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

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And the Bride Wore White: Seven Truths to Live in Sexual Integrity...No Matter Your Past by Dannah Gresh

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Did Purity Culture Leave You Feeling Ashamed? | Dannah Gresh May 07, 2026

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A conversation about shame, freedom, and the long-term impact of purity culture.
Ellen Krause is joined by Dannah Gresh to discuss what purity teaching got right, where it fell short, and how we can move forward with both truth and grace.

If you’ve ever struggled with shame, questioned your past, or wondered how to talk to your kids about these topics, this conversation will help.

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About Dannah Gresh:

Website | True Girl | Instagram

Dannah's Bible Study Tools:
Wonder App | CSB | Papermate Flair | ESV Interleaved Bible | ReviveOurHearts.com

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!

Praying the Bible by Donald S. Whitney

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How to Pray When You Don't Have the Words | Traci Crowley Apr 30, 2026

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If prayer feels hard right now, you might not need better words...just an open Bible.

Today, Ellen talks with longtime friend Traci Crowley about how praying with Psalms can completely transform your prayer life—giving you words when you feel stuck and helping you reconnect with God in a simple, meaningful way.

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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!

Check out Janel's book, How to Stop Yelling Up the Stairs

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What If God Isn't Disappointed With You? | Janel Breitenstein Apr 23, 2026

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Guilt is heavy. And it’s easy to believe that if you just feel bad enough, you’ll finally change.

But what if that’s not what God is asking of you?

In this episode, Ellen and Janel unpack the difference between worldly guilt and true, biblical repentance. They share how God meets us with kindness in our worst moments—and how that kindness actually leads to lasting transformation.

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Scripture referenced:

1 Corinthians 3:6
Matthew 12:34
Proverbs 19:11
Matthew 26:36-46; Luke 22:40-46
1 Peter 3:6
2 Timothy 1:7
Romans 2:4
1 John 4:18
Romans 5:8
James 4:1
Genesis 50:20

About Janel Breitenstein:

Website

Janel's Bible study tools:

ESV Journaling Bible | BibleHub

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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What If God Called You to Wait? | Pastor Franz Lüttmann Apr 16, 2026

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Sometimes obedience looks like standing still.

Whether you’re in a season of waiting, confusion, or simple obedience, this episode will remind you that God is still working—even when you can’t see it.

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Download our free devotional, When Life Doesn't Look Like You Thought It Would

Scripture referenced:

Luke 1:34-38
Genesis 37-50
Philippians 3:13-14
2 Timothy 4:7
Isaiah 6:8-13
Acts 2:42
Luke 24:13-35
Hebrews 6:12
Genesis 21:5
Luke 18:1-8
1 Samuel 14
Matthew 9:37-38

About Franz Lüttmann:
Jesus House | School of Revival

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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What The Bible Teaches Us About Failure and Grace | Taylor Mitchell Apr 09, 2026

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Taylor and Ellen talk about how to find peace in God when your circumstances feel out of control. Through Psalm 3, we walk through how David experienced real peace in the middle of fear, stress, and regret—and how you can too.

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Scripture referenced:

Psalm 3
2 Samuel 11-15
Genesis 3
Romans 8:38-39
Revelation 8:3-4

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!

Learn more about Laurie's new guided journal, Tracking God In Your Life!

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What If God's Plan Looks Nothing Like Yours? | Laurie Polich Short Apr 02, 2026

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How do we trust God when life disappoints us? Laurie Polich Short shares powerful insights on living by faith—even when doors close, plans shift, or life takes unexpected detours.

Join Ellen and Laurie as they discuss:

Recognizing God's patterns of action in our lives
Biblical stories that demonstrate God's faithfulness, even in uncertainty
Practical exercises for spiritual growth

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Scripture referenced:

Ruth 1
Genesis 40-41
Genesis 29-30
Job 42:7-17
Psalm 77:11

About Laurie Short:
Website | Instagram | Facebook

Laurie's favorite Bible study tools:
NIV | The Message | Journal | Bible Gateway

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!

Check out Lisa's new Bible study, Come Back to God: Letting Go of What's Keeping You From Soul Revival

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Feeling Far From God? Here’s How to Come Back | Lisa Whittle Mar 26, 2026

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Do you feel distant from God—and aren’t sure how to fix it? Lisa Whittle joins Ellen to share a simple, Scripture-based framework—Remember, Repent, Repeat—to help you reconnect with God in your everyday life.

You’ll learn:

How to return to God without shame or pressure
Small daily practices that reignite your faith
How Bible study, journaling, and community lead to real spiritual renewal

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Scripture referenced:

Revelation 2:1-7
1 Corinthians 12:12-14
John 16:33
John 10:10
Psalm 103, 104
Deuteronomy 4:9

About Lisa Whittle:
Website | Instagram | Podcast

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!

Check out Trey's new book, Tough Enough: Hone Your Habits, Cultivate Purpose, and Forge Genuine Strength

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When the Man You Love Is Struggling Emotionally | Trey Tucker Mar 19, 2026

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We're unpacking the hidden mental and emotional burdens men carry—and how women can support them in a way that actually helps.

Trey Tucker shares practical, Scripture-based insight into what men are really struggling with and how to:

Support them without trying to fix them
Speak encouragement that actually lands
Create space for honesty, vulnerability, and growth

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Scripture referenced:

Luke 22:44
Mark 15:23

Resources mentioned:

Fathered by God by John Eldredge

About Trey Tucker:

Website | Counseling Practice | YouTube | Instagram

Trey's Bible study tools:

NLT | NIV | Notebooks | Blue Letter 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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Why You've Stopped Spending Time With God (& How To Start Again) | Hosanna Wong Mar 12, 2026

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What if your responsibilities and habits weren't obstacles to your quiet time...but an opportunity to experience God's presence in real, meaningful ways?
Ellen Krause is joined by Hosanna Wong to discuss how our unique personalities and seasons of life offer distinct ways to connect with God—without requiring a schedule overhaul.

Get your copy of Uncomplicate It: Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way!
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Scriptures referenced:

John 14:15
1 John 4:20
Jeremiah 29:13

Resources:

About Hosanna:
Website | Instagram | YouTube

Hosanna's favorite Bible study tools:
The Message | CSB | Glitter gel pens | YouVersion

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!