Alyssa & Kristen talk about "light momentary affliction," encouraging others in the faith using Paul's example, putting on God's armor to achieve victory, a beautiful snapshot of a victorious faith, plus receiving the "crown of life" when we overcome in the end.
Episode Resources:
Victorious Scripture Writing Plan:
https://www.theruffledmango.com/october-scripture-writing-plan-victorious/
Victorious acapella playlist:
Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O7OqbyhPqRDmrSE3idkO2?si=0ffdb30957744141&pt_success=1&nd=1&dlsi=9048e2876a6743ce
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/victorious/pl.u-kv9lbZJT9vpVvj
Victorious Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section for free download)
https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
Alyssa's favorite - robot vacuum: https://amzn.to/3JtoW2C & Aldi candles: https://www.aldi.us/results?q=candles
Kristen's favorite - eating more protein (also, here's a link to Nourish, where I'm meeting with a nutritionist covered by my insurance: https://www.usenourish.com)
NEW Bible study tools for 2026! >> https://theruffledmango.etsy.com
Christy and Kristen chat about David's victorious speech to Goliath, finding comfort in Jesus' assertion that He has overcome the world, recognizing the only thing that can separate us from God, and how to look for God's help in overcoming temptation and facing the unknown.
Episode Resources:
Victorious Scripture Writing Plan:
https://www.theruffledmango.com/october-scripture-writing-plan-victorious/
Victorious acapella playlist:
Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O7OqbyhPqRDmrSE3idkO2?si=0ffdb30957744141&pt_success=1&nd=1&dlsi=9048e2876a6743ce
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/victorious/pl.u-kv9lbZJT9vpVvj
Victorious Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section for free download)
https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
Christy's favorite - Dutch Bros Coffee: https://www.dutchbros.com
Kristen's favorite - Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls: https://therealfooddietitians.com/greek-chicken-meatballs/
NEW Bible study tools for 2026:
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com
Kristen shares details about 3 of her favorite things: the recent TLN conference, the new "Behold Our God" Bible study tools for 2026 (out now!), and a new fall favorite recipe. {Sorry about the sound quality, friends - apparently a setting needed to be tweaked.}
Episode Resources:
Find The Light Network Conference lessons here (posting soon): https://thelightnetwork.tv/conference
"How to Break Up with Your Phone" book: https://amzn.to/3ITwmMs
NEW Bible study tools for 2026 now in our Etsy shop:
Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash: https://therealfooddietitians.com/sausage-stuffed-acorn-squash/
Kelly & Kristen meet up again to finish discussing the Bold Faith writing plan - how the apostles prayed for & showed their boldness, what we can learn from Abraham's trust in God, how the church shows God's wisdom, why the Hall of Faith still encourages us today, and how Jesus' endurance inspires our own.
Episode Resources:
Bold Faith Scripture Writing Plan:
https://www.theruffledmango.com/september-scripture-writing-plan-bold-faith/
Bold Faith playlist:
Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MpbaOExkg1i381hkOMgU5?si=KO6rXK_ITciaGdLYvx7VDA
Apple Music subscribers: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/bold-faith/pl.u-2aoqXVLfJ8oW8m
Bold Faith Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download for free)
https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
10th Anniversary sale links (25% off extended thru October 7, 2025!):
Unshaken or Prayer Journals, t-shirts, greeting cards, magnets, etc: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com
Online Bible studies: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com
See the NEW 2026 Scripture Writing themes! (NEW Bible study tools coming in early October!)
https://www.theruffledmango.com/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-2026/
Kelly's favorite - weighted vest: https://amzn.to/48xED2Y
Kristen's favorite - AP Discovery Bible cards: https://apologeticspress.org/bible-trading-cards/
"By Faith" song {Praise and Harmony}:
https://youtu.be/1RVuRpZX6Lc?si=Yl_1PwWjOg5Yr675
"God's Wisdom Known" sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/live/BDzbgHjIvXs?si=kl_9rbBh3Mon0Ga7 (sermon begins at 1:15)
Abraham Scripture Writing Plan:
https://www.theruffledmango.com/august-scripture-writing-plan-abraham/
The Light Network Conference (where all 5 of us will be speaking soon):
Episode Resources:
Bold Faith Scripture Writing Plan:
https://www.theruffledmango.com/september-scripture-writing-plan-bold-faith/
Bold Faith playlist:
Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MpbaOExkg1i381hkOMgU5?si=KO6rXK_ITciaGdLYvx7VDA
Apple Music subscribers: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/bold-faith/pl.u-2aoqXVLfJ8oW8m
Bold Faith Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download for free)
https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
10th Anniversary sale links (25% off thru September 30, 2025):
Unshaken or Prayer Journals, t-shirts, greeting cards, magnets, etc: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com
Online Bible studies: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com
One of Kristen's favorite "fall ambience" backgrounds on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/UERLcXtOHJQ?si=vRzIjTE7KZCq283f
The Light Network Conference (where all 5 of us will be speaking soon):
Kristen and Alyssa tackle the second half of the Surrender scripture writing plan, discussing how God makes our paths straight, how we need to kill our old nature in favor of trusting God, and how Jesus' surrender to the Father helps us imitate His example.
Episode Resources:
Surrender Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/august-scripture-writing-plan-surrender/
Surrender Playlists:
Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6PcvAbQ6oNpYudvOSIdCgS?si=LMLgRK7wSr2myO2jFoYJIw
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/surrender/pl.u-kv9lbKaT9vpVvj
Surrender Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download)
https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
The Connect Conference that Kristen recommended: https://www.connectcon.org; https://www.youtube.com/connectconference
The Light Network Conference (where all 5 of us will be speaking soon): https://thelightnetwork.tv/conference/
Ashley, Christy, and Kristen start off Season 2 by tracing the theme of Surrender through the stories of Ruth, Hannah, Ahab, Naaman, Manasseh, Nebuchadnezzar, & David. Some of these resisted surrender to God, but others willingly let God take control of their lives. In every situation, we learn that God is always pleased with our sacrifice of surrender to Him, no matter how long it takes.
Episode Resources:
Surrender Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/august-scripture-writing-plan-surrender/
Surrender Playlists:
Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6PcvAbQ6oNpYudvOSIdCgS?si=LMLgRK7wSr2myO2jFoYJIw
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/surrender/pl.u-kv9lbKaT9vpVvj
Surrender Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download)
https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
The Connect Conference that Kristen recommended: https://www.connectcon.org; https://www.youtube.com/connectconference
The Light Network Conference (where all 5 of us will be speaking soon): https://thelightnetwork.tv/conference/
Verse Christy mentioned about Uriah being included with David's "mighty men": 2 Samuel 23:39
Kristen, Kelly, and Ashley talk about modern day idolatry – what it looks like in its many forms, why it’s such a difficult struggle for all of us, and why it’s important to keep putting God back into the center of our lives. Join us for the last episode of Season 1, as we step on everyone’s toes, including our own! Find the show notes linked below.
Episode Resources:
Broken Cisterns scripture writing plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/may-scripture-writing-plan-broken-cisterns/
Broken Cisterns playlist:
Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4JQpzEqMugbgd5LXllE9qj
Broken Cisterns prayer prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download)
https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
Our Unshaken Scripture Writing Journals are back!
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1805002817
NEW magnets!
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4303151260
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4303154526
Purchase the Unshaken Scripture Writing Extras (including the scripture writing plans, monthly introductions & journaling questions + 12 smartphone wallpapers!):
For individuals or groups: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
Kelly’s new favorite recipe blog: https://www.saltandlavender.com
Kristen’s favorite roses: https://www.davidaustinroses.com/products/lady-of-shalott
Gods At War (book): https://amzn.to/3Sw1zGw
How to Break Up with Your Phone (book): https://amzn.to/4jervkX
The Screwtape Letters (book): https://amzn.to/3FwjqKy
Article about the “Castle Impossible” show that Kristen mentioned:
https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a64770861/hgtv-castle-impossible-bathroom
Kelly, Ashley, & Kristen meet up again to discuss what God means by “broken cisterns” and why heeding His warning is so important to having an unshaken faith. Idolatry = adultery against God, but was it only the Israelites who committed this grievous sin? No, unfortunately we can get caught up in worshipping non-gods in our modern times as well.
Episode Resources:
Broken Cisterns scripture writing plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/may-scripture-writing-plan-broken-cisterns/
Broken Cisterns playlist:
Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4JQpzEqMugbgd5LXllE9qj
Broken Cisterns prayer prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download)
https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
Our Unshaken Scripture Writing Journals are back!
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1805002817
NEW magnets!
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4303151260
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4303154526
Purchase the Unshaken Scripture Writing Extras (including the scripture writing plans, monthly introductions & journaling questions + 12 smartphone wallpapers!):
For individuals or groups: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
Ashley (& Kristen’s) new favorite recipe blog:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com
Gods At War book:
Listen in as Kristen interviews 5 sweet friends who also have faith-based businesses/ministries: Melissa Flanagan with Lissa Sue Designs, Emily Hatfield with Wifey Wednesdays, Emily Hayes with The Pearly Peacock, Laura Jenkins with Thought Garden, and Rebecca McCready with Evergreen Cypress. Along with The Ruffled Mango, these sisters make up the Faith & Flourish Collective. We hear from each of them about how they got started, what beautiful things each offers, and what their favorite things are to do/create.
Episode Resources:
Follow the Faith & Flourish Collective here! >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/7720204884658251
*Melissa Flanagan {Lissa Sue Designs}:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LissaSueDesigns
https://www.facebook.com/LissaSueDesigns
https://www.instagram.com/lissasuedesigns
*Emily Hatfield {Wifey Wednesdays/Motivation Proclamation}:
https://thelightnetwork.tv/tag/wifey/ (You can also find Wifey Wednesdays on Apple Podcasts & Spotify)
Wifey Wednesdays: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402668939838994
Motivation Proclamation: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088825223640
*Emily Hayes {The Pearly Peacock}:
https://www.thepearlypeacock.com
https://fhubelfry.square.site (search for The Pearly Peacock)
https://www.facebook.com/thepearlypeacock
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1383243808641770 (VIP group)
https://www.instagram.com/thepearlypeacock
*Laura Jenkins {Thought Garden}:
https://www.yourthoughtgarden.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064173129141
https://www.instagram.com/your.thought.garden
*Rebecca McCready {Evergreen Cypress}:
https://www.evergreencypress.com
https://www.facebook.com/byevergreencypress
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1385728232181220/?ref=share&mibextid=kdkkhi&_rdr
(Women’s Group)
Ashley, Kelly, and Kristen talk about (intentionally) training ourselves for godliness, forming good study habits, and understanding how trials can help us grow spiritually.
Episode Resources:
Spiritual Maturity scripture writing plan:
https://www.theruffledmango.com/april-scripture-writing-plan-spiritual-maturity/
Spiritual Maturity playlist:
Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/728lbeZ1eQKseJsXey5Ebf?si=SumQgYUgSBeAnnI0G9ryHg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/spiritual-maturity/pl.u-jV89beWtvjV1jp
Spiritual Maturity prayer prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download)
https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
The Obstacle Course – on sale for 40% off (through end of April 2025):
Individual rate: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/the-obstacle-course?couponcode=SPIRITUALMATURITY&productid=2231270
Group rate: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/the-obstacle-course?couponcode=SPIRITUALMATURITY&productid=5198291
Purchase the Unshaken Scripture Writing Extras (including the scripture writing plans, monthly introductions & journaling questions + 12 smartphone wallpapers!):
For individuals or groups: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
Kristen’s favorite mix of daffodil bulbs (to plant in the fall):
https://www.brecks.com/products/giant_daffodils_for_naturalizing
Atomic Habits book: https://amzn.to/4izfhDd
Video snippet of Major General Paul Johnson (not the History Channel doc Ashley mentioned): https://youtu.be/O15OmJcr90c?si=_QWDPfaeldRZHUAG
Ashley, Kelly, & Kristen discuss the importance of growing spiritually, what happens to us (and those around us) when we don’t, and how fruitfulness is a good measure of spiritual maturity. Check the link(s) below for the show notes.
Episode Resources:
Spiritual Maturity scripture writing plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/april-scripture-writing-plan-spiritual-maturity/
Spiritual Maturity playlist:
Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/728lbeZ1eQKseJsXey5Ebf?si=SumQgYUgSBeAnnI0G9ryHg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/spiritual-maturity/pl.u-jV89beWtvjV1jp
Spiritual Maturity prayer prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download)
https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
The Obstacle Course – on sale for 40% off (through end of April 2025):
Individual rate: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/the-obstacle-course?couponcode=SPIRITUALMATURITY&productid=2231270
Group rate: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/the-obstacle-course?couponcode=SPIRITUALMATURITY&productid=5198291
Check Entitlement at the Door [SERMON]: https://hendersoncoc.com/sermons/check-entitlement-at-the-door/
Purchase the entire year of the 2025 Unshaken scripture writing plans (with cover page):
For individuals: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1810321265
For groups: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1796157778
Find the Unshaken Scripture Writing Journal in our Etsy shop:
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1805002817
Or, you can immediately download & print everything found in the journal when you purchase the Unshaken Scripture Writing Extras (including the scripture writing plans, monthly introductions & journaling questions + 12 smartphone wallpapers!):
For individuals or groups: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
Kelly’s favorite whipped beef tallow balm:
Ashley’s favorite sparkling water:
Kristen’s favorite pjs:
Alyssa & Kristen discuss eagerly waiting for Jesus to come back, how faith & patience go hand in hand, why God delays, and what we should be doing while we wait. Check out our show notes at the link(s) below!
Episode Resources:
Waiting on the Lord scripture writing plan:
https://www.theruffledmango.com/march-scripture-writing-plan-waiting-on-the-lord/
Waiting on the Lord playlist:
Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6XwtfvuUZaC396RoqmWJdf
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/waiting-on-the-lord/pl.u-GgA5eYRsRVr1Vz
Waiting on the Lord prayer prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download)
https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
Our NEW Powerful Prayers Journal:
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1866788718
Our NEW Unshaken greeting card set:
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1880982661
Purchase the entire year of the 2025 Unshaken scripture writing plans (with cover page):
For individuals: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1810321265
For groups: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1796157778
Find the Unshaken Scripture Writing Journal in our Etsy shop:
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1805002817
Or, you can immediately download & print everything found in the journal when you purchase the Unshaken Scripture Writing Extras (including the scripture writing plans, monthly introductions & journaling questions + 12 smartphone wallpapers!):
For individuals or groups: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
Alyssa’s favorite Clip & Go Phone Chain with Pouch:
https://amzn.to/4ceAQrc
Kristen’s new favorite apron:
https://amzn.to/3QVBccq
Alyssa & Kristen discuss patience vs. impatience while waiting on the Lord, how to learn God’s ways & paths, and the strength & courage that waiting requires. Check out our show notes on the episode page for links to everything we mention.
Episode Resources:
Waiting on the Lord scripture writing plan:
https://www.theruffledmango.com/march-scripture-writing-plan-waiting-on-the-lord/
Waiting on the Lord playlist:
Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6XwtfvuUZaC396RoqmWJdf
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/waiting-on-the-lord/pl.u-GgA5eYRsRVr1Vz
Waiting on the Lord prayer prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section to download)
https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
Video about the name LORD/YHWH:
https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/yhwh-lord/
Our NEW Powerful Prayers Journal:
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1866788718
Our NEW Unshaken greeting card set:
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1880982661
Purchase the entire year of the 2025 Unshaken scripture writing plans (with cover page):
For individuals: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1810321265
For groups: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1796157778
Find the Unshaken Scripture Writing Journal in our Etsy shop:
https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/1805002817
Or, you can immediately download & print everything found in the journal when you purchase the Unshaken Scripture Writing Extras (including the scripture writing plans, monthly introductions & journaling questions + 12 smartphone wallpapers!):
For individuals or groups: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras
Kristen’s favorite chunky yarn for hand-knitting blankets (Perfect Phasing):
https://amzn.to/4hpenbJ
Kristen and Christy talk about God’s compassion & consistency, how Jesus’ goodness matches the Father’s, and how the good gifts of the Holy Spirit and the holy scriptures affect our lives.
Episode Resources:
Kristen spotlights some hymn lyrics & prayer prompts for this month’s theme, plus introduces a helpful memorization tool for scripture.
Episode Resources:
Christy & Kristen discuss why we need to know if God is really good and if God’s justice takes away or adds to His goodness.
Episode Resources:
Kristen and Ashley dive back in to finish discussing the second half of the Unshaken Scripture writing plan. Here’s a preview: perfect peace, how God is like a Rock, a flannelgraph depicting Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, the wise & foolish men, spiritual warfare, and a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Find the show notes we mentioned at the link below.
Episode Resources:
It’s finally here! Ashley & Kristen discuss the first half of the Unshaken scripture writing plan, focusing on why we can fully trust God to be a firm foundation to build our lives upon.
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Robert is joined by the hosts of The Light Network’s new podcast: Kristen Hicks, Alyssa Clark, Christy Cook, Ashley Deffenbaugh, and Kelly Epperson. The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast debuts in January 2025 on The Light Network’s website (thelightnetwork.tv) and on your favorite podcast app!