4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

All things ever seem to do is change. And just as soon as you get your footing, the ground shifts under you again. So, how can you keep your balance in such a disorienting world? Well, you can start by going to the book of Ecclesiastes! That's right! Today's guest, Hannah Anderson, is going to take us on a tour of the ancient book of Ecclesiastes to help us find a solid foundation for when the sea...

Whether it's intentional or not, lots of Christians today call on the Holy Spirit like a cosmic butler there to meet our every need. But when things don't go as hoped, they often wonder if the Holy Spirit is even real or question His purpose if not to give us what we ask for. Well, my friend, it shouldn't be this way because that's not who the Holy Spirit is to us! So today, author and pastor Cost...

Have you ever read the whole Bible? How about in just three months? Well, according to today's guest, author Mary DeMuth, you can supercharge your walk with God by reading the entire Bible—cover to cover—in just 90 days. Now, I know what you're thinking, but believe me when I say it's totally doable and has a profound impact. It will transform how you view Scripture, build your confidence in handl...

Today on this very special BONUS episode of the 4:13 , the Kendrick Brothers are taking us behind the scenes of their newest film … The Forge ! And here's something exciting… I've got both Alex and Stephen Kendrick with me, so this conversation is twice as good, twice as insightful, and twice as fun with two guys I really respect.  As we talk about the movie, you'll get the inside scoop into the c...

This wasn't part of the plan. My story wasn't supposed to go this way. I didn't sign up for this. If you've ever had these thoughts, chances are your story has shifted in some unexpected way. Well, you aren't alone, my friend, and God is with you as you go down this new path. Today, author Sarah Frazer will take you through the unexpected plot twists in the story of Moses to help you see that even...

Today, you're coming with me to Fargo, North Dakota for a Fresh Grounded Faith event. I'm sitting at the bistro table with author and speaker Margaret Feinberg and singer-songwriter Michael O'Brien, and we are spilling the beans! We talked about how to get into the habit of meeting with God and the difference between your gifting and your calling. And we also got really honest about how to forgive...

Think about the way you feel when you see a sunset. Or think about other moments of beauty and peace that capture your heart—moments you sense are offering you a hint of Heaven. And what about the longing you feel when you attend a funeral or experience sorrow? It's true these moments are meant to point you to eternity, but what if they could do more? What if they could help you live more fully on...

Through the killing fields of Vietnam, Winston Bui's family traveled on foot, by truck, and by a rocket-damaged boat at sea, barely escaping the war that was engulfing their country and threatening to take their father as a political prisoner. Now, decades later, Winston is on the 4:13 to tell his story of God's rescue and redemption. From a refugee with no country to a redeemed child in God's fam...

You have the best weapon against shame… the Word of God. So today, author Scarlet Hiltibidal is back on the 4:13 to help us move beyond shame to the joy-inducing, peace-producing thrill that comes from a relationship with Jesus. Scarlet will expose the sources of shame, give you scriptural strategies to combat them, and help you live in the light and victory of God's Word. She'll also explain the...

Have you ever been with friends who make you laugh, make you grateful, and just plain make you a better person? Well, I was at a Fresh Grounded Faith event with two friends who do that for me: best-selling author Karen Kingsbury and podcaster extraordinaire, Annie F. Downs. We spilled the beans about dating apps, how to help someone who is struggling with a loss, and how to love the season you're...

We've been doing a Summer Sizzle around here, which means for the past four weeks, we've enjoyed four of the hottest, most shared episodes on the 4:13 . And for our final week, we're taking you back to Episode 40: Can I Overcome Sadness? Because we all find ourselves down in the dumps sometimes, don't we? And there's no quick fix for it—it's not like you can prevent it or talk yourself out of it w...

We are in the middle of a Summer Sizzle around here, and we're so glad you joined us for this five-week throwback to your most shared, hottest episodes on the 4:13 ! Today, we're bringing back Episode 37: Can I Show Good Judgment Without Being Judgmental? Because none of us want to be "judgy," but we do want to show good judgment, right? Well today, you'll learn some practical ways to use good jud...

It's hot out there and that means it's time for another Summer Sizzle episode on the 4:13 . We've been featuring your most shared episodes, and they've been so practical and inspiring. Well today, we're bringing back Episode 48: "Can I Trust God When Life is Scary?" Because we all face hard things and have to deal with life's uncertainties. And when we're hurting, our heads can become cloudy and o...

It's summer and it's hot! So that means it's time for another one of our hottest episodes on the 4:13 … or what we like to call "Summer Sizzle." We're featuring your most shared episodes of the podcast, and that includes Episode 46: "Can I Respond Well to the Grown-Up Mean Girl?" You know she's out there, because sometimes the mean girl doesn't quite grow up—she just grows into a mean woman. So in...

It's summer and it's hot! So that means it's time for our hottest episodes on the 4:13 … something I like to call "Summer Sizzle." For the next five weeks, we're featuring your most shared episodes of the podcast, and that includes Episode 35: "Can I Find Comfort When My Heart is Broken?" We've all experienced grief, perhaps varying degrees of it, so in this conversation, KC and I get practical ab...

Prayer doesn't come easy for everyone. Whether we're praying for ourselves or for someone else, it can be such a thing, can't it? Well, it doesn't have to be. Author Sharon Jaynes is back on the 4:13 to teach us how to pray for the people we love! And you are going to love this because it's memorable and something you can do each time you interact with your loved ones! Sharon introduces a framewor...

We all long for lasting peace and stability, whether we're healing from painful memories, grieving a recent loss, or simply trying to find a quiet path forward in a chaotic world. So today on the 4:13 , author Anh Lin vulnerably shares how she rebuilt her life following the instability and trauma of her early years. With Christ as her new foundation, she built a framework anchored in biblical trut...

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? What do you do to unwind? What's your favorite smell or sound?  These are just a few of the questions we were asked as we sat around the bistro table in Plant City, Florida at a Fresh Grounded Faith event. Author and podcaster Annie F. Downs and singer-songwriter Laura Story were with me, and these women gave so much insight and inspiration when we spilled the...

With each wave of resistance in life, it can be so tempting to simply give up—to quit the calling, to leave the relationship, to walk away from all the dreams God may have placed on your heart. But according to today's guest, Pastor Nick Connolly, God hasn't let go of you, so you do not want to let go either. Nick will help you choose persistence in the face of resistance, find renewed energy and...

When your life is turned upside down and you realize it's the end of your hopes and dreams … your plans and ambitions … what you thought life would be like, it can seem like the end of the world. Or at least the world as you know it. Whether it's a personal crisis, national chaos, or global catastrophe, it can feel like all hope is lost. But, my friend, hope is not lost, and today, Bible teacher A...

After a devastating brain cancer diagnosis, today's guest, Jay Hewitt, had a decision to make: Should he give up on his faith or practice what he preached and trust that with God, all things are possible? Well, if he's on the 4:13 , you know the decision he made! But what he did and how he did it will totally bless you and teach you how you can face hard things too. Faith in action for Jay include...

Most of us spend our lives avoiding pain at every turn, so when we do experience it, it can send us into a tailspin. We can begin to question why God even allows it, why He doesn't stop it, and if we can really trust Him in it. Well, bestselling authors and pastors of Fellowship Church, Ed and Lisa Young, know the kind of pain most of us hope never to experience—the death of a child. And on today'...

What does it mean to be blessed? Are Christians automatically entitled to happiness, fulfillment, and perfect peace? Does God's presence guarantee us emotional ease amidst suffering? Wow! Those are some very interesting questions, aren't they? Well today, you are about to get far more than interesting answers. You are going to be enlightened and inspired as we talk about our expectations of what a...

Most of us grow up thinking failure is bad. And, let's face it, it never feels good! Failure—and all the bad feelings that go with it—are real, like unemployment, bankruptcy, and divorce, just to name a few. Over time though, we might stop thinking we've failed at something and instead start believing we are failures. But, according to today's guest, failure is never final. Dr. Gregory Jantz is ba...

According to a survey, 97% of women have at least one "I hate my body" moments in a day. That's a staggering statistic! Well, the beauty and diet industry just loves that, and in fact, they work hard to create those moments so you'll buy their books or products or lies! But what if we rejected their lies and the false beauty narrative that exists in our culture? What if we embraced the truth about...