We've got the lovely Kari Jobe on the podcast today! Kari and her husband Cody Carnes are amazing and anointed worship leaders out of Nashville, TN where they live with their 2 boys and serve at the Belonging Co. Today, we'll hear her conversation with Jourdan Johnson as they discuss all things 2020 so far - from starting the year off at Passion Conference in a stadium filled with 65,000 students and young adults, to her family's quarantine, to recording a live album in an empty room. Be sure to check out karijobe.com and download her brand new music here today!

Today's episode launches Season 3 of the Grove Podcast!! We get the blessing of hearing our leader Shelley Giglio sit in the hot seat as she talks with her dear friend (and great friend of the Grove!) Jennie Allen as they discuss life in ministry and how to keep a soft heart through seasons of adversity.  This content was originally recorded for IF:LEAD 2020 and used with permission of the IF:Gathering team. Jennie is an author, speaker and leader of the IF:Gathering.  Check out jennieallen.com for more of her books and resources!Stay tuned till the end for a special meditative moment of rooting ourselves in the Word and prayer.  And be sure to check out thegroveonline.com to stream our live gatherings and stay in touch!

Today’s episode of the Grove Podcast was graciously given to us by Christine Caine and Dr. Anita Phillips. In response to the recent rise in racial tensions stemming from the media coverage of injustice toward Black Americans, many necessary conversations have emerged among people of all color.One of the most helpful conversations that we have observed is this one between Christine and Dr. Anita. It is raw and full of humility and grace. Dr. Anita helps white believers better understand the past and current realities of their black brothers and sisters, while giving helpful insight into the differences of our cultures and communities.Christine Caine is a long-time friend of the Grove and is kind enough to come and preach and encourage us year after year. In addition to speaking and writing, she runs Propel Women as well as the A-21 Campaign with her husband Nick. Dr. Anita Phillips is a therapist, mental health advocate, life coach, and minister dedicated to encouraging, educating, and empowering communities. This conversation was recorded live on Instagram and is used with their permission.

In today's episode, Emily Vogeltanz interviews Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church D.C. They discuss spending time with God and His Word, and how that journey can go from a checked box, to really intimate and fruitful time.  This conversation is helpful, practical and encouraging, with something for everyone--from the lifelong Christian to the brand new believer.  To hear more from Ben, check out the Passion City D.C. podcast as well as passionresources.com. 

Today's episode captures a monumental moment in Grove history!  On May 4, 2020, the Grove went LIVE online for the first time ever! We had the privilege of hosting Jackie Hill Perry as our special surprise guest that evening, and this episode brings you the compelling conversation she shared with Shelley Giglio. Chock-full of real talk, they cover self-denial, holiness, and true, gut-level accountability.  If you want to see more from Jackie, check out jackiehillperry.com and be sure to stay tuned with all things Grove at thegroveonline.com!

In today's episode, Shelley Giglio is joined by Brooke Ligertwood of Hillsong Worship, as they discuss what it looks like to really want to know Jesus, how to celebrate others while being everything we are intended to be, as well as some books that you might want to add to your shelves! This conversation will leave you wanting to lean into Jesus more closely. For more from Brooke, check out Hillsong Worship from wherever you get your music!

Today, Shelley Giglio sits down with her husband and pastor of Passion City Church, Louie Giglio, to discuss life and ministry in the time of Covid19.  At the time of this recording, the world was in a mostly quarantined state, as a global pandemic was taking lives, devastating economies, and forcing people into a more isolated existence.  Louie and Shelley get candid about the Church’s response, some things they wish might have been different, and how we continue to fix our eyes on God, who has proven Himself faithful throughout history, and hasn’t taken His eyes off of us yet. Check out passioncitychurch.com as well as louiegiglio.com for more talks and resources from Louie.

Today we are going back into the Grove archives to give you an incredible message from our dear friend Lysa Terkeurst that she brought at a Grove gathering in May of 2016.  She unpacks a lot of her early life story and how God proved Himself good in every season.  This is a timeless message that we trust will encourage your spirit today! To hear more from Lysa, stay tuned in with her on Instagram and find her resources at Proverbs 31 Ministries.

Today we have the privilege of hearing from Joel Houston of Hillsong United.  Joel is a husband, father, worship leader, prolific songwriter and builder of the Church. In this episode, we get to hear a candid conversation he shared with Shelley Giglio as they come around what it was like growing up in church, being surrounded by strong women, and the journey of his creative process.  Be sure to check out music from United wherever you download or stream!

In this week's episode, we welcome Bianca Juarez Olthoff to the Grove Podcast! Bianca and her husband Matt are church planters in California.  Bianca is also an author and speaker and recently joined us for a Grove gathering at Passion City Church.  This episode was recorded live from that evening as she unpacks the book of Ruth and how everything in our lives is divinely purposed.  Bianca is fun, joyful and passionate and we know you'll enjoy hearing from her today!