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As we have traveled the country singing for over 30 years as Point of Grace, our friendship with each other and our listeners has become a trademark of our ministry. Now, we want to welcome YOU into our world each week as we introduce our brand new podcast "Circle of Friends - the POGcast". Consider this your invitation to "circle up" with us - Denise, Leigh, and Shelley - because we think you can never have too many friends!
We'll be discussing current events and the seasons of life, poignant stories of true friendship, wisdom from the word of God, and all of our favorite things. So, if you find yourself needing a little company, a few laughs, and a lot of Jesus to hold it all together, Circle of Friends - the POGcast is waiting for you!
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This week on the POGcast, the girls are talking about highlights from their trips to Europe (and exciting news from Denise!), their advice for new empty nesters, and what the thief’s response to Jesus on the cross means for us today.
We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!
Timestamps:
1:49 What’s Up: Engagements, Michelin Star Fish & Chips, and The European Pace of Life
20:34 Circle of Friends: Tiffany, Big Changes, and Advice About Empty Nesting
27:06 What in the Word: Passion Week, Luke 23, and the Thief on The Cross
33:48 Circle Up: Mammograms, Shokz Headphones, and “Calm My Anxious Heart”
Welcome to the POGcast! This week, the girls are talking all things the “Lady Wisdom” album. Tune in for sticky note scriptures, behind the scenes stories from the album cover photo shoot, and the spiritual danger of folly.
We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!
Timestamps:
1:52 What’s Up: It’s “Lady Wisdom” Release Week!
4:11 Circle of Friends: Questions From You! Album Cover Shoot Stories, Songs About Prodigals, and Sticky Note Scriptures
20:00 What in the Word: Proverbs and the Call of Folly
26:19 Circle Up: Decorative Jean Clasps, Ferrero Pocket Coffee Candy, and Cupcake Bouquets
Welcome to a very special episode of the POGcast! Shelley, Denise, and Leigh walk through Nashville's Museum of Christian & Gospel Music, telling stories of faith, the friends they met on the road, and the impact that Christian music has had in their own lives. Watch this episode now on AccessMore and Apple Podcasts!
Circle up! This week on the POGcast, the girls are talking about relationships with godly mentors, Maundy Thursday and Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, and the best way to customize your floors with vinyl.
We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!
Timestamps:
1:28 What’s Up: Community Groups, Farewell Parties, and Nate Bargatze at the Ryman
9:45 Circle of Friends: Jan Silvious, Magnets, and Friendships with Godly Mentors
20:17 What in the Word: Mark 14, Maundy Thursday, and the Presence of God
28:14 Circle Up: The Hair Bender Coffee Blend, “Closing” Your Pantry, and DIY Vinyl Rugs
Welcome to the POGCast! This week the ladies talk about In-N-Out Burger, what you can learn about friendships from scripture, Apples in Silver Platters (and a visual to help!!), and the Circle of Friends weekend!
We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!
Timestamps:
1:57 What’s Up: Winter Tree, In-N-Out Burger, Navigating Joy & Sorrow, and Leigh’s Wedding Anniversary
9:57 Circle of Friends: Friendships in Scripture (Ruth & Naomi, Peter & Jesus, and Jonathan & David)
22:38 What in the Word: Proverbs 25:11 - Golden Apples in Silver Platters, Helping Others Through Grief, and The Danger of “At-Least”
33:06 Circle Up: Lavender Vinegar, Memory Games, and the Circle of Friends Weekend
Join our Circle of Friends this week as the ladies talk about sweet memories in unexpected places (and unusual things to mistake for hair dye!), how a single prayer turned into a Bible study community, the Scriptural basis for Point of Grace’s new album “Lady Wisdom,” and an old secret for making the perfect cup of coffee.
We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!
Timestamps:
1:33 What’s Up: New Puppy Smells, Farmhouse Photoshoots, and Cemetery Celebrations
7:17 Circle of Friends: Taylor, Bible Studies, and Friendships That Bloom From a Single Prayer
16:10 What in the Word: Proverbs, Lady Wisdom (in a Muscle Tee), and (Not) Plagiarizing the Bible
24:39 Circle Up! Little Men, Needlepoint Neck Lights, and an Old Secret to Perfect Coffee
In this episode, Point of Grace invites you to join them as they talk about Olympic sports that you won’t be able to watch this year (and records for poodle grooming!), a touching story of a friendship that sharpened two reconnected college friends, how Jesus responded to suffering, and tips on how to save time when preparing cilantro.
