The Intertwined Life Podcast - w/ Jenny Zentz - Christian Women (Faith, Marriage, Parenting, Growth)

Do you ever struggle with making the same mistakes again and again? I know I do. Seems like no matter how badly I want to do right, I’m regularly messing it up! In this episode we dive into a section of scripture that brings so much help for when we struggle with sin. We explore the significance of God's Word in everyday life, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in understanding scripture. My...

Are you exhausted, overwhelmed, feeling like you have nothing left to give? Is it possible your life is waring you out because you are working so hard to live someone else’s? This interview with podcaster and writer, Shelly Snead is sure to bring you some joy, relief, and practical help as she shares her journey of moving from comparison to contentment.  Get links to all scriptures and resources m...

Jesus came up to a dude who had been lame for 38 years, and asked, “Do you want to get well?” Obviously someone in pain, physical, mental or emotional wants to get well, right? But do they? Do we? I always thought this was a strange question until I encountered it on a very personal level. Could it be that we are not truly ready to get well if it means laying aside the labels we have carried for s...

Author, YouTuber, & Decluttering Expert, Dana K. White speaks grace to our cluttered space! In this fun interview I  have the privilege of talking with Dana about her latest book, “Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: He Cares About Your Heart” . Dana is here to help us “remove the shame from this struggle by understanding how God sees you, what He wants from you, and that He created...

I’d rather be real than perfect. And I am truly perfectly ok being imperfect, but this does not come naturally to me.  I am a type A, Enneagram One. The struggle is still real and often. In this episode I share the scripture verses that have helped to encourage me and bring me freedom from the need to appear perfect!   Click HERE to listen to this episode. (Also, available on Apple Podcasts , Goog...

Sometimes His ways don’t make sense to us. But are we willing to go along with it because we know Him enough to trust He always has a good plan? Let’s talk about it in this quick a humorous look at John 9. And please don’t forget to subscribe, share, rate, and review. Together we can help more women discover practical ways to apply the power of God’s Word to our everyday stuff! Scripture reference...

Do you find yourself distracted by much serving? I know I do. And it is usually all good stuff! Let's take a quick look at how Jesus sees our serving and our level of distraction. Serving is good, but spending time with Him is better! If serving keeps us distracted from simply spending time with Him, maybe we need to take a step back and reevaluate. Whether at Christmas, or any time of the year, i...

We are encouraged to pour out our hearts to God. " ⁠Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you⁠ ." But what if you've done that and nothing changes ? In this short episode we gain insight and encouragement from the stories of two women in the Bible, Hagar and Hannah. We will see how they moved forward in confidence, trusting God even when everything stayed the same. Scripture references menti...

Ever feel like you are spiritually lost in the weeds? Not sure how you got there or where to go from here? In this short episode I share a quick object less and 3 great scripture verses to help you get back in step with God when you look around and find you have gotten off track. Scripture references mentioned in this episode: Colossians 3:2 Ephesians 4:23 Psalm 103 2 Corinthians 5:21 Deuteronomy...

Lately my soul feels anything but anchored! How about you? Are you finding yourself tossed about? Your soul is all over the place, up and down and drowning half the time, anything but settled and holding firm. But the Bible says hope is the anchor of the soul. If we have this hope, and our hope is in Jesus, then why is our soul not anchored? What gives? Let’s talk about it…. Scripture references m...

Decoding daughters! This episode is part 2 of my interview with author, speaker and family life & leadership coach Nellie Harden . Nellie has loads of experience “helping parents and other leaders of the next generation of young women navigate through the good, great, hard and sticky parts of childhood to the greatest and strongest beginning of their adulthood.” Find all Scripture references f...

We are talking all things teen daughters! This episode is part 1 of my interview with author, speaker and family life & leadership coach  Nellie Harden . Nellie has loads of experience “helping parents and other leaders of the next generation of young women navigate through the good, great, hard and sticky parts of childhood to the greatest and strongest beginning of their adulthood.” *Resourc...

Talking Life and Legacy with Christian Fiction Author, Robin W. Pearson. Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-robin-w-pearson   *Resources mentioned in this episode: -   Robin’s Website -  Robin’s Books -   Angie Baughman – Steady On University -   https://www.bookmarksnc.org/ Enter to Win a FREE BOOK! Each month, take a screen shot of you reviewing or s...

Blended families - the struggle is real, my friends! And I'm convinced this is an area the church just doesn't speak to enough. This is also an area where I just do not have expertise. That's why I'm so thankful to bring you today's guest, Brittney Phillips , a Christian blended family coach. Brittney's transparency about her own struggles and her ability to speak truth wit...

Have you gone from dreaming about your marriage to just surviving it?  Josh and Katie’s book, New Marriage, Same Couple is a book about hope. In part 2 of this interview, we are talking about what to do if you are the only one fighting for your marriage. If you need some encouragement and practical steps to get back to dreaming in your marriage, Josh and Katie have you covered. Find all Scripture...

Join me as I talk with Josh and Katie Walters about finding hope for your marriage. Josh and Katie’s book, New Marriage, Same Couple is “a book about hope. It’s about how to create a brand-new marriage with your spouse, whether you’ve been married for a short time, or for decades.” Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-hope-for-your-marriage   *Resources...

Are you staying plugged in? Lately, I find myself wanting God to be my lightning cable rather than my life source. Let’s talk about it in this short episode. And please don’t forget to subscribe, share, rate, and review. Together we can help more women discover practical ways to apply the power of God’s Word to our everyday stuff!   Scripture references mentioned in this episode: -  John 15:1-8 - ...

We say, "I do" with the best of intentions. And then... LIFE. In this episode Julie Baumgardner, Senior Director of WinShape Marriage , is here to provide us with the tools to do marriage well, and if needed, really turn things around.   Resources mentioned in this episode: -  First Things First -  WinShape Marriage o   Visioning For Your Marriage o   Marriage Intensives -  The WinShape...

What is the surest way to accurately predict what someone will do in any given situation? Answer: Spend lots of time getting to know them, their attitudes, their mannerisms, their MO, if you will. So how can we begin to know with any certainty what Jesus would do, what choice He would make, what He would say, and how He would treat someone? Glad you asked! Let’s talk about it in this episode. Find...

Such a rich conversation! In this episode, author, speaker, counselor, and Bible teacher, Sarah Holley shines a bright light on the view God has of women. And we have a great discussion on tips and tools for how to study the Bible.   “In a society where women were often marginalized and their voices diminished, Jesus stood as a shining example of honor and love. Jesus was a revolutionary in every...

What happens when a demon possessed, sociopathic serial killer has a true encounter with the resurrected Christ? JESUS WINS!   In this engaging conversation I have the privilege of sitting with Dr. Michael Caparrelli , author of Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known as Son of Sam .   “Dr. Michael A. Caparrelli is a former pastor of 16 years and a PhD in Advanced Studies in Hum...

Hold onto your seats! If you think I’m passionate on my own, get ready for a passion overload! Author, pastor, coach, and serial entrepreneur Shiraz Siddique is here to fire us up and challenge us to discover and accept our own unique purpose and then to stay the course. Plus, he is hilarious! Friends, God does not have to give us grace for a race He never called us to! We cannot embrace the grace...

In this episode, I’m talking about walking with Jesus together with others. My guest, Robby Angle is the President and CEO of TrueFace and the former Groups Pastor at North Point Church in Atlanta, GA where he oversaw more than 800 small groups! If anyone can encourage us to gather our people and grow in our faith, it is this man! Regardless of where you are on your journey, whether you are a chur...

In this episode we are talking discipleship with my dear friend, fellow podcaster and one of the most generous Bible teachers I know, Angie Baughman . The term discipleship may be intimidating to many, but Angie and I spend this episode breaking it down. Friends, salvation is just the beginning of the journey. Discipleship is walking with Jesus daily.   Another, important aspect of the Christian l...

Are you ready? Let’s grow! If you are looking to take your walk with the Lord to the next level and truly begin to experience real spiritual growth this year, then this episode is not to be missed! Here I am sharing what I believe to be the number 1 key to true spiritual growth for the Christian life. Strong faith does not happen by accident! So push play, and let’s get growing! Find all Scripture...