Grace Warriors
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Grace Warriors Podcast is hosted by Kathy Hawkins and Sara Langum, a couple of fun-loving, faith-based, wives, moms, leaders and friends. Here you will find real conversations that will encourage you to lay down the life of striving and worldly expectations that are holding you hostage in exchange for freedom, victory and grace and your true identity in Jesus. Kathy and Sara will help you release the Warrior inside with Grace at the center of it all.
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41: Weary Worshipers and their Songs of Ascent
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 65.1 MBGuess what? We have Nadia Neal back as a special guest again this week! Last week we started a series in the Psalms and today the Grace Warriors continue diving deep into the book by talking about the Songs of Ascent. The Songs of Ascent were songs sung by worshipers as they journeyed to Jerusalem for feasts. These songs are filled with honesty and praise. Psalms 120-134 are where you can find these songs. They seep with words of growth, sacrifice and trust and show us God can be trusted in ...
40: Pondering the Psalms - An Interview with Nadia Neal
March 15, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 71.1 MBWow! We can’t believe we have 40 podcast episodes. You all are the best listeners. Thank you! For our 40th episode, we are interviewing an amazing woman, Nadia Neal. Nadia has been on a journey of writing bible studies over the book of Psalms for a few years now. Her knowledge about this book is awe-inspiring and truly shows the work of God in her life! As we begin our journey through the Psalms, we want to slow down and ponder the poetry within this book. The Psalms are split into 5 differe...
39: The Woman at the Well
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 65.2 MBToday Kathy and Sara talk over the story in John 4 where Jesus encounters the Samaritan woman at the well. This incredible story gives us a unique view of Jesus and His ministry here on Earth. He was intentional, He was slow with his words, and He gave her a place to belong forever. Shame and guilt are two of the ways the enemy keeps all of us out of God’s word and out of the mission God has given us. In this story, we see Jesus shatter shame and guilt with His grace and love. We see light t...
38: Surrendering Control - A Call to Freedom
March 01, 2021 19:43 - 27 minutes - 63.5 MBLet’s talk about control! We know no one likes to talk about letting go but we promise this one leads to freedom and peace for your life. This week Kathy and Sara walk through Deuteronomy 6:4-9. This Old Testament scripture tell us to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and might.” This scripture reminds us that life is only found in loving God and making Him Lord of your life! They unwrap all that comes with truly surrendering ALL to Jesus and the way that has impacted their o...
37: What love is!
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 67.1 MBToday’s episode we are finishing out our mini series on love as we close out the month of February! Kathy and Sara go deeper into 1 Corinthians 13 by talking about all of the characteristics that love is. God is love! He has given us His spirit through salvation and as we grow and train up in His word we begin to see the fruits of the Spirit in our lives. God’s love was poured out to us through Jesus and now we not only get access to eternity with our Father and creator but He also equips us...
36: Let's talk a little more about love!
February 15, 2021 15:58 - 26 minutes - 50 MBThis week on the podcast, Sara and Kathy continue their journey through 1 Corinthians 13. Instead of talking about all the things love IS, this week we are talking about all of the qualities love is NOT. Love does not envy. It does not boast. It is not self-seeking. And those are just a few! Wow! Can someone say, 'convicting!'? The list of qualities in this chapter are sometimes difficult to see in ourselves but all too easy to point out in others. We want to challenge you this week to exa...
35: All you need is Love "Singing Included"
February 08, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 65.9 MBToday’s episode is about love! Kathy and Sara cover one of the most popular chapters in the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13. It’s widely known and preached at a lot of weddings, which is why it seemed like it would be any easy podcast to record, right? Wrong! God totally used this passage of scripture to convict both of them and we encourage you to open up this chapter, this week, and ask the Lord where the blind spots may be in your own heart! Love is the way we connect with people and the Lord. Di...
34: Jesus in our boat!
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MBThis week the Grace Warriors cover another story about Jesus being in our boat! Last week, we talked about the peace that comes from choosing to have Jesus in your boat and this week we visit a different “boat” story in Luke 5. We encourage you to read this story in the Bible on your own! One of the most important points in this story is that they chose to let Jesus in! God is calling us to let him in to all of the hard areas of our life. What are you needing to let Jesus into this year? The...
