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Kelly & Kristen start a new season with discussing Jesus as an eternal being, the significance of the Word becoming flesh, what it takes to be His disciple (and the blessings that brings), how we obey the gospel, and Jesus having (and being) the last Word. Episode Resources: The Word Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/august-scripture-writing-plan-the-word/ The Word Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras The Word acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3SjDIyiHnlU5GWJ9eQHhW0?si=ndWJbQD4S9G4HOrWPjgHWA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-word/pl.u-WabZ6WYUrE5lEV Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Kelly's favorite soft drink: https://www.kroger.com/p/fresca-peach-citrus-flavored-sparkling-water-cans/0004900004336 Kristen's favorite: New 2027 Scripture Writing Themes {see the reveal here: https://www.theruffledmango.com/2027-reveal-september-scripture-writing-plan-our-redeemer/}

Kelly & Kristen conclude Season 3 by talking about how God's mercy shows up - from generation to generation, in John the Baptizer's life purpose, as a pattern for us to follow, as a refusal to let us try earning our own salvation, and in Jesus becoming our mercy seat. Episode Resources: Merciful God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/may-scripture-writing-plan-merciful-god/ Merciful God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Merciful God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1OCVCxAaO9SV56Fulxiw4r?si=4ksPeQUuT4yy9sjnYqnC3w&nd=1&dlsi=1533648b23b649cd Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/merciful-god/pl.u-xlyNqPds3AEDAd Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Kelly's favorite curly hair brush: https://amzn.to/49zibGk {affiliate link} Kristen's favorite: FLOWERS in general + floral transfers: https://amzn.to/4dukeNc {affiliate link} Sermon that Kristen mentioned - "Firewall Failure: The Fall at Ai": https://youtu.be/q6kiFWrVQho?si=sNEYK9sudP3evICa

Alyssa & Kristen talk about how God describes His mercy, if His mercy erases consequences or justice, how His warnings can be considered merciful, and how we can ask for & respond to God's mercy. Episode Resources: Merciful God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/may-scripture-writing-plan-merciful-god/ Merciful God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Merciful God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1OCVCxAaO9SV56Fulxiw4r?si=4ksPeQUuT4yy9sjnYqnC3w&nd=1&dlsi=1533648b23b649cd Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/merciful-god/pl.u-xlyNqPds3AEDAd Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Alyssa's favorite sparkling water: https://www.walmart.com/ip/BUBBL-R-Antioxidant-Sparkling-Water-Fruit-Punch-r-12-fl-oz-6-Pack-Cans/18337122404?classType=VARIANT&from=/search Kristen's favorite: May Day baskets! See ideas here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/3096293491800528/

Ashley and Kristen talk about what affects our view of God's sovereignty, how we can learn to trust Him, and also how understanding God as sovereign should change our worship and prayers, along with our normal everyday lives. Episode Resources: Sovereign God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/april-scripture-writing-plan-sovereign-god/ Sovereign God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Sovereign God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00Oc7Ch0UNLKc0eYOIA9Ta?si=135fc7b950b24fed&nd=1&dlsi=8c5e95f13b4e4fb4 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sovereign-god/pl.u-kv9lbmmT9vpVvj Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Kristen's favorite baby gift to give: https://amzn.to/4sMEvmJ (affiliate link) Ashley's favorite baby gifts to give: https://amzn.to/4tUf2sj (affiliate link); https://www.instructables.com/Easy-Chunky-Hand-Knitted-Blanket-in-One-Hour/

Ashley and Kristen talk about what sovereign means & why it's important to understand this characteristic of God. While thinking about how everything is under God's control, we can see that this gives us assurance in God's overall plan as we consider "all the world Thy hands have made." Episode Resources: Sovereign God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/april-scripture-writing-plan-sovereign-god/ Sovereign God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Sovereign God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00Oc7Ch0UNLKc0eYOIA9Ta?si=135fc7b950b24fed&nd=1&dlsi=8c5e95f13b4e4fb4 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sovereign-god/pl.u-kv9lbmmT9vpVvj Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Kristen's favorite thing: Philly Nong's guest interview on our congregation's podcast: https://slcl.transistor.fm/20 Ashley's favorite thing: teaching accounting at FHU https://fhu.edu

Christy & Kristen meet up again, this time to discuss Jesus' resurrection promises, the various promises made to Abraham (and how we receive parallel promises!), the spiritual blessings we're promised in Ephesians, how we know that God can & will fulfill His promises, the beautiful promise of the Holy Spirit as a guarantee, and several "if/then" promises of God. Episode Resources: Promises of God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/march-scripture-writing-plan-promises-of-god/ Promises of God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Promises of God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3oXqm83NCE6S2Zl50Dkqmw?si=02ff6f2797e5419b&nd=1&dlsi=c488ed4bfd184d2a Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/promises-of-god/pl.u-8aAVXLjfPXZLXd Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Christy's favorite local chain restaurants: https://www.tazikis.com Kristen's favorite lavender creamer: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Starbucks-Oat-Crmr-Lavender-6x28flozUS-nbsp/13696859371?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0 (and favorite Vanilla Lavender ground coffee: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Starbucks-Vanilla-Lavender-Flavored-Ground-Coffee-100-Arabica-11-oz/9666971959?adsRedirect=true)

Christy & Kristen talk about how God always keeps His promises, starting from the first prophecy in Genesis 3 and continuing to God's covenantal promise signaled by the rainbow that we see even today. They discuss the conditional nature of many of God's promises, how we can experience promised rest & peace even during trials in this life, and the promises that were made to Mary before she became the mother of Jesus. Episode Resources: Promises of God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/march-scripture-writing-plan-promises-of-god/ Promises of God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Promises of God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3oXqm83NCE6S2Zl50Dkqmw?si=02ff6f2797e5419b&nd=1&dlsi=c488ed4bfd184d2a Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/promises-of-god/pl.u-8aAVXLjfPXZLXd Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Christy's favorite way to read: Libby - https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome#doYouHaveACard & Hoopla - https://www.hoopladigital.com

Ashley and Kristen discuss the biblical names Jehovah Sabaoth (Lord of Hosts), Jehovah Rohi (The Lord Our Shepherd), Jehovah M’Kaddesh (Lord Who Sanctifies), El Elyon (Most High), El Roi (God of Seeing), Qanna (Jealous God), Abba (loving Father), and Immanuel (God with us). Join us as we explore the profound meanings behind these names of God and how understanding these facets of His character affects our prayers and worship. Episode Resources: Names of God Scripture Writing Plan & Reference Guide: https://www.theruffledmango.com/february-scripture-writing-plan-names-of-god/ Names of God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Names of God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lHOeEadoNfE9Der7hpezW Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/names-of-god/pl.u-KVXBDdGT2vDRvE Find the Prayer Prompts here: Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Ashley's favorite Bible study resource: blueletterbible.org (but especially the Blue Letter Bible app) Kristen's favorite resource for creating visual aids for children's Bible classes: chatgpt.com Casandra Martin's study "God, Pass By Me" (about names of God): https://amzn.to/3ODDMpx {affiliate link}

In this episode, Ashley and Kristen begin Part 1 of the Names of God series, exploring names like Yahweh, El Shaddai, Jehovah Rapha, Nissi, and Shalom through Scripture, personal stories, and discussion. Listeners are invited to see how God’s names reveal His unchanging presence, power, provision, healing, peace, and faithfulness in both ordinary life and through suffering. Episode Resources: Names of God Scripture Writing Plan & Reference Guide: https://www.theruffledmango.com/february-scripture-writing-plan-names-of-god/ Names of God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Names of God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lHOeEadoNfE9Der7hpezWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/names-of-god/pl.u-KVXBDdGT2vDRvE Behold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254 Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Bible Marking with Kathy Pollard: https://www.youtube.com/@markyourbible

Christy & Kristen discuss John the Baptizer's description of Jesus as "the Lamb of God," how Paul contrasted the one true God with the many gods that the Athenians served, the importance of knowing that Jesus IS God, and what thoughts & emotions we encounter as we read about the throne room in Revelation. Episode Resources: Behold Our God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/january-scripture-writing-plan-behold-our-god/ Behold Our God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Behold Our God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IK6Q6rtwJSTV1md4QOWc0?uid=d7eb0636950348cf&uri=spotify:track:6Bnp4Y4muo2MMVZYOI7IOT Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/behold-our-god/pl.u-xlyNqLkI3AEDAd Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com David Shannon's lesson "Look Up and Be Holy": https://youtu.be/D-bfiSCHjUE?si=nnJpI1EjJLhEF1gt

Christy and Kristen begin Season 3 with a discussion of several instances of humans "seeing" God in the Old Testament, how we can better clear out the distractions to gaze at God in our own lives, and thinking through why fire is often used in the Bible to signify the presence of God. Episode Resources: Behold Our God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/january-scripture-writing-plan-behold-our-god/ Behold Our God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Behold Our God acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IK6Q6rtwJSTV1md4QOWc0?uid=d7eb0636950348cf&uri=spotify:track:6Bnp4Y4muo2MMVZYOI7IOT Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/behold-our-god/pl.u-xlyNqLkI3AEDAd Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras:  https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Christy's favorite heated vest: https://amzn.to/4bJbL9o Kristen's favorite book club & book (Little Women): https://www.fablehousebooks.org/product/little-women-painted-editions-/ZXW3HM3B2R2DNF5GMTGIDZK3?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true

Ashley and Kristen discuss what happens when we forget, the importance of remembering & repenting, and how to set reminders for ourselves to stay close to God & the truths found in His Word. Episode Resources: Remember Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/november-scripture-writing-plan-remember/ Remember acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ojHUWZwEBQWZPYzsBztm1?si=TNyhJBHtTXGwiAQ0xzJqBA&nd=1&dlsi=5846be11bd9b44c0 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/remember/pl.u-xlyNq92u3AEDAd Remember Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section for free download) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras Remember bookmarks (we printed on cream cardstock): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5c3mkcjjs8a4t643mnqgl/Remember-bookmarks-add-blue-tassels.pdf?rlkey=hm64s7kcix5j4x7j553k3ruy7&st=n5r4efub&dl=0 Blue tassels (set of 100): https://a.co/d/00Y31Ly Thought Garden: https://www.yourthoughtgarden.com Cocoa roasted almonds: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Cocoa-Roasted-Almonds-14-oz/5284690798?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1200&from=%2Fsearch&sid=1fb39e01-c384-4006-85a0-533f4307a009 Cookie butter filled milk chocolate bar: https://www.walmart.com/ip/bettergoods-Premium-Swiss-Cookie-Butter-Filled-Milk-Chocolate-Bar-3-5-oz/5667788291?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1100&from=%2Fsearch&sid=d2a23ca3-da33-4235-8a75-78ac78e90f73 NEW Scripture Writing Tools for 2026 (Behold Our God): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com

Ashley and Kristen discuss what it means when scriptures say that God Himself remembers something, how important it is for us to remember & rehearse the faithfulness of God, and the many tangible reminders that God orchestrated for His people under the old covenant. Episode Resources: Remember Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/november-scripture-writing-plan-remember/ Remember acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ojHUWZwEBQWZPYzsBztm1?si=TNyhJBHtTXGwiAQ0xzJqBA&nd=1&dlsi=5846be11bd9b44c0 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/remember/pl.u-xlyNq92u3AEDAd Remember Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section for free download) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras NEW Scripture Writing Plans (Behold Our God) GROUP RATE: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4395989134 NEW Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras GROUP RATE: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras NEW Bible study tools for 2026: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Children's Lord's Supper booklet (free from Tracy Watts): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/h3efg63quwulu1b5k2ih3/My-Lord-s-Supper-Book.pdf?rlkey=l3twh15cvdnuf7ufmjwmhw9q8&st=gxa47rvp&dl=0 50 Days of Prayer pdf: https://hendersoncoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/50-Days-of-Prayer-2025.pdf

Alyssa & Kristen talk about "light momentary affliction," encouraging others in the faith using Paul's example, putting on God's armor to achieve victory, a beautiful snapshot of a victorious faith, plus receiving the "crown of life" when we overcome in the end. Episode Resources: Victorious Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/october-scripture-writing-plan-victorious/ Victorious acapella playlist: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O7OqbyhPqRDmrSE3idkO2?si=0ffdb30957744141&pt_success=1&nd=1&dlsi=9048e2876a6743ce Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/victorious/pl.u-kv9lbZJT9vpVvj Victorious Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section for free download) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras Alyssa's favorite - robot vacuum: https://amzn.to/3JtoW2C & Aldi candles: https://www.aldi.us/results?q=candles Kristen's favorite - eating more protein (also, here's a link to Nourish, where I'm meeting with a nutritionist covered by my insurance: https://www.usenourish.com) NEW Bible study tools for 2026! >> https://theruffledmango.etsy.com

Christy and Kristen chat about David's victorious speech to Goliath, finding comfort in Jesus' assertion that He has overcome the world, recognizing the only thing that can separate us from God, and how to look for God's help in overcoming temptation and facing the unknown. Episode Resources: Victorious Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/october-scripture-writing-plan-victorious/ Victorious acapella playlist: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O7OqbyhPqRDmrSE3idkO2?si=0ffdb30957744141&pt_success=1&nd=1&dlsi=9048e2876a6743ce Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/victorious/pl.u-kv9lbZJT9vpVvj Victorious Prayer Prompts: (scroll down to curriculum section for free download) https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/unshaken-scripture-writing-extras Christy's favorite - Dutch Bros Coffee: https://www.dutchbros.com Kristen's favorite - Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls: https://therealfooddietitians.com/greek-chicken-meatballs/ NEW Bible study tools for 2026: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com