We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!
Timestamps:
1:32 What’s Up: Caring for Parents, Editing at a Wrestling Match, and Olympic Sports That No Longer Exist
7:40 Circle of Friends: The Best of Male Friendships! Randy, Chris, and Being One Another’s Eyes
15:36 What in the Word: Romans 5, Sundays with the President, and Our Response To Suffering
26:42 Circle Up: 20-Year-Old Plant Maintenance, Four-In-One Book Caddies, and the Best Way to Destem Cilantro
Valentine’s Day is upon us! Today on the POGcast, the ladies are talking about the best gift to give your husband (and why it might be a trip to the dump!), where you should look for them if they disappear, the story (and Scripture) behind their new single “Fire,” and a tip for tidying up appliance cords.
We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!
Timestamps:
2:04 - What's Up: Kidney Stone Farmers, Too Many Winter Breaks, Winter Jam, and Valentine’s Day at the Dump
6:54 - Circle of Friends: Our Husbands as Best Friends - Hypochondriacs, Getting Kicked Out of Sporting Events, Funny Questions to Ask Your Husband
19:08 - What in the Word: Jeremiah 20:9, Matthew 5:14-16, Brand New Single "Fire,” and Walking Barefoot on Holy Ground
29:36 - Circle Up: Cord Organizers from Daisy Home, Sea Salt ZUM Mist, and Magnetic Necklace Clasps (only $8.99 on Amazon!)
Join Point of Grace in the circle this week as they discuss their favorite family recipes (available in the first volume of the “Cooking With Grace” cookbook!), stepping out of your comfort zone, the difference between spiritual leaves and spiritual fruit, and how to encourage your kid when middle school is hard.
We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!
Timestamps:
1:47 - It’s the month of Love!
2:09 - What’s Up: Superbowl Sunday Prep and Sharing Our Favorite Recipes from Volume One of “Cooking with Grace”
6:46 - Circle of Friends: A Letter From Jana, Going Out On a Limb, and Having Jesus in Common
11:33 - What in the Word: Matthew 21, Spiritual Leaves Vs. Spiritual Fruit, and The Only Negative Miracle in the Bible
21:39 - Circle Up: Mothering Middle Schoolers, Le Pen 4300 Series, And The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
On this POGcast episode the ladies are hunkered down for the winter storm! They talk about how they prepared for Snowmageddon (and the emptiness of most grocery stores), a story of a sweet birthday surprise from one of their listeners, the difficulty of trying to keep the Sabbath holy, and their best tips for if you weren’t able to buy a toboggan in time for the snow.
We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!
Join the ladies in this episode as they discuss the writing process of their new single “Stand,” the story of blessing a single mom through the power of Amazon Wish Lists, how they understand the things that bring them comfort (hello, sugar!), and the strategy of choosing your difficult (without avoiding it altogether!).
We want to hear your real stories of true friendship! Email us at pointofgracestories@gmail.com and you may even hear it on the podcast!
Today on the POGCast we’re talking all things, sisters, our recent revelations from the Book of Revelations and some of our favorite tips and tricks, which include aprons, Great British Bake Off and car fresheners. Trust us - these are some of our favorite tips and tricks! We’re so glad you’re a part of our Circle of Friends.
TIME STAMPS:
Denise’s Word of the Year
What’s up with us!
The special bond between our sisters
Navigating a strained relationship with your sister
What in the word: Revelation & the 7 Letters
When we read Revelation out loud, we receive a blessing!
A challenge to see if you're hot, cold, or lukewarm in your faith walk
Circle Up: tips and tricks, aprons, watch the podcast, Great British Bake Off, Drift.co car fresheners
In this episode come on the journey as we discuss our New Years Eve recap (and how early our bed times were), a beautiful story about the impact your neighbors can have, how to walk with people in seasons of grief, multi-tasking and the strategy (and timing!) of taking down all your Christmas decor! We cover it all today right here on the POGcast.
