
EP.57 "What is my motivation?"
01/27/25 • 25 min
PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast
HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam
SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 57
EPISODE TITLE: “What is my motivation?”
RELATED RESOURCES AND CONTENT:
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary: motivation
Bible Verses to support today’s topic:
- 1 Samuel 17:8-11
- 1 Samuel 17:45-47
- 1 Thessalonians 2:4
- Luke 6:45
Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:
Reflection questions for you today:
- When you say “yes” to something, what is your reason or motivation for saying yes?
- When you complete a task/activity, etc. what or who do you attribute your accomplishments to?
- Do you struggle to desire power and to be the best in certain areas in your life?
- Do you feel tempted to believe any of the motivations the world tells you to use behind what you do?
- When it says in the Bible “to God be the glory forever” what does that mean? What does that verse mean in your life?
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PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast
HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam
SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 57
EPISODE TITLE: “What is my motivation?”
RELATED RESOURCES AND CONTENT:
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary: motivation
Bible Verses to support today’s topic:
- 1 Samuel 17:8-11
- 1 Samuel 17:45-47
- 1 Thessalonians 2:4
- Luke 6:45
Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:
Reflection questions for you today:
- When you say “yes” to something, what is your reason or motivation for saying yes?
- When you complete a task/activity, etc. what or who do you attribute your accomplishments to?
- Do you struggle to desire power and to be the best in certain areas in your life?
- Do you feel tempted to believe any of the motivations the world tells you to use behind what you do?
- When it says in the Bible “to God be the glory forever” what does that mean? What does that verse mean in your life?
FOLLOW US:
Check our our Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/thesweetteaandjesuspodcast
Check out our website:
https://thesweetteaandjesu.wixsite.com/sweet-tea-and-jesus
Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/22c84dad41b7/4sqfphmu27
FOR MORE:
- To Subscribe: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and many other podcast apps.
- Leave an Apple Podcast review. Or positive review on whatever app you use! These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance other women will find us.
- Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and related information.
- Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.
- Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in.
*Affiliate links used where appropriate. We do not necessarily align with the personal beliefs and convictions of all of the products, people, resources, media, etc. mentioned on the show.Thanks for supporting this ministry!
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EP.56 "Did God actually say?"
PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast
HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam
SEASON: Four EPISODE: 56
EPISODE TITLE: “Did God actually say?”
RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT:
Around the web:
- Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast - Season One - Episode 12 “How to do a H.E.A.R. Journal”
- Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast - Season Two - Episode 34 “Why is the Word so important?”
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary: schemes
Bible Verses to support today’s topic:
- Hebrews 4:12
- Genesis 3:1
- John 10:10
- 1 Peter 5:8
- Ephesians 4:6
- Philippians 4:8
- Revelation 12:9
- 1 John 2:27
- Proverbs 30:5
- 1 John 5:20
- John 3:16-17
Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:
Reflection questions for you today:
- Where is your flesh asking you “Did God really say?”
- Where is culture asking you “Did God really say?”
- Where is Satan asking you “Did God really say?
- Are you ready to combat Satan’s lies with “For it is written”?
- What challenged you and encouraged you from today’s episode?
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Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/22c84dad41b7/4sqfphmu27
FOR MORE:
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- Leave an Apple Podcast review. Or positive review on whatever app you use! These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance other women will find us.
- Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and related information.
- Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.
- Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in.
*Affiliate links used where appropriate. We do not necessarily align with the personal beliefs and convictions of all of the products, people, resources, media, etc. mentioned on the show.Thanks for supporting this ministry!
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EP. 58 "Do I have to go to church?"
PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast
HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam
SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 58
EPISODE TITLE: "Do I have to go to church?”
RELATED RESOURCES AND CONTENT:
Around the web:
- “The Church Irreplaceable: Why God’s People Must Gather” by Matt Smethurst
Bible Verses to support today’s topic:
- Hebrews 10:24-25
- Romans 12:4-8
- Acts 2:46-47
- James 2:14-26
- 1 Corinthians 12:12
- 1 Corinthians 12:27
- 1 John 1:5-7
- Matthew 11:28
- Mark 12:30-31
Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:
Reflection questions for you today
- Is there something holding you back from joining a church that you need to get rid of?
- Have you made going to church a decision based on feelings rather than the truth of scripture?
- If you aren’t willing to put Christ above all other excuses, do you feel you need to reevaluate your salvation?
FOLLOW US:
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https://linktr.ee/thesweetteaandjesuspodcast
Check out our website:
https://thesweetteaandjesu.wixsite.com/sweet-tea-and-jesus
Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/22c84dad41b7/4sqfphmu27
FOR MORE:
- To Subscribe: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and many other podcast apps.
- Leave an Apple Podcast review. Or positive review on whatever app you use! These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance other women will find us.
- Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and related information.
- Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.
- Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in.
*Affiliate links used where appropriate. We do not necessarily align with the personal beliefs and convictions of all of the products, people, resources, media, etc. mentioned on the show.Thanks for supporting this ministry!
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