In this episode, Shanna is joined by Kelli Galyean, to talk about the life of David. From overlooked shepherd to mighty king, David’s journey is full of faith, failure, courage, and redemption. But this episode isn’t just about David - it’s about what his life reveals about the heart of God. We unpack the Davidic Covenant, discuss the importance of…

In this episode, Shanna explores the significance of Jesus’ resurrection and ascension. The resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith - without it, there is no gospel, no hope, and no future. But the story doesn’t stop there. We turn our attention to the often-overlooked ascension of Christ, a vital part of the gospel narrative. From His heavenl…

Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest! These were the shouts that filled the streets as Jesus made his entrance into Jerusalem the week of Passover. Join us as we look back to the story of Moses and the very first Passover and then walk through this pivota…

We see the character of God all over the story of Ruth even though He is only mentioned just a few times. The story of Ruth and Naomi is one that highlights many of God's characteristics including his compassion and provision. We see the introduction of the Kinsman-Redeemer and how God used the seemingly insignificant events in Ruth's story to conn…

In this episode, Shanna gets to interview her pastor, Matt Chandler. For many, Revelation is a bit intimidating. It’s a big book with a lot of weird characters in it. And yet, for the last 2000 years, the book of Revelation has put courage into the spines of Christians. Revelation says that despite what we see and experience, Christ is on his thron…

This week, Kristen and Shanna dive into the story of Moses. You have probably often heard the stories of Moses' life, but have you ever stopped to look for what his story teaches you about God? We hope this episode helps you interact with Moses' life in a different way and will become a reminder of God's care for and patience with His people and Hi…

This episode, Shanna and Kristen are going to take a 30,000 ft view of the story of Abraham. We will look at God's character as we look at the lives of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar. Don't let the length of this episode fool you - It is full of deep truth that we pray will encourage your heart and remind you of what is true about God. So buckle up as w…

This episode, we dive into the opening chapters of the Bible and talk about the creation narrative in Genesis 1-3. These chapters are so foundational, not only to understanding the Bible but to understanding God Himself. Our origin story is crucial because it frames and sets the tone for every other story that follows. We are going to look and see …

Season 4?! How is that possible? This season we're going to walk through well known Bible passages and build on the foundation that we laid in Season 1 when we studied the attributes of God. But first, we wanted to kick off this new year and new season with a discussion about abiding in Christ. Join us as we look in 1 John and see what John (and Je…

Read: John 15:1-11, John 16:16-24, Luke 2:1-20 Sing: Silent Night Family Time: Draw or paint what you think Jesus’ return might look like. Spend time outside watching the clouds. The Bible tells us He will return, coming out of the clouds. Spend time imagining what Jesus’ return will look like and pray for Him to return soon.…

Questions to Consider: Do you ever feel like you are unworthy to receive the love of God? What can you do to remind yourself of the truth about His love for you? How might your day look different if you truly believed you were a recipient of the love of God? What are some ways you can respond to Him in love? Do you tend to get stuck thinking of lov…

Read: Luke 1:26-28, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:8-14, Ephesians 2:14-16,Colossians 3:12-17 Sing: Away in a Manger Family Time: Continue making your nativity set. This week, create the baby Jesus piece and add it to the set. Draw or paint what you think the night sky might have looked like when the angels appeared to the shepherds. When you see Christmas li…

Read: Genesis 3, Exodus 3:7-22, Mark 13:32-37, Isaiah 9:1-7, Sing: COME, THOU LONG-EXPECTED JESUS Family Time: Create an Advent wreath to use throughout the Advent season. Create a nativity scene to use throughout the Advent season. If you would like to make this activity last the entire season, consider creating just the stable, animals, and Mary …

This episode is all about Thanksgiving (maybe a little Advent)! We are not called just to give thanks during certain seasons. God calls us to give thanks in everything in Christ Jesus. In this episode, we will look at Psalms 100 and the call to action that is given to the believer. May our lives be marked by thankfulness each and every day and not …

Today's episode is a little different. Shanna had the opportunity to speak at Hope Church Women's In Word and In Deed Conference. All throughout Scripture we see a God pursuing His people to dwell with them because He delights in them. The people of God are meant for the presence of God. We hope this episode stirs your affection for your Creator - …

Shanna and Kristen are joined by special guest Jani Ortlund. We had the privilege of chatting with Jani about marriage, family discipleship, and the importance of passing on a legacy of faith to future generations. Jani shares so much wisdom in this episode. We know that whatever stage of life you are in, you will be encouraged and reminded of what…

On today’s episode, we are discussing the glory of God. We hear a lot about the glory of God. We often say, “God is working all things together for His own glory” or “Glorify God in everything you do”. These are all true and important statements! But what exactly is the glory of God? Why is His glory a big deal? These are valid questions. We will e…

Everyone is being discipled, the question is what is discipling us? Churches have neglected their responsibility to make disciples. The church is not a secondary platform; it is the primary platform God uses to grow people into the image of Jesus. Join us as we chat with Corey O'Grady about the importance of discipleship in our lives and how we can…

Listener favorite, Jen Wilkin, is back to talk about her newest Bible study on the book of Revelation. Perhaps no other book of the Bible feels as inaccessible and as intimidating to us as the very last one. The book of Revelation overflows with images and ideas that confound our modern ears. But if all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable, we …

It's been a while friends! On our first episode back we're just catching up on each other's summers. We can't wait for all the great episodes coming up the rest of this year. You won't want to miss them!By Shanna Dinsmore and Kristen Fessler

On today’s episode, Shanna and Kristen are joined by special guest Kelli Galyean. Kelli is a speaker, author, and women’s ministry leader. We talk about seasons of spiritual drought, the shame we may feel, the freedom we have in Christ, and so much more. We know that you will walk away from this conversation greatly encouraged. Contact Kelli Here F…

We have a bit of a different episode for you this week! Shanna is interviewing Kristen. Join us as we have a conversation around singleness. Kristen shares her story, gives encouragement to those who are in the midst of waiting, and shares helpful advice for the Church as we seek to be a family and love one another well. This is a conversation that…

We understand that dealing with disappointment can be incredibly difficult. Sometimes, we can feel absolutely devastated by unmet expectations. But then we read in Hebrews to “be content with what you have”. How do we reconcile the two? How can we be content when life is disappointing and not how we had hoped it would be? God gives us the secret to…

There are so many people living with chronic illness. Our world is fractured with sin and we feel the effects regularly. The aches and pains in our bodies and of this world are a stark reminder that God created us for something more beautiful and eternal. Our body longs to be home in the true resurrected body. Yet in the midst of suffering, we can …

In this episode, Kristen and Shanna discuss how we should view our bodies. As believers who’ve placed our eternal hope in Jesus, we’re not immune to body image struggles. They’re part of our broken world—a world that is hyper-focused on physical bodies. We are bombarded on a daily basis with images and headlines that tell us what to look like, what…

In this episode, Shanna and Kristen take on one of the most controversial topics. We will discuss some common misunderstandings of submission and look to Jesus's example to reshape our understanding, as we seek to let Scripture, not culture, dictate how we act and think about submission. Links: The Beautiful Faith of Fearless Submission - John Pipe…

We are joined with author Whitney Pipkin to talk about her brand new book "We Shall All Be Changed". Whitney's book is beautifully honest and theologically rich. She invites us to consider death so that we might understand life and how to live it. We talk about her heart behind the book, how God met her in her suffering, and how in the midst of suf…

Have you ever wondered if you are in God's will? Can we actually know God's will for our lives? This is one of the biggest questions that people ask themselves. How do I know what God wants me to do with my life and how do I know that I am doing the right thing? In today's episode, we discuss what we see in Scripture about God's will, both his hidd…

Have you ever read a book that is so beautifully written that you don't want to put it down? That is what we experienced reading Lara d'Entremont's book "A Mother Held. " In today's episode, we sit down and talk to Lara about her inspiration to write the book, her experiences with fear and anxiety through pregnancy and motherhood, and most of all h…

It's Season 3!! Do you like New Years because it's another opportunity to set new goals? Today, we talk through setting goals and how we can use them to help us meet our ultimate aim of glorifying God in everything we do. Book Recommendation: Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity by Tim Challies…

Merry Christmas!! Scripture to read: Luke 21:27-28 2 Peter 3:8-14 Songs suggested: In Christ Alone Look and See You Hold Me Now. Reflection: Re-read 2 Peter 3:8-14. What stands out to you in this passage and why? What questions does it leave you with? How does your life reflect your belief that Jesus will return? Is it something you think about and…

Scripture to read: Matthew 2:1-12 Songs suggested: Joy to the World O Come, All Ye Faithful Go! Tell it on the Mountain We Three Kings Reflection: Look up Psalms 86:9. What promise do you see in this verse? What reassurance does the story of the Magi give us about spreading the gospel? How should the story challenge us as those who are called to te…

Scripture to read: Luke 2:8-20 Romans 10:14-15 Reflection: How did you first hear the gospel? Who told you, and how did you respond? God does not need messengers to communicate His gospel. Why do you think He charged the shepherds with sharing the Good News of Jesus’ birth? Why do you think He charges us with sharing the Good News of salvation? Did…

