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She Found Joy

by Lauren Gaskill & Rochelle Merrell

The She Found Joy Podcast is dedicated to helping God's daughters experience freedom, joy and healing through abiding in Christ. Join Lauren Gaskill, Rochelle Merrell and special guests as they share biblical wisdom, heartfelt stories and practical tips that will lead you into deeper intimacy and fruitfulness with the Lord. Together, we can find joy in Him and see His Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.

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Episodes

  1. Victory in the Waiting

    In this episode, we're exploring the messy, beautiful reality of the space between believing a promise and seeing it fulfilled in your life. If you've ever found yourself in a prolonged season of delay, discouragement or disappointment, you aren't alone. On today's episode of the podcast, I'm...

  2. Until the Miracle Comes

    Rochelle interviews Lauren about her new book, Until the Miracle Comes: Finding Victory in a Faith That Won't Quit. If you or someone you know has been in a season of prolonged waiting for God's promises to come to pass, this episode and this book are for you. Preorder Until the Miracle Comes on...

  3. Partnering With God

    Happy New Year, friends! Join Lauren and Rochelle as they talk about how to partner more intentionally with God in 2026. We pray blessings, love, joy and beauty over your year!

  4. Friendship with Jesus

    After two episodes on the lordship of Jesus and the father heart of God, Lauren and Rochelle talk about how to walk in friendship with Jesus. In John 15:15 Jesus says, "No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all...

  5. The God Who Fathers Us

    On the last episode, Lauren and Rochelle talked about the Lordship of Jesus and why it's important. Join them for a follow up episode on relating to God as Father and how to step into our identity as daughters of God.

  6. The Lordship of Jesus

    Listeners! It's been awhile. Lauren and Rochelle are back for a powerful episode on what it means to make Jesus Lord of our life, why it's important, and how to develop hearts of worship.

  7. Walking in Truth: Part 2

    How do we walk in truth with God, ourselves and others? Lauren and Rochelle continue the conversation from our last episode. "Come Up Higher" episode reference link

  8. Walking in Truth [Updated]

    Our sincerest apologies that the first upload of this episode only uploaded part way. We recovered the rest of the audio file and are reuploading the updated episode today for you to listen to! Happy New Year, She Found Joy listeners! Join Lauren and Rochelle for the first episode of 2025, where...

  9. Decoding Spiritual Dreams: Part 2

    Rochelle and Lauren wrap a series on how we can spiritually discern what God may be saying to us about our waking life through our dream life. Learn how to discern what to do with the dreams God gives you.

  10. Decoding Spiritual Dreams: Part 1

    The Bible is full of stories about men and women of God hearing His voice through dreams and visions. Join Rochelle and Lauren for a two-part series on how we can spiritually discern what God may be saying to us about our waking life through our dream life.

  11. The Narrow Way: Part 2

    Join Lauren and Rochelle for part two in a series on following Jesus on the narrow way.

  12. The Narrow Way: Part 1

    It's never been more clear that the world's systems are broken and desperately in need of redemption and restoration. The world's way of doing things leads to destruction, but the narrow way — God's way — leads to life. If your soul is longing for lightness and rest in a world that it seems like...

  13. Surrender & Giving God Our Yes

    Surrender is the way of the kingdom, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. Join Lauren and Rochelle for a conversation on the importance of giving God our yes — with special guests Kate Smith, co-president of Catch the Fire World, and Jess Ninaber, lead pastor of Catch the Fire Raleigh.

  14. Contentment: Part 2

    Join Lauren and Rochelle for part 2 of a series on contentment. Also, don't miss the news about our new group discount for the She Found Joy Retreat! Visit our application page or listen to this episode to learn more.

  15. Contentment: Part 1

    We live in a world that is constantly chasing and running to the next thing. But contentment was never meant to be found in attaining what we think we need. It's found in relationship with God, the One who made us. Join Lauren and Rochelle for part 1 of a series on contentment.

  16. Living Well When Life Is Hard

    What do we do when life is hard and we feel hard pressed on every side? Lauren and Rochelle talk about how Jesus wants to meet us in these places, along with the hidden blessings of walking through the hard with Him.

  17. Finding Joy in Motherhood: Part 2

    Lauren Gaskill continues our series on finding joy in motherhood with Lauren Gaines, author of Unshakable Kids and creator of Inspired Motherhood. Join them as they talk about common traps and triggers we can fall into, how to get out of them with the Lord's help, and why making room for rest is...

  18. Finding Joy in Motherhood: Part 1

    What does it mean to be a mother? What is the meaning and value behind being a mother? In this new series, Rochelle and Lauren help us understand God's intention for motherhood and how we can find joy in reflecting His heart to those He entrusts to us. Follow She Found Joy on Instagram and...

