Podcast appearances and mentions of eryn eddy

Welcome back to the Plywood Podcast's "What's Good Series"! This week, we have Eryn Eddy, founder of So Worth Loving, sharing her inspiring journey. Discover how Eryn found what's good in her soul, dealt with burnout, and gained practical tips for self-regulation. Join us for this empowering episode that equips you to navigate tough situations and find value in various aspects of life. Take a listen! You won't be disappointed.__Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 1000 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.comPlywood is a non-profit in Atlanta leading a community of start-ups doing good. www.plywoodpeople.com Copy By: Safiyyah Shah

Guest Bio: Sharon Hodde Miller, PhD, is teaching pastor at Bright City Church in Durham, North Carolina, which she cofounded with her husband, Ike. Miller is the author of Free of Me and Nice, she has blogged at SheWorships.com for over ten years, has been a regular contributor to Propel, Her.meneutics, and She Reads Truth, and has written for Relevant, Christianity Today, (in)courage, and many other publications and blogs. She lives with Ike and their three children in Durham, North Carolina.   Show Summary: Have you ever tried to control a situation or outcome? Have you caught yourself trying to control a person? In this episode of God Hears Her, author Sharon Hodde Miller shares how we can take situations into our own hands and how that negatively impacts our mental health and relationships. Join the conversation with hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy as they discuss the cost of control with Sharon Hodde Miller.   Notes and Quotes:  “The one thing that was clear and troubling to me is that by and large, it did not appear that Christians were drawing on the millennia of spiritual resources that have been passed down to us by Christians passed.” —Sharon Miller (10:37) “We were taking all of our fears, all of our anxieties to the internet. That to me signaled a huge gap in discipleship.” —Sharon Miller (11:30) “We reach for control to rescue us, to alleviate our anxiety, to give us a sense of security.” —Sharon Miller (11:55) “We are in this age of technology where we are promised increasing mastery over our world.” —Sharon Miller (12:08) “Whenever I reach for control to empower me or to fix this situation, I am not just reenacting Genesis 3 but also its consequences.” —Sharon Miller (17:27) “God doesn't give us control but He does give us agency.” —Sharon Miller (24:07) “We were created for Genesis 1. We were created for peace and security and wholeness.” —Sharon Miller (28:59)   Verses:  Genesis 3 Genesis 1   Links:  The Cost of Control by Sharon Hodde Miller: https://sheworships.com/the-cost-of-control/ Proverbs 31 Ministries website: https://proverbs31.org/ God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/   MB013USGKAWD0D0

Guest Bio: Sharon Hodde Miller, PhD, is teaching pastor at Bright City Church in Durham, North Carolina, which she cofounded with her husband, Ike. Miller is the author of Free of Me and Nice, she has blogged at SheWorships.com for over ten years, has been a regular contributor to Propel, Her.meneutics, and She Reads Truth, and has written for Relevant, Christianity Today, (in)courage, and many other publications and blogs. She lives with Ike and their three children in Durham, North Carolina.   Show Summary: Have you ever tried to control a situation or outcome? Have you caught yourself trying to control a person? In this episode of God Hears Her, author Sharon Hodde Miller shares how we can take situations into our own hands and how that negatively impacts our mental health and relationships. Join the conversation with hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy as they discuss the cost of control with Sharon Hodde Miller.   Notes and Quotes:  “The one thing that was clear and troubling to me is that by and large, it did not appear that Christians were drawing on the millennia of spiritual resources that have been passed down to us by Christians passed.” —Sharon Miller (10:37) “We were taking all of our fears, all of our anxieties to the internet. That to me signaled a huge gap in discipleship.” —Sharon Miller (11:30) “We reach for control to rescue us, to alleviate our anxiety, to give us a sense of security.” —Sharon Miller (11:55) “We are in this age of technology where we are promised increasing mastery over our world.” —Sharon Miller (12:08) “Whenever I reach for control to empower me or to fix this situation, I am not just reenacting Genesis 3 but also its consequences.” —Sharon Miller (17:27) “God doesn't give us control but He does give us agency.” —Sharon Miller (24:07) “We were created for Genesis 1. We were created for peace and security and wholeness.” —Sharon Miller (28:59)   Verses:  Genesis 3 Genesis 1   Links:  The Cost of Control by Sharon Hodde Miller: https://sheworships.com/the-cost-of-control/ Proverbs 31 Ministries website: https://proverbs31.org/ God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ Eryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/   MB013USGKAWD0D0

Guest Bio: Natasha Sistrunk Robinson is the president of T3 Leadership Solutions, Inc, the author of A Sojourner's Truth as well as other books, and the host of A Sojourner's Truth: Conversations for a Changing Culture podcast. Natasha is also a doctorate student at North Park Theological Seminary, a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and the U.S. Naval Academy. Natasha has served her country as a Marine Corps officer and federal government employee at the Department of Homeland Security.   Show Summary: How would you define freedom? The Exodus journey in the Bible was a time where God physically freed people from slavery. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson wants to teach us how the Exodus journey shows that God wants us to live in freedom too. On this episode of God Hears Her, join Natasha and hosts Eryn Eddy and Elisa Morgan as they discuss the thoughts holding them captive and how we can live in true freedom.    This is the last episode of Season 7! Be sure to join us again on April 24th for the Season 8 Teaser. See ya then!   Notes and Quotes:  “He makes me enough, and He can handle me if I think I'm too much.” —Elisa Morgan “There is always a price to pay for freedom.” —Natasha Sistrunk Robinson “Freedom is a theological, spiritual possibility because of Jesus.” —Elisa Morgan “You can be living in bondage but thinking you are living in freedom.” —Eryn Eddy “Freedom means dreaming again as a child does.” —Natasha Sistrunk Robinson  “He [God] is already thinking about what His people need.” —Natasha Sistrunk Robinson   Verses:  Genesis 1:27 Colossians 2:9–10   Genesis 3  Matthew 7:11 Matthew 11:28  Galatians 5:1  Matthew 14:13–21 Matthew 4:4  2 Corinthians 10:5   Links:  Journey to Freedom: http://www.natashasrobinson.com/journey-to-freedom  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy   MB012OKBORP47NK

Guest Bio: Julie Thomas is a wife, mother of two, life coach and author. After the birth of her second son, Julie battled a severe case of postpartum depression. For years, emotions of anxiety, confusion, and shame consumed her life, leading to isolation and suicidal thoughts. In her darkest hour, she felt God's undeniable call to share her story with others. With the release of her novel, HOPE Inside Out, and her willingness to be open and transparent, Julie was able to find healing for herself and help others do the same.   Show Summary: We've all been scared at one point or another. Fear can have a tight grip on us, especially in the midst of big life changes. Julie Thomas was diagnosed with postpartum depression as the cause for her deep-rooted fear and discouragement, but the path to healing was long. Join Julie on this episode of God Hears Her as she talks with hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy about how her life drastically changed after the birth of her second son.   Notes and Quotes: “I would spring out of the bed and just run.” —Julie Thomas “Our God is so confident in who He is and how He loves and pursues us that even our anger does not deter Him from us. In fact it builds intimacy with us.” —Eryn Eddy “I would close every drape in the house and pin it down so no light could come in.” —Julie Thomas “I opened the Word and desperately looked for people who suffered like me.” —Julie Thomas “I regularly sought prayer.” —Julie Thomas “I think many of us feel so helpless when someone we love is suffering.” —Elisa Morgan   Links:  Julie Thomas website: https://julsthomas.com/ Hope Inside Out book: Amazon Suicide Hotline phone number: 9-8-8 Resources for Battling Depression: https://988lifeline.org/ https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/depression/resources.htm God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy   MB014CWKL6WRGNP

Guest Bio: Shalini Bennet has a BA from Duke University and a certificate from the Soul Care Institute. She was part of the original group led by Sharon Garlough Brown that led her to write “Sensible Shoes”, a book about the spiritual journey of four women. She edits for her sister, Vaneetha Risner, who has written “The Scars That Have Shaped Me” and “Walking Through Fire”. She and her husband have three young adult children ranging from 21 to 26.    Show Summary: Have you ever heard of “spiritual formation”? It may sound complicated or confusing, but what if we told you it was as simple as practicing closeness with God? On today's episode of God Hears Her, Shalini Bennett shares some wisdom with hosts, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy, on how to practice spiritual formation while sharing her own personal testimony.    Notes and Quotes:  “We need to be born again to be rightly attached to our Father.” —Shalini Bennett “The gospel is worth everything, but it is not dependent on my getting it right.” —Shalini Bennett “The love you receive from the Lord does not depend on your performance.” —Eryn Eddy “When I focus on my performance, I am focusing on myself, not on the Lord.” —Shalini Bennett “We have somehow believed the lie that He [God] does not want me as I am—nobody wants me as I am!” —Shalini Bennett “You don't know as much about you as He [God] knows about you, and He chose you before the foundation of the world.” —Shalini Bennett “I find we live in a world where what we're hearing is “run harder, run faster, run better, run, run, run, run, run”. . . even if life is a wreck, stick a happy face on it and Jesus will be happy with you.” —Shalini Bennett   Verses:  John 3:3  Psalm 81:10  Romans 12:2 Zephania 3:17   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy   MB01RQCG2R0QM01

