So Good Sisterhood

Is God forming your identity and purpose—or the world? In this episode, Pastors Karissa Robinson, Jenni O’Neal, and Amanda Gonzalez discuss how you can make the daily decision to surrender to who God says you are and what He’s called you to do. So Good Moments: The power of speaking life over every woman in every season.Breaking free from mom guilt and the temptation to form your identity around motherhood. Why your value is not defined by what you can do for God or His Kingdom.The only standard we should compare ourselves to. How to receive the right foundation for marriage before it even begins.A testimony from one of our So Good listeners…and more! Resources: Share Your Story With Us!Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood Ask a QuestionQuestions for Discussion: Have you ever struggled to find your identity or purpose in the wrong thing? What helps you remember your true identity? What did you think about what Pastor Jenny said about making a daily decision to surrender to who God says you are and what He's called you to do? What are some of the world's messages about our identity vs. what God's Word says?

How do you flip the script on fear and insecurity? In this episode, Pastor Oneka McClellan shares about creating a value revolution, using your words to speak life, and learning to find your value and worth in God—not in a guy. So Good Moments: How Oneka’s (single) mom instilled courage in her at a young age.How the biblical story of Mary and Elizabeth shows us the power of encouragement.Practical ways we can change the tide on social media from competing to cheering each other on. Simple practices to cultivate honor and encouragement inside the home. Advice for anyone struggling with anger who wants to stop the cycle. Oneka’s story of dating the wrong guys and finding the right one. Resources: Better Together TVShoreline City ChurchShare Your Story With Us!Learn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood Ask a QuestionQuestions for Discussion:Who has been one of the biggest encouragers in your life, and why?Pastor Oneka shared practical ways to cheer others on; what are some other ways to champion those around you?Pastor Oneka shared ways she and her husband cultivate honor in their home. What does honor look like to you?How has insecurity or fear reared its head in your life? What has helped you overcome it the most? 

What do you do with your story that is still in the making? In this episode, Pastor Julie and a Sisterhood Panel discuss the power of confession, sharing our stories, and how God uses community to help us rewrite our shame and pain.So Good Moments: The power of community and confession.A practical step-by-step guide to sharing your testimony. How we all have the privilege of helping others rewrite their stories. Why the stories in Scriptures are our Spiritual inheritance. How some testimonies are not what God does for us but what God does in us.A prayer for you from Pastor Julie.Resources:Share Your Story With Us!How to Share Your Story WorksheetLearn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood Ask a QuestionQuestions for Discussion:In what ways do we help others rewrite their stories? What Bible story is your favorite and why?Why do you think confession and vulnerability are so powerful? Do you struggle to share your testimony with others? Why or why not? 

What’s holding you back from telling your story? In this episode, Pastor Irene Rollins shares her journey of overcoming alcohol addiction and finding the courage to share her story. Irene equips you with confidence that your vulnerability could be the key to another person’s victory. So Good Moments: How Irene gained the confidence to begin to share her story of victory over addiction. Why our God stories hold the power to prophesy over someone else’s future.How a story holds just as much power over a cup of coffee as it does on a platform.The power of being entrusted with a particular type of suffering.How Irene brought her children along in the journey of vulnerability, healing, and ministry. A testimony from a woman who learned to see life from a different lens and trust God with her rare genetic eye condition. Resources:Irene's Book: Reframe Your ShameShare Your Story With Us!How to Share Your Story WorksheetLearn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood Ask a QuestionQuestions for Discussion: What part of Irene's story stands out to you?Do you feel confident to share your story? Why or why not? How do you know when you're ready to share a vulnerable part of your story? Irene talked about how she brought her kids along in her journey of healing. Who are you brining along in your journey?

What happens when a chapter of your life feels uncertain? In this episode, Pastors Karissa Robinson, Lisa Duvall, and Dalia Soto share their stories of hardship and victory as they’ve learned how to depend on God through the messy chapters of life. So Good Moments: How to increase your faith when the enemy tries to plant seeds of doubt. How Pastor Dalia learned to depend on God through unexpected grief. How Pastor Karissa trusted God through heartbreak. A new look at the Biblical story of Mary and Martha.How sometimes the greatest testimony is the work God does on the inside of you. Resources:Share Your Story With Us!How to Share Your Story WorksheetLearn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood Ask a QuestionDiscussion Questions:What part of today's episode could you relate to?Have you ever had to trust God through unexpected grief or heartbreak? What did God teach you through that? Do you tend to be more of a Martha or a Mary? What encourages you about their story?What is one inner change God has made inside of you? 

