So Good Sisterhood

Have you mastered the art of treasuring moments? In this episode, you will hear how to savor the reason for the season this Christmas.So Good Moments:- Favorite Christmas traditions, treats, and even fails!- How to master the art of treasuring sweet moments.- The good news when God seems silent.- How Pastor Lisa is finding gifts within the Christmas story.- Why abiding in Jesus will mature our joy…and more!Discussion Questions:- What stood out to you in this episode?- What is one of your favorite Christmas traditions?- How do you choose presence with God and others when life gets busy?- What helps you trust God when He seems silent?- What is one of your favorite holiday treats or recipes?Resources:Advent Devotional RecommendationsSisterhood Christmas RecipesShownotes PlusLearn more about SisterhoodAsk a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin atEssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Are your expectations getting in the way of God’s best? In this episode, Donna Pisani shares how to hold on to God’s promises.So Good Moments:- Why it’s important to work on developing your confidence in Christ.- How to become a lifelong learner.- How God answered one of Donna’s prayers in an unexpected way.- What it looks like to grow in Spiritual maturity.- How to hold on to God’s promises tightly and your expectations loosely.Discussion Questions:- What was your favorite part of this episode?- In what ways have you had to develop your confidence in Christ?- Have you ever thought “I should be further along by now”? How so?- What helps you trust God with the outcome when your answer to prayer isn’t happening the way you expected (or on your timeline)?- What is one thing you are believing God for right now?Resources:More From Donna PisaniShownotes PlusLearn more about SisterhoodAsk a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin atEssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

What God-sized dream lives in your heart? In this episode, Olympic athlete Chaunté Lowe shares her journey of faith and resilience.So Good Moments:- Chaunté’s journey from a young dreamer to an Olympic high-jumper- How God’s Word helped Chaunté through her battle with breast cancer- Why you should never follow someone else’s definition of success- Chaunté’s best advice for staying healthy- What Chaunté values more than medals…and more!Discussion Questions:- What was your favorite part of this episode?- What is one obstacle you’ve faced while pursuing your dream?- How do you guard yourself against following other people’s definition of success (instead of God’s)?- What are some ways you pay attention to the soil of your heart (pull the weeds and plant the right seeds)?- Just for fun, if you could become an Olympic athlete, what sport would you choose?Resources:More From Chaunté LoweShownotes PlusLearn more about SisterhoodAsk a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin atEssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Who is influencing you? In this episode, you will hear how to examine technology, social media, and the relationships impacting your life.So Good Moments:- The red and green flags when it comes to those we allow to influence us.- The difference between success and faithfulness.- The popular weapon that isn’t helpful for spiritual warfare.- How to guard against celebrity culture and seek wisdom instead.- What the Apostle Paul says about living a life of impact…and more!Discussion Questions:- What was your favorite part of this episode?- What is the difference between success and faithfulness?- What are some guardrails and guidelines that you have for technology and social media? (Or what are some that you want to implement?)- What is another “green flag” when it comes to someone you allow to influence you?- Karissa mentioned she used to want to be a lawyer (and that was her idea of making an impact) before God called her into ministry. What did you want to be when you were younger? How has your idea of making an impact changed over the years?Resources:A Christian Response to AI & TechnologyShownotes PlusLearn more about SisterhoodAsk a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin atEssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Are you putting the Word to work? In this episode, you will hear how to be filled with God’s Word so you can react instead of respond.So Good Moments:- The poem Charlotte Gambill wrote about God’s Word.- How God’s Word helps us overcome our insecurity and find our identity.- Practical ways to put the Word to work in your life.- Why it’s vital to react instead of respond.- Why reading God’s Word is like looking in the mirror…and more!Discussion Questions:- What was your favorite part of this episode?- How has God’s Word impacted your life?- How has the Bible helped you understand your identity?- Why is it important to react instead of respond?- Just for fun—have you ever written a poem? If so, what was it about?Resources:Hear More From CharlotteCharlotte's PoemShownotes PlusLearn more about SisterhoodAsk a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin atEssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.