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. 3D AGO

    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

  2. FEB 16

    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/1lHOeEadoNfE9Der7hpezW Apple 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

  3. JAN 26

    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

    1h 2m

  4. JAN 19

    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

    1h 22m

  5. 11/24/2025

    Remember Part 2

    Ashley and Kristen discuss what happens when we forget, the importance of remembering & repenting, and how to set reminders for ourselves to stay close to God & the truths found in His Word. Episode Resources: Remember Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/november-scripture-writing-plan-remember/ Remember acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ojHUWZwEBQWZPYzsBztm1?si=TNyhJBHtTXGwiAQ0xzJqBA&nd=1&dlsi=5846be11bd9b44c0 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/remember/pl.u-xlyNq92u3AEDAd Remember Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section for free download) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras Remember bookmarks (we printed on cream cardstock): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5c3mkcjjs8a4t643mnqgl/Remember-bookmarks-add-blue-tassels.pdf?rlkey=hm64s7kcix5j4x7j553k3ruy7&st=n5r4efub&dl=0 Blue tassels (set of 100): https://a.co/d/00Y31Ly Thought Garden: https://www.yourthoughtgarden.com Cocoa roasted almonds: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Cocoa-Roasted-Almonds-14-oz/5284690798?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1200&from=%2Fsearch&sid=1fb39e01-c384-4006-85a0-533f4307a009 Cookie butter filled milk chocolate bar: https://www.walmart.com/ip/bettergoods-Premium-Swiss-Cookie-Butter-Filled-Milk-Chocolate-Bar-3-5-oz/5667788291?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1100&from=%2Fsearch&sid=d2a23ca3-da33-4235-8a75-78ac78e90f73 NEW Scripture Writing Tools for 2026 (Behold Our God): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com

    56 min

  6. 11/17/2025

    Remember Part 1

    Ashley and Kristen discuss what it means when scriptures say that God Himself remembers something, how important it is for us to remember & rehearse the faithfulness of God, and the many tangible reminders that God orchestrated for His people under the old covenant. Episode Resources: Remember Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/november-scripture-writing-plan-remember/ Remember acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ojHUWZwEBQWZPYzsBztm1?si=TNyhJBHtTXGwiAQ0xzJqBA&nd=1&dlsi=5846be11bd9b44c0 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/remember/pl.u-xlyNq92u3AEDAd Remember Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section for free download) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras NEW Scripture Writing Plans (Behold Our God) GROUP RATE: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4395989134 NEW Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras GROUP RATE: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras NEW Bible study tools for 2026: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Children's Lord's Supper booklet (free from Tracy Watts): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/h3efg63quwulu1b5k2ih3/My-Lord-s-Supper-Book.pdf?rlkey=l3twh15cvdnuf7ufmjwmhw9q8&st=gxa47rvp&dl=0 50 Days of Prayer pdf: https://hendersoncoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/50-Days-of-Prayer-2025.pdf

    32 min

  7. 10/27/2025

    Victorious Part 2

    Alyssa & Kristen talk about "light momentary affliction," encouraging others in the faith using Paul's example, putting on God's armor to achieve victory, a beautiful snapshot of a victorious faith, plus receiving the "crown of life" when we overcome in the end. Episode Resources: Victorious Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/october-scripture-writing-plan-victorious/ Victorious acapella playlist: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O7OqbyhPqRDmrSE3idkO2?si=0ffdb30957744141&pt_success=1&nd=1&dlsi=9048e2876a6743ce Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/victorious/pl.u-kv9lbZJT9vpVvj Victorious Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section for free download) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras Alyssa's favorite - robot vacuum: https://amzn.to/3JtoW2C & Aldi candles: https://www.aldi.us/results?q=candles Kristen's favorite - eating more protein (also, here's a link to Nourish, where I'm meeting with a nutritionist covered by my insurance: https://www.usenourish.com) NEW Bible study tools for 2026! >> https://theruffledmango.etsy.com

    33 min

  8. 10/20/2025

    Victorious Part 1

    Christy and Kristen chat about David's victorious speech to Goliath, finding comfort in Jesus' assertion that He has overcome the world, recognizing the only thing that can separate us from God, and how to look for God's help in overcoming temptation and facing the unknown. Episode Resources: Victorious Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/october-scripture-writing-plan-victorious/ Victorious acapella playlist: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O7OqbyhPqRDmrSE3idkO2?si=0ffdb30957744141&pt_success=1&nd=1&dlsi=9048e2876a6743ce Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/victorious/pl.u-kv9lbZJT9vpVvj Victorious Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section for free download) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras Christy's favorite - Dutch Bros Coffee: https://www.dutchbros.com Kristen's favorite - Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls: https://therealfooddietitians.com/greek-chicken-meatballs/ NEW Bible study tools for 2026: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com

    48 min
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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
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Light Network
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    The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast

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