Bianca Juarez Olthoff, author and preacher, discusses choosing joy, self-acceptance, and flourishing in faith. She transparently shares her struggles and emphasizes the importance of choosing God amidst pain. The conversation includes topics such as nourishing souls through the podcast, embracing authenticity, and a powerful prayer for intersecting lives and belief in God's goodness.

Jenn Johnson is a singer, songwriter, and worship leader for the Bethel Music movement, which she co-founded alongside her husband. Jenn and Brian have been married 23 years and they 5 amazing kids - Two daughters, Haley and Téa, as well three sons Braden, Ryder, and Malachi. Jenn's heart is for the people of God to experience the presence of God. And she lives this out both through her love for music but primarily in her interactions with people.In this episode, Jenn chats with Melodie Malone on this idea of maximizing every opportunity to share the goodness of God to those in our path. The two singer songwriters recorded a duet of the single, "I've Witnessed It!" from Passion Music. We get a chance to hear how this song blew up Jenn's heart and became her life song. She cares deeply about the opportunities that each of us have every day to be the hands and feet of Jesus! Listen to their newly released version of I've Witnessed It where ever you stream music. And to see more from Jenn, follow along with her life and ministry @jennjohnson20.As women of The Grove, we believe firmly in the power of gathering! If you haven't yet purchased your Grove Conference ticket, then please join us in person here in Atlanta, GA. We invite you to be in the room with us by registering at The Grove Conference to claim your spot! And follow us @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more heartbeat around The Grove.

Lisa Harper is an author, podcaster, preacher, story teller, comedian and modern day theologian. She's dedicated her life to the teaching of God's Word in such a practical and honest way. She friend to all and mama to Missy Harper (14). To know Lisa, is to love her very effective manner of engaging you in the deep things of The Word while adding levity and humor to help you draw closer to Jesus. In today's episode, Lisa sits with visionary, Shelley Giglio, to talk about how the greatest love story ever told changed her life! Lisa shares candidly over how God pursued her heart over time in the areas of abandonment, fear, rejection and acceptance. It was God's love that shaped Lisa into the woman we see today and her testimony of trusting Him through the process is sure to encourage you no matter where you are in your journey. To learn more about Lisa's new resources, JESUS Devotional, visit her at lisaharper.org or follow along with her ministry @lisadharper.As women of The Grove, we believe firmly in the power of gathering. If you haven't yet purchased your Grove Conference ticket, then please join us in person here in Atlanta, GA. We invite you to be in the room with us by registering at The Grove Conference to claim your spot! And follow us @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more heartbeat around The Grove.

In today's episode we have some of the most faithful Passion City Church builders we know, Emily Vogeltanz sits with Todd and Susan Peterson. These three talk about what it means to serve and honor God with our finances. Their conversation offers more than just practical saving tips and spending practices. It allows each of us to see all that is in store for our lives when we trust God with our money. Todd + Susan Peterson have spent their lives committing to this principle of being generous with their giving. It's through their real stories in different seasons where we see how God continued to prompt them to keep offering more.Todd + Susan Peterson have been married 29 years with 2 children, Hannah (25) and Zach (23). Both of them have faithful attended Passion City Church since its beginning days and are so committed to the local body of believers. Todd currently serves on our Financial Oversight Team while Susan stewards her role with the Grove and Flourish Leadership Team. They are a wealth of knowledge who enjoy mentoring and pouring into the next generation. You can find both of them teaching the Passion City Church :: Core Course Biblical Finances, when it's offered. To learn more about both our in-person and remote Core Courses here at Passion City Church visit us at passioncitychurch.com/atlanta/core to sign up TODAY!The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

Jess Connolly is an author, podcaster, speaker and coach for women. She is wife to Nick Connolly and together that have four growing kiddos, Elias, Gloriana, Benjamin and Cannon. Jess is a soul on fire with the desire to see women live the abundant life God has set aside for them. Her goal is to see them experiencing the freedom that can only come by receiving the love of Jesus, remaining in His Word and living freely in community. She is able to minister so effectively to the women in her life because this has been her own personal testimony.In this episode Aynsley Younker, friend of The Grove, chats with Jess around the freedom that gets released in our hearts when we start believing what God says about our self image. These friends find a resolve to say, "I'm not powerful enough to rewrite what God has already named." Their practical application of how we can get free from body shame is going to be both helpful and life changing. To hear more from Jess, visit her at www.jessconnolly.com and pick up her newest resource "Breaking Free From Body Shame!" or tune into The Jess Connolly Podcast. The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