Getting older can make us feel discouraged as we watch our bodies change and feel irrelevant compared to younger people. But what if God has a plan for aging? What if we looked at it as a blessing instead of a curse? On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Eryn Eddy and Elisa Morgan talk about how God has a purpose for us throughout our aging.    Notes and Quotes:  “The real legacy of life is not really in what we achieve. . . it is our inner character.” —Elisa Morgan “Our bodies are constantly cuing us because they are constantly changing.” —Elisa Morgan “You can accept it [aging] and have negative self talk about it, or accept it and still be a good steward to your body.” —Eryn Eddy  “Smile lines are a sign of how hard you pray.” —Eryn Eddy “I'm gonna put my foot in the door and keep it there to hold the door for the next woman to walk through it.” —Elisa Morgan “Every single human is the apple of God's eye.” —Elisa Morgan “Your body is a container for what you have experienced.” —Eryn Eddy   Verses:  1 Corinthians 6:9–11    Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy     MB01V5KMG95JU0N

Eryn Eddy had found a way to make her passion for music pay off -- licensing her original compositions to VH1 and MTV and some of the most popular shows on television. But she longed to give giving people more than a song to listen to. She wanted to give them a truth to live by.   That makes her the ideal first guest for our new series BURN THE SHIPS, in which we're talking with men and women who have been brave enough to make dramatic pivots, leaving behind “safe” and familiar lives to do something dramatic, new, life-changing and significant – facing down and overcoming crucibles along the way.   Eddy has done just that, starting by spray-painting fans' T-shirts with the simple, profound message SO WORTH LOVING. Her efforts offered so much hope and healing to so many people that So Worth Loving became a successful lifestyle brand that, as the company mission statement puts it, exists to remind you of your worth so you can remind others of theirs.   In fact, that's been Eryn's own story, as she explains in our interview. Self-doubt, broken relationships, fears that what she tried just might not work out – those are the crucibles she's fought through to help others find the resilience to do the same.   To learn more about Eryn Eddy and So Worth Loving, visit www.soworthloving.com   To explore Beyond the Crucible assets, visit beyondthecrucible.com To start creating a life you love, explore our new e-course, Discover Your Second-Act Significance, by visiting: secondactsignificance.com

How do you feel when you hear ‘special needs'? Does your mind fill with memories from someone you love with special needs? Do you get uncomfortable? Do you wish you knew more? On this episode of God Hears Her, Elrena Evans will talk with hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy about what she faced when her son was diagnosed with special needs and how her world completely changed.   About Our Guest: Elrena Evans is an executive editor of Paper&String, a digital care package celebrating faith, creativity, and beauty in its many forms. She is the author of a short story collection This Crowded Night, and Special Grace.   Notes and Quotes:  “Special education is taking something and presenting it in a different way.” –Elrena Evans  “When I said, ‘I don't have any more hope,' she said, ‘then I will hold it for you.'” –Elrena Evans “My dream is that one day the church will be the place where we can call with news of a diagnosis and say, ‘I don't know what to do.'” –Elrena Evans “Written prayers give me words for when I have none.” –Elrena Evans  “Anything we are unfamiliar with, we get scared to ask questions. But that can make someone feel lonely.” –Eryn Eddy   Links:  Special Grace Elrena Evan's book: https://www.ivpress.com/elrena-evans  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy   MB01H24JFVPKKKM

Do you know who you are? Are there lies that you believe about yourself? God designed us with a unique identity that is fueled by His love and knowledge of who He made us to be. On today's episode of God Hears Her, Jamie Winship talks with hosts Eryn Eddy and Elisa Morgan about how we can clarify our true identity and overcome the lies cast on us.   About Our Guest: After a distinguished career in law enforcement in the metro Washington DC area, Jamie Winship earned an MA in English and developed a unique process called the Identity Method. This process of identity transformation is the key to resolving inner conflict and acquiring new levels of learning and creativity in any field. His unconventional efforts to bring about societal and racial reconciliation led him to Indonesia, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Israel, and now Seattle. Jamie has worked with leaders in professional sports, business, education, law enforcement, government, non-profit, and other sectors. Jamie and his wife, Donna, are co-founders of Identity Exchange and its corporate arm, Identity Method, providing training and consulting in the transformative power of living fearlessly in your true identity.   Notes and Quotes:  “Ask God to remind us of the times He called to us and we didn't know it was Him.” — Jamie Winship “True identity is the truest thing about you.” — Jamie Winship “Humans develop an inner voice based off the things they hear.” — Jamie Winship “The voice of God always takes faith to believe.” — Jamie Winship “The only way into the kingdom of God is through receiving.” — Jamie Winship   Verses:  Matthew 13:9–16 1 Samuel 3 Genesis 3 Genesis 16 Psalm 139:13–16 John 13:1–17 John 4 Matthew 5:3   Links:  Jamie Winship book and website: https://www.identityexchange.com/  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy     MB01VS4TCTW50DV

At times we can feel overwhelmed by the events of our daily lives, even if they are good things. A state of overwhelm can cause a racing heartbeat, clenched fists, a lack of peace, and overthinking. Gem Fadling wants to help people overcome the hurry in their lives that causes rapid thoughts and an overall state of unhealthiness. Join Gem on this episode of God Hears Her, as she talks with hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy about her own practices that lead to a healthier thought life.   About Our Guest: Gem Fadling, CLC, is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, Inc., a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller, and lead better. She is a certified life coach and a trained spiritual director who coaches women at the intersection of spiritual leadership and soul care. Gem is the host of the I Can Do That! Podcast as well as the co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You, and author of Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads.   Notes and Quotes:  “Busy is one thing. . . but hurried is the soul. Is it possible to be busy but unhurried?” —Gem Fadling “There is peace in unhurried living.” —Elisa Morgan “I wondered if worry and hurry was my thorn in my flesh?” —Gem Fadling “I think a lot of times in life we think we have to produce the fruit. . . but He will make the fruit happen!” —Gem Fadling “Our brains are busy, our hearts are fluttering. . . but God's grace will meet us where we're at.” —Gem Fadling “You are not your thoughts, you are more than your thoughts.” —Gem Fadling “Notice, discern, and respond.” —Gem Fadling    Verses:  John 15:5 Romans 12:2 2 Peter 1:3 Philippians 1:6   Links:  Unhurried Living Inc website: https://www.unhurriedliving.com/  Unhurried Living blog: https://www.unhurriedliving.com/blog  ‘Hold That Thought' book by Gem Fadling: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-That-Thought-Sorting-Through/dp/083083169X  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy     MB01GNPZWKDEPHY

Have you ever felt heartbroken by the terrible things that happen in the world? Do you ever feel hopeless, scared, or angry at injustice? On today's episode of God Hears Her, guest Jenn Petersen explains what the International Justice Mission is and how God feels about injustice. Join hosts, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy, as they talk with Jenn Petersen about how we can fight injustice wherever we are.   About Our Guest: Jenn Petersen serves as Director of Mobilization, NYC, for the International Justice Mission. She is also co-founder and co-lead pastor of Resurrection Life NYC, a multi-ethnic congregation on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Jenn is passionate about justice, worship, songwriting, discipleship, and equipping and unleashing people to live every day as followers of Jesus. Jenn holds a Master of Divinity from Wesley Seminary and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Northern Iowa. She resides in Harlem with her husband, two children, and their dog, Charlie Parker.   Notes and Quotes:  God will use what you already have in your hands. —Jenn Petersen Following Jesus is a wild adventure. You never know where He will lead you. But His will is always the best. —Jenn Petersen When He opens your eyes to Scripture, you can't unsee it. —Jenn Petersen What does it look like to love the Lord with all your strength? —Jenn Petersen There is no right or wrong way to pray [about such big prayers about injustice]. —Jenn Petersen  God takes the messiest parts and He can make the most beautiful, unexpected, redeemed ministry of our lives. —Jenn Petersen    Verses:  Deuteronomy 32:4 Isaiah 58:10 Mark 12:30   Links:  International Justice Mission: https://www.ijm.org/  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

