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Cup of Soul PodcastLetting Joy Return One Gentle Moment at a Time ☕️ Cup of Soul with Theresa & Candis 🎧 Episode Title: Sleeping By the Window – Nurturing Your Soul In this week’s soul-soothing episode, Theresa and Candis invite you to slow down, breathe deep, and remember who you are underneath the noise of life. Inspired by the book She’s Still There by Chrystal Evans Hurst, “Sleeping by the Window” is a gentle call to return to the quiet places that heal us. We’re talking: ✨ The power of simple joys ✨ Why your senses matter to your soul ✨ Reconnecting with meaningful relationships ✨...2025-04-1548 minCup of Soul PodcastLetting Joy Return One Gentle Moment at a Time ☕️ Cup of Soul with Theresa & Candis 🎧 Episode Title: Sleeping By the Window – Nurturing Your Soul In this week’s soul-soothing episode, Theresa and Candis invite you to slow down, breathe deep, and remember who you are underneath the noise of life. Inspired by the book She’s Still There by Chrystal Evans Hurst, “Sleeping by the Window” is a gentle call to return to the quiet places that heal us. We’re talking: ✨ The power of simple joys ✨ Why your senses matter to your soul ✨ Reconnecting with meaningful relationships ✨...2025-04-1548 min
Cup of Soul PodcastWake Up- So You Can Participate in the ProcessThis week’s episode of Cup of Soul - is all about waking up to the importance of taking care of your body and soul. As we journey through the book “She’s Still There” the author emphasizes how women often put everyone else’s needs before their own and how crucial it is to prioritize self-care. Our bodies are temples, and we need to listen to them, recognize when we’re running low on energy, and take steps to maintain our health. Staying awake to your life requires your participation. This week, Candis and I encourages...2025-04-0149 minCup of Soul PodcastWake Up- So You Can Participate in the ProcessThis week’s episode of Cup of Soul - is all about waking up to the importance of taking care of your body and soul. As we journey through the book “She’s Still There” the author emphasizes how women often put everyone else’s needs before their own and how crucial it is to prioritize self-care. Our bodies are temples, and we need to listen to them, recognize when we’re running low on energy, and take steps to maintain our health. Staying awake to your life requires your participation. This week, Candis and I encourages...2025-04-0149 min
Cup of Soul PodcastYou are OKAY!Are you okay? These are such simple words, but so meaningful, especially during these unsettling times. When things are not going as we planned and the world is so very messy, we need to keep our eyes on the one who created us. I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices, my body also will rest secure. Psalm 16:8-9 NIV Grab a cup of coffee, pen and your journal and join...2025-01-2838 minCup of Soul PodcastYou are OKAY!Are you okay? These are such simple words, but so meaningful, especially during these unsettling times. When things are not going as we planned and the world is so very messy, we need to keep our eyes on the one who created us. I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices, my body also will rest secure. Psalm 16:8-9 NIV Grab a cup of coffee, pen and your journal and join...2025-01-2838 min
Cup of Soul PodcastA Finished Masterpiece in Progress.This week's eposide - A Finished Masterpiece in Progress. God is still making and molding you. The key to rising higher is to accept yourself while He is in the process of changing you. I’d like to say that I have learned to play the piano. I have been playing the piano for over 25 years, but do you ever really finish learning? It seems there is always something new to learn when it comes to music. Each time I master a new skill, it seems there is one I have yet to master...2025-01-2138 minCup of Soul PodcastA Finished Masterpiece in Progress.This week's eposide - A Finished Masterpiece in Progress. God is still making and molding you. The key to rising higher is to accept yourself while He is in the process of changing you. I’d like to say that I have learned to play the piano. I have been playing the piano for over 25 years, but do you ever really finish learning? It seems there is always something new to learn when it comes to music. Each time I master a new skill, it seems there is one I have yet to master...2025-01-2138 min
Cup of Soul PodcastA Letter to JesusLet's write a letter to Jesus this year- Why? Listen to the podcast as we share! We will walk you through it and also there is a free pdf to help you as well. Email us at girltalkministries2@gmail.com or if you are in the facebook GTM group it is located in the file section. We share our affectionate and enthusiastic love with our husband and family, even my close sisterfriends. What about Jesus? He is my True Love! Today, we want to share a simple practice we decided to do this year...2025-01-1426 minCup of Soul PodcastA Letter to JesusLet's write a letter to Jesus this year- Why? Listen to the podcast as we share! We will walk you through it and also there is a free pdf to help you as well. Email us at girltalkministries2@gmail.com or if you are in the facebook GTM group it is located in the file section. We share our affectionate and enthusiastic love with our husband and family, even my close sisterfriends. What about Jesus? He is my True Love! Today, we want to share a simple practice we decided to do this year...2025-01-1426 min
Cup of Soul PodcastDo Not CompareWhen you are scrolling through social media - what are you really doing? . Are you catching up with family, adding new recipes to your rotation, or are you comparing yourself to the images that you see? If we are being honey we have all been in a situation or had an interaction where we have compared some aspect of our lives to something else. And if we are being REALLY honest it never leaves us feeling good about ourselves or the other person. . So this week, we are getting into comparison - wh...2024-10-2253 min
Cup of Soul PodcastBuilding Resilience Building Resilience Last week we took a look at resistance building resilience, acknowledging how much we need it. . And now this week it is time that we learned how to build up our resilience and keep up a reserve. Having a reserve means that we are going to stay dependent on God, letting our weakness become our strength. . So this week - get your pens, we are going to give you seven practical tips - you need to write these down. This week's Declaration: I will not...2024-10-1559 min
Cup of Soul PodcastEndure to the EndThis is the one! This is the episode that is going to give you revelation, conviction and encouragement. We are talking about the "why" - why there is a pushback when it feels like you are doing everything right. Why it feels like you have been sitting in the waiting room for a long while with nothing changing. Here's something that you might not know. You ready?..... God has given you EVERYTHING you need to handle it. Yes.. IT. You know what it is. Now get your cup, journal and pen - you...2024-10-0855 min
Cup of Soul PodcastBeing vs DoingWhen we look back on the years of our lives so many emotions come up - dreams, people, places, what we learned, and how much we have changed. In all of those areas there is a difference in what we do, verses who we are - and how God shows us both along the way. In this episode we dig into those differences and how we remain "gritty" through it all. Get your cups. journals, pens and Sisterfriends! "Trust God can speak to you, and have the courage not to quit." INSIGHTFUL Q...2024-10-0149 min
Cup of Soul PodcastAre You Willing to Respond?You just received an invitation to a wonderful celebration. Do you let it sit on the table to eventually forget about it or do you respond right away? Now what about when it comes to God? Are you responding to what God is asking you to do or do you let it slide hoping that things will work out? In this episode we are talking about what it means to respond to obedience - knowing that we have been given the power and assistance of the Holy Spirit. Get your journal, grab a sisterfriend and let's fill you...2024-09-1757 min
Cup of Soul PodcastYour Obedience MatterWhen it comes to obedience we often think of training - being respectful and mindful of the rules and laws. Doing what you are told to avoid punishment. And usually it involves something that we do not really want to do. Now, that same obedience is a gift. It's the very power you need to run the race that God has set before you. It allows you to worship, show loyalty and demonstrate love. In this Chapter of "Grit Dont Quit' we are going to open up the invitation and see what it means to step into obe...2024-09-1046 min
Cup of Soul PodcastConnection of Perspective, Purpose and Pivoting. Connection of Perspective, Purpose and Pivoting. Do you realize that everything you do is connected to your perspective? Where you go, what you buy, the things you say - are all connected to your perspective. Have you ever thought about what your perspective is connected to? Is it your family? What you watch on TV? Or to your purpose? And what if we told you that the old perspective you have, cannot take you where God wants you to go - so it's time to pivot and make some changes? In this week's epi...2024-09-031h 00
Cup of Soul PodcastPizza, Perspective, Purpose, and Pivoting- The 3P's of ResilienceWho remembers the game Pac-Man? You gobble up those little dots until you bump into the wall only to turn back around and start gobbling them up again? Do you ever feel like that - that you have to pivot, turn around and keep going in a different direction? In Chapter 3 we are going to be given tools that will remind us what God has already said - you are resilient. You have everything inside of you in this very moment to withstand all that will come your way. After you re...2024-08-271h 03
Cup of Soul PodcastYou're Not Quitting Today!Last week we came in hot! Jumping over hurdles, speaking on what it means to get back up when everything around you is telling you to stay down. Are you ready for this week? Because we are taking you through our lemonade making process and what REALLY happens when life gives you lemons. Let us tell you... its not what you think! In this week's episode, we are moving into another piece to the toolbox, not quitting. Get the book, get one for your friend, and get the PDF - you are not going to want to miss this! I w...2024-08-201h 02
Cup of Soul PodcastGet Back Up!This week we are jumping right in... RESILIENCE. Do you have a story about literally falling, tripping, or being brought to your knees? If so, share it with the group. What does that mean to you? Who in your life would you describe as resilient? What makes them that way? In Chapter 1 we are going to define what it means to be resilient, looking at some key characters in the Bible. Do not forget to get your book and be bold - send a book to the friend that yo...2024-08-1355 min
Cup of Soul PodcastWe are BackGuess what?.. We are back! .Did you miss us! Because we missed you! It was a wonderful time of reprieve and refueling but we are so glad to be back to a Cup of Soul - dropping wisdom, sharing truth, and making sure you get that second helping of love. In this episode we are going to share what we actually did while away and how we prepared for this new season. Cup of Soul is about inspiration and encouragement and we are going to be reading books [listen for the title of t...2024-08-0629 min
Cup of Soul PodcastWhat does faithfulness look like in your life?Last week it was about setting priorities - making first things first and this week we are sharing what faithfulness looks like in our lives. Morning routines, setting up the night before, and praying. It is no longer about a check in the box or gathering credits for good deeds - but being delighted in the Word at all times. With a firm foundation of faith we are setting our eyes on Jesus and everything that is to come. Starting your day by setting your eyes on Jesus in the Word will shift every hour to come. You’...2024-07-3050 min
Cup of Soul PodcastBecoming Unoffendable "Becoming Unoffendable" In this week's episode we are answering YOUR questions about all things related to being unoffended. How we deal with in our everyday lives, what it means to choose to stay without offense and what we have learned during these last two months of study. We have learned that... As followers of Christ, we must choose to avoid giving offense, but we must also choose to not take offense. Being offended is always a sign of immaturity. Christians must be so grounded in the truth and rooted in our i...2024-07-231h 01
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Hardest 7 Things God Ask a Woman- SurrenderAre you ready to know what happens when God asks us to do hard things? We have spent about 10 weeks sharing, breaking down, opening up what it means and how to do it.... and this weeks episode will answer it with two words: _____________ _________________. Two words that describe the power, authority, and dominion that you have. Two words that show the faithfulness of God. Two words that will carry and sustain you through everything that God asks you to do. And truthfully. two words that give you freedom and peace that is not found anywhere else. Get that journal...2024-07-021h 06
Cup of Soul PodcastGod Asks Us To Give Away LifeWhen you find a good deal on something, what is one of the first things you want to do? You want to tell everyone! You are excited and you want others to experience that same joy and save, right? And on the opposite side, how does it feel when someone shares a good deal with you? You are appreciative and thankful that they thought of you to share. Now think about that same thing in terms of life. Your life. Eternal life. What are you sharing when it comes to God? Are you sharing the life that He gave...2024-06-2554 min
Cup of Soul PodcastThe 7 Hardest - Come AliveWhen was the last time you felt your heart beat so fast that you could barely catch your breath? That you were so excited about something that you could not sleep? When you felt truly alive? Each day God gives us the opportunity to come alive with Him. To put down our selves, the things that we strive for on our own, and live the life that was promised to us. In this last chapter of The 7 Hardest Things, we are going to talk about how it all comes together. Everything that God asks...2024-06-1748 min
Cup of Soul PodcastReTreat RequiredWhen was the last time you got away? “I can’t be gone for a whole weekend. Who will take the kids to football pracitice?” “My husband hates it when I’m gone. It’s not worth the hassle and it the last day of school.” “It’s out of my comfort zone and a little scary.” We have a hundred reasons why we shouldn’t go to the women’s retreat. Some years the voices win out, and we stay home. Later, when we hear the glowing reports from others about how wonderful it w...2024-06-111h 09
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Sixth Hardest Thing - Lead/Follow- Who Wants to Be a Lemming? Part 4Do you know what a lemming is? A little animal who somehow gets in his mind a weird compulsion. And then all of them get it. They go headlong on a journey toward the sea. Over the mountains they go. Across the rivers they go. Through the woods they go, on and on until they get to the sea. Then they all jump in and drown. They're doing everything to get there—then that's it. Have you ever felt like that before - you start following something or someone not really sure why? And then when you pause for a mi...2024-06-041h 10
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Sixth Hardest- Followship - Part 3 👉🏽Without followers what is the purpose of a leader? When was the last time you thought about the kind of follower you are? What does your followship look like? In this week's episode we are talking about what it means to be a TRUE follower of Christ and how that looks in our daily lives - at work, at church and in our homes. Time to go to the Lord to fill us up and to be where we are supposed to be! “If I had to reduce the responsibilities of a good follower to a single rule, it would...2024-05-281h 16Cup of Soul PodcastThe Sixth Hardest- Followship - Part 3 👉🏽Without followers what is the purpose of a leader? When was the last time you thought about the kind of follower you are? What does your followship look like? In this week's episode we are talking about what it means to be a TRUE follower of Christ and how that looks in our daily lives - at work, at church and in our homes. Time to go to the Lord to fill us up and to be where we are supposed to be! “If I had to reduce the responsibilities of a good follower to a single rule, it would...2024-05-281h 16
Cup of Soul PodcastTHE SIXTH HARDEST - THE 6 R's of LeadingAs a women, we wear lots of hats in which we are call to lead. We are capable people. However, we must be able to lead ourselves first- in order to fulfill what God has planned for our lives, we must submit to his way of doing things. In Chapter 6, we are reading about God asking us to lead and follow. Understanding that not only are we called to do both, but we are equipped to do both. To try and separate them does not work as they need one another. This week’s podcast, we a...2024-05-201h 21
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Sixth Hardest LEAD/FOLLOWAre you ignoring something God wants you to do out of fear of rejection or scrutiny? Ask the Lord to help you determine if and when he wants you to lead. This week's hardest thing that God asks a woman to do is lead AND follow. When you think of being a leader, what characters come to mind? What attributes demonstrate good leadership? Do you think of yourself as these things? Well it is time Sisterfriends! In this episode we are going to look how God demonstrates being a leader and shows what it means to be a f...2024-05-141h 01
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Fifth Hardest- God is Everything Part 2 God is…. When we say that God is, we must first identify who he is. . Then, what he is to us personally. For me I would like to say that he is my everything. Saying that is a powerful statement that sums up my life. To proclaim that he is my everything is the result of him meaning nothing to me at some point in my life. That may sound harsh because it startled me as I was writing. To even think that my everything now meant nothing prior to the point...2024-05-0757 minCup of Soul PodcastThe Fifth Hardest- God is Everything Part 2 God is…. When we say that God is, we must first identify who he is. . Then, what he is to us personally. For me I would like to say that he is my everything. Saying that is a powerful statement that sums up my life. To proclaim that he is my everything is the result of him meaning nothing to me at some point in my life. That may sound harsh because it startled me as I was writing. To even think that my everything now meant nothing prior to the point...2024-05-0757 min
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Fifth Hardest Thing-Holding On and Letting Go One of the hardest lessons we have to face, which we try to deny, is that we are in control of so little in our lives. Life is really one change after another. One thing that doesn’t change, however, is God’s truth that guides us. I’m grateful for the steady hand His Word offers when the roller coaster of life takes us on one ride after another. Oftentimes we will receive advice to "hold on" when it is time to be safe and "let go" when things aren't good for us. Eac...2024-04-3057 min
Cup of Soul PodcastIntegrityThis week's episode - Let me ask you the same question Job’s wife asked, “Do you still hold fast to your integrity?” (Job 2:9 NKJV). When the world around you becomes corrupt, do you cling to purity? When life gets tough and temptations come, do you remain firm in your principles? Do you still trust God? Will you swerve in your commitments or persist in your faith? Honesty. Goodness. Character. Righteousness. Goodness. All of these words are connected to a much heavier word -- Integrity. What we discovered is that integrity is a matter of the heart...2024-04-231h 05
Cup of Soul PodcastDo you want to know what God asks of you?This is the 100th episode of Cup of Soul with Candis! In this series we are reading The 7 Hardest Things God Asks A Woman To Do by Kathie Reimer and Lisa Whittle The book should have been called When God calls you to do something hard, He impresses it in your life so deeply that you can’t ignore it (even if you try). We’re in Chapter 4 which the author discuss Proceed, while also waiting but right in the middle of Proceeding and Waiting ….the questions is asked…. WAIT- grab you...2024-04-161h 03
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Fourth Hardest Thing - ProceedWaitDo I proceed or do I wait? When sitting at the stop line, I anxiously await a red light to turn green and give me the go-ahead. When cruising towards an upcoming intersection, I tense up at the sight of a yellow signal, as I am forced to instantly determine if I can stop safely or if I should proceed with caution. I wonder if God sometimes chooses to act like a set of traffic lights. Sisterfriends, Get those journals! For instance, how often do we want to say or do s...2024-04-0958 min
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Third Hardest Things-Fail/Succeed Part 2 The Third Hardest Things-Fail/Succeed Part 2 ”What if I fall? Oh, my darling but what if you fly!” I absolutely love this quote. I’ve seen it posted lots of times. It’s often accompanied by captions that have encouraged and inspired me but I often find myself thinking… yeah the flying bit is cool but what if I do fall? Candis says, Last week we talked about failure/success and what it means in terms of how we are moving with God. This week we are talking through the scriptures and...2024-04-021h 13Cup of Soul PodcastThe Third Hardest Things-Fail/Succeed Part 2 The Third Hardest Things-Fail/Succeed Part 2 ”What if I fall? Oh, my darling but what if you fly!” I absolutely love this quote. I’ve seen it posted lots of times. It’s often accompanied by captions that have encouraged and inspired me but I often find myself thinking… yeah the flying bit is cool but what if I do fall? Candis says, Last week we talked about failure/success and what it means in terms of how we are moving with God. This week we are talking through the scriptures and...2024-04-021h 13
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Third Hardest Thing -Fail/SucceedWelcome to Failures Anonymous. We sneak in the backdoor and meet in the basement. Some of us are in disguise. We wear the masks of good performance, the many hats of admirable behavior, the coats of enviable credentials, and nice-gal necklaces. Failure is a word almost no one wants to be associated with. Our failures don't have to be final. But we need to learn the ways that let us move beyond them. Start by listening to God's Word. Candis says... You are going to need an entire journal for this one! This week...2024-03-261h 07Cup of Soul PodcastThe Third Hardest Thing -Fail/SucceedWelcome to Failures Anonymous. We sneak in the backdoor and meet in the basement. Some of us are in disguise. We wear the masks of good performance, the many hats of admirable behavior, the coats of enviable credentials, and nice-gal necklaces. Failure is a word almost no one wants to be associated with. Our failures don't have to be final. But we need to learn the ways that let us move beyond them. Start by listening to God's Word. Candis says... You are going to need an entire journal for this one! This week...2024-03-261h 07
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Second Hardest Thing- Be Tolerant/IntolerantWhat God Thinks About Tolerance Question: On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the greatest, how tolerant are you? “Tolerant of what?” you might ask, thinking of politics, religion, sports, or intelligence. Most of us think of ourselves as being quite tolerant, and certainly if we are in the minority, we demand tolerance and respect as a kind of sacred right. But the deeper issue evokes another question: Should we be tolerant at all? You know, Christians are often characterized as being intolerant. It’s a negative word that separates people and is of undesirable c...2024-03-191h 01
Cup of Soul PodcastThe First Hardest Thing - Single-FocusThe First Hardest Thing - Single-Focus This week's Cup of Soul Candis reflects -as we are getting into the book, The 7 Hardest Things God Asks A Woman To Do, this week and starting off strong! How many times have you mapped out all the things that you needed to do in a day and decided that the goal was to finish them all? In fact you even figured out how you could do multiple things at the same time. Sure you might have been able to do it, but did you do them well? What w...2024-03-1255 minCup of Soul PodcastThe First Hardest Thing - Single-FocusThe First Hardest Thing - Single-Focus This week's Cup of Soul Candis reflects -as we are getting into the book, The 7 Hardest Things God Asks A Woman To Do, this week and starting off strong! How many times have you mapped out all the things that you needed to do in a day and decided that the goal was to finish them all? In fact you even figured out how you could do multiple things at the same time. Sure you might have been able to do it, but did you do them well? What w...2024-03-1255 min
Cup of Soul PodcastHow Do I Know What God Wants Me To Do?How do you feel when someone asks you to do something you are unsure about? Do you just say yes or no? . Or does it depend on who it is and what is being asked? . Sit with that for a minute. Now think about those questions in terms of God. What do you do when God asks you to do something? Or better, HOW do you know what God even wants you to do? In this episode we are beginning a book "7 Hardest Things God Asks A Woman to D...2024-03-0548 min
Cup of Soul PodcastGOD'S NOT FINISHED Last week you heard from a group of Sisterfriends who talked about Growing Up; Growing Old. This week's conversation is going a bit deeper and what it means to understand in the different seasons that God Is Not Finished. What it means to understand the value and discipline of rest and how each life is being built intentionally for the Lord. You will hear how each Sisterfriend believes that THIS is the best season they have ever had. Get your cup ready - it will be filled! Scripture References: Psalm 92:4 Hebrews 4:3 Matthew 11:28...2024-02-271h 20
Cup of Soul PodcastGrowing Old Growing UpGrowing Old Growing Up s strange and mysterious to me, and I’m not quite sure I’ve got a handle on it yet. It surrounds me -- I feel it in my back when I get up and I see it in my hair when I spot another strand that’s gray. Change is an inevitable part of life. We’re being shaped every minute we live. Every thought, every decision, every action, every emotion, every response is shaping us into one kind of person or another. Either we’re moving toward likeness to Christ or away from H...2024-02-201h 12
