The Daily Grace Podcast

“We tell the stories of Scripture over and over because they anchor us and remind us of what's true when things get blurry.”  This is a quote from Melissa Zaldivar’s book titled, “What Cannot Be Lost: How Jesus Holds Us Together When Life is Falling Apart.” We loved talking with Melissa on this week’s episode as we discussed grief and loss. In her book, Melissa tells the story of losing her friend Jill to cancer as she weaves together threads of the life of Louisa May Alcott, the author of “Little Women.” It is a beautiful, hopeful, and heavy story of how Jesus can meet us in whatever situation we find ourselves in. In today’s conversation, we talk about how to rightly handle the Scriptures when faced with loss, how to help others that are in grief, and where hope is found even as grief lingers. You may be experiencing a season of loss or you may be walking with someone who is in tremendous grief. Wherever you find yourself today, be encouraged by the truths of Scripture and the hope found in the gospel. Jesus will hold you together, just as He holds all things together (Colossians 1:17).   Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Time Stamps: 0:56 - About Melissa 2:43 - Favorite things 4:07 - Melissa’s story of grief and loss 7:25 - What it was like writing on grief as she was walking through it 10:10 - Rightly handling Scripture in the midst of grief 15:22 - How grief surprised Melissa 18:13 - Encouragement for those who are grieving 20:16 - Encouragement for those walking alongside someone who is grieving 23:37 - What the gospel has changed for Melissa   Resources mentioned in this episode:  What Cannot Be Lost: How Jesus Holds Us Together When Life is Falling Apart Gospel Hope in Grief and Loss Scripture for Grief Card Set Between Grief and Glory: Lamentations Study   Access the What Cannot Be Lost Audiobook for Free: https://one-audiobooks.oneaudiobooks.app/what_cannot_be_lost_free   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!  We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.   * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *    The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God’s Word, the only authority on truth.

We might try to avoid it but it’s inevitable—we all fail at something at some point. No matter if we are in the workforce, self-employed, at home, or in ministry, we face failure. But we will have moments of success as well, which in some ways can be even more difficult to handle. Navigating both of those with grace can be a challenge in different ways! How can we respond well as believers? In today’s conversation, Shelby and I invited staff writer Katie Davidson to join us as we talk about how to navigate success and failure. If you struggle to receive success with humility or failure with grace, we encourage you to join us in this conversation. We hope that it will provide you with some practical and Biblical wisdom to rightly navigate these situations in your everyday life. In the good and bad, whether we succeed or fail, we know that we can fix our eyes on God who is good and faithful and wise. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 00:00 - We’re hiring! 2:07 - About Katie 4:05 - Favorite things 8:09 - Why is failure so hard? 11:28 - How failure impacts our identity 13:52 - Peter’s failure 18:59 - How the Bible defines success and failure 24:46 - Success, failure, and the gospel   Favorite Things: Skylar Capri Perfume Sweet Vanilla Cold Foam Crispy Brussel Sprouts Recipe   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Heart of Christ Coffee Table Book   Scripture mentioned in this episode: 2 Corinthians 12:10 Matthew 26:23-30 Luke 22:32 Luke 22:54-61 Matthew 16:25 Philippians 3:7-8 Matthew 20:16   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.   * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *

In today's episode, we discuss roles and our identity. It's a topic that listeners have messaged us about but it's also one that feels very relevant to Shelby and myself right now. We want to be faithful in the roles that God has entrusted to us, but we also don't want to find our primary identity in them. We attempt to untangle some of the complexities as we look to our identity in Christ and see what God's Word has to say about who we are as believers. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Time Stamps: :51 - Favorite things 3:23 - Why talk about identity and roles? 7:55 - Finding our identity in the roles we have 9:32 - Finding our identity in the roles we don’t have 15:36 - Scripture on identity in Christ 21:02 - How fulfilling our roles can be an overflow of our identity in Christ 23:51 - Prayer prompts and gospel encouragement   Questions to Consider: How do you react when success in your role is threatened? Do you still see your need for God when everything is going well in your roles? Or do you pull away from God because you are being satisfied by your roles? Does your contentment depend on getting a role that you don't currently have or keeping a role that you do currently have? Are you able to weather failure and criticism in your roles well or do these things crush you?   Prayer Prompts: Ask God to help you glorify Him in your current roles. Thank God for the roles He has given you and thank Him for his goodness and sovereignty in the roles that you don't have. Ask God to increase your joy and contentment with where He has you right now. Pray that the Spirit would convict you when you're tempted to place your identity anywhere other than Christ himself.   Favorite Things: Glossier balm dotcom The Whole Life: 52 Weeks of Biblical Self Care   Related Resources: Identity in Christ Verse Cards Confident in Christ: Gospel Meditations on Identity for Teens Blog: Identity Rooted in Christ Alone Podcast: Episode 9: Your Identity in Christ All Things New | Praying Scripture Journal  Scripture mentioned in this episode: Ephesians 5:11 Ephesians 1:4-5 Romans 8:15-17 Galatians 2:20   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations!   Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.   The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God’s Word, the only authority on truth.   * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *

In this episode, we chat with Natalie Abbott who is the Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer at Dwell Differently. Natalie’s desire is to help women find ways to meditate and memorize the truth of God’s Word all throughout their day—and the work they are doing at Dwell Differently captures this desire in the way they provide tools for Scripture memory.  Natalie shares how she incorporates Scripture into her busy life as an executive, writer, podcaster, pastor’s wife, and mother to five. She encourages flexibility and grace and offers practical tips to fitting Scripture reading and memory into your everyday life. She reminds us that hiding the truth of God’s Word in our hearts will reap rewards and benefits for years to come. Come chat with us about how to prioritize Scripture when life is busy! Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Time Stamps: 1:34 - About Natalie 3:30 - The story behind Dwell Differently 7:02 - Why memorize Scripture? 12:49 - How to fit Scripture in when you’re busy 17:27 - Other obstacles we face to spending time in Scripture 22:21 - Overcoming the shame we experience when we don’t prioritize Scripture 26:08 - Grace for the imperfect Bible reader (which is all of us)   Related Resources: Dwell Differently Membership 2023 Daily Grace Prayer Calendar Fix Your Focus Bundle Growing in Grace: Spiritual Disciplines Study Dwell in the Word Journal   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Deuteronomy 11 Connect with Natalie: Instagram Website Blog & Podcast Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.   The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God’s Word, the only authority on truth.   * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! * 

What’s your story? We all have one. As believers, God has crafted a story for each of us, bringing us into salvation through the work of His Son, Jesus. Your story may be one of faithful Christian parents that brought you up in the ways of the Lord. Your story may be one of wandering. Perhaps you became a Christian later in life after years of rebellion. Whatever your story entails, there is a common thread that we all share: the faithfulness of God. In today’s episode, Krystal chats with her pastor, Afshin Ziafat. Though he was raised in a Muslim household, Afshin came to know the Lord in his teenage years. Afshin has an incredible testimony and has the opportunity to share it all other the world. But in sharing his story, Afshin is clear to point out that it is a story of God’s faithfulness and not his own. Come chat with us about the faithfulness of God in our testimonies. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Time Stamps:   1:44 - About Afshin 5:11 - What it was like growing up Muslim and how Afshin came to Christ 8:22 - The gospel of works and the gospel of grace 10:23 - When faith in Christ leads to broken family relationships 14:45 - Using our testimonies to minister to others 21:38 - No such thing as a boring testimony 26:17 - A reminder of our identity in Christ Related Resources: Sharing Our Faith: Loving Others Through Evangelism Prayers for Unbelievers Card Set Podcast: Loving Others Through Sharing Our Faith w/Garrett Kell Blog: How to Share Your Faith with Others Scripture mentioned in this episode: Romans 3:22-23 2 Corinthians 5:14 Luke 18:29-30 Connect with Afshin: https://twitter.com/afshinziafat Articles by Afshin: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/revolt-or-revival-in-iran/ https://www.desiringgod.org/authors/afshin-ziafat Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths. * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *   

