ANCHOR + WAVES

If you are looking for a deeper dive into the women and historical context we discussed this season, this is the episode for you. Join Kim and Dr. Craig Blomberg of Denver Seminary as they take a scholarly perspective on questions that were submitted throughout the Audacious Love season. ============================= Scripture/Book Reading: ============================= 📖 Luke 7:36-50 ===========...

We live in a time in which we are hyper-focused on how we see ourselves and how others see us, we can often then begin to assign worth and value to ourselves based upon those labels. The sad and tragic reality is that underneath a label or classification is a person, a purposeful creation of God, who has been reduced to a cheap descriptor. Join Jacque, Stacy, and special guest Amy Grace as she sha...

To show up uninvited to someone’s home, knowing judgmental stares and comments await, took unbelievable courage. But then, to perform such a scandalous act in front of those very same onlookers was shocking - and admirable. What’s a person to do when you’re overcome with adoration for Christ? His unimaginable forgiveness has the power to produce a response of love, even in the face of disdain. Chr...

Do you ever find yourself not fully understanding someone? There is much to say about Mary, the mother of Jesus, but what did Mary fully know about her son? Mary repeatedly treasures things up in her heart to ponder about Jesus, seemingly struggling to fully understand him. That’s something I think we can all relate to. I wonder if she knew that if she simply kept believing, even in the midst of c...

The nameless Samaritan woman at the well unsuspectingly shows up one afternoon in hopes of avoiding anyone she knows. She never expected a male stranger to appear and know everything about her past. Like the other women, she has a choice before her. What happens when her truth is exposed? What happens when our truth is exposed? Do we stick around long enough to watch our sin wash away in the strea...

The story of Mary and Martha is often presented with the message “Be more like Mary, less like Martha.” Yet, what is the deeper meaning behind Martha’s busyness and Mary’s kneeling? Is Martha doing it wrong and Mary right? Explore how our giftings and personalities are intentionally placed within us - never to be squandered - yet what is the “one thing necessary” that must come before service? In...

Finding the key to making your marriage flourish just as God designed can be tricky. The longer you are married often the more elusive the concept feels. Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guests Deb Mitchell and Tracy Hall as they delve into the highs and lows of their real-life marriages. The ladies offer practical advice to help you build a more satisfying and fulfilling marriage. They discuss the...

The story of the nameless hemorrhaging woman is a picture of someone likely feeling hopeless, desperate, and rejected - physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially empty. Yet, she has enough faith to show up when Jesus arrives to her small town, despite her lingering doubt and questions, even though she has absolutely nothing to offer him. Shockingly, we watch Jesus’ audacious response....

Join Stacy and Jacque as they introduce Audacious Love, a seasonal addition to the Anchor and Waves podcast. This new Audacious Love series is designed to study women in the Bible, with teaching written explicitly for women, and taught by women. It will look at five women in the gospels who boldly took risks to linger in the presence of Jesus. Kim Fearing, the host of Audacious Love, will join Jac...

Every day we make hundreds of decisions, probably thousands. When God sets BIG decisions in front of us it is important to make sure we are following a healthy matrix to evaluate which choice is best. Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Lynne Schlottman as they talk through how to make healthy decisions in light of God’s will. Stick around for a special segment at the end to hear Kim Hanson shar...

Traditions are repeated rituals that provide a sense of identity and help tell the story of your family. Over time you will find yourself in new phases of life and the traditions you have had for many years may need to change as life changes. Join Stacy, Jacque, and a gaggle of special guests as they share their favorite family traditions as well as fun ways to give back during the Christmas seaso...

The holidays can be tricky, often they are filled with laughter and fun until that one topic comes up, and the mood changes. Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Brooke Gage as they discuss the complications that arise when family gets together. The ladies discuss how to prepare, plan and handle conflict between family members. They share great ideas and tools to help you as you head into the hol...

Join us for a personal story of testimony on the importance of memorizing scripture. Randa Avance shares with us how the precious gift of memorized scriptures carried her through difficult times of illness and diagnosis’ in her life. You will be encouraged to prioritize this and hear about resources to help make the journey easier.

God created us to heal in relationship but taking steps towards healing woundedness can be scary and hard. Join Stacey, Jacque, and special guest Sean Taylor from Cornerstone Christian Counseling as they discuss the stigmas attached to woundedness and trauma. How God has designed healing to happen when wounds are brought from the dark into the light. The group will discuss social, emotional, physi...

Waiting on answers from God can be a tricky and painful thing. Join Stacey, Jacque, and special guest Coletta Smith as they discuss some pitfalls, resources, and ways to find comfort during the waiting times. The ladies talk about how to know the difference between God's voice and your own desires. They dig into the importance of building up your confidence in God, understanding the character of w...

Every day it seems that there is someone else that has a cancer diagnosis, is dealing with a death, or is suffering in a time of waiting. Often as women, the first thing we want to do is fix it. Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guests Debbie McSparran and Amy Whitehouse as they discuss some fresh ideas as well as some things we need to be cautious of when supporting someone going through suffering...

Join Stacy, Jacque and special guest Dr. Jim Dempsey who is an author, speaker, parenting consultant and former children’s pastor. Grandparenting can be very tricky, the group will discuss the importance of investing in the many moments of our grandchildren’s lives. They tackle topics like legacy, boundaries, wounds, and communication. Jim gives lots of great examples from his own struggles and su...

Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Janet Carter who has been in Women’s Ministry for over 35 years. The Bible can be complicated and overwhelming, even to ladies who have been Christians for decades. The ladies will discuss some of the basics and wade through where to start with tough questions.

Join Stacy, Jacque and special guest Jenny as they discuss how fitting neatly into a tidy church box isn’t a requirement to do life. The ladies share how messy life is and that by living more authentically we can be an encouragement to each other. The group also discusses the fear of judgment that we experience when sharing the “real”. The ladies talk about how to share what our kids are going thr...

Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guests Sean and Angie Taylor from Cornerstone Christian Counseling as they discuss intimacy in marriage. In this podcast, Sean and Angie share great insights and practical applications for reaching your spouse on six different levels of intimacy. The group discusses’ the difficulties in marriage and how to fight together for deeper connection and work through hard m...

Welcome to our last episode of 2021! Can you believe it? This year had had its ups and downs, its laughter and joy, alongside its tears and mourning. Join Stacy and Jacque as they look back at the year and how far we’ve come. They talk about things they accomplish, things they wanted to get done, along with what’s next for the podcast in 2022! Stick around for the end of the episode and listen in...

Anchor and Waves is adding a new voice. Stacy Ludwig and Jacque Carlson will be partnering up in 2022 to talk about the hot topics women are facing. The podcast kicks off meeting Jacque Carlson, Women’s Associate Director at Mission Hills Church. Jacque shares about what inspires her, what Women’s Ministry looks like, and how important it is for women to feel comfortable and find community no matt...

Thinking about community and how it begins with us as individuals. Us making the individual choice to give and receive love to those God has put in our path. Listen in as Stacy Ludwig’s friend, Angela Parks, shares her experience with receiving God’s unconditional love from an individual in an unlikely place at a pivotal time with a life-altering result. You will no doubt enjoy this story of the l...

Who doesn’t want freedom from addictive behaviors, compulsive thinking, or sin patterns? Who is just plain tired of always feeling anxious or angsty? Who wants to experience growth and new life? Brooke Gage brought her friend and co-worker, Amy Whitehouse to talk with Stacy about a new ministry launching at Mission Hills. It is called Re:Generation. It is a culmination of what Brooke and Stacy hav...

Join Stacy as she visits with her special guest, Crystal Boecker, who is a certified spiritual director. Crystal serves with Global Services Network providing spiritual direction and formation services for those serving in ministries around the globe. She is also a certified pilates instructor and locally leads prayer and pilates retreats. Get to know Crystal a little bit as she then shares how sh...