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Book: Our Hearts' Desire
Website: bobwheatley.com
IG: @bob_wheatley
Bible: NASB Version
Bible Gateway
Bible Hub

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How You Fit Into God's Story | Bob Wheatley Jul 20, 2023

Show notes

Have you ever noticed how many of your favorite movies or books seem to tell the same story over and over again? The human heart longs for many things – love, joy, and peace, but above all else, it longs to experience a love story with God. So many movies involve a hero, a villain, and a love interest in distress that draws us in and completely captivates our attention. How does this act of storytelling reveal the story we all ultimately long for? Well, our guest today, Bob Wheatley, author of the book, Our Hearts’ Desire: How Our Stories Reveal the Thing We Want Most, is here to take us on a storytelling adventure of the most epic love story ever told!

Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!

Get your copy of the CSB Women's Study Bible here!

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Escape the Bible Reading Rut: Practical Strategies for Consistent Study | James Coakley Jul 13, 2023

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A fun fact is that the Bible is the highest-selling and most-read book in all the world, but so many of us get stuck in a rut when approaching this gift from God. Instead of feeling inspired and energized when we read it, we oftentimes feel confused, frustrated, and disenchanted. That’s not how God wants us to feel after reading His Word! So, today our guest, Bible scholar and lover of God’s Word, James Coakley is here to open our eyes to the beautiful way in which God communicates with us and to share practical strategies to pull us out of that rut!
Book: 14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible
Bible: NET Version
App: The Bible Project

Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!

Get your copy of the CSB Women's Study Bible here!

Book: Surrender Your Story
Bible: ESV Study Bible
Website
Instagram
Highlighters
Favorite App: Logos Free App

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Surrendering to God: Mastering the Art of Letting Go and Trusting in Him | Tara Sun Jul 06, 2023

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As Christians, we can often keep ourselves in bondage by trying to control our lives, but when we surrender, Christ offers us freedom.
We will discuss:

practical steps to letting go of control
strategies
biblically rich insight for letting go of control and moving forward in faith

I would imagine there is someone listening today who struggles with control and fully trusting God in every area of their lives. Our guest today, Tara Sun author of the book, Surrender Your Story: Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freedom in Trusting God, knows very well the burdensome and ultimately empty myth of control. She will share with us how to surrender it all to God to experience lives filled with joy, peace, and meaning.

Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!

Get your copy of the CSB Women's Study Bible here!

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Love That Stands the Test of Time: Developing Relationships That Endure | Dr. Gary Chapman Jun 29, 2023

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Relationships are so important (and tough to maintain)! How can we love others and how to make it last for the long haul in our marriages, families, friends, and yes, even among enemies? Our guest today, Dr. Gary Chapman is here with us to talk about how the complexities of life affect our relationships, so choosing to love, and not merely relying on the feelings of love, is so important to maintaining strong, lasting relationships.
Book: Love is a Choice
Book: The Five Love Languages
Take the Love Language Quiz!
Bible: Ryrie Study Bible

Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!

Get your copy of the CSB Women's Study Bible here!

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Renew Your Mind, Transform Your Life: A Guide to Spiritual Growth | Debra Fileta Jun 22, 2023

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Sometimes our unhealthy habits can hold us back from fully relying on the Lord and walking in the renewed strength that He provides. Our guest today, Debra Fileta, author of the new book, Reset: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life, is here to share tools rooted in God’s Word that we can apply to our lives to break free from old habits that might be holding us back from real Spiritual growth.
You will learn:
· To depend on God instead of your own willpower
· To change old ways of thinking
· Tools rooted in God’s Word to break free from old habits
Book: Reset
Website
Website
Favorite Bible Version: NIV
Favorite App: YouVersion (Through the Word plan)

Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!

Get your copy of the CSB Women's Study Bible here!

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Examining a Marriage Mystery: Why is There No Marriage in Heaven? | Pastor David Giese Jun 15, 2023

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We are taught in the Gospel of Luke that there is no marriage in Heaven, so why is there marriage while we are here on this earth? What is its purpose, and is it for everyone? Here to answer those questions and to help us understand more about God’s design for marriage is Pastor David Giese, lead pastor of Village Church of Gurnee.
Website & Sermons: Village Church of Gurnee
Favorite Bible Version: ESV
Favorite Journaling Supplies: Commentaries
Favorite Websites & Apps: Logos

Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!

Get your copy of the CSB Women's Study Bible here!

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Discovering the Holy Land: A Guided Tour of Israel's Sacred Sites | Dr. Charlie Dyer Jun 08, 2023

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Would you like to experience Israel without ever leaving home?
How many times have you read the Bible and simply wondered:
What does it look like today? What history does it still hold from when Jesus walked the same terrain? What is the landscape like? Or, what are the people like? But, you’re just unable to travel there yourself. Well, our guest today, Dr. Charlie Dyer, author of the book, Experiencing the Land of the Book: A Life-Changing Journey Through Israel has taken many trips to Israel over the years and is very familiar with the sights, sounds, customs, and emotional ties to the Holy Land. If you’ve never had the opportunity to travel to Israel, or if you have visited, but want to relive the experience, you’ll enjoy hearing from Dr. Dyer today!
CHECK OUT DR. DYER'S FAVORITES!
Book: Experiencing the Land of the Book
Favorite Bible Version: NIV Study Bible
Gel Highlighters
Favorite App or Website: accordancebible.com
The Land and the Book | Moody Radio

Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!

Get your copy of the CSB Women's Study Bible here!

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Unveiling God's Plan: Understanding Your Purpose in Life | Sydney Tooley Jun 02, 2023

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There is a new movie that you'll want to see! Director Sydney Tooley is here to talk about her new movie, SUN MOON. This movie’s theme is so inspiring and helpful to understanding God’s purpose for our lives and how, when following God’s plan, even in difficult and trying life moments, taking a leap of faith will always pay off!

Movie: SUN MOON - (7-Day Free Trial on PUREFLIX available)!
Connect with Sydney!
Bible: NIV Cultural Study Bible

Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!

Get your copy of the CSB Women's Study Bible here!

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Book: A Faith That Will Not Fail
Website: michelecushatt.com
Bible: Thinline NIV
Spiral Notebook
Favorite App/Website: her.bible
Favorite App/Website: Dwell

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Building Resilient Faith: Practical Steps to Weather Life's Toughest Storms | Michele Cushatt Jun 01, 2023

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Life is oftentimes marked with difficulties that can seem to come at us faster than the moments of goodness. Our guest today, Michele Cushatt, author of the book, A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World is Falling Apart is here with us to share how her book can be a practical resource for those desiring a more grounded, spiritual life and finding hope while in the trenches! In this episode you will learn about:

Spiritual practices to build your faith
How to trust God when bad things happen
Offer hope to those whose faith seems to be failing

Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!

Get your copy of the CSB Women's Study Bible here!