Real Confidence with Jennifer Brunson: Recent Episodes
Jennifer Brunson
Let's study the Bible together today! We'll look at 6 people in the Bible who asked God questions and at how God responded.
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Join me as we pull back the curtain on private prayer time, talk about the certainty of God's word, and learn to be vulnerable to the Holy Spirit.
Resources:
- Jennie Cunnion's Book about the Holy Spirit - Never Alone — Jeannie Cunnion
- The Christy Wright podcast Get Your Hopes Up - Christy Wright Podcast Channel on Apple Podcasts
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Is it ok to question God? To ask questions? To doubt? To seek?
Let's dig into the book of James and what God says about doubt.
Resources from the episode:
- Verse Mapping - The James Method
- Interlinear Bible - Greek and Hebrew Translations - Interlinear Bible: Greek, Hebrew, Transliterated, English, Strong's (biblehub.com)
- Strong's Commentary - Strong's Exhaustive Bible Concordance Online (biblestudytools.com)
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We have thousands of touch points a day with people who give us various affirmations. How do we filter what's meant for us to accept and what we should buffer out? Join me as we dive into God's guidance on external affirmations.
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What's better than an affirmation? God's promises! Join me as we remember all that God has promised us and lean on His truth to lift us in our daily lives.
Link to Never Along by Jeannie Cunnion
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"You are in the right place, at the right time."
"You have everything that you need."
Do you have a go-to affirmation? Well, let me let you in on a little secret: affirmation are trending! Not all affirmations are created equal. In fact, God's word gives us guidance and warnings about the world's affirmations. Join me as we dig into how to uplift our minds and spirits through a Biblical lens.
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Do you ever want to be really really good at something quickly?
I find myself feeling this way when I want to hear God's voice - and specifically His answer - to a situation in my life. And like most things is life, I find out very quickly that I need help:
- Help by God's grace
- Help through the Holy Spirit
- Help as He protects and guides us
Listen along as we talk about the great gift of help that God gives us to hear His voice.
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Deception rarely looks like a devil on our shoulder telling us to do bad things. Instead, deception employs doubt and exploits good things to convince us to sin. In this episode, we learn how to recognize deception early on and how to study the true One to recognize Him and never follow a stranger.
Key Bible Passages, Christian Standard Bible (CSB) version:
John 10:4 & 5
4 When he has brought all his own outside, he goes ahead of them. The sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5 They will never follow a stranger; instead they will run away from him, because they don’t know the voice of strangers.”
Genesis 3:1-4 The Temptation and the Fall
3 Now the serpent was the most cunning of all the wild animals that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You can’t eat from any tree in the garden’?”
2 The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the fruit from the trees in the garden. 3 But about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God said, ‘You must not eat it or touch it, or you will die.’”
4 “No! You will certainly not die,” the serpent said to the woman.
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Memphis water, whistles, calling sheep, floating in ocean....we cover it all in this episode about recognizing God's voice.
Key Bible Verses - Christian Standard Bible (CSB) Version
Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
John 10:1-6 The Good Shepherd
10 “Truly I tell you, anyone who doesn’t enter the sheep pen by the gate but climbs in some other way is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought all his own outside, he goes ahead of them. The sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5 They will never follow a stranger; instead they will run away from him, because they don’t know the voice of strangers.” 6 Jesus gave them this figure of speech, but they did not understand what he was telling them.
John 21:
21 After this, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called “Twin”), Nathanael from Cana of Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two others of his disciples were together. 3 “I’m going fishing,” Simon Peter said to them. “We’re coming with you,” they told him. They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. 4 When daybreak came, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not know it was Jesus. 5 “Friends,” Jesus called to them, “you don’t have any fish, do you?” “No,” they answered.
6 “Cast the net on the right side of the boat,” he told them, “and you’ll find some.” So they did, and they were unable to haul it in because of the large number of fish. 7 The disciple, the one Jesus loved, said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tied his outer clothing around him (for he had taken it off) and plunged into the sea. 8 Since they were not far from land (about a hundred yards away), the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish. 9 When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread. 10 “Bring some of the fish you’ve just caught,” Jesus told them. 11 So Simon Peter climbed up and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish—153 of them. Even though there were so many, the net was not torn. 12 “Come and have breakfast,” Jesus told them. None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” because they knew it was the Lord. 13 Jesus came, took the bread, and gave it to them. He did the same with the fish. 14 This was now the third time Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.
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Series: Hearing God's Voice
Have you ever pruned a blackberry bush? Me neither....until recently. It's amazing how God's character is reflected in his creation, even in a blackberry bush. In this series opener on Hearing God's Voice, we'll talk about the process of pruning and what the Bible has to say about recognizing the voice of God when He calls to us.
Podcast Episodes in this Series
Part 1 - Knowing We are His Sheep
Part 2 - Knowing His Voice
Part 3 - Not Being Deceived
Part 4 - Help in Hearing
Key Bible Passages, Christian Standard Bible (CSB) version:
John 10:1-18 The Good Shepherd
10 “Truly I tell you, anyone who doesn’t enter the sheep pen by the gate but climbs in some other way is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought all his own outside, he goes ahead of them. The sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5 They will never follow a stranger; instead they will run away from him, because they don’t know the voice of strangers.” 6 Jesus gave them this figure of speech, but they did not understand what he was telling them.
7 Jesus said again, “Truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep didn’t listen to them. 9 I am the gate. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture. 10 A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.
11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand, since he is not the shepherd and doesn’t own the sheep, leaves them and runs away when he sees a wolf coming. The wolf then snatches and scatters them. 13 This happens because he is a hired hand and doesn’t care about the sheep.
14 “I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 But I have other sheep that are not from this sheep pen; I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. Then there will be one flock, one shepherd. 17 This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life so that I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own. I have the right to lay it down, and I have the right to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.”
Ezekiel 34: 1-31 The Shepherds and God’s Flock
Highlighted Passage:
25 “‘I will make a covenant of peace with them and eliminate dangerous creatures from the land, so that they may live securely in the wilderness and sleep in the forest. 26 I will make them and the area around my hill a blessing: I will send down showers in their season; they will be showers of blessing. 27 The trees of the field will yield their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; my flock will be secure in their land. They will know that I am the Lord when I break the bars of their yoke and rescue them from the power of those who enslave them. 28 They will no longer be prey for the nations, and the wild creatures of the earth will not consume them. They will live securely, and no one will frighten them. 29 I will establish for them a place renowned for its agriculture, and they will no longer be victims of famine in the land. They will no longer endure the insults of the nations. 30 Then they will know that I, the Lord their God, am with them, and that they, the house of Israel, are my people. This is the declaration of the Lord God. 31 You are my flock, the human flock of my pasture, and I am your God. This is the declaration of the Lord God.’”
Ephesians 3:20
20 Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us—
Other Resources:
The Bible Project - The Book of Ezekiel
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Check out Ruth Abigail's podcast here The UnlearnT Podcast
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Sermons on community:
Ian Simkins from The Bridge Church - Better Together
Andy Savage from Grace Valley Memphis - We are Valley People
Mid-South Hope Garage
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Community is meant to be a lot like a 1st grade softball league. Join us as we dive into scripture to look at God's perfect example of community.
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Have you ever planned a Disney vacation? Jennifer walks you through what Disney planning revealed to her about tending to our hearts and understanding our Creator.
Show Notes:
- Luke 10:38-42 "Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
- 1 John 5:2 "By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments."
- Franklin Graham
- Rifle Paper Company
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We talk hamster wheels and scrambled eggs! What could be more fun?!?! Lacy shared authentically about her relationship with "purpose" and what she has learned this year.
Show Notes:
- Lacy Arant online
- GLDN Instagram
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Can you imagine mentoring kiddos in the faith all day, every day?!?! Well this is Jason Ellis' dream job. Jason shares his Biblical perspectives on "purpose" in today's episode.
Show Notes:
- Briarcrest Christian School
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Buckle your seat belts for Biblical truths on the topic of Purpose. Victor Lyons is the Equipping and Groups Pastor at Grace Valley Church. Victor has a talent for diving into Scripture alongside those he's leading, encouraging us to see what God's Word is revealing about how we should pursue Purpose. Enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Hope Church Memphis
- Grace Valley Church Memphis
- Groups at Grace Valley
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Have you ever explored the looming and heavy questions of, "What is my purpose?" Take heart friend. The pressure is off of us. Let's talk about what God says about our "purpose."
