No Matter What with Hanna Seymour

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27. Jillian Edwards: Waiting for Clarity Dec 15, 2020

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Songstress, Jillian Edwards, is here to talk about seasons of waiting, season of seeking clarity, and how there is blessing in the simple act of planting seeds. You will love this conversation and this woman--if you don't already!

In this episode, we discuss:

Navigating the balance between faith and seeking clarity
How seasons of waiting can be incredibly fruitful
How our relationship with and definition of success should look different as followers of Christ
How obedience, faithfulness, and success relate to each other

Scripture mentioned:

Phil 3:10
Isaiah 32:16-20
Psalm 84:11

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26. Dr. Deb Gorton: Is Comfort Keeping You Stuck? Dec 08, 2020

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If you only listen to one podcast episode in 2020, this should be it. Dr. Deb Gorton, author of Embracing Uncomfortable, shares her insight as a clinical psychologist with personal stories about how our drive for comfort is leading us away from our desired destination, and what you and I can do to start living differently.

In this episode, we discuss:

How knowing your core identity gives you freedom to do so many other things
How when we don't know who we are and what we value, we make the wrong short term decisions
How when get locked into specific outcomes, it's hard to pivot when they don't match our reality
How our drive for comfort leads us away from our desired destination

Scripture mentioned:

Colossians 1:16 - For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. (NIV)

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25. Morgan Coyner: When You Can't See God's Goodness Dec 01, 2020

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What should have been an exciting new chapter of life, began with the funerals of her dad and then mom. Morgan Coyner joins me in the studio today to talk about her "great terrible", grief, death, addiction, and how the kindness of God can be found in even the darkest corners.

In this episode, we discuss:

How vital community is during seasons of grief
When you struggle to see the kindness of the Lord
How you can't allow your sin and shame to stay in the darkness
The importance of lamenting and having space to wrestle with your doubts, anger, and disappointment

Scripture mentioned:

John 14:18
Psalm 68:6
1 Peter 5:10

Resources mentioned:

The Next Door
TND video Morgan talks about
You can buy this cute T-shirt and support The Next Door
TND Hope Line: 855-TND-HOPE

Sponors:

Faithful Counseling - Professional mental health counseling from a Biblical perspective
25 Days in Philippians
The College Girl's Survival Guide

24. Laura Cooksey: God is in the details (even the hard ones) Nov 24, 2020

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If you need to be reminded that God is in the details of your life, that He is for you, and that He's always good, my friend Laura Cooksey is here to testify. We talk about career, family planning, infertility, adoption, you name it-- we covered it. And you are going to be so grateful for this woman's story and her heart.

In this episode, we discuss:

The process of learning to trust God when reality doesn't meet our expectations
How to plan, prepare, and pivot when the Lord redirects your steps
How even amidst loss and grief, we can have hope
How practicing gratitude in all circumstances is life giving and transforming

Scripture Mentioned:

Prov 16:9
Isaiah 55:8-9
2 Cor 4:17
Lam 3:21-24
Ephesians 3:16-21

Resources Mentioned:

The Thoughtful Table
Follow @thethoughfultable on instagram
Follow @laurabcooksey on instagram to learn about her new music!

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My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.

23. Hope Darst: Peace Be Still Nov 17, 2020

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You are going to love my new friend and songstress, Hope Darst. This conversation of identity and finding freedom, quickly became a theological discussion and I am here for it. Hope's story is going to challenge you and move you, and you're definitely going to want to listen to her album, Peace Be Still, after it's over.

In this episode, we discuss:

How do we become aware of the lies we are believing?
What does it practically look like to die to self?
How do we transform our mind, feelings, and behavior to do what God wants us to do?
How the goodness of God is often most experienced amidst things that do not feel good
How the story of Joseph can reframe our expectations of the Christian life

Scripture mentioned:

Rom 12:2
Psalm 91

Resources mentioned:

Hope's debut album- Peace Be Still

Episode Sponsors:

Faithful Counseling - Professional mental health counseling from a Biblical perspective
25 Days in Philippians
The College Girl's Survival Guide

22. Rebecca Gray: Faith or Fear—It's Your Choice Nov 10, 2020

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Are you ready to have your faith built up? Because it's about to happen! I had the joy of sitting down with my friend, Rebecca Gray, to talk about 4 intense days that changed her life. She is here to testify of the Lord's goodness and you will only love Him more after listening to this.

