The Grove Podcast

In this episode, Shelley leads another profound discussion with Daniele, Courtney, and Susan to encourage women of God to lean into His Word in various seasons of life in motherhood, grief, and forgiveness. They share testimonies of radical faith and healing through every mountain and valley circumstance while sharing encouragement around the power of having a strong, personal relationship with Scripture.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2024

In this episode, Shelley leads a profound discussion with Daniele, Courtney, and Susan to encourage women of God to enjoy His Word for themselves. They share testimonies of radical faith and healing even in the trenches of life circumstances while sharing encouragement around the power of having a strong, personal relationship with Scripture.  As incredible women of God, these ladies share with us their experiences of spiritual growth in keeping biblical truth as their foundation.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2024

In this episode, Lysa engages in a conversation with her friend and Grove visionary, Shelley Giglio, about trust, skepticism, and using discernment in relationships. Lysa beautifully explores the tension between self-preservation and gospel-driven healing through her own testimony of continued forgiveness as a pathway to freedom. Together, Shelley and Lysa unpack practical ways to move forward from places of hurt and how to invite life-giving community back into your life when fear feels overwhelming.

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2024

In this episode, Jackie Hill Perry has a conversation with Shelley Giglio on humility & surrender. They talk about living a life that exemplifies following God with acts of "simple godliness" in honoring a spouse, raising children, and being mindful of our interactions with others. Jackie even offers how this narrow road of living can be difficult and gives examples in her own life where she needed to trust in this Truth. Her transparency is so refreshing and will offer us a chance to review our own lives in this way.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2024

In this episode, Demi-Leigh Tebow talks about her passion for seeing women break free from the societal roles and labels that want to give them their identity. She alerts us to be aware of how we allow our careers, motherhood, singleness, hardships, or blessings to define who we are as women. Demi-Leigh + Shelley Giglio during their time reminds us that our hope must anchor in Jesus and Him alone.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2024

In this episode, Sissy Goff opens her own life to share how God led her into this line of work and how she has to face the temptations of fear & anxiety. Her testimony unveils all the things she thought she would have and the losses she had to surrender to God, trusting His way, His will, and His plan for her life. As she shares, with Grove friend Brittany Jones, it becomes evidently clear, that the help Sissy offers to others is the very space where she trusts God with her heart.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2024

In today's episode Daniele, leads a conversation with Kirsten + Courtney around all it means to experience the joy that happens when we live On Purpose For A Purpose. They recount their testimonies from different seasons of life as their roles changed or evolved, and how they embraced those turns in each season. The breadth of their experience is sure to find you wherever you might be today - from singleness to wife, from a successful career to unemployment - their hearts are filled with hope in the purpose and calling all women have over their lives.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2024

In this episode, Lisa Bevere shares how her heart in this season is to see the next generation rise up and take their place in the kingdom of God. She talks with Shelley about the new thing God is doing to cultivate a hunger in His Church and to see women flourishing in the courts of the Lord. Whether you are young or old this message has an invitation for you to accept your seat at the table and believe in the ways God wants to use you.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2024

In this episode, we are sharing one of the special highlights from The Grove Conference 2023. Our friend Brooke Ligertwood opened The Word of God in Psalm 22 to offer fresh revelation on how each of us have been bought with a price. Brooke masterfully connects this Davidic Psalm to Mark 15:34 and how the Crimson Worm ties it all together. This message is one you are sure to never forget!

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2024

In this episode, Oneka McClellan has a conversation with Shelley Giglio on all things marriage, church building, and living a faith filled life. She so wonderfully helps us realize that her unconditional joy isn't because she avoids the heavy or the hard. But instead it's a heart posture of gratitude toward a loving Savior which cultivates a heart overflowing. This conversation is so personal, practical and purposeful that it's an absolute encouragement for sure.

