More Than Small Talk with Suzanne, Holley, & Jennifer (KLRC)

The truest thing about you isn’t that you’re bad; the truest thing about you is that you are beloved. This shift in perspective has changed Holley’s life, and we have a conversation about what it means for all of our hearts as well as our relationships.  Resources 365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365 ) 

If your life feels ordinary, then you’re in good company. You serve a Savior who came to a manger, worked as a carpenter, walked dusty streets in small towns. Wherever you are right now is sacred ground.  Resources Prayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

God isn’t just in the big things; he’s in the small, ordinary ones too. We talk about how this reassures us that all we do matters and frees us from the pressure to perform. We also share practical tips that help us see the sacred in our daily lives. Resources What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Today Jennifer encourages those in a crisis that you are doing better than you think. Even when you get it wrong. What If You're Doing Better Than You Think by Jennifer

Musician and author Jamie Jamgochian joins us for a conversation about her new book, Sacred Surrender: The Practice of Waiting Well with God. Through a season of health challenges and unanswered prayers, Jamie discovered how letting go of control can lead to finally receiving exactly what we need.  Resources Sacred Surrender by Jamie Jamgochian

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In a world that can isolate us, we all long for connections that are life-giving and lasting. We talk about Sacred Friendships in our lives and how to find, nurture, and sustain them.  Resources: Moving Past What You Cannot Change by Suzanne Eller

Where can you still find peace in this crazy world? Within you, because that’s where God is, and his love will get you through whatever happens.  Resources Prayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

Fun news! Holley has a devotional book, Prayers for Peace of Mind, releasing soon. We talk about why our world is more anxious than ever before, and what can help us truly find the inner peace we need each day.  Resources Prayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

Jennifer reads an excerpt from her new book, What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? to remind us that we can have faith and still wrestle with anxiety.  Resources What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

We’re trying something new! In this round up episode, we share some of our favorite aha moments from the last few episodes. We also give you a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast.   Resources What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

God hears every word you say, even when you struggle to hear his voice. Resource: Come With Me: Discovering the Beauty of Following Where He Leads by Suzanne Eller 

All of us have times when we don’t feel God. We each share what that looks like for us, and how we can still know we’re deeply loved by him. We also talk about sacred pathways, and how the ways we connect with God are as unique as we are. Resources Blessed Are the Misfits by Brant Hansen Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas Prayer Starters by Suzanne Eller

You can bring all of your emotions to God–the happy and hard. Doing so isn’t doubt; it’s proof that you trust him. He wants to know how you’re really doing today.  Resources Prayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

You can be broken AND beautiful, anxious AND brave, grieving AND grateful. Life isn’t either/or, instead it’s both/and. Jennifer is our guide in this conversation based on her new book, What If You’re Doing Better than You Think? (releasing soon)! Resources What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Jennifer shares an excerpt from her new book, What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? Life never looks like what we hoped it would, but life can still be good. Resources What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think?  by Jennifer Renee Watson

You have permission to grieve the life you didn’t get, while also feeling grateful for the life you have. Jennifer is our guide in this conversation based on her new book, What If You’re Doing Better than You Think? (releasing soon)! Resources What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

You are invited to bring all of you to God Resources: 21 Invitations From Jesus by Suzanne Eller

Tera Elness, author of Sitting with Jesus, joins us to share how a rhythm of daily spiritual connection can lead us into what our hearts long for most. She keeps it real, not religious, and gives down-to-earth encouragement along with practical tips. Resources Sitting with Jesus by Tera Elness Tera's Online Christian Journey (Facebook page)

Sometimes we’re so focused on making progress that we can forget to enjoy the little victories. Holley reminds us to pause and celebrate each step along the way.  Resources The “Do What You Can” Plan by Holley Gerth

“When life is normal, then I’ll….” Have you ever said something like this to yourself? We laugh about how normal isn’t coming, and then get serious about how we can move forward with our goals and dreams anyway.  Resources What If You’re Doing Better than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Jennifer shares an excerpt from her new book, What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? Resources What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

In this chaotic world, we need a Shepherd who will take care of us. We take a deeper look at Psalm 23 and how these ancient words still speak to our hearts now.  Resources Find free devotional plans from Holley on the YouVersion Bible app . 

Truths to hold onto as your heart heals Resource: Moving Past What You Cannot Change by Suzanne Eller FB Bible study with Suzie - Together Community and Bible Study w/ Suzie Eller

How do you help someone you love through trauma? Counselor and author Eliza Huie joins us to share more about what trauma is, what we need most when we experience it, and how God enters into it with us.  Resources Trauma Aware: A Christian’s Guide to Providing Help and Care by Eliza Huie