As women, we are all unique, and yet we share common ground as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. Whether single, married, young, or old, we desire this podcast to be a companion on your journey, a reminder of the Anchor available in every season of life. Through stories, teaching, interviews, and panel discussions we hope to be a source of strength, encouragement, and community.
Latest episodes
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54 min
Sleeping with a Machete: Faith Over Fear
Tina Ferry and her husband felt called to leave the suburbs and go raise their daughters under a tin roof in the Amazon as missionaries. Yet she would also say that the hardest ste…
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1 h 00
God Is Fighting More Than You Can See | Deeper 2026
What if your hardest season isn't the end of your story?Marian Jordan Ellis shares how God met her through seasons of shame, waiting, heartbreak, and uncertainty—and why Exodus 14…
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51 min
Homeless + Immigrants: Assumptions in the Church
This month on Anchor + Waves, Jacque and Stacy welcome Micah Harrison from the Mission Hills Life Center for a conversation about the assumptions we often have about our homeless a…
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1 h 03
Fatherhood: Assumptions in the Church
In this special Father’s Day episode of Anchor + Waves, Erin and Stacy sit down with two fathers for an honest conversation about the assumptions the church often makes about men,…
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47 min
Disabilities: Assumptions in the Church + a Personal Story with Abby Howard
What happens when your life changes overnight? When nothing looks the way you planned? In this special live episode of Anchor + Waves, recorded at our Paint + Podcast women’s event…
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34 min
Singleness: Assumptions in the Church w/ Elizabeth Woodson
Singleness isn’t a waiting room—it’s a real, meaningful season.In this episode of Anchor + Waves, Jacque and Stacy have a conversation with author and speaker Elizabeth Woodson. Jo…
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37 min
Friends over 70: Assumptions in the Church
What assumptions do we carry about women over 70? In this episode of Assumptions About the Church, Jacque and special guest host Erin Marken sit down with Sarah and Wendy, who are…
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50 min
Young Adults : Assumptions in the Church
What matters most for young adults today—empathy, loyalty, or something else? We all carry assumptions about young adults, often without realizing it. In the first episode of our A…
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14 min
Joy to the World - Wonders of His Love
How can we delight in God's love? In this last Advent episode, Jacque and Stacy are joined by Micah Harrison as they discuss what it looks like to truly love God and love others. H…
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14 min
Joy to the World - Childlike Joy
What is it about joy that is often so childlike? Listen in with Jacque, Stacy, and Cat Cichon as they chat about what we can learn from children as they experience the joy of Chris…
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16 min
Joy to the World - The Savior Reigns
We all want to experience true joy and true peace, but for many of us, that sounds too “churchy” and unattainable. In this second Advent podcast episode, Stacy and Jacque are joine…
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1 h 14
James Chapter 5 with Dr. Craig Blomberg
In the final episode of this season, join us as Kim Fearing interviews New Testament expert Dr. Craig Blomberg about the book of James and the spiritual practices he has learned fr…
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12 min
Joy to the World - The Lord has Come
Is there a connection between trust and joy? In this first week of our Advent podcast, Stacy, Jacque and guest host Coletta Smith, explore that very question through the story of E…
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48 min
Is Your Schedule a Sign of Surrender or Self-Reliance
Ever feel like your calendar is your comfort? A method of controlling your days? In this week’s episode of our James Bible Study series, we unpack James 4:13–5:12 and dive into wha…
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Letting Go of the Rope: What Surrender Really Means
Ever feel like your heart is in a constant tug-of-war between what you want and what God wants? In this week’s Bible study, we dive into James 3 and 4 to explore the difference bet…
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55 min
Forests Set Ablaze: What Your Words Say About Your Heart?
Are your words building people up—or burning them down? Whether a wild flame or a smoldering ember, our words have more impact and better reflect the state of our hearts than we mi…
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Faith that Doesn't Move...Isn't Faith at All
What does living faith actually look like? In this powerful episode, we walk through James 2:14–26 and unpack what it means when the Bible says “faith without works is dead.” This…
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The Test of True Faith: Does Your Life Show It?
Is your faith alive—or just something you say? In this powerful episode, we unpack James 2:14–26 and the often-misunderstood relationship between faith and works. Through raw stori…
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59 min
From Control to Consultant: The Journey of Parenting Grown Kids
How are you navigating the complexities of parenting adult children? Whether your kids are newly stepping into independence, still living under your roof as adults, or raising kids…
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58 min
Mercy or Judgment: What Are You Reflecting?
Have you spent time really looking in the mirror?In this honest and deep dive into James 1:22–2:13, we explore how God's Word is not just a book to read—but a mirror that reveals w…