Sometimes in life we find ourselves down or hurt when our expectations aren't met or things don't go the way we thought they would. On the other hand, things can go well and we may still be faced with negative emotions. Navigating the blues looks different for everyone, but guest Katara Patton shares some practical advice and tips from her own experiences with hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy to help us navigate our mental health on this episode of God Hears Her.   About Our Guest: Katara Washington Patton is a Senior Editor at Our Daily Bread Publishing, and the author of eight books, including 5-Minute Devotional Book for Women and Navigating the Blues: Where to Turn When Worry, Anxiety, or Depression Steal Your Hope. Patton is a native of Thibodaux, Louisiana. She and her husband, Derrick, reside on the South Side of Chicago. They have one daughter, Kayla. She is a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. As much as possible, she tries to enjoy a Zumba class and a competitive game of Scrabble to keep her life balanced.   Notes and Quotes:  “I expected life to be high. . . I had a family who loved me. . . Life is not always high.” —Katara Patton “The only energy I had was to go to work and go to bed. One day I made a deal with myself that if I go to bed today, then I have to call a therapist tomorrow.” —Katara Patton “When you describe the numbness, a lot of people resonate with that.” —Katara Patton “We can find it hard to get out of bed even when life is good!” —Elisa Morgan “You have to take it one moment at a time. You don't have to scale the whole mountain at once, just take it one step at a time.” —Katara Patton “Most of the time your friends and people do want to help, they just don't know how.” —Katara Patton “Look at Elijah's story! He showed a lot of signs of depression and God gave him very practical advice. Take a rest, have some food!” —Katara Patton “You need to allow yourself to feel your emotions and let others help you.” —Katara Patton   Verses:  1 Kings 19 Elijah's story Luke 5:17–39  John 11:35 “Jesus wept.”   Links:    Navigating the Blues by Katara Patton: https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Blues-Anxiety-Depression-Steals/dp/1640702075 https://www.mentalhealth.gov/ Call or text 988 for mental health aid in the case of an emergency God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy    

Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy for all new episodes of God Hears Her starting January 9, 2023.  You'll laugh, cry, relate . . . but most of all feel understood and uplifted as you tune in to these witty and wise women and their stellar line up of guests.  Don't miss a single episode starting January 9th!   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

Christmas is a beloved time of year. But it can be easy to get caught up in the season and forget about why we celebrate Christmas. On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy share the story of two real people in the Christmas story who were changed by Jesus being born. Join this conversation to learn more about how Christmas changes everything for us!   Notes and Quotes:  When Christmas becomes more than what's handed down by traditions, it does change everything. —Elisa Morgan When I started understanding the crucifixion, then I started understanding the birth of Jesus. Before that, Christmas was these holiday fun things you would do and sadness processing a grief every year.  —Eryn Eddy The whole story of the Bible is about God's love for humankind, our struggles to believe it, our choosing to do things on our own rather than believe it and God creating a deliverance for us in spite of ourselves. —Elisa Morgan Jesus reveals us. His presence in our lives reveals who we are, what we depend on, what we believe, our need for Him. He causes us to be revealed. —Elisa Morgan Whether you're waiting for a relationship, or to become a parent, or a turn in your career—these things we are waiting for. To be like Simeon, changed by Christmas, in the way that we move from a trusting waiter to a fulfilled follower. —Elisa Morgan When I think of (Anna's) loneliness, I've fought through feeling lonely and neglected with prayer and fasting and worship. It's what got me through the other side of depression and anxiety. Worship and prayer. —Eryn Eddy   Verses:  Luke 2:22-35  Luke 2:36-38    Links:  God Hears Her Episode 100  God Hears Her tote: https://godhearsher.org/shop Elisa's book Christmas Changes Everything God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy      MB01TWA7JW5JPVZ

The Christmas season can bring joy and excitement, but there are also high expectations and maybe some feelings of anxiety or being overwhelmed. Do you tend to get caught up in the Christmas hype? Do you find yourself trying to make sure everything is perfect for your family and friends? On today's episode of God Hears Her, guest Ruth Chou Simons shares how we can remember Jesus as the real reason for the season. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy as they talk with Ruth about the true meaning of Christmas.   About Our Guest: Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books, including her newest book “When Strivings Cease”. She is an artist, entrepreneur, and speaker, using each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people's hearts. Through her online shoppe at GraceLaced.com and her social media community, Simons shares her journey of God's grace intersecting daily life with word and art. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boys—their greatest adventure.   Notes and Quotes:  “When we start surrendering . . . that's when God says, ‘Okay, now you're ready to see my plan.'” — Ruth Chou Simons “God creates art out of burnout and rebellion.” — Eryn Eddy  “We put so much emphasis on the atmosphere. . . we make an idol of the feeling of Christmas.” — Ruth Chou Simons “The redemptive story impacts our lives in the mundane.” — Ruth Chou Simons “What we rehearse at Christmas time will change our lives the rest of the year.” — Ruth Chou Simons “Jesus didn't come in the perfect setting.” — Ruth Chou Simons    Verses:  Matthew 28:11 Matthew 5:3 Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5   Links:  Ruth's website: https://ruthchousimons.com/  Ruth's book, Emmanuel: https://ruthchousimons.com/Emmanuel/  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy  

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? Are you curious to know what it's like to take in kids that need a place to live? Foster parenting is a unique calling, but the experience can lead us closer to understanding God's love and grace. Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy in this episode of God Hears Her as they learn from longtime foster parent, Manda Carpenter, what it's like to be the foster mom of 16 kids.   About Our Guest: Manda Carpenter is a writer, a speaker, and an advocate committed to helping women grow in their relationships with God, self, and others. She is a neighbor, question-asker, and cheerleader of the underdog. Manda and her husband, Eric, are foster parents and hosts of A Longer Table podcast. They live with their son, Shia, in Los Angeles, California.   Notes and Quotes:  “The catastrophe in our life ends up being our calling.” —Manda Carpenter “The goal of foster care is reunification.” —Manda Carpenter “To be a great foster parent, you don't need to adopt all of your children.” —Manda Carpenter “My relationship with my foster kids doesn't look much different than my relationship with my biological son.” —Manda Carpenter “With fostering, you have all the responsibility but no power.” —Manda Carpenter “Fostering is a position that forces me to rely on God.” —Manda Carpenter “Grace is loving them when they're daring you not to.” —Manda Carpenter “Nothing matters more than the condition of your soul.” —Manda Carpenter   Links:  Manda's personal website: https://www.mandacarpenter.com/  A Longer Table podcast: https://www.mandacarpenter.com/podcast  Soul Care to Save Your Life book: https://www.mandacarpenter.com/booksbymandacarpenter  Domestic violence phone number: 800-799-7233 God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive content that is not appropriate for young listeners, as hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk with guest Debra Fileta about sex in marriage. We often don't learn enough about sex before we get married, or we think purity will equal perfection in our sex lives after we get married. On this episode of “God Hears Her,” Debra shares why purity is important before and after marriage, why our sex lives may not look the way we want them to, and how to improve our married sex lives.   About Our Guest: Debra Fileta is a licensed professional counselor, national speaker, relationship expert, and author of five books: “Choosing Marriage”, “True Love Dates”, “Love In Every Season”, “Are You Really OK?”, and “Married Sex.” She's also the host of the hotline style “Love + Relationships” Podcast. Her popular relationship advice blog, TrueLoveDates.com, reaches millions of people with the message of healthy relationships.   Notes and Quotes:  “Sex is a symptom of our need for connection and intimacy.” — Debra Fileta “If we want healthy relationships, we need to start with being healthy standing alone.” — Debra Fileta “When sex doesn't measure up to our expectations, we get confused.” — Debra Fileta “Sometimes you have to go backward before you can move forward because it helps with healing.” — Debra Fileta “What happens above the sheets, fuels underneath the sheets.” — Debra Fileta   Verses:  Ephesians 4:22–24 Hebrews 13:4   Links:  Debra's blog: https://truelovedates.com/  Get your copy of Debra's book “Married Sex” on Amazon   God Hears Her website God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on Apple Podcasts !  Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy     Listener Advisory: Conversation about sex in marriage

