Surrounded

Kathryn Charles shares how she sees God helping her as a homeschool mom. Be equipped with 3 promises God gives to steady us when we feel insecure about what direction schooling should go, wonder if we're doing enough, or feel unqualified. 

Canyia Burks’ first boyfriend was not what she expected.  She shares when she noticed her relationship had become unhealthy and how she broke free from his dysfunction.  What she learned about becoming surrounded helps all of us turn away from unhealthy relationships to an exciting life with Christ. Recorded live at the 2024 Surrounded Women’s Conference.

Jennifer Dukes Lee returns with discoveries to help us reframe our mornings so we experience God's best before our feet hit the floor. How do morning rituals help us engage with God in a deeper way? Discover a fresh morning mindset and adopt habits that help you shift your morning from dread to hope.

JoAnn shares a miracle that just happened to her! Her story will encourage you to keep your mind focused on God instead of giving in to your fears and doubts. She heard God speak! And He has done what He promised.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by STUFF? Organizational experts Donna Fredericks and Vicki Becker share tips to help you declutter and embrace God's peace and order in your home.

In this extended conversation, Keisha Wright shares tools to help you hold on to hope when the holidays hurt. Keisha is the founder and Executive Director of the Emotional Recovery Clinic: emotionalrecoveryclinic.org.

Life contains seasons that leave us overwhelmed and weary. Evelyn Tribble shares three things that she learned in her difficult seasons that will help us change our mindset, create calm in our homes, and care for our body as God's Temple.

In this powerful story of faith, Michele Kincaid describes how her husband's addiction and betrayal put her into the Pit of Isolation. We talk about the lies she was tempted to believe and how she experienced God when it seemed like everything was ruined. Discover how to move out of the pit!

We often find what defines our identity in our past, our performance, or the current roles we’re in. Nikki Burks shares how an unsettling season redefined her identity, anchoring her in what the Word of God says about her. In this session we’ll explain what it means to have our identity in Christ and how to apply this new identity when we’re feeling insecure.

Dr. Nancy Meyer has a passion to help ladies defy fear, find courage, and embrace their unshakable worth.  Her book Defying Fear equips ladies to recognize the signs of an abusive relationship and move forward seeking God’s guidance.  Contact Nancy by texting “Nancy” to 55444.  Recorded live at the 2024 Surrounded Women’s Conference. 

Is the Holy Spirit speaking to me? Margaret Feinburg joins us again to discuss the discernment process as we seek to recognize God’s voice. You’ll discover practical insights to help you follow the Lord with confidence. 

What motivated Margaret Feinburg to write a book about the Holy Spirit?  You will love her down-to-earth discoveries as Margaret shares how the Holy Spirit appeared in the Old Testament and why this is relatable to us today.  Her engaging encouragement will help us discern the Holy Spirit’s activity in our life.

Control has become our go-to coping skill, however over asserting control turns life into chaos. God desires his people to be dependent on Him. Casey Weymouth challenges us to overcome our independence by remembering and trusting in the character of God. 

Jennifer Hope Longenecker felt alone as she navigated her daughter’s struggle with disordered thoughts about eating.  Today, she’s equipping moms to identify the indicators that their daughter is struggling and support moms as they navigate the journey.  We’ll discuss what indicators to watch for, how Jennifer saw God’s help, and specific truths we can remind ourselves in the middle of our insecurities with food.

You may know her as “Alley”, co-hosting the popular “Back Porch Theology” podcast with Lisa Harper.  Allison Allen chats about the importance of revival, the distractions that impact her time with Jesus and what God is teaching her about the effects of comparison among women at church.  This was quite a fun episode to record! 

You’ll love Kim Johnson’s wisdom as she encourages you to keep blooming with Jesus.  She shares stories from her own seasons of busyness and doubt. Kim gives us a visual reminder of how much God loves us and practical ways we can grow a stronger faith.   

In our hustle, how can we add time with God to our schedule?  Ginger Heigl shares what she’s learned as a mom homeschooling 4 boys, so that you can experience more adventures of walking with Jesus in your busy mess everyday, too.

Sara Ella shares how she battles perfectionism as a fantasy author and homeschool mom.  Is perfectionism a sin?  Sara shares how turning to scripture and prayer helps us overcome our desires for perfect.

Heather Bennett has noticed a recurring rhythm in her life that kept her heart broken.  She shares how her insecurities and damaged self-worth were affecting her perspective.  Her turning point became her catalyst for growth, and it can be yours too!

Majo Williams shares about the Wall of Truth, which helps us sort through difficult memories and emotions using the Bible.  She explains how daily using the Wall of Truth guards our thoughts with the Truths of God’s character, perspective, love, and faithfulness.  This exercise frees us to walk a path of forgiveness and freedom every day.

