4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

We're spilling some beans today on the podcast, and we're doing it from Little Rock, Arkansas where we recently had a Fresh Grounded Faith conference. Author Kelly Minter and singer-songwriter Meredith Andrews joined me at the event, and during our Q&A, they gave such wise and compassionate answers to some really tough questions from the audience. Questions about how to deal with silence from God,...

In a world driven by constant productivity, we're seeing a lot more burnout than balance, right? Well, today, you're going to get five steps to a more beautiful, balanced life from author Whitney English. She'll share with you the H.E.A.R.T. system to help you better understand yourself and what you're capable of, not by tracking and measuring everything to death, but by starting at the very begin...

Do you feel like you have to be the best at everything? The best mom. The best wife. The best sandwich-maker. Or even the best Christian? Today's guest, author Scarlet Hiltibidal, knows exactly what it's like to constantly strive for perfection. For Scarlet, trying to be the best at pretty much everything was her life story. But now, she has learned to give up on perfect and embraced grace instead...

Kathie Lee Gifford is on the podcast today, and you're going to love this conversation. We talk about how the ancient stories from the Bible continue to offer life, hope, and direction for today. She creates a compelling case for the God of the Bible by merging the ancient with the modern, giving you some historical and cultural insights that will open your eyes — and your heart — to see God and t...

Peace is not passive, my friend, peace is a practice. When you take in all the grace available to you and let go of what is outside your control, you'll discover peace regardless of your circumstances. All it takes is practice! Today, author, poet, and artist Morgan Harper Nichols invites you to become a peacemaker in your own life, starting right where you are. It's time to let go of regret over...

In a culture that's obsessed with love and romance, why are there so many women not enjoying satisfying, long-term relationships? Today you'll hear from Girl Defined Ministries co-founder, Bethany Beal, who will unpack God's original design for romance. She'll address today's popular hook-up culture, common dating mistakes, appropriate physical boundaries, and if it's possible to experience your o...

You may have heard Katy Nichole's song, "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)," but what you may not realize is the painful story behind this beautiful song. Katy found herself in a season of suffering as she battled chronic pain, feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, depression, and even contemplation of suicide. In her struggle, she became angry with God, but that's when He reminded her that He is faith...

There was one more thing I wanted you to hear in my conversation with Dr. Juli Slattery about submission and power in marriages. It's super practical about how to manage differing opinions and responsibilities in a relationship, and it's just too good to miss! So, if you've ever wondered who should do what in a marriage—or if you've ever felt underappreciated in your role—then you'll want to liste...

Lots of women feel lost in their marriages. They don't know what to do with their disappointment, when to ask for help, or what it looks like to let go of the need to control. And then there's the s-word … submission! How are we supposed to go about that? Well today, psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery gently guides us in seeing how a woman's attempt to manage or fix the messiness of marriage may actua...

On this Good Life episode, I'm taking you to my room of peace—my office! This is where I write, research, think, pray, and ponder what the Lord has been teaching me. Even though I can't see it with my eyes, it matters to me what's in it because it reminds me of the good life God has given me. And this audio tour just might inspire you to do the same thing—perhaps with a room in your home—but prima...

Three years ago, Shauna Niequist, her husband, and two sons moved from the midwest to an 825-square-foot apartment in Manhattan. Adjustment to their new big-city life was difficult, so what started as a family mantra, "I guess I haven't learned that yet," became the permission and freedom she desperately needed to relearn how life could be. Shauna joins us today and shares how to keep going, live...

This is another Good Life episode where I share with you moments and memories that make me smile—moments from my good life! In these audio pictures, you'll hear what power, beauty, and gratefulness sound like. You'll hear the sounds of summer and the sweetness of a child. You'll hear peace in the midst of chaos, and trust through the unknown. Sister, these are the sounds of the good life. SHOW NOT...

Do you long to see hurts healed, wrongs corrected, and distrust replaced with trust in each other? The good news is that the Bible has a lot to say about how to heal what divides us. Author and pastor, Derwin Gray, joins us on the podcast and walks us through Scripture, showing how God—from the beginning—envisioned a reconciled multiethnic family that reflected His beauty through diversity in the...

