Encouraged & Equipped: Recent Episodes
Christ Chapel Women
Encouraged & Equipped is a podcast featuring women of Christ Chapel Bible Church. They share stories from their lives to encourage and equip women to love Jesus and live out His Word. In each episode they talk about how an everyday issue is met with the hope and wisdom of Jesus. Join our conversation -- and invite a friend.
God writes our stories – often in ways we do not expect. But when we look back we can sometimes catch a glimpse of what He is doing. Reflecting with Kristen Hoff on her life we see Him creating and using her as a shepherd – while a nurse, a mom, a church staff member and so much more. Her heart and skill in caring for people opens our eyes to the opportunity to do the same.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Also, feel free to contact today's guests with any encouragement or questions: Kristen Hoff at kristenh@christchapelbc.org and Camille Adams at camillea@christchapelbc.org.
Sometimes life does not go like we planned. We might even say that most of the time it does not go like we planned. While we know God’s plans are better, that does not mean it is always easy. Lindsay Horton shares with us both the heartache and the hope when God’s plans, and timing, look different than ours.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Also, feel free to contact today's guests with any encouragement or questions: Lindsay Horton at lindsay.h.atwood@gmail.com and Kathy Harrelson at kathyh@christchapelbc.org.
Pam Cooke has an amazing ability to see and remember what God has done – particularly His provision. Yes, God provides physical things for us. But Pam opens our eyes to other ways He provides, especially in ways we might not expect. You might be surprised to see all He does for us!
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Also, feel free to contact today's guests with any encouragement or questions: Pam Cooke at pamcooke@gmail.com and Camille Adams at camillea@christchapelbc.org.
Many of us like a plan – and that is a good thing. But Yvette Livesay-Wright presents us something even better – relying daily on a God who has a plan we do not yet see. Through the ups and downs of starting a business, she invites us into her journey of praying, watching, and thanking God for provision. Sure, it might be scary at times, but according to Yvette, it is also fun!
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Also, feel free to contact today's guests with any encouragement or questions: Yvette Livesay-Wright at yvette@lolalorena.com or @its.spelled.yvette and Camille Adams at camillea@christchapelbc.org.
We could listen to Krupa Patel all day long. Since we first heard her story, moments of it have played in our minds – from God’s care for her before she knew Him, to the Gospel changing her heart, to her passion for speaking up about Jesus. You are not going to want to miss this episode. And our guess is that you will be challenged and encouraged by it just like us.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Also, feel free to contact today's guests with any encouragement or questions: Krupa Patel at krupa_patel123@yahoo.com and Camille Adams at camillea@christchapelbc.org.
Fall is coming -- and so are new episodes of Encouraged & Equipped. We love sharing the stories of the women of Christ Chapel Bible Church. Be sure to listen and also reach out to our guests. Their contact information is the show notes for their episode. Join our conversation as we encourage each other to live out our faith in Jesus.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
Relationships can be one of the most significant gifts – and challenges – in our lives. The great thing is they can push us to Jesus. It’s in Him we see and experience the fullness of grace. Elise Jordan points us to the grace, hope, and freedom we experience in that relationship with Jesus.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Also, feel free to contact today's guests with any encouragement or questions: Elise Jordan at tothejordans@gmail.com and Kathy Harrelson at kathyh@christchapelbc.org.
We have all seen delight and wonder in the eyes of a child – and we have all even been that child. Yet somehow things change as we grow up – but should they? Perhaps there’s value in holding onto some childlike wonder. Brittany Williams and Mallory Jones inspire and invite us into delight every day – even as adults.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Also, feel free to contact today's guests with any encouragement or questions: Mallory Jones at jones.mallory3@gmail.com, Brittany Williams at williamsb391037@gmail.com and Kathy Harrelson at kathyh@christchapelbc.org.
In this episode, Misty Denman describes Helen Grimes as a woman with gritty faith (a faith that endures) – and we agree. Helen tells us about her spiritual journey – how God softened her hardened heart and gave her strength to endure. And she gives us a glimpse of where she finds her hope.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Also, feel free to contact today's guests with any encouragement or questions: Helen Grimes at helengrimes5@hotmail.com and Misty Denman at mistyd@christchapelbc.org.
