Happy Mother’s Day! Enjoy the wisdom and joy behind these interviews. Special thanks to Jess Trayser, Karin Trayser, Kris Stockfisch, Lauren Kaufmann, and Grace Stockfisch! LOVE YOU ALL.

Never had friendship felt so doable and freeing. This episode is SPECIAL. I adore these women and the chance to sit down with them- even if over zoom- was water for my soul. Lean in to the extraordinary story God has given the two of them, bask in their wisdom and walk away believing God more thanks to their contagious faith.

Whether you’re currently in a small group through your church, favorite ministry or workplace, or you are simply part of a family unit- we all have places our groups can go from surviving to thriving. Courtney is brilliant and you will gain so much from her wisdom! Purchase her book, “Leading Small Groups that Thrive” here... https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Small-Groups-That-Thrive/dp/0310106702. Or visit the book’s website: https://thrivinggroups.com. Follow Courtney on Instagram @courtneywdavis here— https://www.instagram.com/courtneywdavis/

I am praying this short episode will leave you feeling refreshed and hopeful.

Loved this conversation. Natalie is full of truth and wisdom. She talks about the company she started with her sister called Dwell Differently, she encourages us about the assurance of the gospel, and speaks in such freeing ways about doubt. Send to a friend and thank the ladies at Dwell for all they do! Visit their website here—- https://dwelldifferently.com/ And visit https://www.instagram.com/nataliejoyabbott/ to follow Natalie on Instagram

I get to welcome 4 of the amazing contributors to one of my favorite books of 2020- “His Testimonies, My Heritage- Women of Color on the Word of God.” Ka Richards, Elicia Horton, Portia Collins and Danielle Anderson join the podcast to talk all things faith and Bible. These ladies fire me up! Please use these links to find all we talked about in the show! http://www.sheshallbecalled.com/ https://www.portiacollins.com/about https://simeontrust.org/online-courses/ https://www.instagram.com/danielle.l.anderson/ https://www.instagram.com/danielle.l.anderson/ https://www.mbts.edu/about/conference/ftc20/womens-pre-conference/ https://www.instagram.com/ehorton82/ https://simeontrust.org/workshop/online-epistles-women/

This one is special. Make room for yourself to sip this episode slowly like the best cup of coffee or tea. Lauren is the perfect guest to usher us in to God’s presence and frame us Biblically it what it looks like to hear from God. Enjoy it!

Sometimes I’m glad the guest can’t see me when we chat because I am nodding uncontrollably and fist-pumping the sky. Morgan’s story, perspective, and heart for Jesus made me do that you guys. Follow her on Instagram @morgan_menichini and visit her CUTE shop here —> https://www.morgan-menichini.com/

My friend and brand new author, Katie Westenberg, joins us today to dismantle our misconceptions about fear. What do we need MORE right now than a proper placement of our fear? Her new book, I Choose Brave, can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Brave-Embracing-Courage-Understanding/dp/0764235419. Find Katie at https://katiewestenberg.com and on Instagram @IChooseBrave.

I love this conversation and I love this girl. Ashley shares candidly about how a hard season has brought her closer to the Lord than ever before. Follow Ashley on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ashbrew/

Shruthi is a blogger, wife and mom who lives in Austin and has the unique perspective of an India-born, Hindu-raised woman who loves Jesus. Y’all will love her wisdom, her honesty, and her perspective. This world needs more stories and more voices like hers! Find her at her website: https://thehonestshruth.com/ or on Instagram @thehonestshruth. For her full story on the Happy Hour Podcast, click here—> https://jamieivey.com/236-shruthi-parker/.

A short devotional- style episode from my heart to yours! Be encouraged and challenged, friends! 🤍

It’s hard to think of a wiser woman in my life. Cheri is a personal faith mentor of mine. A woman I look to as a spiritual mother. I pray the way I do in many ways because of what I learned from Cheri. Enjoy her wisdom and practical steps to get us praying more and loving prayer. Connect with Cheri on Instagram @Teambeltramo and thank her for her faithfulness! Connect with Kristin at http://kristinstockfisch.com or on Instagram @kristinstockfisch We pray this episode moves you a step closer to the real, irresistible Jesus.

As promised! The second part the conversation with Jaleesa. What does it look like for women to lead men? Who would she sing with if she could sing with anybody? Stick around for the prayer at the end- let her words sink deeply over your soul. Thank you to Jaleesa! Follow her on Instagram @jaleesa_mac and find her singing my favorite song, Great is Thy Faithfulness, on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0rZBcDIC2TRXOdfThAvesH?si=PyuS1I0xT_C2rGNHae29qQ

What do we do with the parts of our faith (or ourselves) that don’t feel the same as everyone else’s? Is it the loving thing to be called out on our crap? Is the church doing a good job with singles? These and other questions answered in Part 1 of my conversation with the lovely and wise Jaleesa McCreary. Jaleesa is a singer and Worship Leader at The Austin Stone Church. You can follow her on Instagram @jaleesa_mac. As always, find the latest with the podcast and Kristin on Instagram @kristinstockfisch or kristinstockfisch.com

Needing a little lift or a little laugh? Wife, author, surfer, mom, church planter and sweet friend, Kate Merrick has got you covered. We chat about writing, how Jesus is indeed coming back for us, donuts, parenting, what to do when we’re caught up in sin, harem pants and the best room in her house. You will love her infectious authenticity and rooted love for the Lord. Visit http://kmerrick.com to read her blog and buy her books.

Do you have a dream you want to go for but no idea where to start? Have you felt a stirring to enter in to conversations of race but don’t know how? This episode is for you, girl. I first met Dani when I awkwardly asked if I could sit at her table and now she boldly and graciously asks the rest of us to pull up a seat to the table of race. Dani is an artist, activist, entrepreneur and a well of practical wisdom. She loves Jesus and has made me love Him more because of the ways she radiates Him. Find Dani on Instagram @ohhappydani https://www.instagram.com/ohhappydani/ You can thank me later. To find more details on the retreat we spoke of visit: https://fha.adventuresoftheheart.org/womens-events/ Love serving y’all. Love doing podcast life with you. - Kristin

What we want to ask the wise people in our lives: What does confession look like? Can you explain prophesy? How do we gain freedom in Jesus? How do emotions play into our journey with Him? What about daily spiritual disciplines? Kristin and Lindsey cover these and more in Episode 3!

Kristin & Katie cover it all- like only sisters can do! Everything from what’s helpful and not in seasons of singleness, praying the things that feel too vulnerable to pray, Keds, and the difference between being “neat” and “clean.” Can’t wait for y’all to join us.