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Welcome to a new episode of "This One Thing" as Crystal Wright and Melina Puente share the inspiration penned by David in Psalm 62. His quiet expectation of God and an invitation to experience Him as our refuge is highlighted in verse 8, “O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.”  We know we are called to trust God, and life circumstances create so many opportunities to experience Him as our refuge. Dive into God’s Word with us to delight in the comfort of resting in our True Refuge as we let God's spirit release us from any false refuge that cannot meet our deepest needs. https://www.fetterfree.org/podcast

Kerri's Mom, Carol Kenyon, returns for the second installment of this special two part episode celebrating Mother's Day. Join as we make a choice to posture ourselves in humility before Almighty God, fully receiving His promise to us through the prophet Isaiah, "As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; And you will be comforted in Jerusalem.” Whether you are a Mother, desire to be a Mother or are missing your Mother today, this message is for you. Choose to focus on God's comfort, His heart of compassion, tenderness and nurturing care for you today. Receiving more of His love is the most important gift you can accept today. Remember, His heart is to comfort yours this Mother's Day! https://www.fetterfree.org/podcast

Kerri's Mom, Carol Kenyon, joins us once again for this special two part episode celebrating Mother's Day. Together we discuss God's extraordinary promise to us through the prophet Isaiah, "As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; And you will be comforted in Jerusalem.” Are you a biological Mom? An adoptive or foster Mom? A Stepmom? A married woman who desires to have children? A single woman desiring marriage and children? A man or woman who is missing their Mom? God's powerful promise is for ALL of us. His heart is to comfort yours this Mother's Day! https://www.fetterfree.org/podcast

Enjoy our Unfettered Favorite Replay this week. Welcome to another week of "This One Thing" where Kerri Kenyon Dern and Crystal Wright head back into the book of Mark to examine a faith encounter Jesus had with a desperate and rejected woman. Having experienced great sorrow and loss in every area of her life, she finds herself faced with a decision to either continue to hide in her pain or risk her very life in the hope of being healed. As Mark recounts the miracle Jesus performs on her behalf, he describes this woman's faith to reach for Him. In Mark 5:27 he writes, "When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind Him in the crowd and touched His cloak". Who or what are you placing your hope in today? Do you need a fresh encounter with the God who sees you and desires to free you from the pain and rejection you have experienced? Have you heard about Jesus but are unsure if He is powerful enough to heal the devastation in your life? Do you want to strengthen your trust in God's plans in your life, but find that you barely have the strength to reach out to Him in faith? Jesus understands the weariness you feel, and His encounter with this woman in Mark 5 is an intentional demonstration of His love for those who otherwise have no hope. We pray that through this story you are reminded of Jesus' power to not only heal you of your suffering; but also restore you to a place of honor as His dearly loved child! https://www.fetterfree.org/podcast

Happy Easter! In this week’s episode, Kerri Kenyon Dern and Crystal Wright celebrate the gift of the resurrection by meditating on Peter’s exhortation to the early church to remember that they have been given mercy, new life, and a living hope. In 1 Peter 1:3, he writes, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of hope for all believers because it demonstrates that He not only took on sin and the death we were all destined for but also overcame it! Peter understood that Christ’s victory made it possible for all who put their faith in him, to experience a new birth into a hope more powerful than anything they might face in this world. Join Kerri and Crystal as they discuss the necessity of not simply acknowledging that the resurrection occurred but also allowing its power to be applied to every life circumstance.  We pray that as you reflect on Easter, you will take time to ask yourself these questions: How is the resurrection of Jesus transforming your life? How can you rely more on the living hope you’ve been given instead of looking at your circumstances? What old things in you must be put to death as you experience the new birth of Salvation? God’s heart is for the beauty and power of the resurrection to meet your every need as you keep your eyes on Him...He is your living hope! https://www.fetterfree.org/podcast

This week on “This One Thing” Kerri Kenyon Dern recounts a personal health crisis she recently endured and how God sustained her with His peace and comfort as reflected in Psalm 138:7, “Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right-hand saves me.” May you be strengthened and encouraged in your own suffering as you hear Kerri's testimony. Our prayer is that you will intentionally worship and praise God in the middle of your pain instead of focusing on it or seeking to "figure out" the challenging circumstances you are experiencing. May your focus on God’s promises shatter the “how” and the “why” questions that tempt you to keep focused on yourself. Every promise He has made to you is backed by the honor of His name, His is your protection and the only one who saves and delivers you! https://www.fetterfree.org/podcast

