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Dec 30, 2021

In this episode, Gretchen and Katie talk about all the projects they have in the works. From speaking engagements, a book on patience, a book on motherhood, and perhaps a children's book?

They talk about processing through preparing content, and trying to keep the gospel central to the message, and writing and...


Dec 23, 2021

During this special Christmas episode, Gretchen and Katie talk about making preparations, handling Christmas stress, the joy of anticipation, and most importantly, celebrating the God who keeps his promises.

 

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Dec 15, 2021

We are excited to have one of Gretchen's pastors, Rev. Dale Hexum, on this episode to talk more about sermons. We ask him about the preaching philosophy he works within, and what to look for in a sermon.

We discuss the differences between online church, and sitting under the preaching of your specific pastor. Of course,...


Dec 9, 2021

We kept Rev. Tim Koch on for one more episode, as we expand the conversation from "what makes a sermon" from last week, to some of the struggles with both pastors and parishioners.

What makes a church feel like "home" and what happens when a pastor you love takes a call someplace else? What happens when you move away,...


Dec 2, 2021

In a world where sermons can be downloaded from any church at the touch of a button, it's easy to follow "celebrity pastors" pastors who are outside your denomination, pastors who don't even know you. There are books and journals dedicated to theories of what makes a good sermon. What makes a sermon difference than...