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Streaming from Passion City Church, the Grove Podcast is designed to encourage women to become ROOTED in the unfailing Word of God, to choose to FLOURISH where we’re planted, to walk in FREEDOM in Christ and truly live, and to offer our lives as SHADE to the people who intersect our paths in our city. The Grove Podcast is hosted by Shelley Giglio and other women of The Grove.

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    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 114 EPISODES

    4.9 from 958 ratings Listeners of The Grove Podcast that love the show mention: grove, passion city church, thank you shelley, shellie, god called, giglio, able to go, shelly, expectant, poured, atlanta, god is good, gathering, globe, life giving, forgiveness, attending, serving, recorded, excited for this podcast.


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    The Grove Podcast is an uplifting and positive podcast that offers real and relatable conversations for women. It covers a wide range of topics that many women can relate to, regardless of age. The podcast is highly recommended for anyone going through a difficult time in life, as it provides encouragement and inspiration. The host, Shelley, is an amazing interviewer who brings out the best in her guests.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to uplift and inspire listeners. The conversations are filled with wisdom and offer a fresh perspective on various aspects of life. It is a great resource for women looking to empower each other and navigate their unique roles in the world. The podcast also provides a sense of community and support for those who may feel alone in their struggles.

    However, one potential downside of this podcast is that it may not appeal to everyone. While it specifically targets women, some individuals may not find the content relevant or engaging. Additionally, some listeners may prefer a more diverse range of voices and perspectives on the show.

    In conclusion, The Grove Podcast is a must-listen for any woman seeking encouragement and inspiration in her journey with God. The conversations are real, relatable, and thought-provoking, making it a valuable resource for personal growth. Despite some potential limitations in terms of broader appeal and diversity of perspectives, this podcast offers a powerful message that can positively impact the lives of its listeners.



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    Latest episodes from The Grove Podcast

    Cultivating Your Core :: Alex Seeley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 42:09


    In this episode of The Grove Podcast, Shelley Giglio sits down with our friend Alex Seeley — co-founder and lead pastor of The Belonging Co in Nashville — for a powerful and honest conversation about uniqueness, leadership, and the beauty of following Jesus wholeheartedly.Together, they dive into what it really means to lead in a way that reflects the heart of God — not through platforms, but through shepherding, discipleship, and community. Alex shares from her own journey in ministry, offering wisdom on embracing your God-given identity, navigating hurt, staying faithful in your calling, and even a few honest thoughts on parenting.This conversation is full of truth, grace, and encouragement — and it ends with a beautiful prayer for healing, courage, and a renewed passion to love and lead like Jesus.The Grove is an extension of all God is doing here at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia to serve and care for women everywhere. To learn more follow us on Instagram @pcc_thegrove or  visit us at thegroveonline.com to get plugged in today.

    Slow Burn: The Work and Wonder of the Wait :: DawnCheré Wilkerson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 43:08


    In this episode of The Grove Podcast, we're joined by our friend DawnCheré Wilkerson, co-lead pastor of Vous Church in Miami alongside her husband, Rich. Known for her joy, authenticity, and deep love for Jesus, DawnCheré brings a tender and timely word on the topic of waiting.She sits down with Shelley Giglio to share honestly about what it means to wait well—from navigating long stretches of uncertainty, to staying obedient when life takes unexpected turns, to choosing joy even when the answers don't make sense. DawnCheré also opens up about her own infertility journey and how it helped shape the message of her new book, Slow Burn. This conversation is full of gentle encouragement, real-life wisdom, and a beautiful reminder that God is at work—even in the waiting.The Grove is an extension of all God is doing here at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia to serve and care for women everywhere. To learn more follow us on Instagram @pcc_thegrove or  visit us at thegroveonline.com to get plugged in today.

    Deeply Rooted (Part 2) :: Shelley Giglio, Daniele Flickinger, Courtney Pray Duke, Susan Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 51:18


    A conversation held live at The Grove on October 4, 2024, continues with Shelley Giglio, Visionary of The Grove, Daniele Flickinger, Director of Grove + Flourish, and Susan Robinson and Courtney Pray Duke, Grove Leadership Team members, who have all been vital leaders in building this community of women as an extension of all God is doing in and through Passion City Church. In this episode, Shelley leads another profound discussion with Daniele, Courtney, and Susan to encourage women of God to lean into His Word in various seasons of life in motherhood, grief, and forgiveness. They share testimonies of radical faith and healing through every mountain and valley circumstance while sharing encouragement around the power of having a strong, personal relationship with Scripture. If you desire to be rooted in Scripture and grow in deeper community with women in Atlanta, GA  then consider being a part of The Grove Collective: A Bible Study on How to Flourish. This Bible Study is a bi-weekly opportunity for women to be rooted in The Word of God and grow in their walk with Jesus together. Available at all Passion City Church Atlanta locations. Learn more at thegroveonline.com/collective.The Grove is an extension of all God is doing here at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia to serve and care for women everywhere. To learn more follow us on Instagram @pcc_thegrove or  visit us at thegroveonline.com to get plugged in today.

    Deeply Rooted (Part 1) :: Shelley Giglio, Daniele Flickinger, Courtney Pray Duke, Susan Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 56:25


    A conversation held live at The Grove on October 4, 2024, Shelley Giglio, Visionary of The Grove, Daniele Flickinger, Director of Grove + Flourish, and Susan Robinson and Courtney Pray Duke, Grove Leadership Team members, have all been vital leaders in building this community of women as an extension of all God is doing in and through Passion City Church. Kicking off Year 12 of The Grove, they come together to share the power of remaining rooted in The Word of God through a growing knowledge and understanding of the truth it offers us. In this episode, Shelley leads a profound discussion with Daniele, Courtney, and Susan to encourage women of God to enjoy His Word for themselves. They share testimonies of radical faith and healing even in the trenches of life circumstances while sharing encouragement around the power of having a strong, personal relationship with Scripture.  As incredible women of God, these ladies share with us their experiences of spiritual growth in keeping biblical truth as their foundation.If you desire to be rooted in Scripture and grow in deeper community with women in Atlanta, GA  then consider being a part of The Grove Collective: A Bible Study on How to Flourish. This Bible Study is a bi-weekly opportunity for women to be rooted in The Word of God and grow in their walk with Jesus together. Available at all Passion City Church Atlanta locations. Learn more at thegroveonline.com/collective.The Grove is an extension of all God is doing here at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia to serve and care for women everywhere. To learn more follow us on Instagram @pcc_thegrove or  visit us at thegroveonline.com to get plugged in today.

