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In this episode, Mandie and Lauren are joined by the inspiring Bria Gilmore, a Christian life coach and discipleship pastor.
We explore the powerful story of the woman with the alabaster jar from Luke 7:36-50. Bria brings unique insights, helping us grasp the importance of discipleship, mentorship, and the transformative experience of encountering Jesus.
She shares her personal journey, the mission behind her ministry, Equip Her Inc., and how living out Jesusâ teachings can profoundly impact the next generation.The episode highlights the beauty of costly worship and challenges us to embrace a genuine relationship with Christ, free from religious performance.
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Weâre back for Episode 3! Delaney takes a short break from the adventures of motherhood to join Mandie for a lively and inspiring conversation with college-age pastor Kaylee Shea Harvey.
Kaylee shares her journey to faith, her commitment to biblical justice, and her role in church leadership. They chat about the significance of community, the joy of personal Bible study, and the transformative power of understanding God's love and justice through Scripture.
The heart of the episode explores John 8:1-11, the powerful story of the woman caught in adulteryâs encounter with Jesus! They dig into the contrasting reactions of the onlookers and Pharisees, shining a spotlight on Jesus's incredible mercy and His radical approach to redemption.
The conversation underscores the importance of understanding Scripture to discern God's Truth from cultural norms. Mandie, Delaney, and Kaylee encourage listeners to engage with the Bible together, allowing its transformative power to reshape their lives.
Tune in for a mix of heartfelt stories, spiritual insights, and inspiring conversation that will brighten your day & deepen your faith!
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In the latest episode of our Seen Known Loved series, Mandie and Lauren dive deep into how Jesus sees us through the story of the Woman at the Well and continue exploring Psalm 139, reminding us of Godâs unwavering presence even in our darkest moments.
Weâre thrilled to have Christian author Cally Logan join us for this conversation! She shares her personal journey of feeling truly known by God and discusses her new book, The Wallflower That Bloomed. Cally highlights that self-love must be rooted in Godâs view of us and how this perspective enables us to love others more deeply.
This episode highlights how Jesus shattered social and cultural barriers by engaging with the Samaritan woman, showing us another beautiful example of conviction over condemnation. Through His compassionate and truthful approach, we see how genuine transformation and powerful testimonies are born.
As the episode wraps up, we reflect on how Jesus' actions were viewed by others and stress the importance of reaching out to those who feel alone and unseen!
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Join us for our new series as we share stories of faith, courage, and learning how to see ourselves through God's eyes rather than the perception of others.
This kickoff episode is particularly special as we welcome Amy and Abby from North Texasâa mother-daughter duo whose Christ-centered relationship offers valuable lessons on maintaining a close mother-daughter relationship grounded in biblical truth.The discussion includes a deep dive into the story of the woman with the issue of blood from Mark 5:21-34 - highlighting the woman's courage and faith, the crowd's indifference, and Jesus' compassionate acknowledgment and healing power.
The conversation concludes with reflections and takeaways, encouraging you to focus on Jesus and trust in His plan despite life's challenges or rejection from others.
Join us as we explore how knowing and being seen by Jesus transforms our lives, making us truly feel seen, known, and loved.
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Embark on this final episode of the Intersections series with us as we delve into conversation about the transformative impact of mentorship â relationships God uses to shape us, heal us, and propel us forward in faith.
Our special guests, Heather Cruz and Chelsea Rowley, inspire us with the story of their mentor-mentee relationship - how it got started and how itâs growing. Heather's commitment to faith within family life and Chelsea's boldness, creativity, and passionate pursuit of Jesus, including a vision for a traveling coffee trailer called Tabernacle Coffee, demonstrates how creating space for meaningful connection can weave spiritual growth and revival into our hearts and lives.Their experience reminds us of the importance of shared faith experiences and the beauty of mentorship that strengthens us through life's ebbs and flows.
In this conversation, we hear from Heather and Chelsea about the battle of loneliness we all face at times and the strength found in community and intergenerational relationships. We look at how these relationships sustain us, from the crossroads of Heather's almost empty nest to the story of Chelsea learning how to live out her faith.
Together, we celebrate Jesus-appointed friendships, urging listeners to be bold in their faith and nurture these life-altering connections.
Join us at the table for this series finale, as we share not only our stories but also the tools we've crafted at Brave Girls Gather to help you cultivate joyous moments and meaningful connections with the girls in your own life.
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People need people. There's no way around it! God made us for relationship with Him and others. Our latest episode takes us on a journey of discovering the friendships we need - how to find and strengthen them!
In this episode, missionary and disciple-maker, Becky Bowden with All 4 One Ministries and Love One Another church out of Fort Myers, joins us as we continue to examine the relationships in the life of the Apostle Paul, specifically looking at Acts 9 and how his story illustrates the strength gained by living in community with others.
Becky inspires us to live purposefully and shares the value of mentorship, including the story of what she gained from the woman who taught her what it meant to love God with all of her heart, mind, soul, and strength. Becky's story highlights the profound impact of godly influences!
As we unpack the episode, we delve into the ways personal passions can intertwine with God's calling on our lives. We're reminded that discipleship transcends the walls of the church, inviting each of us to carry Jesus into our everyday lives. The Great Commission is meant to be lived out wherever God places our feet! Every action creates ripples for God's kingdom.
Finally, we discuss the role of grace in both our individual spiritual growth and in community with others.
Pull up a seat and join us as we uncover how a life interwoven with threads of discipleship leads to deep community!
It's our hope and prayer that conversations on the podcast will encourage you to have meaningful conversations with the girls in your life!
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Weâre continuing the journey through the life of Paul the Apostle, looking at four monumental âstop and goâ moments that paved the way for him to form meaningful connections and live in deep community with others.
This week, we have Hannah Irby from Abilene Christian University along for the ride. We talk about everything from our need for wise counsel and faith-filled friendships to the importance of having a heart of teachability. Together, we share stories that shine a light on our need for others while drawing parallels to the biblical story of Paul the apostleâs encounter with Ananias.
We discuss the ways laughter heals and tears bind. Hannah's insights, drawn from her personal experiences, help drive home the need for wise counsel and mentorship in our lives. These connections are like soul fuel â providing us with the support and guidance we need to live out God's purposes for us!
We wrap up by pondering the importance of forgiveness and love when it comes to building deep friendships. Tune in to hear how Hannah's pursuit of wisdom led to open doors and how being receptive to guidance connects us with others. We leave you with encouragement to take off the old self and put on your new self in Christ.
As always, we hope this conversation inspires you to foster meaningful conversations with the girls in your life.Consider this your personal invitation to pull up a seat and join us at our table of brave conversation â to be inspired, to laugh, to learn, and to grow in faith with those around you, including the girls in your life!
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Loneliness and feeling disconnected are things lots of girls and women deal with these days. Even if you're not feeling that way right now, chances are you know someone who is. So let's talk about making meaningful connections with others because it's so super important!
God made us for tight-knit community. He's like the ultimate matchmaker, bringing people together and showing us how to find joy in our relationships. Heâs more than big enough to intersect our lives with the people He wants us to grow alongside!
In this new series, we're looking at the life of Paul the Apostle and examining four life-altering moments that led him into deep community with others. His transformation journey starts with a wild encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus! That moment was a complete game-changer for him, and it's a reminder that God can totally flip our perspective and give us a fresh way of looking at things. Letâs open our hearts to receive where he might want to do that for us in this series!
In our kickoff episode of the âIntersectionsâ series were chatting with best-selling author and speaker Melanie Wilson about transformation, vulnerability, the power of love & and walking the path to building the kinds of friendships our hearts are craving.
Melanie's been through some tough stuff herself, but now she's all about helping other women rise up and find their strength. She's even got a background in counseling and psychology, which totally shines through in her best-selling book, Unsilenced. Plus, Melanie's like a modern-day cowgirl. She spends time on a ranch in Florida where she hangs out with horses - how cool is that?
So, grab a seat and join us for some real talk. We're all about having meaningful conversations here, and we hope our chats inspire you to have some awesome heart-to-hearts with the girls in your life. Let's make friendship magic happen together!
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When anxious thoughts consume our conversations with God and faith routines repeatedly feel more like going through the motions than a genuine connection with our Maker, it's possible that a change is needed. We delve into this and much more in this heartfelt finale of the Make Room series.
Together with our guest Sarah Sorenson, we peel back the layers on the meaning of a "quiet time" and offer up a way to deepen our connection with God by making our conversations with Him a two-way dialogue.
We zero in on Revelation 3:20-22 of our key scripture to illuminate our need to welcome Jesus into every facet of our existence, ensuring changes that transform us from the inside out.
Sarah is a Nashville-based singer and songwriter and founder of Thrive Hive, an online community where people can be equipped to thrive through friendship, education, mentorship, community and prayer. Sarah has developed a large following on TikTok, where she sings her songs and her videos have touched millions of lives. She has a heart for speaking about OCD and mental health topics, building community, and advancing the kingdom of God.Sarah shares openly about her struggle with OCD since childhood and what it looked like for her mental health to intersect with her faith. With more and more girls today struggling with OCD and other mental health concerns, we felt like this was an important topic to tackle. Sarah offers practical encouragement and hope drawn from her personal story!
We extend a welcoming invitation for you to join us at our table of brave conversation! We pray this conversation draws you closer to Jesus and inspires you to have meaningful conversations with the girls in your life about the immeasurable worth of making room for Jesus!
