Have you ever felt like there has to be more to your relationship with God than simply going through the motions?

In this inspiring episode Jayme Elizabeth welcomes author Amy Loflin to discuss her powerful book, A Story Worth Living: Reclaim Your Confidence, Purpose, and Peace. Together, they explore what it means to move beyond surface-level faith and cultivate a deeper, transformative connection with Jesus.

Amy shares the personal journey that inspired her book—a season when she was doing all the "right" things spiritually, yet sensed God calling her into a more intimate relationship with Him. Through intentional time in Scripture, unique seasons of fasting, and immersing herself in the stories of Jesus, Amy discovered fresh revelations about God's character, her identity, and the life-changing power of encountering Christ personally.

In this conversation, you'll discover:

• Why many believers unintentionally remain in shallow faith and what keeps them there
• The "pool noodle" analogy that reveals hidden barriers preventing spiritual growth
• How busyness, fear, insecurity, doubt, and people-pleasing can hinder intimacy with God
• Practical ways to move from simply knowing Scripture to experiencing heart transformation
• The difference between having a relationship with God and actively fellowshipping with Him
• Powerful insights from the story of the woman with the issue of blood and what her encounter with Jesus teaches us today
• How revelation from God's Word produces lasting transformation

Amy beautifully reminds us that many people can be close to Jesus, yet not experience the life-changing transformation that comes from reaching for Him in faith. Through her storytelling and biblical insights, you'll be encouraged to release the things holding you back and pursue a deeper relationship with the Lord.

If you've been longing for more of God's presence, greater spiritual growth, and a faith that moves beyond routine into genuine transformation, this episode will inspire you to dive deeper.

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Visit EchoJoyCollective.com to learn more about Amy and her book A Story Worth Living.

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In this powerful episode I chat with Bible teacher and author with Our Daily Bread Publisher Mariel Davenport to talk about her transformative Tend Method — a simple yet deeply intentional way to study Scripture and hear God’s voice through His Word.

Mariel shares her incredible testimony of going from atheism to becoming a passionate Bible teacher after a coworker handed her a Bible and challenged her to read it. What began as an attempt to disprove Christianity became a life-changing encounter with the living God through Scripture.

Some points we discuss:
• Why many women feel overwhelmed when approaching the Bible
• The importance of slowing down and studying Scripture in context
• How the Tend Method helps women confidently hear from God for themselves
• The power of being doers of the Word and not just hearers
• Recognizing the enemy’s schemes through knowing God’s Word.

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by Bible study, struggled to stay consistent in the Word, or longed to hear God more clearly, this conversation will encourage and equip you to tend your soul through Scripture one verse at a time.

Connect with Mariel and learn more about the Tending Together community at her website.

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Plus, hear about her Bible studies with Our Daily Bread Publishing Ministry including Ruth: Finding Grace in the Unexpected, 1 Peter: Sustained by Living Hope, and her upcoming study on James.

This episode will inspire you to slow down, cultivate intimacy with God, and allow His Word to transform your life from the inside out!

What does God’s Word say about judging others, showing mercy, and walking in humility?In this powerful episode I sit down with Shannon Popkin to have an honest conversation about judgment, criticism, mercy, and the condition of our hearts. In a culture where opinions are loud and criticism is constant, it’s easy to slip into a judging mindset without even realizing it.

Drawing from her new book Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible, Shannon shares biblical wisdom, relatable stories, and practical truth to help us recognize self-righteousness, comparison, offense, and critical thinking patterns that can quietly shape our hearts. Through six powerful Bible stories—including Noah, Rahab, Jonah, Simon the Pharisee, the blind man, and the second thief—she reveals the difference between righteous discernment and sinful judgment while pointing us back to the mercy of God.

This conversation is freeing, convicting, and filled with grace as Shannon discusses how to melt judgy pride, extend compassion to others, and live as daughters of the merciful Judge. If you’ve ever struggled with criticism, comparison, offense, or feeling hurt by others’ opinions, this episode will encourage you to draw closer to Jesus and allow His mercy to transform your heart.

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that will challenge you to see others through the lens of God’s grace and help you live out biblical truth in your everyday relationships.

Connect with Shannon Popkin https://www.shannonpopkin.com/

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