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As We GrowBonus Episode: Be Mindful of Honey - How to Discern Who We Let Speak Into Our LivesWelcome back for Part Two of our Top Two. Last week we began with Gretchen discussing the state of the church and processing out what we can learn from Bethel's recent controversy. ICYMI: Listen here.Today we jump into Joy's thoughts on choosing who we receive spiritual guidance from. Instead of assuming a victim mentality when we're fed unbiblical teachings, we discuss the responsibility that lies on each of us to discern what we're receiving and hold it up to the truth of the Word of God.But before we get "stuck in it," we...
2026-02-161h 14As We GrowAn Honest Look at the State of Our ChurchOpps, we did it again. We recorded our Top Two, but the conversation was way too long to squeeze into one episode. So for this episode, we'll just cover Gretchen's topic, and you are invited to tune in next week for Joy's topic that is surprisingly (not surprisingly--thank you, Holy Spirit) closely related.As you listen, you'll see why this conversation went so long. This is a difficult topic that ended with lots of loose ends. Again, we want to remind you that we reserve the right to change our minds at any point after the airing of...
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As We GrowBONUS EPISODE: SITTING AT THE FEET OF RABBI JESUS Book ReviewWe've certainly teased this a lot, but the December book for our personal book club was Sitting At the Feet of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg, and we're finally sitting down to review it.Spoiler alert: We loved it! It's been transformational in both of our faiths, and we highly recommend it.Today we'll cover a few of the highlights for each of us, but we barely scratch the surface. There's so much more to glean from this book. Have a listen, and...
2026-02-0259 minAs We GrowBeyond Reading: Being Shaped by ScriptureIn this week's Top Two, Gretchen and Joy share our Bible reading plans for 2026. We would love to hear what your plan is, too! And towards the end of the podcast, we dive into the uncomfortable truth that most Christians don't know HOW to read the Bible. Why is that? Whose responsibility is it to teach this? How can we be part of the solution? We come to a surprising conclusion at the end. Tune in to find out.SHOW NOTESEncountering God Through Dance - Saara TainaText the show with the...
2026-01-261h 02As We GrowBONUS EPISODE: Division in the ChurchSend us a textLast week, Gretchen laid a vital foundation talking about the power of our words in "The Power of Words: Life, Death, and What We Partner With" This week, Joy gets real spicy talking hard truths about how the Church is playing for the wrong team "in the name of Christ." This one has been brewing for awhile. Jump in with your thoughts by texting the show or DM us on Instagram. We love hearing from you. Let's share this message and get our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to work to...
2026-01-191h 13As We GrowThe Power of Words: Life, Death, and What We Partner WithSend us a textIn this solo episode of As We Grow, Gretchen reflects on the spiritual weight of our words — how they can create life, reinforce lies, establish patterns, or quietly partner with death when left unchecked.Through personal testimony, Scripture, and recent teachings, this episode explores:How words spoken over families can shape generationsWhat the Bible says about life and death being in the tongueThe idea of spiritual “agreement” and why careless words matterHow gossip functions as a destructive force — even when disguised as concernWhy demons can only speak death, but God alone sp...
2026-01-1252 minAs We GrowBONUS EPISODE: Reflections on 2025 and Intentions for 2026Send us a textToday we're reflecting on and naming what happened in 2025 (both personally and for the pod), and we're setting some intentions or naming some habits we'll be developing in 2026. This exercise in remembering is valuable for all of us to do, but we highly encourage you to grab your person and do it with someone else, not alone, to really get the value out of it. Who's your person you're going to call today and reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026 with?SHOW NOTESHere are most of t...
2026-01-0552 minAs We GrowThe Big Bonus EpisodeSend us a textIf you missed us in December, we're back and making up for lost time! This is technically our Top Two, but it rabbit-trailed so often that it's really a Top Two, a bonus, and a we-love-you episode covering just about everything but especially praying with authority (as taught by Gretchen's new bestie Bill Johnson), and Joy, ironically, talking about fostering long-form conversations in 2026.SHOW NOTESThe initial podcast episode ("Spiritual Disciplines While Vacationing and How to Pray") where Gretchen began talking about changing how we pray.Bill...
