Be the Brave Ones

Send us a MessageJoin us for our new series as we share stories of faith, courage, and learning how to see ourselves through God's eyes rather than the perception of others. This kickoff episode is particularly special as we welcome Amy and Abby from North Texas—a mother-daughter duo whose Christ-centered relationship offers valuable lessons on maintaining a close mother-daughter relationship grounded in biblical truth.The discussion includes a deep dive into the story of the woman with the issue of blood from Mark 5:21-34 - highlighting the woman's courage and faith, the crowd's indifference, and Jesus' compassionate acknowledgment and healing power.The conversation concludes with reflections and takeaways, encouraging you to focus on Jesus and trust in His plan despite life's challenges or rejection from others.Join us as we explore how knowing and being seen by Jesus transforms our lives, making us truly feel seen, known, and loved.Have a meaningful conversation of your own with the girls in your life using the Seen, Known, Loved Brave Conversation Tool! Download the Leader Guide and Convo Cards

Embark on this final episode of the Intersections series with us as we delve into conversation about the transformative impact of mentorship – relationships God uses to shape us, heal us, and propel us forward in faith.   Our special guests, Heather Cruz and Chelsea Rowley, inspire us with the story of their mentor-mentee relationship - how it got started and how it's growing. Heather's remarkable dedication to faith in family life and Chelsea's creativity and passionate pursuit of Jesus, including a vision for a traveling coffee trailer called Tabernacle Coffee, demonstrates how creating space for meaningful connection can weave spiritual growth and revival into our hearts and lives. Their experience reminds us of the importance of shared faith experiences and the beauty of mentorship that strengthens us through life's ebbs and flows.In this conversation, we hear from Heather and Chelsea about the silent battle of loneliness we all face at times and the strength found in community and intergenerational relationships. We look at how these relationships sustain us, from the crossroads of Heather's empty nest to the story of Chelsea learning how to live out her new-found faith.Together, we celebrate Christ-appointed friendships, urging listeners to be bold in their faith and nurture these life-altering connections. Join us at the table for this series finale, as we share not only our stories but also the tools we've crafted at Brave Girls Gather to help you cultivate joyous moments and meaningful connections with the girls in your own life.Grab a copy of Heather's book, Grace for Every MomGet your AWESOME free gift Access our tools and resourcesFollow us on Instagram Join our Facebook groupGive to our organization 

People need people. There's no way around it! God made us for relationship with Him and others. Our latest episode takes us on a journey of uncovering the relationships we need - how to find and grow in them! In this episode, disciple-maker Becky Bowden joins us as we continue to examine the relationships found in the life of the Apostle Paul, specifically looking at Acts and how his story illustrates the strength gained by living in community with others. Becky inspires us to live purposefully and shares the value of mentorship, including the story of what she gained from the woman who taught her what it meant to love God with all of her heart, mind, soul, and strength. Becky's story highlights the profound impact of godly influences! As we unpack the episode, we delve into the ways personal passions can intertwine with God's calling on our lives. We're reminded that discipleship transcends the walls of the church, inviting each of us to carry Jesus into our everyday lives. The Great Commission is meant to be lived out wherever God places our feet! Every action creates ripples for God's kingdom. Finally, we discuss the role of grace in both our individual spiritual growth and in community with others. This episode encourages us to foster relationships rooted in encouragement and accountability and live out our faith transparently.Pull up a seat and join us as we uncover how a life interwoven with threads of discipleship leads to deep community! It's our hope and prayer that conversations on the podcast will encourage you to have meaningful conversations with the girls in your life! Find our latest conversation tool, the Intersections B1 Bible Study here Follow us on Instagram Join our Facebook group

We're continuing the journey through the life of Paul the Apostle, looking at four monumental “stop and go” moments that paved the way for him to form meaningful connections and live in deep community with others. This week, we have Hannah Irby from Abilene Christian University along for the ride. We talk about everything from our need for wise counsel and faith-filled friendships to the importance of having a heart of teachability. Together, we share stories that shine a light on our need for others while drawing parallels to the biblical story of Paul the apostle's encounter with Ananias.   We discuss the ways laughter heals and tears bind. Hannah's insights, drawn from her personal experiences, help drive home the need for wise counsel and mentorship in our lives. These connections are like soul fuel – providing us with the support and guidance we need to live out God's purposes for us!   We wrap up by pondering the importance of forgiveness and love when it comes to building deep friendships. Tune in to hear how Hannah's pursuit of wisdom led to open doors and how being receptive to guidance connects us with others. We leave you with encouragement to take off the old self and put on your new self in Christ.As always, we hope this conversation inspires you to foster meaningful conversations with the girls in your life. Consider this your  personal invitation to pull up a seat and join us at our table of brave conversation – to be inspired, to laugh, to learn, and to grow in faith with those around you, including the girls in your life! Connect with Hannah on IG Access Convo Cards and Leader Guide for the Intersections seriesFollow Brave Girls Gather on IGJoin our Facebook group

Loneliness and feeling disconnected are things lots of girls and women deal with these days. Even if you're not feeling that way right now, chances are you know someone who is. So let's talk about making meaningful connections with others because it's so super important!God made us for tight-knit community. He's like the ultimate matchmaker, bringing people together and showing us how to find joy in our relationships. He's more than big enough to intersect our lives with the people He wants us to grow alongside!In this new series, we're looking at the life of Paul the Apostle and examining four life-altering moments that led him into deep community with others. His transformation journey starts with a wild encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus! That moment was a complete game-changer for him, and it's a reminder that God can totally flip our perspective and give us a fresh way of looking at things. Let's open our hearts to receive where he might want to do that for us in this series!In our kickoff episode of the “Intersections” series were chatting with best-selling author and speaker Melanie Wilson about transformation, vulnerability, the power of love & and walking the path to building the kinds of friendships our hearts are craving. Melanie's been through some tough stuff herself, but now she's all about helping other women rise up and find their strength. She's even got a background in counseling and psychology, which totally shines through in her best-selling book, Unsilenced. Plus, Melanie's like a modern-day cowgirl. She spends time on a ranch in Florida where she hangs out with horses - how cool is that?  So, grab a seat and join us for some real talk. We're all about having meaningful conversations here, and we hope our chats inspire you to have some awesome heart-to-hearts with the girls in your life. Let's make friendship magic happen together! Connect with Melanie on Instagram Check out Melanie's websiteAccess Convo Cards and Leader Guide for the Intersections seriesFollow Brave Girls Gather on InstagramJoin our Facebook group