Your story matters, and there’s Spiritual significance when you share yours with someone else. In this episode, Pastor Julie kicks off season five by sharing the power our stories have to strengthen the faith of others and invite God to move once again. So Good Moments: How one man’s story inspired an entire region with the life-changing message of Jesus. The Hebrew word for ‘testimony’ and what it means for us today.The Spiritual and Scriptural significance of sharing our story with. Pastor Julie’s story of how she came to know Jesus. What it means to prophecy (and why it’s not all that intimidating). A sneak peek into season five and the opportunity for your story to be featured on the podcast! Resources:Share Your Story With Us!How to Share Your Story WorksheetLearn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood Ask a QuestionDiscussion Questions: What stands out to you about the man who shared his story with the entire region?When was the last time you shared your story? What was the outcome? What did you learn about what it means to prophecy? What is a key element of your story that could provide encouragement to others?

The ABCs of Healthy Conflict in Leadership and Life Season 4 | Episode 7Do you avoid conflict or see it as an opportunity for unity? In this episode, Pastor Julie is joined by Pastor Lisa Duvall and Pastor Karissa Robinson to discuss healthy conflict in leadership and life. You will learn practical tools to help you normalize conflict and become a peacemaker like Jesus. So Good Moments: Pastor Julie’s biggest leadership mistakes and what she learned from her first fight in marriage. How we can be an answer to Jesus’ prayer when we move in the direction of conflict and pursue unity.How to navigate conflict if you are naturally a fighter or a fleer. Pastor Julie’s ABCs of conflict that you can use as tools in any relationship.Why it’s important to normalize conflict (and what a Snickers bar, an elephant, and a roll of quarters have to do with it).A sneak peek into season five of the So Good Sisterhood podcast.Pastors Julie, Lisa, and Karissa’s fun Christmas traditions and more!Resources:Peacemaker bookFollow Sisterhood on Instagram and look out for our giveaway!Learn more about Sisterhood Ask a Question

Leading Beyond Your Capacity Season 4 | Episode 6Do you ever feel like you are in over your head? Here’s the good news: your leadership capacity doesn’t have to be limited to your own abilities. In this episode, Pastors Todd and Julie share how to take your leadership to the next level by encountering the Holy Spirit and His power. So Good Moments: What Pastors Todd and Julie wish they knew when they first started in leadership.Why it’s essential to lead with love and how love is connected to Spiritual gifts.A common misconception about seeking the giver but not the gifts. A special moment when Pastor Julie encountered the Holy Spirit and how it changed her leadership.What the Bible says about tongues, prophecy, and what we should earnestly desire.The purpose of prophecy and the best way to share something God laid on your heart. Resources:Find Your Spiritual GiftsLearn more about Sisterhood | https://www.christfellowship.church/so-good-sisterhoodAsk a Question

Leading with Extreme Confidence and Extreme Humility Season 4 | Episode 5Will you lead with extreme confidence or extreme humility? The answer is yes! In this episode, Pastor Julie unpacks how to become a both/and kind of leader. You will learn what true humility really is, how to identify your blind spots, and practices that will increase your capacity.So Good Moments: Why Deborah from the Bible is an example of a woman who led spiritually and vocationally.Why you can’t be insecure and humble at the same time and how to move forward in true confidence. Pastor Julie’s morning routine and how she developed a system to compensate for her weaknesses. Who you should ask to help you identify your blind spots and the one question that changed Pastor Julie’s life.Key attributes that will increase your influence.The value of hidden service.Resources: The 8 Paradoxes of Great LeadershipLead Like it MattersLearn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood Ask a Question  Discussion Questions:  What inspires you about the life of Deborah?What are some misconceptions about true confidence?What are some misconceptions about true humility? What are some indicators that the enemy is trying to tear down your confidence?Pastor Julie shared how she was able to invite the right people into her life to speak into her blind spots. Who do you trust to speak into yours? 

Leading Through a StormSeason 4 | Episode 4How do you position yourself to offer hope during storms or crises? When Hurricane Ian ravaged her community of Fort Myers, Pastor Sarah Keller learned how to lead with faith amid grief. In this episode, you will learn about the power of partnerships and how to speak God’s Word when all you see is rubble.So Good Moments: How Pastor Sarah went from not seeing herself as a leader to stepping into God’s calling and plan. How to bring hope through vital partnerships.Why Pastor Sarah believes times of rebuilding can be times of revival.How God can use storms and crises to open hearts to the gospel. Why it’s important to give yourself permission to grieve and have faith.What you can learn through Pastor Sarah’s biggest leadership fail—and more! Resources: Next Level Church Crisis FundConvoy of HopeChrist in ActionMercy ChefsLearn more about Sisterhood | https://christfellowship.church/groups/sisterhood Ask a Question