Gathered Courage: Recent Episodes
Kerry Smith
Hi and welcome to Gathered Courage, a podcast built around reminding you that no matter what you’re facing, God’s got you. I’m your host Kerry Smith and I’m here to help you gather your courage as you tackle everything from every day life to your biggest dreams. On this podcast we will deep dive into the truths about who’s we are, what we are made for and how we can live that out.
We continue today in James chapter 2. Join me as we read the Bible together, use our study tools and seek to know God better!
On today's episode you'll hear from my friend Ashley Kennedy. Ashely have been.through.it. Listen in and be inspired by her reliance on God to get her through it all!
We continue today in James chapter 2. Join me as we read the Bible together, use our study tools and seek to know God better!
We are headed into James chapter 2! Join me as we read the Bible together, use our study tools and seek to know God better!
Today I talk with my friend Valarie about the hardships of losing her son, starting something new and why working for Jesus your whole life is more than worth it! I left our conversation inspired and I know you will too.
Get your shot of courage with this episode! Marci brings the heat and sets our minds on our powerful God's presence in our lives! You won't want to miss it!
I am so excited for you to hear from Kathy. She has taken big leaps of faith and steps of courage to be the hands and feet of Jesus in her community. Listen in and gather your courage to stand firm!
Starting a business take a lot of courage! Listen in as Becky and I discuss how courage plays a role in her success in business and life.
We all need a friend that is so absolutely grounded in the goodness of God that we want to be near them in hopes that it will rub off on us. Mel is that friend for me. She has a foot in the reality of this hard and broken world and a foot in the truth of God's trustworthiness. You do not want to miss our conversation!
On today's episode you'll hear from two amazing women and their journey towards saying yes to God and his call to love women stuck in sex trafficking. God has asked a lot of these women and I am so inspired by how they answer His call.
This past February the lives of Mary and her family changed forever. Listen in to hear her story and how courage has helped her get through.
Interviews are back! Today on the show if my friend Kim Clifton. Kim oozes courage and you are going to be so inspired by her!
Today we start our bonus series in the book of James. I'm super excited to go through this book with you!
James 1:1-4
On today's episode I have my friend Dimetra. She shares vulnerably about her difficult journey of transformation and finding her true identity as she suffered through some very hard experiences. You'll be so encouraged by her story and her practical advice on how to live courageously.
You are going to be so inspired by Bailey! This girl is running with Jesus and I am better for knowing of her courage!
Today on the show is my new friend Heather. Heather has so much to share about living a courageous life and you are going to be encouraged by her confidence and love of Frozen II :)
Today Angela shares with us about her courageous steps towards following God's call on her life to write a Bible Study, raise warriors and follow Jesus in every season of motherhood.
I get to meet with today's guest on the regular and I am so excited for you to get to know her too. Today she shares her struggles and triumphs over depression. Mental health is a hard topic and I am so glad that she shares her story today.
Today on the show is my friend LaRosa Tate. Our conversation about trusting in God's timing is so encouraging. You will be so encouraged by her faith and trust in God.
Today on the show Melissa shares with us one of the more obscure characters in the Bible that shows major courage. She also outlines some great perspectives and practices for seeing everyday acts of obedience and necessity as courageous.
Today on the show is my since college friend Trisha. Trisha is real time going through some really tough things and is daily gathering her courage to make it through. I can't wait for you to hear her perspective on living a courageous life.
Today on the show, Angela shares with us the way God worked through a very difficult time in her life to totally redeem her story and use her in mighty ways for the God's glory. I do want you to know that Angela and I talk about her journey with abortion. It is a hard topic, but I know you'll be inspired by this redemptive story.
Today we look at a bigger chunk than normal, but you'll see why. I hope this bonus episode gives you a boost of courage to get through your week!
You do not want to miss the exciting things happening for Betsy! I realize you don't really know her, but you should and allow her courage to following after God's call on her life to help you be courages too!
When I say that this episode is jam packed with life giving encouragement and examples of courageous living, I am not even exaggerating a little. Seriously! Listen for yourself!
