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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FJ 26: Cindy Bultema: Overcoming Addiction, Grieving Well and Walking Free
January 25, 2017 05:00 - 42 minutes - 48.5 MBSpeaker and author Cindy Bultema shares her journey in overcoming cocaine addiction. We also talk about the danger of labels and the power of self talk; How she found joy in the midst of losing her fiancé; the importance of feeling, dealing and healing during the grieving process; what it looks like to live free and walk in the fullness of Christ.
FJ 25: Holley Gerth: Womanhood, Motherhood and Living In Peace
January 11, 2017 05:00 - 36 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this episode, Holley and I talk about: Her new book You're Already Amazing. She and her husband's experience with infertility and adult adoption. What it means to be a woman and to be a mother. How to combat discontentment with God's peace and provision. How to find joy and beauty in whatever season God has you in. Practical tips for parenting well.
FJ 24: Happy New Year + An Inspiration Book for 2017
January 04, 2017 05:00 - 8 minutes - 10.3 MBChristmas is over, and while I'm still focused on the reason for the season (Christ has come!), I'm also looking forward to the new year. This is our chance, friends. This is our chance to map out a new year — a new adventure full of beauty and opportunity. We don’t have to let another year pass us by. We can be intentional with our lives. Together, I believe we can dream, grow and experience abundant life in Christ! And the first step we can take to make this happen is set some time asi...
Finding Joy Ladies Night Out | Live Podcast Event
December 14, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBThis live podcast episode was part of the first ever Finding Joy Ladies Night Out events. During this show, Kim, Julie, Jen, Mary, Jennifer and I talk about: The meaning of joy. How to choose joy during the busy holiday season. What it looks like to weep and have joy at the same time. How to model joy for our families. And more!
FJ 22: Lori Schumaker: People Pleasing, Labels and God's Healing Process
December 07, 2016 05:00 - 45 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, Lori and I talk about: The dangers of people pleasing and looking to others for worth and approval. Learning to substitute the labels others give us for the labels Christ gives us. The difference between knowing and believing God. How God heals us by peeling back layers of our “onion” to help us get to the core of who we are in Him. The joy that is found when we say, “Lord, Thy Will be Done.” How to fight the enemy and keep Him from stealing your joy.
FJ 21: Gretchen Fleming: Following Hard After Jesus and Parenting Well
November 23, 2016 05:00 - 41 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode, Gretchen and I talk about: How to cultivate a hunger for God's Word, and how God speaks to us through His Word. Fighting for faith when life doesn't make sense. Learning to trust and enjoy the Lord when your heart is broken. How practicing gratitude makes room for more joy in life. Learning how to be a parent of surrender — a parent who entrusts their children to God.
FJ 20: Lindsay Alexander: Authentic Faith and Embracing Less
November 09, 2016 05:00 - 50 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode, Lindsay and I talk about: The beauty of being a blank slate for Christ, and how God redeems our past for His glory How God uses life changing things to show us the power of the Gospel and the power of the cross How to substitute a fake faith and striving to just be a "good Christian girl" for an authentic, real faith What it means to be a good steward what happens when God calls you to embrace a life of "less"
FJ 19: Logan Wolfram: Embracing Curiosity to Grow In Faith
October 26, 2016 04:30 - 47 minutes - 70.7 MBIn this episode, Logan and I talk about Being obedient to the Lord even when it's hard. How to give yourself permission to be quiet and listen and wait upon the Lord. The danger of putting God in a box or trying to control His role in our lives. What it looks like to have a curious, growing faith. The real meaning of creativity and how fear keeps us from moving forward in our walk with Jesus.
FJ 18: Alison Tiemeyer: Embracing Change, Discovering Passions and Living Boldly
October 19, 2016 04:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode, Alison and I talk about: How to discover our God-given talents and passions. What it looks like to follow and say yes to Jesus, even when it's hard How joy is like an ocean of goodness. Why we can trust God even when life doesn't make sense. How to live boldly for Christ.
