Luminate Podcast: Recent Episodes
Liz Duncan & Rosie
Liz and Rosie dive into conversations with guests about how God’s Light shines in people's lives.
There are no better words than God’s and He equips us with this! He works through people’s lives; in the highs, the lows. He takes people right where they are and uses them. You included!
Liz and Rosie love connecting with people and look forward to providing meaningful conversations to encourage!
Whether you are a new follow of Christ, a believer most your life, or questioning the claims of Christ…come and listen.
You WILL be encouraged!
“The Greatest Parenting Investment…Your Marriage” with Becky Fuller
God equips us with His Word and Holy Spirit to parent the children He has given us. Becky Fuller shares how parenting is a lifelong relationship of unconditional love and surrender or worry. Also, how loving your spouse is one of the best investments you can make to your children.
“Love your spouse out loud." -BF
Do for your spouse what they are not doing for you.” -BF
GOD’S WORD – There are no better words than these:
Proverbs 3:5 https://www.bible.com/bible/59/pro.3.5
MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
Raising Boys and Girls https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/
Happy Hynmody https://happyhymnody.wordpress.com/printables/
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“Mothering Young Children" with Hannah LaFalce
The season of having little children is amazing, exhausting, and yet God fully equips us to do it with HIS strength. Hannah LaFalce shares with us how our words and investment we give children will be remembered forever…and how letting go perfectionism is hard but worth it for our relationships!
“As parents we get to speak what the Father thinks about our kids before they know it for themselves.” HL
“Vulnerability breads connection.” -HL
GOD’S WORD – There are no better words than these:
Hannah’s Verse: Isaiah 40:11 https://www.bible.com/bible/111/isa.40.11
MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
Gentle and Lowly https://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Lowly-Christ-Sinners-Sufferers/dp/1433566133
Raising Boys and Girls https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/
Happy Hynmody https://happyhymnody.wordpress.com/printables/
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“Trusting God with Physical Health" with Ashley Hudson
It is so easy to get consumed by our physical health. The truth is, God DOES care about our physical health, but we are not guaranteed perfect health. Health care educator, Ashley encourages us today that sometimes God heals physical struggle and sometimes he builds our faith as we walk with him in this.
“You can’t take care of someone else until you take care of yourself.” AH
“Change our ‘why God’ to ‘what God’ do you want to show me in this.” -AH
GOD’S WORD – There are no better words than these:
1 Corinthians 15:20 https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1CO.15.20.ESV
MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
Raising Boys and Girls https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/
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“Spiritual & Emotional Health in Families" with Chris Rogers
Healthy Christians and healthy families are both hard to do but we must cultivate and know how to do both! Therapist Chris Rogers shares the importance in taking ownership over and prioritizing our time with Christ to be equipped to love our children.
“Care for yourself…we parent from our own internal conditions and kids will know if you are faking it.” -CR
“The church is called to be the light of the world…so we need to be much healthier and at rest with our relationship with God.” -CR
GOD’S WORD – There are no better words than these:
Chris’s Verse: 2 Cor 5:18-19 https://www.bible.com/bible/116/2co.5.18
Praying for our children: https://www.bible.com/bible/59/col.3.23
MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
Chrisrogerswrites.com
A Field Guide to Relationships https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Relationships-Observing-Natural/dp/1731397682
Raising Boys and Girls https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/
Happy Hynmody https://happyhymnody.wordpress.com/printables/
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“Family Culture & Homeschool" with Maribeth Scott
God leads us with His Word and Spirit and equips us in our choices. Maribeth’s conversation encourages us that God gives us unique desires to create family cultures that shine Jesus to the world.
“What is it the Lord wants to show the world through your family?”-MS
“Your biggest weapon is prayer and asking people to come alongside of you.” -MS
“A life with God is a life worth celebrating.” -MS
GOD’S WORD – There are no better words than these:
Maribeth’s Verse: Habakkuk 2:18-20 https://www.bible.com/bible/111/hab.2.18
MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
Raising Boys and Girls https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/
Happy Hynmody https://happyhymnody.wordpress.com/printables/
Charlotte Mason https://www.ashevillechristian.org
Jill Winger Planners https://meet.theprairiehomestead.com/2023plannermain
Bible Study Fellowship https://www.bsfinternational.org
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“Led to Private School" with Julie Swick
God leads us with His Word and equips us in choices like where to send our kids to school!
