Spiritual Growth Episodes

What does it really mean when Jesus says "I am"? In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Carrie Kittinger unpacks her seven-week Bible study, Behold, a deep dive into the "I Am" statements of Jesus found only in the Gospel of John — the light of the world, the bread of life, the good shepherd, the resurrection and the life, the way, the truth, and the life, and more.

Carrie shares the powerful, full-circle story behind the study's title — how she taught it live for the first time just one day ...

In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Brandy Williams and Rochelle Benton have a conversation about recognizing the "beckoning" of the Holy Spirit and learning to respond, even when it means stepping out of comfort and into the unknown.

Together, they unpack what it means to truly draw near to God — comparing it to looking at something from a distance versus up close, and how the things we're far from always look smaller than they really are. They talk honestly about distraction, surrender, ...

In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, host Sheryl Kloehr welcomes Malou Osea to share her remarkable journey from depression and isolation to a Spirit-empowered life of ministry, prayer, and healing. Malou opens up about receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit, learning to hear God’s voice through stillness and patience, and the boldness that followed—praying for strangers, ministering healing to hospital patients, and eventually returning to the Philippines to teach congregations about the ...

In this teaching episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Sheryl Kloehr dives into the life of Stephen from Acts 6–8: a man described as "full of faith and of the Holy Spirit," whose unwavering obedience led to opposition, false accusations, and ultimately martyrdom — yet whose face shone with the glory of God even in his final moments.

This episode unpacks what it means to be prepared for spiritual battle long before opposition arrives, why doing what's right doesn't guarantee an easy path, and how Go...

In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, host Sheryl Kloehr sits down with photographer, editor, and prayer team member Deana Spyres to talk about how Scripture moved from a source of guilt and legalism to the most life-giving part of her day.

Deana shares her journey from growing up in church "knowing about God" to truly encountering Him in His Word — reading through the New Testament for the first time, discovering surprising details in the Old Testament, and learning that following Jesus is ...

Have you ever wondered why God allows seasons of pruning in your life? Just as a gardener carefully trims a plant so it can flourish, our Heavenly Father removes what hinders our spiritual growth so we can bear even greater fruit.

In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Sheryl Kloehr shares a simple yet powerful lesson she discovered while pruning holly bushes in her neighborhood. What began as ordinary yard work became a vivid reminder of the life-changing truth found in Jesus' words: "I am t...

Many women silently carry the pain of infertility and pregnancy loss, wondering if God has forgotten them. In this powerful episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Carly Leasiolagi opens up about her decade-long journey through infertility, multiple miscarriages, and the spiritual battles that came with each season of waiting.

Carly shares how God met her in unexpected ways — through a stranger's prophetic word, a difficult act of obedience, and a painful process of surrendering control. She gets hone...

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Kaitlyn covers great Scriptures on the process of us speaking life or death to our current circumstances and the promises of God we are still waiting on. We have a choice; we can work towards or against God's best... what will it be?

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Struggling with weariness or getting up and out of tough times? Rochelle offers answers to move in to the place God designed for us to be refreshed!

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We discuss how believers often disqualify themselves from prayer by comparing themselves to others or biblical figures like Elijah. God uses ordinary people to pray powerful, effective prayers. We explore the importance of persistence, the power of simple prayers, and the privilege of partnering with God to bring His kingdom to earth. We look at the importance of even a one-word prayer and how impactful it can be. Join Carrie Kittinger, Sheryl...

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We dive deep into the prayer life of Jesus to uncover the perfect model for communicating with the Father. While we often recite the Lord’s Prayer, there is so much more to learn from how Jesus prayed—His rhythms, His solitude, and His posture of surrender. Join Carrie Kittinger, Sheryl Kloehr, and Veronica Scott as they focus on Matthew 26:41 on this prayer series.

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What were Jesus’ final desires for His followers? In this episode, we dive into John 17 to uncover the four specific things Jesus prayed for us: protection, sanctification, oneness, and unity.

Join Carrie and Veronica as they discuss the practical side of "staying strong in the Lord." We explore how to navigate the battlefield of the mind, why unity requires humility, and the power of speaking God's Word aloud to transform your thoughts. whet...