How do you make your kids feel known, seen, and loved? In this episode, Pastors Todd and Julie and Pastors James and Lisa are back for part 2 of the conversation about parenting. You will hear how to keep the door open in your relationships and create a safe place for your children.So Good Moments: How to be guardians of truth to our kids. How to get ahead of the dangers of technology and be smart pioneers of parenting in the digital age. The importance of limiting technology for as long as you can. 5 steps to talk to your kids about hard things.How to make kids feel known, seen, and loved.How Jesus created a safe place for sinners…and more!Discussion Questions: What stood out to you about this episode? How can you go on the offense in the battle you’re in? If you’re a parent, what are some good resources you’ve used for your kids? If you’re not a parent, what has helped you stay spiritually on guard? How do you create intentional space for the kids in your life?What makes something a safe place for you? Resources: Doing Life with Your Adult ChildUsing Social Media to Honor GodDeclarations to Speak Over Your ChildWays to Level Up Your Relationship With Your ChildHow My Parents Got There FirstAXIS Parenting ResourceShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How do you turn failures into wins as a parent? In this episode, you will learn how walking in humility will benefit all your relationships.So Good Moments: How to model humility, grace, and confidence to your children. Why your child is not your report card.How to be extremely humble and extremely confident at once. Ways to build your confidence and become equipped as parents. How you can help your children have their own revelation of Jesus. How to make leading family devotions less intimidating…and more! Discussion Questions: What was your favorite part of this episode? If you’re not a parent, how can you step in for the next generation? What can you do when you make mistakes with your kids? How can you practice humility with your kids? What’s one funny parenting fail you recall from your parents or yourself?Resources: Declarations to Speak Over Your ChildWays to Level Up Your Relationship With Your ChildHow My Parents Got There FirstAxis Parent's GuideShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Is there a missing ingredient in your relationships? In this episode, Pastors Todd and Julie share how to take your relationships from natural to supernatural. So Good Moments: The importance of encountering Jesus through relationships. God is a relational God, and we were created in His image. The world will know God through how we love our neighbor. Pastor Todd’s battle strategies for going on the offense in relationships.How to create an atmosphere where God is at home in your home.The most broken marriage vow.The one thing that kept Jesus from performing miracles…and more! Discussion Questions: What stood out to you about this episode? What is one way you can make God at home in your home?When was the last time you felt honored, and why?What is one tangible way to honor someone in your life? Pastors Todd and Julie shared their engagement story. If you are engaged or married, what’s your proposal story? If you are single, what would be your dream proposal? Resources: How to Honor When It's HardShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How do you grow your prayer life when it doesn’t come naturally? In this episode, you will hear how to create a prayer routine that works. So Good Moments: How Pastor Ryan McDermott improved his prayer life when it didn’t come naturally. Why God won’t say no to certain prayers. The importance of silence and solitude.How Pastor Ryan protects his prayer routine. Why a revival is a supernatural partnership. Why revival requires repentance and what it really means to fear the Lord.Why it’s vital to speak a better word over the next generation…and more! Discussion Questions: What was your favorite part of this episode? What prayer practices have helped you encounter God? Does prayer come naturally to you or have you had to work at it?What are some good things you see in the next generation? Are you an introvert or an extrovert? What’s your favorite way to recharge? Resources: Unbound BookCollege NightsMore About Pastor RyanHow to Share Your Testimony Good News About Gen ZShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How do you become an encourager in a world full of competition and comparison? In this episode, you will hear how to live the “Barnabas Way.”So Good Moments: How an epic encounter in the New Testament birthed the early Church.How the Holy Spirit went from being limited to one place to being everywhere. What it means to be a daughter of encouragement and live the “Barnabas Way.”How our encounter can open the door for others to have their own encounter. How to see an opportunity when others see a problem. How to be generous with everything we have…and more!Discussion Questions: Who in your life is a great D.O.E. (Daughter of Encouragement)? How has someone else opened a door for you, or how have you opened a door for someone else? What does being a daughter of encouragement mean to you? How is the “Barnabas Way” counter-culture to what we see today?Has there ever been a time when others saw a problem, but you saw potential? Resources: Zayas StudiosShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How can you turn everyday moments into holy moments? In this episode, Caylie Bryant and Steven Robertson share about the power of worship.So Good Moments: How Caylie obeyed God even though she didn’t feel qualified.Why worship is such a critical part of being a disciple. How ordinary moments turn into holy moments for Steven.How worship can become a weapon of our spiritual warfare. Advice for how to worship when we don’t feel like it… and more!Discussion Questions: What stood out to you from today’s podcast? What is one special moment you’ve had in worship? What needs to change in your perspective or actions for your ordinary moments to become holy moments?What is one thing that you thank God for every day?What’s your favorite worship song? Resources: MVMNT Music More Christ Fellowship MusicThe Daily AppShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