When anxious thoughts consume our conversations with God and faith routines repeatedly feel more like going through the motions than a genuine connection with our Maker, it's possible that a change is needed. We delve into this and much more in this heartfelt finale of the Make Room series. Together with our guest Sarah Sorenson, we peel back the layers on the meaning of a "quiet time" and offer up a way to deepen our connection with God by making our conversations with Him a two-way dialogue. We zero in on Revelation 3:20-22 of our key scripture to illuminate our need to welcome Jesus into every facet of our existence, ensuring changes that transform us from the inside out.Sarah is a Nashville-based singer and songwriter and founder of Thrive Hive, an online community where people can be equipped to thrive through friendship, education, mentorship, community and prayer. Sarah has developed a large following on TikTok, where she sings her songs and her videos have touched millions of lives. She has a heart for speaking about OCD and mental health topics, building community, and advancing the kingdom of God.Sarah shares openly about her struggle with OCD since childhood and what it looked like for her mental health to intersect with her faith. With more and more girls today struggling with OCD and other mental health concerns, we felt like this was an important topic to tackle. Sarah offers practical encouragement and hope drawn from her personal story! We extend a welcoming invitation for you to join us at our table of brave conversation! We pray this conversation draws you closer to Jesus and inspires you to have meaningful conversations with the girls in your life about the immeasurable worth of making room for Jesus!  Connect with Sarah Sorenson on IG (and find her Thrive Hive) Get your free gift from us to you hereFollow us on InstagramJoin our Facebook groupDownload the Make Room Bible Study 

Have you ever felt your devotion to Jesus was like checking off a list of spiritual to-dos? We've been there!  In our latest conversation, we dig up ways we can shift from routine faith to a more truly fervent one. Together with our guest Taylor Akinola, we dissect the misconceptions about perfection when it comes to our faith and delve into the benefits of buying from Jesus! Growing up the older of 6 kids, Taylor has always been a natural-born leader. After temporarily walking away from her faith in college, she later recommitted her life to Jesus. When she's not leading groups or mentoring others, she works as a wedding florist and also a student. She also does her best to love on her husband and, in this season, prepare for the newest addition to their family, their baby girl!   We talk with Taylor about bringing scripture into our everyday moments, including the anxious and chaotic ones. Taylor also gets real about her struggles with doubt and how God used it to help her become a girl equipped and ready to defend the Gospel today! She encourages us to lay down our “almost Jesus” ways and pick up the good stuff! Consider this our heartfelt invitation for you to join us as at our table of brave conversation! You can connect with Taylor hereGet your free gift from us to you hereFollow us on InstagramJoin our Facebook groupCheck out our resources

We've all been in that place where our faith feels like it's on autopilot, but lingering in that space can cost us. On today's episode we're confronting spiritual lukewarmness. We take a look at  Revelation 3:15-17, which challenges the complacency that can almost unknowingly creep into our lives. It's an honest discussion aimed at shaking up our faith so that we can go deeper in our relationship with Jesus. Juggling the roles of a military spouse, mother of five, and mom's ministry leader, our guest, Sheri Prescott, brings to light how making room for Jesus changes everything. She opens up about her journey, sharing wisdom and encouragement for you and the girls in your life. We have meaningful conversations on the podcast to encourage and inspire you to have meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life. Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation! Connect with Sheri on InstagramCheck out the tools on our websiteDownload the Make Room convo cards and leader guideFollow us on InstagramJoin our Facebook group

In Rev 3:20, Jesus stands and knocks at the door of a church struggling with self-sufficiency and apathy. Jesus wants in, not to shame them, but to transform them. He wants to do the same with us! Let's talk about it! In this first episode of the Make Room series, we talk with Rachel Mitchell, a wife and boy mom of two,  passionate about teaching women of all ages what it looks like to invite Christ into the fight for their bodies and their health and creating habits that make them stronger physically, mentally and spiritually! Mandie & Delaney talk with Rachel about who this Jesus knocking at the door is and why we should give Him full access to our hearts. This episode is chock-full of encouragement and practical ways for you to start making more room for Jesus this year!We have meaningful conversations on the podcast in hopes it will encourage you to have meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life. We invite you to pull up a seat at this table of brave conversation! Connect with Rachel on InstagramCheck out the tools on our websiteDownload the Make Room convo cards and leader guideFollow us on InstagramJoin our Facebook group

Who is God? That's a BIG question! We've been looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. In this episode, we talk with Kendra Cutsinger about God being known by the name Jehovah Nissi; the Lord is my Banner (Victory). Kendra is wife to her husband of 22 years, mom to two boys, one in college and the other in high school, and parent to a former foster daughter.  She works as a Regional Director for Circle of Care, a nonprofit in Oklahoma whose mission is to provide help, healing, and hope to children and families through multiple services and programs across the state.  In this episode, we take a look at the story of Moses interceding atop a hill for Joshua and the Israelites while they fought below in a battle.  There's so much from this story for us, including practical ways to demonstrate trust in the Lord as our Victory!  We want girls to know there is a name they can call on when the battle seems like more than they can bear! Join us for this brave conversation, and then go have some meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life! Help us reach our end of year GIVING GOAL HERE!!

