Girlfriends in the Word

This week, as we creep closer to Mother's Day I'm chatting with my friend Trudy Lonesky as we chat about how to make an eternal impact in our motherhood. It's great encouragement for all of us, especially mothers.

Are you living off of spiritual junk food, or is your soul being nourished? In today's episode we chat with my dear friend and author, Amy Seiffert as we discuss how to stop living spiritually starved.

It's the end of our Garden to Grave to Glory series and the resurrection has come. But what does that mean for us as Christians? What are we to do now?

Saturday. The day in between the pain of the cross and the glory of an empty tomb…the day when silence fills the space and we wonder if God is working. This week on the podcast we talk about what to do when God is silent and why silence can sometimes be the very best thing.

It's always been an issue for me how we call the Friday Jesus was crucified “good” when it was anything but a good day. Yet, as we study the cruelty and pain of the crucifixion we see what else is at work. In today's episode we slow down and study what happens at the Cross ... Read more

The night of the arrest of Jesus, we see the wrestling of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and how Jesus conquered in that garden where Adam failed in the Garden of Eden.

It was their final time together, and Jesus chose to wash their feet. In this interaction that we see played out with Jesus and Peter we learn a huge theological lesson. Tune in to learn about it!

As we continue our series toward Easter, From Garden to Grave to Glory, this week we take a look at the passage of Jesus' Triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. What is happening in this important passage? Why did Jesus have to come into the city on a donkey? What was the significance of ... Read more

As we near the Easter season we will spend the next 7 weeks exploring and unpacking the work and ministry of Jesus and all He did on Earth and in Heaven as our Redeemer and Savior. This week we look at who Jesus is, and why He came to earth. Have you downloaded your free ... Read more

I'm not a “Debby Downer” but there are some important points you need to know as a Christian about conversing with people as they talk about the “He Gets Us” campaign and commercials. Today we talk about what you can do to lead people toward the Gospel and what they need to know in full. ... Read more

In this week's episode we talk about another practical application of God's faithfulness in our lives and how we are to live in light of God's faithfulness. Have you downloaded your free 31 Day Devotional on the Faithfulness of God? If not, click the graphic below to download your free copy now!

Deliverance-God is so good at deliverance. Sometimes He delivers us out of something and other times He delivers us from something. Today we look at one of God's deliverance stories as we study the life of King Hezekiah. Have you been enjoying the podcast series on the faithfulness of God? There is a free 31 ... Read more

As we continue on in our Faithfulness Series this week we take a look at God as our Sustainer. Do we really consider all the faithfulness of God that we experience on the daily, or do we just bypass His power as Sustainer?

Trusting God to be our Provider is a tough place to be, because it means we have nothing in ourselves to save ourselves or to change our circumstances. This week we look at a story from 1 Kings 17 and how the God we serve is a Faithful Provider. Are you enjoying the Faithfulness Series ... Read more

A new year can bring all manner of emotions. Anticipation and anxieties. In this week's episode Natalia share the most important thing you need to know for a new year, and how learning this one part of God's character changes everything. Can you guess what it is? Listen in to find out. Enjoy today's episode ... Read more

In a world full of religions where man is seeking to get close to god, what does it mean when God gets close to man? What are the implications of serving a God who becomes man? In this week's episode we look at the prophecies of the advent of Christ and the title given Him, ... Read more

When we come to the Christmas season it is all about the gifts…the gifts we get and the gifts we bring. This week we talk about the Christmas gifts we bring to Jesus.

Everything has a cost. In this week's episode we discuss the cost of Christmas and why it is that we should celebrate Christmas with gratitude each year. Tune in!

As we step into the advent season this week, we can get caught in the hustle and bustle of life, or we can make room for Jesus by learning from some important characters of the nativity story. In this episode we study three of the nativity characters and how they did or didn't make room ... Read more

Happy Thanksgiving week, friends! Today we are jumping into the biblical topic of gratitude and what it is that Scripture calls us to give thanks for. And as we explore the topic of gratitude we will see how the discipline of gratitude serves as guardrails to our souls. Want to study the topic of gratitude ... Read more

Rebuilding is more challenging than building because it's easy to compare the assignment of today with what once was in the past. Today we chat about encouragement we can learn from the book of Ezra and how this ancient book can be applied to our lives today.

This week on the podcast I chat with Bethany Kimsey and we talk about the power of identity and how the idol of outcome can crush us as women. Listen in to this awesome conversation as we chat about identity in all areas of our lives! As a mother to 8 children, Bethany Kimsey has seen God radically change her messy motherhood from weary, anxious, and frantic to peaceful, joyful, […] The post Identity and the Idol of Outcome with Bethany Kimsey first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

Small things have a big impact! And Rachael Adams' new book, A Little Goes A Long Way shares a great message about how we can live a significant life right now right where we are doing the simple things of everyday life. Listen in to the conversation as we chat about this powerful message. For more information check out Rachael's website and go grab her book @ www.rachaelkadams.com or follow […] The post A Little Goes A Long Way first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

This week on the podcast, we are chatting with Brittany Ann as she releases her new book with Esther Press, an imprint of David C. Cook. You can find more about Brittany Ann at www.equippinggodlywomen.com and be sure to connect with her. Her new book, Follow God's Will is now available too. The post Knowing God's Will with Brittany Ann first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the conversations about abortion rights are ramping up. How is a Christian supposed to engage in controversial cultural conversations well? In today's podcast episode we discuss important things to know about what actually happened in the court system, how we as Christians should and can engage well in these conversations, and why it matters that we do. Listen to the episode below or […] The post Engaging Well in Abortion Conversations first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

As we close out the book of Ephesians, chapter six packs a pretty big punch, from commands about home relationships to fighting spiritual battles, Paul doesn't mince words. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  Ready to jump into a study by yourself or with a group of friends? Check out study books here. For a […] The post House Rules and Spiritual Battles first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

This week as we dive into Ephesians 5 we talk about the call to mimic God, how to walk in love and the command to submit. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  Ready to jump into a study by yourself or with a group of friends? Check out study books here. For a full transcript […] The post Submit to Who? first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

In Episode 45 we dive into Ephesians 4 and discuss the high calling we as a church are called to. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  Ready to jump into a study by yourself or with a group of friends? Check out study books here. For a full transcript of the episode read the file […] The post A High Calling first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

In episode 44 of the podcast we study Ephesians 3 as Paul reveals the mystery of the church. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  Ready to jump into a study by yourself or with a group of friends? Check out study books here. For a full transcript of the episode read the file below: The post The Mystery Revealed first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

In Ephesians 2 we see the Gospel of Grace laid out beautifully for us so we can create a theology of salvation that is clear and concise. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  Ready to jump into a study by yourself or with a group of friends? Check out study books here. For a full […] The post The Gospel of Grace first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

The power of God…we don't often sit and study His power. Especially not in modern days where we have such strength around us at all times. But as we step into Ephesians 1, we take a look at Paul's worship of God for His power to save. And we see first hand how each member of the Trinity works in the process of salvation. For resources and reading plans head […] The post The Power of God to Save first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

What is the church? Why do we need her? What are we as the church supposed to do? And what is God doing through the church? All these questions and more we will study as we look at and learn through the book of Ephesians. Before we do that, let's dive into the culture, context and community of Ephesus and study the place and people before we dive into the […] The post Encouraging & Equipping the Church first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

Happy Mother's Day! In this bonus episode we celebrate the joys and discuss the challenges of motherhood and mother/daughter relationships. This was such a fun conversation to have with Blythe and Helen, so tune in and be blessed. Be sure to check out the Instagram giveaway for a copy of the book, I Love You, Mom! The post I Love You, Mom! with Blythe Daniel & Helen Macintosh first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

Leaving a legacy of love is no small task, for some of us as women we have someone to follow, for others of us, it's not so easy. But no matter what was left for us to follow, we can be women who leave a legacy of love for others to follow. In this week's episode we take a look at the story of Naomi and Ruth and set the […] The post Women of Faith: Naomi & Ruth first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

Unwanted, shunned, outcast. Her past tainted her present. But one encounter with Jesus and everything changed! In today's episode we look at the faith of the Samaritan woman and how Jesus changes everything with his initiation, engagement and transformation of our lives! For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  Ready to jump into a study […] The post Women of Faith: The Woman at the Well first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

