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2 episodes with gretchen saffles
2 episodes with gretchen saffles
2 episodes with gretchen saffles
2 episodes with gretchen saffles
Sometimes my passion for being in the Word starts to wilt a little bit. Chatting with people who love Jesus and reading his word encourages me to see it in a new light, or inspire me to dig in deeper. I've met with Maggie a couple of times in person at conferences and I'm always inspired by her passion for studying the Bible! I Most of what we have talked about is Bible stuff and fashion (one thing listeners should know is Maggie has an amazing sense of style) But she also lives on a farm, how does what you do on your farm remind you of studying the Bible? I think it would be impossible to dive into this topic without touching on your last stage of life too. How did you meet Gretchen and end up working for Well Watered Women? As this season has shifted, how has studying the Bible changed for you? Or has it? What obstacles do you face in reading or studying the Bible? In your study you give 5 ways to respond to the text you've read (believe, act, repent, worship, pray) Does one of those come more naturally? Does one come less? What have you done to strengthen that area? You can find Gretchen Saffles and Maggie Combs' book "Sweeter Than Honey" or follow Maggie on Instagram You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids on Instagram Or get access to the "Bible Study" by signing up with email! Original Music written and recorded by Jonathan Camenisch *affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in My Nest
Joanna Kimbrel, Amy Gannett, Gretchen Saffles, and Trillia Newbell reflect on their practice of spiritual disciplines, offering encouragement and practical suggestions for various seasons of life. They discuss the value of community in cultivating accountability, the need to start small and build consistency, and the abundant grace for those who find themselves in seasons of struggle. They also address common misconceptions about spiritual disciplines, stressing the joy of receiving these practices as a means of grace.They discuss:Defining spiritual disciplinesPracticing spiritual disciplines in different seasonsOvercoming lies about spiritual disciplinesEncouragement for different life seasonsRecommended ResourcesWord before World: 100 Devotions to Put Jesus First by Gretchen Saffles52 Weeks in the Word: A Companion for Reading through the Bible in a Year by Trillia NewbellFix Your Eyes: How Our Study of God Shapes Our Worship of Him by Amy Gannett
In our bustling, fast-paced world, the concept of stillness can often seem alien, if not downright impossible. But as we learn from Gretchen Saffles, embracing stillness and our weaknesses can bring us closer to God and foster a deeper sense of inner peace. Gretchen and Stephanie discuss the challenge of being still and overcoming the need for constant productivity. Advised by her Christian counselor to be still before the Lord for just one minute, Gretchen discovered this simple exercise to be remarkably challenging, due to her ingrained belief in the importance of constant productivity. She realized that her busy life and the demands of various activities had clouded her mind and distanced her from a genuine relationship with God. Through this journey, she learned that stillness and simplicity are not just luxuries, but essential spiritual disciplines. Taking time to be still before the Lord is an act of submission, a recognition that God is in control. Unlike some forms of secular meditation, which emphasize emptying the mind, biblical meditation involves filling the mind with God's truths. Gretchen found Christ in this practice, which helped her redirect her focus from worldly anxieties to divine wisdom. Gretchen is learning to take a slow, reflective approach to reading Scripture, often meditating on a single verse or passage for an extended period. This method allows her to absorb the Word deeply and apply it practically in her life. Currently, she is reading the Bible chronologically, finding fresh insights in the Beatitudes. Stephanie and Gretchan talk about embracing weakness as strength, and finding God's power in our weak moments. In a culture that idolizes strength and self-reliance, embracing weakness can seem counterintuitive. Yet Gretchen and Stephanie both emphasize that true Christian strength shines brightest in our moments of weakness. They cite biblical examples like Moses and Paul, whose infirmities highlighted God's power and grace. This theology of suffering is rooted deeply in scripture, reminding us that sharing in Christ's sufferings leads to a more intimate relationship with God. Philippians 3:10 encapsulates this truth: knowing Christ through both the power of His resurrection and participation in His sufferings brings us closer to Him. Gretchen shares a poignant anecdote about her grandmother, who lived with severe rheumatoid arthritis. Despite immense physical pain, her grandmother's life radiated God's power, demonstrating that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. Wisdom is a treasure for life, made possible through a slow, meditative approach to Scripture reading. Gretchen's insights into wisdom reveal it as a treasure that points to Christ, wisdom personified. Her slow, meditative approach to reading Scripture allows time for absorption and contemplation, fostering a deeper connection with God's Word. This method reinforces the importance of letting the Holy Spirit guide our understanding of Scripture. Gretchen attributes much of her wisdom and love for the book of Proverbs to her mother. Her upbringing in a busy ministry home showed her that all good works should stem from a profound relationship with God, not just from a sense of duty. “Soul Scrubbing” is the work of the Holy Spirit, allowing the Word to cleanse and renew us. Gretchen uses the metaphor of "soul scrubbing" to describe how the Holy Spirit uses the Word to cleanse our minds and souls. This practice involves more than just a cursory reading of Scripture. It calls for a deep dive into God's truths, allowing them to renew and transform us. She has been focusing on meditating on God's love, recently finding new significance in John 3:16. Recognizing the necessity of mental, physical, and spiritual rest, she strives to rest in God's love, which fosters deeper intimacy with Him. For those feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, Saffles's book "Word Over World" offers a heartfelt guide to rediscovering intimacy with God. It's a reminder that even in our busiest moments, God's love and wisdom are always within reach, waiting for us in the stillness. MORE ABOUT "WORD OVER WORLD" In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1) When you think about your life and what you value, what would you put first? When you read God's Word, are you doing so out of duty or out of a desire to delight in your Savior? When all we give Jesus is our leftovers, fear overwhelms our peace and worry clouds our vision. Gretchen Saffles knows what it's like to struggle to put Jesus first daily. During a season of spiritual discouragement, she learned that pursuing God is ultimately not a self-help journey, but rather it's a Spirit-led surrender. This discovery led her to a simple phrase that helped her reframe how she desired to spend her time, start her days, and shape her mindset: Word before World. This three-word statement has become her morning manifesto, her afternoon anthem, and her evening comfort. When she practiced looking first to Jesus, she realized that while God's Word never changes, yet it always changes us. In Word before World you'll discover ways to: Conquer the daily distractions that get in the way of time with God Develop a daily rhythm of seeking Jesus Set aside your phone, lists, and plans in order to seek direction and nourishment in God's Word instead Transform your worldview, schedule, dreams, and desires to align with God's purpose for your life. Cultivate a deep love for God in this 100-day devotional journey to experience God's faithfulness and goodness. Put God's Word before the distractions of this world, believing that he will meet your every need. MORE ABOUT GRETCHEN SAFFLES: Gretchen Saffles is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to drink deeply from the well of God's Word and to find their identity and purpose in Christ. She is the founder of Well-Watered Women, an online ministry that reaches women worldwide with the hope of the gospel. She has written several Bible studies and is the creator of the Give Me Jesus journal, a tool to help women study Scripture daily. On any given day you can find her with a cup of coffee in hand, a message stirring in her soul, and a God-sized dream on her heart. Gretchen lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, Greg, and her two sons, Nolan and Haddon. Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!