Julie’s conversation encourages us that God is faithful to us
no matter where our kids go to school.
God led her family to private school and she shares why this is a good choice for them.
“God will be faithful to your child in whatever schooling situation you end up picking.” -JS
“You’re not going to miss God’s will.” -JS
GOD’S WORD – There are no better words than these:
Julie’s Verse: Micah 6:8 https://www.bible.com/bible/1/MIC.6.8.KJV
Praying “kindness” over our children: Eph. 4:29 https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1th.5.18
God is Sovereign: https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/pink/sov2015_p.pdf
MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
Raising Boys and Girls https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/
Happy Hynmody https://happyhymnody.wordpress.com/printables/
ACA Private Christian School https://www.ashevillechristian.org
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“Public School & Gratitude" with Anna Hasskamp
God leads us with His Word and equips us in choices… like where to send our kids to school! Anna’s conversation encourages us how God led her to public school, how they parent with intention, and how public school was a good choice for their family.
“These children do not belong to us; they are temporary gifts from God and He loves them far more than we could ever love them.” -AH
“We are placed on this earth to be sign posts. We bring glory to God and point those around us to Him.” -AH
GOD’S WORD – There are no better words than these:
Anna’s Verse: Proverbs 15:1 https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PRO.15.1.ESV
Prayer For Parents: 1 Thes. 5:18 https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1th.5.18
God is Supreme: 1 Chron 29:11 https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1ch.29.11
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Raising Boys and Girls https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/
Happy Hynmody https://happyhymnody.wordpress.com/printables/
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“Fully Known and Led by God" with Stephanie Morgan
Has God ever led you to a new, unexpected place? Stephanie shares how God plucked her up and planted her in a new community. She trusted His leading and leaned into His still, small voice in connecting and making new relationships.
Our thankfulness helps us to move forward when we think about the past and what God has done. -SM
GOD’S WORD – There are no better words than these:
“Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Isaiah 53:4-6
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Stephanie Morgan @steph.n.morgan
Jenwilkin.net
“Women of the Word” https://www.amazon.com/Women-Word-Study-Bible-Hearts/dp/1433541769
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“Planning for SUMMER // Replay” with Sharon Silva In a culture seeing a drastic rise in teen anxiety, there’s never been a more important time to get outside with kids and play. Environments like camp can facilitate this! Camp director, Sharon Silva shares her passion about camp and seeing kids experience the Gospel and growing in confidence. Sharon continues to pursue learning in how to help campers and staff specifically with mental health. Being recently married, we chat with Sharon about how spouses help us learn more about ourselves and who God has created us to be. “IT'S MORE ABOUT THE STAFF BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE KIDS TO EARN TO THE RIGHT TO TELL THEM ABOUT JESUS... AND THEY START BUILDING TRUST" -SHARON SILVA GOD’S WORD…There are no better words than these: “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 Links mentioned in the show: Camp Crest Ridge https://girls.ridgecrestcamps.com Book: The Codding of the American Mind Luminate on Instagram @luminate.connect She Reads Truth https://shereadstruth.com Passion Planner https://passionplanner.com
“Lift Up Your Eyes" with Liz Duncan
Our stories of how God has worked are treasures.
As we journey alongside the Lord,
somethings help us see the Lord more clearly.
And somethings block our view.
But He is faithful to hold us and walk the journey together.
Has God shown Himself to you and equipped you with wisdom?
Has God changed you to be more like Himself?
“Even as children, God cultivates the gifts He will later use for His glory.”. -LD
“It’s long, beautiful journey with the Lord. Somethings help us to see the Lord more clearly, somethings really block our vision of Him. But it’s a beautiful journey with our God.” -LD
GOD’S WORD – There are no better words than these:
“Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.
…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:26, 31
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Liz Duncan @liz_duncan7
“Pilgrim’s Progress”
“Prayer” by Tim Keller
Christian Counseling: Global Counseling Network
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“God’s Faithfulness in Unfathomable Hardship" with Kaitlyn Fiedler
At 8 years old, Kaitlyn lost her family in a car accident.
