The Daily Grace Podcast

Does God Want Us to be Happy?

“Choose holiness, not happiness.” Are these two things mutually exclusive? Does our personal pursuit of holiness come at the expense of our happiness? Actually, no! When we go to God’s Word, we see that the terms “happiness” and “joy” are used interchangeably. In fact, we see the key to effectively glorifying God in our lives is by enjoying Him. Our holiness and happiness are intricately connected! God desires for you to be happy knowing that He alone is the Source of our holiness and happiness.   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________   Resources mentioned in this episode: Aussie Bites "Is Happiness Different from Joy?" with Randy Alcorn from Desiring God Happiness by Randy Alcorn Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 1 Ep. 68 Walking Through Seasons of Spiritual Dryness by Daily Grace The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis The Expulsive Power of a New Affection by Thomas Chalmers  Ep. 96 True Hope for Hard Times: Setting Our Eyes on Eternity by Daily Grace   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Jeremiah 31:13 Isaiah 52:7 Luke 2:10 Matthew 5:2-12 1 Timothy 2:4 Psalm 32:1 Psalm 16:11 John 16:33 Psalm 5:11 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Psalm 119:18 Psalm 16:3 Psalm 30:5   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 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 on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and 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 Balanced Approach to Physical Health with Robin Long

How should believers approach physical health? Should we even care? Robin Long shares how she approaches physical health as a believer. Exercising consistently doesn’t have to be motivated by the scale or our culture’s definition of beauty. It can be motivated by a deep desire to honor the gift God has given us in our bodies. It can be done with the understanding that God made us body, mind, and soul. It doesn’t have to be all-consuming, but it can be a way to better love and serve God and others.   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________ Resources: The Balanced Life @thebalancedlife FREE 5-day Feel Good Pilates Challenge by The Balanced Life (begins March 1) Ep. 13 Self-Care & The Gospel by Daily Grace Ep. 104 Self-Care: Working Hard and Resting Well by Daily Grace Ep. 49 Our Eating Habits and The Gospel with Asheritah Ciuciu by Daily Grace Ep. 67 How To Prevent Burnout As A Believer by Daily Grace Bonus: How Can We Overcome Burnout by Daily Grace   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Ephesians 5:16   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 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 on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and 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.**

Two Year Anniversary!

Two years ago today, this podcast launched into the world! We say it again: glory to God alone! We remain humbled to partner with Him on this platform, and our mission remains to equip every listener to know and love God more. This episode is a time for us to say THANK YOU to our listeners, share our favorite podcast-related moments, episodes, and resources from the past year, and of course, a BLOOPERS REEL made by our editor. PLUS, head to our Instagram to enter The Favorite Things Giveaway!   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________ Favorite Things Giveaway: Search the Word Study by The Daily Grace Co. Story of Redemption Journal Bundle by The Daily Grace Co. ESV Journaling Bible Provence by The Daily Grace Co. Bible Highlighter Set by The Daily Grace Co. Daily Grace Travel Tumbler by The Daily Grace Co. Electric Kettle by Miroco  Rooibos Tea by MY RED TEA Gentle & Lowly by Dane Ortlund Jojo's Chocolate Valley of Vision (Leather Bound) by Banner of Truth   Resources mentioned in this episode: Ep. 74 Choosing Words Wisely with Children with Abbey Wedgeworth by Daily Grace Ep. 71 Teach Me To Pray by Daily Grace Ep. 76 Overcoming Negative Body Image by Daily Grace @abbeywedgeworth Ep. 57 The Beauty Of Daily Dependence by Daily Grace Ep. 77 The Gospel Is For All People by Daily Grace Ep. 98 Lessons Learned in 2020 with The Daily Grace Co. Team by Daily Grace Ep. 73 What Does It Mean to “Abide”? by Daily Grace Ep. 94 Thinking Deeply, Forming Convictions, and Loving Our Neighbors by Daily Grace The Balanced Life Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund ESV Large Print Bible Laying Down the Rails by Sonya Shafer The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah The Valley of Vision by Banner of Truth “Search the Word” Study by The Daily Grace Co.    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 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 on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and 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!

Fasting and Feasting

Lent begins tomorrow. You don’t have to observe Lent, but it can be helpful to prepare your heart for Easter. One thing people often associate with Lent is fasting. Fasting is not unique to Christianity. However, there are spiritual purposes behind fasting that make it a worthwhile discipline for every believer. In Scripture, we see that fasting is often associated with feasting. It’s not just about abstaining from something! It’s saying “no” to something in order to say “yes” to more of God!   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________ Resources mentioned in this episode: Robot Vacuum by Eufy Stovetop Espresso Maker by bonVIVO Hand Pump Milk Frother by Bellemain The Story of Redemption Journals by The Daily Grace Co. Prayer Cards from The Daily Grace Co. In Everything Journal by The Daily Grace Co. Weekly Bible Studies from The Daily Grace Co. Ep. 29 Meditation: Studying God’s Word With Your Heart & Mind by Daily Grace Ep. 55 Praying Scripture by Daily Grace Ep. 65 How And Why We Memorize Scripture by Daily Grace   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Matthew 6:17-18 Daniel 9:3 Proverbs 28:13 1 John 1:9 Joel 2:12-13 Acts 17:25 Isaiah 55:1-3 Isaiah 52 Colossians 1:15-23 Revelation 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 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 on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and 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 to View and Respond to Failure

Missing the mark. Not measuring up. Failing. The question is: what standard are we using? What set of expectations do we feel like we’re failing to meet? And what do we do with our feelings of failure? There are three different categories of standards we should all consider: God’s, ours, and the world’s. Having a proper understanding of these standards can help us better define failure. And as believers, we have the truths of the gospel to help us navigate all of our perceived failures!   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________ Resources mentioned in this episode: Romans 8 LIVE by ImmanuelWorship The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Ep. 96 True Hope For Hard Times: Setting Our Eyes On Eternity by Daily Grace Ep. 50 Personal Goals and the Gospel by Daily Grace Ep. 103 Your Social Media Habits and Your Heart by Daily Grace Podcast Series on Education by Risen Motherhood Ep. 94 Thinking Deeply, Forming Convictions, and Loving Our Neighbors by Daily Grace   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Leviticus 19:2 1 Peter 1:16 Romans 3:9-10, 20 Romans 14:23 1 John 1:9 2 Corinthians 5:20 Romans 8:1 Matthew 22:37-39 Isaiah 5:20 Ephesians 4:32   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 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 on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and 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!

Raw and Honest Prayer with Chrystal Evans Hurst

Are you suffering and struggling to pray? Chrystal Evans Hurst joins us on the podcast to talk about how we can bring our raw and honest prayers before the Lord even in the midst of deep pain. God calls us to pour out our hearts before Him, so join us in this conversation to learn what that looks like.   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________ Resources mentioned in this episode: 28 Day Prayer Journey by Chrystal Evans Hurst A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 4:14-15 Romans 8:26 Matthew 26:39 Romans 8:28 Psalm 107:2 Revelation 12:11 Psalm 145:17   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 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 on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and 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.**

Self-Care: Working Hard and Resting Well

Self-care: our culture glorifies it, and many in the church shun it. What are believers to think? Is self-care contrary to a self-giving life or is there a way to practice it in a way that honors God? As followers, we are to work hard and with excellence in all things. Yet, we know God made us with finite frames needing regular rest. We actually need to practice self-care if we want to love and serve God and others well! This can feel tricky, but God’s Word can help us balance working hard and resting well.   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________ Resources mentioned in this episode: Ep. 13 “Self-Care & the Gospel” by Daily Grace “Women Under Stress” by The Village Church The Common Rule by Justin Whitmel Earley Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity by Tim Challies Ep 67: “How to Prevent Burnout as a Believer” by Daily Grace Ep 67 BONUS: “How Can We Overcome Burnout” by Daily Grace Powersheets Goal Planners by Cultivate What Matters ClickUp Google Calendar Be Focused App   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Exodus 31:12-17 Colossians 3:17 Colossians 3:23-24 Colossians 1:17 Isaiah 42:5-6 Mark 2:27 Ephesians 2:10 Titus 2:14 1 Peter 4:10-11   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 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 on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and The Daily Grace Co.  Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Communityt”.  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!

