Do you hold back when you know you should speak? In this episode, Donna Pisani is here to help you find your place and use your voice. So Good Moments: How the enemy uses our insecurities against us.The difference between intimidators and indicators.How shame attaches itself to the “scarcity mentality” and what we can do to overcome it. The importance of declarations in our lives.How to compare the right way.How to embrace curiosity…and more!Discussion Questions: How have you fought off the enemy when he uses your insecurity against you? How have you used your voice to build community and the Kingdom of God? What excuses are keeping you from doing something? Donna mentioned ways to battle insecurity—was there one that stood out to you?What declaration can you speak over yourself, especially when facing something hard? How can you keep unthoughtful comparisons out of your life? Resources: The Power of Not Yet Donna Pisani’s DeclarationsPastor Julie’s DeclarationsShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

I was hurt in Church. Now what? In this episode, you will hear how to honor Jesus and His Church, and walk through the stages of forgiveness. So Good Moments: 3 steps to take when dealing with Church hurt. How to forgive what you can’t (and shouldn’t) forget.How to honor the various stages of forgiveness.The dangers of deconstructing your faith. What a healthy Church looks like.Thoughts on celebrity culture…and more! Discussion Questions: Why is it important to process your hurt within your real-life community? How have you had to honor the stages of forgiveness in your life?What are some ways we can guard ourselves against the enemy preying on us during a vulnerable time of hurt?What is one “do” and one “don’t” that stood out to you?In what way can you be a reconstructor for others and the Church?Resources: The Peacemaker by Ken SandeAfter Doubt by A.J. SwobodaChurch Hurt by Jerome Gay Jr. Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen FranklinHow to See Beauty in the Church After You’ve Been Hurt How to Find a Christian CounselorTikTok Theology SeriesGood and Beautiful and Kind by Rich VillodasAfter Doubt: How to Question Your Faith Without Losing ItShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

If you’ve been a Christian in Church long enough, you’ve experienced the sting of being hurt in Church. Well, today, we are going there! In this episode, we are going to talk about the messiness and the beauty of biblical community and how to manage your expectations.So Good Moments: The difference between Church hurt and Spiritual abuse.How the enemy robs the Church of a full and abundant life.Why we need to expect more from believers but also manage our expectations. The importance of creating a space for people to feel safe, seen, and heard. Why we shouldn’t diminish, discount, or deny hurt.The 3 stages of biblical community…and more!Discussion Questions: What did you learn about the difference between Church hurt and Spiritual abuse?Why do you think it’s important as believers to make people feel seen, heard, and loved?Have you ever caught yourself diminishing, discounting, or denying your hurt or someone else’s hurt? What could you do differently next time?Pastor Julie shared the three stages of community. Why do you think it’s important to embrace the tension stage? What are some ways you can manage your expectations for biblical community?Resources: The Peacemaker by Ken SandeAfter Doubt by A.J. SwobodaChurch Hurt by Jerome Gay Jr. Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen FranklinHow to See Beauty in the Church After You’ve Been Hurt How to Find a Christian CounselorTikTok Theology SeriesGood and Beautiful and Kind by Rich VillodasShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How do you make others feel known, seen, and loved? In this episode, you’ll hear how to listen well and love through the long haul.So Good Moments: How to develop accountability and healthy relationships. How biblical community helped Pastor Lisa Duvall heal from childhood trauma. Chick-fil-A franchise owner Nicole Moceri’s 7 guiding principles for new leaders.How to create a “mentoring memoir.” Tips for when you want to ask someone to mentor you.How former news anchor Chandra Rabenecker approaches people she wants to grow with…and more!Discussion Questions: What stood out to you from this episode? Nicole shared 7 guiding principles for new leaders who want to move up—which one stood out to you as something to work on? Pastor Lisa talked about how being planted in the church helped her heal. What benefits have you experienced from being planted? Is there a deficit area in your life that you can ask someone to mentor you in?Pastor Lisa mentioned an awkward moment in her early days of ministry. What’s an awkward moment that taught you something? Resources: Leadership QualitiesShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Are you surrounded by people but still feel lonely? In this episode, you’ll hear about the value of community and how to pursue the right relationships in your life.So Good Moments: How former news anchor Chandra Rabenecker builds biblical community in her life. How Chick-fil-A franchise owner Nicole Moceri defines who she’s on mission with and who she’s on mission for. What vulnerability really is and how to steward someone else’s vulnerability. Obstacles to deep relationships and how to overcome them. What to say when someone overshares…and more! Discussion Questions: What encouraged you from this episode about building intentional community in your life?In what ways is the Church able to be the solution to the epidemic of loneliness?What are some obstacles in your life that prevent you from pursuing life-giving relationships? What are some ways you can overcome those obstacles?Do you have times of “white space” away from your phone? How does that time replenish you? Pastor Lisa joked about how she’s going to be Latin when she gets to Heaven. What other culture do you admire and why? Resources: Leadership Qualities Shownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How do you find grit when you want to quit? In this episode, Bianca Juárez Olthoff shares what you need to develop faith and resilience. So Good Moments: The three Ps you need to have grit.How Bianca’s failures helped her find resolve about her calling.What the Apostle Paul’s life shows us about perseverance.The power of believing that you and your calling are enough. Why comparison is robbing you of joy…and more! Discussion Questions: What’s one way you’ve kept a resilient perspective?How have you pivoted when life went a different direction than planned? How have you kept purpose amidst the pain? Do you have a tool like Google Calendar to keep organized? What are your best tips?What inspires you about the Apostle Paul’s life and ministry journey?Resources: Grit Don’t QuitWe’re Going There podcastBianca’s InstagramGood Morning America InterviewShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How do your friends impact your future? In this episode, you will hear how intentional friendships fuel your purpose and your faith.So Good Moments: Why it’s important to have a legacy perspective with your faith.How accountability can be life-saving and life-changing.The power of longevity in friendships and friendships on mission.What the book of Job shows us about being a good friend.The regular podcast guest who used to be a competitive hip-hop dancer…and more!Discussion Questions: What’s a fun fact about you that only a close friend would know?Why is it important to have a legacy perspective with our faith?How do you make sure the right people are running alongside you and in your inner circle? What are some ways we can fight for the right friendships and relationships? What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? (It can be light-hearted or serious.)Resources: Shownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.*Please Note: This episode contains content about dealing with suicidal thoughts. If you or anyone you know is in need of support, always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health providers. Remember, seeking help doesn’t make you weak—it makes you wise.

