She Found Joy
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 148 ratingsThe She Found Joy Podcast is dedicated to helping God's daughters experience freedom, joy and healing through abiding in Christ. Join Lauren Gaskill, Rochelle Merrell and special guests as they share biblical wisdom, heartfelt stories and practical tips that will lead you into deeper intimacy and fruitfulness with the Lord. Together, we can find joy in Him and see His Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.
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Surrender & Giving God Our Yes
June 03, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes - 47.3 MBSurrender is the way of the kingdom, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. Join Lauren and Rochelle for a conversation on the importance of giving God our yes — with special guests Kate Smith, co-president of Catch the Fire World, and Jess Ninaber, lead pastor of Catch the Fire Raleigh.
Contentment: Part 2
May 06, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 17.3 MBJoin Lauren and Rochelle for part 2 of a series on contentment. Also, don't miss the news about our new group discount for the She Found Joy Retreat! Visit our application page or listen to this episode to learn more.
Contentment: Part 1
April 22, 2024 23:39 - 29 minutes - 17.4 MBWe live in a world that is constantly chasing and running to the next thing. But contentment was never meant to be found in attaining what we think we need. It's found in relationship with God, the One who made us. Join Lauren and Rochelle for part 1 of a series on contentment.
Living Well When Life Is Hard
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat do we do when life is hard and we feel hard pressed on every side? Lauren and Rochelle talk about how Jesus wants to meet us in these places, along with the hidden blessings of walking through the hard with Him.
Finding Joy in Motherhood: Part 2
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 23 MBLauren Gaskill continues our series on finding joy in motherhood with Lauren Gaines, author of Unshakable Kids and creator of Inspired Motherhood. Join them as they talk about common traps and triggers we can fall into, how to get out of them with the Lord's help, and why making room for rest is powerful and necessary. Follow She Found Joy on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about the 2024 She Found Joy Retreat.
Finding Joy in Motherhood: Part 1
February 26, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 23.5 MBWhat does it mean to be a mother? What is the meaning and value behind being a mother? In this new series, Rochelle and Lauren help us understand God's intention for motherhood and how we can find joy in reflecting His heart to those He entrusts to us. Follow She Found Joy on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about the 2024 She Found Joy Retreat.
Enter Through the Narrow Gate
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 16.6 MBJesus said "I am the gate." But the references to gates and walls found in Scripture don't stop there. What is the spiritual significance of gates and walls and what are the implications for us today? Lauren and Rochelle consider what it means to enter through the narrow gate and to protect our own gates every single day.
Discerning the Voice of God
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 17.1 MBSimply put, the prophetic is hearing God for yourself and for others. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 14 that all can prophesy, but how do we weigh a word to discern if it's really from the Lord? Not only that, but how do we move forward and partner with a word once we know it's from Him? Join Rochelle and Lauren for a heartfelt discussion and encouragement to not despise prophesy but embrace it from a place of wisdom and grace.
Starting the New Year With Wisdom
January 02, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 17.2 MBThe calendar has changed to a new year, but rather than jumping into things, what steps can we take to start 2024 well? Lauren and Rochelle offer practical wisdom and tangible ways to experience greater levels of love, peace, righteousness and joy this year.
Taking Time to Remember
December 18, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9.85 MBWith Christmas and the new year just around the corner, Rochelle and Lauren take time to remember the lessons God has taught them in 2023 while inviting listeners to do the same. Let's stay connected! Sign up for our newsletter for encouragement delivered to your inbox.
God Stories: Part 2
December 04, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 11.5 MBRochelle and Lauren continue our "God Stories" series with stories of how they've seen God radically show up in their lives. May these stories ignite your faith for what God wants to do in your life this season.
God Stories: Part 1
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 16.8 MBJoin Lauren Gaskill and special guest Shay Mason as they kick off a series dedicated to sharing stories of how they have seen God work in their lives and the lives of those around them. We hope this series can really encourage your heart — God is no respector of persons and He is the same yesterday, today and forever! May these testimonies of Jesus breathe life and hope into you today. The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy (Revelation 19:10)!
The Pressure Is Off
November 06, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 21.7 MBThe pressure — to heal yourself, to fix the world, to please God or people, to say or do everything right — is off. Jesus' invitation has always been "come to Me and I will give you rest." His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Join Lauren and Rochelle for a conversation on entering rest that will hopefully have you feeling lighter before the holiday season. Let's stay connected! Sign up for our newsletter for encouragement delivered to your inbox.
Devout in Doubt
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 38.9 MBSpecial guest Paul Baldwin, author of Devout in Doubt, joins Lauren Gaskill to talk about the challenges of walking through suffering and how doubt can be a tool for transformation and deeper devotion to God.
Come Away with Jesus
June 27, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 20.2 MBGod's fingerprints are all over creation — you cannot separate the Creator from His creation — and He is inviting us all to come with Him. Wherever we are, God wants to encounter and speak to our hearts. Lauren shares encouragement and stories from her own life that will leave you inspired to encounter God in new and wonderful ways. Two spots are left for the She Found Joy Retreat! Join us in Asheville, August 18-21 by applying today.
Quiet Trust
June 19, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MBThere is a rest available for the people of God, and it's found in the secret place, in the position of quiet trust. Join Lauren and Rochelle as they talk about the power of quiet trust and how returning and resting in God's presence, character, heart, and Word can transform our lives. Have you signed up for the She Found Joy Retreat happening in Asheville, NC from August 18-21? We'd love to have you join us! Apply today at shefoundjoy.com/retreat.
Stepping Out of the Mundane
May 22, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 33.3 MBThe kingdom of God is righteousness, joy and peace in the Holy Spirit. There's nothing mundane about it! Even when life in this earthly realm feels hard or mundane, Jesus is inviting us to live an extraordinary supernatural life with Him. Join Rochelle and Lauren for a heartfelt conversation on how to step out of the mundane and see things from Jesus' perspective. She Found Joy Retreat Update: We've extended the application deadline to the end of June! Apply now at shefoundjoy.com/retreat!
The Family of God: Part 2
May 08, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 41.3 MBThere is joy and power to be found in living together as a family of God. Join Lauren and Rochelle for part two of a conversation on God's design for us to live in community as one family united in Christ. Scripture references: James 5:13-20 and 1 Corinthians 14:12. Register and apply for the She Found Joy Retreat happening in Asheville, NC from August 18-21, 2023 at shefoundjoy.com/retreat.
The Family of God: Part 1
April 24, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MBBefore God was Creator, He was Father. Since the beginning of time, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have existed in perfect love together. God's heart in creating mankind was to share His goodness and love and create a family that would put His glory on display for the whole world. Ephesians 2:18-19 tells us that through Jesus we all have access by one Spirit to the Father. Therefore, we are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the househo...
The Goodness Of God
April 17, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 35.6 MBWe live in a world where oftentimes bad things get assigned to a good God. But the truth is this: God is good and is incapable of being anything other than good — no matter what we experience. Having this truth as the foundation that we build our lives on helps us overcome and live a life of abiding faith. Join Lauren Gaskill and special guest Caroline Harries for a special conversation on the goodness of God. Lear more about Caroline's ministry. Follow She Found Joy on Instagram.
Making Friendships Matter
April 04, 2023 15:48 - 14 minutes - 16 MBMaking and keeping friends as an adult can be hard! Join Lauren and Rochelle for a heartfelt conversation on how to find joy in friendships and ways to better love our friends. Also in this episode: a special She Found Joy Retreat update! Learn more at shefoundjoy.com/retreat.
Finding Rest & Strength Through Prayer
March 20, 2023 19:42 - 33 minutes - 38.2 MBJoin Lauren Gaskill and special guest Suzanne Eller for a conversation on connecting with God through prayer. Lauren also shares more about the 2023 She Found Joy Retreat! LINKS FROM THE SHOW She Found Joy Retreat Suzanne's Website Suzanne's Book, "Prayer Starters"
Navigating Change
March 06, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 30.3 MBWe live in an ever-changing world, and sometimes it can be hard to navigate the change in our own lives with Jesus. Join Lauren and Rochelle as they talk about find joy in seasons of great change and how God is constant through it all. Also don't miss the huge announcement about the first She Found Joy Retreat in Asheville, North Carolina from August 17-21! Spaces are limited — we hope to see you there! Follow us on Instagram She Found Joy Lauren Gaskill Rochelle Merrell Stay Connec...
Wait and See
February 06, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 43.5 MBSpring is just around the corner, but the wait can sometimes feel never-ending in the cold days and dark nights of winter. The same can be said of the promises of God that many — if not all — of us are still waiting on. So how do we wait in faith? How can we "see" before we SEE? Lauren and Rochelle share tips, practices and personal experiences of how they've learned to abide and taste His goodness in the wait. Follow us on Instagram She Found Joy Lauren Gaskill Rochelle Merrell Sta...
Christ In Us Is More Than Enough
January 09, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MBGod has given us everything we need for life an godliness. But so often, we live as though we are lacking something. Join Lauren and Rochelle for a conversation on how we can come to a place where we realize Christ in us is more than enough. Bible Verses from Today's Show: Ephesians 1:15-23, 2 Peter 1:3, John 1:4, John 5:39-44, Luke 17:21 Follow us on Instagram She Found Joy Lauren Gaskill Rochelle Merrell Stay Connected Newsletter Sign Up
How to Keep the Fire Burning
December 12, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBWhether you've been a Christian for seven months, seven years, or seventy-seven years, we’re all called to keep the fire of first love burning for all the days of our lives. Join Lauren Gaskill and special guest Kristina Bailey for a conversation on how to stay in a place of intimacy where His fire burns bright in our lives for all the world to see. Some key takeways from the show: Fire falls on sacrifice and obedience. His fire, His presence, His love doesn’t just fall for our sake but for ...
