Sharon and Nicole study the growing pains of the early church. Think about it. What would your church do, if 5,000 people joined it in a day? Even good growth can be painful. Let's learn from the wisdom given our church fathers via the Holy

Episode 134 - Facing Opposition - Acts 5:17-42

9 days ago 31m 56s

It's bad enough to face opposition from ordinary people, but what happens when your own governing authorities disagree with you? The stakes can be quite high for disobedience in those cases. That's where Nicole and Sharon find the apostles in

Episode 133 - Deadly Deception - Acts 5:1-16

17 days ago 31m 12s

We pay a price when we choose to deceive others. And we never fool God. Join Sharon and Nicole for a look at the high price of deception, today, as they look at a couple in the early church and how their choice to deceive cost them their lives

Episode 132 - United in Christ - Acts 4:23-37

23 days ago 31m 44s

In some of His last words to His disciples, Jesus spoke of His longing for them to love each other as God the Father loved Him, God the Son. He told them that the world would know they belonged to Him by their love for one another. This is the

Episode 131 - Authority Issues - Acts 4:1-22

1 month ago 31m 17s

It's not always fun, obeying authorities. There are days when you want to break the speed limit, and times when you wish you could disobey ... maybe just a little. However, God calls us to obey authorities in almost all cases. There is a time,

Episode 130 - Pointing to Jesus - Acts 3:12-26

Mar 19th, 2024 30m 37s

It's a common problem for us. We really want to take credit for things, even when sometimes we aren't the ones who deserve that credit. As Christians, all credit for anything good we do belongs to Jesus. Not us. Nicole and Sharon share from ha

Episode 129 - But what CAN you do? - Acts 3:1-11

Mar 12th, 2024 31m 35s

Sometimes, we feel too busy to help. We think we're inadequate to the task, and walk away doing nothing, even when there's a need. There's a better way. We might not be able to do ALL we want, but we usually can do something. Let's talk today

Episode 128 - Launched - Acts 2:22-47

Mar 4th, 2024 31m 37s

And .... they're off! Once the Holy Spirit enters in, our disciples are new men and women. Sharon and Nicole talk about courageous sharing of the Christian faith, their own experiences, and dive deep into the book of Acts and Peter's amazing s

Episode 127 - Upended by the Holy Spirit - Acts 2:1-21

Feb 27th, 2024 34m 41s

The Holy Spirit came BIG to the early church when He first showed up. Today, let's talk about the power and purpose of the Holy Spirit as we explore what happened at Pentecost after Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension. May you be wowed by

Episode 126 - The Waiting Days - Acts 1:12-26

Feb 20th, 2024 31m 55s

How are you at waiting? It's particularly difficult to wait, when you don't know how long that wait is going to be. Join Sharon and Nicole as they talk about waiting wisely, and discover how the first disciples of Jesus waited for the coming

Episode 125 - Endings and Beginnings - Acts 1:1-11

Feb 13th, 2024 29m 56s

Welcome to Season 9! Sharon and Nicole are digging in to the book of Acts this season, and they're starting with a talk about endings and new beginnings. As usual, there are lots of discoveries made as these two talk, share and laugh together.

Episode 124 Prophecy and Promise

Dec 19th, 2023 31m 44s

It's almost Christmas and time to reflect on the prophecies and promises concerning our Lord and Savior, Jesus. Join Nicole and Sharon for a happy discussion about Jesus' first ... and second coming! Merry Christmas, friends. We hope this epis

Episode 123 - Good Work! 2 Thessalonians 3

Dec 12th, 2023 30m 49s

We are finishing our series on Paul's letters to the Thessalonians today with a chat about having a good work ethic among other things. Join Sharon and Nicole for the grand finale as they discuss How to Live Wisely in Troubled Times.You can v

Episode 122 - Accept No Counterfeit. 2 Thessalonians 2

Dec 5th, 2023 31m 6s

Not everyone who claims to know and love the Lord Jesus actually does. We need to be careful and discerning as we listen to teachers of the Bible. Paul warned his dear converts in Thessalonica about this. We still need those warnings, today. J

Episode 121 - Growing in Faith and Love. 2 Thessalonians 1

Nov 28th, 2023 30m 53s

Let's talk about growing up. When we accept Christ as Savior and surrender our lives to Him, we don't know a whole lot. We're babies in the faith who need training and teaching. Join Sharon and Nicole as they discuss growing up in the faith as

Episode 120 - Words of Wisdom. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Nov 21st, 2023 30m 55s

Join Sharon and Nicole as they ponder Paul's final words in his letter to the Thessalonians. So. Much. Wisdom!! We get practical, today. Let's learn.You can download and view the transcript here.Continue reading Episode 120 - Words of Wisdom

Episode 119 - Children of the Light. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Nov 14th, 2023 31m 18s

We are children of the light if we belong to Jesus, the one who declared "I am the light of the world!" Celebrate all that means with Sharon and Nicole, today. No hiding and cowering in a dark corner. Nope. We get to dance in the light! Join u

Episode 118 - Facing Death with Hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Nov 7th, 2023 28m 47s

We do not grieve as those who have no hope. In our grief as Christians, we have the sure hope of Heaven to steady us. Sharon and Nicole talk about death, today, and the beauty of resurrection. Join them for a hope-filled look at a passage of s

Episode 117 God-Pleasing Advice. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Oct 31st, 2023 29m 45s

Ever been given really bad advice? It happens. We're told some magical food will make us better and instead it makes us worse. Or, we're advised poorly on how to handle a relational dilemma and realize too late we listened to the wrong person.

Episode 116 - Joy-filled Blessings. 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Oct 24th, 2023 29m 56s

Sharon and Nicole are counting blessings, today. Big and small. They're looking at the amazing joy Paul had, despite his many hardships. Join them for an inspiring look at this portion of scripture and hear some practical and fun stories on how

Episode 115 - Unshaken. 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Oct 17th, 2023 29m 32s

I remember a close friend during the first day of a huge tragedy saying over and over to me, "I just don't know what to do." Her circumstances had overwhelmed her and there seemed no path forward. Ever been there? How in the world do we stand,

Episode 114 - The Suffering Times. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Oct 10th, 2023 30m 20s

No one asks for them. No one wants them. However, suffering times are present in everyone's life eventually. We live in a fallen world, where death, sickness, natural disasters, wars, and misunderstandings abound. Whether you are suffering a s

Episode 113 Sharing Christ Wisely - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Oct 3rd, 2023 29m 19s

How are you at sharing your faith in Christ? For most of us, much as we want to share, it's difficult. Our heart races, our breathing speeds up, and our hands get clammy. What if we do it wrong? What if we alienate someone we love? Join Shar

Episode 112 - Enduring Hope - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Sep 26th, 2023 31m 29s

Nicole and Sharon talk about endurance, today, and the wonderful gift Christians have in the sure hope of the gospel. Join them as they ponder Paul's words to a tiny, threatened, but persevering church living out their faith in a hard place.

Episode 111 - Living Wisely in Troubled Times. Acts 17:1-15

Sep 19th, 2023 28m 47s

Join Sharon and Nicole for a brand-new series. They'll be studying 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Paul wrote to encourage this new church and gave wonderful advice to them that is useful for us, today. Check out today's podcast and learn a bit about