The Daily Grace Podcast

Can people really change? From little quirks to deep-seated issues, we’re asking the question that many of us may have asked in secret: is it possible for someone to truly change? Maybe we’ve asked it of ourselves. We keep doing the same thing (that we don’t want to do), over and over again. We may think to ourselves, “I’m not sure if I can ever grow out of that and change for the better.” It’s easy to feel frustrated with ourselves and with those around us.   The gospel answers this question directly. The gospel is the good news that through the person and work of Jesus Christ, children of wrath are transformed to become children of God. This regeneration is the ultimate change. It’s hearts of stone being changed to hearts of flesh. It’s the spiritually dead becoming spiritually alive. But what happens afterward? Why do we, believers, still ask this question of ourselves and those around us? We worked through this question and topic in this week’s episode. Come join us!     The big question: “Can people really change?” Change is possible, but sanctification is slow. True heart change is only possible if you’re in Christ. Sin is powerful. We can’t change on our own, but what can we do? Preach the gospel to yourself and others. Combat forgetfulness by cultivating this intimacy with Jesus. Surrender your sin struggles to the Lord. Release your grip on willpower. Partnering with the Spirit in the work of sanctification. Remember common grace. Walk by the Spirit daily. Lean into community. How do we engage with others on this journey?  Extend grace. Surrender your personal desires for that person. Hold fast to hope for them. Speak truth over them and encourage them. Pray for them!     Resources mentioned in this episode: Psallos Music Ep. 47 “God With Us” Advent Spoken Word by Daily Grace “Immanuel: God With Us” Advent Spoken Word - Lyric Video by Daily Grace Philippians by Psallos Music “Growing in Grace” Spiritual Disciplines Study by The Daily Grace Co. “Rooted in Grace” Digital Course by The Daily Grace Co. The Daily Grace Co. YouTube Channel Ep. 7 Preaching the Gospel to Yourself by Daily Grace “Preaching the Gospel to Yourself” Study by Daily Grace Ep. 60 Why Should We Forgive Others? by Daily Grace Ep. 60 Bonus What Does Forgiveness Look Like? by Daily Grace Ep. 140 Should We Forgive and Forget? by Daily Grace Ep. 77 The Gospel Is for All People by Daily Grace   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Romans 7:15 2 Peter 1:3-4 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 6:17-18 Romans 3:10-12 Ephesians 2:1, 5 Romans 6:23 Matthew 18:22 John 17:17 James 2:18 James 2:21-22 Galatians 3:3 Galatians 5:16-17 Colossians 1:29   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! *

You are forming habits all the time, whether passively or actively. So in a way, your life is a compilation of your habits. The question is: what kind of habits are we forming? And can we actually form habits that fortify our faith and help us grow in Christlikeness? Many of us hear the word “habit”, and we apply the concept to things like working out or washing our faces before bed. Or maybe we primarily think of “bad” habits, like the habit of biting your nails when you’re bored or anxious; the habit of reaching for your phone when you’re waiting in line; or the habit of binge eating sweets when you’re stressed. But can “good” habits be cultivated with the aim of growing our faith? Why should this idea of habits be related to spiritual things at all?   Habits mean automation. It means we don’t have to invest as much energy and thought into doing something. When we put it that way, we can easily see how habits can be beneficial for our spiritual lives. Think about it: when you cultivate the habit of remembering God’s faithfulness, you’re going to find yourself calling that truth to mind when your life circumstances want to convince you that God has forsaken you. When you cultivate the habit of trusting in God to provide, you’re going to refrain from despairing when you hit a rough patch.   So what can we practically do to form these habits of faith? Today, we are joined by Jen Pollock Michel. Jen wrote the book A Habit Called Faith. Jen helps us see how habits impact our lives, and she offers practical advice so that we can form good habits that can help us grow in godliness. You can find Jen on Instagram at @jenpmichel and at her website (click here).   Here are some questions we work through in this episode:     What impact do habits have on our lives in general? (3:34) How might the impact of forming habits carry over into growing in faith? (5:57) What are some habits that believers can form to help us grow in Christlikeness? (8:50) What are some practical things we can do to start forming these habits in our lives? (13:08) What are some bad habits that might inhibit our growth, and how can we break them? (20:07) Why is the habit of Bible study particularly important for our faith? (28:49) How can we work toward building a Bible study habit when we don’t feel motivated? (33:02)     Resources mentioned in this episode: A Habit Called Faith by Jen Pollock Michel Teach Us to Want by Jen Pollock Michel Keeping Place by Jen Pollock Michel Surprised by Paradox by Jen Pollock Michel Atomic Habits by James Clear Prayer Journals and Cards by The Daily Grace Co.  New York Times Cooking App Queen West Candle by Vancouver Candle Co. A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson by Winn Collier The Child's Story Bible by Catherine Vos  Jen Pollock Michel on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook   Scripture mentioned in this episode: James 2:14-19 Psalm 1:2-3 Philippians 4:8-9 Colossians 3:12-13 2 Timothy 3:16   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! *    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.

