#398: Can I Start Small Habits To Grow Big Faith? With Hanna Seymour
4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild
Release Date: 04/16/2026
#406: Can I Use Biblical Self-Talk to Talk to Myself? With Jon Gauger
4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild
We talk to ourselves all day long—often without even realizing it. And while we may not be able to turn off the constant chatter happening inside our minds, we can learn to change the conversation. In this episode, author and Moody Radio host Jon Gauger shares how self-talk can be either destructive or redemptive, depending on whether you speak lies or biblical truth to yourself. So today, Jon will teach you how to identify the lies you’re believing, replace them with Scripture, and invite God to renew your thinking. You’ll also hear practical ways to memorize Scripture, why the Psalms...
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#405: Can I Determine if I’m Kinda Judgy? With Shannon Popkin
4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild
Have you ever caught yourself being a little… judgy? It’s no secret—judgment is everywhere these days, even in the church. But aren’t we also supposed to use good judgment? It’s tricky, right? Well today, you’re going to get biblical clarity on how to use good judgment without being judgmental. Shannon Popkin is back on the podcast to help you understand the difference between healthy discernment and being kinda judgy. You’ll learn what Jesus actually meant in Matthew 7 when He said, “Judge not,” how personal convictions can get in the way of judging rightly, and what it...
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#404: Can I Rekindle My Faith? With Dr. Mark Yarbrough
4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild
Have you ever felt the passion in your faith slowly fading? Maybe there was a time when you couldn’t wait to open your Bible, go to church, or talk about God. But somewhere along the way, your fire went out. Your enthusiasm faded. And now? You’re in a spiritual funk—maybe even numb. Well today, Dallas Theological Seminary President, Dr. Mark Yarbrough, joins us for a deeply honest and hope-filled conversation about what it means to revive a faith that’s grown cold. Mark explains why every believer is vulnerable to drifting spiritually—whether it’s due to an abrupt hardship or a...
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#403: Can I Trace God’s Presence in My Life? With Laurie Polich Short
4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild
Sometimes you need to look back and see God in your past to help you trust Him for your future. In this episode, author and speaker Laurie Polich Short will show you how what felt like a detour may have actually been divine direction. Whether you’ve experienced closed doors, extended seasons of waiting, or deep disappointment, you’ll be reminded that God is present in every part of your story. Laurie will help you trace God’s fingerprints all throughout your life—even in the moments that were confusing, painful, or unexpected—and invite you to release your expectations of how...
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#402: Can I Recognize Jesus in My Everyday Life? With Kyle Idleman
4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild
What if the Jesus you know has been shaped more by culture than by Scripture? All too often, we create a customized Jesus to fit our preferences instead of following the true Jesus revealed in God’s Word. And without even realizing it, He becomes the Lord of our comfort and convenience instead of the Lord of our lives. So today, pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman will give us a clear understanding of who Jesus is as Messiah and King! He’ll unpack how our view of Jesus can quietly drift, how to recognize when we’ve turned Him into a life coach instead of a King, and what it looks...
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BONUS: Wisdom From the Front Porch
4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild
In this very special BONUS episode, I’m sitting on the front porch with my beautiful mom, Judith Jolly. She’s a vibrant 84-year-old who raised me and helped shape who I am today—but more than that, she leaves a lasting impact on everyone she meets. You’ll hear us talk about the importance of genuine community, how her experiences during World War II shaped her perspective, and the values that stand the test of time. She also shares timeless wisdom on being authentic, taking initiative in forming relationships, loving neighbors and strangers alike, and finding joy in everyday life. My...
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#401: Can I Choose Love? With Chip Ingram
4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild
In this episode, Pastor Chip Ingram will challenge the way you think about love! Because, contrary to popular belief, love is much more than a feeling or an emotion, and it isn’t something that just happens to you; it’s something you choose. Chip explains what love really is (and isn’t), how to decipher between love and your feelings, and how you can love others even when you don’t feel like it—or when they really don’t deserve it. Plus, you’ll find out if you suffer from grandiosity… as he did. Not sure what grandiosity is? Listen in. What Chip shares is eye-opening!...
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#400: Can I Experience Angels in My Life? With Melissa Spoelstra
4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild
Angels show up all throughout Scripture—from the garden of Eden to the empty tomb. But despite their biblical presence, many of our ideas about angels have been shaped more by culture than by truth. So today, author and Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra will set the record straight. Drawing from her in-depth study of angels in the Bible, Melissa unpacks who angels really are, what they do, and why understanding them matters for your faith today. She addresses common myths and misconceptions, explores questions like guardian angels and “the Angel of the Lord,” and explains how angels fit...
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#399: Can I Recover From Trauma? With Mary DeMuth
4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild
What do you do when your story feels too broken to redeem? That’s exactly where Mary DeMuth found herself—carrying the deep pain of childhood trauma, abuse, and brokenness. It’s a story she never would have chosen. But today, she celebrates a God who rewrites, redeems, and restores every story. In this conversation, Mary will help you discover how Jesus meets you in your past, transforms your present, and sets a new course for your future. Because no part of your story is beyond His redemption. So if you’re wrestling with shame, feeling stuck, or wondering if God has forgotten you,...
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#398: Can I Start Small Habits To Grow Big Faith? With Hanna Seymour
4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild
Life is busy. Between work, family, and everything else on your plate, consistent Bible reading, prayer, and quiet time can feel out of reach. But growing your faith doesn’t require a complete life overhaul! Instead, you can develop “seed habits”—small, simple practices that fit naturally into your everyday routines. Joining me today is author Hannah Seymour who shares a refreshing, practical approach to spiritual growth by combining the science of habit formation with the power of spiritual disciplines. From your kitchen to your commute, you’ll learn how to build meaningful...
info_outlineLife is busy. Between work, family, and everything else on your plate, consistent Bible reading, prayer, and quiet time can feel out of reach.
But growing your faith doesn’t require a complete life overhaul! Instead, you can develop “seed habits”—small, simple practices that fit naturally into your everyday routines.
Joining me today is author Hannah Seymour who shares a refreshing, practical approach to spiritual growth by combining the science of habit formation with the power of spiritual disciplines. From your kitchen to your commute, you’ll learn how to build meaningful rhythms with God in the middle of your real, everyday life.
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