33: Stay in the boat!
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MBOn today’s podcast, Kathy and Sara talk about the story in Mark 4 about Jesus calming the storm. If you have read this story before you know that Jesus was sleeping when a storm came upon the boat they were all in. The disciples went to wake up Jesus because the storm felt out of control and they knew he was their only hope. We all have choices in who or what we run to when our storms of life feel out of control. Jesus is the only one that brings peace though. It is a choice we have as Chris...
32: Interview with the original Grace Warriors
January 18, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 85.2 MBWelcome back! Today we are interviewing the two other women that made up the original Grace Warriors, Andy Arbie and Julianne Lagerstrom! Join the four of us on this week’s podcast as we dive deeper into grace and finding your true identity in Jesus. This episode is unique because you can watch the entire episode from our Youtube channel! Today we discuss the power of relationships centered on Jesus and the impact of the Word of God within those friendships. Have you ever felt like it is so ...
31: Good Soil - a little lesson in dirt!
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 65.5 MBAs we have covered our hopes for 2021, we have shared that our deepest desire is for you all to fall in love with the Word and for the Word to take you deeper in your relationship with the Lord. Today, Sara and Kathy read and discuss the parable of the sower. They discuss the three different postures of heart and the three different types of ground Jesus talks about in the parable. As Christian women, at one time or another we probably fall into each category as we grow in our walk with the ...
30: Hello 2021!
January 04, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MBHappy New Year! We are so excited for this upcoming year and all of the plans we have for Grace Warriors! Today, Kathy and Sara talk about their vision for 2021 and the word God has given them for this upcoming year. Do you ever choose a word for the year? Many people do this and allow it to be a reminder throughout the year to keep them grounded when they get distracted or caught up in the busyness of life. What are some things you are dreaming about for this next year? In what ways do you ...
29: Goodbye 2020! Healthy ways to set goals that you can actually achieve!
December 28, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBCan you believe it is the last Monday of 2020!? Many people are saying goodbye to 2020 and hoping for a better year in 2021. Grace Warriors podcast is thankful for 2020 because God allowed us to start this amazing podcast for Christian women. At the end of every year, most people look back on the year and reflect while also looking forward and setting goals. Sara and Kathy are so thankful for the growth and the way the Lord has used this podcast to stretch both of them as they have dove deep...
28: Christmas Songs - Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
December 21, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 39.9 MBMerry Christmas from the Grace Warriors! We know you are busy with all of the holiday shopping, wrapping and cooking but we want you to give yourself the freedom to pause, breathe and spend some time with Jesus! The Christmas song we are looking at today is a little different. Sara and Kathy talk about the differences between God and Santa. God isn’t like Santa at all, He doesn’t keep record of your wrongs and rights because of Jesus. Christmas time is the perfect time to remind ourselves of...
27: Christmas Songs - Joy to the World!
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 37.2 MBJoy is something we can’t cultivate in our own strength. In our own power, we may be able to modify our behavior and be “happy” but that is a fleeting feeling. Joy is a way of living. It isn’t based on circumstances or situations. I am sure you know a few people in your life that have joy because when people exude joy, they stand out! Kathy and Sara spend today’s episode talking about the favorite Christmas song "Joy To The World”! God rejoices over us and as we look to scripture, joy is fou...
26: Christmas Songs - O Holy Night!
December 07, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 44.9 MBKathy and Sara are going to be talking about Christmas songs for the month of December and how meaningful and powerful these sweet songs we sing every year really are. This week they are covering Sara's favorite Christmas song, O Holy Night. Did you know this song was actually written by an atheist and composed by a Jewish composer? This interesting realization truly does show God can use anyone! Jesus is our only hope and although our world feels weary today, we remember God is timeless. Do...
25: What should our focus be on this holiday season?
