What does it really mean to be restored? 🌿
In this live episode of The TriniTea, Betsy dives into the story of Restoration — how God brings us from the wilderness back to the garden, from striving back to rest. Together, we explore how the wilderness shapes us, why Sabbath is the antidote to the wilderness, and how God’s rhythm of rest restores our souls to their original design.
If you’re curious about learning to Sabbath and slowing down in a world that never stops, here are a few incredible books to start with:
📘 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry — John Mark Comer
☕ Mudhouse Sabbath — Lauren Winner
🌸 Keeping the Sabbath Wholly — Marva J. Dawn
🕊️ The Sabbath — Abraham Joshua Heschel
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At first glance, Genesis 23 looks like a simple real estate deal. But beneath the haggling and the handshake is something far bigger — the quiet culmination of God’s promises.
After years of wandering as a foreigner, Abraham finally puts roots in the land God promised… and what looks like loss becomes the first step toward legacy.
🫖 Join The TriniTea for a curious conversation about faith, wilderness seasons, and the God who never abandons His people there.
This week we dive into one of the most powerful and heart-wrenching moments in Scripture—Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah. It’s a story that foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. 🕊️
And at the end of this episode, I share a big announcement. With so many hearts turning to Jesus in recent days, I want to create a place for the biblically confused and/or curious to learn, ask questions, and grow in faith together. 🌱
Here’s what’s coming:
🎙️ The TriniTea podcast will now release every other week.
📖 On the “off weeks,” I’ll host a Youtube livestream Bible study starting right at the beginning—Genesis 1—and walking through the story of God together. If you or anyone you know could benefit from a more interactive Bible Study please come!
📅 First livestream: Thursday, October 9th • 7:30–8:30 PM (CST)
🔗 Links for the livestream will be shared here in this caption later this week, on @thetriniteapodcast IG page, and on my personal FB: Betsy Bashore Grablowski. There will also be a zoom backup just in case technological issues occur! :)
This week’s episode will be coming to you later than planned. I planned to finish the episode and release it today but was shocked into speechlessness by the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In the midst of processing, I felt led to share a word on how God chooses to love us—people who are completely other than Himself—and how we, too, are called to extend that kind of love to those around us, even across differences.
In part one of this two-part episode, we explore how Genesis 22 connects back to Genesis 3. What began with disobedience at a tree in Eden finds a powerful reversal on Mount Moriah, where God provides life instead of death.
In Genesis 21:8–33, Sarah sends Hagar and Ishmael away, but God meets them in the wilderness with rescue and promise. Like the story of Lot, Hagar’s story shows us that no matter how someone enters the narrative—whether by choice, failure, or circumstance—God’s blessing cannot be stopped. Human action may bring tension and hardship, but it cannot change the larger plan of God’s unfolding story.
This week on The TriniTea, I’m setting aside the usual structure to simply share my heart. Over the past month, God has walked me through a time of healing—teaching me how to rest, how to trust, and how to see His hand of provision in fresh ways. As I’ve leaned into Proverbs 3:1–18 and Malachi 3:6–10, I’ve been reminded that He never changes and His promises are always good. And just like Abraham and Sarah, who once laughed in disbelief before laughing with joy at Isaac’s birth, I’ve seen how God can turn doubt into delight. This episode is really just me boasting in the Lord and celebrating His faithfulness—I hope it encourages you in your own journey too.
In this episode, we journey through Genesis 20–21:7, where Abraham leaves the oaks of Mamre and steps into a familiar mistake—repeating the same deception he made with Pharaoh decades earlier. Right after God reaffirmed His promise of a son, Abraham’s fear overrides his faith, reminding us how easily we can fall back into old patterns even in seasons of blessing. Yet, in the very next chapter, God proves faithful: Isaac is born, just as He promised. Together, we explore why this episode may follow the destruction of Sodom, the psychology behind Abraham’s relapse, and what it reveals about God’s unchanging mercy toward His people.
In this episode of The TriniTea, I’m joined by my dear friend Whitney for a rich and redemptive conversation about the Book of Ruth. Together, we trace how God moves quietly but powerfully in the midst of chaos, loss, and uncertainty — turning devastation into hope.
What makes this story even more stunning is its connection to Genesis 19. From the scandalous origins of the Moabites through Lot and his daughters, we see how God takes what was broken and unexpected and uses it for His redemptive purposes. Ruth, a Moabite woman, becomes part of the lineage of King David — and ultimately Jesus Himself.
If you’ve ever wondered how God works through the messy, the painful, and the overlooked, this episode will give you fresh eyes to see His faithful hand in every story — even yours.
Featuring Whitney Wiley, Host of The Inquired Word podcast.
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In this episode of The Trinitea, we explore Genesis 19:17-38, where the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah unfolds. This story highlights the common experience of clinging to the past when the future seems uncertain. We delve into the story of Lot and his daughters as his daughters use their own wisdom to navigate an unknown world. But by God's grace, He transforms human disaster into a part of His redemptive plan.
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Hi friends — just a quick update from me! My surgery went well (thank God!), and I’m now in the thick of recovery. That said, I’m going to need a bit more time to rest and heal properly, so there won’t be a new episode of The TriniTea until July 30th.
In the meantime, I’m leaning into something I’m not always great at: learning how to sabbath — to truly pause, be still, and let God meet me in the quiet. Thank you for your patience and prayers. I can’t wait to be back with you soon.
With love,
Betsy
In this episode, we step into one of the most jarring and morally complex scenes in Genesis—Genesis 19:1–15. As the night falls over Sodom, two heavenly visitors arrive with a divine mission, but what unfolds reveals a sobering divide between God’s holiness and man’s depravity.
We examine the twisted hospitality of Sodom’s citizens, who demand to violate the guests—an act that exposes the deep corruption of the city. At the same time, Lot, while attempting to protect the visitors, makes a deeply disturbing offer of his daughters—raising hard questions about the consequences of cultural assimilation.
But in stark contrast to human failure, we see God’s unwavering justice and mercy at work. The angels intervene with power and clarity, not only protecting Lot but urging him to escape a judgment that is both terrifying and just.
In this brief but heartfelt episode, I share a personal update about a recent medical event that’s caused me to slow down and reflect. It’s not a deep dive—just a moment to process, breathe, and be real. I’ll also read a short passage of Scripture that’s brought me peace in the midst of uncertainty. If you’re in a season of waiting, wondering, or just needing a quiet place to rest, this one’s for you.
Hello All!
I'm so sorry to delay this episode. I have had a few medical things arise this week. Sadly, I think I'll need to miss this week! I hope to have another episode for you next week!
In the meantime, if you're looking for another great episode to check out this week, I've been listening to the Bible Project's Episode - The Seven Women Who Rescued Moses - and Israel! It is phenomenal and I highly recommend! :)
Pray for me friends!
Blessings to you all!
Betsy
In this special episode of The TriniTea, we’re hopping on our soapbox to tackle one of the most misunderstood commands in Scripture: the Sabbath. Is it just an outdated ritual—or a divine invitation to rest and realign? We explore the hidden details in Genesis that lead me to think there is something more to Sabbath than meets the eye, uncovering God’s heart and story behind this weekly rhythm. Whether you’ve never taken a Sabbath or feel guilty for doing it wrong, this episode offers clarity, challenge, and a story that will hopefully put your heart at rest. Come curious—and maybe even a little tired.
In this episode of The TriniTea, we dive into Genesis 18—a chapter full of holy surprises and sacred conversations. We explore the moment Sarah laughs at the idea of having a child in her old age and what that laughter reveals about doubt, faith, and the nature of God’s promises. Then, we shift gears to Abraham’s bold conversation with God about the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah. Why does God invite Abraham into this decision? What does it teach us about divine justice and mercy? Join us for a thoughtful look at a God who hears laughter, welcomes questions, and models a justice that listens before it acts.
In this week’s episode of The TriniTea, we journey through Genesis 17—a chapter where God doesn’t just speak promises, He speaks identity. Abram becomes Abraham. Sarai becomes Sarah. And in those name changes lies a powerful truth: God’s covenant is not just about what He will do—it’s about who He says we are.
If you’ve ever struggled with feeling unqualified, unseen, or unsure of your place in God’s story, this episode is for you.
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In this special episode of The TriniTea, Jake the Poet delivers a spoken word titled Fly Trap. What begins with a simple moment—a fly trap and a flicker of satisfaction—unfolds into a deeper meditation on the dangers of division, the lure of superiority, and the ancient warning God gave to Cain: sin is crouching at the door.
As Jake’s words draw us in, we’re reminded of the radical unity found in Christ. In a world eager to divide, the gospel calls us to something greater—one family, one Spirit, one table. Jesus is Lord of all, and there is no room in His body for walls of hostility or a hierarchy of worth.
This episode is more than poetry—it’s a call back to humility, to repentance, and to the crucified King who holds us together.
In this episode of The TriniTea, we dive into the messy, emotional, and very human story of Genesis 16. Sarai is tired of waiting on God’s promise, Abram goes along with a desperate plan, and Hagar ends up caught in the middle. We talk about what happens when impatience leads us to take control, how God shows up even in the detours, and what it means that the angel of the Lord sees Hagar in her distress. Spoiler alert: this chapter isn’t a neat and tidy faith story—it’s complicated. But it’s also deeply relatable. Join us as we explore the grace that finds us even in our missteps.
This week on The TriniTea, we’re veering off the usual path of biblical interpretation and diving into a more personal thought journey. In this reflective episode, I invite you into my musings on rain—yes, actual rain. What if rain isn’t just a weather event but a kind of mini baptism? A gentle cleansing from the sky? Could it be a subtle reminder of God’s post-flood promise and the continual renewal of the earth?
Join me as I unpack this curious pondering on rain as a symbol of God’s grace, a reset button for the planet, and maybe even a spiritual metaphor we overlook in the mundane. This isn’t your typical exegetical episode—it’s more of a stream-of-consciousness exploration that might just leave you thinking a little differently the next time the skies open up.