So Good Sisterhood

Oneka’s Book: Born Royal

You Were Born for This Time with Oneka McClellan Nov 11, 2024

You Were Born For This Time

Season 10 | Episode 7

Are you stepping into your holy assignment or settling? In this episode, Pastor Oneka McClellan is sharing why you were born royal.

So Good Moments:

Why you should never settle for any label less than “God’s Daughter.”
Practical ways to fight for peace.
Why serving helps you grow.
Why you are on a holy assignment in this time and era.
How worship can become a weapon of warfare…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you about this episode?
Has there ever been a time when you had to fight for peace?
What are some practical ways you renew your mind with truth?
How has serving helped you grow?
What worship song helps you when you’re fighting a battle?

Resources:

Joy’s 10/10: Lush Coffee Face Scrub

Joy is a Choice: Don’t Miss Out On the Abundant Life Nov 04, 2024

Are you savoring small moments of joy in your day? In this episode, you will hear how to make space for joy and gratitude in your life.

So Good Moments:

How comparison robs you of joy.
Practical ways to add gratitude into your daily routine.
Why joy isn’t something you achieve, but something you grow.
How joy is connected to a generous spirit.
How to be a thermostat, not a thermometer…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you in this episode?
What is one small thing that brings you joy every day?
How do you incorporate gratitude into your daily or weekly routine?
How does comparison rob us of our joy?
What is a 10/10 in your life right now?

Resources:

Kate’s 10/10: Anthropologie’s Wedding Line

Charlotte’s New Bible Study: Ribology

Charlotte’s New Bible Study: Ribology

Joy in Every Season with Charlotte Gambill Oct 28, 2024

Is it possible to have joy through hard seasons? In this episode, Charlotte Gambill shares how to never lose the joy of your salvation.

So Good Moments:

How the Holy Spirit plants seeds of joy in difficult seasons.
Why joy is so much more than a feeling.
How to sow seeds in barren seasons that will reap a harvest for your future.
How to shift your day by starting it with gratitude.
Why we should never lose sight of the joy of our salvation…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What part of this episode stood out to you the most?
Do you give yourself permission to express joy, or do you find yourself withholding it?
In what ways can you sow seeds for your future during a barren season?
What gratitude practices do you have in your life?
What do you remember most about the joy of your salvation?

Resources:

I'm Not Missing Out—I'm Making Room Oct 21, 2024

Are you making room for the Word of God in your life? In this special episode, you will hear Pastor Julie’s “Amazing” message.

So Good Moments:

Why character determines what you carry into the next season.
How our worship becomes a weapon of warfare.
Why making room for God increases our capacity.
How some miracles require a process and participation.
How to give the people in your life a gift that outlasts you…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What was your favorite part of Pastor Julie’s message?
In what ways do you need to make more room for God in your life?
What is one thing that needs to go (in order to make more room for God)?
How do you think God wants you to participate in the miracle He wants to bring?
What are some things you’ve lost in the last season that God wants to bring back?

Resources:

Deb Fileta’s Resources and Books

The 6 Rhythms Jesus Practiced (That You Should Too) Oct 14, 2024

How did Jesus care for His soul when He was on Earth? In this episode, Deb Fileta shares the 6 rhythms He practiced (that you should too).

So Good Moments:

What it really means to nourish your body.
How Jesus protected His calling and how you can too.
The various ways we self-neglect and blame it on spiritual warfare.
Why you should live at 85% and not 100%.
One 5-minute practice that will help you savor life and cultivate gratitude.
Questions to ask yourself when you need to tune in to your inner world.

Discussion Questions:

What was your favorite part of this episode?
What rhythm do you need to practice the most?
What is one thing you like to savor?
What is one thing that nourishes your body and fills your soul?
Are you living at 85%, or are you maxed out? What needs to change?

Resources:

Deb Fileta’s Resources and Books

The Key to Improving Your Mental Health & Avoiding Burnout with Debra Fileta Oct 07, 2024

Are you ignoring the warning signs of burnout? In this episode, Deb Fileta shares how you can stay full so you can fulfill your calling.

So Good Moments:

The question everyone should ask themselves regularly.
The three types of people who are most prone to burnout.
Why it’s important to get to the root of why you are so busy or overextended.
The difference between self-care and soul care.
Why Deb calls herself an “evangelist in disguise.”

Discussion Questions:

What was your favorite part of this episode?
On a scale of 0-10, how full do you feel?
Did you relate to any of the three types of people who are most prone to burnout?
What stands out to you about the difference between self-care and soul care?
What replenishes you when you feel stressed?

Resources:

Flourishing: Lessons From The Olive Tree

Becoming Resilient & Fruitful with Christine Caine Sep 26, 2024

How can you become resilient and fruitful after you’ve been crushed? In this episode, Christine Caine shares the keys to a flourishing life.

So Good Moments:

Why olive trees are a picture of how we can be resilient and fruitful in every season.
How God uses the seasons we feel crushed or pressed.
Why peacemaking is an essential part of our Christian faith.
The reason being nice is one of the most spiritual things you can do.
Why we shouldn’t make every offense a “10.”
How to flip the script on the “If onlys” in your life.

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you about this conversation?
What is one new thing you learned about olive trees and how they relate to our spiritual lives?
What is a good thing God has pruned from your life so you can bear more fruit?
How have you been able to reframe your seasons of being pressed or crushed?
Just for fun—olives on pizza—yes or no?

Resources:

A21

Do What Jesus Did Message

High Road Leaders Don’t Keep Score Sep 16, 2024

Scorekeeping is good for games but bad for relationships. In this episode, you will hear how to follow Jesus’ example and show others grace.

So Good Moments:

How Jesus used a different kind of math.
How the upside-down way of the kingdom changes lives.
Why keeping track is better than keeping score.
How the Apostle Peter encountered Jesus’ grace.
What you can do to bring out the best in others.
A better way to compete…and more!

Discussion Questions:

How did Jesus use “a different kind of math?”
What is the difference between keeping track and keeping score?
How would you feel if you were Peter and encountered God’s grace in such a tangible way?
Who has shown you grace in your life?
Just for fun—what’s your favorite board game?

Resources:

Jesus The High Road Leader Resources & Groups

Pastor Ryan’s Latest Message

Do What Jesus Did Message

High Road Leaders Embrace Interruptions Sep 09, 2024

Jesus was interruptible—are you? In this episode, you will hear why high-road leaders embrace interruptions and put people above agenda.

So Good Moments:

How Jesus made space for divine interruptions in Scripture.
Why ministry is often opportunities dressed up as interruptions.
Practical ways to create margin for God to move in your day.
Why parents should lean into their children’s “interruptions.”
The difference between a “Here I am” leader and a “There you are” leader.
What’s really happening when God wants us to stop what we are doing…and more!

Discussion Questions:

Do you consider yourself interruptible like Jesus? In what way could you improve?
When have you experienced a ministry opportunity that was dressed up as an interruption?
What stood out to you about being a “There you are” kind of leader?
What is one practical way you could schedule more margin in your day or week?
What is one thing about you that only a close friend would know?

Resources:

Jesus The High Road Leader Resources & Groups

Pastor Ryan’s Latest Message

Do What Jesus Did Message

How To Be a High Road Leader with John Maxwell Sep 02, 2024

Are you following Jesus’ example and taking the high road? In this episode, Dr. John Maxwell shares principles from his new book.

So Good Moments:

How to value all people–especially those who are different from you.
The difference between the high, middle, and low road.
Why the fruit of gratitude is a generous spirit.
The difference between keeping score and keeping track.
Why we have an eagle and a hippo inside of all of us.
Why John changed WWJD to DWJD…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you about this episode?
What are some of the characteristics of someone who takes the high road versus someone who takes the middle or low road?
How did Jesus lead the way as a high-road leader?
What are some ways you can “keep track” instead of keeping score?
What is the byproduct when we build walls?

Resources:

Jesus The High Road Leader Book Clubs

Pastor Julie’s Message on Loneliness

The Most Ignored Warning Sign Aug 26, 2024

Are you ignoring the warning signs of loneliness? In this episode, you will hear how you can lean into life-giving friendships.

So Good Moments:

The warning sign of loneliness and why you can’t ignore it.
Staggering statistics on loneliness in our country.
How we can shift our priorities to value connection and community.
Why it’s important to dig through the dirt in our relationships.
The barriers to community that we’ve gotten used to.
How we can do relationships the Jesus way…and more!

Discussion Questions:

Did you identify with any of the signs of loneliness? Which one rang a bell?
What are some of your personal barriers that make it difficult to lean into deeper friendships?
How have you seen the diamonds in your relationships after you’ve dug through the dirt?
Who does community and relationships really well, and what can you learn from them?
What step will you take this week to value community and connection over convenience and comfort?

Resources:
Amazing

Groups & Classes

Single, Dating, Engaged, Married Book

What the Next Generation Really Wants to Know Aug 12, 2024

How do you examine the fruit of your relationships? In this episode, Pastor Julie answers questions from the next generation.

So Good Moments:

How to examine the fruit and foundation of your friendships.
What it looks like to grow with God while dating and married.
How to pre-decide what you want your dating season to look like.
How to initiate (and receive) difficult conversations.
Why your circle of friends should be close, but not closed.
How to combat loneliness…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you about examining the fruit and root of your friendships?
What is one thing you learned about difficult conversations?
Pastor Julie mentioned the importance of pre-deciding certain things as you enter into dating. What are some things you think are important to pre-decide?
Do you struggle asking for help or are you comfortable being vulnerable?
Have you ever had a date gone wrong? What did you learn from it?

Resources:

Luke Study by Lisa Harper

Making the Most of Every Season Jul 29, 2024

How do you adjust when your routine changes? In this episode, some of our campus pastors share how to make the most of every season.

So Good Moments:

How Pastor Julie plans out the next day before she goes to bed.
What to do when you don’t reach your goals.
Why it’s important to create moments and memories with your people.
How to maximize seasons that require a lot of time in the car.
Why it’s more important to work on your direction instead of perfection.
The benefits of reading fiction books…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What was your biggest takeaway from this episode?
What do you do to make the most of your time in the car?
What is one of your non-negotiables for your physical health, spiritual life, or mental health?
What goals are you aiming for this year? Are they small and attainable or unrealistic?
What book are you reading right now?

Resources:

Mark of The Lion Books by Francine Rivers

Switch on Your Brain by Caroline Leaf

Understanding Spiritual Gifts by Sam Storm

Garden City by John Mark Comer

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Donna’s Book: Entrusted to Lead

Are You Entitled or Entrusted? - Part 2 Jul 15, 2024

Are your insecurities keeping you stuck? In this episode, Donna Pisani shares how to embrace the tension of confidence and humility.