Yes, it is possible to laugh a lot while talking about contentment. Because that’s what Koree Mangum and Carol Steer do in this episode. While we love laughing with them, we also value their wise honest insights about contentment. We particularly appreciate how they refuse to pretend to be content. Instead they shared how they fight for – and enjoy – real contentment.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Also, feel free to contact today's guests with any encouragement or questions: Koree Mangum at koreem@christchapelbc.org, Carol Steer at steer.carol@yahoo.com, and Kathy Harrelson at kathyh@christchapelbc.org.
If you want someone to smile and laugh with you, call Wendi Lyon. You cannot help but catch some of her infectious joy. You may be surprised by her story, though. Her positivity is not a result of having lived an easy life, but a result of being gripped by a God who has been and is her treasured friend.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Also, feel free to contact today's guests with any encouragement or questions: Wendi Lyon at wendil@christchapelbc.org and Camille Adams at camillea@christchapelbc.org.
Christina Sandra gives us a glimpse inside her wrestling with God – and seeing Him answer. We invite you to be challenged and encouraged by her story and see the fruit He produced in her life. We know her story of infertility does not reflect all stories of infertility. Each journey is unique. We hope though, regardless of what your life looks like, her story will motivate you to have honest conversations with our compassionate God.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Also, feel free to contact today's guests with any encouragement or questions: Christina Sandra at christinas@christchapelbc.org and Camille Adams at camillea@christchapelbc.org.
We are not sure if we are allowed to go back to summer camp but we really wish we could. We would definitely want Caroline Reyes to be our camp counselor. First we would have a lot of fun. But we also want her God and His camp lessons that marked not just her summer but her entire life. Enjoy our conversation with Caroline!
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Also, feel free to contact today's guests with any encouragement or questions: Caroline Reyes at hellocreyes04@gmail.com and Kathy Harrelson at kathyh@christchapelbc.org.
Let's celebrate Advent together! In addition to this week's episode, enjoy the following devotional and reflection questions.
Advent Hope
By Sarah Stiles
No one leaves a good book unfinished. I’ll bet any good book you’ve recommended is one you’ve fully read. After all, the ending is why the story is bestowed the adjective of “good,” if not “great.” I know a book is good when it competes for my sleep and wins.
Do you know from what book these lines originate: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”? (I’ll give you a hint: Christmas verses.) If you guessed the Bible, way to go! Bonus points if you said Isaiah 9:6. I love Christmas. Every year it comes around, I can’t wait for the familiar tunes, the endearing memorized movie lines, and the hopefully-happy faces when my family opens their presents. (I would say snow is a favorite memory as well, but alas, such a guarantee is impossible in Texas, and to make such a claim, I’d be given coal in my stocking.)
In my parents’ house, sitting in front of the crackling fireplace with presents dotting the floor, Dad makes our family pause before the tearing open of gifts. I admit, it takes a minute for my mind to focus on the familiar words of Scripture we take turns reading aloud. After all, the familiarity of Jesus’ birth is old news, and the presents in front of me are a mystery. There is an urgency to open them!
I feel sad and a tinge of guilt to admit this. The Christmas story is often like my childhood's dusty old tree we pull out of the attic for a short time to decorate and celebrate, only to then bury back in its box when the New Year hits.
I can’t help but think I’m missing part of the story beyond Jesus’ birth, and even past His resurrection. Jesus is my Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace! Why do these names only appear alongside the soon-fading Christmas tunes? I want a stronger hope sparked in me with the reminder of His birth.
The Messiah’s first coming, Jesus’ birth, is a snippet of our hope we do well to remember. But leaving the Christmas story at the Christmas story is like starting a great book but refusing to read the end. It doesn’t make sense. My hope surrounding Christ diminishes when I forget the rest of the story, the end of the book, the best part!
When we stop and pause this December to celebrate His first coming that brought salvation, what if we also remember our hope in His second coming that will bring full restoration and wholeness? (It’s okay to skip to the end of this book.) The last two verses of the Bible stir such yearning and joy in me: “[Jesus] who is the faithful witness to all these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon!’ Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Baby Jesus is coming back as King!
