What is love, really? We talk about it, write songs about it, and build entire stories around it—but oftentimes, love can feel confusing, conditional, or even completely out of reach.
But what if love is so much more than what we see in poetry, music, or romantic movies? What if love is a choice?
When you’ve been hurt or let down, or when you’ve failed over and over, it’s easy to be way too hard on yourself and others. Maybe you’ve struggled to forgive yourself if you’ve blown it, or you can’t seem to forgive others if they have.
But my friend, there’s hope! The gospel is anchored in grace, which means you can forgive others and be gentle with yourself.
It’s summer and it’s hot! So that means it’s time for another one of our hottest episodes on the 4:13 … or what we like to call “Summer Sizzle.”
We’re featuring your most shared episodes of the podcast, and that includes Episode 46: “Can I Respond Well to the Grown-Up Mean Girl?”
You know she’s out there, because sometimes the mean girl doesn’t quite grow up—she just grows into a mean woman. So in this episode, you’ll get four ways to manage the emotions a grown-up mean girl brings out of you and learn to respond with maturity.
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? What do you do to unwind? What’s your favorite smell or sound?
These are just a few of the questions we were asked as we sat around the bistro table in Plant City, Florida at a Fresh Grounded Faith event.
Author and podcaster Annie F. Downs and singer-songwriter Laura Story were with me, and these women gave so much insight and inspiration when we spilled the beans.
GIVEAWAY ALERT: You can win the book Well Said by this week’s podcast guest. Keep reading to find out how!
Do you ever have moments when your words get the best of you?
Maybe it’s complaining or yelling when, deep down, you really want to be a person who speaks with kindness and grace. Maybe you know how much your words hurt, but you say them anyway because it feels good in the moment. Or maybe you stay silent, spout off, or spit out some ugly words without even thinking about it.
We are coming to you LIVE from a Fresh Grounded Faith event in Greenville, South Carolina, where I’m spilling the beans with two of my good friends, Shaun Groves and Tammy Trent.
We’re talking about knowing your calling, giving grace when someone you love disappoints you, and dealing with depression. Plus, Tammy speaks a good word of encouragement to the ladies who are single or single again.
Oh, and you’ll want to hear about how I climbed the Great Wall of China in the dead of winter on ice, as well as the story of my worst makeup mix-up EVER!