FJ 17: Debbie Lindell: Insecurity, Believing God, and the Importance of Sisterhood
October 12, 2016 04:00 - 46 minutes - 74.2 MBIn this episode, Debbie and I talk about: Her new book She Believes, which released on Oct. 4. How even the faith of a mustard seed can move mountains and transform your life. The difference between knowing God and believing God. The power of biblical sisterhood and the dangers of comparison. What it looks like to lead by example in community. The power of self-talk and why it matters how you speak about yourself.
FJ 16: Melissa Spoelstra: Church Planting, Contentment and Living Love
September 28, 2016 04:00 - 39 minutes - 30.1 MBMelissa Spoelstra is our guest for the 16th episode of the Finding Joy podcast! Melissa is a writer, author, speaker, mom to four kiddos and she also holds a degree in Bible Theology from Moody Bible Institute. Her passion is not only growing deeper with Christ, but also inspiring other women to seek Him by opening their ears to listen to His Spirit, reading His Word curiously, asking questions, exercising good hermeneutics, and clinging tightly to God through the storms of life. In additi...
FJ 16: Melissa Spoelstra: Church Planting, Contentment and Living Love
September 28, 2016 04:00 - 39 minutes - 30.1 MBMelissa Spoelstra is our guest for the 16th episode of the Finding Joy podcast! Melissa is a writer, author, speaker, mom to four kiddos and she also holds a degree in Bible Theology from Moody Bible Institute. Her passion is not only growing deeper with Christ, but also inspiring other women to seek Him by opening their ears to listen to His Spirit, reading His Word curiously, asking questions, exercising good hermeneutics, and clinging tightly to God through the storms of life. In additi...
FJ 15: Shannon Geurin: Infidelity, Restoration and Rising Up
September 14, 2016 13:20 - 36 minutes - 52.7 MBShannon Geurin is our guest for the 15th episode of the Finding Joy podcast! Shannon is not only my dear friend, but she’s also a mother, wife and blogger whose passion is helping women rise up into their calling and be fierce warriors for God. Through her writing, she aims to inspire them to pursue their dreams no matter how far out of reach they seem. One of the reasons I love Shannon is because of her down-to-earth personality and overall authenticity. Not only is she a tall iced carame...
FJ 14: Becky McCoy: Grief, Starting Over and Living Brave
August 31, 2016 12:56 - 38 minutes - 54.4 MBAfter losing both her father and husband in a short period of time, Becky began writing to encourage others to grieve well and live authentically. A big part of her ministry is cultivating communities where safe, gracious, and authentic conversations can take place. In this episode, Becky and I talk about: Our love for ice cream. What it looks like to “live brave.” Her husband’s battle with cancer. How she learned to grieve, through the loss of her father and husband. What it mean...
FJ 13: Stacey Thureen: Finding Joy On the Seesaws of Life
August 17, 2016 04:30 - 30 minutes - 41.1 MBAuthor and speaker Stacey Thureen encourages us to find stability in life's unpredictable moments by deepening our relationship with the greatest stabilizer of all: Jesus.
FJ 12: Sue Donaldson: Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zone, Hospitality and Community
August 03, 2016 04:30 - 36 minutes - 53.6 MBAuthor, speaker and queen of hospitality Sue Donaldson encourages us to step outside of our comfort zone by letting God use our tables to extend His welcoming heart and overflowing love to others.
FJ 11: Melanie Dale: Finding Joy in the Unexpected
June 29, 2016 04:30 - 49 minutes - 37.9 MBThrough her writing and speaking, Melanie inspires women to focus less on being the perfect mom, friend, spouse and Christ follower, etc., so they can focus more on embracing the life God has for them. In this episode, Melanie and I talk about: Her battle with infertility and depression. She and her husband's journey with adoption. Unexpected parenting. Why it's important to be honest with God. Melanie encourages us to lighten up and not be so hard on ourselves all the time. Life's...