Cup of Soul PodcastRunning My RaceThink about this for a minute: you are outside, it's a beautiful day and you are on a trail - a trail that we designed just for you with all the things that you need to finish well no matter the hills and valleys. You don't have to worry about rest stops, supplies or anything else - and you get to congratulate and support those that are next to you. How is God strengthening you to finish the race marked out for you? This is God. God has created a race for you...2024-02-1352 min
Cup of Soul PodcastFirst Thing FirstWhat is the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? Scroll the internet? Watch the news? Do you know that how you spend the first 5 minutes of your day is a great indicator of how your day will go? So, are you starting your day distracted, zoned out, riled up by the news or have you made God a priority - the FIRST priority - to start your day seeking Him. In this episode we are talking about what it looks like when you make the main thing, the main thing. When God is at the...2024-01-301h 00
Cup of Soul PodcastBECOMING A PRAYER WARRIORBECOMING A PRAYER WARRIOR, MY LIFE’S PURPOSE. I know that The Lord has been tugging on my heartstrings not just in an attempt to teach me more about the richness of prayer, but also to teach me about how to come in to communication with Him more deeply and with a sense of respect. I Last week ALL prayer warriors were called to action! And this week, after answering the call we are sharing on becoming warriors. We intend to share some of what we are learning with you & we hope...2024-01-231h 06Cup of Soul PodcastBECOMING A PRAYER WARRIORBECOMING A PRAYER WARRIOR, MY LIFE’S PURPOSE. I know that The Lord has been tugging on my heartstrings not just in an attempt to teach me more about the richness of prayer, but also to teach me about how to come in to communication with Him more deeply and with a sense of respect. I Last week ALL prayer warriors were called to action! And this week, after answering the call we are sharing on becoming warriors. We intend to share some of what we are learning with you & we hope...2024-01-231h 06
Cup of Soul PodcastCalling All Prayer WarriorsCalling all prayer warriors! If there were ever a time for Prayer Warriors, now is the time. Let’s rise up together! Prayer Warriors are needed! We’ve been called to battle. Not a battle of this world, but of the spiritual realm. As believers, we need prayer warriors on our knees in prayer and to join in the battle for God’s Kingdom. Yes... YOU! We are talking to you. The time is now for all of us to rise up and be the prayer warriors that God has called you to be. I...2024-01-161h 07
Cup of Soul PodcastMaking the most of Your ONE WORD for the YearLets say you were baking a cake and you just pulled it out of the oven. It cools off, would you just leave it there? Probably not. You would put it together - put frosting on it, decorate it, write a name and a message on. You would make the most out of it so that when it was time to serve and eat it, you will experience it in its fullness. That is what we are doing on this weeks episode as we talk more in depth about our One Word for the year and how to make...2024-01-091h 08Cup of Soul PodcastMaking the most of Your ONE WORD for the YearLets say you were baking a cake and you just pulled it out of the oven. It cools off, would you just leave it there? Probably not. You would put it together - put frosting on it, decorate it, write a name and a message on. You would make the most out of it so that when it was time to serve and eat it, you will experience it in its fullness. That is what we are doing on this weeks episode as we talk more in depth about our One Word for the year and how to make...2024-01-091h 08
Cup of Soul PodcastAnother Leaf At the TableIn this vision of God’s kingdom the table is always being expanded, another leaf is being added, then another and another. “Put another leaf in the table, company is coming over!” Guess who our company was this week at the table. This is what our ministry celebration is all about today. This is what God’s ministry at Girl Talk Ministry is all about- there is always room for more. Reflection- How are you feeling abou the new year? Who do we invite? Who do we not invite? Who is on the invi...2024-01-021h 18
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Power of One Word!Get One Word for the new year…but be careful! It might change you. Would you believe us if we told you that one word can change your life? We know that JESUS is a life changing word - but what about the words that He tells us in the Bible? When was the last time you sat quietly, intentionally and asked the Holy Spirit to speak a word? In this episode, Theresa and Candis, continue their annual tradition, by discussing the concept of a “word of the year”, a word...2023-12-191h 03Cup of Soul PodcastThe Power of One Word!Get One Word for the new year…but be careful! It might change you. Would you believe us if we told you that one word can change your life? We know that JESUS is a life changing word - but what about the words that He tells us in the Bible? When was the last time you sat quietly, intentionally and asked the Holy Spirit to speak a word? In this episode, Theresa and Candis, continue their annual tradition, by discussing the concept of a “word of the year”, a word...2023-12-191h 03
Cup of Soul PodcastBuilt Up!Last week we talked about roots and how it affects everything we do. In order for our roots to grow and the seed what it needs, we have to be aware of our soil. In this week's episode we are going in deeper - now that the roots are in the soil what is their purpose, what are the roots connected to? How are we taking care of the roots in order to build up what God has put inside each one of us? SO, WHAT DOES “BECOMING ROOTED” IN HIM LOOK LIKE? HOW D...2023-12-121h 10
Cup of Soul PodcastRooted“God’s Word cannot fail. His promises cannot lie.” After last week's recap about the Sisterfriendsgiving - we saw first hand how important is to know what our foundation is in. So we have reached in and gathered and now we are going to take the next couple of weeks and see what it means to allow Gods word to be rooted in our hearts. This podcast will dive deep into what it means to be ROOTED in Christ. We talk about how to let God’s word work into the soil of our hearts and then...2023-12-051h 06Cup of Soul PodcastRooted“God’s Word cannot fail. His promises cannot lie.” After last week's recap about the Sisterfriendsgiving - we saw first hand how important is to know what our foundation is in. So we have reached in and gathered and now we are going to take the next couple of weeks and see what it means to allow Gods word to be rooted in our hearts. This podcast will dive deep into what it means to be ROOTED in Christ. We talk about how to let God’s word work into the soil of our hearts and then...2023-12-051h 06
Cup of Soul PodcastReach out and GatherSisterfriends! We are so excited for this week's episode. We are recapping the Sisterfriendgiving with a special guest joining us to talk about all the different aspects and what truly happens when you listen, trust and give ALL the pieces over to God. We all need friends who bring us back to who we are in Christ, challenging and cheering us on throughout our spiritual journeys, speaking God’s Truth when we lose our way. These are sisterfriends. Get your pen and your journal, we are reaching out and gathering around the table - a...2023-11-281h 15
Cup of Soul PodcastAm I In The Place of GodAm I In The Place of God Episode #80, we discuss pulling up closer to the table even more. Joseph’s attitude was, “Am I in the place of God?” That’s a great lesson for us to learn today. We need to be careful of not assuming God’s place. As we adjust our vison to 50/20 as Joseph did in Genesis 50:20. Joseph’s response provides a wonderful insight into his character and speaks volumes to us about how to deal with those who wrong us. Joseph didn’t blame them for any heartache he...2023-11-1358 min
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Struggle is Real!As we continue to pull up closer to the table to be a part of all that God has for us. This week, its's forgive or forget and some misconceptions- we have come to realize we can’t love like we have never been hurt because of how we handle forgiveness or not.. We learned that when people struggle with unforgiveness, it shows. This is an absolute: Hold on to a grievance or hate as if your life depended on it, and will show you emotional, spiritual and even physical decay. . Then scripture says...2023-11-071h 17
Cup of Soul PodcastLove Like You've Never Been HurtWe are continuing in pulling up close to the table to be a part of all that God has for us. This week it's Love- but it is not the love that is seen in the movies, or even love that has conditions - it is the ability, the power and the choice to love like we have never been hurt. To understand that God loves us and has the ability to restart our hearts. To go from the broken place to complete healing. In this episode we are emptying our hands so that we can truly rel...2023-10-311h 11
Cup of Soul PodcastIt's Partnership! Are you doing your part?In this episode we are continuing the conversation from last week - pulling up closer to the table for our partnership with God. But this week, we are digging in deep and stopping to ask ourselves "Are we doing our part?" In scripture God tells us exactly who He is and in doing that we are to understand that we are made in HIS image. As His children we do not have to worry about what is happening around us because God has said we are free, healed and whole. Now all of this sound...2023-10-2456 min
Cup of Soul PodcastIts's a Partnership. God's part and My partImagine for a moment that God is not all-powerful in a traditional sense, but that God is instead all-partnerable. God’s Part and My part changes me. Life change happens best in the context of relationships. We all have a part- God has a part; we have a part; teachers have a part; and fellow believers have a part. God works in; we work out; teachers work with; and the believers work together. To know that with God it's not just about sitting back waiting for Him to do everything, but engaging - reading, praying, worshiping - doing...2023-10-1757 min
Cup of Soul PodcastThe PowerTo Change Your Life.This is Season 4 and we are back! Our sabbatical is officially over and we are ready to get back sharing and speaking the Word of God! This week we are hitting the ground running. Think about this... Is there something in your life that you want to change? We are sure that the answer is yes. But do you know that when you pull up to the table, that God has set for you, His power will change your life? Get your pen,and piece of paper and let's ta...2023-10-101h 04
Cup of Soul PodcastStop Making Excuses When God calls, don’t make excuses! Have you ever wondered if God could use someone like you? When I first became a Christian, it was overwhelming for me to think that God would allow someone like me to come into a relationship with Him. It was more than enough. But God wants us to serve Him and He’s given us spiritual gifts to do so. What a privilege! So why are we sitting on the sidelines instead of being used by God? Lord, I am availa...2023-09-1242 min
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Less Offended Life in an Offended CultureIn this last episode of being unoffended we are asking the question: what is your offended heart really doing? We make the choice every day to participate in a cancel culture society that teaches us to be easily offended with no love or humbleness in our hearts or live a life knowing that we are a part of Gods story. The principal error of cancel culture is that it lacks mercy. No apology is good enough for those who are “offended.” So here is another question: where do you fall? or can you cancel someone and love them...2023-08-0155 minCup of Soul PodcastThe Less Offended Life in an Offended CultureIn this last episode of being unoffended we are asking the question: what is your offended heart really doing? We make the choice every day to participate in a cancel culture society that teaches us to be easily offended with no love or humbleness in our hearts or live a life knowing that we are a part of Gods story. The principal error of cancel culture is that it lacks mercy. No apology is good enough for those who are “offended.” So here is another question: where do you fall? or can you cancel someone and love them...2023-08-0155 min
Cup of Soul PodcastIt Is Time To Forgive-Do you remember being little and when you did something wrong, an adult would tell you to say "Im sorry"and the issue was resolved pretty quickly? What has happened as we have gotten older we will decide not to forgive someone? Then as we are holding on to the unforgiveness we cannot walk where God is taking us and we are constantly offended. In this episode we are talking about what it takes to forgive - how we can choose to Bring…it…back…to…God! Keep our emotional wellness healthy, and realize th...2023-07-181h 01
Cup of Soul PodcastGod’s Plan For InjusticeWhen we feel that we have been done wrong, we will try to even the score, make things right in our own eyes and seek justice. Feels good right? To make others feel the way that we do? Now take a pause - stop and consider what that is really accomplishing. Have we made things better, or started a cycle of vengeance? And is that even our place? In this episode we are going to discuss how enacting justice is not our place, but God's, and what it says about the hurts and offenses we carry. Payback t...2023-07-041h 01
Cup of Soul PodcastOn The Other SideThe last few weeks we have been talking about being unoffendable. What that means in the word of God and how it translates to how we live our lives. Have you ever thought about what happens after? Also we can't forget that we live in a society that is looking for any excuse to claim offense. What comes next? As Christians, we should try our hardest to minimize the offense, knowing that we will fail to completely eliminate it. In this weeks episode we are going to walk through to the other side and...2023-06-271h 06
Cup of Soul PodcastIs It Me?Offended. Offendable. Offending. How do you deal with these? . Have you ever been told, “You’re too sensitive,” or “Get over it,” after someone hurt you? Or maybe you’ve been guilty of saying that to someone else? . When was the last time you took pause to see where your emotions were leading you instead of the truth of what God says about you? God gave us our emotions and He also gave us the ability to use them for His glory and bring people together. In this episode we are talking about...2023-06-201h 16
Cup of Soul PodcastLiving UnOffendable Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come.… — Luke 17:1 Meaning, it’s inevitable that offenses are going to happen, but it’s how we handle them that is important. Can you imagine going through your day feeling humiliated, hurt, and ashamed in everything that you do? How would you interact with your family, be with coworkers, talk to neighbors? -“When you live offended you are partnering up with the enemy.” –Or would you rather go through your day acknowledging all that God has done for you, speaking healing and fullness? When we live a life that...2023-06-131h 05
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Critics Are ComingWhen it comes to being offended it is often connected to something that has happened to us and the response that comes after. Have you ever stopped to consider that when we become offended it is due to the criticism we do to ourselves? And the reason that we are so quick to criticize is because we are not walking in our God given identity. (Let that sink in for a minute). In this episode we are going to see how offense happens when we do not know who God has called us to be and what t...2023-06-061h 02
Cup of Soul PodcastUnOffendable - Intro to the new seriesThey will be offended if you don't go to their wedding. He didn't mean to offend anyone with his joke. She offended them as soon as she opened her mouth. Teachers need to be careful not to offend anyone. In each one of these situations the word offended has a different meaning. Have you ever been offended? What did that mean for you? How did you respond? And what did you do when you offended someone else. Join in for the next seven weeks as we look at what Scripture says about offense and how...2023-05-3041 min
Cup of Soul PodcastSeven Deadly Sins -Glittering VicesSeven Deadly Sins -Glittering Vices- It has been seven weeks of talking, learning and taking a deeper look into sin and just how deadly they are. We have been convicted, encouraged, given wisdom and shown how we have the opportunity to choose life and freedom over death. REFLECT AND RESPOND Which of the seven resonated with you? How have you identified the areas of sin in your life and seen where God wants to give you His spirit of freedom? but you keep trying to ignore? ROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:...2023-05-231h 10
Cup of Soul PodcastSeven Deadly Sins -GreedSeven Deadly Sins -Greed Greed. Greed is so common in our culture that I don’t even know if much of anyone even counts it as a sin anymore. We have to be careful when it comes to this - it is a slippery slope that infiltrates everything that we do. It is a sin that seeps into our homes, finances, and relationships if we aren't careful. This is the last week of the Seven Deadly Sins and we are sharing how impactful greed is and where it shows the areas in which we aren't content with what God...2023-05-161h 09
Cup of Soul PodcastSeven Deadly Sins -Envy2023-05-0955 min
Cup of Soul PodcastSeven Deadly Sins- SlothWhen we hear the word sloth it's typically the animal that comes to mind. But have you thought of it as something that if you engage in keeps you from what God is asking you to do? Sloth goes against not only the very nature of God but puts us in a posture of apathy and giving up. In this week's episode of the Seven Deadly Sins we will define what the Bible says about sloth and how it is in opposition to the exceedingly abundant life that God has for each one of us. Slothfulness...2023-05-0254 min
Cup of Soul PodcastSeven Deadly Sins- AngerBut I Have A Right To Be Angry We all know that feeling of our heart beating fast, blood rushing to our face, breathing is shallow because we are angry. So angry that we could scream - and sometimes we do. But after our hearts have slowed down and breathing has gone back to normal, when was the last time we looked at what was at the root of our anger? Even looking at what God has to say about being angry? In this episode we are opening up the conversation about the deadly sin of anger...2023-04-2552 min
Cup of Soul PodcastSeven Deadly Sins-It's All About Me: Self-PityHave you ever thrown yourself a pity party? Even if you claim you haven’t, I’m guessing you know someone who has. Self-pity has us putting our focus on the hardship or situation and then expecting others to join us in that space. Here is the thing, when we let self-pity take over, we are saying that God is not good, that He is not full of mercy, grace and love. We have decided that pity is more important - but in fact it does not do anything for us except make us feel bad. This epis...2023-04-1846 min
Cup of Soul PodcastSeven Deadly Sins: GluttonyWhat comes to your mind when you hear the word gluttony? A huge table with unlimited supply of decadent food? Or a closet filled the brim with shoes and purses? Have you ever thought about how these external things actually keep you from God and attach your identity to something that will never fulfill you? In this episode we are breaking down gluttony, why it is considered a sin and looking at one of the most important exchanges in the word. Get a pen and take notes - its week 2 of the Se...2023-04-1155 min
Cup of Soul PodcastSeven Deadly Sin- Lust Seven Deadly Sins - The trouble with lust isn’t that we lust. As we've said before, we were born to lust. You see, God created humans as beings with strong desires. Lust - intense desire for (sexual, money, power, fame) 1 John 2:16, For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. You are either going to lust after God and His Kingdom or you are going to lust after people, possessions, positions, and p...2023-04-0447 min
Cup of Soul PodcastIntro to Seven Deadly SinsThe Seven Deadly Sins. We have all heard about them, seen them in movies, on TV and various interpretations. But when was the last time you looked at them through the lens of the Word? What does the Bible say about sin and how it destroys our relationship with God? Over the next seven weeks we are going to open up the conversation regarding each one of these sins to not only have an understanding rooted in truth, but also to see where in our own lives we can shed His light. Remember, that no...2023-03-2834 min
Cup of Soul PodcastWhen Transformation Works in Your Friendship.When Transformation Works in Your Friendship. Transformation is all about change. Moving away from the things that you have outgrown and walking into a space that was made just for you. When it comes to friendships there is a transformation that happens that allows us to deepen the authentic relationship. Knowing who God is, and that we have a friend in Him, we see how the relationship works. This episode we share the kind of transformation that speaks truth, holds us accountable, gives community, refuels and refocuses. Going Deep W...2023-03-2147 min
Cup of Soul PodcastGetting into the Faith Hall of FameGetting into the Faith Hall of Fame You’ve probably heard of the Hollywood “Walk of Fame,” the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the “Hall of Fame” of various sports – but have you ever heard of the faith, “Hall of Fame?” That’s how the new testament book of Hebrews, chapter 11 is often referred. We should all aspire to be in Faith’s Hall of Fame! This week's episode side we will talk with some sisterfriends about there journey of The Faith Hall of Fame. There were times in our stories were God opend our eye...2023-03-141h 27
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Gift of Faith- Don't Waste it!Gifts are given because we think the other person will like it, we thought of them when we saw it and they also show the unique relationships we have with the people in our lives. How would you feel if you gave someone a gift and they never even opened it? The gift was never used and it sat collecting dust? In this episode we are talking about how God has given us the gift of faith, HIS faith, and at times we let it collect dust never opening it up to His power, knowledge, presence or wisdom. I...2023-03-071h 02
Cup of Soul PodcastFacing the GiantsGiants. They are big, scary and are designed to tell us what to do. But what happens when you take faith, God's power, protected by the armor and look those giants directly in the face? In that moment you decide that the giant has no hold over you and you were designed to defeat it. In this episode we talk about what it means to face those giants head on, looking at them from God's perspective and walking out the victory in faith of what He has promised. I don’t want to fight my battles any oth...2023-02-2853 minCup of Soul PodcastFacing the GiantsGiants. They are big, scary and are designed to tell us what to do. But what happens when you take faith, God's power, protected by the armor and look those giants directly in the face? In that moment you decide that the giant has no hold over you and you were designed to defeat it. In this episode we talk about what it means to face those giants head on, looking at them from God's perspective and walking out the victory in faith of what He has promised. I don’t want to fight my battles any oth...2023-02-2853 min
Cup of Soul PodcastFaith in ActionThis week we are going deeper into discovering what it means to put our faith into action. Seeing how the "Hall of Faithers" (including some new ones) took faith from knowledge to partnering with God in what He was doing. We will also see how that applies to us today and look at the ways faith has life - it grows, transforms and develops. RESPOND: • Honestly, how has your faith in Jesus been showing itself lately? • What are some real ways that you can begin to SHOW people what you have faith in? Actions unlock the...2023-02-211h 08
Cup of Soul PodcastTHE HALL OF FAITHTHE HALL OF FAITH When it comes to the Hall of Fame we give those athletes recognition and praise for all they have done. They deserve it right? They have put in hours upon hours, perfected their craft, crushed records and earned a spot that not everyone can. Now what would you say if we applied that to our faith? Looking at the Hall of Faith not only in scriptures but in our lives. How individuals in the Bible put in the time to have a relationship with God, recognize His voice above all and in turn...2023-02-141h 15
Cup of Soul PodcastFear to Faith2023-02-0758 min
Cup of Soul PodcastFear to FaithAre you living a life that is evidence of the faith you have? Is something holding you back from soaring into the place that God has you? It is time to move from fear into faith! We know that with faith.... Fear Aint In This House! The basis of faith is a correct conversation with God, where you are looking back on all the things that He has done and leaning forward into the relationship with Him. We will look at Habakkuk to see how this prophet went from complaining to praying. Get yo...2023-02-0758 min
Cup of Soul PodcastCrazy Faith- YOU HAVE ONE LIFE, SO LIVE IT WELL. LIVE IT WISE. For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 That is some Crazy Faith It’s only crazy until it happens. However, you are so close to Jesus’ hands. You are so close to fulfilling the purpose of God for your life. Where does the Lord have you? Are you waiting to launch out in faith? Are you in the middle of a storm anticipating any minute His reassurance? Or has He asked you to get out of the boat toward a major faith-stretching goal? Wherever you are in your continuum of faith in Chr...2023-01-3143 min
Cup of Soul PodcastWhat it Means to Walk by Faith, Not by Sight2023-01-2453 min
Cup of Soul PodcastThe Faith I Live By Hey sisterfriends! We are starting this year hitting the ground running! We will often hear others talk about their faith, what they put their faith into etc., so for the next few weeks we are going to dive deep into the the Faith that We Live By. How it effects every single part of our lives and what it means for our faith to be bigger than the things that often hold us back. So get your pen and paper -we have a worship song, quote and declaration for the week that you will want to write down. This year we a...2023-01-1756 min
Cup of Soul PodcastCome Sits with Us.Hey sisterfriends! This week's episode is a little different - we are taking a pause and inviting you to come and sit down with us. Get some tea or coffee, blanket and a snack so we can all get to know each other better. Especially as we are getting ready for Thanksgiving, and the holidays in general, we want all of you to know how much God loves you and how worthy you are for healing - one that fulfills you in a way that only He can and allows you to walk in freedom. ...2022-11-221h 14