"We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to

27: Time and Beauty

Aug 8th, 2022 9m 50s

"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."Psalm 23:5-6

26: The Mystery of God

Jul 25th, 2022 10m 19s

New Blog Posthttps://refinepodcast.wordpress.com/2022/07/24/it-wont-always-be-this-way/"For it was I, the Lord your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with good things." Psalm 81: 10

25: Multi-faceted God

Jul 13th, 2022 10m 58s

A prayer from Psalm 80:1-3 NLT"Please listen, Our Shepherd. Lead us like a flock. You are enthroned above the cherubim. Display your radiant glory. Show us your mighty power. Come and rescue us! Turn us again to yourself, O God of Heaven's Arm

24: Love and the Meaning of Life

Jul 8th, 2022 13m 44s

Mentioned in this episode:Jennie Allen's Book Find Your PeopleGroup Discussion questions from if: tableConnect with me! @chelseymcguire2 on Instagram

23: Pressing Pause

Aug 4th, 2021 2m 46s

Some lessons are hard to learn, like when to let go of something good! This episode wraps up the Refine Podcast for now. Thank you for listening!“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the

22: Pillar of Fire

Jun 18th, 2021 19m 13s

When God’s plan seems to lead to a dead end, we can trust that he will make a way for us. Consider the story of the Israelites at the Red Sea. As we walk in obedience, he will lead us to victory!“And the Lord went before them by day in a pilla

21: Comfort Through Fire

Apr 21st, 2021 13m 6s

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Refine Podcast! We are kicking off a with a new theme, exploring the topic of "faith in the fire." Today we will look at the story of Moses and the burning bush from Exodus 1-3. "Then the LORD told [Moses], 'I h

20: Jesus Was Humble

Jan 26th, 2021 10m 43s

For this final episode of Season 1, we will turn our eyes to Jesus’s example of humility. He walked each day in submission to the will of the Father. When we do the same, our lives will be marked with good fruit and the evidence of God’s work.

19: God Is Gracious // JOY to the World!

Dec 18th, 2020 10m 16s

Are you lacking joy heading into the week of Christmas? When we remember the grace God extends to us through Jesus, we will find the joy we are missing!“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off ev

18: God Is Loving

Nov 29th, 2020 15m 25s

I’m pretty sure most people agree these next few weeks are the most exciting of the year. For Christians, they hold a different kind of anticipation. I love the season of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas, when the church looks for

17: God Is Sovereign

Nov 11th, 2020 12m 12s

If 2020 has tossed you like a hurricane, take heart! You’re not alone. I am with you, and we have a God who is reigning over every detail of our lives. We can trust that he has us taken care of.“I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me

16: God Is Patient

Oct 19th, 2020 14m 48s

After a long break, I am so happy to be back on the podcast! My family has been in a season of transition, and it has certainly challenged my faith. How grateful I am that God is patient with me as I learn to trust him more!“You prepare a tabl

15: God Is Creative

Aug 12th, 2020 11m 42s

We could all use more beauty in our lives. What if that beauty is already inside us? God has given us talents to bring beauty to life, just like he does every day.“And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. W

14: God Is Satisfying

Jul 25th, 2020 14m 19s

Whether we realize it or not, more than anything else, our souls crave God because he alone is supremely satisfying. May we find time, especially in this season of added stress, to slow down and listen to what our hearts are crying out for.“As

13: God Is Omnipresent

Jul 16th, 2020 9m 35s

Everyone gets lonely sometimes. Some people feel lonely a lot of the time. I’m grateful to know the God who is everywhere, with us all the time.“If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your ha

12: The McGuires LIVE! Take Two

Jul 7th, 2020 47m 45s

Today is a special day for us-- our 8th wedding anniversary! To celebrate, here's another conversation with my hubby Sean. We talk about our kids a lot, the term “scarcity mindset,” and how we see God leading us this week. "Love never gives up

11: God Is Gracious

Jul 4th, 2020 8m 39s

Being a slight perfectionist, I really hate making mistakes. But I am so thankful that God is gracious and extends his grace to us. Then we don’t have to be defined by our mistakes anymore.“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was cru

10: God Is At Work

Jun 29th, 2020 10m 42s

God is active in our lives in ways we cannot see. Invisible forces are also at work around us, but we don’t have to run and hide. Instead we can pray for each other and see how the Lord comes through for his people!“Pray in the Spirit at all t

09: The McGuires LIVE!

Jun 25th, 2020 35m 56s

After such good feedback about my first conversation with Sean, we’ve decided to chat more frequently! Here’s “The McGuires LIVE!” Hopefully this will be the first of many.There won’t be a transcript of this episode, but if you’d like to snag

08: God Is Worthy

Jun 17th, 2020 9m 18s

With all that’s going on in the news, it’s hard to quiet all the voices sometimes. But what our souls desperately need is to connect with God every day. He alone is worthy of our worship, so let’s give him the attention he deserves. “In a loud

07: Jesus Is The Redeemer

Jun 6th, 2020 9m 15s

In a world calling for change, we can rely on our Redeemer who makes all things new. He will change our hearts and lives, and he will redeem this broken world.“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it

06: A Conversation With Sean McGuire

May 31st, 2020 30m 7s

Hooray for the first episode in my “Friends Matter” series! Friends have a big impact on our spiritual lives, so I am going to interview some of my real life friends and share our conversations with you. In this first episode, I chat with my hu

05: God Is Trustworthy

May 24th, 2020 9m 43s

“I know God is good, but can I really trust him?” I wrestled with that thought for years. The answer is a resounding YES! And when we learn to trust God, we have more hope.“God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should ch

04: Jesus Was Brave

May 16th, 2020 9m 23s

We all walk through various kinds of suffering. How should we handle the stress? Let’s follow Jesus’ example and give all our worries and cares to God.“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and tak