The Renew Podcast

This is The Renew Podcast. An Opendoor women's podcast where you receive hope and renewal as we share real and beautiful stories from a place of vulnerability centered around God’s Word. Don’t worry, we will be serving up belly laughs and refreshing your soul too. Seriously, who doesn’t love a good story? You know the one where Jesus gets the final say! Stories are verbal acts of hospitality. You’re invited to draw close and turn up the volume as people just like you share hope and healing through the power of the story.

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Episodes

BONUS EPISODE: Day of Renewal 2025

Join us for a special session from Day of Renewal 2025.

Jul 01, 2025•40 min

Episode 56: But You Gotta Have Friends... Part 2

Join friends Gina, Lauren, Nikki, and Theresa as they discuss the challenges of maintaining friendships as adults. With busy schedules and various seasons of life, these challenges can be numerous, but the importance of friendship is something you never outgrow!

Jun 16, 2025•52 min

Episode 55: But You Gotta Have Friends... Part 1

Jun 01, 2025•50 min

BONUS EPISODE: Living a Yielded Life with Cleere Reaves

Join us for the final session from the Day of Renewal at Opendoor Church. Session Notes: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=Skud9KZaJx

May 15, 2025•59 min

Episode 54: Developing a Passion for the Word

A true mark of a healthy believer is a deep and growing hunger for God's Word. But how do you cultivate a genuine passion for the Bible? In this episode, Pastor Gina Robinson and Meghen Haggard share their personal journeys of falling in love with Scripture — offering practical insights, encouragement, and inspiration for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God's Word.

May 01, 2025•37 min

Episode 53: Finding Your Calling

Discovering your God-given calling can be challenging. In this episode, Pastor Gina Robinson and Meghen Haggard discuss the significance of embracing everything that God has designed you to pursue. We often uncover our calling where our talents, gifts, and burdens intersect.

Apr 01, 2025•39 min

Episode 52: Finding Joy Through the Pain

Life can be challenging. There are times when it’s hard to find joy, but for Whitford Wooten, joy is essential. Join Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy as they sit down with Whitford and her friend Whitley Stalling to discuss how to discover joy through Christ, even amid life's toughest challenges.

Mar 01, 2025•51 min

Episode 51: Taking Care of Your Soul Part 2

Oftentimes, our soul is the last thing we think of when we think about taking care of ourselves. We will get physically and mentally healthy, but our soul is left neglected. In this episode, Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy continue the conversation on the importance of caring for your soul. Register for Day of Renewal on March 29, 2025. https://opendoorchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2568532...

Feb 15, 2025•32 min

Episode 50: Taking Care of Your Soul

Feb 01, 2025•32 min

Episode 49: Season 3 Recap

In this episode of the Renew Podcast, pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy reflect on the past year and discuss exciting changes for the upcoming year.

Dec 01, 2024•48 min

Episode 48: Happy, Healthy and Whole in Christ

Join Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy for a discussion with Noel Smith, who shares her journey of healing from an unhealthy relationship and discovering her purpose in Christ. Editor's Note: There was a technical issue with the video recording, this episode will be audio-only.

Nov 15, 2024•55 min

Episode 47: Rooted in Love

Join Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy for a heartfelt conversation with Paige House. Paige's story highlights love and God's faithfulness, even in the unexpected. "They say the world is made up of individual atoms, but the truth is the world is made up of individual stories. In the beginning, was the WORD - not atoms - and that very WORD exhaled and breathed us into being. Every story connects to another story, HIS story. -Ann Voscamp Editor's Note: There was a technical issue with the v...

Nov 01, 2024•42 min

Episode 46: Lessons From the Seasons of Life

In this episode, Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy have a conversation with Meghen Haggard about the challenges she is facing in this season of her life. Every season brings with it joys and pains, but there are always lessons to be learned.

Oct 15, 2024•53 min

Episode 45: Doing Hard Things

In this episode, Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy sit down with Stacia Friend as she shares her testimony. Her journey is definitely filled with difficult challenges that she was able to overcome with the help of Christ. Editor's Note: There were some unexpected issues in the recording of this episode. The audio quality is a little off. We will have everything back to normal for the next episode.

Oct 01, 2024•38 min

Episode 44: Five Fold Ministry Gifts

In this episode, Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy explore the topic of the five-fold ministry giftings, offering insights and experiences on how these gifts contribute to the growth of the Church. Five Fold Ministry Gift Assessment: https://5qcentral.com/tests/

Sep 15, 2024•47 min

Episode 43: Everyday Faith

Join Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy for a discussion with Ashley Piner. Together, they will discuss the importance of having a faith that interacts with every aspect of your life. Ashley will share parts of her personal journey and talk about how she has seen God present throughout her life.

Sep 01, 2024•38 min

Episode 42: Healing the Heart

In this episode, Pastor Gina Robinson has a conversation with Melissa Pearson, who shares the struggles and rewards of personal growth. This episode is sure to inspire you.

Aug 15, 2024•36 min

Episode 41: The Spicy Marriage

In this episode, Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy have a delightful conversation with Daimon and Sarah Elliot, hosts of the Spicy Marriage Podcast, who are passionate about helping marriages not just survive but thrive.

Aug 01, 2024•49 min

Episode 40: It's OK To Not Be OK

"There's a discussion in this episode by Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy about an important aspect of our life with Christ. They talk about the significance of being authentic with ourselves and allowing God to work in the areas where we struggle, which is essential for real growth to take place."

Jul 15, 2024•39 min

Episode 39: A Better Way

In this episode, Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy sit down with Lawson Dixon, a Licensed Counselor, to discuss the importance of living a life surrendered to God.

Jul 01, 2024•32 min

Episode 38: What To Do After The No

In this episode, Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy sit down to discuss their lives and what God is doing in their lives currently.

Jun 15, 2024•28 min

Episode 37: Life Unexpected

In this episode, Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy sit down with Cindy Taylor to discuss what to do when God shifts your plans. Cindy shared her story of using a surrogate to have a child in the past. Since then, God has blessed them with twins. Join us for this incredible story.

Jun 01, 2024•49 min

Episode 36: Living & Learning Through the "No"

In this episode, Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy discuss how rejection can be difficult, but not always a bad thing. They emphasize that no matter the "no" in your life, there is always something to be learned because God wastes nothing.

May 15, 2024•33 min

Episode 35: Finding A Kingdom Perspective Part 2

In this episode, Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy continue the discussion with Cleere Reaves about how to maintain an appropriate Kingdom perspective in all aspects of life. No matter if it's at work, as a wife, or a mother, God is always with you in every detail, provided you allow Him to guide you.

May 01, 2024•41 min

Episode 34: Finding A Kingdom Perspective

In this episode, Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy have a discussion with Cleere Reaves about how to maintain an appropriate Kingdom perspective in all aspects of life. No matter if it's at work, as a wife, or a mother, God is always with you in every detail, provided you allow Him to guide you.

Apr 15, 2024•33 min

Episode 33: The Coastal Fog Story

In this episode of Renew Podcast, pastor Gina Robinson sits down for a conversation about family and business with Jordan Procter, Jen Lutz, and Marty Vanwright who own and operate Coastal Fog in Greenville, NC. Join us as they reminisce on the stories of starting a business together.

Apr 01, 2024•33 min

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