Sisters in Christ
By Caroline & Luella
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Sisters in ChristMay 04, 2023
Who God Is: Omnipresent
In this episode, Luella and Caroline continue their series about the attributes of God by talking about God is omnipresent (always with us) and omniscient (knows everything). They also talk about trees falling in forests during their icebreaker discussion.
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Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:33
- Icebreaker: 00:33 - 03:16
- Discussion: 03:16 - 22:06
- Conclusion: 22:06 - 22:59
Scripture Referenced:
- Psalm 23:4
- Psalm 56:3-4
- Psalm 118:5-9
- John 3:16
- John 14:16
- John 14:18
- John 14:23
- Romans 8:37-39
- 1 Peter 5:6-7
Other episodes in this series:
- Who God Is: Creator
- Who God Is: Savior
- Who God Is: Powerful & Loving
Why Christian Apologetics Is Important
In this episode, Caroline and Luella talk about Christian apologetics: what it is, why it's important, and how to get started with learning it. They also discuss questions they've been asked and didn't know the answer to in their icebreaker discussion.
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Merriam Webster apologetics definition: www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apologetics
Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:35
- Icebreaker: 00:35 - 05:18
- Discussion: 05:18 - 35:51
- Conclusion: 35:51 - 36:52
Scripture Referenced:
- 1 Peter 3:14-16
- Ephesians 4:14-15
- 1 Corinthians 1:10
- Matthew 28:18-20
- Romans 2:4
Recommended Resources:
Stop Believing In Yourself (And Believe in God)
In this episode, Caroline and Luella discuss the common messages of culture that say that we should believe in ourselves. They talk about why this doesn't work and why we should trust God over all. They also share some of the things they depend on and trust in on a regular basis with their icebreaker question.
Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:26
- Icebreaker: 00:26 - 05:20
- Discussion: 05:20 - 24:57
- Conclusion: 24:57 - 25:52
Scripture Referenced:
- Psalm 56:3-4
- Proverbs 3:5-6
- Proverbs 16:9
- Proverbs 16:33
- Matthew 6:25-34
- Matthew 11:25-30
- Romans 7
- Romans 8:28
- Romans 8:31-39
- James 4:13-16
- 1 Peter 5:6-7
Who God Is: Powerful & Loving
In this episode, Luella and Caroline continue their series on the attributes of God with a discussion about how God is powerful and loving. They talk about how these two attributes go hand and hand, and how they're both essential to understanding who God is and our relationship with Him. They also share some usually-mundane things they find cool in their icebreaker discussion.
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Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:38
- Icebreaker: 00:38 - 04:55
- Discussion: 04:55 - 30:16
- Conclusion: 30:16 - 30:58
Scripture Referenced:
- Romans 1:20
- Hebrews 12:4
- John 3:16
- Romans 5:8
- 1 John 4:19
- Romans 8:37-39
- Psalm 8
Related Episodes:
- "Who God Is: Creator"
- "Who God Is: Savior"
- "You're Not Too Young (To Take God Seriously)"
You're Not Too Young (To Take God Seriously)
In this episode, Caroline and Luella talk about how teenagers aren't too young to do things for God and take Him seriously. They discuss what culture says about how teenagers should live, and why we shouldn't accept that and should start living for God now. They also share what they want to be known for during their icebreaker discussion.
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Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:35
- Icebreaker: 00:35 - 03:15
- Discussion: 03:15 - 31:55
- Conclusion: 31:55 - 32:48
Related episodes:
- Who God Is: Creator
- Honoring God In The Little Things
- Who God Is: Savior
Our Rant About Romans
In this episode, Luella and Caroline talk about their favorite book of the Bible: Romans! They provide the background and context of the book, an overview of the general sections and what they cover, and encourage you to check it out for yourself. They also talk about whether the apostle Paul would use social media in their icebreaker discussion.
