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Savoring God’s Faithfulness in Lubbock – FGF Highlights, Lubbock, TX

As we gathered in Lubbock, Texas for the second-to-last Fresh Grounded Faith conference, there was a bittersweet sense of celebration in the air. After 18 beautiful years, the journey of Fresh Grounded Faith is coming to a close, with our final event in November in Springfield, Missouri.

Fresh Grounded Faith Lubbock Texas Jennifer Rothschild, Tammy Trent, Michael O'Brien, Shaun Groves

Thank you to Callie Robinson for the beautiful photos. To see the entire Facebook photo album, click here. For those of you who joined the photo booth fun, you can view your photos here.

So, while we were in Lubbock, I took a moment to savor the time we had together and reflect on all the ways these gatherings have touched hearts over the years. I couldn’t help but marvel over what God has done and how He has been so faithful.

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Can I Make Wise Decisions? With Katie M. Reid [Episode 373]

make wise decisions Katie M. Reid

Do you ever feel paralyzed when making decisions—especially when it’s one that’s really important? You just want to be sure you’re making the right choice. But how do you know? And what if you’re wrong?

Oh friend, I get it! Decision-making can be overwhelming, especially when paired with lots of uncertainty. But today, you’re going to learn that you can make faithful, God-honoring decisions, regardless of how high the stakes.

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Can I Pray Through My Doubt? With Niki Hardy [Episode 372]

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Have you ever wrestled with doubt and wondered if it meant your faith was slipping away? You’re not alone! When we find ourselves torn between faith and uncertainty, it’s easy to feel disappointed, disillusioned, and distant from God.

But what if doubt isn’t a threat to your faith? What if it’s an invitation to a deeper relationship with God?

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Small Town, Big Crowd, Huge Hearts – FGF Highlights, Callahan, FL

When I discovered that the population of Callahan, Florida was less than 2000 people, I was blown away, because evidently, half the city’s population attended our Fresh Grounded Faith event at Callahan First Baptist! 😉

Fresh Grounded Faith Callahan Florida Jennifer Rothschild Laura Story Shaun Groves

Thank you to Lynda Reed for the beautiful photos. To see the entire Facebook photo album, click here. For those of you who joined the photo booth fun, you can view your photos here.

The auditorium was jam-packed with women ready to worship, learn, and laugh. It was a big crowd in such a little town … but, oh, did they have a HUGE heart!

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Can I Renew My Mind? With Kyle Idleman [Episode 371]

Renew Mind Kyle Idleman

Do you control your thoughts, or do your thoughts control you? Persistent negative thinking, anxiety spirals, or lingering offenses can quickly take over if you don’t know how to stop them. But here’s the good news—God has already given you the tools you need to get ahold of those unruly thoughts.

Pastor Kyle Idleman joins me on the 4:13 and shares how brain science and Scripture agree that we must pause and think about what we’re thinking about. But we can’t stop there! We have to clean out our messy thought closet!

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Each Woman a Hallelujah – FGF Highlights, The Woodlands, TX

At Fresh Grounded Faith in The Woodlands, Texas, 1000 beautiful women gathered at Faith Bible Church for a venti-sized portion of fresh, grounded encouragement.

Fresh Grounded Faith The Woodlands Texas Jennifer Rothschild Michael O'Brien Katherine Wolf Shaun Groves

Thank you to Jenn Morris for the beautiful photos. To see the entire Facebook photo album, click here. For those of you who joined the photo booth fun, you can view your photos here.

Our Local Conference Coordinator, Alisha Pish—along with 160 volunteers—did a phenomenal job making everything run smoothly. The decorations were simply beautiful, and the entire atmosphere was set for a weekend poised to honor God with our worship and praise.