Episode 44: Christian Friendship | Part 1

THIS CONVERSATION Y'ALL. Laura Wifler is a wife, mother, author, and co-founder of Risen Motherhood. I am consistently impacted by her online presence-- her authenticity, humility, boldness always encourage me deeply towards the Lord! We cover a whole gamut of things-- disabilities, all things social media, aging and more! You're going to want to take notes on all the golden nuggets she has to share with us. Enjoy!

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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for March: Counterfeit Gods by Timothy Keller

Laurawifler.com 

@Laurawifler

All of Laura's Books

A World Wonder by Laura Wifler

Subscribe to Laura's Newsletter

Risen Motherhood    

The Kidlit Lab 

Notion App

Laura’s Post: 6 Biblical Truths About Your Body and Beauty

Philippians 4:8

Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson

Educated by Tara Westover

The Reason for God Tim Keller

Freedom of Self Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

Orpheus by Vincent Lima

How Great Thou Art  

The Huberman Lab Podcast

Good Earth Tea Cinnamon 

OTHER FUN THINGS:

Bible Recap Book

My Study Bible I Love

The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More

Ten Minute Truth | 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written:

“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”

20 Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. 22  Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, 29 so that no one may boast before him. 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 31 Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for January/February: The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken

Exodus 3:11-14

Episode 15: Austin Edwards

Austin Edwards Sermon from Keystone's Prepare

Episode 14: Greg Gilbert

Life Application Study Bible

This one has been a LONG TIME COMING! Today I am joined by one of my all-time favorite people, Brittany Opal Ficker. We've been besties since 5th grade and never looked back. She lives in Guatemala with her husband and 4 kids as they serve their family's ministry-- Adonai International Ministries. Her obedience to the Lord continues to impact my life in huge ways- you don't want to miss this conversation! We talk about obedience to the Lord, when trusting Him is hard, life in Guatemala, and everything in between!

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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for January/February: The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken

Adonai International Ministries

“The essence of sin is that the human heart would put anything before God.”

John Piper

You Are What You Love by James K.A. Smith

Do I believe you’re good?

Do I believe you love me?

Do I believe you know what's best for me?

The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller

Colossians 3:2-4 

Y'ALL I AM FIRED UP. This episode is a compilation of some things God has been teaching me these last few months. I chat about our sweet new addition, Zoey Jo. I go on and on AND ON about THIS BOOK THAT CHANGED MY LIFE and pretty much beg you to read it. I'm FIRED UP to live for Jesus. What's the call? Are we obeying? Let's.go.Church. We were made for this! I also chat about going small and erring on the side of grace.

Excited for this year with you. Let's go.
 
0:00 - 9:52 - I had a baby! + Postpartum  

9:52 -  36:18 - Life-changing Book: The Insanity of God

36:18  - 38:48  - Book Club

38:48 - 45:06 - Go small - the small things matter

45:06  - 59:43 - Err on the side of grace 

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FROM THE EPISODE:

#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for January/February: The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken

The Insanity of Obedience by Nik Ripken

Postpartum Piece

Laura Wifler's Instagram

Episode 42: God Redeeming Motherhood

Revelation 12:11

Give More Grace Youtube Video

Francis Chan Rope Illustration Video

Psalm 103

OTHER FUN THINGS:

Bible Recap Book

My Study Bible I Love

The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More

This episode is reposted from my church's podcast, Christian Formation Podcast. Jourdan, Ravyn and I talk about pursuing God in 2024. The conversation essentially turns into-- GOD IS GOING TO CHANGE US IN 2024, GOD IS GOING TO BE THE ONE TO DO IT!!! How freeing. How exciting. I can't wait to pursue God with you guys in 2024. LET'S.DO.IT. See you next year! (had to)

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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for January: The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken

OTHER FUN THINGS:

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In this episode, I share 15 rhythms that we do or have done with our children as we long to intentionally teach them about Jesus + show them what it looks like to follow Jesus. Most of these are SO small and nothing crazy. SO many that I learned from other moms that have gone before me, or ideas I heard and changed for what worked best for our fam. My prayer is that these encourage and stir up ideas/rhythms that you can incorporate in your own home! 


A little outline of the episode(all of these are explained further in the episode):

INTRO/PREFACE:  It starts with US following and abiding in the Living God! It will be out of the overflow of us knowing, enjoying, and glorifying God that will have the most impact on our children. 

DISCLAIMER: None of these are cute and tidy. None of these are done perfectly. Perfection is never the goal. Pursuing, enjoying and depending on Jesus is. 🤎

1. Explicitly Sharing the Gospel with our Kids (Listen to Episode 61)  

2. Nighttime Book Routine - 1 Bible Story & 1 Chapter of Kid’s Pilgrims Progress 

3. Family Bible (real bible)/Prayer Time

4. Why were you made? "To know God, to enjoy God, to glorify God."

5. “God created you, God loves you, God is kind to you, God is relentlessly pursuing you.”  (First three from Like Me by Laura Wifler)

6. Why do I love you? /Why does God love you?
"Because I’m your son/daughter."
Is there anything you could do to make me love you more or less? 
"No."

7. Today is the day the Lord has made…I will rejoice and be glad in it! 
Where does our joy/gladness come from?

8. Prayer

9. Thanks God

10. Verse Memorization

11. The New City Catechism 

12. Prayer in the Car

13. Repetition 

14. Patience is waiting with a happy heart. 

15. Monkey See Monkey Do + Spending time with God

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FROM THE EPISODE:

#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for September: Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper

Episode 61 - Sharing the Gospel With Your Kids

The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

Kid's Version: Little Pilgrim's Big Journey: John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress Fully Illustrated & Adapted for Kids

Like Me by Laura Wifler

The New City Catechism 

The New City Catechism Devotional 

Kids New City Catechism

Kids Bibles we have:

The Jesus Storybook Bible

The Biggest Story Bible Storybook

OTHER FUN THINGS:

Bible Recap Book

My Study Bible I Love

The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More

I DARE YOU TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH JESS HOTZ AND NOT HAVE YOUR FAITH STIRRED!!!! This.gal. She is the co-founder of Elevate and Activate Global-- traveling 170 days last year to unreached people groups. It was/is an honor to learn more about all God has been teaching her and what God is doing around the world through Activate Global! You don't want to miss this convo. Enjoy!


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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for September: Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper

@JessHotz

https://activateglobal.net/

Elevate 

The Furious Longing of God by Brennan Manning 

Waiting On God by Andrew Murray

The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer

Show Me Your Glory Brandon Lake

Christine Caine

David Platt

Austin Edwards

Ask N.T. Wright Anything Podcast

OTHER FUN THINGS:

Bible Recap Book

My Study Bible I Love

The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More

Things I Love on Amazon 🎉

My List of MUST-READ Books

ASK MORE QUESTIONS PDF: 77 Questions to start conversations + deepen friendships - Feel free to download it to your computer/phone!

My dearest friend, Linden Hogan, had me on her podcast to chat about friendship! 
The Testimony Podcast

Linden's words about the episode: "I am deeply passionate about redefining health by anchoring us back in the foundations of true wellness ; faith, mindset & trauma, nutrition, movement, sleep, hydration, connecting with nature and community. I believe God has created and woven our bodies with His purpose, and when we can get back to genuine design, we live optimally. When we begin to rebuild our bodies and reconnect the mind, body, and spirit, we are able to step into greater and deeper healing by God's grace.

This week I have one of my best friends on, Madi Schultz, and we dive into friendships! We talk all about the impact of relationships on mental/emotional health, how to pursue community, what to look for in a friend, signs of health and signs of toxicity, how to become a good friend yourself, and the secrets of having long lasting deep friendship with others."

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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for July: Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper

Linden's Podcast - The Testimony Podcast

@LindenMcKay

Check out Linden's E-Book! —
Your Simple, Empowering, & All Encompassing E-Book on Nutrition : Satisfied

OTHER FUN THINGS:

Bible Recap Book

My Study Bible I Love

The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More

Things I Love on Amazon 🎉

My List of MUST-READ Books

ASK MORE QUESTIONS PDF: 77 Questions to start conversations + deepen friendships - Feel free to download it to your computer/phone!

What if we explicitly shared the gospel with our kids every day?

What if we took seriously the mission field of our HOMES— these precious, tiny ears that God has called us to disciple and help form. We have a responsibility, and it’s an EXCITING ONE. God is the one who saves, the pressure is entirely off, and also He’s entrusted us to share the best news we’ve ever heard with these tiny humans that we spend the most time with. Let’s not take this role lightly— but let’s be parents who intentionally, relentlessly share the gospel with our kiddos. Handing them the puzzle pieces, pleading to the Lord that He would bring understanding and help them put the puzzle together someday. Amen? LET’S DO IT. 💪🏼
(This is to moms AND dads and everyone honestly ps— even tho I only say moms)

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“How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
Romans 10:14-15
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
Proverbs 22:6
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”
Romans 1:16
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What if in our friendships, along with asking the deep, hard, good questions to encourage and keep each other accountable in our walks with Jesus— what if we also kept encouraging and keeping one another accountable in the discipleship of our kids?
What if a normal question in our friendships was— how have you been leading your kiddos to Christ lately? Or “Let’s both share the gospel with our kiddos today!!” Not covering your question/encouragement with ANY condemnation/judgment. (Romans 8:1) But for the sake of spurring on, encouraging, learning from each other, growing together, and challenging one another in the discipleship of our kids.
The gates of hell would really hate that.
Invite your friends into this with you. 🤍


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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for August: Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper

OTHER FUN THINGS:

Bible Recap Book

My Study Bible I Love

The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More

Things I Love on Amazon 🎉

My List of MUST-READ Books

ASK MORE QUESTIONS PDF: 77 Questions to start conversations + deepen friendships - Feel free to download it to your computer/phone!

In this conversation I am joined by wife, mama, author, speaker, and teacher Ann Swindell! This conversation was SO refreshing and encouraging!!! We cover SO much in this episode. We chat about her latest book, The Path to Peace: Experiencing God's Comfort When You're Overwhelmed, family rhythms, forgiveness, the Church, ins and outs of being a writer and more! Enjoy!


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#SA65Bookclub Book of the Month for July: Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper

annswindell.com

@annswindell

The Path to Peace: Experiencing God's Comfort When You're Overwhelmed

Still Waiting: Hope For When God Doesn't Give You What You Want by Ann Swindell

Writing With Grace - writingwithgrace.com

Devotional Dippers

Christian Heroes - Biographies

Psalm 84

John 10:10

Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis

The Green Ember by S.D. Smith

Come Though Fount of Every Blessing

Well Spring Church Sermons

OTHER FUN THINGS:

Bible Recap Book

My Study Bible I Love

The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies + More

Things I Love on Amazon 🎉

My List of MUST-READ Books

ASK MORE QUESTIONS PDF: 77 Questions to start conversations + deepen friendships - Feel free to download it to your computer/phone!