The Grove Podcast

What if the parts of your story you wish you could change are actually the places where God wants to reveal His goodness most deeply?In this episode, Shelley Giglio sits down with Katherine Wolfe for an honest conversation about suffering, disability, community, identity, and the goodness of God.After surviving a devastating stroke at just 26 years old, Katherine was left with profound physical disabilities and a life that looked nothing like she expected. But through the years, God has taught her to see not only the collateral damage, but also the “collateral gifts” and the ways He can use what is broken to bring hope, healing, and belonging to others.Katherine and Shelley talk about the power of Christian community, the importance of staying with people in their pain, and what it means to radically accept the story God has given us. She reminds us that while all is not well, all is not lost—and that there is still so much goodness to see, steward, and give away.This conversation is an invitation to stop waiting for life to become perfect before we begin truly living it, and to trust that God is faithful in every part of our story.Follow along with The Grove: @pcc_thegroveLearn more at thegroveonline.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it actually mean to live free?In this special episode of The Grove Podcast, we’re inviting you into a powerful conversation from The October Grove with Shelley Giglio and Susan Robinson. Together, they unpack what it looks like to walk in the freedom Jesus has already given us, not as a feeling, but as a daily choice to surrender, trust, and stay tethered to Him.Shelley shares part of her story of finding freedom as a teenager and how God used His kindness to redirect the course of her life. From there, the conversation goes deeper into surrendering our will, our preferences, the opinions of others, and the outcomes we’re trying so hard to control.Because true freedom isn’t found in having everything figured out. It’s found in Jesus. It’s found in surrendering to Him, walking in obedience, renewing our minds with His Word, and allowing His truth to lead us.“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” Galatians 5:1We don’t have to carry the weight of our lives alone. We can open our hands, surrender what we cannot control, trust that God is writing a better story, and believe that He is still able to redeem what feels broken or impossible.This conversation is an invitation to take a step of faith, renew your mind with truth, and discover the freedom that is already yours in Jesus.Follow along with The Grove: @pcc_thegroveLearn more at thegroveonline.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the Bible isn’t just a book to study, but a love story inviting you into a deeper relationship with God? In episode five of our Summer Recap Series, Shelley Giglio sits down with beloved Bible teacher and longtime friend Lisa Harper for an honest and hope-filled conversation about knowing the God of the Bible—not just knowing about Him. Lisa shares how God has patiently pursued her through seasons of doubt, disappointment, fear, failure, and loss, teaching her that true freedom isn’t found in performing, pretending, or presenting a polished version of ourselves. It’s found in believing that we are already fully loved by Jesus. Together, Shelley and Lisa talk about the difference between religion and relationship, the importance of knowing Scripture for ourselves, and how theology isn’t just a subject to study. It’s a conversation with a God who desires to be known. From Lisa’s journey into public ministry to the story of adopting her daughter Missy, she shares how God redeems what feels irreparable and meets us with His kindness in the places we feel most broken. If you’ve ever felt like you have to clean yourself up before coming to God, this conversation is a reminder: Jesus is not a scowling Savior waiting for you to get it right. He is a loving Father inviting you closer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it look like to follow Jesus in the everyday tension of motherhood, marriage, leadership, and personal healing? In episode four of our Summer Recap Series, Shelley Giglio is joined by author, Bible teacher, and podcaster Jackie Hill Perry for a raw and wisdom filled conversation about humility, trust, and the hidden work of sanctification. Jackie shares candidly about parenting four children while staying rooted in her calling, building a marriage grounded in friendship with her husband Preston, and learning to trust God in places of deep personal hurt and uncertainty. Together, they unpack what it means to live as disciples who choose obedience over ego, faith over fear, and gratitude over envy. This episode will encourage you to see God differently in your suffering, to embrace the narrow road of discipleship, and to trust that He is faithful in every step of your story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever become so familiar with your struggle that it started to shape your identity? In episode three of our Summer Recap Series, Shelley Giglio is joined by Christine Caine as she opens John 5 and unpacks the story of the man who sat beside the Pool of Bethesda waiting for his breakthrough. Through Scripture and personal testimony, Christine challenges us to consider the ways we've become comfortable sitting in disappointment, bitterness, fear, shame, or unbelief—and reminds us that Jesus is still asking, "Do you want to be healed?" Healing isn't just about leaving something behind; it's about stepping into the purpose God has prepared for us. Whether you're carrying wounds from your past, struggling to trust God with your future, or simply feeling stuck in your faith, this message will encourage you to get up, pick up your mat, and walk in the freedom Jesus has already made available. If you're ready to stop being defined by your issue and start living from your identity as a daughter of God, this episode is for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.