More Than Small Talk with Suzanne, Holley, & Jennifer (KLRC)
465 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 188 ratingsSuzie Eller, Holley Gerth and Jennifer Watson, authors and real-life friends, invite you each week to go deeper, become freer and feel more connected. Every episode includes a confession question as well as helpful truths, tips and resources. If you want more peace and less stress, more vulnerability and less trying to be perfect, more hope and less hustle this is the podcast for you.
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Episodes
Joy Struggles (Episode 277)
March 28, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 54.8 MBJoy can be surprisingly complicated. We have an honest conversation about our struggles with joy, our false beliefs about it, and how we can embrace heart-freeing truth instead. Resources Joy Keeper by Suzie Eller
A Little More: The Source of Our Joy
March 22, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.94 MBJoy is for you too. Resource Two free chapters of Suzie’s books, JoyKeeper and The Spirit Led Heart
Toxic Joy (Episode 276)
March 21, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MBWhat is toxic "joy" and how can it harm us? If you've ever been told to put on a happy face when you're hurting inside, this episode will have healing words for you. Resourcces Jennifer's website
A Little More: Remembering Joy
March 15, 2024 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.9 MBWhat does count it all joy mean to you? Jennifer encourages us to pursue joy even during the darkest times in our life. Resources Jennifer’s website
Redefining Joy (Episode 275)
March 14, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBWhat's your definition of joy? We share ours (and learn we might be a little off- ha!) Suzie guides us through a conversation about what true, Biblical joy really means. Resources Joy Keeper by Suzie Eller
A Little More: Loved in Every Moment
March 08, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 4.43 MBThere will never be a moment in your story when you are not fully loved. Holley shares truth to remind your heart of that today. Resources HolleyGerth.com- Stop by for a free excerpt of Holley's latest devotional, What Your Mind Needs for Anxious Moments.
Without Wavering (Episode 274)
March 07, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBAuthor Alexandra Hoover joins us to talk about how she learned to see God's love even in the hardest moments of her life, and how we can do the same. Resources Without Wavering by Alexandra Hoover
A Little More: When You Don't Know How to Pray
March 01, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 5.53 MBGod longs to talk with us, even when words are hard to find.
What's Your Prayer Personality? (Episode 273)
February 29, 2024 06:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBJanet McHenry joins us to talk about how you can go from feeling like a "prayer failure" to connecting with him in ways that fit who he created you to be. Resources Praying Personalities by Janet McHenry
A Little More: Rules vs. Relationship
February 23, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.78 MBMan-made rules don’t change us, but a relationship with our Savior does. Resource: Come with Me by Suzie Eller
It's Not All On You (Episode 272)
February 22, 2024 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBDo you sometimes feel like you have to handle everything on your own? Set down the heaviness of that pressure and remember you're never alone.
A Little More: Steadiness In Our Stuck Places
February 16, 2024 06:00 - 2 minutes - 6.42 MBIt won’t always hurt like this. There is a steadiness that can be found even in our stuck places. Resources: Ladies Night Out LIVE Episode
It Won't Always Hurt Like This (Episode 271)
February 15, 2024 06:00 - 25 minutes - 58.3 MBWhen life gets tough, it can seem like we’ll always feel the way we do right now. But there is hope ahead and your healing is worth fighting for today. Resources Heal After You’re Hurt - New Course by Holley
A Little More: How to Beat the Lies We Believe
February 09, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBHolley has an aha moment: the enemy often lies to us in the areas of our giftings. Let’s keep fighting for the truth in our lives, and do the same for our sisters too. Resources Heal After You’re Hurt - New Course by Holley
Lies We Believe, Truth that Sets Our Hearts Free (Episode 270)
February 08, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MB“Did God really say…?” The enemy went after Eve with this one phrase, and he still does the same with our hearts today. The good news: Yes, God really did say we’re loved, chosen, enough, and more! Resources The Spirit-Led Heart by Suzie
A Little More: Overwhelmed by Social Media
February 02, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBIf you find yourself overwhelmed by social media, you're not alone. Holley shares a few strategies to help you use social media strategically and intentionally.
