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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	For Those Battling Loneliness or Who Long for Deeper Connections	05 Nov 2024	00:32:48
Do you find yourself battling loneliness and long for deeper connections? Do you struggle going deeper in your current relationships and wonder why tension often invades certain interactions? In this episode, host Carol McCracken talks with author and Bible teacher Becky Harling about our longing to connect, things that can hinder our connections, and practical ways we can build deeper relationships. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.) Resource referenced: Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World Find Becky Harling: On her website On Instagram On Facebook Check out her podcast, the Connected Mom Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? When has God used a difficult season to shift or correct your priorities? What are some ways you experience a sense of belonging in your relationship with Christ? When has envy hurt one of your relationships? When has comparison hurt one of your relationships? When have you seen celebrating others deepen a relationship? What is one action step God might want you to take having listened to this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	How Can We Maintain Faith in Hardship - With Brandon Heath	29 Oct 2024	00:28:28
How do we navigate the loss of those we love and the evil we encounter in this world? How can we choose faith when our hearts ache and we don't have all the answers? In this episode, Brandon Heath shares how he answered those questions after the loss of his parents and a school shooting that hit much too close to home. (Scroll down for discussion/reflection questions.) Resources referenced: Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy Goff The Ache, by Brandon Heath Find Brandon Heath: On his website Facebook Instagram YouTube Music Spotify Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (I inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) What resonated with you most in this episode? Who might you need to engage in a conversation with so that you can ensure you've left nothing unsaid? How might your fear stem from a desire for control, or the belief that you retain control? How does it feel to know that God remains close to the brokenhearted? What might it look like to live so that you are surprised by difficulties but also not to feel caught off guard by them? What is one action step God might want you to take having listened to this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Exploring the Roots of One's Depression	03 Sep 2024	00:28:01
While sometimes depression hits without any known or perceivable cause, other times it stems from, or is exacerbated by overwhelming circumstances and situations involving those we love. But while we can't always control the things that impact our emotions, there are helpful things we can choose. In this episode, hosts Jennifer Slattery and Carol McCracken talk with therapist Stefanie Rowe about some of depressions roots and why it's important to seek help sooner rather than later. Bible passage discussed: 1 Kings 19 (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.) Sermons referenced in this episode (presented by Stefanie): How to Navigate Depression Helped, Hugged, Heard Link to the mug mentioned in this episode: https://thehappygivers.com/collections/its-ok-collection Find Stefanie Rowe: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? In what ways might your current circumstances feel overwhelming? How might your level of emotional involvement in other people's problems impact your current mental state? How does it feel to know that godly people like Mother Teresa and the Old Testament prophet Elijah experienced depression? How does it feel to know that God moves close to you in your pain (even if you can't "feel" His presence)? As depression thrives in isolation, and also tends to pull us to isolate ourselves further: what is one way you can connect with others this week? Who is one person in whom you can find support when you feel depressed? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	When We Fear We've Blown it (Genesis 13:1-4)	17 Jan 2023	00:17:13
We've all experienced rejection throughout our lives, including times when we've messed up. We may be accustomed to, and therefore have come to expect, others cutting us off or distancing themselves from us when we sin. We may even assume God will respond to us in a similar way, but this is far from what we see in Scripture. In this episode, Carol and Jennifer discuss a biblical example of a major mess up, how Abram, the man who sinned, responded, how God responded to him, and what this reveals about His heart toward us. Find Carol McCracken at: https://www.carolmccracken.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/ https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken http://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team Find Jennifer Slattery at: http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572 Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? How do you tend to respond after you've sinned? Do you tend to turn to God or distance yourself from Him? What have you seen, read, or experienced regarding God's heart that you can remember and reflect on whenever or if ever you fear God's rejection? Why is it important to focus on God's character, not our guilt, when attempting to live more deeply connected to and empowered by God? 1 John 1:9 tells us that whenever we acknowledge our sins to God, and each time that we do, that He forgives us and cleanses us from all unrighteousness. What are some sins, then, that He forgives us of? Considering the use of the word "all" in 1 John 1:9, what sins does God not forgive? Again, considering 1 John 1:9 and its discussion of God's purification, what does this mean in terms of our holiness or sinfulness after we turn to God and acknowledge our sin? Why might it be important to remember God indeed purifies us from "all" unrighteousness? What is one action step God might be asking you to take as a result of listening to this podcast. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Bravely Embracing the Unknown (Genesis 12:1-4)	10 Jan 2023	00:16:30
There are times in our life when God will ask us to leave everything we find comfortable to step into the unknown with Him. These moments are a lot like “hallway moments” where we’re not exactly sure where or when the next door will open; they are moments that might be full of doubt and hesitancy, but they are essential to our faith. They are the moments that keep us holding onto the One that knows all, even when we don’t. Find Kimi: https://kimimiller.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LivingReflectionsMinistry/ https://www.instagram.com/livingreflectionsministry/ Find Tami: https://www.tamiwittrock.com/ Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Support Group Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): Group Discussion Questions: Reflect on a “hallway moment” of your life. What were some of the lies that maybe prevented you from wanting to step forward? What were some truths you discovered about God during that time? How have those truths been an encouragement or reminder for you in other times where things felt unknown or uncertain? Have you ever shared your “hallway moment” with others? What was their reaction? Read Genesis 12:2-3 and underline the seven promises God shared with Abram. How might these also be an inspiration to you? Is there any area of your life where God is asking you to step into the unknown? If so, reflect on the steps discussed on today’s episode. How has God been faithful in the past? How does this encourage you to take that first step? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Breaking Free from Dysfunction	03 Jan 2023	00:17:44
Jesus came to restore everything as it should be. To bring increased health and fulfillment to a hurting, dysfunctional, and broken world. But sometimes our first steps toward the new life Christ calls us to feel scary. What if the change He calls us to damages our current relationships and we end up alone? In this episode, Kelly Campbell and Jennifer Slattery talk about what emotions Abram may have wrestled with when God first called him from the land of his dysfunction and what we can learn from his journey. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Kelly Campbell and Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find Jennifer Slattery at: http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572 Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? In today’s episode, Jennifer talked about living in the “messy middle” where we’re not as unhealthy as we once were but where we also know we have room to grow. Consider your current relationships. Where are you in your journey? In what areas would you like to see increased health? When have you felt the need to make a healthy change in a relationship? What was that change, how did you respond, and what were the results? Why do you think change, even when we know the change is for our good, can feel so unsettling? If you had been Abram, what would you have struggled with most in regard to leaving your homeland? Why is it important to remember God’s heart for us when embarking on a challenging or uncertain journey? In today’s episode, what did Jennifer say is God’s heart for us? What type of life does He long for us to experience? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	4 Powerful Actions to Fight Anxiety	27 Dec 2022	00:25:16