Most of us would say that we want to prioritize time in God's Word everyday, but that's easier said than done when life is distracting, busy, and full. Gretchen Saffles is returning to the podcast to remind us that we're not alone, but it is possible to put the Word before the world and it isn't just empty promises - we can have a life transformed and rooted. We're uncovering some of the common distractions that keep us from prioritizing Jesus, how to create doable and consistent rhythms (keyword, rhythms) in the Word daily, and so much more. You'll walk away with not just practical, but deeply spiritual truth. Grab your copy of Word Before World today. -- OUR SPONSOR: Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! -- Connect with Tara: Instagram / Her book / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family / Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we are talking about how to keep a steady diet of faith even when life gets squirrely. What does your IDEAL time in God's Word look like? I think it's easy to assume everyone does the same thing we do! How does Bible time change when you're overwhelmed? Have you ever had a season where you felt like you were spiritually starving? What are some unconventional ways you've gotten into the Word of God? Brought to you by: Around the Ancient World You can find Gretchen's book "Word Before World" or find her on Instagram HERE You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids on Instagram Or get access to the "Bible Study" by signing up with email! Original Music written and recorded by Jonathan Camenisch *affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in My Nest --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-santelmann/support
If you're anything like me, the busyness of life sometimes causes priorities to get mixed up, and I find myself not in the Word as much as I'd like to be. If you can relate, you're going to love today's guest. I'm sitting down with Gretchen Saffles, the founder of Well-Watered Women and author of Word Before World, a devotional that helps us keep Jesus at the center of our lives.Here's what you'll learn in today's episode:Gretchen shares her journey of realizing the impact of starting her day on social media and how she made a deliberate shift to put Jesus first.Encouragement to trust God's plan and rely on him in our weaknesses.Practical tips for evaluating your daily habits and making intentional changes to prioritize your time with God.Gretchen Saffles is the founder of Well-Watered Women, a ministry dedicated to encouraging women to find their identity and purpose in Christ. She's also the author of Word Before World, a devotional designed to help women prioritize their relationship with Jesus. Gretchen's heart for guiding women back to the word shines through in her writing and in today's conversation.Join us for this grace-filled discussion that will inspire you to re-evaluate your habits and put Jesus first, right where he needs to be.Timestamps03:01 Prioritizing God's word: A key to spiritual growth07:50 Parenting with imperfections: trusting in God's plan13:06 Moving from reading God's word because we have to, to delighting in it18:47 Overcoming challenges: creating a Bible reading plan29:10 Community and accountability: encouragement in prioritizing time with God32:05 Delighting in God's word: experiencing its transformative powerResources MentionedConnect with Gretchen hereOr connect with her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gretchensaffles/Get Word Before WorldGet your copy of A Life of Faith prayer journal!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Throwing it back to three years ago on the podcast when I interviewed one of my favorite friends, Gretchen Saffles of Well-Watered Women. If you've ever thought, "What the heck do I do with what I just read in God's Word?" or "I'm always so confused reading Scripture", then this is for you. This throwback conversation has no shortage of practical tools to take you from overwhelmed to overjoyed when reading Scripture, funny anecdotes, and a few cringy moments (I've grown a lot in my podcasting skills over the last three years). Let's be women who root ourselves in truth, grow in grace, and flourish in faith! Need a summer read? Grab Tara's book on sale: "Surrender Your Story". -- OUR SPONSORS: Celebrate the progress you've already made. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/truthtalks today to get 10% off your first month. If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://www.drinkAG1.com/truthtalks. Go to https://www.thrivemarket.com/truthtalks for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! -- Connect with Tara on: Instagram / Her website / Her discount code page / YouTube / The free, email family / Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wouldn't it be nice if we could keep all of the plates spinning? Never missing a school activity, always having the kitchen clean and ready, and even having time to sprinkle in a little self-care . . . and yet, many of us feel our to-do list getting longer by the minute. But what if God actually gives us limits for our good? In this episode, Emily chats with author and mom, Gretchen Saffles, about her own postpartum journey where she experienced discouragement as she saw limitations on her time and capacity. Gretchen also gives some great practical tips for evaluating our priorities and getting into God's Word, even when you're busy. Let this Scripture-packed show remind you: there's only One who can do it all, and he beckons you to rest in him today. This episode is brought to you by our generous donors. If you'd like to join them or learn more, click here. Find the free download (6 Prayers for When You Feel Weak in Motherhood), discussion questions, links, and related resources from our Abundance series here. R|M on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter
Here's part two of my carside chat, Becoming A Woman Of Substance. I hope you'll join me in reading Becoming A Well-Watered Woman In A Parched World reading plan by Gretchen Saffles https://bible.com/p/53924954/783d95348a7e0ba1088022e8a36c2951Thanks for listening and if you haven't already subscribed to the Daily Becoming Community, join us today:www.dailybecoming.orgYou can also shop with us at: www.dailybecoming.org/shop
Ever look around your home, apartment, or dorm room and wish it was different because then you'd feel ready to host friends or neighbors? Listen in as Ruth and Eve discuss what it looks like to practice hospitality with the space you have, even if it doesn't match your Pinterest board!Resources mentioned:Social Sanity in an Insta World by Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Melissa Kruger, Jen Wilkin, Emily Jensen, Laura Wifler, Ruth Chou Simons, Gretchen Saffles, Stephanie Greer, Ana Ávila The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria ButterfieldEmmanuel by Ruth Chou SimonsAdditional resource:The Nesting Place / The Cozy MinimalistIf this conversation has you looking for ways to cozy up your home, we'd be so honored for you to consider GraceLaced art. Our online shoppe is full of scripture art as well as fine art pieces available in print and canvas sizing. Each one is a reproduction of original art painted by Ruth. We've heard from so many customers that GraceLaced art in their home has stirred great conversations with friends-we hope it would do the same for you! Learn more at Gracelaced.comSeason 3 | Start Where You AreHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
