More Than Small Talk with Suzanne, Holley, & Jennifer (KLRC)

We are revisiting a very special episode, where we share the story behind one of our favorite Christmas carols and how the words can help us draw closer to Jesus. What has God been doing in your life that you want go tell on the mountain (or the podcast)? Resources4 Beloved Christmas Carols and the True Stories behind ThemFreedom by Jennifer Watson

If gratitude doesn’t always come naturally to you, you’re not the only one. Holley explains the brain science behind why that’s true and then walks you through seven questions that can help. ResourcesPrayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

Sometimes gratitude isn’t as simple as it seems. We talk about what being grateful really means, how it’s okay to feel the whole range of emotions, and which little practices help us most. ResourcesIf you’re grateful for More than Small Talk, will you take a moment to leave us a review? Thank you!

We overcommit like it’s an extreme sport—forgetting that God never asked us to meet every need. What He asks is much simpler: “Come to Me.” But in our striving, we often treat rest like a reward instead of a requirement. ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

How do you want people to feel in your presence? In a world where it seems like unkindness has become common, we can still choose to communicate with love, grace, and courage. ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

What might I learn if I listened to the words I speak over my own heart.www.tsuzanneeller.com

If you’re hard on yourself, join us for a conversation about turning your inner critic into your inner advocate. We cover brain science, biblical truth, and practical steps.Resources365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365) 

Do you ever get stuck worrying about your people or wondering what you could have done to make a situation turn out like you hoped? Holley shares a three-sentence prayer that helps her in those moments. ResourcesPrayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

How do we love our people while also giving them freedom? Counselor Richard Eller joins us for a conversation about what works well and what makes things worse in our closest relationships. ResourcesMoving Past What You Cannot Change by Suzanne Eller

Jennifer encourages us to rest and take the time we need for our bodies and soul and reminds us that we dwell with Him from a place of rest and renewal, not striving and producing.ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Musician and Author Nicole C. Mullen joins us for a conversation about her new book, It’s Never Wrong to Do the Right Thing: Courageous Stories to Inspire Godly Decisions. Written from a “dark night” in her own story, she shares how she found hope, redemption, and courage so you can too. ResourcesIt’s Never Wrong to Do the Right Thing by Nicole C. Mullen

We are invited to bring all of ourselves, just as we are, to GodResource: 21 Invitations from Jesus, a Bible study by Suzanne Eller

The truest thing about you isn’t that you’re bad; the truest thing about you is that you are beloved. This shift in perspective has changed Holley’s life, and we have a conversation about what it means for all of our hearts as well as our relationships. Resources365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365) 

If your life feels ordinary, then you’re in good company. You serve a Savior who came to a manger, worked as a carpenter, walked dusty streets in small towns. Wherever you are right now is sacred ground. ResourcesPrayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

God isn’t just in the big things; he’s in the small, ordinary ones too. We talk about how this reassures us that all we do matters and frees us from the pressure to perform. We also share practical tips that help us see the sacred in our daily lives.ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson