Tend to Thrive

Have we overcomplicated solutions to finding rest in the overwhelming seasons? We put a billion systems into place and yet we still feel in over our head. Cassidy takes us through a study of how to handle it biblically. Song of the week: Overwhelmed by Big Daddy Weave

Abigail encourages us to find God in our busy schedules of summer: Worship outdoors, serve as fill-in teachers (etc) in the gaps that happen in serving at our churches. Step into the places that might need an extra hand! Song of the week: Christ Is Mine Forevermore by Cityalight

Cassidy takes us into a study that was inspired by a painting project. Where does it actually talk about the Potter and the clay in the Bible? There are some pretty obvious take aways in the example of the Potter and the clay BUT Abby and Cassidy take it a step deeper into a fun conversation. https://www.reviveourhearts.com/blog/if-only-we-were-desperate-jesus/ Song of the week: All That I'm M...

Abigail takes us into a practical dive into ways we can steward the earth well and care for it. We also take the deeper dive into why tending to our environment should matter to us. Song of the week: Creator by Phil Wickham

Abigail and Cassidy are talking about indecision. We thought it was hilarious how opposite we are on when it comes to how quickly we can make decisions! This episode is to help you think through steps we can take when we've hit decision fatigue. We wrap up the episode with HOPE found in God's character when thinking through this topic. Song of the week: Even (I'll still praise) by Mass...

Cassidy dives into a word study with Abigail. We are covering what precious really means. If Jesus were precious to you, there would be evidence... right? Song of the week: King of Kings by Seph Schlueter, Essential Worship

Abigail takes us through a beautiful explanation of what goes on in the honeybee hive! Although the connections to the role of the honeybee and us as women don't always directly relate there are lots of lessons we can learn. Are we thriving in the role that God has for us right now? Maybe we don't love the season we are in right now, maybe that means clinging to steadfastness! Song of the...

Abigail and Cassidy have a deeper discussion about where should we send someone to read in the Bible and why?? We hope that this can spark excitement for the Word and knowing it for yourselves like it excited us! Song of the week: Water into Wine by Leanna Crawford

Today Cassidy is talking about faithfulness in motherhood. Motherhood is a beautiful yet challenging journey. Remember, you are not just a mom; you are influential in your children’s lives, impacting their eternity. Song of the week: That's Who You Are by Megan Tibbits

Abigail and Cassidy kick off Season 2 with our conversation covering Faithfulness. When we are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted we still need to show up in obedience in our walk with Christ. We hope this encourages you! Book: Everyday Faithfulness by Glenna Marshall Song of the week: In the Garden by Addy Prado

Welcome to Season 2 of Tend to Thrive! Abigail and Cassidy are so excited for you to join us for another year of tending to our own lives so that we can thrive in the seasons that God has us! Song of the week: String Cheese by Hannah Harper

Abigail and Cassidy share a recap of what they've studied through this year and what to look forward to with Season 2 with Tend to Thrive! Song of the week: Homeward Ache by Heather Suzanne

Abigail leads us through a conversation about women of the Bible as a whole We ask some tough questions about cultural differences, their sin, etc. Listen in as the discussion unfolds to realize that we all have influence, so will it be good or bad? Book Recommendation: 12 Extraordinary Women by John McArthur Song of the week: The Love of Christ- acoustic by Albert Keever

Cassidy guides us through 3 different areas of our life we can look at if we keep coming to the Bible and feeling like it's coming back dry. We hope this is an encouragement to know that God's Word surely IS living and active and to keep pursuing Him faithfully. Song of the week: Living Waters by Keith and Kristyn Getty Articles: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/blog/when-youre-spiritually-...

Cassidy leads us through the passage of Isaiah 53 that looks forward in time to when Jesus goes to the cross in our place. We want to use as we approach Easter/ the story of the cross and resurrection with fresh eyes- may it never become too familiar that we lose our awe of the love of God for us. Song of the week: Movement 3 (Isaiah 53:4-7) by The Corner Room 2nd song: The Love of God by Katy Kin...

Abigail and Cassidy explore the Biblical definition God created women as "helper". We love how this is a beautiful role that God designed specifically for us! It doesn't box us in like society like to try to tell us. Song of the week: Psalm 119 by Ellie Holcomb Articles:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sexual-personalities/201603/are-men-more-helpful-altruistic-or-chivalrous-women https://w...

Abigail is talking about influencers on the podcast today! Am I striving for a corruptible crown?? Abby guides us in some ways we can be wise with our decisions in purchasing items that people influence to us. Song of the Week: Give me Jesus by Genavieve Linkowski/Anthem Worship Link to our Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4SBzd1T37rWO4Re3iEKmnB?si=Qs82dUERRnivgBiZj3cE0...

Today Cassidy is taking us through a study of how God brings us to freedom from dwelling on past mistakes or even longing to go back to a place in the past when it felt simpler. Song of the week: Jesus Paid It All by Lydia Walker Song of the week playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4SBzd1T37rWO4Re3iEKmnB?si=ONMXWAEDTXO578z4HxFeNQ Articles referenced: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/blog/cr...

Abigail and Cassidy get real about what the Bible has to say about gossip. Gossip isn't listed in the Bible as a grey area so stop making exceptions to what God's Word tells us about our words and how we use them in impacting others. Podcast episode about self-control: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4S9UT81nZD0A4QIDE5dTpF?si=FMgsRSdFRN-3Ttg1Kr0fFA Song of the week: Ephesians 4:29-32 by T...

Abigail and Cassidy are walking through Galatians 5. What does it look like to keep in step with the Holy Spirit? “To walk in the Spirit is to be continually conscious of Christ in you.” Come join one of Cassidy's favorite conversations on the podcast yet! Check out this resource! https://www.reviveourhearts.com/blog/lord-teach-me-walk-you/ Song of the week: Running Back to you by Seph Schluet...

Abigail and Cassidy discuss what it may look like to surrender suffering. Though it may be tempting to call suffering our own may we set down our guard and remember even in pain and trials God is still good. “There is no situation so hopeless no horizon so black that God cannot there find his glory” Elizabeth Elliot A Path Through Suffering Song of the week: As I go your way- Stillcreek

Abigail and Cassidy are in Job for a portion of our episode thinking about "miserable comforters" from Job 16:2. Here's a deeper dive into how to start walking toward surrender of our words to comfort others and then our hearts to accept comfort from the Holy Spirit. Song of the week: Firm Foundation (He Won't) by Anthem Worship Book: Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands. Its...

Abigail and Cassidy are going into a 4 part series on Surrender. This week we are expounding on the state of our "neediness"- we are in desperate need of a Savior. We don't just stop at forgiveness, we continue into our journey of making Christ our Lord, King of our heart. Song of the week: Kingdom Walls by Heather Suzanne https://www.reviveourhearts.com/blog/somebodys-perfect-the-mo...

Abigail and Cassidy are on the topic of Bible Reading Plans. We want God's word to be more than a checklist. You'll hear both sides of failure and success and if reading the Bible in a year is a goal you might want to pursue. Resources to Consider: Podcast & Bible Reading plan to consider: The Bible Recap Audio Bible, resources, Bible plans can all be found on the: Dwell App Daily Grac...

Today Cassidy and Abigail dive into the Enneagram. We chat about what the Enneagram personality test is and how it can be a helpful tool when used wisely. What number are you? Here's a link to a faith-based Enneagram Quiz and podcast. https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/test https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/podcast Song of the week: The Meaning of Life by Josiah Queen