    I Want to Trust You, But I Don't :: Lysa TerKeurst

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 47:45


    Lysa TerKeurst is president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can't Forget, and It's Not Supposed to Be This Way. Her latest book is I Want To Trust You, But I Don't (October 2024, Thomas Nelson).  She enjoys life with her husband, Chaz, and her kids and grandkids. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.In this episode, Lysa engages in a conversation with her friend and Grove visionary, Shelley Giglio, about trust, skepticism, and using discernment in relationships. Lysa beautifully explores the tension between self-preservation and gospel-driven healing through her own testimony of continued forgiveness as a pathway to freedom. Together, Shelley and Lysa unpack practical ways to move forward from places of hurt and how to invite life-giving community back into your life when fear feels overwhelming. The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

    A Conversation About Humility & Surrender :: Jackie Hill Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 45:07


    Jackie Hill Perry is a podcaster, speaker, author, wife, mother, and no stranger to The Grove Podcast. She and her husband, Preston Perry, have been married for 10 years and have four beautiful children, Eden, Autumn, Sage, and August. In addition to raising their precious kiddos they are totally and completely on mission together for the Global Church. They host and lead a podcast called, With The Perry's where both of them share on theological topics and discussions. Jackie has been diligently helping women everywhere walk in freedom with her ability to deliver The Word of God in both captivating and engaging ways. Her Bible Studies are some of the most sought after tools Christians resource for diving into Scripture.In this episode, Jackie Hill Perry connects with Shelley Giglio around all things Jackie. They talk about living a life that exemplifies honoring God with the simple godliness of honoring our spouse, loving our children, and being mindful of our words to others. These are the areas that most women don't consider but can free all of us to walk in the freedom of grateful life surrendered to God. Jackie even offers how this narrow road of living can be difficult and gives examples in her own life where she's needed to trust in this Truth and her transparency is so refreshing. To learn more about Jackie, you can follow her and her beautiful family on IG @jackiehillperry You can also listen to her podcast alongside her husband, Preston, titled With The Perry's and available now you can pick up her latest resource Upon Waking: 60 Daily Reflections to Discover Ourselves and the God We Were Made For in stores and on audiobook.The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

    Overcoming Labels for Crowns That Last :: Demi-Leigh Tebow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 42:06


    Demi-Leigh Tebow is a Miss Universe 2017 Titleholder, speaker, entrepreneur, and new author. She and her husband, Tim Tebow, partner together to lead an organization called Night to Shine. It's an event hosted by local churches around the world. Demi-Leigh also leads a conference called Unbreakable where she educates, empower and equips women to overcome the challenges and barriers to achieve their full potential. Demi-Leigh and Tim lives are such a beautiful picture of outreach. They spend so much of their life sharing the gospel and ministering to those in their path.In this episode, Demi-Leigh Tebow talks about her passion for seeing women break free from the societal roles and labels that want to give them their identity. She alerts us to be aware of how we allow our careers, motherhood, singleness, hardships, or blessings to define who we are as women. Demi-Leigh + Shelley Giglio during their time reminds us that our hope must anchor in Jesus and Him alone. To learn more about Demi-Leigh, her new book A Crown That Lasts, or her conference Unbreakable visit demitebow.com. You can also follow her life and all she is doing on IG @demitebow. The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

    Managing Fear & Anxiety with Faith :: Sissy Goff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 42:14


    Sissy Goff is a therapist, podcaster, and best-selling author of The Worry-Free Series for children and parents. She alongside her colleagues Melissa Trevathan and David Thomas, have been using their gifts and God's grace to minister to children and families, at Daystar Counseling Ministries, for over three decades. It's through their counseling sessions, podcast episodes, and  countless books, that they've offered their life's work to sharing practical helpful and hopeful resources to both parents and children.In this episode, Sissy Goff opens her own life to share how God led her into this line of work and how she has to face the temptations of fear & anxiety. Her testimony unveils all the things she thought she would have and the losses she had to surrender to God, trusting His way, His will, and His plan for her life. As she shares, with Grove friend Brittany Jones, it becomes evidently clear, that the help Sissy offers to others is the very space where she trusts God with her heart. To learn more about Sissy's resources and ministry visit raisingboysandgirls.com  or tune into their podcast Raising Boys & Girls. If you want to hear more from Sissy, then follow her on IG @sissygoff.The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

    On Purpose For A Purpose :: Daniele Flickinger, Kirsten Watson, Courtney Pray Duke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 38:43


    Daniele Flickinger, Director of Grove + Flourish, Kirsten Watson, author, and Courtney Pray Duke, Grove Leadership Team member and speaker, all have one special thing in common, each one of these women has worn many different hats throughout womanhood and understand the beauty of femininity.  These women know what it means to lead, love, and serve their communities with all the gifts God has uniquely provided to each of them. In today's episode Daniele, leads a conversation with Kirsten + Courtney around all it means to experience the joy that happens when we live On Purpose For A Purpose. They recount their testimonies from different seasons of life as their roles changed or evolved, and how they embraced those turns in each season. The breadth of their experience is sure to find you wherever you might be today - from singleness to wife, from a successful career to unemployment - their hearts are filled with hope in the purpose and calling all women have over their lives.If you desire to be in deeper community with women then consider following along with us here at The Grove. The Grove is an extension of all God is doing here at  here at Passion City Church  in Atlanta, Georgia to serve and care for women everywhere. To learn more visit us at thegroveonline.com to get plugged in today.

    A Full Hope For This Generation :: Lisa Bevere

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 41:50


    Lisa Bevere is a wife, mother, godmother, speaker, New York Times best-selling author, and friend of The Grove. She and her husband John Bevere have a long track record in ministry, teaching and leading Messenger International, a ministry committed to revolutionizing global discipleship. They've been married for over 40 years and share four adult boys - Addison, Austin, Alec, and Arden - with four daughters in love. Lisa has been empowering women for over 30 years and has committed her life to discipleship. Once you hear her heart for younger women and raising godly children you'll learn quickly why they call her The Godmother.In this episode, Lisa Bevere shares how her heart in this season is to see the next generation rise up and take their place in the kingdom of God. She talks with Shelley about the new thing God is doing to cultivate a hunger in His Church and to see women flourishing in the courts of the Lord. Whether you are young or old this message has an invitation for you to accept your seat at the table and believe in the ways God wants to use you. To learn more about Lisa visit lisabevere.com or follow her @lisabevere on IG. You can also hear more from Lisa on the podcast Conversation with John & Lisa Bevere.Flourish Mentoring is a part of the Grove ministry here at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow us @pcc_thegrove to keep up with all things Flourish + Grove, and visit flourishmentor.com for more information about beginning your FLOURISH mentoring journey, today.