Who is God? That's a BIG question! And we're looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. Today, we talk with  Simone Seymour about God being known by the name Jehovah Rapha, the Lord is my Healer.Simone is a wife, mom, Bible teacher, and women's minister. She has served as a pastor alongside her husband Meiko, and as a state coach for IF:Gathering. She recently graduated from a Propel Ecclesia cohort. In this episode, we take a look at the story of bitter water made sweet in Exodus 15. Just like bitter circumstances can lead us to grumble, bitter water led the Israelites to gripe and complain. It was through instruction to Moses that the water became sweet. Afterwards, God declared Himself the Healer of His people. No matter our age, part of being alive means that there will be times when we experience physical ailments, emotional wounds, and relational difficulties.  Jehovah Rapha, the Lord our Healer,  desires us to come to Him for healing over it all.  We want girls to know they have a place they can go for healing! Join us for this brave conversation and then go have some meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life!  

Who is God? That is a BIG question! In this series, we're looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. Throughout the Bible we see person after person finding security, confidence and courage to become all God made them to be, not in who they were but in who God was and still is.  Today, we talk with author Allie Marie Smith about God being known by the name Jehovah Shalom, the Lord is Peace. Girls today are struggling more than ever with their mental health, including anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. Allie Marie is no stranger to any of this. She fought a fierce mental health battle during her teen years. Allie is the director and founder of Wonderfully Made, a national ministry helping teen girls and women know their value and identity in Jesus. She wrote a book by that same title. She shares about parts of the book with us, which includes a portion of her mental health journey. As usual, we roundtable scripture together. This episode we take a look at the story of Gideon, a man who saw himself as small and weak but whom God called a "man of valor."Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation! We pray it encourages you to live a little more brave and inspires you to have some meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life. Learn more about Allie Marie Smith and the Wonderfully Made ministry hereGrab a copy of the Wonderfully Made book hereListen and save the “Who is God” playlist on SpotifyCheck out the tools and resources on the  Brave Girls Gather website

Who is God? That is a BIG question! In this series, we'll be looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. Throughout the Bible we see person after person finding security, confidence and courage to become all God made them to be, not in who they were but in who God was and still is.  Today, we talk with author Cally Logan about God being known by the name Jehovah Jireh, the Lord is My Provider. Cally is a high school History teacher, and Senior Writer for Crosswalk.com. Her works include, Hang in There, Girl! and Dear Future Husband, which was featured on, The 700 Club Interactive and Propel Women. She is a mentor for college-aged girls and enjoys challenging her students to develop deeper relationships with God and to live authentically and fearlessly. Cally talks with Mandie & Delaney about her latest book, surrendering what we love, laying down idols, waiting well, and trusting God to provide what we need when we need it! Join us at the this table of brave conversation! And don't leave the conversation here. We have meaningful conversations on the podcast in hopes you will go and have some meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life.  Purchase Cally's book Dear Future Husband here. Connect with Cally here. Find out more about Brave Girls Gather tools and resources here.LIsten to and save the Child of God playlist on Spotify

Who is God? That is a BIG question! In this series, we'll be looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. Throughout the Bible we see person after person finding security, confidence and courage to become all God made them to be, not in who they were but in who God is. We think He wants to show us that He desires to do for us what He did for them and that we can find so much of what we are looking for by understanding more about His Great Name. It's a weapon for any and every life circumstance! In this introductory episode, Mandie, Delaney, & Lauren talk about the reason behind the series and dive into Exodus 3:10-17, the story of Moses at the burning bush! Moses had some questions, and God had some answers. He has answers for us too! Join us as we discover them at this table of brave conversation. It is our hope that meaningful conversations on the podcast will inspire you to have meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life!Find tools and resources to invest in the girls around you at www.bravegirlsgather.comAccess and save the "Who is God" PlaylistConnect with us on InstagramJoin our Facebook group

We're continuing in our "Child of God" series, talking about identity and belonging! We want to encourage you in your own walk with Jesus while equipping you to help the girls in your life answer two questions they are hard-wired to ask: "Who am I?" and "Where do I belong?"Today, Mandie and Delaney close out the series talking with children's author Aunya Robinson.  She has worked as an ESL teacher in China, and in California where she helped children write and publish their stories. She has her Bachelors degree in multi-media and web design. She's spent time as a professional actress and model. Currently, she works as an Instructional Technology teacher in Tampa, FL where she takes every opportunity to remind students who they are and where they belong.The opportunities given to Aunya as an actor (storyteller) and model allowed her to meet many people, of all different backgrounds and financial standing. She says this gave her the greatest gift - to SEE humanity, the common thread in all, and the need for a Savior. This understanding influenced her to create a children's book series for all different hues and socio-economic statuses, called Baby Angel books.  When we tell you this is not an episode you want to miss! We mean it. We're not sure we could have closed out the season any better. Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation.  FIND & PURCHASE Aunya's Baby Angel booksLearn more about Brave Girls Gather Access the Children's  of God ible study

We're continuing in our "Child of God" series, talking about identity and belonging! We want to encourage you in your own walk with Jesus while equipping you to help the girls in your life answer two questions they are hard-wired to ask: "Who am I?" and "Where do I belong?"Today, Mandie talks with young adult author Kari Deneal. She is a wife and full-time mom, which includes homeschooling her three children. She serves as a worship coordinator at her local church in Tampa, FL. Her writing started off as simply a fun hobby and has transformed into something much bigger: a way of sprinkling hope and new perspective into the minds of young people.Her first book is called “Porcelain Skin” and Mandie talked with her about it. Porcelain Skin covers topics like bullying, identity, belonging, trauma, grief, and forgiveness, which ties in well with our current series. We know you are going to enjoy this conversation and have some good takeaways for sparking meaningful conversations with the girls around you!Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation!Check out Kari's websiteBuy her book Porcelain SkinFollow Kari on IGCheck out Brave Girls Gather ResourcesFollow us on IF

