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#130 Ocieanna Fleiss [Awaiting the Manger]

Release Date: 12/04/2023

#138 [Create Authentic Connection Through Mentorship] with Nancy Lindgren

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When was the last time you experienced authentic connection? It’s becoming more and more rare as our country faces an epidemic of loneliness. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There is power in authentic connection and you have the ability to create it. Nancy Lindgren in on the show today to tell us how. She has over 35 years of mentoring experience and she’s sharing how simple it can be to come alongside someone, and also how powerful those connections can be with Jesus at the center. CONNECT WITH NANCY | | GET THE QUICKSTART GUIDE Girls Talking Life...

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#137 [What To Do When Your Friendship Falls Apart] with Elizabeth Laing Thompson

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We’ve all experienced a friendship breakup. Maybe you were able to reconcile, maybe you’re in the middle of friendship turmoil right now, or maybe your friendship has distinctly ended. Relationships are hard and not all of them are for the long haul which is why I’m so grate to my guest, Elizabeth Laing Thompson, for walking us through what to do when a friendship falls apart. You’ll hear us talk about… Why friendships fall apart Navigating the pain of broken friendships Keeping your hurt from affecting other relationships Taking steps toward healing Why it’s important to...

GTL Extra [Love Your Home] with Myquillyn Smith

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Welcome to a Girls Talking Life Extra. It’s not a full show, just a short chat – usually with a past guest – but today I’m introducing you to a new friend. New to the show that is! You may be familiar with Myquillyn Smith, also known as "The Nester.” She is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Welcome Home and Cozy Minimalist Home. For the past 15 years, she has been encouraging women to embrace their space--imperfections and all--and make it their own. Her home in North Carolina has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal, and...

#136 [Let God’s Word Transform You] with Portia Collins

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Do you feel intimidated when it comes to opening your Bible? Do you read your Bible but feel like you don’t get much out of it? Do you need something to freshen up your current Bible-studying routine? My guest today is the lovely Portia Collins, a Christian Bible teacher, writer, and podcaster with a passion for sharing God’s Word. But it hasn’t always been that way. Portia shares her story of struggle, of turning to the Bible in desperation, and how when she did, she was changed. You’ll hear us talk about… Why we need to study the Word for ourselves Reading vs. studying ...

#135 [How to Brave Change and Welcome Growth] with Andi Andrew

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Are you going through a big change right now? Or maybe lots of little ones? Change is inevitable and even good change can be hard. Author Andi Andrew joins me to chat about how we show amid of the changes we face, how it’s okay to grieve the losses, show gratitude for what’s next, and how through the transition we can grow to be more like Christ. You’ll hear us talk about… The grief of letting go Change that molds us Avoiding vs. welcoming Processing change with integrity Friendship through transition CONNECT WITH ANDI | | SUPPORT THE...

#134 [Your Friendship Can Save the World] with Carrie Stephens

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How do you interact with people who are different than you? If someone has different beliefs or political associations, do you automatically dismiss them? What if your actions of friendship could save the world? Author and speaker Carrie Stephens is on the show talking about the power of a diverse community, how we can move toward people who are different than us, and how we show up in the world as followers of Jesus first. You’ll hear us talk about… The Book of Ruth Why we need diverse friendships Forgiveness and redemption Law, love, and politics Carrie Stephens is...

#133 [How To Love Your Neighbors] with Twyla Franz

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How well do you know the people who live close to you? How well do you love them? Jesus tells us to love our neighbor as ourselves, but how do we actually do that? Missional neighboring advocate Twyla Franz is on the show today helping us get closer to Jesus and grow deep, missional friendships with our neighbors. You’ll hear us talk about… What missional living is What it means to be visible and interruptible How humility and curiosity can deepen friendships Overcoming the obstacles to missional neighboring Twyla Franz is a big believer in baby steps and ripple-effect living. An...

#132 [You Can Live With Purpose] with Shawna Sullivan

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As you begin to settle into 2024 are you wondering how to make the most of this year? How to make the most of your life? As you look at your goals and intentions for the year are they pointing you toward your purpose or are they all about performance? Shawna Sullivan joins me to chat about how we can view our lives through a new lens, not living for achievements and accolades but taking small, practical steps toward the purposes God has for us. You’ll hear us talk about… Shawna’s story of performance to purpose 5 focus areas to help you live with purpose Pursuing authentic...

#131 [2 Ways to Read Your Bible This Year]

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Do you feel prompted to be in God’s word more or in a different way this year? I have two ideas for you. The beginning of the year, for most of us, is a time to reflect on the past year and plan for the year to come. I have several categories I try to take inventory in. Areas like my marriage, parenting, health, friendships, money, and one is always spiritual growth. What am I going to do this year to grow in my relationship with Jesus? One of my answers to that question is by being in God’s Word. Opening my bible and reading it for myself has greatly deepened my faith. So as...

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Here we are at the beginning of the Advent season. The hustle and bustle of December has started. It’s layered with excitement, anticipation, and stress. Every year I ask myself how can I make sure this Christmas is all about celebrating our Savior.

My guest today is going to point us right to Him. Author and Bible teacher, Ocieanna Fleiss, joins me to talk about her Advent devotional, Awaiting the Manger: Whispers of Advent in the Old Testament, and how we can quiet our hearts and focus on Jesus.

You’ll hear us talk about…

How Jesus was God’s plan before the beginning
The OT story of Leah and how it points to Christ
Slowing down to celebrate our Savior

Ocieanna is the author of Awaiting the Manger: Whispers of Advent in the Old Testament which was released in September from Harvest House publishers.

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