Are you prioritizing your past over your future? In this episode, Christine Caine shares how to move forward and run with the right people in the Divine relay race God has for you. So Good Moments: Why there is life beyond trauma and how to take the next step toward freedom.Why Jesus tells us to remember Lot’s wife.How to be part of the “Holy Relay.” What it means to surround yourself with people who will fuel your faith.Why finding your tribe of people isn’t enough…and more!Discussion Questions: What stood out to you most about this episode?Have you ever found yourself getting stuck looking back to the past? What helped you move forward?Share a time when you had to make a hard choice about friends in your life.How can you pass the baton of faith to the next generation?Speaking of looking back to the past, what’s one fashion item you are surprised to see back in style?Resources: So Good Perseverance podcast episode with Christine CaineDon’t Look Back book by Christine CaineA21Shownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How do you spot God connections around you? In this episode, Lance and Connie Witt are here to show you how investing in others is not that complicated. So Good Moments: How mentorship can happen in moments, seasons, and lifetimes.The importance of being yourself and being vulnerable.How to practice the art of “holy noticing.”Why asking good questions is vital to being a good leader.How to let your life become the curriculum for someone else to learn from.The best advice Connie and Lance ever received…and more!Discussion Questions: What stood out to you about this episode? Is connecting with others a natural gifting or something you’ve had to grow in? Share a time when you learned from simply observing someone else’s life or when someone else learned from observing yours.What are some ways that you have spotted the God moments and connections in your relationships? What is some of the best advice you’ve ever been given? Resources: Replenish by Lance WittYour One Life by Lance WittDigital Copy of Connie’s BookShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood All Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Community is God’s plan to fulfill your calling—but sometimes it’s messy, and you have to fight for it. Learn how in this episode!So Good Moments: How trials and hardships fuel our purpose to give to others what we didn’t have. What holds us back from pursuing community, and how to push through. How it’s possible to fight for unhealthy community, and how to identify if it’s healthy. The value of longstanding relationships. How a crisis can be a gift. A special singing moment, why the air fryer is a game changer…and more! Discussion Questions: What does being in community mean to you? What have you done during busy seasons of your life when you felt God calling you to add something else? How do you fight to keep relationships strong and healthy in every season?What’s a piece of advice or wisdom that you’ve gotten from a mentor or someone wise? What’s your favorite worship song? Resources: Best Air Fryers of 2023Shownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a Question© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Can a void from your past become a victory for someone else? In part two of this episode, Charlotte Gambill is here to show you how. So Good Moments: How you can use a void from your past to become an answer to someone else’s prayer. What Charlotte’s dad did to cultivate her calling.What characteristics are important to look for in a mentor. How to naturally put yourself in proximity to the right people. Why high maintenance is hard to mentor…and more!Discussion Questions: What void from your past can be used for a victory for someone else?Who in your life has made you feel seen?What characteristics are important to look for in a mentor? What are some ways you can honor those you want to glean from? Why is being high maintenance a hindrance to mentorship?Resources: Charlotte GambillThe CollectiveShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a Question © 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How do you open a door for others that no one opened for you? In this episode, Charlotte Gambill shares how she built the community she wished she had.So Good Moments: How Charlotte used discouragement from her past to speak courage into other women. How to look at a problem from your past and model something different. The importance of growing better instead of bitter. Why women are complex, but we don’t have to be complicated. How God has graced women to handle complex situations…and more!Discussion Questions: In what ways could you relate to Charlotte’s journey?How has God given you opportunities to model something different in your future than you experienced in your past? What complex situation are you navigating? What biblical woman inspires you to trust God with the complex? In what ways have you grown better instead of bitter?Resources: Charlotte GambillShownotes PlusListen to Doe on YoutubeLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a Question© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Tune into this special next-gen season finale episode about God's calling, limiting beliefs, hearing God’s voice, and even some fun slang terms. So Good Moments: Colossians 3:17 says that whatsoever you do, do it for God’s glory. While it’s easy to spend a lot of energy on that one little thing, we need to think more about the “whatsoever” part. God may assign you to certain things for a season. You might not like all the assignments you’ve been given, but if you’re faithful in those little things, God won’t let you miss out on your calling. While your calling is personal, it’s also a collective call. You’re not intended to live out your calling as an individual, but as a collective. God uses His Word, His people, and His Spirit to speak into your life. Know the difference between success and fruitfulness. We have a speaking God who wants to direct your path. Discussion Questions: What jumped out to you about today’s podcast with Pastor Julie and the three next-gen leaders? Pastor Julie talked about the difference between your calling and your assignment. What assignment has God given you in this season?What is something that you wish was spoken over you when you were younger?What is your collective calling? Who has God called you to live out your calling with?Have you had a burning bush moment in your everyday, ordinary life? What is one new next-gen word you learned from today’s episode? Resources: Get There FirstPray for a Student or KidShownotes PlusYouth LingoLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a Question

