ANCHOR + WAVES

Is your faith alive—or just something you say? In this powerful episode, we unpack James 2:14–26 and the often-misunderstood relationship between faith and works. Through raw stories and real-life application, Kim explores what it means to have a living faith that breathes, moves, grows, and lets go of sin. From a personal story of walking through a traumatic school shooting to the biblical stories of Abraham and Rahab, this episode challenges us to ask: “Is my faith showing up in how I live?” Whether you’re new to the Bible or deep in study, this episode will encourage you to reflect deeply and live boldly. ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ Is my faith showing up in the way I respond to people in need? ✅ What’s one area of my life where my actions haven’t matched my beliefs? ✅ What sin or pride might God be inviting me to confess and release this week? ✅ Who in my life needs more than words—who needs me to show up for them? ============================= The Study of James: A Product of Anchor + Waves Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Kim Fearing 🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions and the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

How are you navigating the complexities of parenting adult children? Whether your kids are newly stepping into independence, still living under your roof as adults, or raising kids of their own, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Church—a dad of four kids ranging from high school to married with a child of their own—to talk honestly about transitioning from active parenting to consulting, setting boundaries, and what it means to truly let go with grace.  With humor, humility, and real-life stories, Paul shares lessons learned, mistakes made, and hope for the parenting journey ahead. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a raw, practical, and hope-filled look at the evolving role of a parent. 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. 👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Check us out on YouTube  As always, shoot us your questions at women@missionhills.org [women@missionhills.org] and enjoy today's episode. ============================= 💭 Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ In what ways are you still trying to control your adult children instead of trusting them? ✅ Have you communicated clear expectations or house guidelines to your adult kids who still live at home? ✅ Are there any past mistakes—yours or your children’s—that still need healing or forgiveness? ✅ How can you better model grace, presence, and unconditional love this week? ✅ What’s one way you can nurture your relationship with your adult children without “fixing” their problems? ✅ What is something that you can start trusting your child with? How can you help them take a step towards interdependence? ============================= Anchor + Waves: Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOSTS:: Jacque Carlson, Stacy Ludwig 🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Paul Church 🎥 VIDEO + SEO DIRECTORS:: Zac Anderson, Maddie Brouwer 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Have you spent time really looking in the mirror? In this honest and deep dive into James 1:22–2:13, we explore how God's Word is not just a book to read—but a mirror that reveals who we truly are. Host Kim Fearing challenges us to move beyond surface-level faith, let go of favoritism, and embrace the freedom found in God's mercy. Through personal reflection, cultural insight, and a fresh take on scripture, this episode unpacks what it means to be transformed from the inside out—and how that impacts the way we treat others. ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ What distorted images of God or yourself are you still believing? ✅ When was the last time you knew God was speaking to you through His word, but you chose to walk away unchanged, and why? ✅ Who in your life do you find hardest to consider your “neighbor”? ✅ What would it look like to live today as someone deeply shaped by God’s mercy? ============================= The Study of James: A Product of Anchor + Waves Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Kim Fearing 🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions and the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

What does it really look like to live out your faith? In this episode, Kim Fearing walks us through one of the most challenging and transformational sections of James—being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Through personal stories (yes, even from the chaos of Water World) and real-life examples, we explore what it means to move from hearing God's Word to doing it. We’ll unpack the danger of self-deception, the freedom found in true humility, and why transformation doesn’t begin with perfection—but with repentance. If you’ve ever wrestled with anger, struggled to slow down and listen, or wondered how to really apply Scripture to your life—this episode is for you. Let’s be women who don’t just glance in the mirror, but let God’s Word change us from the inside out. ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ When was the last time you truly listened—without trying to fix, respond, or rush? ✅ What’s one step you can take this week to do God’s Word, not just hear it? ✅ How does anger affect your ability to live out your faith with others? ========================== The Study of James: A Product of Anchor + Waves Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Kim Fearing 🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions and the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Is it really possible to find joy in the middle of hardship? In this episode, Kim Fearing unpacks James 1:2–18, diving deep into one of the boldest invitations in the Bible: “Consider it pure joy when you face trials.” From daily frustrations to life-altering pain, we’re invited into a deeper trust in a God who doesn’t waste our suffering. Together, we explore the difference between happiness and joy, what it looks like to persevere with faith, and how even our temptations are opportunities for spiritual maturity. Whether you’re facing traffic jams or deep grief, this episode reminds you that your trial can be holy ground—and God is with you in it. ============================= Reflection Questions: ============================= ✅ What trial are you walking through right now, and how might you begin to see it as an opportunity for growth rather than just an obstacle? ✅ How do you usually respond to temptation—and what "exit signs" has God placed in your path that you may have missed? ✅ What’s the difference between joy and happiness in your own life? ✅ What part of God's character do you find hardest to trust right now—and why? ========================== The Study of James: A Product of Anchor + Waves Channel Credits ============================= 🎙️ HOST:: Kim Fearing 🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions 🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland   A Product of Lepard Productions and the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO. © Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved