Episodes
Friday May 10, 2024
Don't Despise These Small Beginnings
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
Hi friend,
Today I'm sharing how God has been working on my heart through this verse:
“Don’t despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin…”
Zechariah 4:10
And how even the small, mundane things we do are actually very important to God and a tool He uses to build and forge our character.
In my life I struggle to stay focused on the small things, (my mind is typically in the clouds!)...so God has used a few key verses to bring me back down to earth and remind me of just how important this season is.
I hope this message encourages you as you are in tough seasons or relationships or feeling like things can be so meaningless at times...God always has a purpose behind it.
Sending love to you sweet friend!
Friday May 03, 2024
Mental Health and the Bible: John the Baptist
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
Today we are covering John the Baptist and the moment where he questioned and asked Jesus, "Are you really the Messiah?"
There is so much to unpack here, but here are a few points we are covering today:
- Why did John ask this question? Didn't he already know who Jesus was?
- The direct and compassionate response Jesus gave
- How we can expect Jesus to respond as we face our own crisis of faith
- What it means to truly bring our doubts before Jesus
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Mental Health & The Bible: Mary and Martha
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Today we are tackling the story of Mary and Martha! Before you think this episode might be a guilt-trip, tune in and listen to what God has laid on my heart about the way He has uniquely made each of us.
Today we will cover:
- God's love for both Mary AND Martha
- How God can use the Martha types in His church
- What to do if you struggle with being a "doer" and not having quiet time
- The specific set of words here that correlate to our current-day word "anxiety"
Friday Apr 19, 2024
What Does the Bible Say About Mental Health?
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Hi friend! We are kicking off a series on "What the Bible Says About Mental Health" and I am super excited to journey through these stories with you and dig into God's Word on this topic.
Today I want to share with you a few points of what the Bible actually says about mental health. Take these three truths with you as you face your own battles this week:
1. God loves to reason with you.
2. Emotions are a gift from God.
3. God wants to restore you.
I am praying that this series will encourage your heart and help you relate more deeply to the Bible characters we discuss!
If you want to send me a person/story you want covered, please send me a message through my Instagram account: @erikaruthpizzo
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Is the Enemy Using Scripture Against You?
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Hi friend,
As I'm working through writing a new book on spiritual warfare, I am processing with the Lord what it looked like for Him when He faced great temptation by the enemy in the wilderness.
We see that He was tempted through the use of scripture, so it made me wonder...does the enemy do the same thing to us?
God has been revealing so much to me, and I want to share with you some of the ways that I have been tempted to despair because of the enemy's lies.
The truth is, the closer you get to Christ, the harder the attacks start to come. But there is great hope in the midst of these attacks, because we become more and more attune to the Shepherd's voice.
Praying for you as you face your own attacks this week and different trials and temptations. You are more equipped than you even know!
Monday Mar 25, 2024
3 Things to Meditate on This Holy Week
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Hi friend,
As a believer, stepping into Holy Week carries a certain amount of weight doesn't it? We want to experience what Jesus experienced, feel what He felt, and give reverence to the awesome act of dying on the cross for our sins.
Let me encourage you today with these 3 truths to meditate on this week:
1. Our relationship with Jesus is the most important relationship and the most eternal relationship
2. Jesus just wants to spend time with you
3. It's OK to bare your feelings before God and before close friends - that's what Jesus did!
Praying for you as you head into this Easter week, that it would be a time of great reflection with your Savior in the quiet moments of listening to His heart for you.
Friday Mar 01, 2024
When You Feel Attacked
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Hi friend!
Today I'm sharing some thoughts on what to do when you feel really attacked by the enemy. Sometimes life just feels hard, and I want you to know that God loves you right where you are. Be encouraged today that even though God is building you up to be a mighty warrior, it's ok if you don't feel like a "warrior" right now :) He loves you anyway!
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Attachment Styles and Parenting with Special Guests Matt and Leah Heim
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Today I am joined by two very special guests - licensed marriage and family therapists Matt and Leah Heim.
Join us as we cover these important topics:
- What are attachment styles and how do they affect my parenting?
- How can I be a better parent and trust God in the process?
- Will my child need therapy one day?
- Removing the pressure from needing to do and be everything for our kids, and letting others pour into them
Matt and Leah have started a nonprofit called The Open Table where they minister to others by promoting and facilitating hoisting and lasting change for individuals, couples, families and communities.
Today, Matt shares about his dissertation on Attachment styles and if you are a parent of kids age 5+ he invites you to participate in this brief survey:
For more info on Open Table visit their website here.
It was a joy and privilege to have Matt and Leah on the podcast and to hear their wisdom! Share with any parent who needs just a little extra encouragement to keep going and keep seeking the Lord.
Friday Feb 09, 2024
My Creative Process
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
I'm so excited today to do something a little different and dive into my creative process behind writing books!
If you've ever wanted to write a book before, or have felt led to share your story, I am praying my words encourage you to press into that God-given gift and let Him do the writing and leading!
He is a good Father who gives us such wonderful creative gifts.
Today we'll talk about:
- How I go about deciding what to write about, the chapter titles, the content, etc.
- Asking for feedback during the writing process
- Praying for wisdom from the Holy Spirit as I write
- Going back and editing/re-writing things
- Making time to write when life feels so busy
To be the first to hear when my new book comes out sign up for my e-mail list on my website!
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Don't Forget to Look Up
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Hi friend,
I am sharing a poem today from my book "Quieted by His Love". I hope today's message encourages you to bask in God's love for you, to let His love wash over you this coming week, and to slow down and be still in His presence.
Love you friend!
Erika