Josh and Katie Walters are GOLD!!!! Oh my goodness. I adored this conversation. Josh and Katie are parents to 7 beautiful children. Josh pastors at Seacoast Church in South Carolina while Katie is an author + speaker + runs their home and is the founder/visionary of Francis + Benedict. Their book, New Marriage Same Couple: Don't Let Your Worst Days Be Your Last Days, is out! After walking through something that should have destroyed their marriage, God redeemed and restored it to better than it was before like only God can! I've been impacted by this thriving marriage for years now on the internet and getting to chat with them was such a treat. Jesus exudes out of both of them. You guys are going to be so impacted by their story. Enjoy!

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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for May: Amy Carmichael: Rescuer of Precious Gems

New Marriage, Same Couple: Don’t Let Your Worst Days Be Your Last Days by Josh and Katie Walters

New Marriage, Same Couple Workbook

@JoshWalters

@KatieWalters

Joshandkatiewalters.com

Francis + Benedict
Francis + Benedict | Apply to be an advocate or affiliate!

John 3:16

2 Corinthians 1:3-5

John 10:10

Romans 2:4

Simply Pray: How to Ask, Seek and Knock for Answered Prayer by Deb Hopper

Date Night with the Walters Podcast

Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind by Brenda Yoder

Hebrews 12:11

Matthew 10

The Power of A Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian

Brandon Lake

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It was SUCH a joy to chat with Cheyenne Boluyt. She is a mother of three girls and the Director of Women's Ministry at her church in Michigan. She shares about God meeting her in the darkest time of her life through His Word and His people and I won't ever forget what she shared. She is also passionate about bible literacy, cultural analysis(what are you worshipping?), and lament as the path to joy. This gal loves God and that is evident!!! I'm so excited for you to hear this episode! Enjoy!

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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for May: Amy Carmichael: Rescuer of Precious Gems

Psalm 63

Gentle and Lowly Dane Ortlund

James 5:16

Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation by James K.A. Smith

Confessions by Augustine

Psalm 84

Cheyenne’s Good Reads

Church History in Plain Language by Bruce L. Shelley

https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/

The Church History ABCs: Augustine and 25 Other Heroes of the Faith by Stephen J. Nichols and Ned Bustard

Church History by Simonetta Car

Corrie Ten Boom Children's Book

Wendell Berry Books

A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society by Eugene Peterson

Ephesians 6

Romans 10

Exodus 33:18

Narnia Series

Father, Let Your Kingdom Come by The Porters Gate

No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus by Steffany Gretzinger

Knowing Faith Podcast

Bible Recap Podcast

OTHER FUN THINGS:

My List of MUST-READ Books

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The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More

Today's conversation with Colin Provart has been one of my favorite conversations to date!!! This dude gets me fired up about God and His mission. Colin and his bride, Rachel, reside in Colorado, where he is the Salt Director (College Ministry) at Storyline Church. Gosh, we cover so much. Biblical literacy, suffering well, God's providence, and more.

God has also made Colin passionate about helping people discover who God has made them to be and training them to be great at that-- both within and outside the church! He walks us through super helpful tools and questions. Y'ALL IT WAS SO HELPFUL. You do not want to miss this episode! Grab and pen and paper, you'll want to take notes! Enjoy!

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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for April: Amy Carmichael: Rescuer of Precious Gems

@ProvartFam

The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken

Deep Discipleship by J.T. English

Tangible tips for someone who is longing to grow in their biblical literacy

1) See it as important.

2) See it takes time.

3) See it takes commitment.

The Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren

The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller

You’ve Already Won by Shane and Shane

The Band Camino

J.T. English's Sermons

Mark Vance - Equip Podcast

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast

Knowing Faith Podcast

Carey Nieuwhof leadership Podcast

Amy Carmichael Biography - Christian Heroes: Then and Now Set

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My List of MUST-READ Books

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THIS CONVERSATION Y'ALL. Laura Wifler is a wife, mother, author, and co-founder of Risen Motherhood. I am consistently impacted by her online presence-- her authenticity, humility, boldness always encourage me deeply towards the Lord! We cover a whole gamut of things-- disabilities, all things social media, aging and more! You're going to want to take notes on all the golden nuggets she has to share with us. Enjoy!

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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for March: Counterfeit Gods by Timothy Keller

Laurawifler.com

@Laurawifler

All of Laura's Books

A World Wonder by Laura Wifler

Subscribe to Laura's Newsletter

Risen Motherhood

The Kidlit Lab

Notion App

Laura’s Post: 6 Biblical Truths About Your Body and Beauty

Philippians 4:8

Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson

Educated by Tara Westover

The Reason for God Tim Keller

Freedom of Self Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

Orpheus by Vincent Lima

How Great Thou Art

The Huberman Lab Podcast

Good Earth Tea Cinnamon

OTHER FUN THINGS:

Bible Recap Book

My Study Bible I Love

The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More

OTHER FUN THINGS:

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Ten Minute Truth | 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written:

“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”

20 Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. 22 Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, 29 so that no one may boast before him. 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 31 Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for January/February: The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken

Exodus 3:11-14

Episode 15: Austin Edwards

Austin Edwards Sermon from Keystone's Prepare

Episode 14: Greg Gilbert

Life Application Study Bible

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This one has been a LONG TIME COMING! Today I am joined by one of my all-time favorite people, Brittany Opal Ficker. We've been besties since 5th grade and never looked back. She lives in Guatemala with her husband and 4 kids as they serve their family's ministry-- Adonai International Ministries. Her obedience to the Lord continues to impact my life in huge ways- you don't want to miss this conversation! We talk about obedience to the Lord, when trusting Him is hard, life in Guatemala, and everything in between!

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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for January/February: The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken

Adonai International Ministries

“The essence of sin is that the human heart would put anything before God.”

John Piper

You Are What You Love by James K.A. Smith

Do I believe you’re good?

Do I believe you love me?

Do I believe you know what's best for me?

The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller

Colossians 3:2-4

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My List of MUST-READ Books

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Y'ALL I AM FIRED UP. This episode is a compilation of some things God has been teaching me these last few months. I chat about our sweet new addition, Zoey Jo. I go on and on AND ON about THIS BOOK THAT CHANGED MY LIFE and pretty much beg you to read it. I'm FIRED UP to live for Jesus. What's the call? Are we obeying? Let's.go.Church. We were made for this! I also chat about going small and erring on the side of grace.

Excited for this year with you. Let's go.

0:00 - 9:52 - I had a baby! + Postpartum

9:52 - 36:18 - Life-changing Book: The Insanity of God

36:18 - 38:48 - Book Club

38:48 - 45:06 - Go small - the small things matter

45:06 - 59:43 - Err on the side of grace

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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for January/February: The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken

The Insanity of Obedience by Nik Ripken

Postpartum Piece

Laura Wifler's Instagram

Episode 42: God Redeeming Motherhood

Revelation 12:11

Give More Grace Youtube Video

Francis Chan Rope Illustration Video

Psalm 103

OTHER FUN THINGS:

Bible Recap Book

My Study Bible I Love

The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More

OTHER FUN THINGS:

My List of MUST-READ Books

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Bible Recap Book

My Study Bible I Love

The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More

This episode is reposted from my church's podcast, Christian Formation Podcast. Jourdan, Ravyn and I talk about pursuing God in 2024. The conversation essentially turns into-- GOD IS GOING TO CHANGE US IN 2024, GOD IS GOING TO BE THE ONE TO DO IT!!! How freeing. How exciting. I can't wait to pursue God with you guys in 2024. LET'S.DO.IT. See you next year! (had to)

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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for January: The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken

OTHER FUN THINGS:

Bible Recap Book

My Study Bible I Love

The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More

OTHER FUN THINGS:

My List of MUST-READ Books

30% Off Lifetime Subscription to Dwell Bible App

Bible Recap Book

My Study Bible I Love

The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More