Welcome to another episode of "This One Thing". This week Crystal Wright and Melina Puente discuss the wordplay Paul uses between wisdom and foolishness with regard to the message of the Cross and the power of the gospel in the lives of those who receive it.   In 1 Corinthians 1:18, he writes, “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” Paul understood that mankind’s propensity to seek wisdom in their own understanding was true foolishness, leaving them without hope for redemption.  Instead, the very thing considered foolish by the world, the extraordinary message of Christ crucified and resurrected, awakened the power and wisdom of God in those who believed!  Have you been awakened to the message of the cross or are you still looking for your own answers to life’s purpose and problems?  Do you look for opportunities to give the Gospel away? Do you find yourself with daily opportunities to live the message of the cross through humility, love, forgiveness, and compassion?  Does the message of the cross continue to radically change your life? We pray that as you are bombarded each day with the world's philosophies and wisdom you will hold fast to the message of the cross that alone has the power to save and offer lasting peace.  https://www.fetterfree.org/podcast

Enjoy Melina’s replay pick this week, a great reminder of the promise, that no matter what we are going through, God has not and will not abandon us. ***NEW EPISODES coming next week! *** Join Kerri and guest Melina Puente as they unpack the dynamic imagery and symbolism presented to us in Isaiah 64:8. "And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand." Kerri shares the biblical cultural relevance of this verse and how we can apply it to our daily lives. Melina offers tangible examples of how she has experienced the truth of this verse in her own life and how it can impact our relationship with our Heavenly Father as well. Do you find yourself in a painful or lonely season of loss, grief or overwhelming challenges? Do you need to be reminded of God's great intention for you? He created you for a specific purpose and He has not forgotten you or given up on you. This episode will encourage your heart as you remember He is The Potter and you are the clay. He is purifying and refining you...He has not and will not abandon you! https://www.fetterfree.org/podcast

Welcome to another week of “This One Thing”. This week Crystal Wright reflects on a recurring theme she has observed over the last 20 years working with trauma survivors regarding the limits of human coping behaviors and the need for a Savior who is able to rescue, protect, and provide. Finding hope and answers in Ezekiel 34, she encourages listeners to exchange their best efforts to deal with life’s troubles in their own strength and instead receive the promised help, protection, healing, and provision God designs to give to each one of us.  Are you ready to see God prepare a way for you? Are you worn out from the years spent trying to save and rescue yourself?  Are you curious to experience healing in all the places where you’ve tried to numb yourself from the pain?  God is inviting you to trust that He has the plan to rescue you and that He alone has everything you need for healing, rest, and belonging.  Join us as we choose to receive the provision, protection, comfort, and direction only Jesus can provide for us as our Good Shepherd when we are ready to be rescued.  https://www.fetterfree.org/podcast

Welcome to another episode of "This One Thing." This week Kerri Kenyon Dern and Crystal Wright discuss Jesus' challenge in Matthew 9:13 which clearly defines and reiterates what matters most to the God we serve. “Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” Do you know the true meaning of mercy? Are you extending it to others or does your relationship with God reflect a heart that prioritizes performance instead? Our propensity to forget how much we need Jesus to live in the truth of this verse is highlighted when we ask ourselves, “What do I need Jesus for today?” Join Kerri and Crystal as they share the power found in our covenant relationship with God, reminding us that God wants our hearts more than our sacrifices. Any compassion, kindness, or love we demonstrate is mercy in motion, born out of the mercy we have first received from Him! https://www.fetterfree.org/podcast

Melina Puente shares her heart regarding this week's replay, "After recording this podcast a year ago (2/27/22) with Kerri, my conviction was to be intentional and have accountability in applying Philippians 4:8 which says, ”And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” This has resulted in a year of weekly phone calls with my dear friend Julia. Our time has been focused on the beautiful things that bring us peace beyond our understanding. Its impact on keeping my thoughts fixed on true and lovely things is still going strong!"  What are your thoughts focused on? What kind of fruit are your thoughts bearing? In this chapter, Paul clearly establishes how to experience God's peace by choosing prayer over worry so our hearts and minds are protected. Join Kerri and Melina as they share the power of training your mind to take every thought captive, keeping it fixed on the glorious list Paul writes in 4:8. Together, let's choose to think about what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and worthy of praise! https://www.fetterfree.org/podcast

Happy Valentine's Day! In honor of tomorrow's celebration, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes that helps us to focus on our Heavenly Father's heart for us to love others as He loves us. Galatians 6:2 implores us, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Paul wraps up his letter to the struggling Christians in Galatia with one final exhortation: to choose the law of Christ which is to love and serve one another over the old law that burdened and distorted God’s grace. Join Kerri and Crystal as they discuss the implications this verse has in our lives as followers of Jesus who have experienced forgiveness, healing, and freedom. With Christ as our true burden bearer, we are set free to serve one another in humility and love. We are empowered to selflessly support others in times of suffering, pointing one another back to the loving care of Jesus. In doing this, we reflect the heart of Jesus himself and partner with Him in His law of love! https://www.fetterfree.org/podcast