The (in)courage Podcast

"You don’t have to shine yourself up when you come before God. You just need to show up."

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Jesus wants to hear you. Jesus doesn't spiritualize our pain or sweep it under a rug. He wants us to say it out loud to Him because He is the Savior and He has shared in our sufferings and empathizes…

This post is adapted from Holley Gerth’s new book, Introvert by Design: A Guided Journal for Living with New Confidence in Who You’re Created to Be. Find out more, take a one-minute quiz to see what …

"This is why mercy matters, because it spreads like wildfire and burns bright with redemption. Mercy restores us to one another while also restoring us to God. And that is God’s heart — that none of …

"I take all of my feelings, disappointment, fear, and pain and I lay them on the altar of God. I’m so tempted to become bitter and jaded and offended. I’m tempted to avoid those who have hurt me. But…

"It's okay to ask 'why' when we suffer. My friend, whatever it is you're mourning today, don't add silence and shame to your suffering. God already knows. Take Him your tears, your questions, your co…

"Introverts love people just as much as extroverts; we just do so in different ways.  Let’s release any expectations we have of ourselves about how many friends we make, the frequency of social event…

"While our circumstances may be different, our human need for connection and our reliance on Jesus for everything doesn't shift. This is what I keep thinking about: when we slow down enough to listen…

"Joy is there, hiding in the corners of our messy, real lives. We might just have to redefine what it looks like. If you’re in a demanding season of caregiving, either in a personal or professional s…

"God alone can rewire the rhythm in my soul. In the rare moments of quiet and calm, before I find myself reaching and rushing to the next thing — or the next place to be, or meal to make, or email to…

"Here is what I know: We can train our tongue. We can train our tongue speak words of encouragement. It feels great to be funny in the moment, but specific encouragement will be remembered for years …

"With every breath, we have the opportunity to say words that tear down, or words that build up. Nobody is perfect. But with how we talk to others, we can show them that the goodness of God is worth …

"Ours is a story where resurrection is already and always on the way. I don’t see it yet, at least not in this particular middle place. I’m still watching, still waiting, still begging and believing …

"God waits for you today. I believed for a long time that God must be mad at me for sinning, not staying on the right track, and bad behaviors. And maybe you’re wondering the same thing? But we know …

In our divisive and unforgiving world, we need mercy more than ever. When we extend grace toward one another despite faults, mistakes, and differences of opinion, we model the kind of long-suffering …

"Though God’s no’s can be painful, they can also be an invitation to go from crawling to flying. God’s ‘no’ was an invitation away from this caterpillar world into a chrysalis of mind-renewing, world…

"Love your neighbor even when they claim credit for your work.
 Love your neighbor even after she un-invites your daughter to a party.
 Love your neighbor even when she’s talking about you behind your …

"Friend, let’s remember the call to stay rooted in Christ. Once the storm comes, it’s too late to begin. The goal is to remain rooted in His love and abide in His presence so we can stand strong thro…

Do you ever feel so worried, you can’t turn off those worrisome thoughts? In her new practical guidebook to lower stress, Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less & Restore Chaos to Calm, Soul Care expert and…

"I’m genuinely content and, dare I even say, happy. This is what I hear the Lord saying to them, to me, to us: 'One thing at a time – build, plant, settle in. Be rooted where you are. Live your life,…