Bold Mercies

For many the Bible can feel daunting. It's hard to know where to begin, and what in the world do we do with passages that are confusing, and perhaps even a bit shocking? Well my guest today is going to share a bit of her testimony about how she began studying God's Word, what she would do if opening the Bible for the first time, and how she studies the Psalms. She has a wonderful Bible Study on the entire book of Psalms available on Amazon. You can find out more about it HERE.

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Resources:

Lisa Hamilton's Bible Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Workbook-Creative-Questions-Chapters/dp/B0C9S86QZL#customerReviews

With Easter just behind us, I have been lost in the lingering echoes of Holy Week. While reading the Bible demands we place ourselves in the context of the narrative, the echoes of the text allow us to extrapolate the Biblical stories into our current life. Then these echoes act as a bridge, bringing the stories of the past to lessons for our present.

Join us to listen to my most recent blog post about Peter's bold alignment with His Suffering Savior.

Resources:

https://heatherjjonsson.com/

I'm so happy to welcome up-and-coming author, Emily Schuch, to the podcast today! Emily's new book, Majoring in Motherhood, A Crash Course in Gospel Truth for the Hardest, Messiest, Most Glorious Job in the World, will be available around Mother's Day.

I have read the book, and it is such a delight. You will love her, love the encouragement she brings to Moms of young children, and feel right at home in her warmth.

Since ya'll know I love studying the Word of God, I especially loved how Emily talked about her thoughts around her quiet times with Jesus. It will offer Moms so much grace! So listen through to the end for that nugget of grace!

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Resources:

Free Bible Studies and Reading Plans at
https://heatherjjonsson.com/

Eloisa Rice is my amazing guest on the podcast today! Eloisa is originally from the Philippines--born and raised. Now she's a wife and a mom of 3 who has a penchant for theology.

She is part of a team that teaches a 9-month long Inductive Study of the New Testament books, while also been the chairperson of 2 women's conferences geared towards fostering deep knowledge and love for God through the Bible. The Lord has called Eloisa to help disciple women towards true spirituality and perseverance in holiness in the midst of our darkened social and cultural landscape.

Other than that, she's just "your regular spicy Filipina who loves karaoke and pingpong."

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mark Comer's book, "Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did."

Jen Wilkin's book, "Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both our Hearts and our Minds."

Almost 2 years ago Barb Achoa was diagnosed with a kidney disease, which required dialysis 3 days a week. After that, her life drastically altered. But her trust in God remained the same. And God saw her through!

Do you remember the children's song, Trust and Obey?

"Trust and obey, for there's no other way,
to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey."

The trust of Barb is exemplary of what Jesus spoke of when He said, "Unless you turn and become like children you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven."

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Resources:

Signup to receive God, Show me Your Glory Bible Study, a monthly Bible Study exploring the character of God so we can build courageous trust:
https://mailchi.mp/126d573dc121/god-show-us-your-glory

You can tell by the beautiful energy in my guest's voice today that she loves God's Word! She loves studying the Word, digging deep into the context and meaning, and teaching all that she has learned. My hope is that from this episode you will learn something new about Jesus, but more importantly that you will catch the passion for God's Word that Kristina contagiously carries.

We are glad you are here with us today! Join us!

Resources:

Signup to receive God, Show me Your Glory Bible Study, a monthly Bible Study exploring the character of God so we can build courageous trust:
https://mailchi.mp/126d573dc121/god-show-us-your-glory

Learn more from Kristina Wise at www.kristinareneexo.com

If you have ever had questions about some of sticky Biblical passages related women in the church, such as the teachings on women and head coverings, or a women exercising authority, then today's episode is for you! Dr. Cynthia Hester has a Doctor of Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary and did her dissertation on women in the church and today she is our resident pro!

Of course we can't cover all the things in one episode, but I do love how Cynthia offers us a broad theology on women that will hopefully show you your vital place in the body of Christ. We also do a deeper dive into I Corinthians 7 and 1 Timothy 2.

We are glad you are here! Join us!

Resources:

Find out more about Dr. Hester here:
https://cynthiahester.com/about-theology-of-women/

At her website you can sign up for Dr. Hester's Theology of Women Academy®, a self-paced, online course.

To dig deeper on 1 Timothy 2:12, read an article Dr. Hester wrote about how we can interpret obscure and clear passages:
https://blogs.bible.org/is-1-timothy-212-a-clear-or-obscure-text/

Signup to receive God, Show me Your Glory Bible Study, a monthly Bible Study exploring the character of God so we can build courageous trust:
https://mailchi.mp/126d573dc121/god-show-us-your-glory

As a night time ER Social Worker, Amee is able to bright hope and comfort and peace to families when they hit rock bottom. Believe me, Satan is trying to wreak havoc, and then Amee appears and pierces the darkness with light. We chat about her work, both the good and the ugly, how she maintains soul care that sticks, some of her favorite Bible verses, and she wraps up with a great word for parents. We are so glad you are here. Join us!
Resources:
Sign up to receive Heather's free monthly Bible Study, God, Show Us Your Glory
Spotify link for the album, All My Questions, by Bethany Barnard
Follow therapist Chrissy Powers on Instagram

For those of us struggling with our body image, or aging, or a mother to girls, or if you are a teenager...hello, all women in American...I have a very special podcast episode just for you!

Amanda says something at the end of the podcast that really stood out to me! She said, "We don't need a crutch, we need a cornerstone." We don't need a new diet, or botox, or a better filter, or lotion, or surgery. You are completely complete in who God created you to be.

So go on out and shine forth your light, and do it with in the frailty of your own body. After all, His power shines brightest in our weakness.

Click here to find out more from Amanda and her ministry to women: https://substack.com/@amandafromtx

If you are like me and walking through a hard season of life, I want to invite you to join me over the next 5 months as we explore 5 characteristics of God: Love, Faithful, Merciful, Holy, and Eternal. Once a month you will receive an email from me with a printable short Bible Study, memory cards, Bible verse meditations, and a song list.

Please subscribe HERE! I look forward to you joining us!

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At 21 weeks of pregnancy, Kathleen's life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes and her water broke. After 5 weeks on bedrest in the Hospital she gave birth. As you can imagine, Kathleen's baby girl spent months in the NICU as Kathleen and her husband fervently prayed over their baby and loved her as best as they could.

Kathleen's story is not a simple story, and honestly, it is still developing. But it is a story of honest faith, raw vulnerability and deepening trust in God.

To read more on her substack, please visit: https://thereformedgadfly.substack.com/?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=33qzlt

If you are someone who is rebuilding your trust in God after everything fell apart, I would love for you to join me as we paddle back upstream and explore the vast ocean depths of the God we love and serve. For the next 5 months we will explore 5 characteristics of God. Once a month you will receive an email from me with a printable short Bible Study, memory cards, Bible verse meditations, and a song list.

Please subscribe HERE! I look forward to you joining us!

Or visit Heather J Jonsson