So Good Moments:

The truth about the passage of Scripture that says women should be quiet and submissive.
How Donna overcame the lie that she wasn’t smart.
How to master the art of listening and ask good questions.
Why grit is more important than talent.
The importance of discovering your own kind of smart.
Encouragement if you are going through a hard time…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What is something new you learned about the passage in 1 Timothy?
Donna talked about how everyone has an insecurity (hers was that she wasn’t smart). What is one insecurity you’ve had to overcome with God’s truth?
What are some ways we can master the art of listening?
Why is grit more important than talent?
Donna talked about finding your own kind of smart and being confident in that. What is your own kind of smart? (Consider what comes naturally to you, what you enjoy, what you feel God’s grace for, where you have a creative touch, or what other people have said about you.)

Resources:

You’re Not Listening Book

Grit Book

Donna’s Book: Entrusted to Lead

Are You Entitled or Entrusted? Jul 08, 2024

Are you entitled or entrusted? In this episode, Donna Pisani shares how you can step into your calling with confidence and humility.

So Good Moments:

How Jesus empowered women in Scripture.
How Donna learned to lead with confidence and humility.
Why it’s important to know your ‘why.’
The women in the Bible who pioneered our legacy.
Why it’s vital to understand context in the Bible…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What was one thing Donna said that resonated with you?
What did you learn about being entrusted versus being entitled?
Which woman from Scripture inspires you the most and why?
What is one way Jesus empowered women?
Just for fun, what is one thing you look forward to most about summer?

Resources:

How to See Beauty in the Church After You’ve Been Hurt

I Was Hurt in Church—Now What? Jun 24, 2024

Ever been hurt in Church? In this throwback episode, we’re diving into the messiness and beauty of biblical community.

So Good Moments:

The difference between Church hurt and spiritual abuse.
The importance of creating a space for people to feel safe, seen, and heard.
Why we shouldn’t diminish, discount, or deny hurt.
The 3 stages of biblical community.
3 practices for dealing with Church hurt.
How to forgive what you can’t (and shouldn’t) forget…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What did you learn about the difference between Church hurt and Spiritual abuse?
Pastor Julie shared the three stages of community. Why do you think it’s important to embrace the tension stage?
How have you had to honor the stages of forgiveness in your life?
What is one “do” and one “don’t” that stood out to you?
In what way can you be a reconstructor for others and for the Church?

Resources:
Message: It's Okay to Doubt Jesus
Practical Resources for Processing Doubt

The Peacemaker by Ken Sande

Church Hurt by Jerome Gay Jr.

Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen Franklin

How to Find a Christian Counselor

TikTok Theology Series

Good and Beautiful and Kind by Rich Villodas

Holly’s Fun Summer Read: The Echo of Old Books

Handling Pressure with Holly Wagner Jun 10, 2024

How well do you handle pressure? In this episode, Holly Wagner shares how to stay prayerful, grateful, and watchful when the pressure’s on.

So Good Moments:

How to stay prayerful during seasons of pressure.
Practical ways to cultivate gratitude even when you don’t feel like it.
Holly’s pressure-filled season and how God brought her through.
What Holly learned from testing for her black belt.
How to do a u-turn when you start to feel bitter.
Why it’s important to stay alert…and more!

Discussion Questions:

In what way could you relate to Holly’s season of pressure?
How do you stay prayerful during pressure-filled seasons?
What helps you practice gratitude in your life?
Why is it important to stay alert when we are in a season of high pressure?
What’s on your summer reading list?

Resources:

Holly’s Books

Encountering God Through Ancient Traditions - Part 2 May 13, 2024

Where can you find Jesus in the Old Testament, Passover, or the Seder? In this episode, you'll hear about the beautiful thread from Genesis to Revelation and how ancient practices can be pathways to God.

So Good Moments:

Peter’s profound encounter with Jesus during the Seder meal.
Why it’s so meaningful that Jesus washed the disciples’ feet during Passover.
How the 4 cups symbolize Jesus in the Seder Passover.
Why Matzah bread represents Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.
How elements of Seder shed light on communion.
How Jesus revealed Himself as the Messiah during the Last Supper…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What did you learn from today’s episode?
When Jesus washed the disciples' feet, it was an act of humility and servanthood. How does that inspire you to live your life today?
The Seder features 4 promises, which are about being delivered from slavery and redeeming God’s people. How does that remind you of His promises in your life?
Jesus revealed Himself as Messiah during the Seder, which initiated the first communion. How does this add to your understanding of communion?
Sheri uses the empty chair at Seder as an opportunity to pray for those who don't yet know God. Do you have a person in your life who still needs to find Jesus? How can you remind yourself to pray for them on a regular basis?

Resources:

Encountering God Through Ancient Traditions - Part 1 May 06, 2024

Is it possible to encounter God through ancient rituals? In this episode, you will hear how Sheri Bautz went from dismissing Christians to becoming one—and you will hear how Sheri discovers Jesus in her Jewish traditions.

So Good Moments:

Why Sheri Bautz is a “true-blue Jew.”
How she went from dismissing Christians to becoming a Christian Jew.
How Sheri’s Christian husband Frank won over her Jewish parents.
Sheri’s advice for sharing the Gospel with people of the Jewish faith.
Why Christians should celebrate Passover and its ancient traditions.
Why Moses was not a good Jew…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out the most to you about this episode?
What’s something you learned about Jewish traditions?
Sheri mentioned how God redeemed a lonely season for her. How has God been there for you in a lonely season?
What did you take away from Sheri’s advice for sharing Jesus with Jews?
How does this episode change the way you look at the Passover?

Resources:

How to Hear God's Voice in Your Ordinary Life Apr 29, 2024

How do you hear God’s voice in your everyday life? In this episode, you will hear how ordinary places can become sacred spaces.

So Good Moments:

3 main ways that God speaks to us.
Why the wilderness is so significant in the Bible.
How “turning aside” can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary ones.
How to have a burning bush moment.
Pastor Julie’s encounters with God…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What was your favorite part of this episode?
How have you experienced God speaking?
What has been your wilderness season, and how did God use it?
What’s one way you can turn aside to get closer to God?
What are some ordinary places that became sacred spaces in your life?

Resources:

Doing Life with Your Adult Child

Parenting God's Way: Sisterhood x CrewCast Collab - Part 2 Apr 22, 2024

How do you make your kids feel known, seen, and loved? In this episode, Pastors Todd and Julie and Pastors James and Lisa are back for part 2 of the conversation about parenting. You will hear how to keep the door open in your relationships and create a safe place for your children.

So Good Moments:

How to be guardians of truth to our kids.
How to get ahead of the dangers of technology and be smart pioneers of parenting in the digital age.
The importance of limiting technology for as long as you can.
5 steps to talk to your kids about hard things.
How to make kids feel known, seen, and loved.
How Jesus created a safe place for sinners…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you about this episode?
How can you go on the offense in the battle you’re in?
If you’re a parent, what are some good resources you’ve used for your kids?
If you’re not a parent, what has helped you stay spiritually on guard?
How do you create intentional space for the kids in your life?
What makes something a safe place for you?

Resources:

Using Social Media to Honor God

Declarations to Speak Over Your Child

Ways to Level Up Your Relationship With Your Child

How My Parents Got There First

AXIS Parenting Resource

Declarations to Speak Over Your Child

Parenting God's Way: Sisterhood x Crewcast Collab Apr 15, 2024

How do you turn failures into wins as a parent? In this episode, you will learn how walking in humility will benefit all your relationships.

So Good Moments:

How to model humility, grace, and confidence to your children.
Why your child is not your report card.
How to be extremely humble and extremely confident at once.
Ways to build your confidence and become equipped as parents.
How you can help your children have their own revelation of Jesus.
How to make leading family devotions less intimidating…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What was your favorite part of this episode?
If you’re not a parent, how can you step in for the next generation?
What can you do when you make mistakes with your kids?
How can you practice humility with your kids?
What’s one funny parenting fail you recall from your parents or yourself?

Resources:

Ways to Level Up Your Relationship With Your Child

How My Parents Got There First
Axis Parent's Guide

How to Honor When It's Hard

The Foundation That Strengthens Every Relationship: CrewCast x Sisterhood Collab Apr 08, 2024

Is there a missing ingredient in your relationships? In this episode, Pastors Todd and Julie share how to take your relationships from natural to supernatural.

So Good Moments:

The importance of encountering Jesus through relationships.
God is a relational God, and we were created in His image.
The world will know God through how we love our neighbor.
Pastor Todd’s battle strategies for going on the offense in relationships.
How to create an atmosphere where God is at home in your home.
The most broken marriage vow.
The one thing that kept Jesus from performing miracles…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you about this episode?
What is one way you can make God at home in your home?
When was the last time you felt honored, and why?
What is one tangible way to honor someone in your life?
Pastors Todd and Julie shared their engagement story. If you are engaged or married, what’s your proposal story? If you are single, what would be your dream proposal?

Resources:

More About Pastor Ryan

Encountering God Through Prayer Apr 01, 2024

How do you grow your prayer life when it doesn’t come naturally? In this episode, you will hear how to create a prayer routine that works.

So Good Moments:

How Pastor Ryan McDermott improved his prayer life when it didn’t come naturally.
Why God won’t say no to certain prayers.
The importance of silence and solitude.
How Pastor Ryan protects his prayer routine.
Why a revival is a supernatural partnership.
Why revival requires repentance and what it really means to fear the Lord.
Why it’s vital to speak a better word over the next generation…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What was your favorite part of this episode?
What prayer practices have helped you encounter God?
Does prayer come naturally to you or have you had to work at it?
What are some good things you see in the next generation?
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? What’s your favorite way to recharge?

Resources:

Unbound Book

College Nights

How to Share Your Testimony

Good News About Gen Z

How to Become a D.O.E. (Daughter of Encouragement) Mar 25, 2024

How do you become an encourager in a world full of competition and comparison? In this episode, you will hear how to live the “Barnabas Way.”

So Good Moments:

How an epic encounter in the New Testament birthed the early Church.
How the Holy Spirit went from being limited to one place to being everywhere.
What it means to be a daughter of encouragement and live the “Barnabas Way.”
How our encounter can open the door for others to have their own encounter.
How to see an opportunity when others see a problem.
How to be generous with everything we have…and more!

Discussion Questions:

Who in your life is a great D.O.E. (Daughter of Encouragement)?
How has someone else opened a door for you, or how have you opened a door for someone else?
What does being a daughter of encouragement mean to you?
How is the “Barnabas Way” counter-culture to what we see today?
Has there ever been a time when others saw a problem, but you saw potential?

Resources:

Zayas Studios

More Christ Fellowship Music

Encountering God Through Worship Mar 18, 2024

How can you turn everyday moments into holy moments? In this episode, Caylie Bryant and Steven Robertson share about the power of worship.