This was a major obstacle, but God took and is taking care of her.
During the hard times especially, God revealed Himself.
He was so real to her in those times.
Grief is a lifelong journey. The emotions will come and go like waves our whole life. But at those times, God reveals so much of who He is. -KF
GOD’S WORD – There are no better words than these:
"If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to
deliver us from the burning fiery furnace,
and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king.
But if not, be it known to you, O king,
that we will not serve your gods or worship
the golden image that you have set up.”
Daniel 3:17-18
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Kaitlyn Fiedler @kaitlyn_fiedler
www.abeautifulbelonging.com
“What Now? Finding Renewed Life in Christ After Loss” comes out on April 4th, 2023!!
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“Praying for Adoption" with Brittany VanMeter
God touched their hearts with empathy for fostering and then adoption.
They opened their hands, not knowing what the story would be.
Brittany persevered through years of waiting and praying.
God answered her prayers with YES and brought them 2 more children.
“Trauma therapy is so incredibly helpful when experiencing signs and symptoms of anxiety to be able to open up and communicate better.” -BV
GOD’S WORD – There are no better words than these:
“And Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.
When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”
“Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
John 2:2-5
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“He Knew My Needs" with Judy Sullivan
People may know us by what we do.
To many, Judy Sullivan is a well-known piano player.
But like us all, Judy has stories of how God has worked in her life.
For many years, Judy lived a life of self-comfort, but God brought salvation.
Through various seasons of her life, she has claimed specific Bible verses.
This scripture has carried her through.
“As we ask God to fulfill the deepest longings of our soul, one thing we can always pray is we will be satisfied with the gift of His presence.” -JS
“Let your children see your struggles and your repentance so you shepherd their hearts and not just their outward behavior.” -JS
“How great my sin but greater the grace of God.” -JS
GOD’S WORD
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV
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“God’s Persistent Love Made a Way" with Natalie Busch
A mother’s journey. An unexpected diagnosis.
Although they were blindsided,
God wrote a story to show His persistent love.
80% of communication is nonverbal yet so many people are oblivious to their nonverbal communication. Natalie, through this journey was forced to grow in her communication (with God and others) to love her daughter. God made a way.
“When things looked bleak, He always made a way. It wasn’t instantaneous, it was a journey, but now I can see it was His perfect timing.” -NB
“No one anticipates having a child with special needs, so we were blindsided. But God was, as always, faithful.” -NB
GOD’S WORD
"For I know the plans I have for you
”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“
plans for your well-being,
not for disaster,
to give you a future and a hope."
Jeremiah 29:11 CSB
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“Raising Emotionally Strong Boys” by David Thomas
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"A Tragedy Used for Good" with Rosie Quigley
A weekend carpool home from college. A tire blew out. The car rolled several times. Rosie was ejected 50 feet up and 250 feet across where she hit a telephone pole and landed. This unexpected life circumstance changed her life. Rosie tells this story sharing big picture takeaways and astounding details. Every time we tell a story we share it a little differently because we are further along in the healing process. Where are you at in sharing the stories that shaped your life?
“Just to be able to look back at that experience with joy and gratitude is a miracle in itself.” -RQ
“Every single person who walked in my door said, 'you are a miracle'…overall they were impacted and encouraged. This was the sentiment of everyone and even me at this time.” -RQ
“I remember coming out of this and being so thankful and thinking there is no way I could ever doubt God’s goodness and His existence. Period.” -RQ
“I thought about this story when my girls were born and with my husband. I think, 'Lord, thank you for sparing me to have this beautiful family.” -RQ
GOD’S WORD
Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth
that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:25-26
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"Motherhood, Trauma, & God’s Healing" with Chelsea Boes
Entering motherhood with a traumatic experience left our guest, Chelsea fearful and defeated. Her pain was deep, yet God used other people speaking into her life to bring healing. She gives God the credit for creating life and healing her from fearing that her body wasn’t good enough to birth a child.