    The Crimson Worm :: Brooke Ligertwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 24:28


    Here at The Grove,  we want to be women who ROOTED in Jesus and His Word, who FLOURISH where they are planted, who walk in FREEDOM and truly live, and who offer SHADE to those in our path. It's from this desire that The Grove Conference offered fresh revelation in the Scriptures, healthy examples of discipleship, opportunities to surrender hearts to Jesus, and testimonies of women overcoming.In this episode, we are sharing one of the special highlights from The Grove Conference 2023. Our friend Brooke Ligertwood opened The Word of God in Psalm 22 to offer fresh revelation on how each of us have been bought with a price. Brooke masterfully connects this Davidic Psalm to Mark 15:34 and how the Crimson Worm ties it all together. This message is one you are sure to never forget! To learn more about how you can be in the room for The Grove Conference on April 12 + 13 visit thegroveconference.com to register today. Also follow us @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com to hear more heartbeat around all things Grove.

    Choosing A Higher Altitude For His Glory :: Oneka McClellan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 40:24


    Oneka McClellan is an author, pastor, friend of The Grove and daughter of Jesus.  She and her husband Earl McClellan are Pastors at Shoreline City Church with campuses locally and globally. Earl and Oneka also share three beautiful children - Parker, Grayson, and Elle. Oneka's greatest passions are seeing sisterhood thrive throughout the body of Christ. She for years has challenged the way women both think and see themselves. Her vibrant personality, joy and compassion are one of the many reason she is so loved by anyone who knows her. She's such a gift to the body of Christ.In this episode,  Oneka McClellan has a conversation with Shelley Giglio on all things marriage, church building, and living a faith filled life. She so wonderfully helps us realize that her unconditional joy isn't because she avoids the heavy or the hard. But instead it's a heart posture of gratitude toward a loving Savior which cultivates a heart overflowing. This conversation is so personal, practical and purposeful that it's an absolute encouragement for sure. To learn more about where she pastors alongside her husband Earl visit Shoreline City Church. You can also keep up with Oneka on IG at @onekamcclellan.As women of The Grove, we believe firmly in the power of gathering. If you haven't yet purchased your Grove Conference ticket, then please consider joining us in person on April 12 + 13, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. We invite you to cali your spot in the room by registering at The Grove Conference! And follow us @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more heartbeat around The Grove.

    Choose Joy! :: Bianca Juarez Olthoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 30:30


    Bianca is a passionate author, podcaster, preacher, and lover of Jesus. Her greatest mission is to see her closest friends, family and community living real, raw and revolutionary lives in Jesus Name. From her books to her preaching style she is genuinely communicating an authenticity to living life on purpose with purpose. To know her is to love her for the vibrancy, zeal and fire she has for Jesus.In this episode, Bianca sits down with The Grove visionary, Shelley Giglio, to discuss the intentional ways we have an opportunity to choose everlasting joy. Throughout the conversation, Bianca gracefully talks about being both a writer, pastor to a local church, and a woman navigating her own needs in life. She transparently opens her heart around all of these subjects to let us know she doesn't have it all together but she does choose Jesus, daily. And it's in choosing Him that she has the everlasting joy only He can provide bringing her complete freedom. To learn more about The Father's House Orange County, where Bianca leads, visit www.tfhoc.org and to access any of her resources she has authored, follow her on IG @biancaolthoff  or visit www.biancaolthoff.com for more information.As women of The Grove, we believe firmly in the power of gathering. If you haven't yet purchased your Grove Conference ticket, then please consider joining us in person in Atlanta, GA. We invite you to be in the room with us by registering at The Grove Conference to claim your spot! And follow us @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more heartbeat around The Grove.

    I've Witnessed It :: Jenn Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 38:31


    Jenn Johnson is a singer, songwriter, and worship leader for the Bethel Music movement, which she co-founded alongside her husband. Jenn and Brian have been married 23 years and they 5 amazing kids - Two daughters, Haley and Téa, as well three sons Braden, Ryder, and Malachi. Jenn's heart is for the people of God to experience the presence of God. And she lives this out both through her love for music but primarily in her interactions with people.In this episode, Jenn chats with Melodie Malone on this idea of maximizing every opportunity to share the goodness of God to those in our path. The two singer songwriters recorded a duet of the single, "I've Witnessed It!" from Passion Music. We get a chance to hear how this song blew up Jenn's heart and became her life song. She cares deeply about the opportunities that each of us have every day to be the hands and feet of Jesus! Listen to their newly released version of I've Witnessed It where ever you stream music. And to see more from Jenn, follow along with her life and ministry @jennjohnson20.As women of The Grove, we believe firmly in the power of gathering! If you haven't yet purchased your Grove Conference ticket, then please join us in person here in Atlanta, GA. We invite you to be in the room with us by registering at The Grove Conference to claim your spot! And follow us @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more heartbeat around The Grove.

    The Greatest Love Story :: Lisa Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 42:46


    Lisa Harper is an author, podcaster, preacher, story teller, comedian and modern day theologian. She's dedicated her life to the teaching of God's Word in such a practical and honest way. She friend to all and mama to Missy Harper (14). To know Lisa, is to love her very effective manner of engaging you in the deep things of The Word while adding levity and humor to help you draw closer to Jesus. In today's episode, Lisa sits with visionary, Shelley Giglio, to talk about how the greatest love story ever told changed her life! Lisa shares candidly over how God pursued her heart over time in the areas of abandonment, fear, rejection and acceptance. It was God's love that shaped Lisa into the woman we see today and her testimony of trusting Him through the process is sure to encourage you no matter where you are in your journey. To learn more about Lisa's new resources, JESUS Devotional, visit her at lisaharper.org or follow along with her ministry @lisadharper.As women of The Grove, we believe firmly in the power of gathering. If you haven't yet purchased your Grove Conference ticket, then please join us in person here in Atlanta, GA. We invite you to be in the room with us by registering at The Grove Conference to claim your spot! And follow us @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more heartbeat around The Grove.

    Stewardship and Freedom :: Emily Vogeltanz, Todd + Susan Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 43:27


    In today's episode we have some of the most faithful Passion City Church builders we know, Emily Vogeltanz sits with Todd and Susan Peterson. These three talk about what it means to serve and honor God with our finances. Their conversation offers more than just practical saving tips and spending practices. It allows each of us to see all that is in store for our lives when we trust God with our money. Todd + Susan Peterson have spent their lives committing to this principle of being generous with their giving. It's through their real stories in different seasons where we see how God continued to prompt them to keep offering more.Todd + Susan Peterson have been married 29 years with 2 children, Hannah (25) and Zach (23). Both of them have faithful attended Passion City Church since its beginning days and are so committed to the local body of believers. Todd currently serves on our Financial Oversight Team while Susan stewards her role with the Grove and Flourish Leadership Team. They are a wealth of knowledge who enjoy mentoring and pouring into the next generation. You can find both of them teaching the Passion City Church :: Core Course Biblical Finances, when it's offered. To learn more about both our in-person and remote Core Courses here at Passion City Church visit us at passioncitychurch.com/atlanta/core to sign up TODAY!The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

    Your Body Is Good :: Jess Connolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 27:43


    Jess Connolly is an author, podcaster, speaker and coach for women. She is wife to Nick Connolly and together that have four growing kiddos, Elias, Gloriana, Benjamin and Cannon. Jess is a soul on fire with the desire to see women live the abundant life God has set aside for them. Her goal is to see them experiencing the freedom that can only come by receiving the love of Jesus, remaining in His Word and living freely in community. She is able to minister so effectively to the women in her life because this has been her own personal testimony.In this episode Aynsley Younker, friend of The Grove, chats with Jess around the freedom that gets released in our hearts when we start believing what God says about our self image. These friends find a resolve to say, "I'm not powerful enough to rewrite what God has already named." Their practical application of how we can get free from body shame is going to be both helpful and life changing. To hear more from Jess, visit her at www.jessconnolly.com and pick up her newest resource "Breaking Free From Body Shame!" or tune into The Jess Connolly Podcast. The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

    Using Your Whole Mind + Heart to Know God :: Jen Wilkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 28:43


    Jen Wilkin is an author, podcaster, Bible teacher, wife to Jeffrey, mother to four adult children and grandmother. Her heart for making sure the people of God, especially the daughters of the King, have a clear view of who God is and are able to articulate that with knowledge. As a church builder and teacher of The Scriptures, Jen has given her life both in the books she pens and the spaces she teaches, to help others obtain Bible literacy. Her desire is that all people would understand the power of right believing so they can experience right living.In today's episode Daniele Flickinger, Grove + Flourish Director, talks with Jen about women learning to love the Word of God. These two women share practical methods such as studying the Scripture daily, unpacking it in community and using the power of mentorship to help them highlight ways we can all Flourish. To learn more about Jen, visit her at www.jenwilkin.net and hear more wisdom from her on the podcast Knowing Faith. The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

    God's Best Is Worth The Wait :: Kristen Ledlow Ramanakiwai

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 40:26


    Kristen Ledlow Ramanakiwai is a sports broadcaster for the National Basketball Association, CEO to the children's clothing line Positionless, wife to Will Ramanakiwai and mama to sweet baby boy Kaiden with one on the way. Kristen has been a faithful attendee of Passion City Church for the last decade and in her time there formed a mentorship with Grove visionary + overseer, Shelley Giglio. Their friendship is the kind that we Grove Girls believe is so pivotal for the God kind of life. In this episode they share so candidly about the ups and downs of what they've walked through together and how God was with them through it all. Kristen is one of those relatable personalities that just settles into your heart. Her testimony of all God has done is sure to make you laugh, make you cry but mostly make you remember "God has not forgotten you!"To learn more about Kristen, visit her at www.kristenledlow.com, follow her on IG @kristenledow. And to learn more about her clothing line visit Positionless at https://bepositionless.com/ and follow @bepositionless.The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

    I'd Go No Matter What Happens :: Annie F. Downs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 39:01


    Annie F. Downs is an author, speaker and the host of That Sounds Fun podcast. She often describes herself as flawed but funny and loves to make sure that the goodness of God is evident in everyday life. As a communicator she extends this message into the heartbeat of her books, when she is sharing candidly on her podcast and when she is speaking to audiences everywhere. Annie's authenticity and genuine connection makes those around her feel like immediately friends. It's no wonder the ways God is using her life to communicate.In today's episode, Annie sits down with Grove friend + worship leader, Melodie Malone, to discuss leveraging your life for the gospel. Annie beautifully unfolds from both her own personal life and the stories of friends + family, on the goodness of God despite getting what you pray for - The age old tension of asking and not receiving. She masterfully helps us to understand that God is good and His plans are good for us despite the circumstances, then explains how community can helps us remember that even when the days get hard. To learn more about all Annie is doing, visit her at www.anniefdowns.com, follow her on IG @anniefdowns  or visit That Sounds Fun podcast for more conversations with Annie.The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

    Beside Quiet Waters :: Jennie Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 35:19


    Jennie Allen is a Bible teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and the founder + visionary of IF:Gathering. She is married to Zac Allen and they are the parents to four wonderful young adult and adolescent children  Kate, Conner, Cooper and Caroline. Jennie has a heart and a passion for this generation of women. She believes in helping women to love God more every day, to see Him for who He is through His Word and to help women learn to give Him away as they meet the people around them. Her life and her work testify to this mission that she lives out with such urgency.In this episode, Jennie Allen sits down with our friend, Hannah Brencher, to have a discussion around Psalm 23:2 and this biblical principle of rest. Throughout the conversation Jennie gracefully uncovers how God helped her understand rest by realizing that it had little to do with ceasing, but truly meant learning to trust and abide in Him. The idea of rest can often be one that we as women often reject but Jennie helps us see the invitation and leadership of God to release us from work and striving. We pray that we can all receive this encouragement today, to trust and abide in the Father. To learn more about Jennie, the IF:Gathering, and any of her resources she has authored, visit jennieallen.com, follow her on IG @jennieallen or connect with  @ifgathering for more information.The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove heartbeat and our Grove gatherings. To learn more about our Flourish Mentoring Journey visit flourishmentor.com.

    Learning to Wait & Walk with God :: Mia Fieldes Dunnavant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 39:14


    Mia Fieldes Dunnavant, is a Australian/American singer song writer with a passion for music and communicating God's truth. She is wife to Joren Dunnavant, soon to be mommy to a beautiful baby girl and local church builder in Nashville, TN at the Belonging Co. Church. Mia's faith in God is not only something she so eloquently writes about in her music but it's the banner she's lived under for many years. Her testimony of flourishing where she is planted is a marker for her life and a key component to her unwavering faith in Jesus.In today's episode, Mia Fieldes Dunnavant joins us alongside Jourdan Johnson to share her faithful testimony in how she's had to wait & walk with God in every season of her life. Mia carefully unpacks all that it means to surrender every gift and desire back to God trusting He knows the time and season of all things in our lives. This conversation reminds us that the desires we hold dearly in our hearts over our gifts, seasons of life or even dreams can be laid before God believing He will unfold it all in His timing. To continue to watch all that God is doing in Mia's life, follow her on IG at @miafieldes.The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove heartbeat, our gatherings and FLOURISH our mentoring journey, flourishmentor.com.