So Good Moments:

How Caylie obeyed God even though she didn’t feel qualified.
Why worship is such a critical part of being a disciple.
How ordinary moments turn into holy moments for Steven.
How worship can become a weapon of our spiritual warfare.
Advice for how to worship when we don’t feel like it… and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you from today’s podcast?
What is one special moment you’ve had in worship?
What needs to change in your perspective or actions for your ordinary moments to become holy moments?
What is one thing that you thank God for every day?
What’s your favorite worship song?

Resources:

MVMNT Music

The Daily App

What If God Has Something Better For You? Mar 11, 2024

What if God has something better for you? In this episode, Pastors Lisa Duvall and Karissa Robinson discuss trusting God in times of waiting.

So Good Moments:

How Pastor Lisa Duvall encountered God in a special way that marked her life.
The truth about praying for a sign from God.
The direct correlation between your community and the encounters you have.
How you can grow through the difficulty of an unanswered prayer.
The questions to ask when pain, hardship, or trials come your way.
Highlights from Pastor Julie’s miracles message…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you from this episode?
How can you stretch yourself like Lisa did in your time with God?
How has your community had an impact on your God encounters?
What season of waiting or unanswered prayer caused you to press into God and grow?
What is one thing you’ve you asked God for—but were grateful when God said no?

Resources:

The Daily App

Mission Trips

Encountering God When Life Feels Complicated Mar 04, 2024

How do you encounter God when life feels messy? In this episode, Irene Rollins shares how God met her in her darkest hours.

So Good Moments:

How Irene had an encounter with God in rehab.
Why it’s important to quiet your soul and take time to listen to the Holy Spirit.
How to encounter God through life transitions.
Why it’s vital to let yourself feel disappointment and grief.
The power of community when you feel far from God.
How to approach the Bible if you’re new to reading it…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you about Irene’s story?
Do you have a tendency to get caught up in busyness?
What life transitions have you needed strength through?
How has community helped grow your faith?
What is one fact about you that only a close friend would know?

Resources:

The Daily App

Reframe Your Shame

YouVersion

Celebrate Recovery

An Encounter with God Changes Everything

Next-Gen Takeover: Encountering The Right Crowd - Part 2 Feb 26, 2024

How is your crowd connected to your encounters? In this episode, next-gen leaders share their own personal God encounters.

So Good Moments:

Having God encounters and the impact they have on our lives.
How to avoid our faith becoming shallow.
How God showed up for Aaliyah when she was grieving her father’s death.
How God brought Dani’s mom to salvation and restored their relationship.
How a God encounter brought Emma out of a long season of anxiety and depression…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What’s one takeaway you have from this episode?
Have you ever had a God encounter that marked your life? How has that influenced your life today?
How has stepping out of your comfort zone helped you encounter God?
Has there been a time when you encountered God during worship?
Do you have a favorite God encounter in the Bible (e.g., Moses, Gideon, Paul)?
What’s your favorite worship song?

Resources:

5 Books to Help You Encounter God

The Word of the Year: Encounter

CFSEU

Next-Gen Takeover: Encountering The Right Crowd - Part 1 Feb 19, 2024

Are you connected to the right crowd? In this episode, next-gen leaders share about the importance of biblical community.

So Good Moments:

Pastor Julie getting educated on Gen Z words like “no cap,” “ate that up,” and “glow up.”
How to build community in a digitally connected world.
Why it’s so important to stay connected to the right people.
What the story of the paralyzed man on the mat teaches us.
As iron sharpens iron, we need friends who will sharpen us…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you from this episode?
How do you build connections with people in such a digitally connected world?
How can you make sure that you’re connected to the right people in your life?
How has being in a faith-filled community contributed to encounters you’ve had with the Lord, and how has that marked your life?
How do you hurkle-durkle?

Resources:

CFSEU

Foster & Adoptive Care at CF

The One Who Reaches, Receives Feb 12, 2024

Are you staying in your comfort zone or reaching for Jesus? In this episode, Pastor Julie and Pastor Karissa share how to stretch yourself for God’s best.

So Good Moments:

Pastor Julie’s Spiritual parallel between God encounters and Taylor Swift.
What it means to stretch out of your comfort zone and reach for Jesus.
How fasting strengthens our “no” muscle and our faith.
How God called Pastors Karissa and Cole to start fostering when they were still newlyweds.
How God gives us a vision for our life, sometimes before we even know Him…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What’s your main takeaway from this episode?
How can you stretch out of your comfort zone and reach out for Jesus?
As you step into a season of Prayer & Fasting, what would be a stretch to give up?
What’s a daily stretch you can do in your relationship with God?
How can you mark the moments of God’s faithfulness in your life?
Just for fun: Did Taylor Swift influence who you rooted for in the Superbowl?

Resources:

An Encounter With God Changes Everything Feb 05, 2024

Are you settling for an experience when God wants to give you an encounter? Tune in to this episode as Pastor Julie kicks off season 8 and shares how you can reach for Jesus and the "more" He has for you.

So Good Moments:

How one woman in Scripture had an encounter with God that changed her entire life.
The difference between an experience and an encounter.
What it means to be a daughter of God.
Why it’s vital to bring the whole truth to God.
The difference between touching Jesus and reaching out for Him…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What did you take away from this story about the woman with the issue of blood?
Has there been a time when you looked for a miracle but got an encounter?
What’s one way you can step away from something holding you back?
What does being a daughter of God mean to you?
What’s one way you can reach out for Jesus this week?
What’s a funny story of how you told the truth…but not the whole truth?

Resources:

The Encounter

Foster and Adoptive Care

Wrapping Up The Year: Top 10 Favorite Moments of 2023 Dec 18, 2023

What was your favorite moment in 2023? In this episode, you will hear the top 10 moments from the podcast this year.

So Good Moments

In this episode, you will hear these top moments from 2023:

The funniest moment
The most empowering moment
The biggest mic-drop moment
The top “So Good” moment
Most inspirational moment
A never before seen (or heard) moment…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What was your funniest moment personally from 2023?
What was your favorite clip shared during this episode?
Which clip made you want to go back and listen to the full episode again?
What was your most empowering moment personally from 2023?
What are you believing God for in 2024?

Resources:

Sisterhood Merch

Follow Our Honduras Trip on Instagram

Ep 6.12: Next-Gen Takeover: Discovering God’s Voice and Calling

Ep 5. 12: Trusting God to Write a Better Story (Pastor Todd)

Ep 6.1: Your North Star: Obedience to God ( Lisa Harper)

Ep 7.10: Real Talk About Church Hurt (Lisa Duvall)

Ep 6.11: Everything is Connected (Irene Rollins)

Ep 5.7: Turning the Page on Anxiety and Depression (with Deb Fileta)

Ep 7.4: Investing in Others Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated (Connie Witt)

Ep 7.5: Running With People Who Fuel Your Faith (Christine Caine)

Ep 5.5: Flipping the Script on Insecurity (with Oneka McClellan)

Ep 6.3: Crowned with Honor (Pastor Julie’s Amazing Message)

Donna Pisani’s Declarations

Finding Your Place & Using Your Voice with Donna Pisani Dec 11, 2023

Do you hold back when you know you should speak? In this episode, Donna Pisani is here to help you find your place and use your voice.

So Good Moments:

How the enemy uses our insecurities against us.
The difference between intimidators and indicators.
How shame attaches itself to the “scarcity mentality” and what we can do to overcome it.
The importance of declarations in our lives.
How to compare the right way.
How to embrace curiosity…and more!

Discussion Questions:

How have you fought off the enemy when he uses your insecurity against you?
How have you used your voice to build community and the Kingdom of God?
What excuses are keeping you from doing something?
Donna mentioned ways to battle insecurity—was there one that stood out to you?
What declaration can you speak over yourself, especially when facing something hard?
How can you keep unthoughtful comparisons out of your life?

Resources:

The Power of Not Yet

Pastor Julie’s Declarations

How to See Beauty in the Church After You’ve Been Hurt

Real Talk About Church Hurt - Part 2 Dec 04, 2023

I was hurt in Church. Now what? In this episode, you will hear how to honor Jesus and His Church, and walk through the stages of forgiveness.

So Good Moments:

3 steps to take when dealing with Church hurt.
How to forgive what you can’t (and shouldn’t) forget.
How to honor the various stages of forgiveness.
The dangers of deconstructing your faith.
What a healthy Church looks like.
Thoughts on celebrity culture…and more!

Discussion Questions:

Why is it important to process your hurt within your real-life community?
How have you had to honor the stages of forgiveness in your life?
What are some ways we can guard ourselves against the enemy preying on us during a vulnerable time of hurt?
What is one “do” and one “don’t” that stood out to you?
In what way can you be a reconstructor for others and the Church?

Resources:

The Peacemaker by Ken Sande

After Doubt by A.J. Swoboda

Church Hurt by Jerome Gay Jr.

Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen Franklin

How to Find a Christian Counselor

TikTok Theology Series

Good and Beautiful and Kind by Rich Villodas

After Doubt: How to Question Your Faith Without Losing It

How to See Beauty in the Church After You’ve Been Hurt

Real Talk About Church Hurt - Part 1 Nov 27, 2023

If you’ve been a Christian in Church long enough, you’ve experienced the sting of being hurt in Church. Well, today, we are going there! In this episode, we are going to talk about the messiness and the beauty of biblical community and how to manage your expectations.

So Good Moments:

The difference between Church hurt and Spiritual abuse.
How the enemy robs the Church of a full and abundant life.
Why we need to expect more from believers but also manage our expectations.
The importance of creating a space for people to feel safe, seen, and heard.
Why we shouldn’t diminish, discount, or deny hurt.
The 3 stages of biblical community…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What did you learn about the difference between Church hurt and Spiritual abuse?
Why do you think it’s important as believers to make people feel seen, heard, and loved?
Have you ever caught yourself diminishing, discounting, or denying your hurt or someone else’s hurt? What could you do differently next time?
Pastor Julie shared the three stages of community. Why do you think it’s important to embrace the tension stage?
What are some ways you can manage your expectations for biblical community?

Resources:

The Peacemaker by Ken Sande

After Doubt by A.J. Swoboda

Church Hurt by Jerome Gay Jr.

Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen Franklin

How to Find a Christian Counselor

TikTok Theology Series

Good and Beautiful and Kind by Rich Villodas

The Epidemic of Loneliness & the Power of Life-Giving Community: Part 2 Nov 20, 2023

How do you make others feel known, seen, and loved? In this episode, you’ll hear how to listen well and love through the long haul.

