Get ready! You are coming with me to a Fresh Grounded Faith event where we’re hanging out with Ann Voskamp, Tammy Trent, and Michael O’Brien.

We’re talking about the importance of community, tips for memorizing Scripture, and how to stay on fire for God. Oh, and there’s even a special—and hilarious—call out to all the single ladies.

Then we tackle some heavy topics like what to do if you feel anger toward God, how to deal with others who lack empathy for your struggle, and where to turn if you feel like you just can’t go on.

I’m telling you—what’s shared around the bistro is so deep and wise! It will encourage your heart and lift your spirit, so pull up a chair and let’s spill some beans!

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Do you ever beat yourself up when how you feel doesn’t line up with how you think you should feel? You may be saying, “I shouldn’t feel this way” or “Why does this even bother me?”

Well, my friend, there's a reason you feel the way you feel, and those inner tensions don’t have to result in guilt, shame, or being frustrated with yourself.

Today on the 4:13, Dr. Alison Cook is back to help you walk through the conflicting thoughts and emotions that leave you confused and feeling defeated. She’ll show you how to name, tame, and transform those unruly thoughts so you don’t have to be stuck in them anymore, but instead experience emotional freedom.

Alison will help you identify false guilt and get rid of it, trade that mental chaos for curiosity, and break those cycles of defeat once and for all. It’s time to stop beating yourself up for the way you feel and say, “You know what? I do feel this way! And I am going to do something about it.”

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Life. It seems to move so fast, doesn’t it? Our days are filled with noise, pressing deadlines, and ever-increasing demands. And with all that’s going on in the world, worry and fear easily become our constant companions.

So in the middle of all this chaos, is it even possible to experience peace in this world?”

Well, good news, my friend! Jesus offers peace because He IS peace. And today’s guest, author and Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra, reveals how it really is possible to slow down and linger with the living Word.

You’ll learn to imitate the pace of the Savior who never hurried but never failed to do everything God called Him to do. And you’ll discover how growing in intimacy with Jesus will help you live, serve, and rest in His peace.

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As Christians, we’re instructed to imitate Jesus, right? But is that even possible? Think about it! Jesus was sinless, He performed miracles, and He was God’s beloved Son! So how could we possibly come anywhere close to being like Him?

Well, today’s guest, author Cynthia Heald shares how God Himself makes this possible. Through Scripture, she’ll teach you how God shapes our hearts, motivations, and actions so we’re conformed into His likeness.

Plus, she shares the biggest myths or misconceptions we have when it comes to becoming like Jesus, as well as how to avoid falling into a perfectionist, works-based faith in our attempt to be more like Him.

It’s time to embrace the call to imitate Christ and discover the joy and fulfillment that come from reflecting His character.

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In a tense and divided cultural climate, is it possible to engage in conversations with others who think differently? And if so, how do you disagree without compromise and be respectful without disregarding your convictions?

Whew! This can seem impossible sometimes, right?

Well today, Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion John Inazu teaches you how to balance being gracious and kind with being honest when you do have disagreements. Not only will he help you handle interactions with those who see life very differently than you do, but he’ll also show you a better way to live joyfully in a very complex society.

Plus, he’ll help you discern when it’s important to engage in a conversation and when it’s best to walk away.

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Do you want to experience the presence and love of God through every joy and struggle in your life? Do you long to enrich your prayer life and grow closer to God?

Well, the psalms can help you do just that. They can guide you into fresh encounters with God, and today’s guest, author Leslie Leyland Fields, is going to show you how.

You’ll learn how the psalms invite you to talk with God, and you’ll be inspired when you understand how the living Word of God can affect your whole self—mind, spirit, and body.

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God has given you a divine purpose, but sometimes life has this way of beating us down and robbing us of our confidence. So instead of following God’s calling, we’re left paralyzed with feelings of insecurity, doubt, or fear of being unqualified or unworthy.

But today, Nancy Gavilanes will help you break free from the chains of doubt and fear so you can live out God’s purpose for your life. She’ll speak directly to your heart, offering hope and encouragement through six transformative truths about your divine purpose.

Plus, you’ll learn how to discern if your dreams are God-given and reflect His purpose for your life, or if they’re actually rooted in your own plans and desires.

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We all have limitations, don’t we? Whether we recognize them or not, they exist and can lead to frustration as we try to meet our goals, chase our dreams, or simply get through the day. It would be so much better if those limits weren’t there at all, right?

But what if those areas of your life you resent the most—the places where you feel the most overextended—are actually the doorways to rich intimacy with God? What if your limitations were, in fact, your greatest gift?

Well today, you’ll hear from writer, speaker, and mother of seven Sara Hagerty who knows the constraints of limitations. Yet she has also seen how the boundaries of our life circumstances can bring about growth and satisfaction we'd never experience otherwise.

Sara will help you identify your limitations, know when to embrace them and when to challenge them, and all the while, experience God’s strength in your weakness.

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Have you ever found yourself in an unexpected season where you’re struggling with uncertainty or an unknown future? Maybe you’re even thinking to yourself—and perhaps saying to God—“This is not what I signed up for!” 

Well, on this episode of the 4:13, counselor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice will help you remain faithful in those difficult seasons. Because it’s often in life’s twists, turns, and in-between spaces where God is growing something essential in your soul.

So today, Nicole takes us to the story of Joseph to uncover the deeper reasons our faith is tested. She’ll help you learn how to persevere when every choice feels hard, giving you strength, hope, and perspective to navigate a season you didn’t sign up for.

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We often approach the Bible like an instruction manual for living our lives, reading it primarily with ourselves in mind and viewing it through the lens of our current culture. But what if we read Scripture differently—through the Middle Eastern lens in which the Bible was originally written and understood?

Well, today’s guest, professor and biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland, highlights the importance of the historical, cultural, geographic, and linguistic contexts of Scripture. She’ll explain how the Bible is a timeless, transformational story with one cohesive storyline, helping you make sense of what you're reading.

Plus, she’ll encourage you to approach God’s Word not just to learn something, but to encounter someone. The result is an encounter with the living God in a way you may not have experienced before.

The Bible is about to be transformed from black and white to vivid color, so let’s go!

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All things ever seem to do is change. And just as soon as you get your footing, the ground shifts under you again. So, how can you keep your balance in such a disorienting world?

Well, you can start by going to the book of Ecclesiastes! That’s right!

Today’s guest, Hannah Anderson, is going to take us on a tour of the ancient book of Ecclesiastes to help us find a solid foundation for when the seasons change. You’ll discover how Ecclesiastes is far more than self-help or good advice. But, rather, through the goodness and grace in its pages, you’ll find hope in the One who guides us through every season.

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