In today’s culture, fathers get a bad wrap. Either they don’t show up for their kids at all, or if they do, they are heavily criticized. On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk to Dr. Meg Meeker about the significant role a father plays in our lives. Discover the qualities of a godly father, how to encourage the men in your life to be a strong father, and how to heal from a broken relationship with your own father.   About Our Guest: Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatric doctor and the founder of Parenting Great Kids. She is also the author of multiple books, including bestseller Strong Fathers Strong Daughters. She currently lives and works in Traverse City, Michigan with her husband, Walter.   Notes and Quotes:  “Assume your husband feels a little intimidated by your daughter.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Fathers bring something to the home that mothers don’t.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “A mother’s love feels nonnegotiable, but a father’s love feels negotiable.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Single mothers try to play the role of mom and dad, but they should focus on just being the best mom.” —Dr. Meg Meeker   “God can fill any hole we have in our heart.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Never talk poorly about your husband to your children.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Dads, your child wants you. A dad doesn’t need a child, but a child needs a dad.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “The truth is we’re all grieving (men and women), because all of our fathers messed up in some way, and that’s why we need Jesus.” —Dr. Meg Meeker “We all need perfect love, protection, and peace.” —Dr. Meg Meeker    Verses:  Colossians 2:9–10   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa’s Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy  Free Resource: https://odb.org/US/2018/06/09/the-perfect-father Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Dr. Meg Meeker

When you were a kid, how did you feel about your hometown? Did you stay in the same area? Or move around to different places? Growing up involved a lot of transitions and questions of identity for missionary kid Jennie Clevenger. Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy in a conversation with Jennie Clevenger as she shares about her past and how it has shaped her life now on this episode of God Hears Her.   About Our Guest: Jennie Clevenger grew up in Guyana, South America as a missionary kid and is still involved in ministry there to this day. She currently works as a RN at a COVID-19 testing and vaccination center. Jennie’s hope is that her efforts there with her wonderful coworkers will encourage and support the community in any way possible. She is passionate about listening to —and sometimes even butting into—any discussion involving women in the church! She feels a sense of urgency to learn more, read more, and discuss more about the importance of lifting women up in their homes, communities, and the life of the church. She has been married to her husband, Ryan, for thirteen years and they have four beautiful girls. The three oldest are adopted from Guyana.   Notes and Quotes:  When our souls get seared that carries with us. —Elisa Morgan Adoption is not about saving the world, it’s about being a parent to a child who doesn’t have a parent to love them. —Jennie Clevenger I am called to care for people. —Jennie Clevenger You are in this world, not of it. —Jennie Clevenger God gives us the gift of community. —Jennie Clevenger It is strength to acknowledge you are struggling. —Jennie Clevenger   Verses:  John 12:25 Genesis 1:27 Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa’s Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy

Imagine if you dealt with a debilitating migraine every day of your life and doctors didn’t have the right answers to help you heal. What would you do? How would you cope? Dr. Jerome Lubbe experienced this firsthand before becoming a functional neurologist and working to improve people’s well-being. The brain is a complex system, and sometimes the answers to our suffering aren’t easy to come by. On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk to Dr. Jerome Lubbe about the brain and the pain a lot of us face.   About Our Guest: Dr. Jerome is a functional neurologist who knows that healing is possible, even when it feels impossible, because of the brain’s ability to reorganize itself and create new connections. He specializes in complex and unresolved neurological cases because he knows what it’s like to have an undiagnosed issue as he suffered from migraines without any answers for years! His practice also explores how functional neurology, neuroplasticity, and tools like the Enneagram can improve our well-being. Dr. Jerome created and released the first-ever neuroscience based model of the Enneagram in his book, The Brain-Based Enneagram.   Notes and Quotes:  Is your pain more like Job’s, Paul’s, or Jesus’? —Dr. Jerome Lubbe Sometimes you have to ask yourself if your pain is something you have to die to. —Dr. Jerome Lubbe My body was made by a Creator who knows more than me. —Dr. Jerome Lubbe Sometimes we think silence is God’s absence. —Dr. Jerome Lubbe There is nothing more significant on earth than a deep breath. —Dr. Jerome Lubbe   Verses:  Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 Luke 22:42 John 17:21   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa’s Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy  Dr. Jerome Lubbe’s website: https://www.drjerome.com/ Dr. Jerome Lubbe’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Based-Enneagram-You-are-number/dp/173329452X/ref=asc_df_173329452X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=508251227705&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15529146134085583451&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017520&hvtargid=pla-912777142742&psc=1