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2024

In this episode, Bianca sits down with The Grove visionary, Shelley Giglio, to discuss the intentional ways we have an opportunity to choose everlasting joy. Throughout the conversation, Bianca gracefully talks about being both a writer, pastor to a local church, and a woman navigating her own needs in life. She transparently opens her heart around all of these subjects to let us know she doesn't have it all together but she does choose Jesus, daily. And it's in choosing Him that she has the everlasting joy only He can provide bringing her complete freedom.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2024

Jenn Johnson is a singer, songwriter, and worship leader for the Bethel Music movement, which she co-founded alongside her husband. Jenn and Brian have been married 23 years and they 5 amazing kids - Two daughters, Haley and Téa, as well three sons Braden, Ryder, and Malachi. Jenn's heart is for the people of God to experience the presence of God. And she lives this out both through her love for music but primarily in her interactions with people.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2023

In today's episode, Lisa sits with visionary, Shelley Giglio, to talk about how the greatest love story ever told changed her life! Lisa shares candidly over how God pursued her heart over time in the areas of abandonment, fear, rejection and acceptance. It was God's love that shaped Lisa into the woman we see today and her testimony of trusting Him through the process is sure to encourage you no matter where you are in your journey.

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2023

In today's episode we have some of the most faithful Passion City Church builders we know, Emily Vogeltanz sits with Todd and Susan Peterson. These three talk about what it means to serve and honor God with our finances. Their conversation offers more than just practical saving tips and spending practices. It allows each of us to see all that is in store for our lives when we trust God with our money. Todd + Susan Peterson have spent their lives committing to this principle of being generous with their giving. It's through their real stories in different seasons where we see how God continued to prompt them to keep offering more.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2023

Jess Connolly is an author, podcaster, speaker and coach for women. She is wife to Nick Connolly and together that have four growing kiddos, Elias, Gloriana, Benjamin and Cannon. Jess is a soul on fire with the desire to see women live the abundant life God has set aside for them. Her goal is to see them experiencing the freedom that can only come by receiving the love of Jesus, remaining in His Word and living freely in community. She is able to minister so effectively to the women in her life because this has been her own personal testimony.

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2023

Jen Wilkin is an author, podcaster, Bible teacher, wife to Jeffrey, mother to four adult children and grandmother. Her heart for making sure the people of God, especially the daughters of the King, have a clear view of who God is and are able to articulate that with knowledge. As a church builder and teacher of The Scriptures, Jen has given her life both in the books she pens and the spaces she teaches, to help others obtain Bible literacy. Her desire is that all people would understand the power of right believing so they can experience right living.

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2023

Kristen Ledlow Ramanakiwai is a sports broadcaster for the National Basketball Association, CEO to the children's clothing line Positionless, wife to Will Ramanakiwai and mama to sweet baby boy Kaiden with one on the way. Kristen has been a faithful attendee of Passion City Church for the last decade and in her time there formed a mentorship with Grove visionary + overseer, Shelley Giglio.

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2023

Annie F. Downs is an author, speaker and the host of That Sounds Fun podcast. She often describes herself as flawed but funny and loves to make sure that the goodness of God is evident in everyday life. As a communicator she extends this message into the heartbeat of her books, when she is sharing candidly on her podcast and when she is speaking to audiences everywhere. Annie's authenticity and genuine connection makes those around her feel like immediately friends. It's no wonder the ways God is using her life to communicate.

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2023

Jennie Allen is a Bible teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and the founder + visionary of IF:Gathering. She is married to Zac Allen and they are the parents to four wonderful young adult and adolescent children Kate, Conner, Cooper and Caroline. Jennie has a heart and a passion for this generation of women. She believes in helping women to love God more every day, to see Him for who He is through His Word, and to help women learn to give Him away as they meet the people around them. Her life and work testify to this call and mission that she lives out with such urgency.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2023

In today's episode, Mia Fieldes Dunnavant joins us alongside Jourdan Johnson to share her faithful testimony in how she's had to wait & walk with God in every season of her life. Mia carefully unpacks all that it means to surrender every gift and desire back to God trusting He knows the time and season of all things in our lives. This conversation reminds us that the desires we hold dearly in our hearts over our gifts, seasons of life or even dreams can be laid before God believing He will unfold it all in His timing.