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Have you ever felt your devotion to Jesus was like checking off a list of spiritual to-dos? Weâve been there! In our latest conversation, we dig up ways we can shift from routine faith to a more truly fervent one. Together with our guest Taylor Akinola, we dissect the misconceptions about perfection when it comes to our faith and delve into the benefits of buying from Jesus!
Growing up the older of 6 kids, Taylor has always been a natural-born leader. After temporarily walking away from her faith in college, she later recommitted her life to Jesus. When sheâs not leading groups or mentoring others, she works as a wedding florist and also a student. She also does her best to love on her husband and, in this season, prepare for the newest addition to their family, their baby girl!
We talk with Taylor about bringing scripture into our everyday moments, including the anxious and chaotic ones. Taylor also gets real about her struggles with doubt and how God used it to help her become a girl equipped and ready to defend the Gospel today! She encourages us to lay down our âalmost Jesusâ ways and pick up the good stuff!Consider this our heartfelt invitation for you to join us as at our table of brave conversation!
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We've all been in that place where our faith feels like it's on autopilot, but lingering in that space can cost us. On today's episode we're confronting spiritual lukewarmness.
We take a look at Revelation 3:15-17, which challenges the complacency that can almost unknowingly creep into our lives. It's an honest discussion aimed at shaking up our faith so that we can go deeper in our relationship with Jesus.
Juggling the roles of a military spouse, mother of five, and mom's ministry leader, our guest, Sheri Prescott, brings to light how making room for Jesus changes everything. She opens up about her journey, sharing wisdom and encouragement for you and the girls in your life.
We have meaningful conversations on the podcast to encourage and inspire you to have meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life. Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation!
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In Rev 3:20, Jesus stands and knocks at the door of a church struggling with self-sufficiency and apathy. Jesus wants in, not to shame them, but to transform them. He wants to do the same with us! Letâs talk about it!
In this first episode of the Make Room series, we talk with Rachel Mitchell, a wife and boy mom of two, passionate about teaching women of all ages what it looks like to invite Christ into the fight for their bodies and their health and creating habits that make them stronger physically, mentally and spiritually!
Mandie & Delaney talk with Rachel about who this Jesus knocking at the door is and why we should give Him full access to our hearts. This episode is chock-full of encouragement and practical ways for you to start making more room for Jesus this year!
We have meaningful conversations on the podcast in hopes it will encourage you to have meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life. We invite you to pull up a seat at this table of brave conversation!
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Who is God? That's a BIG question! We've been looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. In this episode, we talk with Kendra Cutsinger about God being known by the name Jehovah Nissi; the Lord is my Banner (Victory).
Kendra is wife to her husband of 22 years, mom to two boys, one in college and the other in high school, and parent to a former foster daughter. She works as a Regional Director for Circle of Care, a nonprofit in Oklahoma whose mission is to provide help, healing, and hope to children and families through multiple services and programs across the state.In this episode, we take a look at the story of Moses interceding atop a hill for Joshua and the Israelites while they fought below in a battle. Thereâs so much from this story for us, including practical ways to demonstrate trust in the Lord as our Victory!
We want girls to know there is a name they can call on when the battle seems like more than they can bear! Join us for this brave conversation, and then go have some meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life!
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Who is God? That's a BIG question! And we're looking at some of the names of God to help answer it.
Today, we talk with Simone Seymour about God being known by the name Jehovah Rapha, the Lord is my Healer.
Simone is a wife, mom, Bible teacher, and womenâs minister. She has served as a pastor alongside her husband Meiko, and as a state coach for IF:Gathering. She recently graduated from a Propel Ecclesia cohort.
In this episode, we take a look at the story of bitter water made sweet in Exodus 15. Just like bitter circumstances can lead us to grumble, bitter water led the Israelites to gripe and complain. It was through instruction to Moses that the water became sweet. Afterwards, God declared Himself the Healer of His people.
No matter our age, part of being alive means that there will be times when we experience physical ailments, emotional wounds, and relational difficulties. Jehovah Rapha, the Lord our Healer, desires us to come to Him for healing over it all.
We want girls to know they have a place they can go for healing! Join us for this brave conversation and then go have some meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life!
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Who is God? That is a BIG question! In this series, we're looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. Throughout the Bible we see person after person finding security, confidence and courage to become all God made them to be, not in who they were but in who God was and still is.
Today, we talk with author Allie Marie Smith about God being known by the name Jehovah Shalom, the Lord is Peace.
Girls today are struggling more than ever with their mental health, including anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. Allie Marie is no stranger to any of this. She fought a fierce mental health battle during her teen years.
