Suzie Eller, Holley Gerth and Jennifer Watson, authors and real-life friends, invite you each week to go deeper, become freer and feel more connected. Every episode includes a confession question as well as helpful truths, tips and resources. If you want more peace and less stress, more vulnerabilit…
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The More Than Small Talk with Suzanne, Holley, and Jennifer (KLRC) podcast is an incredibly uplifting and inspiring show that never fails to bring encouragement and reminders of God's love and grace. Whenever I find myself in a rough place or even when I'm not, this podcast lifts me up and reminds me of the freedom I have in the loving arms of Jesus. The hosts, Suzanne, Holley, and Jennifer, feel like my friends even though we've never met. Their authenticity and vulnerability shine through in each episode, making it easy to connect with them on a deeper level.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the grace, gentleness, and wisdom that is shared by the hosts. They create a safe space for listeners to engage in open conversations about faith, life struggles, and personal growth. Each episode brings a unique perspective that is both relatable and challenging. Whether it's dealing with anxiety or finding a new rhythm in life, they offer practical advice and biblical truths that help listeners navigate their own journeys.
Another great aspect of this podcast is the sense of community it fosters. Through their genuine conversations, Suzanne, Holley, and Jennifer make you feel like you're sitting right there with them in the fourth chair. They create a warm atmosphere where listeners can laugh, cry, and reflect alongside them. It's refreshing to hear from women who are real about their own experiences and who genuinely care about their audience.
If there's one downside to this podcast, it would be the limited access for those who choose not to be on Facebook. While the podcast itself is accessible on various platforms such as Apple Podcasts or Spotify, it seems that additional content may be shared exclusively through Facebook. It would be beneficial if there was more accessibility for non-Facebook users to fully engage with all aspects of the show.
In conclusion, The More Than Small Talk with Suzanne, Holley, and Jennifer (KLRC) podcast is a true gem. It provides a space of encouragement, growth, and vulnerability for listeners to connect with God and each other. The hosts' authenticity and wisdom shine through in every episode, making it a go-to source for boosting faith and drawing closer to Jesus. I am deeply grateful for the impact this podcast has had on my life, and I eagerly look forward to each new episode.

We are invited to bring all of ourselves, just as we are, to GodResource: 21 Invitations from Jesus, a Bible study by Suzanne Eller

The truest thing about you isn't that you're bad; the truest thing about you is that you are beloved. This shift in perspective has changed Holley's life, and we have a conversation about what it means for all of our hearts as well as our relationships. Resources365 Truths for Every Woman's Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365)

If your life feels ordinary, then you're in good company. You serve a Savior who came to a manger, worked as a carpenter, walked dusty streets in small towns. Wherever you are right now is sacred ground. ResourcesPrayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

God isn't just in the big things; he's in the small, ordinary ones too. We talk about how this reassures us that all we do matters and frees us from the pressure to perform. We also share practical tips that help us see the sacred in our daily lives.ResourcesWhat If You're Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Today Jennifer encourages those in a crisis that you are doing better than you think. Even when you get it wrong. What If You're Doing Better Than You Think by Jennifer

Musician and author Jamie Jamgochian joins us for a conversation about her new book, Sacred Surrender: The Practice of Waiting Well with God. Through a season of health challenges and unanswered prayers, Jamie discovered how letting go of control can lead to finally receiving exactly what we need. ResourcesSacred Surrender by Jamie Jamgochian

You deserve a good friend, and you have the potential to be a good friend for another.suzanneeller.com

In a world that can isolate us, we all long for connections that are life-giving and lasting. We talk about Sacred Friendships in our lives and how to find, nurture, and sustain them. Resources:Moving Past What You Cannot Change by Suzanne Eller

Where can you still find peace in this crazy world? Within you, because that's where God is, and his love will get you through whatever happens. ResourcesPrayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

Fun news! Holley has a devotional book, Prayers for Peace of Mind, releasing soon. We talk about why our world is more anxious than ever before, and what can help us truly find the inner peace we need each day. ResourcesPrayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

Jennifer reads an excerpt from her new book, What If You're Doing Better Than You Think? to remind us that we can have faith and still wrestle with anxiety. ResourcesWhat If You're Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

We're trying something new! In this round up episode, we share some of our favorite aha moments from the last few episodes. We also give you a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast. ResourcesWhat If You're Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

God hears every word you say, even when you struggle to hear his voice.Resource: Come With Me: Discovering the Beauty of Following Where He Leads by Suzanne Eller

All of us have times when we don't feel God. We each share what that looks like for us, and how we can still know we're deeply loved by him. We also talk about sacred pathways, and how the ways we connect with God are as unique as we are.ResourcesBlessed Are the Misfits by Brant HansenSacred Pathways by Gary ThomasPrayer Starters by Suzanne Eller

You can bring all of your emotions to God–the happy and hard. Doing so isn't doubt; it's proof that you trust him. He wants to know how you're really doing today. ResourcesPrayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

You can be broken AND beautiful, anxious AND brave, grieving AND grateful. Life isn't either/or, instead it's both/and. Jennifer is our guide in this conversation based on her new book, What If You're Doing Better than You Think? (releasing soon)!Resources What If You're Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Jennifer shares an excerpt from her new book, What If You're Doing Better Than You Think? Life never looks like what we hoped it would, but life can still be good.ResourcesWhat If You're Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

You have permission to grieve the life you didn't get, while also feeling grateful for the life you have. Jennifer is our guide in this conversation based on her new book, What If You're Doing Better than You Think? (releasing soon)!ResourcesWhat If You're Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

You are invited to bring all of you to GodResources:21 Invitations From Jesus by Suzanne Eller

Tera Elness, author of Sitting with Jesus, joins us to share how a rhythm of daily spiritual connection can lead us into what our hearts long for most. She keeps it real, not religious, and gives down-to-earth encouragement along with practical tips. ResourcesSitting with Jesus by Tera ElnessTera's Online Christian Journey (Facebook page)

Sometimes we're so focused on making progress that we can forget to enjoy the little victories. Holley reminds us to pause and celebrate each step along the way. ResourcesThe “Do What You Can” Plan by Holley Gerth

“When life is normal, then I'll….” Have you ever said something like this to yourself? We laugh about how normal isn't coming, and then get serious about how we can move forward with our goals and dreams anyway. ResourcesWhat If You're Doing Better than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Jennifer shares an excerpt from her new book, What If You're Doing Better Than You Think?ResourcesWhat If You're Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

In this chaotic world, we need a Shepherd who will take care of us. We take a deeper look at Psalm 23 and how these ancient words still speak to our hearts now. ResourcesFind free devotional plans from Holley on the YouVersion Bible app.

Truths to hold onto as your heart healsResource: Moving Past What You Cannot Change by Suzanne Eller FB Bible study with Suzie - Together Community and Bible Study w/ Suzie Eller

How do you help someone you love through trauma? Counselor and author Eliza Huie joins us to share more about what trauma is, what we need most when we experience it, and how God enters into it with us. ResourcesTrauma Aware: A Christian's Guide to Providing Help and Care by Eliza Huie

Nothing you do or don't do will ever change God's love for you. Holley's words will remind you that you're loved anyway and always. ResourcesWhat's True About You by Holley

Lynn Cowell and Michelle Nietert join us for a conversation about their new book, Strong and Secure. If you've ever wondered if God really loves you, their words will give you the reassurance and truth you need. ResourcesStrong and Secure by Lynn Cowell and Michelle Nietert

When you grieve much, you are loved much. When you grieve much, you are loved much.

