The Daily Grace Podcast

God’s Goodness in Chronic Illness and Cancer w/ Colleen Chao

We all experience suffering in this life. Our world is fractured with sin and we encounter its effects regularly. Yet in the midst of suffering, we can find hope in the gospel. We can rejoice that we do not face the pain of this world alone and one day, the Lord will return and make all things new with no more grief and no more pain. In this episode, Shelby and Kyrstal talk with Colleen Chao, author of “In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God: 31 Days of Hope, Honesty, and Encouragement for the Sufferer.” Her story is marked with pain and suffering as she experienced years of chronic pain, parenting a child with health complications, and a later diagnosis of stage four terminal cancer. But in the midst of her pain, Colleen reminds us of the comfort and love of God and teaches us to run to His Word no matter our circumstances. Join us as we discuss God’s goodness in chronic illness and cancer with Colleen Chao.  Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 00:34 - Colleen’s journey through illness and cancer9:43 - How to endure difficult days12:28 - The purpose of sharing your story of suffering14:15 - Parenting through grief and fear17:33 - Engaging with God through Scripture21:06 - How past suffering can prepare us for future suffering24:00 - How God is fiercely tender27:08 - Why our suffering can show God’s goodness to a broken world36:25 - How to encourage someone who is suffering41:03 - How the gospel changed Colleen Resources mentioned in this episode:  In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God: 31 Days of Hope, Honesty, Encouragement for the Sufferer Coleen’s Website Scripture mentioned in this episode: Lamentations 2:19Psalm 144:1Psalm 4:7Deuteronomy 32:47John 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! * 

Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction w/ Justin Whitmel Earley

Many of us feel too busy to spend time with God. Justin shares how he experienced a mental and emotional breakdown years ago due to the pace and demands of his life as a husband, father, and corporate lawyer. He struggled to recover from the breakdown until he began to incorporate spiritual disciplines as a routine part of his daily life. Justin shares the four daily and four weekly habits that will help you love God, love your neighbor, embrace healthy spiritual routines, and resist unhealthy spiritual practices. Justin’s simple strategy and relatable story will encourage you to slow down and live a purposeful life in an age of distraction.  Check out our other podcast, A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace! You can subscribe here, download the 2022 reading plan, and check out our accompanying Bible study “The Story of Redemption | Vol 4.” Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 01:10 - Intro for Justin Whitmore Earley3:08 - What led Justin to write about spiritual disciplines?6:45 - Why spiritual habits matter8:42 - The relationship between habits and liturgy13:29 - Why we need spiritual habits15:04 - Explanation of what habits of purpose are18:38 - The need for community, accountability, and Jesus to build habits22:01 - The fruit that comes from spiritual habits25:02 - Applying spiritual habits with your family32:52 - What has the gospel changed for Justin Resources mentioned in this episode:  Products Mentioned: The Common Rule Habits of the Household  Related Resources: Blog: When Spiritual Disciplines Feel Burdensome Blog: Family Discipleship Rhythm: How to Teach Your Children to Pray Blog: Forming Holy Habits The Common Rule Website   Scripture mentioned in this episode: -Psalm 115:4–8 -Matthew 11:30 -Exodus 20:8   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! * 

Quiet Time Tips: How to Apply Scripture

Welcome to our 5-episode mini series called Quiet Time Tips. This is the fifth and final episode in this series where we’ll talk about how to apply Scripture. Want to get the free “How to Study the Bible” PDF mentioned in this episode? Sign up for Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and you’ll have access to this and many other free resources related to the podcast! Time Stamps: 1:08 - Why it’s important to apply scripture well3:05 - Being a doer of the Word4:39 - Reflecting on God’s character in a passage8:20 - Reflecting on ourselves in a passage9:40 - Responding to the passage 11:39 - Applying the gospel to the passage14:50 - Suggested resources Mentioned in this episode: In the Word Journal Related Resources: Blog: Dwell on These Things: Learning to Apply Philippians 4:8 Blog: From Head to the Heart: Moving from Head Knowledge to Heart Knowledge Blog: How to Keep God the Main Focus of Your Bible Reading Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our Apple podcast 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 Apple podcast 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! * 

What Does it Mean to be Blessed by God? w/Lindsey Master

We hear the word blessing frequently. We hear people refer to health, prosperity, and exciting opportunities as blessings. God certainly is the giver of all good gifts. But, if blessings are only material gifts to us, then we may feel confused when we walk through sickness, lack, and strife. We need a biblical definition of blessing. The Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, ties blessings into the presence of God. To be blessed by God is to be in His presence, not to receive presents from Him. The gospel assures us that all who are saved by grace through faith have the unbreakable promise of God’s presence in their lives. Therefore, we are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ. And we can experience blessing even when our life’s circumstances are what Instagram would caption as #blessed. Come chat with us about what it really means to be blessed by God and how the gospel is the very best blessing we can receive. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: :39 - About Lindsey1:57 - Favorite things3:48 - Why are we talking about blessings?5:53 - How the Bible defines blessings8:06 - Blessing from God is about His presence more than the His presents10:42 - How Jesus defines blessings in the gospels13:15 - Defining spiritual blessings15:08 - How we should bless God for His blessings to us16:18 - How a biblical view of blessings changes the way we think about blessings18:37 - How does the gospel impact how we think about blessing? Favorite Things: Tamalitoz Candy In My Heart Book Products Mentioned: Faithful: The Covenant God from Eden to Eternity Coming Soon: The Bible Themes Handbook Coming Soon: Bible Themes Online Course  Scripture in this episode: Genesis 1-3Genesis 12Matthew 5Ephesians 1 Related Resources: Blog: Blessing During Isolation: How Loneliness Changed My Life Blog: Combat Comparison with the Gospel Blog: Giving and the Giver Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our Apple podcast 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 Apple podcast 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! * 

Quiet Time Tips: How to Understand the Bible

Welcome to our 5-episode mini series called Quiet Time Tips. This is the fourth episode in this series where we’ll talk about how to interpret Scripture well. Want to get the free “How to Study the Bible” PDF mentioned in this episode? Sign up for Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and you’ll have access to this and many other free resources related to the podcast! Time Stamps: 1:10 - Why it’s important to interpret the Bible well2:13 - What one question are trying to answer when we interpret the Bible?3:32 - Let’s interpret Philippians 4 together - a real time example of how to interpret the Bible well6:25 - What to do when you are not sure what a portion of Scripture means8:28 - Connecting passages to the gospel10:14 - Why and how to summarize a passage 12:34 - Suggested resources Mentioned in this episode: Search the Word In the Word Journal Related Resources: Blog: How to Read and Understand the Prophets Blog: Seeing Jesus in Exodus 4:24-26 Blog: Encouraging New Believers through Hard Scriptures Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our Apple podcast 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!  

What the Bible Says About Physical and Spiritual Rest

Is there anything more elusive than rest? Whether we’re too busy to rest, have too many undone tasks to rest, or we feel too guilty for taking time to rest—rest doesn’t come easy. Come chat with us today as we talk about a biblical theology of rest. We’ll talk about how the Bible addresses both physical and spiritual rest by tracing the theme of rest from Genesis to Revelation. Today’s episode is in celebration of the brand new Bible study released this week from The Daily Grace Co, Rest: From Eden to Eternity. If you want to study the topic of rest deeply in the Bible, you can check out this study here. Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 1:09 - Favorite Things3:52 - Why are we so tired? And why is rest hard for us?5:59 - A biblical theology of rest7:43 - What do we learn about rest from creation?9:19 - Rest is good and right.10:36 - What do we learn about rest from the fall?12:16 - Sin causes unrest to enter the world12:24 - What do we learn about rest from Jesus?17:21 - Jesus respects the physical limitations of our bodies and provides rest from striving to make things right with God.17:54 - What do we learn about rest from the promise of restoration in Revelation?19:45 - One day we will enjoy Sabbath rest forever20:37 - How can we practically apply what the Bible teaches about rest? Favorite Things: Libby App Emeals App Products Mentioned: Rest: From Eden to Eternity Worship: From Eden to Eternity  Faithful: The Covenant God from Eden to Eternity Amen: The Story of Scripture from Edem to Eternity Scripture in this episode: Genesis 2:1-2Genesis 3Mark 6:31Revelation 21:3-52 Corinthians 4:18 Related Resources: Rest: From Eden to Eternity Blog: Are You Rested? Video: 5 Tips for Sabbath Rest Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our Apple podcast 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 Apple podcast 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! * 

Quiet Time Tips: How to Read the Bible Well

Welcome to our 5-episode mini series called Quiet Time Tips. This is the third episode in this series where we’ll talk about how to read Scripture well. Want to get the free “How to Study the Bible” PDF mentioned in this episode? Sign up for Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and you’ll have access to this and many other free resources related to the podcast! Time Stamps: 1:09 - What you should look for in the text when you read your Bible2:37 - Let’s read Philippians 4 together - a real time example of how to read the Bible well3:53 - Let’s read and look for context6:31 - Let’s read and look for transition words9:00 - Let’s read and look for themes12:24 - Tips for finding themes when you read13:51 - What do we do with the things we observed while reading?15:09 - Suggested resources Mentioned in this episode: ESV Study Bible NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible The Bible Handbook Strong’s Concordance BlueLetterBible.orgScripture Passage Prompt Pad Related Resources: Video: Creating a Bible Highlighting System Blog: 3 Tips for When Bible Reading Feels Dry Blog: I Failed in My Bible Reading Plan, Now What? Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our Apple podcast 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 Apple podcast 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! * 

Five Empty Promises of Our Culture w/Jen Oshman

Come chat with Shelby and Jen Oshman and they discuss five empty promises of our culture: beauty and body image, abortion, gender fluidity, sexual encounters, and marriage and motherhood. Jen opens up about how she’s seen these empty promises cause pain to women countless times over her two decades of disciplining young women. She also shares how we can live a God-centered life in a culture that is constantly telling us we should be the center of our own lives. This is a thought provoking conversation for all those who struggle with knowing how to remain steadfast to biblical beliefs in an ever changing culture. Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 1:09 - About Jen3:11 - Why is it worth it to talk about abortion, LBGTQIA+, and other issues when they are so controversial and often invite offense?4:59 - What are the cultural counterfeits we will talk about today?6:38 - How Jen has wrestled with some of these cultural counterfeits8:31 - In what ways has our culture lost touch with biblical reality?13:02 - The two stories we all have running in our heads15:41 - How the parable of the prodigal son ties into cultural lies20:42 - What to do if you want to remove cultural counterfeits from your life25:28 - How can we encourage our friends and loved ones who are deeply entrenched in cultural counterfeits?28:46 - Is there hope for a woman who is caught up in the web of culture’s lies?31:20 - What the gospel has changed for Jen Mentioned in this episode: Cultural Counterfeits: 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More by Jen Oshman All Things Podcast with Jen Oshman Enough About Me Book by Jen Oshman Connect with Jen Oshman: WebsitePodcast Book Instagram Related Resources: Blog: Dancing with Culture  Blog: How to Apply the Gospel to Body Image Blog: Who Are You Listening To? Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our Apple podcast 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 Apple podcast 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! * 

Quiet Time Tips: Key Components of a Quiet Time

Welcome to our 5-episode mini series called Quiet Time Tips. This is the second episode on this series where we’ll talk about the key components of a quiet time. Want to get the free “How to Study the Bible” PDF mentioned in this episode? Sign up for Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and you’ll have access to this and many other free resources related to the podcast! Time Stamps: 1:27 - The most important thing to bring to a quiet time3:30- Key Component 1: Read4:20 - Key Component 2: Reflect6:18 - Key Component 3: Respond8:10 - Practical tips to include these key components in your quiet time10:50 - How to handle discouragement in quiet times11:22 - The one thing we want you to take away from this episode Related Resources: Blog: Bible Intake for Different Seasons Blog: Reading Plan or Bible Study? The Benefits of Reading Wide and Deep Blog: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Building Helpful Bible Study Habits Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our Apple podcast 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 Apple podcast 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! * 

Truth For When You Feel Far From God

Maybe you feel far from God, but you’re not sure why. Maybe you are taking steps towards a relationship with God for the first time or steps back towards a relationship with God after a long time away. No matter what your season, we all feel far from God at times. Come chat with us as we talk through the story of the prodigal son and the truths we should remember when we feel far from God. Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 1:41 - Favorite Things4:04 - What does it mean to feel far from God?8:38 - What do we learn about being far from God from the younger son in the parable of the prodigal son?11:39 - God’s response to those who come back to Him15:05 - What do we learn about being far from God from the older son in the parable of the prodigal son?17:50 - What this means if we or someone we know is far from God25:24 - The reassurance of the gospel when we feel far from God Favorite Things: Facebook Marketplace Finds Be Still Magazine Scripture in this episode: Galatians 5:25John 10:27-30Luke 15:11-32Romans 10:9 Related Resources: Blog: Resting In and Feeding On Grace Blog: Drifting Away From God Podcast: Episode 126: How Jesus Responds to Sinners and Sufferers with Dane Ortlund Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our Apple podcast 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 Apple podcast 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! *