What happens when women stand with conviction in the Word of God? Life changes and victories happen. Today we explore the lives of two women who stepped into the call God asked of them and how it changed the course of their nation's history. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  Ready to jump into […] The post Women of Faith: Deborah & Jael first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

The life of one person can truly make a difference. Faithfulness, faith, obedience. Characteristics the world deems foolish matter in the kingdom! Today we take a look at the life of Mary and how her life changed so much. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  Ready to jump into a study by yourself or […] The post Women of Faith: Mary first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

When the circumstances of life leave us sorrowful, where do we run? Who do we turn to and how do we respond? In today's episode we look at the life of Hannah and how we can be women of faith like her. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  Ready to jump into a study […] The post A Woman of Faith: Hannah first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

Ever wonder what characteristics matter in a person of influence? How is it that some people have sway and influence over others? This week we discuss the life of Abigail and how the characteristics in her life had a lasting impression on others. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  Ready to jump into a […] The post Women of Faith: Abigail first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

When the circumstances of life are dark and dangerous, when death looms all around, it's in those moments that the faith of people shine the brightest. Today we take a look at a woman of faith in the face of death, not only for her, but for her most precious loved ones. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to […] The post Women of Faith: Jochebed first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

There was a powerful quality Joseph had that made him a prime vessel for God to use. In today's episode we discuss this quality and how we too can be greatly used by God. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  Ready to jump into a study by yourself or with a group of friends? […] The post Am I in the Place of God? first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

God has granted us different blessings, and we step into dangerous waters when we start comparing blessings, or being upset about our blessings compared to someone else's. This week we take a look at the different blessings Israel gives and how we can manage our own. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  Ready to […] The post Different Blessings first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

What happens when we give of our selves? Often we start giving with external things, until we move closer and closer to the things that we hold dear. This week we talk about Joseph having everything the Egyptians needed and how they were willing to give all they had to get what he offered them. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, […] The post All We Have to Give first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

Ever wonder how people can endure challenging situations and struggles and still keep their faith, or even grow deeper in their faith? They see something in the struggles. They see God. In this episode we explore how Jospeh was able to see God in his challenges throughout his life. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow […] The post Seeing God In It first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

Ever feel like you just don't know that God is moving in your life? Or have you walked through a season where you were so miserable or uncomfortable in your circumstances you would do anything to get out of them? Today we take a look at famine and how Jacob's eyes sifted away from where he was to Egypt, where food was, and how God can use anything for His […] The post God Is Up To Something! first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

Have you ever felt like things just never seem to move in the right direction, or you can't seem to make forward traction in life? You're not alone. But the God who made time in never in a rush and always right on time. In today's episode we explore how quickly a man can go from prison to palace when God says move. Listen to episode 27 below. For resources […] The post At Just the Right Time first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

The life of Joseph exemplifies a multitude of lessons, but today we study five that we can apply to our lives regardless of our circumstances or situations. Listen in to episode 26 from the Divine Design Series on the book of Genesis. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  Ready to jump into a study […] The post Lessons From Joseph first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

When life gets hard do circumstances dictate our character, or are we grounded in God's Word so our character is built on the Word of God? This week we look at the terrible circumstances surrounding the life of Joseph and how this young man chooses character over convenience. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow her here.  […] The post Convenience, Circumstances & Character first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

How we view the situations around us matter so much. Do we see ourselves as victims? Are people out against us? Do we see God at work in everything? In episode 24 we explore the story of Joseph and his dreams and the contention he experiences with his brothers and how perspective matters. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over […] The post Perspective Matters first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

Ever felt like you don't know which way to go? What to do or how to move forward? Sometimes when we can't seem to go forward, we need to go backwards, back to the last promise we had. In episode 23 we talk about Jacob's journey back to Bethel. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect with Natalia, head over to Instagram and follow […] The post Returning to the Last Promise first appeared on Natalia Drumm.

In episode 22, we walk through the story of Genesis 33 where Jacob returns to his homeland and has to make peace with his past and his brother Esau. We all have stories in our past that haunt us and we can make peace with the past or carry the pain of the past into our future. For resources and reading plans head over the downloads page here.  Want to connect […] The post Making Peace with the Past first appeared on Natalia Drumm.