Allie is the director and founder of Wonderfully Made, a national ministry helping teen girls and women know their value and identity in Jesus. She wrote a book by that same title. She shares about parts of the book with us, which includes a portion of her mental health journey.
As usual, we roundtable scripture together. This episode we take a look at the story of Gideon, a man who saw himself as small and weak but whom God called a "man of valor."
Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation! We pray it encourages you to live a little more brave and inspires you to have some meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life.Learn more about Allie Marie Smith and the Wonderfully Made ministry here
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Who is God? That is a BIG question! In this series, we're looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. Throughout the Bible we see person after person finding security, confidence and courage to become all God made them to be, not in who they were but in who God was and still is. Today, we talk with author Cally Logan about God being known by the name Jehovah Jireh, the Lord is My Provider.
Cally is a high school History teacher, and Senior Writer for Crosswalk.com. Her works include, Hang in There, Girl! and Dear Future Husband, which was featured on, The 700 Club Interactive and Propel Women. She is a mentor for college-aged girls and enjoys challenging her students to develop deeper relationships with God and to live authentically and fearlessly.
Cally talks with Mandie & Delaney about her latest book, surrendering what we love, laying down idols, waiting well, and trusting God to provide what we need when we need it! Join us at the this table of brave conversation! And don't leave the conversation here. We have meaningful conversations on the podcast in hopes you will go and have some meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life.
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Who is God? That is a BIG question! In this series, we'll be looking at some of the names of God to help answer it. Throughout the Bible we see person after person finding security, confidence and courage to become all God made them to be, not in who they were but in who God is. We think He wants to show us that He desires to do for us what He did for them and that we can find so much of what we are looking for by understanding more about His Great Name. It's a weapon for any and every life circumstance!
In this introductory episode, Mandie, Delaney, & Lauren talk about the reason behind the series and dive into Exodus 3:10-17, the story of Moses at the burning bush! Moses had some questions, and God had some answers. He has answers for us too! Join us as we discover them at this table of brave conversation.
It is our hope that meaningful conversations on the podcast will inspire you to have meaningful conversations of your own with the girls in your life!
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We're continuing in our "Child of God" series, talking about identity and belonging! We want to encourage you in your own walk with Jesus while equipping you to help the girls in your life answer two questions they are hard-wired to ask: "Who am I?" and "Where do I belong?"
Today, Mandie and Delaney close out the series talking with children's author Aunya Robinson. She has worked as an ESL teacher in China, and in California where she helped children write and publish their stories. She has her Bachelors degree in multi-media and web design. She's spent time as a professional actress and model. Currently, she works as an Instructional Technology teacher in Tampa, FL where she takes every opportunity to remind students who they are and where they belong.
The opportunities given to Aunya as an actor (storyteller) and model allowed her to meet many people, of all different backgrounds and financial standing. She says this gave her the greatest gift - to SEE humanity, the common thread in all, and the need for a Savior. This understanding influenced her to create a children's book series for all different hues and socio-economic statuses, called Baby Angel books.
When we tell you this is not an episode you want to miss! We mean it. We're not sure we could have closed out the season any better. Pull up a seat and join us at this table of brave conversation.
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We're continuing in our "Child of God" series, talking about identity and belonging! We want to encourage you in your own walk with Jesus while equipping you to help the girls in your life answer two questions they are hard-wired to ask: "Who am I?" and "Where do I belong?"
Today, Mandie talks with young adult author Kari Deneal. She is a wife and full-time mom, which includes homeschooling her three children. She serves as a worship coordinator at her local church in Tampa, FL.
Her writing started off as simply a fun hobby and has transformed into something much bigger: a way of sprinkling hope and new perspective into the minds of young people.
Her first book is called âPorcelain Skinâ and Mandie talked with her about it.
Porcelain Skin covers topics like bullying, identity, belonging, trauma, grief, and forgiveness, which ties in well with our current series.
We know you are going to enjoy this conversation and have some good takeaways for sparking meaningful conversations with the girls around you!
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We're continuing in our "Child of God" series talking about identity and belonging! We want to encourage you in your own walk with Jesus while equipping you to help the girls in your life answer two questions they are hard-wired to ask: "Who am I?" and "Where do I belong?"
In this episode, we talk with author and women's ministry director, Hannah Conway. Hannah is a military wife, momma, former middle school teacher, & dog lover.
She recently published a devotional for teen girls called In Case You Forget available now for pre-order on Amazon. In this 6-week devotional, Hannah reminds teen girls who God says they are in His Word.
Through daily Bible reading, prayer, reflective questions, and opportunities to dive deeper into Scripture, In Case You Forget ultimately tells girls that the only person they are "supposed to beâ is a child of God.
As a previous middle school teacher and women's ministry leader, Hannah has tons of wisdom and encouragement when it comes to investing in the girls around you!
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