Best Word Alive Ministries Church Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 56: Help! I'm under spiritual attack! 39:41

44m ago39:41

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What do you do when you feel a spiritual attack coming on? What even is spiritual warfare? Is it in our heads? What does the Bible tell us to do? Should we be spooked or scared? How do we know if we’re dealing with spiritual warfare or just plain old sin? In today’s episode, we’re talking about it all! If you’re always on guard for the enemy’s atta…

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When Suffering Comes 32:34

10h ago32:34

32:34

Sunday, September 8, 2024, sermon at The Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Cornelius, NCBy Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Before Suffering Comes 26:50

10h ago26:50

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Sunday, September 1, 2024, sermon at The Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Cornelius, NCBy Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Episode 55: How Can The Church Be Safe Again? An Interview with Pricelis Perraux-Dominguez 49:18

4d ago49:18

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In this episode, Jess interviews her dear friend, Pricelis Perraux-Dominguez, author of ‘Being A Sanctuary.’ This conversation between the two is a profound exploration of what it truly means to embody the Body of Christ in a way that's both healthy and holy. Pricelis shares more about her newest book, as it focuses on three aspects of God’s vision…

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Episode 54: She Had a Breakthrough, Not a Breakdown with Liz Cox 58:23

11d ago58:23

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How do you support your mind and protect your spirit when you’re in the middle of heartbreak? When you’re in a massive life storm - how do you lean towards a breakthrough and not have an absolute breakdown? When it feels like you’re pushed to the edge of heartbreak, burnout, or brokenness - what can you do to take care of yourself? Today, we invite…

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Episode 53: 5 Ways To Show Up Confident At Work with Anna Victorson 39:46

18d ago39:46

39:46

No matter what your profession, we all feel insecure about our capacity to do our jobs from time to time. The problem is that when we don’t feel confident at work - we don’t just miss out on good vibes; we often wound ourselves and others with our insecurity. In today’s episode, we brought in our friend and director of Go + Tell Gals, Anna Victorso…

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Episode 52: Is Ambition a Dirty Word? An Interview with Katie Walters 49:54

26d ago49:54

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Is ambition a dirty word? Is it biblical? Can it ever be kingdom-minded? This week, Jess brings her best friend, sister, and one of the most vision-driven women she knows, Katie Walters, on the Podcast. They make it their ambition to tackle this week's episode with all the humility, wisdom, and honesty they can muster. Let’s go. Don’t Miss: Struggl…

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Episode 51: We're Back, Baby! 36:07

2M ago36:07

36:07

Jess + the team can’t believe it’s been a year since the podcast shifted and launched The Jess Connolly Podcast. It’s been a year of many seasons and highs and lows. Honestly, some of Jess’s favorite moments of every week have been hearing from you all as you listen, cry, laugh, and ask questions with Jess while you listen to each episode. This wee…

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Episode 50: Summer Wrap Up 31:06

2M ago31:06

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Summer isn’t technically over until September 22, but for most of us - the longer days of this season are winding to a close, and we’re winding up for the fullness of fall. Jess isn’t sure why we feel so much pressure to make summer perfect, but every year around this time - Jess starts worrying that she hasn’t seized these days for all they’re wor…

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Maturity in Christ, Part 3 - “The Way” We Do It 41:43

2M ago41:43

41:43

Bishop Thad Barnum's teachings at DRM Synod 2024. 3 Part Series. The "Maturity in Christ, The Call to Discipleship" Free handout available at call2disciple@gmail.com. Join us as we fulfill our mission to disciple others: Website - http://www.call2disciple.comBy Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Maturity in Christ, Part 2 - How We Do It 34:41

2M ago34:41

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By Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Maturity in Christ, Part 1 - Discipling to Maturity 39:58

2M ago39:58

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Bishop Thad Barnum's teachings at DRM Synod 2024. 3 Part Series. The "Maturity in Christ, The Call to Discipleship" Free handout available at call2disciple@gmail.com. Join us as we fulfill our mission to disciple others: Website - http://www.call2disciple.comBy Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Women in Ministry 23:44

2M ago23:44

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Sermon from Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Good Shepherd Anglican in Cornelius, NC.By Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Episode 49: How Do We Brave Change with Andi Andrew 36:53

2M ago36:53

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If you hate change or may crave it a little too much, this week's podcast episode is for you. This week, Jess sits down with special guest Andi Andrew to chat about all things change and Andi’s newest book, ‘Braving Change.’ Andi graciously and lovingly takes us to the brink of what many of us fear most and helps us overcome our fears with compassi…

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Episode 48: The Biggest Theology Misunderstandings with Joel Muddamalle 38:00

2M ago38:00

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Jess often asks, "What is our culture currently misunderstanding about God?" The truth is—we're made in His image, but we often try to make Him ours. Because we're human, we get mixed up and derailed in our understanding of who He really is. Today, Jess sits down with the wise and humble Dr. Joel Muddamalle to discuss all things theology. If you LO…

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Episode 47: There's So Much More with Brittany Lake 34:49

2M ago34:49

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When we sit and listen to one another, there's more to every person's story: wisdom, vulnerability, and power. You'll hear that on this week's podcast episode for certain. Jess sits down with Brittany Lake, who you might be familiar with because of her husband, Brandon Lake, but as with all of us - she's so much more than just a part of his story. …

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Episode 46: How Do We Handle Politics As Believers with Ashlee Eiland 32:47

3M ago32:47

32:47

Are you scared to have hard convos? If you're anything like Jess, she doesn’t WANT to be scared of hard conversations. But she is. She wants to walk into election season, difficult social situations, or even groups of people with wildly differing opinions with a clear, compassionate voice – but she’s often unsure what that looks like. In this week'…

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Episode 45: Comparison 58:51

3M ago58:51

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How do strong women encourage each other and NOT compete? How do we fight the temptation to compare ourselves to the women around us? What does it look like to be in friendship and really feel free to cheer each other on? In today’s episode, Jess and special guest Alex Hoover sit down to discuss these questions AND MORE. They laugh, cry a little, a…

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The Word of God Alive 27:48

3M ago27:48

27:48

Sunday, June 16, 2024, sermon at The Good ShepherdAnglican Church, Cornelius, NCBy Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Episode 44: Midyear Goals Check In + AMA 39:14

3M ago39:14

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How are your 2024 goals going? In this episode, Jess shares how her 2024 goals are shaping up (spoiler alert: not amazing!) and how she’s processing that with grace and truth. This episode also includes a fun, quick ‘Ask Me Anything’ segment - you guys submitted some amazing questions! If you're crushing your goals, you'll love this episode! If it'…

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TCD Yr 2 Lesson 13 - A Call to Continue and Grow in the Word of God by Erilynne Barnum 42:57

3M ago42:57

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Lesson 13 from The Call to Discipleship Series (Year 2) by Erilynne Barnum.

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The Five Components of Discipleship 42:55

3M ago42:55

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A teaching from Erilynne Barnum about the importance of five components of discipleship: pray, worship, Word of God/teaching, journaling and small groups. This teaching was done in 2004 at All Saints Church, Pawleys Island, SC.By Erilynne Barnum

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Our Heart, His Mission 24:20

3M ago24:20

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Sunday, June 9, 2024 sermon from Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Cornelius, NC.By Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Episode 43: Let's Dream Again 42:23

3M ago42:23

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How do we dream when we feel broken? How do we cast vision when we're in the thick of grief? This week, Jess sits down with the best dreamer she knows (her husband, Nick Connolly) to help her answer this question. If you're in the best season of your life - you'll be inspired and encouraged to dream bigger! If you're in the hardest season of your l…

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Episode 42: 5 Ways To Not Waste Summer 21:09

4M ago21:09

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Summer is here, and we know that during this season, rhythms change; nothing is normal or the same, and once we return to normal in the fall - we can be a little thrown off course! Let’s not make this summer one that makes you feel behind, stuck, or like you’re not making something for your life. No matter your season, Jess is on your team today. I…

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Episode 41: Seize Your Season 32:01

4M ago32:01

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All of us are feeling a little funky about our season. The women we know with different lives seem to have more margin, joy, money, community, or more of something. Maybe we dreamed or craved the season we’re in or never saw it coming. Either way - it’s easy for all of us to feel stuck, isolated, and confused about how we got here. We’re wondering …

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TCD Yr 2 Lesson 12 - Worship Transforms Us, Changes Us, Empowers Us by Erilynne Barnum 42:28

4M ago42:28

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Lesson 12 from The Call to Discipleship Series (Year 2) by Erilynne Barnum.