We're continuing in our "Child of God" series talking about identity and belonging! We want to encourage you in your own walk with Jesus while equipping you to help the girls in your life answer two questions they are hard-wired to ask: "Who am I?" and "Where do I belong?"In this episode, we talk with author and women's ministry director, Hannah Conway. Hannah is a military wife, momma, former middle school teacher, & dog lover. She recently published a devotional for teen girls called  In Case You Forget available now for pre-order on Amazon. In this 6-week devotional, Hannah reminds teen girls who God says they are in His Word. Through daily Bible reading, prayer, reflective questions, and opportunities to dive deeper into Scripture, In Case You Forget ultimately tells girls that the only person they are "supposed to be” is a child of God.As a previous middle school teacher and women's ministry leader, Hannah has tons of wisdom and encouragement when it comes to investing in the girls around you! Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation! Pre-order Hannah's book Connect with Hannah on InstagramFollow Brave Girls Gather on InstagramAccess Brave Girls Gather Resources

Hey everybody! We're back with a brand new series called "Child of God,"  For the next four episodes, we'll be talking about identity and belonging! We want to encourage you in your own walk with Jesus while equipping you to help the girls in your life answer two questions they are hard-wired to ask: "Who am I" and "Where do I belong?" We are kicking things off with singer and songwriter Amanda Nolan. She's been creating music since she was 11 years old and hasn't stopped since. After meeting Jesus in her lowest moment, she dedicated her life and music to bringing people to Jesus. Her emotional and raw sound can be compared to Lauren Daigle and Riley Clemmons.  Amanda wants to show the world how Jesus can take your worst moment and make it something beautiful. We're so grateful she joined us for this important conversation.We talk with Amanda about what it means to be loved by our heavenly Father, her new song, "For Such a Time As This," and lots more...We're also super stoked you're joining us here too! It's our hope that you'll be inspired to go have some important conversations of your own with the girls in your life. We have conversations that matter so that you can go and have conversations with the girls in your life that matter. You can find conversation tools relating to this conversation series on our website. Follow us on InstagramFollow Amanda Nolan on InstagramCheck out our Spotify "Child of God" playlist Follow Amanda on Spotify

We are wrapping up the Jesus = Friend series with a super fun conversation talking with a dynamic duo, Sheri Still and Trinity Hamilton. Sheri and Trinity exemplify the kind of mentor/mentee relationships we talk about here on the podcast and at Brave Girls Gather. You guys are going to love these two! We talk about how a friendship with Jesus helps us identify and be a true friend to others.Sheri Still is a small town Kentucky girl,  now living in Florida with her family. She founded Pineapple Principle in 2017 when God put a calling on her heart to use her experience as a teen to help young ladies stand tall in their faith, own their crowns, and love like Jesus. Trinity Hamilton is a college student and preschool teacher pursuing a degree in Deaf Education, who loves writing music and poetry, singing and playing her guitar. Whether you are in your pjs, workout pants, comfy clothes or business attire, we invite you to pull up a seat and join  us at this table of brave conversation. Connect with Sheri Still and Pineapple Principle on IGConnect with Brave Girls Gather  on IGAccess the Jesus = Friend B1 Bible StudyDownload the Summer Reading List

We're continuing in our Jesus = Friend series, talking about how Jesus is the friend we need when earthly friendship hurts! We're so excited to bring you this third episode with writer, speaker, and brand mentor Rachel G Scott.As a girl mom (and boy mom, too), Rachel brings practical examples of what it's looked like for her to navigate difficulty in friendship and walk alongside her daughters when they've had hardships. Rachel is a former Huffington Post contributor, Hope Writer host, YouVersion teacher, and Moody Radio Cleveland partner. Her first traditionally published book will be released in March of 2024 with Moody Publishers.She is deeply devoted to serving God, loving and honoring her husband, and raising her children in a Godly home where they experience authenticity and learn to embrace their imperfections.We pray this conversation encourages you to turn to Jesus when earthly friendship hurts and inspires you to have some conversations with the girls in your life about what it means to have a friend in Jesus. Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation!You can connect with Rachel on Instagram here. Connect with Brave Girls Gather on Instagram.Check out our latest conversation tools here. 

We're continuing in our Jesus = Friend series, talking about what it means to have a friend in Jesus! We're so excited to bring you this second episode!  We talk with mother-daughter duo, Christy and Leelyn Mazer about what it looks like to be a friend of God. We roundtable scripture and bring our personal experiences and perspectives. We wanted Christy and Leelyn to join us for this conversation because we believe they have a special mother-daughter connection rooted in their relationship with Jesus. They have attended local Brave Girls Gather events and used our tools to create space for the girls in their lives to have conversations about life and faith. They share a bit about that with us! We pray this conversation draws you closer into friendship with Jesus and inspires you to have some conversations with the girls in your life about what it means to be a friend of God. Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation!Check out our latest conversation tools here. 

When you think of God, the first word that comes to mind might not be “friend.” But this is the word Jesus uses in John 15:15, when he tells His followers, “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.” In this series, we're talking about what it means to have a friend in Jesus!In this first episode, Lauren invited her friend Machelle Clark to help us kick off the series.  Machelle showed Lauren what it looked like to follow Jesus when Lauren was in college.  Machelle has worked in campus ministry with The Navigators for almost 30 years but is currently the Pastoral Staff Care Leader at Cornerstone Church in Ames, IA. She has six children and six grandchildren, with another due this fall.Machelle talks with Lauren & Mandie about what it looks like to have a friend in Jesus and how that friendship impacted her and Lauren's relationship.  Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation!Download our latest conversation resources here. Follow us on Instagram.

We are continuing in our "Hey God" series! Life can be complicated; prayer doesn't have to be. Through this series, we want to take the intimidation out of prayer and invite you and the girls in your life into a more vibrant prayer life.We've been talking with women of different ages and life stages about the 5 aspects of prayer: Adoration, Thanksgiving, Confession, Petition, and Intercession.Today, Megan Whatley, the founder of The Beautiful Movement, a Christian subscription box for teen girls, helps us wrap up our prayer series talking with Mandie and Lauren about Confession. Megan began learning how to turn to God in prayer after her father walked out when she was 14 yrs old. She shares how seeing God as her best friend has helped shape her prayer life, especially when it comes to confession. Megan has a Master's degree in Counseling and is a Certified Life Coach with the John Maxwell team. She has been coming alongside girls since 2014 through one-on-one counseling, retreats, workshops, bible studies, and more.  Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation! Learn more about the beautiful movement here. Follow the beautiful movement on Instagram. Download the Hey God B1 Bible study here. Follow Brave Girls Gather on Instagram. Join our Facebook Group. 

We are continuing in our "Hey God" series! Life can be complicated; prayer doesn't have to be. Through this series, we want to take the intimidation out of prayer and invite you and the girls in your life into a more vibrant prayer life. We've been talking with women of different ages and life stages about the 5 aspects of prayer: Adoration, Thanksgiving, Confession, Petition, and Intercession.  Today, we talk with wife, mom, and pastor Kristin Jordan. Kristin is the co-pastor of Master Peace Church with her husband, Montell Jordan. Kristin's gifts inspire and encourage people worldwide through her speaking, authorship, mentorship, youth leadership, mission work, and marriage ministry. You can connect with Kristin @montellandkristin Kristin brings a wealth of wisdom and encouragement to the podcast as she talks with Mandie & Lauren about the one thing that began to supercharge her prayer life, the goodness of God's presence, and the role of intercession in the life of a believer. Kristin is best known for her unforgettable "healing hugs" We hope this episode feels like a healing hug for you! Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation. Learn more about Brave Girls Gather and access our resources here. 

We are continuing on in our "Hey God" series. Life can be complicated; prayer doesn't have to be. The purpose of this series to take the intimidation out of prayer and invite you and the girls in your life into a more vibrant prayer life.In this series, we'll be talking with women of different ages and life stages about why we pray, how we pray, and the things that keep us from going to God in prayer. We invite you to join us as we take a look at the 5 aspects of prayer together: Adoration, Thanksgiving, Confession, Petition and Intercession.In this second episode,  we talk with Sam Scarpa and her mentor and friend, Alexis Patterson, about seeing God's holiness through the lens of our belovedness. We examine the aspect of adoration in prayer and provide some practical and inviting ways to grow in your prayer life. Sam is a young adult with a passion to equip women in God's Word, one verse at a time. She came to know Jesus in her teen years. Ever since has been growing in her faith and encouraging others in theirs. Alexis has been a source of encouragement for Sam along the way!We invite you to pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation. Connect with Sam on Instagram. Connect with Alexis on Instagram. Learn more about Brave Girls Gather here.  

Introducing our new series, "Hey God." Life can be complicated; prayer doesn't have to be. It's often in the complication of it that we shy away from it. The purpose of this series to take the intimidation out of prayer and invite you and the girls in your life into a more vibrant prayer life. In this series, we'll be talking with women of different ages and life stages about why we pray, how we pray, and the things that keep us from going to God in prayer. We'll take a look at the 5 aspects of prayer: Adoration, Thanksgiving, Confession, Petition and Intercession. We're kicking off episode 1 with Vanessa Petit-Frere, a mother of three and church planter on mission with her husband Isaac to see the renewal of their city (Tampa,) Vanessa talks with Mandie and Lauren about the heart of prayer. It's our hope and prayer that this conversation sparks life into your current prayer life and leads you to have some meaningful conversations of your own about prayer with the girls in your life. Grab your latte, matcha tea, or favorite smoothie and pull up a seat at this table of brave conversation. "Hey God" Leader Guide and Convo Cards. Connect with Vanessa on Instagram. Follow Brave Girls Gather on Instagram. 

We are closing out this series by walking through the Lay It Down mini-Bible Study! We hope this conversation will show you how easy it is to have a meaningful conversation with the girls in your life centered around God's Word. College student Summer Sollis joins us for this episode, along with Lauren Freeman, who serves as the outreach director for Brave Girls Gather.  We also make an announcement on this episode that you will want to hear and announce the topic for our next series!We invite you to join us at this table of brave conversation. 

When it comes to laying things down, there are some tools that can help. Things like community, confession & counseling are our friends! We also have a foe who seeks to take us out. Being aware of the ways the enemy can creep in is an important part of releasing the things in our life that need to go. Therapist and growth coach Keisha Polonio joins us for this conversation. Over the past 20 years, Keisha has been honored to serve vulnerable people whose voices often go unheard as a child welfare manager, advocate for sex-trafficked survivors, and nonprofit leader. As a therapist, she continues to bring healing to her community one therapy session at a time. Today, we get the gift of her expertise here on the podcast! Keisha talks with Mandie and Delaney about the value of counseling, the need for safe community, and the healing power of confession. Keisha shares insight and wisdom regarding personal healing, identifying blindspots, and what it looks like to  "hold space" for the next generation. Don't miss this!We invite you to pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation!Learn more about Keisha here. Learn more about Brave Girls Gather here.  

What about when God asks you to lay down something good in order to walk through what's ahead? It's not something we can do in our own strength. It takes faith and relying on the strength of Christ in us. If you feel like God is asking you to do something that feels incredibly hard, this episode is for you.  In this episode, we talk with Rebecca Thomas. She's the Founder and Coordinator of Redeeming Life Gatherings, where she creates spaces for women to experience authentic community and be refreshed in their faith. Her passion is serving women and witnessing them grow in Christ, and creating beautiful spaces where people feel seen and loved,Rebecca talks with Mandie and Delaney about overcoming fear, trusting God enough to lay down the thing you love, and getting honest with God when life feels unfair. Rebecca may be small in frame, but in Christ, she found out she was mighty. Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation!