Raise your hand if you skip genealogies in your Bible reading! We get it. These hard-to-pronounce names are just hard. We are tempted to skim past them. We know they’re important because God, in His infinite wisdom, included them, but we’re not sure why. To put it simply, genealogies trace God’s faithfulness and promises throughout history. Each name tells us something about God! And if we look closely, we’ll see that a few women are included, too.   In today’s episode, we dive into the story of each of these women. These stories teach us a lot about God, but we pull 5 truths about God beautifully shown in and through these women’s stories. These can seem like simple truths that we know, but when we see them played out in these women’s lives, they sink in. They stir our affections for our great God!   God is faithful to fulfill His promises. (12:44) God is sovereign. (31:56) God loves His enemies. (45:10)  God sets His love and extends His promises to people to all tribes, nations, and tongues. (49:21) God hates sin but loves redemption. (53:41)   This year, the Advent study from The Daily Grace Co. is called Waiting for a Savior.  As we follow the Advent calendar, we trace the lineage of Jesus throughout Scripture. We see that God’s plan of redemption came through a long line of imperfect, sinful people, to bring forth a perfect, sinless Savior. Jesus’ family tree points us to the hope of our salvation that every kind of person with every kind of story is invited to belong.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Perfect Bars “Waiting for the Savior” Advent Study by The Daily Grace Co. “Faithful: From Eden to Eternity” Study by The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 112 Searching for Control in an Out of Control World by Daily Grace Ep. 77 The Gospel Is for All People by Daily Grace 2021 Advent Collection by The Daily Grace Co. “Daughters of Grace: Women of the Bible” Study by The Daily Grace Co.   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Matthew 1:1-17 Genesis 3:15 Genesis 38 Joshua 2:9-14 Joshua 6:25 Judges 3:12 Ruth 1:16 Galatians 4:4 Romans 5:7-8, 10 Matthew 5:44-45 Hebrews 12:1-2 Revelation 7:9-10 Psalm 51:4 1 Corinthians 6:9-11   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! *

We’ve all heard the phrase “forgive and forget”. It’s a nice principle, right? When we wrong someone and seek forgiveness, we would also really like it if that person completely forgot about the offense. But when we turn the situation around, we’re not so sure. Especially if it’s a deep wound and we feel all the things, extending forgiveness is hard. Forgetting the offense entirely seems to be near impossible. So in this episode, we explore this idea of forgiving and forgetting. In the Bible, we read verses that say God will be merciful and “remember their sins no more”. What do we make of this, especially since we also know that God knows all things?   We talked about why we should forgive in a previous episode, but today, we want to explore this idea of forgiving and forgetting. We talk about if it’s even possible to truly forgive and forget. And is it wise to forgive and forget? Is this something Scripture calls us to? Does God actually forget when He forgives? That’s the bottomline: we want to forgive as Jesus forgives. He is our model!   Jesus is our model for forgiveness. (7:42) When God forgives us our sins, does He forget them? (8:53) How can we forgive and continue to walk forward in that forgiveness? (16:03) Jesus is our model: He is committed to those He forgives. (18:58) How do we remain committed to those we’ve forgiven? (23:10) Caveat: we need wisdom! Abusive and/or toxic relationships are real. (25:27) We have certain “covenant relationships” where forgiveness is vital. (30:58) How do we do “not call the offense to mind” when the sin is painful? (35:11) How many times should we forgive? (44:04) This feels impossible. How do we do any of this? (49:37)   Resources mentioned in this episode: The Theology Handbook by The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 60 Why Should We Forgive Others? by Daily Grace Ep. 60 (Bonus) What Does Forgiveness Look Like? by Daily Grace “Faithful: The Covenant God From Eden to Eternity” Study by The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 118 Navigating Toxic Relationships with Ellen Dykas by Daily Grace 9Marks “Prayers for the Church” Cards by The Daily Grace Co. “Prayers for My Marriage” Cards by The Daily Grace Co. "Prayers for Friendship" Cards by The Daily Grace Co. ​​CCEF Ep. 111 Infidelity, Deep Suffering, and the Gospel With Mark and Jami Nato by Daily Grace Ep. 126 How Jesus Responds to Sinners and Sufferers with Dane Ortlund by Daily Grace “Emotions and the Heart” Study by Daily Grace   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Ephesians 4:32 Colossians 3:13 Matthew 6:12 Hebrews 8:12 Isaiah 43:25 Psalm 103:12 Romans 5:10 Romans 8:38-39 ​​Ephesians 1:3-10 Matthew 10:16 Proverbs 13:20 Matthew 18:21-35 Luke 7:47 Proverbs 18:19 Ephesians 4:26   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! *

There is a collective weariness that we’re facing right now. Do you feel it? The world, at large, has been facing some particularly devastating blows. Our personal lives are undoubtedly littered with things that are worth grieving. We are so tired; we deeply long for rest. The question is, where are we turning? In today’s episode, we are joined by Emily Lex. Emily is an artist and the author of Freely & Lightly: God’s Gracious Invitation to a Life of Quiet Confidence. This is a book for those that are worn out. Worn out from the heaviness of our broken world but also from the search for personal significance. In response to this weariness, Emily invites us to look into God’s Word and see Jesus’s invitation to find true rest. We work through these questions: Why are so many of us constantly tired or weary? (5:17) Why aren’t our go-to solutions to remedy our weariness working? (10:42) How is true rest in Christ different from the rest the world offers? (13:28) How does an understanding of God’s character help us find true rest? (15:22) What does it mean that “real rest requires an undoing”? (21:03) What rhythms can we incorporate into our lives to find real rest? (23:35) What if life is just too busy or stressful to experience rest? (26:21) What first steps can we take to pursue real rest? (30:55)   Resources mentioned in this episode: Freely & Lightly: God’s Gracious Invitation to a Life of Quiet Confidence by Emily Lex EmilyLex.com  Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund The Happy Ears Earplug John Mark Comer @emilylexstudio Get the first 3 chapters of Free & Lightly for free! (scroll to the bottom of the page)   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Matthew 11:29 2 Corinthians 10:5   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.

It’s that time of year: we answer YOUR questions! Hard questions like: Do people live in hell? How can we tell people in our church that they’re getting away from Christ without offending them? Dealing with a lot of trauma; what does God say about that? To lighthearted questions: What’s Joanna’s hair routine? What’s Stefanie’s favorite duty station? If we could relive any time in our lives, what would we choose? And so much more. As always, we appreciate you all. Thank you for submitting questions, and thank you for being here!   *If you submitted a question and it was not answered, we noted them in a running document and will keep them in mind for future episodes or future Ask Us Anything episodes!    If you could relive any time of your life, what would you choose? (2:43) What exactly is theology? (6:52) What has been Stefanie’s favorite duty station so far? (9:37) What is Joanna’s hair care routine? (11:15) What are your favorite Daily Grace Co. products? (14:17) How did The Daily Grace Co. begin? (16:13) What are your tips for getting out of a spiritual rut? (19:04) What are your thoughts on hell and eternal punishment? Do people live in hell? (21:58) As Christian moms, what do you struggle with the most when it comes to parenting? 28:06) How do we face our daily struggle with sin when we fail most of the time? (31:43) Dealing with a lot of trauma. What does God say about it? (34:32) What are some Christmas present recommendations? (37:24) How do I encourage someone who is walking through marital hardship? (40:23) What seminary programs do you recommend? (41:47) Could you provide resources/thoughts/guidance for people who are new to Christianity or Christian-curious? (43:20) How can I tell women in the church that they’re getting away from Christ without offending them? (45:47) And quick answers to questions. ​​(49:21)   Resources mentioned in this episode: Ep. 1 Why You Need Theology by Daily Grace TheraNatal Prenatal Vitamin The Bible Handbook by The Daily Grace Co. The Story of Redemption Journal Bundle by The Daily Grace Co. The Theology Handbook by The Daily Grace Co. “‘Tis So Sweet” Natural Campfire Mug by The Daily Grace Co. @kristinschmucker Ep. 2 God’s Word in Joy & Pain With Kristin Schmucker by Daily Grace Ep. 68 Walking Through Seasons of Spiritual Dryness by Daily Grace Heaven & Hell Series by My Strange Bible Podcast Ep. 131 Does God Really Work All Things for Good? by Daily Grace Biblical Counselor Finder "The Story of Redemption" Study Bundle by The Daily Grace Co. Mugs by The Daily Grace Co. Jewelry by The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies by The Daily Grace Co. Abide Journal by The Daily Grace Co. Be Still Journal - Floral by The Daily Grace Co. Verse Cards by The Daily Grace Co. Highlighters and Pens by The Daily Grace Co. Scripture Memory Journal by The Daily Grace Co. Reformed Theological Seminary Westminster Theological Seminary “Amen: From Eden to Eternity” Study by The Daily Grace Co. The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel The Reason for God by Tim Keller Ep. 52 The Truth About Gossip by Daily Grace Ep. 21 Ask Us Anything by Daily Grace Ep. 89 Ask Us Anything (Fall 2020) by Daily Grace Ep. 115 Ask Us Anything (Spring 2021) by Daily Grace Bestcommentaries.com  “Search the Word” Study by The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 51 Being Married to an Unbeliever With Sheila Dougal by Daily Grace Ep. 135 What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord? by Daily Grace Ep. 8 Can We Trust the Bible? by Daily Grace   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Psalm 139:14 Isaiah 55:11 Psalm 1:1-3 Romans 7:14-25 1 John 1:9 James 1:5 Ephesians 4:29 John 8:3-11   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! *