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Healthy Church Workshop - Part Seven 24:59

4M ago24:59

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What does a healthy church look like? Join us as we explore and practice what the Bible teaches in this series. Sermons from Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Cornelius, NC.By Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Episode 40: All About Aging 45:04

4M ago45:04

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We live in a culture that is obsessed with youth. We want to look young, stay young, feel young, but why? Is it that we’re scared of dying? Is it all about aesthetics? Maybe some of it is beautiful because we want to embrace abundance, vibrance, and excitement? We have been loving having our Go and Tell Gals team on the Podcast, and this week, our …

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Healthy Church Workshop - Part Six 25:49

4M ago25:49

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What does a healthy church look like? Join us as we explore and practice what the Bible teaches in this series. Sermons from Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Cornelius, NC.By Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Episode 39: Star For Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit), an interview with Kimberly Stuart 40:21

4M ago40:21

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In this episode, Jess interviews her dear friend, ⁠Kimberly Stuart⁠, author of, ‘Star For Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit),’. You’ll hear an honest conversation between the two as they discuss the beauty and mystery of grace. Get ready for plenty of laughs and tears. If you’re looking for a book to help you take a deep breath this summer, this episode…

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Healthy Church Workshop - Part Five 29:38

5M ago29:38

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What does a healthy church look like? Join us as we explore and practice what the Bible teaches in this series. Sermons from Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Cornelius, NC.By Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Episode 38: Motherhood + Rest 55:46

5M ago55:46

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With Mother’s Day just around the corner and Tired of Being Tired just coming out, we thought this would be the perfect episode to discuss all things motherhood + rest. On this episode we brought in our friend, Anna Victorson to share what she’s experienced as a first time mom. You’ll hear Jess and Anna talk all things motherhood + rest and how thi…

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Healthy Church Workshop - Part Four 29:37

5M ago29:37

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What does a healthy church look like? Join us as we explore and practice what the Bible teaches in this series. Sermons from Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Cornelius, NC.By Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Healthy Church Workshop - Part Three 25:34

5M ago25:34

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What does a healthy church look like? Join us as we explore and practice what the Bible teaches in this series. Sermons from Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Cornelius, NC.By Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Healthy Church Workshop - Part Two 31:09

5M ago31:09

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What does a healthy church look like? Join us as we explore and practice what the Bible teaches in this series. Sermons from Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Cornelius, NC.By Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Healthy Church Workshop - Part One 30:36

5M ago30:36

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What does a healthy church look like? Join us as we explore and practice what the Bible teaches in this series. Sermons from Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Cornelius, NC.By Thad Rockwell Barnum

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Episode 37: Your Body Is Ready for Summer 36:00

5M ago36:00

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Jess’s newest book, Tired of Being Tired, just came out on April 9th, but since Summer is upon us, we thought this would be a good time to bring out Jess’s last book, Breaking Free from Body Shame. If you find yourself thinking you have to jump on a new fitness challenge, change your diet, or find yourself wanting to avoid the community pool for th…

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Episode 36: What Your Single Friends Wish You Knew 1:00:05

5M ago1:00:05

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This isn’t my podcast, it’s OUR podcast. So today we're hitting one of our most requested episode topics: singleness and marriage! Since Jess has been married for nearly 20 years, we brought in our friend and team member, Liz Cox, to share her experience as a single gal. You’ll hear Jess and Liz share their life experiences and how they’ve learned …

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Episode 35: We Didn't See This Coming 1:01:25

