Coffee Talk

Getting to Know Jessica Gresham

In this episode we meet Jessica Gresham, one of the members of our guest writing team at Liv Free Today.  Jessica is a native Texan who is married with 4 children and 2 babies in heaven. She is actively involved in her church, specifically through leading life group and participating in women's ministry.  Most days you will find her homeschooling her littles, helping her husband run a company and ministering to those in her circle of influence. Join our conversation to get to know more about Jessica!

1. Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode:

• Lamentations 3:22-26
• Psalms 143:8
• Ephesians 3:16-21
• Romans 8:38-39
• Ephesians 2:8-9

2. Books Mentioned in this Episode:

• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
• This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti
• The Acorn Story: Seeing Ourselves and Others Through the Eyes of Eternity by JK Montgomery
• The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst
• Fervent by Priscilla Shirer
• The 5 Love Languages for Your Kids by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell
• Waking the Dead by John Eldredge
• Captivating by Stasi Edlredge
• Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe by Sally Clarkson and Sarah Mae
• The Mark of the Lion Trilogy by Francine Rivers
• Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

 

Identifying Ourselves in the Image of God

In this episode, Liv talks about who Christ is and who we are in Him, as children of God. We cannot know ourselves until we first know the One in whose image we were created.  Join the conversation and be encouraged in who God made you to be.

1. Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode

• John 1:1-3
• Genesis 1:1-3
• Job 26:13
• Psalm 104:30
• Hebrews 1:1-2
• Colossians 1:15-20
• Hebrews 1:3
• Luke 1:31-33
• Luke 2
• John 1:14
• Genesis 1:26-27
• 1 John 4:8
• Ephesians 3:14-20
• 1 John 3:1
• Colossians 2:9-10
• 1 Corinthians 6:19
• Romans 8:9-13, 14-17

2. Other Recommended Reading

• Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer
• Devotional and Bible study tools on Liv Free Today Resources page

Having a Heart Like His

In this episode, Liv and Kari explore what it means to have a heart like God's, just as is spoken of the Psalmist. They also discuss how we, too, can cultivate a heart after God so we can better reflect His image to those around us.

1. Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode

• 1 John 1:5
• Exodus 34: 5-7
• James 1:17
• Psalm 40-43
• 2 Timothy 2:13
• 1 Peter 2:25
• Colossians 3:3
• Luke 24:45
• James 4:8
• Jeremiah 29:13
• Proverbs 8:17
• Luke 11:9-10
• Acts 17:26-27
• Psalm 9:10
• Psalm 119:18

2. Names of God Mentioned in this Episode

• El Elyon (Genesis 14:18)
• Jehovah Jireh (Genesis 14:22)
• Jehovah Nissi (Exodus 17:15)
• Jehovah Rophe (Exodus 15:26)
• Jehovah Shammah (Ezekiel 48:35)
• Jehovah Shalom (Judges 6:24)
• Jehovah Tsidkenu (Jeremiah 23:6)

3. References

• Names of God Bible study by Liv Alliston (featured on Liv Free Today)
• Psalms Bible study by Liv Alliston (featured on Liv Free Today)

Getting to Know Kari Copling

In this episode we meet Kari Copling, one of the members of our guest writing team at Liv Free Today.  Kari is married and a stay-at-home mom to 4 kids. Most days you will find refilling her coffee mug,  homeschooling her 2 oldest and encouraging just about everyone in her path! Join our conversation to get to know more about Kari!

1. Books Mentioned in this Episode:

• A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers (Mark of the Lion Trilogy)
• Treasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full by Gloria Furman
• Kisses from Katie by Katie Davis
• I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
• Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst
• Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
• The O'Malley Series by Dee Henderson
• Prodigal God by Timothy Keller
• The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
• A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken

2. Recommendations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Summer Moon Coffee (Frisco, TX)
• Sixty Vines (Plano, TX)
• Edith's French Bistro (Plano, TX)

Hope in the Midst

In this episode of Coffee Talk, we meet with Alexa and Eric Van Hal.  They lost their sweet baby Harper through stillbirth at full term in May of 2018. Today we will be asking them how they handled the grief individually, within their marriage, and with their other two children.  We will also be talking about their new Bible study that they co-wrote, Hope in the Midst, and that they will be leading at Prestonwood Baptist Church North beginning September 2019.  Join our conversation as we navigate the road of grief together.

1. Resources for Grieving Parents

• Hope Mommies https://hopemommies.org/
• A Home Yet to Come blog (Alexa and Eric Van Hal) https://www.ahomeyettocome.com/

2. A Hope in the Midst by Alexa and Eric Van Hal

• https://www.facebook.com/events/2439571456263951/
• To register go to: prestonwood.org/connect/group-studies/midweek-adult-classes (select North campus at the top and Register-North Campus at the bottom)
• Every Wednesday at 6:45pm from September 11 - November 20, 2019 (Room B230)

 

Getting to Know Alexa Van Hal

In this episode of Coffee Talk, we meet Alexa Van Hal, one of our guest writers at Liv Free Today. She is a wife, momma to 4 and teacher. Most days you will find her making memories with her kids and strolling the aisles at Target!  Join the conversation to get to know more about Alexa!

1. Books Recommended in this Episode

• Homebody by Joanna Gaines
• The Notetaking Bible (CSV)
• The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
• Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop
• It's Not Supposed to be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst
• Parenting by Paul David Tripp
• Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
• The 5 Love Languages for Your Kids by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell
• Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
• Becoming Myself by Stasi Eldredge

2. Other Recommendations in this Episode

• Baby Clothes: H&M, Zara, Cat and Jack, Janie and Jack, Leveret, Baby Gap
• Gospel-Minded Parenting blog post by Alexa Van Hal

Getting to Know Me

In this first episode of Coffee Talk, Liv introduces herself and discusses the issues on which God has been dealing with her that are hindering her relationship with Him. Maybe you can relate too? Listen to this uplifting message as Liv opens up about her spiritual walk with God.

Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode

• Ephesians 1:17-19 
• 2 Timothy 2:13 
• James 4:8 
• Psalm 51:10

Welcome to Coffee Talk

Thanks for joining me for Coffee Talk!  In this episode, I will be sharing with you the vision for this podcast, which officially launches at the end of August.  I am so excited for this next chapter of Liv Free Today and invite you to journey with me as we navigate life together through the lens of God's Word. Subscribe today so you can receive all the updates as they post next month!