6: Two Sisters & Friends: Letting Eternity Shape you with Karen Soole

In her wonderfully down-to-earth manner, Karen brought such insight and light into our study on Ecclesiastes.  With light-bulb and penny dropping moments for both of us, we continue to come back to her wisdom on Ecclesiastes, and remain so thankful for her friendship to us on the podcast!Karen Soole serves as a Women's Worker, a Bible teacher and author of Liberated and Unleash the Word.This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.In this episode we recommend: The Art of Disagreeing by Gavin Ortlund. Take advantage of our 25% discount code SISTERS valid between 1st May - 30th June 2025.Check out our free downloads library on our website which has a growing collection of resources to help you dig into the Bible for yourself and with others.

Excitable doesn't even remotely cover what we found in Dane, as he started talking to us about Jesus in John's gospel!  With contagious enthusiasm, this conversation with Dane remains one of our favourites, as our eyes were lifted to the glories of Christ!Dane is a pastor, author, and speaker. He's author of several books including Gentle and Lowly and Suprised by Jesus.This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.In this episode we recommend: The Outsider by Katie Morgan.Why not sign up for our monthly newsletter, you can do it here.

We don't think we can overstate how significant our conversation with Nancy was part way through our Deuteronomy season. It is still so deeply memorable for us both, as she helped us to see Jesus in each page of the book, rooting our confidence in both Christ's presence and sufficiency. Enjoy coming with us, as we listen again to the riches of this conversation!Nancy Guthrie is an author, Bible teacher and speaker. Find out more about her workshops and books here.This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.In this episode we recommend: Lily, the Lemur, and the Lamb King.Why not chat about this episode with a friend? We have discussion questions to help you on our website.

Way back in the day, when we were just getting going with the podcast, Sam Allberry graciously joined us to talk through James chapter 2.  His interview is still one of our favourites, not only because of his biscuit chat, but because he was so enormously helpful in pastorally walking us through one of the trickiest parts of James.  It's been a joy to listen in again, and we hope it is for you too!Sam is a pastor, apologist, author and speaker. He is the author of a number of books, including James for You, which is mentioned in this episode, available here.This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.In this episode we recommend: Enjoying Jesus by Tim Chester 

As we kick off our 'Two Sisters & Friends' season, we're delighted to be joined by our friends Hunter Beless (founder and host of Journeywomen) and Courtney Doctor (Director of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition), as we chat about their newly released Bible study on Titus, and the joys of Titus shaped discipleship across the generations.This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company.A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, they aim to create and select biblical, relevant and accessible resources that will encourage you and your church family to keep going, keep growing and keep sharing your faith. Check out their website for excellent resources, including today's recommendation - Joy: Happiness of the Heart.You can find links to all our guests books this season, as well as lots more resources, head to our website to have a look.

There's nothing quite like the value of a friendship that uplifts and encourages, with conversations that lead us to treasure Christ each time we meet. This season is all about appreciating afresh the wisdom of friends as we dig into the Bible together across the seasons!Our first episode drops next week on Friday 2nd May when we are joined by our friends, Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless to talk about discipleship - see you then!In the meantime, why not check out this seasons resources on our website.

Our passages today are from: Mark 14:32-42 and Titus 2:11-14.Self-control - it's something we so often try to muster up in our own strength but in our final episode of our Bible study in the fruit of the spirit, we're talking about the importance of Jesus shaping our understanding of this word, and what it looks like to become more like him.Head to our website if you would like to sign up to receive our newsletters or to find questions to chat over with a friend.Thank you to all of you who are partnering with us - we’re so grateful for the ways in which you are joining us on our podcasting journey: as you listen, as you pray for us and as you reach out in numerous ways. Watch out for details on season 14 coming soon!

The passages from todays episode are: Matthew 11:25-30 and Ephesians 4:1-3As we near the end of our season in the Fruit of the Spirit, we're looking at the fruit of gentleness today - kindled by Christ, and something we're commanded to continue to grow in as we relate to those around us. Join us for our online Bible study as we look at Matthew 11 and Ephesians 4 today.This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.Our recommended book today was Glenna Marshall's Memorizing Scripture. Pick up a copy here.Head to our website for questions to dig into with a friend.

Todays passage is from: Hebrews 3:1-14God's faithfulness is a phrase that will often roll off our tonuges, and yet we're also called to display this fruit in our lives. Join us in our conversation today as we open our Bibles and talk through what it means to both ground our minds and hearts in Christ's faithfulness, and overflow with it ourselves.This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.You can find today's recommended book, By Life or Death by Andrew Montonera hereNot yet signed up to our newsletter? Sign up here.

Todays passages are from: Psalm 25 and Galations 6: 8-10How does the fruit of goodness compare to our understanding of 'good works'? And how do Jesus' and Paul's words on this fruit help us grow in our understanding and application of it? We're looking at both Mark and Galatians together today to grow our understanding of this fruit of the Spirit.This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers.A Christian publisher, they aim to resource the church’s work of discipling all people, with titles spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth.The True Street Kids series can be ordered here