So Good Moments:

How to develop accountability and healthy relationships.
How biblical community helped Pastor Lisa Duvall heal from childhood trauma.
Chick-fil-A franchise owner Nicole Moceri’s 7 guiding principles for new leaders.
How to create a “mentoring memoir.”
Tips for when you want to ask someone to mentor you.
How former news anchor Chandra Rabenecker approaches people she wants to grow with…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you from this episode?
Nicole shared 7 guiding principles for new leaders who want to move up—which one stood out to you as something to work on?
Pastor Lisa talked about how being planted in the church helped her heal. What benefits have you experienced from being planted?
Is there a deficit area in your life that you can ask someone to mentor you in?
Pastor Lisa mentioned an awkward moment in her early days of ministry. What’s an awkward moment that taught you something?

Resources:

Leadership Qualities

The Epidemic of Loneliness & the Power of Life-Giving Community: Part 1 Nov 13, 2023

Are you surrounded by people but still feel lonely? In this episode, you’ll hear about the value of community and how to pursue the right relationships in your life.

So Good Moments:

How former news anchor Chandra Rabenecker builds biblical community in her life.
How Chick-fil-A franchise owner Nicole Moceri defines who she’s on mission with and who she’s on mission for.
What vulnerability really is and how to steward someone else’s vulnerability.
Obstacles to deep relationships and how to overcome them.
What to say when someone overshares…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What encouraged you from this episode about building intentional community in your life?
In what ways is the Church able to be the solution to the epidemic of loneliness?
What are some obstacles in your life that prevent you from pursuing life-giving relationships? What are some ways you can overcome those obstacles?
Do you have times of “white space” away from your phone? How does that time replenish you?
Pastor Lisa joked about how she’s going to be Latin when she gets to Heaven. What other culture do you admire and why?

Resources:
Leadership Qualities

We’re Going There podcast

Grit Don't Quit: Refusing to Stay Down with Bianca Juárez Olthoff Nov 06, 2023

How do you find grit when you want to quit? In this episode, Bianca Juárez Olthoff shares what you need to develop faith and resilience.

So Good Moments:

The three Ps you need to have grit.
How Bianca’s failures helped her find resolve about her calling.
What the Apostle Paul’s life shows us about perseverance.
The power of believing that you and your calling are enough.
Why comparison is robbing you of joy…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What’s one way you’ve kept a resilient perspective?
How have you pivoted when life went a different direction than planned?
How have you kept purpose amidst the pain?
Do you have a tool like Google Calendar to keep organized? What are your best tips?
What inspires you about the Apostle Paul’s life and ministry journey?

Resources:

Grit Don’t Quit

Bianca’s Instagram

Good Morning America Interview

Purposeful Friendships Lead to A Purpose-Filled Future Oct 30, 2023

How do your friends impact your future? In this episode, you will hear how intentional friendships fuel your purpose and your faith.

So Good Moments:

Why it’s important to have a legacy perspective with your faith.
How accountability can be life-saving and life-changing.
The power of longevity in friendships and friendships on mission.
What the book of Job shows us about being a good friend.
The regular podcast guest who used to be a competitive hip-hop dancer…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What’s a fun fact about you that only a close friend would know?
Why is it important to have a legacy perspective with our faith?
How do you make sure the right people are running alongside you and in your inner circle?
What are some ways we can fight for the right friendships and relationships?
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? (It can be light-hearted or serious.)

Resources:

*Please Note: This episode contains content about dealing with suicidal thoughts. If you or anyone you know is in need of support, always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health providers. Remember, seeking help doesn’t make you weak—it makes you wise.

Running With People Who Fuel Your Faith feat. Christine Caine Oct 23, 2023

Are you prioritizing your past over your future? In this episode, Christine Caine shares how to move forward and run with the right people in the Divine relay race God has for you.

So Good Moments:

Why there is life beyond trauma and how to take the next step toward freedom.
Why Jesus tells us to remember Lot’s wife.
How to be part of the “Holy Relay.”
What it means to surround yourself with people who will fuel your faith.
Why finding your tribe of people isn’t enough…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you most about this episode?
Have you ever found yourself getting stuck looking back to the past? What helped you move forward?
Share a time when you had to make a hard choice about friends in your life.
How can you pass the baton of faith to the next generation?
Speaking of looking back to the past, what’s one fashion item you are surprised to see back in style?

Resources:

So Good Perseverance podcast episode with Christine Caine

Don’t Look Back book by Christine Caine

A21

Digital Copy of Connie’s Book

Walk With Me: Investing In Others Doesn't Have to Be Complicated Oct 16, 2023

How do you spot God connections around you? In this episode, Lance and Connie Witt are here to show you how investing in others is not that complicated.

So Good Moments:

How mentorship can happen in moments, seasons, and lifetimes.
The importance of being yourself and being vulnerable.
How to practice the art of “holy noticing.”
Why asking good questions is vital to being a good leader.
How to let your life become the curriculum for someone else to learn from.
The best advice Connie and Lance ever received…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you about this episode?
Is connecting with others a natural gifting or something you’ve had to grow in?
Share a time when you learned from simply observing someone else’s life or when someone else learned from observing yours.
What are some ways that you have spotted the God moments and connections in your relationships?
What is some of the best advice you’ve ever been given?

Resources:

Replenish by Lance Witt

Your One Life by Lance Witt

Best Air Fryers of 2023

Worth Fighting For: Community, Calling, & Courage Oct 09, 2023

Community is God’s plan to fulfill your calling—but sometimes it’s messy, and you have to fight for it. Learn how in this episode!

So Good Moments:

How trials and hardships fuel our purpose to give to others what we didn’t have.
What holds us back from pursuing community, and how to push through.
How it’s possible to fight for unhealthy community, and how to identify if it’s healthy.
The value of longstanding relationships.
How a crisis can be a gift.
A special singing moment, why the air fryer is a game changer…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What does being in community mean to you?
What have you done during busy seasons of your life when you felt God calling you to add something else?
How do you fight to keep relationships strong and healthy in every season?
What’s a piece of advice or wisdom that you’ve gotten from a mentor or someone wise?
What’s your favorite worship song?

Resources:

Your Calling is Collective with Charlotte Gambill - Part 2 Oct 02, 2023

Can a void from your past become a victory for someone else? In part two of this episode, Charlotte Gambill is here to show you how.

So Good Moments:

How you can use a void from your past to become an answer to someone else’s prayer.
What Charlotte’s dad did to cultivate her calling.
What characteristics are important to look for in a mentor.
How to naturally put yourself in proximity to the right people.
Why high maintenance is hard to mentor…and more!

Discussion Questions:

What void from your past can be used for a victory for someone else?
Who in your life has made you feel seen?
What characteristics are important to look for in a mentor?
What are some ways you can honor those you want to glean from?
Why is being high maintenance a hindrance to mentorship?

Resources:

Charlotte Gambill

The Collective

Your Calling is Collective with Charlotte Gambill - Part 1 Sep 25, 2023

How do you open a door for others that no one opened for you? In this episode, Charlotte Gambill shares how she built the community she wished she had.

So Good Moments:

How Charlotte used discouragement from her past to speak courage into other women.
How to look at a problem from your past and model something different.
The importance of growing better instead of bitter.
Why women are complex, but we don’t have to be complicated.
How God has graced women to handle complex situations…and more!

Discussion Questions:

In what ways could you relate to Charlotte’s journey?
How has God given you opportunities to model something different in your future than you experienced in your past?
What complex situation are you navigating?
What biblical woman inspires you to trust God with the complex?
In what ways have you grown better instead of bitter?

Resources:

Charlotte Gambill

Listen to Doe on Youtube

Shownotes Plus
Youth Lingo

Next-Gen Takeover: Discovering God’s Voice & Calling Jul 31, 2023

Tune into this special next-gen season finale episode about God's calling, limiting beliefs, hearing God’s voice, and even some fun slang terms.

So Good Moments:

Colossians 3:17 says that whatsoever you do, do it for God’s glory. While it’s easy to spend a lot of energy on that one little thing, we need to think more about the “whatsoever” part.
God may assign you to certain things for a season. You might not like all the assignments you’ve been given, but if you’re faithful in those little things, God won’t let you miss out on your calling.
While your calling is personal, it’s also a collective call. You’re not intended to live out your calling as an individual, but as a collective.
God uses His Word, His people, and His Spirit to speak into your life.
Know the difference between success and fruitfulness.
We have a speaking God who wants to direct your path.

Discussion Questions:

What jumped out to you about today’s podcast with Pastor Julie and the three next-gen leaders?
Pastor Julie talked about the difference between your calling and your assignment. What assignment has God given you in this season?
What is something that you wish was spoken over you when you were younger?
What is your collective calling? Who has God called you to live out your calling with?
Have you had a burning bush moment in your everyday, ordinary life?
What is one new next-gen word you learned from today’s episode?

Resources:
Get There First
Pray for a Student or Kid

Previous episode featuring the Rollins

Everything is Connected: Letting The Light in On Your Health Jul 24, 2023

Are you trying to grow spiritually but still feel stuck? In this episode, Pastors Jimmy and Irene Rollins share how to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

So Good Moments:

Pastor Jimmy and Irene had their darkest time eight years ago when she was struggling with a secret alcohol addiction. She’s now nearly eight years sober.
It’s easy to focus on doing the right things but to forget the practical side of God’s Word—and the light He wants to shine in our lives.
Pastor Jimmy ballooned to 420 pounds due to emotional weight he hadn’t dealt with. Once he got emotionally and Spiritually healthy, he started to exercise and stopped using food as medication.
Pastor Irene used alcohol to medicate and calm her nervous system. Once she detoxed from the alcohol in rehab, she started hearing God’s voice loud and clear. God’s Word became so loud to her in that season.
Build your hobbies around things that keep you holy. Don’t just look for entertainment—develop a hobby that lets you recreate yourself.

Discussion Questions:

In what ways could you relate to Jimmy or Irene’s story of finding freedom?
Has there been a time when you focused on Spiritual things to do but forgot the practical side of taking care of your physical, mental, or emotional health? How did that affect you?
What are some practical habits and disciplines that help you stay healthy in your heart, soul, mind, and strength?
Jimmy and Irene talked about the different ways they connect with God and practice stillness. What is your favorite way to enjoy God’s presence?
Why do you think authenticity is important as believers, and how can you put it into practice?

Resources:

Two Equals One

Rushing Woman’s Syndrome

How to Have a Quiet Time

Sacred Pathways

The Practice of the Presence of God

The Sky is The Limit: Developing a Faith-Filled Mindset Jul 17, 2023

Do you ever get trapped in a negative headspace? In this episode, some of our campus pastors share ways to embrace God’s promises and a faith-filled mindset.

So Good Moments:

When we try too hard to be accepted, loved, heard, and seen, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparison. We might be tempted to project a fake version of ourselves, but this is dangerous because even if others accept that version of us, they don’t know the real us and, therefore can’t love our true selves.
Our identity in Christ is contrary to what culture wants women to have. Embrace being a servant of God who pours your life out to Him. Strive to serve God in your home, job, and with the people in your life.
To have a faith-filled mindset, Pastor Erin does two things intentionally and proactively: 1) She declares Scripture over her life, situation, and family. 2) Having daily declarations helps her renew her mind so that she thinks like Christ. There’s power in our words, which is why choosing daily declarations to speak life gives you a more faith-filled mindset.
To have a faith-filled mindset, Pastor Amy puts Spiritual disciplines into practice—reading the Bible, praying, listening to worship music, going to church, and being in community with other believers. We must intentionally do this every day so that our days are focused on God instead of our to-do list.
Trust what you know instead of what you feel. Trust that God has put you where you are for a purpose. Do the Word of God every single day, and He will bless you.

Discussion Questions:

What stands out most from this podcast’s panel discussion?
You might be an approval addict if:
- You’re afraid to be honest
- You hate disappointing others
- You put too much weight on criticism or even praise

Which one are you, if any?
3. What symptoms of people pleasing do you have, if any? If you’re not a people pleaser, do you struggle with caring about people more?4.What’s something that gives you a faith-filled mindset?
5. Are you more of a to-do list girl or do you prefer to let things happen more naturally?

Resources:
Shownotes Plus
Learn more about Sisterhood
Ask a Question

Shining Authentically & Overcoming Approval Addiction Jul 10, 2023

Are you showing up as the real you—or are you caught in the trap of approval addiction? In this episode, Lance Witt is sharing how you can shine authentically and live for an audience of One.

Discussion Questions:

What was your favorite part of the conversation between Pastor Julie and Lance Witt?
Lance shared the signs and symptoms of approval addiction:
- You are constantly gauging people’s responses to you.
- You are afraid to be honest.
- You hate disappointing others.
- You put too much weight on criticism or praise.

Has there ever been a time when you’ve seen one or more of these revealed in your life? What was one thing Lance said that was the biggest reminder of truth for you?

3. How does being our true self lead to intimacy?

4. Lance talked about identifying internal scripts from our past. Can you think of any internal scripts you’ve needed to replace with God’s truth?

5. What is one quirky, fun, or unique thing that makes you—you?

Resources:

Lance Witt’s Books

Children’s Impact Network

Brighter Together: Linking Arms & Spreading Hope Jul 03, 2023

Have you ever had someone say, “There’s something different about you?” In this episode, you will hear how to shine brightly for Jesus in a world where kindness isn’t common.

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you most in today’s episode?
What does God’s calling look like in your life? What’s your mission field?
How can you show up in your community?
What’s one small way you can point people to Jesus, who is the North Star?
Becky and Dianne talked about verses that encourage them. Do you have a life verse or one that’s provided clarity or comfort for you?
Pastor Karissa joked about needing a nap. What’s a self-care must in your life?

Resources:

Amazon Wishlist: Care Portal

Amazon Wishlist: Honduras

Sisterhood Projects

Every Mother’s Advocate

Hearts For Moms

Sisterhood Fund

Shownotes Plus

Shining Through the Pain Jun 26, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to trust God through seasons of pain and grief? In this episode, Elizabeth Mitchell shares how she trusted God through her son’s battle with a congenital heart disease.

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you about this podcast episode?
While at a Miami hospital, Elizabeth realized she needed a shift in perspective and began to list 10 things she could easily take for granted. How has gratitude helped you in difficult times?
Worship was a big part of Elizabeth’s healing and comfort. How does worship play a part in your life?
Elizabeth and Pastor Julie talked about “doing the next thing,” which can be something small. In this season of your life, what is your next right thing?
It took a lot of courage for Elizabeth to write a book about her story. If you were to write a book about your life, what would it be about and who could it help?

Resources:

Elizabeth’s Book

WorldLead

Awana International

Foundations of Faith Classes

Letting God's Word Light Your Path Jun 19, 2023

How do you know if something is a good thing or a God thing in your life? In this episode, you will hear how the Bible can bring clarity, encouragement, and revelation when you need it most.

Discussion Questions:

What’s your biggest takeaway from today’s podcast?
Has there been a time when you weren’t sure if something was a good thing or a God thing? How did you determine what the God thing was?
Joy Bray spoke about several times that God used Scripture to speak to her and assure her. Has God used Scripture to speak to you?
Joy Bray said she underlines verses and writes in the margins of her Bible to make it personal to her. What’s something you do to make your Godtime personal?
Is there one verse that’s lit your path for a season or even for a lifetime?
Do you have any godly women in your life who you admire and could seek advice or mentorship from?

Resources:

Lisa Harper Devotional about Job

History Makers Church

Finding Purpose When the Lights Go Out Jun 12, 2023

Have you ever lost sight of your purpose in a dark season? In this episode, Pastor Emma Mullings is here to encourage you that you are never too far from God’s reach.

Discussion Questions:

What was the main thing that stood out to you from Emma Mullings’ story?
How have you learned to trust God even when your prayers for healing or breakthrough didn’t turn out like you hoped?
Emma spoke about the process of discovering her worth and value in Christ. How has your God-confidence grown over the years?
After recommitting her life to Christ, Emma made some dramatic changes in her life—starting with the first step of attending Bible college. What is your next right step toward what God has for you?
If you’ve ever felt like the lights went out on your dreams, future, or purpose, how did you learn to find purpose and strength in God?
Emma is a gifted worship singer, and so was her mom. What’s your favorite worship song?

Resources:

Emma Mullings’ music

Created to Be a Reflection Jun 05, 2023

Have you ever found your identity in the wrong things? In this episode, you will hear how much God values you and how sometimes the journey toward your breakthrough could be as easy as a simple prayer.

Discussion Questions:

What does it look like to honor God with our body?
What would you like God to restore that the enemy has tried to destroy?
Has there been a time in your life when you struggled to see yourself as God sees you?
What does being crowned with glory and honor mean to you?
What simple prayer could lead you to your breakthrough?
Who in your life has inspired you to reflect Christ well?

Resources:

Crowned With Glory: Honoring the One Who Honors You May 29, 2023

Have you ever struggled to see yourself the way God sees you? In this episode, you get exclusive access to Pastor Julie’s message at Amazing where she shared how much God values you, crowns you, and honors you.

Discussion Questions:

After listening to Pastor Julie’s message, what was your biggest takeaway?
You need to fight for what’s yours—one way we fight is through prayer. What are you believing God for?
God honors you—but your potential is your responsibility. What potential do you already see in yourself?
Have you ever caught yourself cheapening your crown by comparing it to someone else’s crown?
Who is someone in your life who has built you up, encouraged you, or has been an example of someone who honors well?
Just for fun—on a scale of 0-10, how much of a fan are you of the royal family?

Resources:

Trusting the Morning Star in the Midnight Hour May 22, 2023

How do you trust in God’s goodness when you’re in the midnight hour? In this episode, Pastor Karissa Robinson, Pastor Dalia Soto, and Melissa Miller share how to trust in God’s perfect character and timing.

Discussion Questions:

In what ways have you been able to look back and realize God’s timing was perfect in your life?
What disappointments and delays has God proven himself faithful through?
What stood out to you about believing in an angry God versus believing in a loving God?
1 John 4:8 says, “There is no fear in love. Perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” What does this verse mean to you?
What midnight hour are you currently facing that you need to trust God in? (If you aren’t in a midnight hour, what midnight hour has God already brought you through?)

Resources:

Luke Bible Study
Shownotes Plus

Your North Star: Obedience to God May 15, 2023

How do you say yes to God in the face of obstacles, delays, and disappointments? In this episode, Lisa Harper shares her adoption journey and how to follow your good God wherever He leads.

Discussion Questions:

Lisa thought she was too old to adopt. Have you ever felt disqualified for something God called you to do?
Have you ever struggled to believe that God could redeem something in your life or redeem what seemed like ‘wasted years’?
How has obedience to God served as a North Star for you?
Eugene Peterson says, “Obedience is like a long walk in the same direction.” Lisa says, “For me, obedience has been like one long walk—with stumbles along the way—in the same direction.” How can you relate to Lisa’s definition of obedience?
Lisa shared how she had to shift her view of God from an angry librarian to a Father that loved her. How have you come to believe in God’s goodness?
What verse has been a lamp for your feet and a light to your path?

Resources:

Lisa Harper

Life Devotional

Trusting God to Write a Better Story - Part 2 May 01, 2023

How do you trust God when your story takes an unexpected turn? In this episode, Pastors Todd & Julie discuss how to lean in and hear from God through all of life’s detours.

So Good Moments:

Pastor Julie’s journey with detours and discouragement.
Why life’s detours are one of the best places to hear from God.
Why it’s essential to tune into God consistently, even if it feels routine.
How to position yourself to hear from God more often.
One prayer Pastor Todd is thankful God didn’t answer…and more!

Resources:

Listen Series

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Discussion Questions:

Can you relate to Pastor Julie’s story of unexpected twists and turns in her story?
What stood out to you about hearing God in the midst of detours?
Have you ever had an unexpected encounter with God’s presence or His voice?
What can help position you to hear God’s voice even more?

Trusting God to Write a Better Story - Part 1 Apr 24, 2023

How do you trust God with the plot twists in your story? In this episode, Pastor Todd shares how he followed God’s lead even though it meant surrendering everything he already had planned.

So Good Moments:

Pastor Todd’s journey from med school to ministry.
Three keys to hearing God’s whispers.
How to tune into God’s plan and let go of our own.
Why God’s preferred tone of voice is a whisper.
How parents can echo the voice of God to their children.
The place where God speaks the loudest…and more!

Resources:

Listen Series

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Discussion Questions:

Can you relate to Pastor Todd’s story about God changing his plans?
Are you someone who goes with the flow or likes to have things planned out? Have you had a hard time surrendering your plans to God?
What stood out to you about how Pastors Todd and Julie described the keys to hearing God’s voice?
What do you need clarity for right now? Who can you invite to pray with you about that?
Has there been anyone who helped echo the words of God over your life? Or how have you been that person for someone else?

God’s Preparation for Your Next Chapter Apr 17, 2023

How does God use each chapter of your life to prepare you for the next? In this episode, Pastor Julie, Pastor Kate Czechowicz, and Melissa Miller discuss how God uses even the hard parts of your story as preparation for your next assignment.

So Good Moments:

How Kate and Melissa healed from their broken childhoods and allowed God to write a different story for their future.
How to depend on the Holy Spirit during tense conversations.
The importance of speaking life and hope over others and our circumstances.
How God used a trial in Kate’s health to teach her about wholeness.
Why Melissa feels equipped by God to speak to her adopted kids about their hard past.
The secret ingredient God uses to prepare us for the amazing things He has planned…and more!

Resources:

Banana Bread Recipe

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Discussion Questions:

How could you relate to Kate or Melissa’s story of brokenness redeemed?
Kate talked about inviting the Holy Spirit into tough conversations; why do you think this is important?
Melissa talked about the importance of not labeling our differences or disagreements as permanent—why is it important to speak the language of hope in our relationships?
In what way has God used your past to prepare you for your present?
What do you think God is using in your life right now to prepare you for what He has for you next?
Banana bread question just for fun: Plain, chocolate chips, or walnuts?