When assigned reading in school, did you ever search out the cliff notes? If so, you might appreciate this episode, in which we captured four powerful anxiety-fighting nuggets from our most popular episodes. For those who missed those episodes the first time they dropped, consider these your show notes designed to help you quickly zero in on some actionable steps you can take to decrease your anxiety and increase your peace. For those who caught those courage-bolstering discussions the first time, consider this a reminder as together we progress toward the soul-deep freedom Christ promised. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Jennifer Slattery at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/ https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572 Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion or Personal Journal Questions: In the first episode segment, Dr. Neil T. Anderson discussed the imminence and potency of those things that cause fear. Consider something that regularly causes you anxiety. How imminent is that threat? How potent? Can you detect the lie fueling that fear? If not, I encourage you to take some time to pray and journal on this. If so, what is the lie? What is one truth Scripture provides that counters that lie? Consider Cathy Loerzel’s discussion on how we tend to store trauma in our bodies. Why is this important to recognize? According to Cathy, how can a dysregulated body affect our relationships and those we love? When discussing our “stored” traumas, Dr. Allender encourages us to tend to our stories with wisdom and kindness. What might that look like in your life? How does our trust in God and His desire to heal us give us the courage to begin to unpack our stories? Why is it important to have an emergency verse? What verse can you write on notecards, in your phone, regularly recite, and memorize to serve as your emergency verse to reflect upon the next time anxiety unexpectedly hits? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	How to Deal with Toxic People (Re-Air)	20 Dec 2022	00:30:27
We can’t force someone to love us or treat us well, but we can guard our peace and joy. In fact, to live the fruit-bearing and gospel-sharing lives that Christ created us for, we must learn when to walk beside and when to walk away. In this episode, prolific writer Gary Thomas, author of When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People, shares insights he learned when studying Christ’s interactions with the various people He encountered. Find Gary Thomas at: https://www.garythomas.com https://www.facebook.com/authorgarythomas https://www.instagram.com/garythomasbooks/ Resource mentioned: When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People: https://amzn.to/3dsPRYR Find Jennifer: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.facebook.com/JenSlatte https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Group Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Sign up to receive her 30-Day Fighting Fear emails: https://bit.ly/31y43gt Group Discussion Questions: 1. What did you find most helpful in today’s episode and why? 2. Did anything Gary said cause you to reevaluate your thoughts on some relational encounters? 3. How would you describe the difference between difficult people and toxic people? 4. Consider your relationships. Are there people in your life who steal your peace and joy? 5. Why is it important to guard your peace and joy? 6. Consider a challenging relationship. In what ways do your interactions with that individual make it difficult to love others well? 7. In what ways do your interactions with that individual make it challenging to live out your calling? 8. What might it look like to leave an interaction mentally? 9. How can you show love and compassion while protecting yourself? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Courageous Rest for the Exhausted and Overwhelmed	13 Dec 2022	00:25:42
Do you find it difficult to rest, whether that involves something as simple as turning off your constantly pinging electronic devices, planning an afternoon out with friends, or engaging in a creative activity? Do all of your uncompleted tasks run through your mind the moment you step away from your desk or a particular responsibility? Sometimes it takes courage to rest. Yet, science also demonstrates, taking regular time for true, restorative rest also increases our courage by actively decreasing our anxiety. In this episode, Wholly Loved’s Kelly Campbell talks with a woman who’s dug deep into the research to discover ways we can all live a little less hustled and bustled and with ever-increasing joy and peace. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith at: https://www.drdaltonsmith.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drdaltonsmith/ https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith Take the Rest Quiz at: https://www.restquiz.com/quiz/rest-quiz-test/ Find Kelly Campbell, and Wholly Loved Ministries, at: http://WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion or Personal Journal Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? When do you most tend to get defensive? In those particular situations, what story are you telling yourself? What are some truths you can reflect upon prior to those types of situations or interactions with that particular person? Why is it important to recognize that not everyone is a safe person who will be helpful while you are working to heal? How did you feel when Tina and Jennifer talked about potentially limiting time with unhealthy family members? What were some signs Tina mentioned that can indicate a person is not willing to change? How can recognizing this help you find the healthiest level of involvement with an individual more focused on casting blame than moving toward relational health? What is one action step God might be asking you to take after having listened to today’s content? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Break Free from Relationally Harmful Reactions	06 Dec 2022	00:30:42
We all have certain reactions that arise when we feel threatened, whether that threat is real or perceived. We have an innate desire to self-protect. If we aren’t aware of these tendencies, however, we may react in ways that pushes others away and therefore reinforce or deepen our hurts and increases our defensive reactions. In this episode, mental health expert Tina Yeager helps us unpack these potentially destructive responses, what triggers them, and how we can respond to our triggers and our reactions in a grace-filled, healthy way. (Contact Tina through her website provided below to find out how to access the free resource she mentioned in today’s episode.) (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Tina Yeager: https://www.tinayeager.com/books/ https://www.instagram.com/tina.yeager.9/ https://www.facebook.com/tina.yeager.9 Find Jennifer Slattery at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/ https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572 Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion or Personal Journal Questions: 1.What resonated with you most in this episode? 2.When do you most tend to get defensive? 3.In those particular situations, what story are you telling yourself? 4.What are some truths you can reflect upon prior to those types of situations or interactions with that particular person? 5.Why is it important to recognize that not everyone is a safe person who will be helpful while you are working to heal? 6.How did you feel when Tina and Jennifer talked about potentially limiting time with unhealthy family members? 7.What were some signs Tina mentioned that can indicate a person is not willing to change? 8.How can recognizing this help you find the healthiest level of involvement with an individual more focused on casting blame than moving toward relational health? 9.What is one action step God might be asking you to take after having listened to today’s content? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Freed From Toxic Relationships to Help Others Break Free (with Carolyn Whitney) - Ep. 131	27 Nov 2022	00:35:40
You may have heard someone say something to the effect of, “God will use your pain in your future ministry.” This doesn’t necessarily mean He will ask you to launch an organization or create a program within your social sphere or community, although He may. Rather, this stems from God’s promise to use you to comfort others with the same comfort He’s shown. You, whether that means listening with understanding as someone shares their hurts and struggles or walking beside someone seeking increased freedom. We hope today’s episode speaks to individuals in one of two places in their healing journey: 1) For those still in the thick of pain, hold tight to this—God longs to bring beauty from your pain by first healing you then giving you the strength and desire to help others heal. 2) For those who have experienced some degree of healing, prayerfully consider if God is asking you to walk alongside someone who is hurting or living enslaved. And finally, we hope this episode opens conversation on toxic versus healthy relationships. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Carolyn Whitney and her ministry: https://sistersinchristkc.org/our-team https://www.instagram.com/sistersinchristkc/ https://www.facebook.com/sistersinchristkc Find Kelly Campbell and Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1.What resonated with you most in this episode? 2.Have you ever felt like you were living in a "glass house" where things looked good from the outside but where circumstances or emotions felt chaotic, unpredictable, or unsafe, or uncertain? 3.When going through challenging or painful circumstances, how easily do you seek support from others, and what do you think impacts this? 4.How would you describe the general health of your support system, and why would you describe it this way? 5.What are some ways we can walk with family and friends through their mental health battles while still maintaining healthy boundaries for ourselves (and our children)? 6.How can healthy connections with others help one heal from traumatic experiences 7.What are some important steps to take when faced with a big transition in your life? 8.What is one action step God might be wanting you to take as a result of listening to this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Thankfulness in Changing Seasons - Ep. 130	22 Nov 2022	00:19:00
Learning to be grateful in all circumstances can be challenging, but once we recognize that God is enough, gratitude begins to grow. Through simple practices of rejoicing and praying, we can battle the temptation to believe that God isn’t enough and learn to give thanks in every situation. (Have fear and anxiety-related topics you'd like us to consider covering? Message us through Jennifer or Carol's website!) **Please note, we misquoted Luke 2:22 in this episode. That verse reads: When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Kimi: https://kimimiller.com/ http://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Group Discussion Questions: 1.What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2.Do you struggle with gratitude? 3.What does rejoicing look like to you? How can you learn to rejoice always? 4.How can you develop, or improve, your listening skills during prayer time? 5.What are some ways you are intentionally filling your mind with truth? 6.When might you most need to remember that God is enough? 7.How has gratitude, or the lack of, shaped your outlook on life? 8.What are some ways you can remind yourself to rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Fighting Anxiety and Fear Through Praise (with Becky Harling) - Ep. 129	15 Nov 2022	00:35:35
When battling anxiety, fear, and depression, countless people have turned to the Psalms for comfort. In them, we read raw and honest emotion, soul-deep prayers, and about a God who sees, cares, and has the power to lead us to greater freedom. While fighting cancer, guest Becky Harling learned to use praise, often guided by what she read in the psalms, to fight her fear and increase her peace. In this episode, she shared her experiences and the Bible study God prompted her to write: The Extraordinary Power of Praise: A 6-Week Study of the Psalms for the Anxious Heart. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Becky Harling at: https://beckyharling.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beckyharling/ https://www.facebook.com/beckyharlingministries Find Jennifer Slattery at: http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572 Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1.What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2.What Bible passages do you turn when you feel anxious or afraid? 3.How does (or can) praising God in difficult seasons help to decrease our anxiety and increase our peace? 4.What are some ways you remember God’s goodness and love in hard or frightening times? 5.Why is important to understand God’s heart for us when we feel afraid—that He responds to us in love, not anger or frustration? 6.How can prayer deepen your intimacy with Christ? 7.How can memorizing Scripture help you fight anxiety and fear? 8.What is one action step God might be asking you to take, having listened to this podcast episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Why We Don't Have to Fear Death	27 Aug 2024	00:32:05
Many people fear death and the process of dying. This can lead to enslaving behaviors like obsessively following health trends, avoiding airplanes, or losing the ability to think of much else when our loved ones travel. But God doesn't want us to live in fear and has provided numerous truths in Scripture to assure us of His presence in our every moment, including when we pass from this present earth, and of the joy that awaits us in paradise. In this episode, hosts Carol McCracken and Jennifer Slattery discuss some of the underlying causes for our fear of death and biblical truths that can help us view our eternal future with anticipation rather than fear. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions) Bible passages referenced: Luke 8:40-45; Acts 7:40-55; Romans 8:31-29; 2 Samuel 12:15-23; Isaiah 7:16 Book referenced: In Light of Eternity: Perspectives on Heaven by Randy Alcorn Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? What most frightens or unsettles you when you think of death? Which of God's unchanging character traits can speak to those fears? What might God be communicating to you through the passage about Stephen, the first Christ-follower killed for his faith? What might God be communicating to you through His assurance of His love in Romans 8? What might God be communicating to you through Jesus' statement to the repentant thief on the cross? What is one action step He might want you to take having listened to this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	When Self-Reliance Leads to Addiction (with Carol McCracken) - Ep. 128	08 Nov 2022	00:32:11
When life feels challenging, uncertain, or painful, it can feel tempting to rely on ourselves—our wisdom, strength, and abilities—rather than yielding and surrendering to Christ. But this rarely, if ever, leads to increased life and peace. Often, it leads to unhealthy coping mechanisms and addictive behaviors. This was precisely what happened with Wholly Loved’s Carol McCracken. Her self-reliance led to alcoholism; she found freedom through surrender and dependence on Christ. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Carol McCracken at: https://www.carolmccracken.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/ https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken http://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team Find Jennifer Slattery at: http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572 Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1.What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2.When are you most tempted to rely on yourself rather than depending on Christ? 3.What makes surrendering to Christ most challenging for you? 4.When has a moment or season of self-reliance led to increased pain or controlling behaviors? 5.What are some unhealthy ways you cope with stress, anxiety, and hardship? 6.What are some alternative and healthy ways you can cope with stress, anxiety, and hardship? 7.What truths can you remind yourself of the next time you feel tempted to rely on yourself rather than turning to Christ? 8.Do you have a community you can honestly express your hurts, fears, and challenges to? If so, how has this helped you grow, endure challenging seasons, and deepen your surrender to Christ? 9.What is one action step God might be asking you to take, having listened to this podcast episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Breaking Free from Generational Dysfunction (with Gina Birkemeier) - Ep. 127	01 Nov 2022	00:28:47
Our past affects our present, often in ways we’re not aware of or don’t know how to address. Patterns of dysfunction tend to trickle down from one generation to the next, causing us to hurt others in much the same way in which we were hurt. But God calls us to healing, wholeness, and freedom and has given us tools in Scripture, through our ongoing connection with the Holy Spirit, and through wise Christian counselors to replace harmful behavioral patterns and attitudes with those that are life-giving for us and the generations that follow. In this episode, licensed counselor Gina Birkemeier discusses her book Generations Deep and what God has helped her heal and become an instrument of healing for others, her children especially. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Gina Birkemeier at: https://www.generationsdeep.com/ https://www.facebook.com/itsmyoutloudvoice/ https://www.instagram.com/myoutloudvoice/ Find Kelly Campbell and Wholly Loved at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Have a topic suggestion for us? Visit this quick survey: https://bit.ly/3sc9ueW Group Discussion Questions: 1.What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2.Gina talked about the importance of renewing our minds. Why is it important to remember this is an ongoing process? 3.Did Gina’s discussion on trauma versus disfunction change your perspective in any way? 4.Can you see any of the dysfunctional behaviors she mentioned, such as manipulation, triangulation, or codependency, present in your family of origin, and if so how? 5.What might it look like to be a safe person for yourself? 6.What might it look like to be a safe person for others? 7.Why is it important to intentionally seek healing from childhood wounds? 8.How can downplaying the pain we experienced growing up hinder our healing, growth, and freedom? 9.What is one action step God might be asking you to take based on this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Building a Faith That Stands P. 2 - Ep. 126	25 Oct 2022	00:28:48
Faith Over Fear Episode 126: Building a Faith that Stands P. 2 With Jennifer Slattery and Carol McCracken Jesus meant it when He promised to give us a life beyond our expectations, and He’s given us numerous tools in Scripture to help us experience the soul deep peace and freedom we crave. Although our battle against anxiety and fear is a journey that requires diligence, intentionality, and perseverance, we aren’t walking this road to freedom alone. He stays with us and will lead us to more secure and courageous footing. In this episode, Jennifer Slattery and Wholly Loved Ministries team member Carol McCracken continue the conversation Jennifer began in the previous episode, looking at additional ways we can fight our fears and increase our faith. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Carol: https://www.carolmccracken.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/ https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken http://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team Find Jennifer at: http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3VLUO3R Got a topic suggestion? We’d love to hear from you! Take our quick survey here: https://bit.ly/3sc9ueW Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1.What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2.In our battle against fear, why is it important to recognize and trust that God indeed is leading us to freedom? 3.How would you describe God’s favor? What might His favor look like in our lives, in relation to our fears? 4.What most tends to hinder you from resting in God’s presence? 5.Can you think of a time when, during a particularly anxious moment, you intentionally connected with God? If so, how did this affect your peace? 6.If you do not currently spend consistent time connecting with God through prayer, Bible reading, worship, or Christian meditation, what change or changes might you need to make in order to do so? 7.Scripture tells us that our all-knowing, all-powerful, loving God is always with us. How can holding tight to and reflecting on this truth help you the next time you feel anxious or afraid? 8.How often do you pray for increased boldness? 9.What is one action step God might be asking you to take in the week ahead based on what you heard in this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Building a Faith That Stands - Ep. 125	18 Oct 2022	00:30:57
When we read certain passages in Scripture telling us not to worry or to be anxious, we may assume courageous faith should come easily. We may think, if only we say the right prayer, recite a particular verse enough times, or muster up enough will power, we’ll find victory over anxiety and fear. And while God does have the power to flood our souls with supernatural peace, most often, He slowly and progressively displaces our anxiety with peace. In this episode, Jennifer Slattery shares concrete steps we can take and powerful truths we can stand on to build, through the power of Christ, a faith that stands—and withstands life’s storms. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Jennifer Slattery at: http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ (Contact Jennifer through her website to sign up for her 30-day Faith Over Fear email encouragements.) Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Questions: 1.What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2.How can it be helpful to know that God builds faith into our souls over time? 3.What are some ways we cooperate with God as He builds our faith? 4.What are some ways we might hinder the work of God in us? 5.Why might it be important to recognize our weaknesses in terms of fear? 6.Why is it important to wait and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit before acting in a particular situation? 7.What might it look like to, daily and regularly, to pause for guidance and strength from the Holy Spirit? 8.When we feel afraid, why is it important to seek God’s perspective regarding our situation or fear? 9.What might it look like to seek God’s perspective regarding a particular fear? 10.What is one action step God is asking you to take this week based on what you heard in this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Courage to Embrace Divine Redirects (with Josh Dotzler) -Ep. 124	11 Oct 2022	00:30:22
What happens when we're headed in one direction, perhaps even one we that brings us joy, and God redirects us? In those moments, we might find ourselves wrestling with conflicting and uncomfortable emotions. We may even feel as if we've lost our identity. But what if that redirect that feels so unsetting or painful now is actually a major step toward your most fulfilling tomorrow? In this episode, former basket ball player turned podcaster, ministry leader, speaker and justice advocate Josh Dotzler shares how God used a devastating sports injury to completely upend his world and place him a path that led to transformation and incredible impact. (Scroll down for discussion questions) Find Josh Dotzler at: https://www.abideomaha.org/leadership https://www.instagram.com/joshdotzler/ https://www.facebook.com/JoshDotzlerOmaha https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/influence-2-impact/id1483130712 Find Jennifer Slattery at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/ https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572 Find Wholly Loved’s private Faith Over Fear community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 1.What resonated with you most in this episode? 2.When has God used a disappointment to redirect you to His will? 3.When you consider potential divine redirects, what fears do you tend to struggle with? 4.What are some of the activities and responsibilities that bring you the most fulfillment? 5.What are some potential ways God might want you to leverage your influence in order to help others? 6.How has God used your faithfulness in an area to bring about fruitfulness? 7.Why is it important to remain connected to a Christ-centered community as we pursue our callings? 8.What is one action step God might be asking you to take based on how He spoke to you through this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Introducing: How to Study the Bible	06 Oct 2022	00:13:50
If you enjoy listening to Faith Over Fear, we've got another great show that you'll want to add to your playlist. Let us introduce you to How to Study the Bible with Nicole Unice! In this podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through his Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. To listen to more episodes of How to Study the Bible, go to https://www.lifeaudio.com/how-to-study-the-bible/episodes. Jennifer will be back next week with a brand new episode of Faith Over Fear! Thanks for listening. RESOURCES: Help, My Bible Is Alive!: https://www.amazon.com/Help-My-Bible-Alive-Understand/dp/1641580216 FOLLOW NICOLE: Website: https://nicoleunice.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.unice Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Courage to Share Your Mental Health Struggles (With Josh Lillie) -Ep. 123	04 Oct 2022	00:37:31
Mental health experts stress the importance of maintaining a strong support system when battling anxiety and depression. The more we feel known, the more we tend to feel loved. It takes courageous transparency to build the depth of relationships our souls crave. What if we share honestly and others judge or reject us or use our weaknesses against us? In this episode, Josh Lillie, an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, the Executive Assistant of one of the largest churches in Omaha, Nebraska, and one of the hosts of the Your Daily Bible Verse podcast shares how he found the courage to openly share his experience with depression, what challenged that courage, and how he received encouragement through the life of an eighteenth century hymn writer who once had considered himself “mad.” (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Josh Lillie at: https://www.cccomaha.org/staff https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Find Jennifer at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/avapennington3/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572 Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: What resonated with you most in today’s episode? What are your thoughts regarding Jennifer’s statement that one only feels loved to the extent that they feel known? What are some reasons people might feel reluctant to tell others about their mental health challenges? What fears, anxieties, or insecurities most challenge your vulnerability? In what ways can a strong support system help those who suffer from anxiety and depression? What most resonated with you when you heard Joshua and Jennifer discuss Psalm 22? How do you feel knowing that someone so anointed as Charles Spurgeon battled depression? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Raising Resilient Kids (With Helen Smallbone) - Ep. 122	27 Sep 2022	00:30:14
If you’re a parent, grandparent, guardian, or in some way involved with raising children in today’s rapidly changing world, you may worry about their ability to stand strong amidst all of life’s impending storms. How can you build within them the character and strength that will allow them not only to survive but to thrive. In this episode, Helen Smallbone, “mum” to 7 creative children, including artists for King and Country and Rebecca St. James, shares ways God used her family’s most challenging circumstances to strengthen their bonds, deepen her children’s faith, and increase their resiliency. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Helen at: https://www.instagram.com/helensmallbone/ https://www.facebook.com/helenjsmallbone https://www.amazon.com/Helen-Smallbone/e/B09M2KKNNP Find the ministry she co-founded at: https://www.accessmore.com/pd/MumLife-Community Resource referenced: Behind the Lights: The Extraordinary Adventure of a Mum and Her Family Find Jennifer at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/avapennington3/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572 Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1.What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2.When has God used a time of uncertainty to strengthen your faith? 3.In what ways can times of adversity lead to stronger relationships? 4.Why might hard work serve as an important element in a child’s growth? 5.How can developing and maintaining strong community ties help strengthen your family? 6.How can developing and maintaining strong community ties increase your children’s resiliency? 7.How readily do you seek God’s guidance for day-to-day struggles? 8.How can sheltering our children potentially harm them? 9.What is one action step God might be asking you to take this week based on what you heard in this podcast episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Bringing God's Grace to Our Work Place (With Dr. Tim Kimmel) - Ep. 121	20 Sep 2022	00:28:06
For many people, their workplace has become their greatest source of stress and anxiety. This is where they spend the majority of their time and, often, around unpleasant and perhaps unkind people. Due to the impact our employment has on us financially, this is also the one area that has the greatest capacity to impact one's sense of security. In this episode, Dr. Tim Kimmel shares how shifting our views regarding our employment, living in God's grace, and intentionally bringing God's grace into these often highly diverse and potentially tense environments can increase our peace and fulfillment. Find Dr. Tim Kimmel at: https://gracebasedfamilies.com/staff/tim-kimmel/ https://www.facebook.com/GraceBasedFamilies Resource referenced: Grace at Work: The Secret to Getting More From Your Job than a Paycheck Find Jennifer at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572 Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Discussion Questions: 1.What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2.What unrealistic expectations might you hold, regarding your workplace and work relationships? 3.When have realistic yet unmet expectations increased your anxiety or frustration in relation to your work environment? 4.What might it look like to bring grace into your work environment? 5.How can bringing grace into our work environment and relationships create a chain reaction of increased health and peace? 6.How can focusing on Christ’s mission in and for our workplace decrease our anxiety and increase our peace and fulfillment? 7.Based on this episode, what is one action step God might be asking you to take in the next week? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Finding Strength through the Holy Spirit (with Max Lucado) - Ep 120	13 Sep 2022	00:26:13
Scripture assures us, God does not want us to live enslaved to fear, weighed down by stress, and overpowered by personal weakness. Christ promised us joy, peace, and inexpressible freedom. He also promised to give us the power to experience each of those supernatural gifts. In this episode, prolific speaker Max Lucado shares a time when, attempting to carry his ministry in his own strength, the burden became nearly crippling and how he found fresh hope and strength through the Holy Spirit. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Max Lucado at: https://maxlucado.com/ https://www.facebook.com/maxlucado https://www.instagram.com/maxlucado/ Resource referenced: Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit Find Jennifer at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/avapennington3/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572 Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: What resonated with you most in today’s episode? What first comes to mind when you think of the Holy Spirit? When have you experienced increased exhaustion and/or anxiety from relying on yourself rather than surrendering to and relying on the Holy Spirit? How would you describe a Spirit-led life? How does/can living Spirit-led decrease our anxiety? How would you describe a Spirit-led ministry? How might God be calling you to share His “living water” with weary and burdened souls you encounter this week? What is one truth you can reflect on this week to more fully experience the Holy Spirit’s peace? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	How God Prepares us to Carry Our Dreams With Musician Bay Turner	20 Aug 2024	00:29:56