November 30, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MB2020 is coming to an end and even though we may feel like we spent most of the year on the couch...every year, every day is a gift from God! We know all of our listeners are coming into this podcast in different places and backgrounds but we wanted to give a reminder and refocus our attention on Christ. Are we pleasing man or are we pleasing God with our lives? In this season, it is so easy to “people please” but remember, this behavior is the exact thing that depletes us as humans! Today, K...
24: Mary and Martha - an invitation to sit at His feet.
November 23, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 49.1 MBWith Thanksgiving being this week and Christmas being right around the corner, it is easy to get caught up in the little details and lose sight of what is the most important during this season...sitting at the feet of Jesus. Today Sara and Kathy dive into the story of Martha and Mary in Luke 10:38-42 and give some insight into the scripture. Do you ever feel over occupied and too busy? *Raises hand*. The interesting part of this story is that Martha serving is not a bad thing. It was the dis...
23: Generosity is always in season!
November 16, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 60.1 MBAs believers, what does it look like to be generous? Tis’ the season, right? It doesn’t always have to be money, it could be a giver of time, it could be allowing yourself to be generous in your prayers or even verbal affirmations to someone. Giving is always in season, especially around Christmas! This can be a little bit confusing because you may be a very generous person but not a giver and you may be a good giver but you may not be very generous. Today, Sara and Kathy talk about the diff...
22: The Gift of Being Thankful
November 09, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 64.6 MBNow that we are in the month of November, it is a good time to do a check-in with our hearts and see if our hearts are being filled with thanksgiving and generosity. The first biblical figure Sara and Kathy bring up today is David. As you read through the psalms, you see the amount of times David uses the word “thanks" or "give thanks”. David didn’t have an easy life and he also made many mistakes, just like we do, and we see He came back to truth and that truth is that God is shelter in the...
21: 'I am Not' - an interview with Simi John
November 02, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 83.4 MBWe all reach a point in life where we wonder who we are. If you have been listening to our previous episodes you’ll know we have been unwrapping, week by week, who you are in Christ and what the Word of God says about you. We have focused on the importance of casting off the lies from the enemy that tells us we don’t matter, we aren’t worthy, we aren’t enough and so many more. Embracing the opinion of the only one that matters can be difficult but running to His word is the best place we can...
20: We are all Overwhelmed. Let's not stay there!
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MBBeing overwhelmed has nothing to do with how capable you are, how educated you are or how efficient you are. Sometimes good things overwhelm us, it isn’t always bad! Most of the time overwhelm leads us to becoming fatigued. 2020 has been such a tough year circumstantially but that doesn’t mean we have to sit in the emotion of being overwhelmed. And actually God has something so much better for you! Let’s look at what He says in Matthew. Jesus invites us to him with our overwhelm and he remin...
19: I am a Child of God, Daughter of the King!
October 19, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 59.9 MBWe are wrapping up our “I am” series (for now) with the statement "I am complete in Jesus". Today Sara and Kathy recap all of the “I am” statements they have covered throughout the last 11 episodes. Our identity is the root of so many issues so it was important to start the podcast and address the root problem. Many of us struggle to believe who we TRULY are. It is God’s grace for us to be able to embrace who Jesus says we are and when he does, it changes our identity. Actually, it changes e...
18: Too blessed to be stressed
October 12, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 55.9 MBToday in the podcast Sara and Kathy talk about the “I am” statement "I am blessed". The term blessed is thrown around everywhere and determining the difference between worldly blessings and God’s blessings can be difficult because all things were created by God therefore all good things come from him! The difference between a worldly blessing and a divine blessing is that many of us think a blessing is just something we have control over, or some type of “good”(by worldly standard) circumsta...
17: You are God's Workmanship
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 65.6 MBBody image and how we view ourselves as women is never an easy topic to cover. Many people don’t know how to address it so it's easier to avoid it. Many of us have struggled with it off and on most of our lives and have just accepted that this is how it is. The Good News of Jesus is that the gospel doesn’t shy away from hard topics. It doesn’t avoid uncomfortable subjects, but instead Jesus speaks perfect life and truth over them. We don’t have to wonder what God thinks about this topic beca...
16: Influencers in the Making
September 28, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 60.3 MBIt is very trendy to “brand” yourself right now and social media is filled with influencers and brand ambassadors. What does it mean to be an influencer? Today Sara and Kathy discuss how we, as Christian women, are all ambassadors for Christ. The way we live our life tells people a story, and as believers we can either be good or bad ambassadors for Jesus. What is the fruit you are showing as a representative of Christ? Are you making people want Jesus with the way you speak or treat people?...
15: I am Enough because He is Enough!
September 21, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MBThis week Kathy and Sara talk all about the statement “I am enough.” The truth is none of us measure up, none of us are “enough”. That is why God sent His son Jesus. He loved us so much to give us the only one who is enough! What we lack, he makes up for. Instead of beating ourselves up with the statement “I am not enough”, we can embrace the fact that we don’t have to have it because He does! It’s over time that we learn we are not enough due to the lies of the enemy, and it is over time in...
14: Dear Worry, You're No Longer Welcome Here
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MBWe asked you all what you’re dealing with and a lot of people responded they are struggling with worry. Anxiousness and worry can be all-consuming and sometimes it feels like there is no way out., Sara and Kathy wanted to discuss this topic today. Many times the worry we are feeling in the moment is a lack of trusting the Lord. We become consumed with our circumstances and forget we have a good God we can trust. This all boils down to having a fear of losing control. Sound right, ladies? Yea...
13: Our History is HIS Story!
September 08, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 57.8 MBThis week Sara and Kathy talk about the importance of allowing God to heal us. When we live our lives, even as Christians, with wounds, we are unable to fulfill the true purpose God created us for. The Father is inviting us to experience His love and His restoration over the wounds that others have caused us and the wounds from our own sin. He is a good God that sent His son so that we can experience this freedom! Yes, healing brings pain but we are already in pain from our wounds! Once we a...
12: Forgiveness - A Call to Freedom
August 31, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 57.8 MBIdentity is something that shapes everything we believe and everything we believe then impacts how we act. When we believe the things we’ve been talking about in this identity series, we are changed, we are able to surrender and let go because Jesus changes everything. This week, Sara and Kathy talk about forgiveness. There are two sides of forgiveness, forgiving yourself and forgiving others. This all begins with believing you are forgiven for all of your sins because of the blood of Jesus!...
11: Churchy Words Come to Life
August 24, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MBKathy and Sara have covered how loved we are, that we are chosen and accepted and today they discuss redemption! The entire bible is about redemption. From before time began, we were chosen. God knew he would have to rescue us because we couldn’t rescue ourselves and He always had a plan. His plan is to redeem us. From the garden to now, we have tried to rescue ourselves but if you have been living in moralism long enough you have realized that you just can’t do it! Sara and Kathy discuss th...
10: Mistaken Identity - Craving to be Chosen
August 17, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 55.6 MBDid you know you were chosen before the beginning of time? You’re not a mistake or an accident. As women, we are born with a need to be chosen, loved and accepted. This week, Kathy and Sara dive into the specificities of the doubt and the lies we believe. When we begin to believe a lie from the enemy, it effects our identity. Do you feel like you were a mistake or you were unplanned? You were not an afterthought, and not only did God choose you and create you, He supplies you with a divine p...
Imposter Syndrome No More! You are loved!
August 10, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MBThis week, Kathy and Sara continue talking about identity. We can't discuss identity without first diving deep into the Father's love for us! Do you view God more as a judge or a tender Father? Many things contribute to how we view God but the truth is God prefers you! He proved it by giving His only son so He can know you and be known by you! He cares for your interest. To understand the Father loves you, you have to know the gospel. He became your sin so you become His righteousness. It is...
8: How do I find my true identity?
August 03, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MBMost of us struggle to believe who God says we are. We may know what God says about us from church sermons or reading God’s word but what does it mean to really believe? This week Kathy and Sara talk about breaking off the lies Satan has us believing, allowing Jesus to free us from the bondage and chains. Everything flows out of our identity. The bible has a lot to say about who we are, and it is good news! When we look to God to name us, we suddenly are freed from the opinions of others. We...
7: Armor of God Part Three: Helmet of Salvation and Sword of the Spirit
July 27, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 57 MBThis week Sara and Kathy talk about how God gives us the word of God to be offensive and defensive in our battle against the enemy. They cover the importance of putting on the helmet of salvation. Our salvation gives us a long-term hope, so we are free from focusing just on the here and now. We have eternity with the creator and sustainer of all! Talk about peace! They then go on to talk about the sword of the Spirit and how many of us women are struggling because we aren’t utilizing this am...
6: Armor of God Part Two: Gospel of Peace and Shield of Faith
July 20, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MBThis week Sara and Kathy continue their series on the armor of God with the gospel of peace and shield of faith. Today they talk about how we have to be prepared and ready with God’s good news or the enemy will deceive and trick us. We can’t create our own peace. We have to rest in what Jesus has done and who he is. That is the only thing that brings true peace. His presence in our life is all we need and when we know this and embrace our true identity in Christ we can let go of what other p...
5: Armor of God Part One: Belt of Truth and Breastplate of Righteousness
July 13, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 48.4 MBThe scripture covered in today’s verses is from Ephesians six. Sara and Kathy talk about putting on the full armor of God and specifically the importance of Christians wearing the belt of truth and breastplate of righteousness. Putting on the armor of God is a choice we have as Christian women and it is our way to stand firm in the truth of God. We have an enemy that is invisible but not fictional and his goal is to bring death and destruction to your life but there is good news! God sent Je...
4: Grace in the Everyday
July 06, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MBThere have been a lot of events and circumstances that have caused anxiety and worry for so many. When the world seems to be falling apart, it is easy to look to news sources and other people for truth. The bad part about doing that is that it leads to more worry and more anxiety. The reality is that none of us are in control, which is actually a good thing. The only place we will find peace is by going to the source of actual truth, which is Jesus. In today’s episode, we talk about the call...
3: It's Time to Warrior Up!
June 29, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MBLast week we covered what Grace was and this week we are looking at what it means to “Warrior Up”. There is a battle for your life going on every day! The enemy is seeking to steal, kill and destroy your life. God gives us a recognition of the enemy and enables us to look to Truth and allow God to equip us, arm us and protect us. He enables us to “warrior up” with His scripture as we walk out this life of faith. The power we have from the Holy Spirit is stronger than the enemy. Learn how to ...
3: It' Time to Warrior Up!
June 29, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MBLast week we covered what Grace was and this week we are looking at what it means to “Warrior Up”. There is a battle for your life going on every day! The enemy is seeking to steal, kill and destroy your life. God gives us a recognition of the enemy and enables us to look to Truth and allow God to equip us, arm us and protect us. He enables us to “warrior up” with His scripture as we walk out this life of faith. The power we have from the Holy Spirit is stronger than the enemy. Learn how to ...
2: Divine Grace
June 22, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBWhat is a Grace Warrior? Today Kathy & Sara talk about the why behind the name and where they started Grace Warriors back in November 2016. Grace is mentioned over 200 times in the bible, so maybe it is worth taking a look at? We throw this term around in our daily lives, but what is the divine meaning behind grace? Grace is a part of God’s nature, and he is pursuing all of us daily with it. It’s easy to focus on being a good mom/wife/friend but we will never be able to “do” it all. Choosing...
1: Say Goodbye To Shame and Guilt and Hello To Freedom and Victory!
June 15, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MBThere is freedom in surrender! God is pursuing you and loves you deeply, so why do you still struggle to be a “good” Christian? Sara and Kathy share their experiences that led them to the feet of Jesus, finding a new identity. After striving and doing it all on their own, they both reached “the top” and felt empty and exhausted. Sound familiar? Tune in to this week’s episode of Grace Warriors to cast off the shame and guilt the enemy has whispered in your ear and warrior up in the truth of G...
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June 03, 2020 17:53 - 6 minutes - 15.9 MBThe enemy tells us lies to keep us from finding our identity in Christ. Each week, through raw and real conversation, we conquer those lies with truth in God’s word. Jesus’ grace is all we need, as women, to warrior up and fight the battle for our identity.