The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast

Kristen Hicks, Alyssa Clark, Christy Cook, Ashley Deffenbaugh, and Kelly Epperson
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Join us as we chat about our monthly scripture writing topics as we seek to meet God daily in His Word. Hosted by Kristen Hicks, Ashley Deffenbaugh, Christy Cook, Alyssa Clark, & Kelly Epperson, this podcast is released every other Monday.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Sovereign God Part 2

    Ashley and Kristen talk about what affects our view of God's sovereignty, how we can learn to trust Him, and also how understanding God as sovereign should change our worship and prayers, along with our normal everyday lives. Episode Resources: Sovereign God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/april-scripture-writing-plan-sovereign-god/ Sovereign God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Sovereign God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00Oc7Ch0UNLKc0eYOIA9Ta?si=135fc7b950b24fed&nd=1&dlsi=8c5e95f13b4e4fb4 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sovereign-god/pl.u-kv9lbmmT9vpVvj Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Kristen's favorite baby gift to give: https://amzn.to/4sMEvmJ (affiliate link) Ashley's favorite baby gifts to give: https://amzn.to/4tUf2sj (affiliate link); https://www.instructables.com/Easy-Chunky-Hand-Knitted-Blanket-in-One-Hour/

    47 min

  2. 13 APR

    Sovereign God Part 1

    Ashley and Kristen talk about what sovereign means & why it's important to understand this characteristic of God. While thinking about how everything is under God's control, we can see that this gives us assurance in God's overall plan as we consider "all the world Thy hands have made." Episode Resources: Sovereign God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/april-scripture-writing-plan-sovereign-god/ Sovereign God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Sovereign God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00Oc7Ch0UNLKc0eYOIA9Ta?si=135fc7b950b24fed&nd=1&dlsi=8c5e95f13b4e4fb4 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sovereign-god/pl.u-kv9lbmmT9vpVvj Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Kristen's favorite thing: Philly Nong's guest interview on our congregation's podcast: https://slcl.transistor.fm/20 Ashley's favorite thing: teaching accounting at FHU https://fhu.edu

    41 min

  3. 30 MAR

    Promises of God Part 2

    Christy & Kristen meet up again, this time to discuss Jesus' resurrection promises, the various promises made to Abraham (and how we receive parallel promises!), the spiritual blessings we're promised in Ephesians, how we know that God can & will fulfill His promises, the beautiful promise of the Holy Spirit as a guarantee, and several "if/then" promises of God. Episode Resources: Promises of God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/march-scripture-writing-plan-promises-of-god/ Promises of God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Promises of God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3oXqm83NCE6S2Zl50Dkqmw?si=02ff6f2797e5419b&nd=1&dlsi=c488ed4bfd184d2a Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/promises-of-god/pl.u-8aAVXLjfPXZLXd Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Christy's favorite local chain restaurants: https://www.tazikis.com Kristen's favorite lavender creamer: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Starbucks-Oat-Crmr-Lavender-6x28flozUS-nbsp/13696859371?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0 (and favorite Vanilla Lavender ground coffee: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Starbucks-Vanilla-Lavender-Flavored-Ground-Coffee-100-Arabica-11-oz/9666971959?adsRedirect=true)

    57 min

  4. 23 MAR

    Promises of God Part 1

    Christy & Kristen talk about how God always keeps His promises, starting from the first prophecy in Genesis 3 and continuing to God's covenantal promise signaled by the rainbow that we see even today. They discuss the conditional nature of many of God's promises, how we can experience promised rest & peace even during trials in this life, and the promises that were made to Mary before she became the mother of Jesus. Episode Resources: Promises of God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/march-scripture-writing-plan-promises-of-god/ Promises of God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Promises of God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3oXqm83NCE6S2Zl50Dkqmw?si=02ff6f2797e5419b&nd=1&dlsi=c488ed4bfd184d2a Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/promises-of-god/pl.u-8aAVXLjfPXZLXd Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Christy's favorite way to read: Libby - https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome#doYouHaveACard & Hoopla - https://www.hoopladigital.com

    39 min

  5. 2 MAR

    Names of God Part 2 (For Real This Time)

    Ashley and Kristen discuss the biblical names Jehovah Sabaoth (Lord of Hosts), Jehovah Rohi (The Lord Our Shepherd), Jehovah M’Kaddesh (Lord Who Sanctifies), El Elyon (Most High), El Roi (God of Seeing), Qanna (Jealous God), Abba (loving Father), and Immanuel (God with us). Join us as we explore the profound meanings behind these names of God and how understanding these facets of His character affects our prayers and worship. Episode Resources: Names of God Scripture Writing Plan & Reference Guide: https://www.theruffledmango.com/february-scripture-writing-plan-names-of-god/ Names of God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Names of God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lHOeEadoNfE9Der7hpezW Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/names-of-god/pl.u-KVXBDdGT2vDRvE Find the Prayer Prompts here: Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Ashley's favorite Bible study resource: blueletterbible.org (but especially the Blue Letter Bible app) Kristen's favorite resource for creating visual aids for children's Bible classes: chatgpt.com Casandra Martin's study "God, Pass By Me" (about names of God): https://amzn.to/3ODDMpx {affiliate link}

    43 min

  6. 16 FEB

    Names of God Part 2

    In this episode, Ashley and Kristen begin Part 1 of the Names of God series, exploring names like Yahweh, El Shaddai, Jehovah Rapha, Nissi, and Shalom through Scripture, personal stories, and discussion. Listeners are invited to see how God’s names reveal His unchanging presence, power, provision, healing, peace, and faithfulness in both ordinary life and through suffering. Episode Resources: Names of God Scripture Writing Plan & Reference Guide: https://www.theruffledmango.com/february-scripture-writing-plan-names-of-god/ Names of God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Names of God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lHOeEadoNfE9Der7hpezWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/names-of-god/pl.u-KVXBDdGT2vDRvE Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Bible Marking with Kathy Pollard: https://www.youtube.com/@markyourbible

    34 min

  7. 26 JAN

    Behold Our God Part 2

    Christy & Kristen discuss John the Baptizer's description of Jesus as "the Lamb of God," how Paul contrasted the one true God with the many gods that the Athenians served, the importance of knowing that Jesus IS God, and what thoughts & emotions we encounter as we read about the throne room in Revelation. Episode Resources: Behold Our God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/january-scripture-writing-plan-behold-our-god/ Behold Our God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Behold Our God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IK6Q6rtwJSTV1md4QOWc0?uid=d7eb0636950348cf&uri=spotify:track:6Bnp4Y4muo2MMVZYOI7IOT Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/behold-our-god/pl.u-xlyNqLkI3AEDAd Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com David Shannon's lesson "Look Up and Be Holy": https://youtu.be/D-bfiSCHjUE?si=nnJpI1EjJLhEF1gt

    1hr 2min

  8. 19 JAN

    Behold Our God Part 1

    Christy and Kristen begin Season 3 with a discussion of several instances of humans "seeing" God in the Old Testament, how we can better clear out the distractions to gaze at God in our own lives, and thinking through why fire is often used in the Bible to signify the presence of God. Episode Resources: Behold Our God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/january-scripture-writing-plan-behold-our-god/ Behold Our God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Behold Our God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IK6Q6rtwJSTV1md4QOWc0?uid=d7eb0636950348cf&uri=spotify:track:6Bnp4Y4muo2MMVZYOI7IOT Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/behold-our-god/pl.u-xlyNqLkI3AEDAd Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras:  https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Christy's favorite heated vest: https://amzn.to/4bJbL9o Kristen's favorite book club & book (Little Women): https://www.fablehousebooks.org/product/little-women-painted-editions-/ZXW3HM3B2R2DNF5GMTGIDZK3?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true

    1hr 22min
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Join us as we chat about our monthly scripture writing topics as we seek to meet God daily in His Word. Hosted by Kristen Hicks, Ashley Deffenbaugh, Christy Cook, Alyssa Clark, & Kelly Epperson, this podcast is released every other Monday.

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  • Creator
    Kristen Hicks, Alyssa Clark, Christy Cook, Ashley Deffenbaugh, and Kelly Epperson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Light Network
  • Show Website
    The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast

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