The Lisa and Cheree Podcast

In today's episode, we discuss the Deeper Walk content and explore what genuine spiritual growth looks like. Discipleship is about more than gaining biblical knowledge—it’s about allowing God's truth to transform our hearts, shape our emotional life, and influence how we love and relate to others. Join us as we talk about the importance of a heart-focused community and the vital role it pl...

Hearing the Call: Kristina Miller’s Journey into Missions Today we sat down with Kristina Miller to hear her story of responding to God's call to missions. Kristina shared what it was like to first sense God's leading, the steps of faith that followed, and the journey that ultimately led her to serve in Southeast Asia. Throughout the conversation, she reflected on the joys, challenges, and...

Living missionally as a family starts with recognizing where God has placed you and being intentional in those everyday spaces. Whether it is running errands, attending playdates, sitting at sports practices, or connecting with neighbors, each moment becomes an opportunity to reflect the love of Christ to others. What if we began each day asking God for divine appointments and open hearts to the p...

Episode Summary Parenting begins with connection. In this episode, we talk about helping our kids grow in emotional regulation, character, and personal responsibility—without getting pulled into power struggles.   In this episode, Lisa and Cheree talk about helping kids grow in emotional regulation, character, and personal responsibility—without getting pulled into power struggles. You’ll learn pr...

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the difference between parenting from a place of rules, fear, punishment, and outward conformity versus parenting from a place of love, heart connection, and internal responsibility. Fear may teach self-preservation, but love builds transformation. When we move from control on the outside to connection on the inside, we begin parenting heart to heart. That looks...

Lisa and Cheree are back in the studio after a long holiday break! Join in as they catch you up on what God has been speaking to their hearts and the exciting things unfolding in this new season. In this episode, they dive into what it truly means to live in authentic community and grow in spiritual maturity in our walk with the Lord. They explore the powerful shift from simply gaining head knowle...

In this episode, we dive into the promise of  Isaiah 43:19 :  “Behold, I will do a new thing.” Lisa and Cheree share what they’ve been sensing and hearing from the Lord in this season, opening up about the ways God speaks to them and how they personally process the journey of being led into new things. Together, they explore how to recognize internal resistance, release expectations and old mindse...

In this heartfelt episode, we explore what it means to recognize, process, and heal from unprocessed emotions. Lisa shares her personal journey of how God gently led her through the process of dealing with buried emotions from her childhood — and how that experience brought lasting healing and freedom. We’ll also talk about what healthy emotional processing looks like in partnership with the Lord...

In this episode, we dive deep into the subject of remaining in God's grace through the moments when our faith in God is tested. Rather than running from pain, we’re called to lean into the grace God offers, allowing Him to refine and strengthen us. This is where true growth happens — where spiritual muscles are built, character is developed, and our walk with the Lord is deeply rooted. This is...

Who we surround ourselves with has the power to influence our faith — not just in theory, but in how we live it out daily. In this episode, we unpack what it means to see grace modeled in community, to be stretched in our thoughts, beliefs, and lifestyle, and to grow through trust. We ask:  What does it really mean to be equipped as a believer?  How do we continue to pour out without running dry —...

Have you ever faced overwhelming spiritual, emotional, or mental battles—or felt stuck when you needed a breakthrough? You’re not alone. In those moments, praying in tongues can be a powerful lifeline. When we don’t know how to pray, we can trust the Holy Spirit to intercede through us, praying in alignment with God’s will—even when it bypasses our own understanding. In this episode, we dive into...

 In this episode, we unpack the life-changing truth that the gifts and manifestations of the Spirit are accessible to all believers, not through merit, but by grace. We’ll explore how being filled with the Holy Spirit positions us to receive and walk in divine grace, why a lack of faith can restrict its flow, and how remembering God’s faithfulness builds the boldness we need to move forward. As fa...

In this episode, Pastor Matt shares a practical story that brings the grace of God into real, everyday life. Grace isn't just for spiritual moments—it’s a constant, empowering force like being plugged into a never-ending power source. It doesn’t remove us from life’s challenges, but meets us in them—sometimes as strength, sometimes as provision, or even just an encouraging word. Unlike the fairy-t...

In this episode, Pastor David shares a personal story that highlights what it means to stop leaning on our own understanding and fully surrender to God's transforming power. Baptism represents more than a symbolic act—it marks a complete life change, where we step into modeling the Kingdom and living out the gospel. We’ll unpack how Satan’s original lie in the Garden painted God as controlling and...

In this episode, we unpack the powerful difference between mercy and grace—mercy is not getting what we deserve, while grace is receiving what we never could earn. Grace is God’s goodness on full display, freely given without the need for performance or striving. We'll explore how to shift our mindset from focusing on problems to recognizing God’s constant provision, and why our feelings don’t get...

Great Grace With Special Guests David Barnett & Matt Shenk Grace is not passive—it’s divine empowerment, a living provision precisely tailored for every moment and season. It activates purpose, awakens potential, and brings people into alignment with who they were created to be. In this kickoff episode of our  Great Grace Series , we’re joined by our Associate Pastors, David Barnett and Matt S...

In this episode, Lisa and Cheree dive into Ephesians 2 and unpack the difference between performing for God’s approval and living from the secure foundation of His love. God isn’t looking for perfection; He’s looking for connection. Our walk with Him flows from intimacy, not image. We don’t live for approval — we live from it, grounded in the love and grace we’ve already received.

Today Lisa shares key breakthroughs on the topic of Identity. -Who you are as a son or daughter of God. -What you bring. -How God sees you. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God’s masterpiece, uniquely crafted in Christ Jesus to walk in the purpose He prepared for us long ago. As sons and daughters of God, our identity is rooted in His love, not our performance. You carry the essence of God&#3...

In today’s episode, Lisa and Cheree dive into the rising “trad wife” trend and how cultural narratives around motherhood and womanhood can subtly shape the way we see ourselves. Are we viewing our roles through a biblical lens—or through performance and pressure? They unpack how easy it is to lose sight of God's calling when we define ourselves only by what we do, rather than who we are in Him...

Have you ever had a God-given dream that didn’t unfold the way you expected? Join Lisa and Cheree as they explore how God shapes us through intentional formation processes. Discover the different types of formation we experience, the purpose behind them, and how to avoid getting stuck along the way. Tune in as they share honest stories from their own journeys and the powerful lessons they've l...

In Part 2 of  Parenting Trends , Lisa and Cheree explore the importance of nurturing a child's imagination through reading and play. Discover the essential "work" happening in a child's brain during these activities and why they are crucial for healthy development. Resources from Today's Podcast: Reset your child's brain Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confid...

In today’s episode, Lisa and Cheree dive into the evolving journey of parenting as our children step into their teen years. They explore how to shift from being the constant instructor to becoming an active listener, fostering deeper heart connections with our teens. You’ll hear personal stories and honest reflections on the challenges and joys they've encountered as their own kids navigate ad...

Top Parenting Trends 2025: Part 1 – The Importance of Discipleship in the Home As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of parenting, it’s clear that trends come and go—some helpful, others more misleading than we realize. But amidst all the noise, there's one foundational truth that never changes: the call to disciple our children in the ways of the Lord. Many of us are familiar with what d...

Creating Community & A Place of Belonging: Most of us at some point in our lives have felt lonely, or long for a place to belong. Today Cheree and Lisa take a closer look at community and creating belonging within the body of Christ.  What does it mean to be committed to what God has called us to, that even in the midst of conflict and struggle we choose to show up using our gifts and service...

Today we discuss building Biblical foundations around faith and finances, generosity and giving, and how to build that into our family culture. Today we break down the concepts of knowing God is our provider, God being the provider of More Than Enough, and how to build a legacy of financial breakthrough in the family setting.