No Matter What with Hanna Seymour

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7. Ellen Boker: Discontent, Lonely, and Ready for Change Apr 14, 2020

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Are you intentionally, purposefully living? Or does life just kind of happen to you? How do you deal with feelings of discontentment or, worse, loneliness? Hanna chats with her bestie, Ellen Boker about all of these things and more.

In this episode, we discuss:

What does it mean to have agency in your life and where do you start?
What questions were you asking yourself as you took inventory of your life?
How do you decipher the difference between what you want for your life and what God wants for your life?
What does it mean to be putting yourself in the "means of grace"?
How do I decipher if I am experiencing a holy discontent or just boredom?
What did your conversations with God look like when you realized you may have made a wrong decision?
How do you thrive in seasons of loneliness? Where do you find encouragement?
What scripture did you hang onto during those times?
How do you encourage others who are experiencing something similar?

Scripture Mentioned:

Hebrews 4:15
Psalm 62

Resources Mentioned:

The Path of Loneliness by Elisabeth Elliot

6. Annie Hutton: Biblical Wisdom with a Dolly Parton Vibe Apr 07, 2020

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Hanna chats with her long-time mentor, Annie Hutton--who happens to sound a lot like a sanctified and Biblically-wise Dolly Parton. Y'all are going to love this woman. Annie has a way of delivering truth in a way that you just remember.

In this episode, we discuss:

What do you say to the person who knows they're not "all in" or they're hanging onto something that they know is not what the Lord wants for them?
As a woman, how did you decipher what God's priorities are for you-- to be a career woman, a wife, a mom, a homeschool mom?!
How do I actually obey Jesus and live out God's will for my life?
And then we talked about something Annie said to me the last time she was visiting me in Nashville that made me mad. ;)
What scripture do you find yourself constantly reminding the women you disciple?

Scripture Mentioned:

2 Corinthians 10:5
Proverbs 31:28
Phil 2
Romans 12
Colossians 3
1 Corinthians 13
Zephaniah 3:17
Isaiah 46:9-10
Hebrews 12:1-3

Resources Mentioned:

Josh McDowell
Lee Strobel

5. Gwen Traficant: When “In Sickness and In Health” Is Mostly “In Sickness” Mar 31, 2020

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Last week, we heard from my friend, Ashley Traficant, and this week we're talking to her mama, Gwen. At 28 years old, while pregnant with her first child, Gwen Traficant received news about her husband's health that would change her life--and her plans--forever.

In this episode, we discuss:

If you could have written liver disease out of your family's story, would you have
What if God, through experiences He's given you, is shaping you for a different calling than you had ever anticipated (or even wanted)?
How do you battle fear-- specifically the overwhelming, crippling fear that your husband or children might die?
What lies were you tempted to believe based on your circumstances?
What did your conversations with God look like at the bleakest times?
When you can't share your did you turn to for encouragement?
How can a person be a good friend to someone in a similar situation of hardship or caregiving?
What scripture have you really clung to over the years?
How do you encourage folks going through something similar?
How do you choose to see your circumstances as your calling?

Scripture Mentioned:

John 16:33
Genesis 22
Psalm 118:24
Psalm 54:4
Psalm 119
Psalm 56:3
Isaiah 26:3-4
Romans 15:13

4. Ashley Traficant: When You’re Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired Mar 24, 2020

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As a child, she watched her dad come to the brink of death due to a rare liver disease. As a teen, she received the same diagnosis. My sweet friend, Ashley Traficant, shares her battle with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), 2 liver transplants, and how to hold onto hope even amidst the darkest seasons of life.

In this episode, we discuss:

How do you hold onto hope when you are physically drowning in sickness, pain, and ultimately dying?
How do you continue to live with purpose when it feels like your life has been put on pause, while the rest of the world carries on?
What do you say to the person who doesn't feel God, doesn't see Him, or doesn't even believe He's near?
Scripture tells us that the hope of the Lord doesn't disappoint, but didn't you experience a lot of disappointment?
What scripture did you cling to during these painful seasons?
How can I be a good friend to someone struggling with a chronic or deadly illness?
What encouragement do you have for the person who feels like their life is on pause or is experiencing physical suffering?

Scripture Mentioned:

Romans 5:3-5
Psalm 42
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Psalm 27:13-14

Resources Mentioned:

Download Ashley's manifesto and scripture PDF here

3. Cindy Easley: Infertility, Adoption & Loving a Prodigal Mar 17, 2020

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Hanna and her mom, Cindy Easley, take a deep dive into infertility, adoption, and prodigal children.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What did your conversations with God look like while you wrestled with infertility and medial treatments, when you were desperate?
- How do you make plans and take steps forward down a new path, but stay open to the fact that God may still shift your plans yet again?
- What do you say to someone's fear that they can't love a child that they didn't give birth to?
- What do you do with the thoughts of "I'm less than, I'm broken, I'm inadequate" when struggling with infertility?
- What encouragement do you have for those whom this is a real, present day struggle?
- How do you pray for your prodigal children?
- How do you live in the tension of having great joy, but with sadness living right under the surface?
- If your child makes terrible decisions, does that mean you are a terrible parent?
- How would you encourage someone to be a good friend to someone who is struggling with infertility or a prodigal child?
Scripture Mentioned:
Psalm 25:10
Jeremiah 29:11
More about Cindy Easley:
Cindy's book: Dancing with the One you Love

2. Stephanie May Wilson: Making Decisions When God Seems Silent Mar 10, 2020

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You may know Stephanie May Wilson, but you probably haven't heard this story. If you feel like the rug has been ripped out from underneath you or life just isn't going your way, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Was there ever a moment that you just thought, “God this is so unfair? Why are you doing this?”
- What were your conversations like with God during this time?
- How do you make a major life-altering decision when it doesn't seem like God is giving you any signs or direction?
- Where did you turn for comfort or encouragement?
- Was there a bible verse or passage that you really clung to during this time?
- What were some practical steps you took in trying to live out what you believed God created you to do?
- For those who are going through something similar, what would you say to them? What would you say to their friend who wants to encourage them?
Scripture Mentioned:
Romans 8:28
Genesis 50:19-20
Habakuk 1:5
Proverbs 3:5-6
Resources Mentioned:
The Lipstick Gospel
Learn more about Stephanie May Wilson:

Her website

Her podcast: Girl's Night with Stephanie May Wilson

Follow Stephanie on Instagram

1. Dr. Michael Easley: Identity, Calling, and Faithfulness Mar 03, 2020

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And how do I know if my life matters? Is it wrong that I want it to matter? Hanna Seymour and her dad, Michael Easley, sit down for a pastoral counseling session between father and daughter.

In this episode, we discuss:

Where did "Be who God wants you to be no matter your circumstance" come from?

How do you be who God created you to be and not become defined by your pain? How do I know if my life matters? Is it wrong that I want it to matter? What does it mean to be "called" and what if I miss it or do the wrong thing? How do I know if I'm being faithful with what God's given me? How do I not be too hard on myself but also not be lackadaisical about my spiritual journey? Resources Mentioned: Valley of Vision Handbook to Prayer by Ken Boa Scripture Mentioned: Colossians 1:28-29
Learn more about Michael Easley: michaelincontext.com Michael Easley inContext on Apple Podcasts

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