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A Conversation on Stopping Well, Starting Again, & Seminary with Amy Seiffert Following the Holy Spirit's prompting requires us to slow down, and sometimes He invites us to stop altogether. However, you can be sure, that's not the end of the story. PSALM 23 ESV The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.2     He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters.[a]3     He restores my soul.He leads me in paths of righteousness[b]    for his name's sake.4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,[c]    I will fear no evil,for you are with me;    your rod and your staff,    they comfort me.5 You prepare a table before me    in the presence of my enemies;you anoint my head with oil;    my cup overflows.6 Surely[d] goodness and mercy[e] shall follow me    all the days of my life,and I shall dwell[f] in the house of the Lord    forever.[g]MEET AMY Amy Seiffert is an author, speaker, and YouVersion teacher. She also serves on the teaching team at her home church, Soma City Church as Pastor of Content and Coaching. Previously she was a Team Leader with Cru at BGSU and has worked in ministry for the past 25 years. Weaving Biblical wisdom through her presentations, Amy inspires, teaches, and humbly invites any willing spiritual pilgrim to walk alongside her in the pursuit of truth and the knowledge of God. Amy is married to Rob, and they live in NW Ohio, with their three kids.RESOURCES Connect with Amy on InstagramYour Name Is Daughter Join Liv's Email FamilyConnect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereFind the Complete Show Notes HereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 SamuelRead less

A Conversation on Loving Your Neighbor, the Wilderness, & Unity with Kristel AcevedoAs we slow down, let's consider what it is we're consuming and whether or not it's giving God glory because we have to stop compromising our standards to adopt what the world tells us is good.MATTHEW 22:36-39 CSB36 “Teacher, which command in the law is the greatest?”37 He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.38 This is the greatest and most important command. 39 The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. 40 All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands.”MEET KRISTELKristel Acevedo (MA, Southeastern Seminary) is the discipleship director at Transformation Church, a vibrant multiethnic and multigenerational community near Charlotte, North Carolina. Originally from Miami and the daughter of immigrants, she has a passion for discipleship, biblical literacy, multiethnic ministry, and helping others develop a biblical view on immigration. Kristel is the author of A Way in the Wilderness and a coauthor of 3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future.RESOURCESConnect with Krstel on InstagramPreorder A Way in the WildernessJoin Liv's Email FamilyConnect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereFind the Complete Show Notes HereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

Today, I'm talking about someone I looked up to around 2019. It is my hope that you will hear my heart any time I challenge something that you may believe or have been blindly following. A Few Resources For YouJoin Liv's Email FamilyConnect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereFind the Complete Show Notes Here

A Conversation on Scandal, Slow Growth, and Christian Content Creation with Christina PattersonAs we slow down, let's consider what it is we're consuming and whether or not it's giving God glory because we have to stop compromising our standards to adopt what the world tells us is good.EPHESIANS 4:29 CSBNo foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.MEET CHRISTINAChristina Patterson is a Bible teacher, author, and speaker passionate about empowering women in the love of Jesus Christ and the truth of God's Word. Christina is the founder of Beloved Women, a non-profit providing resources and community for women to truly know who they are in Christ: His Beloved. Christina's YouTube page is home to 75,000 subscribers so she is a wealth of information on this subject, and I am grateful for her.RESOURCESBeloved & Co MembershipConnect with Christina on YouTubeOur First Conversation with ChristinaJoin Liv's Email FamilyConnect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereFind the Complete Show Notes HereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Pornography, Parenting, and Opportunity with Greta EskridgeDuring this episode, we remember that important conversations about pornography and other explicit subjects are not optional. They're necessary.PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 NLT8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. 9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.MEET GRETA ESKRIDGEGreta Eskridge is a writer, speaker, and homeschool mom. She loves connecting with fellow parents through speaking engagements around the country. It is her hope to help parents create connections with their kids in this disconnected world. She is passionate about protecting kids from the dangers of pornography and often writes and speaks on this topic.Her hope is that her words, whether written or spoken, will be an encouragement to you to live your life like the beautiful adventure it is, to truly connect with people around you, and to do small things with great love!RESOURCESIt's Time To Talk To Your Kids About PornConnect with Greta on IGGrab Liv's Sincere Bible Study ResourceConnect with Me on IGJoin the YouVersion Reading Plan for Selah HereFind the Complete Show Notes HereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Bible Study, Spiritual Highs, and Faithfulness with Trillia Newbell During this episode, we are learning how to invite God to challenge our preconceived notions of who He is and what He's doing.JOSHUA 5:13-15 ESVWhen Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand. And Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us, or for our adversaries?” 14 And he said, “No; but I am the commander of the army of the Lord. Now I have come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped and said to him, “What does my lord say to his servant?” 15 And the commander of the Lord's army said to Joshua, “Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.MEET TRILLIA NEWBELLTrillia Newbell is the author of several books including, A Great Cloud of Witnesses, Sacred Endurance, If God Is For Us, Fear and Faith, and the children's books, Creative God, Colorful Us and God's Very Good Idea. When she isn't writing, she's encouraging and supporting other writers as the Acquisitions Director at Moody Publishers.Trillia is married to her best friend, Thern, they reside with their two children near Nashville, TN where they enjoy hiking and eating lots of bbq. RESOURCES52 Weeks in the WORDConnect with Trillia on IGGrab Liv's Resource to Shift Your Shallow Bible Study to a Sincere OneConnect with Me on IGJoin the YouVersion Reading Plan for Selah HereFind the Complete Show Notes HereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Slowing Down, Holy Silence, and Solitude with Sarah ClarksonDuring this episode, we are learning how to trust God with the fullness of our emotions.EXODUS 14:13-14 CSBBut Moses said to the people, “Don't be afraid. Stand firm and see the Lord's salvation that he will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you, and you must be quiet.”MEET SARAH CLARKSON Sarah Clarkson is an author and blogger who writes regularly about literature, faith, and beauty at SarahClarkson.com. She studied theology (BTh, MSt) at Oxford and is the author or coauthor of six books, including This Beautiful Truth. She has an active following on Instagram (@sarahwanders) where she hosts regular live read-alouds from the poems, novels, or essays that bring her courage. She can often be found with a cup of good tea and a book in hand in her old English vicarage home in Oxford, where she lives with her Anglican vicar husband, Thomas, and their four children.RESOURCESReclaiming QuietConnect with Sarah on IGGrab Liv's Resource to Shift Your Shallow Bible Study to a Sincere One Connect with Me on IGJoin the YouVersion Reading Plan for Selah HereFind the Complete Show Notes HereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Sensitivity to God's Spirit, the Body of Christ, and False Prophets with Liv DooleyDuring this episode, we discuss the benefits of slowing down to hear from the Lord. As the Scriptures tell us, we serve the God who speaks, the God who leads us into all truth, the God who leads us when we invite Him, too. In a world that is consumed with false prophets (and rightfully so), we have to be concerned about what it takes to learn the voice of the Lord for ourselves. MATTHEW 7:15-20 CSB15 “Be on your guard against false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravaging wolves. 16 You'll recognize them by their fruit. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 In the same way, every good tree produces good fruit, but a bad tree produces bad fruit. 18 A good tree can't produce bad fruit; neither can a bad tree produce good fruit. 19 Every tree that doesn't produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 So you'll recognize them by their fruit.RESOURCESGrab My Resource to Shift Your Shallow Bible Study to a Sincere OneConnect with Me on IGFind the Episode on YouTubeSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Grief, Rebuilding, and Renewal when your world ends with Dawn Mann SandersDuring this episode, we are learning how to trust God with the fullness of our emotions.ISAIAH 40:28-31 CSBDo you not know?Have you not heard?The Lord is the everlasting God,the Creator of the whole earth.He never becomes faint or weary;there is no limit to his understanding.29 He gives strength to the faintand strengthens the powerless.30 Youths may become faint and weary,and young men stumble and fall,31 but those who trust in the Lordwill renew their strength;they will soar on wings like eagles;they will run and not become weary,they will walk and not faint.MEET DAWN MANN SANDERSDawn Mann Sanders, MDiv, is an associate minister at First Baptist Church of Glenarden (FBCG), where she serves as the director of the sermon-based life groups ministry. Her passion is expository teaching and sharing the wonderful insights God has shown her in his Word. She does this through writing weekly discussion guides for the life groups as well as teaching several in-depth Bible studies. Dawn has written and taught extensively on overcoming adversity and creating a new life, both at FBCG and on her personal blog.RESOURCESWhen Your World EndsConnect with Dawn on IGGrab Liv's Resource to Shift Your Shallow Bible Study to a Sincere One Connect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereFind the Complete Show Notes HereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Grief and Honoring Your Emotions with Natasha Smith During this episode, we are learning how to trust God with the fullness of our emotions.ROMANS 12:9-15 ESVLet love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,[a] serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.MEET NATASHA SMITHNatasha Smith is a wife, mom, and NC native. She is a writer, speaker, and podcaster, who shares stories on faith, family, and grief. She has inspired others through her writing for over 12 years. Her work has appeared in Guideposts and Focus on the Family print publications. And Her View From Home, TODAY Parents, Pray with Confidence, and other e-publications. You can find her online at imnatashasmith.comRESOURCESConnect with Natasha on IGPurchase Black Woman GriefGrab Liv's Resource to Shift Your Shallow Bible Study to a Sincere One Connect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereFind the Complete Show Notes HereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Sexual Sin, Self Control, and Surrender with Liv DooleyDuring this episode, we will continue our conversation on slowing down right in time for Valentine's Day. I know no one may have ever said this to you before, but it's possible that marriage is NOT the answer. 1 THESSALONIANS 4:3-8 CSBFor this is God's will, your sanctification: that you keep away from sexual immorality, 4 that each of you knows how to control his own body[b] in holiness and honor, 5 not with lustful passions, like the Gentiles, who don't know God. 6 This means one must not transgress against and take advantage of a brother or sister in this manner, because the Lord is an avenger of all these offenses, as we also previously told and warned you. 7 For God has not called us to impurity but to live in holiness. 8 Consequently, anyone who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.RESOURCESGrab Liv's Resource to Shift Your Shallow Bible Study to a Sincere OneConnect with Me on IGFind the Episode on YouTubeSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Generational Cycles, Toxicity, and Breaking Patterns with Tori Hope PetersenDuring this episode, we are learning how to trust God with and in our weaknesses.HEBREWS 11:39-40 NIVThese were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.MEET TORI HOPE PETERSENTori Hope Petersen is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, and lover of people. Since coming to faith, she has shared her testimony and life as authentically as she can to help and offer hope to others. Tori is known for her fierce advocacy work for foster care, adoption, and vulnerable children. At home she is a wife and mama who enjoys cooking with her children. With a deep value for family, community, and hospitality, Tori and her family love to make extra food for whoever might stop by. Her new book, Breaking the Patterns that Break You, will be available nationwide February 4, 2025.RESOURCESConnect with Tori on IGPurchase Breaking the Patterns that Break YouGrab Liv's Resource to Shift Your Shallow Bible Study to a Sincere One Connect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereFind the Complete Show Notes HereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

Slowing down is often associated with complacency, laziness, insecurity, and failure. It can also be mistaken for backtracking, forfeiting, missing out, and regret. However, none of that is actually Biblical.I've found so much more joy and peace in the opportunity to slow down than I ever knew possible, and it has changed my life. So we're talking about it this season. James 1:19-25 CSBMy dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness. Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like someone looking at his own face in a mirror. For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of person he was. But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer who works—this person will be blessed in what he does.QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER JOURNALING IN PRAYERWhat would you get back if you were to slow down? What might you be able to step into if you were to slow down? Who might you grow closer to If you were to slow down?What prayers might the Lord have room to answer or to show you how He is currently answering if you were to slow down?How many old patterns might He continue to strip away that you know, that He knows that you know are not healthy if you were to slow down?What might He revive? WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/pUo4_TmGozUSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 SamuelOTHER LINKShttps://livdooley.com/https://www.instagram.com/candidliv/

A Conversation on Healing, Marriage, and Hope with Andre and Timberly GrayDuring this episode, we are learning how to invite the Holy Spirit to help us grow in love and self control.ROMANS 15:13 NIV13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.MEET ANDRE AND TIMBERLYAndré and Timberley Gray do life together as a husband and wife team, raising a family, and helping others find balance in life. Like many, they were frustrated trying to balance their faith, family, and work. That's when they discovered the priorities of God and purposed to live by them. That decision not only changed their marriage, but it changed their life! Although they were both diagnosed with a chronic illness, they learned to prioritize their health, without neglecting God's priorities. Now they find great joy in inspiring others to do the same.RESOURCESJoin Andre and Timberly's Love Challenge E-CourseConnect with Andre and Timberly on IGGrab Liv's Resource to Shift Your Shallow Bible Study to a Sincere One Connect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Loneliness, Belonging, and Unity with Prasanta Verma During this episode, we are learning how to invite the Holy Spirit to help us facilitate safe spaces for those who are marginalized.PSALM 34:18 NIVThe Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.MEET PRASANTABorn under an Asian sun, raised in the Appalachian foothills in the south, and now living in the Upper Midwest, Prasanta is a writer, poet, editor, former debate coach, public health professional, and mom of three fabulous kids. Prasanta writes about culture, identity, belonging, loneliness, and what it feels like to be an outsider. She is passionate about making the way for diverse voices and believes stories are one of the best ways for us to connect with each other.She considers herself a life-long learner. When she's not writing, she's reading, walking, and exploring the beauty of the natural world.RESOURCESPurchase Ethnic LonelinessPrasanta's SubstackConnect with Prasanta on IGGrab Liv's Resource to Shift Your Shallow Bible Study to a Sincere One Connect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Gentleness, How to Be Courageously Soft, and Divorce with Charaia RushDuring this episode, we are learning how to invite the Holy Spirit to soften our hearts.GALATIANS 5:22-23 NIVBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.MEET CHARAIACharaia Rush is a writer and speaker who is passionate about telling the story of the gospel and watching how it softens the hardened corners of our hearts and illuminates the dark rooms of our spirits. She has written for outlets such as Christian Parenting and SheReads Truth. She resides in Colorado with her two lovely children.RESOURCESPurchase Courageously SoftConnect with Charaia on IGGrab Liv's Resource to Shift Your Shallow Bible Study to a Sincere One Connect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Bible Study, Motherhood, and the God who Sees with Kathy Tuan-MacLean and Tara EdelschickDuring this episode, we are learning how to slow down and spend intentional time with God, particularly in Bible study, as He sets our rhythms.GENESIS 16:13 CSBSo she named the Lord who spoke to her: “You are El-roi,” for she said, “In this place, have I actually seen the one who sees me?”MEET KATHYKathy Tuan-MacLean (PhD, Northwestern) is the national faculty ministry director for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, where she invites and resources faculty to follow Jesus together. Since joining InterVarsity in 1990, she has led numerous students and faculty in Bible study, spiritual formation, and leadership development. She is also a spiritual director who has led marriage ministry and women's retreats. Kathy is married to Scott, and they have three young adult children and an overanxious mini labradoodle.MEET TARATara Edelschick (EdD, Harvard) is a teacher, a writer, mother of three, and grandmother. For three decades, she has worked as an educator, teaching public high school students in New York, graduate students at Harvard's School of Education, homeschoolers in Massachusetts, and incarcerated men taking college courses through the Emerson Prison Initiative. In her church, you can find her speaking at a women's conference or marriage retreat, teaching Sunday school, gathering mothers for prayer and Bible study, or leading retreats for families.RESOURCESPurchase Moms At the Well: Meeting God Through the Mothers of Scripture—A 7-Week Bible Study with Video AccessDiscount Code for Small Groups if You Order From IVP: IVPGROUP25    25% on 1-4 books,  40% on 5+ books (Plus Free Freight on USPS Economy)Connect with Tara on IGConnect with Kathy on IGGrab Liv's Resource to Shift Your Shallow Bible Study to a Sincere One Connect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Slowing Down, Soul Care, and Lingering with God with Jodi GrubbsDuring this episode, we are learning how to slow down and spend intentional time with God as He sets our rhythms.PSALM 46:10 NIVHe says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth.”MEET JODIAfter assuming the rapid pace and stress of city living in the States, Jodi Grubbs realized God was bidding her to return to the “island time” of her childhood home. Evoking the gentle rhythms of Bonaire in the Caribbean, Jodi invites you to a life anchored by the forced pauses of spiritual practices and an openhandedness before God. Live SlowlyRESOURCESPurchase Slow LivingConnect with Jodi on IGJoin Liv's Email FamilyConnect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Discipleship, Bible Study, and Starting Out in Ministry with Kristie AnyabwileDuring this episode, we are learning how to trust God to increase the little we commit to Him for His glory.1 PETER 3:15 ESVbut in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,MEET KRISTIEKRISTIE ANYABWILE is the author of Delighting in God's Law: Old Testament Commands and Why They Matter Today, Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study, and editor of His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God. She is a Bible teacher at Anacostia River Church, and serves organizations that equip women to study and teach the Bible, such as The Charles Simeon Trust and Bible Equipping. Kristie is also a founding member of The Pelican Project, a women's theology organization. Her work can be found at The Front Porch, Christianity Today, She Reads Truth, Risen Motherhood, The Gospel Coalition, and Revive Our Hearts. She is a pastor's wife and has been married over 30 years. She and Thabiti have 3 children and live in Washington, DC.RESOURCESPurchase Delighting in God's LawConnect with Kristie on IGJoin Liv's Email FamilyConnect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Little Things, Celebrating Others, and Trusting God with Rachael K AdamsDuring this episode, we are learning how to trust God to increase the little we commit to Him for His glory.1 PETER 4:7-117 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.MEET RACHAELRachael was born and raised in a small Kentucky lake town. After she married her college sweetheart, Bryan, she moved him there too. Together, they run a family business and live on a farm with their two children, Will and Kate, and two doodle dogs named Buster and Penny.Rachael spends her days taking care of their farm and home. When she isn't doing something with or for her family, she loves to get together with friends, cook, take walks, and read Christian nonfiction. Her writing and podcasting journey began when she was sitting in church and saw a love offering envelope in the pew in front of her. She sensed the whispering to her heart that we are his love offerings to the world. So Rachael began having conversations with women who were living faithfully and loving the world around them in practical and tangible ways.Through the conversations she's had and through her own personal experience, Rachael discovered that many of us don't believe our contributions or offerings matter. It is Rachael's hope that this devotional and her ministry can change this narrative. She wants to encourage women to realize their God-given purpose and believe their lives are significant to His kingdom. Because in God's hands, small acts done with great love can have an enormous impact.Connect with her by visiting rachaelkadams.com, @rachaeladamsauthor on social media, and by tuning