It’s that time of year where we are all thinking about goals, but what does Scripture say about goals? Should Christians set them? If so, are there biblical principles we should consider as we set our goals? And how should we respond if we’re unable to keep our goals perfectly? Today, we chat with Emily Thomas about all things goals and grace. Emily has been guiding others towards their goals for over a decade as a team member at our sister company, Cultivate What Matters. She shares tons of encouragement and practical tips in this quick episode that will help you get your new year started right! Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Time Stamps: 0:00 - We’re hiring! 1:52 - About Emily 2:47 - Favorite Things 6:27 - A new way to define goals 8:06 - Barriers to setting and keeping goals 14:50 - Goals for God’s glory 21:36 - Practical tips for goal setting 29:33 - Progress, not perfection   Favorite Things: Dutch Blitz Far Kingdom by The Gray Havens Family Conversation Card Deck   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Cultivate What Matters Powersheets Heidelberg Catechism Westminster Shorter Catechism   Related Resources: Cultivate What Matters Powersheets Fix Your Focus Bundle: A 52-Week Guide to Help You Put God First FREE 2023 Chronological Bible Reading Plan The Daily Grace Planner   Scripture mentioned in this episode: 1 Peter 4:10 Psalm 37:3 Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.   * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! * 

On this bonus episode, Tiffany Dickerson, your new host for The Year in the Bible Podcast, let’s you know what to expect in 2023. This year, we will walk through the Bible chronologically. Join Tiffany as she shares more details about this exciting journey!

Read the Bible from cover to cover with us in 2023! In this episode, we talk with Tiffany Dickerson, who is the host of the A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace podcast. Tiffany will walk us through the entire Bible chronologically in 2023 on the AYITB podcast. But, today, she talks with us about the challenges and benefits of reading through the Bible in a year. We all share the tips that help us stay consistent in our Bible reading and how we handle it when we get off track–because we all get off track in our Bible reading at times! Come chat with us about reading the Bible together in 2023! Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 0:46 - Introducing our 2023 Year in the Bible Podcast Host, Tiffany Dickerson 3:04 - Favorite things 6:31 - The obstacles we encounter in a year long Bible reading plan 11:40 - Our tips to overcome the obstacles 17:44 - Practical planning for reading the Bible in 2023 24:16 - Benefits of a year long Bible reading plan 30:19 - How does the gospel impact our Bible reading   Favorite Things: Personal Size ESV Study Bible All for Thee Spiral Journal Dark Chocolate Crunch Pretzel Crisps   Resources mentioned in this episode:  FREE 2023 Chronological Bible Reading Plan A Year in the Bible Podcast Eden to Eternity | The Chronological Story of Scripture Bundle Eden to Eternity Journal Bundle Quiet Time Tips: From Casual to Consistent   Scripture mentioned in this episode: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Proverbs 3:5 1 Peter 1:23 Isaiah 46:10 Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths. * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! * 

This is the fifth episode in our Five Minute Meditations mini-episodes series for Christmas!  During the holiday season, we will be releasing a short episode every week that is meant to help you pause in the midst of your holiday hustle and focus on the true reason we celebrate Christmas. This week, we are focusing on seeking joy in Christ. We hope this episode will give you time and space to reflect amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays.    Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Scripture mentioned in this episode:   1 John 4:9   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations!   Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.   * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! * 

On today’s podcast episode, Gary Thomas talks to us about how to determine if the difficult people in our lives are toxic people and what to do if we discover they are toxic. Toxic is a cultural buzzword when it comes to relationships, but Gary doesn’t allow culture to define this word. Instead, he uses Scripture to explain to us the traits of a toxic person and relationship. He also shows us how Jesus handled difficult and toxic people. It may be surprising to you to learn that Jesus both walked away from people and let people walk away from Him many times in the gospels. And by studying His example we can learn how we should handle the difficult people in our lives.  Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Time Stamps: 0:54 - About Gary 3:21 - Should Christians walk away from difficult relationships? 8:32 - Two times Jesus walked away from difficult people in the Gospels 15:20 - Does Scripture help us define when someone is not just difficult, but toxic? 23:56 - One reason why we should identify and separate ourselves from toxic people. 28:04 - One of the biggest reasons we don’t separate ourselves from toxic people. 31:04 - Practical steps to walk away from someone who is toxic 36:06 - How to handle toxic people that are in your immediate family 42:10 - Does forgiving someone mean we have to give them a second chance? 44:33 - FInal encouragement for those dealing with difficult relationships.   Resources mentioned in this episode:  When to Walk Away   Related Resources: Prayers for Friendship Cards Emotions and the Heart Study Praying Scripture for Marriage Journal   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Matthew 6:33-40 Matthew 8:28-34-9:1 Matthew 19:16-30 2 Timothy 2:2 Matthew 9:27 Colossians 3:8-12 Philippians 4:8 Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 15:11-32   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.   * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *    The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God’s Word, the only authority on truth.