The Daily Grace Podcast

When to Walk Away From Toxic People w/Gary Thomas

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.

Five Minute Meditations: Seeking Joy in the Holiday Hustle

Here is the fourth 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: -Psalm 30:2–12   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! * 

Finding Refuge in a Noisy and Demanding World w/ Denise J. Hughes

We live in a world full of noise and distraction. From social media to streaming shows, there is almost always something we are consuming. In this episode Shelby chats with author and speaker Denise Hughes about the downside of living in a noisy world and how we can find sanctuary in Christ instead. Denise encourages us to remember the promise of Christ as our refuge and the practical ways we can seek Him as our sanctuary. If you feel overwhelmed or overstimulated today, this episode is for you!   Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Time Stamps: 00:57 - About Denise Hughes 3:56 - The downside of a noisy and demanding world 7:04 - How to live a quiet life 12:01 - Sources of distraction from a quiet life 18:05 - Questions to ask yourself to find out if your heart is disordered 23:32 - Truths to remind yourself of when you feel distracted  26:34 - How the gospel changed Denise   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Sanctuary: Cultivating a Quiet Heart in a Noisy and Demanding World Denise’s Website Denise’s Instagram   Scripture mentioned in this episode: -1 Thessalonians 4:11 -Ezekiel 11:16 -Philippians 3:20–21   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! * 

Five Minute Meditations: Seeking Peace in the Holiday Hustle | Ep. 209

Welcome to the third episode of our Five Minute Meditations mini-episodes series!  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 peace in Christ.    Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Scripture mentioned in this episode:   -Ephesians 2:13–18   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! * 

Still Waiting: When God Doesn’t Give You What You Want w/ Ann Swindell

Are you in a place of waiting? Do you feel like there is seemingly no end in sight? In this episode, author and speaker Ann Swindell joins us to discuss what it looks like to wait and trust in Jesus. Ann shares about her own season of waiting and how it has led her back to the truth of God’s Word time and time again. This conversation will challenge you to consider your identity in Christ as it relates to waiting and it will encourage you to reject defining yourself solely by what you lack. If you or someone you know is in a season of waiting, we hope you will join us on this episode.  Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Time Stamps: 00:12 - About Ann Swindell 5:38 - How the story of the bleeding woman teaches us about waiting 9:16 - How waiting affects our identity 12:11 - Why waiting can lead to shame but there is hope in the gospel 15:25 - The gift of waiting 18:14 - About Ann’s new book: The Path to Peace  19:07 - How the story of Ruth teaches us about waiting 24:00 - Why coming to the end of ourselves is a good thing 28:25 - Encouragement to those in seasons of waiting 32:09 - How the gospel has changed Ann   Resources mentioned in this episode:  The Path to Peace Still Waiting Writing with Grace Course   Scripture mentioned in this episode: -Mark 5:25–34 -Colossians 2:13–15 -Genesis 3:8–11 -Hebrews 12:2 -The Book of Ruth -Acts 9 -2 Corinthians 12:9–10   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! *

Five Minute Meditations: Seeking Hope in the Holiday Hustle

Welcome to the second episode of our Five Minute Meditations mini-episodes series!  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. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Scripture mentioned in this episode: -1 Peter 1:3–9   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! *

Sweet Relief: How the Gospel Frees Us From Striving w/ Kaitlin Garrison

On this episode of the Daily Grace Podcast, Krystal and Shelby chat with Kaitlin Garrison about how the gospel frees us from a life of striving. If you have ever felt crushed under the weight of trying to impress God—this episode is for you! Kaitlin shares about the belief she held for far too long that she was supposed to be the hero of her own story. She talks about the false gospels that keep us stuck striving to be good enough for God. And she shares how finding freedom from a life of striving isn’t a one time thing, it is a daily dependence on the gospel to be our salvation. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 00:53 - What Krystal, Shelby, and Katilin are grateful for 3:27 - About Kaitlin Garrison 7:25 - Experiencing relief from striving by trusting in the work of Christ 12:46 - Combating false gospels with God’s Word 19:25 - How to be on mission for God without tyring to earn or prove something 22:17 - Encouragement to experience freedom from striving 25:45 - How the gospel has changed Kaitlin Resources mentioned in this episode:  Mrs. Meyer’s Fall Leaves Dish Soap Kaitlin Garrison’s Website Kaitlin Garrison’s Instagram Sweet Relief Book Preaching the Gospel to Yourself  Scripture mentioned in this episode: -John 16:33 -2 Corinthians 4:7 -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! *

Five Minute Meditations: Seeking Christ in the Holiday Hustle

Welcome to our Five Minute Meditations mini-episodes series!  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.   Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Scripture mentioned in this episode:   -Isaiah 9:6–7   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! *

A Gospel-Centered Approach to Holiday Gifts

Happy holidays! Giving and receiving gifts around the holidays should bring us joy and build anticipation. And yet, we often become stressed or overwhelmed when it comes to giving and receiving gifts. In this episode, Shelby and Krystal discuss how we can have a gospel perspective even in something like exchanging gifts. When we consider our responses to others in both giving and receiving gifts, we have an opportunity to display the generosity of God and His grace toward others. We hope this episode helps us all to reframe our thinking around how we exchange gifts this Christmas. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Time Stamps: 00:49 - Favorite things 4:11 - The stress of the holidays and giving gifts 5:25 - The joys and struggles of receiving gifts 8:11 - How to honor Christ when we receive gifts 11:19 - The joys and struggles of giving gifts 13:12 - How to honor Christ when we give gifts 18:28 - Creative ideas for gospel-centered gift-giving  22:32 - Favorite Daily Grace Co gifts    Resources mentioned in this episode:    Favorite Things Heatless Curling Headband New Morning Mercies Mug Daily Grace Gift Guide   For Kids Fruit of the Spirit Board Book Attributes of God Board Book God Listens When I Pray Board Book Colored with Grace Kids Coloring Book Daily Truth for Kids Sophia Gets A Bible Striped Kids Bible Tabs Polka Dot Kids Bible Tabs   For Teens Confident in Christ 30 Truths for Common Lies for Teens   For Adults Even in the Waiting Earrings The Gospel Changes Everything Devotional Be Still Magazine Subscription Prayers for Your Day Theologian Sweatshirt Prayers for Advent Journal   Scripture mentioned in this episode: -Colossians 3:1–2,15 -1 Timothy 6:6–10, 17–19 -Ephesians 1:3   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! *

Politics and the Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World w/ Dr. Patrick Schreiner

What are the two topics you aren’t supposed to discuss at family gatherings? Most of us would immediately guess religion and politics, and some of us may intentionally stay away from these topics in public. But what if we could step into the political sphere in a way that honors God? In this episode, Dr. Patrick Schreiner makes a compelling case for why we should consider engaging in politics as believers. Shelby and Krystal chat with Dr. Schreiner about how the gospel changes the way we view politics and offers practical tips on engaging in politics in a way that honors Christ as King.  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. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 00:34 - About Dr. Schreiner 3:40 - Why Christians should discuss politics 9:36 - How the gospel is political 11:58 - How to live faithfully in private and in public 17:54 - Reading Scripture with a political lens 18:57 - Practicing submission to authority 23:24 - Engaging in gospel-centered political conversations  27:42 - Encouragement to remember Christ as King 31:30 - How the gospel changed everything for Dr. Schreiner Resources mentioned in this episode:  Website Instagram Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Get to know Dr. Patrick Schreiner Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World Book Scripture mentioned in this episode: Acts 17:5–9 Acts 25:9–12 Mark 1:14–15 Revelation 22:20 Romans 13:1–7 1 Peter 2:13–17 Mark 12:13–17 John 18:33–38 Revelation 19:11–16 1 Timothy 2:1–4 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! *