Podcast Summary: "Intimate GGB Question Session" | Girls Gone Bible

Date: January 30, 2026
Hosts: Ang (Angela Halili), Ari (Arielle Reitsma), and Christina (guest/co-host)

Overview

This episode of Girls Gone Bible is an "Intimate GGB Question Session," in which Ang, Ari, and Christina answer listener-submitted questions about faith, mental health, shame, Catholic tradition, and advice for their younger selves. With warmth, candor, and humor, the women open up about their personal histories, discuss spiritual growth, and share scripture-based encouragement for anyone seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Lighthearted Banter & Personal Updates (03:38–06:21)

• The girls talk about hair, sleep habits, and Ari’s attachment to her childhood blankie.
• Memorable moment: Ang teases Ari for waking her up early over the missing blankie, blending humor with themes of friendship and vulnerability.
  • Quote:
    "Ari, bless her sweet soul, she's not really like a respecter of people's sleep. Like, if she has something to say..." (07:03–07:12, Ang)

Growing Up Catholic & Thoughts on the Catholic Church (11:35–16:42)

• Question: "The Catholic Church is so beautiful. Would you ever go back to it?"
• Ang shares about her Catholic upbringing and love for its tradition and reverence.
  • "I love Catholics. My mom is a die hard Catholic and I grew up Catholic ... I can't say that I know the discrepancies between, you know, Protestant and Catholic Church. I don't necessarily know why there's like a divide ... there's so much about the Catholic Church that I am obsessed with." (11:55–13:00, Ang)
• Christina reveals meaningful experiences in a Catholic church and how she met Jesus in that setting (13:43–14:48).
  • "When I encountered Jesus, I found him in the Catholic Church … as soon as I walk in, it's like tears just start flowing down my eyes. It's like the most holiest place that I go to." (13:43–14:10, Christina)
• Both express deep respect and inclusion for Catholic listeners.

Favorite Christian Books (19:26–22:07)

• The hosts recommend:
  • The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (20:13–20:23, Christina)
  • The Bait of Satan by John Bevere (21:02, Ang)
  • Good Morning, Holy Spirit by Benny Hinn (21:11)
  • Birthing the Miraculous by Heidi Baker
  • Also mention Francis Chan and Charles Stanley as impactful authors/pastors.
  • "I like books that lead to supernatural encounters ... if I'm going to be able to read something, I want to read the Bible." (21:56–22:07, Ang)

Overcoming Shame After Sin (22:07–36:58)

• Question: How can I overcome the feeling of shame when I fall into sin?
• Ang emphasizes that real change, not just regret, breaks the cycle of shame:
  • "Repentance is not crying. Repentance is changing ... The cure to guilt and shame is just changed behavior because it sets you free." (22:15–23:15, Ang)
• Christina acknowledges struggling with repeated sin and relying on God’s compassion and scripture to fight condemnation (25:28–28:53).
  • "I go to Scripture and I have to go back to the character of Jesus and be reminded of what he says ... The Lord is compassionate and merciful, and he's slow to get angry and he's filled with unfailing love." (25:43–27:10, Christina)
• Discussion of Psalm 103 and Psalm 51 as powerful antidotes to shame, with Ang reading sections aloud.
  • "Repentance is the antidote to shame. When you repent and you face your sin and you face what you've done and you repent and you change. Joy comes like that." (34:35–34:48, Ang)

Scriptural Anchor Points:

• Psalm 103:8–14 (God’s compassion and forgiveness)
• The story of the woman caught in adultery and Peter’s restoration (John 8; John 21)
• Psalm 51 (David’s prayer of repentance)

Advice to Their Younger Selves (37:28–45:42)

• Ang shares wounds from a complicated relationship with her earthly father, which affected her relationship with God and her self-worth.
  • "I wish I started ... restoring my relationship with the father ... my relationship to my dad is so broken, which has maybe made things complicated with my relationship to my heavenly father." (39:22–40:00, Ang)
• Christina reflects on the anxiety of her 20s, idolizing men, and the peace she finally found in Jesus.
  • "When I look back at my 20s ... I spent all those years just clinging to men and stressing out ... I would just say that everything is going to work out, that you're so loved ... no one will ever fulfill you. Only Jesus can." (43:02–44:23, Christina)

Scriptures to Combat Doubtful Thoughts (45:42–47:05)

• Ang and Christina share go-to scriptures:

  • Romans 15:13 ("May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him...")
  • Isaiah 41:10 ("So do not fear, for I am with you...")
  • Joshua 1:9 ("Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid...")
  • 2 Timothy 1:7 ("For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.")

• Method: Personalizing scripture (reading/praying them as direct promises) and repeating them frequently during struggles with doubt.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Catholic-Protestant Unity:

• "We're one. We're all one if we agree on one thing, and that's the Trinity and Jesus and the cross and the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus." (16:35, Ang)

On Shame and Repentance:

• "The second I make a genuine change and I say I’m never doing that again ... the guilt and the shame automatically fall off of me because that’s in the past. That’s literally what grace is." (22:22–22:40, Ang)
• "Repentance is not a bad thing. It’s not a scary thing. Repentance leads to joy." (34:35, Ang)

On Scripture as Remedy:

• "When I start to feel condemnation in my mind, I have to remind myself of the character of Jesus." (27:10, Christina)
• "Go read Psalm 51, pray it over yourself. And believe ... that that's legitimately what's taking place in the spirit." (36:35, Ang)

On Growing Up and Father Wounds:

• "Not having a father's voice and always looking to a man ... giving so much authority to a man's voice in your life can cause you to end up in a really broken spot." (40:00–41:30, Ang)

Advice to Young Women:

• "Everything is going to work out, that you’re so loved ... no one will ever fulfill you. Only Jesus can." (44:23, Christina)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 03:38–06:21 – Personal stories, blankie anecdote
• 11:35–16:42 – Thoughts on the Catholic Church
• 19:26–22:07 – Favorite Christian books
• 22:07–36:58 – Shame, guilt, repentance, and overcoming condemnation
• 37:28–45:42 – Advice to their younger selves
• 45:42–47:05 – Scriptures to combat doubt

Original Language and Tone

• The podcast is conversational, honest, and full of laughter, warmth, and spiritual vulnerability.
• The hosts often directly address listeners (“guys”), creating an intimate and inclusive feel.
• The tone ranges from playful teasing to heartfelt confession, always looping spiritual truths back to everyday experiences.

Final Words of Encouragement (47:05–47:55)

• Read and study the Bible daily—both Old and New Testaments.
• Stay in community and create Bible studies with friends.
  • "Get in the Word, spend time with Jesus. Pray. Talk to him all day. Please read the Bible ... Study different books in the Bible. Get really deep. ... Let him completely change your life. We love Jesus so much." (47:05, Ang)
  • "Stay in community and create Bible studies. Get together with your friends and study His Word together and pray for each other." (47:47, Christina)

Summary:
A richly encouraging, open-hearted Q&A session filled with scriptural wisdom, empathy, and sisterly camaraderie—perfect for anyone seeking honest faith conversation and practical spiritual guidance.