S06 E15: He’s in the Waiting (Advent Series: Part 3)

He's in the Waiting In this episode, the third part of our Advent series, we interview our friend Beth Davis from Blessed is She. We talk about the theme of having hope in seasons of waiting, trusting God when we can't see what He's up to, and being transformed by the renewal of our minds.

About This Episode

In this episode, the third part of our Advent series, we interview our friend Beth Davis from Blessed is She. We talk about the theme of having hope in seasons of waiting, trusting God when we can't see what He's up to, and being transformed by the renewal of our minds.

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bethdavisblessedisshe — Beth Davis is…

a lover of Jesus, a recently retired youth minister and the Director of Ministry Advancement for Blessed is She. Her favorite things include being an aunt to her five fantastic niece and nephews, speaking hope to weary hearts and whatever book she’s currently reading. You can find out more about Beth and Blessed is She at blessedisshe.net.

Show Notes

One Thing We Love This Week

Beth’s one thing - Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph: An Integrated Look At the Holy Family by Dr. Gregory Bottaro and Jennifer Settle
Sister Miriam’s one thing - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (trailer)
Michelle’s one thing - The Auburn vs. Alabama game.
The Simplicity of Christmas

Heather’s one thing - The song Shepherd by Bethel.
Our dear friends Mary and Simon Kyne

Extra Resources

You can find more information about Beth Davis and Blessed is She at https://blessedisshe.net
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Discussion questions:

What struck you from the podcast?
In your life right now, where is the Lord asking you to wait and trust Him?
How do you stay hopeful in moments of your life when you’ve been waiting for the Savior to arrive?
What’s one way you can practice reminding yourself the truth of who God is and “preach to yourself”?
Who are the patron saints, the cloud of witnesses, you turn to for intercession? Why?

Journal Questions:

Reflect and journal about this scripture: Psalm 27:14. What does it speak to you personally?
What do you think God wants to show you about an area that you're waiting for Him to act?
How do you resist the enemy’s lies in seasons of waiting that are sometimes very long?

Quote to Ponder

“People are made for happiness. Rightly, then, you thirst for happiness. Christ has the answer to this desire of yours. But he asks you to trust him.”

— Pope Saint John Paul II