What if the story of Ruth is about more than loyalty, loss, and finding love? What if it's also a powerful picture of God's steadfast love, hesed, and how He meets us in seasons of grief, uncertainty, and new beginnings?

In this special audio-only episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of an impromptu conversation with my Inspire Training and Consulting team. What started as a few unexpected questions about Ruth and Naomi quickly became a rich, honest discussion about faith, relationships, healing, and the courage to begin again.

This conversation is just a taste of what's coming in Round Two of the First Circle Women's Bible Study, where we'll explore the book of Ruth through the lens of God's extraordinary love.

In This Episode:

• Ruth's loyalty to Naomi and the power of covenant relationships
• Why acknowledging pain is an important part of healing
• The importance of wisdom, community, and trusted relationships
• Discovering hesed, God's steadfast, loving kindness

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Join Us for First Circle Women's Bible Study: The Book of Ruth

Ladies, you're invited! We're returning for Round 2 of the First Circle Women's Bible Study, and this time we're diving into the book of Ruth and exploring hesed, the extraordinary, steadfast love of God.

Join us Mondays in November for meaningful biblical teaching, honest conversations, and a community of women growing together in faith.

Our interactive format includes brief teachings from me and a guest presenter, small-group breakout discussions, and continued connection through our WhatsApp community.

Whether you're navigating a season of loss, embracing a new beginning, or simply desiring a deeper understanding of God's love, there's a place for you in the circle.

Register today and invite another woman to join you!

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What if some of the greatest revelations of God are found in the stories of the people walking beside us? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Ching Chuang-Chow, author of Walking Parallel, along with two of her friends, Fred Cosme and Luke Crowley, for a beautiful conversation about faith, friendship, community, and why God never intended for us to walk through life alone.

Ching shares how her journey from her first book, Bridge: God’s Vanishing Point, led her to Walking Parallel and the realization that one life cannot fully display the goodness of God. Together, we explore what it means to recognize the people God has placed in our lives, walk in the same direction while honoring our different stories, and allow the faith, resilience, suffering, and triumph of others to deepen our own understanding of God.

In This Episode:

• What it really means to “walk parallel” with someone
• Why God did not design us to walk alone
• How friendship and spiritual community strengthen our faith
• What other people’s stories can teach us about God
• Finding purpose and connection even through suffering
• Why surrender and listening are essential to meaningful relationships
• How Ching’s journey inspired Walking Parallel

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The conversation continues on Patreon! In our exclusive bonus conversation, Luke offers encouragement for anyone who has a God story they have been afraid or hesitant to share, while Fred challenges us to become better listeners—to truly hear and understand the stories of the people around us.

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Joy is more than a feeling, it’s something you can practice each day! My Joyful Living App is your personalized companion for building lasting joy through daily practices, guided reflections, meditations, and an AI-powered coach trained by me. Start creating habits that help you live with greater intention, gratitude, and joy every day.

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What does it really mean to be called to teach, and is teaching in the Church about more than standing behind a microphone? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Virgie Lacey, author of Lord, Awaken the Teacher, for a powerful conversation about the role of the teacher, both professionally and within the fivefold ministry.

We unpack the unique responsibility of the fivefold teacher, including the difference between simply communicating a message and making sure people actually understand and can apply what they have been taught. We also explore why sound doctrine matters, how teachers work alongside the other fivefold gifts, the importance of remaining teachable, and why prayer is essential for anyone called to teach.

In This Episode:

• The role and responsibility of the fivefold teacher
• The difference between the gift and office of a teacher
• Why great communication does not necessarily make someone a teacher
• Why teachers must “check for understanding”
• The importance of sound doctrine beyond spiritual experiences
• How teachers work alongside the other fivefold gifts
• Why teachers must remain teachable themselves
• The connection between prayer, preparation, and teaching

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The conversation continues on Patreon! Get access to exclusive extended episodes and bonus content, including our bonus conversation with Dr. Lacey about how to discern whether you may carry the gift or office of a teacher.

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Choose Joy Every Day with the Joyful Living App!

Joy is more than a feeling, it’s something you can practice each day! My Joyful Living App is your personalized companion for building lasting joy through daily practices, guided reflections, meditations, and an AI-powered coach trained by me. Start creating habits that help you live with greater intention, gratitude, and joy every day.

Start your Joyful Living journey today

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Lord Awaken The Teacher Book

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