So Good Sisterhood

How is your crowd connected to your encounters? In this episode, next-gen leaders share their own personal God encounters.So Good Moments: Having God encounters and the impact they have on our lives. How to avoid our faith becoming shallow. How God showed up for Aaliyah when she was grieving her father’s death. How God brought Dani’s mom to salvation and restored their relationship. How a God encounter brought Emma out of a long season of anxiety and depression…and more! Discussion Questions: What’s one takeaway you have from this episode? Have you ever had a God encounter that marked your life? How has that influenced your life today? How has stepping out of your comfort zone helped you encounter God? Has there been a time when you encountered God during worship? Do you have a favorite God encounter in the Bible (e.g., Moses, Gideon, Paul)? What’s your favorite worship song? Resources: An Encounter with God Changes Everything5 Books to Help You Encounter GodThe Word of the Year: EncounterCFSEUShownotes 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 connected to the right crowd? In this episode, next-gen leaders share about the importance of biblical community.So Good Moments: Pastor Julie getting educated on Gen Z words like “no cap,” “ate that up,” and “glow up.”How to build community in a digitally connected world. Why it’s so important to stay connected to the right people. What the story of the paralyzed man on the mat teaches us.As iron sharpens iron, we need friends who will sharpen us…and more! Discussion Questions: What stood out to you from this episode? How do you build connections with people in such a digitally connected world? How can you make sure that you’re connected to the right people in your life? How has being in a faith-filled community contributed to encounters you’ve had with the Lord, and how has that marked your life? How do you hurkle-durkle? Resources: CFSEUShownotes 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 staying in your comfort zone or reaching for Jesus? In this episode, Pastor Julie and Pastor Karissa share how to stretch yourself for God’s best.So Good Moments: Pastor Julie’s Spiritual parallel between God encounters and Taylor Swift.What it means to stretch out of your comfort zone and reach for Jesus. How fasting strengthens our “no” muscle and our faith. How God called Pastors Karissa and Cole to start fostering when they were still newlyweds. How God gives us a vision for our life, sometimes before we even know Him…and more!Discussion Questions: What’s your main takeaway from this episode? How can you stretch out of your comfort zone and reach out for Jesus? As you step into a season of Prayer & Fasting, what would be a stretch to give up? What’s a daily stretch you can do in your relationship with God? How can you mark the moments of God’s faithfulness in your life? Just for fun: Did Taylor Swift influence who you rooted for in the Superbowl?Resources: Foster & Adoptive Care at CFShownotes 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 settling for an experience when God wants to give you an encounter? Tune in to this episode as Pastor Julie kicks off season 8 and shares how you can reach for Jesus and the "more" He has for you. So Good Moments: How one woman in Scripture had an encounter with God that changed her entire life.The difference between an experience and an encounter. What it means to be a daughter of God. Why it’s vital to bring the whole truth to God.The difference between touching Jesus and reaching out for Him…and more! Discussion Questions: What did you take away from this story about the woman with the issue of blood? Has there been a time when you looked for a miracle but got an encounter? What’s one way you can step away from something holding you back? What does being a daughter of God mean to you? What’s one way you can reach out for Jesus this week? What’s a funny story of how you told the truth…but not the whole truth? Resources: The Encounter 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.

What was your favorite moment in 2023? In this episode, you will hear the top 10 moments from the podcast this year. So Good MomentsIn this episode, you will hear these top moments from 2023:The funniest momentThe most empowering momentThe biggest mic-drop momentThe top “So Good” momentMost inspirational momentA never before seen (or heard) moment…and more! Discussion Questions: What was your funniest moment personally from 2023? What was your favorite clip shared during this episode? Which clip made you want to go back and listen to the full episode again?What was your most empowering moment personally from 2023?What are you believing God for in 2024?Resources: Sisterhood MerchFoster and Adoptive CareFollow Our Honduras Trip on InstagramEp 6.12: Next-Gen Takeover: Discovering God’s Voice and CallingEp 5. 12: Trusting God to Write a Better Story (Pastor Todd)Ep 6.1: Your North Star: Obedience to God ( Lisa Harper)Ep 7.10: Real Talk About Church Hurt (Lisa Duvall)Ep 6.11: Everything is Connected (Irene Rollins)Ep 5.7: Turning the Page on Anxiety and Depression (with Deb Fileta)Ep 7.4: Investing in Others Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated (Connie Witt)Ep 7.5: Running With People Who Fuel Your Faith (Christine Caine)Ep 5.5: Flipping the Script on Insecurity (with Oneka McClellan)Ep 6.3: Crowned with Honor (Pastor Julie’s Amazing Message)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.

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.