What if God has something better for you? In this episode, Pastors Lisa Duvall and Karissa Robinson discuss trusting God in times of waiting.So Good Moments: How Pastor Lisa Duvall encountered God in a special way that marked her life. The truth about praying for a sign from God. The direct correlation between your community and the encounters you have. How you can grow through the difficulty of an unanswered prayer. The questions to ask when pain, hardship, or trials come your way.Highlights from Pastor Julie’s miracles message…and more! Discussion Questions: What stood out to you from this episode? How can you stretch yourself like Lisa did in your time with God?How has your community had an impact on your God encounters? What season of waiting or unanswered prayer caused you to press into God and grow?What is one thing you’ve you asked God for—but were grateful when God said no? Resources: The Daily AppMission TripsShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How do you encounter God when life feels messy? In this episode, Irene Rollins shares how God met her in her darkest hours. So Good Moments: How Irene had an encounter with God in rehab.Why it’s important to quiet your soul and take time to listen to the Holy Spirit. How to encounter God through life transitions. Why it’s vital to let yourself feel disappointment and grief. The power of community when you feel far from God. How to approach the Bible if you’re new to reading it…and more!Discussion Questions: What stood out to you about Irene’s story? Do you have a tendency to get caught up in busyness? What life transitions have you needed strength through? How has community helped grow your faith? What is one fact about you that only a close friend would know? Resources: The Daily AppReframe Your ShameYouVersionCelebrate RecoveryShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How is your crowd connected to your encounters? In this episode, next-gen leaders share their own personal God encounters.So Good Moments: Having God encounters and the impact they have on our lives. How to avoid our faith becoming shallow. How God showed up for Aaliyah when she was grieving her father’s death. How God brought Dani’s mom to salvation and restored their relationship. How a God encounter brought Emma out of a long season of anxiety and depression…and more! Discussion Questions: What’s one takeaway you have from this episode? Have you ever had a God encounter that marked your life? How has that influenced your life today? How has stepping out of your comfort zone helped you encounter God? Has there been a time when you encountered God during worship? Do you have a favorite God encounter in the Bible (e.g., Moses, Gideon, Paul)? What’s your favorite worship song? Resources: An Encounter with God Changes Everything5 Books to Help You Encounter GodThe Word of the Year: EncounterCFSEUShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Are you connected to the right crowd? In this episode, next-gen leaders share about the importance of biblical community.So Good Moments: Pastor Julie getting educated on Gen Z words like “no cap,” “ate that up,” and “glow up.”How to build community in a digitally connected world. Why it’s so important to stay connected to the right people. What the story of the paralyzed man on the mat teaches us.As iron sharpens iron, we need friends who will sharpen us…and more! Discussion Questions: What stood out to you from this episode? How do you build connections with people in such a digitally connected world? How can you make sure that you’re connected to the right people in your life? How has being in a faith-filled community contributed to encounters you’ve had with the Lord, and how has that marked your life? How do you hurkle-durkle? Resources: CFSEUShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Are you staying in your comfort zone or reaching for Jesus? In this episode, Pastor Julie and Pastor Karissa share how to stretch yourself for God’s best.So Good Moments: Pastor Julie’s Spiritual parallel between God encounters and Taylor Swift.What it means to stretch out of your comfort zone and reach for Jesus. How fasting strengthens our “no” muscle and our faith. How God called Pastors Karissa and Cole to start fostering when they were still newlyweds. How God gives us a vision for our life, sometimes before we even know Him…and more!Discussion Questions: What’s your main takeaway from this episode? How can you stretch out of your comfort zone and reach out for Jesus? As you step into a season of Prayer & Fasting, what would be a stretch to give up? What’s a daily stretch you can do in your relationship