Jen Wilkin is an author, podcaster, Bible teacher, wife to Jeffrey, mother to four adult children and grandmother. Her heart for making sure the people of God, especially the daughters of the King, have a clear view of who God is and are able to articulate that with knowledge. As a church builder and teacher of The Scriptures, Jen has given her life both in the books she pens and the spaces she teaches, to help others obtain Bible literacy. Her desire is that all people would understand the power of right believing so they can experience right living.In today's episode Daniele Flickinger, Grove + Flourish Director, talks with Jen about women learning to love the Word of God. These two women share practical methods such as studying the Scripture daily, unpacking it in community and using the power of mentorship to help them highlight ways we can all Flourish. To learn more about Jen, visit her at www.jenwilkin.net and hear more wisdom from her on the podcast Knowing Faith. The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

Kristen Ledlow Ramanakiwai is a sports broadcaster for the National Basketball Association, CEO to the children's clothing line Positionless, wife to Will Ramanakiwai and mama to sweet baby boy Kaiden with one on the way. Kristen has been a faithful attendee of Passion City Church for the last decade and in her time there formed a mentorship with Grove visionary + overseer, Shelley Giglio. Their friendship is the kind that we Grove Girls believe is so pivotal for the God kind of life. In this episode they share so candidly about the ups and downs of what they've walked through together and how God was with them through it all. Kristen is one of those relatable personalities that just settles into your heart. Her testimony of all God has done is sure to make you laugh, make you cry but mostly make you remember "God has not forgotten you!"To learn more about Kristen, visit her at www.kristenledlow.com, follow her on IG @kristenledow. And to learn more about her clothing line visit Positionless at https://bepositionless.com/ and follow @bepositionless.The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

Annie F. Downs is an author, speaker and the host of That Sounds Fun podcast. She often describes herself as flawed but funny and loves to make sure that the goodness of God is evident in everyday life. As a communicator she extends this message into the heartbeat of her books, when she is sharing candidly on her podcast and when she is speaking to audiences everywhere. Annie's authenticity and genuine connection makes those around her feel like immediately friends. It's no wonder the ways God is using her life to communicate.In today's episode, Annie sits down with Grove friend + worship leader, Melodie Malone, to discuss leveraging your life for the gospel. Annie beautifully unfolds from both her own personal life and the stories of friends + family, on the goodness of God despite getting what you pray for - The age old tension of asking and not receiving. She masterfully helps us to understand that God is good and His plans are good for us despite the circumstances, then explains how community can helps us remember that even when the days get hard. To learn more about all Annie is doing, visit her at www.anniefdowns.com, follow her on IG @anniefdowns  or visit That Sounds Fun podcast for more conversations with Annie.The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

Jennie Allen is a Bible teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and the founder + visionary of IF:Gathering. She is married to Zac Allen and they are the parents to four wonderful young adult and adolescent children  Kate, Conner, Cooper and Caroline. Jennie has a heart and a passion for this generation of women. She believes in helping women to love God more every day, to see Him for who He is through His Word and to help women learn to give Him away as they meet the people around them. Her life and her work testify to this mission that she lives out with such urgency.In this episode, Jennie Allen sits down with our friend, Hannah Brencher, to have a discussion around Psalm 23:2 and this biblical principle of rest. Throughout the conversation Jennie gracefully uncovers how God helped her understand rest by realizing that it had little to do with ceasing, but truly meant learning to trust and abide in Him. The idea of rest can often be one that we as women often reject but Jennie helps us see the invitation and leadership of God to release us from work and striving. We pray that we can all receive this encouragement today, to trust and abide in the Father. To learn more about Jennie, the IF:Gathering, and any of her resources she has authored, visit jennieallen.com, follow her on IG @jennieallen or connect with  @ifgathering for more information.The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove heartbeat and our Grove gatherings. To learn more about our Flourish Mentoring Journey visit flourishmentor.com.

Mia Fieldes Dunnavant, is a Australian/American singer song writer with a passion for music and communicating God's truth. She is wife to Joren Dunnavant, soon to be mommy to a beautiful baby girl and local church builder in Nashville, TN at the Belonging Co. Church. Mia's faith in God is not only something she so eloquently writes about in her music but it's the banner she's lived under for many years. Her testimony of flourishing where she is planted is a marker for her life and a key component to her unwavering faith in Jesus.In today's episode, Mia Fieldes Dunnavant joins us alongside Jourdan Johnson to share her faithful testimony in how she's had to wait & walk with God in every season of her life. Mia carefully unpacks all that it means to surrender every gift and desire back to God trusting He knows the time and season of all things in our lives. This conversation reminds us that the desires we hold dearly in our hearts over our gifts, seasons of life or even dreams can be laid before God believing He will unfold it all in His timing. To continue to watch all that God is doing in Mia's life, follow her on IG at @miafieldes.The Grove is a part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information about The Grove heartbeat, our gatherings and FLOURISH our mentoring journey, flourishmentor.com.