This year, when my family gathers again in my parents’ living room with presents scattered around, I want to ask my dad to add in another passage. Let’s skip to the end. For the ending is the best part. And it’s there in the urgency of His promise, my hope stirs strongest.
Reflection Questions
Read Luke 2:22-38. How did Simeon and Anna respond to their long-awaited desire for the Messiah, Jesus, to come and bring salvation?
Read Revelation 21:1-7. What about Jesus and His second coming fill your heart with hope?
Read Isaiah 9:6-9. Describe your longing for Jesus to come back again and make all things perfect. Thank Him that it’s guaranteed that He will do it.
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We have been planning something fun for Advent. And now we finally get to tell you about it!
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Sometimes people hear the word theology and immediately think boring or dry, but God intends for it to be the exact opposite. Kristin Hines and Kendall Reed both love and live theology. So we invited them to the studio to talk about what theology is, why they love it so much, and how much it impacts them on even a daily basis.
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When we talk with Christe Dodds and Christine Bember, it is obvious that discipleship is one of their favorite things. They are also quick to share how much they’ve been influenced by both their mentors and their mentees. They’ve seen God’s healing, encouragement, freedom, and much more through these relationships. And they have no plans to stop discipling or being discipled anytime soon.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
“It’ll Change Your Life” sounds like an overstated advertising slogan. But when it comes to worship it happens to be true. Elise Jordan, Wendi Lyon, and Camille Adams share about the powerful impact of worship on their lives. They make it clear that music is not required to worship – but they do spontaneously break into song at one point.
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We can’t wait for you to meet Summer Jones and Morgan Gribble. The joy and energy in their voices reveals their immense and contagious love for serving others. They share some lessons they’ve learned as well as some challenges they’ve experienced, but more than anything we hope you just catch some of their passion. They love serving – and you can too.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
Having people into our homes is so much fun! But often we can often become intimidated by hospitality and put way too much pressure on ourselves. Lauren McClellen, Meredith Todd, and Lynn Kitchens talk about what it looks like to invite people over – and put the focus on loving their guests. They talk about fighting through comparison, choosing vulnerability, laughing at their mistakes, and prioritizing just opening their doors.
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It’s pretty incredible that we get to spend time alone with the God of the whole universe. But it can also be overwhelming and confusing. Because that time with God can vary from person to person we want to get more than one perspective. So that’s why we invited Kristen Hoff, Corrie Farver, and Danella Hitri to talk about their time with God. What do they love about it? What’s challenging? Rather than give a set of rules, we hope their experiences and love for God simply inspire you to spend time with Him.
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One of the greatest things we get to do is to know and love other people. Sure, it’s sacrificial and hard sometimes but it’s also so much fun! Brooke Seale and Rhonda Fagala join Kathy Harrelson to talk about the ways God has gifted and called them to love people. They share what motivates them, what challenges they’ve faced, and why they absolutely treasure getting to love people well.
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We’ve all had that friend who we’ve admired for her humility – wouldn’t we all like it to be easy to set our pride aside to serve others more selflessly. In this episode, Rachel Moore, Katie Burke, and Camille Adams accept the challenge of talking about humility. They readily admit their failures, share a glimpse at their successes, and encourage us to run to Jesus. Because our clearest picture of humility, and the only way we can produce it, is found in Him.
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If you have ever felt distant from God, you are not alone! Sometimes we walk though spiritually dry seasons because of our own choices and sometimes for reasons we do not understand. In this episode, Judy Clark and Cameron Ward join Misty Denman to talk about seasons of dryness in their own lives – how God has used those seasons, how they’ve battled through them, and what they do to pursue intimacy and joy with God.
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There aren’t many things more important, daunting or wonderful than holiness – being set apart. Our Holy God is of course set apart from the world and we are called to be as well. On this episode, Wendi Lyon, Alexi Arstein, and Camille Adams share about obstacles they’ve encountered, what’s surprised them about holiness, and why their life is so much better because of it.
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If you want discipline to feel rigid and miserable, this is not the episode for you. Because Brooke Seale, Lindsay Horton and Camille Adams chat about the spiritual disciplines in a way that makes us want more of them in our lives. They talk about what has, and hasn’t, worked for them, the ways they experience grace through spiritual practices, and why they know God more because of them. Rather than giving us a detailed guide to spiritual disciplines their discussion motivates us to step into spiritual routines this fall.
