When You Wonder If God Is Kind- Episode 91

The Truth About Church Hurt and Finding Your Way Back- Episode 94

It can feel complicated to love God but feel wary of His people. When it comes to church hurt, sometimes it's hard to know if what happened to you was just disappointment (people are very people-y, after all), or if it was something more. Join me and two of my favorite guests (and yours!) as we tell the truth about Church hurt. We're talking about the difference between disappointment/hurt and spiritual abuse, how to sort through being disappointed with an organization vs. the God they represent, how to know when it's time to stay and when it's time to move on, and more. Wherever you are on your faith walk and in your story with God and His people, I hope this episode gives you some clarity and helps you walk in grace. LINKS Episode 5: The Family of God with Sarah Wood [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-of-god-with-sarah-wood-episode-5/id1765529848?i=1000670490584] Connect with Sarah on Instagram [https://instagram.com/sarahwoodwrites] Episode 50: Finding a Home in the Local Church with Dusty Smith [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-a-home-in-the-local-church-with-dusty/id1765529848?i=1000722615552] Connect with Kayla on Instagram [https://instagram.com/kaylacookwrites]

What If Knowing God Is More Simple Than We Think?- Episode 93

Our people need us, our to-do lists get long, the demands get loud, and our phones are insanely distracting. Somewhere in all that noise, we forget to just be with God. Join me and some of my favorite guests (and yours!) as we talk about getting to know God and spending time with Him through three foundational practices: scripture, silence and solitude, and prayer. These practices are not easy, but they are simple, and they connect us straight to the heart of God. LINKS Connect with Kayla on Instagram [https://instagram.com/kaylacookwrites] Episode 15: The Comfort and Joy of Scripture with Lindsay May [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comfort-and-joy-of-scripture-with-lindsay-may-episode-15/id1765529848?i=1000679011911] Connect with Lindsay on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heylindsaymay] Episode 16: Getting Quiet with God with Simi John [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-quiet-with-god-with-simi-john-episode-16/id1765529848?i=1000679853376] Connect with Simi on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/simijohn] Episode 17: Praying with Expectancy with Jackie Aviles [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/praying-with-expectancy-with-jackie-aviles-episode-17/id1765529848?i=1000680661433] Connect with Jackie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackie_aviles]

Married, Single, Divorced: Living Fully at Every Relationship Status- Episode 92

Marital status can feel like a defining feature of our lives, but it doesn't have to be! Join me and some of my favorite guests (and yours!) as we talk about three different relationship angles: marriage, divorce, and singleness, and what it looks like to live fully in your season, regardless of your marital status. Whether you're healing from heartbreak, trusting God's timing, or building a life you love as a wife, this conversation is for you. LINKS Connect with Kayla on Instagram [https://instagram.com/kaylacookwrites] Episode 45: Building a Healthy Marriage with Tondra Gregory [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-a-healthy-marriage-with-tondra-gregory-episode-45/id1765529848?i=1000717291178] Connect with Tondra on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tondragregory] Get your copy of Tondra's book, The Marriage Game Plan [https://a.co/d/0fQjQdh2] Episode 46: Finding Hope After Divorce with Melinda Olsen [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-hope-after-divorce-with-melinda-olsen-episode-46/id1765529848?i=1000718419414] Connect with Melinda on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/melindasolsen] Visit Melinda's website and find out more about post-divorce coaching [https://www.melindaolsen.com/] Episode 47: What Your Single Friends Wish You Knew with Aleigh Porter [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-your-single-friends-wish-you-knew-with-aleigh/id1765529848?i=1000719600002] Connect with Aleigh on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aleigh.porter/] Check out Aleigh's podcast, The Best Changed Plans [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-changed-plans/id1715078338]

When You Wonder If God Is Kind- Episode 91

Kindness sounds simple enough...until it isn't. With honest thoughts on the times kindness is harder than it looks, what it means that love is kind, and trusting in the goodness of a God who doesn't always give us what we ask for, this episode will help you see how His kindness meets us, even in the middle of our questions. LINKS Visit Kayla's website (and become an email friend there!) [https://kaylamcook.com] Leave a review on Apple podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitter-and-the-sweet-podcast/id1765529848] Connect with Kayla on Instagram [https://instagram.com/kaylacookwrites]

The Grace to be Patient When You've Been Patient Long Enough- Episode 90

If you've been patient and put in the time, but you're still waiting... If you're wondering if you should keep waiting or just move on... If you've watched other people get what you've spent years praying for... If you're trying to figure out if that twinge in your heart is jealousy or pain... If you're wondering why God has let {that} go on for so long... This episode is for you. LINKS Connect with Kayla on Instagram [https://instagram.com/kaylacookwrites] Connect with the show on Instagram [https://instagram.com/thebitterandthesweetpodcast] Become an email friend [https://emailfriends.kit.com] Visit Kayla's website [https://kaylamcook.com]