Ever look around your home, apartment, or dorm room and wish it was different because then you'd feel ready to host friends or neighbors? Listen in as Ruth and Eve discuss what it looks like to practice hospitality with the space you have, even if it doesn't match your Pinterest board!Resources mentioned:Social Sanity in an Insta World by Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Melissa Kruger, Jen Wilkin, Emily Jensen, Laura Wifler, Ruth Chou Simons, Gretchen Saffles, Stephanie Greer, Ana Ávila The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria ButterfieldEmmanuel by Ruth Chou SimonsAdditional resources:The Nesting Place / The Cozy MinimalistFind Ruth Chou Simons on Instagram & onlineFind GraceLaced on Instagram, Facebook, & onlineIf this conversation has you looking for ways to cozy up your home, we'd be so honored for you to consider GraceLaced art. Our online shoppe is full of scripture art as well as fine art pieces available in print and canvas sizing. Each one is a reproduction of original art painted by Ruth. We've heard from so many customers that GraceLaced art in their home has stirred great conversations with friends—we hope it would do the same for you! Learn more at Gracelaced.comSeason 3 | Start Where You Are
Top Ten from 2021: #9 Journey from Empty to Well Nourished Soul with Gretchen Saffles Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. John 15:4 Gretchen Saffles is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to drink deeply from the well of God's Word and to find their identity and purpose in Christ. She is the founder of Well-Watered Women, an online ministry that reaches women worldwide with the hope of the gospel, and the author of The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith. She has written several Bible studies including Redefined: Defining Identity through the Mirror of God's Word and Esther: The Fingerprints of God. She is also the creator of the Give Me Jesus quiet-time journal for women, a tool to help women study Scripture daily. On any given day you can find her with a cup of coffee in hand, her boys by her side, a message stirring in her soul, and a God-sized dream on her heart. Gretchen lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, Greg, and her two sons, Nolan and Haddon. Will you share more about the pit that led you to a transformative encounter with Jesus in college? How did God begin to pour out His grace on you and even allow you to begin sharing your story in what felt like the midst of living your story? Which relationships have impacted your walk with the Lord that you also wrote about in your book? Other Savvy Sauce Episode Mentioned: Fruitful At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in! We also want you to be aware: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. 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Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“ Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“ Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Feeling dry, unsatisfied, restless? Author Gretchen Saffles believes your life can be more -- and you can be among well-watered women. Here's how. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find Familylife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the Familylife's on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
Gretchen Saffles knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed, unable to thrive. If you're longing for more, don't miss the way to fullness and peace (at last). Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find Familylife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the Familylife's on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
Welcome to our final devotional episode of the "Becoming A Well-Watered Woman In A Parched World" 7-day devotional by Gretchen Saffles on the Bible App. Here is the link to the devotional on the Bible App: https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/21754-becoming-a-well-watered-woman-in-a-parched-world Feel free to read along or go back and study it more after listening! More resources: - https://www.amazon.com/Well-Watered-Woman-Rooted-Growing-Flourishing/dp/1496445457 - https://wellwateredwomen.com Thank you for listening - We hope this series and each episode has encouraged you in your faith!
Welcome to day six of the "Becoming A Well-Watered Woman In A Parched World" 7-day devotional by Gretchen Saffles on the Bible App. Here is the link to the devotional on the Bible App: https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/21754-becoming-a-well-watered-woman-in-a-parched-world Feel free to read along or go back and study it more after listening! More resources: - https://www.amazon.com/Well-Watered-Woman-Rooted-Growing-Flourishing/dp/1496445457 - https://wellwateredwomen.com Thank you for listening!
Today we are talking about... burnout. Join Caitlin as she walks through day five of the "Becoming A Well-Watered Woman In A Parched World" 7-day devotional by Gretchen Saffles on the Bible App. Here is the link to the devotional on the Bible App: https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/21754-becoming-a-well-watered-woman-in-a-parched-world Feel free to read along or go back and study it more after listening! More resources: - https://www.amazon.com/Well-Watered-Woman-Rooted-Growing-Flourishing/dp/1496445457 - https://wellwateredwomen.com Thank you for listening!
Welcome back to the Written as Worthy podcast! Join us as Caitlin walks through day 4 of the "Becoming A Well-Watered Woman In A Parched World" 7-day devotional by Gretchen Saffles on the Bible App. Here is the link to the devotional on the Bible App: https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/21754-becoming-a-well-watered-woman-in-a-parched-world Feel free to read along or go back and study it more after listening! More resources: - https://www.amazon.com/Well-Watered-Woman-Rooted-Growing-Flourishing/dp/1496445457 - https://wellwateredwomen.com Thank you for listening!
Welcome back to the Written as Worthy podcast! Join us as Caitlin walks through day 3 of the "Becoming A Well-Watered Woman In A Parched World" 7-day devotional by Gretchen Saffles on the Bible App. Here is the link to the devotional on the Bible App: https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/21754-becoming-a-well-watered-woman-in-a-parched-world Feel free to read along or go back and study it more after listening! More resources: - https://www.amazon.com/Well-Watered-Woman-Rooted-Growing-Flourishing/dp/1496445457 - https://wellwateredwomen.com Thanks for listening!
Welcome back to the Written as Worthy podcast! Join us as Caitlin walks through day 2 of the "Becoming A Well-Watered Woman In A Parched World" 7-day devotional by Gretchen Saffles on the Bible App. Here is the link to the devotional on the Bible App: https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/21754-becoming-a-well-watered-woman-in-a-parched-world Feel free to read along or go back and study it more after listening! More resources: - https://www.amazon.com/Well-Watered-Woman-Rooted-Growing-Flourishing/dp/1496445457 - https://wellwateredwomen.com Thanks for listening!
Welcome back to the Written as Worthy podcast! We are so happy and excited to bring new episodes! Join us as Caitlin walks through the "Becoming A Well-Watered Woman In A Parched World" 7-day devotional by Gretchen Saffles on the Bible App. Here is the link to the devotional on the Bible App: https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/21754-becoming-a-well-watered-woman-in-a-parched-world Feel free to read along or go back and study it more after listening! More resources: - https://www.amazon.com/Well-Watered-Woman-Rooted-Growing-Flourishing/dp/1496445457 - https://wellwateredwomen.com Thanks for listening!
Gretchen Saffles points out that there's an important plan we should implement for getting in better spiritual shape, and it actually involves feasting.
With the anticipation of 2022, are you thinking about resolutions for the new year? Our hosts discuss the one resolution we all need the most: read the Bible.