The late Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones once wrote, "The worst thing that can happen to a man is to succeed before he's ready." We've probably all heard of or read stories of fallen faith leaders to understand the truth in that statement. Considering this, what if our greatest setbacks and disappointments in pursuit of our God-given dreams are actually evidence of His love and grace? When doctors told Bay Turner that, due to his cut vocal cords, that he might never sing again, he felt into a dark and angry place. But God used that season of intense pain to bring about incredible beauty, as He's promised to do for all of us (Rom. 8:28). (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.) Song referenced: "Brand New" Find Bay Turner: On YouTube On Instagram On His Website On Facebook Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? Who in your life most inspired, or inspires, you to live for Jesus? When you feel angry or in pain, are you most apt to turn to Jesus or withdraw from Him, and what most impacts your tendencies? When has God used a setback or painful season to deepen your faith and intimacy with Him? Why is the strength of our character so important when it comes to maintaining the strength to carry God-given dreams? What are some ways you intentionally connect with Christ? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	From Insecurity to Godly Confidence (with Amanda Pittman) - Ep 119	06 Sep 2022	00:31:29
Often, the greatest hindrance to living out our calling comes from internal, rather than external, influences. When our insecurities dominate our lives, we become our biggest limiting factor. If you’re familiar with the Bible, you may recognize, intellectually, that you are a radiant, redeemed, chosen, called and empowered child of God. The question is, how do we let this truth define us and our actions? In this episode, author and speaker Amanda Pittman discusses her latest release Stand in Confidence: From Sinking insecurity to Rising to Your God-Given Identity and shares actionable steps toward growing in courage and confidence. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Amanda at: https://amandaapittman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/amandaapittmann https://www.instagram.com/amandaapittman/ Find Jennifer at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/avapennington3/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572 Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Resource Mentioned: Emotional Healing in 3 Easy Steps (The Kingdom of God Made Simple) by Praying Medic Group Discussion Questions: What resonated with you most in today’s episode? When do you most tend to struggle with feelings of insecurity? How has insecurity limited your calling? When has your insecurities caused you to strive and overwork in an area God’s already equipped you for and called you to? In what areas are you placing your identity in insufficient things (your role/position, relationships, skills …)? What truth most encourages you and helps build your confidence? When has a “I should of” or “I could have” mentality hindered your confidence? When has a human’s rejection negatively affected your view of yourself? What is one action step God is calling you to take in the next week? (Right this down somewhere prominent to help with follow-through.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Prayers for Hard Times (with Crickett Keeth) – Ep. 118	30 Aug 2022	00:29:33
We’ve probably all had times when life felt so challenging or frightening, or our anxious thoughts too strong, that we struggled to find the words to pray. During those moments, many find it helpful to use prompts or prayer guides. God has provided numerous examples throughout Scripture we can use to direct, deepen, and revitalize our prayer life. These prayers provide additional benefit as well in that they can help us better understand the historical events in which these prayers were offered while revealing a glimpse of God’s heart. Join Jennifer Slattery and Kelly Cambell in their conversation with Cricket Keeth, author of the Bible study titled "Before the Throne" to hear about two powerful prayers discussed in her latest Bible study and how such prayers can decrease our anxiety and increase our faith and intimacy with Christ. Find Crickett Keeth at: https://www.crickettkeeth.com/teaching/ https://www.facebook.com/janene.keeth https://www.instagram.com/jkeeth52/ Resource mentioned: Before the Throne: Finding Strength Through Prayer in Difficult Times: https://amzn.to/3e30xRw Jennifer Slattery at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jen.pheobus/ https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ Find Kelly Campbell at: https://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team/ Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find out about Wholly Loved’s online groups at: https://whollyloved.com/resources/online-studies/ Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Group Discussion Questions: 1.What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2.Do you have favorite prayers in Scripture? If so, which one(s) and what encourages you about it/them? 3.Have you used prayers in Scripture as prompts? If so, how did this impact your prayer time? If not, how might doing so impact your prayer time? 4.When have you sensed God asking you to pray for someone who hurt or disappointed you? a.How did you respond? 5.Think of a time when you have prayed for someone with whom you were experiencing relational conflict. How did your prayers impact your anxiety? 6.What, if anything, did God reveal to you regarding His heart during your prayer time? 7.When you think of the analogy of God as a rock, what comes to mind? 8.What are your thoughts related to trusting God “corner to corner”? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	How You Can Break Free from Comparison - Ep. 117	23 Aug 2022	00:15:22
While we’ve all struggled with comparison at one point or another, we don’t have to let it steal our love for one another. Accepting the fact that we are each fearfully and wonderfully made allows us to see the beauty in each other. Admitting to Jesus when we have thoughts of envy, judgment, and pride is the first step in learning to transform our comparison into celebration. Find Kimi: https://kimimiller.com/ http://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. Do you struggle with thoughts of comparison that leave you feeling ashamed? 3. What do you do with those thoughts? 4. What steps can you take to help curb thoughts of comparison? 5. In what ways can you celebrate our unique differences? 6. How can you begin showing gratitude for your own uniqueness? 7. What steps can you take the next time you feel tempted to compare yourself with others? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	The Courage to Embrace God-Led Risks, Part 2 - Ep. 116	17 Aug 2022	00:30:41
Our courage to embrace God-led risk tends to decrease when we focus on ourselves or our present circumstances. Our courage grows, however, when we focus on Christ and our next step of obedience. In this two-part episode, Jennifer first speaks with prolific suspense writer DiAnn Mills about a time when her husband lost his job then. In the second half of this episode, Jennifer and her husband Stephen discuss a time when the outcome of his obedience did not turn out as they’d hoped, but why, some seventeen years later, they’d now say everything turned out better than they could’ve imagined. Find DiAnn Mills at: https://diannmills.com/ https://www.facebook.com/diannmills https://www.instagram.com/diannmillsauthor/ Find Jennifer Slatteryat: http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572 https://www.instagram.com/ Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. When has God used a challenging time to initiate something new or launch a dream? 3. Why is it so important, when embracing God-led risks, to remain connected with people who support us? 4. Why is it important to guard our influences and to be selective regarding who we allow to speak into our lives? 5. Look back over some of your most challenging seasons. What was your perspective of the situation when you were in the middle of it? 6. Has your perspective of that situation changed? If so, how? 7. In what ways has God used a difficult time to transform or heal you? 8. In what ways has He used a challenging time to transform or heal a relationship? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Embracing Risk When We Feel Ill-Equipped (with Sarah Hamaker) - Ep. 115	09 Aug 2022	00:27:40
It takes great courage to embrace risk, especially when we feel ill-equipped or unprepared. But God never asks us to tackle hard or frightening circumstances alone. In fact, He encourages us not to, because our greatest strength, wisdom, and purest love are found not within ourselves but rather in Him. Find Sarah Hamaker at: https://sarahhamakerfiction.com/ https://www.facebook.com/authorsarahhamaker https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Hamaker/e/B002TIARBS%3Fr Jennifer Slattery at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jen.pheobus/ https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find out about Wholly Loved’s small groups at: https://whollyloved.com/resources/online-studies/ Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. When has God asked you to step into a new, uncertain, or challenging role you felt ill-equipped for? 3. How did you respond? 4. What are some ways God has equipped you in the past for difficult situations? 5. Consider your convictions. How often or consistently is your agenda consistent with your convictions? 6. What are some truths regarding Christ that can help you courageously embrace God-assigned risks? 7. When accepting God-ordained risks, why is it important to remember that it was God who assigned the challenge? 8. When has your obedience led to spiritual conversations with someone who doesn’t know Christ? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Living in the Victory of Christ - Ep. 114	02 Aug 2022	00:30:01