5M ago1:01:25

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In this episode, Nick Connolly, husband, father, pastor, and author, interviews Jess Connolly about her newest book, ‘Tired of Being Tired.’ You’ll hear raw and honest conversations about how this current season has been for Jess, as she experienced deep grief from an unexpected family loss while also experiencing great joy in seeing this book bein…

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Episode 34: Community + Rest 33:41

6M ago33:41

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If you like the idea of rest, if you're tired of being tired, if you're ready to stop living exhausted, this episode is for you. But what in the world do you do about your community? What do you do about your spouse who has a different schedule than you? How do you handle rest if you’re an overwhelmed caregiver of small kids? These questions are on…

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Episode 33: For All the Women Who Cannot Rest 29:08

6M ago29:08

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This episode is for all the tired women, who have a million valid reasons to keep going at the pace that is currently making them tired. If you know you’re exhausted but have no idea how to get off the hamster wheel of doing too much, this episode is for you. This episode is all about everything that keeps us from resting. Jess prays that this epis…

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Episode 32: Am I Doing Enough for God? 27:27

6M ago27:27

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Everything in the world tells us we have to earn our place and go to extremes to be rewarded. We live in a culture that praises "the hustle", but that is the antithesis of the gospel. Friend, you do not have to burn out and check off all the boxes or work to extreme limits to earn your place in the Kingdom. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re doing e…

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Episode 31: 5 Tips if Your Brain is Fried 21:57

6M ago21:57

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If your brain feels fried or you’re lacking mental clarity and peace, this episode is for you. And - you’re not in the minority, sadly, most of us feel this way. All of our brains are overstimulated. The default setting for women in our current culture is overwhelmed, but that doesn’t have to continue to be our reality. We don’t have to keep consen…

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Episode 30: Saying No, Setting Boundaries, and Staying Soft 33:50

6M ago33:50

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Whether you love to talk about boundaries, you have no idea how to say no, or even if you’re unsure if this entire conversation is biblical - this week’s episode is for you. Jess won’t be teaching you; she won’t become one more voice telling you what to do, but she does share what she’s learned, and together, we can hold it all up to God to see wha…

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Episode 29: Simply Pray, an interview with Deb Hopper 33:02

7M ago33:02

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In this episode, Jess interviews Deb Hopper, author of, ‘Simply Pray,’ and Jess' mom. You’ll hear them discuss how Deb went through asking, seeking, and knocking in her own life as a single mom and how every concern, big and small, is worth bringing to God. Join Jess’ Leaders are Learners book club and dive into this book with us; join and share yo…

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Episode 28: My 5 Biggest Motherhood Regrets (So Far) 28:51

7M ago28:51

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We don’t love to talk about our mistakes, our regrets and on this episode, you’ll hear Jess share 5 of her biggest mistakes she’s made so far in motherhood. As a mom for 17 years of 4 teenagers, Jess has mothered for years and you’ll hear from her first, she’s no expert on this topic but she'll humbly share what she's learning along the way. If you…

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Episode 27: Stop Stressing About Sabbath 32:21

7M ago32:21

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In this episode, we're talking all about Sabbath. We all notice the stressors surrounding Sabbath that prevent us from truly resting in God’s gift, and on this episode, we can promise you– no stress here! Jess shares why we Sabbath, how we practice Sabbath in different seasons, AND answers questions from YOU about Sabbath! Want to Find Your Sabbath…

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Episode 26: Lent for Tired Women 32:34

7M ago32:34

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This episode is for the tired gals, the overwhelmed of us who want to honor God and grab hold of all He has for us - but we’re wondering if celebrating Lent will feel life-giving or life-taking. This podcast is for you if you’d like to understand the history of Lent, why people celebrate it in the first place, or for those who totally get it but wa…

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Episode 25: Don’t Give Up Just Yet, an interview with Nick Connolly 46:28

8M ago46:28

46:28

If you’ve ever wanted to give up something that matters, this episode is for you. On this episode, Jess interviews Nick Connolly, husband, father, pastor, and author of his first book, ‘Don’t Give Up Just Yet’. You’ll hear them talk about befriending resistance, perceived silenced from God, and what to do when you want to quit. If you’ve ever felt …

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