Girl Talk

Girl Talk

For women who want engaging conversations about authentic faith. Each episode will teach, encourage and make you laugh.  

  1. 5d ago

    Jesus Never Said..."Keep Everyone Happy"

    Do you ever walk away from a conversation replaying everything you said? Wondering if they liked you, if you disappointed them, or if you should’ve done something differently? Same. On this episode, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia are talking about people pleasing and how something that can look like kindness on the outside can sometimes be rooted in insecurity, fear of rejection, or our need for approval. The goal isn’t to stop caring about people. It’s learning how to live from God’s love instead of constantly working for everyone else’s.

    Jesus Never Said..."Keep Everyone Happy"

  2. Sep 23

    Jesus Never Said… “Follow Your Heart”

    “Follow your heart” sounds good on a coffee mug…but is it actually good advice? This week, Carol, Kelly and Tricia are talking about something Jesus never said: follow your heart. Our emotions are real and God-given, but that doesn’t mean they were designed to lead us in the way we should go - that's the Spirit's job! The girls get honest about anger, anxiety, irritation, gossip, pride and those moments when your feelings are LOUD. They talk about the difference between simply trying to behave better and allowing the Holy Spirit to actually change your heart from the inside out. Plus, what do you do with difficult emotions instead of ignoring them? Is it okay to vent to a girlfriend and when does it turn into gossip? Who makes a good accountability partner? And how can you tell the difference between something you really want and the Holy Spirit actually leading you? The goal isn’t to stop feeling. It’s to bring what you’re feeling to Jesus and let Him lead.

    Jesus Never Said… “Follow Your Heart”

  3. Sep 16

    Jesus Never Said… “You Have to Have It All Together”

    Perfection is exhausting. And yet so many of us feel like we have to keep up the appearance that we’re doing just fine - our families, marriages, work, faith, emotions… all of it. Carol, Tricia and Kelly get honest about the pressure to have it all together, from comparison on social media to fear of rejection, leadership expectations, perfectionism and the temptation to hide the parts of our lives that feel messy. They also talk about what can happen when we stop pretending: our weakness can actually become a place where people see Jesus more clearly. Plus, the Girl Talk group chat gets practical about releasing control, receiving help and recognizing when we’re serving from a place of calling versus trying to fill something only Jesus can fill. Jesus never said you had to have it all together. He invites you to come to Him, and trust that He does.

    Jesus Never Said… “You Have to Have It All Together”

  4. Sep 9

    Jesus Never Said… “You Have to Earn Your Rest”

    You finally sit down after a long day…but your mind is still racing. There’s another thing on the to-do list. Something you forgot. Something you're worried about. Something you feel responsible for fixing. Someone you feel responsible for fixing. So how do we actually rest? In this episode of Girl Talk, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk about something Jesus never said: “You have to earn your rest.” They get honest about never-ending to-do lists, overthinking, parenting worries, needing a super long nap and the things we sometimes call “rest” that are really just distracting us from our spiritual and emotional health. Rest goes deeper than getting more sleep or taking a day off. What if the rest Jesus offers is really about surrender and trusting Him? What if we’re not resting because we believe we have more responsibility than we really do?  In Matthew 11, Jesus invited the weary to come to Him, WHILE they were weary, not after they figured it all out. Jesus cam to bring peace WITH God and the peace OF God. And when we're tempted to pick the weight back up, we can remember: He's God. We're not. And He's already paid the price.   Scripture Mentioned Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Psalm 23 — “He restores my soul.” Psalm 127:2 — God gives sleep to those He loves. John 15 — Jesus as the vine and His followers as the branches. 1 Peter 5:7 — Cast your cares on Him because He cares for you. The Psalms — discussed as Scripture to listen to and return to when your mind won't quiet down. Resources Mentioned Journaling as a way to get thoughts out of your head and onto paper Listening to Scripture/the Psalms Text JESUS to 81891 to find out more about Jesus

    Jesus Never Said… “You Have to Earn Your Rest”

  5. Sep 2

    Jesus Never Said… Your Worth Comes From Your Productivity

    Have you ever looked at your packed calendar and thought, “How did being busy become proof that I’m doing life right?” Girl Talk is BACK, and Carol, Kelly and Tricia are kicking off a brand-new season called Things Jesus Never Said with one a lot of us have believed: “Your worth comes from your productivity.” After taking the summer off, the girls are catching up and talking honestly about burnout, overcommitting, perfectionism and that nagging feeling that we need to do a little more, serve a little more or get ourselves together before we can really feel good about who we are. But what happens when that same mindset starts creeping into our relationship with God? Tricia shares honestly about how hard it can be to believe she is fully loved by God without earning it. Kelly talks about learning the difference between our job and God’s job as we become more like Jesus. And Carol brings the conversation back to where it always needs to go: what God has actually said in His Word. Jesus never said your value goes up when you accomplish more. You are loved because you are His. Maybe freedom begins when we stop trying to do things for love and learn to live from it. Scripture  John 15 — Abiding in Jesus; apart from Him we can do nothing Isaiah 43:1–5 — “You are precious in my eyes… and I love you” Psalm 139 — God knows us and formed us in our mother’s womb Galatians 2:20 — “I have been crucified with Christ” Luke 9:23 — Taking up our cross daily and following Jesus 1 Peter 2:9 — Chosen, a royal priesthood and a holy nation Ephesians 2:10 — We are God’s workmanship Psalm 46:10 — “Be still, and know that I am God” Resources  Human Sized: A Journey Toward a Well Self by Steve Cuss Jennie Allen’s teaching on burnout: “You don’t recover from burnout by trying harder.”

    Jesus Never Said… Your Worth Comes From Your Productivity

  6. Jul 16

    Summer Break!

    This summer on Girl Talk Podcast, we're getting some much needed rest! We're trying to practice what we preach (prioritizing Jesus, family and trusting the Lord).  Don't worry, we will be back this fall - better than ever!

    Summer Break!

  7. Jun 24

    Church Hurt, Isolation, and Finding Your Way Back

    "The enemy loves isolation because it's easier to fight someone who's standing alone." Ever found yourself thinking, “I’m fine. I just don’t need people?" Maybe after being hurt, disappointed, or just plain exhausted by people. This week, the ladies are talking about community - the good, the hard, and the messy. From church hurt and broken trust to learning how to let people back in, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk about why isolating ourselves isn't as protective as it feels. Because while people can absolutely hurt us, they can also encourage us, challenge us, pray for us, and help carry us through seasons we were never meant to walk through alone.

    Church Hurt, Isolation, and Finding Your Way Back

  8. Jun 17

    Can We Stop Acting Like Marriage Fixes Everything?

    Your relationship status may describe your season, but it does not define your identity. Have you ever felt like life won't really start until you get married? Whether you're single, dating, divorced, widowed, or married, this conversation is a reminder that your purpose isn't waiting on a relationship. God has purpose for you right here, right now. In this episode, the ladies have an honest conversation about singleness, marriage, healing, expectations, and what it means to find your identity in Christ instead of your relationship status. Carol shares her personal journey through divorce, single parenting, and 17 years of discovering God's faithfulness in unexpected places. Together, they talk about the pressure that culture places on women to follow a certain timeline and why marriage was never meant to complete us.

    Can We Stop Acting Like Marriage Fixes Everything?
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For women who want engaging conversations about authentic faith. Each episode will teach, encourage and make you laugh.  

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    Girl Talk
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
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