Kindness is one of the fruits of the Spirit, but it’s not talked about as much as some of the others. Is it because it’s just so simple? Are Christians just supposed to be nice to others, and that’s the extent of this fruit? Or is there more to biblical kindness? Today, we explore what it means for believers to show kindness to others. We talk about what biblical kindness can look like, and how we can actually do it. Remember, it’s a fruit of the SPIRIT. This means that we cannot truly bear this fruit apart from the work of the Spirit in our lives! This means that being kind is so much more than being nice. It’s not less than that, but it’s so much more!    What is biblical kindness? (9:52) Why should we show kindness to others? (18:53) Different ways kindness can look: Kindness looks like speaking truth to people. (21:20) Kindness looks like considering others better than yourself. (25:14) Kindness looks like being generous. (26:42) Kindness is extending mercy to others. (28:56) Kindness is being nice, serving others, living sacrificially, etc. but with the right heart attitude. (31:22) How do we do this? (33:10) Remember the gospel and make it personal: daily confession (34:51) Depend on the Lord (36:44) Be in the Word (38:55) Be a part of a local church. (39:48) Practice gratitude (41:17) Practical suggestions to consider (42:03)   Resources mentioned in this episode: Jewelry Line by The Daily Grace Co. “By Faith” Galatians Study by The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 130 Responding to Deconstruction: Turning From Faith, Evaluating Convictions, and Everything in Between by Daily Grace Ep. 83 How to Disagree Well With Others by Daily Grace “Preaching the Gospel to Yourself” Study by The Daily Grace Co. Abide Journal by The Daily Grace Co.   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Galatians 5:22-23 Colossians 3:12 Romans 2:4 Ephesians 2:2, 4, and 7 Titus 3:3-5 Ephesians 4:32 Psalm 145:8-9 James 5:19-20 Ephesians 4:29 Philippians 2:3-4 Romans 12:10 Romans 2:4 1 John 1:9   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! *

Infertility is so hard. It’s a tender topic marked by deep pain and sorrow. It can be confusing because what is being withheld is good; children are a gift from God! Statistics tell us that so many people suffer from infertility, and we may ask ourselves, “Why?” How can we understand why some people suffer from infertility from a theological perspective? How can the Lord comfort us in this deep pain? And how can we grieve with hope over unfulfilled desires?    Today, we are joined by Glenna Marshall. Glenna understands this topic because it’s part of her story. We are so grateful for her willingness to share her story and how she found hope in the gospel in her suffering. Glenna actually wrote a lot about this in her book, The Promise is His Presence. She also authored the book, Everyday Faithfulness. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @glennadmarshall!    Resources mentioned in this episode: “By Faith” Galatians Study by The Daily Grace Co. The Promise is His Presence: Why God is Always Enough by Glenna Marshall Everyday Faithfulness by Glenna Marshall “Embrace the Life God Has Given You” by John Piper Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop Ep. 114 The Pathway From Heartbreak to Hope With Mark Vroegop by Daily Grace Letters of Love in WW2 Podcast Joshua: No Falling Words Commentary by Dale Ralph Davis @glennadmarshall   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Psalm 84:11 John 9:1-3 John 6:68 Psalm 119:71   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.