Journey from Empty to Well Nourished Soul with Gretchen Saffles Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. John 15:4 Gretchen Saffles is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to drink deeply from the well of God's Word and to find their identity and purpose in Christ. She is the founder of Well-Watered Women, an online ministry that reaches women worldwide with the hope of the gospel, and the author of The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith. She has written several Bible studies including Redefined: Defining Identity through the Mirror of God's Word and Esther: The Fingerprints of God. She is also the creator of the Give Me Jesus quiet-time journal for women, a tool to help women study Scripture daily. On any given day you can find her with a cup of coffee in hand, her boys by her side, a message stirring in her soul, and a God-sized dream on her heart. Gretchen lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, Greg, and her two sons, Nolan and Haddon. Will you share more about the pit that led you to a transformative encounter with Jesus in college? How did God begin to pour out His grace on you and even allow you to begin sharing your story in what felt like the midst of living your story? Which relationships have impacted your walk with the Lord that you also wrote about in your book? Other Savvy Sauce Episode Mentioned: Fruitful At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in! We also want you to be aware: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. The Well-Watered Woman Well-Watered Women Website and Instagram Thank You to Our Sponsor: Leman Property Management Company Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast! Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“ Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“ Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
This episode blessed me so much to record it, and I just know it's going to bless you right now as you listen to it. So, get ready to be encouraged in your faith and in your business! I'm talking to my friend, Gretchen Saffles. Gretchen is the owner and creator of Well-Watered Women, which is an online ministry and shop that reaches women worldwide with the hope of the gospel. Gretchen is a mom to 2 sweet boys and a wife to her husband of 9 years. And, she's the author of The Well-Watered Woman, which I am totally loving right now! (And at the time this airs, I will have finished reading!) We cover a wide variety of topics today as you'll see in the title, but you can get a glimpse into some of what we hit on below. Some of the topics we'll cover: - Gretchen's business story - starting her business 8 years ago to what it is now - Practical ways to set boundaries around social media as business owners - How to study the Bible when you don't know where to start or feel you don't have the time - How we can seek God in whatever season of life we're in - How we can lean into God and serve him even in the mundane moments (like folding laundry or the behind the scenes work in your business) - The pressure to “balance it all” as women and how living a well-watered life is vital - Why we don't need “Jesus Plus Coffee” (or fill in the blank) and how we can find our satisfaction in Him alone - Setting goals as business owners without making them an idol - How to be in your season of what God has called you to do without comparing yourself to others … and so much more! Get the full shownotes with all linked mentioned at https://elizabethmccravy.com/142 Connect with Elizabeth on her website at http://elizabethmccravy.com/ Connect with Gretchen on her website at http://wellwateredwomen.com/ Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Connect with Gretchen on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gretchensaffles/ and https://www.instagram.com/wellwateredwomen/ And, you can find the Well-Watered Woman book on Amazon here: https://rstyle.me/+SCb1LLWvq-ZTR6rlvT0eqA
In this episode, we talk to Gretchen Saffles from Well-Watered Women about how to incorporate the Bible into our prayer time, her biggest struggles with prayer and how she hopes to grow next in prayer!Gretchen Saffles is the founder of Well-Watered Women, an online ministry that reaches women worldwide with the hope of the gospel, and the author of The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith. She has written several Bible studies and is also the creator of the Give Me Jesus quiet-time journal for women, a tool to help women study Scripture daily. Gretchen lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, Greg, and her two sons, Nolan and Haddon.Well-Watered Women shop | Well-Watered Women bookVal's new book, Pray Confidently and Consistently, is out now!! Discover the 15 weights holding back your prayer life and how to practically overcome them! Grab your copy from Amazon or a signed copy from our VMP shop!Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new linen journals in the shop now! https://shop.valmariepaper.com/
To join our Patreon group, click here To subscribe to the Chatologie newsletter, click here Welcome back to the show. Angie is chatting with Gretchen Saffels. Gretchen is the creator of Well Watered Women, an online ministry that reaches women worldwide with the hope of the gospel. She is also an author and journal creator who resides in Atlanta, GA with her husband and two boys. On today's episode with Gretchen, Angie has a conversation about: If not, then when? What happens when you're faithful to the local church What are some steps you take to forsake the broken well of perfection Mentioned in this episode: The Well Watered Woman by Gretchen Saffles Isaiah 58:11 John 4 God of All Things by Andrew Wilson Romans 8 Isaiah 55 Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges Philippians 1:1-6 Lamentations 3
In this episode, Brittany has a conversation with author, Gretchen Saffles, about what biblical meditation is and how it can help us to treasure Christ more. Tune in for practical encouragement in this spiritual discipline.Recommended Resources:The Well-Watered Woman by Gretchen SafflesGive Me Jesus JournalBe Still & Know Bible StudiesWord Before World Scripture Memory JournalGlenna Marshall on Scripture MemoryGlenna Marshall's InstagramJourneyWomen Podcast InstagramSola Gratia Co. Scripture Writing JournalVerses AppConnect With Us:laradentremont.com/treasuring-christ-podcastFollow us on Instagram:Treasuring Christ Podcast | Brittany Allen | Lara d'EntremontIf you enjoyed this episode, we would be so grateful if you could share it, pass it along to a friend, or leave a review on iTunes so that others can easily find us. Thank you!
Listeners welcome to our 42nd Episode with Molly J Wilkinson! Molly is a Pastry graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Paris offering pastry classes in Versailles and around France. Originally from Dallas, Texas, she moved to Paris in 2013 to follow her passion for baking and ended up staying! This conversation will be a two part series, in our part one with Molly we will share with us about her pastry and baking passion beginning as a young child and how she began to pursue it more seriously. In part two Molly will share about what life was like for as a student at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and what she did with her training after. You are for sure going to want to lean in and not miss hearing Molly's story as she highlights her passions of baking, becoming a pastry chef and teaching others. No matter if this is your story and you can relate to her or not I believe that there is something in this episode for you. Molly J Wilkinson Website Insta French Pastry made Simple Book Link Facebook Pinterest YouTube Linkedin FOLLOW NO WRONG TURNS POD Instagram @nowrongturnspod Facebook @nowrongturnspod BOOK CLUB Friends if you are interested in being in a small group setting for listening, discussion and action work with the main focus on racial injustice and racial reconciliation I would invite you to consider joining my book club. Our Summer Book selection is Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do by Jennifer L. Eberhardt. If you are interested in joining the conversation our next book club meeting will be on Tuesday, July 20th at 7:30pm Chicago time. DM us on our social medias @nowrongturnspod or email us at nowrongturnspod@gmail.com. Get Biased by Jennifer L Eberhardt on Amazon SPONSOR ADS French Pastry made Simple: Foolproof Recipes for Éclairs, Tarts, Macarons and More by Molly J Wilkinson Unleash your inner pastry chef with Molly Wilkinson's approachable recipes for all of your French favorites. Molly takes the most essential techniques and makes them easy for home bakers, resulting in a collection of simple, key recipes that open up the world of pastry. With friendly, detailed directions and brilliant shortcuts, you can skip the pastry shop and enjoy delicious homemade creations. Master base recipes like 30-minute puff pastry, decadent chocolate ganache and fail-safe citrus curds, and you're on your way to making dozens of iconic French treats. You'll feel like a pro when whipping up gorgeous trays