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Can I Savor the Peace of Jesus in a Chaotic World? With Melissa Spoelstra [Episode 322]

Savor Peace Jesus Chaotic World Melissa Spoelstra

Life. It seems to move so fast, doesn’t it? Our days are filled with noise, pressing deadlines, and ever-increasing demands. And with all that’s going on in the world, worry and fear easily become our constant companions.

So in the middle of all this chaos, is it even possible to experience peace in this world?

Well, take heart, my friend! Jesus offers peace because He is peace. And today’s guest, author and Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra, reveals how it really is possible to slow down and linger with the living Word.

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Can I Really Be More Like Jesus? With Cynthia Heald [Episode 321]

Becoming Like Jesus Cynthia Heald

As Christians, we’re instructed to imitate Jesus, right? But is that even possible? Think about it! Jesus was sinless, He performed miracles, and He was God’s beloved Son! So how could we possibly come anywhere close to being like Him?

Well, today’s guest, author Cynthia Heald, shares how God Himself makes this possible. Through Scripture, she’ll teach you how God shapes our hearts, motivations, and actions so we’re conformed into His likeness.

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Beacons of Faith – FGF Highlights, Augusta, GA

Gathering in Augusta, Georgia for last weekend’s Fresh Grounded Faith event was nothing short of a profound testament to resilience and faith.

Fresh Grounded Faith Augusta Georgia Jennifer Rothschild Michael O'Brien Ann Voskamp

Thank you to Sarah Fayson for the beautiful photos. To see the entire Facebook photo album, click here. For those of you who joined the photo booth fun, you can view your photos here.

The city was still healing from the devastating blows of Hurricane Helene, with many of the 1,000 attendees having just regained power the previous week. Some had lost homes, trees, and—most heartbreakingly—loved ones. Yet, amid their trials, they chose to gather and find solace in God’s grace.

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Can I Learn to Disagree Well? With John Inazu [Episode 320]

Learn Disagree Well John Inazu

In a tense and divided cultural climate, is it even possible to have a conversation with someone who thinks differently than we do? And if so, how do you disagree without being disrespectful or compromising your convictions?

Whew! This can seem impossible sometimes, right?

Well, believe it or not, you can disagree in a godly way—one that helps you build bridges with your neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones instead of tearing them down.

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Can I Pray the Psalms to Grow Closer to God? With Leslie Leyland Fields [Episode 319]

Pray Psalms Closer God Leslie Leyland Fields

Do you want to experience the presence and love of God through every joy and struggle in your life? Do you long to enrich your prayer life and grow closer to God?

Well, the psalms can help you do just that. They can guide you into fresh encounters with God, and today’s guest, author Leslie Leyland Fields, is going to show you how.

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So, Delaware, When Can We Come Back? – FGF Highlights, Georgetown, DE

Our first Fresh Grounded Faith event of the Fall 2024 tour was a beautiful thing! This past weekend, we gathered in Georgetown, Delaware with women from all over the Northeast, and we even had a group of 47 ladies travel in from Virginia.

Fresh Grounded Faith Georgetown Delaware Jennifer Rothschild Tammy Trent Shaun Groves

Thank you to Deanna Bredbenner for the beautiful photos. To see the entire Facebook photo album, click here. For those of you who joined the photo booth fun, you can view your photos here.

Hosted at Crossroad Community Church, the room was full of hundreds of women eager to fellowship with each other, hear from the Word of God, and grow in their faith. And Kaye Bennett, our dedicated and amazing Local Conference Coordinator, ensured everything was in place for the women to do just that.