The Grove Podcast

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.

Joel Houston, a worship leader with Hillsong United and a prolific songwriter, shares insights into his upbringing in the church and the profound influence of strong women in his life. He discusses the challenges and blessings of being a pastor's kid and the importance of community and spirituality. Joel also dives into his creative process, highlighting how personal experiences shape his artistry. This candid conversation sheds light on the deep connections between faith, creativity, and purpose in his journey.

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!

Today’s episode features a powerful talk from DawnCheré Wilkerson, recorded live at the Grove.  DawnCheré and her husband Rich are pastors of Vous Church in Miami, FL.  In this message, she challenges us to take confidence as we see God as our strength, our song and our salvation. She speaks with joy, power and conviction and we know you will be encouraged! Check out vouschurch.com for more from DawnCheré.

Today’s episode was recorded live at the Grove with our dear friend Katherine Wolf.  Katherine survived a massive brain stem stroke many years ago and endured tumultuous years of recovery, but has learned to love the story that God has written for her and her family.  Katherine and her husband Jay travel the country sharing their message of hope, and just released a new book, Suffer Strong.  In this talk from the Grove, Katherine shares the message of this book and offers incredible perspective on the “invisible wheelchairs” we all carry, and how to choose to celebrate in the midst of struggle.  Check out hopeheals.com for more from Katherine and Jay, and be sure to order Suffer Strong from your favorite bookseller!

We launched into 2020 with a special January Grove gathering at Passion City Church.  We surprised the audience with special guests Natalie Grant and her husband Bernie Herms. This episode was recorded live from the evening as Shelley Giglio sat down with Natalie on stage for a fun, honest and encouraging conversation around music, parenting, social justice and staying grounded in the Word of God.  Natalie is a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning artist with one of the most powerful voices of our generation.  Listen to her music from wherever you stream or download, and check out nataliegrant.com for more resources and tour information.

Today’s episode gives us a rare peek into the mind of David Crowder and the fun and deep, long-standing friendship he shares with Shelley Giglio.  They sit down for a conversation that runs the gamut of Instagram, innovation, the beauty that comes out of tragic loss, and why it shouldn’t be that hard to talk to strangers about Jesus.  You can track along with Crowder at crowdermusic.com.  Check out his latest album “I Know a Ghost” wherever you listen to music!

Today's episode features a conversation between Emily Vogeltanz and Jess Connolly.  Jess is a wife, mom, speaker, author and church planter, and heads up a collective of women called Go and Tell Gals.  In this episode, Jess and Emily come around the 4 anchors of the Grove: Rooted, Flourish, Freedom and Shade in an honest, relatable and encouraging conversation.  Be sure to check out  jessconnolly.com for more resources from Jess.

In this episode, we hear from Louie and Shelley Giglio - pastors of Passion City Church, Emily Vogeltanz - Global Ambassador for The Grove, author Hannah Brencher, and Atlanta-based Licensed Professional Counselor Hannah Rinehart as they discuss finding victory while fighting mental illness. They define what it looks like to deal with a mental illness, discuss some of their own personal struggles with these challenges, and explain what is most helpful when walking with a loved one through the darkness. This episode was recorded live at the Grove in Atlanta, GA. If you are interested in more resources from Hannah Brencher, check out hannahbrenchercreative.com. To find more from Louie Giglio, visit louiegiglio.com. If you would like more resources for dealing with mental illness, visit passioncitychurch.com. 

In this episode, Susan Hunt shares decades-worth of wisdom gained from a faithful life of following Jesus. She uses the story of scripture to unpack the Gospel and help us toward being a life-giver, not a life-taker. Susan has been married to Gene Hunt, a retired pastor, for 56 years. They have 3 children and 13 grandchildren. She is the former Coordinator of Women’s Ministries for the Presbyterian Church in America, and the author of several books for women and children. This talk was recorded live at the Grove in Atlanta, GA. Click here for some beautiful notes from her message!