of madeleines and decorating a stunning array of cream puffs and éclairs. This go-to guide shows you all the tips and tricks you need to impress your guests and have fun with French pastry. Book Link OMIO Today's episode is brought to you by Omio. Omio is a travel-booking platform that makes planning a journey in Europe and North America effortless. Just enter your travel details and Omio will magically give you all the train, bus, flight and ferry options for your journey—it's never been simpler to book your first real vacation for 2021! Best of all? Using Omio saves you time and money! That's a win-win in our books! Omio wants to help you leave your house this summer by offering five percent off your next booking. Just head to Omio.com and use the code LISTENER5 at checkout. Valid until 30th June for new users on all modes of transport, it's just the pick-me-up 2021 needs! Omio: Plan, book and love the journey. Terms & Conditions apply. OMIO LINK PODCAST RECOMMENDATION I love The Happy Hour Podcast hosted by Jamie Ivey which I have mentioned before on this podcast. During the happy hour they will discuss anything and everything just as if you were around the table with your own girlfriends. Jamie loves to connect with women and encourage them as they journey through life. Today I wanted to share with you episode #377 with Gretchen Saffles who is an author and founder of the online community Well-Watered Women. In this episode, Gretchen talks about society's criteria of a “good Christian woman” and how to combat that with God's word. Gretchen also dives into the true meaning of a well-watered woman, and what it looks like to really be with Jesus. There is a quote that I have had on a sticky note on my laptop for the past several weeks from this episode when Gretchen said, “Contentment is not having more or having less, it is having Christ.” I would encourage you to give this episode a listen, I will link the podcast details in the show notes! Podcast Link Podcast Edited by Sophia Boté Music Credits: Wholesome Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Ep. 28 - Growing up in a loving Christian home can often make someone feel invincible. Almost like the struggles of the world world will never be their own personal struggles. Gretchen Saffles knows what that's like. She remembers hearing about eating disorders and thinking to herself "that's something I will never struggle with." How did she go from thinking those thoughts, to finding herself in that very place only a few short years later? In this open and honest conversation, Gretchen Saffles from The Well Watered Woman shares her journey of legalism, eating disorders, shame and ultimately finding hope and freedom in the only place possible. Her love for God and His Word transformed her life. She encourages every woman to find hope in God as well. SUMMER BOOK CLUB Shine Bright Devotional 2021 Girl Defined Conference Girl Defined Love Defined Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart The Well Watered Woman BOOK
Bethany Beal and I discuss womanhood on this episode of WWL. In this age-- when sexuality is the currency and gender roles can be thwarted-- Bethany encourages us to look to our Creator and his design rather than ourselves and our desires. She reminds us of our purpose and urges us to walk the path of being a girl defined by God. A little bit about the guest: Bethany Beal is head-over-heels in love with her best friend and husband, David, and is the super proud mommy of Davey Jr. She is the cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries and is passionate about spreading the truth of biblical womanhood through writing, speaking, and mentoring young women. To her family and close friends, she is simply a tall blonde girl who is obsessed with iced lattes and can’t get enough of her sweet baby Davey Jr. Support the podcast through Patreon Join our mailing list Check out our website Resources: Shine Bright: 60 Days to Become a Girl Defined by God by Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal Girl Defined Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl’s Heart Bethany is reading The Well Watered Woman by Gretchen Saffles, and listening to Exploring My Strange Bible, and The Briefing. She is being refreshed by taking baths and drinking iced coffee. Noteworthy quotes: “The essence, truly, of Biblical femininity-- of Biblical womanhood-- [...] it truly is about becoming less about me and more about Christ.” - 14:28 “Bringing our sins into the light was the most freeing thing that ever happened to us.” - 30:39 Questions for consideration: In what ways are you seeking to make your name great, rather than Christ? Sponsors for this episode: #TWENTYSOMETHINGSBOOK by Cimber Cummings GO GET TWENTY SOMETHINGS RIGHT NOW! Through these words, you'll feel the familiarity of a close friend as Cimber encourages us through stories with how to: - Create more fun, freedom, and purpose than you've imagined. - Work through expectations and dreams and a few disappointments. - And getting to know how God's character and goodness transform and inform every area of our lives! I personally enjoyed every second of this book and laughed so hard. Cimber is REAL and every gal can relate to what she writes about. So grab "Twenty Something" by Cimber Cummings on Amazon today. Dwell Differently: This next sponsor is one of my new personal favorite products. Dwell Differently creates scripture designs to help you memorize one Bible verse every month. Each letter in the design represents the first letter of each word in the verse. You see it, recall it, and repeat it! Their monthly memberships come with temporary tattoos, a key tag, a print, and access to digital kits from the current and past months. They have memberships for individuals, families, and larger groups! They also provide a weekly email, devo, and podcast to help you dig further into learning about the verse of the month. I get asked all the time about my tattoos and it becomes a great conversation and a quiz for me to remember my verse of the month! Dwell has offered us a 10% discount on their membership using the code LEMON10. Go check them out, ladies! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waterwithlemon/support
It's the week of Mother's Day, so let's talk about being grounded, making time for yourself, and being close to God- whether this Mother's Day is your best yet or a heartbreaking thought. Gretchen Saffles, author of The Well-Watered Woman, is here to talk to us through this season and the importance of being in the Word of God on a daily basis. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Curology: Go to Curology.com/thatsoundsfun for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling. Indeed: Get started with a FREE $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN.
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In this episode of the Rhythms for Life podcast, we talk to Well-Watered Women Co. Founder and author, Gretchen Saffles, about what it means to water your soul from the well of God’s word and embracing your story. Gretchen shares her healing journey from an eating disorder and how that shame is a transformative part of her story. In her latest book, The Well-Watered Woman, Gretchen leads us to the Well of fullness, the Word of freedom, and the Way of fruitfulness. Don't miss a single episode and be sure to subscribe for weekly tips on new life rhythms. LINKS:Check out Gretchen’s book, The Well-Watered WomanRegister for the Marriage & Parenting Renewal Retreat happening May 6-7.Ready to begin living in rhythm? Grab bestseller, Rhythms of Renewal, today!Join the Rhythms for Life Community here.Thank you to this week's sponsor! Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians who live out Galatians 6:2 by bearing one another’s burdens when a medical need arises. It’s a Biblical solution to health care, connecting members across the nation who share medical costs while praying for and encouraging one another. Learn more today.
To kick off season two of the Wycliffe Women of the Word podcast, Jenn and Beth talk with Gretchen Saffles, the founder of Well-Watered Women and author of the new book, “The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith.” Gretchen shares her faith journey, and the women discuss the significance that Scripture plays in our lives as women. Recommendations from the episode: Gretchen recommends the Verses: Bible Memory App to help with Scripture memorization. Ad: “God in Full View” is Wycliffe Bible Translators USA’s interactive travel journal that explores 10 countries around the world. The free PDF features stunning photography, stories about people we’ve met in our travels in Bible translation, cultural recipes, greeting cards and other hidden treasures. Get it today! All guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Wycliffe Bible Translators USA. Wycliffe Bible Translators USA’s mission is to serve with the global body of Christ to advance Bible translation and work together so people can encounter God through his Word. Keep up with Wycliffe Women of the Word through interviews, articles and more at wycliffe.org/women.
