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Join Schell & Danielle as they discuss the Spiritual Discipline that is commanded many times by Jesus-Prayer. Good News: You can pray confidently because Prayer is NOT about YOU. Prayer is communion with your Creator. Scriptures Mentioned: Matthew 7:24-29- Prayer is a command, Jesus says, "put into practice". Matthew 12:34- "...For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth spe...

Join Schell and Danielle as they continue the discussion with guest co-host Cole Williams in Pride Part 2. They explore God's word and uncover that if we know how much love God has for us, we won't operate out of insecurities, trying to be better, comparison__the place that desires to be affirmed. Scripture: Ephesians 5:22- "Wives, be willing to serve your husbands the same as the Lor...

Join Schell and Danielle as they welcome guest co-host, Cole Williams. In this episode we discuss the faces of pride and the simple ways we can shut the voices off that want to puff us up or tear us down. Cole's ministry Word for words : "seeing words in 3-D"__defining words God's way for a deeper understanding P-ersonally  R-esisting  I-dentity D-epending on E-ternity __ P-ersis...

Join Schell and Danielle as they explore what scripture has to say about spiritual warfare and discuss how do I know if it's a battle or just hard circumstances? Key Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 10-For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places...

Join Schell and Danielle as they activate the Armor of God teaching us to pray Ephesians 6:13-18: 13  Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.  14  Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,  15  and having shod your feet with the prepa...

The Nitty Gritty welcomes guest Milena Kazarian-Keers as she imparts wisdom and practical application to sitting at Jesus' feet through The Bible- God's Holy Word. Quotable Moments: "[Reading God's Word] is an ever-growing faith journey. It does not have to look perfect." -Milena "God is able, I just need to be avail-able ." -Danielle Scripture References: Life of P...

In Episode 16 Schell and Danielle challenge you to ask the question, "How is reading God's Word, The Bible, going to change my life?" Join them as they discuss the power behind the Spiritual Discipline- Reading God's Word. 3 ways to approach God's Word: read -open scripture, ask Holy Spirit what He wants to show you study -context, author, history, theme, original language, a...

In this episode, Schell and Danielle answer the question "How do I talk to my kids about fasting?" Luke 5:34- feasting with the bridegroom  What's the point? Anticipate excitement of being in God's presence. If it doesn't make sense, still explain the Biblical reason and one day the layering will make sense. Keep it simple: Jesus said it. Jesus did it. This is what we're...

Key Scripture Isaiah 58:5-12 NIV 5 Is this the kind of fast I have chosen,     only a day for people to humble themselves? Is it only for bowing one’s head like a reed     and for lying in sackcloth and ashes? Is that what you call a fast,     a day acceptable to the Lord? 6  “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice     and untie the cords of the yoke, to se...

Fasting-Jesus did it, so should we. Fasting for Spiritual is NOT the same and for Physical. While both have health benefits, there IS a difference. Listen in as Schell and Danielle discuss the purpose, benefits, and Biblical command to this Spiritual Discipline. Heightened awareness- When you seek the thing you’re focused on, you see it more.  Selective Attention - The processes that allow an indi...

Spiritual Disciplines vs Life Disciplines Life Disciplines- Life things you need to do to make other things happen Spiritual Disciplines- Living out the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) Prayer Fasting Reading the Word-inviting the Holy Spirit into the process Reflection : What choices do I need to make to direct myself and my family back to Jesus? What are the things that hold me back from...

Discipline: We train with purpose for a purpose "Isn’t it obvious that all runners on the racetrack keep on running to win, but only one receives the victor’s prize? Yet each one of you must run the race to be victorious. A true athlete will be disciplined in every respect, practicing constant self-control in order to win a laurel wreath that quickly withers. But we run our race to win a vict...

The Nitty Gritty is coming back very soon with new episodes filled with how to apply God's Truth and perspective to the important aspects and practical details of everyday life. You're in for a treat as Schell and Danielle discuss tensions like, "When the world says, 'I'm perfect as I am' or 'I need to change everything', what does God say about me?"; "Wh...

In Part 2 of our final episode of Season 1, we continue our conversation on seeing our circumstances God's way; discovering how praise can change how we see things. We share how the Holy Spirit has given us the beautiful gift of perspective shift in circumstances that have felt impossible. We believe Jesus has the same blessing for you as you go into Christmas and the New Year. We pray this ep...

Perspective Part 1- Beyond the Web Guest Co-host: Damara Honorat In Part 1 of our final episode to Season 1, we learn to ask God, "Why is this here?" Testimonies of a changed perspective: Damara: “His magnificence is so much greater than all these tiny things that get us all worked up, anxious, and out of control.” Schell: "It's ok if one moment you're on the mountain top an...

You asked. We answered. Listener request: "What about me? What about those of us in the middle who didn't start out walking with Jesus? What do I do if there's new habits to create? What do I do with the "time lost"? Is it ok to hold someone to my own convictions that may not be specifically in The Bible-God's Word. Yes, there is scripture that says not to judge. In this...

Join us in a time of "Lectio Divina" where we let go of our own agendas and open ourselves to what God is saying to us through scripture, His Word. Learn how to pray these promises over yourself, your family, your community, and your circumstances. Source: The Lectio Course - For additional info on Lectio Divina Scripture: Prayer- Psalm 1:3 NASB1995- "He is like a tree planted by st...

Mental health is something we are very passionate about. We have both struggled with and are still navigating this topic. So join us in this safe space, while we further discuss what this looks like for many individiuals. 

Mental health is something we are very passionate about. We have both struggled with and are still navigating this topic. So join us in this safe space, while we further discuss what this looks like for many individiuals. 

Mental health is something we are very passionate about. We have both struggled with and are still navigating this topic. We are not experts, but we want to invite you into a safe space to discuss this topic, which can understandably be very difficult. Mental health affects all of us, it's real, we just may not understand it, and it looks different for many individuals- hormonal, chemical, spi...

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Discover how to pray scriptures over yourself and anyone. We take you through Psalms 40 Lectio Divina style (see notes below), and see how God's Word is not meant to support our perspective; it's meant to change our perspective. Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5NIV 1  I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2  He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he...

In what or who you put your hope, plays a significant role in your life and even effects those around you? Let's find where we've left our hope, pick it up and put it in the right place! Praying specifics for you family. Authority through Jesus Christ. Scripture: Psalms 118:24 NASB1995 "This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Matthew 6:9-13 &qu...

Are you toggling between grace and discipline? Let's get practical. Join the conversation for steps to affirm, praise, reward, and follow-through with consequences. How do we address when our children lie and correct them without withering their spirit, speaking shame, or giving them the identity as a "liar"? What voices will they hear when they're 20? Consistency, Consistency, C...

Grab your scuba gear and get ready to explore with us the beautiful adventure through God's word as we as the following questions- We are God's children, but what in the world does that mean? What is your identity wrapped up in? How do you differentiate between identity, calling, purpose? Is spiritual warfare too spiritual? How do I access the closeness of Jesus? Scripture: Proverbs 18:21...