The Daily Grace Podcast

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! * 

Quiet Time Tips: From Casual to Consistent

Welcome to our 5-episode mini series called Quiet Time Tips. This is the first episode on this series where we’ll talk about practical tips that will help you commit to consistently spending time in God’s Word. 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! Mentioned in this episode: Gospel Transformation BibleChrist-Centered Exposition Commentary SeriesBe Still JournalIn the Word Journal The Bible Project Related Resources: Blog: 4 Tips to Combat Distraction in Bible Study 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! * 

Our Best Bible Study Tips

Have you ever opened up the Bible and began reading only to end up feeling confused? We get it! The Bible is a huge book that was written a long time ago by people in a culture much different than our own. Thankfully, we have many helpful tools and tips to share that will help you read and understand the Bible on your own! Come chat with us as we walk through our best Bible study tips!  Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 1:38 - Favorite Things4:51 - Why do we study the Bible?6:30 - Common Bible study mistakes12:52 - What is inductive Bible study?5:27 - Bible study step 1: Scripture17:45 - Bible study step 2: Observation26:12 - Bible study step 3: Interpretation31:47 - Bible study step 4: Application Favorite Things: In the Word Journal Shelby’s soon-to-be new office  Mentioned in this episode: How to Read the Bible Book by Book How to Read the Bible for All It’s WorthThe Bible ProjectThe Bible HandbookESV Study Bible CSB Study Bible Book by Book GuideSearch the Word Study Scripture in this episode: John 14:26James 1:22Romans 12:2Ephesians 2:8-9 Related Resources: Blog: 4 Tips to Combat Distraction in Bible Study 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! * 

The Cost of Control w/Sharon Hodde Miller

Most of us carry the belief that if we could be in control of the people and circumstances around us then life would be better. This belief leads to us exerting massive amounts of energy into controlling everyone and everything. But, somehow our attempts to control our life usually end up hurting and not helping. Can you relate? Today we chat with author, speaker, and church planter Sharon Hodde Miller about her new book The Cost of Control: Why We Crave It, the Anxiety It Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises. Sharon shares biblical truth to help us realize we are not in control and that’s a good thing! She also shares about the tools God gives us to help us cope and find peace in our out of control world. Come chat with us as we discuss the Cost of Control with Sharon Hodde Miller. 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. Timestamps 2:17 - About Sharon4:14 - Why are we talking about control?8:48 - What does it mean to be controlling?11:04 - Why God doesn’t give us complete control14:11 - Why does trying to control our lives give us anxiety?18:56 - How does control affect our relationship with God?20:55 - What is the cost of control?24:02 - How to handle our control issues30:03 - How theology impacts control34:05 - The real power God gives us36:42 - What the gospel has changed for Sharon Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Resources mentioned in this episode: The Cost of Control by Sharon Hodde Miller Connect with Sharon: Website Instagram Scripture mentioned in this episode: Genesis 1-3 Related Resources: Blog: Why You Do What You Do: How to Identify Idols Video: Bible Study with Me: Devotions on Anxiety Blog: How to Fight Anxiety with Prayer 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! * 

Overcoming People Pleasing

Sometimes caring for others can become a crisis in our lives. We can become so consumed with pleasing the people around us that our main function in life becomes to meet the needs and expectations of others. And while this initially seems like a selfless way to live, it is actually often a self-centered way to live. We crave the approval and acceptance of others so much that we will sacrifice anything and everything to get it. People pleasing can easily become an idol. So, how do we recognize when serving others has become our god? And how can we recenter our lives on God instead of the opinions of others? Come chat with us as we discuss how Scripture and ultimately the gospel helps us overcome fear of man and people pleasing.   Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.”   Time Stamps:   0:48 - Favorite things3:57 - Defining people pleasing and fear of man 6:02 - When serving others becomes self-centered 8:52 - Recognizing people pleasing in our lives 12:00 - The root of people pleasing 14:43 - What Scripture says about people pleasing 19:39 - Practical tips to overcome people pleasing 22:45 - People pleasing and the gospel   Favorite Things:   Nonstop Tuberous BegoniasGeocaching   Mentioned in this episode:   Encyclopedia of Biblical Counseling“How Do We Recover From Being People Pleasers?” Video ClipWhen People Are Big and God is Small Book Preaching the Gospel to Yourself StudyDaily He Leads Me Notepad   Scripture in this episode:   Galatians 1:10 Proverbs 29:25 Hebrews 12:1-2 Psalm 56:3-4 Hebrews 4:15 Romans 5:17-18 Related Resources:   Blog: Whom Shall I Fear? Battling the Fear of Man Blog: Fear of Man Blog: Cultivating a Fear of the Lord Podcast: What Does it Mean to Fear the Lord?   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! * 

Letting Go of Perfectionism

Many women feel constant pressure to be perfect in all areas of their lives. And because of this pressure, we push ourselves to our limits trying to be (or appear) perfect. But, perfectionism is oftentimes rooted in love of self. It is the outworking of the wrongful belief that we can earn our way into God’s good graces. If we want to have a thriving relationship with God, we need to deal with our perfectionism so that He alone is the standard of perfection in our lives. Come chat with us about the roots of perfectionism, how we can identify it in our lives, when we should repent of the idol of perfectionism, and how the grace of Jesus covers all our imperfections and failures. Sign up for the brand new Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 2:23 - Favorite things5:00 - Defining perfectionism8:54 - Why do we need to talk about perfectionism from a biblical perspective?10:23 - Perfectionism and the Pharisees15:02 - Roots of perfectionism18:54 - Practical tips on how to let go of perfectionist tendencies35:11 - Perfectionism and the gospel Mentioned in this episode: Apple Fitness Plus Meditations for the Heart Booklet More Than Anything Study  Idols of the Heart by Elyse Fitzpatrick When People are Big and God is Small by Ed Welch Scripture in this episode: Matthew 23:1-12Romans 1:25Colossians 3:1Romans 5:6Hebrews 10:14 Related Resources: Blog: Longing for Perfection Blog: Checking OCD and Checking Our Hearts Podcast: 166: Finding Relief From the Pressure to Do it All 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! *