FJ 10: Emily Wierenga: Finding Joy in Losing Yourself
June 15, 2016 04:00 - 57 minutes - 81.7 MBEmily Wierenga is our guest for the 10th episode of Finding Joy. Emily lives in a small Dutch hamlet in Canada and is a wife and mom to three kiddos. She's also the writer of several books, including her most recent, titled "Making it Home." Two years ago, Emily went on a blogger's trip with World Help to Uganda, where she fell in love with the people of Africa. Shortly after her trip she founded a non-profit called The Lulu Tree, where her team works to prevent tomorrow's orphans by equippi...
FJ 09: Heather Von St. James: Surviving Cancer, Motherhood and Starting Over
June 01, 2016 04:00 - 37 minutes - 29.3 MBHeather Von St. James is our guest for the ninth episode of the Finding Joy podcast! Heather is a mother, wife, blogger and advocate for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance — and as of this February, she's also a 10-year cancer survivor. Talk about amazing. Back in 2005, at the age of 36, Heather was diagnosed with Mesothelioma shortly after giving birth to her first child. Heather was given just 15 months to live. After the diagnosis she and her husband, Cameron, immediately searched to fin...
FJ 08: Suzie Eller: Finding Joy in Being the 13th Disciple
May 18, 2016 02:51 - 50 minutes - 72.1 MBChristian author and speaker Suzie Eller talks about the release of her new book, "Come With Me," and what it means to be a 13th disciple.
FJ 07: Kristen Chidsey: Finding Joy In the Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis
May 04, 2016 04:30 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBA few years ago, Kristen Chidsey and her two children were diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. In this episode, Kristen and I talk about their battle against the disease, as well as what it's like to be a blogger, mom, wife, daughter and friend while trusting God through it all.
FJ 06: Lisa Appelo: Finding Joy Amid Loss + Remembering God's Faithfulness
April 20, 2016 01:45 - 53 minutes - 42.4 MBLisa Appelo is our guest for the sixth episode of the Finding Joy podcast and I can't wait for you to get to know her because she's amazing! On her blog, Lisa writes "Four years ago, life as I knew it shattered in a thousand irretrievable pieces. I never asked God why but I sure did ask — what now? Oh, how God has answered. In a thousand ways, God has been True and Faithful." Today, Lisa is a widow and mother to seven children, but that doesn't stop her from writing and proclaiming God's fa...
FJ 05: Barb Roose: Winning Your Ugly Struggle With Beauty
April 06, 2016 04:30 - 42 minutes - 31.7 MBAfter growing up feeling like she would never measure up to the Barbie dolls she and her family members played with, Barb committed herself to a new way of thinking and slowly learned to embrace her God-given identity as a woman of great value. In this episode, Barb and I talk about how she broke free from the chains of body image issues and how she is learning to trust God on an even deeper level after a recent career change.
FJ 04: Kimberly Ann: Finding Joy In Surrender
March 22, 2016 23:58 - 59 minutes - 83 MBRadio host Kimberly Ann Bonds talks about how she learned to surrender the pain, heartbreak and struggles of her childhood and early adult years in exchange for God's peace, love and grace.
FJ 03: Sarah Koontz: Finding Joy In Life's Limitations
March 09, 2016 03:02 - 43 minutes - 64.3 MBIn this episode Sarah shares her story of seeking joy, health and contentment amid her battle with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue — specifically, how the valleys of life can add richness and wisdom to our lives, while changing our perception and finding joy in limitations.
FJ 02: Taylor Kiser: Finding Joy In Christ Alone — Not a Perfect Body
February 23, 2016 08:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode, Taylor and I talk about her hospitalization from anorexia at age 12, her journey with food since that hospitalization, how social media impacts our self-esteem and how our thoughts hold more power than we realize.
FJ 01: Michele Cushatt: Finding Joy In An Undone Life
February 10, 2016 01:27 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MBMichele Cushatt talks about how she found joy and continues to lean on Jesus after going through divorce, adoption and battling cancer three times.