Grit for Glory

Pain in relationships is inevitable, but pain that comes from inside the church can pack a double whammy. In this episode, we dig into our experience to talk about church hurt and why it's important for us to keep pushing in. The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill

In this episode of Grit for Glory we take a little dive into the topic of church. We touch on Big C church, Little C church, and take a little look into early church development and growth. If you are new to church or uncomfortable with church, this is a great place to start! This week's episode lays the foundation for next week where we will dive into more personal conversations about church hurt and disappointment.

Daily Bible reading can be a struggle for everyone. In this episode, we pair real-life experiences with practical tips to encourage your habit. We pray this episode spurs you on to make your daily time in the Word long-lasting and meaningful. Verses: Acts 9: 3-5 Isaiah 55:11 Rev. 1:3 Psalm 91:4

In this episode of Grit for Glory we talk about our recent break from the podcast and what led up to that, as well as, where God is leading us as we move forward. We're excited to be back and hope this conversation encourages you if you're in a season of burnout, disappointment, or confusion.

When God created man in His image, He declared them good. Yet, many of us struggle to see any good in our bodies and trade the truth of what God says about us for the lies sold to us by culture and media. This is a spiritual issue friends, and in this episode of Grit for Glory Amanda and Cara share their personal experiences with body image issues and dig deep into the roots of body shame. Join them as they explore scripture and discuss simple steps that can help you experience freedom in your body. Great Resources Wild and Free: A Hope-Filled Anthem for the Woman Who Feels She is Both Too Much and Never Enough by Jess Connolly and Haley Morgan Breaking Free from Body Shame by Jess Connolly Good Body Gals: https://www.jessconnolly.com/good-body-gals Scripture Psalm 139:13-18 1 Samuel 16:7 1 Peter 3:3-4 Ephesians 2:10 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Matthew 6:25-33

Idol worship isn't something we talk about much these days, but idols are alive today just as they were in Biblical days. In this episode, we explore what an idol it is and how it consumes our focus. Verses: Matthew 6:21 Romans 1:21 Exodus 19:7 Galatians 5:16 2 Corinthians 10;5 Job 1:21

In today's church culture the word worship is often misunderstood and carries several misconceptions. In this episode, we talk about how worship expands beyond the songs we sing on Sunday mornings and discuss how it permeates deep into our everyday lives. We explore scripture as it teaches us to live a life of worship and discuss how a transformed heart and mind by the Holy Spirit creates within us a heart that seeks to glorify God in all things. Scripture: Matthew 6:21 Genesis 22 Psalm 100:1-5 Colossians 3:23-24 1 Corinthians 10:31

Jesus calls us to love our neighbor which can be a challenge. In recent years the struggle seems to be even greater. Today we talk about how we can work harder to love those around us even when we disagree. Until Unity- Francis Chan Scripture References Matthew 22:36-40 Proverbs 6:16-19 James 3:10 Titus 3:1-4 Philippians 2:3-7 2 Timothy 2:23 1 Corinthians 8:1 1 John 2:9-11 1 Corinthians 13:4

We had some fun in our season finale by playing a little game of twenty questions. Each of us took turns asking one another 10 questions that we had secretly prepared beforehand. Be prepared for some deep, thoughtful answers and some funny ones as well! We had so much fun making this episode and we hope you enjoy it to! We just want to say thank you to everyone who has journeyed with us this far and supported us through our first season. It's been a fun ride and we can't wait to come back in a few months we some new content. We'll see you guys next season!

Discipleship is one of those words you hear in church but you aren't really sure what to do about it. Do I need to take a class? Do I have to become a member? Today we have a candid conversation about discipleship and its origins. A great book on this topic is Building a Discipleship Culture by Mike Breen Bible References: Matthew 28:19 Luke 14:26-27 John 13:34-35

The more life we live the more we seem to struggle with purpose. You can't help but wonder is this all there is? God never intended us to put all our value into our time here on earth. In this episode we will explore the places we think our purpose is supposed to come from and what the Bible says it should be. Bible References: Genesis 1:27 1 Peter 2:9 Ephesians 1:4-6 Romans 12:1 2 Corinthians 5:20 Matthew 28:19 2 Corinthians 3:18 Matthew 22:37-40 Luke 9:23-24

In this part two episode of Grit for Glory, we wrap up our conversation on identity. We take a look into how our view of God determines the way we view ourselves and discuss how we can start uncovering false identities so that we can fully live in the freedom of Christ with our identity secure in Him. Bible References Isaiah 61:1 Matthew 10:37

Many of us are walking around in broken identities unaware of who we are in Christ and the freedom found in Him. In part one of this episode of Grit for Glory we discuss how our identities are formed, how they have been broken, and what God's word says about who we really are. Knowing and living in our true identity gives us freedom to live fully in who we are created to be so that we can fulfill the purposes God ordained for us long ago. Bible References: Genesis 3 Romans 8:1 2 Corinthians 5:17 John 8:36 Galatians 5 John 16:33 Ephesians 2:10

Knowing more about God means learning more about ourselves. The Bible helps us to refine our character and personality so that it lines up with Christ. Join us as we explore scripture and find out what God says about self-awareness. Scripture References: Romans 12:3 Matthew 6:21 Proverbs 4:23 Jeremiah 17:9 Luke 18:19 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Psalms 32:3-4 Psalms 51:10-->we recommend you read the entire chapter Galatians 6:3 Romans 12:4 Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram for more content!

Do you ever feel like you're not measuring up compared to everyone else around you? In this episode of Grit for Glory we discuss how easy it is to lose our joy when we fall into the comparison trap. Sometimes comparison makes us feel better about ourselves and sometimes it makes us discontent with our lives. Either way, it's never good for our hearts. We share our personal struggles with comparison and some encouragement on how to leave the comparison trap behind. Bible References: Genesis 4:1-8 Genesis 3:1-7 Matthew 26:40-41 Proverbs 6:16 Philippians 4:11 Books Recommended by Amanda: Dance, Stand, Run: The God-Inspired Moves of a Woman on Holy Ground by Jess Connolly Wild and Free: A Hope-Filled Anthem for the Woman Who Feels She is Both Too Much and Never Enough by Hayley Morgan and Jess Connolly

Judgement is a common struggle among most people. In this episode we get real with this problem and how we can work to stop the judgement in our hearts. We invite you to join us and explore this topic with an open heart and an open mind. Bible Passages for this episode: Matthew 7:1-8 Luke 6:37-42 James 2:8-13 John 5:26 John 12:47 John 8:2-11 Make sure you find us on Facebook and Instagram to join in the conversation!

In this very first episode of Grit for Glory we dive headfirst into conversation about compassion. We look at how Jesus lived with compassion during His earthly ministry and discuss how we can live with that same compassion in our world today. Links: www.a21.org Bible References: Matthew 9:35-38 Jonah 1: 1-3 Luke 7: 11-15 Matthew 8:14 Luke 10: 25-36 John 13:35

Welcome to our season preview of Grit for Glory. We are going to explore the Bible and real life to see how we can live our lives like Jesus. It's not always easy and sometimes messy, but we want to walk with you on this journey to give God all the glory. Find us on Facebook here: Grit for Glory Find us on Instagram here: Grit for Glory Amanda talked about the Bible Recap podcast you can find it here: Bible Recap Join us next Tuesday for another episode!