Scripture to read Micah 5:2 Luke 2:1-7 Consider the prophecies from Isaiah 9:1-7 and Micah 5:2. How do you see these fulfilled in Jesus’ birth? Think about the circumstances that led Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. What do they show you about God’s sovereignty? What promises has God already fulfilled in your life? How do you keep the memory of His fa…

Join Shanna and Kristen this week as we return to a series we did last year through the time of Advent. You'll get a new mini episode every week through December. We hope you enjoy this time of celebrating Advent with us. Scripture to read Genesis 3:15 Isaiah 9:1-7 Reflection: Consider Israel’s long wait for the Savior to come. How do you think God…

There are a lot of people in our culture today “deconstructing” their faith. But what does that even mean? For some people, this means turning away from Christianity entirely. That’s why the term “deconstruction” is often tied to deconversion stories. But for others, deconstruction means intentionally evaluating their beliefs to see what is true an…

"The church is the bride of Christ and the body of Christ — a people set apart to declare God’s praises to the nations and called to become more like the people of God we are meant to be. We shouldn’t be surprised by hurt and pain in the church, because everyone in the church is still sinful. But while saving faith in Christ is not surprised by bro…

In our last episode, we defined what an idol is. We said that an idol is anything or anyone that begins to capture our hearts, minds and affections more than God. In this episode, we want to dive a little deeper into the day to day practicality of idolatry, and then end with good news for the believer. Recommended Resource: Instruments in the Redee…

Christians often think that they are exempt from idolatry because they don’t verbally profess to worship something other than God. In this episode, Shanna and Kristen talk about idolatry and the different ways it can show up in our lives. Definition: An idol is anything or anyone that begins to capture our hearts, minds and affections more than God…

Many women feel constant pressure to be perfect in all areas of their lives. And because of this pressure, we push ourselves to our limits trying to be (or appear) perfect. But, perfectionism is oftentimes rooted in love of self. It is the outworking of the wrongful belief that we can earn our way into God’s good graces. If we want to have a thrivi…

WHOO this is another great interview with Elizabeth Woodson. In this episode, we chat with Elizabeth about the false stories that we believe and how the gospel is not only different, but better. You will worship someone or something. You will be formed by someone or something. What are you being formed by? Listen along and be encouraged! You can fi…

Join Kristen and Shanna as they talk with Brittany Allen about the goodness of God through suffering. Brittany is a friend of Kristen's and an incredible writer. Find more of her words on her website https://brittleeallen.comBy Shanna Dinsmore and Kristen Fessler

We are throwing it back this week to an episode we did last year when we talked to Jen Wilkin about Bible literacy.By Shanna Dinsmore and Kristen Fessler

Join Shanna and Kristen as they discuss the latest research on the State of Theology in the Evangelical Church. Resources: The State of Theology Research New City Catechism Heidelberg Catechism Westminster Shorter CatechismBy Shanna Dinsmore and Kristen Fessler

Women of the Word Scripture Journal - Can be bought in a set or individually The Daily Grace Co. Bible Studies Jen Wilkin Bible StudiesBy Shanna Dinsmore and Kristen Fessler

We made it to the end of our Doctrine series! Its been a good series and we end with one of the more hotly debated doctrines, the doctrine of last things. Join Kristen and Shanna as they talk through what is to come. Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond - Darrell Bock “Revelation 1-11” The Bible Project “Revelation 12-22” The Bible Project “The…

This is an episode just dedicated to catching up with everything that has happened in the last month and a half since we last recorded. If you're not interested in our lives, you can skip this one and we won't be upset. Just don't tell us you skipped it! Our store for all the pretty things: https://grow-in-grace-podcast.myshopify.com…

Another episode of guest hosts and this week we have Anthony and Michael from the Beers & Bible podcast. Did we give them a controversial topic? Yup we sure did! But we know they have handled it well and with grace. After you listen to this episode, go over and listen to their other episodes and subscribe. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beer…

It's our very first guest hosts taking over the Grow in Grace podcast. Listen to Jon and James as they discuss the theology of the church. Then head on over to their podcast and give them a listen and subscribe! https://4freedompodcast.comBy Shanna Dinsmore and Kristen Hargis

Hang on for this one! Kyle Worley is a guest on this episode as we talk about our union with Christ: what it means, what it entails and how it impacts how we live our lives. Scripture mentioned: Ephesians 1:1-14 Resources: J-Curve: Dying and Rising with Jesus in Everyday Life - Paul MillerBy Shanna Dinsmore and Kristen Hargis