“I’m compliant so I figured, ‘I guess there is something wrong with me’…and that was not the case.” -CB
“God heals and God brings people into your life at the right time to heal you. He’s making all things new.” -CB
“I never dreamed that therapy would work to that degree. God used that to heal me in a very profound way. For sure.” -CB
GOD’S WORD
“Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord: that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the Lord looked at the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die”
Psalm 102:18-20
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"God Brings Hope to the Broken" with Gevony Foreman
Gevony’s beautiful story emphasizes how God shows up for people who are unfixable, broken, hopeless…and brings forgiveness and change.
“God knew what I needed…He used my suffering to bring me full circle to a life that is more beautiful and more fulfilling than I could have ever imagined for myself.” -GF
“I wish that someone would have said, ‘I see you, let’s talk…’ showing me the whole picture of who I was in Christ.” -GF
“Kids need to feel seen, excepted, and wanted.” -GF
GOD’S WORD
"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live,
but Christ lives in me.
The life I now live in the body,
I live by faith in the Son of God,
who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20
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"God IS IN the Small Moments" with Lily Ryan
College! Did you love it? Struggle through? Or are you in this season currently?
Seasons change but much of life has similar circumstances just packaged a little differently.
Are you present in the small moments? Do you notice God IN them?
In this episode we chat Stanley cups, Trader Joe musts, singleness, and boldly living out God’s
love. As Christ-followers we strive to (one day at a time) believe and act on Truth in the big and small moments…
that leads us to greater freedom and holiness with the Lord!
“There’s good and bad in every season so it’s just finding the good and purpose in the waiting.” -Lily Ryan
GOD’S WORD
“But now thus says the LORD,
he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.”
Isaiah 43:1
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“Never Stop Praying” with Deb Hopper
Our special guest Deb Hopper speaks about how God brought life from tough seasons in motherhood. The breaking point in her spiritual life and the beginning of a powerful prayer journey was her decade as a single mother. Now not only does she work in ministry, writes, and speaks, she does so alongside her daughters.
Start 2023 off with prayer – loving and knowing the connection and dialogue with our loving Father. Lean into the still small voice of God. He will meet you there.
“Never stop praying for your children. I don’t care whether they’re 18 or 20 or 30. Keep praying! Keep begging God for their salvation, for their life to be purposed for Him and for their spouses.”
-Deb Hopper
GOD’S WORD
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and the rivers will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, and the flame will not burn you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, and your Savior. I have given Egypt as a ransom for you, Cush and Seba in your place.”
Isaiah 43:2-3
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"Living Your Best Life" with Aaron LaFalce
As the people of God, whatcha gonna to do with your life?
Throughout Aaron’s life, there were many times he said, “I’ll never do that!”
Often, our lives take unexpected turns that end out to be amazing.
BIO
Aaron LaFalce. Musician. Teacher. Worship leader. Husband & father to 3 (almost 4).
He’s passionate about family, encouraging believers to grow deeper with Christ, and learning to be a good steward of time, finances, and relationships.
“Sometimes in the west and in the modern church, we have a lot of cultural Christians, who I love and I'd rather you in be church than not. But, the walk with the Lord is so much more than that.” -Aaron LaFalce
GOD’S WORD
“Guide me in your truth and teach me,
For you are God my Savior,
And my hope is in you all day long.
Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love,
For they are from old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth
And my rebellious ways;
According to your love remember me,
For you, Lord, are good.”
Psalm 25:5-7
HOW DO I STUDY SCRIPTURE?
Observe - Read the passage and observe what you see. Gather the facts of what is happening or being said.
Interpret - What does the text mean? Try to discover what the author is trying to communicate.
Apply - How do you apply what you just learned to everyday life?
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Seacoast Church
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“Overcoming Through Community” with Eric Corpus
We all have something to overcome.
We need community to ask help from and to be supporting others.
After living in NYC for 13 years, Eric became a single, fulltime dad of 3. His community has been a place that has supported him and given him opportunities to love others.
Eric has created a documentary about a trip to Yellowstone with his sons. He is passionate about telling the stories of our lives. https://seedandspark.com/fund/never-be-alone?token=e5b99a59b4e6b6ff6d669e945c3c298f288c02d874b27913c2bcab898059ef5f#story
BIO
Eric is a full-time single father of three living in Florida after spending 13 years and more rent money than he cares to add up in New York City. When he’s not working for his full-time job at a content marketing agency, he hosts dinner gatherings, organizes jam sessions, and writes and makes videos. He is passionate about coming together in community to support one another in creative ways an
GOD’S WORD
There are no better words than these.
