Gentle Words

Join Brooke as she shares five things she learned this year. May we have eyes to see what God has been showing us all along. TOPICS COVERED: The Moth, the Rust, and the Thieves Look at the Birds Consider the Lilies Observe the Ant Everything Is Never Enough BOOKS + STUDIES Everything Is Never Enough By Bobby Jamieson Consider The Lilies By Jonny Ardavanis My Utmost For His Highest By Oswald Chambe...

Joshua 24 is where it all lands. After decades of wandering, waiting, and finally arriving, Joshua gathers the people and says: you've seen what God has done. Now choose. In this final episode of our Joshua series, we're in Joshua 24 and sitting with what it means to actually choose. Look back at the record of God's faithfulness — and learn to see it in your own story too Understand wh...

There's a question in Joshua 18 that made me pause. Joshua looks at seven tribes who are already in the promised land and asks,How long will you wait to take possession of what God has already given you? In this episode we're in Joshua 18 and sitting with that question together. Meet three people with the same promise and three very different responses to it Ask yourself which one you are...

We are officially in the deep end. This month Brooke is spending time in the book of Joshua. Join her as she sets the scene, dives into the story of Rahab, and discovers that scripture is so much richer and deeper than the surface version you've always been told. Welcome to the deep end. REFERENCES Joshua 2 and 6 Jen Wilkin Books and Resources JOIN BROOKE ON SUBSTACK ⁠https://substack.com/@brookew...

We know the shallow end is crowded or too small. But leaving it is another thing entirely. Today I'm sharing four things I'm leaving behind and why I think naming them out loud is the first step toward something more. This episode is for the woman who's been faithful for years and still feels like something's missing. JOIN BROOKE ON SUBSTACK ⁠https://substack.com/@brookewiegand⁠ AC...

What if feeling stuck in your faith is actually a sign you’re growing? What even is spiritual maturity? Is it knowing more, doing more… or becoming more? In this quick, honest conversation, Brooke shares how she realized she was outgrowing the shallow end of her faith and the subtle shifts that pointed her toward something deeper. If surface-level faith isn’t cutting it anymore, this episode will...

I woke up thinking about shallow faith and what it means when God starts calling us deeper. From old songs to familiar Scriptures, everything keeps pointing back to water, trust, and surrender. We weren’t meant to stay in the shallow end too long.  REFERENCES “Dive” By Steven Curtis Chapman Genesis 1:2 — Spirit over the waters Genesis 6–9 — Noah and the flood Exodus 14 — God parting the Red Sea Jo...

If the door is already open… why do we still stand outside? Last week, we talked about the access we have to the Father through Jesus. The veil is torn, and we’re invited in. So in this episode, we’re taking a step back to remember how we got here. Together, we’ll walk through the five major covenants from Genesis to Jesus and trace the thread of God’s faithfulness. Think of it like a pinky promis...

It’s Holy Week. You’ve heard the story, but what if there’s more? In this episode, we’re talking about the wild access Jesus has already given us. We can let go of the old striving, stop standing at the door, and step all the way into the presence and purpose God has for us. What are we waiting for? Let’s go after the more our hearts were made for. JOIN BROOKE ON SUBSTACK https://substack.com/@bro...

Let’s be real. Even when life feels pretty good, there’s still that pressure to do more or be more. What if the freedom we’re searching for starts by recognizing what we already have in Christ? In this episode, we’re asking: What do we truly have access to because of Jesus? Let’s stop striving and start living from the fullness He’s already given. The grass isn’t greener somewhere else. In Him, it...

This month, we’re exploring how to step into more of the life God has for us by stewarding what He’s already placed in our hands. In this episode, we talk about the tension between striving for the next milestone and being faithful with what’s right in front of us. REFERENCES Colossians 3:23 Ecclesiastes 2:24; 9:10; 12:13 Genesis 1-3 Jonny Ardavanis’ YouTube video, “Whatever You Do: Christian Work...

The Bible is God-breathed, alive, and still shaping us today. In this episode, we reflect on how Scripture forms our hearts, trains our minds, and equips us for the life God has called us to. Let’s take a moment to be formed by the Word. JOIN BROOKE ON SUBSTACK https://substack.com/@brookewiegand HONEST QUESTIONS ARCHIVE https://brookewiegand.substack.com/archive Connect with Brooke:  https://www....

I’ve known the Bible is living and active, but there’s more. In Hebrews 4:12, we actually find five powerful descriptions. Listen in to see what happens when you let God’s Word really go to work in your life. LISTENERS WILL REMEMBER: + The Bible is described as living, active, sharp, piercing, and discerning. + God's Word brings transformation, not condemnation or shame. + Even uncomfortable t...