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Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:38
- Icebreaker: 00:38 - 02:37
- Discussion: 02:37 - 32:12
- Conclusion: 32:12 - 32:51
Our other episodes on Bible study/reading:
- "What We're Reading - Bible Edition"
- "How To Start (Or Get Involved In) A Bible Study"
Our first episode:
- "Our Friendship Story & Purpose"
Caroline's blog: livetothelord.com
Scripture referenced/recommended:
- Romans 1:18-32
- Romans 3:23-24
- Romans 4:1-5
- Romans 6:1-2
- Romans 7
- Romans 8:1, 18, 28, 31, 37-39
- Romans 10:9-10
- Romans 11:36
- Romans 14:8
- Philippians (specifically Philippians 1)
- Galatians
- Ephesians
Our Favorite Resources For Christian Teens
In this episode, Caroline and Luella share some of their recommended resources for Christian teens to grow in their knowledge of God and their faith in Him. They talk about various websites, books, videos, and more, along with the reminder to always put the Bible and God before the resources themselves. They also talk about what they'd be interested in teaching in their icebreaker discussion.
Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:37
- Icebreaker: 00:37 - 09:30
- Discussion: 09:30 - 38:00
- Conclusion: 38:00 - 38:48
Websites:
Podcasts:
Books & Devotionals:
Youtube Channels/Videos:
Our Thoughts On Star Wars
In this episode, Luella and Caroline have more of an off-topic discussion about one of the things they're both fans of: Star Wars! They discuss some of the interesting themes and ideas in Star Wars as well as some of their favorite shows and plots, sometimes even connecting it back to Christianity. There may be some minor spoilers for some of the shows discussed (the Clone Wars, the Mandalorian, and the Bad Batch predominantly), but nothing too major, so enjoy!
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Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:42
- Icebreaker: 00:42 - 03:13
- Discussion: 03:13 - 33:42
- Conclusion: 33:42 - 34:37
Who God Is: Savior
In this episode, Caroline and Luella continue their series on the attributes of God by talking about who God is as our Savior. They explain why we need a savior, God's plan to save us, and what that means for us. They also talk about characters they wish they could have saved with their icebreaker question.
Instagram: @sisters_in_christ_podcast
Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:35
- Icebreaker: 00:35 - 06:56
- Discussion: 06:56 - 30:36
- Conclusion: 30:36 - 31:53
Scripture Referenced:
- John 3:16
- Romans 4:4
- Romans 5:8
Songs Mentioned:
Honoring God in the Little Things
In this episode, Caroline and Luella talk about how we can honor God in the little things as Christian teenagers, whether that's getting to know God better or making the choices to live for Christ in everyday life. They also talk some about little things they've done that have had a bigger impact than they thought in their icebreaker discussion.
Instagram: @sisters_in_christ_podcast
Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:35
- Icebreaker: 00:35 - 05:00
- Discussion: 05:00 - 33:18
- Conclusion: 33:18 - 33:56
Scripture Referenced:
- Matthew 25:14-30 (Parable of the Talents)
- Matthew 5:16
- John 13:35
- Colossians 4:23-24
- 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
- Romans & Galatians (the entire books)
Books Mentioned:
- Love Riot: A Teenage Call to Live with Relentless Abandon for Christ by Sara Barratt
- Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by Alex & Brett Harris
- This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years by Jaquelle Crowe
What We're Reading - Fiction Edition
In this episode, Luella and Caroline talk about what fiction they've been reading. They also talk some about enjoying reading yet still being discerning and critical when necessary, and share what they think makes a good story. They also discuss what they like about reading in their icebreaker discussion.
Instagram: @sisters_in_christ_podcast
Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:55
- Icebreaker: 00:55 - 09:15
- Discussion: 09:15 - 48:00
- Conclusion: 48:00 - 48:59
Books Mentioned:
- The Iliad
- C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy
- System Divine Trilogy by Jessica Brody & Joanne Rendell
Who God Is: Creator
In this episode, Caroline and Luella start their new series on the attributes of God by talking about how God is our Creator. They talk about how amazing creation is, how humans are created by God, and how we should respond and think about these things. They also talk about things they like to create during their icebreaker discussion.
