Girl On A Hill

We continue our series on the Armor of God by looking at the shield of faith. Our faith is a gift and strong protection during trials, but we fight it. We're getting real about some of the reasons it's hard to have faith and why we need to hold on to it. We have an honest conversation about doubts and fears because we've all got them. But also share ways to strengthen our faith and talk about why...

We continue our study on the armor of God by talking about the shoes of peace. Why does peace feel so elusive? And if we find ourselves craving it, why do we resist the habits and practices that bring it? We get honest about why we reject the peace available to us and dig into what peace has to do with the gospel. We're talking about trading fear and anxiety for trust and confidence so we can walk...

We continue our series on the armor of God by looking at the Breastplate of Righteousness. We don't use those words a lot - so do they really matter? Does this concept still apply? What does righteousness even mean? We answer these questions as we wrestle with the concepts of sin and grace and get honest about our tendency to try to prove our goodness. Temptation is real - but so is the absolute f...

Today, we kick off our six-week series on the armor of God. This week, we're examining the belt of truth. Why do we resist truth? Why are some truths harder to accept? And why are lies so enticing? We answer these questions as we examine what truth is, how to wear it, and how it protects us. We talk about shame, freedom, and choosing truth over lies that make us more comfortable. We're rejecting d...

We're wrapping up our series on stress by getting real about change. We fight it. Resist it. Rage against it. And it comes anyway. Change is inevitable, and learning to cope with change is vital. Today, we're getting honest about why change is so hard and how we can start to navigate change in a healthy way. This episode is jam-packed with tips as we seek to live out acceptance, trust, and a minds...

Ask anyone how they're doing and they'll likely tell you they're fine. But, do they mean it? Do you? Why are so many of us settling for an approximation of peace, going through life pretending like we're okay with the chaos and frustration? We get real today about fear, avoidance, and the need to try something different. We're sharing tips, truth, and working towards a life we love, instead of one...

We’re more connected than ever - and information is available to us 24/7 from thousands of sources. But is this always a good thing? What does non-stop information do to our brain and how does it contribute to our stress? We’re tackling these questions plus diving into the concepts of screen addiction and the illusion of connection. We’re over-spreading our attention, focusing on nothing, and beco...

We've all been around people who are stressed out, but do we realize how much other people's stress affects us? When someone gets upset, we get upset. And when they're stressed, we get stressed too. What can we do about it? Can we be compassionate without absorbing someone else's negative emotions? We talk about it today as we dig into energy vampires, boundaries, and why we have to keep working o...

It's time to think about the way we think and to get real about the way our thoughts affect how stressed we get. It's time to abandon our negative self-talk and embrace the belief that we can do hard things. We're acknowledging our capabilities, throwing out counter mindsets, and recognizing that if we want a positive life, we have to change the way we think. We're choosing our res...

Responsibilities - We've all got them, but does our daily grind really have to be so stressful? The truth...probably not. We talk about why we often take on more than we can handle, why we value being busy, and the burden of our own expectations. We're talking about capacity, fun, and leaving space for life's best stuff.

Today is the first episode in our new series - Dear Stress, Let’s Break Up, and we’re getting into the details. What is stress, and why are we so affected by it? We get into some of the biggest culprits behind our daily stress, but more importantly, talk about some ways we can make things better! It’s Stress 101 today, and we’re glad you’re here as we begin to take steps towards a calmer life.

We're wrapping up our series on bible verses we get wrong with a verse you've probably heard a lot. It's the verse that hypes us up, the verse we quote before the big game or the job interview, but are we using this verse correctly? We talk about context, what Paul was really getting at, and just how incredible this verse can be when we think about it in the right way. We're diggin...

Today’s verse is everywhere. We slap it on signs and say it to people who are grieving or in a new phase of life. But, do we really know what it means? We talk about the importance of context and how looking at the bigger story can help us better understand the underlying truths. We talk about our plans vs God’s plans, our hyper-focus on getting our way,  and wrap it up by talking about God’s unen...

We live in a debate culture and argument has become a regular part of our speech. But is debating someone the best way to spread the love of Jesus? (Spoiler alert - it’s not.) Today we get honest about our need to be right and how there just might be a better way to share the hope we have.

None of us like to wait. Even a short delay at the grocery store or a red light can send us into a spiral. We want things to move forward, so why do so many of us come to the idea that waiting on God means inaction? How do we know when to act and when to pause? What does waiting on God really mean? We answer these questions, talk about fear, and contrast reality with our expectations. We're sh...

Today we focus our attention on what delighting in the Lord, what that means and what it doesn't. We talk about the allure of the false prosperity gospel and the beauty of what today's verse really means. We want our way and we value happiness over just about anything else, but what if there was something better? We're learning to know God, want what He wants and truly set our heart an...

Today we kick of our new series talking about Bible verses we commonly get wrong. Today we're talking about the false idea that God will never give us more than we can handle. We talk about where this notion came from, why it appeals to us, and more importantly what the truth is. We're talking about challenges and temptations and facing both with God's help.

It’s summer, and unfortunately, with the glorious sunshine comes many ridiculous expectations. Today, we break down some of the summer pressures we put on ourselves and talk about the importance of breaking free. We talk about why we carry these expectations and encourage one another to walk in freedom and fun as we seek to ENJOY this beautiful season.

We’re wrapping up our series on emotions by talking about joy. We all want it, need more of it, yet find it elusive. Today we talk about what joy really is, how it differs from happiness, and how it changes us. We share how to find joy - and how to change some of our thought patterns and habits to increase and maintain our joy. We wrap it up by sharing some of how we get in our own way, how we thi...

Anxiety is a daily struggle for many, and today, we have an honest conversation about this life-interrupting emotion. We dig into anxiety's close relationship with fear and talk about he power of our thoughts. We point out some of the ways we get in our own way and increase our anxiety as we confront our discomfort with uncertainty, our love of control, and our impossible to meet expectations....

It’s the word that comes up in almost every episode, and today it’s getting its own podcast - fear. It runs and ruins our life and today we’re digging into why it has such a powerful stronghold over us. We get honest about what’s underneath our fear and wrestle with things like our discomfort with uncertainty and our tendency to think and believe the worst. We share important truths about our comf...

We continue our series on emotions with an honest conversation about anger. We’re easily rattled and small everyday things have us flying off the handle. Today we talk about WHY. What’s underneath our anger? Why do we react the way we do? It’s time to get real about the way our unhealed pain, fear, and love of control affect our reactions and our uncanny ability to go from mildly irritated to ragi...

We continue to dig into our emotions by taking an honest look at envy. No one wants to admit they’re envious, but it’s something we all struggle with - and it’s time to talk about it. We need to wrestle with our discontent and get real about our harmful obsession with comparison. We talk about the need to recognize our blessings and reject our belief in scarcity. We’re embracing confidence, gettin...

We continue our series on emotions by talking about embarrassment. We’ve all felt our cheeks flush as we want to run and hide, but what’s really going on beneath our embarrassment? Why do we feel this way? Why do we care so much about what other people think? We confront our obsession with image, get real about shame and perfectionism, and wrap it up with some powerful truths - reminding ourselves...

We continue our discussion of emotions by digging into ennui. It’s a word you may not be familiar with, but an emotion you’ve likely felt. While we may not want to admit it, most of us know what it’s like to cross beyond boredom into apathy - to feel empty and without purpose. Today we talk about why. We get honest about burn-out and monotony but also don’t shy away from our struggle to feel like...