In this episode, we discuss:

How we all have a choice of faith or fear
How we can pray for miracles, we can pray for what we want, and also pray, "Thy Will Be Done"
How surrounding yourself with God's Word, God's Spirit, and God's people is vital for walking through a hard season
How fiery trials refine our faith

Scripture mentioned:

Joshua 1:9
Luke 22:42
Romans 8:28
Psalm 78:4

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21. Sarah Bauer Anderson: When Politics and Religion Divide Us Nov 03, 2020

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How do we navigate the tension, the rage, the disunity all around us? It's discouraging, disheartening, and disappointing. But it doesn't have to stay that way. Sarah Bauer Anderson, author of The Space Between: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live Together When Politics and Religion Pull Us Apart, joins me today to discuss how to be the people God created us to be in this cultural "No Matter What" season.

In this episode, we discuss:

How it is vital to remember the humanity of politicians and the people behind certain positions, and how to do that
How to respond to the friend or family member who says, "You cannot be a Christian and vote for X, and I denounce you if you do."
How to personally decide what issues are essential or hills to die on, and what aren't
How to not just survive election day and following, but actually lean into the tension and grow as people
How the "peace walls" in Northern Ireland were ineffective and what we can learn from that
How Jesus teaches us to live together when politics pull us apart

Scripture mentioned:

Romans 12:18
Luke 19:1-10

Resources mentioned:

Sarah's book: The Space Between Us

Episode sponsors:

Faithful Counseling - Professional mental health counseling from a Biblical perspective
Live True: 40 Days To Get Back to You by Christy Wright

My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.

20. Barbara Rainey: Becoming Who God Made You To Be Oct 27, 2020

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If you've ever found yourself in a season of transition, fog, or wondered "Who am I now, Lord?" this conversation with Barbara Rainey will speak to you. Barbara is wise, gentle, and real. I was so encouraged by our time talking together-- and I know you will be too.

In this episode, we discuss:

How can we know we are where God wants us and He is with us in it?
How God doesn't do the same thing with everyone
How can we learn and practice a rich and honest prayer life?
What to do when you're disappointed with God
What practical steps can we take to be who God created us to be when we don't really know who we are in a new season?
How the fruit of spiritual maturity actually looks a lot different than we think it should

Scripture Mentioned:

Job 13:15
Hab 3:17-19

Resources Mentioned:

More about Barbara: theraineys.org
Barbara's book: My Heart, Ever His
Barbara's Product line and blog: Ever Thine Home
Barbara and Susan's Guide to the Empty Nest
Crossway's Devotional Psalter

My theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.

19. Tara Leigh Cobble: How the Bible Can Change Your Life Oct 20, 2020

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Meet my newest soul sister, or perhaps you already know and love her, Tara Leigh Cobble. She's on a mission to find all the joy and she'd love for you to come along with her. In this episode, Tara-Leigh and I discuss about 100 things I'm passionate about, but especially how we have been created to know who God is, have fellowship with Him, and how we have unlimited access to Him through His very Word.

In this episode, we discuss:

How knowing the character of God can carry you through the hardest of seasons
How to hold steadfast to who God says He is, instead of letting your circumstances define Him and your theology
How reading the Bible chronologically can change your life
3 mistakes we often make when studying God's Word
How to start reading the Bible on your own, but not alone

Scripture mentioned:

Psalm 16:11
Psalm 145:17

Resources mentioned:

Matthew Henry's Commentaries
D-Group
The Bible Recap Podcast
The Bible Recap Book
Dr. Tom Constable's Notes
Talk Through The Bible

18. Christy Wright: Obedience Isn't About the Outcome Aug 25, 2020

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This woman gets me fired up. My friend and fellow enneagram 8, Christy Wright, joins me in the studio to talk about obedience, confidence, humility, and so much more. You're going to want to hear every word of this.

In this episode, we discuss: