224. Listeners Tell All // JoyBeth Costello and Megan Massey
It’s time to hear from our listeners! Join us as podcast family members JoyBeth Costello and Megan Massey share testimonies of God’s work in their lives, their favorite episodes, and more!
Bible Verses:
Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
Ephesians 3:20-21 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Topics Discussed:
Introduction
- JoyBeth lives in Wichita, Kansas.
- JoyBeth found A Cup Full of Hope podcast through Caroline after she found Moms in the Making and read Caroline’s blog.
- JoyBeth takes the show notes for A Cup Full of Hope podcast, and she is part of the VIP group.
- JoyBeth leads a Moms in the Making group in Wichita, Kansas.
Going from Hopeless to Hope-Filled
- A bad diagnosis is not the end of the story.
- We have been given authority through Jesus’ death on the cross.
- God has abundantly more than we could ask or imagine in store for you.
- God has good plans for you.
- God has a hope and a future for you.
Favorite Episodes
- Episode 146 Nerida Walker From Barren to Fruitful
- Episode 19 Authority
- Episode 20 Authority Over Our Bodies
- Episode 21 Authority Over Spiritual Warfare
- Episode 22 Authority Over Dead Situations
- Episodes 184-188 Debunking Bad Theology Series
Encouragement for Listeners
- Keep seeking after the Lord.
- It’s okay to ask the hard questions.
- Go on the journey with God.
- No matter what you are going through, God has good things in store for you.
- Your hard season is not the end, there is always something better coming.
Community
- Community is so important.
- When you find other people walking through similar things, you can encourage each other on the journey.
- Being in a spirit filled community gives you hope and life.
Powerful Quotes:
“Jesus paid for your healing.” – Caroline
“The hard seasons are not the end. There is always something better coming.” – JoyBeth
Resources:
Believer’s Authority by Andrew Wommack
God’s Plan for Pregnancy by Nerida Walker
Miracles and Healing Made Easy by Carlie Terradez
Episode 146 Nerida Walker From Barren to Fruitful
Episode 20 Authority Over Our Bodies
Episode 21 Authority Over Spiritual Warfare
Bible Verses:
Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
1 Samuel 30:6 “David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.”
Topics Discussed:
Introduction
- Megan was born in Mammoth Lakes, California, but she grew up in Alaska.
- Megan attended college in Spokane, Washington and she currently still lives there.
- Megan found Moms in the Making on Facebook and went to the Moms in the Making conference in 2021. After that she found Caroline’s blog and started listening to A Cup Full of Hope podcast.
Truths Learned from A Cup Full of Hope
- Tithing is important and the tithe should be 10%.
- There are so many important truths taught on this podcast.
- We may not agree with everything, but unity is not about agreeing all the time. Unity is about respecting and honoring each other.
Favorite Episodes
- Episode 87 Dave Harvey // Power of Testimonies
- Episode 115 Richard Gordon
- Episode 143 Dr. Shannan Crawford // Healthy Ways to Heal From Pain
Encouragement for Listeners
- If you’re on the fence about going to conference, go to the Moms in the Making conference!
- Moms in the Making has made a huge difference in Megan’s life.
- This ministry is a place where you will find support and encouragement in your journey.
- We must invest in our soul, and it is always well worth the investment.
- The hungry will be filled.
Catholic Faith and Moms in the Making
- There is no equivalent of MITM through the Catholic church.
- MITM has been encouraging and supportive no matter what denomination you are from.
- MITM accepts women for who they are.
- It was a step out of her comfort zone, but it was worth it.
- There is something special about being with other women that know what it is to have a long fertility struggle.
Powerful Quotes:
“So many aspects of desperation are a gift.” – Caroline
“Unity is not coming into agreement; it’s respecting and honoring.” – Caroline
“The hungry will be filled.” – Caroline
“We forget to invest in our soul.” – Caroline
“I have Moms in the Making to be encouraging and supportive of me as a Catholic woman.” – Megan
“The body of Christ is coming together with our differences and loving and respecting each other.” – Caroline
“There’s nothing the enemy loves more than to divide Christians.” – Megan
Resources:
Episode 87 Dave Harvey // Power of Testimonies
Episode 143 Dr. Shannan Crawford // Healthy Ways to Heal From Pain
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