When life feels too broken to fix, God’s grace steps in to redeem what’s been lost. Dove-Award winner Nicole C. Mullen joins us to share how God turned her pain into purpose and her regrets into songs of redemption. From stories of biblical heroes to her own journey through hardship, Nicole reminds us that the same God who redeemed the past is still rewriting our stories today. Check out Nicole's new book, It's Never Wrong to Do the Right Thing Scripture referenced: 1 Samuel 25 Exodus...

Tara Beth never considered herself a morning person. But when a winter storm trapped her inside a dark cloud of grief and depression, God met her in the early morning hours—and taught her how to use them to break free. Mentor Mama joins author and pastor Tara Beth Leach as she shares how mornings with God can bring peace, purpose, and renewal. Through her GREAT framework—gratitude, reflection, exaltation, asking, and trusting—Tara shows how meeting God first transforms daily rhythms, r...

The fruit of the Spirit can sound beautiful—but feel out of reach. Ava Pennington shares her journey through spiritual drought and anxiety to true fruitfulness—not through striving, but surrender to the Spirit. Join us to discover how you can flourish in Christ through the Holy Spirit's work—not by working harder, but by surrendering more fully to God's grace. Check out Ava's new book, Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ Scripture referenced: Galat...

Sometimes the only thing you can do during profound loss is hold on tight to God. Ellen sits down with Emily Jackson to hear about her ongoing journey through pregnancy loss and infertility, and learn how faith has helped her survive the grief. Check out Emily's devotional, The Weight of the World: A Devotional for Women in Times of Doubt, Hardship, & Loss in Your Journey to Conceive Scripture referenced: Philippians 4:6-7Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7Genesis 50:20Learn about Emily: Websi...

Waiting on God isn't wasted time. We sit down with Dove Award–nominated worship leader and new author Jaime Jamgochian to talk about what it truly means to wait on God when your circumstances aren’t changing. Learn more about Jaime Jamgochian here, and check out her new book, Sacred Surrender 💖 Scriptures referenced: 1 Corinthians 1:27Isaiah 53:5John 8:36Luke 22:42Galatians 2:201 Corinthians 15:51-521 Peter 1:3Proverbs 13:23Proverbs 3:45Jaime's faves: NLT Bible | Abide Click here to sen...

What if the key to a more peaceful family life isn’t doing more, but choosing less—and choosing it on purpose? Author and homeschool mom Jessica Smartt joins us to unpack how loving authority, slow tech, and small daily rituals can transform your home from frantic to grounded. Looking for more practical ideas and grace-filled guidance? Grab Jessica’s new book, Come On Home, today! Scripture referenced: Proverbs 14:1Jessica's faves: NIV One Year Bible | A Praying Life | Audio Bible...

What does it mean to live truthfully with complex emotions? Author Jillian Benfield joins us to share how parenting two medically complex children led her to deeper honesty with God—and freedom in holding both pain and praise. This conversation challenges toxic positivity, explores biblical lament, and offers a powerful framework for living fully human through life’s hardest seasons. Overwhelmed & Grateful releases on October 7th, 2025—order your copy today! Scripture and R...

What happens when you take the little you have and place it in the hands of Jesus? The impossible becomes possible. Ellen and Taylor unpack the miracle of feeding the 5,000 as told in the Gospel of John, a story so significant it appears in all four Gospels. Scriptures referenced: John 6:1-15Matthew 14:21Colossians 1:16Mark 6:34-36Resources mentioned: NIV Journal the Word Bible | The EASY Bible Study Method | Coffee and Bible Time Community What did you learn from this passage? Any obse...

What happens when the love and emotional safety we needed as children wasn’t there? Ellen is joined by Dr. John Trent and Kari Trent Stageberg to talk about a biblical framework that can lead to emotional and spiritual healing. They unpack the five key elements of the Blessing, share stories of redemption from their own journeys, and offer practical steps for walking forward in faith. Whether you're carrying childhood wounds or helping others heal, this conversation is a hopeful reminder: you...

Dr. Juli Slattery joins Ellen to discuss how Christians can find healing when struggling with sexual sin. From identity traps to rethinking sex as covenant, this powerful conversation offers practical steps and gospel-centered hope for anyone battling shame, addiction, or confusion around sexuality. Scriptures referenced: 2 Corinthians 5:17Galatians 2:20Luke 15:11-321 Corinthians 6:9-11Matthew 11:28Romans 12:1Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes...Everything Juli's favorit...