When our world feels out of control, uncertain, painful, and chaotic, it’s easy to feel like a victim of our circumstances or the sinful acts of others. But God wants us to live in courageous victory – the victory Christ already won for us when He died on the cross and rose again. Those who are in Christ, therefore, are always coming from a place of victory. This victory isn’t something we must earn or acquire ourselves but rather, it’s something we receive, hold tight to, and learn to live in. Find Jennifer at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/avapennington3/ Find Kelly and Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. Did Jennifer share truths you weren’t familiar with or had forgotten? If so, what? 3. How do you feel knowing, in Christ, you are more than a conqueror? 4. What in your life might fall under “more?” (Meaning, what are you struggling with in regard to which you want to remember your victory? 5. In today’s episode, Jennifer stated, from Scripture, that all who trust in Christ for salvation are cherished, held, protected, and guided children of God. Which of those truths do you most struggle to believe, and why do you think that is? 6. What are some things your fear has “stolen” from you? 7. In what ways have you fallen into an “orphan” mentality (as if you’re all alone and uncared for)? 8. In what ways might God be working to restore and rebuild you? 9. What is one action step God is calling you to take in the next week? (Right this down somewhere prominent to help with follow-through.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	How God Brings Beauty through Our Pain - Ep. 113	19 Jul 2022	00:31:37
This world hurts. People mistreat, betray, and abandon us; the economy, at times, sideswipes us; and eventually, our health and vitality will fail. Jesus never promised us a pain-free life. But He did promise to stand with us through every storm, to bring beauty to our greatest hardships, and to one day bring us to a place of eternal rest where sickness, dysfunction, and death won’t exist. In the meantime, we hold tight to His promises, knowing His truth and grace will give us all we need to stand firm even when it feels like our world is spinning out of control. Find Jennifer at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/avapennington3/ Find Kelly and Wholly Loved Ministries at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1. When enduring hardship, do you ever wonder if God is upset with you? Explain. 2. Why might Jesus have told us to expect hardship? 3. Who are some people you tend to turn to during difficult seasons? 4. How easy or difficult is it for you to turn to Christ in your pain? 5. When, if ever, have you wrestled with God, and what was the result? 6. During challenging seasons, why is it important to know and remind ourselves of God’s heart? 7. When has someone else’s complaints weakened or challenged your faith? 8. What are some ways God has used struggle to grow your character? 9. How has God used times of struggle to shift your priorities? 10. What might God be asking you to do as a result of today’s podcast episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	How You Can Break Free from People Pleasing – Ep. 112	12 Jul 2022	00:30:37
Who or what most drives your actions? How much of your calendar is filled with tasks you knew you didn’t have time or energy for, but that you accepted out of fear. Maybe you were afraid you would weaken a relationship, lose someone’s admiration or respect, or make someone upset and forfeit a future opportunity? If you struggle with an unhealthy desire to please others, be encouraged. God wants to help you break free from unhealthy people-pleasing and enable you to experience the fullness of life He has planned for you. Find Jennifer Slattery at: http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. How hard is it for you to tell people no? 3. In what ways have your people-pleasing tendencies challenged your involvement with your family? 4. In what ways have your people-pleasing tendencies challenged your mental health? 5. Are there certain people or situations that most challenge your ability to say no? 6. What are some of the fears that most often lead you to practice unhealthy people-pleasing? 7. What are some truths that can help counter those fears? 8. How might an unhealthy desire to please others hinder your relationship with Christ or your sensitivity to His voice? 9. What is one action step God is asking you to take after having listened to today’s episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	How to Increase Your Resiliency - Ep. 111	05 Jul 2022	00:28:23
Jesus told us to expect trouble but He also assured us we have all we need in Him to overcome. He gives us the strength to persevere and uses will use our current challenges, when surrendered to Him, to increase our ability to stand strong tomorrow and get back up when life knocks us down. Resource mentioned: Unshakable Unbreakable Joy Bible Study: https://whollyloved.com/product/unshakable-unbreakable-joy-10-week-bible-study/ Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. Think back on past difficulties. In which do you most regret not persevering? 3. What did you learn from that situation/those situations? 4. How did your trust or lack of trust in God impact your resiliency? 5. How has your resiliency increased or decreased over the years? 6. How often do you self-analyze during difficulties in order to become more alert to your personal weaknesses? 7. Who in your life or in Scripture do you most admire, in terms of their resiliency? 8. What is one action step God might be asking you to take this week in order to increase your inner grit? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	How to Have Peace When God Is Silent - Ep. 110	28 Jun 2022	00:25:45
Everything feels easier when we sense God is guiding us. But what do we do when it seems as if God isn’t responding to our prayers? During periods of divine silence, we might assume that we have done something to make God angry or turn away from us. If we carry shame and unhealed wounds, we might be tempted to view God’s supposed non-response as confirmation of the inner lies that tell us we’re worthless, discardable, or a failure. Our assurance grows, however, when we fill those gaps with truth and remember and reflect upon God’s heart. In this episode, Jennifer Slattery discusses some of the common assumptions people make during periods of divine silence, what these assumptions reveal, and various truths that can help us stand in the full assurance of God’s grace. Resource mentioned: Your Daily Bible Verse podcast, April 5th, 2022: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-daily-bible-verse/id1477482900 Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. Can you share a time when you felt God wasn’t answering your prayers? How did you feel? 3. Did you learn anything through that seemingly silent period? 4. Why is it important to remind ourselves of God’s character and heart toward us? 5. During times of silence, why is it important to reflect on God’s grace? 6. What Scripture passages do you turn to when you wait on God (for answers or intervention)? 7. Is there anything you’re doing, or not doing, on your end that might drown out God’s voice? 8. What are some of the ways God speaks to us? (Name as many as you can think of.) 9. Why is it important that we consistently read our Bibles? 10. What is one action step God is asking you to take after having listened to today’s episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Assurance for Those With Back to School Anxiety	13 Aug 2024	00:25:59
Does the back-to-school year fill you with anxiety? Are you concerned about your child's safety, peer relationships, and relationships with their teachers? Releasing our kids into someone else's care and entrusting their education to someone you may not know much about other than their name can feel unsettling. But our discomfort can also provide an opportunity to develop greater faith as we rely more consistently on Christ and see Him care for our precious kids. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.) Resource referenced: Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World Find Becky Harling: On her website On Facebook On Instagram On Amazon Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Discussion/reflective questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? What most concerns you when you think about the upcoming school year? How have your concerns impacted your prayer life? What verses most speak to your anxieties and fears? What is one truth regarding God's character that comforts you in your anxiety and fear? How strong is your support system? If your support system (with other praying and faith-filled moms) isn't as strong as you'd like, what are some steps you can take to build a stronger support system? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	The Power of Breath Prayer to Calm Your Anxiety (with Jennifer Tucker) - Ep. 109	21 Jun 2022	00:33:29
We believe Christ meant it when He said that He came to set us free and give us a life characterized by joy and peace. We also believe He will show us precisely how to grab hold of that life. To truly experience all that He promised, we’ll need to address our whole selves—the spiritual, mental, and physical components affecting our anxiety. In this episode, Jennifer Tucker shares a tool that incorporates all three of those interconnected components to decrease our inner angst and increase our peace. Find Jennifer Tucker: https://littlehousestudio.net/ https://www.instagram.com/jenn_littlehousestudio/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLittleHouseStudio/ Resources mentioned: Breath as Prayer by Jennifer Tucker: https://www.amazon.com/Breath-Prayer-Anxiety-Focus-Renew/dp/1400234581 Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. What most challenges your ability to consistently practice self-care? 3. What are some self-care tools you have found helpful in managing your anxiety? 4. How easy or challenging is it for you to acknowledge your mental health challenges? 5. When have you practiced breathing exercises in the past, and how did that affect your sense of peace? 6. What Bible verses most bring you peace, and why? 7. Why might it be effective to pray Scripture? 8. What is one action step God might be asking you to take this week as a way to find increased peace? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	The Courage to Embrace Career Risk – Ep. 108	14 Jun 2022	00:29:43
