God Hears Her Podcast Our Daily Bread Ministries

Guest Bio: Lauren’s interest in relationship skills began when her parents divorced after almost 20 years of marriage. Seeking to understand better patterns for her own future legacy, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in communication studies from TCU. Lauren is the author of two books: In Their Shoes, a book dedicated to helping parents better understand and connect with children of divorce, and Relationship Essentials, which features skills to help people feel heard, fight fair, and set boundaries in all areas of life. Lauren is the president of The Center for Relationship Education, a national nonprofit whose mission is rooted in providing relationship skills training to everyone. Her speaking experience spans over 20 years, teaching a variety of relationship skills to teens, adults, and corporate teams. She recognizes relationships are key to a successful life, and this drives her passion for energizing others to invest in relationships with proven tools to enhance connection. She and her husband, Josh, love adventures with their three children. All Colorado natives, they are avid skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, and Broncos’ fans. 
 
Show Summary: Have you ever tried really hard to make something happen just for it to fail over and over again? Have you been rejected by something or someone that meant a lot to you? Today’s guest, Lauren Reitsema, knows all about how God can change the trajectory of our lives to make something beautiful come out of the brokenness. Host, Eryn Adkins, had the privilege of talking with Lauren in person at the MomCon Conference in Chicago last fall. Join Eryn as she gets to know Lauren and how God has worked in her life during this God Hears Her conversation.
 
Notes and Quotes: 
“We’re not meant to do everything well all the time.” —Lauren Reitsema
“Boundaries create more of the freedom we long for.” —Lauren Reitsema
“Sometimes it’s the denial of what you want that gives you the trajectory.” —Lauren Reitsema
“He does connect every one of your pain points, and He weaves it into a beautiful story.” —Lauren Reitsema 
“He is the only one who understands us when we don’t think He’s listening.” —Lauren Reitsema
 
Verses: 
Matthew 27:46
 
Links: 
In Their Shoes: Amazon
The Center for Relationship Education: website
God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/
God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 
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Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/
Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/
 
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Guest Bio: Laura L. Smith is a popular speaker, best-selling author, and Bible teacher leading women to tear down lies so they can live in truth. Holy Care for the Whole Self is her thirteenth book. Most recently she is known for Restore My Soul: The Power and Promise of 30 Psalms and How Sweet the Sound: The Power and Promise of 30 Beloved Hymns. Laura is a fan of Jesus, her prince charming of a husband, their four kids, almond milk mochas, dark chocolate, music, books, and travel. Smith lives in the picturesque college town of Oxford, Ohio. There you’ll find her running the wooded trails, strolling the brick streets, teaching a local Bible study, shopping at the Saturday morning farmer’s market, or going on a sunset walk with her family. 
 
Show Summary: What do you think about self-care? Do you practice it or feel strongly against it? Today, hosts, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins, are talking with author Laura L. Smith about how the Bible talks about self-care. Laura shares how Jesus wants to take care of us and how He tells us to take care of ourselves. Learn how self-care is holy during this God Hears Her conversation. 
 
Notes and Quotes: 
“We are created in the image of God, He calls us His most prized possession, and a masterpiece. And those are His words for us, so we need to take care of ourselves.” —Laura L. Smith
“We need community.” —Laura L. Smith
“Jesus loves us so much better than we can love each other.” —Laura L. Smith
“The brain is another organ that we need to steward for.” —Elisa Morgan
 
Verses: 
Genesis 2:2–3
Genesis 2:18
Exodus 20:8
Romans 8:1
 
Links: 
Laura’s book Holy Care for the Whole Self: https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/holy-care-for-the-whole-self.html 
Laura’s Website:  www.laurasmithauthor.com
Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurasmithauthor/
God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/
God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 
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God Hears Her Ep 24 with Laura: https://www.godhearsher.org/podcast/episode-24-when-we-feel-we-are-not-enough
Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/
Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/
 
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Join Elisa Morgan, Eryn Adkins, and new host Vivian Mabuni for all new episodes of God Hears Her starting April 22, 2024.  You’ll laugh, cry, relate . . . but most of all feel understood and uplifted as you tune in to these witty and wise women and their stellar line up of guests.  Don’t miss a single episode starting April 22nd!
 
