confused? As believers, we need to have a biblical approach to this very real spiritual war that we’re all facing. We need to go to God’s Word to see what it tells us about Satan and his demons and how they work in our world. Scripture calls us to be prepared to engage in battle, and we need to know how we can practically do this in our day to day lives. Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast...
Jul 06, 2021•49 min•Ep. 127
The gospel embodies the heart of Christ, but these are the actual words Jesus offered to describe His own heart: “I am gentle and lowly in heart”. Jesus is telling His people, then and now, that He is tender, welcoming, and accessible. And good news: His heart extends to us today, in the face of our own sin and suffering. Understanding the heart of Christ impacts how we live. It confronts our shame and offers us hope. Don’t ever forget this: His heart is for sinners and sufferers. Connect with u...
Jun 29, 2021•39 min•Ep. 126
Does a peacemaker create peace by avoiding contentious issues? Do they keep silent and remain passive in order to maintain the peace? In Scripture, we see that believers are called to be peacemakers; however, we see that this is actually not a call to silence, avoidance, and passivity. In the Bible, peace is not just the absence of conflict; it’s the presence of Jesus. So we don’t pretend everything is fine or avoid hard things in order to keep the peace. Instead, we make peace by pointing to th...
Jun 22, 2021•49 min•Ep. 125
The way to overcome lies about prayer is to go to God’s Word to see what it says about prayer. Lies are debunked by truth found in Scripture! But as we exchange these lies for truth, how can we move forward and live in light of them? In this bonus episode, we offer some practical ways you can improve your prayer life. Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/ Questions? Email us! podcast...
Jun 16, 2021•16 min
I’m bad at praying. It doesn't make a difference. It’s selfish and boring. God doesn’t care about my prayers. I don’t need to pray. These are lies many Christians believe about prayer. Instead of seeing prayer for the gift it is, we feel confused, overwhelmed, and disengaged. Maybe there’s fear, bitterness, and guilt around prayer. The only way to overcome lies is by knowing and applying truth found in Scripture. There can be joy and excitement as we experience intimacy with God through prayer. ...
Jun 15, 2021•49 min•Ep. 124
Spiritual disciplines: life-giving or life-sucking? Many of us have feelings of dread when we think about spiritual disciplines. We think about all the things we “have to” or “should do” as believers and then think about all the ways we fail to do those things. We know they’re good for us, but they feel too hard! Our understanding and approach to spiritual disciplines matters a lot. They should be life-giving practices that lead to spiritual growth, true joy, and deepened intimacy with Christ. C...
Jun 08, 2021•46 min•Ep. 123
Do you pay attention to creation? Like the wildflowers and the changing of the seasons. Whether or not we’re nature people, we are called to “consider the lilies of the field”. But why? God is showing us something (without words) in nature that He reveals (with words) in Scripture! He uses both His creation and His Word, to teach us more about who He is. We can experience Him through creation! Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygra...
Jun 01, 2021•47 min•Ep. 122
We are all looking for success. The question is: how do you define success? As believers, we can shy away from this topic because we only consider the world’s perception of success being all about power. But the truth is, success is about fulfilling your purpose. As believers, we were created with purpose, so we should strive to be successful! But we want to be careful with how we define and pursue success. How we view success has major implications for our everyday lives so we don’t want to get...
May 25, 2021•46 min•Ep. 121
Physical beauty is something that we think about. For some of us, it takes up more mental real estate than we’d like to admit. In fact, it’s a point of insecurity for us. We’re bombarded with different definitions of beauty; so much so that it can be exhausting! What is truly beautiful? Can the Bible actually help us have a healthy outlook on physical beauty? Can this not be a point of insecurity for us as Chrisitan women? Bethany Beal from Girl Defined Ministries helps us work through this. Con...
May 18, 2021•47 min•Ep. 120
Depression is complex, and Christians aren’t exempt from battling depression! Throughout Scripture, we see many saints who manifested symptoms of depression, and we see that God worked in and through them for His glory. They were never alone, and neither are we! But this can be a hard thing to understand. In this episode, we talk about 5 things every Christian should know about depression. This will help us walk through depression or help us better come alongside those who are battling depressio...
May 11, 2021•50 min•Ep. 119
Codependency. Toxic relationships. Blurred boundaries. We all know that sin can impact our relationships. It can get tricky. We understand that God created us to depend on Him and each other. After all, we are the body of Christ! But how can we ensure relational health are pursued and maintained as He intended? What do we do if we find ourselves in unhealthy, sinful, or harmful relationships? Today, Ellen Dykas helps us navigate toxic relationships by looking to principles found in Scripture. Co...
May 04, 2021•49 min•Ep. 118
Stress. We all experience it because our world is full of stressors. Even though God has designed our bodies to respond to stressors in a way that keeps us safe, we don’t always handle stress in a way that is healthy. Is there a way for believers to manage stress in a God-honoring, gospel-magnifying way? What are some practical things we can do to handle stress peacefully? The Bible offers us principles for dealing with stress. We can have peace in the midst of the pressures of this world! Conne...
Apr 27, 2021•55 min•Ep. 117
“Do not bear false witness against your neighbor” (9th commandment). What does that even mean? Are we good if we just don’t spread lies about our neighbors? Are the 10 commandments something we even need to pay attention to on this side of the cross? Jen Wilkin helps us understand the purpose behind the law, and how we should view it today. She expounds on the 9th commandment, and we may be surprised at what all it entails. In fact, we may be shocked to realize it’s a besetting sin in our lives!...
Apr 20, 2021•40 min•Ep. 116