2025-12-291h 59As We GrowOn Our Royal Identity & Hope During AdventSend us a textWe are back with our Top Two! This week, Gretchen is sharing a few of her favorite excerpts from Kris Vallotton's book The Supernatural Ways of Royalty, and Joy is talking about the biblical definition of HOPE (one of her favorite Advent themes).We can't wait to hear your thoughts. Hit "text the show" above to message us, or comment on Instagram @aswegrowpod. Merry Christmas, friends!SHOW NOTESThe Supernatural Ways of Royalty: Discovering Your Rights and Priviledges of Being a Son or Daughter of G...
2025-12-1559 minAs We GrowSpiritual Disciplines While Vacationing and How to PraySend us a textKicking off December with our latest Top Two. Joy reflects on her recent travels and discusses with Gretchen strategies to keep connected with God when not at home. Then Gretchen reflects on her Bible reading from Luke 11, and we dig into Jesus' instructions on how to pray.We love hearing from you. Text the show with the above link, or DM us on Instagram @aswegrowpod.SHOW NOTESFour Loves by C.S. LewisNever Split the Difference by Chris VossSupport the show
2025-12-0156 minAs We GrowBONUS EPISODE: Book Club "Surrendered to the Holy Spirit " by Hayley BraunSend us a textToday we're talking about our most recent personal book club pick Surrendered to the Holy Spirit by Hayley Braun. Tune in to see if this book deserves a spot on your TBR list too, and use the link to text the show and let us know what you're reading.Click here to purchase a copy.Support the showAs We Grow is on Instagram. Follow @aswegrowpod for BTS pictures, episode highlights, and personal connections with Joy & Gretchen. *Contains affiliate links
2025-11-2459 minAs We GrowOn the Meaning of Shalom and the Importance of WordsSend us a textWe're back for our Top Two! This week Joy is discussing the meaning of the Hebrew word shalom, and Gretchen begins to unpack what she's learning about the power of our words. SHOW NOTES"Shalom/Peace" video from Bible ProjectVictorious Emotions by Wendy Backlund"The Courts of Heaven (Covenants, Books of Destiny, & Bloodlines) w/Robert Henderson" from The Deep End podcast.We love to hear from you! Text the show with the link above, or DM us on Instagram @aswegrowpod.Su...
2025-11-171h 09As We GrowBONUS EPISODE: Getting to Know UsSend us a textFor this bonus episode, we thought it would be fun to give you some time to get to know us better. We're asking each other a range of light-to-introspective questions that give you a little BTS glimpse into who Gretchen and Joy are. Laugh along with us as we get vulnerable and show a side you haven't seen on the pod. As always, we love to hear from you! Text the show with the link above or DM us on Instagram @aswegrowpod.WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE? LET US K...
2025-11-1051 minAs We GrowOn Being a Victim to Circumstances & Biblical ConfrontationSend us a textWe're back with our Top Two! This week, we share lots of thoughts about the practical application of not being a victim of our circumstances and how to confront a person who offends you, but in all honesty, we don't have a lot of answers or resolution. We leave these topics really open-ended as we're literally in the middle of learning these lessons ourselves. This is your invitation to join the discussion. We'd love to hear what God's teaching you about these topics, and we're always open to book and podcast r...
2025-11-0351 minAs We GrowBONUS EPISODE: What Our Daily Rhythms With God Look LikeSend us a textIn this bonus episode, we're sharing what our daily God rhythms look like. This isn't meant to be prescriptive but rather a chance to inspire creativity for how you may want to tweak your rhythm. We love hearing about others' daily God rhythms too! Leave a voice memo in our DMs on IG @aswegrowpod telling us what your rhythm looks like! We want to be inspired by you too!SHOW NOTES@shelovesbible is a great follow on IG for Scripture-reading inspo. Jenna's Habit Reboot Mini Course: A q...
