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If you are anything like me, it does not take much to forget God's faithfulness and His goodness. Between social media distractions and life's everyday dose of hardships, I am fighting for my life trying to hold on tight to the hem of Jesus. Don't think I've got it all together. I don't. But that's why I'm inviting you into this space with me for on-point and on-time biblical truths to help us anchor when life would have us burn out and drift. This is in case i forget. I am your host Miki. Let's get to it. Hey sister! Welcome to in case i forget - a space created to connect women to Christ and each other through on-time and on-point biblical truth, testimony reminders and a Christ Centered Pen Pal Club. This podcast was born out of my repentance (again) for forgetting what God has brought me through and for letting my doubt and uncertainty bring me to a place of control and fear.  I was reading through Exodus, and of course, I couldn't understand how the Israelites could be so forgetful! He sent 10 plagues for their freedom. God literally just took them through two walls of ocean. He fed them manna . . . from heaven! And yet, they complained as though God had done nothing.  It was during this thought process that the Holy Spirit convicted me. . . Miki, you literally do the same.  See I was in the middle of a very hard transition - one that was soooo full of God, and yet, my problems felt bigger than the God who so clearly carried us through so many things.  Here, we talk theology and testimonies because we "overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony" (Revelation 12:11), and "until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood,[a] to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:13 ESV). Turn this on while you catch up on dishes and let's remember together. Love,  Miki P.S. I have been convicted by the Holy Spirit about the use of AI, so this is my pledge to you to speak and teach by Holy Spirit's leading and using only Logos software to help me find resources as we cover theological conversations. I will, however, use AI to write my show notes directly from each episode's transcripts, carefully and prayerfully reading through them. 

  1. 3d ago

    ep 27 - Where to Go When I'm Looking for New Friends | Practical Tips for Finding Community | Open Door Series

    Take our Pen Pal Type Quiz here and find how you would fit in your sister circle! Finding community as an adult can feel a lot harder than it should. When you're a mom, a wife, a college student, starting a new job, moving to a new city, or simply walking through a new season of life, making friends can easily fall to the bottom of the list. But that doesn't mean we're meant to do life alone. In this episode of in case i forget, we're getting practical about where we can actually go to find community. I’m sharing some of the places where I’ve personally found friendship, from a breastfeeding support group after having my son, to hobbies, book clubs, pickleball, pen pals, library programs, and church. Some of these opportunities are free, and some take a little more intentionality, but they all have something in common: they put you in spaces with people who are also looking for connection. We’ll talk about why picking up a hobby can be more than just learning something new, how writing letters can create unexpected connection even from hundreds of miles away, and why church is about more than simply attending a service. And I want you to remember this: There are places all around you with people who are looking for people like you. You may have to put in some work. You may have to walk into a room where you don't know anyone. You may have to open the door before you know exactly what will happen. But you are not alone. This is the fifth episode in the Open Door series, and next week we’re moving into Hebrews chapter 3. If this episode blesses you, I’d love for you to leave a review and let me know what stuck out to you most. And if you want the free weekly journal prompts delivered straight to your inbox, visit theologyandtestimony.com and join the email list.

    ep 27 - Where to Go When I'm Looking for New Friends | Practical Tips for Finding Community | Open Door Series

  2. 5d ago ·  Bonus

    ep 26 1/2 - Think on These Things: Building Godly Friendships

    Let's be real: friendship is a gift, and it's meant to be true, honorable, pure, and lovely. Take a quick heart-check with scripture, skip the gossip, and try praying for someone in the moment instead of just saying you will. Little intentional acts like speaking kindly, owning our faults, and choosing community over cliques actually transform our relationships. You don't have to be perfect, just present and willing to grow.

