The (in)courage Podcast

"Although my world rocks and the wind roars, my faith is with Jesus. He sits in my boat, even while the storm grows. Peace is with me, right here, right now, no matter what comes."

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"God offers gentle nudges intended to get us to pause, reflect, slow down, and align ourselves with Him again. Letting God lead us begins with realizing our need to be led every day and never getting…

"The older my kids become, the more I find that I have to trust God to reach my kids from the inside out, instead of trying to affect their behavior or choices from the outside in myself. I'd like to…

"Sometimes, change has to be grieved. Grief feels like a strong word, but I believe it is an accurate one. Sometimes I struggle because I know I'm experiencing a loss, but I don't want to let myself …

"We will all struggle with the lie of normal. We will all struggle with the lie of normal throughout our lives. I see this just as often among adults and Christian adults no less, as I do among kids.…

"The One who is the Way and made the Way provides what and who we need each step of the way. Not everything is ours to do, but may it be said of us that even when we receive a “no,” we bless the ones…

"When I find myself laden with mom guilt or the shame of not doing enough, feeling restless or worn out, this whisper of truth spills into my soul: 
 
 When we cry out for comfort, our Heavenly Father …

"I truly believe that if Jesus walked these streets today, He would definitely hang out at His local thrift store."

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"Maybe you’ve been like me — caught between your grand plans and your actual life. Maybe you’ve been feeling a little panicky that what you intended to do, simply hasn’t gotten done. Maybe what we al…

"You never have to be afraid that you’re letting God down by being human. Your loving God is compassionate toward your tiredness. Your faithful God is able to use even your weakest moments to show Hi…

"God's invitation to me and to you is a wholehearted surrender. Like a robber caught red-handed, arms flailing to the sky, finally giving up, we too have the opportunity to confess that we’re a wild …

"Jesus doesn't simply tolerate interruptions and the people who make them. He welcomes them. Jesus finds the people most unwanted and out of place, and rather than wait for them to make a fuss, He pu…

In this episode of the (in)courage podcast, Becky Keife interviews author Cleere Cherry Reaves about her book Unfiltered: Living Raw, Real, and Redeemed by Jesus. They discuss the importance of bring…

"I can use what I’ve learned to become a better—and more compassionate—human being. Can you remember a time you maintained a normal facade while falling apart on the inside? I can.
 
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"The disciples were all in the boat with Jesus when the storm came. They were all freaking out and afraid. They woke Jesus up and asked Him if He even cared that they were about to die. 
 
 I always th…

"God never asks us to give up more than He is willing to give us. Perhaps you've sensed that God is nudging you to give up something for His holy good. You have permission to grieve in the giving up.…

"God can use anyone to accomplish His will. Did you know that Moses classified himself as being "slow of speech and tongue"? The very weakness that was a root of insecurity for him became the thing G…

"Chaos is only — and always — the start of the story. Morning sickness, messy first drafts, and even the Monday school rush have taught me that beginnings can be difficult. But we can’t lose heart wh…

In this bonus episode of the (in)courage podcast, Becky Keife interviews Lisa-Jo Baker about her new book, 'It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping' and the healing journey she went through with her father…