"...if my people, who are called by my name,
will humble themselves and pray
and seek my face
and turn from their wicked ways,
then I will hear from heaven,
and I will forgive their sin
and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
How do I study this scripture? Observe. Interpret. Apply.
Observe - Read the passage and observe what you see. Gather the facts of what is happening or being said.
Interpret - What does the text mean? Try to discover what the author is trying to communicate.
Apply - How do you apply what you just learned to everyday life?
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Ivey Media
https://www.ivey.media
“Stories From the Ukraine” with Vita Oleksiyenko
Our sweet friend from the Ukraine shares a unique perspective on the Ukraine and the war from stories of many her family affected.
“I’m sitting in these trenches. I’m sitting where it’s cold and wet, but I have so much peace in my heart. I feel God’s protection.” Vita’s cousin
She shares how we can be helping and praying
- Pray for the victims of the war to have peace and protection
- Pray against PTSD
- Pray for refugees coming out safely
- Pray for the war to end
Ways to help
- https://www.gofundme.com/f/travel-support-for-ukrainian-refugees-in-poland
- Email Vita Oleksiyenko vita_cher2@yahoo.com
Vita is a Ukraine native that now lives in Asheville NC with her husband and best friend, Dima and their two sons. She is passionate about raising her kids, working in her church ministry, and using her home to bless others. Her heart has definitely been impacted by the war but has seen God’s goodness and protection from friends in the war.
GOD’S WORD
There are no better words than these.
Psalm 23:1-2
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.”
How do I study this scripture? Observe. Interpret. Apply.
Observe - Read the passage and observe what you see. Gather the facts of what is happening or being said.
Interpret - What does the text mean? Try to discover what the author is trying to communicate.
Apply - How do you apply what you just learned to everyday life?
Links mentioned in the show:
Luminate on Instagram
@luminate.connect
She Reads Truth
https://shereadstruth.com
Passion Planner
https://passionplanner.com
Boldly Created
https://boldlycreatedpod.wixsite.com/my-site-1
Ivey Media
https://www.ivey.media
“Camp Culture // Get Outside and Play” with Sharon Silva
In a culture seeing a drastic rise in teen anxiety, there’s never been a more important time to get outside with kids and play. Environments like camp can facilitate this!
Camp director, Sharon Silva shares her passion about camp and seeing kids experience the Gospel and growing in confidence. She continues to pursue learning about mental health and how to help campers and staff in the summer.
Being recently married, we chat with Sharon about how spouses help us learn more about ourselves and who God has created us to be.
“IT'S MORE ABOUT THE STAFF BUILDING
RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE KIDS
TO EARN TO THE RIGHT TO TELL THEM
ABOUT JESUS...
AND THEY START BUILDING TRUST"
-SHARON SILVA
GOD’S WORD
“Now to him who is able to do
far more abundantly than all that we ask or think,
according to the power at work within us,
to him be glory in the church
and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations,
forever and ever. Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21
How do I study this scripture? Observe. Interpret. Apply.
Observe - Read the passage and observe what you see. Gather the facts of what is happening or being said.
Interpret - What does the text mean? Try to discover what the author is trying to communicate.
Apply - How do you apply what you just learned to everyday life?
Links mentioned in the show:
Camp Crest Ridge
https://girls.ridgecrestcamps.com
Book: The Codding of the American Mind
Luminate on Instagram
@luminate.connect
She Reads Truth
https://shereadstruth.com
Passion Planner
https://passionplanner.com
Boldly Created
https://boldlycreatedpod.wixsite.com/my-site-1
Ivey Media
https://www.ivey.media
“Being A Friend” with Gwendolyn Mattern
We all want to be a good friend and need friends but what are God’s intentions for this?
Gwendolyn shares stories about how God shaped her heart through a big struggle, to learn how to be a good friend. Her stories highlight how God had to change her heart or other’s to be able to love well.
She is passionate about discipling and to seeing women connect to the Lord. Throughout various seasons in life, she has genuinely invested in women with deep love yet challenge.