2025-10-2758 minAs We GrowOn the Role of Suffering in a Christian's LifeSend us a textSince this is such a big topic, we decided to just tackle one topic for our Top Two. We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one. Text the show with your comments, and maybe you'll be featured on a future episode!SHOW NOTESJohn Bevere's Bait of Satan.Leave a voice memo in our DMs on IG @aswegrowpod about what you're learning, and we may feature you on an upcoming episode!Support the showAs We Grow is on Instagram. Follow...
2025-10-2058 minAs We GrowBONUS EPISODE: Book Club "Victorious Emotions" by Wendy BacklundSend us a textWe're back with another bonus episode and book review about the book that is transforming our lives right now (this is NOT an exaggeration): Victorious Emotions by Wendy Backlund. This book has already come up in previous episodes and will continue to pop up in future conversations--it's that good!Order your copy today!We highly recommend you couple it with John Bevere's Bait of Satan.And for our favorite book on identity, check out Jame Winship's Living Fearless.Here's where you can find the Emotion...
2025-10-1357 minAs We GrowOn Discerning the World's vs. God's WaySend us a textOn this week's episode, our Top Two merges into one as we both flesh out the idea of what it means practically to follow God's way versus following the world's way. How do you discern the two? What are the consequences? Why is complete surrender non-negotiable? Warning: we're both feeling a little spicy in this episode. Buckle up!We appreciate you! As always, you can support the show by clicking the link at the bottom.SHOW NOTESBill Johnson's Message (the message begins around the 1:19 mark)
2025-10-0657 minAs We GrowBONUS EPISODE: Book Club "The Bait of Satan" by John BevereSend us a textHave you read The Bait of Satan? Tell us what you think by clicking "Text the show." Ready to check out some of our custom companion book suggestions? Here's what we suggest you read next:Victorious Emotions by Wendy BacklundI Don't Even Like Women: And Other Lies That Get in the Way of the Sacred Sisterhood by Natalie RunionCelebration of Discipline by Richard FosterBook a session here with our favorite life coach--Jenna Zint! Tell her Joy & Gretchen se...
2025-09-2955 minAs We GrowOn Rest and Grand LearningsSend us a textOn this week's episode, we're back to our normal Top Two format. First, Joy talks about the surprising power of rest rhythms, and then Gretchen answers the question we've all been waiting for--did she or did she not climb the Grand?Thanks for listening! We look forward to hearing from you.SHOW NOTES"Then they went home and prepared spices and ointments to anoint his body. But by the time they were finished, the Sabbath had begun, so they rested as required by the law." Luke 23:56
2025-09-2256 minAs We GrowOn "Blurry" Verses and Your Calling (part 2)Send us a textIn this week’s episode, we pick up with the second part of our Top Two. Gretchen shares how a message on heavenly rewards, a moment of questioning her own calling, and a powerful line from Profound Good all collided into a realization that shifted everything. The takeaway? It’s not about the checklist of what we do, but something much deeper.We’d love to hear what you think! Tap “text the show” above and share your thoughts.SHOW NOTESListen to Part One of this show here...
2025-09-1558 minAs We GrowOn "Blurry" Verses and Your Calling (Part 1)Send us a textThanks for listening! We love to hear from you. Click "text the show" to send us a message and tell us your thoughts.Today we break our Top Two into two parts. On part 1, Joy talks about how surprisingly "blurry" she's found 1 Corinthians to be while reading through it. Some of the verses mentioned are: 1 Corinthians 6:3; 8:5; 10:4, 10; 11:10; and 12:1-3. Next time on part two, Gretchen will be talking about how to know what your calling from God is.The Bible Project series on Ancient Cosmology begins here.
