Live Worthy Podcast

In this bonus episode, we close out Season One with a powerful moment from the 2025 Worthy Conference, Through the Veil. All season we've explored the fivefold graces and the rhythms of grace and rest—and this communion experience beautifully ties it all together. Before communion, the Lord led us into a silent Outer Court experience—300 women moving quietly through stations designed to help them listen, reflect, create, and meet with Him. It was counter-cultural, holy, and became the anchor for everything that followed. This episode features the communion devotion that came right after that silent encounter—honest, emotional, and centered on the invitation to come boldly to Jesus. We’re also making the Outer Court Guidebook available so you can walk through the stations at home and create your own moment of rest with the Lord. Download the Guidebook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KVHqsc0wbXfmCBFCLx2GCJIHxMhMmhJp/view?usp=sharing Support Worthy Ministries: https://worthyministries.ddock.gives/ Whether you joined us at the conference or are experiencing it for the first time, we pray this time of communion draws you deeper into His presence and into a rhythm of rest with Him.

In our final episode of Season One, host Erin Arruda invites her husband Mickey Arruda back to share a glimpse into what Sabbath looks like for their family. Over the past six years, the Arrudas have learned to embrace Sabbath as a weekly rhythm rooted in Scripture—a sacred invitation to rest, reflect, and be restored. Through moments of reflection, restoration, and recreation, they’ve discovered the beauty of letting the Holy Spirit lead their family into true rest. Their story reminds us that Sabbath isn’t about perfection, but about presence. Even starting small—a walk, a pause, a meal shared slowly—can begin to shift the rhythm of your week and your heart toward freedom and worship. This conversation is inspired by Exodus 5, where Moses declares to Pharaoh: “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Let my people go, so that they may hold a festival to me in the wilderness.” Even then, God’s heart was to free His people from endless labor so they could experience His joy and presence. 📚 Resources Mentioned: Sabbath as Resistance by Walter Brueggemann The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer 🕊️ Weekly Sabbath Reflection Questions: Take time to slow down and meet with the Lord through these guiding questions. How did the Lord show up for you this week? Did you receive any blessings this week? How did you walk in more hope, confidence, joy, or peace this week? In what ways did you grow closer to the Lord? What are you proud of or celebrating for this week? What did you learn of God‘s character this week? How did you reflect the image of Christ this week? What felt hardest about this week? What felt easiest about this week? What did you learn from this week? What made you laugh the hardest this week? When did you want to give up this week? When did you feel weak and vulnerable this week? When did you feel courageous and strong? Who gave you encouragement this week? What did they say? What wise decision did you make this week? When did you feel most alive? What felt scary this week? What was your favorite moment of the week? What surprised you about this week? 💛 As we close Season One, our prayer is that you’ll take even one step toward creating space for rest—and that you’ll encounter the presence of God there. 🔗 Support Worthy Ministries: https://worthyministries.ddock.gives/

This week on the Live Worthy Podcast, we’re closing out our Fivefold Equipping Series with a tender and powerful breakout session from Worthy Conference 2025. Dr. Robin Harper shares a heart-filled message on how to care for the hearts of others—offering wisdom for walking with people through healing, growth, and discipleship. This final session highlights the gift of the shepherd, equipping you to nurture, guide, and protect those God has placed in your life with grace, truth, and love. Not sure where you’re strongest in your fivefold grace gifts? Take the free assessment here: https://overflowchurch.typeform.com/to/B4c3XWxU

In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Lambert — wife, mother of six under the age of nine (yes, you read that right!), and a steadfast ministry leader whose quiet strength and faithful obedience have helped shape the very framework of Worthy Ministries. Though her work often happens behind the scenes, Courtney carries the heart and structure that keep the ministry standing strong. Together, we explore how the Great Commission has unfolded in her life — from simple moments like a lunch at work, to bold steps of obedience in serving her church, fostering children, and leading her family to know Jesus personally. Through it all, Courtney has lived out what it means to make disciples and to walk worthy of the calling of God. Her story reminds us that discipleship isn’t always loud or seen — sometimes it looks like diapers, spreadsheets, and late-night prayers. It’s the faithful “yes” in the ordinary that brings about Kingdom transformation. If this conversation moves your heart and you’d like to partner with Worthy Ministries, we invite you to join our Legacy Family of monthly supporters. Your generosity helps us continue this work of equipping and encouraging women across our region. 👉 Join the Legacy Family today. https://worthyministries.ddock.gives/