Show Notes:
- Dallas Silk Art @dallassilkart
- Micah 6:8 "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
- YouTube BibleProject Book of Micah
- Matthew 22:37 "And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."
- Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."
- Colossians 1:16 "For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him."
- Real Confidence Podcast on Obedience
- Issac Curry
- Elisa Sheehan Kintsugi Eggshell Art @elisasheehanart
- 2 Timothy 2: 20 & 21 "Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work."
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This week, we talk with Emily Stringer - mom to 3 boys, passionate leader and generous volunteer in her Africa New Life Dream Ambassador role - about giving with gifts, time, talents, prayer and finances.
If you're interested in joining Emily in her mission to sponsor more Africa New Life kiddos, check out the website here Home - Africa New Life Ministries
Here's our scripture of focus for generosity and giving from 2nd Corinthians chapter 9:
Generosity Encouraged 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written:
“They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;
their righteousness endures forever.”[a]
10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
Let's chat Faith - Personal Faith and Community Faith.
Hebrews 11, Verse 1 - "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." NIV
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New episodes are released every 2 weeks. Next topic up: Giving and Take me to Church!
Join me...Jennifer Brunson...and my friend and guest Lauren Cowan to chat mental and emotional health. Lauren has experience in wellness coaching and counseling and shares with us the small, everyday ways to live wholly and authentically.
Follow Lauren at @landlwellness
We all know...but let's dig deeper.
In this episode, we talk living your life fully, feeling like an imposter and your spiritual gifts.
Let's chat loving and caring for the body that God has given us! Courtney Carter Boatright shares with us ways to achieve real health that will last!
Follow Courtney on Facebook at Courtney Carter Boatright | Facebook and Instagram @courtneyboatright
Check out her Pinterest boards for nutrition ideas at https://www.pinterest.com/ccboatright/_saved/
The skin is our largest organ yall!
Did you know that the European Union bans or restricts over 1,400 ingredients from personal care products that are allowed in the United States? Learn about truly clean products from the one and only Confetti Queen Michelle Tehan. She'll give us the confidence to shop for products that are healthy for our bodies and families.
- Follow Michelle @TehanCrew
- To scan products and see independent grades on health: Environmental Working Group – Know your choices | Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) Or download the EWG app from the app store (free).
- The BeautyCounter NeverList can be found here The Never List™ | Beautycounter
- Follow Lindsay Dahl at @lindsay_dahl or read her blog at LINDSAYDAHL.COM -ACTIVIST. WRITER. CLEAN LIVING EXPERT.
Favorite clean products recommended by our friends:
*Disclaimer: I have not tried all of these and cannot vouch for them. These are from a poll of our friends who love and live clean. Send us your favs to add to the list!
- TrulyFree for laundry and household products
- Beauty by Earth self tanner
- Beauty by Earth and Prose dry shampoo
- Blue Lizard and BeautyCounter for sunscreen
- Innersence and Evolvh for hair care
- Attitude, Honest Kids and Everyone for kids soap/shampoo and household products
- RiseWell, Lumineaux and Dr. Brite for toothpaste
- Dropps for dishwasher detergent
- Make your own laundry detergent with salt, castille soap, baking soda and essential oils
This is a special episode to share with you my decision to close B. Reese Boutique and journey into a new chapter. In this episode, I share our family's story about following God's call to move to Texas and back to Memphis and how the boutique played a large part in that journey.
Focus verse:
"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Ephesians 2:10
P.S.
B. Reese Boutique will be open online through February 28th, 2022. Link below.
Trendy and Stylish Fashion Online Boutique in the USA – B. Reese Boutique (breeseboutique.com)
Naked and Afraid?
Ok, now that we have your attention, listen in as Lacy Arant teaches me mad leadership skills about delegating and using systems already in place, freeing up time to work on passion projects where our talents are maximized.
You can follow Lacy @lacy_lately and find her blog (including a cool worksheet from the podcast) at Lacy Lately
Have you ever wondered what happens in a daily prayer time? Jennifer covers what a prayer time is, strategies for starting your own prayer time with God and expectations.