When you were growing up, did you have a childhood pet you adored? As an adult, have you faced the loss of pets throughout your life? No matter how old you get, losing a pet is always hard. Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy as they talk about their experiences with pets they have loved and have lost on this episode of God Hears Her.    Notes and Quotes:  When your pet can’t do two of the three of their favorite things, you need to take notice of that. —Elisa Do our pets connect us with our Creator? —Elisa Pets witness our growth and change. —Eryn When we prioritize avoiding pain, we pay a deep price. —Elisa’s friend Dorothy Littell Greco (taken from Dorothy’s blog) It’s vulnerable to get attached to something you know will pass before you. —Eryn God hears even your smallest prayers. —Eryn Take the hole you feel in your heart as an opportunity to fast from it, and depend on God to fulfill it. —Elisa   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy  Dorothy’s Blog Post: https://dorothylittellgreco.substack.com/p/on-losing-a-pet?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&s=r

Parenting is hard, especially in our culture today where kids can learn everything from their smartphones and grow up to believe they don’t need their parents. As a parent, you love your kids deeply. But how do you keep showing your love through the ups and downs of parenting? On this episode of God Hears Her, Dr. Meg Meeker joins hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy to share practical insights and tips about parenting while sharing her own experiences as a pediatrician and parent.   About Our Guest: Meg Meeker, MD, is a pediatric physician and the founder of Parenting Great Kids, an online community filled with resources for parents and kids. She’s also the author of multiple books that have sold over 700,000 copies! She has spoken on television, podcasts, radio, and  many other speaking engagements. Her goal is to promote physical, emotional, and mental health to all kids. She currently lives and works in Traverse City, Michigan, with her husband, Walter.   Notes and Quotes:  “God equips you with everything you need when He puts you in a new, unknown situation.” —Dr. Meg Meeker “Kids want to feel more than just loved, they want to know that you want their company.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “As women we so desperately want to do God’s will, but it’s a lot easier than we think.” —Dr. Meg Meeker “Let your children know you are with them in the tough stuff.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Kids are anxious and depressed because they are born into a world of screens and isolation.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Single parents need to remember to take the high road.” —Dr. Meg Meeker “A step parent’s job is not to discipline, it’s to win the child’s trust.” —Dr. Meg Meeker  “Listen more and say less.” —Dr. Meg Meeker “Anxiety and depression are treatable.” —Dr. Meg Meeker    Verses:  Luke 10:27 Hebrews 13:20–21   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Dr. Meg Meeker’s Website: https://www.meekerparenting.com/meet-meg Elisa’s Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy   Sensitivity Warning: Includes discussions about child anxiety, sexuality, and severe depression.

What comes to mind when you think about “Spiritual Disciplines”? Do you think about taking a Sabbath? Or participating in a fast? On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk with Dr. Alicia Britt Chole about how living devoted to God through practicing spiritual disciplines can change your life.   About Our Guest: Dr. Alicia is a speaker, leadership mentor, and award-winning writer who uses realism and hope to focus on less-than-trendy topics like spiritual pain, decrease as a discipline, the leader’s soul, and the potential of anonymous years. She’s been married to her husband for 32 years, and together they have three amazing children all through the miracle of adoption!   Notes and Quotes:  “Pain became a companion rather than a season.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole “The gifts God gives us are from the beginning.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole  “There is more going on than our eyes can see.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole “Fasting is a relational commitment.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole  “Fasting is a voluntary abstinence for the love of God.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole  “The more we lean [on Jesus] the more we love, and the more we learn.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole  “Change is found in the small.” —Dr. Alicia Britt Chole    Verses:  1 Thessalonians 5:17 Isaiah 58:3–7 John 13:23   Links:  God Hears Her website: www.godhearsher.org God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Dr. Alicia Britt Chole website: https://aliciachole.com/about/  Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa’s Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy Dr. Alicia Britt Chole Instagram: aliciabrittchole  