Instagram: @sisters_in_christ_podcast
Caroline's Blog: livetothelord.com
Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:35
- Icebreaker: 00:35 - 04:50
- Discussion: 04:50 - 40:05
- Conclusion: 40:05 - 40:52
Scripture Referenced:
- Psalm 33
- Psalm 148
- Isaiah 43
- Romans 1:18-25
- Job 38:4-7
Songs Referenced:
Fasting As A Christian Teenager
In this episode, Luella and Caroline discuss fasting from a Christian (and teenager) perspective. They talk about why we should fast, what it should involve, and how we can fast with the season of Lent starting soon. They also share some things they think they couldn't live without during their icebreaker discussion.
Instagram: @sisters_in_christ_podcast
Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:36
- Icebreaker: 00:36 - 07:58
- Discussion: 07-58 - 40:15
- Conclusion: 40:15 - 41:06
Articles Referenced:
- "Why Do Christians Fast? What The Bible Really Says" by David Mathis, Desiring God (quoted)
- "The Secret Benefit Of Fasting" by David Mathis, Desiring God
Recommended Books:
Valentine's Day From A Christian Perspective
In this episode, Caroline and Luella discuss Valentine's Day and how we should approach it as Christians. They talk some about its origins and how it should be about love, not just romance. They also make a special announcement and share what chocolate they like.
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Timestamps:
- Introduction (+ Announcement): 00:00 - 01:50
- Icebreaker: 01:50 - 09:00
- Origins of Valentine's Day: 09:00 - 15:15
- Discussion: 15:15 - 34:26
- Conclusion: 34:26 - 35:10
Scripture Mentioned:
- 1 Corinthians 13
- Mark 12:28-31
- Matthew 22:36-40
- John 15:12-17
- 1 John 4:7-21
- Proverbs 17:17
How & Why We Worship At Church
In this episode, Luella and Caroline discuss worship: what it is, why we should take part in it, and how we should go about doing it. They also talk about what to do if you just don't feel like you're at a place of singing and rejoicing right now and share some of their current favorite Christian songs.
Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:33
- Icebreaker (Song Sharing): 00:33 - 11:00
- Discussion: 11:00 - 47:00
- Conclusion: 47:00 - 47:47
Caroline's Recommended Songs:
- "You Changed My Name" - Matthew West
- "This Is Our God" - Phil Wickham
- "Christ Be All" - Grace Worship
Luella's Recommended Songs:
- "Caught in the Reeds (Moses)" - Chris Renzema
- "Eustace Scrubb" - Sarah Sparks
- "Be Thou My Vision" - Audrey Assad
If you enjoyed this episode, or if it was an encouragement to you, stay tuned next week for another one!
How To Start (Or Get Involved In) A Bible Study
In this episode, Caroline and Luella talk about why we should study the Bible with others, how to go about doing that, and provide resources and ideas for studying. They also talk about interesting things they're learning in school like special types of statements and fun biology concepts.
Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:36
- Icebreaker: 00:36 - 9:00
- Discussion: 9:00 - 34:08
- Conclusion: 34:08 - 34:54
Recommended Resources:
- Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
- Transformed by Truth by Katherine Forster
- Bible Project Youtube Channel (they have great overview videos for different books of the Bible)
If you enjoyed this episode, stay tuned for another one next week!
What We're Reading - Bible Edition
In this episode, Luella and Caroline talk about their Bible reading plans and goals, what they're currently reading, and offer some encouragement. They also talk about pasta and what fiction worlds they'd like to visit.
Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:35
- Icebreakers: 00:35 - 10:55
- Discussion: 10:55 - 41:18
- Conclusion: 41:18 - 42:07
Resources:
- Bible Reading Plan Generator: biblereadingplangenerator.com
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV)
If you enjoyed listening, come back next week for another episode!
Our Friendship Story & Purpose
In this episode, Caroline and Luella talk about the story of how they met and their purpose for the podcast. They also talk about what scenes from movies scared them when they were younger, what kitchen appliances they would be if given the choice, and bring up an ongoing debate they have about a particular food item.
Timestamps:
- Introduction: 00:00 - 00:30
- Icebreakers: 00:30 - 16:47
- Our story: 16:47 - 35:41
- Purpose of the podcast: 35:41 - 42:01