Trustworthy
Is God trustworthy? Join two friends in wholehearted conversation as they seek to answer this question. Share in the wit and wisdom that comes from being anchored in Christ and connected to one another.
Episodes
Tom and Chane Hart join the podcast! Tom is an RUF campus minister at Furman University and he and Chane are parents of four, veterans of multiple cross-country moves and thoughtful leaders about Christian community. They joined us to talk about identity in Christ, orphan mentalities vs. beloved-child confidence, tiers of relationships, and why authentic community is simultaneously hard, glorious, and only a foretaste of what’s com...
Hosts Sarah and Mary Beth welcome guest Denise Derr to discuss the life-changing impact of Celebrate Recovery (CR). Denise, a co-ministry leader, shares her powerful testimony of transitioning from nine years in traditional 12-step programs (AA/NA) to CR where "God doesn't waste a hurt."
Key Takeaways:
- The Missing Piece: Denise reveals that despite her sobriety, she felt something was missing—a personal relationshi...
Inspired by the powerful stories heard at a Celebrate Recovery open house, Sarah and Mary Beth dive into the essential Christian practices of vulnerability, confession, and community. They grapple with the uncomfortable truth of what holds us back (fear, pride, shame) and share deeply personal "quiet parts" out loud, revealing struggles with self-righteousness, comparison, and deflection.
Drawing on a powerful Tim Keller q...
In this episode of Trustworthy, Sarah and Mary Beth pour a cup and settle in for a cozy conversation about one of the most beloved “third places” in modern life: coffee shops.
From open mic nights in the 90s to driveway coffee gatherings during the pandemic, they trace how these spaces have shaped their sense of community, creativity, and connection. Along the way, they share listener reflections on what “community” really means—and...
In this episode of Trustworthy, Sarah and Mary Beth continue their conversation about culture and community by interviewing Sarah's former youth group student, Lucely Tapia, whose story embodies what happens when intentional community and discipleship take root. Mary Beth and Sarah start by talking about the culture of Friday night football, where small-town spirit and shared connection come alive and then move into a heartfel...
Sarah and Mary Beth launch Season Three of Trustworthy with a look at how culture shapes community. We ask: What kind of culture helps community flourish, and how can we shape it as followers of Christ?
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Sarah and Mary Beth had the opportunity to do a live version of the podcast with a group of women at our church. This bonus episode is full of good questions from the group gathered that evening about finding community and embracing different stages of life and seasons of change.
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Another season of trustworthy is wrapped! What did we learn this season and what are some things you may not know about us? It’s Q&A time on our Season 2 finale!
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What does following where God leads look like? We talked with Jessica Zubrod about how being open to the small ways God leads us shape how we live and parent and work. Listen in to how we can find glory in the ordinary.
Mentioned in this episode:
MomCo at Willowdale Chapel (formerly MOPS)
We all want to be great, right? What does greatness even mean? What if a life that looks repetitive and unimpressive to the world is great for God's glory?
Vocabulary Resources:
This week, I, Mary Beth was struggling with some words and phrases! I couldn't let the episode pass without acknowledging the correct words and meanings.
Quelch: It is in fact a word that means squelch! (To fall or stamp on so as to crush)
Trud...
How can we engage the next generation of the church right now? We turned to an expert for an interview! She's in the thick of youth ministry and has wisdom to share on how to empower and engage the next generation of the church. Meet Sara Boninu.
Resources:
Sara's sermon on keychain leadership
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Plants are growing, birds are singing, spring is here! What lessons can we learn about life, death and resurrection from the natural world around us?
Resources
Resurrection Letters - Andrew Peterson
Sing: Spring Songs - Ellie Holcomb
Doug Tallamy and Homegrown National Park
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There are a myriad of prayers our brothers and sisters have written down over the centuries that we can use in our every day to praise, confess and center our mindset on God throughout our day. We share some familiar ones and perhaps a few prayers that are new to you.
Resources
Book of Common Prayer (Episcopalian)
Book of Common Prayer free download (Anglican)
Sarah reads a prayer in honor of St. Patrick and his work to bring Christianity to Ireland.
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How do we reap what we have been sowing without it feeling like another to-do item on our list? Let's trust God's command to recount the good work He has done in our lives.
Resources:
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In a follow-up to our previous episode, this time we dig into the fruit that comes from true conviction. If we are not left to wallow in our sin, what are we to do? We look with hope to restoration.
Songs to help you along:
Look what you've done - Tasha Layton
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On today's episode of Trustworthy, we talk about conviction and condemnation and how sometimes they're confused but they really do mean two different things. Mary Beth and Sarah share examples from their own lives.
Chart for comparing condemnation and conviction
Olan Stubbs on conviction
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Material things in our life require our resources, whether time, money, energy or space. Are there some areas we could declutter? Find out what the TIDY method is - a Trustworthy podcast original approach - in this episode.
Resources:
Sample prayer to begin your TIDY process:
Dear Father of the Heavenly Lights, You are the giver of every good and perfect gift, and I thank you for blessing me with these material possessions. I confess ...
Do you play Wordle? We do. And we love words. But why do words matter? How do we fill our minds with good words and determine which ones aren't?
Resources:
Words the Hurt, Words that Heal
Switch on your brain - Dr. Caroline Leaf (check out her podcast here)
Thanks to Joyce Meyer for the list of truths about us from scripture.
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Emai...
It's been the year of the podcast for us! We started this thing in 2024 so join us as we take a look back at some of our favorite interviews - or maybe those we imagined we did?
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