We've probably all watched a movie or read a novel that had a profound impact on us and helped us see ourselves, our circumstances, and our struggles in a fresh way. God uses numerous ways to speak to our souls, and stories can reach places within us we might otherwise keep walled off. In this episode, host Jennifer Slattery talks with novelist Felicia Ferguson on some of the themes presented in her latest release When Secrets Come Calling, the various losses her characters grieve, how God meets them in their pain, and how He longs to heal us as well. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Books mentioned: When Secrets Come Calling, The Paths We Walk: Trails, The Paths We Walk: Bridges. 

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Find Jennifer Slattery:

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Discussion/Reflective Questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
What movies or novels have impacted you most and why?
What is it about stories that they have such a capacity to so deeply touch us?
Why is it important to allow ourselves to grieve our losses?
What are some things that might cause "ongoing" grief, and how can we grieve those well?
How might remembering God's steadfast love help us in our grief?
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

We've probably all watched a movie or read a novel that had a profound impact on us and helped us see ourselves, our circumstances, and our struggles in a fresh way. God uses numerous ways to speak to our souls, and stories can reach places within us we might otherwise keep walled off. In this episode, host Jennifer Slattery talks with novelist Felicia Ferguson on some of the themes presented in her latest release When Secrets Come Calling, the various losses her characters grieve, how God meets them in their pain, and how He longs to heal us as well. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Books mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D389JF4R?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_8E9ZX9EZB9D11AJAK5DR&amp;skipTwisterOG=1">When Secrets Come Calling</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paths-We-Walk-Trails-ebook/dp/B079654GVW?ref_=ast_author_dp">The Paths We Walk: Trails</a>, T<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paths-We-Walk-Bridges-ebook/dp/B0796424KR?ref_=ast_author_dp">he Paths We Walk: Bridges. </a>
Find Felicia Ferguson:
<a href="https://feliciafergusonauthor.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/felicia_writes/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/felicia.ferguson/">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Felicia-Ferguson/author/B01N9B4M4Y">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>
<a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/s5w7a8">Subscribe to her free newsletter</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671">Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group</a> 
Discussion/Reflective Questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>What movies or novels have impacted you most and why?</li>
<li>What is it about stories that they have such a capacity to so deeply touch us?</li>
<li>Why is it important to allow ourselves to grieve our losses?</li>
<li>What are some things that might cause "ongoing" grief, and how can we grieve those well?</li>
<li>How might remembering God's steadfast love help us in our grief?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking you to take 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

Healing Through Fiction and Processing Grief

Many people fear death and the process of dying. This can lead to enslaving behaviors like obsessively following health trends, avoiding airplanes, or losing the ability to think of much else when our loved ones travel. But God doesn't want us to live in fear and has provided numerous truths in Scripture to assure us of His presence in our every moment, including when we pass from this present earth, and of the joy that awaits us in paradise. In this episode, hosts Carol McCracken and Jennifer Slattery discuss some of the underlying causes for our fear of death and biblical truths that can help us view our eternal future with anticipation rather than fear. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions)

Bible passages referenced: Luke 8:40-45; Acts 7:40-55; Romans 8:31-29; 2 Samuel 12:15-23; Isaiah 7:16

Book referenced: In Light of Eternity: Perspectives on Heaven by Randy Alcorn

Find Carol McCracken:

On her website 

On Facebook

On Instagram

Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Subscribe to her free newsletter

Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group

Discussion/Reflective Questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
What most frightens or unsettles you when you think of death?
Which of God's unchanging character traits can speak to those fears?
What might God be communicating to you through the passage about Stephen, the first Christ-follower killed for his faith?
What might God be communicating to you through His assurance of His love in Romans 8?
What might God be communicating to you through Jesus' statement to the repentant thief on the cross?
What is one action step He might want you to take having listened to this episode? 

Many people fear death and the process of dying. This can lead to enslaving behaviors like obsessively following health trends, avoiding airplanes, or losing the ability to think of much else when our loved ones travel. But God doesn't want us to live in fear and has provided numerous truths in Scripture to assure us of His presence in our every moment, including when we pass from this present earth, and of the joy that awaits us in paradise. In this episode, hosts Carol McCracken and Jennifer Slattery discuss some of the underlying causes for our fear of death and biblical truths that can help us view our eternal future with anticipation rather than fear. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions)
Bible passages referenced: <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%208%3A40-55%20&amp;version=NIV">Luke 8:40-45</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%207%3A40-55&amp;version=NIV">Acts 7:40-55</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A31-39&amp;version=NIV">Romans 8:31-29</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2012%3A15-23&amp;version=NIV">2 Samuel 12:15-23</a>; <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%207%3A16&amp;version=NIV">Isaiah 7:16</a>
Book referenced: I<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Light-Eternity-Perspectives-Heaven/dp/1578562996">n Light of Eternity: Perspectives on Heaven</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Light-Eternity-Perspectives-Heaven/dp/1578562996"> by Randy Alcorn</a>
Find Carol McCracken:
<a href="https://www.carolmccracken.com">On her website </a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/">On Instagram</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>
<a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/s5w7a8">Subscribe to her free newsletter</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671">Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group</a> 
Discussion/Reflective Questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>What most frightens or unsettles you when you think of death?</li>
<li>Which of God's unchanging character traits can speak to those fears?</li>
<li>What might God be communicating to you through the passage about Stephen, the first Christ-follower killed for his faith?</li>
<li>What might God be communicating to you through His assurance of His love in Romans 8?</li>
<li>What might God be communicating to you through Jesus' statement to the repentant thief on the cross?</li>
<li>What is one action step He might want you to take having listened to this episode? </li>
</ol>

