Audio Christmas Card With Jennifer and KC’s Christmas Memories [Episode 329]

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Merry Christmas, 4:13ers! Today, KC and I share some fun Christmas memories to brighten your day and lighten your load. You’ll enjoy these hilarious little snapshots into our youth that God used to form us into who we are today.

And—in keeping with our Christmas tradition—Michael O’Brien will sing a beautiful Christmas song over you to remind you of the peace and blessings we all get to experience this season.

The Extraordinary Spirit of Normal – FGF Highlights, Bloomington, IL

Fresh Grounded Faith Bloomington is a wrap! Bloomington and Normal, Illinois are right next to each other, so I was never quite sure which city I was in.

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Thank you to Gloria Jameson and Cindy Musick 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.

But what a joy it was to gather in Bloomington-Normal where, despite what the name suggests, nothing was ordinary at our Fresh Grounded Faith event! Held at Second Presbyterian Church, this was a weekend full of extraordinary moments, and I can’t wait to share some highlights with you…

Spill the Beans LIVE with Ann Voskamp at Fresh Grounded Faith Chesapeake, VA [Episode 324]

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Get ready! You are coming with me to a Fresh Grounded Faith event where we’re hanging out with Ann Voskamp, Tammy Trent, and Michael O’Brien.

We’re talking about the importance of community, tips for memorizing Scripture, and how to stay on fire for God. Oh, and there’s even a special—and hilarious—call out to all the single ladies.

Then we tackle some heavy topics like what to do if you feel anger toward God, how to deal with others who lack empathy for your struggle, and where to turn if you feel like you just can’t go on.

Beacons of Faith – FGF Highlights, Augusta, GA

Gathering in Augusta, Georgia for last weekend’s Fresh Grounded Faith event was nothing short of a profound testament to resilience and faith.

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Thank you to Sarah Fayson 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 city was still healing from the devastating blows of Hurricane Helene, with many of the 1,000 attendees having just regained power the previous week. Some had lost homes, trees, and—most heartbreakingly—loved ones. Yet, amid their trials, they chose to gather and find solace in God’s grace.

Spill the Beans LIVE with Margaret Feinberg at Fresh Grounded Faith Fargo, ND [Episode 310]

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Today, you’re coming with me to Fargo, North Dakota for a Fresh Grounded Faith event. I’m sitting at the bistro table with author and speaker Margaret Feinberg and singer-songwriter Michael O’Brien, and we are spilling the beans!

We talked about how to get into the habit of meeting with God and the difference between your gifting and your calling. And we also got really honest about how to forgive when you don’t want to or feel like you can’t.

Building Bridges of Faith: A Recap of Fresh Grounded Faith in Chesapeake, VA

Last weekend, over 800 women from all walks of life gathered at Great Bridge Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia for an unforgettable event: Fresh Grounded Faith. With the support of 10 co-host churches, our time together became a powerful testament to the strength of the body of Christ and the unifying power of faith.

Fresh Grounded Faith, Chesapeake, Virginia, Michael O'Brien, Ann Voskamp, Jennifer Rothschild, Tammy Trent, Shaun Groves

Thank you to Rebecca Reynolds and Will Pickering 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.

And, as it turns out, the location itself has a history deep-rooted in resilience and unity.