2025-09-081h 02As We GrowBONUS EPISODE: Follow-Up, Hot Takes, & Book ReccsSend us a textAfter releasing our first five episodes, we decided to do a bonus episode following up on some of the things we've discussed previously and answering your questions. As always "text the show" with your questions, and we may feature your question in a future pod.Here's where we're going today:1. A follow-up on how Gretchen is practicing the discipline of celebration (Celebration of Discipline) and where to find more info on the healing properties of leaves (The Biblio Diet & sign up for his free resource here).2. The...
2025-09-0156 minAs We GrowOn Being An Adult & GriefSend us a textOn this episode for our TOP TWO, we dive into what Gretchen has been learning from reading Let Them by Mel Robins and how she’s practicing showing up as her adult self—even when others are operating from their inner child. Then on this four-year anniversary of Joy losing her best friend, we talk about the difficult topic of grief--what has Joy learned about making space for the grief, how she suggests we talk about a loved one's memory with others, and how to honor someone's memory.If you're grieving a lo...
2025-08-2558 minAs We GrowBONUS EPISODE: Book Club "The Celebration of Discipline" by Richard FosterSend us a textToday we're talking about our most recent personal book club pick The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. This book is the OG of spiritual discipline books, and Joy couldn't love it more. Tune in to see if this book deserves a spot on your TBR list too, and use the link to text the show and let us know what you're reading.OTHER MENTIONSLast week's episode "On Spiritual Battles & God's Promises"Joy's podcast series on FastingClick here to book an ridiculously affordable s...
2025-08-181h 00As We GrowOn Spiritual Battles & God's PromisesSend us a textWe're jumping right into the deep end this week and asking really hard questions.PLEASE NOTE: We're both very vulnerable and share personal stories that are still very painful for us. If you feel you have insight you'd like to share with us, we respectfully request that you submit it after careful prayer, and take time to wrap it in kindness. Thanks in advance--you are the best listeners. Thanks for being part of our community!Here's what we're discussing:1. How do you reconcile when two people pray...
2025-08-111h 37As We GrowBonus Episode: On Our Inner CriticsSend us a textThis week we're introducing you to our inner critics--yes, you read that right. They each have their own distinct persona. When we say they are characters, we mean, they are CHARACTERS! Listen to find if your inner critic has any common qualities with Marge or Trixie.Support the showAs We Grow is on Instagram. Follow @aswegrowpod for BTS pictures, episode highlights, and personal connections with Joy & Gretchen. *Contains affiliate links
2025-08-0459 minAs We GrowOn Community and IdentitySend us a textSHOW NOTESLinks:The Print Shop for your custom clothing printing needs.Practicing the Way's "Community Practice": The small-group curriculum that Gretchen and Joy led locally. It's all free!Ancient Jewish Meditation Literature: Bible Project video illustrating how the Bible is meant to be read out loud, with people, and then talked about. (We also highly recommend the entire Bible Project series: How To Read The Bible).Book a session with our favorite life coach that we quote often--Jenna Zint. Healing t...
2025-07-281h 07As We GrowOn Being Loving & Finding Your VoiceSend us a textLet us know your thoughts and questions. Direct message us with the link above 👆 or comment on Instagram @aswegrowpod. In our inaugural episode, we start with sharing a little bit of our testimonies so you can get to know us better. Then we delve into our Top Two (one thing from Gretchen and one from Joy) that we've been learning or wrestling with. And at the end, we'll each confess something we're struggling with and then laugh about it--you won't want to miss this part! Here's the inspiration for why we laugh...
2025-07-141h 05As We GrowWelcome TrailerSend us a textWelcome to As We Grow! In this quick intro episode we introduce ourselves (Joy & Gretchen) and tell you a little bit about what to expect. We look forward to growing with you!Support the showAs We Grow is on Instagram. Follow @aswegrowpod for BTS pictures, episode highlights, and personal connections with Joy & Gretchen. *Contains affiliate links
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