Circle of Friends Podcast with Point of Grace

Curiosity, Assumptions, and The Search for Identity — Episode 35

What’s up! This week, Point of Grace talks about organizing dinner for growing family vacations, how we approach each other with curiosity, and the true solution to culture’s search for identity.  We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast! Timestamps: 1:17 What’s Up: Growing Family Vacations, Hiring Movers, and Babysitting Newborns  8:29 Circle of Friends: Peter, Shawn, and Approaching Each Other with Curiosity  14:59 What in the Word: Matthew 16 and the Search for Identity  29:22 Circle Up: “What I Ate as A Kid” Puzzle, “Dolly All the Time,” and the Reason We Podcast  Mentioned on the POGcast:   “Temple Grandin” Film (2010)  “How to Find Yourself” Sermon by Tim Keller   White Mountain Fads Puzzles  “Dolly All the Time” by Annabel Monaghan

Lessons in White Space, Summer Adventures, and Parenting Convictions – Episode 34

Welcome to the POGcast! The girls are talking about guarding your margins for divine appointments, how studying the story of David brought about technology convictions, and tips for keeping the summer months exciting.  We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!  Timestamps:  1:25 What’s Up: Father’s Day, “Livin’ the Bream,” and Gigi’s Cooking Show  4:42 Circle of Friends: Giving God The Margins of Your Time  11:05 What in the Word: 1 Samuel 3, David, and Parenting Convictions  18:56 Circle Up: Summer Adventure Jars, “Through Line” by Skye Peterson, and Mabor Headband with Clips

Disagreements with Friends and Peace Makers — Episode 33

Circle Up! This week on the POGcast we are having a hard - but honest conversation about keeping friendships when you have disagreements about your core beliefs, and making peace instead of just keeping it. This conversation may not be suitable for all ages - so parents, listen at your discretion!  We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!    Timestamps:   1:44 What’s Up: Love Letters, Rings, and Songs for Weddings and Funerals  9:52 Circle of Friends: How Do We Have Loving Friendships When We Disagree?  25:46 What in the Word: Matthew 5:9 and Peacekeepers vs. Peace Makers  32:32 Circle Up: New Brow Growth Serum, Beauty by Earth Self-Tanning Lotion, and the 3-in-1 Cup, Lid, Gap Cleaning Brush

Summer Cuts, Golden Friendships, and the Delight of God — Episode 32

What’s up! This week on the POGcast, the girls are talking about summer haircuts, friendships that carry you through every season (and sightings of the unofficial Point of Grace!), and the real joys of being a child of God.  We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!  Timestamps: 2:26 What’s Up: Sunshine, Summer Cuts, and the K-LOVE Fan Awards  7:25 Circle of Friends: Cruises, Music, and Some Real-Life Golden Girls  14:08 What in the Word: John 1, Tim Keller, and the Joys of Being a Child of God  24:02 Circle Up: Catalina Crunch, Zazzle.com Personalized Playing Cards, and “The Practice of the Presence of God” by Brother Lawrence

May-cember, Summer Rhythms, and Standing in the Gap — Episode 31

Welcome to the circle! This week, the girls talk about surviving the busyness of the month of May, watching out for our single sisters in Christ, and staying in step with God during the summer.  We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!  Timestamps: 1:37 What’s Up: Baseball Season, “Price Is Right,” and Women's Nights  3:46 Circle of Friends: Jane, Will, and Standing in the Gap  9:55 What in the Word: Character Studies and Summer Rhythms   21:11 Circle Up: Kids Lunchbox Notes, Supergoop! Glow Gloss, and “Marty, Life is Short”