  3. Oct 2

    ep 26 - Are You the Kind of Friend You're Looking For? | Philippians 4:8

    Finding community as an adult can be incredibly difficult,  especially when you're in a season of transition. Maybe you've moved to a new city. Maybe you're looking for a new church, you've started a new job, you're postpartum, or you're simply realizing that the friendships you once had don't look the same anymore. Before we start turning over every rock and crevice looking for friends, there's another question we have to ask: What kind of friend am I? In this episode of in case i forget, we're continuing our conversation about community by looking at what Scripture has to say about the kind of people we are becoming, and the kind of people we're looking for. Starting in Philippians 4, we talk about being true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, and worthy of praise. We talk about gossip, confidentiality, prayer, vulnerability, and what it means to actually be someone who can be trusted. And then we get into something I've personally had to wrestle through: what happens when the people around us don't agree with us? Different parenting styles. Different political views. Different doctrines. Different ways of seeing the world. Does every difference have to become a barrier to friendship? Or can we learn to show grace, pursue peace, and recognize what actually matters when we're building community? This one gets personal because these aren't just things I've read about. These are things I've had to practice myself in real-world time. And honestly, there's still more to talk about. The next episode we'll get into the practical side: Where do I actually go to find community? In This Episode • Why finding friendship as an adult can be so difficult • The importance of doing a personal heart check before seeking community • What Philippians 4 teaches us about the kind of people we should become • Gossip, confidentiality, and becoming someone who can be trusted • Why sometimes we need to stop saying "I'll pray for you" and actually pray • Learning to navigate differences in parenting, politics, and doctrine • Pursuing peace even when we don't see everything the same way • Why we need to be mindful of the people we're allowing into our lives • Finding your village while still keeping your allegiance where it belongs Journal Prompt What's a dream you've watched die but be replaced with a dream you never saw coming? How can you thank God for the path He made to this testimony? If you'd like the beautiful sunrise journal prompts mentioned in this episode, join the email list at theologyandtestimony.com. And if this episode blessed you, would you consider leaving a review on the platform where you're listening? My goal is 10 reviews by the end of October, and every review helps this message reach more women who need a reminder of God's faithfulness. What stuck out to you most in this episode? I'd love to hear from you.

    ep 26 - Are You the Kind of Friend You're Looking For? | Philippians 4:8

  4. Sep 25

    ep 25 - When Community Hurts You | How Matthew 18 & 1 Corinthians 13 Help You Heal From Offense

    👀 Take the Pen Pal Style Quiz Here   Have you ever been hurt by someone in the church or a Christian community? When those we’ve entrusted our hearts to end up causing us pain, navigating how to respond can feel confusing, heavy, and isolating. In this episode of In Case I Forget, I dive candidly into the realities of church hurt and community offenses. Sharing personal stories from being asked to leave a home and church during a season of rebellion, to resolving an unintentional offense with a sister in Christ, I offer a grounded, grace-filled framework for handling minor grievances and interpersonal friction within the body of Christ. Important Disclaimer: This episode is specifically focused on minor grievances, daily friction, and interpersonal conflict within fellowship. It does not apply to situations involving abuse, neglect, or emotional/spiritual manipulation. If you are experiencing abuse, please seek safety and contact local authorities immediately. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The distinction between church hurt/minor grievances vs. spiritual abuse or manipulation. Why knowledge without wisdom puffs up, and how true life change shifts us from head knowledge to walking hand-in-hand with Christ. Step-by-step biblical conflict resolution using Matthew 18. Practical ways to initiate peacemaking and avoid letting bitterness take root (Ephesians 4). Re-framing 1 Corinthians 13 as a standard for community life, not just weddings. Resources Mentioned: The 7 Letters Club (Pen Pal Community): Looking for intentional, uplifting community through letter writing? Learn more, join a sister circle, or take the pen pal quiz at theologyandtestimony.com! Read full show notes here.   Other episodes in the Open Door mini-series:  ep 23 - From Hermit Crab to Open Door (Part 1) | A Practical and Biblical Guide for Building Community ep 24 - Gather Around the Table: The Biblical Case for Hospitality and Why Someone Is Waiting for Your Invitation Please share and leave a review!

    ep 25 - When Community Hurts You | How Matthew 18 & 1 Corinthians 13 Help You Heal From Offense

  5. Sep 18

    ep 24 - Gather Around the Table: The Biblical Case for Hospitality and Why Someone Is Waiting for Your Invitation

    Gather Around the Table | The Biblical Case for Hospitality and Why Someone Is Waiting for Your Invitation | in case i forget Open the Door Series | Part 02 Last week we talked about opening the door to new friendships and the practical tools that help you cross that initial threshold of connecting with someone new. This week we are going deeper. We are talking about what happens after the door is open — gathering around the table, extending the invitation, and the very biblical, very countercultural act of hospitality. Y'all, I have to be honest. Hospitality is not always the first word that comes to mind when people think about the Christian church. And I think it should be. The early church in Acts 2 was breaking bread in their homes with glad and generous hearts every single day. The author of Hebrews tells us not to neglect showing hospitality to strangers. Paul in Romans 12 tells us to seek to show hospitality. And Jesus Himself, the night before the cross, gathered His disciples around a table. There is power waiting for you at your table. But you have to be the one to set it. In this episode I am sharing the biblical foundation for hospitality, my own story of learning to invite people into my mess instead of waiting for my house to be perfect, and a gentle rebuke for anyone who has been hiding behind baseboards and chimney sweeps. Full show notes are at theologyandtestimony.com. If this episode blesses you please leave a review on whatever platform you are listening on. Our goal is three reviews by the end of the month and I would be so grateful for your help. 🌸 theologyandtestimony.com IN THIS EPISODE: ✦ Why hospitality is not the first word people associate with the church ✦ Romans 12:9-13 and the connection between genuine love and showing hospitality ✦ Acts 2 and what the early church model of breaking bread actually looked like ✦ The Jewish feasts as a model of gathering around the table to remember God ✦ Hebrews 13:2 and what it means to show hospitality to strangers ✦ Hebrews 10:24-25 and our responsibility to stir one another to love and good works ✦ Why your house does not have to be perfect for someone to feel welcomed ✦ The one non-negotiable Miki has before guests arrive ✦ Why hiding behind a messy house is actually a level of disobedience ✦ You are not just the church attender. You are the church. ✦ In case I forget: someone is waiting for you to gather around a table THE 7 LETTERS CLUB 🌸 A small circle of three women. Prompted stationery, envelopes, stamps, and a surprise, all shipped to your door. Plus a fun quiz to help you find out what kind of pen pal writer you are. theologyandtestimony.com and click on the 7 Letters Club tab. SCRIPTURES COVERED: Romans 12:9-13 | Acts 2:44-47 | Hebrews 13:2 | Hebrews 10:24-25 | Luke 22:14-20 RESOURCES: 🌐 theologyandtestimony.com 📧 hello@theologyandtestimony.com If you are anything like me, it does not take much to forget God's faithfulness and His goodness. Between social media distractions and life's everyday dose of hardships, I am fighting for my life trying to hold on tight to the hem of Jesus. Don't think I've got it all together. I don't. But that's why I'm inviting you into this space with me for on-point and on-time biblical truths to help us anchor when life would have us burn out and drift. This is in case i forget. I am your host Miki. Let's get to it.   #ChristianHospitality #GatherAroundTheTable #InCaseIForget #AnchoredWomen #ChristianCommunity #BiblicalHospitality #OpenTheDoor #TheologyAndTestimony #SevenLettersClub #ChristianWomenPodcast #ChristianMoms #Acts2Church #RomansChapter12

    ep 24 - Gather Around the Table: The Biblical Case for Hospitality and Why Someone Is Waiting for Your Invitation

  6. Sep 11

    ep 23 - From Hermit Crab to Open Door (Part 1) | A Practical and Biblical Guide for Building Community

