Discussion Questions: What is the “new covenant”? Explain. Go to Isaiah 53 and read the entire chapter. Mark the verses that remind you of what you’ve read in Luke 22 & 23 today! In 22:24-30 Jesus touches on servant leadership. What does he say about it to the disciples? In Luke 22:42, what does this passage remind you of? (Someone close to Jesus said something very similar before his birth.) Why did Herod want to see Jesus? (Why was he later disappointed?) How does Jesus react in the midst ...
Apr 22, 2021•57 min•Ep. 35
Discussion Questions: In the story with Zacchaeus, why did Jesus say He had come? In the “Parable of the Ten Minas,” why was the master so furious at the end of the story? What is there to learn from this parable? (What stands out to you personally?) What prophecies were fulfilled during the triumphal entry? Do any passages come to mind? (Be sure to check out your study Bible, sometimes there will be notes like this in the margins!) In the parable of the widow’s offering in chapter 21, what can ...
Apr 22, 2021•59 min•Ep. 34
Discussion Questions What does Jesus say about those who cause others to stumble? According to chapter 17, how should we seek forgiveness from one another? How does Jesus illustrate the power of faith in Luke 17:5-6? Why the mustard seed? In chapter 18:14, what does this contrast of characters teach us about humility when we pray? Do you ever feel that you fall into this trap of pride when you’re around other believers? If so, why? In Luke 18:42-43, we see a beggar healed because of his faith in...
Apr 12, 2021•42 min•Ep. 33
This week's teaching covers chapters fourteen, fifteen, and sixteen of the Gospel of Luke. To dig deeper into this study, you can use these discussion questions: Review the story of the Great Banquet. Who are the elite and who are the “spiritual outsiders”? Which one do you relate to best right now & why? Jesus spends a lot of time in the “lost parables”. What does it teach us about those who do not know God or have fallen away from Him? Why do you think Jesus spent so much time on this conc...
Apr 06, 2021•51 min•Ep. 32
This week's teaching covers chapter twelve of the Gospel of Luke. To dig deeper into this study, you can use these discussion questions: Jesus tells us not to worry here and he addresses our basic daily needs. How much do you struggle with worry on a daily basis? What are your biggest concerns & what does Jesus say about them? What does Jesus say in Chapter 12 about those who are full of greed? How should we live with the gifts God gives us? Jesus warns about when the Son of Man will return,...
Mar 23, 2021•27 min•Ep. 31
The Woman Podcast is excited to launch a new teaching series through the Gospel of Luke. Our friends, Rebecca Shatswell and Heather Hoyt will be leading us through scripture and helping us better understand how to read God's word on our own. This week's teaching covers chapter nine of the Gospel of Luke. To dig deeper into this study, you can use these discussion questions: In chapter 10 when the groups go into the towns, Jesus gives specific instructions if the people do not welcome them (10:10...
Mar 11, 2021•33 min•Ep. 30
The Woman Podcast is excited to launch a new teaching series through the Gospel of Luke. Our friends, Rebecca Shatswell and Heather Hoyt will be leading us through scripture and helping us better understand how to read God's word on our own. This week's teaching covers chapter eight of the Gospel of Luke. To dig deeper into this study, you can use these discussion questions: Read the “Parable of the sower” at the beginning of chapter 8. What does this passage mean to you? Jesus calms the storm a...
Mar 05, 2021•45 min•Ep. 29
The Woman Podcast is excited to launch a new teaching series through the Gospel of Luke. Our friends, Rebecca Shatswell and Heather Hoyt will be leading us through scripture and helping us better understand how to read God's word on our own. This week covers chapter five of the Gospel of Luke. To dig deeper into this study, you can use these discussion questions: Jesus heals a paralyzed man and a man with leprosy, but He also forgave their sins. Why does He do both? What are the significance of ...
Feb 26, 2021•41 min•Ep. 28
The Woman Podcast is excited to launch a new teaching series through the Gospel of Luke. Our friends, Rebecca Shatswell and Heather Hoyt will be leading us through scripture and helping us better understand how to read God's word on our own. This week covers chapter four of the Gospel of Luke. To dig deeper into this study, you can use these discussion questions: Think back on the temptation story of Jesus. What did Satan use to tempt him? How did Jesus combat his tactics? We know that Jesus was...