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2023

In today's episode Susan, leads a conversation with Daniele + Camilla around what it means to offer Jesus to new people in new places. These women help us to understand the freedom that exists when we remove the restraints on our lives by remaining within the walls of the church or within our own communities. They recount their own testimonies from every Tuesday, when they gather to serve and advance the Kingdom through love, kindness and discipleship in God's word. This episode is an encouraging word for all of us to be mindful of both, the narrow boundaries we set for ourselves and how to be Spirit led in breaking those walls down.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2023

In today's episode, God completely shifted the direction of where our team thought we were going. In a turn of a few quick events, we found ourselves pivoting toward God's plans to have Cara Dyba sit down with Shelley Giglio and have a discussion around living a life open to pivoting. Cara's entire testimony up until this point has been a life of needing to understand when God was divinely stepping in to interrupt and shift the direction she was headed. And as He always promises in His word - These shifts were for His Glory and her good. Our team prays that while you listen to Cara's testimony, God would prompt you to review your own story for the ways He's been faithful to carry you through your own pivots. To connect with Cara on her story or around all she is doing to steward the Grove email her here at [email protected].

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2023

In today's episode with Hosanna Wong + Susan Robinson they discuss all that it means to allow the word of God and your relationship with Jesus to determine your identity. This conversation provides practical resources for uprooting all the adjectives in your life that have been contrary to what God has spoken over you. And reminding women that God has created you for royalty and wants to shift you back to your assigned position as a daughter of the King. If you want to keep up with all Hosanna is doing visit her at hosannawong.com and follow her on IG @hosanna.wong

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2023

In today's episode, Jill McCloughry joins us to share with Shelley Giglio her heart concerning what it means to remain obedient to the One who called you. In their time together they uncover what God is able to do in our hearts with hidden spaces in order to continue cultivating our gifts. This conversation lands with them reminding us that the primary longing in our hearts, even above using our gifts, should be to trust God with the gifts He's given.

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2023

Lisa Harper is one of the greatest author, preacher, theologian, story teller and friend of The Grove. Today, Lisa is joined by Courtney Pray Duke to exegete and review the truth in God’s word around what it means to begin kingdom work - And how not to despise but delight in the what the Lord is asking you to do.

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2023

Hosanna Wong is a spoken word artist, author, preacher, wife and friend of The Grove. We were so honored to have her join us for our 10th Grove Christmas :: TESTIFY. During this night she delivered a powerful message on being honest with yourself and allowing Jesus to accept, love and lead you right where you are in life. She shared the importance of embracing a new identity in Him in order to feel release from the idol of comparison and how that release brings freedom to love Jesus fully. The best part of it all is that she shared not 1 but 2 original spoken word pieces that were a tremendous blessing to the women in the room. Hosanna and her husband, Guy, serve faithfully on teaching teams at different churches throughout the United States. If you want to keep up with all Hosanna is doing visit her at hosannawong.com

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2022

In this conversation, Louie + Shelley Giglio sit down with Kristian + Kerri to share about Kristian's former struggle with sobriety. During this time they unpack the beauty of community, how it saved his life, his marriage and deepened his relationship with God. Kristian + Kerri also explain how these years have cultivated and birthed some very heartfelt and transparent songs in his newest album rooted from his testimony.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2022

In today's episode, Holly sit downs with Grove Director, Cara Dyba, to share about releasing our children back to God in every season. Holly was last with us in Nov 2020 {Season 3 Episode 7 :: A Steady Confidence} where she talked about growing in leadership, leading through difficult seasons and fighting for healthy relationships. Well today feels like her hearts cry in an extension of those days. Holly gracefully shares with us how to release our children but more importantly how to trust God through the process. This message is for any woman regardless of her maternal status - There is a deep truth around believing God with the things we hold dearest and trusting He knows best for us. We are excited for you to hear this discussion, because we know once you've heard it you'll never be the same!

