Growing in Love with JL Gerhardt | Ep. 97

Fix Your Eyes with Amy Gannett | Ep. 98

Amy Gannett joins us on the podcast to discuss theology and the delight it is to grow in our love and knowledge of the Lord. She encourages us to know the Lord through His Word and gives tips to get started. A little bit about the guest: Amy Gannett (M.Div, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary) is a speaker, writer, and Bible teacher. She is the author of several exegetical Bible studies, and her teaching and writing has been featured on Christian outlets like Well-Watered Women, The Gospel Coalition, JourneyWomen, Risen Motherhood, and Christ and Pop Culture. She is also the founder of Tiny Theologians, which offers training tools for parents and children’s ministries, equipping them to pass on the Christian faith to the next generation. You can find her online at amygannett.com, and on social media at @amycategannett and @tinytheologians. Support the podcast through Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/waterwithlemonpodcast] Join our mailing list [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/603d962408f5e564a5f8d37f] Check out our website [https://www.waterwithlemonpodcast.com/] Resources: Fix Your Eyes by Amy Gannett [https://www.amazon.com/Fix-Your-Eyes-Shapes-Worship/dp/1087730546] Amy is reading Harry Potter, and listening to You’re Not Crazy.  She is being refreshed by the weather cooling off, and she’s getting back to baking bread. Noteworthy quotes: “As we look to God’s Word to learn about God– He is infinitely interesting.” - 15:30 “He throws his arms wide open in scripture and invites us to know him and to plumb the depths of who He is even though He is limitless and we are limited.” - 16:06 Questions for consideration: * Do you feel a disconnect between your head knowing the Lord and your heart experiencing the Lord? If so, aside from prayer, what strategies can you implement into your daily routine to try to bridge the gap?

Growing in Love with JL Gerhardt | Ep. 97

JL Gerhardt joins us to encourage us to “look at God” and spend intentional, devoted time with Him. She discusses some practical steps we can try to grow in our love for the Lord through Bible study and quiet time. A little bit about the guest: JL (Jennifer) Gerhardt is an author and Bible teacher devoted to the work of helping people see, know, and love God. A former Storytelling Minister, college English teacher, and newspaper journalist, Gerhardt is currently traveling around the world with her family (husband Justin, daughters London and Eve) and hosting conferences for families called, The Storied Family. This is Gerhardt’s seventh book. More about her here: http://jlgerhardt.squarespace.com/about [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nyl.as/t1/297/u8rrol1sw2ur2wviux6fxv1a/0/c5b61255fcd18ef0776b4d83e6a65136cb63e8df5d5a0a92e86deac41aec0ee3__;!!NUnUjx3wvH5xgA!Prp1qGHFNl3meZEtpeJ2p-5kNdWtHDgrRnyBaMdY3eBY_PnsMFp-JVcpVqCmPeCC9tuE$] Support the podcast through Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/waterwithlemonpodcast] Join our mailing list [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/603d962408f5e564a5f8d37f] Check out our website [https://www.waterwithlemonpodcast.com/] Resources: Look to Love by JL Gerhardt [https://www.amazon.com/Look-Love-Better-Read-Bible/dp/B09K1WVXH4] JL is reading Circe by Madeline Miller, and listening to Holy Ghost Stories. She is being refreshed by Magnum bars and Ted Lasso. Noteworthy quotes: “That is just so fascinating to me– that the God of the universe is like ‘Hey, I’d like it if you’d look at me.’” - 13:05 “The first way to read the Bible– the greatest way to read the Bible– is looking to love.” - 14:31 “Focus is required because distraction is constant.” - 16:19 Questions for consideration: * Is “looking at God” a routine you’ve devoted time to? If it’s not a routine you’ve already established, when can you spend some intentional, devoted time with the Lord?

Joy Comes in the Morning with Baylor Wilson | Ep. 96

Baylor Wilson joins us on the podcast to talk about the Lord’s providence. She shares her testimony and exposes popular lies our culture believes. A little bit about the guest: At 26, Baylor Wilson has already lived a life most people only dream about – excelling at competitive cheerleading, starring in Season 29 of CBS’s Survivor, scoring a country music publishing deal – all before graduating from college. But according to Baylor, these life-making moments were just a precursor to the abundant life she found when she met Jesus. When asked what exactly happened that prompted her to start writing songs about Jesus, she joyfully exclaims, “Jesus happened.” It’s not a bumper sticker platitude. Baylor’s over-the-top joy for the Lord radiates from deep within, spilling over onto everyone she meets. Support the podcast through Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/waterwithlemonpodcast] Join our mailing list [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/603d962408f5e564a5f8d37f] Check out our website [https://www.waterwithlemonpodcast.com/] Resources: Joy Comes in the Morning [https://smarturl.it/JoyComesInTheMorning] Baylor is reading The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer and Unoffendable by Brant Hansen, watching The Chosen, and listening to her EP and UPPERROOM.  She is being refreshed by going on walks. Noteworthy quotes: “The most important thing is you walking, faithfully, hand-in-hand with Jesus every step of the way.” - 26:18 Questions for consideration: * What cultural lies do you find yourself believing?

Embracing 'Beloved' with Bonnie Gray | Ep. 95

BONUS BLACK FRIDAY EPISODE!! Bonnie Gray is the author of Whispers of Rest and Finding Spiritual Whitespace. Bonnie loves encouraging women to experience deeper intimacy with God and refresh the soul with His love and rest. She guides women to live inspired, detox from stress, and celebrate their calling as the beloved. An inspirational retreat speaker, Bonnie touches thousands of lives helping women through topics of soul care, stress recovery, and emotional healing through storytelling, visual arts, nature, prayer, and meditation. Bonnie’s powerful writing is featured on Relevant Magazine, KLOVE, {in}courage, MOPS, and Christianity Today. She lives in California with her husband and their two sons. Support the podcast through Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/waterwithlemonpodcast] Join our mailing list [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/603d962408f5e564a5f8d37f] Check out our website [https://www.waterwithlemonpodcast.com/] Resources: Sweet Like Jasmine by Bonnie Gray [https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Like-Jasmine-Identity-Loneliness/dp/0736983422/ref=asc_df_0736983422/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509436355622&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3047457280183365474&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026829&hvtargid=pla-1256690939496&psc=1] Noteworthy quotes: “You’re worthy of being loved. You’re worthy of being valued.” - 41:58 Questions for consideration: * What lies has the Holy Spirit revealed to you through Bonnie Gray’s time on the podcast?

We're All Freaking Out with David Marvin | Ep. 94

David serves as Young Adults Director at Watermark Community Church, where he leads The Porch – a ministry that takes place every Tuesday night for thousands of young adults in their 20s and 30s. He is passionate about the next generation, believing young adults are crucial in their influence and limitless when it comes to their potential impact on our world. David received his Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and has been on staff at Watermark for eleven years helping lead, teach and build into the next generation of young adults and college students. In addition to his role in vocational ministry, his first priority is serving as husband to Calli and dad to his son Crew and daughter Monroe. Calli is his partner in ministry, a licensed counselor, and daily example of godly living. David currently resides with his family in Dallas, TX. Support the podcast through Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/waterwithlemonpodcast] Join our mailing list [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/603d962408f5e564a5f8d37f] Check out our website [https://www.waterwithlemonpodcast.com/] Resources: We’re All Freaking Out (and Why We Don’t Need To) by David Marvin [https://www.amazon.com/Were-All-Freaking-Dont-Need/dp/0593193636] What if _? Then I would _. But God _. David is reading She Calls Me Daddy by Robert Wolgemuth, watching Ted Lasso, and listening to The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. He is being refreshed by his kids. Noteworthy quotes: “...Paul is saying don’t meditate-- don’t choose to dwell on and meditate-- on fearful and  anxious thoughts.” - 11:11 “All I’m trying to do is trace the pathways towards peace that God has already given us.” - 12:15 “Two words fuel a lot of our anxiety; it’s a question of ‘what if.’ “ - 23:22 “We fight [anxiety] day by day, trusting and leaning and embracing the promises of God and holding on to truth.” - 29:24 Questions for consideration: * Do you struggle with meditating on anxious thoughts? Think back to where those thoughts could stem from and expose the lies you could be telling yourself. * What “what ifs” trigger your anxiety? Use the formula in the resources section to answer those what ifs and face them.