Feb 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 27
The Woman Podcast is excited to launch a new teaching series through the Gospel of Luke. Our friends, Rebecca Shatswell and Heather Hoyt will be leading us through scripture and helping us better understand how to read God's word on our own. This week covers chapter three of the Gospel of Luke. To dig deeper into this study, you can use these discussion questions: What was John the Baptist’s main message? (Luke 3:3) Read Isaiah 40:3-5. Why was this message important in this context? Who all was ...
Feb 11, 2021•46 min•Ep. 26
The Woman Podcast is excited to launch a new teaching series through the Gospel of Luke. Our friends, Rebecca Shatswell and Heather Hoyt will be leading us through scripture and helping us better understand how to read God's word on our own. This week covers chapter one of the Gospel of Luke. To dig deeper into this study, you can use these discussion questions: 1. Who were Zechariah & Elizabeth & why were they significant? 2. What did the angel Gabriel tell Zechariah? 3. How did Zechari...
Feb 05, 2021•44 min•Ep. 25
The Woman Podcast is excited to launch a new teaching series through the Gospel of Luke. Our friends, Rebecca Shatswell and Heather Hoyt will be leading us through scripture and helping us better understand how to read God's word on our own. This week covers chapter one of the Gospel of Luke. To dig deeper into this study, you can use these discussion questions: 1. Who were Zechariah & Elizabeth & why were they significant? 2. What did the angel Gabriel tell Zechariah? 3. How did Zechari...
Jan 29, 2021•47 min•Ep. 24
Just in time for Christmas, our friend Heather Hoyt shares her favorite Christmas decor trends, family traditions, AND a few sneak peeks of NLC Christmas Decor for 2020. Whether your style is glamorous or rustic or somewhere in between, Heather has some fun suggestions that apply across any design style and any budget. Heather Hoyt is a worship leader, pastor and teacher at New Life Church. To stay connected with Heather, follow her on instagram at @heatherrosehoyt
Nov 30, 2020•30 min•Ep. 23
This episode is a short 5 minute devotional about how to pray with a sincere heart. To find more devotionals like this one, visit https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/loc
Nov 23, 2020•6 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, we talk with three women who have each experienced loss and grief in a unique way. They each share their personal story and one of the main things they've learned while figuring out how to deal with grief. Grieving is the process God uses to bring us to a place of wholeness. So if you need wholeness and healing, I believe these stories are going to be encouraging to you. And if you have a close friend or family member who is walking through grief, maybe this will help you know h...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, host Katy Bezet invites two women from New Life Church to join her in a conversation about deepening the roots of our faith. We’ll discuss how to walk through long-term trials, building a faith of your own, and you’ll hear some personal testimonies from Cindy Stockdale and Abbey Ichter. About our guests: Cindy Stockdale pastors alongside her husband Jim at New Life Church. She is mom to four grown daughters, and grandmother to 15, and is full of wisdom about motherhood, marriage...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 20
In this episode, host Katy Bezet invites Abbey Ichter and Hailee Fruchey to join her in a conversation about MONEY! Whether you’re in a relationship or not, whether you’re young or old, money is an important topic! Join us as we discuss Let’s find out what the Bible says about how to be wise with your money, stay out of debt, and be a good steward of what you have. In this episode, we talk about: Paying off student debt Avoiding the hamster wheel of comparison Practicing contentment Being thankf...
Nov 02, 2020•47 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, host Katy Bezet sits down with long-time friend Rebecca Shatswell to discuss the two choices we have in any given hardship: We can choose to accept the enemy's counterfeits of blame, fear, anger, etc., OR we can choose to see God's provision, His protection, and wake up to ask the question "How is God moving?" Rebecca shared the a devotional message related to this topic on a previous episode. Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/y6pzu8rm
Oct 26, 2020•27 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, host Katy Bezet invites two friends (& fashionistas) to share their take on Fall 2020 Fashion. We talk through the top fall "must-have" items, how to wear them, and how to build your wardrobe with classic pieces that will last for years. Check out this Pinterest board designed by our guests, Caroline & Grace - Fall 2020 Inspo: https://pin.it/3du06G2 To connect with the two local boutiques mentioned on this episode: Shop Harlow & Poppy: www.harlowandpoppy.com Shop Col...
Oct 19, 2020•22 min•Ep. 17
On this episode, host Katy Bezet sits down with mother-in-law Michelle Bezet, who pastors New Life Church, alongside her husband Rick Bezet. Katy and Michelle talk through the ups and downs of 2020. Due to medical reasons, they spent the early part of the year on sabbatical, then navigating their church through the Covid-19 pandemic. And after it all, their annual "Woman Conference" was cancelled. Michelle shares what God has taught her, the good she sees in the rough moments, and even a thought...