Have you ever experienced times where you just didn't feel like praying? Maybe you go through phases where reading your Bible is boring or you just don't have the energy to read another devotional. God Hears Her hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy have had those moments too. Join them in this conversation to talk about what spiritual apathy is and how we can overcome it on this episode of God Hears Her.   Notes and Quotes:  Sometimes I don't feel like praying, and don't feel a desire or experience a drivenness into His spirit. There are times when the spiritual “blahs” take over.—Elisa When do the spiritual blahs hit us? The more I become secure in my circumstances.—Eryn I'm doing what I do,  then if I do a—“oh, God's here”—my spiritual eyes open to something and suddenly that very moment which was a little apathetic becomes a “Pow! Wow!”—Elisa “Can I just see You today? Give me the eyes and ears to see You today.” I want to do that more, where I'm just recognizing the little things I see. I want to call it out when I see it versus let it go by me.—Eryn Even if he doesn't do the things I hope for, the journey and intimacy of me expressing and being vulnerable and trusting prepares me either way for the response of what I'm hoping for.—Eryn When we open Scripture, we can open our spiritual ears and remind ourselves God is talking to me. What can I get out of this today?—Elisa   Verses:  Romans 8:38  Revelation 3:16    Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Reclaim Today Article: https://reclaimtoday.org/how-to-see-god/ God Hears Her 100th episode God Hears Her tote: https://www.godhearsher.org/shop Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

In life we all get hit with unexpected news that brings change in one way or another. Sometimes the news is a diagnosis we weren't expecting or an answer we've been waiting for. With life-changing news comes the surrendering of expectations and moments of grief. On this episode of God Hears Her, join Eryn Eddy and Elisa Morgan as they unpack what life looked like for Ronda Barney after she received an unexpected diagnosis.   About Our Guest: Ronda Barney had just given birth to her first child when she was diagnosed with a potentially fatal illness. After the recommended treatment, she was completely healed until her immune system faced unknown challenges and her health decreased.  Ronda wants to share with you the insights and truths that she has learned in the trenches. This desire has led her to start the online community A Dose of Hope, write her book, Dear Susan, create The Beautiful Life Blueprint, and start the podcast Awaken to Hope. Her heart's desire is to walk with you through your suffering, offer a safe place to process the pain, and help you find nuggets of hope that will give you the courage and strength to live fully alive.   Notes and Quotes:  “God was so gracious, I felt like the right people showed up at the right time in the right spaces.” – Ronda Barney “I think we all have a storyline for how we want our life to play out. . . but I couldn't make it better for myself.” – Ronda Barney “There are treasures that washed ashore that weren't there before, and I had to find them.” – Ronda Barney “There are little joys to be found. . . It's not all or nothing.” – Ronda Barney “My mission is to provide a space for women to connect in their pain.” – Ronda Barney “God sees our pain.” – Ronda Barney  “I was able to get from that moment to where I am now by letting go of the unknown future, and live for right now. Can you get through this moment? What is this moment about? God is holding every single moment.” – Ronda Barney   Links: God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy  Ronda Barney's book: Dear Susan Ronda Barney's Awaken to Hope podcast: https://rondabarney.com/podcast/ Ronda Barney's website: https://rondabarney.com/    

Most of us spend a lot of time on social media. We mindlessly scroll through our feeds and spend time curating content for our friends and family. But how often do we share our faith on social media? What does it mean to be someone worth following? Dr. Jen Bennett is an expert on how to impact culture for Christ on social media. Join Dr. Bennett as she talks with hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy about what it means to be worth following on this episode of God Hears Her.   About Our Guest: Dr. Jen Bennett is a strategic communication professor at Indiana Wesleyan University, Jen equips college students to discover their voice, develop their expertise, and lead with influence to impact culture for Christ. She has coached various entrepreneurs, small business owners, ministries, organizations, and college students in social media, personal branding, marketing, and public relations. Jen was named as one of 61 Women in Digital You Should Be Following. In 2019 she was chosen as one of 55 social media influencers (out of 700 applicants) to attend #NASASocial for the Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch. She is also the author of the book #BeWorthFollowing: How to be Different and Influence People in a Crowded Social World. In April of 2021, Jen launched the She Impacts Culture podcast, a podcast for trailblazing, faith-based women who want to lead with influence and impact culture for Christ.   Notes and Quotes:  What keeps us back from sharing things on social media is fear… that then keeps us from sharing the message that God wants us to share.—Dr. Jen Bennett God has given you a voice for a reason. God has given you your specific experiences and stories not to keep it to yourself but to encourage the lives of others. There is somebody out there who needs to hear what you have to say.—Dr. Jen Bennett Influence—the world is all about being a celebrity. But yet if you look through the pages of the Bible, God used the most unlikely people to influence this world. There is a big difference between worldly influence and kingdom influence. God is just looking for a willing heart. If your heart is open, He's going to use you.—Dr. Jen Bennett Don't measure your success by what you see. Many times in online communications and social media, you are impacting the lives of people that you don't see. God works in the unseen moments.—Dr. Jen Bennett   Verses:  John 4 Book of Job   Links:  Here's Dr. Jen's book #Be Worth Following Dr. Jen's Instagram: Dr. Jen Bennett Check out our 100th episode of God Hears her! Go here to get the God Hears Her tote: https://www.godhearsher.org/shop God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy  

We all have our own scars. Maybe they are in obvious places where people ask the story behind them. Or maybe they're internal without anyone knowing about them. No matter what they look like or mean to you…you are more than your scars. On this episode of God Hears Her, plane crash survivor and America's Got Talent finalist, Kechi Okwuchi, shares the story behind her scars with hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy.   About Our Guest: Kechi Okwuchi is a Nigerian American recording artist and motivational speaker. One of two survivors in a plane crash in 2005, Kechi is now a burn survivor advocate and a national patient ambassador for Shriners Children's Hospital in Galveston, Texas. In 2017, she became a finalist on America's Got Talent and has continued to put out her own original music since the show. She hopes to use her story and musical talents to ignite hope.   Notes and Quotes:  Pain is a strong indicator of life. —Kechi Okwuchi The more I watched my mom's relationship with God, I noticed her unshakable confident faith, and I was curious.—Kechi Okwuchi I was one of two survivors out of 109 passengers on the plane.—Kechi Okwuchi I couldn't understand how God could be good but also let all those children die.—Kechi Okwuchi I used to believe if you believed in God, you were protected from bad things. But my mom helped me realize being a Christian does not stop bad things from happening to you, but it gives you a place to go when bad things happen to you.—Kechi Okwuchi South Africa saved my life, but America gave my life back.—Kechi Okwuchi I had a platform to tell people there is life after trauma.—Kechi Okwuchi   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy Check out Kechi's book More than My Scars

Jeff and Kayla sit down and chat with social entrepreneur, author, and founder of So Worth Loving, Eryn Eddy.  Eryn drops some gems about separating yourself from failure and mistakes.She discusses the constant changes of entrepreneurship and why having the mindset to sustain the life cycles of a business is important. The three also dive into the importance of self talk and knowing the “language” of your brand. Want to discover ways to know you're worth? Take a listen! Welcome to the Plywood Podcast: Real talk for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.Plywood is a nonprofit in Atlanta leading a community of startups doing good. Over the past 12 years, we have worked with over 1000 startup founders and nonprofit leaders wrestling with the tensions of starting, growing, and sustaining.Think of The Plywood Podcast as a kitchen table conversation debating the pros and woes of running a business and sustaining a nonprofit. We dive into building business plans, sustaining relationships (personal and professional), diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, forming values while being a part of true cultural change for good, and so much more.Learn more about Plywood at PlywoodPeople.comPlywood is a non-profit in Atlanta leading a community of start-ups doing good. www.plywoodpeople.com

Dating is hard! But what if instead of coming to a date with high expectations, we just used it as an opportunity to get to know someone new? Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy as Eryn shares her dating life secrets and the way she shifted her mindset on dating. This episode of God Hears Her features dating do's and don'ts as well as some fun stories from both hosts.    Notes and Quotes:  When I was newly divorced, I threw myself into the dating pool because I desired to be loved. It was all about me.—Eryn Eddy I objectified others, and I objectified myself. —Eryn Eddy Can Jesus really complete me? Dating Jesus was really becoming content with who I was by myself, that I don't need another person to complete me. Learning how He saw me rather than how another person saw me. Learning to go to Him as the source rather than another person. —Eryn Eddy I was scared to face why I was pursuing relationships. I needed to become really honest with my intentions with why I wanted to go on dates. —Eryn Eddy What an honor it is to sit on the other side of the table and get to know another person that finds something interesting in me. Just getting to know somebody with no expectations.—Eryn Eddy When we act out of urgency and desperation, we get desperate results. —Eryn Eddy If I'm only dreaming of being in a relationship, I'm not dreaming big enough for what God has for me.—Eryn Eddy   Links:  Check out our 100th episode of God Hears Her! Go here to get the God Hears Her tote: https://www.godhearsher.org/shop God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

Most of us want leaders who are dependable, trustworthy, and honest. What do you value in a leader? How do you view leadership? In this episode of God Hears Her, guest Natasha Sistrunk Robinson confronts the topic of leadership and how one's journey can be influenced by good or bad leadership. Join Natasha as she talks through leadership and the value of truth with hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy.   About Our Guest: Natasha Sistrunk Robinson is the president of T3 Leadership Solutions, Inc, the author of A Sojourner's Truth as well as other books, and the  host of A Sojourner's Truth: Conversations for a Changing Culture podcast. Natasha is also a doctorate student at North Park Theological Seminary, a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and the U.S. Naval Academy. Natasha has served her country as a Marine Corps officer and federal government employee at the Department of Homeland Security.   Notes and Quotes:  Truth telling requires discipline.—Natasha Sistrunk Robinson I am so thankful that when people told me lies about myself, I didn't believe them.—Natasha Sistrunk Robinson In our world, lives are at stake. . . so I show up with an urgency because we have a mission!—Natasha Sistrunk Robinson I think we use people for their skills and we don't have a care for their humanity, their family or their health.—Natasha Sistrunk Robinson We need to be humble to the global church. —Natasha Sistrunk Robinson I'm trying to be attentive to where people are at, because while I can't change lives, God can!—Natasha Sistrunk Robinson   Verses:  Matthew 6:33 Matthew 28:19–20  Jeremiah 6:14 Psalm 7:11   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy  Natasha's website: http://www.natashasrobinson.com/  A Sojourner's Truth: https://www.ivpress.com/a-sojourner-s-truth T3 Leadership Solutions: https://www.t3leadershipsolutions.com/  

Relationships take a lot of work to maintain and grow in. Differences come up whether we like it or not and points of conflict can make us feel like running as far away as possible. Finding points of connection can feel like finding a needle in a haystack, but the relationship grows best when we love bravely. Married couple, Rob and Joanna Teigen, have worked through many ups and downs throughout their marriage. Join them and hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy as they reflect on marriage and the work it takes to build healthy relationships while loving each other bravely.   About Our Guests: Rob and Joanna have celebrated over twenty-five years of marriage and are loving life with two sons, three daughters, and a beautiful daughter-in-law. They share an addiction to coffee, bookstores, and Christmas music. They debate whether two dogs are enough and who should win “The Voice” every season. Rob and Joanna are a neat-freak married to a mess, an explorer to a homebody, and an introvert to a ‘people person.' But they do agree that their vows are for always, children are a gift, and prayer is powerful. Over the years, the Teigens have lived in five states as they made their way to West Michigan. Serving as foster parents, marriage mentors, small-group leaders, and authors, they are passionate to help couples and moms and dads experience the power of God in their families. They look forward to meeting you here, supporting your pursuit of God and the hearts of your loved ones. They can't wait to grow together with you.   Notes and Quotes:  In marriage you have your individual struggles and your individual passions, but you have to figure out how to bring those together.—Rob Teigen When people ask, ‘how have you stayed married?' Sometimes the response is just, “I stayed.”—Elisa Morgan The marriage covenant may keep you together, but you can't let yourself stay there. God wants so much more for marriage.—Rob Teigen There are different seasons in marriage, but you can't let your feelings convince you they're true. —Eryn Eddy Even after thirty years of marriage, it requires continuous work.—Rob Teigen Marriage and parenting is like being in charge of someone's soul.—Rob Teigen   Verses:  1 John 5:14  1 Corinthians 13:7   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy Rob and Joanna Teigen's website and bookstore: https://growinghometogether.com/  

When tragedy strikes it might be tempting to run from God or start to doubt His goodness. Some of us may be caught up in wondering where He is when bad things happen. How have you reacted to tragedies in your own life? In this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy invite you to a conversation with guest Julia Pinkster as she reflects on multiple tragedies in her life and how God has been with her and her family through all of  them.   About Our Guest: Julia Pinkster grew up in Kalamazoo, MI where she went to Loy Norrix High School. She attended Grand Valley State University for two and a half years but is now transferred to Kalamazoo Valley Community College to pursue a degree in Paramedicine. She has a service dog named Willow who is two years old and a yellow lab. Growing up, she had two younger brothers. One of them had severe cerebral palsy. She grew up as a caregiver for her brother and this has led her to have a passion for helping others. On top of hoping to become a paramedic, she hopes to become involved in raising and training dogs for police K-9 units. Her faith is so incredibly important to her and has been her biggest rock when she has gone through the darkest of times.   Notes and Quotes:  The best way to help heal from traumatic situations is to help others in similar situations.—Julia Pinkster It's important to be selfless. If you focus on yourself too much, you will get down on yourself and constantly ask “why me?”—Julia Pinkster It doesn't matter the amount of time you have on earth, it's about the number of people you impact.—Julia Pinkster If you are struggling with any dark thoughts, be vulnerable, tell someone, and think about the people around you who love you and would miss you if you were gone.—Julia Pinkster Humans are not meant to do life on our own.—Julia Pinkster   Verses:  Psalm 90:12 Psalm 23:4   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy  Suicide prevention website   Trigger Warning Discussions on suicide and traumatic, descriptive scenarios of death.  

God Hears Her has officially reached its 100th episode! Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy as they reflect back on the show with producers Daniel Ryan Day, Mary Jo Clark, and Jade Gustafson. You'll hear lots of laughter as they share how the team came together, the behind the scenes of producing the podcast, and their reflections on favorite past episodes. Join God Hears Her for its special 100th episode!   Notes and Quotes:  In the very first recording, within three minutes, Eryn and Elisa had pulled each others' chairs across the divider so they could sit right next to each other.—Daniel Ryan Day I had to fight against the idea that I didn't have purpose unless I was a wife and mother. But that's something I appreciated about God Hears Her.—hosts from different generations and guests from all sorts of backgrounds.—Mary Jo Clark Sometimes we have to be the community we want to find. – Daniel Ryan Dan Sometimes the best way to create community is to ask people for help.—Elisa Morgan More like creative followership than leading—the Lord has brought the team here to lead. It's more asking God to help me to be open-minded and trusting that God is behind the scenes. It's mutual respect for each other—coleading.—Daniel Ryan Day I didn't like podcasts before becoming a producer for a podcast.—Jade Gustafson The day before Our Daily Bread Ministries contacted me about this podcast, I had a pastor tell me that I should not have a microphone due to me going through divorce. It devastated me. What I learned is that God always has the final say.—Eryn Eddy   We've been on the other side of life change with about seventy people. Every story impacted me.—Eryn Eddy What do you do in relationships that are difficult for you? Stay with the difficulty. Stay with the discomfort. Stay with the love.— Elisa Morgan As producers, we do research about all these people and we prepare questions, and then we get into the conversion, and it's always so unexpected. Like with Ellie Holcomb—so authentic and real about her story and her pain. None of that was planned.—Jade Gustafson That underlines why it's called God Hears Her. He just takes it. People probably don't realize that it's not planned. It's just a conversation that unfolds. I hope that convinces you that God hears you.—Elisa Morgan We think we want control. But then we find out God's ways really are better than our ways. Even when life doesn't seem to be looking like it's better.—Daniel Ryan Day It's gorgeous how each one of us had been told something that the enemy wanted us to believe and then God Hears Her is the birthplace of God saying, “No, I hear you, I see you. You are loved. I have a different plan, and I'm going to transform you with the guests that I bring on the show.”—Eryn Eddy   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy  Episode 4: Taste and See (with Margaret Feinberg) Episode 57: Living with Depression (with Sarah J. Robinson)  Episode 33: Adventurous Obedience (with Kari Jobe)  Episode 47: Jesus, Justice, and Women (with Tiffany Bluhm) Episode 8: When We Feel Invisible (with Robert Gelinas) Episode 78: Loving Your Neighbor through Conflict (with Alexandra Kuykendall) Episode 91: Understanding Your Brain and Pain (with Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe) Episode 32: Mental Health and Faith (with Dr. Christina Edmondson)  Episode 75: Space for Everyone (with Vivian Mabuni) Episode 15: Navigating Difficult Relationships (with Patricia Raybon)  Episode 37: Truth and Grit (with Ellie Holcomb) Episode 24: When We Feel We Aren't Enough (with Laura Smith)    

