The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast

Latest Episodes:

What If We’ve Misunderstood God’s Intent for Boundaries? Sep 06, 2022

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Is it unloving, selfish or unchristian to draw boundaries? Sometimes the whole process can feel unkind or even like we’re violating Bible verses on how to treat others. But what if we’ve simply misunderstood God’s original intent in giving us this relational gift?

Lysa TerKeurst has wrestled with these hesitations. But she’s uncovered common misconceptions about boundaries and learned that boundaries are one of the most powerful, God-honoring tools we can use to protect our relationships.

In this teaching, Lysa walks through the first mention of boundaries in the Bible, three crucial words we need to embrace in order to understand God’s intent for boundaries and more. Grab a pen and paper — you’ll want to take notes on this one!

Related Resources:
- What if all the emotional energy spent on saying "yes" to everyone else, walking on eggshells around people we love and trying to manage delicate relational dynamics is bankrupting us of our capacity for living in obedience to who God has asked us to be? If you're ready to gain the biblical wisdom and confidence to finally set boundaries you can keep, let Lysa TerKeurst’s book, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, be your new go-to guide. Order today!
- If you liked this episode, check out the new Therapy & Theology podcast with Lysa TerKeurst. Lysa has teamed up with her personal, licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress, and the Director of Theological Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, to bring you a podcast to help you work through what you've walked through. Start listening today!

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"Union With Christ in a Chaotic World" With John Eldredge Aug 23, 2022

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After the last few years, we are looking for relief.

But in the rush to get our lives back to what they used to be, we are settling for temporary relief instead of lasting restoration. What if there's a better way to live? A way that doesn't just squeeze God into our busy lives ... a way where we can find the true rest we need. On this episode, author John Eldredge walks us through practical ways we can be intentional to cultivate a life with God so we can be resilient to whatever comes our way.

Related Resources:
- Your life is crazy, but your Bible study doesn't have to be. Online Bible Studies is a place where you can dive deep into books by your favorite Christian authors alongside a community of women from right where you are. Check out our latest Online Bible Study now!
- Grab a copy of Get Your Life Back by John Eldredge.
- Check out John's book, Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times.

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"When You're Tempted To Romanticize the Past" With Madi Vincent Aug 16, 2022

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When we walk through seasons of waiting or uncertainty, it's tempting to look at the past through rose-colored glasses. We choose to only remember the good parts and forget the bad.

But when we do that, it robs us of the opportunity to see how God is providing for us in the present, even if it's not predictable or what we'd prefer. On today's podcast, our friend and Director of Marketing at Proverbs 31, Madi Vincent, uses the Book of Numbers to show us what to do when we are wrestling in the waiting.

Related Resources:

Download our free First 5 mobile app and spend the first moments of your day with God before the hustle of your to-do list begins. We also have study guides to help you dig a little deeper into God's Word.
Connect with Madi on Instagram here!

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"Escaping the Grip of the False Gospel of Grit" With Kaitlin Garrison Aug 09, 2022

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Our desire to please God can so easily turn into us trying to perform.

But how do we know when we've slipped into striving? On this episode of the podcast, our new friend and author, Kaitlin Garrison, teaches us the difference between the true gospel of grace and the false gospel of grit. Overcome the cycle of shame from not being good enough by discovering the sweet relief that comes from our righteousness being found in Christ alone.

Related Resources:
- Order Kaitlin's book, Sweet Relief: How the Gospel Frees Us from a Life of Striving, today!

- Connect with Kaitlin on Instagram @kaitlinngarrison
- We created COMPEL Writers Training just for YOU! Stay accountable to practice your writing skills, and know you are not alone through our online community. Click here to join today!
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"The Unexpected Gift of Uncertainty in Your Bible Study" With Amy Carroll Jul 12, 2022

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It's easy to seek certainty when life feels unpredictable and out of control. But what if uncertainty leads us closer to God?
On today's episode, our dear friend, Proverbs 31 writer and author, Amy Carroll challenges us to embrace uncertainty because we learn how to better trust and seek God. Through her "clarity principle," she walks us through a three-step Bible study technique when we're seeking answers in the middle of uncertain seasons. This principle is one you'll want to save for later, so grab a pen and paper to take notes!

Related Resources:

- Subscribe to receive free Encouragement for Today weekday devotions in your inbox.
- Make sure you get a copy of Amy's Bible study, Esther:
Seeing Our Invisible God in an Uncertain World, co-author Lynn Cowell.
- Connect with Amy on Instagram @amydohmcarroll