Be the Brave Ones

Send us a Message As we wrap up our So Blessed series through Matthew 5, we're taking one final look at what Jesus teaches about the truly blessed life. Together, we've explored the Beatitudes, discovered our identity as salt and light, wrestled with Jesus' high calling for His followers, and seen our deep need for the grace He alone provides. In this final episode, we revisit the k...

Send us a Message What do you do when someone hurts you, disappoints you, or feels impossible to love? As we come to the end of Matthew 5, Jesus gives one of His most challenging invitations yet: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.  Together, we'll explore what "enemy" can look like in everyday life—not just the obvious examples, but the people we struggle with,...

Send us a Message When someone hurts you and everything in you wants to protect yourself… defend yourself… maybe even get even. Then Jesus says something that can stop us in our tracks: turn the other cheek. If you’ve ever wondered, Does this mean becoming a doormat? Ignoring sin? Pretending I’m not hurt? — you’re not alone. In this episode of So Blessed , we slow down in Matthew 5:38–42 and look...

Send us a Message Have you ever read Matthew 5 and quietly thought, I can’t do this ? Friend… you’re not failing. You may actually be closer to the point than you realize. In this episode, we walk through Matthew 5:21–37 and sit with some of Jesus’ hardest teachings—anger, lust, divorce, honesty, and the places where outward obedience can hide an unchanged heart. At first, Jesus’ words can feel im...

Send us a Message Obedience can feel like one of those church words that instantly makes your chest tighten. For some of us, it sounds restrictive. For others, it feels like a scoreboard we can never win. And for many of us, it stirs up guilt because deep down, we realize we can’t measure up. In this episode, we sit with that tension and let Jesus speak for Himself through Matthew 5:17–20 in the S...

Send us a Message We’re back in Matthew 5, walking through the final three Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount—peacemaking, persecution, and what to do when people say false things about you because of Jesus. If you’ve ever tried to do the right thing and still found yourself misunderstood, excluded, or talked about, you are not alone—and you are not failing the Christian life. In this episode...

Send us a Message We’re back in Matthew 5, walking through the final three Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount: peacemaking, persecution, and being reviled when people say false things about you because of Jesus. If you’ve ever tried to do the right thing and still been misunderstood, excluded, or talked about, you’re not alone—and you’re not “failing” the Christian life. We talk about what bi...

Send us a Message If you’ve been stuck in the loop of trying harder, doing more, and still wondering whether God is disappointed in you, this conversation offers a different way to breathe. We’re continuing our So Blessed series in Matthew 5, where Jesus invites us into the blessed life through the Beatitudes, not by performance, but by a transformed heart. Our hope is simple: you don’t just walk...

Send us a Message Jesus uses one word over and over in the Gospel of Matthew 5: blessed . Not blessed as in lucky, comfortable, or admired for all the “right” reasons—but blessed as in a deep joy anchored in God’s salvation and favor, even when life hurts. We’re back in the So Blessed series, walking through the opening of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, letting Him challenge our cultural definitions...

Send us a Message “Blessed” is one of those words we all use, but Jesus refuses to let us keep shallow definitions. We at Brave Girls Gather are inviting you into the start of a new series through Matthew 5, the opening chapter of the Sermon on the Mount. If you’ve ever felt like faith is mostly about trying harder, chasing the next win, or looking for a sign that God is with you, Jesus offers a b...

Send us a Message In this episode, Mandie and Lauren are joined by the inspiring Bria Gilmore, a Christian life coach and discipleship pastor.   We explore the powerful story of the woman with the alabaster jar from Luke 7:36-50. Bria brings unique insights, helping us grasp the importance of discipleship, mentorship, and the transformative experience of encountering Jesus.  She shares her persona...

Send us a Message We’re back for Episode 3!  Delaney takes a short break from the adventures of motherhood to join Mandie for a lively and inspiring conversation with college-age pastor Kaylee Shea Harvey. Kaylee shares her journey to faith, her commitment to biblical justice, and her role in church leadership. They chat about the significance of community, the joy of personal Bible study, and the...

Send us a Message In the latest episode of our Seen Known Loved series, Mandie and Lauren dive deep into how Jesus sees us through the story of the Woman at the Well and continue exploring Psalm 139, reminding us of God’s unwavering presence even in our darkest moments. We’re thrilled to have Christian author Cally Logan join us for this conversation! She shares her personal journey of feeling tru...

Send us a Message Join us for our new series as we share stories of faith, courage, and learning how to see ourselves through God's eyes rather than the perception of others.  This kickoff episode is particularly special as we welcome Amy and Abby from North Texas—a mother-daughter duo whose Christ-centered relationship offers valuable lessons on maintaining a close mother-daughter relationsh...

Send us a Message Embark on this final episode of the Intersections series with us as we delve into conversation about the transformative impact of mentorship – relationships God uses to shape us, heal us, and propel us forward in faith.    Our special guests, Heather Cruz and Chelsea Rowley, inspire us with the story of their mentor-mentee relationship - how it got started and how it’s growing. H...

Send us a Message People need people. There's no way around it! God made us for relationship with Him and others. Our latest episode takes us on a journey of discovering the friendships we need - how to find and strengthen them!  In this episode, missionary and disciple-maker,  Becky Bowden with All 4 One Ministries and Love One Another church out of Fort Myers, joins us as we continue to exa...

Send us a Message We’re continuing the journey through the life of Paul the Apostle, looking at four monumental “stop and go” moments that paved the way for him to form meaningful connections and live in deep community with others.  This week, we have Hannah Irby from Abilene Christian University along for the ride. We talk about everything from our need for wise counsel and faith-filled friendshi...

Send us a Message Loneliness and feeling disconnected are things lots of girls and women deal with these days. Even if you're not feeling that way right now, chances are you know someone who is. So let's talk about making meaningful connections with others because it's so super important! God made us for tight-knit community. He's like the ultimate matchmaker, bringing people t...

Send us a Message When anxious thoughts consume our conversations with God and faith routines repeatedly feel more like going through the motions than a genuine connection with our Maker, it's possible that a change is needed. We delve into this and much more in this heartfelt finale of the Make Room series.  Together with our guest Sarah Sorenson, we peel back the layers on the meaning of a...

Send us a Message Have you ever felt your devotion to Jesus was like checking off a list of spiritual to-dos? We’ve been there!  In our latest conversation, we dig up ways we can shift from routine faith to a more truly fervent one. Together with our guest Taylor Akinola, we dissect the misconceptions about perfection when it comes to our faith and delve into the benefits of buying from Jesus!  Gr...

Send us a Message We've all been in that place where our faith feels like it's on autopilot, but lingering in that space can cost us. On today's episode we're confronting spiritual lukewarmness. We take a look at  Revelation 3:15-17, which challenges the complacency that can almost unknowingly creep into our lives. It's an honest discussion aimed at shaking up our faith so...

Send us a Message In Rev 3:20, Jesus stands and knocks at the door of a church struggling with self-sufficiency and apathy. Jesus wants in, not to shame them, but to transform them. He wants to do the same with us! Let’s talk about it!  In this first episode of the Make Room series, we talk with Rachel Mitchell, a wife and boy mom of two,  passionate about teaching women of all ages what it looks...

Send us a Message Who is God? That's a BIG question! We've been looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. In this episode, we talk with Kendra Cutsinger about God being known by the name Jehovah Nissi; the Lord is my Banner (Victory).   Kendra is wife to her husband of 22 years, mom to two boys, one in college and the other in high school, and parent to a former foster daugh...

Send us a Message Who is God? That's a BIG question! And we're looking at some of the names of God to help answer it.  Today, we talk with  Simone Seymour about God being known by the name Jehovah Rapha, the Lord is my Healer. Simone is a wife, mom, Bible teacher, and women’s minister. She has served as a pastor alongside her husband Meiko, and as a state coach for IF:Gathering. She rece...

Send us a Message Who is God? That is a BIG question! In this series, we're looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. Throughout the Bible we see person after person finding security, confidence and courage to become all God made them to be, not in who they were but in who God was and still is.   Today, we talk with author Allie Marie Smith about God being known by the name Jehov...