in to The Love Offering podcast every Tuesday on your favorite listening platform.RESOURCESPurchase A Little Goes A Long WayConnect with Rachael on IGJoin Liv's Email FamilyConnect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Platform, Stewardship, and Faithfulness with Yodit Kifle SmithDuring this episode, we are learning how to open our lives up to others and invite God to do the heavy lifting in the process of discipleship.MATTHEW 18:12 NLTWhat do you think? If someone owns a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go look for the one that went astray?MEET YODITYodit Kifle Smith is a daughter, sister, wife, friend to many, and now also the mother of a precious daughter, a role she treasures deeply. She is the founder of Called to the Ones and a writer, as well.RESOURCESRead Called to the Ones on YouVersion (the Bible app)Connect with Yodit on IGConnect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Transparency, Inconvenience, and Discipleship with Yolanda SolomonThe Best Kept Secret exists to help women identify the secret to healing their hearts and connecting with others despite their past. Here, you'll find engaging conversations and important questions that help us connect to the body of Christ despite what the culture believes to be true.During this episode, we are learning how to open our lives up to others and invite God to do the heavy lifting in the process of discipleship.MATTHEW 5:43-4843 “You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be children of your Father in heaven. For he causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward will you have? Don't even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what are you doing out of the ordinary? Don't even the Gentiles do the same? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.MEET YOLANDAYolanda M. Solomon is the director of discipleship at Epiphany Church in Brooklyn, New York, where she teaches and creates discipleship curriculum and resources. She has also worked in campus ministry at Columbia University in New York, where she was blessed to serve undergraduate students for seven years. Yolanda is a disciple of Christ, a Brooklyn native, and a lifelong Knicks fan, which richly fuels her prayer life. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.RESOURCESPurchase Discipleship as Holy CollaborationConnect with Yolanda on IGConnect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Idolatry, Grace, and Purpose with Molly StillmanThe Best Kept Secret exists to help women identify the secret to healing their hearts and connecting with others despite their past. Here, you'll find engaging conversations and important questions that help us connect to the body of Christ despite what the culture believes to be true.This episode, we are learning how to trust the Lord with every aspect of our lives and invite His presence to transform the hardest parts. ROMANS 15:13 NIVMay the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.MEET MOLLYMolly Stillman is the host of the Can I Laugh on Your Shoulder? podcast and a sought-after speaker. The lifestyle blog she started in 2007, Still Being Molly, is a community for women who love ethical style, clean beauty, parenting, funny stories, and serving in their communities. Her deep passion lies in inspiring women to know they were created on purpose, with a purpose, and for a purpose. Molly lives with her husband John, children Lilly and Amos, and various and sundry animals on a small farm in Durham, North Carolina. She loves Jesus a whole lot, drinks too much Diet Coke, and eats a lot of Chipotle burritos. You can find her on the internets at stillbeingmolly.com.RESOURCESPurchase If I Don't Laugh, I'll CryConnect with Molly on IGConnect with Me on IGShow Notes are HereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Shame, Faith, and Purpose with Mariela RosarioThe Best Kept Secret exists to help women identify the secret to healing their hearts and connecting with others despite their past. Here, you'll find engaging conversations and important questions that help us connect to the body of Christ despite what the culture believes to be true.This episode, we are learning how the enemy wars against women who have been called to Christ and how the Lord protects them.1 CORINTHIANS 12:8-10 NIV8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.MEET MARIELADeeply wounded as a child, Mariela Rosario grew up with pain that seemed too profound to heal. She fell into toxic habits of drug use, people-pleasing, and shame. Then, alone in her house in 2015, Mariela experienced a miraculous encounter with God that prompted her to turn away from those destructive patterns and begin attending church. As her relationship with Jesus deepened, she launched a ministry to help other women overcome their past hurts so that they, too, could walk in freedom and joy. Because when a woman's God-given purpose is activated, she speaks fire.RESOURCESPurchase She Speaks FireConnect with Mariela on IGConnect with Me on IGSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samue

A Conversation on Surrender, Healing, and the Holy Spirit with Vivian MabuniThe Best Kept Secret exists to help women identify the secret to healing their hearts and connecting with others despite their past. Here, you'll find engaging conversations and important questions that help us connect to the body of Christ despite what the culture believes to be true.This season, we are learning how the enemy misleads church girls and to what lengths the Lord goes to restore our faith in Him.JOHN 16:7-11Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth. It is for your benefit that I go away, because if I don't go away the Counselor will not come to you. If I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment: About sin, because they do not believe in me; about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see me; and about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.MEET VIVIANVivian Mabuni is a national speaker, author, bible teacher and podcast host. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, SheReadsTruth, Our Daily Bread, Propel Sophia and her teachings have been featured on the YouVersion Bible App's “Verse of the Day.”With over 30 years on staff with Cru, Viv loves teaching about the Bible and its practical application to ministry and life. She has been a keynote speaker at IF:Gathering, Cru Winter Conferences, Family Life's “Weekend To Remember,” and women's events across the country.Author of "Open Hands, Willing Heart”, she also serves on the Board of Trustees for Denver Seminary and is the founder & host of “Someday Is Here” a podcast for AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) leaders. Viv loves drinking coffee with her husband of 32 years, Darrin, and marveling at their young adult kids. Connect with her on Instagram@vivmabuni or on her website www.vivianmabuni.comRESOURCESPurchase Open Hands Willing HeartConnect with Viv on IGConnect with Me on IGPodcast NotesSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samue

A Conversation on Church Girls, Witchcraft, Rebellion, and Restoration with Dr. Sarita LyonsThe Best Kept Secret exists to help women identify the secret to healing their hearts and connecting with others despite their past. Here, you'll find engaging conversations and important questions that help us connect to the body of Christ despite what the culture believes to be true.This season, we are learning how the enemy misleads church girls and to what lengths the Lord goes to restore our faith in Him.ROMANS 8:1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, because the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death.MEET DR. SARITADr. Sarita Lyons, affectionately called “Dr. Sarita,” is a wife, mother, speaker, bible teacher, and psychotherapist. Dr. Lyons speaks, writes, and advocates about the intersections of faith, mental health, and justice; as well as women's issues in and outside of the church. Most importantly, Dr. Lyons is called to unashamedly preach the unadulterated Gospel of Jesus Christ.Dr. Lyons is passionate about the emotional and spiritual health of the Church, making disciples, and developing leaders. She deeply cares about the Church being stabilized in Christ amidst the changing tides and influence of culture. She is a highly sought-after speaker and consultant for churches, women's groups, organizations, and educational institutions around the country.Dr. Lyons will soon release her first published book titled Church Girl, published by WaterBrook & Multnomah, which is the Christian imprint of Penguin Random House. RESOURCESPurchase Church GirlConnect with Dr. Sarita on IGConnect with Me on IGPodcast NotesSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELWant to subscribe to Selah on YouVersion? Join the 7 Day devotional here.Purchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samue

Welcome to season 7!Unlike previous seasons that we've shared together, I will not have a specific theme for each of the seasons moving forward. Instead, it is my hope that we will learn to really listen to those who have different experiences from our own. Listening to their experiences and how the Lord has moved in their lives will give us greater empathy for one another and a deeper opportunity to pray more intentionally.If there's anything we need in this world, it's empathy. And in the middle of a political season here in the United States, we can't have enough of it.I'd love to convince you of this through a sermon I preached at Avenue Church a few weeks ago. Would you listen in? I'll be referencing 1 Kings 1, 2 Samuel 11, and 1 Chronicles 22:9 if you'd like to follow along. Purchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel today and don't forget to leave a review.