Why We Don't Have to Fear Death

The late Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones once wrote, "The worst thing that can happen to a man is to succeed before he's ready." We've probably all heard of or read stories of fallen faith leaders to understand the truth in that statement. Considering this, what if our greatest setbacks and disappointments in pursuit of our God-given dreams are actually evidence of His love and grace? When doctors told Bay Turner that, due to his cut vocal cords, that he might never sing again, he felt into a dark and angry place. But God used that season of intense pain to bring about incredible beauty, as He's promised to do for all of us (Rom. 8:28). (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Song referenced: "Brand New"

Find Bay Turner:

On YouTube

On Instagram

On His Website

On Facebook

Find Jennifer Slattery:

On her website

Instagram

Facebook

Amazon

Subscribe to her free newsletter

Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group

Discussion/Reflective Questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
Who in your life most inspired, or inspires, you to live for Jesus?
When you feel angry or in pain, are you most apt to turn to Jesus or withdraw from Him, and what most impacts your tendencies?
When has God used a setback or painful season to deepen your faith and intimacy with Him?
Why is the strength of our character so important when it comes to maintaining the strength to carry God-given dreams?
What are some ways you intentionally connect with Christ?
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

The late Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones once wrote, "The worst thing that can happen to a man is to succeed before he's ready." We've probably all heard of or read stories of fallen faith leaders to understand the truth in that statement. Considering this, what if our greatest setbacks and disappointments in pursuit of our God-given dreams are actually evidence of His love and grace? When doctors told Bay Turner that, due to his cut vocal cords, that he might never sing again, he felt into a dark and angry place. But God used that season of intense pain to bring about incredible beauty, as He's promised to do for all of us (Rom. 8:28). (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Song referenced: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI1979SF0HI">Brand New</a>"
Find Bay Turner:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bayturnermusic">On YouTube</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bayturnermusic/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.bayturner.com/">On His Website</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bayturnermusic/">On Facebook</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>
<a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/s5w7a8">Subscribe to her free newsletter</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671">Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group</a> 
Discussion/Reflective Questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>Who in your life most inspired, or inspires, you to live for Jesus?</li>
<li>When you feel angry or in pain, are you most apt to turn to Jesus or withdraw from Him, and what most impacts your tendencies?</li>
<li>When has God used a setback or painful season to deepen your faith and intimacy with Him?</li>
<li>Why is the strength of our character so important when it comes to maintaining the strength to carry God-given dreams?</li>
<li>What are some ways you intentionally connect with Christ?</li>
<li>What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
</ol>

How God Prepares us to Carry Our Dreams With Musician Bay Turner 

Does the back-to-school year fill you with anxiety? Are you concerned about your child's safety, peer relationships, and relationships with their teachers? Releasing our kids into someone else's care and entrusting their education to someone you may not know much about other than their name can feel unsettling. But our discomfort can also provide an opportunity to develop greater faith as we rely more consistently on Christ and see Him care for our precious kids. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

Resource referenced: Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World

Find Becky Harling:

On her website

On Facebook

On Instagram

On Amazon

Find Carol McCracken:

On her website 

On Facebook

On Instagram

Discussion/reflective questions:
What resonated with you most in this episode?
What most concerns you when you think about the upcoming school year?
How have your concerns impacted your prayer life?
What verses most speak to your anxieties and fears?
What is one truth regarding God's character that comforts you in your anxiety and fear?
How strong is your support system?
If your support system (with other praying and faith-filled moms) isn't as strong as you'd like, what are some steps you can take to build a stronger support system?
What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode? 

Does the back-to-school year fill you with anxiety? Are you concerned about your child's safety, peer relationships, and relationships with their teachers? Releasing our kids into someone else's care and entrusting their education to someone you may not know much about other than their name can feel unsettling. But our discomfort can also provide an opportunity to develop greater faith as we rely more consistently on Christ and see Him care for our precious kids. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Resource referenced: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cultivating-Deeper-Connections-Lonely-World/dp/0802430937?crid=2420XB2ZVNC6T&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.L4DD-tlpQ4rw0PUGukFJEMMgIy5usiYpUf0c9a5EYkOQgbhpts1TkSEY19F5luD8CUZAVttJQYJMzp06HZojdJOC6jdNHbzW4WHZCFMQUFaGmYaOpROIr_VEpLlubJ4KXVKs8f4CbP3iMuGPP38vvg.8zY733cFVIUhYoKsirwSbmoT2MiFgyZxO0Pgvpo9nDM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=cultivating+becky+harling&amp;qid=1718746311&amp;sprefix=cultivating+becky+harlign,aps,902&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=harling-20&amp;linkId=35cff5054a3807236634f44426561cff&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World</a>
Find Becky Harling:
<a href="https://beckyharling.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/beckyharlingministries">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/beckyharling/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Becky-Harling/author/B001JP9TZW">On Amazon</a>
Find Carol McCracken:
<a href="https://www.carolmccracken.com">On her website </a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/">On Instagram</a>
Discussion/reflective questions:
<ol>
<li>What resonated with you most in this episode?</li>
<li>What most concerns you when you think about the upcoming school year?</li>
<li>How have your concerns impacted your prayer life?</li>
<li>What verses most speak to your anxieties and fears?</li>
<li>What is one truth regarding God's character that comforts you in your anxiety and fear?</li>
<li>How strong is your support system?</li>
<li>If your support system (with other praying and faith-filled moms) isn't as strong as you'd like, what are some steps you can take to build a stronger support system?</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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