She Is

"Man and woman were created equal. We all have the Spirit of God inside us and we were meant to display His character!" - Cheri Lane As we come to the close of Season 5, we wanted to discuss something that can oftentimes bring some complicated emotions with it. This is the question of women in ministry. Today, we are going to dive into what the Bible says about the subject, and pray that...

"There is Strength and Beauty in Weakness..." - Amanda Morris Welcome to a very special episode! The She Is ladies had the privilege of speaking on Mother's Day Sunday (save for Hannah, who was with us in spirit if not in body). This week, we want to speak truth: about who you are as a woman or man of God. While this service was geared more toward women, identity is a subject that t...

"We don't ask for God to make things easy, but for Him to get us through it." - Jaime What does it mean to be ready? What does it mean to be prepared? The Lord uses seasons in our lives, often difficulties and trials, to prepare us for what He has called us to. We will be diving into the life of Nehemiah this week, and studying what it means to keep our eyes focused on Him. He is ou...

"You don't have to make your promise happen on your own. If God said it, He will make it happen!" -Cheri This week we have another powerful message from Pastor Cheri. We are going to dive into the life of Rebekah, and while her story starts out in a miraculous way, with God literally leading Abraham's servant to pick her as a wife for Isaac, she gets off track later in life. We...

We get to hear from Pastor Cheri again this week, all about the scapegoat. If you've been in church for any length of time and have read the Old Testament, you've probably heard this word. Pastor Cheri is going to teach on the scapegoat, the symbolism from the Bible, and what it means for us now.  Show Notes: https://youtu.be/VaRKZGpu8d4?si=3X22p6PUWlsO5k0- Support the show Email: sheisp...

We are so excited to be back with you guys! Over the next couple of weeks, we will get to hear from Pastor Cheri, while she preached to our Wednesday night service.  Today, we are diving into the subject of being the apple of God's eye. What does this phrase mean and how can this shift our perspective in our walk with Jesus?  Show Notes:  https://youtu.be/hg8ehKokRwU?si=f4RWLsDUoJ7iuZ_e Suppo...

"It only takes a few. Are you willing to be one of them?" - Cheri Lane We are so excited to continue on with our study on the first half of the book of Daniel. This week we get to learn about Daniel 5 and 6, and how God used Daniel and his friends to mightily impact the captives of Judah and the sovereigns of their captors, the Babylonians, and later, the Medes and Persians.  Show Notes:...

"It's not easy to be in the world and not of it." - Jaime Weaver Amanda is bringing an awesome word, which we will take the next two weeks to unpack. We are diving into the first half of the book of Daniel, so get ready to study this fascinating book with us! Show Notes:  Daniel 1:17-21 Daneil 2:12-16; 19; 27-28 Daniel 4:28-33, 37 Support the show Email: sheispodcast@refugecity.chur...

"Sometimes we make our own wilderness, but God is still faithful to meet us there..." - Nicole Boyd This week we are diving into the theme of walking through a wilderness, those difficult times where you feel dry and exhausted. Sometimes, we feel stuck in "wildernesses" of our own makings, and other times, God leads us into the wilderness. These are times of testing and trial,...

"We know that God will use all things and turn them for His good." -Hannah Davenport We get to hear from the amazing Hannah this week! We are somewhat spring boarding off of the topic from our last episode, all about how we can trust God even when we have to wait for a promise. Hannah is bringing out two examples from the Bible of women who had to wait for the promise, discussing the dif...

"Doing the right thing isn't popular or easy, but God's reward is waiting for us." -Jaime Weaver This week, we are discussing what it looks like to stay faithful and press into the Lord during difficult seasons in life. We all walk through these times when it feels like we are enduring "trials of every kind" and that there is no breathing room. How do we remain steadf...

Welcome to a very special episode as we celebrate the Christmas Season! Most of the team went to a performance that was put on in our community, called Behold the Lamb by Andrew Peterson. It follows the story of the Gospel from Creation to the Fall through the Prophets and into the Birth of Jesus. This week, we'll be discussing what stood out to us from the concert and what God spoke to us th...

We have something very special this week! Pastor Jim Boyd is launching his new marriage book, "I Still Do" on February 1st. Stay tuned as he shares about the lessons the Lord has taught him through his 35 years as a marriage and family counselor and through the research he did during his master's degree studies.  Show Notes:  Pre-order his new book:  https://lamp-and-light-publishin...

"Do not let me eat the sweet morsels that the enemy sets before me to trap me in anger and gossip..." Pastor Cheri Pastor Cheri is coming with an amazing word this week, taken from Psalm 141. This season has been difficult for her, and for so many of us. Difficult seasons often signal immense growth. This week we will be diving into this subject of how the Lord matures us through those s...

"I see what's going on in the world and God is asking me, "Why aren't you asking Me to intervene...?" - Amanda Morris This week we have a powerful episode for you about the biblical principle of lamenting. We, as the Church, have forgotten the power of lamenting, which not complaining or whining, but is an expression of grief wrapped in hope. Amanda explores lamenting and...

Thank you again for joining us for our special guest, Pastor Charlene, as she has been talking about heart surgery, forgiveness, and finally, what it looks like in recovery. When someone goes through heart surgery in the natural, there is a set list of guidelines and prescriptions that need to be followed to ensure a smooth recovery. It is the same with our spiritual walk and heart surgeries that...

This week we get to hear a continuation of Pastor Charlene's message that she gave at our Fall Women's Retreat. This is such a powerful message, as we cannot only acknowledge what is wrong in our hearts, but we have to be willing to take the next step to forgive. This is where true healing really starts! Support the show Email: sheispodcast@refugecity.church Instagram: she_is_podcast Fac...

For the next few weeks, we are going to be doing a very special series featuring some teachings from Pastor Charlene Boyd. We were privileged to have her speak for the Fall Women's Retreat and the word the Lord had her share was so powerful.  In the first session from this 3-part series, Pastor Charlene will be talking about five women from the Bible who had to go through heart surgery, and t...

"Jesus is fully invested in your salvation!" - Nicole Boyd This week we get to hear from Nicole. During rehearsals for an upcoming show, she was struck by one of the songs, all about how Jesus intercedes for us. He longs for us to be reconciled to Father God, and He was the one who paved the way!  Show Notes:  Hebrews 4:14-15 Romans 8:34 John 14:15-21 1 John 2:1 John 17:20-21 Romans 8:26...

"When God asks you to go into a new season, He doesn't ask you to do it alone." - Hannah Davenport In today’s episode, we’re talking about how God walks with us through change—how He provides, calms our worries, and reminds us that He’s enough. Hannah shares a powerful testimony of the testing that God has walked her through this year, in learning to trust Him and how He always prov...

"We must come humbly to our Kinsman Redeemer if we want Him to move in our lives."   Jaime Weaver is sharing the word this week, and you will not want to miss it. We will be discussing the story of Naomi and Ruth and how Ruth's life is the perfect example of one redeemed. She came into Israel: a foreigner, a widow, and with nothing to her name. And God used her to bring redemption t...

"People have trusted in humanity instead of God, which has put us in a desert, but that isn't where God wants us...He will transform the land into a beautiful place of blooming and rejoicing." Welcome to Season 5 of the She Is Podcast! This week, we get to hear from Pastor Cheri. We will be in Isaiah 35 this week, talking about how God has ransomed us. So often we find ourselves in...

"It's for His pleasure and delight that we grow into a mature Bride." - Nicole Boyd This week we get to continue with our topic on tending our hearts. What is the purpose? Why do we need to tend our hearts? We are going to dive deeper into this subject and discuss the purpose of keeping our hearts for the Lord.  Show Notes:  Song of Songs 1:6; 2:15 Ephesians 5:25-27 Genesis 2:10-15...

"God not only created a garden for us, but within us..." - Nicole Boyd Welcome to the first part of our season finale! Nicole is sharing over the next couple of weeks and we are so excited to dive into this topic of tending our hearts. God's creation mirrors what He created in us, both physically and spiritually. He not only created a Garden for us, but a Garden in us--a place where...

"The Flesh and Spirit are at war within us, and the one you give the most attention to is the one that will be stronger." -Jaime This week, Jaime is leading us this week, but we get to do something a little different. We are going to be reading in Romans 7 & 8 this week, doing more of a Bible Study format. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to study the Word with a few f...