Louise Dudding shares her daughter’s story about battling a drug addiction that eventually took her life.  Louise shares how God proved to her that she was not alone in those difficult days, so you too will not lose heart.  The best part?  The victory she shares at the end!

When a tragic accident altered Donna’s life, how did she know God was there with her?  Donna tells about her precious Timothy and the choices she faced living life without her son.  She shares the scriptures that helped her anchor her emotions and what gives her reassurance her son is in Heaven.  

Lauren Chandler shares how her faith was challenged when her husband was given a dreaded diagnosis.  Discover 3 things that happen in our wilderness, which perpetually alter our own journey with God.

Miracles are captivating.  God stepped into Gary’s desperate hopelessness, stopped his suicide attempt, and gave his life a new purpose.  Gary shares why his life was ruined, how God intervened, and encourages all of us facing great difficulties to seek our incredible God. 

Author Jennifer Dukes Lee challenges us to stop trying to “grow fast”, grind, hustle and climb  – and instead say “yes” to a Growing Slow life.  We’ll talk about the 4 seasons of growth in our life – spring, summer, fall – and why winter might be the hardest – but most beneficial - of them all.

Nikki Burks is back to talk about the differences between her pre-Jesus parenting and Biblically shepherding children.

We all value it, so why do we need the Holy Spirit’s help to show kindness?  Author Shaunti Feldhahn shares discoveries about our secret struggles with kindness, the harmful effects of venting and grumbling, and offer us hope.  “The 30 Day Kindness Challenge” revitalizes relationships, and we’ll experience God in a brand-new way. 

Tales of the psych-ward, mom’s relentless help, and the sweetness of discovering God’s Presence in the middle of a mental health nightmare.  This conversation is for friends and family members who care about a loved one who is struggling.

Nikki puts Katie in the hot seat. Why did Katie’s initial firm “no” turn into a YES?   Our upcoming Bible study is called “Understanding the Men In Our Lives.  Find out how Katie became fascinated about this topic and why it’s important we learn it too.

Do you depend on your spouse to make you happy?  To solve all your problems?  Do you define who you are based on your relationship with your spouse?  Crystal Hepler shares how her expectations set her and her husband up for great disappointment – and the new perspective God gave her.

Nikki Burks shares the signs that she was slipping away from the closeness she’d once shared with God.  What does it mean “to abide in Christ”?  Nikki shares why this choice was the game-changer in her very difficult season.

Angie Johnson has been battling cancer for over 5 years.  Amidst the health and physical disappointments, God is ever-faithful.  We hope you see God even more in your own story of difficulty after hearing hers!

Brittany Turman shares the backstory on how her time with God became essential to her self-care, perspective, and family health.

This conversation feels epic.  Mary Beth Handley speaks from the heart about how she’s overcome the struggles of singleness.  If you have friends or family that is single, we hope this dialogue equips you too

Dr. Joan Bowers unpacks a verse about the result of unforgiveness that she says we often overlook - I had! Why is forgiveness so essential for our overall health? We love her stories of real people who have struggled to forgive and you'll find out what has set them free every single time.

How does the second greatest commandment to "love vour neighbor as yourself', relate to forging ME? How might forgivng ourself change our life? We'll be looking at several scriptures today, including Dr. Joan Bower's favorite Bible story example of forgiving oneself.

My awesome friend Casey Weymouth from The Fix Ministries joins us At The Table today.  It is a fun, totally unrehearsed conversation.  She surprised me with her answer about what defines an addiction. I also asked her why stepping out of life to build new patterns is a game-changer and how their approach at The Fix Ministries is different from traditional Rehab.  To contact Casey or her husband Fred, or visit their website for more about their program, go to https://thefixministry.org/

Three surgeries on her jaw and chronic excruciating pain resulted in a prescription for opioids that almost ruined her. Join Nikki M. At The Table as she shares how God entered her pain-filled story and broke her free. filling her life with new things that cause that "glow" in her voice.

Have you considered the Bible's commands "children obey your parents" and "honor your father and mother"?  Did you realize that God wants us to change the way we relate to our parents once we become adults?  Cynthia F. unpacks the difference all daughters need to hear - especially adult daughters that have moms that tug at their life.  This eye-opening topic speaks to the concerned mom who is wondering how to transition to a new relationship with her adult daughter.

Have you considered the Bible's commands "children obey your parents" and "honor your father and mother"?  Did you realize that God wants us to change the way we relate to our parents once we become adults?  Cynthia F. unpacks the difference all daughters need to hear - especially adult daughters that have moms that tug at their life.  This eye-opening topic speaks to the concerned mom who is wondering how to transition to a new relationship with her adult daughter.

Nikki Burks shares this remarkable story of how God saved her marriage.