How do you have hard conversations with the people you love? Do you ever feel lost in your friendships because you’re not communicating well or you can’t overcome an issue? On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk with Kristen “KB” Newton about how to have the hard conversations that truly deepen friendships.   About Our Guest: Kristen ‘KB’ Newton is the creator and founder of HEART convos, an organization that helps people build authentic relationships through having hard conversations. In addition to authoring #Friendtips Volume 1, a book with insights on how to create valuable connections, KB is a disc jockey for the Indiana Pacers, the Indiana Fever, and the Big Ten Women’s Tournament. She is married to Mike Newton, and they have a four-year-old daughter.   Notes and Quotes:  “Heart conversations are necessary in all meaningful relationships. HEART stands for Honest, Elephant-sized, Authentic, Real, and Transparent conversations.” —KB “Disruptions are opportunities.” —KB “I was hiding in plain sight.” —KB “You were made for deep meaningful connection.” —KB “Connection is God’s design.” —KB  “Every relationship is not created equal.” —KB “Intimacy is when you allow someone to see into you.” —KB   Verses:  Genesis 2:18 Matthew 7:12    Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast KB Heart Convos: https://www.heartconvos.com/new-membership-main1599244558089  KB Newton: #Friendtips Volume 1 : https://www.amazon.com/FRIENDTIPS-VOL-PRACTICAL-ADVICE-FRIENDS/dp/B09M53BD7P  KB Newton Instagram: heart_convos Elisa’s Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy

When Jesus was on Earth, He made the ultimate sacrifice for humankind. Before He made that sacrifice, He was constantly in prayer with God about what the Lord was willing for His life. How can we pray like Jesus did?   On this episode of God Hears Her, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy share their Scripture-based knowledge and practical ideas about how we can pray like Jesus.   Notes and Quotes:  “Do we experience intimacy with God through prayer?” —Elisa Why am I afraid to pray? “Have you ever tried to pray like Jesus?” —Elisa “Sometimes I’m scared to pray. Sometimes I don’t know if I want to know what God wants.” —Elisa “Sometimes I’m scared to pray because I’m scared to find out if God is really who He says He is.” —Eryn “Jesus prayed two prayers in the same sentence.” —Elisa “The prayer of Gethsemane is recorded three times in the gospels.” —Elisa “Sometimes we feel bratty about being honest with God about what we want.” —Elisa “We need to pray like Jesus, with honesty and abandonment.” —Elisa   Verses:  Luke 22:39-46   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa’s NEW book When We Pray Like Jesus  Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy

Are you the type who procrastinates things that need to get done? Do you find yourself living in stress because of the clutter around you? On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk with author Kathi Lipp about her home on the mountains, how to clear up your clutter, and how to take care of your future self.   About Our Guest: Kathi Lipp is the author of 20 books and coauthor of An Abundant Place: Daily Retreats for the Woman Who Can’t Get Away. Kathi lives on her mini-homestead with her husband Roger, a dog, cat, and five chickens. She is the host of the Clutter Free Academy podcast, and a national speaker often featured on Woman’s World.   Notes and Quotes:  “Thank you, God, how can I help?” —Kathi “Depending on God can lead to a clutter-free life.” —Eryn “There is more safety in the middle of God’s plan than any other place in life.” —Kathi “We don’t get to be a part of each other’s lives, we need to be a part of each other's lives.” —Kathi “When we’re talking about anything that’s supplemental to where God should be, it all comes down to fear, guilt and shame.” —Kathi “Find more delight in the ordinary.” —Kathi “Faith without works is nothing.” —Kathi “The thing you despise most about yourself, God will use for His glory and your good.” —Kathi   Verses:  “What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?” —James 2:14 (NLT)   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy Kathi Lipp’s podcast: Clutter Free Academy Podcast | Kathi Lipp Kathi Lipp’s books: BOOKS | Kathi Lipp

Have you ever thought about how much time you spend on technology? How often do you pick up your phone throughout the day? Do you find yourself using it as a constant escape? On this “best of” God Hears Her episode, Elisa and Eryn revisit a conversation with Amy Crouch where they talk about being wise with how much time we spend on technology. Listen for some great practical advice from Amy.   About Our Guest: Amy Crouch is the author of My Tech-Wise Life and attends Cornell University studying linguistics, English, and anything else she can fit into her schedule. Her book is a follow-up to her father’s book, The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch, and she describes what it’s like to grow up in a family that takes a disciplined approach to technology as well as offers helpful hints for others. Amy loves to cook, climb mountains, and chat about books.   Notes and Quotes: “We took a sabbath once a week from work, but also screens.” “My parents were always really intentional in saying to me, ‘This is why we have made these shared commitments.’” “Real life has to be difficult. If it is not difficult, it’s not real life.” “Another question to ask ourselves is ‘What am I escaping, and why?’” “Ask yourself, is social media making it harder for you to be content?” “Every time I survive distraction, I am reminded that it doesn’t have power over me.” “Technology is really good at shaping our habits.” Baby steps: Don’t beat yourself up, start and end your days without screens, leave your phone out of the bedroom, find something to take the place of technology.   Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Subscribe on iTunes!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon.  https://amzn.to/32lYSgh Order My Tech-Wise Life on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xVCyaZ  Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy  

Disclaimer: This conversation is about intrusive thoughts, depression, and suicidal desires, and could be triggering for some listeners. No one in this conversation is a trained counselor, therapist, or medical professional. The show is not intended to offer medical advice. If you or someone you know struggles with anything discussed in this episode, please seek professional medical council and assistance.   In this Episode: How many of us deal with depression, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts but don’t ever talk about it? In places where we should feel safe, we often fear judgment or feel anxiety while trying to diagnose where our thoughts may be coming from. Not to mention the stigma that comes when we begin discussing mental health with others. On this “best of” God Hears Her episode, Eryn and Elisa revisit a conversation with Sarah J. Robinson where they talk about mental health and Sarah’s journey of understanding her own depression.   About Our Guest: Sarah J. Robinson once believed her lifelong battle with depression made her a bad Christian. And yet, through her years of shame, self-harm, and suicide attempts, Sarah learned that God is present in our deepest darkness. Sarah is now an author and speaker who helps others discover that mental illness doesn’t disqualify them from living rich, beautiful lives in Christ. Drawing from a decade of ministry experience and the mental health field, Sarah helps readers fight for wholeness and cultivate joy. She lives in Nashville with her husband.   Notes and Quotes: “I didn’t know my thoughts were not what everyone else was thinking.” “The common misconception is that depression is sadness.” There is a difference between intrusive thoughts and suicidal thoughts/tendencies. “We sort of overlooked passages in Scripture where God walked through suffering with people.” “There is that honeymoon phase of faith where everything is new and awesome, but I quickly learned that I couldn’t just ‘choose joy.’” “Nothing helped because I had an illness that needed to be treated, not a lack of prayer or a lack of faith.” “I remember journaling and thinking, You deserve more than this, God. You are perfect and deserve more than this mess.” “People mean well, but they are ill-informed or ill-equipped.”  “People who really wanted to love me well are the people that said the most hurtful things.” “God choosing to take the long road with me has revealed His kindness and His character in a way I would not trade for anything.” Discovering joy versus choosing joy. “You are worth everything it takes to get better.”    Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Subscribe on iTunes!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon.  https://amzn.to/32lYSgh Order God Loves Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women: https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/god-loves-her.html Order Sarah’s book I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die: Finding Hope in the Darkness of Depression - https://amzn.to/3CpzqrC  Sarah’s Instagram: sarahjrbnsn Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy Remember, if you or someone you love is hurting due to suicidal thoughts or tendencies, you can dial the suicide hotline at 800-273-8255 or chat with someone on suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You can also visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org for more information.

Have you ever found yourself in a place where you felt convicted to stand up for someone being oppressed? Or maybe you’ve felt a strong desire to be an advocate for them but you couldn’t seem to find your voice? On this “best of” God Hears Her episode, we revisit a conversation we had with Tiffany Bluhm as she explores the path of finding our voice when we find ourselves in a place of injustice. She’ll also share her own journey of how she found her place in Jesus, justice, and women.   About Our Guest:  Tiffany Bluhm is the author of She Dreams and Never Alone and their companion Bible studies, as well as her latest book, Prey Tell. She is cohost of the Why Tho podcast and leads an engaged audience of followers online. Tiffany is committed to encouraging people of faith to live with conviction, substance, and grace. As a minority, immigrant woman with an interracial family, Bluhm is passionate about inviting all to the table of faith, equality, justice, and dignity.   Notes and Quotes: “I always felt welcome in the kingdom. I always felt like I had found my place.” “As my faith grew and as my grip on justice tightened, there was this intersection and I found my place. It’s Jesus and it’s justice and it’s women.” “In my work, I critique how we have messaged Jesus, how we have weaponized Scripture against women. Because the honest truth is the imbalance of power we see in our world is one of the leading factors to derail a woman’s faith, career, financial standing, and her reputation.”  “It came to understanding that loyalty to conviction had to override my loyalty to an institution.” “If you see something that is inherently wrong, and you stay silent, you become complicit in that action.” “Think of the opportunity, especially among women, to lock arms and to serve and listen and to lament with one another. And to bring change.” “Change in gender inequality has only come when women have locked arms together.” “How did we, from the first century to this modern day, twist Jesus’ words and weaponize Scripture to make women feel small? And how can we right that cultural wrong through a biblical lens?” “This idea of ‘don’t touch the Lord’s anointed’ has been taken out of context to mean that ‘those who are anointed or appointed are immune from dissent.’” “If Jesus held up one woman’s testimony, so must we.” “Fear is a flashing red light of a lack of love.”   Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon. https://amzn.to/32lYSgh Order God Loves Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women: godlovesher.org Order Tiffany’s book Prey Tell: https://www.amazon.com/Prey-Tell-Silence-Women-Everyone/dp/1587434784/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=prey+tell&qid=1620925274&sr=8-1 Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy Tiffany’s Instagram: tiffanybluhm  

Where are you from? Have you ever thought about that question? Do you ever think about where you started and how it led to where you are now? On this episode of God Hears Her, hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk to Rasool Berry about where he is from and how that shapes where he is now.   About Our Guest: Rasool Berry serves as teaching pastor at The Bridge Church in Brooklyn, New York. He also is the Director of Partnerships & Content Development with Our Daily Bread Ministries. He hosts the Where Ya From? podcast, which uses stories to connect us to people applying their faith for social change. He also was the host of In Pursuit of Jesus, a travel documentary series in which he journeys across five continents exploring what he can learn about Jesus through others. Rasool is passionate about traveling, music, cooking and eating, and inspiring people to live in light of eternity. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Tamica, and their daughter Ire’Ana.   Notes and Quotes:  “In the time that I need my sense of morality the most, that’s when I’m less likely to be moral because of my own sin nature.” “The main barrier to me ever experiencing the grace and mercy of God was my own pride.” “It’s only when I recognize that I don’t have all the answers is when I begin to ask the questions and listen to other people.” “Always look out for those who are marginalized around you because those are the ones that you can learn the most from because they’re often not heard. And you maybe haven’t been exposed to really listening to their perspectives.” “Throughout the Scriptures you see God intentionally investing Himself in the margins.” “God’s the only one rightfully in the center. He invites people in the center with Him.” “God will take and ordain and sanctify and bless whatever is in your hand in order for you to do the next thing to bring those in the margins into the center.”   Verses:  Matthew 11:15: “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Genesis 16–21: The Story of Hagar Exodus Philippians 2 Matthew 22:34–40 Genesis 1:26–27 Romans 5   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast God Loves Her devotional: https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/god-loves-her.html Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy Rasool’s Instagram: rasoolb Discover the Word podcast: https://discovertheword.org/ In Pursuit of Jesus video series: https://inpursuitofjesus.net/ Where Ya From? podcast: https://whereyafrom.org/

