Jennifer Slattery, Faith Over Fear Author and Speaker
Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a ...
Most, if not all, of us recognize, at a soul-level, that we need deep and lasting companionship. When we're weathering difficult relationships, longing for a relationship we haven't yet experienced, or have experienced developmental trauma, our pain and insecurities can make us fear we'll end up alone and lonely. In this episode, singer/songwriter and actress Rebecca St. James and her film producer husband share their emotional struggle during singlehood, how trauma and pain has shaped them individually and affected their marriage, and how their faith in God's goodness carried them through their most difficult seasons. Book mentioned: Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love by Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? How content are you with your current relationships? How might your upbringing have impacted your view of relationships? How does or has your view of God impacted how you weather painful seasons? Have you considered how "unfinished business" related to wounds you've experienced impact your present relationships? And if so, what steps are you taking, or have you taken, to pursue increased health? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode? Find Rebecca St. James: On her website On Instagram On Facebook On Spotify Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Arise in Hope
Have you ever thought of yourself as a hope- giver, commissioned to tell God’s story? Do you ever feel weary, defeated or terrified? How do we arise in hope and awaken hope in others? (Scripture referenced: Judges 4:4-9, Judges 5: 6-7) Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonates with you most in this episode? How has a time when hope faded motivated you or someone you know into action? When have you experienced a time when community has reminded you that you are not responsible for God’s plan all by yourself? How has someone motivated you to act when your hope had become suffocated in the face of insurmountable odds? What does it mean to take hope into your hands? What does the term hope-giver mean to you? Find Angela Donadio: On her website On Facebook On Instagram On YouTube Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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How God Frees Us From Imposter Syndrome
How has insecurity impacted your dreams and your calling? Do you ever feel like a fraud, you don't deserve your position or role, or compelled to prove your competency? These are signs of "imposter syndrome", a common struggle with the power to sabotage our lives and relationships. (Scripture referenced: Exodus 2-4, 32-33; Deuteronomy 34:10-12; 1 Samuel 9-10, 13, 18; Isaiah 41:10.) Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonates with you most in this episode? How has, or might, imposter syndrome caused you to compare yourself with others? How had, or might, imposter syndrome caused you to prove your competency by powering up or shield yourself by withdrawing? Why might God routinely call His children into arenas for which they feel ill-prepared? How has your relationship with Christ impacted your confidence? What is one action step He might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode? Find Kelly Hall: On her website Instagram Facebook Unshakable Hope Podcast Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Learning to Trust the Church Again
The church is supposed to be a safe place where we can experience healing, grow, and encounter God. Sadly, for many people, this hasn't been the case. Unfortunately, they've experienced deep soul-wounds in a religious environment. Join host Jennifer Slattery as she talks with author, speaker and pastor Sam Ranier on the impact of church hurt, how to bring our hurts to God, and ways to tell if an environment is safe for us and, if we're parents, for our children as well. (Scripture discussed: Psalm 22-23, Matthew 21:12-13,Mark 11:15-18) Discussion/Reflective questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? When have you encountered or been in a high hospitality, low security environment? What are some signs of such an environment? What was your experience? In what ways, if any, has your "trust meter" become crooked? How comfortable are you bringing your anger to God? What is one action step He might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode? Sermon referenced: When It's Appropriate to Turn Over Tables Book referenced: Make My Church Safe: A Guide to the Best Practices to Protect Children and Secure Your Congregation from Harm Connect with Sam Rainer: On his website On Facebook On Instagram Church Answers Connect with Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Best of: How Can We Experience Peace When Our Lives Spin Out of Control?
Almost exactly twenty years ago, today’s guest, popular international speaker Carol Kent was thrust into a situation that made her feel as if her world was unraveling. Her son was arrested for murder, revealing just how little control we parents often have over our children’s lives. Though her life felt out of control, she found peace and security through surrender. She discovered God is big enough and strong enough and loving enough to carry her through she did or might someday face. Group Discussion Questions:1. What resonated with you most in Carol’s story?2. When do you most feel out of control?3. How do you typically respond when life feels out of control?4. What lies does Satan tend to whisper to you when you feel out of control? 5. Read Romans 8:28-29. What does this passage tell you regarding our most fearful, “out of control” situations?6. How might your current circumstances point you to heaven? Resources:• When I lay My Isaac Down by Carol Kent, released by NavPress: http://urlme.cc/6VQd• He Holds My Hand by Carol Kent, released by Tyndale Publishers: http://urlme.cc/rVRvFind Carol Kent: On her website Facebook the Speak Up for Hope site Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!
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