    New Places New People :: Susan Marks, Daniele Flickinger + Camilla Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 26:10


    Susan Marks, Flourish Coordinator, Daniele Flickinger, Director of Flourish Mentoring + Camilla Williams, co-founder of Relay Exchange Inc., all have one special thing in common. Each one of these women have a unique love and commitment to serve the women in their city.  Each week they travel to share God's word with women who have been subjected to the sex industry and are looking for ways to transition back into normal life rhythms. When they gather their prayer is to share God's word in order to see women's lives changed, set free and walking in freedom.In today's episode Susan, leads a conversation with Daniele + Camilla around what it means to offer Jesus to new people in new places. These women help us to understand the freedom that exists when we remove the restraints on our lives by remaining within the walls of the church or within our own communities. They recount their own testimonies from every Tuesday, when they gather to serve and advance the Kingdom through love, kindness and discipleship in God's word. This episode is an encouraging word for all of us to be mindful of both, the narrow boundaries we set for ourselves and how to be Spirit led in breaking those walls down.Flourish Mentoring is a part of the Grove ministry here at Passion City Church  in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow us @pcc_thegrove to keep up with all things Flourish + Grove, and visit flourishmentor.com for more information about beginning your FLOURISH mentoring journey, today.

    Prepare To Pivot :: Cara Dyba

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 40:29


    Cara Dyba, is the Director of the Grove ministry here at Passion City Church. She is married to Jason Dyba and mother of two incredible boys, Roman + Asa Dyba. Cara has both faithfully worked and served here at Passion City Church for the past 8 years as a Grove staff team member + DoorHolder on our worship team. A great deal of all that goes into the Grove is a product of both Cara's vision and oversight. Together, her and Shelley have been faithful stewards over the legacy and history that is the Grove.In today's episode, God completely shifted the direction of where our team thought we were going. In a turn of a few quick events, we found ourselves pivoting toward God's plans to have Cara Dyba sit down with Shelley Giglio and have a discussion around living a life open to pivoting. Cara's entire testimony up until this point has been a life of needing to understand when God was divinely stepping in to interrupt and shift the direction she was headed. And as He always promises in His word - These shifts were for His Glory and her good. Our team prays that while you listen to Cara's testimony, God would prompt you to review your own story for the ways He's been faithful to carry you through your own pivots. To connect with Cara on her story or around all she is doing to steward the Grove email her here at thegrove@passioncitychurch.com.The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow us @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove heartbeat, our seasonal gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey.

    I Have A New Name :: Hosanna Wong

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 36:30


    Hosanna Wong is a spoken word artist, author, preacher, wife and friend of The Grove. Hosanna and her husband, Guy, serve faithfully on teaching teams at different churches throughout the United States. And this is actually, Hosanna's 2nd appearance on Season 5 of the Grove Podcast - Why you ask? Because she's just so nice we released her twice! In today's episode with Hosanna Wong + Susan Robinson they discuss all that it means to allow the word of God and your relationship with Jesus to determine your identity. This conversation provides practical resources for uprooting all the adjectives in your life that have been contrary to what God has spoken over you. And reminding women that God has created you for royalty and wants to shift you back to your assigned position as a daughter of the King. If you want to keep up with all Hosanna is doing visit her at hosannawong.com and follow her on IG @hosanna.wongAs women of The Grove, we believe firmly in the power of gathering. If you haven't yet purchased your Grove Conference ticket, then please join us in person here in Atlanta, GA. Over the past 10 years we've seen hearts changed month after month at our local gatherings and feel so excited for all God is going to do in our midst together in preparation for a  two day conference. We invite you to be in the room with us by registering today at The Grove Conference to claim your spot!The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit  thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and FLOURISH a mentoring journey.

    Faithful with Little + Much :: Jill McCloghry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 36:23


    Jill McCloughry, is a worship leader, wife to Matt, mother to three kiddos and co-leader of Colonial Church in St. Augustine, FL. Jill has such a heart and passion for leading people into the presence of God. She consistently uses her gifts of songwriting and corporate worship leading to introduce people to the person of Jesus. Truly she has given herself to work of the ministry and building of the kingdom of God.In today's episode, Jill McCloughry joins us to share with Shelley Giglio her heart concerning what it means to remain obedient to the One who called you. In their time together they uncover what God is able to do in our hearts with hidden spaces in order to continue cultivating our gifts. This conversation lands with them reminding us that the primary longing in our hearts, even above using our gifts, should be to trust God with the gifts He's given.  To learn more about all Jill and Matt are doing at Colonial Church visit colonialchurch.life/ to see all that's happening.The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove heartbeat, our seasonal gatherings and FLOURISH our mentoring journey.

    Embracing Your Beginning :: Lisa Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 39:42


    Lisa Harper is one of the greatest author, preacher, theologian, story teller and friend of The Grove. Today, Lisa is joined by Courtney Pray Duke to exegete and review the truth in God's word around what it means to begin kingdom work - And how not to despise but delight in the what the Lord is asking you to do. To know Lisa is to love her very effective manner of not only engaging you into the deep things of the word with levity and humor, but how to help you senes the presence of the Holy Spirit in the joy of God's word. To hear more from her visit lisaharper.org and find out when she will be in a city near you.As women of The Grove, we believe firmly in the power of gathering. If you haven't yet purchased your Grove Conference ticket, then please join us in person here in Atlanta, GA. We invite you to be in the room with us by registering at The Grove Conference to claim your spot!The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and FLOURISH our mentoring journey.

    Following Jesus for Real :: Hosanna Wong

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 43:11


    Hosanna Wong is a spoken word artist, author, preacher, wife and friend of The Grove. We were so honored to have her join us for our 10th Grove Christmas :: TESTIFY. During this night she delivered a powerful message on being honest with yourself and allowing Jesus to accept, love and lead you right where you are in life. She shared the importance of embracing a new identity in Him in order to feel release from the idol of comparison and how that release brings freedom to love Jesus fully. The best part of it all is that she shared not 1 but 2 original spoken word pieces that were a tremendous blessing to the women in the room. Hosanna and her husband, Guy, serve faithfully on teaching teams at different churches throughout the United States. If you want to keep up with all Hosanna is doing visit her at hosannawong.comAs women of The Grove, we believe firmly in the power of gathering. If you haven't yet purchased your Grove Conference ticket, then please join us in person at either our 515 or Cumberland location here in Atlanta, GA. Over the past 10 years we've seen hearts changed month after month at our local gatherings, and feel so excited for all God is going to do in our midst together at a two day conference. We invite you to be in the room with us by registering today at The Grove Conference to claim your spot!The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and FLOURISH a mentoring journey.

    Make It Out Alive :: Louie & Shelley Giglio + Kristian & Kerri Stanfill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 38:42


    Today's episode is a deeply personal and transparent conversation with some of the best. Kerri Stanfill is a long time Grove friend, Grove podcast moderator and even former podcast guest. Kristian Stanfill, is husband to Kerri, worship leader at Passion City Church and lead singer of the Passion band. Together, this couple has been building and serving all things Passion since early 2005 and Kristian has been an artist with sixstepsrecords record label since 2008. They have been married 18 years and have four beautiful children Isaac, Norah, Elle + Indie.In this conversation, Louie + Shelley Giglio sit down with Kristian + Kerri to share about Kristian's former struggle with sobriety. During this time they unpack the beauty of community, how it saved his life, his marriage and deepened his relationship with God. Kristian + Kerri also explain how these years have cultivated and birthed some very heartfelt and transparent songs in his newest album rooted from his testimony.This episode was a special sixstepsrecords // Grove collaboration where both entities are a part of the Passion Movement here in Atlanta, Georgia. To stay connected to all Kristian is doing visit his website kristianstanfill.com and follow him on IG @kpstanfill. Then make sure to go download, stream and share his new album Make It Out Alive. And, follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around all things Grove.

    A Mother's Heart :: Holly Furtick

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 39:35


    Holly Furtick is wife to Steven Furtick and together they are the founders of Elevation Church. Holly & Steven live in Charlotte, NC with their 3 kids growing kids - Elijah, Graham & Abbey. Holly is a church leader, speaker, author of 2 Bible studies and she loves to cook. What we love most about her Holly is constant zeal, passion and heart for Jesus + her family.  To stay connected to all Holly is doing check out hollyfurtick.com or follow her on IG at @hollyfurtick. And to see all that Steven & Holly are doing in Charlotte visit elevationchurch.org.In today's episode, Holly sit downs with Grove Director, Cara Dyba, to share about releasing our children back to God in every season. Holly was last with us in Nov 2020 {Season 3 Episode 7 :: A Steady Confidence} where she talked about growing in leadership, leading through difficult seasons and fighting for healthy relationships. Well today feels like her hearts cry in an extension of those days. Holly gracefully shares with us how to release our children but more importantly how to trust God through the process. This message is for any woman regardless of her maternal status - There is a deep truth around believing God with the things we hold dearest and trusting He knows best for us. We are excited for you to hear this discussion, because we know once you've heard it you'll never be the same!The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat, our seasonal gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey. And to join us for the first ever Grove Conference on MARCH 24 + 25, 2023, visit us today at thegroveconference.com to register.

    The Father's Blessing :: Brooke Ligertwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 36:21


    Brooke Ligertwood is a Grammy award-winning songwriter, producer, and worship leader. Brooke has always been a servant to the local church through creativity and song, while also successfully stewarding a 16 year mainstream career as a singer song writer. What we love most about her is the passionate way she asserts all of these facets of her life toward following Christ, being a wife and a mommy of two beautiful girls.  For more from Brooke, listen back to her episode from Season 4 Episode 2 :: The Choice to Be a Good Tree.In today's episode we are pulling from our trove of treasures to bring you this gem of a message. Brooke Ligertwood came to both lead and teach at our local Grove gathering in FEB 2018. In her message she shared boldly around the gift and the importance of the Father's Blessing in their children's life. In the beautiful parallel between her own testimony and the story of Issac with his two sons Jacob + Esau, Brooke explains not only the biblical significance but its continued relevance for today.The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat, our seasonal gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey. And to join us for the first ever Grove Conference on MARCH 24 + 25, 2023, visit us today at thegroveconference.com to register.

    Christ + Culture :: DawnCheré Wilkerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 29:59


    WE'RE BACK! It's SEASON 5 of the Grove Podcast and we are so thrilled for another season of releasing truth. In the first episode we are kicking it off with a favorite Grove Girl, DawnCheré Wilkerson. She was last with us for our local gathering Spring 2022. Take some time to go back and listen to that truth in Season 4 Episode 13 :: This Must Be The Place. DawnCheré and her husband, Rich live in Miami with their three amazing kids where they faithfully pastor Vous Church and where DawnCheré leads a beautiful sisterhood called Vous Girl.In this conversation, DawnCheré Wilkerson, sits down with Shelley Giglio, to share the necessary ingredients that help create a heart posture which emulates being intentional in all relationship. Being able to slow down in our lives to grasp a picture of the gospel - and in turn allowing that to navigate how we love and see those right in front of us. This episode was so rich with eye opening revelation for each of us to allow Jesus to use wherever we go and whoever we come across. Praying it blesses you as it did for us! The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat, our seasonal gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey. And to join us for the first ever Grove Conference on MARCH 24 + 25, 2023, visit us today at thegroveconference.com to register.

    Why We Scatter :: Sadie Robertson Huff & Kerri Stanfill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 37:56


    This is the fourth episode in our 4-part Summer Series :: The Road to Conference. The idea with these conversations is to spend time over 4 episode during the Summer to cover different aspects of Psalm 84. It is intended to be a resource to women everywhere - those who have decided to attend conference in the fall, women who are still deciding and even those who are unable but listen to the podcast regularly. In this conversation, Sadie Robertson Huff, author + influencer, sits down with Kerri Stanfill, wife to Kristian Stanfill + faithful Grove supporter, to have a reflective review into Psalm 84:5-6. In this conversation they spend time reviewing the beauty of what happens once we've gathered in the presence of the Lord. They unpack the need for us to have our hearts set toward God while being encouraged through the seasons & trials of life. This idea of being on pilgrimage through different times of cool springs or through valleys. This episode is sure to invigorate you around being on mission for the Lord in the places that He's given you influence. The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove heartbeat, our seasonal gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey. And to learn more about all our team is planning for Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2022, visit us today at thegroveconference.com.

    When We Gather :: Amy Groeschel & Hannah Brencher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 34:55


    This is the third episode in our 4-part Summer Series :: The Road to Conference. The idea with these conversations is to spend time over 4 episode during the Summer to cover different aspects of Psalm 84. It is intended to be a resource to women everywhere - those who have decided to attend conference in the fall, women who are still deciding and even those who are unable but listen to the podcast regularly. In this conversation, Amy Groeschel, wife to Craig Groeschel + co-pastor of Life Church, sits down with Hannah Brencher, author + friend to the Grove, to have a deep look into Psalm 84:10. In this time they review the beauty of what is received  when we gather as the women of God to sing the praises of God. With such great perspective from how drastically our lives changed in the midst of 2020 to shift now into the privilege we have in gathering again. This 30 minute discussion empowers each of us around the decision we have to not forsake the gathering of one another as Hebrews 10:25 instructs.The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove heartbeat, our seasonal gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey. And to learn more about all our team is planning for Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2022, visit us today at thegroveconference.com.