with God? How can you mark the moments of God’s faithfulness in your life? Just for fun: Did Taylor Swift influence who you rooted for in the Superbowl?Resources: Foster & Adoptive Care at CFShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Are you settling for an experience when God wants to give you an encounter? Tune in to this episode as Pastor Julie kicks off season 8 and shares how you can reach for Jesus and the "more" He has for you. So Good Moments: How one woman in Scripture had an encounter with God that changed her entire life.The difference between an experience and an encounter. What it means to be a daughter of God. Why it’s vital to bring the whole truth to God.The difference between touching Jesus and reaching out for Him…and more! Discussion Questions: What did you take away from this story about the woman with the issue of blood? Has there been a time when you looked for a miracle but got an encounter? What’s one way you can step away from something holding you back? What does being a daughter of God mean to you? What’s one way you can reach out for Jesus this week? What’s a funny story of how you told the truth…but not the whole truth? Resources: The Encounter Shownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

What was your favorite moment in 2023? In this episode, you will hear the top 10 moments from the podcast this year. So Good MomentsIn this episode, you will hear these top moments from 2023:The funniest momentThe most empowering momentThe biggest mic-drop momentThe top “So Good” momentMost inspirational momentA never before seen (or heard) moment…and more! Discussion Questions: What was your funniest moment personally from 2023? What was your favorite clip shared during this episode? Which clip made you want to go back and listen to the full episode again?What was your most empowering moment personally from 2023?What are you believing God for in 2024?Resources: Sisterhood MerchFoster and Adoptive CareFollow Our Honduras Trip on InstagramEp 6.12: Next-Gen Takeover: Discovering God’s Voice and CallingEp 5. 12: Trusting God to Write a Better Story (Pastor Todd)Ep 6.1: Your North Star: Obedience to God ( Lisa Harper)Ep 7.10: Real Talk About Church Hurt (Lisa Duvall)Ep 6.11: Everything is Connected (Irene Rollins)Ep 5.7: Turning the Page on Anxiety and Depression (with Deb Fileta)Ep 7.4: Investing in Others Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated (Connie Witt)Ep 7.5: Running With People Who Fuel Your Faith (Christine Caine)Ep 5.5: Flipping the Script on Insecurity (with Oneka McClellan)Ep 6.3: Crowned with Honor (Pastor Julie’s Amazing Message)Shownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Do you hold back when you know you should speak? In this episode, Donna Pisani is here to help you find your place and use your voice. So Good Moments: How the enemy uses our insecurities against us.The difference between intimidators and indicators.How shame attaches itself to the “scarcity mentality” and what we can do to overcome it. The importance of declarations in our lives.How to compare the right way.How to embrace curiosity…and more!Discussion Questions: How have you fought off the enemy when he uses your insecurity against you? How have you used your voice to build community and the Kingdom of God? What excuses are keeping you from doing something? Donna mentioned ways to battle insecurity—was there one that stood out to you?What declaration can you speak over yourself, especially when facing something hard? How can you keep unthoughtful comparisons out of your life? Resources: The Power of Not Yet Donna Pisani’s DeclarationsPastor Julie’s DeclarationsShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

I was hurt in Church. Now what? In this episode, you will hear how to honor Jesus and His Church, and walk through the stages of forgiveness. So Good Moments: 3 steps to take when dealing with Church hurt. How to forgive what you can’t (and shouldn’t) forget.How to honor the various stages of forgiveness.The dangers of deconstructing your faith. What a healthy Church looks like.Thoughts on celebrity culture…and more! Discussion Questions: Why is it important to process your hurt within your real-life community? How have you had to honor the stages of forgiveness in your life?What are some ways we can guard ourselves against the enemy preying on us during a vulnerable time of hurt?What is one “do” and one “don’t” that stood out to you?In what way can you be a reconstructor for others and the Church?Resources: The Peacemaker by Ken SandeAfter Doubt by A.J. SwobodaChurch Hurt by Jerome Gay Jr. Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen FranklinHow to See Beauty in the Church After You’ve Been Hurt How to Find a Christian CounselorTikTok Theology SeriesGood and Beautiful and Kind by Rich VillodasAfter Doubt: How to Question Your Faith Without Losing ItShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

If you’ve been a Christian in Church long enough, you’ve experienced the sting of being hurt in Church. Well, today, we are going there! In this episode, we are going to talk about the messiness and the beauty of biblical community and how to manage your expectations.So Good Moments: The difference between Church hurt and Spiritual abuse.How the enemy robs the Church of a full and abundant life.Why we need to expect more from believers but also manage our expectations. The importance of creating a space for people to feel safe, seen, and heard. Why we shouldn’t diminish, discount, or deny hurt.The 3 stages of biblical community…and more!Discussion Questions: What did you learn about the difference between Church hurt and Spiritual abuse?Why do you think it’s important as believers to make people feel seen, heard, and loved?Have you ever caught yourself diminishing, discounting, or denying your hurt or someone else’s hurt? What could you do differently next time?Pastor Julie shared the three stages of community. Why do you think it’s important to embrace the tension stage? What are some ways you can manage your expectations for biblical community?Resources: The Peacemaker by Ken SandeAfter Doubt by A.J. SwobodaChurch Hurt by Jerome Gay Jr. Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen FranklinHow to See Beauty in the Church After You’ve Been Hurt How to Find a Christian CounselorTikTok Theology SeriesGood and Beautiful and Kind by Rich VillodasShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How do you make others feel known, seen, and loved? In this episode, you’ll hear how to listen well and love through the long haul.So Good Moments: How to develop accountability and healthy relationships. How biblical community helped Pastor Lisa Duvall heal from childhood trauma. Chick-fil-A franchise owner Nicole Moceri’s 7 guiding principles for new leaders.How to create a “mentoring memoir.” Tips for when you want to ask someone to mentor you.How former news anchor Chandra Rabenecker approaches people she wants to grow with…and more!Discussion Questions: What stood out to you from this episode? Nicole shared 7 guiding principles for new leaders who want to move up—which one stood out to you as something to work on? Pastor Lisa talked about how being planted in the church helped her heal. What benefits have you experienced from being planted? Is there a deficit area in your life that you can ask someone to mentor you in?Pastor Lisa mentioned an awkward moment in her early days of ministry. What’s an awkward moment that taught you something? Resources: Leadership QualitiesShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Are you surrounded by people but still feel lonely? In this episode, you’ll hear about the value of community and how to pursue the right relationships in your life.So Good Moments: How former news anchor Chandra Rabenecker builds biblical community in her life. How Chick-fil-A franchise owner Nicole Moceri defines who she’s on mission with and who she’s on mission for. What vulnerability really is and how to steward someone else’s vulnerability. Obstacles to deep relationships and how to overcome them. What to say when someone overshares…and more! Discussion Questions: What encouraged you from this episode about building intentional community in your life?In what ways is the Church able to be the solution to the epidemic of loneliness?What are some obstacles in your life that prevent you from pursuing life-giving relationships? What are some ways you can overcome those obstacles?Do you have times of “white space” away from your phone? How does that time replenish you? Pastor Lisa joked about how she’s going to be Latin when she gets to Heaven. What other culture do you admire and why? Resources: Leadership Qualities Shownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How do you find grit when you want to quit? In this episode, Bianca Juárez Olthoff shares what you need to develop faith and resilience. So Good Moments: The three Ps you need to have grit.How Bianca’s failures helped her find resolve about her calling.What the Apostle Paul’s life shows us about perseverance.The power of believing that you and your calling are enough. Why comparison is robbing you of joy…and more! Discussion Questions: What’s one way you’ve kept a resilient perspective?How have you pivoted when life went a different direction than planned? How have you kept purpose amidst the pain? Do you have a tool like Google Calendar to keep organized? What are your best tips?What inspires you about the Apostle Paul’s life and ministry journey?Resources: Grit Don’t QuitWe’re Going There podcastBianca’s InstagramGood Morning America InterviewShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How do your friends impact your future? In this episode, you will hear how intentional friendships fuel your purpose and your faith.So Good Moments: Why it’s important to have a legacy perspective with your faith.How accountability can be life-saving and life-changing.The power of longevity in friendships and friendships on mission.What the book of Job shows us about being a good friend.The regular podcast guest who used to be a competitive hip-hop dancer…and more!Discussion Questions: What’s a fun fact about you that only a close friend would know?Why is it important to have a legacy perspective with our faith?How do you make sure the right people are running alongside you and in your inner circle? What are some ways we can fight for the right friendships and relationships? What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? (It can be light-hearted or serious.)Resources: Shownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.*Please Note: This episode contains content about dealing with suicidal thoughts. If you or anyone you know is in need of support, always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health providers. Remember, seeking help doesn’t make you weak—it makes you wise.