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Hi and welcome to Gathered Courage, a podcast built around reminding you that no matter what you’re facing, God’s got you. I’m your host Kerry Smith and I’m here to help you gather your courage as you tackle everything from every day life to your biggest dreams. On this podcast we will deep dive int…

Kerry Smith


    • Nov 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 108 EPISODES


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    Episode 83.5-Bonus #26- James 2:14-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 7:45


    We continue today in James chapter 2. Join me as we read the Bible together, use our study tools and seek to know God better!

    Episode 83 Ashley Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 55:11


    On today's episode you'll hear from my friend Ashley Kennedy. Ashely have been.through.it. Listen in and be inspired by her reliance on God to get her through it all!

    Episode 82.75- Bonus #25- James 2:5-13

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 11:31


    We continue today in James chapter 2. Join me as we read the Bible together, use our study tools and seek to know God better!

    Episode 82.5-Bonus #24-James 2:1-4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 9:38


    We are headed into James chapter 2! Join me as we read the Bible together, use our study tools and seek to know God better!

    Episode 82-Valarie Grimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 50:53


    Today I talk with my friend Valarie about the hardships of losing her son, starting something new and why working for Jesus your whole life is more than worth it! I left our conversation inspired and I know you will too.

    Episode 81.75 Bonus #23- James 1:26-27

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 9:26


    Pollution is bad for the planet and your soul.

    Episode 81.5 Bonus #22- James 1:22-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 9:45


    Don't forget what you see in the mirror!

    Episode 81- Marci Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 41:27


    Get your shot of courage with this episode! Marci brings the heat and sets our minds on our powerful God's presence in our lives! You won't want to miss it!

    Episode 80.75 Bonus #21- James 1:19-21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 8:29


    How humbly do you accept God's word?

    Episode 80.5 Bonus #20- James 1:16-18

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 7:39


    God is not shifty!

    Episode 80- Kathy Pauley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 47:11


    I am so excited for you to hear from Kathy. She has taken big leaps of faith and steps of courage to be the hands and feet of Jesus in her community. Listen in and gather your courage to stand firm!

    Episode 79.5- Bonus #19- Jame 1:12-15

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 9:24


    Does God tempts you? Listen in to find out!

    Episode 79- Becky Van Heukelom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 44:11


    Starting a business take a lot of courage! Listen in as Becky and I discuss how courage plays a role in her success in business and life.

    Episode 78- Melissa Bjorgen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 51:48


    We all need a friend that is so absolutely grounded in the goodness of God that we want to be near them in hopes that it will rub off on us. Mel is that friend for me. She has a foot in the reality of this hard and broken world and a foot in the truth of God's trustworthiness. You do not want to miss our conversation!

    Episode 77- Jami and Brandy from Out of Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 64:46


    On today's episode you'll hear from two amazing women and their journey towards saying yes to God and his call to love women stuck in sex trafficking. God has asked a lot of these women and I am so inspired by how they answer His call.

    Episode 76- Mary Hamm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 51:04


    This past February the lives of Mary and her family changed forever. Listen in to hear her story and how courage has helped her get through.

    Episode 75- Kim Clifton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 49:26


    Interviews are back! Today on the show if my friend Kim Clifton. Kim oozes courage and you are going to be so inspired by her!

    Episode 74.5 Bonus #18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 7:27


    Today we will look at James 1:9-11. What is your hope in?

    Episode 73.5 Bonus #17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 10:24


    Join me today as we take a look at James 1:5-8.

    Episode 72.5 Bonus #16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 11:17


    Today we start our bonus series in the book of James. I'm super excited to go through this book with you! James 1:1-4

    Episode 72- Dimetra Barrios

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 42:28


    On today's episode I have my friend Dimetra. She shares vulnerably about her difficult journey of transformation and finding her true identity as she suffered through some very hard experiences. You'll be so encouraged by her story and her practical advice on how to live courageously.

    Episode 71- Bailey DeBree

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 50:55


    You are going to be so inspired by Bailey! This girl is running with Jesus and I am better for knowing of her courage!

    Episode 70- Heather Magnuson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 46:45


    Today on the show is my new friend Heather. Heather has so much to share about living a courageous life and you are going to be encouraged by her confidence and love of Frozen II :)

    Episode 69.5 Bonus #15 Romans 8:35-39

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 8:52


    Today we finish Romans! What an amazing ride!

    Episode 69 Angela Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 43:56


    Today Angela shares with us about her courageous steps towards following God's call on her life to write a Bible Study, raise warriors and follow Jesus in every season of motherhood.

    Episode 68.5 Bonus #14 Romans 8:33-34

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 4:02


    We are close to wrapping up Romans 8!

    Episode 68 Michelle Kinney

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 50:58


    I get to meet with today's guest on the regular and I am so excited for you to get to know her too. Today she shares her struggles and triumphs over depression. Mental health is a hard topic and I am so glad that she shares her story today.

    Episode 67.5 Bonus #13 Romans 8: 31-32

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 7:11


    Romans 8 is so good!

    Episode 67 LaRosa Tate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 53:47


    Today on the show is my friend LaRosa Tate. Our conversation about trusting in God's timing is so encouraging. You will be so encouraged by her faith and trust in God.

    Episode 66.5 Bonus #12 Romans 8:28-30

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 8:51


    Today we will continue in Romans 8 verses 28-30.

    Episode 66- Melissa Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 50:07


    Today on the show Melissa shares with us one of the more obscure characters in the Bible that shows major courage. She also outlines some great perspectives and practices for seeing everyday acts of obedience and necessity as courageous.

    Episode 65 Trisha Cronin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 55:01


    Today on the show is my since college friend Trisha. Trisha is real time going through some really tough things and is daily gathering her courage to make it through. I can't wait for you to hear her perspective on living a courageous life.

    Episode 64.5 Bonus #11 Romans 8: 26-27

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 8:07


    I hope this episode gives you a midweek courage boost!

    Episode 64 Angela Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 58:08


    Today on the show, Angela shares with us the way God worked through a very difficult time in her life to totally redeem her story and use her in mighty ways for the God's glory. I do want you to know that Angela and I talk about her journey with abortion. It is a hard topic, but I know you'll be inspired by this redemptive story.

    Episode 63.5 Bonus #10 Romans 8:18-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 9:36


    Today we look at a bigger chunk than normal, but you'll see why. I hope this bonus episode gives you a boost of courage to get through your week!

    Episode 63 Betsy Spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 47:57


    You do not want to miss the exciting things happening for Betsy! I realize you don't really know her, but you should and allow her courage to following after God's call on her life to help you be courages too!

    Episode 62- Carrie Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 43:41


    When I say that this episode is jam packed with life giving encouragement and examples of courageous living, I am not even exaggerating a little. Seriously! Listen for yourself! Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero Emotionally Healthy Women by Geri Scazzero The Forgotten God by Francis Chan Be sure to subscribe to my monthly newsletter, "A Call for Courage" by heading here!

    Episode 61.5 Bonus #9 Romans 8:16-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 8:37


    You are an heir with Christ! Now that should give you some courage. Listen in today and hear more about our adoption into God's family. If you like these weekly courage boosts I think you'll like my monthly newsletter, "A Call for Courage". Sign up for the newsletter from my website!

    Episode 61- Rachael Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 33:08


    If ever there was a conversation that would inspire you to own your "stuff" and use it for the good of others, this is it! Don't forget to sign up for my monthly newsletter, "A Call for Courage" Scroll down to the bottom of my homepage to sign up!

    Episode 60.5 Bonus #8 Romans 8:14-15

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 8:55


    Let's keep working on our courage as we work through verses 14-15 in Romans 8.

    Episode 60- Micah Balch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 56:19


    You are in for a treat today as Micah shares how she has gathered her courage to live the life God has given her. You'll love and be challenged by what she has to share regarding her family being her first ministry and the way her kids have made following Jesus easier and harder.

    Episode 59.5 Bonus #7 Romans:8:12-13

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 8:04


    Today we keep going in Romans 8 and find our courage in verses 12-13.

    Episode 59- Katie Alesso

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 39:58


    Not only does Katie live a courageous life through Jesus, but she also has supernatural powers to see courage in others! Seriously friends! Listen in!

    Episode 58 1/2 Bonus #6 Romans 8:11

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 6:41


    Do you have the power? Listen in to learn about the power I am referring too!

    Episode 58 Chelsea Robbins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 33:44


    You will love this honest and vulnerable conversation with Chelsea. I am in awe of her adventurous spirit and her willingness to share this hard story!

    Episode 57 1/2- Bonus #5 Romans 8:9-10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 6:17


    Today we take a quick look at the courage found in Romans 8:9-10

    Episode 57- Lydia Schmitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 43:09


    Lydia's story of courageous recovery from alcoholism is so inspiring! You are going to be inspired by her courage to take the next small step.

    Episode 56 1/2 Bonus #4 Romans 8:7-8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 7:15


    I hope you'll take a listen to today's short episode. It gets a little uncomfortable, but it's good for us!

    Episode 56- Tara Lilly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 53:52


    Today on the podcast I interview Tara Lilly. She has an amazing story of courageous living and foster parenting. I know you'll be inspired to live courageously after hearing this!

    Episode 55 1/2 Bonus #3 Romans 8:5-6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 8:22


    Today we take a quick look at Romans 8:5-6. Let's set our minds on the Spirit!

    Episode 55- Debbie Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 48:18


    Courage is contagious! You will want to listen to all Debbie has to say and grasp onto her courage train!

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