As We Grow

Send us a text We're back for our Top Two! This week Joy is discussing the meaning of the Hebrew word shalom,  and Gretchen begins to unpack what she's learning about the power of our words.  SHOW NOTES " Shalom/Peace " video from Bible Project Victorious Emotions by Wendy Backlund " The Courts of Heaven (Covenants, Books of Destiny, & Bloodlines) w/Robert Henderson " from The Deep E...

Send us a text For this bonus episode, we thought it would be fun to give you some time to get to know us better. We're asking each other a range of light-to-introspective questions that give you a little BTS glimpse into who Gretchen and Joy are. Laugh along with us as we get vulnerable and show a side you haven't seen on the pod.  As always, we love to hear from you! Text the show with the...

Send us a text We're back with our Top Two! This week, we share lots of thoughts about the practical application of not being a victim of our circumstances and how to confront a person who offends you, but in all honesty, we don't have a lot of answers or resolution. We leave these topics really open-ended as we're literally in the middle of learning these lessons ourselves.  This is your inv...

Send us a text In this bonus episode, we're sharing what our daily God rhythms look like. This isn't meant to be prescriptive but rather a chance to inspire creativity for how you may want to tweak your rhythm. We love hearing about others' daily God rhythms too! Leave a voice memo in our DMs on IG @aswegrowpod telling us what your rhythm looks like! We want to be inspired by you too! SHOW NOTES @...

Send us a text Since this is such a big topic, we decided to just tackle one topic for our Top Two. We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one. Text the show with your comments, and maybe you'll be featured on a future episode! SHOW NOTES John Bevere's Bait of Satan . Leave a voice memo in our DMs on IG @aswegrowpod about what you're learning, and we may feature you on an upcoming episode! Su...

Send us a text We're back with another bonus episode and book review about the book that is transforming our lives right now (this is NOT an exaggeration): Victorious Emotions by Wendy Backlund. This book has already come up in previous episodes and will continue to pop up in future conversations--it's that good! Order your copy today! We highly recommend you couple it with John Bevere's Bait of S...

Send us a text On this week's episode, our Top Two merges into one as we both flesh out the idea of what it means practically to follow God's way versus following the world's way. How do you discern the two? What are the consequences? Why is complete surrender non-negotiable? Warning: we're both feeling a little spicy in this episode. Buckle up! We appreciate you! As always, you can support the sh...

Send us a text Have you read The Bait of Satan ? Tell us what you think by clicking "Text the show."  Ready to check out some of our custom companion book suggestions? Here's what we suggest you read next: Victorious Emotions   by Wendy Backlund I Don't Even Like Women: And Other Lies That Get in the Way of the Sacred Sisterhood by Natalie Runion Celebration of Discipline by Richard Fost...

Send us a text On this week's episode, we're back to our normal Top Two format. First, Joy talks about the surprising power of rest rhythms, and then Gretchen answers the question we've all been waiting for--did she or did she not climb the Grand? Thanks for listening! We look forward to hearing from you. SHOW NOTES "Then they went home and prepared spices and ointments to anoint his body. But by...

Send us a text In this week’s episode, we pick up with the second part of our Top Two . Gretchen shares how a message on heavenly rewards, a moment of questioning her own calling, and a powerful line from Profound Good all collided into a realization that shifted everything. The takeaway? It’s not about the checklist of what we do, but something much deeper. We’d love to hear what you think! Tap “...

Send us a text Thanks for listening! We love to hear from you. Click "text the show" to send us a message and tell us your thoughts. Today we break our Top Two into two parts. On part 1, Joy talks about how surprisingly "blurry" she's found 1 Corinthians to be while reading through it. Some of the verses mentioned are: 1 Corinthians 6:3; 8:5; 10:4, 10; 11:10; and 12:1-3.  Next time on part tw...

Send us a text After releasing our first five episodes, we decided to do a bonus episode following up on some of the things we've discussed previously and answering your questions. As always "text the show" with your questions, and we may feature your question in a future pod. Here's where we're going today: 1. A follow-up on how Gretchen is practicing the discipline of celebration ( Celebration o...

Send us a text On this episode for our TOP TWO, we dive into what Gretchen has been learning from reading Let Them by Mel Robins and how she’s practicing showing up as her adult self—even when others are operating from their inner child. Then on this four-year anniversary of Joy losing her best friend, we talk about the difficult topic of grief--what has Joy learned about making space for the grie...

Send us a text Today we're talking about our most recent personal book club pick The Celebration of Discipline  by Richard Foster . This book is the OG of spiritual discipline books, and Joy couldn't love it more. Tune in to see if this book deserves a spot on your TBR list too, and use the link to text the show and let us know what you're reading. OTHER MENTIONS Last week's episode " On Spir...

Send us a text We're jumping right into the deep end this week and asking really hard questions. PLEASE NOTE: We're both very vulnerable and share personal stories that are still very painful for us. If you feel you have insight you'd like to share with us, we respectfully request that you submit it after careful prayer, and take time to wrap it in kindness. Thanks in advance--you are the best lis...

Send us a text This week we're introducing you to our inner critics--yes, you read that right. They each have their own distinct persona. When we say they are characters, we mean, they are CHARACTERS! Listen to find if your inner critic has any common qualities with Marge or Trixie. Support the show As We Grow is on Instagram. Follow @aswegrowpod for BTS pictures, episode highlights, and personal...

Send us a text SHOW NOTES Links: The Print Shop for your custom clothing printing needs. Practicing the Way's "Community Practice" : The small-group curriculum that Gretchen and Joy led locally. It's all free! Ancient Jewish Meditation Literature : Bible Project video illustrating how the Bible is meant to be read out loud, with people, and then talked about. (We also highly recommend the entire B...

Send us a text Let us know your thoughts and questions. Direct message us with the link above 👆   or comment on Instagram @aswegrowpod .  In our inaugural episode, we start with sharing a little bit of our testimonies so you can get to know us better. Then we delve into our Top Two (one thing from Gretchen and one from Joy) that we've been learning or wrestling with. And at the end, we'...

Send us a text Welcome to As We Grow! In this quick intro episode we introduce ourselves (Joy & Gretchen) and tell you a little bit about what to expect. We look forward to growing with you! Support the show As We Grow is on Instagram. Follow @aswegrowpod for BTS pictures, episode highlights, and personal connections with Joy & Gretchen. *Contains affiliate links