How God Turns Your Mess Into a Message Apr 10, 2023

Do you ever feel like you’re disqualified to be used by God? In this episode, authors and speakers Greg and Julie Gorman share how God transformed their marriage and taught them principles that bring unity to any relationship.

So Good Moments:

How Greg and Julie went from fighting every day to learning to build on common ground.
Practical ways to unite—rather than fight—in any relationship.
The importance of speaking life over your spouse.
How God can use your messy past as an opportunity to bring Him glory.
Encouragement for anyone who struggles to see themselves through God’s eyes.
The moment when Greg decided to believe what God said about him…and more!

Resources:

Married for a Purpose

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Discussion Questions:

Can you relate to Greg and Julie’s story of finding a way to unite through their differences?
How does it make you feel when your spouse—or someone else—speaks life over you and believes the best about you?
Julie Gorman talked about how God used her history of divorce as an opportunity to bring Him glory. Have you ever had God use something you thought was a disqualifier?
Have you ever had a season, like Greg, where you struggled to believe your identity and see yourself through God’s eyes? What helped you through that?
Greg mentioned his life verse. Do you have one, and if so, what is it?

The Author & Finisher of Our Faith and Healing Apr 03, 2023

What are the warning signs when it comes to your emotional health? In this episode, Pastor Julie is joined by Pastors Karissa Robinson and Natalie Ferguson to discuss how to prioritize your emotional health and let God be the author of your healing.

So Good Moments:

Natalie’s journey with depression and anxiety—and why she wouldn’t trade it for an instant healing.
How God uses community to walk us toward healing.
What being “triggered” really means.
Practical ways to get proactive when you realize something is off.
How miracles come in both moments and in mile markers.
How Natalie moved from blaming others to taking ownership of her healing.

Resources:

Christian Counselors

Debra’s Website

This is Our God Song

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Are You Really Okay? Book

Discussion Question:

What stood out to you about Natalie's story?
What are the signs you notice when something is off in your emotional health? What steps do you take to be proactive.
Share a time when you wanted a miracle moment, but God took you on a miracle journey instead.
Can you relate to Natalie and how she shifted from blaming others to taking ownership of her healing?

Turning the Page on Depression and Anxiety with Deb Fileta - Part 2 Mar 27, 2023

How do you identify the signs of depression? The warning flags might look different than you think. In this episode, licensed professional counselor, speaker, and author Deb Fileta shares how to heal—and help others heal—from depression and anxiety.

So Good Moments:

The truth about counseling and medication when it comes to depression.
How to get our minds and bodies on a pathway toward healing.
How to assess the severity of depression.
Pastor Julie’s journey identifying the warning signs of anxiety.
The importance of community in our journey of healing.
What’s helpful (and not helpful) when walking alongside someone who is struggling.

Resources:

Debra’s Website

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Discussion Questions:

Have you ever struggled with depression or anxiety—or have you known someone who struggled? What was the level of severity (as Deb described)?
What stood out to you about getting your mind and body on a pathway of healing?
Why is community so important to someone who might be struggling? How has community helped you during hard times?
Deb shared a list of what is helpful and not helpful for someone struggling with depression. Is there anything you would add to the list?

Turning the Page on Depression and Anxiety with Deb Fileta Mar 20, 2023

Are the stories you’re telling yourself affecting your mental health? In this episode, licensed professional counselor, speaker, and author Deb Fileta shares how to turn the page on anxiety and depression and live the healthiest story for our lives.

So Good Moments:

Deb’s story of learning to recognize patterns of anxiety and depression in her life.
Ways to calm your body down when you’re feeling anxious.
What you may need before you reach for the Bible verse.
How we can take responsibility and become the victor rather than the victim.
What triggers can reveal to you about your role in healing.
A statement of truth to remember when your trauma feels overwhelming.

Resources:

Debra’s Website

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you the most about Deb's story? How can you relate?
What are some of the myths Deb exposed about what it means to be a Christian and struggle with mental health?
What do you do when something triggers you? And what did you learn from Deb that might be a better approach?
Deb talked about how our trauma might be powerful, but we are more powerful. Do you struggle to believe that or is it easy for you to feel empowered by God to walk toward healing?

Letting God Pen Your Identity & Purpose Mar 13, 2023

Is God forming your identity and purpose—or the world? In this episode, Pastors Karissa Robinson, Jenni O’Neal, and Amanda Gonzalez discuss how you can make the daily decision to surrender to who God says you are and what He’s called you to do.

So Good Moments:

The power of speaking life over every woman in every season.
Breaking free from mom guilt and the temptation to form your identity around motherhood.
Why your value is not defined by what you can do for God or His Kingdom.
The only standard we should compare ourselves to.
How to receive the right foundation for marriage before it even begins.
A testimony from one of our So Good listeners…and more!

Resources:

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Questions for Discussion:

Have you ever struggled to find your identity or purpose in the wrong thing?
What helps you remember your true identity?
What did you think about what Pastor Jenny said about making a daily decision to surrender to who God says you are and what He's called you to do?
What are some of the world's messages about our identity vs. what God's Word says?

Flipping the Script on Fear & Insecurity with Oneka McClellan Mar 06, 2023

How do you flip the script on fear and insecurity? In this episode, Pastor Oneka McClellan shares about creating a value revolution, using your words to speak life, and learning to find your value and worth in God—not in a guy.

So Good Moments:

How Oneka’s (single) mom instilled courage in her at a young age.
How the biblical story of Mary and Elizabeth shows us the power of encouragement.
Practical ways we can change the tide on social media from competing to cheering each other on.
Simple practices to cultivate honor and encouragement inside the home.
Advice for anyone struggling with anger who wants to stop the cycle.
Oneka’s story of dating the wrong guys and finding the right one.

Resources:

Shoreline City Church

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Questions for Discussion:

Who has been one of the biggest encouragers in your life, and why?
Pastor Oneka shared practical ways to cheer others on; what are some other ways to champion those around you?
Pastor Oneka shared ways she and her husband cultivate honor in their home. What does honor look like to you?
How has insecurity or fear reared its head in your life? What has helped you overcome it the most?

How God Uses Community to Rewrite Your Pain Feb 27, 2023

What do you do with your story that is still in the making? In this episode, Pastor Julie and a Sisterhood Panel discuss the power of confession, sharing our stories, and how God uses community to help us rewrite our shame and pain.

So Good Moments:

The power of community and confession.
A practical step-by-step guide to sharing your testimony.
How we all have the privilege of helping others rewrite their stories.
Why the stories in Scriptures are our Spiritual inheritance.
How some testimonies are not what God does for us but what God does in us.
A prayer for you from Pastor Julie.

Resources:

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Questions for Discussion:

In what ways do we help others rewrite their stories?
What Bible story is your favorite and why?
Why do you think confession and vulnerability are so powerful?
Do you struggle to share your testimony with others? Why or why not?

The Courage to Tell Your Story with Irene Rollins Feb 20, 2023

What’s holding you back from telling your story? In this episode, Pastor Irene Rollins shares her journey of overcoming alcohol addiction and finding the courage to share her story. Irene equips you with confidence that your vulnerability could be the key to another person’s victory.

So Good Moments:

How Irene gained the confidence to begin to share her story of victory over addiction.
Why our God stories hold the power to prophesy over someone else’s future.
How a story holds just as much power over a cup of coffee as it does on a platform.
The power of being entrusted with a particular type of suffering.
How Irene brought her children along in the journey of vulnerability, healing, and ministry.
A testimony from a woman who learned to see life from a different lens and trust God with her rare genetic eye condition.

Resources:
Irene's Book: Reframe Your Shame

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Questions for Discussion:

What part of Irene's story stands out to you?
Do you feel confident to share your story? Why or why not?
How do you know when you're ready to share a vulnerable part of your story?
Irene talked about how she brought her kids along in her journey of healing. Who are you brining along in your journey?

Trusting God Through the Messy Chapters Feb 13, 2023

What happens when a chapter of your life feels uncertain? In this episode, Pastors Karissa Robinson, Lisa Duvall, and Dalia Soto share their stories of hardship and victory as they’ve learned how to depend on God through the messy chapters of life.

So Good Moments:

How to increase your faith when the enemy tries to plant seeds of doubt.
How Pastor Dalia learned to depend on God through unexpected grief.
How Pastor Karissa trusted God through heartbreak.
A new look at the Biblical story of Mary and Martha.
How sometimes the greatest testimony is the work God does on the inside of you.

Resources:

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Discussion Questions:

What part of today's episode could you relate to?
Have you ever had to trust God through unexpected grief or heartbreak? What did God teach you through that?
Do you tend to be more of a Martha or a Mary? What encourages you about their story?
What is one inner change God has made inside of you?

Your Story Matters with Julie Mullins Feb 06, 2023

Your story matters, and there’s Spiritual significance when you share yours with someone else. In this episode, Pastor Julie kicks off season five by sharing the power our stories have to strengthen the faith of others and invite God to move once again.

So Good Moments:

How one man’s story inspired an entire region with the life-changing message of Jesus.
The Hebrew word for ‘testimony’ and what it means for us today.
The Spiritual and Scriptural significance of sharing our story with.
Pastor Julie’s story of how she came to know Jesus.
What it means to prophecy (and why it’s not all that intimidating).
A sneak peek into season five and the opportunity for your story to be featured on the podcast!

Resources:

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Discussion Questions:

What stands out to you about the man who shared his story with the entire region?
When was the last time you shared your story? What was the outcome?
What did you learn about what it means to prophecy?
What is a key element of your story that could provide encouragement to others?

The ABCs of Healthy Conflict in Leadership and Life Dec 19, 2022

The ABCs of Healthy Conflict in Leadership and Life

Season 4 | Episode 7

Do you avoid conflict or see it as an opportunity for unity? In this episode, Pastor Julie is joined by Pastor Lisa Duvall and Pastor Karissa Robinson to discuss healthy conflict in leadership and life. You will learn practical tools to help you normalize conflict and become a peacemaker like Jesus.

So Good Moments:

Pastor Julie’s biggest leadership mistakes and what she learned from her first fight in marriage.
How we can be an answer to Jesus’ prayer when we move in the direction of conflict and pursue unity.
How to navigate conflict if you are naturally a fighter or a fleer.
Pastor Julie’s ABCs of conflict that you can use as tools in any relationship.
Why it’s important to normalize conflict (and what a Snickers bar, an elephant, and a roll of quarters have to do with it).
A sneak peek into season five of the So Good Sisterhood podcast.
Pastors Julie, Lisa, and Karissa’s fun Christmas traditions and more!