Your Social Media Habits and Your Heart

Your social media habits say a lot about you. The truth is, our habits reveal our hearts: our desires, fears, hopes, idols, and more. It’s the appetites of our hearts that drive what we consume and produce online. Our hearts influence the time we spend, how we engage, who we follow, and more. The answer isn’t to abandon social media altogether. We can have healthy habits and steward our platforms for God’s glory! But it will take heart work and some practical application!    Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________ Resources mentioned in this episode: Always Pan by Our Place National Parks Scratch-Off Poster by Pop Chart “Social Media and Depression Symptoms: A Network Perspective” by American Psychological Association The Social Dilemma documentary on Netflix   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Ephesians 5:15-16 1 Corinthians 15:33 Psalm 1:1 Proverbs 13:20 Psalm 37:7 Ephesians 4:29 John 17:17 Philippians 4:8 Galatians 1:10 1 Corinthians 10:31   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 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 on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and The Daily Grace Co.  Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Communityt”.  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 We Approach Money with Rachel Cruze

Money. It’s a topic that makes us squirm. But why? Money itself is neutral. The problem is when it becomes an idol or when we look to it to afford us a certain lifestyle. But the truth is, money has a subtle way of captivating our hearts. We need to be mindful of how we’re relating to it! We go to Scripture to find counsel in how to handle our money in a way that glorifies God. We are also joined by Rachel Cruz who offers us practical tips on how we should approach our money.   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________ Resources mentioned in this episode: Know Yourself, Know Your Money by Rachel Cruze Weber 3-Burner Grill The Bible Handbook by The Daily Grace Co.  Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University RachelCruze.com The Rachel Cruze Show @RachelCruze on Twitter MakeUp Eraser The Voice of the Heart by Chip Dodd   Scripture mentioned in this episode: 1 Timothy 6:10 Matthew 19:24 Psalm 24:1 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 James 2:5 1 Corinthians 12:11 Matthew 6:24   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 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 on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and The Daily Grace Co.  Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Communityt”.  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.**

How to Engage with Anger with Aubrey Coleman

Anger is an emotion that is deemed bad. We label people with frequent outbursts as “angry people”. Yet, there is so much more to this emotion! If we’re honest, most of us regularly struggle with anger; it just may manifest in different ways. The thing is, not all anger is bad. In Scripture, we see that God gets angry. He hates sin and injustice and that’s good news for us! So how can we engage with anger in a healthy way? Aubrey brings in her biblical counseling background and helps us work through this topic!   Connect with us: www.dailygracepodcast.com www.thedailygraceco.com https://www.facebook.com/thedailygraceco/ https://www.instagram.com/thedailygraceco/   Questions? Email us! podcast@thedailygraceco.com _______________________________ Resources mentioned in this episode: Ep. 64 “The Beauty of Cultural and Racial Diversity in the Church” by Daily Grace Bonus Episode: “How to Respond to Racial Injustice” by Daily Grace “Emotions and the Heart” Study by The Daily Grace Co. Hope Helms, Artist Ep. 32 “Can We Trust Our Emotions?” by Daily Grace Good and Angry by David Powlison   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Genesis 3 Ephesians 4:26 1 John 4:8 Proverbs 14:29 Proverbs 14:17 Number 14:18 Nehemiah 9:17 James 1:19-20 Proverbs 29:11  Romans 12:17-21   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 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 on Instagram for the latest updates on the podcast and The Daily Grace Co.  Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Communityt”.  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!