Links: 
God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa’s Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy Vivian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivmabuni/  
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Easter is the time to reflect on the resurrection story and the powerful redemption of the cross. What are some verses in the Bible that make you think of Easter? Join Elisa Morgan, Eryn Adkins, and new host Vivian Mabuni as they each share different parts of Scripture that motivate them to reflect on other aspects of the Easter story. Get out your Bible and a journal for this God Hears Her conversation.
 
Notes and Quotes: 
“Even if everything in your life is silent about God … what are the stones that cry out to remind you of His existence and faithfulness?” —Elisa Morgan 
“Don’t determine who God is based on your circumstances; you need to evaluate your circumstances based on who God is.” —Vivian Mabuni 
“If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, then He was just a really good teacher.” —Vivian Mabuni
“When we can’t hear from Him, or we don’t know what He’s doing, can we trust who He is?” —Elisa Morgan 
“When I look around my circumstances and there’s a temptation to add a pleasure to my pain quickly, I know it’s not worth it. Jesus is who He says He is.” —Eryn Adkins 
“I can walk with Him in what I feel on a daily basis knowing He knows what that feels like.” —Eryn Adkins 
 
Verses: 
Luke 19:37–40
1 Corinthians 15
 
Links: 
Encounters with Jesus: https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/encounters-with-jesus.html 
God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/
God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 
Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast
Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/
Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/
Vivian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivmabuni/
 
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Guest Bio: Katie Lewis is the founder of Dear Mushka, a Scripture-based everyday wear jewelry, apparel, and accessories company. She's passionate about the Bible being a very present help and equipping women for everyday life with it by “wearing truth and sharing truth.” When she isn't working or discipling four little boys and her newborn baby girl, she’s an aspiring gardener and is always grateful for a few minutes to read. 
 
Show Summary: Have you ever felt like God called you to something you weren’t capable of? Do you feel like He changed your direction and plans? Katie Lewis is a woman of moxie who’s continued to lean into God’s presence in the unexpectedness of her life. Her mission is to equip women with Scripture because she’s experienced firsthand how life-changing the wisdom of the Bible is. Join Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they get to know Katie during this conversation on God Hears Her.
 
Notes and Quotes: 
“I feel like He’s said, ‘Keep going, I have not released you from this.’ ” —Katie Lewis
“We do hard things, that’s a part of life.” —Katie Lewis
“He has promised that His power is what will carry me through to live a godly life.” —Katie Lewis
“I felt like He was inviting me to ‘test’ Him… in a tender and gentle way.” —Katie Lewis
 
Verses: 
Isaiah 43:1 
Ephesians 3:20 
2 Peter 1:3
James 1:5
Psalm 143:8
 
Links: 
Katie’s Website: https://www.dearmushka.com/
God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/
God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 
Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast
Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/
Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/
 
 
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Guest Bio: Lina AbuJamra is a pediatric ER doctor who now practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time enjoys attending her nephews’ football games, traveling, and lingering over a fine meal. A podcaster, conference speaker, and a popular Bible teacher, she founded Living with Power Ministries to provide medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. She also hosts a radio show and is the author of several books, most recently Fractured Faith and her new Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness. 
 
Show Summary: What are your needs right now? Do you feel like you need a friend, a spouse, a new job, or a new role? In the midst of your felt needs, how do you depend on Jesus? Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Adkins as they talk with Unshakeable Moxie guest, Lina AbuJamra, about her needs and how she’s grown to depend on Jesus in the midst of them. We’re so excited to learn from Lina during this God Hears Her conversation. 
 
Notes and Quotes: 
“It’s not that I love pain, it’s that we learn in painful places.” —Lina AbuJamra
“All heartbreak shapes us and it comes to every human in different forms.” —Lina AbuJamra
“It’s so simple and it's so profound… God never leaves.” —Lina AbuJamra
“In my moments of failure is when I see Him on the cross even more clearly.” —Lina AbuJamra
 
Verses: 
Psalm 139:7–10
 
Links: 
Lina’s New Bible Study: Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness
Lina’s Website: LivingWithPower.org
God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/
God Hears Her email sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/sign-upsfmc 
Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast
Elisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/
Eryn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eryneddy/
 
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