Meaningful Connection vs. More Likes (Episode 269)
February 01, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBSocial media can be overwhelming for all of us. How do we use it intentionally rather than impulsively? We talk about how to be the boss of social media rather than feeling controlled by it. Resources Joy Keeper by Suzie
A Little More: You Are Beautiful
January 26, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.68 MBDid you know that you are beautiful? You are. You absolutely are.
True Well-Being vs. What You Look Like (Episode 268)
January 25, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBDo you feel pressure to look a certain way? We do too. Join us for a conversation about how we can practice gratitude for our bodies, listen to them, and focus on what works for us rather than working hard to achieve impossible beauty standards. Resources Subscribe to More than Small Talk on your favorite app and leave us a review!
A Little More: How Hustling Harms our Mental Health
January 19, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 7.88 MBIn a world that often glorifies the hustle mentality, so many of us begin to question our true worth wondering if we aren’t measuring up. Jennifer encourages us to give ourselves more compassion and let go of the comparison that the hustle culture drives us towards.
Mental Health vs. More Hustle (Episode 267)
January 18, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 44.9 MBHustle means exceeding our personal capacity in a way that hurts us in order to get the approval of other people. We have a conversation about why we’re all tempted to do this and a healthier approach that can replace it in 2024. Resources Freedom by Jennifer Watson
A Little More: Letting Go of Expectations
January 12, 2024 06:00 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBHolley shares why we can let go of the expectations that weigh us down.
Gold Stars vs. Being Who You Are (Episode 266)
January 11, 2024 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBThe New Year can bring pressure to meet expectations. We talk through how to pursue “being” instead of “doing,” what helps us live loved, and what’s even better than getting a gold star. Resources You’re Already Amazing by Holley
A Little More: A Small Yes
January 05, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MBWhen God does big things with a small yes. Resource The Spirit-Led Heart: Living a Life of Live and Faith Beyond Borders by Suzanne Eller
Saying Yes, Saying No (Episode 265)
January 04, 2024 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBWhat are you saying "yes" to in 2024 and what are you saying "no" to? We share our answers and help you think through what you want more and less of in your life as you start a new year. Resources For more about micro goals, go to HolleyGerth.com and enter "micro goals" in the search box.
A Little More: Moving Forward in a New Year
December 29, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBJennifer shares some thoughts about how to move forward into a new year, with new hope.
Looking Back, Looking Forward (Episode 264)
December 28, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWe look back over 2023 and look forward to our fifth year of More Than Small Talk. Join us to reflect on your life and intentionally consider what’s next for you too. Resources Has More than Small Talk been helpful to you? Here are three ways to say thank you! 1) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app 2) Leave us a review 3) Join the More than Small Talk Facebook group
A Little More: Anyway and Always
December 22, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.76 MBNothing you do or don’t do will ever change God’s love for you. Holley’s words will remind you that you’re loved anyway and always. Resources What’s True About You by Holley
This is _______ Whom Jesus Loves (Episode 263)
December 21, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBDo you ever struggle with believing you're loved? We talk about why being someone Jesus loves is your identity, security, and a truth nothing and no one can ever change. Resources The Spirit-Led Heart by Suzie Eller
A Little More: We Need People
December 15, 2023 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.33 MBYour people matter, but you matter too.
She's Not Your Enemy (Episode 262)
December 14, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBJenn Schultz, author of She's Not Your Enemy, joins us to talk about trading comparison for compassion, finding security in our identity in Christ, and how to have healthier relationships with each other as women. She's Not Your Enemy by Jenn Schultz
A Little More: What Steals our Peace
December 08, 2023 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MBJennifer shares how pressure can steal our peace this holiday season, and what to do about it.
Peace vs. Pressure (Episode 261)
December 07, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBPeace. It's a gift we all want this time of year but it can be hard to find. We talk about three different kinds of peace and what brings them to our lives. Resources What Your Mind Needs for Anxious Moments by Holley Gerth
A Little More: When You Don't Know the Right Answer
December 01, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBSometimes we want to know the right answer, but what our souls need even more is to release our expectations and embrace the mystery of the story God is writing in our lives. Resources HolleyGerth.com
Loving People Who Don't Believe Like Us (Episode 260)
November 30, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBEven Christians often differ in their beliefs about certain issues. How can we love each other well, even when we don’t share the same perspective? Our producer Kara Culver joins us as we explore this tricky topic. Resources More Than Smalltalk Facebook page
A Little More: Living in the Tension
November 24, 2023 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.58 MBGiving ourselves room to live in the tension in healthy ways.
Loving People Who Are the Opposite of Us (Episode 259)
November 23, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIntrovert or extrovert? We dive deeper into this topic and how it affects our relationships so we can all love each other better. Resources The Powerful Purpose of Introverts by Holley
A Little More: When We Disagree
November 17, 2023 06:00 - 4 minutes - 3.49 MBLoving people who disagree with us is HARD. Holley shares 7 words that have helped her.
Loving People Who Are Different Than Us (Episode 258)
November 16, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 5 MBHow can our differences make us better instead of divide us? We continue our series about loving like Jesus with counselor Richard Eller.
A Little More: It's Not Always Going to Hurt Like This
November 10, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes - 5 MBListen as Jennifer shares a part of her message from KLRC's Ladies Night Out about one of the lies our hearts believe.
LIVE at Ladies Night Out! (Episode 257)
November 09, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 5 MBThis special episode was recorded at Christian Life Cathedral in Fayetteville, as a part of KLRC's Ladies Night Out!
A Little More: Becoming Fiercehearted
November 03, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5 MBIf you need a boost of courage and confidence today, Holley shares what it means to be Fiercehearted.
Loving People Who Disagree With Us (Episode 256)
November 02, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 5 MBWhat’s your natural tendency to conflict–flight, fight, or fawn? Counselor Richard Eller joins us to talk about each one, how to manage our reactions, and ways we can have healthy, intentional responses instead. Resources Join us in person for the first ever KLRC Ladies Night Out!
A Little More: Untangled
October 27, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes - 5 MBIn today's A Little More we are sharing something a little different. Suzie is co-host of More Than Small Talk with Holley and Jennifer, but she also hosts Prayer Starters, a daily 2-3 minute prayer podcast. Today we are sharing one of those episodes titled Untangled. Resources Prayer Starters Podcast with Suzanne Eller
Counting the Cost (Episode 255)
October 26, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 5 MBJill Duggar and Derick Dillard join us for a conversation about their new book, Counting the Cost, and how you can go from feeling entangled in someone else’s story to being fully present in your own. Resources Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar
A Little More: Your Promise
October 20, 2023 05:00 - 3 minutes - 5 MBThat promise might feel risky, but if God is behind it’s a healthy risk.
Embracing the Promise (Episode 254)
October 19, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 5 MBWhat’s a Promised Land in your life, either one you dwell in now or that you’re praying for in the future? We have a conversation about the joys as well as challenges of embracing the places God has for us. Resources You’re Already Amazing by Holley Join us in person for the first ever KLRC Ladies Night Out!
A Little More: When Shame Tells You A Different Story
October 13, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5 MBSometimes when we don’t handle things well we feel a lot of shame. Looking at how far we’ve come can help us move forward with freedom and grace! Resources Jennifer’s Website
But God, I Can't (Episode 253)
October 12, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 5 MB“I can’t” is a phrase we’ve all spoken at some point. We talk about what makes us say it and how we can get past what’s holding us back from God’s best for us! Resources The Spirit-Led Heart by Suzie Join us in person for the first ever KLRC Ladies Night Out!
A Little More: Your Story Isn't Finished
October 06, 2023 05:00 - 3 minutes - 5 MBWhat is your story today? Holley shares hope-filled words about how wherever you are now, it is not the end and God is still holding the pen. Resources Fiercehearted by Holley Join us in person for the first ever KLRC Ladies Night Out!