A Conversation on Releasing Old Assignments and Walking Away with Dr. Quantrilla ArdTHE CONTENTMENT TO WALK AWAYWe are finally at the end of our series on contentment and we have covered everything from how contentment is influenced by prayer, the culture, our spiritual disciplines, sorrow, and now release.Have you ever questioned if your inability to experience contentment is connected to your decision to hold on to assignments you should have released? Could it be time to walk away from a few things?It's the perfect time to reflect on our motives, and this conversation is one for the books. I pray it supports your growth and the development of contentment in your lives. I know it has mine.MEET DR. QUANNYQuantrilla Ard, PhD, lives in the Atlanta area along with her husband and three littles. She is a faith-based personal and spiritual development author and dynamic speaker who believes in the power of collective strength, community, and fellowship.A passionate creative at heart, Dr. Quanny has answered the call to encourage women in all stages of life and of various backgrounds through empathy, transparency, and love. She holds a doctoral degree in Health Psychology and is an advocate and champion for social and reproductive justice with a focus on Black maternal and infant health and mortality. Dr. Quanny is a professor at the Morehouse School of Medicine, and she uses her social media platforms to engage, educate, and inform others about her doctoral research and personal experience with preeclampsia. In addition, she provides expert opinions on the same in various print and online media outlets.Dr. Quanny humbly stewards a grief and loss community and podcast, both entitled It's All Grief to Me, as a coach and liaison for individuals navigating their loss journeys. You can find her sharing stories of triumph as well as follow her and the work she is involved in at www.thephdmamma.com.RESOURCESMy First Episode with Dr. Quanny on AppleSELAH ON THE YOUVERSION BIBLE APPWant to subscribe to Selah on YouVersion? Join the 7 Day devotional here.Purchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A Conversation on Suffering and Contentment with Kristen LaValleyTHE STRUGGLE WITH CONTENTMENT AND SORROWI do know that this month can introduce a variety of emotions and lots of different women, especially as we prepare for Mother's Day. And for years, it was pretty hard to start the month for me because although I wanted to be a mama, I didn't have the opportunity. It always felt a little difficult to send out those Mother's Day text messages to various friends because although I was happy for them, I still felt some sadness.Now that I've gone through pregnancy and labor and I've familiarized myself with lots of different research about many different struggles that women experience, as well as experiencing some of those struggles myself or with friends, I am also holding those who are feeling the loss of their children in my heart, as well. So today, as we prepare to begin this conversation, we'll pray for those who hope to experience contentment again despite their pain.MEET KRISTEN LAVALLEYKristen LaValley is a gifted writer whose words provide a refreshing perspective on faith and spirituality. Her writing resonates with those who carry tensions in their faith, offering insights that intersect doubt and belief, hope and suffering, beauty and heartache, complexity and simplicity. With a deep love for the Christian faith and a willingness to explore its complexities, Kristen's writing offers nuanced conversations that challenge readers to think deeply and wrestle with important questions.Kristen lives in Massachusetts with her husband Zach and their five children - Jonah, Emery, Anna, Chloe, and Lydia.RESOURCESEven If He Doesn'tSELAH ON THE YOUVERSION BIBLE APPWant to subscribe to Selah on YouVersion? Join the 7 Day devotional here.Purchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A conversation about spiritual disciplines (like scripture reading, gratitude, and prayer) that strengthen our contentment with Shante Grossett O'NeilTHE BENEFITS OF THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINESY'alllll, the spiritual disciplines have supported my relationship with Christ in the best ways, and I am grateful for them. They consistently remind us that us our God is a relational God, that He has placed us in relationship with others for our good, and that His Holy Spirit will always lead us into all truth and righteousness.We may not learn them in a formal setting, and we may not always share them on social media, but those spiritual disciplines have the power to remind us we are always growing in the Lord when we let Him lead us there. MEET SHANTE GROSSETT O'NEILShanté Grossett O'Neal is the founder of Daily She Pursues. She is passionate about teaching women how to pursue the heart of God by studying his word, spending time in prayer, and committing to a daily walk with the Lord. She is currently working on a Master's Degree in Biblical Studies at Liberty University and some of her favorite things include tea, journaling, art museums, essential oils, and thrift shopping.RESOURCESThe Twelve-Week Jesus Bible StudyMy Conversation with Shante on the Imprecatory PsalmsSELAH ON THE YOUVERSION BIBLE APPWant to subscribe to Selah on YouVersion? Join the 7 Day devotional here.Purchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

A conversation about the culture and the pursuit of contentment with Becky BeresfordTHE PURSUIT OF CONTENTMENTWelcome back to our miniseries on contentment. When I first found out I was expecting a little one, I had so many emotions they surprised me. I had planned to feel nothing but pure joy and ecstacy. However, I also felt some grief about the things I knew I would have to walk away from for a season. Now, don't get me wrong.I was overjoyed. Still, I recognized that every time I engaged with cultural values and got sucked into a vortex on social media, I started feeling as if I was falling behind.That couldn't be further from the truth, but if it is, who cares? We have to think critically about the messages we're accepting and adopting from the culture so that we can ensure they don't impede our ability to enjoy contentment.MEET BECKY BERESFORDBecky Beresford lives in North Carolina and is happily outnumbered by her husband and three wonderful boys. She is an author, speaker, and coach with a Master's Certificate in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship from Moody Theological Seminary. Becky loves encouraging God's Daughters to embrace Christ-centered empowerment through the truth found in the gospel. She is the host of the inspiring Brave Women Series, where different women share about their journeys toward courage with Jesus. Becky's first book with Moody Publishers, She Believed HE Could, So She Did, releases in March. Connect with Becky at BeckyBeresford.com where you can sign up to become a part of her Empowered Email Tribe. Or follow her on Instagram.DOCUMENTARIESShe Believed He Could, So She DidSELAH ON THE YOUVERSION BIBLE APPWant to subscribe to Selah on YouVersion? Join the 7 Day devotional here.Purchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 SamuelAccess the Full Show Notes Here

A conversation about burnout, resentment, and wholeness with Lisa V. Fields, founder of the Jude 3 Project.THE PURSUIT OF CONTENTMENTWelcome to our miniseries on contentment. Over the next five months, we are going to explore what it means to pursue contentment. We'll talk about how it changes the way we live, love, and lead, and I hope you're here for it.Now, before we get started, let's talk about what contentment is not. Contentment is not an excuse for passivity, disobedience, or complacency. It is a fine balance between faith and gratitude. Contentment is not the end of the road, a final destination we somehow get to, but a component that makes the journey easier and more fulfilling. It is the beautiful absence of strife, pride, and competition.Contentment recognizes capacity and it yields to calling in whatever form it may come.MEET LISA V. FIELDSLisa Fields, one of the world's most sought-after Christian apologists, combines her passion for biblical literacy with her heart for sharing God's love with all she meets.Since starting the Jude 3 Project, Fields has received several honors, most notably, Christianity Today's recognition of her work as an apologist in the African American community.Lisa is taking us behind the scenes to talk about how the pursuit of contentment showed up in one of the hardest periods of her life. I could not be more grateful for how she has invited us behind the scenes.DOCUMENTARIESWatch UnspokenWatch Faith and FreedomSELAH ON THE YOUVERSION BIBLE APPWant to subscribe to Selah on YouVersion? Join the 7 Day devotional here.Access the Full Show Notes Here

Can you believe we are at episode 100?! When I first launched The Best Kept Secret, I couldn't see past episode 3, but our God is so kind.Thank you for joining me here week after week. In honor of our 100th episode, I'd like you to grab your Bible and listen in as we wrap up this series on worship with a message I shared at Avenue Church this past September.If you have your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel, you can turn to Session 6 as we prepare to talk about the final session, titled Worship Invites Us to Rejoice.AVENUE CHURCH Want to get connected to a healthy church in Las Vegas? Check out Avenue Church, led by Pastors Jeremy and Lindsey Bosma. I can't recommend it enough.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

A conversation about pain, disappointment, and friendship with God with Faith Eury ChoWORSHIPING IN THE WILDERNESSIt wasn't until late in 2022 that one little story in David's narrative stuck out to me. I was going through my own wilderness season, and had been for about a year and a half when I read it.When King David was returning to the wilderness in 2 Samuel 15 on his way into exile from his son Absalom who had taken over his kingdom, he paused.He paused to let everyone who was traveling with him (over 600 men and their families to pass by him), while Abiathar the priest made sacrifices. Wow.Y'all. This is powerful. It shows us that we can keep worshiping, even when we are on the way into a wilderness season, and all of our options feel heavy and impossible to navigate.I don't know whether you are coming out of a wilderness season, feeling like you're on the way into the wilderness or somewhere in between, but the one thing we learn from David is that the wilderness does not dictate our ability to worship the Lord in everything.This week, we continue to reflect on some of the themes in Session Five of Selah: Worship Invites Resilience in the Wilderness.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON JAMES 1:5-6 ESV:If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get ready to close out this season by featuring one woman who has impacted both of us. Today, I have the great joy to introduce you to Tona Haywood, a marketing consultant and boutique h. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET FAITH EURY CHOFaith is the CEO and founder of The Honor Summit, a nonprofit organization that equips and activates Asian American women for the mission of God. Alongside her husband, Pastor David Cho, she is also the co-founder and co-pastor of  Mosaic Covenant Church in NJ.Faith is a coach and collaborator for Propel Ecclesia, for which she has also been a contributing writer. She is also the author of Experiencing Friendship with God: How the Wilderness Draws Us to His Presence.Faith has spoken on mission fields, churches, conferences, and stages such as Thinq Media and Exponential. She regularly appears on TBN's Better Together. In addition, she has been a guest on The 700 Club and LIFE Today TV. In January 2023, she was mentioned in Outreach Magazine as one of, “20 Rising Leaders.”Her most precious role, however, is being a mom to her 4 children— Moriah, Elias, River and Adalynn.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

A conversation about rebellion, grace, and presence with Pamela HenkelmanOFFERING PRESENCEI am so grateful for those mamas who model how to keep worshiping when your children rebel because they display the heart of our Great God and the love He has for each of us. In fact, my mama has modeled this up close and personally for me.One of the most interesting relationships in all of 1 and 2 Samuel is that between King David and his son, Absalom. Once David invites Absalom back into the kingdom, he continues to ignore him, and throughout the Scripture we see Absalom fall deeper and deeper into rebellion the more distant he grows from His father.Thank God that we don't have a Heavenly Father who ignores us-even when we rebel. May we all pray for the parents and their children in each of our lives.This week, we continue to reflect on some of the themes in Session Five of Selah: Worship Invites Resilience in the Wilderness.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON ACTS 10:34-35 KJV:Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.In the NLT, it says, “Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.”A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get ready to close out this season by featuring one woman who has impacted both of us. Today, I have the great joy to introduce you to Heidy de la Cruz, a writer and podcaster. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET PAMELAPamela Henkelman is a Life Coach for Midlife Moms, speaker, writer, and host of The Midlife Momma Podcast. With her bright smile and enthusiastic personality, she is passionate about encouraging women, particularly the often-forgotten group of moms with adult children.Pamela helps these moms navigate their changing roles and build stronger relationships with their grown children.As a mom of five grown kids and two grandsons, Pamela has first-hand experience with the challenges and joys of navigating the empty nest phase of life. She and her husband, who is a pastor, are living their best empty-nest life and loving every minute of it. Download Pamela's freebie Your Kids Are Grown…Now What here.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

A conversation about grief, acceptance, and healing with Natasha SmithYAHWEHOne thing that King David was familiar with was grief. In fact, many Biblical figures we look up to were. Out of all of the Psalms that were written, over a third of them were written as lament, and today, we can read them to help us gain a deeper perspective of who our God is in the middle of pain.Sometimes, it feels like all you can do is breathe when you're in the middle of intense grief. And, even though that can feel shallow or superficial, those of us who have struggled with the desire to live know how important breathing can be.In those times, when taking your next breath feels unbearable, remember that the name YAHWEH is made up of aspirated consonants that we breathe in and out every single day. And until you can find the strength to lift your arms again, know that He is with you, and that is enough. This week, we are continuing to reflect on some of the themes in Session Five of Selah: Worship Invites Resilience in the Wilderness.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON JOHN 16:33 NLTI have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get to close out this season by featuring one woman who has impacted both of us. Today, I have the great joy to introduce you to Brittany Dodson, a worship artist and author. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET NATASHANatasha Smith is a grief advocate, author, speaker, podcaster, and content creative. She loves God and believes he has the heart for the hurting. She believed God sees, God knows, and God understands every single thing that we go through.Natasha she has a heart for the hurting, for the grieving and for those who are experiencing and facing hard times in life as well. She has experienced God's love, sovereignty, power, healing, peace, and love in her life. And Natasha loves sharing God's goodness with others-especially for those who were hurting so that they would know that there is hope in Hope's name is Jesus.Natasha Smith has been sharing on faith, family and grief for over 12 years through multiple publications, including her website in a few of those publications include her view from home today, parents. And focus on the family. Natasha's new book, Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life is available today.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

Have you met our cohost for season 6? Ty Scott King is currently being considered for a Grammy and we are praying and celebrating with her! You can find her newest album here.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON 2 SAMUEL 5:22-25 CSB The Philistines came up again and spread out in Rephaim Valley. 23 So David inquired of the Lord, and he answered, “Do not attack directly, but circle around behind them and come at them opposite the balsam trees. 24 When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, act decisively, for then the Lord will have gone out ahead of you to strike down the army of the Philistines.” 25 So David did exactly as the Lord commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Geba to Gezer.THE BIBLE STUDY IS OFFICIALLY OUT!Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel is still available for preorder and it is my prayer that, together, we can fall even more deeply in love with the Scriptures. You can purchase it here on Amazon.The study includes: 6 video sessions (all between 9 and 14 minutes because you have your own questions to pray about and answer),30 guided prayers (all around 7 minutes to help you dive into prayer),and 6 weeks of live study with me (and any others who have the opportunity to join us) every Tuesday, beginning September 26 at 6:30PM PST/9:30 PM EST.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESThinking about launching your own podcast? Want to see if there's a way to continue to host your podcast and do more while spending less? Click here for my 7 Podcasting Essentials!Please don't forget to leave a Review on Apple Podcasts or Audible to show some love.