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2022

In today's episode we are pulling from our trove of treasures to bring you this gem of a message. Brooke Ligertwood came to both lead and teach at our local Grove gathering in FEB 2018. In her message she shared boldly around the gift and the importance of the Father's Blessing in their children's life. In the beautiful parallel between her own testimony and the story of Issac with his two sons Jacob + Esau, Brooke explains not only the biblical significance but its continued relevance for today.

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2022

In this conversation, DawnCheré Wilkerson, sits down with Shelley Giglio, to share the necessary ingredients that help create a heart posture which emulates being intentional in all relationship. Being able to slow down in our lives to grasp a picture of the gospel - and in turn allowing that to navigate how we love and see those right in front of us. This episode was so rich with eye opening revelation for each of us to allow Jesus to use wherever we go and whoever we come across. Praying it blesses you as it did for us!

Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2022

In this conversation, Sadie Robertson Huff, author + influencer, sits down with Kerri Stanfill, wife to Kristian Stanfill + faithful Grove supporter, to have a reflective review into Psalm 84:5-6. In this conversation they spend time reviewing the beauty of what happens once we've gathered in the presence of the Lord. They unpack the need for us to have our hearts set toward God while being encouraged through the seasons & trials of life. This idea of being on pilgrimage through different times of cool springs or through valleys. This episode is sure to invigorate you around being on mission for the Lord in the places that He's given you influence.

Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2022

In this conversation, Amy Groeschel, wife to Craig Groeschel + co-pastor of Life Church, sits down with Hannah Brencher, author + friend to the Grove, to have a deep look into Psalm 84:10. In this time they review the beauty of what is received when we gather as the women of God to sing the praises of God. With such great perspective from how drastically our lives changed in the midst of 2020 to shift now into the privilege we have in gathering again. This 30 minute discussion empowers each of us around the decision we have to not forsake the gathering of one another as Hebrews 10:25 instructs.

Transcribed - Published: 10 August 2022

In this conversation, CeCe Winans, gifted worship leader + song writer, sits down with Courtney Pray Duke, long time Grove Girl, to have a deep look into Psalm 84:1-4. During this time Courtney and CeCe speak with a fire in them to help us all understand our identity as worshippers longing for the presence of God, among the people of God. In their discussion, they show us that it is our innate desire to want to worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth. After this discussion you are sure to be forever changed by the stirring of your affection to consistently commune in God presence.

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2022

In this conversation, Shelley Giglio, Grove visionary + overseer, along with Cara Dyba, Grove Director have a deep look into Psalm 84:7. In this time they attempt to define words + phrases like pilgrimage and strength to strength in order to encourage us around the Psalmist heart. They unpack over their own lives the faithfulness of God who invites us into this journey with Him and how we can trust Him through it all. This 30 minute discussion is chalked full of wisdom, insight and revelation that we pray meets you right where you are.

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2022

In today’s episode, we hear from some of our longtime Grove leaders:: Shelley Giglio {visionary of the Grove} Daniele Flickinger {director of our Flourish mentoring program} + Kerri Stanfill {Grove Leadership Teammate + wife to worship leader, Kristian Stanfill}. These friends sat down to have a conversation around understanding a women’s role through the lens of Scripture and how a proper understanding of that calling creates freedom for any woman, in any stage of life, to flourish where she is planted. Take notes as our guests discuss their unique spaces of life openly while supporting all of their different seasons with the truth in God’s Word. To learn more about the Flourish Mentoring Journey mentioned in this episode, visit FlourishMentor.com and begin your flourishing journey today!

