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Grow your faith through truthful fiction | with Jenny Cote | episode 245 Oct 10, 2023

Bonjour! Stephanie here. I just had the most fun and delightful, enthusiastic, encouraging conversation with my dear friend Jenny Cote. She has been on Gospel Spice before, but that was over 3 years ago, and I thought it was high time to invite her back because I believe she creates some of the...

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Clinging to Delight: Navigating the Restlessness of Life by Resting in God | episode 244 Oct 06, 2023

In this final episode in our REST series, Stephanie invites us to examine the importance of not settling for anything less than the best when it comes to our relationship with God. Our hearts are designed to find true delight and worship in Him alone.

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God's tender fatherliness | a conversation about grace and goodness Oct 03, 2023

Bonjour! Stephanie here. Welcome to today’s conversation! It’s an unusual one – I thought we’d start this new format every few weeks, where we are inviting you to join us for an informal chat about what is going on in our lives, and here at Gospel Spice. So today I am...

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Practicing for Heaven: Cultivating Contentment in the Midst of a Restless World | episode 242 Sep 29, 2023

Stephanie continues to unpack the concept of contentment in the context of rest, and how it relates to our restless souls. She begins by sharing a heartwarming story about her beloved grandmother’s endearing habit of leaving a bit of chocolate on their baguette, calling it the "Chocolate...

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Living life with Jesus as your closest, most present friend | with Jared C. Wilson | Episode 241 Sep 26, 2023

Stephanie welcomes pastor and author Jared Wilson for an intriguing conversation about what a true, authentic friendship with Jesus feels and tastes like. They talk about how it will transform your life, and your very identity. It is about knowing Christ, and the power of His resurrection and the...

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Experiencing True Rest: Adoption, Identity, and the Overflowing Stream of the Spirit | Episode 240 Sep 22, 2023

Have you ever wondered about God's love for you? Before time even began, Jesus chose to adopt us into His family. It is a comforting truth to rest in, knowing that before we even existed, He looked forward to delighting in us. Moreover, this profound love extends beyond our actions and abilities...

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I have good news today: God is not about to give up on you. | with Max Lucado Sep 19, 2023

Bonjour! Stephanie here. You know how sometimes we love to have Christmas in July? Or, in this case, maybe in September? Today was such a special day for me. I just had the most delightful conversation with Max Lucado about the power of honesty and the grace of God. Here is what Max has to tell...

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The Overflowing Well: Finding Infinite Rest in a World of Restlessness | episode 238 Sep 15, 2023

Stephanie is on a mission to guide us closer to God through a unique blend of biblical flavors and French culture. In this season of Gospel Spice, she explores the theme of rest, inviting us to discover the profound joy and peace that comes from abiding in Christ. Stephanie encourages us to...

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Nurture a high view of Jesus Christ in your life | with Phillip Cary | Part 2 | Episode 237 Sep 12, 2023

How well can you articulate your Christian belief system? How can you spot false theology? Who are trusted resources to interpret Scripture? The Nicene Creed is a fundamental element to understand and experience our faith and live out a high Christology. So, today Stephanie welcomes university...

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Victorious in Worship: Finding Rest and Delighting in God Amidst Life's Battlegrounds | episode 236 Sep 08, 2023

Following up on our previous episode (make sure to tune in!), Stephanie dives deep into the art and mystery of contentment, as discussed by the Puritans. They recognized that true contentment is an elusive concept, often misunderstood by a world that seeks fulfillment in the accumulation of...

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Know what you believe | The Nicene Creed | with Phillip Cary | Episode 235 (part 1) Sep 05, 2023

How well can you articulate your Christian belief system? How can you spot false theology? Who are trusted resources to interpret Scripture? The Nicene Creed is a fundamental element to understand and experience our faith and live out a high Christology. So, today Stephanie welcomes university...

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The Paradox of Weakness: How True Faith Leads to Rest and Liberation from Burdens | Episode 234 Sep 01, 2023

Today, we want to address a topic that is all too familiar to many of us: weariness. Stephanie vulnerably shares her own experience of a recent, literal, physical nervous breakdown, caused by years of chronic pain and the wrongly placed belief that with enough faith, she could do it all. She...

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A fresh approach to make sense of suffering | with Benjamin Windle Aug 29, 2023

Stephanie welcomes Benjamin Windle for a conversation about making sense of pain, affliction, and suffering. Is God allowing it in your life? Why? Is He punishing you? Is He enjoying inflicting pain? Seasons of difficulties will come to all of us - and our faith is no shield against pain. Our...

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Taste & See that the Lord is good | Answering Christ's questions | Episode 232 Aug 25, 2023

In this final episode of our summer series, "Jesus one on one", Stephanie provides the last answer to the question we pondered last week, "Have you not read the Scriptures?" We established that the purpose of reading Scripture is to find Jesus there. So, it is an invitation to "taste and see that...

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Hope and healing for the diet-weary soul | A Gospel Spice Wellness series with Laura Acuña Aug 22, 2023

On this episode of Gospel Spice, Stephanie welcomes Laura Acuña to dive deep into the world of body image issues. They discuss Laura's personal story of how God set her free from her negative relationship with food, negative body image, and a pattern of yo-yo dieting. They also explore how...

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"Have you not read the Scriptures?" | Jesus asks | Part 2 | Episode 230 Aug 18, 2023

As Stephanie invites you to continue your exploration of reading and interpreting the Scriptures correctly, we delve into the importance of seeking Jesus in the Bible and warn against misinterpreting the Scriptures. We are continuing our exploration of Jesus’ question, “Have you not...

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Find balance between hustling and letting go | with Rebecca George | episode 229 Aug 15, 2023

Stephanie welcomes Rebecca George to discuss the power of embracing weakness as part of our Gospel Spice Wellness series. They share their experience with the “curse of the capable woman”, as Stephanie calls it, and how surrendering our weaknesses to God allows Him to turn them into...

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"Have you not read the Scriptures?" | Jesus asks | Part 1 Episode 228 Aug 11, 2023

Stephanie dives into the question asked by Jesus, "Have you not read the Scriptures?" and how it emphasizes the importance of looking for Jesus in every passage of the Old Testament. She invites you to take an in-depth look at all five instances where Jesus asks this question in the Gospel of...

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Deeper faith through worry, doubt and control | with Lori Ann Wood Aug 08, 2023

A serious diagnosis took Lori Ann Wood on a faith detour she never saw coming. As a lifelong believer, she felt profound disappointment in the God she thought she knew. Wanting answers, but more than anything, needing permission to ask the questions, she took the risky decision to embrace those...

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Show me Your glory! | Statements to learn from. Episode 226 Aug 04, 2023

Do you feel restless, anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, fearful, ashamed? Are you currently traversing a desert of despair? Or, are you in a season of plenty, joy, fullness and harvest? Whenever we experience life crises and difficulties, we can choose to pursue God deeper, or the relentless drift...

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