Struggling to hear God’s voice in everyday life? In this inspiring episode, pastor and author Heather Sheldon Comber shares how divine encounters often show up in ordinary moments—from tangled Christmas lights to life-altering loss. Discover practical wisdom and honest stories that will help you recognize and respond to hearing God’s voice in your own journey. Scriptures referenced: Psalm 139Luke 1:26-38John 6:1-15John 10:271 Peter 2:2Psalm 42Psalm 91:1Matthew 6:9Father Talks: A Journey of H...

Taylor returns for a conversation about the final step of the EASY Bible Study Method, Yearn For A Heart Change. She and Mentor Mama discuss how to bridge the gap between head and heart, what God has been showing them in their personal studies, and how to apply even difficult or unfamiliar passages of Scripture. Scriptures referenced: James 1:22Proverbs 4:23Jeremiah 29:11Proverbs 3:5-6James 1:5Acts 7:60Matthew 16:24Resources: The EASY Bible Study Method: A Guide to Understanding, Applying, ...

Ellen and Taylor dive into Step 3 of the Easy Bible Study Method: Seeking God and His Character. They discuss how to move beyond surface-level reading and intentionally discover who God is through Scripture—even when emotions feel flat or life gets overwhelming. You'll hear practical tips, personal stories, and powerful reminders of how meditating on the character of God transforms our faith and brings peace in hard seasons. Scripture referenced: Ephesians 2:20-211 Peter 2:6Romans 8:38...

Ever feel like you read your Bible...but don't really understand it? In this episode, we explore the second step of the EASY Bible Study Method: Assess the Main Idea. Whether you have just 10 minutes or a full hour for Bible study, you’ll learn a simple, flexible approach to understanding Scripture that meets you right where you are: and grows with you over time. Click here to send us your email for our newsletter OR to send a message to the show! We have no way of responding unless you...

Sometimes, the hardest part of studying the Bible is just getting started. In this episode, Ellen and Ashley discuss how they overcame being intimidated by Scripture to develop a regular (and realistic!) rhythm in God's Word. Scriptures referenced: John 6:1-14John 6:16-21James 1:22-25Resources: Pre-order our book: The EASY Bible Study Method: A Guide to Understanding, Applying, and Delighting in God's Word Click here to read an excerpt! Ellen and Ashley's favorite study Bibles: ESV St...

Satan's playbook against women isn't as hidden as you might think. In this eye-opening conversation with Emily Wilson Hussem, we pull back the curtain on spiritual warfare, and how to fight the subtle tactics the enemy designed to pull us away from intimacy with God. Scriptures referenced: John 10:10Resources: Sincerely, StoneheartDiscussion GuideAbout Emily: Website | Instagram Emily's favorite Bible: NRSV Click here to send us your email for our newsletter OR to send a message to the show...

It sounds impossible, right? Joy and suffering in the same sentence. But in this powerful conversation with pastor and author Chip Ingram, we dive into Paul’s letter to the Philippians and learn how joy can actually grow because of hardship—not in spite of it. If you’re walking through something heavy, this episode is for you. Scriptures referenced: Philippians 1Nehemiah 8:9-12Philippians 1:21Philippians 1:29John 16:33Ephesians 4:12 Corinthians 12:9-10I Choose Joy: Change Your Perspect...

Ever felt like your anger was out of control? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ellen talks with Elizabeth—Christian anger coach and host of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast—about her journey from “mom rage” to emotional healing through God’s grace and practical tools. Learn how to break the cycle of reactive parenting and find peace in your motherhood. Scriptures referenced: Matthew 14:22-23Luke 5:15-16Genesis 3:12-13Galatians 5:22-232 Corinthians 10:5James 1:19Ephesians 4:26Ep...

We explore James 1:19 and unpack practical ways to become better listeners, thoughtful speakers, and people who manage anger biblically in our relationships and conversations. Taylor shares about a bug flying in her mouth. Scripture referenced: James 1:19James 3:4John 15:5Ellen's Bible: Amplified 'Journal the Word' Bible Sermon referenced: The Look that Changes Everything (note: Taylor accidentally misquoted this quote to Tim Keller. The original quote is from Gabe Fluhrer.) Click here to se...

Is AI a threat to Christian faith—or an invitation to go deeper with God? In this episode, we ask the hard questions: What role does prayer play when tech seems to know everything? Can the presence of God be more real than the presence of machines? If you’re looking for clarity, hope, and a fresh spiritual perspective on the digital age, this conversation is for you. Dr. Drew Dickens joins us for a thought-provoking conversation on how Christian women can navigate AI with wisdom, discernment,...