Does prayer feel hard to you? Do you struggle with knowing how to talk to God about your cares and concerns? Do you ever hide your prayer requests from God as if they're not good enough? Does prayer feel like a chore rather than a conversation? Well, on this episode of God Hears Her, guest Lori Hatcher shares how prayer is just talking to a dear friend who wants to hear from you! Lori also shares with Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy about her own personal faith and how it has influenced her to change the way she prays through different seasons of waiting in her life.   About Our Guest: Lori Hatcher is an author, blogger, pastor's wife, and women's ministry speaker. She's written five devotionals, including Refresh Your Prayers: Uncommon Devotions to Restore Power and Praise, and Refresh Your Faith: Uncommon Devotions from Every Book of the Bible. Her articles and devotions have appeared in numerous print and online publications including Our Daily Bread, Guideposts, Revive Our Hearts, and Crosswalk.com. A contest-winning Toastmasters International speaker (ACG, ALB), Lori uses high-impact stories to impart transformational truth. Lori and her husband, a pastor, live delightfully close to their four grandchildren in Lexington, South Carolina.   Notes and Quotes:  Prayer was not meant to be a monologue. It was meant to be a two-way conversation.—Lori Hatcher When we take everything into our hands, we leave Him out of the picture.—Elisa Morgan I sat under sound Bible teaching for two years before the Word of God penetrated my heart.—Lori Hatcher For prodigal mamas who wonder if all those years of raising their kids in faith was a waste, now they're not living for God. Was that a waste? God's Word never returns void.—Lori Hatcher Sometimes our greatest step is to allow God to find us. If we just let ourselves be found and loved it's, maybe, the hardest thing we'll ever do.—Elisa Morgan Listening to God is far more important than giving Him your ideas.—Lori Hatcher Instead of getting things from God, you get God.—Lori Hatcher The transformation happened when I learned to listen. The main way God speaks to us today is through His Word.—Lori Hatcher  The main purpose of prayer is to build our relationship with God.—Lori Hatcher Every time we read God's Word, He's speaking to us.—Lori Hatcher    Links:  Lori's latest book: Refresh Your Faith Lori's website: Lori Hatcher  God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Enjoy this episode? Rate and review it on iTunes to help us reach more women with the message that God hears them, He sees them, and He loves them because we are His!  Follow God Hears Her Podcast on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/  

Welcome to In The Growth Space.  If you're a business leader with a hunger for growth, this podcast is for you.  This week David is joined by two guests - Eryn Eddy, CEO of So Worth Loving, and Executive Coach Andy Hall. This episode is all about the Turning Point retreat, which Andy co-hosted with David & Eryn attended. You'll hear them discuss the retreat from different perspectives, what In this episode, they'll discuss: What drew Eryn to the retreat Topics & exercises that impacted each of them How their experiences differed  Reflections on each of their own growth journeys  Check out our Inner Circle Groups info here! Click here for access to my free ebook Check out https://www.davidmcglennen.com/podcasts/in-the-growth-space-2 for links, transcript, and more details  

A lot of us make a plan for our lives or have expectations for the way we think that our life will turn out. How do we react when things don't go according to our plan? How do we trust God with the unexpected? Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy on God Hears Her as they talk to Brianna DeWitt about the ways her life has not gone the way she planned.   About Our Guest: Brianna DeWitt lives, bakes, and works in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can find her spending time with her friends or young nieces and nephews, reading a book, or making a new dessert involving peanut butter and chocolate.   Notes and Quotes:  It's difficult to desire something that God made, and said it's a good thing, and to not have it. —Brianna DeWitt Comparison is hard when other people have the things we want in our lives. —Brianna DeWitt You can let yourself be sad, you just can't stay in that sadness. —Brianna DeWitt Do you truly believe that the life God has planned for you is better than anything you could try to do on your own? —Brianna DeWitt The Lord can't drive a ship with an anchor. —Erin Eddy Sometimes it takes a long time to be able to see what God is doing. —Brianna DeWitt  It's hard to come up with answers to the questions that I, and others, have about my own life. —Brianna DeWitt Be open to the ways life is going to look different from the way you thought it would. —Brianna DeWitt   Verses:  (The story of Joseph) Genesis 37–50 “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” —Genesis 50:20   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy  Brianna's Twitter: @bwitt722  

Have you ever thought about whether you are a Mary or a Martha from the Bible? Does your calling reflect parts of your personality? Do you like things clean and organized, like Martha? Or are you a Mary, focused on giving people time and attention? On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk with guest Denisse Copeland about what it means to be set apart as a daughter of the King, no matter if you're a Mary or a Martha.   About Our Guest: Denisse Copeland was born and raised by a single mother in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Her upbringing offered little stability, and Denisse soon found herself on a seemingly endless quest to find love and acceptance. It wasn't until Jesus shook her world that she truly found what she was looking for. Now a mother of three living in Oklahoma City, Denisse works alongside her husband, Rashawn Copeland, as an online minister and evangelist. Their ministry reaches more than 6 million people every year.   Notes and Quotes:  God gave me a gift that was difficult for me to accept as a child. —Denisse Copeland I was confessing but I didn't know it, and I felt tangible peace for the first time. —Denisse Copeland I never felt peace growing up. I didn't know what peace was or felt like. —Denisse Copeland I said, “Yes, Lord!” It felt like somebody loved me. I accepted that proposal. —Denisse Copeland Martha's gift wasn't wrong. She was just doing it from an anxious heart. —Denisse Copeland The heart posture is what's driving you to do what you're doing. If you're abiding in Him, there is rest. —Denisse Copeland I am set apart. I am a daughter. I don't have to prove anything. —Denisse Copeland Sometimes what frustrates us most is what leads us to our giftedness. —Denisse Copeland Jesus gives us permission to rest. —Denisse Copeland   Verses:  Psalm 1  Luke 10:38-42   Links:  Get your copy of Denisse's book: Set Apart on Amazon God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy  Denisse's Instagram: setapartdaughters

Have you ever lost someone? Maybe you've grown distant from a friend you enjoyed a great connection with. Or someone you loved dearly is no longer in your life. Karen Booker Schelhaas faces life without her husband every day, but in this episode of God Hears Her, she shares how God has shown up in the midst of her intangible grief. Hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk with Karen about life after becoming a widow, and how we can grow through grief.    About Our Guest: Karen Booker Schelhaas lives near Denver, CO, and is a full-time mother to her five children, two of whom were adopted from Ethiopia in 2008. Widowed in 2019 from the love of her life, but anchored in her faith, Karen has passion for serving the grieving at her church and in her community, traveling, writing, empowering younger women, cooking for others, and being active in the great Colorado outdoors. She is also a Wheaton College graduate and published author.   Notes and Quotes:  The life I had really shattered. There weren't pieces I could glue together. — Karen Booker Schelhaas I started screaming, and God whispered, “I can take it, keep it coming.” — Karen Booker Schelhaas Lament can become a form of worship because it speaks to a relationship. I don't have to clean it up for God. — Karen Booker Schelhaas We cannot live outside of community, and that's especially true of the grief process. — Karen Booker Schelhaas Defiant hope. I don't get to choose where I've been planted, but I can choose whether or not to let God help me bloom. — Karen Booker Schelhaas I've been very honest about my grief which has given my children permission to be honest with their grief. — Karen Booker Schelhaas Grief is holy ground. There aren't rules to grief. No timeline. — Karen Booker Schelhaas Even in the greatest pain and heartache, God shows up, and if we keep our eyes open, we can see Him at work. — Karen Booker Schelhaas Be patient. Give lots of grace. Realize people are doing the best they can with what they've been handed. — Karen Booker Schelhaas   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

Listen as God Hears Her Podcast hosts Eryn Eddy and Elisa Morgan answer your questions! We're beginning Season 6 with a special episode moderated by God Hears Her producer Jade Gustafson. From life lessons to friendship advice, join the well-rounded conversation with different perspectives from a range of ages.    Notes and Quotes:  Talking with other women who are rooted in faith, and holding tight to a routine helps me get through the seasons of life. – Eryn  Peace is a person, and His name is Jesus. – Elisa  We have overexpectations for someone or a group of people to be our best friend who goes through life with us forever. – Elisa A body is a container that carries God's Holy Spirit, no matter what your body looks like. – Elisa Grieve the expectations you had and didn't receive, but then be grateful for the things you do have. – Eryn God speaks to each one of His children in a different way. – Eryn Our identity will always be in Christ, but how that works and looks changes as we get older and go through different seasons. – Elisa    Verses:  “Come to me all who are weary and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28 “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” —John 16:33   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Give to support God Hears Her: https://donations.ourdailybread.org/int62.html God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy for all new episodes of God Hears Her starting August 1, 2022.  You'll laugh, cry, relate . . . but most of all feel understood and uplifted as you tune in to these witty and wise women and their stellar line up of guests.  Don't miss a single episode starting August 1st!   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

