God Hears Her Podcast

We’ve all made bad decisions. Some of those bad decisions come back to haunt us, and some decisions we thought were good at the time end up having nasty consequences. Oftentimes, those moments lead to regret, and many of us struggle to move past our big mistakes. In this “best of” episode of God Hears Her , Eryn and Elisa revisit a conversation with humorist Liz Curtis Higgs as she shares how we c...

We all have moments in our past that lead to brokenness. For some, this is a recent past, and for others, childhood trauma continues to shape present reality. What brokenness—or broken people—have you experienced in your life? On this “best of” episode of God Hears Her , Eryn and Elisa revisit a conversation with Toni Collier as she reminds all of us that our past doesn’t have to define us. Instea...

Mentorship can show up in our lives in all sorts of ways. The truth is, we’re all being advised and led throughout our lives by many different people. But how do we know who our mentors should be? On this episode of God Hears Her , Elisa and Eryn focus on the definition of mentorship, how to pursue someone worth following, and some red flags you may experience in unhealthy mentoring relationships....

When you read the term “toxic people,” who comes to mind? A coworker? A family member? Someone at church? Maybe it’s a group of people who feed off of one another in the worst of ways. What makes someone toxic? What’s the difference between a toxic person and someone who’s broken and needs extra love? How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a toxic person? In this “best of” episode of God...

How do you navigate difficult relationships? How do you handle deep disagreements with people you love? What does it look like to deal with conflict when the person you’re at odds with is a family member or a close friend? On this “best of”  episode of God Hears Her , Eryn and Elisa revisit a previous conversation with Patricia Raybon as she shares her story of navigating a complicated relationshi...

Have you ever found yourself in a place where you felt convicted to stand up for someone being oppressed? Or maybe you’ve felt a strong desire to be an advocate for them but you couldn’t seem to find your voice? On this episode of God Hears Her , Tiffany Bluhm joins us to explore the path of finding our voice when we find ourselves in a place of injustice. She’ll also share her own journey of how...

Whether it’s a big move, the end of an important relationship, or a child going off to school, we have all experienced transition. On this “best of” episode of God Hears Her , Eryn and Elisa share a previous conversation with author Amy Boucher Pye when Amy discusses how God led her through a major life transition of her own.   About our guest:  Amy Boucher Pye is a writer and speaker and an Ameri...

Feeling unseen, unheard, and invisible is something many of us struggle with. In this week’s “best of” episode of God Hears Her, Eryn and Elisa revisit their conversation with Robert Gelinas as he describes overcoming feelings of being invisible and introduces us to Hagar and the God who sees and hears her and us.   About our guest:  Robert Gelinas deeply desires to see the body of Christ united a...

You may have heard it said, “You become what you think.” So what happens when all of our thoughts are focused on comparing ourselves with others? Join Eryn and Elisa on this episode of God Hears He r as they talk to Bree Rostic about the dangers of comparison and how God uniquely created each one of us.   About our guest:  Breonna Rostic is a writer, speaker, spoken word artist, and communication...

Have you ever had one of those days? Or even one of those weeks? We’ve all been there. Join us this week on this “best of” episode of God Hears Her as Eryn and Elisa discuss emotions and a way to process hard feelings with God.  Notes and Quotes:  Feelings are neither right or wrong, feelings inform us. —Ann Voskamp “I can come to Him, or I can’t. I get to choose that, right? But grace is always t...

It’s probably safe to say that we’ve all experienced “the blues” at different times in our lives. But as Christians, how are we supposed to walk through those seasons of sadness, discouragement, or worse? Our guest for this episode, jazz singer Ruth Naomi Floyd, shares both the practical and the artistic ways we can find beauty in the midst of despair. About our guest:  As a vocalist and composer,...

On this episode of God Hears Her , Eryn and Elisa speak with Chris and Stephanie Teague about their personal experience with God’s restoration. They walk us through their entire journey of marrying young, the downfall of their marriage, and then its unexpected restoration. They also speak directly to the woman who is in the midst of the unknown and searching for hope and restoration in her own sto...