Oct 12, 2020•27 min•Ep. 16
This week on the Woman Podcast, host Katy Bezet interviews Tanner Cangelosi about her life with triplets, quarantine, and what God is teaching her during this time. Tanner and her husband Cory pastor New Life Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They were both college athletes, entered full-time ministry, and have an incredible story of how God has sustained them through the ups and downs of life. To listen to part one of this episode, click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-woman-podc...
Oct 09, 2020•31 min•Ep. 15
This week on the Woman Podcast, host Katy Bezet interviews Tanner Cangelosi about her life with triplets, quarantine, and what God is teaching her during this time. Tanner and her husband Cory pastor New Life Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They were both college athletes, entered full-time ministry, and have an incredible story of how God has sustained them through the ups and downs of life. Mentioned during this podcast: * The Deeply Rooted Homeschool: https://open.spotify.com/show/76rmiTVOUI...
Oct 05, 2020•20 min•Ep. 14
Each year, New Life Church hosts the "Woman Conference" for the women of our house. This year, we cancelled conference, but released a session of worship and devotional teaching. In this podcast, Michelle Bezet, who pastors NLC alongside her husband Rick, welcomes the women with an encouragement and prayer. NLC Worship leads us in a song of praise, and then Rebecca Shatswell teaches a word entitled "Awaken."
Sep 28, 2020•15 min•Ep. 13
Porn has always been declared to be a man’s issue. But as hard as it is to admit, we all know someone who struggles with porn — guys and girls alike. It might even be you! In this episode of #thewomanpodcast we chat with two women: one who has personally struggled with pornography and one who has dealt with it in her marriage. We will discuss: * What to do if you’re personally dealing with pornography * What to do when you find out your spouse is struggling with porn. * How to protect your kids ...
Apr 06, 2020•37 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, we answer 25 questions about motherhood submitted by our listeners. Join us as we hear from Michelle Bezet, who pastors New Life Church alongside her husband Rick Bezet, and Codi Bennett who is a campus pastor at New Life Church, alongside her husband James. In this episode, we cover the following topics (& then some!) - Michelle's perspective on being a grandma vs being a mom - Helping your children choose positive friends - Spiritual growth in children - Parenting adult ch...
Mar 30, 2020•21 min•Ep. 11
Life as we know it has changed. With so many news reports about COVID-19 and opinions on how we should respond, it can become a bit overwhelming to sort through it all. But we believe that God's wisdom can change everything about how we respond! In this episode, host Katy Bezet talks with Rebecca Shatswell about how we can see what God is up to in the midst of a global crisis. There is always HOPE in Jesus!! In this episode we discuss: - Practical ways to be the Church right now - How to not let...
Mar 25, 2020•35 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, we get to hear from NLC Elevation student Rachel McIndo as she shares her story. Rachel answers the question: "What has the power, love and grace of God delivered you from? And how does He give you the strength to remain free from it daily?" Her message is real and raw and encourages us back to Jesus. Rachel shares from this verse, 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
Mar 23, 2020•10 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, we answer 25 questions about motherhood submitted by our listeners. Join us as we hear from Michelle Bezet, who pastors New Life Church alongside her husband Rick Bezet, and Codi Bennett who is a campus pastor at New Life Church, alongside her husband James. Michelle has 4 adult children, and Codi has 4 school-age children, and combined they have so much wisdom and experience in motherhood In this episode, we cover the following topics (& then some!) - Mom shaming - Sleep tr...
Mar 16, 2020•44 min•Ep. 8
Jesus tells us “In this world you will have trouble.” It’s the truth. We all walk through hard times, but it’s the way we respond that makes the difference. And we have hope in the fact that Jesus said “you will have trouble, BUT… take heart, I have overcome the world!” In this episode, host Katy Bezet chats with friend Ashley Smith about a hard time she and her husband recently went through, and how Ashley chose to respond. Her message to you is “You Are Victorious!” To connect with The Woman P...
Mar 09, 2020•21 min•Ep. 7
In our first ever LIVE recording, host Katy Bezet talks with longtime friend Callie Duke about what it takes to develop life-long friendships. We all want friends that we can laugh with, cry with, and process our faith with, but it isn’t always easy to find those types of friends. Callie and Katy talk about why cultivating friendships is a spiritual discipline, and what it looks like to navigate the tough areas of friendship. Callie and her husband Bronson are pastors of New Life Church in Downt...
Mar 02, 2020•33 min•Ep. 6
