When life feels painful and uncertain, it can be hard to hold tight to our faith. Thankfully, God holds on to us. So long as we seek Him, He will build within us a faith that won't fail. In this episode, author, speaker, and cancer survivor shares insights she learned when her life felt upended. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Reference mentioned: A Faith That Won't Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart

Find Michele Cushatt:

On her website

On Instagram

On Facebook

On Amazon

Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Discussion/reflective questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
Reflect upon a challenging season. What made that season most difficult?
What doubts and fears tend to arise when you find yourself in a place of crisis or painful season?
In this episode, Michele emphasized the importance of lamenting. What in your life might you need to lament?
How might giving yourself permission to lament lead you to increased faith?
What truth regarding God's character can you reflect upon to fortify your soul?
What is one action step God might want you to take after having listened to this episode?

When life feels painful and uncertain, it can be hard to hold tight to our faith. Thankfully, God holds on to us. So long as we seek Him, He will build within us a faith that won't fail. In this episode, author, speaker, and cancer survivor shares insights she learned when her life felt upended. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Reference mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Will-Not-Fail-ebook/dp/B0B5CGFV3G">A Faith That Won't Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart</a>
Find Michele Cushatt:
<a href="https://michelecushatt.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/michelecushatt/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MicheleCushatt">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Faith-That-Will-Not-Fail-ebook/dp/B0B5CGFV3G">On Amazon</a>
Find Jennifer Slattery:
<a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JKQ4ZTW">Amazon</a>
Discussion/reflective questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>Reflect upon a challenging season. What made that season most difficult?</li>
<li>What doubts and fears tend to arise when you find yourself in a place of crisis or painful season?</li>
<li>In this episode, Michele emphasized the importance of lamenting. What in your life might you need to lament?</li>
<li>How might giving yourself permission to lament lead you to increased faith?</li>
<li>What truth regarding God's character can you reflect upon to fortify your soul?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might want you to take after having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.

This podcast covers topics like:

⭐️ How to Overcome Fear
⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety
⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons
⭐️ Courage to Wait on God

Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear ⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety ⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons ⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily...

Faith Over Fear

A Faith That Won't Fail with Michele Cushatt

Our world provides numerous reasons for us to feel uncertain and afraid. But Scripture tells us we have an even greater reason to live courageously. We have an all-powerful, loving, faithful God who watches over us, wants the best for us, and has the power to bring that best to pass. In this episode, Bible teacher Mary DeMuth shares a unique approach to Scripture that has greatly helped her experience decreased fear and increased peace. 

(Scroll down for discussion/contemplative questions)

Recommended Resource: 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge: Read the Whole Bible, Change Your Whole Life

Connect with Mary DeMuth:

On her website

On Instagram

On Facebook

On her Amazon Author Page

Connect with Jennifer Slattery:

Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Subscribe to her free newsletter

Find Wholly Loved:

On their website

Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group

Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Facebook Group

Discussion/reflective questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
What most challenges your Bible reading time?
When you do read Scripture, how does this impact your understanding of God's nature, heart, and plans?
How can knowing God better help decrease our fears?
In this episode, Mary DeMuth encourages readers to read Scripture looking for common threads (such as boldness versus fear). What thread might you find most helpful to look for?
What anxiety-increasing activity could you replace with Bible reading or listening to Scripture through a podcast?
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

Our world provides numerous reasons for us to feel uncertain and afraid. But Scripture tells us we have an even greater reason to live courageously. We have an all-powerful, loving, faithful God who watches over us, wants the best for us, and has the power to bring that best to pass. In this episode, Bible teacher Mary DeMuth shares a unique approach to Scripture that has greatly helped her experience decreased fear and increased peace. 
(Scroll down for discussion/contemplative questions)
Recommended Resource: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/90-Day-Bible-Reading-Challenge-Change/dp/0764242040/">90-Day Bible Reading Challenge: Read the Whole Bible, Change Your Whole Life</a>
Connect with Mary DeMuth:
<a href="https://www.marydemuth.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/marydemuth/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMaryDeMuth">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mary-E.-DeMuth/author/B001HD2X7W?ref=ap_rdr&amp;store_ref=ap_rdr&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true">On her Amazon Author Page</a>
Connect with Jennifer Slattery:
Find Jennifer Slattery:
<a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JKQ4ZTW">Amazon</a>
<a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/s5w7a8">Subscribe to her free newsletter</a>
Find Wholly Loved:
<a href="https://www.whollyloved.com">On their website</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671">Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group</a> 
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769">Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Facebook Group</a>
Discussion/reflective questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>What most challenges your Bible reading time?</li>
<li>When you do read Scripture, how does this impact your understanding of God's nature, heart, and plans?</li>
<li>How can knowing God better help decrease our fears?</li>
<li>In this episode, Mary DeMuth encourages readers to read Scripture looking for common threads (such as boldness versus fear). What thread might you find most helpful to look for?</li>
<li>What anxiety-increasing activity could you replace with Bible reading or listening to Scripture through a podcast?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>

How Scripture Helps Quiet Fear

Do all the parties, cookie exchanges, and holiday meals this time of year prick your insecurities and create anxiety? Do you find yourself simultaneously enjoying home-baked treats and calculating how many hours at the gym each bite will cost? More importantly, do you ever long for the day when you don't stress about your body? In our photo-shopped, filtered, social media culture, is that even possible? Faith Over Fear guest Rachael Gilbert, author of Image Restored, says yes and shares her inside out approach to learning to feel comfortable in our skin, whatever shape it encompasses. 

(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Resource Mentioned: Image Restored: Tear Down Shame and Insecurity to Experience a Body Image Renovation. 

Connect with Rachael Gilbert:

On her website

On Instagram

On Facebook

On her Amazon Author Page

Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Find Wholly Loved:

On their website

Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group

Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Facebook Group

Discussion/Reflective Questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
What body image messages have you absorbed from your social circle?
What body image messages have you received from generations before you?
How often do you put your thoughts "on trial"?
How often do you check your negative thinking against the truth of Scripture?
In what ways might a negative body image be impacting your relationships
How might your life change were you to feel confident in your skin?
What is one action step God might be asking you to take, having listened to this episode?

Do all the parties, cookie exchanges, and holiday meals this time of year prick your insecurities and create anxiety? Do you find yourself simultaneously enjoying home-baked treats and calculating how many hours at the gym each bite will cost? More importantly, do you ever long for the day when you don't stress about your body? In our photo-shopped, filtered, social media culture, is that even possible? Faith Over Fear guest Rachael Gilbert, author of Image Restored, says yes and shares her inside out approach to learning to feel comfortable in our skin, whatever shape it encompasses. 
(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Resource Mentioned: Image Restored: Tear Down Shame and Insecurity to Experience a Body Image Renovation. 
Connect with Rachael Gilbert:
<a href="https://rachaelgilbert.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachaeljgilbert/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachaeljoygilbert/">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rachael-Gilbert/author/B0BQNX2SD1">On her Amazon Author Page</a>
Find Jennifer Slattery:
<a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JKQ4ZTW">Amazon</a>
Find Wholly Loved:
<a href="https://www.whollyloved.com">On their website</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671">Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group</a> 
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769">Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Facebook Group</a>
Discussion/Reflective Questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>What body image messages have you absorbed from your social circle?</li>
<li>What body image messages have you received from generations before you?</li>
<li>How often do you put your thoughts "on trial"?</li>
<li>How often do you check your negative thinking against the truth of Scripture?</li>
<li>In what ways might a negative body image be impacting your relationships</li>
<li>How might your life change were you to feel confident in your skin?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking you to take, having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>

Breaking Body Image Shame With Rachael Gilbert

Imagine sitting in a job interview and your prospective boss tells you two things. First, he says the position he wants to hire you for will be challenging and filled with constant opposition. But, second, you will find the assignment incredibly fulfilling–and through it, you'll experience an intimacy with Christ you hadn't prior. Would you take it? As you consider this role, which part of the man's conversation will you reflect on most? As Christ-followers, we're faced with this question daily. Which will we give greatest emphasis–the opposition we'll inevitably face, or the God who stands with us, refines and strengthens us, and makes Himself known to us through it all? In this episode, host Jennifer Slattery speaks with Bible study writer Kathy Howard on the beauty that can come through opposition. 

(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Resources mentioned: the Deep Rooted Devotional Series

Find Kathy Howard:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon
What resonated with you most in today's episode?
What Bible passages do you turn to when you feel overwhelmed?
How do you tend to interpret opposition: as a sign you are doing something wrong and God is displeased with you, OR, as a normal part of living for Jesus?
How might viewing opposition as an opportunity to experience Jesus on a deeper level impact your journey? 
What steps might you take to experience God's presence in difficult seasons?
What can you learn from Paul's response in Acts 16?
What does it mean to have an eternal focus?
How can maintaining an eternal focus during seasons of opposition strengthen your soul to remain faithful?
Pause to image standing before Jesus and hearing Him say, "Well done, My good and faithful servant. You completed all that I assigned to you." (Engage all of your senses for this exercise.) 
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

Imagine sitting in a job interview and your prospective boss tells you two things. First, he says the position he wants to hire you for will be challenging and filled with constant opposition. But, second, you will find the assignment incredibly fulfilling–and through it, you'll experience an intimacy with Christ you hadn't prior. Would you take it? As you consider this role, which part of the man's conversation will you reflect on most? As Christ-followers, we're faced with this question daily. Which will we give greatest emphasis–the opposition we'll inevitably face, or the God who stands with us, refines and strengthens us, and makes Himself known to us through it all? In this episode, host Jennifer Slattery speaks with Bible study writer Kathy Howard on the beauty that can come through opposition. 
(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Resources mentioned: <a href="https://www.kathyhoward.org/books-2/">the Deep Rooted Devotional Series</a>
Find Kathy Howard:
<a href="https://www.kathyhoward.org/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kathyhhoward/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KathyHowardUnshakeableFaith">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kathy-Howard/author/B001JP7UF8">Amazon</a>
Find Jennifer Slattery:
<a href="http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083247680572">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JKQ4ZTW">Amazon</a>
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in today's episode?</li>
<li>What Bible passages do you turn to when you feel overwhelmed?</li>
<li>How do you tend to interpret opposition: as a sign you are doing something wrong and God is displeased with you, OR, as a normal part of living for Jesus?</li>
<li>How might viewing opposition as an opportunity to experience Jesus on a deeper level impact your journey? </li>
<li>What steps might you take to experience God's presence in difficult seasons?</li>
<li>What can you learn from Paul's response in <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2016%3A16-40&amp;version=NIV">Acts 16</a>?</li>
<li>What does it mean to have an eternal focus?</li>
<li>How can maintaining an eternal focus during seasons of opposition strengthen your soul to remain faithful?</li>
<li>Pause to image standing before Jesus and hearing Him say, "Well done, My good and faithful servant. You completed all that I assigned to you." (Engage all of your senses for this exercise.) </li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>

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