    From Hermit Crab to Open Door (Part 1) | A Practical and Biblical Guide for Building Community | in case i forget We are taking a break from Hebrews for a few weeks while I do some deeper research for chapter three. And y'all, this episode that I am coming back with in the meantime might be one of the most practically useful episodes I have recorded yet. We are talking about community. Real community. Not the three-minute meet and greet at church, not the group chat that goes quiet, not the networking event where everyone is just selling themselves. Real, intentional, genuine connection with other women, and why it is so hard to find as an adult especially when you are in a season of transition. I am also being honest about my own hermit crab season. Eighteen months postpartum, full-time homeschooling, new state, new church, new everything, and having to work myself back into being the kind of woman who actually reaches out and connects with people. I am in the middle of this too. This episode is for you if you have moved to a new city, started a new job, had a baby, changed churches, or just woken up one day and realized the village you need does not seem to exist yet. I have some practical things that have helped me and I am sharing all of it. Full show notes are at theologyandtestimony.com. Go check them out. And if this episode resonates with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Scroll to the bottom of the show, hit review, and let me know what you think. I would love to get at least three reviews by the end of the month. I am so grateful for every single one of you. 🌸 theologyandtestimony.com IN THIS EPISODE: ✦ The hermit crab season: 18 months postpartum, new state, new church, new everything ✦ Why we have never been more connected and never been more lonely ✦ The five questions you load into your proverbial conversation clip ✦ What to do if you are the kind of person who loves to talk ✦ What to do if you are the kind of person who would rather disappear after church ✦ Why your personality type is not an excuse to avoid community ✦ What the Trinity tells us about God's heart for community ✦ How sin corrupted community from the very beginning ✦ Romans 12:10 and what being devoted to one another actually looks like ✦ 2 Corinthians 12:9 and why the Holy Spirit empowers you to do what does not come naturally ✦ Why coffee is the best thing that ever happened to friendship ✦ The 7 Letters Club and the quiz that helps you find your pen pal type   THE 7 LETTERS CLUB 🌸 If this whole episode is about community, the 7 Letters Club is the tangible next step. A small circle of three women. Prompted stationery, a journaling pen, envelopes, stamps, and a surprise, all shipped to your door. Plus a fun quiz on the website to help you find out what kind of pen pal writer you are. theologyandtestimony.com and click on the 7 Letters tab. SCRIPTURES COVERED: Genesis 2:18 | Genesis 4 | Romans 12:10 | 2 Corinthians 12:9 | John 14-15 RESOURCES: 🌐 theologyandtestimony.com 📧 mcgarrypodcasts@gmail.com 🎯 7 Letters Club matchmaking quiz — theologyandtestimony.com If you are anything like me, it does not take much to forget God's faithfulness and His goodness. Between social media distractions and life's everyday dose of hardships, I am fighting for my life trying to hold on tight to the hem of Jesus. Don't think I've got it all together. I don't. But that's why I'm inviting you into this space with me for on-point and on-time biblical truths to help us anchor when life would have us burn out and drift. This is in case i forget. I am your host Miki. Let's get to it. #ChristianPodcastForWomen #HowToMakeFriendsAsAnAdult #InCaseIForget #AnchoredWomen #ChristianCommunity #ChristianFriendship #AdultFriendship #TheologyAndTestimony #7LettersClub #ChristianWomenPodcast #MomFriends #ChristianMoms #WomenInTransition

    ep 23 - From Hermit Crab to Open Door (Part 1) | A Practical and Biblical Guide for Building Community

  7. Sep 4

    ep 22 - Hebrews 2:14-17 | Why Jesus Had to Become Human and Why That Changes Everything About How You Face Fear