Today the microphone has been flipped around in the podcast closet, and instead of me asking the questions and interviewing a special guest, I'm going to be the one who's interviewed. Doesn't that sound fun? My good friend, Paula Voris, joins me and asks all kinds of questions about what we can learn from the Old Testament book of Amos. I mean … why would anyone study the book of Amos, and does it...

Is it just me, or sometimes are you just not quite sure you know how to pray? Well, I found something in the ancient Old Testament book of Amos that gives a great framework for how to pray, and you are going to love it. Today you'll learn three ways to pray that will boost your confidence, draw you closer to God, and guarantee that God hears you. Plus, you'll get a free Scripture prayer download t...

This is another Good Life episode where I share with you moments in time that make me smile—moments from my good life! And today, I'm taking you with me to my happy place, Oxford, England! Since I'm blind and can't enjoy visual pictures of my trips, I take "audio pictures," which are simply audio recordings of a special place, moment, or memory that I want to capture. Then I'm able to take that vo...

Humility is a spiritual superpower that we just don't talk about enough. And often it's because we just don't understand it. We may think if we're humble, then we may be walked on or overlooked. But humility is not just an attribute or an attitude, it's an action—a powerful and profound force that can change you and change the world around you. So, today I'm going to reframe humility for you based...

Get ready for another Good Life episode to celebrate the upcoming release of my latest Bible study, Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life . I'm giving you just a glimpse of what makes my life good, and today on the podcast, we're taking a trip! But would you call your trip "good" if it included driving over 2000 miles, constant rain, flooding at the campsite, broken air conditioner, a flat tire, an...

Culture is always trying to convince you that "life balance" is possible. Everything you see is pushing the narrative that you can put equal work into careers, family, friends, faith, and self-care. But what if life isn't about balancing all the things you do, but about doing what matters most? Today, you'll get a practical guide for doing what matters most in a get-things-done world. Authors, Mic...

To celebrate the upcoming release of my latest Bible study, Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life , I've put together some BONUS episodes that I'm calling "Good Life Episodes" because—as you'll learn in the study—the book of Amos is inviting you to the God life, and God life is the good life. So, in these Good Life Episodes, I'm sharing with you some things that make my life good. And one of the th...

Benny Tate never faced a time that wasn't filled with obstacles. The odds were completely stacked against him in so many ways. Yet in every crisis, God was there to redeem his pain into purpose, transforming Benny's life into a living testament to His power. And today, Benny shares how he overcame the odds and how you can too. He'll help you to never see yourself as the victim of your own life, bu...

Amber Lia used to be a college athlete and recreational bodybuilder, but after 10 years of marriage and five pregnancies, she realized she was among the 74% of people who are considered overweight, according to the CDC. Well, Amber went on a journey to reclaim her health, one unhealthy pattern at a time. And today, she'll help us do the same. Amber shares practical strategies to help you leave beh...

On this BONUS episode of the podcast, you'll get to hear from Max McLean, the actor who played C.S. Lewis in the movie, The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis . I'm an unashamed, unabashed, unrelenting, and slightly unhinged fan of C.S. Lewis, so I'm over-the-top excited to share this conversation with you! We talk all about the film, Max's journey in his portrayal of my favori...

Are you a Mary or a Martha? It would be difficult to find an American Christian woman who has not struggled to be more like Mary, the Christ-follower who sat at Jesus's feet while her overworked sister, Martha, labored in the kitchen. So what if you're a Martha? Is that okay? This often quoted Bible story from Luke 10 seems to suggest that wanting to serve, achieve, and accomplish things as Martha...

Bonnie Gray and I weren't done talking when Episode 200 ended, so here's the rest of the conversation. It's all about being okay with ourselves and cheerleaders for each other. In the earlier episode, we were discussing why we choose the color of our clothing—and more specifically why Bonnie felt ashamed to wear pink. But then, our conversation went in a direction I didn't expect. As we wrapped up...