Today we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes! What if your story doesn't feel redemptive? Quina Aragon, spoken word poet and author of Love Has a Story, can relate. She shares her journey of loss and healing, how the love of God met her in unexpected places, and why he wants to do the same for you. ResourcesLove Has a Story - Quina Aragon

Jennifer shares an excerpt from her new book, What If You're Doing Better Than You Think? Life never looks like what we hoped it would, but life can still be good.ResourcesWhat If You're Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Exciting news: Jennifer has a new book releasing soon! What If You're Doing Better than You Think? will help release your heart from self-doubt and the pressure to perform so you can truly live in freedom. ResourcesWhat If You're Doing Better than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Jesus stands, even when it feels like the world is falling apartResource: suzanneeller.com

Who gets to have the final word in our lives? Our inner critic tells us one thing, the internet tells us another, but only God can give us the truth our hearts really need. Believing him isn't about intellectual certainty; it's about deep intimacy. ResourcesMoving Past What You Cannot Change by Suzanne Eller

It's easy to compare ourselves to each other, but all of us have gifts, strengths, and a role to fulfill. None of us need to have it all together, we just need to remember we're better together! ResourcesFind Your Purpose in this Season, online course by Holley Gerth

Why can it be so hard to find the friendships we long for with other women? Author Natalie Runion joins us for a conversation about the lies that keep us apart and the truth that can bring us together. ResourcesI Don't Even Like Women: And Other Lies that Get in the Way of Sacred Sisterhood

Jennifer shares about her favorite Gutsy Girl in scriptures and encourages us to keep reaching out to Jesus in hope even when life hurts!ResourcesFreedom, by Jennifer

Today we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes!Do you feel like you're losing heart? We look at the story of a woman in Scripture who reached out to touch Jesus and how He still says, "Take heart, Daughter" to each of us in ways we need today.ResourcesHeal After You're Hurt, an online course by Holley

We want joy. We seek joy. We wonder if it's for us. And it is, it really is. Resource: JoyKeeper: 6 Surprising Things You Never Knew About Joy by Suzanne Eller

A lighthearted summer episode about how we can play more and stress less. We talk about what play looks like for us, how it helps us as humans, and how it might even be a spiritual discipline. ResourcesMore than Small Talk Facebook Group

What you're struggling with is not, and never will be, your identity. Join Holley for a reminder of the truth about who you are and how much you're loved. Resources365 Truths for Every Woman's Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365)

Who am I now? If you've ever asked this question because of a hard time or transition in your life, then join us for a conversation about identity and what's unchangeable. ResourcesWhat if You're Doing Better than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Purpose doesn't always announce itself with fireworks. Sometimes, it shows up in a whispered reminder to be faithful where your feet are. ResourcesJennifer's FB Page

What's your purpose? We discuss three myths about purpose, the two kinds of purpose, and how to find yours wherever you are right now. ResourcesFind Your Purpose in this Season, online course by Holley Gerth

Show Notes - We may not have the right words, or know what to do, but we can still be a soft place to land. Join Suzie on FB @SuzanneEller

What if grace is so much more than we ever imagined? We talk about what this familiar word really means, why it can be hard to receive, and how to fully embrace God's love for us. ResourcesMoving Past what You Cannot Change by Suzanne Eller

Are you tired and craving a moment of peace? Join Holley to take a deep breath and receive the invitation of Jesus to rest and remember how much you're loved. ResourcesFind Your Purpose in this Season, new course by Holley Gerth

What can hummingbirds teach us about the heart of God and what it means to truly rest? Master Naturalist Eryn Lynum, author The Nature of Rest, will help you see creation and your place in it from a new, freeing perspective. ResourcesThe Nature of Rest by Eryn Lynum

Whether it's the end of a relationship, the death of someone we love, betrayal, or a painful disappointment, heartache doesn't just hurt—it drains. Trusting again seems impossible. Getting out of bed is a win. Jennifer shares one truth we can cling to: healing from heartache is one of the bravest things you can do.ResourcesFreedom by Jennifer

How can you reclaim your life after grief, loss, or trauma? Author, counselor, and domestic abuse survivor Kimberly Haar shares her story. Her new book, Healing from Life's Deepest Hurts, is part powerful testimony and part hope-giving therapy. ResourcesHealing from Life's Deepest Hurts by Kimberly Haar

The beauty of growth is not perfection, but partnering with God.