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We’re back for Season 2! And we are having lots of conversations with Christ Chapel women that you do not want to miss. This episode is no exception. Patty Cecil and Kate Tokar join Kathy Harrelson to discuss the heart of prayer – both talking and listening to God. They share about times when God has said yes and when God has said no to their requests. While they admit that they still have a lot to learn about prayer, they willingly invite us into both the intimate and practical parts of their prayer lives.
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We're taking a few weeks off. But first Kathy and Camille share a few things that have encouraged and equipped them this season!
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One of the sweetest things the Lord gives Christians is a new identity – an identity in Christ. We get to exchange our shame for freedom, darkness for light, and so much more. In this episode Danielle Fuqua, Kendall Reed, and Kathy Harrelson talk about ways they used to view themselves and how embracing their identity in Christ has quite literally changed their lives.
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There’s no way to avoid grief in our lives. There are ways though to embrace and walk through loss that are healthy and good. Cameron Ward, Kristen Hoff, and Camille Adams open up about the nearness of God in the midst of their darkest grief. They also talk about the impact of good community, the power of godly hope, and a few tips that made a difference in their loss.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
God’s actions and timings are always perfect. But often we wish some things in our lives would look different than they do. So what do we do in those seasons where we feel like we are waiting on God? Beth Oliver, Haley Dorris, and Kathy Harrelson look at both the pain and the joy of the waiting process. They discuss some of lessons they have learned in the waiting, along with the hard but good truths that carry them through.
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In this episode, Darcie Lantz, Sarah Kate Henn, and Camille Adams invite us into a look at rest – real rest – which is quite different than simply doing nothing. How do we find sustain that real rest? What does it look like in a practical way? How does it benefit and change us? Take a deep breath and enjoy their conversation about rest.
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Jesus. His name comes up in every episode and we can’t seem to stop talking about Him. But why? Why is He such a big deal? Why do we love Him? There’s no way one podcast episode can cover it but we feel compelled to at least start the conversation. Holly Barnum, Angela Storm, and Kathy Harrelson talk about why Jesus is so great and share some of the ways they strive to love Him more.
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We are diving back into anxiety in our second episode on the topic. Sarah Stiles, Lori Sultemeier, and Misty Denman share their struggles and wisdom with us. We know every situation is different. Yet we believe there is hope in knowing you’re not the only one who struggles and learning from others who do. They discuss what their anxiety has felt like, how prayer and Scripture have been a comfort for them, and practical tips they use to keep moving forward.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
Show NotesGrounding Techniques
Anxiety is a topic that hits close to home for many of us – whether mild and periodic or long-term and extreme. Regardless of where you land on this spectrum, we get it and offer you hope. Kassie Moore, Camille Adams, and Kathy Harrelson share a realistic look at the pain of anxiety, the tools they use to fight it, and the God who never leaves us.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
Erin Flusche, Kristin Hines, and Camille Adams have been friends for decades. For more than one of those decades, they have explicitly asked each other for help to grow spiritually. They allow us a glimpse into their relationship. Listen to learn how they define accountability, what they have found most helpful, what they will never be able to do for each other, and what they are actually working on right now.
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Show Notes
Book Recommendations
Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges
Get Out Of Your Head by Jennie Allen
Triad Questions
1. A. How has your anger or fear or anxiety or addiction shown up this week?
B. How does that reveal what you’re trusting in besides God?
C. What truth or promise of the Gospel do you need to claim to trust God again?
2. How have you wasted time?
3. How has your giving and generosity reflected faith in God’s promises rather than a feeling of entitlement? Is your giving radical enough to affect your standard of living?
4. Describe how you’ve related to others this week. Have you treated others as more significant than yourself? Been forgiving, patient, irritable, or angry, etc.?