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2022

DawnCheré Wilkerson is a steadfast friend of The Grove and joined us for our last local gathering of the Spring of 2022, where she delivered the most stunning and memorable talk built on gratitude and Psalm 118:24 – a call to REJOICE ANYWAY – no matter the circumstance. DawnCheré and her husband, Rich live in Miami with their three amazing kids where they faithfully pastor Vous Church and where DawnCheré leads a beautiful sisterhood called Vous Girl.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2022

Courtney Pray Duke and Hannah Brencher, both radiant members of The Grove Team, delivered truth at our recent gathering that brought the women of our city a renewed perspective — one filled with vivid hope and trust in God and His undeniable goodness and love for us.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2022

Jourdan Johnson, Melodie Malone, and Chidima Ubah serve on the worship team at Passion City Church, where they collaborate both on and off the stage while leveraging their gifts for the glory of God. They illustrate the beauty available when we choose to celebrate rather than critique those with similar callings.

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2022

Sadie Robertson Huff is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, influencer, and founder of Live Original. She joins Shelley Giglio for a conversation about the tough moments in our lives where we can choose to believe God is sovereign and in control in a seemingly out-of-control world.

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2022

Louie Giglio is the Visionary Architect and Director of the Passion Movement, and the founder of Passion Institute. Shelley Giglio is the Chief Strategist, Director of Label Operations and Artist Management for sixstepsrecords, co-founder of the Passion Movement, and leads The GROVE. Together, through their obedient yes, they faithfully lend their lives and tend their lives for the future God created them for.

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2022

Jennie Allen is a Bible teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and the founder and visionary of IF:Gathering. In this episode, she calls us to return to community, to embrace vulnerability, and to be the people known for their love for one another.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2021

Hospitality is dear to us at The Grove — it's not seasonal, but instead a way of life. Our friends Daniele Flickinger and Susan Peterson discuss hospitality as a means of welcoming others into our lives, from close friends to complete strangers, and it begins with a simple invitation.

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2021

Christine Caine has a heart for reaching the lost, strengthening leadership, and championing the cause of justice. Her message calls us to be prisoners of hope, with our eyes fixed upon Jesus, who is firm and secure, rather than looking back with longing as prisoners of our own desires or disappointments.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2021

Christine Caine is an Australian born, Greek blooded, lover of Jesus, a speaker, author and activist, and most importantly, she is family. Shelley Giglio and her dear friend Christine consider topics that are top of mind for each of them. Through their conversation, they reveal that no matter your age, the most fruitful years of your life are always ahead of you.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2021

Christy Wright is a national best-selling author, personal development expert, mom, and host of her eponymous podcast. She joins Shelley Giglio to explore how we can feel proud and find peace about the ways we spend our time.

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2021

Shelley Giglio is the visionary leader of The Grove, the Chief Strategist, Director of Label Operations and Artist Management for sixsteprecords, and co-founder of the Passion Movement. Recorded live at The Grove, her message is rooted in scripture from Nehemiah and left us with a hope and a heart for the invitational freedom available to us in the Kingdom of God.

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2021

Brooke Ligertwood is a Grammy award-winning songwriter, producer, and worship leader, and also serves as the head of Hillsong Worship globally. She and Shelley Giglio discuss the powerful ways God uses our lives to create curiosity in others in order to bring them to a hopeful place of discovery.

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2021

Jennie Lusko of Fresh Life Church and her daughter Alivia join Shelley Giglio for an intimate conversation about what it means to choose joy even in the most profound + significant moments of grief and heartache.

Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2021

Jamie Ivey is the host of The Happy Hour Podcast with Jamie Ivey, an author, a speaker, a gifted storyteller, and the mom of four teenagers. In the Season Three Finale of The Grove Podcast, Shelley Giglio is joined by Jamie for a deep and meaningful conversation about living into our gifts + calling in combination with parenting and everything else God has entrusted us to carry.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2021

Pastor Louie Giglio joins his wife + Grove Visionary, Shelley Giglio in the studio for an incredibly candid, honest conversation about the challenging season in their lives that birthed the amazing message of his new book, "Don't Give The Enemy A Seat At Your Table". Based out of Psalm 23, the message of this conversation + Pastor Louie's book shares the brilliant way Jesus can empower us to win the battle of our mind– right now. Today.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2021