This week, we’re talking about the quiet work of staying in God’s Word. About the storehouse of treasures, old and new, and how God meets us as we dig and search. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth it to keep going, this is your reminder: you really can go the distance. Every mile with Him matters. SCRIPTURES TO REVISIT: Matthew 13 Proverbs 2:3-5 Jeremiah 29:13 James 1:5 2 Timothy 2:15 2 T...

Why  Gentle Words ? In this episode, I share how a practical decision in my speech therapy career unexpectedly led me deeper into Scripture. What started with two verses in Proverbs slowly unfolded into a bigger exploration of healing words, the Spirit’s breath, and a God who speaks with both power and gentleness. It’s the beginning of a much larger conversation, but it’s also part of the hope beh...

In this episode, we explore six honest questions that can help you go deeper with God. Because sometimes, you need to ask for a friend (and your soul). Expect gentle encouragement, practical reflection, and a reminder that curiosity is welcome on your faith journey.  SCRIPTURES REFERENCED Proverbs 2:6 Proverbs 9:10 James 1:5 James 4:6 Matthew 14:29 Matthew 22:37 1 Chronicles 28:9 Isaiah 1:18 James...

Today's episode is about the goodness of God and how everything He does is rooted in His perfect goodness. If you find yourself needing a little confidence as you walk through life, I hope this episode encourages you. We really can trust His goodness in every way, even when we don’t always understand what He’s doing. RESOURCES: Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons JOIN BROOKE ON SUBSTACK https://substa...

When life feels unstable, God remains steady. Today we’re talking about the unchanging nature of God, what Scripture says about His faithfulness, and how this truth can anchor us through every season of change. I’ll also share three simple action steps you can take this week. BOOK: None Like Him SCRIPTURES REFERENCED Psalm 18:31 Matthew 7:24–25 Malachi 3:6 Hebrews 13:8 James 1:17 Romans 8:38–39 Ez...

As we step into a new year, I want to welcome you back to Gentle Words! In this episode, I share the heart and rhythm of the podcast, what’s new for 2026, and, of course, offer encouragement for the days ahead. Here's to all that is and all that is to come. Let’s step into what God has for us, together! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Difference Between Abundance and Excess On Moths, Rust, and...

Brooke reflects on three simple but life-changing truths: the gospel is real, God is enough, and there’s always more. In this final episode of the year, she invites you to return, to rest, to remember, and to keep looking for God in both the ordinary and the not-yet. JOIN BROOKE ON SUBSTACK https://substack.com/@brookewiegand HONEST QUESTIONS ARCHIVE https://brookewiegand.substack.com/archive HONE...

Striving, tired, and trying to get it all together? This episode is a reminder that you don’t need a better routine to be loved by God. Just a small thought from Brooke to encourage you today. JOIN BROOKE ON SUBSTACK https://substack.com/@brookewiegand RESOURCES: Genesis 21 - Hagar and Ishmael John 4 - The woman at the well Luke 10 - Martha and Mary Matthew 11 - Come to Me Connect with Brooke:  ht...

What if God’s “more” isn’t something you’re missing, but something you've had access to all along? In this episode, we slow down with Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 and rediscover what it means to be strengthened, filled, and deeply loved, right where we are. JOIN BROOKE ON SUBSTACK https://substack.com/@brookewiegand RESOURCES: Ephesians 3:16-21 Connect with Brooke:  https://www.brookewiegand.c...

If your faith feels flat, familiar, or like you’re just going through the motions, this episode is for you. Brooke talks honestly about what happens when spiritual practices lose their purpose and how God gently calls us back to what’s real. You’ll be reminded that He’s present in your dull seasons and invited to take small, steady steps into a faith that feels real and life-giving.  JOIN BROOKE O...

As the year winds down, how can we walk with purpose instead of slipping into survival mode? In this episode, we’ll take the long view and talk about preparing our hearts and homes for the season ahead. Together we’ll walk through November, December, and the New Year with practical questions to help us cultivate gratitude, joy, and peace. From setting the tone in our homes to simplifying holiday p...

Beginnings can be exciting, but the middle often feels hard. Join Brooke as she reflects on Ecclesiastes 7:8.  The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.  She shares personal insights and a few gentle, practical ways to live today, trusting that the ending He has for us is far greater than we can imagine. JOIN BROOKE ON SUBSTACK https://brookewiegand.subst...