1:02 - Welcome to the new set! 3:10 - Word buzzer. 5:01 - New Years Eve Recap. 13:34 - Circle of Friends: A neighbors impact. 17:56 - How you can come around people in grief. 18:42 - We were never made to multitask. 19:48 - Diary of a Private Prayer. 30:08 - Circle Up: tips and tricks. 30:52 - Strategy for taking down Christmas decor. 33:59 - Christmas cards turned into gift tags.
You're invited to take a trip down the 2025 Memory Lane with us. Laughs, reflection, and big plans for the New Year!
2:07-9:22 - Favorite Point of Grace group memory. 9:22-14:04 - Favorite personal 2025 memory. 14:04-18:20 - Liberty University graduation. 18:20-19:27 - Circle up with tips and tricks. 19:27-20:56 - NYX Lip products. 20:56-23:02 - Night Vision Driving Glasses. 23:02-26:27 - Cherry Coke Zero. 26:27-38:12 - New Years Resolutions.
On this episode we let you in on our personal plans for Christmas - in-laws, out-laws, friends, and family. The last candle of Advent - Love - is lit, along with the Christmas candle. Plus, an animal rescue story you won't believe! All on Christmas Eve, right here on the POGcast.
1:28-7:06 - Christmas with in-laws, Oklahoma Christmas, and quiet Christmas at the Breens7:06-14:24 - Neighbors being neighbors, a very sick owl, and Walden's Puddle14:24-21:59 - Purple Love candle and the White Christmas candle for Advent, Corinthians and Matthew reading21:59-32:13 - Christmas games, quality questions, and the Santa question
Did you know you can WATCH "Circle of Friends" as well as listen? We tell you how on today's episode. We'll also hear a heart-warming story of true friendship, 'light' the third Advent candle, and discuss perhaps the most important treat of the season.
4:00-8:48 - Caroline and Lily Pulitzer, Leigh's aches and pains, and an Oklahoma Christmas. 8:48-15:44 - Christmas friendship story from Denise, www.dailygood.org, and loneliness during the holidays. 15:44-22:41 - The Joy candle of the Advent wreath and Jesus' arrival.22:41-33:17 - Time with family, Chick-fil-A Peppermint shake (add cookie crumbles), Reindeer games, and candy canes.
We are mid-Christmas tour but taking a break to be with YOU and our NEW show jingle is here! Put a short hold on wrapping presents and baking cookies, make yourself a nice cup of cocoa, and spend a few minutes in the circle. You'll hear about our time meeting new friends in Dallas, the world's most powerful purse-sized fan, and Advent encouragement. Not necessarily in that order!
3:45-9:04 - New jingle and road life.
9:04-17:18 - New friends from the Digging In Women's Conference.
17:18-22:15 - Advent Week 2.
22:15-31:57 - Exercise, C.S. Lewis, and the Heayzoki Portable Handheld Turbo Fan.
Consider this your invitation to jump into our Christmas chaos. Rehersals, and Advent, and Latte's oh my! Also, you won't want to miss Leigh's smelly tell-all!
:32-7:47 - Christmas tour rehersals and Jason Gray song
7:47-18:48 - Black and White Party
18:48-24:42 - Advent Week 1
24:42-33:49 - Sugar cookie latte, Christmas card box, and steamer trick.
It's almost Thanksgiving and we can't wait! It's all about side dishes, South Carolina, and scriptures of gratitude. Circle up! 1:18-7:39 - Andy's birthday, Thanksgiving plans, and side dishes. 7:39-13:52 - Neighborly friendship. 13:52-19:55 - Scriptures of Gratitude. 19:55-27:32 - Favorite Things Party and a recipe for contentment.
Hello lovely listeners! We would love for you to hang out with us for a few laugh-filled minutes on the pod today. It's almost Christmas tour time so that means practice, practice, practice.
Also, it wasn't in the show notes to talk about shaving our faces, but here we are! Join in the circle of friends if you dare.
2:08-7:49 - Christmas music practice and No Shave November7:49-11:58 - Comfortable silence friendships11:58-22:51 - 1st Corinthians and Unity in Diversity22:51-33:56 - Christmas tour dates and your local food bank
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