We all have that one thing that's so hard to hand over to God entirely. We know His will and way are best, but our flesh fights against it. Sometimes surrender is a process. God's will and way is the best thing for us; He writes the best stories when we lay down our desires at his feet. But what does that look like? We're talking about that and more in episode two of the Lay it Down series. If you or someone you know is struggling to let go and let God, this episode is for YOU! As always, we've invited a friend to join the conversation! In this episode, we talk with a young adult, Nicole Rupp. She's currently living a dream of hers on staff for Young Life staff here in Tampa, FL, an outreach ministry for teens. She's a Florida native but loves to unplug in the mountains. When she's not hanging out with middle schoolers, you can find her sipping a vanilla latte, playing pickleball, or spending time with the people she loves. She talks with Delaney and Mandie about what it has looked like for her to lay down her whole heart and trust God with the big stuff, including her singleness. Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation!  Find tools and resources for having your own conversations with the girls in your life here Leader Guide and Conversation Cards.

We all have things in our life that we know need to go, things that weigh us down and hold us back from receiving and living out God's best. Yet even when we know something isn't good for us, we can still struggle to release it. How do we experience God's strength in our weakness? In this series, we're talking with women of different ages and life stages about what it looks like to let go and let God. We'll be sharing personal experiences, as well as discussing Scripture that points us to hope and truth. First up, we talk with Tracy Fruehauf. She's the wife of a military man and mother to three teen/tween boys and a spunky little girl. Perfectly imperfect, she loves much because Jesus loves (and forgives) her so much. Tracy has an infrequent blog where she tells of God's faithfulness to her family at OneFrueOverTheCuckoosNest.com.Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation! Download "Lay it Down" Leader Guide and Conversation Cards.

While we take a break from recording new episodes to enjoy the holiday season and prepare for 2023, we thought it would be fun to pick out some of our favorite episodes of the podcast to share with you. In this episode, Mandie talks with singer, songwriter and pastor, Kelli Brownlee. This conversation will encourage you to draw in closer to Jesus when you are experiencing hard things and help you see the value of passing on courageous faith to the girls around you. Grab your coffee or hot cocoa, and pull up a seat. We are ready for you to join us at this table of brave conversation!Access the Holiday Toolkit here.Follow us on Instagram.Learn more about Brave Girls Gather here. 

While we take a break from recording new episodes to enjoy the holiday season and prepare for 2023, we thought it would be fun to pick out some of our favorite episodes of the podcast to share with you. In this episode, Mandie and Delaney talk with military missionary Beth Runkle. This conversation will encourage you to reach out and connect deeper with both the younger girls and older women in your life. Grab your coffee or hot cocoa, and pull up a seat. We are ready for you to join us at this table of brave conversation!Access the Holiday Toolkit here.Follow us on Instagram.Learn more about Brave Girls Gather here. 

While we take a break from recording new episodes to enjoy the holiday season and prepare for 2023, we thought it would be fun to pick out some of our favorite episodes to share with you. In this episode, Mandie and Delaney talk with Gabrielle Odom, a young disciple-maker and Bible teacher who loves Jesus more than anything and wants the next generation to know Him and bravely follow Him. This conversation will encourage you to share your story without fear and get you pumped up to tell others about the hope you've found in Jesus by relying on the Holy Spirit.  Grab your coffee or hot cocoa, and pull up a seat. We are ready for you to join us at this table of brave conversation!Access the Holiday Toolkit here.Follow us on Instagram.Learn more about Brave Girls Gather here. 

While we take a break from recording new episodes to enjoy the holiday season and prepare for 2023, we thought it would be fun to pick out some of our favorite episodes to share with you. In this first episode, Mandie talks with her good friend Terri Whitaker, about being present with others, which is so important during the holiday season when most of us experience more opportunities to connect with others. Mandie and Terri also talk about the overflow that comes from time with Jesus and how hard times show us that Jesus truly is enough! We invite you to pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation! Access the Holiday Toolkit hereFollow us on InstagramLearn more about Brave Girls Gather here. 

We are wrapping up the You Can Rest series by walking through the You Can Rest share guide, a mini-Bible study on finding and experiencing rest. We brought back University of Nevada student, Summer Sollis to join us for this conversation. We talk about rest in Jesus as a game changer! It's available to us at all times, even amid our work or in the middle of what feels like chaos; Jesus wants us to experience the rest and peace he offers. Not only that, but God created a rhythm of rest for us to follow that includes work followed by physical rest. God called rest "holy." His command for rest is good for us! This conversation through the share guide also brought us all to agree that naps are a good thing, Jesus even took one in the middle of a storm! Wherever you are, we invite you to take a break from the noise, pull up a seat, and join us for this meaningful conversation about rest! Learn more about Brave Girls Gather here. Follow us on Instagram here. Join our Facebook group here. 

We are continuing our "You Can Rest" series with Shelbi Clark, a 27 yr old with a passion for Jesus. writing, and people. Her favorite pastime is stringing together words that remind herself and others of how human they are. She's an open book when it comes to her battle with mental health and brings us her testimony of finding rest and discovering her worth in Jesus versus her work. In this episode, we also look at the story of Martha and Mary in Luke, Chapter 10. Martha was distracted with productivity like so often we can be. Mary had found rest and joy in the simple act of sitting at Jesus' feet, enjoying His presence. Pull up a seat at this table of brave conversation and ponder with us how we see ourselves in both of these women. Maybe you will find yourself in them, too, and come out with a deeper understanding of what experiencing rest and living it out means for you. Our world seems to be moving faster and faster every day. As we seek to better understand the rest Jesus offers, we'll model and pass on the kind of life the generation coming after us will crave to live also!You can find more of Shelbi's words at loveintofreedom.com Or follow her on Instagram here.Download the You Can Rest Share Guide, a mini-Bible Study on finding and experiencing rest here. 

We are continuing our "You Can Rest" series with some special friends, Mindy Tobin and Jane Stephens. In a world that refuses to slow down, how do we find rest? In Matthew 11:28, Jesus invites all who are weary and weighed down to come to Him and find rest. In this series, we are discovering more about the rest Jesus promised and what it looks like to experience it and live it out! In this episode, we talk about ways past trauma or abuse can make accepting Jesus's invitation to rest more complicated. Sometimes we need a safe sister to sit with us, listen to us, and help us take it to Jesus. Sometimes we are the sister who needs to sit, and other times we are the one who gets to lead the way. As we go to Jesus, a great exchange occurs - pain for peace, anxiety for rest, hurt for healing.  Jane Stephens, a certified mental health coach, spent 15 yrs leading a ministry for women with a history of sexual abuse. She is a lover of Jesus and passionate about seeing women of all ages discover the freedom and rest Jesus has for them as they invite Him into their stories of trauma.  Mindy Tobin is a servant leader who is passionate about kingdom justice, civil righteousness, and helping church leaders understand the great need to make victims and survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse feel safe, seen, heard, and welcomed in their church environments. We invite you to pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation. 

We are continuing on in our series, "You Can Rest," with some special friends, Jodie Frye & Heidi Paulec. In a world that refuses to slow down, how do we find rest? In Matthew 11:28, Jesus invites all who are weary and weighed down to come to Him and find rest. In this series, we are discovering more about the rest Jesus promised and what it looks like to experience it and live it out! In this episode, we talk about accepting Christ's invitation to receive rest and how godly friendships can be a sanctuary of rest. Jodie Frye is passionate about weaving God's Word with her words to create a place for grace. Her hope is to empower you to see your problems in light of the Promises and your brutal in hope of the Beautiful. Her first book, a devotional-journal and audio collection called Coming To Light: An Advent Experience Through the Book of Luke, will be launching in November and is available for pre-order now on Amazon. Author and educator Heidi L. Paulec knows how wounds, wandering, and wrestling serve as an invitation to intimacy with God. Walking with Him, she's learning to discover… to remember… to share the beauty and wonder and invites you to do the same. You can find her book Abiding Light: In the Shadow of Your Absence, at all major booksellers including Amazon.Learn more about Brave Girls Gather here. Download the "You Can Rest" brave conversation here. 

We are kicking off our new series, "You Can Rest," with a super fun friend, Neidy Hess. In a world that refuses to slow down, how do we find rest? In Matthew 11:28, Jesus invites all who are weary and weighed down to come to Him and find rest. In this conversation series, we are going to discover more about the rest Jesus promised and what it looks like lived out. We are calling this first episode "sacred pause" because pauses with Jesus are exactly that... sacred. You guys are going to absolutely love this conversation with Neidy. She's the kind of friend you want to meet for coffee because you know it will be one of those conversations that leaves you feeling better than when you showed up! Neidy is a momma to three & married to a veteran marine turned firefighter-paramedic. She is an incredibly talented writer with a passion for creativity and a heart for diversity. Her family is a part of a bilingual church plant. She currently works as a digital content manager for Be the Bridge and content manager for Exhale Creativity, a creative community for women. In this episode, we talk about how we've personally experienced the rest Jesus offers, as well as the places we've gotten the rest wrong. We also dive into some teachings of Jesus in Luke 10, seeking to learn from Jesus and discover how we can live, and do, and be from a place of rest. We invite you to pause, pull up a seat, and join us at the table of brave conversation. Connect with Neidy on InstagramDownload the "You Can Rest" brave conversation here. 

We are wrapping up this series walking through the Made 2B Mentored share guide, a mini-Bible study on the book of Ruth. This has been an incredible series full of practical steps to establishing intergenerational relationships in our lives. We've had so many fun and helpful conversations. We hope this final episode encourages you to go and have some conversations of your own! Download the free share guide here. Find materials for hosting brave conversations here. Join us in our Facebook group here. 

Do you know what it's like to feel empty? Maybe you've experienced a recent loss or feel you don't have what you need for your current season. In the Made 2B Mentored series, we've been walking through the book of Ruth. In chapter one, Ruth and Naomi walked into Bethlehem empty, but in each proceeding chapter, we've found their arms repeatedly filled! The final chapter is no exception! We're so excited to share this episode with you! Delaney and Mandie invited some special guests, Kate and Grace, onto the show for a multi-generational discussion on Ruth chapter four! If you are feeling empty, we hope this episode meets you where you are and that you walk away from this episode feeling filled with practical wisdom and encouragement to grow deeper with the women in your life - younger and older. Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation! And if you haven't listened to the first three episodes in this series, we invite you to check them out. You can have your own conversations about the book of Ruth using the Made 2B Mentored share guide found here. 

We are living in unprecedented times. We need sound wisdom to help us courageously navigate the unfamiliar terrain. How do we establish and grow mentorship-like relationships that help us grow? We are finding the answer to that question and more on the podcast!In this series, we've been moving through the book of Ruth, looking at the relationship between Ruth and Naomi. Ruth's humility, paired with Naomi's wisdom, made them a dynamic duo! We have so much to learn from their story!We are in chapter three this week with military missionary Beth Runkle. Beth and her husband work for Cru Military, serving cadets at the Air Force Academy and military couples at the four military bases in Colorado Springs. Beth engages in one-on-one discipleship with female cadets and military spouses as part of her ministry. You are going to enjoy this conversation so much! We pray you walk away realizing how much you have to learn from the women around you and how much you have to offer the girls in your life as well! Wherever you are right now, pop in some earbuds and join us at this table of brave conversation!  Learn more about Brave Girls Gather here. Download the Made 2B Mentored Share Guide, a mini-Bible study on the book of Ruth, here. 

Our circumstances don't have the final say in our lives. When we encounter difficulty or simply desire to grow - character matters, who we are following matters, mentorship matters. How do we establish and grow mentorship-like relationships in our lives? Let's talk about it! In the Made 2B Mentored series, we've been moving through the book of Ruth, looking at the relationship between Ruth and Naomi, two unlikely heroines who took one humble, courageous step after another, together. We have so much to learn from their story!We're in chapter two this week, and you are going to love Mandie's conversation with our guest, Amy Cannon. Amy is a women's ministry coordinator in the Tampa Bay area (at Bell Shoals Baptist Church). She is passionate about seeing women of all ages find their purpose and passion in the person of Jesus. Amy and Mandie bring Chapter 2 to life and make it practical for us today! We invite you to join us from wherever you are, in the car, in the kitchen, or just chilling on your couch. Pull up a seat at this table of brave conversation! 