WIO #161: The Well-Watered Woman with Gretchen Saffles. You are going to be so inspired by today's conversation with Gretchen! For links and notes on everything we chatted about in today's episode, visit: HTTP://triciagoyer.com/161 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/walkitoutwithtriciagoyer/support
Gretchen Saffles is the founder of Well-Watered Women, a global online ministry founded in 2014 with the mission of reaching women worldwide. Over the years, Gretchen has self-published several Bible studies and created guided journals and resources that walk women through various books of the Bible. She has a degree in fashion merchandising from the University of Georgia and loves to creatively show women they have been made in the image of God to reflect and enjoy him. We chatted about: - The heart behind her new book The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith - How to go from a "dried-up" woman to living the "well-watered life" - The most challenging (and life-giving) parts of writing the book - Gretchen offers hope and perspective to "hustle culture" - How the well-watered life is vital to a woman who wears many hats - The devotional journal releasing alongside the book (and how it complements)
Our key word in April is GROW. How can we grow spiritually instead of slowing fading away from God's Word and His heart? Author Gretchen Saffles shares how we can take care of our souls in this busy world and packed family life. Find out what a well-watered woman is all about, and how you can be one starting today! Learn more about Gretchen Saffles and her book, The Well-Watered Woman.
Join Alisa and Gretchen Saffles as they discuss her ministry and her new book The Well-Watered Woman -Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith. Discover the bottomless, refreshing Well of God's Word—and experience a fullness and peace beyond your circumstances. In the chaos of our everyday, it can be difficult to live out and apply the truths of Scripture. We want more of Jesus, but we find ourselves looking to our own lives and accomplishments for our worth and identity. And while that may buoy us for a time, we're often left feeling dried up, discouraged, and longing for more. Gretchen Saffles knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed and unable to flourish. In The Well-Watered Woman, Gretchen leads us to the Well of fullness, the Word of freedom, and the Way of fruitfulness. She teaches that God's Word will satisfy us for all eternity. Using Scripture and her own personal story of surrender, Gretchen offers spiritually hungry women tangible tools to not only know Jesus more but to live a life that thoroughly enjoys Him, seeks Him, and follows Him into freedom. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT GRETCHEN SAFFLES & HERE MINISTRY HERE! Build your faith and improve your health with this new, larger 90-day wellness journal by Revelation Wellness®.
Join Alisa and Gretchen Saffles as they discuss her ministry and her new book The Well-Watered Woman -Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith. Discover the bottomless, refreshing Well of God’s Word—and experience a fullness and peace beyond your circumstances. In the chaos of our everyday, it can be difficult to live out and apply the truths of Scripture. We want more of Jesus, but we find ourselves looking to our own lives and accomplishments for our worth and identity. And while that may buoy us for a time, we’re often left feeling dried up, discouraged, and longing for more. Gretchen Saffles knows what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and unable to flourish. In The Well-Watered Woman, Gretchen leads us to the Well of fullness, the Word of freedom, and the Way of fruitfulness. She teaches that God’s Word will satisfy us for all eternity. Using Scripture and her own personal story of surrender, Gretchen offers spiritually hungry women tangible tools to not only know Jesus more but to live a life that thoroughly enjoys Him, seeks Him, and follows Him into freedom. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT GRETCHEN SAFFLES & HERE MINISTRY HERE! Build your faith and improve your health with this new, larger 90-day wellness journal by Revelation Wellness®.
Gretchen Saffles joins Blake to talk about the importance of daily time in the Word and truly following Jesus in order to show up in your own life and to be a leader. Listen in as they give practical, non-overwhelming advice for getting in your Bible, and both share their personal stories of burn out from trying to do it all on their own. Gretchen is an author and the founder of the Well Watered Women Co. Her book Well Watered Woman comes out April 6th and will be available anywhere you get books! This week's podcast sponsors: Faithful Counseling offers professional mental health counseling from a Biblical perspective through online meetings & calls. Visit getfaithful.com/crappychristian for 10% off your first month and to connect with a licensed counselor today. Audible is the best way to listen to all of the great books you hear about on our show, with thousands of titles & easy access, you can start listening to your favorite books today. Head here for a free 30 day trial of Audible on us!
My guest for The Happy Hour #377 is Gretchen Saffles. Gretchen is the founder of the online community Well-Watered Women, and author of The Well-Watered Woman, leading readers to discover the refreshing well of God’s Word so they can experience fullness and peace beyond their circumstances. The Well-Watered Woman and the companion devotional journal, The Well-Watered Life, are releasing next week! In today’s episode, Gretchen talks about society’s criteria of a “good Christian woman” and how to combat that with God’s word. Gretchen also dives into the true meaning of a well-watered woman, and what it looks like to really be with Jesus. I love when she says “The goal of the well-watered woman is not to become this perfect person. It’s to know Jesus and to become like Him together.” For the full summary and links to the show, click the link below! Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sweetest friends! I am so excited to share this amazing woman with you! Gretchen Saffles is truly a WOMAN OF THE WORD. This queen delights in the details of His glory and marvels at His majesty daily. I am so inspired by her relationship with Christ and I am over the moon, pumped, about her NEW BOOK--The Well Watered Woman. Anywhere you buy books, "The Well Watered Woman" will be available on April 6th!! Gretchen shared a few key Scriptures that helped her during her battle with her eating disorder in College-- those can be found: Ecclesiastes 2:24-25 "A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment?"Colossians 3:2 "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." Please please please keep up with this amazing gal. She is so special to my heart!!! Her authenticity shines through the screen! You can follow her on Instagram at @gretchensaffles and at @wellwateredwomen
Kelly and Elizabeth talk with Gretchen Saffles about her book The Well Watered Woman and how “Christ is the fulfillment of our joy, our satisfaction and our foundation.” Listen in […] The post MARKED | Gretchen Saffles appeared first on Lifeway Women.
