Making Space: Recent Episodes
Rachel Burge and Penny Goeppner
Is less really more? Less rush, less busy, less hurry, less worry, less stress, less comparing, less distraction. More freedom, more focus, more margin, more space, more laughter, more joy, more Jesus. Let's talk about making more space for Jesus in our lives.
Summer is here!!! We love it! It can bring changes to routine and structure. Join this conversation as we talk about our summers and share some ideas for how to be present this summer and make it amazing!!
Female friendships are so important. We need each other! However, sometimes these relationships can be challenging and painful. Join this conversation as we talk about the gift of friendship.
Let's talk about social media. What impact has it made on you? Is it worth your time and energy?
We've all heard it before..."your words matter." But, do we really believe this? Do we live our lives knowing that our words have the power to bring life and to bring death? Join this conversation as we talk about our words.
A new year means new mercies!! Join this conversation with Rachel and Penny as we reflect and share our hope and dreams for 2023!
Join this conversation about expectations and pressures. You are doing great! Here is your permission to stop and rest.
Do you ever feel discouraged by the things that life throws your way?? Join this conversation as we try to learn exactly who we are and why we can trust God.
Join this conversation about our weaknesses. Why is it so hard for women to admit what they struggle with? How can we better grasp and believe that His grace really is sufficient for us?
Let's talk about what it looks like to THRIVE on a hard day. Join this conversation with Rachel and Penny as they share candid thoughts about how their journey to THRIVE is going.
Join this conversation as we talk more about the Holy Spirit. How know He lives in us? How do we recognize Him?
Join this conversation as we talk about The Holy Spirit. Who is He? Can we trust Him? Can we really know Him?
Have you ever wanted to know more about the Holy Spirit? Join this conversation as we begin a journey of discovering who The Holy Spirit is and how we can know Him better!
Join this conversation with our leadership team as we try to answer some of your questions from the IF Gathering.
Join our conversation as we talk about the principle of HUMILITY. What does it mean and why is it so hard?
It can be hard to think honestly about what you are prioritizing in your life. Join this conversation as we talk about priorities and things we allow to become idols in our lives.
It's easy to get discouraged when we don't reach a goal. It's easy to let failure define us. But there is grace in becoming. There is always grace in the journey.
Join this conversation as we talk about prayer and fasting. Fasting gives us an opportunity to give something up (food, social media, technology, etc) and become more intentional in our prayer life. We hope this conversation encourages you to have grace with yourself on your fasting journey.
New year, new me? Resolutions? Word of the year? How do you celebrate the New Year? Join this conversation as we chat about where we've been and where we hope to go.
Merry Christmas! No matter what this week brings, we pray that you feel loved and cherished. Remember Immanuel, God with us!
Prayer. What a mystery. What a gift! Perhaps you've heard things like, "there is power in prayer," or "things happen when we pray," or "God listens when we pray!" Perhaps, prayer feels difficult and God feels far off right now. Maybe, you want to pray but just aren't sure how to start. No matter where you find yourself today, what you've done, where you've been, or what you're dealing with right now...GOD LOVES YOU. He wants to hear from you. Join this conversation as we talk about the importance of developing a rhythm of prayer in our lives.
We all need rest. Sometimes slowing down and being intentional about our rest feels impossible. Let's talk about the importance of resting well.
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
Matthew 11:28-30 MSG
Join us as we kick off a brand new series about creating sustainable rhythms in our lives. In this episode, we talk about the rhythm of gratitude. Practicing gratitude has proven benefits from improved mental and physical health to better sleep and increased self-esteem. However, it isn't always our first response. Listen in as we discuss how we can be changed when we practice gratitude.
Hosts Rachel Burge and Penny Goeppner discuss what it means to make space for Jesus in our busy lives. They encourage women at Riverbank Church to slow down and include Him in all of the details of their lives.
In this episode, they share a little background to their relationship and why this podcast exists!