4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

Merry Christmas, 4:13ers! This is an audio Christmas card to brighten your day and let you know how much we love you. We've got some of your favorite friends from the 4:13 who want to give you their Christmas greetings! But if the loss of a loved one has made this season hard for you, be encouraged. We're sharing a beautiful song from Craig Aven that will bring you much comfort and joy. SHOW NOTES...

It's not a matter of "if" the storms of life will come, but "when." Yet in our isolated culture, lots of people are cut off from genuine help when the storm hits. Their helplessness leads to hopelessness, and without hope, they lose their sense of purpose. But here's the good news: Christ offers hope! And today's guest, Grace Fox, shares how to weather life's storms with hope. Oh, and as a woman w...

We've all seen the memes that fill our screens: "Live your truth." "Follow your heart." "You only live once." Or how about this one, "You are enough!" They sound nice and positive, right? But what if these slogans are actually lies that unhinge us from reality and leave us anxious and exhausted? Well, today, author Alisa Childers will help you examine these modern lies that are disguised as truths...

Can you behave right when someone treats you wrong? It's hard, isn't it? We feel hurt, and when we're hurt, we feel the impulse to either retaliate or run in the other direction. But there's a way—a biblical and better way—to behave right when someone treats you wrong. And the reason you want to do it is not necessarily because the other person deserves it, but because you inherit a blessing when...

Happy Thanksgiving, my friend! KC and I are just popping in to tell you we're thankful for YOU. We want your heart to be as full as your tummy, so we're taking just a few minutes to speak blessings over you this weekend. It's our prayer for you and for all of our 4:13 family! So pause, stop what you're doing, take a deep breath, and receive these blessings. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/221

Are you feeling aimless or confused as you face a new season of life? Well, if that is you, it's time to start dreaming again. Authors Shayne Moore and Carolyn Castleberry Hux know from experience how difficult it can be to navigate this second half of life territory. The transition can be tough, but they'll give you the building blocks you need for getting unstuck and finding renewed joy and purp...

What if you started living with excited anticipation of what God is up to next? Would you live differently? What if no matter what life threw at you, you saw it all through a lens of hope, optimism, and trust in God? Well today, author James Barnett reveals how you can move from a life of worry and fear to a life full of anticipation of what God is doing. He'll give you three little words that wil...

We are all looking for peace, right? When it comes down to it though, what keeps us from experiencing peace is either living in the past or living for the future. We bounce back and forth between rehashing a past we can't change and worrying about a future we can't control. And the result? We miss what God has for us here and now. But today, author Jeanne Stevens shows us the shockingly simple pat...

According to recent polls, 65% of Americans feel like the unsettled times has spun them into an identity crisis, 68% feel defeated; 61% feel alone, and 48% feel hopeless. How in the world can our souls flourish with those kinds of statistics? Well today, author, speaker, pastor, and theologian Dominic Done will reveal seven gifts God has provided for the health of your soul. He'll cast a much-need...

Have you ever felt alone after losing a job, a dream, a loved one, or even just your sense of purpose? When we face uncertainty and our sense of security is turned upside down, it's natural to ask, "God, where are You?" But today, you'll be reminded that wherever you are and whatever you're going through, God is right by your side and nothing can separate you from His love. Singer-songwriter Matth...

We all live with some sort of longing—a gap between the life we want and the life we actually have. As we navigate this gap, we try to hang on to the hope that God will change our circumstances or fulfill our desires. For some, those prayers are answered. Yet for others, the longing persists, making us weary at best and debilitated at worst. So, how do you find joy in this life when it isn't the l...

We're spilling some beans today on the podcast, and we're doing it from Little Rock, Arkansas where we recently had a Fresh Grounded Faith conference. Author Kelly Minter and singer-songwriter Meredith Andrews joined me at the event, and during our Q&A, they gave such wise and compassionate answers to some really tough questions from the audience. Questions about how to deal with silence from God,...

In a world driven by constant productivity, we're seeing a lot more burnout than balance, right? Well, today, you're going to get five steps to a more beautiful, balanced life from author Whitney English. She'll share with you the H.E.A.R.T. system to help you better understand yourself and what you're capable of, not by tracking and measuring everything to death, but by starting at the very begin...

Do you feel like you have to be the best at everything? The best mom. The best wife. The best sandwich-maker. Or even the best Christian? Today's guest, author Scarlet Hiltibidal, knows exactly what it's like to constantly strive for perfection. For Scarlet, trying to be the best at pretty much everything was her life story. But now, she has learned to give up on perfect and embraced grace instead...

Kathie Lee Gifford is on the podcast today, and you're going to love this conversation. We talk about how the ancient stories from the Bible continue to offer life, hope, and direction for today. She creates a compelling case for the God of the Bible by merging the ancient with the modern, giving you some historical and cultural insights that will open your eyes — and your heart — to see God and t...

Peace is not passive, my friend, peace is a practice. When you take in all the grace available to you and let go of what is outside your control, you'll discover peace regardless of your circumstances. All it takes is practice! Today, author, poet, and artist Morgan Harper Nichols invites you to become a peacemaker in your own life, starting right where you are. It's time to let go of regret over...

In a culture that's obsessed with love and romance, why are there so many women not enjoying satisfying, long-term relationships? Today you'll hear from Girl Defined Ministries co-founder, Bethany Beal, who will unpack God's original design for romance. She'll address today's popular hook-up culture, common dating mistakes, appropriate physical boundaries, and if it's possible to experience your o...

You may have heard Katy Nichole's song, "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)," but what you may not realize is the painful story behind this beautiful song. Katy found herself in a season of suffering as she battled chronic pain, feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, depression, and even contemplation of suicide. In her struggle, she became angry with God, but that's when He reminded her that He is faith...

There was one more thing I wanted you to hear in my conversation with Dr. Juli Slattery about submission and power in marriages. It's super practical about how to manage differing opinions and responsibilities in a relationship, and it's just too good to miss! So, if you've ever wondered who should do what in a marriage—or if you've ever felt underappreciated in your role—then you'll want to liste...

Lots of women feel lost in their marriages. They don't know what to do with their disappointment, when to ask for help, or what it looks like to let go of the need to control. And then there's the s-word … submission! How are we supposed to go about that? Well today, psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery gently guides us in seeing how a woman's attempt to manage or fix the messiness of marriage may actua...

On this Good Life episode, I'm taking you to my room of peace—my office! This is where I write, research, think, pray, and ponder what the Lord has been teaching me. Even though I can't see it with my eyes, it matters to me what's in it because it reminds me of the good life God has given me. And this audio tour just might inspire you to do the same thing—perhaps with a room in your home—but prima...

Three years ago, Shauna Niequist, her husband, and two sons moved from the midwest to an 825-square-foot apartment in Manhattan. Adjustment to their new big-city life was difficult, so what started as a family mantra, "I guess I haven't learned that yet," became the permission and freedom she desperately needed to relearn how life could be. Shauna joins us today and shares how to keep going, live...

This is another Good Life episode where I share with you moments and memories that make me smile—moments from my good life! In these audio pictures, you'll hear what power, beauty, and gratefulness sound like. You'll hear the sounds of summer and the sweetness of a child. You'll hear peace in the midst of chaos, and trust through the unknown. Sister, these are the sounds of the good life. SHOW NOT...

Do you long to see hurts healed, wrongs corrected, and distrust replaced with trust in each other? The good news is that the Bible has a lot to say about how to heal what divides us. Author and pastor, Derwin Gray, joins us on the podcast and walks us through Scripture, showing how God—from the beginning—envisioned a reconciled multiethnic family that reflected His beauty through diversity in the...

Today the microphone has been flipped around in the podcast closet, and instead of me asking the questions and interviewing a special guest, I'm going to be the one who's interviewed. Doesn't that sound fun? My good friend, Paula Voris, joins me and asks all kinds of questions about what we can learn from the Old Testament book of Amos. I mean … why would anyone study the book of Amos, and does it...