Episodes

  • Renew Your Mind: Embracing the Holy Spirit and Godly Thought Patterns
    Dec 25 2024

    How can the Holy Spirit transform your daily life? In the first part of this episode, we'll discover the profound ways in which God's love is poured into our hearts and how the Holy Spirit acts as our guide, comforter, and teacher every day. We uncover the significance of Romans 5:5 and Romans 8:14, delving into the transformative power of being led by the Spirit.

    Then, transform your thinking and fortify your mind with godly principles in our latest episode featuring Sherrie Godbey, an experienced educator and Jennifer's mother. Discover a unique rubric designed to evaluate your thoughts through 11 insightful questions that will help you discern whether your thoughts promote fear or blessings, lead to life or death, and if they are thoughts you'd be proud to share.

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    26 mins
  • Living by the Spirit: Guidance, Healing, and Faith
    Dec 24 2024

    Discover the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, your gentle tutor, helper, and advocate. In this episode of Simply for Women, we uncover how the Holy Spirit guides and corrects us in our everyday lives, urging us to be sensitive and teachable. You'll hear personal anecdotes about moments of resistance and obedience, underscoring the importance of heeding the Spirit’s guidance.

    Then, we continue our chat with Sherry as she opens up about the transformative power of faith, how meditating on the Word of God has shaped her strong mind, and the journey of healing from grief, especially the pain of losing an absent father. Her story is not just a testimony but a guide on how we can resist negative emotions and find peace through submitting to God.

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    26 mins
  • Trusting the Spirit’s Lead and Overcoming Pride
    Dec 23 2024

    Join us on this heartening episode of Simply for Women as Jennifer Jackson takes us through a journey of discovering the Holy Spirit's tender and reliable influence. Jennifer begins by reminiscing about her high school days with her beloved mentor, Miss Burnett, illustrating how her mentor's encouragement and support paralleled the Holy Spirit's role in our lives.

    Then, we invite you to explore the journey of Sherry Godbey, as she shares her battle against pride and the profound personal growth that followed. Sherry's story isn't just about overcoming arrogance; it's about identifying and emptying out the critical spirit within us, a struggle many of us face.

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    26 mins
  • Navigating Growing in Spirit: Holiness and a Godly Mindset
    Dec 20 2024

    Discover how to deepen your spiritual journey by understanding the profound role of the Holy Spirit in your life. Join me for the first part of this insightful episode of Simply for Women, as we promise to guide you through the tender ways the Holy Spirit acts as your tutor, mentor, and comforter.

    Then we'll continue my profound conversation with my mom, Sherry Godbey, an experienced educator, about building a sound mind through divine alignment. She introduces the concept of using a rubric to scrutinize our thoughts, ensuring they are godly and constructive. Together, we navigate through 11 essential questions that help determine the nature of our thoughts—whether they bring fear or blessing, and lead us towards life or death.

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    26 mins
  • Guided by the Spirit: Finding Strength and a Sound Mind Through Faith
    Dec 19 2024

    Have you ever wondered how the Holy Spirit guides us through life's most challenging moments, much like a trusted mentor? Join me for the first part of this episode as I share my personal high school experiences and illustrate how the Holy Spirit, described in John 14 as a tutor, comforter, and advocate, plays an instrumental role in our lives.

    Then, discover the path to mental well-being grounded in faith as my mother, Sherry Godbey, and I explore how to cultivate a sound mind aligned with God's word. Together, we unravel the characteristics of a balanced mind and the transformative role of the Holy Spirit, offering practical spiritual insights to navigate life's mental challenges.

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    26 mins
  • Worship in Action: From Everyday Praise to Extraordinary Rescue
    Dec 18 2024

    In the first part of today's episode, we'll unlock the transformative power of worship and learn how to integrate it seamlessly into our everyday lives. Discover inspiring biblical examples like David and Miriam, and understand the profound impact of demonstrating worship to our children. Listen to the touching story of a young boy whose heartfelt rendition of "Every Praise" by Hezekiah Walker helped him triumph over a dire situation.

    Then, we continue our conversation with Missy Maxwell Wharton as she shares the emotional highs and lows of adopting her daughter from a dire human trafficking situation. Tune in as Missy discusses the vital role of unconditional love, the power of intentional parenting, and how organizations like Rescue One Global are making a significant impact. We also highlight the importance of supporting orphanages, fostering care, and practical ways we can all support orphans and widows in our communities.

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    26 mins
  • Songs of Praise and Miraculous Grace: Faith in Action
    Dec 17 2024

    In the first half of this episode, we're continuing worship camp, where we'll discuss when to worship God, our Creator! We worship here on earth in preparation for the true celebration of worship in heaven.

    Then, we get into the extraordinary journey of Missy Maxwell Wharton, who, guided by divine signs and an unshakeable faith, rescued her daughter from Ethiopia. She faced the unimaginable: battling human traffickers and the dangers of radical Islam to bring her child home. Missy shares with us the miraculous events and unwavering determination that led to her daughter, Favor, safely arriving in America.

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    26 mins
  • Hope for the Holidays: A Conversation with Chelsey DeMatteis
    Dec 16 2024

    In this episode, Jennifer Jackson sits down with Chelsey DeMatteis to talk about the thrill of hope and the security of salvation as believers. They discuss how to find peace in this life by focusing on the glory of the next, and how to trust God with the "what ifs" and "if onlys" of life.


    As the holidays approach, they also share how to navigate grief and loss without losing hope, reminding listeners that even in difficult times, hope has a name—Jesus. This conversation is a powerful reminder to keep our eyes on Jesus this Christmas and hold tight to the hope that He brings.

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    26 mins