Divorce is so rarely discussed yet it touches all of us—whether you've gone through a divorce or love someone who has. That's why I'm so grateful that Eryn Eddy bravely went there with me today. This is such an honest conversation about the pain of divorce—and the compounded pain that comes afterward. She speaks with nuance & humility about the loneliness of a distant marriage, and how discovering the secrets that led to that distance didn't come out until after she'd shouldered most of the blame. She is upfront about owning her own stuff, even as she *finally* realized it was not her job to own his. Before we dive in, I want to highlight 2 points: —If someone is telling you: “If you were more godly or if you were more loving, then HE wouldn't do XYZ (porn, cheat, drink. . .)” that's called *blame shifting* and it's toxic. —If your spouse is narcissistic, couples therapy likely won't work. And it could end up hurting you. (See this episode podcast page for resources.) Here's what we discuss in this episode: 1. You can be loved well as a child and still bump up against toxicity in your adult relationships 2. How doing all the “right things” didn't work. 3. How the pursuit of attention outside of marriage is often more subtle than we like to admit 4. Why loneliness or pain in marriage is so hard to talk about 5. How secrecy in marriage can lead to confusion and self-blame 6. How Eryn learned to “date herself” and find validation apart from men 7. Why it's important to both own our mistakes *and* show compassion to ourselves for what we do when we are in pain 8. How she learned to trust a new therapist after a bad experience Connect with Eryn on Instagram @eryneddy or @soworthloving www.eryneddy.com www.soworthloving.com Find a list of resources for this episode here Sign up to receive Dr. Cook's weekly email and receive 2 free e-books and a guided prayer reflection here Music by Andy Luiten Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik

In today's culture, fathers get a bad wrap. Either they don't show up for their kids at all, or if they do, they are heavily criticized. On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk to Dr. Meg Meeker about the significant role a father plays in our lives. Discover the qualities of a godly father, how to encourage the men in your life to be a strong father, and how to heal from a broken relationship with your own father.   About Our Guest: Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatric doctor and the founder of Parenting Great Kids. She is also the author of multiple books, including bestseller Strong Fathers Strong Daughters. She currently lives and works in Traverse City, Michigan with her husband, Walter.   Notes and Quotes:  “Assume your husband feels a little intimidated by your daughter.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Fathers bring something to the home that mothers don't.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “A mother's love feels nonnegotiable, but a father's love feels negotiable.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Single mothers try to play the role of mom and dad, but they should focus on just being the best mom.” —Dr. Meg Meeker   “God can fill any hole we have in our heart.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Never talk poorly about your husband to your children.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Dads, your child wants you. A dad doesn't need a child, but a child needs a dad.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “The truth is we're all grieving (men and women), because all of our fathers messed up in some way, and that's why we need Jesus.” —Dr. Meg Meeker “We all need perfect love, protection, and peace.” —Dr. Meg Meeker    Verses:  Colossians 2:9–10   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy  Free Resource: https://odb.org/US/2018/06/09/the-perfect-father Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Dr. Meg Meeker

Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy for all new episodes of God Hears Her starting August 1, 2022.  You'll laugh, cry, relate . . . but most of all feel understood and uplifted as you tune in to these witty and wise women and their stellar line up of guests.  Don't miss a single episode starting August 1st!   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

When you were a kid, how did you feel about your hometown? Did you stay in the same area? Or move around to different places? Growing up involved a lot of transitions and questions of identity for missionary kid Jennie Clevenger. Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy in a conversation with Jennie Clevenger as she shares about her past and how it has shaped her life now on this episode of God Hears Her.   About Our Guest: Jennie Clevenger grew up in Guyana, South America as a missionary kid and is still involved in ministry there to this day. She currently works as a RN at a COVID-19 testing and vaccination center. Jennie's hope is that her efforts there with her wonderful coworkers will encourage and support the community in any way possible. She is passionate about listening to —and sometimes even butting into—any discussion involving women in the church! She feels a sense of urgency to learn more, read more, and discuss more about the importance of lifting women up in their homes, communities, and the life of the church. She has been married to her husband, Ryan, for thirteen years and they have four beautiful girls. The three oldest are adopted from Guyana.   Notes and Quotes:  When our souls get seared that carries with us. —Elisa Morgan Adoption is not about saving the world, it's about being a parent to a child who doesn't have a parent to love them. —Jennie Clevenger I am called to care for people. —Jennie Clevenger You are in this world, not of it. —Jennie Clevenger God gives us the gift of community. —Jennie Clevenger It is strength to acknowledge you are struggling. —Jennie Clevenger   Verses:  John 12:25 Genesis 1:27 Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

To be human means to try and sometimes fail, to love and sometimes lose, to risk and sometimes regret. There are times when we realize where our choices have brought us, and we're afraid to be honest—with ourselves, with others, with God—about how we're really feeling and how we got to where we are. Because what if no one understands? What if they think less of us? What if God is disappointed with us?  Eryn Eddy wants you to know that no matter your past mistakes, relationship status, career choice, or feelings, nothing can change the truth that you are so worth loving.   Today on Connections, Erin talks about her book and the inspiration behind it. She also shares how one small statement is impacting hundreds upon thousands of people worldwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine if you dealt with a debilitating migraine every day of your life and doctors didn't have the right answers to help you heal. What would you do? How would you cope? Dr. Jerome Lubbe experienced this firsthand before becoming a functional neurologist and working to improve people's well-being. The brain is a complex system, and sometimes the answers to our suffering aren't easy to come by. On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk to Dr. Jerome Lubbe about the brain and the pain a lot of us face.   About Our Guest: Dr. Jerome is a functional neurologist who knows that healing is possible, even when it feels impossible, because of the brain's ability to reorganize itself and create new connections. He specializes in complex and unresolved neurological cases because he knows what it's like to have an undiagnosed issue as he suffered from migraines without any answers for years! His practice also explores how functional neurology, neuroplasticity, and tools like the Enneagram can improve our well-being. Dr. Jerome created and released the first-ever neuroscience based model of the Enneagram in his book, The Brain-Based Enneagram.   Notes and Quotes:  I'm identified as a child of God who suffers from a mental disorder. —Dr. Jerome Lubbe Is your pain more like Job's, Paul's, or Jesus'? —Dr. Jerome Lubbe Sometimes you have to ask yourself if your pain is something you have to die to. —Dr. Jerome Lubbe My body was made by a Creator who knows more than me. —Dr. Jerome Lubbe Sometimes we think silence is God's absence. —Dr. Jerome Lubbe There is nothing more significant on earth than a deep breath. —Dr. Jerome Lubbe   Verses:  Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 Luke 22:42 John 17:21   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy  Dr. Jerome Lubbe's website: https://www.drjerome.com/ Dr. Jerome Lubbe's book: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Based-Enneagram-You-are-number/dp/173329452X/ref=asc_df_173329452X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=508251227705&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15529146134085583451&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017520&hvtargid=pla-912777142742&psc=1

When you were growing up, did you have a childhood pet you adored? As an adult, have you faced the loss of pets throughout your life? No matter how old you get, losing a pet is always hard. Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy as they talk about their experiences with pets they have loved and have lost on this episode of God Hears Her.    Notes and Quotes:  When your pet can't do two of the three of their favorite things, you need to take notice of that. —Elisa Do our pets connect us with our Creator? —Elisa Pets witness our growth and change. —Eryn When we prioritize avoiding pain, we pay a deep price. —Elisa's friend Dorothy Littell Greco (taken from Dorothy's blog) It's vulnerable to get attached to something you know will pass before you. —Eryn God hears even your smallest prayers. —Eryn Take the hole you feel in your heart as an opportunity to fast from it, and depend on God to fulfill it. —Elisa   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy  Dorothy's Blog Post: https://dorothylittellgreco.substack.com/p/on-losing-a-pet?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&s=r

Parenting is hard, especially in our culture today where kids can learn everything from their smartphones and grow up to believe they don't need their parents. As a parent, you love your kids deeply. But how do you keep showing your love through the ups and downs of parenting? On this episode of God Hears Her, Dr. Meg Meeker joins hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy to share practical insights and tips about parenting while sharing her own experiences as a pediatrician and parent.   About Our Guest: Meg Meeker, MD, is a pediatric physician and the founder of Parenting Great Kids, an online community filled with resources for parents and kids. She's also the author of multiple books that have sold over 700,000 copies! She has spoken on television, podcasts, radio, and  many other speaking engagements. Her goal is to promote physical, emotional, and mental health to all kids. She currently lives and works in Traverse City, Michigan, with her husband, Walter.   Notes and Quotes:  “God equips you with everything you need when He puts you in a new, unknown situation.” —Dr. Meg Meeker “Kids want to feel more than just loved, they want to know that you want their company.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “As women we so desperately want to do God's will, but it's a lot easier than we think.” —Dr. Meg Meeker “Let your children know you are with them in the tough stuff.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Kids are anxious and depressed because they are born into a world of screens and isolation.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Single parents need to remember to take the high road.” —Dr. Meg Meeker “A step parent's job is not to discipline, it's to win the child's trust.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Listen more and say less.” —Dr. Meg Meeker “Anxiety and depression are treatable.” —Dr. Meg Meeker    Verses:  Luke 10:27 Hebrews 13:20–21   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Dr. Meg Meeker's Website: https://www.meekerparenting.com/meet-meg Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy   Sensitivity Warning: Includes discussions about child anxiety, sexuality, and severe depression.

