The (in)courage Podcast

"Motivation may ebb and flow, but purpose remains constant. In a world that constantly preaches the gospel of motivation, I sometimes find myself seeking that fleeting feeling of enthusiasm and inspi…

"What would happen if we treated every “new kid” (young or old ) as wanted, welcomed, delighted in?
 
 Sit with that for a minute.
 
 Often, when we think of encouragement, we think of building up, compl…

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any …

Listen in to this conversation about the new book, From Where I Stand: A 30-Day Journey with Women of the Bible, written by two of our favorite writers, Sherri Gragg and Shanna Noel.

This book invites…

"May we all pay attention to the shifts within us. Perhaps God is inviting us to something more or different or new, and whether we whisper it quietly to ourselves or say it out loud for all to hear,…

"Mommas, take a deep cleansing breath with me. Let's unclench our fists, raise our open hands, and release our adult children to Him -- our Abba Father, Healer, Rescuer, the One who takes this often …

"So often in life, goodness sprouts up from things we would never choose. Think back on your own life and the circumstances you would never choose . . . can you see the beauty? Can you see the goodne…

"This is the love story of Scripture from beginning to end: a loving God gives life. Against all odds. Despite every mistake and in defiance of each regret...
 
 Life wins.
 
 And this is the love story …

"I’m already loved, and I am a force for good. Maybe you’ve tried to be a good girl like me, and you’re ready for something new. If so, Jesus wants to set your heart free from every lie that has held…

"As we suffer, Jesus is the One who steps in to comfort us. What god in the history of gods was willing to enter into the physical reality of the human experience? Our God alone.
 
 Jesus willingly wal…

"I need the fresh reminder of God’s mercy right now. Looking back, I now see that God’s unfailing love didn’t just come to me every morning, it carried me through every night. His mercy was the breat…

"Within our circles, we are all influencers and content creators. When you read a book or see a movie with a positive message, share a review online or tell your friends about it. Take your children …

"God created us to rest. Full stop.

On my sabbatical, I was reminded that rest helps us untether our souls from the hamster-wheel pace our culture glorifies. Rest helps us change our speed from striv…

"What if your waiting room season included this prayer: 'God, while I'm waiting, You have permission to work through me to help others.'
 
 For example, if you’re waiting on God to bring back the prodi…

Join Kathi Lipp and explore her new book, The Accidental Homesteader. You’ll uncover the unexpected joys of homestead living – no matter where you call home! Through gaining wisdom and hard-won lesso…

I refuse to believe the lie anymore that right now is as good as it gets. Right now I am going to savor and give thanks for all I have been given, but I won’t grab onto these gifts with a death grip.…

"While He is perfect, God is not a perfectionist who expects us to be perfect. God knows our limits and rather than hate them (or hate us for them), He promises to love us and help us. And when He re…

"If you find yourself about to open the door to an empty (or emptier nest) or it breaks your heart just a bit to think about this impending season, I share the following to comfort and reassure you t…

"With the wisdom we get from God, committing our plans to Him, not only can our dreams happen, they can flourish. As someone who tended to play catch-up most of the time, I never let myself dream abo…

"Loving someone is so much more important than becoming impressive. I’ve spent so much of my life wanting to achieve big things, wanting to do something great, wanting to dazzle and impress and amaze…