Episode 201: Starting Fresh With One Word

Happy New Year! In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about the concept of choosing a word of the year—a practice they never thought they’d embrace. They share personal stories about how their words for 2024 shaped their faith journeys. This conversation shows how a simple word, rooted in Scripture and prayer, can draw us closer to God and guide us through the year. Grab your Bible, and settle in as Dot and Cara encourage you to pray about your word for 2025.

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Episode recap:

• Start by writing down Psalm 19:14 (0:13)
• The words Dot and Cara chose last year and how that played out (4:28)
• Dot’s word for 2025  (11:08)
• Cara’s process for choosing her word this year (16:05)
• Dot almost chose the same word (19:19)
• Pray and ask God if there’s something He wants you to hold onto this year? (23:44)
• Cara’s word would pop up and remind her of the Lord’s presence with her  (25:16)
• Let us know if you choose a word, we’d love to know what it is! (27:02)

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Scripture Verse: Psalm 19:14 
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”