ANCHOR + WAVES

Welcome back for our second episode in our, “Life on Mission” series. Throughout this series, which will run indefinitely over the duration of this podcast channel, we will not only interview those going out on short-term trips. We will also be speaking with women who have lived abroad! We really love these stories because they are focused on spiritual growth, from those that are called to mission...

We are so excited to launch our new series, “Life on Mission”. Craig Smith, our lead pastor, has charged the staff and congregation alike to live life on Mission with Jesus. It’s what we’re called to do! So, throughout the life of Anchor + Waves, we will be bringing you missional stories from our short term trips, our local partners, and our global partners alike! We will be focusing on what it tr...

Welcome back to our first episode of 2019! Today, we have the privilege of hearing from Lindsy Tucker. Lindsy is a worship leader at Truth Calvary Church in Denver who is passionate about communicating what it means to truly be a “worshipper”. Sharon and Lindsy discuss what it means to be a mom in uncharted territory, what it means to have those around you invest in you, and to run whole-heartedly...

Today, on our last episode for 2018, we are turning back to our series, “Understanding Your Bible”. In this episode, Sharon and Janet break down Proverbs, Song of Solomon, and Ecclesiastes while we’re able to hear from some of the leaders of the Psalms Bible Studies we have going on at Mission Hills. The ladies discuss love stories, prophecy, and imagery that a Creative God uses throughout these i...

Welcome back to Anchor + Waves as we go into Part 2 of our series on Legacy, following Part.1- our interview with Lawanna Busby St. Clair. Today we’re speaking with Breez Marker and Kristen Sands, two of our young adult leaders for our High School Bible study, “BRAVE”. Listen in as we discuss finding your voice amongst peers, walking with Jesus when it’s tough, and how to lean into your family in...

We are so excited to sit down with Shauna Chanda today on Anchor + Waves. Shauna is a good friend of Danny Oertli’s, here on staff, and she truly has an amazing story to share with us today. Please tune in as Shauna walks us through a few tragedies in her life, how she was able to rediscover her voice through those circumstances, and now desires that you are drawn a little nearer to the heart of G...

Today on Anchor + Waves we welcome in Robbie Lobst. Robbie has experienced a tremendous amount of grief and death in her life but has always held fast to the one thing that remains; Christ. Listen today as we look at healthy healing, growing closer in your relationships, as well as relying on Jesus when everything around you seems to crumble.

We are so excited to bring you our two-part series on Legacy! It is truly a passion of ours that we reproduce the passion for Christ in each generation. Today we speak with Lawanna Busby St. Clair on what it means to make sure that what you’re handing off for the next generation is healthy, good, and Christ-centered. We want to pass along a vibrant, alive faith. Find your “soul-friends”.

Welcome back to our second episode in our series, “Understanding Your Bible”. In this episode, we’re really going to be reflecting on the history of the nation of Isreal, and really honing in on some key characters in this wonderful book’s development. As we weave through each book, and each historical character, just continue to remember – GOD IS THE HERO.

We are so excited to launch one of our first series, “Understanding Your Bible”. We know that this big book can be daunting, it can contain weird language and imagery, and we’re here to help. Whether you’ve been reading the Bible for years or you’re just now opening it for the very first time, there will be something for everyone. This first episode will cover the stories, themes, and characters f...

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of interviewing two of our partners from Poland who work with Josiah Venture. In this episode, Iwona Eifling and Maja Kowalczuk share their personal journey’s and struggles as well as the amazing work God is doing, through them, today in Poland.

In this episode of Anchor + Waves, we’re getting to know Janet Carter, the Women’s Director here at the Mission Hills Littleton Campus. Janet is one of our reoccurring hosts (with Sharon Sands) and has an amazing passion and story to share with you today about getting to know the word of God and trusting in your experiences.

We want this podcast to be a reminder of Jesus, who is our Anchor, and how He meets us in every season of life. With an anchor that holds fast and steady regardless of what we’re going through. We want to take a look at how this life-defining book has impacted the lives of other women…how the truths inside the pages can impact you today…how it breathes life into dead places, shines hope into dark...

Welcome back to another exciting episode here on Anchor + Waves! We love bringing you stories, ideas, and tools to help you through the tough and joyful moments in your life. And pressing on our hearts has been the topic of "marriage" over this last year. So what do we do if we struggle in our marriage? How do we honor God as things seem tough? Today we have Coletta Smith back on to talk about gua...

Deb Mitchel, director of Re engage, and Eileen and Mike Sienkiewicz, are sharing with us how they took their marriages to the next level and how you can too. Re|engage is a ministry here at Mission Hills (created by WaterMark) that offers hope to marriages by helping couples move toward oneness through stories of grace and teaching, focusing on things like humility, confession, forgiveness, and co...

Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Kim Fearing as they discuss the “Importance of an Invitation”. Kim’s calling is guiding women towards rediscovering the joy, laughter, and purpose in their everyday lives. As a speaker and writer, she delivers a vulnerability and humor while connecting God’s fundamental truths about who He uniquely designed each of us to be. She will challenge each woman to co...

It feels like the topic of sexual identity is more prominent now than ever. People are discussing it, our kids are asking about it and people are struggling now with it more than ever. The question is how do we love each other the way Jesus would want us to love while discussing these questions and choices. Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Jeff Baxter, the Next Gen Pastor at Mission Hills Chu...

Christmas can be filled with all the joy of the season but sometimes the true meaning of Christmas gets pushed aside unintentionally with all the fun things we try and do. Join Stacy and Jacque as they talk about how to walk through the season a little more intentionally. The ladies discuss ideas to help you plan and respond to everything coming at you a little less. They discuss ways to consider...