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Don’t let the fear of getting hurt keep you from experiencing the joy of relationships.

In this episode of the Girl Talk Podcast, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia dive deep into trust issues. We know it’s a heavy topic, but it’s something we all deal with at some point. The ladies talk about how past experiences shape our ability to trust and how we can find our way back to trusting again.

Big thanks to our friends at Compassion International for sponsoring this season. They’re doing amazing work helping kids out of poverty in Jesus' name. Check them out on our website and maybe even sponsor a child like little Marjorie from El Salvador.

Take it with you:


Our past experiences can make us super cautious or flat-out mistrustful. Trust issues come from those past betrayals and they can mess with all our future relationships.
Remember, everyone’s flawed – we all mess up sometimes.
Healthy boundaries are a must. Rebuilding trust takes time.
We need to trust God, even when we don’t understand what He’s doing.
Notice your behavior patterns and thoughts that come from past hurts.
Approach conflicts with humility and a readiness to forgive.

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Are you a jealous person? What about that friend who has the Pinterest perfect home, gorgeous family and goes on dream vacations what seems like every month - what do you think about her?

Carol, Tricia and Kelly are talking about jealous thoughts and how we can overcome them by taking our thoughts captive through the power of the Holy Spirit.

How to reframe jealous thoughts:


Gratitude journal - what blessings have you been given?
Celebrate others and what God has for their journey!
Pray for the Lord to remove your jealousy and to bring Scripture to your mind.
What are your jealous thoughts about? Are there changes you need to make in your life?

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Are you past due for a check up?! A mental health check up, that is. How can you have the healthiest summer possible? Take inventory of your time and your habits! Allow yourself to have the freedom to live in the moment with your family and friends and spend time evaluating how you'd like to change your priorities.

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Is there space between your load and your limit? If you're filling up your calendar constantly, what is your motivation? When you allow yourself to have margin in your life, you can be more present to the Lord and to those around you.

Check your heart and be honest about why you are leaving little to no margin in your life. Is it necessary? Would you and your loved ones benefit from you allowing space to rest?

Try incorporating new (slower) rhythms into your life: rest, creativity, community and work.

Practice Sabbath with those close to you - how can you encourage one another to spend time with God, away from work and in close community with other followers of Jesus? If you're not in a place where you can commit to an entire 24 hours, start by setting aside time for a device free meal, enjoying it with someone who with spend time talking about Jesus and His Word with you!

This episode of Girl Talk Podcast is a recording from the women's conference at Brookwood Church in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Carol, Tricia and Kelly answered questions texted in from the audience during this special event.

You'll hear answers to the following questions:

What do you do when you don't hear from God, but a decision needs to be made?

What happens if my testimony doesn't seem like a big deal?

How do you know what and when true surrender happens?

What happens when your story isn't what you wanted it to be?

How can you trust after being hurt over and over again?

How can you minister to someone who isn't sure God loves them anymore?

"The story is not the point, the hero of the story is the point." -Carol Davis

Is God the hero in your story?

If you're running on empty, join the club! But... you don't have to stay in it! On this week's episode, Carol is bringing a message from Brookwood Church's Women's Conference to encourage you to fill up - and get renewed day by day through God's Word and fixing your eyes on Jesus!

Points to remember:

We were designed by God to be renewed day by day

"Every day, you are casting a vote on the person you want to become." -James Clear

Whatever you're going through is meant to bring God glory

Scripture to remember:

2 Corinthians 4:16-17 says, 'So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison...'

Special thanks to Compassion International for making 2024 Girl Talk Podcast possible!