Leaning in to Hear His Whisper
October 24, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 42.4 MBRochelle is back!! Join her and Lauren as they share stories of how they have encountered the voice of God over the years. We hope this episode encourages you to go even deeper in your walk with the Lord and hear His voice even more deeply and clearly! Bible Verses from the Show Revelation 19:10, 1 Kings 19:12, John 6:63, John 10:27 Follow us on Instagram She Found Joy Lauren Gaskill Rochelle Merrell Stay Connected Newsletter Sign Up Links from the Show Don't Give the Enemy a...
Confronting Opposition
October 10, 2022 04:01 - 23 minutes - 27.3 MBDoes life look the opposite or different from where you felt like God was leading you? Have you been believing God for something He asked you to believe Him for, but you haven't seen it yet? If you want to be encouraged and encounter God's heart for you, this episode is for you! LINKS FROM THE SHOW She Found Joy Instagram: www.instagram.com/shefoundjoy She Found Joy Facebook: www.facebook.com/shefoundjoy Lauren will be speaking at Crossroads Fellowship's Womens Day of Encouragement ...
When You Need to Get a Grip
July 13, 2022 13:27 - 42 minutes - 49.1 MBAfter a long break, we're back!! Join Lauren and Rochelle as they talk about being strong in the Lord and living from a place of having a firm foundation in Christ. If you feel like you need to get a grip today, this episode is for you! LINKS FROM THE SHOW Lauren's Book: www.laurengaskillinspires.com/into-the-deep-book She Found Joy Instagram: www.instagram.com/shefoundjoy She Found Joy Facebook: www.facebook.com/shefoundjoy
Lessons Learned in 2021
December 22, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 30.8 MBAs we reach the end of 2021, Lauren and Rochelle take a moment to reflect on all that the Lord has been teaching them this year. We hope this podcast inspires you to ask God what He has been doing in your life, as well as to thank Him for His faithfulness! On the mountaintop or in the valley, there is always joy to be found when we are in Him. He is our great reward. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us to you! You are so loved.
An Update + The God Who Sees
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 15.9 MBHello She Found Joy Podcast family! It's been awhile. Join Lauren Gaskill as she shares a few updates and what God's been putting on her heart lately.
Embracing the Many Facets of God: Part 3
August 30, 2021 12:08 - 18 minutes - 21.6 MBWe know God is love, but sometimes it's hard to feel the love of God, or, sometimes His love looks different than what we might think or want it to look like. If you feel like the Lord has been distant in this season, join Lauren and Rochelle for an episode on embracing the love — and discipline — of the Lord no matter what we are feeling. LINKS FROM THE SHOW She Found Joy Instagram & Facebook: @shefoundjoy
Embracing the Many Facets of God: Part 2
July 12, 2021 01:35 - 23 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode, Lauren and Rochelle talk about how God is an all consuming fire and how we can partner with what the fire of God wants to do in our lives. In every season, He wants to transform us into His light and likeness with His fire. Deuteronomy 4:24, 9:3 Hebrews 12:29 1 Peter 1:7 Hebrews 10:39 Kay Arthur’s book: As Silver Refined
Embracing the Many Facets of God: Part 1
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 46 MBWhen we know God for who He truly is — when we we experience the many facets of His character and the names we see sprinkled throughout Scripture — we can see and live rightly and more fully. Join Lauren and Rochelle for a series on the Names of God and how knowing Him intimately can impact and change everything. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Lauren's Book: www.laurengaskillinspires.com/shop She Found Joy Instagram: www.instagram.com/shefoundjoy She Found Joy Facebook: www.facebook.com/shefoundjoy
The Heart of the Father
June 08, 2021 15:41 - 57 minutes - 65.4 MBIn this special extended podcast episode, Shay and Bruce Mason from Love Inside Out join Lauren and Rochelle for conversations on encounters with the love and heart of the Father. Learn more about Love Inside Out’s ministry offerings, including healing prayer, teaching, speaking, and publishing at loveinsideout.org. Wherever you are in your relationship with the Father, may you encounter Him through this podcast, and may He draw you closer to His heart. He sees you, knows you, and loves ...
Heart Healing + Giving God Access
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 31.2 MBIn Psalm 147:3, we are given a promise that our God is a God who "heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Join Lauren and Rochelle as they talk about the importance of giving God full access to our hearts so we can embrace complete wholeness and healing in Him. When we allow Him to tear down lies we have believed about ourselves and bring healing in whatever form He chooses, we can walk in the fullness of all that He has for us.
