Simply Edify

Often when we think of Mary the mother of Jesus we end her story at the manger with baby Jesus being born. Maybe there is more to her story than that.  Join  our hosts April and  Estie in a conversation about what we can learn from Mary.

Bathsheba... The great scandal of David's reign.  What role did Bathsheba play in this defining moment in David's life? Is she victim or virtuous?  Let us know what you think after listening.

We all love the "love story" of Ruth and Boaz, but maybe there's a little bit more to it? In this episode April and Estie discuss their favorite parts of the book of Ruth. 

By  faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. Hebrews 11:31 Rahab had great faith and we can too!  This episode covers some practical and afirming truths that can be found in the account of Rahab the harlot found in Joshua chapters 2-6

Have you ever felt used and left to bear the consequences of others? Well you are not alone, Tamar also bore this burden. Listen to her story along with Judah's to learn more of the compassion and forgiveness of God.

Kintsugi is a Japanese art that takes broken pottery and glues the pieces together with seems of gold, creating a wonderful masterpiece. This series will look at several different women in the Scripture whose lives were broken, yet God picked up the pieces and made a beautiful picture of redemption, mercy and grace! If you have ever felt broken, unusable, rejected, perhaps this study can help you...

Christmas is a wonderful time to remember sweet traditions as well as make new ones. We share some good traditions we still do with our families from our childhood as well as some fun new activities!  What are some memories and traditions you have?

We hear the term "follow you heart" and others like it often. The Bible has a few things to say about our heart, some good and some not so good. April and Estie discuss some "postures of our hearts" in this episode.

Sanctified. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy Word is truth. What do you think sanctified means?  Usually, the discussion of sanctification comes with a list of rules we should follow to achieve separation. Maybe there is a little more to it?! Let us know what you think after listening to our thoughts. 

 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another John 13:35. When was the last time you made a meal for someone, or volunteered to watch their kids, or bring a neighbor a baked treat? In our day and age it can be difficult to slow down and remember to be the hands and feet of Jesus to our brothers and sisters in Christ, as well as the lost world. Join April Fruc...

As we head into the new school year let's remember our primary responsibility as mom!  Praying you all have a blessed up coming year!

In this episode the hosts discuss some  ⭐SIMPLE   ⭐BIBLICAL   ⭐ESSENTIAL  steps to take when you are faced with a hard situation, and you have no idea what to do. We can act/ react based on feelings or we can base our response and actions on the Truth of God's Word. 

Your story matters! We are all writing a message with how we choose to live our lives! What message will you leave to those around you? In this episode the hosts look at a few people in the Bible who were not the "main characters" but more "background players."  The Bible is filled with ordinary people like you and me who made a difference because they chose to fully follow the...

Is there a time in your life when God's Word has brought you through hard times and given you life and hope?  In this episode the hosts take time to reflect on seasons of life where God had spoken to them specifically through His Word.  

Join us as we wrap up our study on the ten commandments. We discuss the last four commandments and how they tie together, the root attitudes that lead us astray and how we can combat discontentment!  Passages used in this Episode. Exodus 20 Genesis 3:4-7 Hebrews 13:4-6 Ephesians 4:28 Philippians 4:8 

Honoring and valuing people the way God does can prove to be difficult at times! When we take some simple practical steps laid out in scripture God can help us  in these areas!   

Our words matter...especially in reference to God!  How we prioritize our time also matters. Join our hosts as we look at ways, we can honor God or dishonor him with our words and priorities! 

How would you define an idol? Do you know how to identify what has become an idol in your life? Can you admit that you might have some misplaced worship  in your heart? Idolatry is a heart issue.  This is an issue that has been present since Eve in the garden, we are certainly not immune to it now.  In this podcast we take time to discuss some of these questions as well as look at the heart of God...

Being intentional in our prayer life takes concentrated effort, even more so with our children! In this episode Estie and April discuss how praying with their children has helped their own walk. They also reveal how praying for big things when they were children had a great impact on their relationship with God throughout their lives! 

Many things fight for our attention and our priorities can become misplaced very easily. In this episode we discuss how the first command can help us by keeping God first in our lives. The passages mentioned in our episode are Exodus 20:2,3 Mark 12:30, as well  as the book of  1 John.  

Let's   get back to the basics!  In this episode we bring the conversation back to the basics by discussing the purpose and relevance of the Ten Commandments in our lives today. You can join us for the entire series by watching for our episodes every other week.  Follow us on facebook and instagram @simplyedify for episode launches! 

Hello, and welcome!  We are glad you are here to listen to our first Podcast Episode!  In this episode you get to learn a little more about us, your hosts, April Fruchey and Estie Woodard. In this episode we discuss who we are, how we met, and how Simply Edify got its start. We also share the heart behind our ministry and our hopes for the future! We look forward to starting this journey with you!