Gwendolyn is the daughter of our Heavenly Father, the wife of a pastor, mom of 5 children, and a homeschool educator. She loves different cultures, dancing, and connecting people. She is passionate about leading a life from the Lord’s strength, not her own, as she seeks to walk a life of prayer and discipleship.
“Look at what’s going on in the heart, not just on the outside.” Gwendolyn Mattern
GOD’S WORD
There are no better words than God’s.
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow,for tomorrow will be anxious for itself.Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Matthew 6:32-34
How do I study this scripture? Observe. Interpret. Apply.
Observe - Read the passage and observe what you see. Gather the facts of what is happening or being said.
Interpret - What does the text mean? Try to discover what the author is trying to communicate.
Apply - How do you apply what you just learned to everyday life?
Links Mentioned:
Luminate on Instagram
@luminate.connect
She Reads Truth
https://shereadstruth.com/plans/acts/
Passion Planner
https://passionplanner.com
Because He Loves Me by Elyse Fitzpatrick
https://www.amazon.com/Because-He-Loves-Me-Transforms/dp/1433519518
A Lifelong Love by Gary Thomas
https://www.amazon.com/Lifelong-Love-Discovering-Intimacy-Breathes/dp/B092PSHR4Z/ref=sr_1_2?crid=GEG3GZM5PYGY&keywords=a+life+long+love&qid=1666624826&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjUyIiwicXNhIjoiMS4yNCIsInFzcCI6IjEuMzQifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=a+life+long+love%2Cstripbooks%2C109&sr=1-2
Boldly Created
https://boldlycreatedpod.wixsite.com/my-site-1
Ivey Media
https://www.ivey.media
"Confidence in God No Matter What" with Cheryl Bishop
From raising teens,
to helping women birth babies,
to loosing loved ones
…we chat with Cheryl Bishop about living
with confidence in the Lord, no matter what!
Seasons and circumstances change, but can we look back and say we depended on God?
Cheryl is a joyful, active, and fit mom of a 13-year-old teenager and has been a labor and delivery nurse for 21 years…and has a new motorcycle! Her goal every day is to depend on her first love more and more. She is passionate about gracefully walking her daughter through teen years and knowing God as the only one who fills our hearts to be whole and healthy.
“Don’t think that anything in your life is too broken or too messed up that the Lord Jesus cannot turn around.” -Cheryl Bishop
GOD’S WORD
There are no better words than God’s.
“When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you,
And the rivers will not overwhelm you.
When you walk through the fire,
You will not be scorched,
And the flame will not burn you.”
Isaiah 43:2
How do I study this scripture? Observe. Interpret. Apply.
Observe - Read the passage and observe what you see. Gather the facts of what is happening or being said.
Interpret - What does the text mean? Try to discover what the author is trying to communicate.
Apply - How do you apply what you just learned to everyday life?
Links mentioned in the show:
Luminate on Instagram
@luminate.connect
She Reads Truth
https://shereadstruth.com
Passion Planner
https://passionplanner.com
Boldly Created
https://boldlycreatedpod.wixsite.com/my-site-1
Ivey Media
https://www.ivey.media
“Halloween and Hospitality” with Liz & Rosie
Halloween can be an opportunity to gather people, share laughter, enjoy treats, and celebrate Christ’s defeat over darkness. Liz & Rosie share Halloween stories from past!
Aside from holidays, there are many opportunities to extend hospitality! When it comes to hospitality, Liz isn’t a great cook and Rosie doesn’t feel like she has a tidy house. But are those even necessary? NOPE!
Hospitality is a posture of the heart towards people. A thankful heart for what Christ has done extends to others… and that looks differently for everyone.
Through these stories, our prayer is you see God’s goodness and hopefully are prompted to see His goodness in your own life!
"Hospitality takes two things: flexibility and genuinely being curious about people.” Liz Duncan
GOD’S WORD
There are no better words than God’s.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
Colossians 3:23-24
How do I study this scripture? Observe. Interpret. Apply.
Observe - Read the passage and observe what you see. Gather the facts of what is happening or being said.
Interpret - What does the text mean? Try to discover what the author is trying to communicate.
Apply - How do you apply what you just learned to everyday life?