Resources:

Peacemaker book

Follow Sisterhood on Instagram and look out for our giveaway!

Find Your Spiritual Gifts

Leading Beyond Your Capacity Dec 05, 2022

Leading Beyond Your Capacity

Season 4 | Episode 6

Do you ever feel like you are in over your head? Here’s the good news: your leadership capacity doesn’t have to be limited to your own abilities. In this episode, Pastors Todd and Julie share how to take your leadership to the next level by encountering the Holy Spirit and His power.

So Good Moments:

What Pastors Todd and Julie wish they knew when they first started in leadership.
Why it’s essential to lead with love and how love is connected to Spiritual gifts.
A common misconception about seeking the giver but not the gifts.
A special moment when Pastor Julie encountered the Holy Spirit and how it changed her leadership.
What the Bible says about tongues, prophecy, and what we should earnestly desire.
The purpose of prophecy and the best way to share something God laid on your heart.

Resources:

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://www.christfellowship.church/so-good-sisterhood

The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership

Leading with Extreme Confidence and Extreme Humility Nov 21, 2022

Leading with Extreme Confidence and Extreme Humility

Season 4 | Episode 5

Will you lead with extreme confidence or extreme humility? The answer is yes! In this episode, Pastor Julie unpacks how to become a both/and kind of leader. You will learn what true humility really is, how to identify your blind spots, and practices that will increase your capacity.

So Good Moments:

Why Deborah from the Bible is an example of a woman who led spiritually and vocationally.
Why you can’t be insecure and humble at the same time and how to move forward in true confidence.
Pastor Julie’s morning routine and how she developed a system to compensate for her weaknesses.
Who you should ask to help you identify your blind spots and the one question that changed Pastor Julie’s life.
Key attributes that will increase your influence.
The value of hidden service.

Resources:

Lead Like it Matters

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Next Level Church Crisis Fund

Discussion Questions:

What inspires you about the life of Deborah?
What are some misconceptions about true confidence?
What are some misconceptions about true humility?
What are some indicators that the enemy is trying to tear down your confidence?
Pastor Julie shared how she was able to invite the right people into her life to speak into her blind spots. Who do you trust to speak into yours?

Leading Through a Storm Nov 07, 2022

Leading Through a Storm

Season 4 | Episode 4

How do you position yourself to offer hope during storms or crises? When Hurricane Ian ravaged her community of Fort Myers, Pastor Sarah Keller learned how to lead with faith amid grief. In this episode, you will learn about the power of partnerships and how to speak God’s Word when all you see is rubble.

So Good Moments:

How Pastor Sarah went from not seeing herself as a leader to stepping into God’s calling and plan.
How to bring hope through vital partnerships.
Why Pastor Sarah believes times of rebuilding can be times of revival.
How God can use storms and crises to open hearts to the gospel.
Why it’s important to give yourself permission to grieve and have faith.
What you can learn through Pastor Sarah’s biggest leadership fail—and more!

Resources:

Convoy of Hope

Christ in Action

Mercy Chefs

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Every Life Has a Story Video

Second Mile, Second Nature with Dan Cathy Oct 17, 2022

Second Mile, Second Nature with Dan Cathy

Season 4 | Episode 3

What does it look like to go the second mile as a leader? In this episode, Chick-fil-A Chairman Dan T. Cathy shares the Chick-fil-A origin story and why he calls it a leadership development organization disguised as a restaurant.

So Good Moments:

Why it’s important to marry the mission but date the methods.
How Dan T. Cathy begins with the end in mind and defines the culture at Chick-fil-A.
What the Bible says about going the second mile and why leaders should go beyond what’s expected.
Why it’s important to remember that every life has a story and how it changes the way we treat people.
The importance of relationships and relevance when it comes to what’s next for the Church.
How to become a learner and leader that elevates the whole organization.

Resources:

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Discussion Guide Questions:

Why is it important to “marry the mission but date the methods” as a leader?
How have you witnessed someone going the extra mile in your life? How did it make you feel?
How does remembering that every life has a story change the way you treat others?
Why do you think relationships are so important in order to have an impact?
What are some ways you can become more of a learner?

Women Leading in the Bible and Leading Today Part Two Oct 03, 2022

Women Leading in the Bible and Leading Today Part Two

Season 4 | Episode 2

What does God’s Word say about your leadership potential? In this episode, Pastor and author Donna Pisani shares what God’s Word says about women in leadership and how you can confidently rise to your calling.

So Good Moments:

How Jesus treated women as examples, not exceptions.
The difference between being entrusted as a leader rather than entitled.
Why working on your insecurities will help you avoid toxic leadership.
What the Bible really says about topics like submission and using your voice.
The three categories of context for Scriptures about women in the Bible.
Pastor Donna and Pastor Julie’s moments of failing forward in leadership.

Resources:

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Discussion Guide Questions:

What is something new you learned about women in the Bible?
What stood out to you about how Jesus treated women?
Have you experienced insecurity in leadership? How did you process it?
How can you tell when you are being pulled out of your gift zone vs. your comfort zone?
Pastors Donna and Julie shared their stories of “failing forward” in leadership. Now it’s your turn to share. What did you learn from your failure?

Women Leading in the Bible and Leading Today Sep 19, 2022

Women Leading in the Bible and Leading Today

Season 4 | Episode 1

What does God’s Word say about your leadership potential? In this episode, Pastor and author Donna Pisani shares what God’s Word says about women in leadership and how you can confidently rise to your calling.

So Good Moments:

How Jesus treated women as examples, not exceptions.
The difference between being entrusted as a leader rather than entitled.
Why working on your insecurities will help you avoid toxic leadership.
What the Bible really says about topics like submission and using your voice.
The three categories of context for Scriptures about women in the Bible.
Pastor Donna and Pastor Julie’s moments of failing forward in leadership.

Resources:

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Discussion Guide Questions:

What is something new you learned about women in the Bible?
What stood out to you about how Jesus treated women?
Have you experienced insecurity in leadership? How did you process it?
How can you tell when you are being pulled out of your gift zone vs. your comfort zone?
Pastors Donna and Julie shared their stories of “failing forward” in leadership. Now it’s your turn to share. What did you learn from your failure?

Reframe Your Shame Aug 15, 2022

Reframe Your Shame

Season 3 | Episode 6

Have you ever felt like God’s grace applies to everyone else but you? Pastor Irene Rollins knows firsthand what it’s like to spiral into toxic shame. In this episode, Irene shares the difference between guilt and shame, how to face your emotions head-on, and why reframing your shame will reframe your identity.

So Good Moments:

Irene’s journey of recovery and how she learned that alcoholism was a symptom, but shame was the sickness
How to spot the narrative of shame in your life—and when it becomes toxic.
The ways fear and shame are connected.
How to embrace being “flawesome”—someone who is flawed but knows they are awesome anyway.
How to begin to value, care for, and draw boundaries for yourself (when you’ve typically ignored your body and needs).
Irene’s favorite summer snack and more!

Summer Guide:

A Guide to Shame-Free Parenting

Resources:

IreneRollins.com

Reframe Your Shame Book

Follow on social media for a chance to win Irene’s book.

Celebrate Recovery

Making God the Gardener of Your Life and Heart Aug 01, 2022

Making God the Gardener of Your Life and Heart

Season 3 | Episode 5

How do you respond when God cuts something out of your life? In this episode, Amanda Gonzalez and Karissa Robinson unpack Pastor Julie’s message, “The Key to a Fruitful Life.” You’ll learn how to trust God through the pruning process and stay connected to Jesus through every season.

So Good Moments:

What “cut off” really means, according to the original Greek translation.
Practical resources to study Scripture.
What it looks like to stay connected to the vine and bear lasting fruit.
Why can't we produce unless we get pruned?
Why pruning is not punishment and the importance of giving people permission to speak into your life.
Amanda’s favorite summer snack and more!

Summer Guide:

Digital

Printable

Resources:

Pastor Julie’s Message

Bible Project

Blue Letter Bible

Watermelon Salad Recipe

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Ask a Question

Sticking Together Through Our Differences Jul 18, 2022

Sticking Together Through Our Differences

Season 3 | Episode 4

How well do you love people different from you? Pastor Oneka McClellan knows firsthand that a diverse church is beautiful and biblical—but it doesn’t come without its challenges. Through Oneka’s experience leading a ‘church that looks like heaven,’ she shares the importance of unity amid diversity and treating every season as sacred.

So Good Moments:

How Oneka resolved to point people to Jesus during polarizing times.
The importance of reminding one another of our value.
An encouragement if you feel unseen, unheard, or on the bench.
How to treat every season as sacred.
Why our confidence suffers when we have unmet expectations.
Oneka’s favorite summer snack and hack!

Summer Guide:

Resources:

Shoreline City Church

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

The Power of Small Steps of Obedience Jul 04, 2022

Season 3 | Episode 3

What does it look like to say yes to God? In this episode, Maritza and Natalie Hernandez share how their small steps of obedience turned into big stories for God’s glory. Tune in to hear their story of how helping one child at a time grew into rescuing children internationally.

So Good Moments:

How a sidewalk Sunday school ministry turned into orphanages in multiple countries.
How God multiplies our small steps of obedience.
The power of replacing lies with God’s truth.
How God births beautiful work out of our seasons of pain.
Why our calling doesn’t have to be complicated.
Encouragement for those who think they are disqualified because of their past.
How to position yourself to watch God rewrite stories.

Discussion Guides:

Help Complete the Second Building in Honduras

Resources:

Child Sponsorship

Support Greatest Needs at Children’s Impact Network

Sisterhood Mission Trip

Winning the War in Your Mind book

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Learning to Champion Others in a Culture of Competition Jun 20, 2022

Learning to Champion Others in a Culture of Competition

Season 3 | Episode 2

Is comparison robbing you of joy? In this episode, Pastors Julie Mullins and Lisa Duvall share why comparison isn’t the real enemy, but the way we process comparison can be. You’ll discover ways to leverage comparison for your growth and hear how to champion others amid a competitive culture.

So Good Moments:

Why being competitive isn’t always bad, and how to compete in a way where everyone wins.
Two indicators of unhealthy competition and comparison in your life.
The right way to process comparison and leverage it toward a greater vision.
The best strategies when you’re tempted to compare or compete.
How to respond when someone else gets what you want.
One question to ask yourself when you feel like you’re losing in life.

Discussion Guides:

Resources:

The Art of Spousing

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Saying Yes to God: Diving Deeper in the Book of Jonah Jun 06, 2022

So Good Moments:

How God gets our attention through correction, conviction, or escalating situations.
The three primary ways God still speaks today (and how we can position ourselves to hear Him).
Pastor Julie’s insider info on how she studies the Bible.
A question you can ask yourself to determine if you’re heading in the wrong direction.
How to say yes to God even when the call seems hard.
Two things you should do immediately after hearing God speak.
Why your feelings and failures don’t have the final say for your future.
Three fun summer hacks!

