Amy Gannett joins us on the podcast to discuss theology and the delight it is to grow in our love and knowledge of the Lord. She encourages us to know the Lord through His Word and gives tips to get started. A little bit about the guest: Amy Gannett (M.Div, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary) is a speaker, writer, and Bible teacher. She is the author of several exegetical Bible studies, and her teaching and writing has been featured on Christian outlets like Well-Watered Women, The Gospel Coali...
Dec 15, 2021•34 min
JL Gerhardt joins us to encourage us to “look at God” and spend intentional, devoted time with Him. She discusses some practical steps we can try to grow in our love for the Lord through Bible study and quiet time. A little bit about the guest: JL (Jennifer) Gerhardt is an author and Bible teacher devoted to the work of helping people see, know, and love God. A former Storytelling Minister, college English teacher, and newspaper journalist, Gerhardt is currently traveling around the world with h...
Dec 09, 2021•31 min
Baylor Wilson joins us on the podcast to talk about the Lord’s providence. She shares her testimony and exposes popular lies our culture believes. A little bit about the guest: At 26, Baylor Wilson has already lived a life most people only dream about – excelling at competitive cheerleading, starring in Season 29 of CBS’s Survivor , scoring a country music publishing deal – all before graduating from college. But according to Baylor, these life-making moments were just a precursor to the abundan...
Dec 01, 2021•43 min
BONUS BLACK FRIDAY EPISODE!! Bonnie Gray is the author of Whispers of Rest and Finding Spiritual Whitespace. Bonnie loves encouraging women to experience deeper intimacy with God and refresh the soul with His love and rest. She guides women to live inspired, detox from stress, and celebrate their calling as the beloved. An inspirational retreat speaker, Bonnie touches thousands of lives helping women through topics of soul care, stress recovery, and emotional healing through storytelling, visual...
Nov 26, 2021•48 min
David serves as Young Adults Director at Watermark Community Church, where he leads The Porch – a ministry that takes place every Tuesday night for thousands of young adults in their 20s and 30s. He is passionate about the next generation, believing young adults are crucial in their influence and limitless when it comes to their potential impact on our world. David received his Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and has been on staff at Watermark for eleven year...
Nov 24, 2021•37 min
Rebekah Lyons joins us to encourage us to trust who God says He is despite our circumstances. A little bit about the guest: Rebekah Lyons is a national speaker, host of the Rhythms for Life podcast, and bestselling author of Rhythms of Renewal, You Are Free, and Freefall to Fly. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety and depression—and invites others to discover and boldly pursue their God-given purpose. Alongside her husband, Gabe, Reb...
Nov 11, 2021•22 min
Andi Andrew joins us to encourage us toward unity in our friendships and relationships in general. She reminds us to be mindful of our expectations, be honest with our words, and communicate! A little bit about the guest: Andi Andrew is the author of She Is Free , Fake or Follower, and her newest book, Friendship–It’s Complicated . She is also the founding Pastor of Liberty Church, a multisite church she pioneered with her husband Paul in 2010. In 2015 she launched She Is Free, a movement that e...
Nov 03, 2021•32 min
Eric Demeter and I talk about Christian dating on this episode of the podcast. He clarifies that there isn’t one right way to date as a Christian-- the Bible isn’t clear about it-- but there are some wrong ways. He encourages us to be curious about other believers and date for the purpose of marriage. A little bit about the guest: Eric is a relationship and conflict resolution specialist with advanced studies in mediation, peacemaking and negotiation from the Korbel School of International Studi...
Oct 20, 2021•34 min
On this episode of WWL, we break from our usual format of one-on-one conversation and join a panel with other podcast hosts listening to Jess Connolly. Jess hosted a panel discussing body shame and her new book. I pray her words are powerful in your life and her message is an encouragement to your soul. A little bit about the guest: Jess Connolly is a woman who wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She is passionate about family, God’s Word, and seeing women take th...
Oct 13, 2021•55 min
Jenny Randle joins us to discuss pursuing the dreams that God has given us. She encourages us to align our dreams with scripture and to stop believing the lies preventing us from showing up. A little bit about the guest: Jenny Randle went from a career in the heart of Hollywood to a faith-based author, national speaker, and chart-topping podcaster. Her search for meaning in the everyday moments of life has led her to write her newest book Dream Come True, where Jenny encourages readers to dream ...
Oct 06, 2021•37 min
Juli Bevere joins us on the podcast to discuss putting our identity in Christ. She reminds us of the Lord’s many gifts, one of which being his adopted son and/or daughter. A little bit about the guest: Juli Bevere is a wife and mother of four. She, along with her siblings, are passionate about building up the body by reminding Christians of their identity as sons and daughters of Christ. Support the podcast through Patreon Join our mailing list Check out our website Resources: I Am by Sons and D...
Sep 29, 2021•33 min
Ashley Chesnut joins me to remind us we’re not alone in our sin-- specifically when it comes to sexual sin. She discusses a biblical framework for sex and misconceptions about sexual sin. Her knowledge and grace toward a sensitive topic are refreshing to the soul and make us feel encouraged and seen. A little bit about the guest: I'm the Associate Young Adult Minister at The Church at Brook Hills, author of "It's Not Just You," love my city (and have created a children's book and coloring book a...
Sep 15, 2021•36 min
We’re back, y’all! Christy Wright kicks off the new season with a discussion on prioritizing “what’s right right now,” or what’s most important in this season. She empowers us to say no to the lesser things in order to focus on the greater things. I pray the Holy Spirit uses this conversation to bring to light areas we can free up to allow Him to use us for the Kingdom even more. A little bit about the guest: Christy Wright is a #1 national best-selling author, personal development expert, and h...
Sep 01, 2021•22 min
Holly Christine Hayes joins me to talk about the Sanctuary Project, a survivor-run nonprofit social enterprise. Her story and the story of the Sanctuary Project, are evidence of the Lord’s redemption and rescue. A little bit about the guest: Holly Christine Hayes is Founder + CEO of Sanctuary Project, a survivor-run nonprofit social enterprise employing and empowering women who’ve survived lives of trafficking, violence, and addiction in Austin, TX. Holly was rescued out of a life of trauma more...
Jun 30, 2021•41 min
Short Summary (hook audience first): Jill Barlow and I discuss rules of life on this episode of Water with Lemon! She graciously encourages us to live intentionally by incorporating rhythms and routines, along with cycles or work and rest, into our daily lives. A little bit about the guest: Jill Barlow is a relational ANFJ and Enneagram 8w7with a strong background in leadership, mathematics, and discipleship. She is interested in running, coffee dates, used bookstores, birthdays, and getting to ...
Jun 23, 2021•37 min
Bethany Beal and I discuss womanhood on this episode of WWL. In this age-- when sexuality is the currency and gender roles can be thwarted-- Bethany encourages us to look to our Creator and his design rather than ourselves and our desires. She reminds us of our purpose and urges us to walk the path of being a girl defined by God. A little bit about the guest: Bethany Beal is head-over-heels in love with her best friend and husband, David, and is the super proud mommy of Davey Jr. She is the cofo...
May 06, 2021•43 min
Vicky Warren joins me to discuss the pursuit of unity in the church. In this age when we’re exposed to so many voices and opinions, she urges us, first, to pray, then to lay down our rights, to seek peace in knowing who the Lord is, and to ask for reconciliation with Him. Her words are gentle and kind, yet strong and authoritative. I pray you are refreshed by her time on the podcast today! A little bit about the guest: CEO of MissionNext, Vicky Warren and her husband have actively served in the ...
Apr 21, 2021•51 min
Kat Harris joins me to embrace the topic of dating. She sheds light on our cultural moment and how we can humbly approach relationships. She urges us not to view potential suitors through self-righteous eyes, but to pursue the image-bearer before us- whether that ends in a romantic relationship or a friendship! A little bit about the guest: From Bible major to editorial photographer to educator to host of The Refined Collective Podcast , and now author, Kat Harris never shied away from doing thi...
Apr 14, 2021•37 min
Kelsey Chapman joins us to discuss the value and importance of mentorship. She shares her experience being mentored and mentoring others to help us gain more insight into this beautiful relationship. A little bit about the guest: Kelsey Chapman is an author, podcaster and personal cheerleader to women building their dream life and business. When she first launched her own brand in 2015, she felt all the overwhelming feelings, too. It was scary to take such a huge leap and commit to showing up fo...
Mar 24, 2021•42 min
Carla Arges joins me on the podcast to remind us of the implications of being created in God’s image. She shares her story of struggle with body image and diet culture, and how her experiences led her to seek the truths of the Bible as it relates to our identity in Christ. She gives straight-forward and practical advice from the lessons she learned and her reliance on the Lord and willingness to seek Him is so evident. I pray our conversation leads you to worship the Lord for his yoke is easy an...
