We're Going There with Bianca Juarez

What does it actually look like to lead well, take steps of faith, and share the love of Jesus... in your real life, today? It can be easy to compare yourself to others, or think that you’re not the right person for the task at hand. But there’s a better way forward.

In this conversation led by Hosanna Wong, we reveal God’s heart for sharing His love with the people right next to us. It turns out, you’re more equipped than you know. We share some of our earliest leadership lessons. We talk about obedience and surrender. Success and failure. Love that costs. Being shepherds that smell like our sheep. And not living for our own glory, or the glory of man, but all for the glory of God. We pray this conversation encourages you and spurs you on to lead well and love well, wherever you are.

*Join four leaders, from different backgrounds, and with different perspectives, as we have honest conversations centered around The Church Today: Faith for the World We’re Actually Living In.

*** What are your thoughts on this conversation?
*** What encouraged you?
*** What would you add?
*** Leave your comments below!

* Connect with us individually on Instagram:
Dr. Anita Phillips: @dranitaphillips
Bianca Juarez: @biancajuarezofficial
Noemi Chavez: @noemichavezlbc
Hosanna Wong: @hosanna.wong

* Resources to dig deeper:
Book by Dr. Anita: The Garden Within
Book by Bianca Juarez: Grit Don’t Quit
Book by Hosanna Wong: How (Not) to Save the World
Are you a leader, writer or speaker? Connect at: hosannawong.com/lead

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What do we do when life doesn’t go the way we wanted? The Church today needs tools for discipleship that go beyond a Sunday experience so that people can stay the course and live out the transformation that comes from staying with God… even when things don’t work out as planned. What does it mean for us to be present to His presence even when the outcomes are disappointing or heartbreaking?

In this conversation led by Noemi Chavez, we share what it personally has looked like for each of us to cling to God and His Word, even when results and joy don’t seem to align. He’s always in the room, even when it’s dark.

*Join four leaders, from different backgrounds, and with different perspectives, as we have honest conversations centered around The Church Today: Faith for the World We’re Actually Living In.

*** What are your thoughts on this conversation?
*** What encouraged you?
*** What would you add?
*** Leave your comments below!

*Connect with us individually on Instagram:
Dr. Anita Phillips: @dranitaphillips
Bianca Juarez: @biancajuarezofficial
Noemi Chavez: @noemichavezlbc
Hosanna Wong: @hosanna.wong

*Resources to dig deeper:
Book by Dr. Anita: The Garden Within
Book by Bianca Juarez: Grit Don’t Quit
Book by Hosanna Wong: How (Not) to Save the World
Are you a leader, writer or speaker? Connect at: hosannawong.com/lead

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How can we actually love like God calls us to love? The Church today is straining under the weight of division. Politics, theological disagreements, cultural differences, and deeply felt wounds are real threats and real damage is being done. What should happen when people who genuinely love Jesus and faithfully wrestle with Scripture arrive at different conclusions?
In this conversation led by Dr. Anita Phillips, we get real about conviction, humility, and the work of remaining tender toward one another. This is an invitation to cultivate a love strong enough to stretch—reaching for each other rather than running as we trust God with it all.

>Join four leaders, from different backgrounds, and with different perspectives, as we have honest conversations centered around The Church Today: Faith for the World We’re Actually Living In.

>>> What are your thoughts on this conversation?

>>> What encouraged you?

>>> What would you add?

>>> Leave your comments below!

>Connect with us individually on Instagram:

Dr. Anita Phillips: @dranitaphillips

Bianca Juarez: @biancajuarezofficial

Noemi Chavez: @noemichavezlbc

Hosanna Wong: @hosanna.wong

>Resources to dig deeper:

Book by Dr. Anita: The Garden Within

Book by Bianca Juarez: Grit Don’t Quit

Book by Hosanna Wong: How (Not) to Save the World

Are you a leader, writer or speaker? Connect at: hosannawong.com/lead

Share this episode!

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Drop into a deeply human conversation with Dr. Anita Phillips, Noemi Chavez, Bianca Juarez, and Hosanna Wong– four friends and leaders whose lives, expertise, and perspectives are remarkably different, but whose shared center is Jesus and His Church.

We’re sharing four conversations.

We’re each leading one close to our hearts, each representing questions we hear from people in our everyday lives– with those who lead, those navigating faith, those tender in the tensions of today, and those passionate about actually showing the love of Jesus in today’s world.

Learn from what we’ve learned and what we’re still figuring out…

What we’re seeing in the Church. Scripture and theology. Success and failure. Leadership and disappointment. Marriage, divorce, and singleness. Friendship and motherhood. Mental health and navigating tensions. And what it means to faithfully follow Jesus in the world we're actually living in.

Pull up a seat. There’s room at the table.

New conversations drop every Monday in October.

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Welcome to Church Today!

What does it mean to follow Jesus right now, and what is God actually doing in our local churches?

In this opening episode, Bianca Juarez is joined by Noemi Chavez, Dr. Anita Phillips, and Hosanna Wong as they step out of the private group chat and into honest conversations about church culture, generational shifts, and the deep hunger for real faith.

From navigating the therapy generation and healing from church wounds to discovering the peace of God without the pressure of hyper-production, this is a candid look at faith for the world we actually live in. Tune in as these four leaders share their backgrounds, challenge the status quo, and invite you into a renewed vision of what the body of Christ can be.

>Join four leaders, from different backgrounds, and with different perspectives, as we have honest conversations centered around The Church Today: Faith for the World We’re Actually Living In.

>>> What are your thoughts on this conversation?

>>> What encouraged you?

>>> What would you add?

>>> Leave your comments below!

>Connect with us individually on Instagram:

Dr. Anita Phillips: @dranitaphillips

Bianca Juarez: @biancajuarezofficial

Noemi Chavez: @noemichavezlbc

Hosanna Wong: @hosanna.wong

>Resources to dig deeper:

Book by Dr. Anita: The Garden Within

Book by Bianca Juarez: Grit Don’t Quit

Book by Hosanna Wong: How (Not) to Save the World

Are you a leader, writer or speaker? Connect at: hosannawong.com/lead

Share this episode!

Stream this conversation everywhere at: thechurchtoday.live

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Have you found yourself praying fervently and working endlessly, but you're still waiting in the dry season for your breakthrough?

In this episode, I'm taking you deep into 2 Kings chapter 3 and the powerful story of Elisha to show you what it really means to dig ditches in faith. We often talk about wanting God's sudden miracles, but every biblical "suddenly" comes from working diligently and praying fervently. When you make room for God through radical obedience and passionate worship, you prepare your ground to hold the living waters He is about to pour out.

God is a "do it right now" God, but He asks us to grab a shovel first! Even when there is no rain in sight, God will fill the ditches if we have the faith to prepare for revival. I want to encourage you to step into action, trust Him with the small matters, and get ready for the big miracles He has planned for your life.

If your heart is stirred, don't keep it to yourself! Like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Take a screenshot of you listening, share it on your Instagram Stories, and tag @biancajuarezofficial so I can repost and celebrate your breakthrough with you!

Love you,

B

Chapter Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and celebration of the podcast's anniversary

01:18 The story of Elisha and digging ditches

04:19 The biblical concept of 'suddenly' and faith

07:29 The importance of working diligently and praying fervently

10:27 Context of 2 Kings chapter 3 and the kings' journey

13:11 Water in the desert and trusting God's provision

16:18 Seeking prophetic guidance in difficult times

19:00 The significance of worship and creating space for God

25:26 The prophetic promise of water without rain

28:33 Obedience and making room for God's move

32:39 Preparing for revival and the upcoming event

35:45 The process of faith and the promise of living waters

Resources & Links

Bianca’s Book: Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience And Faith When Giving Up Isn't An Option. https://amzn.to/3MO74OC

Bible Study: Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study https://www.biancajuaerzofficial.com/gdq

All Resources: Learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. https://www.biancajuarezofficial.com/resources

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