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Spiritual Direction: Finding a Safe Place for Your Story

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"Evicting Shame and Embracing the Identity of the Beloved."

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"Most of us are busy trying to 'fix' ours…

3 weeks, 5 days ago

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From Burnout to Beloved: Practical Soul Care with Austin Gardner & Mike Pennington

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Are you living as God’s employee or His beloved child?

In this episode of Followed by Mercy, Austin Gardner sits down with his longtim…

3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Trauma, Shame, and the Truth About Being God's Beloved

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Why do we feel like we have to "perform" to be loved by God? In this third part of our series, I’m joined by my cousin Mike Penningto…

4 weeks, 2 days ago

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4 Enemies of Your Peace: Overcoming Shame & Performance 🛡️

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Why is it so much easier to believe God loves us in our heads than it is to feel it in our hearts?

In today’s episode of Followed by M…

1 month ago

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God is Smiling at You: Breaking the Performance Trap with Mike Pennington

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Are you tired of trying to prove you deserve God’s love?

In this episode, Austin Gardner sits down with his cousin, Mike Pennington—a …

1 month ago

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The Fierce Compassion of God

Season 3 Episode 36

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"As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you." — Isaiah 66:13

We often focus on the "Fatherhood" of God, but on this Moth…

1 month ago

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Why You’re Exhausted: The Truth About "Performance Christianity"

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"Have you ever felt like you were auditioning for God instead of serving Him?

After 50 years in ministry—preaching thousands of sermon…

1 month ago

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As a Mother Comforts: Finding God’s Heart in a Mama’s Love

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Is your view of God missing the "Sweetest Comfort"?

In this special Mother's Day message, W. Austin Gardner dives into the profound my…

1 month ago

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Why “Lost” Doesn’t Mean Worthless: The Real Heart of God | W. Austin Gardner

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If you’ve spent any time in church, you’ve probably heard the word "lost" used as a label for people who are "wicked" or "wrong." But…

1 month, 1 week ago

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Vigilance Over Fear: A Parent’s Guide to Child Safety with Hayley Thomas

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Are our children truly safe? Join Austin Gardner as he sits down with Navy veteran Hayley Thomas and former missionary Stephen Underw…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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