Mar 17, 2021•41 min
Kait Warman joins us on the podcast to deep dive into rejection. She tells her story of rejection and gives coping methods to help grieve the hurt. She encourages us to live into the mourning that comes along with rejection so we can move forward and live into God’s best. A little bit about the guest: Kait Warman is an inspirational speaker, a popular relationship coach, and the host of The Heart of Dating podcast. She helps thousands of men and women on their journeys through the conversations ...
Feb 03, 2021•34 min
Hannah Brencher joins me on the pod to talk about habits of slowness and cultivating routine time with the Lord. She gives practical tips to tackle the lies we tell ourselves, contain our social media habits, and embrace the “secret hours.” If you struggle with busyness, I pray the Holy Spirit would use Hannah’s words to draw you to himself through rest. A little bit about the guest: Hannah Brencher is the author of Fighting Forward, a blogger, TED speaker and entrepreneur. She founded The World...
Jan 20, 2021•41 min
Cimber joins me on the podcast to chat about opportunities for faith and opportunities to make Christ known in our daily lives. She reminds us of the hope we have in Christ, even in 2020, and encourages us to share that hope with others. As this year comes to a close, I hope the Holy Spirit uses our conversation to guide reflection on the Lord’s faithfulness this past year. A little bit about the guest: Cimber is an author, speaker, college ministry director, and guac enthusiast based out of Eas...
Dec 30, 2020•36 min
Singer-songwriter, Caroline Cobb, joins me on the podcast to discuss longing with hope: waiting for Christ’s return while enjoying the common graces on this side of eternity. Caroline loves to share the story of scripture through her music and hopes to make it accessible to people throughout their daily lives. During her time on the podcast, she encourages us to yearn for Christ’s return and set our hope in Him. Her love for the Lord and passion for His word is radiant. A little bit about the gu...
Dec 23, 2020•31 min
Scott Erickson joins us to discuss resting in the Lord through awe and wonder. Scott notes that our vulnerabilities and weaknesses are points of reference for God’s almighty power and majesty. He addresses the busyness of life and encourages us to make time to quiet our souls, seek, and remember the Lord. I pray my conversation with Scott echoes the psalmist as he says, “oh, magnify the Lord with me, / and let us exalt his name together!” (Psalm 34:3) A little bit about the guest: Scott Erickson...
Dec 10, 2020•39 min
Sarah Martin is back on the podcast to shed some light on living with a biblical worldview. It is so easy to get wrapped up in the hopelessness of our day, but Sarah encourages us to look up and live out of the hope we have in Christ. Her burden for twenty-somethings is that we would not be deceived by schemes of the enemy and that we would boldly and eagerly pray for restoration and redemption to God’s original design for this broken world. She reminds us that we can’t go to the Bible to learn ...
Nov 18, 2020•44 min
Lauren Kinney joins me to discuss the Lord's delight in our obedience and overcoming the fear that comes along with obedience. She addresses her early college years and how they emphasize the importance of sharing our stories. She encourages us that God never stops redeeming our stories and His light shines brighter when we share our stories. A little bit about the guest: Lauren Kinney is an author, blogger, and speaker based in Arlington, Texas. She enjoys dancing at concerts, watching baseball...
Oct 28, 2020•38 min
Jared Byas joins me to discuss “speaking the truth in love” as Paul writes in Ephesians 4:15. He reminds us that telling the truth in love is not just giving our opinion and calling it truth, but rather earning people’s respect by bearing their burdens alongside them. Jared’s message is timely in a moment that seems partisan and divided. He reminds us to look up, that our hope is not found in agreements or the favor of man, but in Jesus’ return. A little bit about the guest: Jared Byas is co-hos...
Oct 14, 2020•25 min
Sheila Walsh joins me on the podcast to talk about prayer and the Lord’s desire to be in conversation with his people. She gives us a sneak peek of her book with practical examples of ways to slow down and seek after our Father. I pray you find our conversation a great reminder that God wants to talk with you! A little bit about the guest: From Scotland, Sheila is first a wife and mom and in her spare time she is an author, Bible teacher and television host. She has spoken around the world to ov...
Sep 30, 2020•34 min
Alli Worthington joins me on the podcast to consider the phrase “Great woman of God.” Her time on the podcast along with her new book, Standing Strong , remind us God wants to partner with us-- that His love isn’t distant or unattainable, but paid for by the Son and sealed by the Spirit. She urges us to connect our knowledge of God with our love for Him and relationship with Him; He is not a distant dictator but a loving and perfect Father. A little bit about the guest: Alli Worthington is a wif...
Sep 23, 2020•37 min
