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Stop Skimming: Understanding the Bible for Yourself | The EASY Bible Study Method Pt. 2 | Ashley Armijo Aug 07, 2025

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Ever feel like you read your Bible...but don't really understand it? In this episode, we explore the second step of the EASY Bible Study Method: Assess the Main Idea. Whether you have just 10 minutes or a full hour for Bible study, you’ll learn a simple, flexible approach to understanding Scripture that meets you right where you are: and grows with you over time.

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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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Stuck in Scripture? Here's Where To Start | The EASY Bible Study Method Pt. 1 | Ashley Armijo Jul 31, 2025

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Sometimes, the hardest part of studying the Bible is just getting started. In this episode, Ellen and Ashley discuss how they overcame being intimidated by Scripture to develop a regular (and realistic!) rhythm in God's Word.
Scriptures referenced:

John 6:1-14
John 6:16-21
James 1:22-25

Resources:

Pre-order our book: The EASY Bible Study Method: A Guide to Understanding, Applying, and Delighting in God's Word

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Ellen and Ashley's favorite study Bibles:
ESV Study Bible | ESV Archaeology Study Bible | NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible

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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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Spiritual Warfare Isn’t What You Think—Here’s How to Actually Fight It | Emily Wilson Hussem Jul 24, 2025

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Satan's playbook against women isn't as hidden as you might think. In this eye-opening conversation with Emily Wilson Hussem, we pull back the curtain on spiritual warfare, and how to fight the subtle tactics the enemy designed to pull us away from intimacy with God.
Scriptures referenced:

John 10:10

Resources:

About Emily:
Website | Instagram
Emily's favorite Bible: NRSV

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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!

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Joy Is More Than A Feeling: Here's Why | Chip Ingram Jul 17, 2025

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It sounds impossible, right? Joy and suffering in the same sentence. But in this powerful conversation with pastor and author Chip Ingram, we dive into Paul’s letter to the Philippians and learn how joy can actually grow because of hardship—not in spite of it. If you’re walking through something heavy, this episode is for you.
Scriptures referenced:

Philippians 1
Nehemiah 8:9-12
Philippians 1:21
Philippians 1:29
John 16:33
Ephesians 4:1
2 Corinthians 12:9-10

I Choose Joy: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life

Learn more about Chip:
Website | App

Chip's favorites:
NASB 1995 | NIV | Living on the Edge Prayer Journal | YouVersion | Logos Bible Software
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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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Let’s Talk About Mom Rage—and What to Do About It Jul 10, 2025

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Ever felt like your anger was out of control? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ellen talks with Elizabeth—Christian anger coach and host of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast—about her journey from “mom rage” to emotional healing through God’s grace and practical tools. Learn how to break the cycle of reactive parenting and find peace in your motherhood.
Scriptures referenced:

Matthew 14:22-23
Luke 5:15-16
Genesis 3:12-13
Galatians 5:22-23
2 Corinthians 10:5
James 1:19
Ephesians 4:26
Ephesians 4:1-2

Free resource: How to Become a Patient Mom: So You Can Stop Screaming Over Spilled Milk

Learn more about Elizabeth:
Website | Podcast | Coaching Support | Instagram

Elizabeth's faves:
ESV Study Bible | NLT One Year Bible | BIG Life Devotional Podcast | A Year in the Bible Podcast

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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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Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak: Living Out James 1:19 in Real Life | Taylor Krause Jul 03, 2025

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We explore James 1:19 and unpack practical ways to become better listeners, thoughtful speakers, and people who manage anger biblically in our relationships and conversations. Taylor shares about a bug flying in her mouth.
Scripture referenced:

James 1:19
James 3:4
John 15:5

Ellen's Bible: Amplified 'Journal the Word' Bible

Sermon referenced: The Look that Changes Everything (note: Taylor accidentally misquoted this quote to Tim Keller. The original quote is from Gabe Fluhrer.)

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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!

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AI, Prayer & the Presence of God: A Guide for Today’s Believers | Dr. Drew Dickens Jun 26, 2025

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Is AI a threat to Christian faith—or an invitation to go deeper with God? In this episode, we ask the hard questions: What role does prayer play when tech seems to know everything? Can the presence of God be more real than the presence of machines?

If you’re looking for clarity, hope, and a fresh spiritual perspective on the digital age, this conversation is for you. Dr. Drew Dickens joins us for a thought-provoking conversation on how Christian women can navigate AI with wisdom, discernment, and faith that’s firmly rooted in Christ.

Scripture referenced:

Philippians 4:6
John 18

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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!

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Why Rest Matters: Lessons from Nature and Chronic Illness | Eryn Lynum Jun 19, 2025

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As a pre-teen, Eryn Lynum was diagnosed with Addison's Disease. As an adult, she became a naturalist. Both taught her that rest isn't a luxury—it's a vital, God-given activity designed to fuel everything else you do.

Scriptures referenced:

2 Timothy 2:15
Romans 1:20
Matthew 11:28-30
Isaiah 40:28
John 10:10
Exodus 16

Dive deeper: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living

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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!

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Joy in Suffering: James 1:2-4 | Taylor Krause Jun 12, 2025

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What if God allows pain in our lives to invite us to deeper joy? Join Ellen and Taylor as they chat through James 1:2-4 and challenge the idea that trials and joy are mutually exclusive.
Scriptures mentioned:

James 1:2-4
Matthew 16:24-26
Romans 5:1-5
James 1:5
2 Timothy 1:7
Matthew 11:28-30

Ellen's Bible: ESV Key Word Study Bible
Taylor's Bible: CSB Spurgeon Study Bible
BibleHub

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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!

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Enough As You Are: Breaking Free From Perfectionism | Bethany Broderick Jun 05, 2025

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Perfectionism can feel holy—but it’s keeping you trapped. In this episode, Ellen sits down with guest Bethany Broderick to talk about the hidden struggle of perfectionism in the Christian life. Together, they open up about their battles with inner critics, shame cycles, and the pressure to “get it all right.”

But there’s good news: God never asked us to be perfect—He invites us to be free. 💛

Join us as we explore how Scripture breaks the chains of performance and offers us something better: grace, surrender, and real identity in Christ.

Scriptures referenced:

1 Peter 1:16
Hebrews 10
Colossians 1:16-17
Philippians 2:13

Perfected: Trading Shame and Striving for Wholeness in Christ
About Bethany:
Website | Instagram
Bethany's Favorite Bible Study Supplies:
ESV Illuminated Bible | ESV Scripture Journals | Blue Letter Bible

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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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