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero
Emotionally Healthy Women by Geri Scazzero
The Forgotten God by Francis Chan
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You are an heir with Christ! Now that should give you some courage. Listen in today and hear more about our adoption into God's family.
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If ever there was a conversation that would inspire you to own your "stuff" and use it for the good of others, this is it!
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You are in for a treat today as Micah shares how she has gathered her courage to live the life God has given her. You'll love and be challenged by what she has to share regarding her family being her first ministry and the way her kids have made following Jesus easier and harder.
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Not only does Katie live a courageous life through Jesus, but she also has supernatural powers to see courage in others! Seriously friends! Listen in!
You will love this honest and vulnerable conversation with Chelsea. I am in awe of her adventurous spirit and her willingness to share this hard story!
Lydia's story of courageous recovery from alcoholism is so inspiring! You are going to be inspired by her courage to take the next small step.
I hope you'll take a listen to today's short episode. It gets a little uncomfortable, but it's good for us!
Today on the podcast I interview Tara Lilly. She has an amazing story of courageous living and foster parenting. I know you'll be inspired to live courageously after hearing this!
Courage is contagious! You will want to listen to all Debbie has to say and grasp onto her courage train!
Today we head on into verses 3-4 of Romans 8. I hope this mid-week short gives you a boost of courage!
I am so excited for you to hear from my friend Erica. She has so much wisdom to give when it comes to gathering our courage to live an everyday courageous life.
Welcome to our first mid-week bonus episode. Today we begin with Romans 8 and focus on verses 1-2. I hope this encourages you to live courageously!
Today on the podcast I have a conversation with my friend Sarah Burnett. She is one of my favorite people and I think she will quickly win your heart! Listen, I know this might not be what you expected, but you are going to love it! Be sure to listen to the beginning to hear my explanation.
Today we jump start this years interviews with my very great friend Heidy Tandy. You are going to be so encouraged by her story of courageous living!
This week will will dive deep in verses 4-6 of John chapter 15. Also, at the end of the episode (I think) I've added an add segment for the first time. We shall see how that goes! Fingers crossed :)
Let's wrap up prayer. I'm sure we will come back to it someday, but for now we move on.
In this week's episode I tell you about posture prayer.
Here is a link to the prayer I used. https://infinitumlife.com/resources/posture-prayer/
This week we continue our journey on prayer and look more closely at the acronym ACTS for structuring our prayers.
Today, I focus in on 4 specific times when Jesus slipped away to pray alone and one of the major take aways that I found in them.
Gathering my courage looks a lot like constant communication with God, so let's deep dive into prayer!
Lately I've been annoyed with my answer to the question, 'how are you doing?", so I'm working on changing my answer.
In general I love being a mom. But there are some things that....I honestly just loath. Enjoy my first confession. Can you relate?
We consume a lot of information, but have you thought about the ramifications of that? In this episode I describe why I put boundaries on the information I take in. Please tell me I'm not alone in some of these confessions!
Today's episode is full of random facts about me. Not the most inspiring episode, but I hope you enjoy.
This month, my birthday month, I'll be doing proper introductions about me, my family, my career, etc. God is good, that's all there is to it.
Boundaries on my schedule help me keep the main thing, the main thing. I hope you'll listen in and hear more!
Boundaries don't necessarily feel good in the moment, but the impact they have on our goals and intentions is tremendous.
You've been on my heart and mind. I know the power of living in the freedom of the gift of Jesus. I want you to know this freedom too!
Your past ignorance or current sin struggles DO NOT negate your testimony and the power it has to share the gift of others. Listen in to hear more!
In my flesh I feel like Ananias gets a raw deal when he is asked to go help Saul. Listen in to see how my mind shifts on this thought and how very important it is for us to be open to sharing the gift of Jesus with ALL people.
December's theme is GIFTS!
There is so much to be reminded of!
I hope you enjoy this content as much as I enjoyed creating it!
I have really enjoyed working through the concept of gratitude this month. In today's episode we will wrap it up with my final thoughts on the topic.
I know you'll enjoy hearing from my friend Meghann and how gratitude looks in her life.