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Christy Nockels

Do you ever get swept up in the hustle and grind of life? Does your soul ever get tired and weary? The new Graceologie episode is with singer-songwriter Christy Nockels! (Remember the group Watermark? Yep! Her!) We talk about living from a heart of rest. So good!

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Hannah Brencher

My guest is Hannah Brencher. Hannah’s a writer, a TED talk speaker, and online educator with a heart for building leaders. She has a brand new book called FIGHTING FORWARD that just released & she and I have a great conversation about her story and the message of FIGHTING FORWARD in this episode.

At the darkest point of a severe season of depression, Hannah took a silver marker and labeled a composition book “Fight Song.” She filled that little notebook up with hope-filled truths and affirmations, knowing that one day, she–and you–would need a reminder to stay in the fight. Now, she’s on a mission, and partnering with God daily, to be a light in the growing conversation about mental illness, and to remind people all across the world to show up, claim hope, and take back your life one small win at a time.

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Wendy Speake

Between the recent election, COVID-19, and many people working from home this year, more Christians are turning to their screens to cope with their stress than ever before. Though Jesus invites us, “Come to Me,” more often than not people run to Facebook, Instagram, online games, podcasts, and YouTube videos to get through the day. While we want to want God most, the reality is that we turn to our phones more. Imagine what would happen if we lifted our eyes from our screens and lifted our empty hands in surrender. What joy and freedom might be found? Wendy and I talk about all this and more in today’s episode. Prepare to be challenged and inspired.

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Shaunti Feldhahn

Are you tired of forcing yourself to think happy thoughts amidst the current political and cultural climate? Have you ever asked yourself, “how do I find joy, especially in 2020 – in the midst of a pandemic & shut down?” Shaunti Feldhahn and I talk about her new book, Find Joy, which provides eight key elements for finding joy based on scripture and science. She shares how you can transform your mind to find Christ-focused wonder in the midst of everyday life – regardless of the circumstances.

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Episode 128 – Jamie Ivey

It can be easy to believe the grass really is greener on the other side and that everyone else’s lives are better than yours. Jamie Ivey joins me with a reminder that LIVING FAITHFULLY in the here and now really is the key to the abundant life we’re all longing for.

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