A conversation about sexual abuse and restorative justice with Mary E. DemuthPRESCRIPTIVE PASSAGES VS DESCRIPTIVE PASSAGESWe read about three important, yet difficult stories, throughout the books of 1 and 2 Samuel: Mychal, Bathsheba, and Tamar. And the one thing we realize when we read them is that these women's stories mattered to the Holy Spirit.The passages surrounding these passages are not prescriptive. They are not passages to direct us about how to live today (unless it is to do the opposite). They are descriptive, meant to describe what happened to these women and the effect it had on all involved, and the Holy Spirit required the biographers to include them rather than gloss over them.In spite of the pain, in spite of the struggle, and in spite of the abuse that we find there, we still see a God who cares, a God who redeems, a God who looks down from heaven and desires justice, a God who heals, and a God who loves in all of it.This week, we are continuing to reflect on some of the themes in Session Four of Selah: Worship Invites Resilience in the Wilderness.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON ROMANS 12:15 ESVRejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get to close out this season by featuring one woman who has impacted both of us. Today, I have the great joy to introduce you to Anisa L. Wesley, a best selling author, licensed clinical social work, and podcaster. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET MARYMary DEMUTH loves Jesus. And really that's the most important thing about her. It's not writing or speaking or praying or mommying or any other -ing you can find. She flat out loves Him. Why? Because he has utterly, truly, completely re-storied her. She's been writing for 30+ years–half of them in obscurity. She mentored many writers during that time, and continues to do so through the Rockwall Christian Writers Group and some of her  instructional books. Since then she has written over 45 books, translated into five languages. You can see a listing of all her books on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, CBD, Lifeway and Parable.Mary pioneered a literary agency in 2022, Mary DeMuth Literary, where she shepherds writers toward traditional publishing.Today, we are talking to Mary about how to worship amidst untold stories of sexual abuse.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

A conversation about disability, restoration, and honor with Jennifer Ji-Hye KoTHE WORK WE HAVE YET TO DOMephibosheth shows up in one of the sweetest scriptures in all of 1 and 2 Samuel, and yet the way he is treated over time also reminds us that we have much work to do in the body of Christ concerning our loved ones who are disabled.This is one of THE most important conversations we have ever had on The Best Kept Secret. Thank you for being here.This week, we are continuing to reflect on some of the themes in Session Four of Selah: Worship Invites Renewal.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON 2 SAMUEL 9:7 ESVAnd David said to him, “Do not fear, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan, and I will restore to you all the land of Saul your father, and you shall eat at my table always.”A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get to close out this season by featuring one woman who has impacted both of us. Today, I have the great joy to introduce you to Victoria Weatherspoon, someone who is consistently lifting others up. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET JENNIFERJennifer Ji-Hye Ko (JenniferJiHyeKo.com) is a Disabled speaker, writer, poet, author of A Lamenter's Pathway to Joy: Devotional Journal, founder of Disabled Christian Voices Ministry, and currently working towards becoming a certified Beyond Suffering (theology of disability) instructor with Joni and Friends Ministry. She has lived with multiple physical, developmental, and psychological disabilities since early childhood including the traumatic confusion of being a late-diagnosed Autistic. Armed with over a decade of theological and biblical counseling education, as well as mind-body self-study, Jennifer continues to learn by chronically dwelling on the sacred ground of desperate fellowship with Christ in his suffering. Jennifer — supported by her husband, daughter, BFF, and service dog, Natasha Romanoff — strives to uplift and embolden hurting people with the comfort she has received from God.I ASKED JENNIFER:David's choice to keep his covenant to Jonathan is one of the sweetest stories in 1 and 2 Samuel. I'd love to ask what stands out to you about Mephibosheth's restoration and what you think we can learn from it today.You often speak about how people should develop a theology of suffering. Can you tell us about this? I was surprised to learn about the history of discrimination in the church against people with disabilities. Can you share a little about this history and the sin of partiality?What kinds of experiences have you bore witness to that show how someone might be welcome in theory but rejected in practice? What scriptures inform your work? What recommendations do you have for those who are struggling to worship through the challenges they have faced within their churches?ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

A conversation about identity, belonging, and generational legacy with Tasha JunOUR IDENTITY CAN HELP OR HINDER OUR ABILITY TO WORSHIP THE LORDI have found that one of the most secure men in all of Scripture is Jonathan. It is through his life that we begin to understand that when we yield our identity to the Lord it leads us to serve Him more effectively-even when it comes at the expense of what we once believed we were entitled to.Although we rarely acknowledge it, Jonathan is definitely a type of Christ. He chose to lay down his life for David so that David could access the throne and it is one that encourages me to become a better friend in every way.This week, we are continuing to reflect on some of the themes in Session Two of Selah: Worship Invites You To Repentance.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON JOHN 15:13 ESVGreater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get to close out this season by featuring one woman who has impacted both of us. Today, Ty is introducing us to Sharonda Dreamms, a Christian Dating Strategist and Doctoral Candidate at Liberty University. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET TASHATasha is a biracial Korean American melancholy dreamer. She grew up in a multicultural home, and because of that, she's spent her life navigating cultural collisions and liminal space. She writes about faith, cultural and ethnic identity, and living with a shalomsick ache. Writing has always been the way God has led her through pain and towards the hope of shalom. Tasha lives in the Midwest with her husband and three kids, and she is the author of Tell Me the Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging.I ASKED TASHA:Can you tell us about your book and the significance of the title?In your book, you talked to us about how hard it was for your family to find a church you could feel welcome in as a young child. You continued to discus this theme as you recounted your adult years, too, and I deeply resonated with the point you made about how you counted the minorities as an adult. Can you share some advice that we can implement today to help others feel more welcome?How can leadership teams of churches become more strategic about the ways they include diverse voices?Color-blind theology has always been a sugarcoated death threat to everything Korean in me. It pretends to offer something sweet but it does so at the expense of deep connection and community. What is the difference between false unity and true unity?You write, "These experiences of trauma passed through generations and the han we carry are not given by God as a means to an end, but what if they are the soil God uses to show us our need for Jesus and open us to love?" Can you share a little more about the soil God shows us our need for Him?How might someone who has rejected her culture learn how to worship the Lord more deeply?ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

A conversation about expectation, immediate gratification, and disappointment with Elizabeth WoodsonWORSHIP INVITES US TO BRING OUR DISAPPOINTMENTS TO GODIt saddens me to think about how much we talk about Michal, David's first wife, without ever addressing the trauma that she endured throughout her life. As the youngest daughter of King Saul, she was often used as the pawn he chose to manipulate to kill David and it is evident that she was influenced by the idolatry her father practiced.When Michal helped save David's life in 1 Samuel 19, she took a household idol to distract Saul's servants and give David time to escape. However, no one ever slowed down long enough to address the pain she had, the disappointment she was navigating, and the rebellion that had begun to hide in her heart.It's hard to imagine someone reaching for a household idol today, but it may be more common than we realize.Today, we are reflecting on some of the themes in Session Two of Selah: Worship Invites You To Repentance.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON GALATIANS 3:13-14 ESVChrist redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— 14 so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get to close out this season by featuring one woman who has impacted both of us. Winter Brooke is someone who reminds me to prioritize my time with the Lord on IG so that I don't begin to idolize the algorithm or any desire for popularity. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET ELIZABETHElizabeth Woodson is a bible teacher, writer, and speaker, who is passionate about communicating the rich theological truths of Scripture. She loves helping people internalize their faith and connect it practically to everyday life.Elizabeth has worked as the Institute Classes and Curriculum Director at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas and as the Single Life Coordinator at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship under the leadership of Senior Pastor Dr. Tony Evans. She is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education, a member of the teaching team at Lifeway Women, and the cohost of The Starting Place Podcast.Today, we are talking to Elizabeth about worshiping in an idolatrous culture, and you can find her books here.I ASKED ELIZABETH:What inspired you to go on your own journey to embrace your life.How do we reconcile the ideal lives we have been taught to pursue with God's ideal for our lives?That ideal can turn quickly turn into an idol if we're not careful, and I was so thankful that you shared incredible insight on the struggle we have with idolatry. How does comfort have the potential to lead us to idolatry? What power does lament have to teach us about ourselves?Shifting to your Bible study, what recommendations do you have for the young ministry leader who is struggling to reconcile the vision God has given her with the present place she finds herself?Can you speak to our sister who is having a hard time worshiping through her disappointment today? SELAH IS OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE!Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel is still available for preorder and it is my prayer that, together, we can fall even more deeply in love with the Scriptures. You can purchase it here on Amazon.The study includes: 6 video sessions (all between 9 and 14 minutes because you have your own questions to pray about and answer),30 guided prayers (all around 7 minutes to help you dive into prayer),and 6 weeks of live study with me (and any others who have the opportunity to join us) every Tuesday, beginning this Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30PM PST/9:30 PM EST.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

Have you met our cohost for season 6? Ty Scott King is currently being considered for a Grammy and we are praying and celebrating with her! You can find her newest album here.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON 1 CORINTHIANS 3:6-86 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 8 He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor.THE BIBLE STUDY IS OFFICIALLY OUT!Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel is still available for preorder and it is my prayer that, together, we can fall even more deeply in love with the Scriptures. You can purchase it here on Amazon.The study includes: 6 video sessions (all between 9 and 14 minutes because you have your own questions to pray about and answer),30 guided prayers (all around 7 minutes to help you dive into prayer),and 6 weeks of live study with me (and any others who have the opportunity to join us) every Tuesday, beginning September 26 at 6:30PM PST/9:30 PM EST.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESThinking about launching your own podcast? Want to see if there's a way to continue to host your podcast and do more while spending less? Click here for my 7 Podcasting Essentials!Please don't forget to leave a Review on Apple Podcasts or Audible to show some love.

A Conversation on the strength, the willpower, and the consistent surrender it takes to wait with Oghosa IyamuWORSHIP INVITES US TO WAIT1 Samuel 13 is a sobering picture of what happens when we fail to wait on the Lord, and it is one we need to take seriously. Saul, set on obtaining favor with people chose to deny the Lord's command when the Israelite soldiers began to desert him and it cost him everything.However, the biographers don't leave us there. They contrast his character with that of Jonathan's (his son's) and with David's and it is evident that choosing to wait on the Lord is also an act of obedience that we should take seriously and find delight in.Waiting is not passive, sis. It is active. Trust God's timing.Today, we are reflecting on some of the themes in Session Two of Selah: Worship Invites You To Repentance.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON PSALM 136 ESVA WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get to close out this season by featuring one woman who has impacted both of us. Briana Taylor is someone who reminds me to prioritize my time with the Lord on IG, and she is someone you should know. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET OGHOSAOghosa Iyamu is a passionate Bible teacher and content creator on a mission to spread the life-transforming message of Jesus Christ. Oghosa is the founder of Un.scrambled, a ministry that helps people live unscrambled from the world's ideologies.With an unwavering dedication to sharing the gospel, Oghosa has spent over a decade studying the Bible and discipling individuals, leading them to experience true freedom in Christ.She has been featured in various publications, newsletters, podcasts, and conferences, including platforms such as Lifeway, Lies Young Women Believe, She Reads Truth, Revive Our Hearts, Radical, and many others.I ASKED OGHOSA:Our world is in such a rush, and we in the Church have picked it up. What kind of benefits have you discovered in the middle of the wait?Can you share with us how you have learned to grow in faithfulness without feeling the need to rush and focus on influence?What are some of the hard lessons you have learned in the middle of waiting to move forward?What scriptures or Bible stories throughout the Bible help you to focus on the Lord's presence when we are consistently bombarded with messages that appeal to our pride?What is one word of wisdom you could share with our sister who is struggling to worship while she waits on the vision the Lord has given her?SELAH IS OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE!Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel is still available for preorder and it is my prayer that, together, we can fall even more deeply in love with the Scriptures. You can purchase it here on Amazon.The study includes: 6 video sessions (all between 9 and 14 minutes because you have your own questions to pray about and answer),30 guided prayers (all around 7 minutes to help you dive into prayer),and 6 weeks of live study with me (and any others who have the opportunity to join us) every Tuesday, beginning this Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30PM PST/9:30 PM EST.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

A Conversation on Pressure, Profit, and the Pursuit of God's Presence with Nailah TeeWORSHIP INVITES US TO REPENTANCEI feel for King Saul. As the first king of Israel, he made a lot of mistakes that were unprecedented at the point he became king, and he experienced a lot of pressure from the very beginning, pressure that we don't always understand.We live in an innocence-guilt culture, and because of that, we often misunderstand those who are part of collective cultures that are a part of honor-shame cultures.Jacques Georges and Mark D. Baker, the authors of Ministering and Honor-Shame Cultures, write that the removal of shame and the restoration of honor lies at the center of God's salvation. However, I want to remind you that it was never God's intention that we feel guilt or shame, but was, instead, a byproduct of the fall.However, King Saul's most significant problem lie in the fact that he was so consumed with honor, that he failed to offer it to the only One who is truly worthy. When we study the scriptures, we see that King Saul placed the people's opinion above the presence of God and interrupted his communion and his communication with the one true God again and again and again.Georges and Baker, the authors that I referenced earlier, mention that the limbic system within our brain senses social threats and shame the same way as physical threats. Both types of imminent danger trigger the same self-preservation instinct, and they share a common neural basis in the brain. Today, we are reflecting on some of the themes in Session Two of Selah: Worship Invites You To Repentance.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON 1 JOHN 4:19 ESV:We love because he first loved us.A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get to close out this season by featuring one woman who has tremendously impacted both of us. Meosha Culpepper is the founder of TER Ministries, and hosts retreats to help ministry leaders get refilled. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET NAILAHNailah Tee is a worship leader and certified coach who believes in the power of worship to transform lives. Her natural talent for music was recognized early, and led to her becoming a member of various school and children's choirs.Since then, Nailah has performed on large stages and provided background vocals to several gospel artists, musicians, and worship leaders. Her music can be found on all music streaming platforms. She currently serves as a worship leader in her local church. Nailah believes music is only one of the ways God uses her to share His heart and help believers walk in the fullness of who they are. She can be seen sharing words of encouragement on social media and will be available for 1:1 coaching this fall.I ASKED NAILAH:How did you first fall in love with the Lord? In your opinion, what blocks our ability to worship the Lord?What are some of the pitfalls you see those in your field leading worship through song fall into?Do you have any words of advice about how we can steward our gifts without giving in to the idolatry of money?How have you learned to continue inviting the Lord to purify your worship? What is one thing you want congregants to know about worship?Would you share a few words of wisdom do you have for our sister who is here and interested in going deeper in worship?SELAH IS OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE!Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel is still available for preorder and it is my prayer that, together, we can fall even more deeply in love with the Scriptures. You can purchase it here on Amazon.The study includes: 6 video sessions (all between 9 and 14 minutes because you have your own questions to pray about and answer),30 guided prayers (all around 7 minutes to help you dive into prayer),and 6 weeks of live study with me (and any others who have the opportunity to join us) every Tuesday, beginning this Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30PM PST/9:30 PM EST.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

A Conversation on Remembrance with Katie WestenbergIf we are going to worship the Lord, we have to remember who He is in the middle of everything that attempts to steal our attention and make us forget about how faithful He has been from generation to generation.Biblical writers instruct us to remember from the Old to the New Testament, so let's take it to heart today.Moses first reminds the Israelites to remember in Exodus 13:3.Joshua picks up on that theme in Joshua 4.And Samuel continues the tradition in 1 Samuel 7:12.When the Israelites decided to repent for their actions against the Lord, Samuel called all of them to Mizpah. However, the Philistines decided to wage war against them. Samuel didn't grow anxious or worried. Instead, he made a sacrifice and set up an Ebenezer stone.Ebenezer means stone of help. Samuel was calling them to remember how the Lord had helped them in the past and how He would continue to help them. And the Lord was faithful! He gave the Israelites success over the Philistines and peace as a result.May we all remember the God who helps us in the pain and the problems we face.The first session of Selah is titled Worship Invites us to Remember, and if you'd like to cover this topic further, you can purchase a copy of Selah here. TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON 1 SAMUEL ESV:Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen and called its name Ebenezer; for he said, “Till now the Lord has helped us.”A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get to close out this season by featuring one woman who has tremendously impacted both of us. Marilyn Johnson is a YouVersion Partner and the Creator of At The Well. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET KATIEKatie is the wife to Ross and mother to Tyler, Bailey, Brooklyn, and Bo (ages 10-18). She has a Bachelor's Degree in business from Washington State University, but her days are mostly spent in the busyness of running a home and homeschooling her kids. IIn surrendering my far and wide dreams for His so much better story, God has given her many opportunities to speak life and write truth. She loves helping women follow Christ bravely and live boldly in the fullness of His plan for their lives – big, small, and all the wild and mundane in between.You can find her new book, And Then She Remembered, here. I ASKED KATIE:What encouraged you to write this message?How can we grow more focused in our culture today, especially with all of the demands and cultural expectations all of the time?What do we risk when we fail to resist the distractions?How do we get clear about what we should really be paying attention to?What should we know about identity and the modern phenomenon that it is?How has your memory produced an inheritance for your children?What recommendations would you make to the woman who is struggling to worship past her distractions?SELAH IS OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE!Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel is still available for preorder and it is my prayer that, together, we can fall even more deeply in love with the Scriptures. You can purchase it here on Amazon.The study includes: 6 video sessions (all between 9 and 14 minutes because you have your own questions to pray about and answer),30 guided prayers (all around 7 minutes to help you dive into prayer),and 6 weeks of live study with me (and any others who have the opportunity to join us) every Tuesday, beginning this Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30PM PST/9:30 PM EST.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

