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Guarding the Wellspring: broken marriage, whole heart
Hosted by Jennifer · EN
Are you in the midst of a messy marriage? Do you love God and love your husband, despite the trials you're encountering? Do you need a balm for your weary heart, and a friend for your arduous journey? If so, you've come to the right place! Join me every Sunday for prayer and meditation, take a peek into my evolving journey, hear from other women in messy marriages and experts who can help us grow into the women God calls us to be.
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7. The Choices We Have
Feb 11, 202400:28:40Tap to summarizeHave you ever found yourself thinking you "don't have a choice"? If so, the challenge this week is to identify those moments as they happen, so a space of possibility can open up. This is an all too common feeling in broken and troubled marriages, but by God's grace, it doesn't have to be this way. Also this week, you have to check out Pastor Stephen Furtick's message on tuning your heart! Join the Facebook group! My other links
Transcribe →6. Set a new course for your marriage by admitting the truth
Feb 5, 202400:52:32Tap to summarizeWhen our marriages are dysfunctional, destructive, abusive, or broken, it is all too easy to want to hide from the hard truths. But it is only in facing the truth head on with Jesus that we can begin to chart a way forward to the abundant life He wants for us. Meditation starts at: 35:25 Homework and Links to check out: Priscilla Shirer's Discerning the Voice of God Bible Study A podcast episode on why your heart isn't deceitful above all things Toward God (book) by Michael Casey
Transcribe →5. Arise, Shine! Jennifer's Meditation
Jan 28, 202400:32:33Tap to summarizeJoin us for this reflection on darkness and light, inspired by the last episode where Jennifer shared her story. Get comfy, close your eyes, and let's spend some time with the Lord in Ephesians 5 and Isaiah 60. Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/guardingthewellspring
Transcribe →4. Jennifer's Story-From Darkness to Light
Jan 14, 202401:04:30Tap to summarizeWow! You want to listen to this episode! Jennifer shares her story and her wisdom as she moved from being abused to being empowered. As always, if you are in an abusive marriage, please call the National Domestic Hotline to speak with someone about your options. 1-800-799-7233 Referenced in the show: Leslie Vernick's Conquer Membership Sheila Wray Gregoire: Bare Marriage Join Guarding the Wellspring's Facebook Community
Transcribe →Getting distance from the dysfunction in order to create a new vision
Jan 8, 202400:44:00Tap to summarizeAt the start of 2024 let's talk about our vision for the year... but sometimes that vision is hard to find when you're living in the midst of a dysfunctional marriage- let's talk about what to do about it! If you'd like to jump straight to the Meditation on Psalm 1 it begins at: 33:52 If you are in an abusive marriage please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline to create your exit and/or safety plan. 800-799-7233 Homework this week: Ask the Lord to show you how you can get distance from the dysfunction. Natalie Hoffman's Flying Free Podcast Episode I referenced: https://www.flyingfreenow.com/255-2/
Transcribe →Welcome to Guarding the Wellspring-Learn to delight in your heart!
Dec 31, 202300:14:17Tap to summarizeAsk yourself, when was the last time you truly valued your heart? Hello! Join me on this journey for our hearts as we kick off Guarding the Wellspring podcast with a short discussion about what our heart even is, and how we go about guarding it. This is just a quick hello and introduction episode to get us started. I'll see you here every Sunday to dive into our hearts with the Holy Spirit as we sort out our messy marriages. Homework this week: Pay attention to the movements in your deep heart- what is happening there, and can you truly value and protect that? The book I referenced in this episode: Focus: How One Word a Week Will Transform Your Life, by Cleere Cherry Reaves
Transcribe →Isaiah 54- A meditation in the midst of an abusive marriage
Dec 31, 202300:41:25Tap to summarizeJoin me in this meditation on Isaiah 54 specifically for those in an emotionally destructive or abusive marriage. What I didn't say in this episode and should have, is please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 for help establishing a plan to leave, or a safety plan if you have to stay for now. Homework this week: Make a date night with the Lord. Pray into where you can stop shrinking back and start stepping up (SAFELY!!) Visit the Facebook group and join the community at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/guardingthewellspring
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Show Teaser-Upcoming Launch December 31, 2023
Nov 30, 202300:02:06Tap to summarizeStay tuned! Guarding the Wellspring launches December 31, 2023!
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