Welcome to Grace Enough Podcast, where Amber Cullum and special guests fearlessly tackle challenging faith questions while unraveling the limitless grace of God. Through engaging podcast conversations, Amber dives deep into the hard truths of life and reveals the boundless grace of God through inspiring stories of men and women walking in the kingdom of God here on earth. Grace Enough's mission is to offer more than a Band-aid Bible verse or empty platitude to individuals on their spiritual journeys with Jesus. Discover a wealth of free resources at www.graceenoughpodcast.com. This podcast is specially designed to uplift and encourage Christians, reminding them that, regardless of their stories, God can use them to make an impact on His kingdom. Embracing surrender and trust, you'll discover that His grace is truly enough. Tune in now and embark on a remarkable journey of faith.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Senator Brian Birdwell joins Amber to discuss his experience at the Pentagon on 9/11, surviving 60% total body burns, and how his 9-11 experience and his Christian faith impact his role as Senator.
Questions Senator Birdwell and Amber Discuss:- (6:58) When did you begin walking with Jesus?
- (11:04) The morning of September 11, 2001, you were in an office with two colleagues watching live footage of the twin towers burning. Will you share your experience that morning?
- (22:17) How did you get to a place where you were no longer burning?
- (44:06) What were some thoughts that raced through your mind as you laid in the hospital?
- (55:14) More than 60% of your body was severely burned, you spent 26 days in intensive care, you underwent 39 surgeries over 4 years, what was your mobility like now?
- (59:35) In 2010, you were elected to the Texas senate. As we close out, how would you say your experience on 9/11, your healing journey and your faith impact your job as Senator?
“I told Sandy and Cheryl, I was going to step out to the men’s restroom, and that I’d be back momentarily and those are the last words that I would speak to my two co workers.”
“I’m 15 to 20 yards from an 80 ton jet making penetration into the [Pentagon] at 530 miles an hour with about 3000 gallons of jet fuel still remaining when it makes impact.”
“I’m set ablaze…[M]y total body external injury was a 60% total body burn with about 40% being third degree burns. But my most immediate life threatening injury was my inhalation injury.”
“I gave up. Screamed out, ‘Jesus, I’m coming to see You’ in a very loud voice, collapsed to the floor and accepted that I was going to die that day. I went from the calamity of trying to survive to the peace and quiet of knowing where I would spend eternity.”
“The most emotional thing from September 11 is when they put that face mask over me….I’m either stepping into eternity or I’m going to wake up here, but the Lord’s in charge.”
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Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher join Amber to discuss the worth and value of women displayed in the Scripture and how the evangelical church has often missed the mark in how it views men and women and their partnership in God’s work.
Questions Elyse, Eric and Amber Discuss:- (5:00) Eric: As we begin, will you share how your approach to shepherding women in the local church has been shaped over the years and how male ministry leaders can view women in their church as partners in the gospel?
- (12:34) Elyse: You have authored 25 books on daily living and the Christian life, why Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women?
- (16:37) Both: Something I appreciate is the way you pointed out the way women were celebrated beginning in Creation, the Fall and all the way through the early Church. What are a few texts you wrote about that Christians often read and miss the value and worth God placed on women?
- (26:43) Both: The OT has many verses that can be deemed as devaluing women. How do you address these verses in addition to the women of the Bible you wrote about in Worthy?
- (34:40) Both: Let’s talk about the apostle Paul. It is easy to feel like Paul was a suppressor of women, due to controversial passages like 1 Tim. 2 and 1 Cor. 11, but you write about Paul, Lydia and the women who were there at the beginning of the Philippian church. Talk about the way Paul placed value on women.
- (46:46) Both: What was your greatest hope for the reader of Worthy?
- 99: Jen Wilkin | Women of The Word
- 32: Heather Dixon | Equipping Women for Courageous Living
- 73: Bethany Allen | Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development
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Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Andrew & Rachel Wilson join Amber to discuss the emotional, spiritual and familial hardships and joys that come along with parenting special needs children.
Questions Andrew, Rachel and Amber Discuss:- (3:02) Take us back to when you first became parents. What did life look like for you at the time?
- (5:04) As your children became toddlers you found yourself parenting 2 special needs children. As you think about those first few years, how would you describe the physical, spiritual, and emotional challenges you faced?
- (13:01) Rachel: Early after your children were diagnosed you said you read a Charles Spurgeon quote, “I’ve learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages” and thinking I will never learn to kiss that wave. Expound on that a bit and where are you now when it comes to kissing that wave?
- (15:34) Andrew: Lament is more than crying and longer than a few days. You write extensively about lament in The Life We Never Expected. What were some things you have lamented when it comes to loving and serving your special needs children and how do you encourage others to lament who are walking through similar family dynamics?
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Rachel: “Our testimony in recent years, is that we’ve seen the goodness of God in the land of the living like Psalm 27.”
Rachel: “Not only do they [children] have wonderful gifts and qualities in themselves, they draw out the gifts and qualities in other people in ways I never could have expected.”
Andrew: “Lament….is the act of bringing those emotions to God in prayer.“
Rachel: “It can be really hard as Christians in those moments with friends and family to sit back, and to go, ‘No, God’s a good narrator. Let’s trust Him, that over time, in the course of history, in the course of life…He will be faithful, He will be good.’ It’s not on me to narrate this experience and to have a testimony ready for Sunday morning.”
Andrew: “I don’t know what God is doing. And I don’t know whether or not it will ever turn out good and I don’t know whether it will get better, but I’m going to hang in there. And I’ll still be here tomorrow is often what’s needed of us as friends and in my case, pastors.”
Related Episodes:- 64: Natalie Maxwell | A Story of Special Needs Adoption
- 110: Caroline Bailey | From Barren to Blessed
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Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Kimm Carr joins Amber to discuss the value of studying the Bible in community, why studying the Bible over and over again matters, and how the scriptures changed her life.
Questions Kimm and I Discuss:- (1:48) How did you come to know Jesus as Savior?
- (6:43) What prompted you to first begin attending CBS?
- (8:31) What changes did you experience in your walk with Jesus those first few years of studying God’s Word through CBS?
- (11:36) You are the current Executive Director of CBS, which back in 2012 was a radical shift for your family. Will you share a bit of that journey with us and how your husband Steve supported and continues to support your calling as Executive Director?
- (19:30) How do you explain CBS to new people who may have never been a part of a Bible study group?
- (21:08) What do you love about CBS? What makes it unique to you?
- (23:59) Why do you think it matters to keep studying the Bible?
- (27:24) How can one join CBS?
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Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Meghan Newkirk joins Amber to discuss living with and treating OCD as a follower of Jesus, a wife, and a mom.
Questions Stephanie and Amber Discuss:- (2:04) Share what life was like for you growing up and what symptoms you experienced that lead to being diagnosed with OCD?
- (8:05) OCD is quite different from being overly organized or desiring tasks to be done a certain way. Will you lay a foundation for us? What is OCD and how is it different than previously described?
- (16:00) In the christian community there can be discomfort with all things mental health. OCD comes with pretty irrational and outlandish fears that often make Christian sufferers even more anxious given the disapproval they fear from the church and from God. Share with our listeners how God views our struggles in these areas and the truth that comes from His word about being free in Christ.
- (25:00) How did you shift your mindset to the sufficiency of Christ and His grace in our struggles?
- (33:30) You wrote Loving Naomi, a Christian fiction book whose character lives with OCD. What was your purpose in writing the book?
- (38:45) You are a wife and mother of 3, what are some challenges a family may face when someone in their family lives with OCD?
- (43:00) What are some of the challenges your husband faces?
- (47:30) What are some of the danger in constantly reassuring someone with OCD?
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Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
The founder of Imani Collective, Jenny Nuccio sits down with Amber to about empowering women to break generational poverty through the creation of ethical goods.
Christmas in July Questions:- What is the mission behind Imani Collective?
- Share a bit of the backstory of Imani Collective.
- When someone purchases from Imani Collective, how are they impacting your employees?
- What do you love about the work you are doing with Imani Collective?
- What is one of your most popular products? Favorite products?
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Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
The founder of Green Roof Gallery, Bethany Patterson sits down with Amber to share the process of creating leather accessories and how it parallels the way God uses broken people.
Christmas in July Questions:- What is Green Roof Gallery?
- Share a bit of the backstory of Green Roof Gallery.
- You shared with me a little about why you use leather and how it parallels our lives? Will you share that for those listening?
- What do you love about the work you are doing at GRG?
- What is one of your most popular earrings? Favorite earrings?
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Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
The creator of devotional dippers, Andrew Sweasey joins Amber to share the story behind the unique family devotional and how it works for families with a variety of ages.
Christmas in July Questions:- What are Devotional Dippers?
- Share a bit of the backstory of what led you to create Devotional Dippers?
- Something I love about Devotional Dippers is how it appeals to families with children of various ages. As a pastor and father of 4, how have you experienced the use of a simple theme, Bible verse, 1 question to discuss and a prayer prompt to engage your family in the reading and understanding of God's Word?
- What are the 3 main devotional dipper themes one can purchase and do you plan to create anymore?
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Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
The co-founder of Elizabeth's Voice Amy Brewer sits down with Amber to discuss how Elizabeth's Voice employs Ugandan women and provides education to fight poverty.
Christmas in July Questions:- What is the mission behind Elizabeth's Voice (EV)?
- Share a bit of the backstory of EV.
- When someone purchases from EV, how are they impacting your employees?
- What do you love about the work you are doing with EV?
- What is one of your most popular products? Favorite products?
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Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
The Daily Grace Co. Director of Theology, Joanna Kimbrel joins Amber to discuss discipling and spreading the gospel through Bible studies and other Christian resources.
Christmas in July Questions:- What is the mission behind The Daily Grace Co.?
- Share a bit of the backstory of The Daily Grace Co Why did Kristin decide to launch TDGC?
- You are the director of theology and co-host of TDGC podcast. How does your team go about writing TDGC Bible studies and other resources?
- What do you love about the work you are doing with TDGC?
- What are a few of TDGC best sellers or your favorite resources?
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