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- You’ve prayed about it for months, maybe even years, and you’re starting to wonder if it's time to give up hope. We've been there too.
In this episode, Ellen sits down with Kaci Nicole Harlow to talk about the painful reality of waiting on God, and how to remain faithful with unanswered prayers. Kaci shares from her own long season of waiting for marriage and motherhood, offering biblical encouragement for anyone wrestling with disappointment, comparison, or questions about what God is doing.
They discuss:
How to keep trusting God when your prayers are going unanswered
Why God cares about who we’re becoming while we wait
How to resist comparing your journey to someone else’s
Why prayer matters for the waiting season
What it looks like to be faithful with what God has made clear today
Check out Kaci's new book, So Much Better: Daring To Trust God When You're Waiting, Impatient, and Expectant
Scripture referenced:
Hebrews 11:8-19 | 2 Timothy 2:13 | Philippians 4:6 | Deuteronomy 29:29 | 2 Corinthians 3:18
About Kaci Nicole:
kacinicole.com | @kacinicole | So Much Better Bible Study
Kaci's Bible study tools:
ESV Single Column Journaling Bible | Mr. Pen Highlighters | Enduring Word App
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Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!
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Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. - Do you want to grow closer to God...but aren’t sure how to get more from your Bible study? In this episode, Ellen and Ashley dive into Psalm 119 and explore how studying God’s Word can deepen your relationship with Him.
Together, they discuss:
Why Psalm 119 is so deeply centered on loving God’s Word
How Scripture helps us know God and His character
What words like law, statutes, testimonies, and commandments mean
Practical ways to study and pray through Psalm 119
How theme tracing can help you understand Scripture
What to do when Bible study feels intimidating or confusing
Whether you’re new to Bible study or looking for a fresh way to engage with Scripture, Psalm 119 offers encouragement to keep showing up, studying God’s Word, and growing in love for Him.
Scripture referenced:
Psalm 119
Resources mentioned:
How to Pray the Psalms with Traci Crowley | BibleGateway
Check out our new course! How Do I Grow Closer to God? In-Depth Psalm 119 Course
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Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!
Get your copy of the CSB Women's Study Bible here!
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17/09/2026 | 29 mins.Sudden sadness. Bursts of irritability. If that sounds familiar, you may be carrying grief you haven't recognized—and naming it is the first step toward bringing it to God, healing, and moving forward.
In this conversation, Ellen and licensed therapist Nicole Langman explore the often-overlooked losses that can leave us grieving even when no one has died. Together, they discuss:
Why we compare our pain to others—and why we don't have to
How grief can show up as anger, guilt, shame, or even relief
Why joy and sorrow can exist at the same time
How to recognize, name, and process the grief you're carrying
What to do when you're asking God, “Why?”
Practical ways to bring your grief to God and begin healing
Nicole also shares how Scripture and honest prayer can help us remember that God is near in our pain.
This Isn't The Story I Wanted: Grieving the Life You Lost and Trusting the God Who Stays
Scripture referenced:
Psalm 56:8 | Psalm 18:6 | John 11:35
About Nicole:
NicoleLangman.com | @_nicolelangman | Facebook
Nicole's Bible study tools:
ESV | Filament Bible | Transparent sticky notes | Logos (get a 60-day free trial with this link!) | BlueLetterBible.org | BibleProject.com
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Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!
Get your copy of the CSB Women's Study Bible here!
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Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.- When life gets hard, the Bible doesn't give us easy comfort...it points us to eternity. Here's why that matters.
In this episode, Ellen Krause talks with Bible teacher and author Jennifer Rothschild—who has lived with blindness since age 15—about how the hope of eternal life shapes the way we live right now.
Together, they discuss:
Why heaven is more than a future promise and how it changes our lives today
Common misconceptions Christians have about heaven and eternal life
How an eternal perspective can help us navigate suffering, grief, and disappointment
How our longings, losses, and loves can point us toward Christ
What it means to keep Jesus at the center of our hope
Encouragement for trusting God when He doesn’t change our circumstances
Heaven for Today: 60 Devotions on How the Life to Come Changes Your Life Right Now
Scripture referenced:
John 14 | 2 Cor. 5:8 | 1 Cor. 15:51 | Romans 8:18 | 2 Cor. 4:16-18
About Jennifer:
JenniferRothschild.com | HeavenforToday.com | Facebook
Jennifer's Bible study tools:
NASB 1995 | NIV | YouVersion | Dwell Bible App | GotQuestions.org
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Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!
Get your copy of the CSB Women's Study Bible here!
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Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. - How do you give God all of yourself when your days are filled with responsibilities, distractions, and discouragement? Cheryl Marshall joins Ellen Krause to offer an encouraging reminder from Romans 12:1-2.
Faithfulness to God doesn’t require big platforms or major accomplishments—it can happen right in the middle of your ordinary life.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why God’s mercy is the foundation of wholehearted devotion
What it means to surrender your whole self to God
Three obstacles to spiritual growth: distraction, disobedience, and discouragement
How God’s sovereignty can strengthen you through painful seasons
How renewing your mind with Scripture can deepen your relationship with God
Simple steps for pursuing greater faithfulness and wholehearted devotion
Get your copy of All of Me: Pursuing A Life Wholly Devoted to God by Cheryl Marshall!
🎁 GIVEAWAY: enter for a chance to win a copy of Cheryl's book by leaving a comment and your email address through this link.
Scripture referenced:
Romans 12:1-2 | Romans 6:13 | 1 Corinthians 10:31 | 1 Corinthians 10:13 | Psalm 145:14-16 | Psalm 103 | Psalm 86:11 | 1 Corinthians 10:13 | 2 Corinthians 5:9 | 2 Corinthians 5:15 | 1 Corinthians 6:20 | Psalm 119
How to Pray When You Don't Have the Words | Traci Crowley
About Cheryl:
CherylMarshall.com | @_cherylmarshall | Whole Life Worship Podcast
Cheryl's Bible study tools:
John MacArthur Study Bible (NASB) | Leatherbound Journal | Logos (get a 60-day free trial with this link!) | BlueLetterBible.org
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Nothing to Prove, Nothing to Earn: 6 Choices to Live Free From Striving and Performance. Get yours here!
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