5. In light of God’s love toward you, do you need to reconcile with somebody? Subconsciously, are you holding a grudge?
6. How have you battled sexual or intimacy temptation and how are you preparing to deal with it next week?
7. How did you see God’s sovereign Spirit rearranging the plans you had made this week? Did you respond in faith?
8. Is anything (school, work, technology, g/f, b/f, etc.) isolating you from important relationships?
9. Insert a personalized question here.
10. Did you finish this week’s reading? How did you hear from God and what are you doing to do about it?
We dare you to listen to this one! Work’s been given a bad name and we want to change your mind – or at least make you think. Kacey Williamson, Chris Curtis, and Kathy Harrelson believe that work is good, and that a positive outlook can change more than you’d expect. They discuss their eagerness to experience as much joy as they can in their work (paid and unpaid), how they try to step into its brokenness in a healthy way, and how they long to honor God in the midst of it.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
Friends are one of the sweetest parts of our lives – including genuine friendships with people of different faiths. Judy Clark, Kristin Hines, and Misty Denman discuss how they enjoy those relationships, how they live out and share their Christian faith, and even some mistakes they’ve made. Enjoy their fun conversation.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
We all need friends and we all want them. But how do we initiate friendship? How important is reconciliation? How do we persevere in those relationships? Camille Adams, Shamyra Leonard, and Lynda Kunkel share stories of both the work and joy of friendship.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
Most days, some things go the way we want and some things don't. How do we manage the expectations and disappointments of everyday life – along with those big things that come our way? Misty Denman, Sarah Stiles, and Camille Adams talk through the ups and downs of life along with the ways they've learned to find fulfillment.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
Gratitude is practical and profound – and life-altering. Shelly Davis, Cameron Ward, and Misty Denman share ways thankfulness has impacted their lives. They open up about their struggles with discontentment, the effort thankfulness requires, and the goodness of God. Don’t miss the impact of three small letters: A-N-D.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
We all need to forgive and to be forgiven. The pain underneath our stories ranges from minor to extreme, but forgiveness offers freedom for both. Kathy Harrelson, Kristen Hoff, and Sarah Stiles take a look at the work of forgiveness and the benefits they wouldn't trade for anything.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
The most natural response to our mistakes is often the most damaging -- we try to hide. Kristen Hoff, Camille Adams, and Kathy Harrelson chat about their guilt and how they found freedom. Hint: they moved their sin and mistakes out of hiding and into grace.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
You've had a "worst day." So have we. Where is God on that day?
Lynn Kitchens, Shelly Davis, and Wendi Lyon share some of their worst days -- and how they made it through. With a realistic look at pain and hurt, they also share hope and good that has come from their adversity.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Or email us at encouragedandequipped@christchapelbc.org.
Show Notes
Why God Weeps by Joni Eareckson Tada
The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis
A Path Through Suffering by Elisabeth Elliot
Romans 8:28
Anger is tricky. Sometimes it explodes and sometimes it simmers. Whether you easily see the anger in your life or it is an emotion you have not explored much, you want to hear what Camille Adams, Sarah Stiles, and Wendi Lyon have to say. They get it – and they share how God equips them to handle their anger.
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Show Notes
Exodus 34:6
Job 40:1-5, 42:1-6
Psalm 73:16-17
Psalm 103:8-12
Proverbs 19:11
Proverbs 29:11
Matthew 21:9-13
Romans 11:33-34
James 1:19-20
1 Peter 2:21-23
- Dr. Cody McQueen's sermon: Anger Danger
- Ryan McCarthy's teaching: I'm Not Anqry, I'm Just...
- Calming Techniques
- Window of Tolerance
Some days are filled with laughter and, if we’re honest, some days are not. Joy, however, can infuse every day. Christina Sandra, Wendi Lyon, and Kristen Hoff sit down to talk about joy in their lives -- how they increase and protect it. Plus, find out who you will see at Target and who you will pass at T.J. Maxx.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
Is busyness good or bad? Do I say yes or no to this opportunity? Why is my schedule so different than yours? Kathy Harrelson, Christina Sandra, and Shannon Morgan share some of the ways they each answer these questions. Let’s step into busyness (and rest) in a healthy way.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.
Look for our first episodes later this month!
Encouraged & Equipped is a podcast featuring women of Christ Chapel Bible Church. They share stories from their lives to encourage and equip women to love Jesus and live out His Word. In each episode they talk about how an everyday issue is met with the hope and wisdom of Jesus. Join our conversation -- and invite a friend.
To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen.