Encouraged & Equipped

Does what we do really matter? Listen in as Chandler Smith shares how others pursuing her showed her the love of Christ and made a lasting impact on her. Often, one of the ways God’s kindness is on display is through how others care for us and invite us in. And then we get the privilege of passing along that kindness to others. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the For...

It’s easy to find leadership tips, tricks, and insights, but can we say the same about following? That’s why we asked Shamyra Leonard to talk to us about following, especially following the Lord. She shows us the humble heart behind it, the faith-building difficulty of it, and the sweet fruit of it. And she highlights the best part of it all – a deeper knowledge of the patient God we are following...

Have you ever stopped to think how your yes and no might affect others? Or perhaps what the Lord might have in store for you with either answer? Emily Dennis shares from her personal experience how knowing God in a personal way has encouraged her to trust Him and just say yes. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County...

Growth can come from the most unexpected places and is always worth it! Sometimes joyful and sometimes humbling, growth is something God wants, and enables, us to do. Wendi Lyon joins us for a conversation about the benefits of growth, practical tips for spiritual development, and how growth is best when we do it together. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Wor...

Busyness it not the enemy. Even Jesus was busy. Instead of feeling stuck in busyness, Ashlea Ruff invites us to evaluate how we spend our time, highlight the right priorities, and even welcome opportunities God brings into our day that we didn’t expect. She lives this out in her own life and makes it feel possible for us too! To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort...

Do you often think about the role of social media in your life? Marketing consultant Audrey Stewart is incredibly intentional and godly in how she uses her own social media. Her strategies, and her heart behind it, will absolutely equip you to utilize social media with joy and balance.   To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & John...

Professional counselor Becca Auen sits down with Brooke Seale for a conversation about overall health. As we seek to grow more like Christ, there are relational, emotional, and spiritual components. Becca invites us into a biblical worldview with a depth the world just doesn’t have to give. And she provides us questions we can ask ourselves, and keep asking ourselves, as we grow in our holistic he...

Can something good come from something hard? Absolutely! Taylor Lange shares on today’s episode about building a resilient faith. You’ll see the steps she took and get to learn from her experience. Hint: asking for help is huge. It’s a beautiful thing that God uses our struggles for our good and the encouragement of others, and we long for Taylor’s story to do that for you. To find out more about...

We all have deep convictions, and we all have friends. So what happens when our personal ideals don’t match those of people we know? Kristin Hines walks us through practical steps that cultivate humility and genuine love for others – especially when we disagree. This episode is both challenging and encouraging, so we invite you to listen with a willingness to fight for and find unity in your relat...

Friendship is a journey, and the best ones grow and adapt over time. Liz Rector and Anne Hill share how their friendship has grown from a chance meeting to vulnerable confidantes. And we get the chance to learn from them what can help, or hinder, our relationships with our friends. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson Co...

Are you more inclined to rush into difficult discussions, or do you have a PhD in avoiding them? Instead of rushing or avoiding, Ashton Wimberly calls us to a different path. She offers practical steps to initiate and have the tough chat. She looks with hopefulness to what God can do. And she shows how choosing vulnerability can be a key to personal and relational health. To find out more about ou...

It’s genuinely fun to laugh at memes about different generations’ quirks. But it’s truly life-altering to know and serve with individuals from other age groups. We share a common humanity, the same Holy Spirit, and beautiful distinctives that make the body of Christ better. If you can learn to cherish this topic even half as much as Sami Larson does, the world (and your life) will be remarkably be...

You’ve probably thought a lot about your body, but we bet this episode surprises you. Cameron Ward brings a hopeful, unexpected look at embodiment and the gift of presence. If you ever feel discouraged about your body or enjoy thinking outside the box, start listening right now. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson Count...

Just when we think we have our identity figured out we take a breath and realize we don’t. Or perhaps we realize we need to work to fit all the puzzle pieces together again. Kate Tokar stops by the studio to share how God is showing up in the transitions of her life. She invites us to notice how He nudges us to put together the truths about our identity in Christ into a beautiful puzzle of His gra...

We’re back! We have an exciting start to the season and a few new twists!   Riley Humphrey invites us into her story of how the Holy Spirit’s presence changed her life. You will connect with how she felt without Him and pick up some tips on the ways to walk with Him daily. Plus Misty Denman and Brooke Seale discuss how Riley’s thoughts pushed them into using their spiritual gifts more. To find out...

We’ve loved being with you this season and can’t wait for the next. To wrap up this season Misty, Camille, and Kathy sat down together and gave Brooke Seale the mic to ask the questions. We told her we just wanted to talk about Jesus and maybe laugh a little. So we invite you into our quirky conversation that hopefully makes you smile. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in...

Julie Rhodes loves to tell stories; God created her that way. And in the past few years He's given her a hard-earned and beautiful story to tell. With honesty and grace, Julie shares wisdom that will both enlighten and equip you. There is a God who loves you regardless of what you do for Him and Julie longs for you to know Him. She is also the author of Chronic Grace: Prayers, Saints, and Thorns T...

Being needy is not a sin – in fact it might be a great thing! Jenny Pope walks us through a season of unexpected challenges and miraculous provision with her daughter. And she shows us the way God, and His people, provide for our needs – even when we don't know what to ask for. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County...

Doing things well is a good trait. Obsessively striving for perfect can be crushing. Melanie Obura and Brittany Rebstock share about fighting their perfectionism – and how they have found freedom and grace in Christ’s goodness instead of their own.  To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online...

We conclude our series on emotions this week, stepping into perhaps our most challenging topic – hopelessness. It's an emotion none of us want but all experience at times. Camille Adams courageously shares about a season of earthly hopelessness AND about a God of hope who met her with grace. As you listen, may you know there's a God who gets your pain and never leaves you. To find out more about o...

All of us know what it feels like to be overwhelmed. And this week, as we honor mothers, we're going to focus on the stressors of motherhood and some tips that can help. Sydney Deal, Penny Casburn, and Misty Denman give us a glimpse into ways mothers in varying seasons feel overwhelmed. And they talk about ways they see joy (and even dance) in the middle of it. To find out more about our community...

Our friend Brooke Seale shines a light on an emotion we all have and sometimes overlook – apathy.  She talks about how essential it is that we fight our apathy and how empowering it can be to get our zeal back. This is an episode we all need. And thankfully hanging out with Brooke and Camille isn't just helpful, it's freeing and life-giving too. To find out more about our community or how to get i...

Being alone at times feels refreshing and other times feels isolating. What do we do when alone is hard? Christe Dodds and Hannah Gramling came by the studio to share how they navigate the pain of loneliness and find comfort in their God who never leaves them. They speak vulnerably through their tears and joyfully through their laughter. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. To find out m...

No one wants to be hurt but at times we all are. The key question is – how will we respond? Emily Lewis brings skillful insight, practical tips, and transparent experience to our discussion today. It is possible to be hurt – and then to heal. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www....

As we continue with our emotions series, we look this week at something we have all felt at times – fear. Sandie Severnak walks us through a personal season of deep fear and shares with us the insight and freedom God is still giving her. Whether you’ve been afraid for a brief time or wrestled with fear for years, you will hear a story of someone who understands parts of your pain and longs for you...