  19. Enter Through the Narrow Gate

    Jesus said "I am the gate." But the references to gates and walls found in Scripture don't stop there. What is the spiritual significance of gates and walls and what are the implications for us today? Lauren and Rochelle consider what it means to enter through the narrow gate and to protect our…

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  20. Discerning the Voice of God

    Simply put, the prophetic is hearing God for yourself and for others. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 14 that all can prophesy, but how do we weigh a word to discern if it's really from the Lord? Not only that, but how do we move forward and partner with a word once we know it's from Him? Join...

  21. Starting the New Year With Wisdom

    The calendar has changed to a new year, but rather than jumping into things, what steps can we take to start 2024 well? Lauren and Rochelle offer practical wisdom and tangible ways to experience greater levels of love, peace, righteousness and joy this year.

  22. Taking Time to Remember

    With Christmas and the new year just around the corner, Rochelle and Lauren take time to remember the lessons God has taught them in 2023 while inviting listeners to do the same. Let's stay connected! Sign up for our newsletter for encouragement delivered to your inbox.

  23. God Stories: Part 2

    Rochelle and Lauren continue our "God Stories" series with stories of how they've seen God radically show up in their lives. May these stories ignite your faith for what God wants to do in your life this season.

  24. God Stories: Part 1

    Join Lauren Gaskill and special guest Shay Mason as they kick off a series dedicated to sharing stories of how they have seen God work in their lives and the lives of those around them. We hope this series can really encourage your heart — God is no respector of persons and He is the same...

  25. The Pressure Is Off

    The pressure — to heal yourself, to fix the world, to please God or people, to say or do everything right — is off. Jesus' invitation has always been "come to Me and I will give you rest." His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Join Lauren and Rochelle for a conversation on entering rest that...

  26. Devout in Doubt

    Special guest Paul Baldwin, author of Devout in Doubt, joins Lauren Gaskill to talk about the challenges of walking through suffering and how doubt can be a tool for transformation and deeper devotion to God.

  27. Come Away with Jesus

    God's fingerprints are all over creation — you cannot separate the Creator from His creation — and He is inviting us all to come with Him. Wherever we are, God wants to encounter and speak to our hearts. Lauren shares encouragement and stories from her own life that will leave you inspired to...

  28. Quiet Trust

    There is a rest available for the people of God, and it's found in the secret place, in the position of quiet trust. Join Lauren and Rochelle as they talk about the power of quiet trust and how returning and resting in God's presence, character, heart, and Word can transform our lives. Have you...

  29. Stepping Out of the Mundane

    The kingdom of God is righteousness, joy and peace in the Holy Spirit. There's nothing mundane about it! Even when life in this earthly realm feels hard or mundane, Jesus is inviting us to live an extraordinary supernatural life with Him. Join Rochelle and Lauren for a heartfelt conversation on…

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  30. The Family of God: Part 2

    There is joy and power to be found in living together as a family of God. Join Lauren and Rochelle for part two of a conversation on God's design for us to live in community as one family united in Christ. Scripture references: James 5:13-20 and 1 Corinthians 14:12. Register and apply for the She...

  31. The Family of God: Part 1

    Before God was Creator, He was Father. Since the beginning of time, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have existed in perfect love together. God's heart in creating mankind was to share His goodness and love and create a family that would put His glory on display for the whole world. Ephesians...

  32. The Goodness Of God

    We live in a world where oftentimes bad things get assigned to a good God. But the truth is this: God is good and is incapable of being anything other than good — no matter what we experience. Having this truth as the foundation that we build our lives on helps us overcome and live a life of...

  33. Making Friendships Matter

    Making and keeping friends as an adult can be hard! Join Lauren and Rochelle for a heartfelt conversation on how to find joy in friendships and ways to better love our friends. Also in this episode: a special She Found Joy Retreat update! Learn more at shefoundjoy.com/retreat.

  34. Finding Rest & Strength Through Prayer

    Join Lauren Gaskill and special guest Suzanne Eller for a conversation on connecting with God through prayer. Lauren also shares more about the 2023 She Found Joy Retreat! LINKS FROM THE SHOW She Found Joy Retreat Suzanne's Website Suzanne's Book, "Prayer Starters"

  35. Navigating Change

    We live in an ever-changing world, and sometimes it can be hard to navigate the change in our own lives with Jesus. Join Lauren and Rochelle as they talk about find joy in seasons of great change and how God is constant through it all. Also don't miss the huge announcement about the first She…

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  36. Wait and See

    Spring is just around the corner, but the wait can sometimes feel never-ending in the cold days and dark nights of winter. The same can be said of the promises of God that many — if not all — of us are still waiting on. So how do we wait in faith? How can we "see" before we SEE? Lauren and…

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  37. Christ In Us Is More Than Enough

    God has given us everything we need for life an godliness. But so often, we live as though we are lacking something. Join Lauren and Rochelle for a conversation on how we can come to a place where we realize Christ in us is more than enough. Bible Verses from Today's Show: Ephesians 1:15-23, 2...