Links mentioned in the show:
Luminate on Instagram
@luminate.connect
Phylicia Mason Heimer
https://phyliciamasonheimer.com
The Gospel Comes with a House Key - Butterfield
https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Comes-with-House-Key-audiobook/dp/B07CX477PQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H85X1NE4IMFT&keywords=the+gospel+comes+with+a+house+key&qid=1666918317&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjk0IiwicXNhIjoiMS40OSIsInFzcCI6IjEuNjEifQ%3D%3D&s=audible&sprefix=the+gospel%2Caudible%2C122&sr=1-1
She Reads Truth
https://shereadstruth.com
Passion Planner
https://passionplanner.com
Boldly Created
https://boldlycreatedpod.wixsite.com/my-site-1
Ivey Media
https://www.ivey.media
“Reaching the Next Generation” with David Jones
Teenagers. So much potential… and hormones! High school teacher, David Jones shares encouragement about reaching teenagers in our current culture. He is passionate about equipping them with HOW to think and appl.y their faith to the world around them.
His stories highlight how working TOGETHER as the body of Christ is where we’ll succeed. He shares his love for his wife as “a faithful servant that helps you from flying too high or dwelling too low.”
“When we have other members of the body together with us, that’s where we’ll succeed. We are the body with Christ as the head.” -David Jones
David Jones is a husband, father of two girls, and a high-school teacher. He loves ministering to the current youth generation about focusing their skills and attitudes as Christ followers to be engaged citizens in culture.
GOD’S WORD – There are no better words than these!
1 Kings 8:59-60
“May my words with which I have made my petition before the Lord be near the Lord our God day and night. May he uphold his servant’s cause and the cause of his people Israel, as each day requires. May all the peoples of the earth know that the Lord is God. There is no other!”
How do I study this scripture? Observe. Interpret. Apply.
Observe - Read the passage and observe what you see. Gather the facts of what is happening or being said.
Interpret - What does the text mean? Try to discover what the author is trying to communicate.
Apply - How do you apply what you just learned to everyday life?
Links Mentioned:
Luminate on Instagram
@luminate.connect
The City of God by St. Augustine
https://www.amazon.com/City-God-Saint-Augustine-Hippo/dp/1598563378
The Book of Acts
https://shereadstruth.com/plans/acts/
Passion Planner
https://passionplanner.com
Boldly Created
https://boldlycreatedpod.wixsite.com/my-site-1
Ivey Media
https://www.ivey.media
“Learning to Live in Dependance” with Amanda Pace
Do you ever wonder how you can help people? In this conversation Liz and Rosie chat with Amanda Pace about Alongside Families, a family preservation ministry that helps families before they might enter the foster care system.
Listen and be encouraged that when we come to the end of ourselves, God is there! Amanda shares of her journey learning to live in this place more, seeing God move in unexpected ways, and believing it’s totally worth it.
Amanda is a wife, mother of two girls, and is currently serving as the Asheville Area Coordinator for Alongside Families, a family preservation ministry. Her passion is empowering the church to be the hands and feet of Christ to the hurting and alone.
“I know that when I come to the end of myself, He will show up.”
-Amanda Pace
GOD’S WORD
“He also said to the one who had invited him, ‘When you give a lunch or a dinner, don’t invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors, because they might invite you back, and you would be repaid.On the contrary, when you host a banquet, invite those who are poor, maimed, lame, or blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
There are no better words than these!
Links from the episode:
Alongside Families:
https://www.alongsidefamilies.org/
Becoming Whole by Brian Fikkert:
https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Whole-Opposite-Poverty-American/dp/0802401589/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1G7NWA4PJPM7L&keywords=becoming+whole+brian+fikkert&qid=1665410443&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjc5IiwicXNhIjoiMS43NSIsInFzcCI6IjEuNzEifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=becoming+whole+bria%2Cstripbooks%2C102&sr=1-1
“God Uses You RIGHT Where You Are”
Liz and Rosie chat with Rebecca about how God doesn’t wait until we are perfect, He uses us right where we are! His strength shines light to others in the midst of our joy, frailty, and faults.
Rebecca Cochrane is a mom of 4 girls and managing editor of God’s World News, a series of news publications for children of all ages. Above our name, job, or status, Rebecca reminds us that we must believe, “I am the one whom Jesus loves!”