In this episode of the Held Podcast, I chatted with Gretchen Saffles about thinking and praying through “trying” after loss. We talked through some general struggles and specific scenerios that may confront a woman as she considers when to “try” or whether or not she and her husband should “try” at all after miscarriage. Gretchen shared her own experience thinking through this question, which she is still currently navigating, and helped us think through how to practice discernment about things that aren't clearly outlined in scripture. This episode is saturated with biblical encouragement and practical guidance. I hope it will encourage you as you think and pray through this question for your own family. About Gretchen Saffles: Gretchen Saffles is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to dig into the Word of God and find their identity and purpose in Christ. She is the founder of Well-Watered Women, an online ministry that reaches women worldwide. Through her online ministry she longs to meet women right where they are with the hope of the gospel and to ignite a desire in their hearts to know Jesus more. Gretchen lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, Greg, and her two sons, Nolan and Haddon. Questions in this Episode: 1. Would you start off by just telling us a bit about your own experience with miscarriage? 2. I know that you weren’t necessarily “trying” for the baby that Greg lost to miscarriage, what was your experience like thinking and praying through growing your family after loss? 3. How do you know when the “right time” to try again is or if it’s “right” to try again at all? 4. What are some practical things we should do as we consider “trying” or “trying again?” What are some specific questions we should ask ourselves or ask the Lord? 5. Let’s walk through a few scenarios of pregnancy after loss and maybe you can share some wisdom with us for each one… a woman wants to grow her family but is really afraid to lose another baby and doesn’t feel like she’s in a stable place emotionally or “ready” for that a woman doesn’t feel ready to try but her husband is really pushing to become pregnant again a woman is eager to try again because she feels like it will take her pain away/ help her to heal 6. Obviously “trying” and “getting pregnant” are not synonymous. Perhaps a woman listening has decided they won’t really “try” but they’ve stopped preventing, or maybe she and her husband are actively trying but the waiting is starting to get to her, what encouragement would you offer to the woman longing to be pregnant again for whom it is just not happening? Perhaps someone is listening who hasn’t started trying again yet but is fearful of infertility. What would you say to her? Questions for every guest: What’s one way God has used your experience of miscarriage to work in your heart and life? If you could encourage a woman to meditate on or memorize any verse or short set of verses in this season, what would it be and why? Noteworthy Quotes: “We can make our plans, but ultimately it is God who brings life. It is God who is sovereign over every single little detail of our lives.” “A lot of times we can go to our planning stages without first praying, without first coming to God in humble submission to him asking him to fulfill in us the desires that he has, to give us his desires that are according to his kingdom and his will. So first, prayer.” “Seek wisdom. What is going on in our lives right now? How is our marriage? What has God called us to do?” “What’s really beautiful is the accounts in scripture that we have. Think about the story of Sarah who longed for a child, and yet we know that she was so past childbearing, and we see God’s greater plan in that child, to bring the coming Messiah, to show the people that our God is greater, that he can work beyond any human means. So, we look back to scripture and we see these examples that God gave us to trust him with his timing. And you think of Hannah too… God heard her cry, and it says “in God’s appointed time.” And we also see in God’s appointed time that he sent his Son. So we trust God with his timing. We surrender and submit to him who has always been faithful to his people.” “Our God is a God of trust and a God of peace. After losing a baby I quickly realized how easy it is for a spirit of fear to take over and for the “what if” questions to start going on repeat… You can bring those fears before God.” “God, in the form of Jesus, he suffered on the cross. He knows what it’s like to suffer.” “Seek counsel. Seek out a christian counselor or your pastor or wisdom from an older woman at church. Seek wise counsel. Don’t try to heal and to go through this all on your own. That’s why we have the body of Christ, the church, to receive comfort and counsel from...seek counsel for that spiritual and emotional healing.” “Come to God. I’m saying this over and over again because a lot of times this is not our first response, to go to the Lord in suffering, in confusion, in trial. We go to other people, we go to google. we go to books, to doctors… and there’s wisdom in seeking out that counsel, but first, press into the Lord.” “Anything that I look to for hope and healing in this life other than Christ is ultimately going to be short. It won’t fulfill that desire. That pain can only be healed at the cross.” “When we think that God should remove the pain, we can also go back to Christ who submitted to God in that pain, and God brought ultimate healing and redemption through that.” “I think one of the deepest most important theologies that we should seek to learn and develop as a Christian is a theology of Suffering. God has never said that as a Christian you will never suffer. Never has he said that. And somehow we believe that. But we see in scripture that suffering draws us into a deeper relationship with Christ.” “We have to know who God is. We have to remember that hope we have in Christ. And that we have a helper in the Holy Spirit.” “Psalm 27:14 is so important for us to remember in seasons of waiting because it tells us how to wait, and what we wait for. It says, ‘Wait for the Lord. Be strong and let your heart take courage. Wait for the Lord.’ And in this we see this active waiting. It’s not just saying, oh, go sit and don’t do anything. [It’s] this active waiting and pressing in and seeking the Lord, taking courage and confidence that his word is true.” “His word is our hope, it is our promise and our peace, and we wait for him. It’s so easy to get that backwards and think “I’m just waiting for a baby, I’m just waiting for this pregnancy, and then everything will be okay.” We have to be able to recognize those thoughts and bring them captive and fuel those thoughts with the truth of God’s word.” (ending at 29:45) “Don’t allow this season of waiting to steal the joy that you could have in your marriage. The opportunity to love your husband and to glorify God right where you are by serving others, by seeking him in the Word. What consumes your mind is what’s going to drive your feelings and drive your actions, and so be consumed with Christ. Be consumed with his love. Be consumed with awe of who God is in the world and in creations. Let that be the guide that propels you in this season of waiting.” “One way [God has used miscarriage in my life] is to show me that he is still good when life is hard. He is still good when the floor beneath my feet seems to start quaking or my plans start crumbling, that he is still a firm foundation I can cling to and I can find shelter and hope in.” Scripture References: Revelation 21 Proverbs 19:21 Romans 8:14-15 2 Timothy 4:7 Luke 22:42 Psalm 27:14 Psalm 13 Resources Mentioned: The Reason for God by Tim Keller Intro/ Outro Music: My Soul Will Wait (Psalm 62) [feat. Stacy Lantz], Hilton Head Presbyterian Church “Held” Book Purchasing Info: purchasing link (discount code: heldpodcast10 ) (or order from amazon)
In this episode, Andrea talks with Hunter Beless of the The Journeywomen Podcast and Gretchen Saffles from Well-Watered Women about how to faithfully use social media in an age of influencers, marketing, brands, pandemics, and so on. We answered some listener questions, and Hunter and Gretchen both shared their personal habits and approaches to managing social media in their personal life and work.BiosGretchen Saffles is the founder of Well-Watered Women, a resource for women filled with bible studies, journals, articles, and more. She is a writer and author, mom and wife and lives in Georgia. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchensaffles/https://www.instagram.com/wellwateredwomen/https://www.instagram.com/wellwateredco/Hunter Beless is the Founder & Executive Director of The Journeywomen Podcast. She is married to Brooks and they have three children and live in New Hampshire.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterbeless/https://www.instagram.com/journeywomenpodcast/Books:Tony Reinke, 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You
This week on the podcast I talked with Gretchen Saffles about the popular message “you are enough.” In this episode, Gretchen and I talk about how knowing God is the only one who is enough in our place is the only true way of finding freedom from our lack of “enoughness.” This phrase is a popular one in culture, but without a foundation in Christ, this phrase leads us to ourselves and our own efforts. www.meaganelling.com/podcast
This week we are talking about humanity, and that walks alongside week 5 of the Everyday Theology Bible study. We are answering questions like: What does God say about us and how should that inform the way we live? and What is true freedom in Christ and how do we live out our identity as the imago Dei? We are talking with Gretchen Saffles today. Gretchen is the founder of Well-Watered Women and has so many wonderful resources available to lead you into a deeper relationship with Christ! These are at wellwateredwomen.com She’s also so encouraging on social media, has upcoming books and all sorts of exciting things coming you way - so make sure to follow along!
