Girl Talk

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

  1. 13h ago

    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

  2. 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!

  3. 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

  4. 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?

  5. Jun 10

    From Knowing About Jesus to Knowing Jesus

    Have you ever felt torn between what God says and what the world says? Between what you know is true and what you actually trust? This week on Girl Talk, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia dive into what it means to be double-minded. From relying on personality tests and self-help culture to faith, trust, and spiritual maturity, the girls talk about how easy it is to look for answers everywhere except the One who created us. They talk about the difference between changing our behavior and allowing God to transform our hearts, why a relationship with Jesus matters more than checking spiritual boxes, and how God gently calls us back when we drift. If you've ever struggled with doubt, felt spiritually unsteady, or wondered if there's more to following Jesus than simply doing all the right things, crank this one up. Inspired by James 1, the episode reminds us that God isn't asking for perfection, He's inviting us into relationship.

    From Knowing About Jesus to Knowing Jesus

  6. Jun 3

    What Happens When You Remember Heaven Is Real?

    Let's be honest, most days we're just trying to keep up. We're juggling work, family, schedules, laundry, text messages, bills, and whatever surprise the day decides to throw at us. So how do we live fully in today while remembering that this world isn't our forever home? This week, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk about what it means to keep eternity in mind without checking out of the life God has given us right now. They share personal stories about loss, heaven, hope, and why remembering what's ahead can actually help us live with more purpose today. Homesick for Heaven? Us too. REMEMBER... At the end of the day, relationships are what matter most. The way we love people today can have an eternal impact. Knowing that Jesus wins changes how we walk through grief, disappointment, and uncertainty. Eternity isn't meant to distract us from life. It's meant to remind us what matters most while we're living it.

    What Happens When You Remember Heaven Is Real?

  7. May 27

    Fear, Anxiety & the 24-Hour News Cycle

    There’s a lot happening in the world right now… and if we’re honest, it can feel overwhelming. The headlines, the fear, the constant noise, the “breaking news” every five minutes—it’s enough to leave anybody anxious and emotionally exhausted. In this episode, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia have a real conversation about how to live faithfully in a fear-filled world without completely spiraling. They talk about “news diets,” anxiety, end-times conversations, social media overload, and how to stay informed without losing your peace. This isn’t about ignoring what’s happening around us. It’s about learning how to filter everything through the truth of God’s Word instead of fear. If you’ve been carrying anxiety, doom-scrolling late at night, or feeling emotionally drained by everything happening in culture right now… this conversation is for you.

    Fear, Anxiety & the 24-Hour News Cycle

  8. May 20

    Following Jesus in a “You Deserve It” World

    We live in a world that tells us to grab more, keep more, and chase whatever feels good. But Jesus calls us to something different: deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow Him. In this episode, the girls talk honestly about how hard that is, how easy it is to justify the things we want, and how surrender is often less about punishment and more about space for God to do something better in us. They also talk about the difference between doing for Jesus and being with Jesus, and why silence, solitude, and open hands can become some of the sweetest gifts in a believer’s life.

    Following Jesus in a “You Deserve It” World
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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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  • Creator
    Girl Talk
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    353
  • Rating
    Clean
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