It can take a lifetime to discern the best career option for our lives. We all want to feel fulfilled, experience joy, and know that we're able to use our gifts and skills to their full capacity. Humans also have a God-created desire for significance and achievement. When we feel a divine nudge to step forward and to take on new roles or responsibility, many of us wrestle with conflicting emotions. What if we take that step forward and irritate our boss? What if we leave our current employment to work fro another company and regret our decision? What if we're unable to pay our bills? And perhaps worse, what if we remain so paralyzed in fear that we never discover our true potential? In this episode, Career Coach Mary Guirovich shares her story of pursuing then landing her dream job and what God showed her in the process. Find Mary Guirovich at: https://www.maryguirovich.com/ https://facebook.com/MyPromotionPlan https://www.instagram.com/maryguirovich/ Find Jennifer at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/ https://instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ Find Wholly Loved at: https://ww.WhollyLoved.com Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Group Discussion Questions: 1. What resonated with your most in today's podcast? 2. How satisfied are you with your career? 3. What scenario best fits your circumstances: you feel stuck in your current career, you sense God leading you in a different direction, or you are trying to discern if and where He might be leading you? Explain. 4. How easily do you recognize your worth in Christ and to Christ? 5. How might growing in your identity in Christ give you the courage to take healthy career risks? 6. How has worldly ideas regarding your worth and significance impacted your goals? 7. When has God used a seemingly mudrance period to prepare you for a later assignment or role? 8. How easily or often do you connect with and rely on the Holy Spirit throughout the day? 9. How might increasing your reliance on the Holy Spirit impact your work, goals, and progress? 10. What is one step God is asking you to take this week? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	The Courage to Surrender Our Hurts to Jesus – Ep. 107	07 Jun 2022	00:17:15
Life can be painful. And even Christians can carry wounds and brokenness buried deep within us. But God promises wholeness for His children and heals our brokenness. Still, the way He does it isn’t always the way we expect Him to work. Find Ava: https://AvaPennington.com http://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. When have you needed to be healed of a deep wound that left you feeling broken? 3. How did you respond in that situation? 4. In what ways have you tried to heal yourself? 5. What did you learn about your ability heal your own wounds? 6. What caused you to seek God’s healing of your brokenness? 7. How did God respond to your need? 8. What did this situation teach you about your relationship with God? 9. What might your life look like if you committed to immediately seeking God’s healing when you are wounded? 10.What might God be asking you to do as a result of today’s podcast episode? 11.Who might God be prompting you to tell of His compassion to heal their wounds? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Trusting God’s Promise to Use Our Suffering for Good - Ep. 106	31 May 2022	00:16:29
Our world really stinks sometimes. Jesus never promised us an easy and pain free life. To the contrary. He told us to expect trouble, but God also promised our pain wouldn’t last forever and that he’d use our hardships for good. In this episode, Jennifer Slattery talks with stroke survivor Kelly Campbell about the hope that undergirds a spiritually resilient life. Find Wholly Loved’s free Unshakable Unbreakable Joy Bible study here: https://whollyloved.com/product/unshakable-unbreakable-joy-free-e-file/ Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find out about Wholly Loved’s small groups at: https://whollyloved.com/resources/online-studies/ Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. When have you experienced a time when you felt like your life, as you planned it, was in essence over? 3. What truths regarding God’s heart and character helped you hold tight to hope? 4. What questions did (or has) your hardship evoked? 5. When has a hardship or struggle deepened your relationship with Christ? 6. How does (or might) knowing Christ will use your hardship for good effect your perspective? 7. When has someone else’s struggle and their response to it deepened your faith or revealed Christ? 8. What is one truth you can hold tight to today in order to increase your hope and perseverance? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Trusting God’s Promise to Provide – Ep. 105	24 May 2022	00:14:50
When we think of God’s promise to provide for us, we often think in terms of physical things like food, clothing, and shelter. But if we search the Bible, we find that He promises us other things as well, things like rest and peace and guidance. When it feels like our needs aren’t being met, we can be still, look around us, and find that God is present and providing, even when it feels like nothing is going the way we think it should. Find Jodie: https://jodiebailey.com/ http://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. How have you seen God meet a need in a way you expected? 3. How have you seen God meet a need in a way you DIDN’T expect? 4. Why is it important not to gauge God’s presence or faithfulness on how we feel? 5. What is a way you can remind yourself that God provides for you? 6. If you are walking through a “lean” season, stop a moment and look around. What is a way that God is providing for you, one that you may not realize is Him at first? 7. How can you meet a need in someone else’s life, no matter how small? 8. Where are unexpected places that you see community building in your life? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	God’s Promise to Place The Lonely in Families – Ep. 104	17 May 2022	00:15:32
Sadly, we live in an increasingly disconnected culture where many people are forced to endure the pain of loneliness. Others, perhaps having felt isolated in the past, have developed a strong fear of loneliness. Still others, due to previous wounds, have come to expect rejection and, out of fear of future hurt, remain in emotional hiding. If any of these scenarios resonate with you, be encouraged: God planted the need for connection deep within the human heart, which means He doesn’t want us to live disconnected and He invites us to trust Him to lead us to those with whom we can feel seen, known, and loved. Find the Ephesians Bible Reading plan at: https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/25255 Find Wholly Loved at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find out about Wholly Loved’s small groups at: https://whollyloved.com/resources/online-studies/ Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1. When have you felt unknown and unseen? 2. Consider your typical interactions. Do you tend to feel rejected or accepted? If you feel rejected, how have past hurts impacted this, if at all? 3. When have you felt seen and known? 4. How does it feel to know that God cares about your relationships and doesn’t want you to feel alone? 5. If you struggle with loneliness, are there places you can go or clubs you can join in order to build connections? If so, where? 6. How would you describe the health of your faith community? 7. If you cannot go to people, how can you use technology in order to connect with others? 8. What are some truths you can remind yourself of the next time you feel unvalued and unseen? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Trusting God’s Promise to Give Us Abundant Life - Ep. 103	10 May 2022	00:17:23
When life feels monotonous or hard, hold tight to this truth: Jesus promised to give us a filled-to-overflowing, beyond expectations life, and we find that life as we live connected and surrendered to Him. FIND AVA: https://www.AvaPennington.com https://www.facebook.com/AvaPennington.AuthorPage https://www.instagram.com/avapennington3/ CONNECT WITH WHOLLY LOVED MINISTRIES: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. How do you feel when you hear that Jesus came to give you a beyond-expectations life? 3. What might that type of life look like? 4. When have you most felt alive? 5. How would you describe God? 6. In what ways might God want you to enjoy life today? 7. How can you hold tight to God’s promise of abundant life during difficult times? 8. What truths regarding God and His heart toward you most encourage you? 9. Why is it important to know that God wants us to experience a full life now, not just when we get to heaven? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Trusting God’s Promise to Give Our Lives Purpose – Ep. 102	03 May 2022	00:16:22
Do you sometimes feel as if your life is completely out of control and headed toward a dead end? Do you sometimes feel insignificant and like you’re simply trudging from one monotonous and seemingly irrelevant and unimportant task to the next? If so, hold tight to this: God hand-crafted you for a glorious purpose, one He will lead you to, so long as you seek Him and yield to His will. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Follow Jodie: https://www.jodiebailey.com/ https://www.facebook.com/writerjodiebailey https://www.instagram.com/authorjodiebailey/ Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. Based on Jeremiah 29:11, which Jodie read, what type of plans does God have for you? 3. Why is it important, in times of chaos and monotony, to trust that God has plans for us? 4. How might seeking God’s ultimate purpose for your life help you interpret your challenges today with hope and inspiration? 5. Can you share a time when God allowed you to see His purposes in a difficult or disappointing situation or season? 6. Can you share a time when God used you to love and comfort someone experiencing a challenge He previously carried you through? 7. What are some things you know to be true about God that can strengthen you for your current season and future challenges? 8. In this episode, Jodie discussed the nation of Israel’s behavior prior to God’s promise. How does knowing God promised them good after they’d persistently rebelled encourage you in terms of your past mistakes, sins, and failures? 9. What is one action step, based on today’s episode, God might be asking you to take this week? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Trusting God's Presence to Guide Us - Ep. 101	26 Apr 2022	00:15:13