Positioning Ourselves to be Hearers of the Lord
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 34.7 MBGod is always speaking, but sometimes we just aren't listening. Join Lauren and Rochelle as they talk about how to clearly discern the voice of the Lord and how to daily encounter Him. Follow She Found Joy Instagram: instagram.com/shefoundjoy Facebook: facebook.com/shefoundjoy Sign up for our mailing list at shefoundjoy.com.
Time for a Heart Check {Holy Spirit MRI}
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 24.4 MBHappy 2021, dear listener! There is a lot of swirling and noise going on in the atmosphere this year, and the temptation right now can be to fall into anger, bitterness, frustration, disillusionment, discouragement, or despair. More than ever before, we need to be a people who are quick to listen and pray and slow to speak. More than ever before, we need to be saturating ourselves in the Word and presence of God. These are the only things that will allow us to stand firm in this hour and n...
2021: Come Up Higher
December 21, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 31.2 MBAs we look forward to 2021, we are so excited about what God has in store. Before today's show, Lauren and Rochelle sat down to hear what was on the Father's heart for this upcoming year. From childlike faith and intimacy with God, to learning to come up higher and live in His presence, there is so much He is wanting to do in, through and for us this year! Bible Verses Zephaniah 3:17 John 3:16 2 Corinthians 4:18 John 8:32 Revelation 4:1 John 6:68
Experiencing the Peace of Christ This Christmas
December 14, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBThe Christmas season is full of opportunities to fall into overwhelm, anxiety, contention, exhaustion and frustration. But God is inviting us to exchange toxic thoughts and negative emotions for His fullness. Join Lauren and Rochelle as they talk about how to experience the peace, joy and hope of Christ this season by staying full of the Holy Spirit. BIBLE VERSES: Galatians 5:13 Proverbs 13:3 Ephesians 4:29 Isaiah 6:1 Ephesians 5:18 SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: shefoundjoy.com/donate
Living in the Present with Jesus
November 16, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 33.9 MBEver found yourself living in the pain or shame of the past or worry regarding the future? While nothing can separate us from the love of Jesus, our Savior's heart is that we learn to abide and live in the present with Him. Tune in as Lauren and Rochelle talk about the power and benefits of living from His presence. Ministry Website: shefoundjoy.com Get Lauren Gaskill's Book: laurengaskillinspires.com Show Sponsor: akalaclothing.com
Who & What Are You Living For?
November 02, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 19.5 MBIn light of the coming Election Day, Rochelle and Lauren sit down to talk about how we can all respond as followers of Christ. No matter what the results end up looking like, we must remember that we are living for an unshakable King and His unshakable Kingdom. We will not be moved. Key Bible Verses // Galatians 2:20 Matthew 27:14 Hebrews 12:28 John 6:63
How to Come Out of the Furnace Unharmed
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 35.7 MBHas 2020 felt like one big fiery furnace full of trials? Maybe you and your family were experiencing a furnace season before COVID-19 even hit. Wherever you are in your faith journey today, join Rochelle and Lauren as they share strategies for coming through the furnace seasons in our lives unharmed — just like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in Daniel 3.
Ruling and Reigning: Part 2
September 28, 2020 11:54 - 27 minutes - 31.8 MBRomans 5:17 says, "For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ." We were made to reign in life through Christ. Tune in as Lauren and Rochelle finish off their two-week series on what it means to practically rule and reign the way God created us to.
Ruling and Reigning: Part 1
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 27.6 MBRomans 5:17 says, "For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ." We were made to reign in life through Christ. Tune in as Lauren and Rochelle start a two week series on what it means to practically rule and reign the way God created us to.
Humility Is the Way Forward
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 22.7 MBRochelle is back in the studio with Lauren this week! Tune in as she shares a timely word from the Lord for moving forward in 2020 and beyond.
Living from the Tree of Life
August 10, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 18.2 MBThere were two trees in the Garden of Eden, and we have the opportunity to eat from them both still today. Which tree are you eating from? Join Lauren Gaskill as she talks about practical ways to feast on the tree of life.
How to Hear the Voice of God with Clarity
July 20, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 21.7 MBLauren offers wisdom for how we, as followers of Jesus, can tune out the world and tune into the voice of God.
The Heart of the Matter: Part 3
June 22, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 38.5 MBWhat if the events that have unfolded in 2020 are not as they seem, but there was something else going on? Join Lauren, Rochelle and special guest Jeff Germain for the third part of a three-part conversation on how we as the church can and should be responding.
The Heart of the Matter: Part 2
June 15, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MBWhat if the events that have unfolded in 2020 are not as they seem, but there was something else going on? Join Lauren, Rochelle and special guest Jeff Germain for the second part of a three-part conversation on how we as the church can and should be responding.