    Hebrews 2:14-17 | Jesus Became Like You So He Could Walk in Your Shoes | in case i forget We are wrapping up Hebrews chapter two today and y'all, this one got personal. We are in verses 14 through 17 and we are talking about why Jesus had to take on flesh and blood, what it means that He destroyed the one who has the power of death, and why you no longer have to be a slave to the fear of death. I am also sharing something I have not talked about on the podcast before: the postpartum anxiety I experienced after the birth of my son and the very real, very heavy fear of death that came with it. And somehow, in the middle of all of that, Gandalf from the Lord of the Rings said something that tied it all together. We are also celebrating 500 downloads and I am genuinely so grateful for every single one of you listening, including my international listeners across the sea. You have no idea what it means to me. Full show notes including all scriptures, resources, and the three in case i forget moments from this episode are at theologyandtestimony.com. Go check them out. If this episode blesses you, please stop before you move on to your next thing and leave a review on whatever platform you are listening on. It takes 30 seconds and it helps more anchored women find this show. 🌸 theologyandtestimony.com IN THIS EPISODE: ✦ A milestone celebration: 500 downloads and counting ✦ The 7 Letters Club update and the quiz that helps you find your pen pal type ✦ A full recap of Hebrews chapters one and two before we land on verses 14 through 17 ✦ Why Jesus had to take on flesh and blood to destroy death ✦ How death entered the world through Adam and Eve and why that matters here ✦ Satan's power of death and what Jesus actually did about it ✦ My honest experience with postpartum anxiety and the fear of death ✦ What Gandalf told Frodo that became an unexpected theological anchor ✦ Why you are not a slave to the fear of death ✦ He is not just an intercessor who watched from a distance. He walked through it first. ✦ The gospel summed up in three verses ✦ Three in case i forget moments to carry with you THE 7 LETTERS CLUB 🌸 Tired of being overwhelmed by social media and AI and just the noise of all of it? The 7 Letters Club is an invitation to slow down and put your heart to paper. A small circle of three women. Prompted stationery, a journaling pen, envelopes, stamps, and a surprise, all shipped to your door. There is also a quiz on the website to help you find out what kind of pen pal you might be. Go check it out. theologyandtestimony.com and click on the 7 Letters tab. SCRIPTURES COVERED: Hebrews 2:14-17 | Genesis 3 | Romans 9:14 | 2 Corinthians 5:8 | Psalm 90:12 | 1 Peter 5:8 | John 10:10 | 1 Corinthians 10:13 RESOURCES: 📖 Enduring Word Commentary by David Guzik 📱 Logos Bible Software 🌐 theologyandtestimony.com If you are anything like me, it does not take much to forget God's faithfulness and His goodness. Between social media distractions and life's everyday dose of hardships, I am fighting for my life trying to hold on tight to the hem of Jesus. Don't think I've got it all together. I don't. But that's why I'm inviting you into this space with me for on-point and on-time biblical truths to help us anchor when life would have us burn out and drift. This is in case i forget. I am your host Miki. Let's get to it. #HebrewsBibleStudy #ChristianPodcastForWomen #InCaseIForget #AnchoredWomen #FearOfDeath #JesusBecameLikeYou #TheologyAndTestimony #SevenLettersClub #ChristianWomenPodcast #HebrewsChapter2

    ep 22 - Hebrews 2:14-17 | Why Jesus Had to Become Human and Why That Changes Everything About How You Face Fear

  8. Aug 28

    ep 21 - Hebrews 2:10-13 | Jesus Is the Founder of Our Salvation and He Is Not Ashamed to Call You Sister

    Hebrews 2:10-13 | Jesus Is the Founder of Our Salvation and He Is Not Ashamed to Call You Sister | in case i forget We are back in Hebrews chapter 2 and this one has been sitting with me for a while. We are in verses 10 through 13 today, and y'all, there is so much packed into just these three verses that I could not rush through them. We are talking about what it means that Jesus is the founder of our salvation, why God saw it as fitting for Him to be made perfect through suffering, and what the ancient Greek word behind that phrase actually means. We are also talking about the most quietly powerful line in this entire passage: He is not ashamed to call you sister. Before we get into the study I am also sharing a real conversation I had with a messianic Jew at a birthday party two Saturdays ago and why having been deep in the book of Hebrews for five months is what gave me the theological grounding to navigate it. This is exactly why we study. Full show notes including all scriptures, resources, and Greek word studies are at theologyandtestimony.com. Go check them out. If this episode blesses you, please leave a review on whatever platform you are listening on and share it with one woman who needs to hear that Jesus is not ashamed of her. 🌸 theologyandtestimony.com IN THIS EPISODE: ✦ A real conversation with a messianic Jew at a birthday party and why Hebrews gave me the grounding to navigate it ✦ Why the old covenant was never meant to be enough ✦ What it means that God saw it was fitting for Jesus to suffer ✦ The Greek word "teleiosai" and why "make perfect" does not mean what we think it means ✦ Jesus as the founder of our salvation and what a founder actually does ✦ The three hats (of many) a founder wears and how Jesus wore them ✦ Why Jesus had to take on human flesh to walk out our pain points ✦ He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source ✦ He is not ashamed to call you sister. The real question is whether you are ashamed of Him.   THE SEVEN LETTERS CLUB 🌸 If you are craving something deeper than a comment section or a group chat that goes quiet, the Seven Letters Club was made for you. A small circle of three women. Prompted stationery, a journaling pen, envelopes, stamps, and a surprise, all shipped to your door. You just show up and write. theologyandtestimony.com/the-7-letters-club   SCRIPTURES COVERED: Hebrews 2:10-13 | Psalm 22:22 | John 17 | Colossians 1:16-17 | 1 Peter 3:15 | Romans 1:16 RESOURCES: 📖 Enduring Word Commentary by David Guzik 📖 Vincent, M. R. (1887). Word studies in the New Testament (Vol. 4, p. 402). Charles Scribner’s Sons. 📱 Logos Bible Software 🌐 BibleHub.com 🌐 theologyandtestimony.com If you are anything like me, it does not take much to forget God's faithfulness and His goodness. Between social media distractions and life's everyday dose of hardships, I am fighting for my life trying to hold on tight to the hem of Jesus. Don't think I've got it all together. I don't. But that's why I'm inviting you into this space with me for on-point and on-time biblical truths to help us anchor when life would have us burn out and drift. This is in case i forget. I am your host Miki. Let's get to it. #HebrewsBibleStudy #ChristianPodcastForWomen #InCaseIForget #AnchoredWomen #FounderOfOurSalvation #JesusIsNotAshamed #TheologyAndTestimony #SevenLettersClub #ChristianWomenPodcast #HebrewsChapter2

    ep 21 - Hebrews 2:10-13 | Jesus Is the Founder of Our Salvation and He Is Not Ashamed to Call You Sister
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If you are anything like me, it does not take much to forget God's faithfulness and His goodness. Between social media distractions and life's everyday dose of hardships, I am fighting for my life trying to hold on tight to the hem of Jesus. Don't think I've got it all together. I don't. But that's why I'm inviting you into this space with me for on-point and on-time biblical truths to help us anchor when life would have us burn out and drift. This is in case i forget. I am your host Miki. Let's get to it. Hey sister! Welcome to in case i forget - a space created to connect women to Christ and each other through on-time and on-point biblical truth, testimony reminders and a Christ Centered Pen Pal Club. This podcast was born out of my repentance (again) for forgetting what God has brought me through and for letting my doubt and uncertainty bring me to a place of control and fear.  I was reading through Exodus, and of course, I couldn't understand how the Israelites could be so forgetful! He sent 10 plagues for their freedom. God literally just took them through two walls of ocean. He fed them manna . . . from heaven! And yet, they complained as though God had done nothing.  It was during this thought process that the Holy Spirit convicted me. . . Miki, you literally do the same.  See I was in the middle of a very hard transition - one that was soooo full of God, and yet, my problems felt bigger than the God who so clearly carried us through so many things.  Here, we talk theology and testimonies because we "overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony" (Revelation 12:11), and "until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood,[a] to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:13 ESV). Turn this on while you catch up on dishes and let's remember together. Love,  Miki P.S. I have been convicted by the Holy Spirit about the use of AI, so this is my pledge to you to speak and teach by Holy Spirit's leading and using only Logos software to help me find resources as we cover theological conversations. I will, however, use AI to write my show notes directly from each episode's transcripts, carefully and prayerfully reading through them. 

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