In this episode, we sit down with Karen Brooks — wife, mother, and seasoned ministry leader whose decades of faithful service have marked our community with depth, wisdom, and steadfast love for Jesus. Karen’s voice carries both authority and tenderness, and her life bears witness to the power of enduring hope. Together, we dive into the heart of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19 — what it truly means to go and make disciples — and how evangelism and discipleship have shaped Karen’s purpose over the years. Through honest conversation about suffering, hope, and faithfulness, Karen reminds us that following Jesus often costs us something, yet it always leads us to life. To learn more about Karen and her ministry, visit His Redeeming Purpose https://www.hisredeemingpurpose.com/ If this conversation moves your heart and you’d like to partner with Worthy Ministries, we invite you to join our Legacy Family of monthly supporters. Your generosity helps us continue this work of equipping and encouraging women across our region. 👉 Join the Legacy Family today. https://worthyministries.ddock.gives/

This week on the Live Worthy Podcast, we’re continuing our Fivefold Equipping Series with another powerful breakout session from Worthy Conference 2025! Sandra Tolsma brings a heartfelt and practical message on how to become really good at relational evangelism—showing us how to build authentic connections, share the Gospel with confidence, and love people toward Jesus. Sandra speaks from the lens of the evangelist, equipping you to bring the Good News into everyday conversations with clarity, courage, and compassion. Want to discover your fivefold grace gifts? Take the free assessment here: https://overflowchurch.typeform.com/to/B4c3XWxU Learn more about Sandra’s ministry at annascircle.org

In this episode, Erin sits down with her spiritual daughter and dear friend, Isabelle Thomas—a true evangelist, storyteller, and unapologetic lover of soup. Together, they talk about what it looks like to live the Gospel out loud—to see, seek, and serve the lost in everyday life. From her early ministry roots to being the youngest to take on a missions trip, Isabelle shares how God has shaped her heart for evangelism and compassion. Through their conversation, we’re invited to look again at how Jesus moves toward the poor, the sick, the neglected, and the orphaned—and how His Church is called to do the same. Be encouraged by Isabelle’s contagious faith, her stories of God’s goodness, and her challenge to every believer: to live worthy by loving boldly.

In this follow-up episode, sisters Erin Arruda and Sarah Ronne invite listeners into one of the most personal and vulnerable places they share—their Bible study time. With honesty and openness, they give us a glimpse of what meeting with the Lord currently looks like for each of them, offering a front-row seat to how God speaks uniquely to their hearts. This episode isn’t polished or scripted; it’s a tender invitation to see how the Word comes alive in the quiet spaces of daily life. From favorite passages to prayers and reflections, Erin and Sarah reveal how time in Scripture strengthens faith, brings clarity, and fuels their walk with Him. Be encouraged to open your own Bible, linger with the Lord, and discover that He longs to meet you personally, too. Resources mentioned in this episode: BibleMap App (Free) https://www.ploughboy.org/free-biblemap-app Bible Hub https://biblehub.com/ Blue Letter Bible https://www.blueletterbible.org/

In this episode of the Live Worthy Podcast, host Erin Arruda sits down with her sister, Sarah Ronne. From standing side by side as maid of honor and bridesmaid, to raising kids together and laboring in ministry, their lives have been knit together through seasons of joy, challenge, and deep faith. Sarah carries a unique call as a teacher of the Word, helping others clear the clutter and discover both the simplicity and depth of Scripture. Together, Erin and Sarah talk about the journey of walking faithfully with Jesus—the ease of His yoke when the burden feels heavy, the reality of navigating relationships, and the rhythms of meeting God daily in His Word. Whether you’re just beginning to study Scripture and feel overwhelmed, or you’re longing to go deeper in your understanding, Sarah offers both practical wisdom and Spirit-led encouragement. Tune in to be strengthened, inspired, and equipped to Live Worthy—because as Sarah reminds us, God’s Word isn’t just for knowing, it’s for living.