The Daily Grace Podcast

This podcast launched one year ago today! Every good thing that has come out of this podcast is because of the work of God. Praise Him! We are also grateful for all of our listeners. This episode is our heartfelt thanks to you all. It’s also loaded with fun: we invite our editor, Jessi, onto the show! We share what our favorite episode was, our top favorite things, who/what has most stirred our af...

Prayer is how we experience intimacy with God, but many of us struggle to pray. We pray sporadically throughout the day, but our prayers lack depth. We feel like we don’t have the words; maybe we lack desire. What can we do? Praying Scripture is a beautiful way to deepen our prayer lives. It keeps our prayers from being self-centered; it helps us understand and apply Scripture. Though our prayers...

A massive stroke at 26-years old. Their world turned upside down. One minute they thought they were headed toward a certain future: Jay would graduate law school in 3-weeks, and Katherine would continue her pursuit of acting/modeling while caring for their 6-month old son. The next minute, Katherine is in a risky surgery that required the removal of half of her cerebellum. Though their story is on...

Have you ever thought, “I wish I could teach the Bible like she does” or “Why didn’t God give me a voice like that to lead worship”? Unhealthy comparison can come up in many ways regarding our spiritual gifts and abilities. But did you know that spiritual gifts are sovereignly given by God to each believer for the good of the body? The diversity of gifts and abilities within the church is somethin...

Gossip. We’ve all experienced it; we can all agree that it’s unkind. But do we really understand the ramifications of gossip? Gossiping is saying what you don’t need to say, whether or not it’s true. It is always harmful and never helpful. It is unloving. And the most important truth about gossip is this: gossip is sin. Yet, we justify gossip for many reasons. Maybe we call it “seeking counsel” or...

Being married to an unbelieving spouse is a reality of so many. It’s been Sheila’s reality for 26 years and counting. Today, she graciously answers the tough questions like, “Have you thought about leaving the marriage?” and “What does submission look like?” She points us to God’s Word, which speaks directly to this topic and shares how the local church can come alongside people in these situation...

Resolutions and goals are popular, but are they self-promoting? Should Christians participate in goal-setting? There are pitfalls to setting personal goals, but we believe there are many dangers of NOT setting goals. Goals can help us use our time, talents, and resources to love God and others. Goals can help us be intentional. Goals can help us make the most of the time we have. Goals can help us...

Health and diet goals. How do you view and relate to food? The world has a lot to say on this topic! We are joined by Asheritah Ciuciu, and she reminds us that the gospel truly does impact every area of our lives: even the way we view and relate to food. She shares her personal battles with food and how the gospel does lead to true freedom. Because the truth is, the real issue may not be food but...

There are 66 books in the Bible so we can be tempted to approach the Word as a compilation of many different books. We can read the same books over and over again and purposefully neglect others. However, the Bible tells one story, and when we don’t read the whole Bible, we actually miss out on parts of the story! There are many benefits to reading the whole Bible, but there are also some barriers...

Special Episode! Gather with friends and family and spend a few minutes listening to this spoken word piece written and performed by Joanna. May it help you celebrate the hope of Immanuel this Christmas. God was with us from the very beginning, and now, in Christ, God dwells in us. We can wait with confident expectation that Christ will come again, and when He does, we will dwell forever in the pr...

Personal goals related to Bible intake: is it necessary to have a structured plan? Is that being legalistic? What if life is too busy for inductive studies? What if you’ve tried a reading plan in the past and always get off track? Should you try again? It is possible to have specific Bible study goals that you can implement, whatever your life season. The Word is nourishment to our souls, and the...

“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. You know the hymn and the melody. But did you know that each verse is paired with a different Messianic name? The hymn also upholds a dual purpose. On one hand, it reminds us of Israel’s longing for the Messiah and Christ’s first coming. On the other, it turns believers’ hearts today for Christ’s second coming when He will consummate God’s Kingdom and dwell with His peop...

Advertisements, gift guides, and “must-haves”. We can find ourselves feeling discontent with what we own. How can we find contentment in the midst of a culture that continually promotes more? This is a relevant issue any time of the year, but it’s heightened around the holiday season. Is it possible to enjoy our material possessions without idolizing them? How can we enjoy the good gifts the Lord...

What exactly is Advent? Is it commanded in Scripture? Why and how should we observe it? Advent is a season marked on the church calendar, and it begins on December 1st this year. During Advent, believers intentionally remember the longing that God’s people felt awaiting the Messiah. It is also a time to recognize the truth that we are currently in a season of waiting for Christ’s return. We discus...

The holidays can be times of extra pain and friction for many people. There are a number of reasons: the loss of a loved one, broken relationships, financial hardships, unmet expectations, and more. In the midst of celebrations and busyness, the holidays can be incredibly lonely times when we feel the brokenness of this world more acutely. Kristyn helps us apply the gospel to our grief and brokenn...

Thanksgiving: the season of gratitude. But shouldn’t God’s people be grateful in every season? Is it really possible to “give thanks in all circumstances”? What about the hard seasons in life? Is it possible to be grateful and worship God in the midst of deep suffering and tragedy? How do we not grumble with the little annoyances of life? The gospel is the starting point of gratitude. The gospel c...

Do you think Christianity has too many rules to follow? Does the Bible seem like a book full of restrictive commands to you? Is it just moralism? No one can live up to them, so why try at all? Isn’t the Bible outdated anyway? These are objections we have heard or thought. The Bible does have commands! And the gospel is about grace! The law actually offers hope and joy. It is a gracious gift from G...

Bad days. We’ve all had them. Or maybe it’s a hard season, and we’re not sure when (if ever) things will let up. How do we deal with less than ideal circumstances? We don’t want to escape and pretend they’re not there (because they are!). We know that retail therapy and treating yourself are temporary coping mechanisms. Should we put a smile on our face, pull up our bootstraps, and power through?...

Should Christians set goals? Aren’t goals self-centered? Doesn’t the Bible talk about not knowing what tomorrow brings? Should we be so future-oriented? Lara has redefined goals. Goals can be God-centered and informed by the gospel. Goals can help us keep the big picture of eternity in mind. Goals can help us number our days and live intentionally today. But how do we stay motivated and persevere?...

Is motherhood a woman’s highest calling? Is it marriage? Or does it depend on our gifts, interests, and circumstances? Purpose is an important topic. We want to know our God-given purpose because it impacts how we live in the here and now, and today matters for eternity. But here’s the truth we see in Scripture: we all have the same highest calling. We are all called to glorify God. But what does...

Comparison is a norm in our culture so competition is inevitable. Be better; have more; outshine. This mindset can be seen in all areas of life: from the work force to motherhood to ministry. But God’s people should be people who celebrate others well. We are recipients of God’s never ending grace, mercy, and love, and we can live out of this abundance. But it’s hard! We consider the barriers of c...

You are not enough. How do you deal with those thoughts and feelings of inadequacy? Are you always striving for perfection? Regardless of personality type, this is something we all deal with in some capacity. The only standard of measurement that matters is God’s standard, and on our own, we’ll never measure up. But Jesus. He is the only answer to our feelings of falling short. In Him and through...

Where is your gaze fixed? Every season of life holds ample opportunities to grow in godliness, and the Lord is faithful to do this work of sanctification in us every single day. But what are we beholding? In harder seasons of motherhood and marriage, do we believe the Lord is transforming us into Christlikeness? Ruth reminds us of gospel truths that impact our everyday lives. She encourages us to...

What purpose do bright markers have in our Bible study? Highlighters can be tools to help facilitate deep Bible study. If used systematically, they help us engage the text in a way to have a fuller understanding of Scripture. There are many different ways to use highlighters. There isn’t one right way. But without a system, our Bibles can be marked in an incoherent way that will prove to be unhelp...

Emotions are intricate and can be tricky. Should we follow our head (logic) or our hearts (feelings)? How do we handle our emotions? What do our emotions say about us? We can go to God’s Word and allow it to shape our emotions. We can love, value, and hate the things that He loves, values, and hates. All our emotions can lead us back to Him and deepen our intimacy with Him and others.     Connect...