The (in)courage Podcast
Welcome to the (in)courage podcast! We are all different ages, in different life stages, and we come from different cultures and churches, but our common thread is the hope of Jesus. Each weekday we meet you right where you are as one of our writers shares what’s going on in her everyday life and how God’s right in the middle of it all. We bring our joys and struggles equally so that you can feel less alone, and be empowered by the hope Jesus gives. We hope you’ll bring us along with you on your morning walks, driving to the grocery store, waiting in the preschool pickup line, alone in your kitchen, or as you wind down for the evening. Wherever you join us, you’re welcome here, and we’re honored to be a part of your day.
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Episodes
946 episodes
Bonus Episode with Barb Roose, author of Matthew: Pray Like This
In her new six-week Bible study, Matthew: Pray Like This, (in)courage contributor, Barb Roose, takes a deep-dive study on experiencing transformative prayer and knowing the joy of pr...
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Kristen Strong: For the Times You Feel Like Your Story Ends in Failure
"If you're especially prone to being exceptionally hard on yourself, know that there's nothing you could do to outrun God's grace, either. His arms are reaching for you, stretched out wide. How wide? From one of His Son's nailed hands on the cr...
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The Unexpected Gift of an Age Gap
"For a long time, I thought church communities should be filled with people who looked and thought alike. But our differences are a gift. There is richness in different generations, cultures, and even denominational traditions. We unite around ...
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Barb Roose: The Prayer Shift That Brings Peace in Uncertain Times
"God is with you in times of questioning. God is with you even when you feel alone. God is with you when life is at its highest tension. God is with you when you're at your lowest point. God is with you when you make mistakes. God is with you w...
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Becky Keife: Freely Repent to Freely Live
"Friend, today God is inviting you to step into the light. Maybe you instantly know the memories you need to address and confess. Maybe, like me, you feel stirred up but stuck. Wherever you’re at today ask: God, what do You want to talk to me a...
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Kaitlyn Bouchillon: A Story Tucked into a Library Card
"I don’t know how long I’ll be here; my lease is up soon and there are big questions on the horizon. I may call this beautiful city home for eight more years or I might be packing boxes in eight weeks. Today, it’s completely unknown. But for ho...
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Bonus Episode: Ligia Andrade of Anew Ministries
Anew Ministries is a Canadian-based nonprofit dedicated to connecting women to each other, nurturing community, and empowering women to solidify their identity in Jesus. They do this by providing a safe space for real conversations, authentic r...
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Rachel Marie Kang: For the One Carrying the Weight of the World
"Confession is not simply a sacrament; it is a balm for brokenness — it is a bridge to the mercy and grace of God. Confession is not a thing we do — it is a thing done to us and in us."Leave a comment for Rachel:
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Ligia Andrade: When God Calls You to Something New and Beautiful
"Amiga, if you're reading this today and resonate with feelings of isolation and loneliness, know that we are praying for you and believe that the Lord has a community ready to grow alongside you right where you live. It may require stepping ou...
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Kayla Craig: Like Trees, We Grow in Waiting
"Spotless homes and impeccable prayer records aren’t fruits of the Spirit. When we sit in the transitional seasons of our lives, we can trust that the Holy Spirit is at work within us, nurturing love, joy, peace, and patience — fruits that will...
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Melissa Zaldivar: It's (Almost) Never What You Think
"When I am tempted to believe that I call the shots or that I have wisdom deeper than it actually is, I remember that early spring day in the middle of Oklahoma. I remember that God was trying to get my attention and if I'd ignored Him, I would...
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Anna E. Rendell: Good and Perfect vs Good Enough
"May we never tire of seeking the Ebenezer stones in our life. Big and small, tangible or otherwise, let's look for reminders of God's love and good gifts. May we never settle for good enough when God's good and perfect beckons. And may we tune...
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Jen Schmidt: Oh, the People You'll Meet
"I simply want to see people — truly see them — right where they are.Oh, the people we meet and the connections that abound when we shine a spotlight on the goodness of God. I can't get over it."Leave a comment for Jen:
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Mary Carver: When You Can't Even Explain How Hard Life Is
"Jesus is offering to give us the tools to handle whatever life is piling on top of us. He’s offering to give us – the weary, the burned out, the ones keeping the lights on and the wheels turning – the relief we so desperately need."Leav...
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Kathi Lipp: Is It Worth the Wait?
"The apostle Paul writes in Philippians 4:11–12 (NIV), “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances… I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.” This contentment is less about our circumstances — where we...
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K.J. Smith: God Is Inviting You to Give Your Weakness Over to Him
"The world may laugh when I need assistance standing up from a seated position. The world may point when I struggle to climb a staircase. The world may stare and whisper behind my back when I clumsily walk through the room with my cane. But in ...
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Tasha Jun: You and I Were Created for Communal Flourishing
"While we can’t go back and change the past, we can remember, learn from it, and work towards repair and a better tomorrow. There is so much going on in the world today, and much of it leads me to want to despair and cry out to Jesus, 'How do I...
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Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young: Trees Flourish in Community, and So Do We
"Friend, these days may feel heavy and hard. Storms rage, fires burn, and we must face life's challenges. God did not design us to stand isolated and alone. He created us to be part of a forest, an ecosystem, a community of diverse people who l...
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Laura Kelly Fanucci: The Scars We Can’t See
"May we remember that to be human is to be scarred. Jesus knew this, too. But we can help each other bear our suffering. Because no part of us — body or soul — is hidden from our God who made and heals and loves us."Leave a comment for L...
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Nicole Langman: Your Value Is Determined by the Price He Was Willing to Pay
"On the heels of the unthinkable in my marriage, I had been accepting hand-me-down messages about my value. I had been viewing myself through the eyes of the man who had walked away instead of through the eyes of the One who never would."
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Dawn Camp: Freedom in Accepting Our Imperfections
"If I’ve learned anything, it’s this: God never called us to be perfect — He calls us to be faithful. He asks us to trust Him with our weaknesses, to bring Him our best effort, and let Him do the rest. In Him is where we find freedom."Le...
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Tyra Rains: Something Good Is About to Happen
"If you’re facing a situation that seems extra muddy or mucky in your life today, talk to your Heavenly Father about it. He is faithful. He fights our battles for us. He is our Healer, Provider, Friend, and Comforter. He makes all things turn o...
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Aliza Latta: Hidden in the Quiet, but Seen by God
"Sometimes solitude feels like I’m wasting my time. But sometimes in solitude, the presence of God is so near to me I can’t help but cry. And that’s why we all need solitude — because whether you’ve been alone often or not at all, we need to he...
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Holley Gerth: The Myth of Being 100% Sure
"When we make a decision about something that matters to us, we will always experience fear. It’s how we’re wired as humans. Fear is our brain's way of informing us, “Something important is at stake here.” We can try to avoid fear by telling ou...
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Ligia Andrade: Never Underestimate the Power of Sharing What God Has Done
"Dear friend, one of our greatest blessings is God’s rescue story of hope, salvation, and redemption found only in Jesus. Our stories provide compelling evidence of God’s existence and steadfast love for us even when facing life's challenges. Y...
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