We all have a story to share—whether you’re writing a book, sharing with a friend, or being vulnerable in front of a large group of people. On this episode of God Hears Her , Eryn and Elisa talk about the importance of sharing your story with others. Plus, fresh off her recent book release, Eryn gives us insight into her personal experience of telling her story.   Notes and Quotes: “When we share...

Eryn and Elisa discuss  a variety of topics with Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty including imposter syndrome, how to cope with failure, and how to deal with the pressure of expectations. Plus, Dr. Alma hones in on ways in which we can practice courage so that we’re better prepared for those unexpected moments in life when bravery is needed.   About our guest:  Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty was born in Los Angel...

How many times do we feel ragged and burned out? Broken and basically just a hot mess? Yet we believe we need to suck it up and show up in front of God with a smile plastered on our faces like everything is hunky-dory? Our next guest, Ellie Holcomb, has a conversation with us about taking on grit, grounding ourselves in God’s truth, and showing up as we are.   About our guest:  Ellie Holcomb, a Na...

What do you think of when you hear the word trailblazer ? Maybe a pioneer or innovator? A person who takes risks in order to brave a new path? In this episode of God Hears Her, Ambassador Sujay shares her story about following God’s lead. Much of her story involves trailblazing, and she will help us understand ways to open the door to new things and how to hold that door open for the next woman to...

All of us know what it feels like to be alone. Even when surrounded by people, we can experience loneliness, isolation, and disconnection. In those moments, our aloneness can make us wonder if God is truly near. In this episode of God Hears Her , Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of The Jesus Storybook Bible , joins us to share how God is near, even when we don’t feel His presence or recognize His nea...

Join Eryn and Elisa for a special episode of God Hears Her where they focus on the women of Easter, such as Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, as well as others who experienced Jesus’ compassion. They look back in time and consider what the female disciples who walked with Jesus would have felt when He was killed on a cross. Notes and Quotes:  “He turns around and calls her out...

We’ve all heard it said that adventure is out there and that life begins at the end of your comfort zone. But how do we know the difference between recklessness and adventure? And how do we recognize when it’s God who is calling us out of the comfortable into something new He has for us? Kari Jobe has been there, and on this episode of God Hears Her , Kari joins Eryn and Elisa and discusses what s...

All of us struggle with emotional, psychological, and physical circumstances that impact the way we experience our lives, others, and the world around us. And even though our society has come a long way, the conversation of mental health is oftentimes still stigmatized. But we believe that an important way to disprove that stigma is to talk about it. Just as we need to take care of our physical he...

We’ve all compared ourselves to others. “Why aren’t I more like her?” “Why can’t I be good at that?” On this episode of God Hears Her , Sally Lloyd-Jones challenges that way of thinking. She shares with Eryn and Elisa the way that God changed her own view of herself and used the talents He specifically made in her for His glory.    Bio of guest:  Sally Lloyd-Jones is a New York Times bestselling c...

Talking about finances can be so awkward! But the truth is that many adults, and often even children, face the stress and anxiety that comes along with financial instability. And although there are many speakers and influencers who strive to guide and teach us how to avoid debt, what happens when we have to learn the hard way?  Join hosts Elisa and Eryn as they discuss their own personal struggles...

As we revisit this episode of God Hears Her , Vivian Mabuni admits that as an American of Asian descent, she’s struggled to fit in, and this reality leads to a conversation on diversity, inclusion, and healing. From understanding terms like “microaggression” to walking us through how to be a good friend to someone who’s hurting, this is a conversation about how God intended us to love others, even...

Show Summary:  Do you find that God speaks to you in a powerful, audible voice? Or do you have a hard time discerning if God is speaking to you at all? In this episode of God Hears Her , Elisa and Eryn discuss a number of ways we can hear God. Notes and Quotes:  “The title of this podcast is God Hears Her , and to be honest it has always thrown me. God hears her . . . wait, how do we hear God?” Go...

Show Summary:  God could have designed humans to eat rocks, but instead He created food and gave men and women thousands of taste buds to enjoy it. On this episode of “God Hears Her,” Margaret Feinberg joins the show to talk food, which is really a discussion into the deepest longings of a woman’s heart, and God’s invitation to taste and see that He is good.  About Our Guest: Margaret Feinberg is...