4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

In today's climate of turmoil and uncertainty, complicated feelings run rampant. Yet the God who created your emotions has also given you everything you need to navigate them. Today's guest, Dr. James Merritt is going to help you understand and apply the Bible's practical guidance for handling difficult emotions, including jealousy, anxiety, rage, and loneliness. He explains that you can rely on G...

Does your relationship with food make you feel guilty, confused, and frustrated? Or does food feel like a God-given blessing to you? Or perhaps you bounce back and forth between those two feelings. Well, if this is you, you're not alone! Author and Bible teacher Erin Davis has experienced all sorts of complicated responses to food. But she has discovered that the Bible celebrates food as a gift, w...

Okay, my friend, this is the last of three BONUS episodes featuring author and Bible teacher Beth Moore on her memoir, All My Knotted-Up Life. If you didn't get to hear the first two episodes, then stop right here, go back, and listen from the beginning because they will make this episode even more meaningful. In this last episode, we talk about what happened in 2016. You remember! It was full of...

This is the second of three BONUS episodes featuring author and Bible teacher Beth Moore on her memoir, All My Knotted-Up Life. If you missed the first one, be sure to go back and listen now. It's so good! On this second episode, we talk about what was happening behind the scenes with her marriage and how her past was beginning to show up and really dog her. And, for the very first time, she share...

Hey 4:13er! Do I have a gift for you?! Author and Bible teacher Beth Moore is on the podcast today and is talking about her brand new memoir, All My Knotted-Up Life. We had so much to talk about that I had to break up our conversation into three episodes. So, this is the first of three BONUS episodes and it's where Beth shares her fears about writing this book. You'll hear how she received her cal...

Depression can feel like a wet blanket that weighs us down or a dark fog that keeps us from seeing clearly. It can lead us to feeling helpless and alone—even to the point of hiding our feelings because we're afraid of being shamed or misunderstood. But when we're struggling, we have two choices: we can sink even more deeply into our own sadness or—through God's grace—we can seek help. And today, h...

We're coming to you LIVE from a Fresh Grounded Faith event in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where we are spilling the beans. Author Angela Thomas Pharr talks about being a single mom of five kids and gives her best advice for single moms. And, sister, it's not what you may think. Singer-songwriter Meredith Andrews shares her songwriting technique and how to know if you're living out God's purpose for...

When someone gets a cancer diagnosis, they get all sorts of extras like fear, anxiety, and uncertainty right along with it. Well today's guest, Niki Hardy, had already lost her mom and sister to cancer when she got her own diagnosis of cancer. But she decided early on that she wouldn't put life on hold because of the dreaded C-word. Instead, she chose to be a thriver, not just a survivor. So, if y...

As a parent, our role changes after our kids grow up. But, we're not always ready for this change, especially if our kids choose different—even seemingly wrong—paths. So today, mom and author Mary DeMuth helps us navigate the rocky terrain of parenting adult kids. And if you're one of many parents in a painful season of trying to reach your wayward child, Mary shares how you can navigate this hear...

Are you one of the 16 million American women who have left the church in the last decade? There are lots of reasons for this mass exodus. Yet, many of these women still desire a close relationship with God and a deeper spiritual life. Well today, author Ericka Andersen delves into the reasons why women are leaving the church in droves. With gentle insight and thoughtful research, she'll encourage...

No one is immune from life's difficulties. Yet many people of faith are reluctant to talk about mental health or seek professional help when they are struggling. So, today on the 4:13, Anthony Evans teams up with licensed therapist Stacy Kaiser to show you what happens when the power of faith intersects with the practicality of therapy. They'll give you a practical path to manage difficult emotion...

Let's face it … finding deep, meaningful friendships can be hard. So many of us desperately want connection but are confused about why we're not experiencing it. So today, author Bailey T. Hurley shares how you can build lasting friendships through meaningful and intentional practices. She'll caution you about the expectations you might bring into your friendships, as well as give you some practic...

KC and I were just chatting about what we've learned in 2022, and it was so good that we wanted to share it with you too! I'll tell you all about how I've learned to trust my gut, have more confidence in God, and focus on Heaven. And KC shares how he learned about the importance of prayer, setting boundaries, taking care of your body, and cleaning out your thought closet. Good stuff! If you're in...

You're not going to believe this, but we have a letter from God. And KC is going to read this letter over your life. As one year comes to a close and another unfolds before us, be encouraged by these gentle, comforting, and truthful words from your Heavenly Father who loves you. I pray His words will wash over you and lead you into the new year knowing that you are loved, you are accepted, and you...

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...