No matter how smart, wise, strategic, or well-educated we are, we will all encounter situations during which we need supernatural guidance. In fact, if we want to experience the rich and satisfying life Christ desires for us, we need His wisdom every moment of every day. Because our wisdom is limited and our perception often faulty, when we rely on ourselves, we’re inevitably setting ourselves up for problems. Thankfully, God provides numerous ways we can discern the best course of action for every situation. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Ava: https://www.AvaPennington.com https://www.facebook.com/AvaPennington.AuthorPage https://www.instagram.com/avapennington3/ Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. When have you needed a guide? 3. How did you respond in that situation? 4. Can you share a time when you chose to rely on yourself, rather than seek God’s guidance? What happened? 5. What did you learn about yourself during the times when you overestimated your abilities to guide yourself? 6. When have you relied on God’s guidance for you? What was the result? 7. What did this situation teach you about God? 8. What did this situation teach you about yourself? 9. What might your life and day look like if you committed to seeking God’s guidance before moving forward in a decision you’re facing? 10. What might God be asking you to do as a result of today’s podcast episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Trusting God’s Promise to Remain Present – Ep. 100	19 Apr 2022	00:16:39
While we can’t see God, and we can’t always feel Him, either, He promises to remain present. He’s with us during the hard and the good times, the restful and the frightening times, and He will never leave us. The more we come to trust in this truth, the more confidence and peace we experience overall and in difficult seasons especially. (Scroll down to find the group discussion questions) Find Kimi: https://kimimiller.com/ http://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. Do you normally feel or sense God’s presence? If so, how would you describe this? 3. When do you most feel at peace? 4. Why is it important not to gauge God’s presence or faithfulness on how we feel? 5. What are some ways you are intentionally filling your mind with truth? 6. When might you most need to remember that God is present with you? 7. What is one way you can remind yourself of God’s presence? 8. What does it mean to you when you read or hear Jesus’s statement that He overcame the world? 9. How can knowing Christ overcame the world help decrease your anxiety and fears and increase your peace? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Discovering Our True Strength in the Face of Fear	06 Aug 2024	00:33:30
God doesn't ask us to don a strong persona when our knees feel ready to give way. But He does invite us to reach for His perfect strength, to experience that strength, especially in the face of grief and fear. Join host Carol McCracken and author, speaker, and television host Lindsay Roberts. (Scroll down for discussion.reflective questions.) Resource mentioned: Discover Your True Strength: Choosing to Thrive in the Midst of Life's Challenges Find Lindsay Roberts: On her ministry website Instagram Facebook Amazon Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? What does it mean to cling to God? What might it mean to cling to His strength? Why is it important to recognize that He gives us the mind of Chriist? What might it look like to choose truth when afraid? Why is it important to recognize when our thoughts venture from truth? What is one action step God might be asking you to take, having listened to this episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Responding with Confidence When Under Attack (with Janell Rardon) – Ep. 99	12 Apr 2022	00:31:24
If we belong to Jesus, we will find ourselves under attack at some point. But we are far from victims. We can respond to every attack with confidence and from a place of victory because we belong to a victorious God. In this episode, mental health professional Janell Rardon shares her insights on how we can stand strong and confident, even when others act ugly. (Scroll down for group discussion questions) ** Find Janell online: https://www.instagram.com/janellrardon/ https://www.janellrardon.com/ Listen to Janell’s podcast: Today's Heartlift with Janell - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/todays-heartlift-with-janell/id1415401851?mt=2 Find Janell's latest book: Stronger Every Day: 9 Tools for an Emotionally Healthy You - https://www.amazon.com/Stronger-Every-Day-Emotionally-Healthy/dp/080073758X Find Jennifer Slattery at: JenniferSlatteryLivesoutLoud https://www.facebook.com/JenSlatte Catch her other podcast, Your Daily Bible Verse, with cohost Grace Fox: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 ** Group Discussion Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. Why is it important to recognize that these attacks can come from both followers of Christ and those who don’t follow Him? 3. Why does it often hurt more when those in our faith communities wound us? 4. Consider a time when you felt as if someone else was attacking you. In what way might this have been caused, at least in part, from their reaction to the light of Christ within you? 5. How often do you view your negative encounters from a spiritual perspective? 6. Why is it important to “do our own work” as Janell phrased it? 7. What does it look like to respond to attacks with a growth mindset? 8. Why is it important to realize God maintains full authority over our lives? 9. What might God be asking you to do as a result of today’s podcast episode? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Finding Courage When People Attack Us or Those We Love – Ep. 98	05 Apr 2022	00:33:30
How do you respond when others attack, slander, or gossip about you? Does that cause your anxiety to rise? Do you worry how that hostile, hateful person might impact others in your social circle? In such situations, it’s normal to feel anxious and unsettled. But we don’t have to allow anyone else’s behavior to steal our joy, peace, precious moments, and effectiveness. We can, by God’s grace, rise up, resting in Him and seeking His perfect wisdom for whatever anyone else throws at us. Find Jennifer Slattery at: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JenSlatte Find Wholly Loved Ministries at: https://WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769 Group Discussion Questions: 1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode? 2. Think back to a time when you felt under attack. What emotions did that experience trigger? 3. What fears did that experience exacerbate? 4. Did you find yourself battling with certain insecurities? If so, what were they? 5. In what ways did those fears and insecurities reveal falsehoods regarding God (His character, heart, or power)? 6. Why is it important to remember that people attacked Jesus? 7. How can knowing who we are in Christ and to Christ help us experience peace regardless of how others choose to behave? 8. How can focusing on God’s promise of heaven increase our peace during painful experiences today? 9. When hurt, why is it important to allow ourselves to wrestle with our emotions and with God? 10. Why is it important to seek His guidance regarding how to respond to the hurtful and potentially unjust actions of others? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
	Healing from Religious Abuse, with Philip Yancey (Re-Air)	29 Mar 2022	00:32:37
This week, we're re-airing one of our most popular episodes to date - Jennifer's interview with Philip Yancey! Philip Yancey’s fire-and-brimstone fundamentalist upbringing temporarily drove him from the church. In this environment, where he learned to play the part, his identity became confused. By the time he reached college, his pain turned to anger and religious mockery, which only led to further rejection. Others viewed him as the rebel, the outcast, the trouble-maker. But God penetrated the walls he had built around himself, helped him untangle all the falsehoods he’d learned from truth, and set him on a road of healing and freedom. In this episode, Yancey shares his journey, his heart for those who have been deeply hurt in the name of religion, as well as some insights as to how those who haven’t experienced this much trauma can be instruments of healing for those who have. Find Philip Yancey at: https://philipyancey.com https://www.facebook.com/PhilipYancey https://twitter.com/philipyancey Find his latest release, a memoir, Where the Light Fell, here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665644/where-the-light-fell-by-philip-yancey/ Find Jennifer: https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com https://www.facebook.com/JenSlatte https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/ Find Wholly Loved, at: https://www.WhollyLoved.com Join the private Faith Over Fear Group Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671 Group Discussion Questions: 1. What stood out to you most in Yancey’s story? 2. When have past hurts hindered your ability to connect with Christ? 3. Why is it important to remain alert to the potential hurts beneath a person’s outward, potentially even abrasive, behavior? 4. Do you have anyone you can be completely honest with regarding your struggles, questions and doubts? 5. What are some ways we might inadvertently shut those with questions or doubts down? 6. If you are currently in a faith group, consider the climate. How does (or might) your group members respond if another member expresses questions or doubt? 7. In what ways are you currently helping to create safe environments where people can be vulnerable and authentic? 8. If you have been hurt by the church, what are your thoughts to Yancey’s statement regarding not allowing broken people to stand between you and God? 9. If you currently are part of a faith community, how readily does your group acknowledge and apologize for hurts they have caused (knowing we all cause hurt, whether intentionally or unintentionally)? 10. What is one step God is asking you to take after having listened to today’s podcast? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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