A Conversation with Jennifer Lucy TylerSkeptics usually deny the truth in the Word of God because they claim that there are two Gods in the Bible: The God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament. However, a closer look will reveal that God's mercy, lovingkindness, and grace have followed us all the days of our lives-from the very beginning.Nowhere is that more evident than through the Holy Spirit's choice to speak to the strength of women in the Old and New Testament alike. Skeptics would say that the way God treats women further reinforces this belief. However, one of the things I love about 1 and 2 Samuel is how the Holy Spirit drew attention to so many different women throughout these two beautiful books in our Bible. Selah is available today if you want to go deeper.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON HEBREWS 13:8 ESV:Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get to close out this season by featuring one woman who has tremendously impacted both of us. Maura Romero is the outreach director for Brave Global. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET JENNIFERJennifer is an international speaker and bible teacher who has served as a missionary in 5 countries. Her mission is to help women know God and experience transformation through bible study.One of Jennifer's passions is storytelling through social media and writing. More recently, her storytelling skills were used for Hope International Inc., Three Roots International, and International Justice Mission to advocate and uplift the stories of the people these organizations serve.She is also an author and the creator of two journals, “Be Your Own Relationship Goals-Vol 1. and “The Changemaker Guide to Studying the Bible.” Since 2006, her influence has spanned the globe, from speaking at conferences to groups of women and youth to ministering to sex-trafficking victims and orphans in several countries, and leading missions teams.Today, Jennifer spends her time helping women grow holistically through the online SoulCircles community and speaking. She works as a National Presenter for Faithlife, the creators of Logos Bible Software.I ASKED JENNIFER:What did God reveal to you on your forgiveness journey?What stands out to you about Hannah? What kind of obstacles have you experienced in the body of Christ or do you support others through in your work? What scriptures have you stood on in your faith journey? What is one word of wisdom you might share with us about worship?SELAH IS OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE!Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel is still available for preorder and it is my prayer that, together, we can fall even more deeply in love with the Scriptures. You can purchase it here on Amazon.The study includes: 6 video sessions (all between 9 and 14 minutes because you have your own questions to pray about and answer),30 guided prayers (all around 7 minutes to help you dive into prayer),and 6 weeks of live study with me (and any others who have the opportunity to join us) every Tuesday, beginning this Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30PM PST/9:30 PM EST.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

A Conversation with Kobe CampbellToday, we're talking about the many ways we have the opportunity to remove the limitations off of God. He is our limitless God, and He can heal at the altar, just like He can heal in the therapist's office. Let's talk about worship as we look at how David and others worshiped beyond their pain, without dismissing their pain. Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel is now available!TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON PSALM 42:2 NIV:My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.    When can I go and meet with God?A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get to close out this season by featuring one woman who has tremendously impacted both of us. La Tonya Daniels is the author of Forgiving A Perfect God: Resolving Anger with Divinity. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET KOBEKobe Campbell is an award-winning licensed trauma therapist, bestselling author, media expert, entertainment consultant, and keynote speaker. Kobe just released her first book with W Publishing of HarperCollins titled Why Am I Like This? How to Break Cycles, Heal From Trauma, and Restore Your Faith.I ASKED KOBE:What inspired her to write this book?Are we overusing the word trauma?What is EMDR?What advice would she give to the woman who has made a practice of dismissing her pain?What does it mean to stop seeing God as an audience and see Him as an advocate?How do we worship through our trauma?SELAH IS OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE!Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel is still available for preorder and it is my prayer that, together, we can fall even more deeply in love with the Scriptures. You can purchase it here on Amazon.The study includes: 6 video sessions (all between 9 and 14 minutes because you have your own questions to pray about and answer),30 guided prayers (all around 7 minutes to help you dive into prayer),and 6 weeks of live study with me (and any others who have the opportunity to join us) every Tuesday, beginning September 26 at 6:30PM PST/9:30 PM EST.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

Can I introduce you to our guest cohost for Season 6? Ty Scott King is an award-winning artist, and I am so grateful that she will be joining us this season. You can hear our Live Podcast Recording where she started our time off with a beautiful poem here, and you can order her newest album on iTunes or her website here.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON GENESIS 22:5 ESVThen Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; I and the boy will go over there and worship and come again to you.”THE BIBLE STUDY IS OFFICIALLY OUT IN 1 WEEK!Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel is still available for preorder and it is my prayer that, together, we can fall even more deeply in love with the Scriptures. You can purchase it here on Amazon.The study includes: 6 video sessions (all between 9 and 14 minutes because you have your own questions to pray about and answer),30 guided prayers (all around 7 minutes to help you dive into prayer),and 6 weeks of live study with me (and any others who have the opportunity to join us) every Tuesday, beginning September 26 at 6:30PM PST/9:30 PM EST.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESThinking about launching your own podcast? Want to see if there's a way to continue to host your podcast and do more while spending less? Click here for my 7 Podcasting Essentials!Please don't forget to leave a Review on Apple Podcasts or Audible to show some love.

THE BIBLE STUDY IS OFFICIALLY OUT IN 1 WEEK!Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel is still available for preorder and it is my prayer that, together, we can fall even more deeply in love with the Scriptures. You can purchase it here on Amazon.The study includes: 6 video sessions (all between 9 and 14 minutes because you have your own questions to pray about and answer),30 guided prayers (all around 7 minutes to help you dive into prayer),and 6 weeks of live study with me (and any others who have the opportunity to join us) every Tuesday, beginning September 26 at 6:30PM PST/9:30 PM EST.Grab Your Preorder Bonus Here Join the Conversation Through Email, SisConnect with Timberly Gray HereConnect with Christine Prato Coleman HereConnect with December James Here

It's impossible to host a series on integrity without considering how our conversation influences our ability to impact others for the Kingdom, and that is why I am so very grateful for Pastor Mark Batterson's time today.Pastor Mark has recently authored a new book, Please, Sorry, Thanks: Three Words that Change Everything, and I am so grateful he accepted my invitation to join us.Today, he talks with us about the:humility our Lord modeled,ability we have to choose our response when tragedy strikes or we find ourselves on the receiving end of the pain someone refuses to acknowledgecelebrity culture in the Church and so much more.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON JAMES 1:26 NIVLet the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Tonya and I get to close out this season by featuring one woman who has tremendously impacted both of us. Vanya Caprietta is a powerful woman of prayer, and she hosts a community called The Prayer Closet, as well as the owner of Lif Apparel. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.I ASKED PASTOR MARK:What inspired you to write Please, Sorry, Thanks? Can you talk to us about how important it is to follow Christ's example of humility?What is the difference between washing others' feet and washing our hands of the situation, and what do we need to know about people pleasing?How do you conduct yourself with integrity when someone refuses to apologize for an offense they've commited against you?What can someone do to reset their priorities when they realize they have failed to uphold God's values?What are you thankful for?ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant more information? Check the show notes for Mark's links and links to the additional resources I mentioned.Thinking about launching your own podcast? Want to see if there's a way to continue to host your podcast and do more while spending less? Click here for my 7 Podcasting Essentials!Please don't forget to leave a Review on Apple Podcasts or Audible to show some love.

It is so easy to overlook the opportunities the Lord has positioned us to navigate here when we obsess over future opportunities that we believe the Lord is leading us to. However, it truly does dishonor those whom the Lord has led us to lead with integrity. So, how do we navigate it faithfully? We show gratitude.The next generation is watching, and God is using your life to win their hearts. Thankfully, Stephanie Bright is the founder of Christian Girls P.O.P, and she is here to help us model what it looks like to follow Christ at every age.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON COLOSSIANS 3:16 NIVLet the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWStephanie is just one woman you should know today, Today, my guest cohost, Tonya, and I have the honor to highlight an incredible mentor who has touched both of our lives in various ways.While many try to sidestep taboo subjects or sugarcoat the truth, Taneya Hunter is most known for her authenticity, boldness, and straight-forward approach to life's most challenging topics. She is a woman you should know, and you can find out more about her here.I ASKED STEPHANIE:How did you fall in the love with the Lord and how did He lead you to create Christian Girls Pop? What would have helped you leave that toxic relationship earlier as a teenager?How has integrity blessed you at a young age to be able to reach other college-aged students? What is the purpose of your Selah retreats, and how do you spend your time on the retreats?ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant more information? Check the show notes for Stephanie's links and links to the additional resources I mentioned.Thinking about launching your own podcast? Want to see if there's a way to continue to host your podcast and do more while spending less? Click here for my 7 Podcasting Essentials!Please don't forget to leave a Review on Apple Podcasts or Audible to show some love.