Synopsis
Finding Joy with Lauren Gaskill is a podcast dedicated to bringing you encouragement and inspiration throughout all of life's moments — the good, bad and in-between. Lauren interviews top Christian speakers and authors as they share their stories of how they found joy amid life's mountain tops and valley lows. Jesus is our joy and his peace, hope and love overcome any pain, storm or trial we face in this life. He is always with us and will never leave us.
Episodes
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Decoding Spiritual Dreams: Part 1
04/11/2024 Duration: 34minThe Bible is full of stories about men and women of God hearing His voice through dreams and visions. Join Rochelle and Lauren for a two-part series on how we can spiritually discern what God may be saying to us about our waking life through our dream life.
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The Narrow Way: Part 2
16/09/2024 Duration: 39minJoin Lauren and Rochelle for part two in a series on following Jesus on the narrow way.
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The Narrow Way: Part 1
12/08/2024 Duration: 28minIt’s never been more clear that the world’s systems are broken and desperately in need of redemption and restoration. The world's way of doing things leads to destruction, but the narrow way — God's way — leads to life. If your soul is longing for lightness and rest in a world that it seems like there is no space to exhale, this series is for you. Join Lauren and Rochelle as they explore how His ways are for our soul’s benefit, not detriment.
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Surrender & Giving God Our Yes
03/06/2024 Duration: 58minSurrender is the way of the kingdom, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. Join Lauren and Rochelle for a conversation on the importance of giving God our yes — with special guests Kate Smith, co-president of Catch the Fire World, and Jess Ninaber, lead pastor of Catch the Fire Raleigh.
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Contentment: Part 2
06/05/2024 Duration: 28minJoin Lauren and Rochelle for part 2 of a series on contentment. Also, don't miss the news about our new group discount for the She Found Joy Retreat! Visit our application page or listen to this episode to learn more.
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Contentment: Part 1
22/04/2024 Duration: 29minWe live in a world that is constantly chasing and running to the next thing. But contentment was never meant to be found in attaining what we think we need. It's found in relationship with God, the One who made us. Join Lauren and Rochelle for part 1 of a series on contentment.
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Living Well When Life Is Hard
18/03/2024 Duration: 25minWhat do we do when life is hard and we feel hard pressed on every side? Lauren and Rochelle talk about how Jesus wants to meet us in these places, along with the hidden blessings of walking through the hard with Him.
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Finding Joy in Motherhood: Part 2
04/03/2024 Duration: 39minLauren Gaskill continues our series on finding joy in motherhood with Lauren Gaines, author of Unshakable Kids and creator of Inspired Motherhood. Join them as they talk about common traps and triggers we can fall into, how to get out of them with the Lord's help, and why making room for rest is powerful and necessary. Follow She Found Joy on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about the 2024 She Found Joy Retreat.
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Finding Joy in Motherhood: Part 1
26/02/2024 Duration: 28minWhat does it mean to be a mother? What is the meaning and value behind being a mother? In this new series, Rochelle and Lauren help us understand God's intention for motherhood and how we can find joy in reflecting His heart to those He entrusts to us. Follow She Found Joy on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about the 2024 She Found Joy Retreat.
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Enter Through the Narrow Gate
29/01/2024 Duration: 28minJesus said "I am the gate." But the references to gates and walls found in Scripture don't stop there. What is the spiritual significance of gates and walls and what are the implications for us today? Lauren and Rochelle consider what it means to enter through the narrow gate and to protect our own gates every single day.
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Discerning the Voice of God
15/01/2024 Duration: 28minSimply put, the prophetic is hearing God for yourself and for others. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 14 that all can prophesy, but how do we weigh a word to discern if it's really from the Lord? Not only that, but how do we move forward and partner with a word once we know it's from Him? Join Rochelle and Lauren for a heartfelt discussion and encouragement to not despise prophesy but embrace it from a place of wisdom and grace.
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Starting the New Year With Wisdom
02/01/2024 Duration: 28minThe calendar has changed to a new year, but rather than jumping into things, what steps can we take to start 2024 well? Lauren and Rochelle offer practical wisdom and tangible ways to experience greater levels of love, peace, righteousness and joy this year.
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Taking Time to Remember
18/12/2023 Duration: 19minWith Christmas and the new year just around the corner, Rochelle and Lauren take time to remember the lessons God has taught them in 2023 while inviting listeners to do the same. Let's stay connected! Sign up for our newsletter for encouragement delivered to your inbox.
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God Stories: Part 2
04/12/2023 Duration: 19minRochelle and Lauren continue our "God Stories" series with stories of how they've seen God radically show up in their lives. May these stories ignite your faith for what God wants to do in your life this season.
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God Stories: Part 1
20/11/2023 Duration: 21minJoin Lauren Gaskill and special guest Shay Mason as they kick off a series dedicated to sharing stories of how they have seen God work in their lives and the lives of those around them. We hope this series can really encourage your heart — God is no respector of persons and He is the same yesterday, today and forever! May these testimonies of Jesus breathe life and hope into you today. The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy (Revelation 19:10)!
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The Pressure Is Off
06/11/2023 Duration: 37minThe pressure — to heal yourself, to fix the world, to please God or people, to say or do everything right — is off. Jesus' invitation has always been "come to Me and I will give you rest." His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Join Lauren and Rochelle for a conversation on entering rest that will hopefully have you feeling lighter before the holiday season. Let's stay connected! Sign up for our newsletter for encouragement delivered to your inbox.
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Devout in Doubt
10/07/2023 Duration: 46minSpecial guest Paul Baldwin, author of Devout in Doubt, joins Lauren Gaskill to talk about the challenges of walking through suffering and how doubt can be a tool for transformation and deeper devotion to God.
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Come Away with Jesus
27/06/2023 Duration: 18minGod's fingerprints are all over creation — you cannot separate the Creator from His creation — and He is inviting us all to come with Him. Wherever we are, God wants to encounter and speak to our hearts. Lauren shares encouragement and stories from her own life that will leave you inspired to encounter God in new and wonderful ways. Two spots are left for the She Found Joy Retreat! Join us in Asheville, August 18-21 by applying today.
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Quiet Trust
19/06/2023 Duration: 24minThere is a rest available for the people of God, and it's found in the secret place, in the position of quiet trust. Join Lauren and Rochelle as they talk about the power of quiet trust and how returning and resting in God's presence, character, heart, and Word can transform our lives. Have you signed up for the She Found Joy Retreat happening in Asheville, NC from August 18-21? We'd love to have you join us! Apply today at shefoundjoy.com/retreat.
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Stepping Out of the Mundane
22/05/2023 Duration: 29minThe kingdom of God is righteousness, joy and peace in the Holy Spirit. There's nothing mundane about it! Even when life in this earthly realm feels hard or mundane, Jesus is inviting us to live an extraordinary supernatural life with Him. Join Rochelle and Lauren for a heartfelt conversation on how to step out of the mundane and see things from Jesus' perspective. She Found Joy Retreat Update: We've extended the application deadline to the end of June! Apply now at shefoundjoy.com/retreat!