Discussion Guides:

4-Day Devotional on the Book of Jonah

Resources:

Winning the War in Your Mind book

Logos Bible Study Software

My Identity Declaration

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

*Bonus* Saying Yes to God: Diving Deeper in the Book of Jonah *Bonus* Jun 06, 2022

So Good Moments:

How God gets our attention through correction, conviction, or escalating situations.
The three primary ways God still speaks today (and how we can position ourselves to hear Him).
Pastor Julie’s insider info on how she studies the Bible.
A question you can ask yourself to determine if you’re heading in the wrong direction.
How to say yes to God even when the call seems hard.
Two things you should do immediately after hearing God speak.
Why your feelings and failures don’t have the final say for your future.
Three fun summer hacks!

Discussion Guides:

4-Day Devotional on the Book of Jonah

Resources:

Winning the War in Your Mind book

Logos Bible Study Software

My Identity Declaration

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Bonus Episode: Boundaries in Relationships May 16, 2022

Boundaries in Relationships

Season 2 | Bonus Episode

How do you know when to establish a boundary in a relationship? And how do you communicate that boundary graciously? Pastors Irene & Jimmy Rollins join Pastors Todd & Julie for a rich conversation about how we can protect what’s most important by establishing guardrails in our lives and relationships.

So Good Moments:

How the “three I’s” (intentionality, investment, and inspection) can change the dynamic of any relationship.
The importance of defining your non-negotiables and communicating your needs with vulnerability.
Why boundaries get confusing for Christians—and what the Bible says about them.
What it looks like to communicate boundaries in a way that reflects the protection of your values rather than the rejection of the person.
How being boundaryless led Irene to rock bottom and how rehab helped her take ownership of her life.
How our emotions serve as an indicator that something in our life needs a guardrail.

Questions for Reflection:

How did your perspective on boundaries change after hearing this episode?
What emotions in your life might be indicators to protect what’s most important?
Pastor Jimmy said, “I can’t give until I first guard.” What is it that you need to guard before you can give?

Resources:

Book: Boundaries

Jimmy & Irene’s Ministry: Two Equals One

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Boundaries in Relationships May 09, 2022

Boundaries in Relationships

Season 2 | Episode 8

How do you know when to establish a boundary in a relationship? And how do you communicate that boundary graciously? Pastors Irene & Jimmy Rollins join Pastors Todd & Julie for a rich conversation about how we can protect what’s most important by establishing guardrails in our lives and relationships.

So Good Moments:

How the “three I’s” (intentionality, investment, and inspection) can change the dynamic of any relationship.
The importance of defining your non-negotiables and communicating your needs with vulnerability.
Why boundaries get confusing for Christians—and what the Bible says about them.
What it looks like to communicate boundaries in a way that reflects the protection of your values rather than the rejection of the person.
How being boundaryless led Irene to rock bottom and how rehab helped her take ownership of her life.
How our emotions serve as an indicator that something in our life needs a guardrail.

Questions for Reflection:

How did your perspective on boundaries change after hearing this episode?
What emotions in your life might be indicators to protect what’s most important?
Pastor Jimmy said, “I can’t give until I first guard.” What is it that you need to guard before you can give?

Resources:

Book: Boundaries

Jimmy & Irene’s Ministry: Two Equals One

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Friendship: It’s Complicated

Relationship Q & A - Part 1 Apr 25, 2022

Relationship Q & A - Part 1

Season 2 | Episode 7

You asked, they answered! Pastors Julie Mullins and Lisa Duvall dive into your relationship questions—from friendship tensions to motherhood mishaps. In this episode, you’ll learn how to get out of a negative cycle, extend grace, and walk in humility.

So Good Moments:

How to push pause and redefine a relationship when it's been stuck in a negative cycle.
Practical advice for navigating difficult relationships and ensuring the gap of tension doesn’t grow wider.
How to choose presence over perfection in motherhood and why it’s important to “keep the door open” as a mom.
Words of wisdom from a former single mom.
How to stay confident as a teenage girl.
The art of balancing confidence and humility (and how competence helps).

Questions for Reflection:

Are there any relationships in your life that need redefining?
What would it look like for you to put on the “grace filter” in your relationships?
Pastor Julie said “Decide what matters most and focus your attention there”—what matters most in this season?

Resources:

Necessary Endings

Boundaries

Forgiving What You Can’t Forget

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Lance’s Book “Your One Life.”

How to Discover Your Purpose and Own Your Life Apr 11, 2022

How to Discover Your Purpose and Own Your Life

Season 2 | Episode 6

Do you feel like you’re going through the motions in life? Author and leadership coach, Lance Witt, wants you to live with intention and purpose. In this episode, Lance shares questions to help you define your purpose, practical tips for simplifying your life, and how to make God’s glory your personal North Star.

So Good Moments:

The two Greek definitions for “time” (and why one of them matters most).
The question Lance asks himself every morning to keep God’s glory at the forefront of his mind.
How to get started with crafting a life purpose statement.
Lance’s best advice for how to lead yourself.
Lance’s 3-part formula for a simple life.
What the Apostle Paul says about ambition.

Questions for Reflection:

What does Scripture say about why you’re here?
What are your desires and passions?
What do you care about and feel convicted about?
What do other people say you’re good at?

Lance’s purpose statement: “To steward my one and only life, I need to love God deeply, lead myself tenaciously, shepherd my family intentionally, and coach and serve others unselfishly.”

Resources:

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Charlotte’s Mentorship Program

Regaining Vision After You’ve Been Blindsided Mar 28, 2022

Regaining Vision After You’ve Been Blindsided

Season 2 | Episode 5

Whether you’ve experienced the hurt of a betrayal or the shock of being blindsided, Pastor Charlotte Gambill wants to show you how to recover your vision and regain your strength. In this episode, Charlotte shares how to uncover your blind spots, take a step towards healing and begin to see clearly again.

So Good Moments:

What happens when our spiritual vision gets injured.
Jesus’ response in Mark 8 to the man who was blinded by unbelief.
How to move to a mature place of “self-editing” when it comes to your blind spots.
What accountability really is (and why it gets a bad rap).
How Charlotte leans into the promptings and nudges from God.
Why the Church needs more vessels for God—and less ornaments.

Question: What is your now word?

Resources:

Dare to Be

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Pastor Julie’s Daily Declarations

Becoming The Friend You Wish You Had Mar 14, 2022

Becoming The Friend You Wish You Had

Season 2 | Episode 4

Whether you are in middle school or middle-aged, relationships can get complicated. Pastor Julie and her dear friends Irene Rollins and Sarah Keller discuss what they learned from friendship failures, the gift of forgiveness, and how to become the friend you want.

So Good Moments:

The common denominator in every relationship.
How to ensure relational mistakes don’t become relational regrets.
The root cause of offense and hurt—and how to choose another option!
What forgiveness really looks like.
The crucial difference between forgiveness and reconciliation.
What boundaries are and how to set them.

Question: What does forgiveness mean to you?

Resources:

Find Irene: Two Equals One

Find Sarah: Next Level Church

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Friendship: It’s Complicated

Recommended Books:

The Bait of Satan

Necessary Endings

Boundaries

Forgiving What You Can’t Forget

Woman Up! Rising to the Call of Leadership Feb 28, 2022

Woman Up! Rising to the Call of Leadership

Season 2 | Episode 3

Do you ever feel like you don’t have what it takes to be in ministry or leadership? Pastor Lori Champion can relate. In this episode, Pastor Lori shares how she went from running away from ministry to stepping into her calling as a pastor.

So Good Moments:

The story of how Lori surrendered her dreams and gifts to God.
Lori’s vision behind her book Woman Up!
How an altar moment brought healing after a tragedy and numb season.
How to fight for unity when you’re hurt in church.
What being a ‘helper’ really means Biblically.
The benefits of women in leadership.

Question: What’s your now word?

Resources:

Pastor Lori’s Book

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Pastor Julie’s 2022 Reading List

Valentine’s Day Special: What Matters Most in Relationships Feb 14, 2022

Valentine’s Day Special: What Matters Most in Relationships

Season 2 | Episode 2

What is the secret sauce for building solid and lasting relationships? In this episode, Pastors Todd and Julie share their own relationship trial and errors, as well as practical tips on communication, conflict, and commitment.

So Good Moments:

You asked, they answered! Pastors Todd and Julie respond to your questions, which leads to their worst Valentine’s story and advice for singles.
Why authenticity is critical no matter what stage of life you’re in.
How to gain a vision for your relationship or marriage.
The key difference between being a peace-faker and a peace-maker.
The ABCs of conflict resolution (including the right and wrong way to apologize).
The long-term fruit of being committed to what matters most.

Question: What relationships do you need God to give you a vision for?

Resources:

Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood

Pastor Julie’s 2022 Reading List

The Key to Miraculous Breakthrough In Every Relationship Jan 31, 2022

The Key to Miraculous Breakthrough In Every Relationship

Season 2 | Episode 1

Season two is here—and it’s all about relationships! Relationships can be our greatest source of joy but also our greatest source of pain. To kick off the new season, Pastor Julie shares the key to seeing miraculous breakthrough in every relationship.

So Good Moments:

You asked, she answered! Pastor Julie spills the tea on everything from her reading list for 2022, to her most embarrassing moment on stage.
Why it’s a good thing that you don’t have all the answers, and what’s more important.
What Jesus visiting His hometown can teach us about our relationships today.
The epidemic of dishonor in our culture and what God wants to release instead.
The best way to be competitive in your own home (hint, it’s not optional).
How dishonor can become a huge disruption to supernatural work.

Question: What will you do to cultivate an atmosphere of honor to release the supernatural in your relationships this week?

Resources:

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A Fresh Start: Trauma Is Real, but Resilience Is So Good Dec 27, 2021

Episode 6: A Fresh Start: Trauma Is Real, but Resilience Is So Good

In the last podcast episode of the season, Pastor Irene Rollins shares about celebrating six years of sobriety and how facing her past allowed her to embrace her new beginning. Pastor Irene is a certified emotional health coach, co-founder of Two Equals One marriage ministry, and is a part of the teaching team at Christ Fellowship. This episode will inspire you to enter the new year with healing for your past and expectancy for your future.

So Good Moments:

How Irene developed a dependency on alcohol, almost lost her family, and started her journey of recovery in rehab.
Why our past doesn’t stay in our past and how to recognize the reality of both trauma and resilience.
The top two things Irene learned in rehab that work for everyone.
The healing power of connection, sharing emotions, and making amends.
Why New Year’s resolutions don’t work and what to focus on instead.

Question for Reflection: What’s your now word?

Resources:

Article: Top Reads for the New Year

Find Support: Celebrate Recovery

Join a Group: Reengage or Married Group

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