In this episode, Gretchen Saffles from Well-Watered Woman is going to teach us what the Bible is, why God gave it to us and how to read the Bible (and actually understand it).
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There’s a lot of us online, like a lot of us. Each of us with a story and those of us who love Jesus love to share our stories online. Gretchen Saffles from Well-Watered Women speaks to those of us who want to take a look at our calling, online and offline. Is what we’re sharing “too much” is it “enough”? It’s not all that we’re called to actually, evangelism shouldn’t stay online. Gretchen encourages us to get out of our comfort zone, share Jesus with people in real life. She also encourages us to cut the comparison of our callings that we so often fall into online. I mean, today’s convo will really rock your world. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/86 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss
What lie are you believing? Do you know how to silence it? Do you know how to take Scripture and use it as a shield from the parts of the world aiming to devalue you? I love this conversation with Gretchen Saffles, creator of Well Watered Women. Here’s No One Told Me How To Stop Believing The Lies. The post …How To Stop Believing The Lies appeared first on No One Told Me Podcast.
Joining me today for the third episode in our series on maternal mental health is Gretchen Saffles! She is a wife & mother of 2 boys, a writer, speaker and an artist. She is also the founder of Well Watered Women, a company and ministry that provides beautiful tools and resources for studying God’s word and being well equipped for the calling he’s placed on each of our lives. We talk about the anxiety that she’s struggled with over the past few years and the way she’s learned to trust God, allow others to speak truth into her life and make healthy changes for herself and her family. I really admire the beautiful way that she points us back to Jesus again and again while recognizing the need we sometimes have for the help God provides through doctors and other professionals! We discuss the shame that comes with anxiety, how being aware of our limitations is important for mental health and why keeping our eyes on Jesus and being well watered truly makes all the difference in this life. CONNECT WITH GRETCHEN! Website: www.wellwateredwomen.com Instagram: @gretchensaffles @wellwateredwomen RESOURCES Books: 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke Hinds Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard Finding Quiet by JP Moreland Bible verses: Isaiah 58:11 2 Corinthians 12:9 Connect with KM! Instagram: @knowingmotherhoodpodcast Facebook: @knowingmotherhood Email/ inquiries: lynnelle@knowingmotherhood.com WEBSITE LAUNCHING IN JANUARY 2020! www.knowingmotherhood.com
We are wrapping up this interview blitz week with today’s guest Gretchen Saffles founder of the large ministry organization Well Watered Women. She’s also the creator of “Give Me Jesus” Journal. She is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to dig deep into the Word of God and find their identity and purpose in Christ. Through Well-Watered Women, she longs to meet women right where they are with the hope of the gospel and to ignite a desire in their hearts to know Jesus more. On any given day you can find her with a coffee cup in hand, her boys by her side, a message stirring in her soul, and a God-sized dream on her heart. Gretchen lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, Greg, and her two sons, Nolan and Haddon. Honestly we cover it all in today’s episode! From the struggles we face in perfectionism, how to balance kids, a ministry career, cultivating relationships with others, and what she does to navigate providing truthfilled teaching of the Bible and why being compulsive in sharing too quickly about something online may not be the best approach. Connect with me on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/RachelSwansonOfficial Connect with me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/rachelcswanson/ If you haven’t already, join my weekly Truthful Tuesday emails where I share weekly personal + spiritual growth tips, give you free stuff, plus receive more behind-the-scene updates about my books and faith-led adventures! https://rachelcswanson.com/subscribe/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachelcswanson/support
On this episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with Gretchen Saffles of Well-Watered Women about loving God’s Word. Ya'll know this is my favorite topic! I asked Gretchen to chat with me because I know she's passionate about encouraging and equipping women to get into the Word of God and find their identity and purpose in Christ. Gretchen is the founder of Well-Watered Women, an online women's ministry that reaches worldwide, has written several Bible studies, and is the creator of the "Give Me Jesus" quiet time journal for women. Through her online ministry, she longs to meet women right where they are with the hope of the gospel and ignite a desire in their hearts to know Jesus more. On any given day you can find her with a coffee cup in hand, a toddler by her side, a message stirring in her soul, and a God-sized dream on her heart. As an added bonus, Gretchen has graciously offered ya’ll a discount code to the Well-Watered Women shop from now until November 30, 2017 for 10% off your entire purchase! Use the code JOURNEYWOMEN at checkout. This would be a great time to stock up on meaningful Christmas gifts for your girlfriends! GRETCHEN'S RESOURCES Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin Help me Teach the Bible Podcast with Nancy Guthrie Desiring God Website GRETCHEN'S SIMPLE JOYS Her morning coffee A Kindle (more specifically, reading with the backlight) The Autobiography of George Muller Tim Keller Twitter Account with Kindle Deals - @dailykeller Going on family adventures CONNECT WITH GRETCHEN Instagram Facebook Twitter Website SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Today's episode of the Journeywomen Podcast is sponsored by T Bar M Camps. If you’ve been around Journeywomen for awhile, I know you’ve heard me talk about how much camp has impacted me. Because of that, I want to tell you about, T Bar M camps located in New Braunfels, TX. You’ve probably heard of T Bar M for their incredible summer camps, but did you know that you can retreat with them year round? If you have a group that needs to retreat, T Bar M is definitely the place to go. I’ve been there for my own personal retreat and ya’ll, it is BEAUTIFUL! It’s the perfect place to inspire your people to laugh, play and enjoy life together at a family camp or reunion. Right now, T Bar M is partnering with Journeywomen to help you retreat well! Visit tbarm.org/journeywomen and get a free ebook on the value of retreating, along with 15% off your first retreat experience! Follow them on Instagram or Facebook. FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN: SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource. FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates. *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!
The Pairadocs sit down with Gretchen Saffles today. Gretchen is a Grace-dweller, Hope-writer, wife and mama! She’s the creator of the Give Me Jesus Journal and the Life Lived Beautifully Shop. Listen in and she gives wonderful insight for women on how to be “well watered”. Men, she gives valuable wisdom on how to help you wives be well watered as well!
When it comes to balancing various roles, Gretchen Saffles has experience with many on her plate! She's a wife, a mom, an entrepreneur, and an owner of a growing business. In this episode, she shares her journey into life as a working mom, some of the challenges she's faced along the way, and how she's learning to rest in Christ through it all. Gretchen speaks to moms who wonder how they can possibly accomplish all that God has called them to do, encouraging them to pray, "Jesus, be in me all that I cannot be." Like what you hear? Visit www.risenmotherhood.com for links to additional articles and resources on this topic. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter (@risenmotherhood) to find more encouragement and truth on how to be an intentional mother that cares for and loves her children with eternity in mind. And if you get a chance, we'd love for you to subscribe and/or leave a review in iTunes!
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