Anthems, Ambushes, and Angel Armies: A Conversation About the Power of Praise

What anthem will you carry into battle? In this episode, Pastors Todd and Julie share how worship can become a weapon.So Good Moments: Pastors Todd & Julie play a game of “Name That Tune.”The foundation that Pastor Todd set as Christ Fellowship’s first worship leader. Why you need an anthem for difficult seasons. How worship confuses the enemy and gives you perspective. The special moment Pastor Julie had worshipping with her mom…and more! Discussion Questions: What was your favorite part of this episode? How has worship helped you during difficult times? Have you ever had a song that became an anthem for you during a rough season?How does it fuel your faith to know that God is fighting for you?Just for fun—what is your favorite throwback worship song?Resources: Ageless Anthems: An Old School Worship Playlist3 Surprising Benefits of PraiseShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

God is powerful, but did you know He’s also personal? In this episode, you will learn how to trust God with the little details of your life. So Good Moments: The pitfalls of seeing God as powerful but not personal.How to remind yourself that God is bigger than your problems.Practical ways to pray—even for the little things. Why God not only loves you, but He likes you. The parenting epiphany that helped Pastor Julie realize how much God loves us…and more! Discussion Questions: What was your favorite part of this episode? In what way have you seen God as powerful, but maybe not personal? When is a time in your life when you had to remember that God was bigger than your problem?What are some of the little things you pray for? What is one prayer God has answered lately that you feel grateful for? Resources: How to Pray Book by Pete GreigShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

What do you do when you don’t know what to do? In this episode, you will hear how to trust God with situations beyond your control. So Good Moments: How to get God’s clarity and vision and lens for our lives.Why God wants to give us so much more than solutions to our problems. The treasures God brings into our lives during dark times.Why the battle you are in is less about your problem and more about your purpose.How to avoid becoming spiritually blind…and more! Discussion Questions: What was your favorite part of this episode? What is one way you can fix your eyes on Jesus rather than your circumstances?What are some situations where you have felt like you don’t know what to do?What lens did you used to see your life through, and how has it changed? Pastor Julie talked about how God brings treasures (people) in the darkness. Who has been a treasure in your life? Resources: Shownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

What if your calling isn’t about talent but about faithfulness? In this episode, Christine Caine shares about the power of endurance.So Good Moments: How ordinary steps of faithfulness led Christine to where she is today. Why the church is God’s gift to us to fulfill our calling and His purpose. How showing up when you don’t feel like it leads to endurance that lasts.How what you are faithful with today prepares you for what God has for you tomorrow. Why God is a generational God and how Christine is witnessing that powerful truth today. Why maturity is about so much more than age…and more! Discussion Questions: What was your favorite part of this episode? What is something small from your past that prepared you for what God has for you today? What is one thing that’s built your spiritual endurance? What do you hope God continues to grow and develop in you for the future? How has God’s church been a gift to your life? Resources: Hear More From Christine CaineShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Are you letting doubt derail your destiny? In this episode, Pastor Todd shares about how uncertainty can lead to greater faith.So Good Moments: Why Pastor Todd learned how to depend on God during his time of doubt.Why God can handle our humanity and questions.Why writing the book was therapeutic for Pastor Todd.Advice for when you are doubting God, yourself, or others.What Pastor Todd wishes he had room to include in the book…and more!Discussion Questions: What was your favorite part of this episode? In what ways has doubt led to greater dependence on God?Have you had a situation that made you doubt others? How did you work through it?What does the life of Joseph teach us about doubt and our destiny? What was your favorite book you read this summer?Resources: Don’t Let Doubt Take You OutSisterhood NightsShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

