Holley has an aha moment: the enemy often lies to us in the areas of our giftings. Let’s keep fighting for the truth in our lives, and do the same for our sisters too. ResourcesHeal After You’re Hurt - New Course by Holley

“Did God really say…?” The enemy went after Eve with this one phrase, and he still does the same with our hearts today. The good news: Yes, God really did say we’re loved, chosen, enough, and more! ResourcesThe Spirit-Led Heart by Suzie

If you find yourself overwhelmed by social media, you're not alone. Holley shares a few strategies to help you use social media strategically and intentionally.

Social media can be overwhelming for all of us. How do we use it intentionally rather than impulsively? We talk about how to be the boss of social media rather than feeling controlled by it.ResourcesJoy Keeper (https://www.amazon.com/JoyKeeper-Truths-Change-Everything-Thought/dp/0764235818/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MHYW4TY3KPAT&keywords=joy+keeper+suzanne+eller&qid=1706570111&sprefix=joy+keeper%2C+s%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1) by Suzie

Did you know that you are beautiful? You are. You absolutely are. 

Do you feel pressure to look a certain way? We do too. Join us for a conversation about how we can practice gratitude for our bodies, listen to them, and focus on what works for us rather than working hard to achieve impossible beauty standards. ResourcesSubscribe to More than Small Talk on your favorite app and leave us a review!

In a world that often glorifies the hustle mentality, so many of us begin to question our true worth wondering if we aren’t measuring up. Jennifer encourages us to give ourselves more compassion and let go of the comparison that the hustle culture drives us towards. 

Hustle means exceeding our personal capacity in a way that hurts us in order to get the approval of other people. We have a conversation about why we’re all tempted to do this and a healthier approach that can replace it in 2024. ResourcesFreedom by Jennifer Watson

Holley shares why we can let go of the expectations that weigh us down.

The New Year can bring pressure to meet expectations. We talk through how to pursue “being” instead of “doing,” what helps us live loved, and what’s even better than getting a gold star. ResourcesYou’re Already Amazing by Holley 

When God does big things with a small yes.Resource The Spirit-Led Heart: Living a Life of Live and Faith Beyond Borders by Suzanne Eller (https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Led-Heart-Suzanne-Eller/dp/0764230166/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OS9HKCRE4HLM&keywords=the+spirit+led+heart&qid=1704323107&sprefix=the+spirit+led+he%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1)

What are you saying "yes" to in 2024 and what are you saying "no" to? We share our answers and help you think through what you want more and less of in your life as you start a new year. ResourcesFor more about micro goals, go to HolleyGerth.com and enter "micro goals" in the search box.

Jennifer shares some thoughts about how to move forward into a new year, with new hope.

We look back over 2023 and look forward to our fifth year of More Than Small Talk. Join us to reflect on your life and intentionally consider what’s next for you too. ResourcesHas More than Small Talk been helpful to you? Here are three ways to say thank you! 1) Subscribe on your favorite podcast app 2) Leave us a review 3) Join the More than Small Talk Facebook group 

Nothing you do or don’t do will ever change God’s love for you. Holley’s words will remind you that you’re loved anyway and always. ResourcesWhat’s True About You by Holley

Do you ever struggle with believing you're loved? We talk about why being someone Jesus loves is your identity, security, and a truth nothing and no one can ever change. ResourcesThe Spirit-Led Heart (https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Led-Heart-Suzanne-Eller/dp/0764230166/ref=sr_1_1?crid=358ON83N4S7P2&keywords=the+spirit+led+heart+by+suzanne+eller&qid=1703111362&sprefix=the+spirit+led+heart%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1)by Suzie Eller

Your people matter, but you matter too. 

Jenn Schultz, author of She's Not Your Enemy, joins us to talk about trading comparison for compassion, finding security in our identity in Christ, and how to have healthier relationships with each other as women.She's Not Your Enemy by Jenn Schultz

Jennifer shares how pressure can steal our peace this holiday season, and what to do about it.

Peace. It's a gift we all want this time of year but it can be hard to find. We talk about three different kinds of peace and what brings them to our lives. ResourcesWhat Your Mind Needs for Anxious Moments by Holley Gerth

Sometimes we want to know the right answer, but what our souls need even more is to release our expectations and embrace the mystery of the story God is writing in our lives. ResourcesHolleyGerth.com (http://www.holleygerth.com)

Even Christians often differ in their beliefs about certain issues. How can we love each other well, even when we don’t share the same perspective? Our producer Kara Culver joins us as we explore this tricky topic.ResourcesMore Than Smalltalk Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/morethansmalltalk/)

Giving ourselves room to live in the tension in healthy ways.

Introvert or extrovert? We dive deeper into this topic and how it affects our relationships so we can all love each other better. Resources The Powerful Purpose of Introverts by Holley

Loving people who disagree with us is HARD. Holley shares 7 words that have helped her.