    Better Is One Day :: CeCe Winans & Courtney Pray Duke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 32:59


    This is the second episode in our 4-part Summer Series :: The Road to Conference. The idea with these conversations is to spend time over 4 episodes during the Summer to cover different aspects of Psalm 84. It is intended to be a resource to women everywhere - those who have decided to attend conference in the fall, women who are still deciding and even those who are unable but listen to the podcast regularly. In this conversation, CeCe Winans, gifted worship leader + songwriter, sits down with Courtney Pray Duke, long time Grove Girl, to have a deep look into Psalm 84:1-4. During this time Courtney and CeCe speak with a fire in them to help us all understand our identity as worshippers longing for the presence of God, among the people of God. In their discussion, they show us that it is our innate desire to want to worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth. After this discussion you are sure to be forever changed by the stirring of your affection to consistently commune in God's presence. The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove heartbeat, our seasonal gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey. And to learn more about all our team is planning for Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2022, visit us today at thegroveconference.com.

    Strength to Strength :: Shelley Giglio & Cara Dyba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 30:59


    This will launch the first episode of a 4-part Summer Series :: The Road to Conference. The idea is to spend time in 4 episodes over the Summer covering different aspects of Psalm 84. This series is intended to provide a resource to women everywhere - those who have decided to attend conference in the fall, women who are still deciding and even those who are unable but listen to the podcast regularly. In this conversation, Shelley Giglio, Grove visionary + overseer, along with Cara Dyba, Grove Director have a deep look into Psalm 84:7. In this time they attempt to define words + phrases like pilgrimage and strength to strength in order to encourage us around the Psalmist heart. They unpack over their own lives the faithfulness of God who invites us into this journey with Him and how we can trust Him through it all. This 30 minute discussion is chalked full of wisdom, insight and revelation that we pray meets you right where you are. The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove heartbeat, our seasonal gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey. And to learn more about all our team is planning for Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2022, visit us today at thegroveconference.com.

    Our Pleasant Inheritance: Freeing Yourself to Flourish :: Shelley Giglio, Daniele Flickinger, & Kerri Stanfill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 38:25


    The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey.As it pertains specifically to this conversation, we are so excited to launch our 9th Year of Flourish, as a resource out of the House + home of the Grove, Passion City Church. For 9 years, this journey has tethered thousands of woman into community with one another around God's Word + rooting themselves in Truth.At the time of this episode release, applications for the mentoring journey through Passion City Church are open at passioncitychurch.com/flourish where you can select to apply as a mentor, a mentee, or both!If you don't call Passion City your home, we haven't forgotten about you ladies, either! You can always secure our resources on flourishmentor.com where both the Flourish Journals Year 1 + Year 2 and additional free resources are available to begin your flourishing journey today.

    This Must Be The Place :: DawnCheré Wilkerson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 48:21


    DawnCheré Wilkerson is a steadfast friend of The Grove and joined us for our last local gathering of the Spring of 2022, when she delivered the most stunning and memorable talk built on gratitude and Psalm 118:24 – a call to REJOICE ANYWAY – no matter the circumstance. DawnCheré and her husband, Rich live in Miami with their three amazing kids where they faithfully pastor Vous Church and where DawnCheré leads a beautiful sisterhood called Vous Girl.    As women of The Grove, we believe firmly in the power of gathering. If you live in the Atlanta area, join us in person for one of our gatherings at Passion City Church. We have seen hearts changed month after month and invite you to be in the room with us next time! If you find encouragement in this message, listen back to previous episodes featuring Courtney and Hannah. They have served our team since the early days of The Grove and continue to bring lift through their obedient yes. The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey.

    The Valley of Victory :: Courtney Pray Duke with Hannah Brencher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 35:26


    Courtney Pray Duke has a stunning story of faithfulness: in the midst of unspeakable tragedy, she chose to experience God's goodness by positioning herself for victory. She and Hannah Brencher, both radiant members of The Grove Team, delivered truth at our recent gathering that brought the women of our city a renewed perspective — one filled with vivid hope and trust in God and His undeniable love for us. As women of The Grove, we believe firmly in the power of gathering. If you live in the Atlanta area, join us in person for one of our gatherings at Passion City Church. We have seen hearts changed month after month and invite you to be in the room with us next time! If you find encouragement in this message, listen back to previous episodes featuring Courtney and Hannah. They have served our team since the early days of The Grove and continue to bring lift through their obedient yes. The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey.  

    Celebration & Collaboration Over Comparison & Competition :: Jourdan Johnson, Melodie Malone & Chidima Ubah

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 35:47


    Jourdan Johnson, Melodie Malone, and Chidima Ubah serve on the worship team at Passion City Church, where they collaborate both on and off the stage while leveraging their gifts for the glory of God. They illustrate the beauty available to us when we choose to celebrate rather than critique those responding with obedience to similar callings. Their voices can be heard leading worship at Passion Conferences, Passion's Sunday gatherings, and of course at The Grove, a monthly gathering for the women of Atlanta, hosted by Shelley Giglio and The Grove Team, now available online for women everywhere. The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey. 

    The God Who is Not Surprised :: Learning to Trust the God of Plan A :: Sadie Robertson Huff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 32:12


    Sadie Robertson Huff is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, influencer, and founder of Live Original. She joins Shelley Giglio for a conversation about the tough moments in our lives where we can choose to believe God is sovereign and in control in a seemingly out-of-control world. This conversation was recorded live at The Grove, a gathering for the women of Atlanta, Georgia, now in its ninth year. These gatherings are also available online for women everywhere. For more information about how to experience these nights in-person or online, visit thegroveonline.com and follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram. Shelley and Sadie reference several messages from Passion Conference 2022, all of which can be experienced on Passion Digital All Access. From its start in 1997, the Passion movement has had a singular mission—calling students and leaders from campuses across the nation and cities around the world to live for what matters most. To learn more about how you can attend or serve at the next conference, visit Passion Conferences. To hear more from Sadie, check out her podcast Whoa, That's Good, subscribe to her channel on YouTube and follow @legitsadierob on Instagram. Her latest book, Who Are You Following?, is available now wherever books are sold.

    Being Married To Your Pastor :: Louie & Shelley Giglio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 37:58


    Louie Giglio is the Visionary Architect and Director of the Passion Movement, and the founder of Passion Institute. Shelley Giglio is the Chief Strategist, Director of Label Operations and Artist Management for sixstepsrecords, co-founder of the Passion Movement, and leads The GROVE. Together, through their obedient yes, they faithfully lend their lives and tend their lives for the future God created them for. This conversation was recored live at The Grove, a gathering for the women of Atlanta, Georgia. These gatherings are now available online for women everywhere. For more information about how to experience these nights in-person or online, visit thegroveonline.com and follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram. If you enjoy what you hear from Louie + Shelley today, be sure to listen back to their previous episodes: Trust vs. Control from Season 3, The Best of Times, The Worst of Times from Season 2, and then check out Episode 8 from Season 1 on Louie's podcast, Passion & Purpose. Stay connected by following @louiegiglio and @shelleygiglio on Instagram, and don't forget to check out Louie's latest book, Don't Give The Enemy a Seat at Your Table, and countless others, at Passion Resources, or wherever books are sold. 

    The wait is over!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 1:25


    This isn't the episode you are looking for . . . instead it is a joy-filled message for our radiant listeners about the beauty that is building when we return on February 8! The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey.

    True Community :: Jennie Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 41:53


    Jennie Allen is a Bible teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and the founder and visionary of IF:Gathering. In this episode, she calls us to return to community, to embrace vulnerability, and to be the people known for their love for one another. Jennie's message was recorded live at The Grove, a gathering for the women of Atlanta, Georgia, now in its ninth year. These gatherings are now available online for women everywhere. For more information about how to experience these nights in-person or online, visit thegroveonline.com and follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram.  If you enjoy what you hear from Jennie today, be sure to listen back to her previous episode, A God Defense from Season 3. Learn more about Jennie, the IF:Gathering, and the resources she has authored at jennieallen.com. You can also pre-order her new book, Find Your People, coming in February 2022. 

    Hospitality in Every Season :: Daniele Flickinger & Susan Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 19:10


    Hospitality is dear to us at The Grove — it's not seasonal, but instead a way of life. Our friends Daniele Flickinger and Susan Peterson discuss hospitality as a means of welcoming others into our lives, from close friends to complete strangers, and it begins with a simple invitation. Hospitality is one of the six core topics covered in Year Two of the FLOURISH Mentoring Journey, available now at passionresources.com. FLOURISH journals provide the opportunity for women to become rooted in the Word of God while learning from a woman in a different stage in her walk with Jesus. To learn more about FLOURISH and the content covered in the Year One and Two journals, visit flourishmentor.com. To view the tableware collections available at Susan's company Relish, visit alwaysrelish.com. Their products are meant to help a host "set the table" for a gathering where the company and memories are savored, and the place settings are beautifully stress free. The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey. 

    Remember Lot's Wife :: Christine Caine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 58:08


    Christine Caine has a heart for reaching the lost, strengthening leadership, and championing the cause of justice. Her message calls us to be prisoners of hope, with our eyes fixed upon Jesus, who is firm and secure, rather than looking back with longing as prisoners of our own desires or disappointments.  Christine's message was recorded live at The Grove, a gathering for the women of Atlanta, Georgia, now in its ninth year. These once local gatherings have now migrated online for women everywhere. For more information about how to attend in-person or stream live, visit thegroveonline.com and follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram. If you enjoy what you hear from Christine today, be sure to listen back to her previous episodes: Living with a Passion from Season 4, Strength to Submit from Season 2, and Do You Want to Be Healed? from Season 1. Connect with @christinecaine on Instagram and learn more about her ministry at christinecaine.com. You can also pick up a copy of Christine's latest book, How Did I Get Here? available now wherever books are sold.

    Living with a Passion :: Christine Caine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 35:58


    Christine Caine is an Australian born, Greek blooded, lover of Jesus, a speaker, author and activist, and most importantly, she is family. Shelley Giglio and her dear friend Christine consider topics that are top of mind for each of them. Through their conversation, they reveal that no matter your age, the most fruitful years of your life are always ahead of you.If you enjoy what you hear from Christine today, be sure to listen back to her previous episodes: Do You Want to Be Healed? from Season 1 and Strength to Submit from Season 2.And pick up a copy of Christine's latest book, How Did I Get Here? available now wherever books are sold.The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey.

    Showing Up For Your Yes :: Christy Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 36:01


    Christy Wright is a national best-selling author, personal development expert, mom, and host of her eponymous podcast. She joins Shelley Giglio to explore how we can feel proud and find peace about the ways we spend our time. Since 2009, Christy has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches on personal development, business, and faith. Her new book, Take Back Your Time, is available wherever books are sold. Follow Christy on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube or online at www.christywright.com. The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey.

    Don't Come Down :: Shelley Giglio

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 37:53


    Shelley Giglio is the visionary leader of The Grove, the Chief Strategist, Director of Label Operations and Artist Management for sixsteprecords, and co-founder of the Passion Movement. Recorded live at The Grove, her message is rooted in scripture from Nehemiah and left us with a hope and a heart for the invitational freedom available to us in the Kingdom of God. The Grove recently celebrated the beginning of our ninth year hosting gatherings for the women of Atlanta. If you enjoy what you hear today, explore our library and experience more of these powerful messages. If you are interested in the beautiful Jesus Bible that Shelley references during her talk, visit Passion Resources to see and select the version that is right for you. The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey. 

    The Choice to Be a Good Tree :: Brooke Ligertwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 38:14


    Brooke Ligertwood is a Grammy award-winning songwriter, producer, and worship leader, and also serves as the head of Hillsong Worship globally. She and Shelley Giglio discuss the powerful ways God uses our lives to create curiosity in others in order to bring them to a hopeful place of discovery. Brooke has called Hillsong Church home since 2004, serving the church through creativity and song whilst also enjoying a successful 15 year mainstream career under her maiden name (Brooke Fraser). She passionately asserts that all of life, for the follower of Christ, is ministry. For more from Brooke, listen back to her episode from Season 2 of The Grove Podcast, Friend of Jesus, and check out Hillsong Worship wherever you find your music. The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey.

    Heaven Is Worth Living For :: Jennie & Alivia Lusko

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 38:05


    Jennie Lusko of Fresh Life Church and her daughter Alivia join Shelley Giglio for an intimate conversation about what it means to choose joy even in the most profound + significant moments of grief and heartache. The author of The Fight to Flourish, Jennie serves alongside her husband, Levi Lusko at Fresh Life Church with locations in Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. Her oldest daughter, Alivia, is a stunning example of strength and faithfulness for us all. To connect with Jennie visit jennielusko.com and follow @jennielusko on Instagram. The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove, our gatherings and our FLOURISH mentoring journey.

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