The Daily Grace Podcast

Finding and Keeping Friends with Christine Hoover

Many of us struggle to build deep friendships as adults. We might feel too busy, too nervous to be the first to say hello, or too anxious about being rejected or hurt to invest in others. But there is hope in the gospel that we can cling to as we build biblical friendships. In this episode, Krystal sits down with pastor’s wife, podcaster, and author, Christine Hoover to discuss the beauty of friendship and how to overcome the barriers we face to build it. You will be blessed by the biblical wisdom she shares and the encouragement she leaves with us as we seek true friendships rooted in the gospel. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 1:02 - About Christine Hoover 5:42 - How to have biblical friendships 9:25 - Barriers to friendship 14:43 - Balancing friendship and busyness 19:52 - How the gospel informs our friendships 24:17 - Advice for building biblical friendships 27:13 - How biblical friendship glorifies God 30:29 - How the gospel has changed Christine Resources mentioned in this episode:  Christine's Website Christine's Instagram Ministry Wives Podcast Messy Beautiful Friendship Book Life Together Scripture mentioned in this episode: Galatians 6:2 Luke 6:37 Romans 12:10  James 5:16 Proverbs 11:25 Acts 20:35 2 Corinthians 1:22 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! * 

Gospel Hope for Loneliness

We can all experience loneliness in different seasons. It may be as a single person, student, new parent, starting a new job, or as an empty nester. Yet, in Christ all those who feel lonely also have hope! In this episode, Krystal is joined by one of the Daily Grace editors, Jennie Heideman, to discuss how we experience loneliness and the hope we can find amid loneliness in Scripture. If you or someone you know is experiencing loneliness, you do not want to miss this conversation.  Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 1:52 - About Jennie Heideman  3:37 - Favorite Things 7:12 - How we experience loneliness  22:52 - How to biblically address loneliness 34:06 - Hope amid loneliness Resources mentioned in this episode:  Burt’s Bees Red Dahlia Tinted Lip Balm Humility by Andrew Murray Scripture mentioned in this episode: -Psalm 25:15–16 -Job 19:25–27, 30:29 -Mark 5:25–34 -Isaiah 53:3 -Hebrews 4:15 -1 John 4:15–16 -Revelation 21:3 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!  

Ask Us Anything + 200th Episode Celebration!

Join us for another “Ask Us Anything” episode where we answer questions that our listeners submitted including what to do when you have lost your fire for God and how to spot false doctrine in the church. Plus we celebrate our 200th episode!! Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 00:46 - Celebrating our 200th episode! 4:46 - How has God equipped you to be where you are today at the Daily Grace Co? 7:29 - Do you have any tips for setting and keeping goals? 10:23 - Do we ever speak at events or churches? 13:00 - What are some good books or blogs about heaven? 15:24 - Who are some influential women in the Reformation and where can we research them? 18:48 - What do you do when you feel like you have lost your fire? 22:50 - How can I spot false doctrine in the church? 26:41 - What has the gospel changed for you? Resources mentioned in this episode: Cultivate What Matters Powersheets Adoring Christ Equipping Conference Reformation Women: Sixteenth Century Figures Who Shaped Christianity’s Rebirth by Rebecca VanDoodewaard Prayers for Singleness Cards For a list of Scripture on primary doctrines, please see the Daily Grace Co Statement of Faith Scripture mentioned in this episode: Revelation 21 Matthew 16:16, 26:69–74 Psalm 37:3–4 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!

Christians and Culture: What Does It Mean To Be In the World, But Not Of The World?

Have you ever heard the phrase, “being in the world, but not of the world”? While this phrase is common in Christian circles, some of us may not truly understand what it means. On this podcast, Krystal and Shelby examine the meaning of being in the world but not of the world according to Scripture. And they offer practical wisdom on engaging in secular activities for the sake of the gospel. Join us today to discover what it truly means to live in the world as a Christ-follower. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 01:02 - Favorite things 4:32 - Where the phrase “in the world, but not of the world” comes from in John 17 7:17 - What believers should do as we remain in the world 0:21 - How to apply Jesus’s high priestly prayer in John 17 today 15:48 - 4 Questions to consider when trying to be in the world but not of the world 17:39 - Using Halloween as an example of how to be in the world but not of it 20:14 - Considering the 4 Questions for different life stages 24:49 - How the gospel impacts being in the world but not of the world 4 Questions to Consider As We Seek To Be In The World But Not Of The World And Sent Into The World Is your involvement or un-involvement in secular activities based on fear or faith? How are you personally living out the Great Commission in your spheres of influence at home, work, school, and neighborhood? Are you spending consistent time in God’s Word so that you are equipped with the truth you need as you are sent into the world? Are you avoiding building friendships with people who are not Christians? If so, why? Resources mentioned in this episode: Article: Let’s Revise the Popular Phrase In But Not Of by David Mathis Pray Study Come and See Study Sharing Our Faith Evangelism Resource Scripture mentioned in this episode: -John 17:11, 14–19 -Matthew 28:18–20 -Romans 10:14 -Romans 12:2 -Hebrews 12:2 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! *  

How Women of the Bible Help Us Find Our Place in the Story of Redemption w/ Nana Dolce

We know the stories of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We read the words of Moses and Paul. We seek to emulate women like Esther, Ruth, and Mary. But what about the lesser-known women of the Bible? How do their stories fit in the grand narrative of the Bible? And additionally, how should we see ourselves in light of these stories? On this podcast, Shelby and Krystal are joined by Nana Dolce, author of “The Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus.” They discuss the biblical narratives of women like Hagar, Zipporah, and the widow of Zarephath to help us to see the gospel in all of Scripture. As Nana shares, you will hear her passion for the Scriptures as well as for teaching others. Her enthusiasm for God’s Word is contagious and we pray that this episode deepens your joy in the Lord. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 00:33 - Why Women Are Theologians01:21 - About Nana Dolce3:00 - About The Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus6:17 - How Biblical Women Fit Into the Story of Scripture19:02 - The Sinful Patterns We Hold Onto And God’s Faithfulness22:23 - How the Stories of Women In the Old Testament Encourage Us30:28 - How the Gospel Changed Everything for Nana Dolce Resources mentioned in this episode:  The Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus Scripture mentioned in this episode: -Genesis 1:28, 3:15–16, 4:8–12, 21:14–20, 29:14–30:24-Exodus 1:15–2:10, 4:24–26-Luke 1:5–38, 24:13–27-Galatians 4:4-Revelation 21:4 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! *

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!