How do you become the biggest encourager in the room? In this episode, Oneka McClellan is sharing practical ways to speak life.So Good Moments: How Oneka’s (single) mom instilled courage in her at a young age and left a legacy of abundance instead of lack.How we can leave people with a “new song in their heart” like the biblical story of Mary and Elizabeth. Practical ways we can change the tide on social media from competing to cheering each other on. How one message at church gave Oneka a different vision for her relationships.How Oneka and her husband cultivate a spirit of honor in their home…and more!Questions: What was your favorite part of this episode?Who is one of the biggest encouragers you know and how have they impacted your life? What is one small way you encourage yourself when you’re down? How does the story of Mary and Elizabeth’s friendship inspire you? What is one way you will encourage someone else this week? Resources: Oneka’s Book: Born RoyalBetter Together TVShoreline City ChurchLearn more about SisterhoodAsk a Question

Are your insecurities holding you back? In this episode, Donna Pisani shares encouragement to step into God’s purpose for your life.So Good Moments: Why working on your insecurities will help you avoid toxic leadership. What the Bible really says about topics like submission and using your voice.Why failure should never define you or have the final word.How Jesus commissioned and empowered women in the Bible.The importance of walking in humility and confidence…and more! Discussion Questions: What was your favorite part of this episode?How have you worked on your insecurities over the years?What stood out to you about how Jesus empowered women in the Bible?What does walking in confidence and humility look like? What is one example of a time you failed forward?Resources:Entrusted to Lead BookSisterhood NightsBetter Together TVLearn more about SisterhoodAsk a Question© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Are you really okay? In this episode, therapist Deb Fileta shares the warning signs of anxiety and depression and how to step into healing.So Good Moments: Ways to calm your body down when you’re feeling anxious.What you may need before you reach for the Bible verse. A statement of truth to remember when your trauma feels overwhelming. The truth about counseling and medication when it comes to depression.How to get our minds and bodies on a pathway toward healing.How to assess the severity of depression. What’s helpful (and not helpful) when walking alongside someone who is struggling.Discussion Questions: What stood out to you the most about Deb's story? How can you relate?What are some of the myths Deb exposed about what it means to be a Christian and struggle with mental health?What do you do when something triggers you? And what did you learn from Deb that might be a better approach?Have you ever struggled with depression or anxiety—or have you known someone who struggled? What was the level of severity (as Deb described)? Deb shared a list of what is helpful and not helpful for someone struggling with depression. Is there anything you would add to the list?Resources: Sisterhood NightAre You Really Okay? BookDebra’s Website Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood Ask a Question© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Are you stuck looking back and dwelling on the past? In this episode, Christine Caine shares about her book “Don’t Look Back.” So Good Moments: How a tiny verse about Lot’s wife speaks to our cultural moment.Why staying stuck impacts generations (but so does living on purpose). The importance of running alongside those who are running toward Jesus.  The difference between people you are on mission with and those you are on mission for. The value of passing the baton of faith to the next generation…and more!Discussion Questions:What was your favorite part of this episode?What areas in your life do you find yourself looking back on or getting stuck? Who is one person you are on mission with, and who is one person you are on mission for?How does offense make us stuck? What’s on your summer reading list? Resources: Don’t Look Back by Christine CaineA21Shownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

What is God’s design for women? In this episode, Charlotte Gambill shares why God made woman from a rib and how it impacts our calling today.So Good Moments: How Charlotte came up with the idea of Ribology on the Sisterhood podcast!The 3 functions of a rib that are the 3 functions of women in the Body of Christ today.Why women are called to protect the most vulnerable. Why we need each other to fulfill our purpose.Encouragement when you feel invisible…and more! Discussion Questions: What stood out to you about this episode?Charlotte said the rib has 3 functions: 1) To protect the heart 2) to help the body breathe 3) to provide a place for attachment and belonging. Which one do you resonate with the most? Floating ribs can do more damage if they puncture an organ. How does it impact the Body of Christ when women aren’t attached? In what ways do you feel invisible or feel like you’re taking the impact? Do you often struggle to know when to expand or contract (when to speak up or when to hold back)? Resources: Join a Ribology GroupSisterhood NightRibologyShownotes PlusLearn more about Sisterhood Ask a QuestionAll Episodes© 2022 Be Essential Songs (BMI) / Jord A Lil Music (BMI) / Doejones20 (BMI) (admin at EssentialMusicPublishing.com). All rights reserved. Used by permission.