What comes to mind when you think about “Spiritual Disciplines”? Do you think about taking a Sabbath? Or participating in a fast? On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk with Dr. Alicia Britt Chole about how living devoted to God through practicing spiritual disciplines can change your life.   About Our Guest: Dr. Alicia is a speaker, leadership mentor, and award-winning writer who uses realism and hope to focus on less-than-trendy topics like spiritual pain, decrease as a discipline, the leader's soul, and the potential of anonymous years. She's been married to her husband for 32 years, and together they have three amazing children all through the miracle of adoption!   Notes and Quotes:  “Pain became a companion rather than a season.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole “The gifts God gives us are from the beginning.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole  “There is more going on than our eyes can see.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole “Fasting is a relational commitment.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole  “Fasting is a voluntary abstinence for the love of God.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole  “The more we lean [on Jesus] the more we love, and the more we learn.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole  “Change is found in the small.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole    Verses:  1 Thessalonians 5:17 Isaiah 58:3–7 John 13:23   Links:  God Hears Her website: www.godhearsher.org God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Dr. Alicia Britt Chole website: https://aliciachole.com/about/  Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy Dr. Alicia Britt Chole Instagram: aliciabrittchole  

How do you have hard conversations with the people you love? Do you ever feel lost in your friendships because you're not communicating well or you can't overcome an issue? On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk with Kristen “KB” Newton about how to have the hard conversations that truly deepen friendships.   About Our Guest: Kristen ‘KB' Newton is the creator and founder of HEART convos, an organization that helps people build authentic relationships through having hard conversations. In addition to authoring #Friendtips Volume 1, a book with insights on how to create valuable connections, KB is a disc jockey for the Indiana Pacers, the Indiana Fever, and the Big Ten Women's Tournament. She is married to Mike Newton, and they have a four-year-old daughter.   Notes and Quotes:  “Heart conversations are necessary in all meaningful relationships. HEART stands for Honest, Elephant-sized, Authentic, Real, and Transparent conversations.” —KB “Disruptions are opportunities.” —KB “I was hiding in plain sight.” —KB “You were made for deep meaningful connection.” —KB “Connection is God's design.” —KB  “Every relationship is not created equal.” —KB “Intimacy is when you allow someone to see into you.” —KB   Verses:  Genesis 2:18 Matthew 7:12    Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast KB Heart Convos: https://www.heartconvos.com/new-membership-main1599244558089  KB Newton: #Friendtips Volume 1 : https://www.amazon.com/FRIENDTIPS-VOL-PRACTICAL-ADVICE-FRIENDS/dp/B09M53BD7P  KB Newton Instagram: heart_convos Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

When Jesus was on Earth, He made the ultimate sacrifice for humankind. Before He made that sacrifice, He was constantly in prayer with God about what the Lord was willing for His life. How can we pray like Jesus did?   On this episode of God Hears Her, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy share their Scripture-based knowledge and practical ideas about how we can pray like Jesus.   Notes and Quotes:  “Do we experience intimacy with God through prayer?” —Elisa Why am I afraid to pray? “Have you ever tried to pray like Jesus?” —Elisa “Sometimes I'm scared to pray. Sometimes I don't know if I want to know what God wants.” —Elisa “Sometimes I'm scared to pray because I'm scared to find out if God is really who He says He is.” —Eryn “Jesus prayed two prayers in the same sentence.” —Elisa “The prayer of Gethsemane is recorded three times in the gospels.” —Elisa “Sometimes we feel bratty about being honest with God about what we want.” —Elisa “We need to pray like Jesus, with honesty and abandonment.” —Elisa   Verses:  Luke 22:39-46   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's NEW book When We Pray Like Jesus  Elisa's Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

Are you the type who procrastinates things that need to get done? Do you find yourself living in stress because of the clutter around you? On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk with author Kathi Lipp about her home on the mountains, how to clear up your clutter, and how to take care of your future self.   About Our Guest: Kathi Lipp is the author of 20 books and coauthor of An Abundant Place: Daily Retreats for the Woman Who Can't Get Away. Kathi lives on her mini-homestead with her husband Roger, a dog, cat, and five chickens. She is the host of the Clutter Free Academy podcast, and a national speaker often featured on Woman's World.   Notes and Quotes:  “Thank you, God, how can I help?” —Kathi “Depending on God can lead to a clutter-free life.” —Eryn “There is more safety in the middle of God's plan than any other place in life.” —Kathi “We don't get to be a part of each other's lives, we need to be a part of each other's lives.” —Kathi “When we're talking about anything that's supplemental to where God should be, it all comes down to fear, guilt and shame.” —Kathi “Find more delight in the ordinary.” —Kathi “Faith without works is nothing.” —Kathi “The thing you despise most about yourself, God will use for His glory and your good.” —Kathi   Verses:  “What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don't show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?” —James 2:14 (NLT)   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy Kathi Lipp's podcast: Clutter Free Academy Podcast | Kathi Lipp Kathi Lipp's books: BOOKS | Kathi Lipp

Where are you from? Have you ever thought about that question? Do you ever think about where you started and how it led to where you are now? On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk to Rasool Berry about where he is from and how that shapes where he is now.   About Our Guest: Rasool Berry serves as teaching pastor at The Bridge Church in Brooklyn, New York. He also is the Director of Partnerships & Content Development with Our Daily Bread Ministries. He hosts the Where Ya From? podcast, which uses stories to connect us to people applying their faith for social change. He also was the host of In Pursuit of Jesus, a travel documentary series in which he journeys across five continents exploring what he can learn about Jesus through others. Rasool is passionate about traveling, music, cooking and eating, and inspiring people to live in light of eternity. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Tamica, and their daughter Ire'Ana.   Notes and Quotes:  “In the time that I need my sense of morality the most, that's when I'm less likely to be moral because of my own sin nature.” “The main barrier to me ever experiencing the grace and mercy of God was my own pride.” “It's only when I recognize that I don't have all the answers is when I begin to ask the questions and listen to other people.” “Always look out for those who are marginalized around you because those are the ones that you can learn the most from because they're often not heard. And you maybe haven't been exposed to really listening to their perspectives.” “Throughout the Scriptures you see God intentionally investing Himself in the margins.” “God's the only one rightfully in the center. He invites people in the center with Him.” “God will take and ordain and sanctify and bless whatever is in your hand in order for you to do the next thing to bring those in the margins into the center.”   Verses:  Matthew 11:15: “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Genesis 16–21: The Story of Hagar Exodus Philippians 2 Matthew 22:34–40 Genesis 1:26–27 Romans 5   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast God Loves Her devotional: https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/god-loves-her.html Elisa's Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy Rasool's Instagram: rasoolb Discover the Word podcast: https://discovertheword.org/ In Pursuit of Jesus video series: https://inpursuitofjesus.net/ Where Ya From? podcast: https://whereyafrom.org/

In this week's episode host, Ashley Moore interviews author, speaker & entrepreneur Eryn Eddy. Eryn discussed how God redeemed her self-worth after a painful divorce and gave the spill on her new book So Worth Loving- How Discovering Your True Value Changes Everything. Thank you for rating and leaving a review of how this episode encouraged you. We love reading how be the two is impacting your life. Subscribe so you won't miss next week's special guest.Links mentioned:Connect & sign-up to receive email notifications by visiting:IG: @xoashleymoorehttps://mailchi.mp/86c39baf3b84/blogEarly access to new episodes by becoming a patron by going to Patreon.com/bethetwo and signing up with any of the four tiers. By becoming a Love Patron or Faith, Hope & Love Patron you can listen to a bonus conversation with Ashley and Eryn & enter for a chance to win a copy of So Worth Loving.Connect w/ Eryn:https://www.eryneddy.com/bookhttps://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/

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