GOD'S WORD
“A person’s steps are established by the Lord,
And he takes pleasure in his way.
Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed,
Because the Lord supports him with his hand.”
Psalm 37:23-24 CSB
There are no better words than God’s.
God establishes a person.
God takes pleasure in us.
God supports us.
Links mentioned in show:
God’s WORLD News https://gwnews.com
WORLD News Group https://wng.org
"Finding Grace in Church Trauma" with Ginny Barker
Liz and Rosie chat with Ginny Barker about her desire to create safe spaces for authentic healing and deeper connection with God.
GOD’S WORD
“Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness - without it no one will see the Lord. Make sure that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and defiling many.” (Hebrews 12:14)
God is Peace. Among trouble and trauma, God is with us helping us pursue peace with everyone so others are able to see Him. He can see the whole picture and is our peace when roots of bitterness start to form.
All scripture is breathed out by God and there are no better words than these.
INSPIRING STORIES
God is living among His people. Ginny Barker shares of of God’s unfailing goodness. She has experienced trauma in and outside the church. Her story highlights the need for compassion in trauma that leads to peace.
Ginny Barker comes to us from Asheville, NC. She is married to her best friend, Matt and is a mother of four adult children and one granddaughter. Ginny spends her time as a realtor and is fascinated by severe weather, childbirth, and old houses. She is passionate about making the church a safe place for human beings.
“It is absolutely essential to heal from trauma to see God as a God of compassion.”
-Ginny Barker
“I never got the message that the world needed what’s inside of me and that concept just rocked my world.”
-Ginny Barker
Where to find Ginny:
Instagram @barkercrowd
Website: Cheetosforbreakfast.com
Links mentioned
Tears of Eden. The editorial board and writing she helps.
https://www.tearsofeden.org/
Book mentioned
https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Pews-Impact-Spiritual-Practices/dp/1957321067
Advocacy training program she is a part of.
https://www.giveherwings.com/curriculum
Luminate Suggested Resources
The Body Keeps the Score
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/B08TX585RN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GO2CSNVW8ST3&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1663167752&sprefix=the+body+keeps+the+%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1
Raising Boys and Girls – Are My Kids on Track?
https://www.amazon.com/Are-Kids-Track-Emotional-Milestones/dp/076421912X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=73HSKKI9XN2B&keywords=raising+boys+and+girls+are+my+kids+on+track+book&qid=1663167656&sprefix=raising+boys+and+girls+are+my+kids+on+track+book%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Spirituality-Impossible-Spiritually/dp/B08SHX5632/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HRZ63Q542OSK&keywords=Emotionally+Healthy+Spirituality&qid=1663167802&s=audible&sprefix=emotionally+healthy+spirituality+%2Caudible%2C73&sr=1-1
“Every Season Has a Purpose” with Stephanie Huxter
Liz and Rosie chat with Stephanie Huxter about the essential life-giving rhythms of a Christ-follower and how to encourage others in these, no matter what your season looks like!
Stephanie Huxter is a wife, mom of 8-year-old twins, and writer of the new book Intentional Pursuit: Practical Rhythms to Activate Your Faith. She very much believes, that to everything there is a season.
INSPIRING STORIES!
The stories inside this episode encourage people to live faithful lives to the Lord, one day, one moment at a time. God is our constant. Our number one job is to abide in Him. Aside from this, we may end up in unexpected, crazy seasons. But He is faithful to be with us.
“It’s when we open up our lives to people, we’re actually prompting people to open up to God.” -Stephanie Huxter
GOD'S WORD!
“Now there are different gifts but the same Spirit…but the same God works all of them in each person…for the common good.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-7
God is actively working in different ways! All scripture is breathed out by God and there are no better words than these.
RECAP!
Check out Stephanie’s book that releases in NOVEMBER at stephaniehuxter.com. Intentional Pursuit: Practical Rhythms to Activate Your Faith is available for PREORDER at www.stephaniehuxter.com
You don’t want to miss this book!
Where to find Stephanie:
@stephanie.huxter.3
www.stephaniehuxter.com
Links mentioned in show:
*Godspeed Documentary
https://www.livegodspeed.org/watchgodspeed
*She Reads Truth Bible Studies
https://shereadstruth.com
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