We weren't made to figure life out alone! We were made to be mentored! God's design for community includes spiritual mommas and daughters. Intergenerational relationships have become a lost tool of discipleship! It's time for us to bring it back! In this series, we are talking about our need for one another; younger generations needing older, and older generations needing younger. Throughout this series, we are going to be moving through the book of Ruth, taking a close look at the relationship between Naomi and Ruth! We are kicking off the series talking with author,  speaker Melanie Redd. Mandie & Delaney walk with her through the first chapter of Ruth, taking a look at Ruth's persistence and devotion and Naomi's character and kindness.Melanie Redd is passionate about inspiring others to live life to the fullest. She uses all her resources, including social media, as an opportunity to encourage. Her topics center around hope, home and health. Find out more about her at melanieredd.com.Grab your Bible if you can! Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation. We hope it encourages you to have radical devotion to the women in your life, both older and younger! Learn more about Brave Girls Gather here. Find the Made 2B Mentored brave conversation tools here. 

We don't have to stay stuck in our thoughts, God has given us a way to change the way we think!  In this final episode of the Fix Your Thoughts series, Mandie and Delaney walk with Summer Sollis through the Fix Your Thoughts Share Guide, a mini-Bible study on fixing your thoughts!That's right, Summer is back on the podcast with us and we are so excited to share this conversation with you. We hope it inspires you to live brave, build community, and pass on courageous faith to the next generation. Grab your coffee, tea, or maybe that basket of laundry you've been waiting to fold! We don't mind!  And join us at this table of brave conversation.  

Our thoughts can be messy, but we have what it takes to clean them up! On this week's episode of the podcast, Mandie talks with author Sarah Geringer about using Scripture meditation to transform our thought life!Sara shares some of her personal story of how she saw God renew her mind with Scripture, so much so,  she wrote a couple of books about it, one for women and another for teens!  She wants to see others go beyond the surface with God's Word to see transformative life change. Grab your coffee, tea, or maybe even an ice cream,  because it is summer! Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation! 

It doesn't matter your age, we can all relate to the need to overcome insecurity and fear. There are quite a few struggles that simply don't age out!In this episode, Mandie talks with brave mother-daughter duo Amy and Blair Debrucque. Amy and Blair put together a reflective journal to help women of all ages grow in courage, faith, and friendship. They talk with Mandie about conquering our fears one brave step at a time! Our shared struggles remind us that we need one another, and part of moving past our fear is having someone we trust to process it with. We hope that you will take a moment to pause from the busyness around and join us at this multi-generational table of brave conversation. Learn more about the Embolden Book here. Connect with Amy on Instagram. Learn more about Brave Girls Gather. Grab your free copy of the Fix Your Thoughts mini-Bible study. 

How often do you beat yourself up with your thoughts? Have you ever considered the root of those thoughts? In this next episode of the Fix Your Thoughts series, Mandie talks with the founder of UncommonTEEN, Jamie Kirschner about how words spoken over us in the past, might still be impacting our present. Words are powerful; the ones spoken over us and the ones we speak over others. We want to recognize and tear down the lies that we've been believing for far too long and replace them with what is good and true.   We want to be careful of what we speak over others, also, especially young people. Our words can either tear down or build up! Mandie and Jamie both share personal stories and practical steps to changing our thought life for the good.  Growing up in small-town Missouri, Jamie longed to have someone guide her through the issues she faced as a teen but sadly ended up navigating them alone. At age 18, she felt the call to serve Christian teen girls by doing just that…helping girls overcome real-life issues and stay true to who God created them to be. Jamie now lives outside of Nashville, TN, and has been faithfully serving teens for over 20 years. You can learn more about UncommonTeen here. Connect with Brave Girls Gather on Instagram. Join our Facebook tribe of women who refuse to leave the next generation behind.    out 

The mind is powerful. Our thoughts impact more than just a current mental state; they also determine our actions and behaviors. As Neuro Coach Alicia Michelle puts it, "Every action we take starts with a thought." How important then to take our thoughts captive and allow God to renew our thought life!Alicia talks with Mandie about how thought patterns form and ways for us to take control of our thoughts versus giving them power over us. If you or someone you know is battling with their feelings, thoughts, or emotions, you will want to listen closely to what Alicia has to share. There is so much hope when it comes to our minds! We don't have to stay stuck in old ways of thinking. This might be one of those episodes you want to go back and listen to again! Get ready to take some notes (if you can), pull up a seat, and join us at this table of brave conversation. Learn more about Alicia and the courses and tools she offers here. Learn more about Brave Girls Gather here. Connect with us on Instagram. Send us a DM there with any questions you have!

A battle we all fight is the one in our minds. When anxiety rises, fear paralyzes, or worry dominates, how do we fix our thoughts? That's what we're talking about in our new series! We're kicking it off with singer and songwriter Brooke Robertson. As you will see, Brooke is a captivating musical storyteller. She shares her personal story of forgiveness, healing the wounds of childhood sexual abuse, and sings her song, "Taking My Voice Back" on the show.  Brooke and Mandie talk about the impact our past can have on our present. Childhood trauma and abuse can lead to mindsets that hold us back from becoming all God intended us to be, but we don't have to stay stuck. God has given us a way to heal.When it comes to abuse, we can feel like we have no other choice but to stay silent. Brooke wants others to know there is a way for you to "take your voice back,' too.  Learn more about Brooke Robertson here.Follow Brooke on Instagram. Learn more about Brave Girls Gather here. Follow Brave Girls Gather on Instagram.