IDENTITY AND THE CHRISTIAN GIRL with Shira Rodriguez, PART ONE

Have you been struggling with what you're thinking about, how you're acting, or how you're feeling? While memorizing Scripture won't cure any of this, it provides you with on demand access to Scripture--from your mind!! Join me as I talk with you in my local library (that's where the unusual background noise is coming from) about my thoughts and experience with memorizing Scripture! This episode is short, sweet, and still full of Scripture! Scripture used: 2 Timothy 2:15 Psalm 119:11 Romans 14:7-9 John 3:16 Philippians 4:8 Hebrews 4:12 say hi here: •Instagram⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechristiangirlstea/) ⁠⁠ • Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠Anchor Voice Message⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/the-christian-girls-tea/message) If you can, please leave a review of the podcast! That lets me know you're here! See you soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-christian-girls-tea/message

I'm a sinner, and so are you. So what do we do when we mess up? Confess, be humble, and repent! Scripture used: 1 John 1:8-10 Romans 3:23-26 Ephesians 2:8-9 2 Corinthians 12:9 "But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness." (1 John 1:9) say hi here: • ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechristiangirlstea/) ⁠⁠ • Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠Anchor Voice Message⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/the-christian-girls-tea/message) If you can, please leave a review of the podcast! That lets me know you're here! See you soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-christian-girls-tea/message

Hi sisters! It has been a very busy start to my year, and I've been struggling with time management, so I've been prioritizing my schoolwork. BUT WE'RE BACK! Let's talk about what it looks like to work hard at school, and why we should as Christian girls. This episode is short, sweet, and can fit between classes or on your lunch break sometime this week. Listen when you get a chance, but remember to prioritize your homework!! Scripture referenced: Colossians 3:23 Romans 12:11 1 Corinthians 4:12 2 Corinthians 12:9 REMEMBER THIS: "Each time He said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me." When you mess up, remember that Christ can work through you! Don't be discouraged. Dust yourself off, and ask God for help. say hi here: • ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechristiangirlstea/⁠⁠) • Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠Anchor Voice Message⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/the-christian-girls-tea/message) If you can, please leave a review of the podcast! That lets me know you're here! See you soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-christian-girls-tea/message

WELCOME TO SEASON 4 OF THE CHRISTIAN GIRL'S TEA PODCAST! What a joy it is to be connecting with you all! In this episode, I'm giving you 24 Christian recommendations, from movies to books to Christian companies, for 2024. I know I like finding new things for a new year, so I thought I'd give you all some new options. FIND MY RECOMMENDATIONS: YouVersion Bible App and Bible.com He Would Love First clothing company Eternal Light Co. clothing company "BORN AGAIN" album by Jess Ray "Stages" by Joseph O'Brien The Chosen Series War Room Movie His Only Son Movie (my family and I watched it on Amazon Prime, and it may be available on other streaming services!) Testament Movie Dear Girl Devotional from Well-Watered Women, Dear College Girl Devotional from Well-Watered Women, Dear Mama Devotional from Well-Watered Women Girl Defined by Kristen Clark and Bethany Baird from GirlDefined Ministries Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster Quiet: Creating Grace-Based Quiet Rhythms for Spending Time with Jesus by Naomi Vacaro from Wholehearted Quiet Time Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis (this version is in chronological order, though not in the original order it was released; this was one of the least expensive options on Amazon!) The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel, regular edition ; The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel, student edition Brio Magazine from Focus on the Family Her Reading Life Podcast Sisters in Christ Podcast That Christian Girl Podcast Women Worth Knowing Podcast (this link appeared to be unsecured, so please only use it to find the podcast, and don't enter any personal information!) The Elisabeth Elliot Podcast The Christian Girl's Tea Memorize 2 Timothy 2:11-13 with me (or any other verse you want to!!) ****NOTE: You don't have to buy any of the books listed above; that's simply where I found them online. If you can't get your own copy, go to your local library, or talk with your pastor or youth pastor about them! Thank you so much for tuning in, and GET EXCITED FOR SEASON 4!! Love, The Christian Girl's Tea --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-christian-girls-tea/message

It's a bittersweet episode, because I'm sad to be done with season 3, but I am SO EXCITED for season 4 starting in 2024!! What a joy this podcast is! Thank you so much for listening to the episodes, whether you're new here or have been around since episode 1 of season 1 was released, back in 2021. May God bless you at the start of this new year! Scripture used: Colossians 3:1-2 Romans 5:7-8 Hebrews 13:8 2 Timothy 2:3-13 Isaiah 55:9 Psalm 139:14, 16 (in my prayer) Esther 4:14 (also in my prayer) say hi here: • ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechristiangirlstea/⁠⁠) • Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠Anchor Voice Message⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/the-christian-girls-tea/message⁠⁠) If you can, please leave a review of the podcast! That lets me know you're here! See you in season 4!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-christian-girls-tea/message

THIS IS PART TWO OF A TWO-PART SERIES! Join our incredible sister Shira Rodriguez and me as we continue our conversation about our identity in Christ. We discuss Scripture that she's found about identity, her favorite Bible characters, and more! We're so excited for you to get to listen in on the rest of this conversation; we pray that both episodes help you in your walk to understanding your identity in Christ! **CORRECTION: Artemis/Diana was NOT the goddess of love. Scripture directly referenced: Psalm 139:13-14 Ephesians 2:10 Romans 12:4-5 Hebrews 10:19 SHIRA'S LIST OF SCRIPTURES ABOUT IDENTITY: John 1:12 Romans 15:7 Colossians 2:9-10 Romans 6:6 Genesis 1:27 Jeremiah 1:5 1 Peter 2:9 Galatians 3:26-29 (I'm recommending the context of verses 27 and 28 because it all talks about identity!) 1 John 3:1-2 Colossians 3:1-3 (It might be worth doing a deep-dive into what the Bible says about your identity using these verses, and any others that you may find!) Find all things Shira ⁠HERE⁠: https://bio.site/shirajrodriguez OH YEAH. I just released a NEW SONG called "Praise". Want to hear it (AND the music video I released for it)? Listen wherever you stream music, or just use my Anna Lynn music ⁠⁠⁠LinkTree⁠⁠⁠! (https://linktr.ee/annalynnmusic) say hi here: • ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechristiangirlstea/⁠⁠) • Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠Anchor Voice Message⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/the-christian-girls-tea/message⁠⁠) If you can, please leave a review of the podcast! That lets me know you're here! Thank you so much for listening! See you soon! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-christian-girls-tea/message

THIS IS PART ONE OF A TWO-PART SERIES! Join our incredible sister Shira Rodriguez and me as we discuss where she finds her identity, what she's learned about her identity in Christ from Ephesians 1, and more! We're so excited for you to get to listen in on the first part of this conversation; we had so much fun recording it for you. :) **CORRECTION: Artemis/Diana was NOT the goddess of love. Scripture referenced: Ecclesiastes 1:2 Acts 18:23-19:41 Ephesians 1 (yep, the whole chapter!) Isaiah 43:1 1 John 4:19 Find all things Shira HERE: https://bio.site/shirajrodriguez OH YEAH. I just released a NEW SONG called "Praise". Want to hear it (AND the music video I released for it)? Listen wherever you stream music, or just use my Anna Lynn music ⁠⁠⁠LinkTree⁠⁠⁠! (https://linktr.ee/annalynnmusic) say hi here: • ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechristiangirlstea/⁠⁠) • Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠Anchor Voice Message⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/the-christian-girls-tea/message⁠⁠) If you can, please leave a review of the podcast! That lets me know you're here! Thank you so much for listening! Stay tuned for PART TWO! :) See you soon! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-christian-girls-tea/message

THERE'S A LONG-LOST EPISODE OF THE CHRISTIAN GIRL'S TEA PODCAST?! ....yes. Yes, there is. I recorded this episode some months back, completely forgot about it, and rediscovered it a week or so ago. God's timing is incredible because I needed to be reminded of all of this, too. I'm excited to share this hidden gem with you. Ever wonder the backstory of TCGT, my story, and what a Christian girl really is? I'm excited to share all of that through this hidden gem of an episode. I pray that you (if you haven't already) understand the call and accept it. It's not without difficulty, but eternally, it's the most important decision you will ever make. Happy listening. ;) SCRIPTURE USED: Galatians 5:19-26 Ephesians 6:10-17 Romans 10:9-10 OH YEAH. I just released a NEW SONG called "Praise". Want to hear it (AND the music video I released for it)? Listen wherever you stream music, or just use my Anna Lynn music ⁠⁠⁠LinkTree⁠⁠⁠! (⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/annalynnmusic?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=dd44e325-631b-42ef-8e93-39423ab2828e⁠⁠⁠ ) say hi here: • ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechristiangirlstea/⁠⁠) • Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠Anchor Voice Message⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/the-christian-girls-tea/message⁠⁠) If you can, please leave a review of the podcast! That lets me know you're here! Thank you so much for listening! See you soon, sweet sister! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-christian-girls-tea/message

Have you ever felt discouraged in your faith? Like it's pointless or useless to do what's right and follow God because everyone around you isn't? I absolutely understand, and I'm here to tell you that there's more to your life than what you're experiencing here, and that God will provide what you need if you keep pursuing what is right! KEEP GOING! Scripture used: Matthew 7:13-14 Psalm 73 1 Corinthians 15:58 Matthew 6:33 Joshua 1:1-9 Matthew 5:16 John 14:6 Philippians 4:10-13 "Seek the kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need." (Matthew 6:33) say hi here: • ⁠Instagram⁠ (⁠https://www.instagram.com/thechristiangirlstea/⁠) • Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ • ⁠Anchor Voice Message⁠ (⁠https://anchor.fm/the-christian-girls-tea/message⁠) If you can, please leave a review of the podcast! That lets me know you're here! Want to listen to my EP "Songs from a Teenage Heart"? Listen wherever you stream music, or just use my Anna Lynn music ⁠LinkTree⁠! (⁠https://linktr.ee/annalynnmusic?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=dd44e325-631b-42ef-8e93-39423ab2828e⁠ ) Thanks for joining me!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-christian-girls-tea/message

Have you ever wondered what godly friendship really looks like, or how to handle "friendships" that aren't really best-friend material? Caroline, Luella, and I discuss all this and more. We hope that this challenges you to pursue godly friendships, be a godly friend, and choose good influences in your life. Scripture used: Proverbs 27:17 Proverbs 17:17 Proverbs 18:24 Proverbs 27:7, 9, 17 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 Matthew 6:33 Remember: "If you are seeking after a godly friend, pray and ask God for a godly friend." Hang out with Caroline and Luella on their podcast "Sisters in Christ" HERE! Follow them on Instagram: @sisters_in_christ_podcast Read Caroline's blog: https://livetothelord.com/ say hi here: • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thechristiangirlstea/) • Email: [email protected]  • Anchor Voice Message (https://anchor.fm/the-christian-girls-tea/message) If you can, please leave a review of the podcast! That lets me know you're here! Want to listen to my EP "Songs from a Teenage Heart"? Listen wherever you stream music, or just use my Anna Lynn music LinkTree! (https://linktr.ee/annalynnmusic?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=dd44e325-631b-42ef-8e93-39423ab2828e ) Thanks for joining me!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-christian-girls-tea/message