  38. How to Keep the Fire Burning

    Whether you've been a Christian for seven months, seven years, or seventy-seven years, we're all called to keep the fire of first love burning for all the days of our lives. Join Lauren Gaskill and special guest Kristina Bailey for a conversation on how to stay in a place of intimacy where His…

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  39. Leaning in to Hear His Whisper

    Rochelle is back!! Join her and Lauren as they share stories of how they have encountered the voice of God over the years. We hope this episode encourages you to go even deeper in your walk with the Lord and hear His voice even more deeply and clearly! Bible Verses from the Show Revelation 19:10…

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  40. Confronting Opposition

    Does life look the opposite or different from where you felt like God was leading you? Have you been believing God for something He asked you to believe Him for, but you haven't seen it yet? If you want to be encouraged and encounter God's heart for you, this episode is for you! LINKS FROM THE…

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  41. When You Need to Get a Grip

    After a long break, we're back!! Join Lauren and Rochelle as they talk about being strong in the Lord and living from a place of having a firm foundation in Christ. If you feel like you need to get a grip today, this episode is for you! LINKS FROM THE SHOW Lauren's Book:...

  42. Lessons Learned in 2021

    As we reach the end of 2021, Lauren and Rochelle take a moment to reflect on all that the Lord has been teaching them this year. We hope this podcast inspires you to ask God what He has been doing in your life, as well as to thank Him for His faithfulness! On the mountaintop or in the valley…

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  43. An Update + The God Who Sees

    Hello She Found Joy Podcast family! It's been awhile. Join Lauren Gaskill as she shares a few updates and what God's been putting on her heart lately.

  44. Embracing the Many Facets of God: Part 3

    We know God is love, but sometimes it's hard to feel the love of God, or, sometimes His love looks different than what we might think or want it to look like. If you feel like the Lord has been distant in this season, join Lauren and Rochelle for an episode on embracing the love — and discipline…

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  45. Embracing the Many Facets of God: Part 2

    In this episode, Lauren and Rochelle talk about how God is an all consuming fire and how we can partner with what the fire of God wants to do in our lives. In every season, He wants to transform us into His light and likeness with His fire. Deuteronomy 4:24, 9:3 Hebrews 12:29 1 Peter 1:7 Hebrews...

  46. Embracing the Many Facets of God: Part 1

    When we know God for who He truly is — when we we experience the many facets of His character and the names we see sprinkled throughout Scripture — we can see and live rightly and more fully. Join Lauren and Rochelle for a series on the Names of God and how knowing Him intimately can impact and...

  47. The Heart of the Father

    In this special extended podcast episode, Shay and Bruce Mason from Love Inside Out join Lauren and Rochelle for conversations on encounters with the love and heart of the Father. Learn more about Love Inside Out's ministry offerings, including healing prayer, teaching, speaking, and publishing…

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  48. Heart Healing + Giving God Access

    In Psalm 147:3, we are given a promise that our God is a God who "heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Join Lauren and Rochelle as they talk about the importance of giving God full access to our hearts so we can embrace complete wholeness and healing in Him. When we allow Him to…

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  49. Positioning Ourselves to be Hearers of the Lord

    God is always speaking, but sometimes we just aren't listening. Join Lauren and Rochelle as they talk about how to clearly discern the voice of the Lord and how to daily encounter Him. Follow She Found Joy Instagram: instagram.com/shefoundjoy Facebook: facebook.com/shefoundjoy Sign up for our...

  50. Time for a Heart Check {Holy Spirit MRI}

    Happy 2021, dear listener! There is a lot of swirling and noise going on in the atmosphere this year, and the temptation right now can be to fall into anger, bitterness, frustration, disillusionment, discouragement, or despair. More than ever before, we need to be a people who are quick to listen...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The She Found Joy Podcast is dedicated to helping God's daughters experience freedom, joy and healing through abiding in Christ. Join Lauren Gaskill, Rochelle Merrell and special guests as they share biblical wisdom, heartfelt stories and practical tips that will lead you into deeper intimacy and fruitfulness with the Lord. Together, we can find joy in Him and see His Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.

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Lauren Gaskill & Rochelle Merrell

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