Are you trying to grow spiritually but still feel stuck? In this episode, Pastors Jimmy and Irene Rollins share how to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.So Good Moments: Pastor Jimmy and Irene had their darkest time eight years ago when she was struggling with a secret alcohol addiction. She’s now nearly eight years sober. It’s easy to focus on doing the right things but to forget the practical side of God’s Word—and the light He wants to shine in our lives. Pastor Jimmy ballooned to 420 pounds due to emotional weight he hadn’t dealt with. Once he got emotionally and Spiritually healthy, he started to exercise and stopped using food as medication.  Pastor Irene used alcohol to medicate and calm her nervous system. Once she detoxed from the alcohol in rehab, she started hearing God’s voice loud and clear. God’s Word became so loud to her in that season.Build your hobbies around things that keep you holy. Don’t just look for entertainment—develop a hobby that lets you recreate yourself.Discussion Questions: In what ways could you relate to Jimmy or Irene’s story of finding freedom?Has there been a time when you focused on Spiritual things to do but forgot the practical side of taking care of your physical, mental, or emotional health? How did that affect you?What are some practical habits and disciplines that help you stay healthy in your heart, soul, mind, and strength? Jimmy and Irene talked about the different ways they connect with God and practice stillness. What is your favorite way to enjoy God’s presence?Why do you think authenticity is important as believers, and how can you put it into practice? Resources: Two Equals OnePrevious episode featuring the RollinsRushing Woman’s SyndromeHow to Have a Quiet TimeSacred PathwaysThe Practice of the Presence of GodShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a Question

Do you ever get trapped in a negative headspace? In this episode, some of our campus pastors share ways to embrace God’s promises and a faith-filled mindset. So Good Moments: When we try too hard to be accepted, loved, heard, and seen, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparison. We might be tempted to project a fake version of ourselves, but this is dangerous because even if others accept that version of us, they don’t know the real us and, therefore can’t love our true selves.Our identity in Christ is contrary to what culture wants women to have. Embrace being a servant of God who pours your life out to Him. Strive to serve God in your home, job, and with the people in your life. To have a faith-filled mindset, Pastor Erin does two things intentionally and proactively: 1) She declares Scripture over her life, situation, and family.  2) Having daily declarations helps her renew her mind so that she thinks like Christ. There’s power in our words, which is why choosing daily declarations to speak life gives you a more faith-filled mindset. To have a faith-filled mindset, Pastor Amy puts Spiritual disciplines into practice—reading the Bible, praying, listening to worship music, going to church, and being in community with other believers. We must intentionally do this every day so that our days are focused on God instead of our to-do list.Trust what you know instead of what you feel. Trust that God has put you where you are for a purpose. Do the Word of God every single day, and He will bless you. Discussion Questions: What stands out most from this podcast’s panel discussion?You might be an approval addict if: You’re afraid to be honestYou hate disappointing othersYou put too much weight on criticism or even praise Which one are you, if any? 3. What symptoms of people pleasing do you have, if any? If you’re not a people pleaser, do you struggle with caring about people more?4.What’s something that gives you a faith-filled mindset? 5. Are you more of a to-do list girl or do you prefer to let things happen more naturally?Resources: Shownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a Question

Are you showing up as the real you—or are you caught in the trap of approval addiction? In this episode, Lance Witt is sharing how you can shine authentically and live for an audience of One. Discussion Questions: What was your favorite part of the conversation between Pastor Julie and Lance Witt?Lance shared the signs and symptoms of approval addiction: You are constantly gauging people’s responses to you.You are afraid to be honest.You hate disappointing others.You put too much weight on criticism or praise. Has there ever been a time when you’ve seen one or more of these revealed in your life? What was one thing Lance said that was the biggest reminder of truth for you?3. How does being our true self lead to intimacy? 4. Lance talked about identifying internal scripts from our past. Can you think of any internal scripts you’ve needed to replace with God’s truth? 5. What is one quirky, fun, or unique thing that makes you—you?Resources: Lance Witt’s BooksShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a Question

Have you ever had someone say, “There’s something different about you?” In this episode, you will hear how to shine brightly for Jesus in a world where kindness isn’t common. Discussion Questions: What stood out to you most in today’s episode? What does God’s calling look like in your life? What’s your mission field?How can you show up in your community? What’s one small way you can point people to Jesus, who is the North Star? Becky and Dianne talked about verses that encourage them. Do you have a life verse or one that’s provided clarity or comfort for you? Pastor Karissa joked about needing a nap. What’s a self-care must in your life? Resources: Children’s Impact Network Amazon Wishlist: Care PortalAmazon Wishlist: HondurasSisterhood ProjectsEvery Mother’s AdvocateHearts For MomsSisterhood FundShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a Question

Have you ever wondered how to trust God through seasons of pain and grief? In this episode, Elizabeth Mitchell shares how she trusted God through her son’s battle with a congenital heart disease.Discussion Questions: What stood out to you about this podcast episode? While at a Miami hospital, Elizabeth realized she needed a shift in perspective and began to list 10 things she could easily take for granted. How has gratitude helped you in difficult times? Worship was a big part of Elizabeth’s healing and comfort. How does worship play a part in your life? Elizabeth and Pastor Julie talked about “doing the next thing,” which can be something small. In this season of your life, what is your next right thing?It took a lot of courage for Elizabeth to write a book about her story. If you were to write a book about your life, what would it be about and who could it help? Resources: Elizabeth’s Book WorldLeadAwana InternationalShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a Question

How do you know if something is a good thing or a God thing in your life? In this episode, you will hear how the Bible can bring clarity, encouragement, and revelation when you need it most.Discussion Questions: What’s your biggest takeaway from today’s podcast? Has there been a time when you weren’t sure if something was a good thing or a God thing? How did you determine what the God thing was? Joy Bray spoke about several times that God used Scripture to speak to her and assure her. Has God used Scripture to speak to you? Joy Bray said she underlines verses and writes in the margins of her Bible to make it personal to her. What’s something you do to make your Godtime personal? Is there one verse that’s lit your path for a season or even for a lifetime? Do you have any godly women in your life who you admire and could seek advice or mentorship from?Resources: Foundations of Faith ClassesLisa Harper Devotional about JobShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a Question

Have you ever lost sight of your purpose in a dark season? In this episode, Pastor Emma Mullings is here to encourage you that you are never too far from God’s reach. Discussion Questions: What was the main thing that stood out to you from Emma Mullings’ story? How have you learned to trust God even when your prayers for healing or breakthrough didn’t turn out like you hoped?Emma spoke about the process of discovering her worth and value in Christ. How has your God-confidence grown over the years? After recommitting her life to Christ, Emma made some dramatic changes in her life—starting with the first step of attending Bible college. What is your next right step toward what God has for you?If you’ve ever felt like the lights went out on your dreams, future, or purpose, how did you learn to find purpose and strength in God? Emma is a gifted worship singer, and so was her mom. What’s your favorite worship song?Resources: Emma Mullings’ musicHistory Makers ChurchShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a Question