All throughout the Old Testament and New Testament, we read that God’s people should “fear the Lord”. We also are told in many verses to “fear not” or “do not fear”. Fear is a hard emotion for us to understand as it is; the differences in these verses can make it extra confusing! But because the fear of the Lord is a topic woven throughout all of Scripture, we know it’s important. So we have to ask: what is the fear of the Lord? How does it impact our real, everyday lives? And if it’s a good thing, how do we grow in our fear of the Lord?   Many conversations on this topic simplify the fear of the Lord to awe and reverence, and that’s not wrong. But this is such a tremendous calling for believers that it’s worth digging deeper. Come join our conversation!    Resources mentioned in this episode: Prayers for My Children Verse Card Set by The Daily Grace Co. Olipop Soda Blueletterbible.com  “Emotions and the Heart” Study by The Daily Grace Co. A Holy Fear by Christina Fox “Mercy in the Storm” Jonah Study by The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 127 You’re in a Battle: Engaging in Spiritual Warfare by Daily Grace Ep. 129 Complaining: Godly Grief or Crossing the Line? with Lauren Weir by Daily Grace “Attributes of God” Verse Card Set by The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 7 Preaching the Gospel to Yourself by Daily Grace Ep. 107 Fasting and Feasting by Daily Grace @dailygracepodcast   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Psalm 23:4 Psalm 34:9 Matthew 10:28 Isaiah 41:10 Acts 9:31 Colossians 3:3 Exodus 19:16-20 Mark 4:41 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Proverbs 9:10 Psalm 14:1 Psalm 56:3, 8-11 Romans 8:31-39   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 one thing to see the value of the local church, and it’s another thing to faithfully attend and invest in a covenant community week after week after week. That takes commitment; it takes time and effort. And there are many life seasons and circumstances where we might ask ourselves, “Is church really worth it? Do we have to go every week in person?” Especially in our digital age where we can listen to sermons online, we may wonder what the benefit is in going to church in person.    In today’s episode, we explore 10 different scenarios where we may ask ourselves if church is really worth it. While we understand that there are certain situations where attending church in-person is not an option (and we offer encouragement to you if you’re there!), we want to make the case that in-person church is the better option. Here are the scenarios we cover:    Is church really worth it when online church is available? (12:03) Is church really worth it when we’ve experienced church hurt? (19:11) Is church really worth it when you’re in a busy season? (21:42) Is church really worth it when you’re raising young children? (24:12) Is church really worth it when you’re struggling with depression? (26:47) Is church really worth it when you’re wrestling with specific sin patterns? (30:02) Is church really worth it when your church is struggling? (33:02) Is church really worth it when you already have community? (36:46) Is church really worth it when you don’t know anybody there? (40:54) Is church really worth it when it’s been a long time? (46:26)   Church is always worth it because of the value God placed on her. The church is the bride of Christ. The church is the body of believers, working together for the good of the whole and the glory of God. The church isn’t perfect, but there’s no gathering in the world that compares to the gathering of God’s people.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Encouragement Sticky Notes by The Daily Grace Co. Prayer List Notepad by The Daily Grace Co. “In Everything” Prayer Request Journal by The Daily Grace Co. “Christ Be Magnified” by Cody Carnes Ep. 56 When Church Hurts With Jana White by Daily Grace Ep. 119 5 Things Christians Should Know About Depression by Daily Grace “Better Together” Discipleship Guide by The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 53 Comparing Our Spiritual Gifts by Daily Grace Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever 9Marks Church Finder The Gospel Coalition Church Finder Acts 29 Church Finder @dailygracepodcast   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Hebrews 10:24-25 Ephesians 4:11-16 John 4:23 Hebrews 3:13 1 Corinthians 12 1 Peter 5:1-5 Genesis 2:18   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! *