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
1054 episodes
Simi John: Open the Gift Anyway
"What gift is God giving you? What call has He placed on you? Is it starting a podcast? Writing a book? Joining the worship team? Opening a business?You don’t have to figure it all out before you say yes. You don’t have to be the best to...
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Who Are You. . . Really?
"Until you know who you really are — not what you do or whom you’re related to — you will struggle to know your place in the world.Before there was a husband or kids or a job, even before you drew your first breath, you were a child of t...
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Jennifer Dukes Lee: Find My Friends … and Fix My Control Issues
"When we stop trying to be Jesus, the astonishing result is that we actually become more like Him. We hear the Father more clearly. We see the paths before us. We become more like Jesus, not by trying harder, but by trusting deeper."Leav...
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Bonus Episode with Melissa Horvath, author of Embrace Your New
Life takes its toll. The more we experience, the more we may start to see ourselves in light of what’s happened to us instead of what God thinks about us. In fact, we may fear that our damage is irreparable, and it may keep us from drawing clos...
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Karina Allen: The Slow Road to Reconciliation
"We forgive because we love God. We forgive because we love others. We forgive out of obedience. We forgive because it sets us free."Leave a comment for Karina: https://incourage.me/?p=253816<...
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Kristen Strong: Hope for the Mama of a Lonely School-Aged Daughter
"But if she's lonely, take heart. High school does end, eventually. And until that time, God is with her in the hallways, lunchroom, and classroom. He's with you, too, as you pray her through these years."Leave a comment for Kristen:
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Becky Keife: When You Can’t See God in the Pain
"God is not indifferent to your suffering. He is not removed from your anguish. He’s the Father standing beside you, speaking words of love you may not be able to hear through your sobs. He is the one who is with you even when you can’t feel Hi...
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Melissa Horvath: Restored & Transformed
"Life takes its toll. The more we experience, the more we may start to see ourselves in light of what’s happened to us instead of what God thinks about us. In fact, we may fear that our damage is irreparable, and it may keep us from drawing clo...
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Kaitlyn Bouchillon: All Is Well (Even When It Doesn’t Feel That Way)
"He is the God who sticks it out, who suffers with, who stands beside, who sits in the silence, who sings in the shadows, who steadies our racing mind and pounding heart, who stills the storm and shares with abundance and says things might shif...
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Brittany Tinsley: Depression Doesn’t Distance Us from God
"Depression doesn’t distance us from God. Depression, a darkness we can’t fully control or conquer, becomes the very place where we can experience the patience and love of a God unwilling to leave or forsake us."Leave a comment for Britt...
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Ligia Andrade: Marking God's Love in the Middle of the Hard
"May these stones serve as a personal reminder of God's incredible intervention for you. May you remember how your heavenly Father is good and capable of the impossible, again and again."Leave a comment for Ligia:
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Kayla Craig: You Aren't Too Much. You're Called.
"I want to remember the girl who wasn’t afraid to create just for the joy of it. The girl who extended friendship to everyone. The girl who believed in standing for what’s right and didn’t worry if it made her stand out…or stand alone."L...
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Barb Roose: Strapped in, Holding on, and Getting Stronger
"Today, have you sensed God whispering to you about stress weight that’s been too heavy for you? What are you overthinking or obsessing about right now? Give it to Him."Leave a comment for Barb: h...
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Jen Schmidt: When I Need to Be My Own Hype Girl
"Whether you're rebuilding a broken dream, planning something special, or simply surviving a hard season —stand firm in who God says you are."Leave a comment for Jen: https://incourage.me/?p=25377...
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Melissa Zaldivar: Always Someone Better
"If we want to live our lives being the best, we are going to fall short every single time. And perhaps this is what I love about the work of Jesus: He just doesn’t care about that."Leave a comment for Melissa:
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Anna E. Rendell: Cling to the Hem of His Robe
"Today, may we show kindness to everyone, remembering that they could be trying to elbow their way through the crowd to brush of His holy garment, running on faith and hope alone. May we realize we are worthy of being noticed. And may the One w...
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Rachel Marie Kang: Jesus Sees You
"No striving, no fighting for affection. No running away or hiding. No slipping through the cracks or slipping out unannounced. You are irrevocably seen by God, beloved. Today, tomorrow, and forevermore."Leave a comment for Rachel:
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Mary Carver: Finding Starlight in Your Endless Night
"God has not forgotten us, and He continues to love us beyond all measure. The clues are all around us; we just have to look for them. Where have you seen the Light of God in the darkness lately?"Leave a comment for Mary:
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Dawn Camp: When You're Grieving or Comforting Someone Who Is
"Sorrow sneaks up when I least expect it. It’s embedded in photographs, pieces of clothing, a familiar expression on a child’s face. I don't feel angry with God. He never promised me a life free from suffering. But I believe He’s the security t...
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Kathi Lipp: Lower Your Standards (and Maybe Save Your Sanity)
"Sometimes rest starts with releasing the unnecessary. With letting go of perfection. With refusing to chase after the wind."Leave a comment for Kathi: https://incourage.me/?p=253507--...
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Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young: You Are Never Too Old or Young to Lead
"Friend, you are never too young or too old to live out your purpose in God’s Kingdom. If He can use young Miriam and older Miriam, He can utilize you and me in whatever season of life we find ourselves in. Whether you are a girl or a grandma, ...
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Laura Kelly Fanucci: Can We Find Manna Each Morning?
"I still have to remind myself of this every day: there will be enough. We often have to shift our vision of what enough means. But manna always arrives, fresh every morning, just for today."Leave a comment for Laura:
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Rose McCombs Jordan: How a Dusty Penny Became a Sacred Invitation to Pray
"You don’t have to chase God down. You just have to notice when He draws near. You don’t need to have the right words. You don’t need to be in the right place. You just need to be willing to notice."Leave a comment for Rose:
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Tyra Rains: You're the Victor, Not the Victim
"Just because the flowers of our prayers haven’t blossomed yet doesn’t mean we should give up on them, lose hope, complain, or stop expecting them to come to fruition. Maybe we just need to water them with faith. Let them bask in the sunlight o...
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