A part of being in relationships is coming into conflict with the people we love. What do we do when we have those disagreements? How do we handle conflict? Do we run away from it or fight through it? On this episode of God Hears Her, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy talk about how they handle disagreements with the people they love. They also share their thoughts on unhealthy conflict, and how we can resolve it.    Notes and Quotes:  “When you have a disagreement with somebody, it does feel like that can take up the whole relationship instead of looking at the other pieces of the relationship.” “The way disagreement first hits us is that we feel rejected. We feel wrong. We feel less than, out of control, not safe. But you can learn to receive disagreement in such a way that you can grow from it, and you can feel loved by it.” “Create a safe space for the disagreement where you can let your emotions ‘thaw.’” “Have mutual respect for the other person [while being in a disagreement] and believe the best of them.” “Reflect on your posture. Is it a defensive posture? Or is it an open-handed posture?” “When we are stuck in defensiveness we are building barriers.” Paul’s recommendations for disagreements from Philippians: Stand firm in your belief. Begin the conversation with love. Stay on mission: What are you trying to accomplish here? Get help from an outsider when you can’t agree. Put your faith in practice. “How does the Lord see my viewpoint? What is there for me to learn? What does He want to teach me?”   Verses:  Paul’s letters to the church in the Bible Peter’s letters to the church in the Bible Philippians 3 and 4   Links:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Free Resource: Developing the Art of Gracious Disagreement Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy  

At Christmastime, we bring out the nativity sets to decorate our homes and we talk about Jesus as a baby . . . but do we really grasp the idea of what that looked like in that time and culture? Not to mention the fact that God humbled Himself to become human. On this episode of God Hears Her, Elisa and Eryn talk about the story of Jesus, focusing on the reality of His conception, birth, and being a baby. They also focus on what it meant for His mother Mary and how this birth changed everything then, just like it does today. Join us.   Notes and Quotes: “The God of the universe scrunched Himself into the womb of a woman and began to grow.” “He’s my protector. He’s my guide, my guardian . . . and so for me to imagine Him in a fragile state is just kind of a weird concept in my mind.” The purpose of women during the New Testament period was to have babies. “30–35% of newborns didn’t survive their first month [in New Testament times].”  “Why are we so uncomfortable imagining God to be weak, or being fragile as a child?” “We are so black and white that we only see God as a baby, or as the resurrected Christ.” “Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Luke 18:17 NIV “We have the tendency to be so self-aware, but not Christ-aware.” “His expression of vulnerability begins in the womb and at birth and as baby Jesus. And then we watch His public ministry when truly He is God and He could speak a word and blow fire over all of the naysayers. But He instead humbles Himself to death on a cross.”   Scripture:  John 1:14 Matthew 1:23 Luke 1:39-45 Philippians 2:5   Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Subscribe on iTunes!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon. Get your copy of God Hears Her: A Joyful Christmas: https://www.godhearsher.org/joyfulchristmas Listen to the series When God Was a Child on Discover the Word: https://discovertheword.org/series/when-god-was-a-child/ Elisa’s Instagram: @elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: @eryneddy

We often talk about the topic of joy with an emphasis that we “choose joy” or “find joy.” But what does that actually mean? Are those phrases true? Or do phrases like “choose joy” put pressure on people to somehow become happy in the midst of rather unjoyful circumstances? On this episode of God Hears Her, Elisa and Eryn talk with Mary Jo Clark about what life looks like when “choosing joy” feels impossible.   About Our Guest: After years of working in bakeries, coffee shops, and food trucks, Mary Jo Clark returned to her love of audio production and sharing stories. She is now a podcast producer and engineer for Our Daily Bread Ministries. Outside of her passion for creating podcasts to encourage women, she is a talented baker. Her cookies and cupcakes are described by many as “legendary.” She and her husband, Russ, are expecting their first child.   Notes and Quotes: “As someone that struggles with depression and anxiety, I am not someone who is an innately happy person.” “What if I struggle with depression . . . am I supposed to suppress those feelings down and pretend I am happy?” “It wasn’t a pity party. You were grieving very real things.” “I couldn’t find a way out of it until I was broken enough to find the point of being done. It’s time to be okay.” “Our job or status are not our identity.” “I can’t feel it [joy] because it’s down in my heart and I’ve buried it because I’m not content and I’m not focusing on the gifts I know God has given me, but I know it’s there.” “I was discovering this feeling of joy while I was crying.” “Through every single one of those trials, God grew me and He developed the joy that was growing already.”   Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon.  Get your copy of God Hears Her: A Joyful Christmas: https://www.godhearsher.org/joyfulchristmas Mary Jo’s Instagram: @sugarcoated.bymj Elisa’s Instagram: @elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: @eryneddy  

How often do you feel stressed? Frustrated? Overwhelmed? Do you feel those ways more often than you feel at peace? This world is filled with events and people that can make us feel far from peaceful. On this episode of God Hears Her, Eryn and Elisa talk to Kay Wills Wyma about feeling the real, full peace that God grants us when we lean into Him.   About Our Guest: Kay Wills Wyma is a blogger, speaker, video podcaster, and mother of five. Kay writes on cultural and societal issues that impact family and friends. She is an author of four books, including The Peace Project: A 30-Day Experiment Practicing Thankfulness, Kindness, and Mercy where she leads readers through 30-days of finding and feeling peace. She’s also a former White House aide, International Capital Markets banker, and entrepreneur.   Notes and Quotes: “To just slow down for a second and really enjoy the people that walk beside you is such a gift.” “Friendships are giving relationships also.” “I grew up in the South, so there became this strange relationship with Jesus because I had to ‘do and be’ to be okay.” “It’s easier in the hard times than the good times. In the hard times you’ve got nothing.” Soul30: Practice finding moments of peace every day for 30 days. “Why does being thankful feel good? Because it is literally firing parts of your brain that deliver dopamine and endorphins.” “You have neural pathways in your brain that are highly traveled pathways, and they tend to go along the lines of fear, anxiety, worry. What if you can change the routes?” “You can actually change the pathways in your brain so that peace is where you are going instead of anxiety.” “He says: ‘I keep in perfect peace those whose minds are fixed on me.’”   Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon.  Check out Kay Wills Wyma’s blog: http://www.themoatblog.com/ Purchase The Peace Project: A 30-Day Experiment Practicing Thankfulness, Kindness, and Mercy https://amzn.to/3mvkK4p  Elisa’s Instagram: @elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: @eryneddy

How do you experience hope? Maybe you’re hopeful for something? Or you have a strong hope in who God says He is? Or maybe you feel hopeless and are starting to wonder what hope even is! On this episode of God Hears Her, Eryn and Elisa talk to Joyce Dinkins, a woman that comes from a generation of people hoping for better circumstances. Joyce exemplifies this godly attribute of hope and talks about it with a wisdom that comes from God’s Spirit.   About Our Guest: Joyce Dinkins is the executive editor for the Our Daily Bread Voices Collection. She has an incredible passion for inclusion and equity. Her career emphasis is amplifying the voices of diverse authors, African American and others, in the literary world. She has invested several decades as an editor serving at several Christian publishers across the United States.   Notes and Quotes: “My dad’s dad was born a slave, and that affected everything.” “I had access to freedom in my home; but I never forgot, and I still don’t forget where my parents came from, where my grandparents came from.” “People seeing me weren’t necessarily seeing what they were looking at.” “Hope to me is the truth.” “My parents taught me at an early age to not take abuse from anyone.” “They were capable, after all they had been through, to love their enemies.” “Love will allow us to overcome.” “Literacy is the right to vote, fair housing, the right to pursue education, etcetera.” “See us, hear us, express our stories.” “Go open that book [the Bible].” “Cry out to God.”   Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show:  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ Subscribe on iTunes!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon.   Visit the Our Daily Bread Voices Collection Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy