Lay it Down
Life can feel so heavy sometimes. Whether it's our heart; breaking, dreams that have yet to come to fruition or prayers that have yet to be answered. These things & more cause us to just feel... heavy. So what do we do? In this podcast, we are going to talk about laying down all of these things at Jesus's feet, surrendering it to Him, and learning how to trust God, in the heaviness.
If you want to learn how to get closer to God, be encouraged, and have the tools to help you navigate the heavy, join us weekly, on the Lay it Down Podcast.
If you have something you need to lay down to Jesus, send in your entries to be shared on our podcast (anonymously or not — you can decide) at layitdownpodcast@outlook.com
Episodes
25 episodes
S2 E10. The Importance of Saying "No"
Hello everybody! In today's episode your host Susannah talks about the importance of saying no, when we are in situations that could lead us away from God.DID YOU KNOW Susannah has a new Bible Study called "In Her Image: A Journey to Em...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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16:03
S2 E9. How to Date as a Christian in 2024
Hello everybody! In today's episode our hosts Susannah and Nate Friesen talk about the ever so popular request of dating as a Christian, what that entails, things we should look for in a partner, and more!DID YOU KNOW Susannah has a new...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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36:35
S2 E8. I Just Feel So Hopeless...
Hello everybody! In today's episode our hosts Susannah and Nate Friesen have a short episode where we read a devotion and talk about the all-too-common struggle of maintaining faith when we just feel utter hopelessness.Devo Mentioned: A...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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18:30
S2 E7. The World is Dark, But YOU Can SHINE BRIGHT... Here's How
Hello everybody! In today's episode our hosts Susannah and Nate Friesen talk about how we, as Christians, can put on the attitude of Christ, and shine BRIGHTLY for Him.DID YOU KNOW Susannah has a new Bible Study called "In Her Image: A ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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39:06
S2 E6. Even in the Storms, We Will Praise You, God
Hello everybody! In today's episode our hosts Susannah and Nate Friesen talk about developing a consistent heart of praise and gratitude as Christians, even in the midst of the storms. Sometimes it's so easy to lose sight of "how good we have i...
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32:30
S2 E5. “You have so little faith, why did you doubt me?”
Hello everybody! In today's episode our hosts Susannah and Nate Friesen talk about having faith as small as a mustard seed, and how even that can be difficult. We talk about discerning the will of God, and signs from Him when we feel God leadin...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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58:37
S2 E4. I'm Tired of Feeling Overwhelmed, Anxious and Stressed
Hello everybody! In today's episode our hosts Susannah and Nate Friesen talk about the hard realities of anxiety, stress, and feelings of being just plain overwhelmed. We talk about how we personally handle these feelings vs how we should handl...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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41:52
S2 E3. We All Have Idols In Our Lives. What Are Yours?
Hello everybody! In today's episode our hosts Susannah and Nate Friesen talk about idols, the idols we are currently struggling with, and give you tips on what to do if you are placing something else where God should be.DID YOU KNOW Sus...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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47:51
S2 E2. The Truth About Following Christ: What It May Cost You
Hello everybody! Welcome to SEASON TWO EPISODE TWO of the "Lay it Down" Podcast! In today's episode our hosts Susannah and Nate Friesen talk about the truth about following Christ, and what following Christ may (and will) cost you!DID Y...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:59
S2 E1. This was SUCH a Shell-Shock! | Christian Dating vs Worldly Dating, Boundaries & Singleness
Hello everybody! Welcome to SEASON TWO of the "Lay it Down" Podcast! In today's episode our hosts Susannah and Nate Friesen share their experiences in the dating world, christian dating vs worldy dating, setting boundaries and embracing singlen...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:10:24
S1 E15. Are You Living For Now or For Eternity?
Hello everybody! In today's episode our hosts Susannah and Nate Friesen, ask the question "Are you living for now, or for eternity?" We talk about our own struggles with chasing the pleasures of the world, losing sight of eternity with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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35:23
S1 E14. When You're Stuck in the In-Between...
Hello everybody! In today's episode our host Susannah and NEW co-host, Nate Friesen—talk about the realities of being in the midst of the InBetween day... the "Easter Saturday."We talk about characters of the Bible who also were stuck i...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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31:39
S1 E13. Are Ghosts Real OR Are They Demons Disguised? ft. Mariah Phipps
Hello everybody! In today's episode our host Susannah and guest (sister) Mariah Phipps talk about ghosts, the paranormal, spirits and discuss two different beliefs! We also answer some questions that were sent in over Instagram and offer anothe...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:07:25
S1 E12. The Beginners Guide To Jesus
Hello everybody! In today's episode our host Susannah and co-host Nate Friesen is talking about where to begin in your journey to finding Jesus. Think of this as The Beginners Guide To Jesus, if you will. We talk about where to start i...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:04:08
S1 E11. Stop Trying to Control Everything!
Hello everybody! In today's episode our host Susannah is talking about the all too serious struggle of... control. We are diving into the stories of two biblical women who also struggled with control, and looking at how we can truly surrender t...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:30
S1 E10. Jesus is Proud of You
Hello everybody! In today's episode our host Susannah is reading a devotional called "He is proud of you", where we talk about the most comforting fact that Jesus is proud of us. We talk about our mess-ups, our insecurities, and how people plea...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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21:38
S1 E9. What is God's Calling for You? w/ Brock Hewitt
Hello everybody! In today's episode our host Susannah and her special guest Brock Hewitt are talking about the 7 main areas to which God is calling ALL believers to. Brock also shares some of his favourite books! (Links below)If you enj...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:10
S1 E8. New Age to Christian Testimony | The Journey of Sanctification w/ Brock Hewitt
Hello everybody! In today's episode our host Susannah and her special guest Brock Hewitt are talking about Brock's Testimony, finding your spiritual calling, selfish ambition vs gospel ambition and much more!If you enjoy this episode, p...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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54:30
S1 E7. Has God Abandoned Me?
Hello everybody! In today's episode our host Susannah is talking about asking God questions such as "Where are you, God?", and how God is never a stagnant God. He is always on the move. We'll talk about David, Moses and the Israelites, and just...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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18:42
S1 E6. What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus?
Hello everybody! In today's episode our host Susannah is talking about what is means to be a follower of Jesus, diving into the book "Practicing the Way" by John Mark Comer, the true meaning of what it entails to be a Christian, how we can abid...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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27:08
S1 E5. Finding Contentment in Suffering, Trusting God’s Faithfulness & Is it Right to Hate Someone? ft. Nate Friesen
Hello everybody! In today's episode our host Susannah is joined by her husband Nate to talk about some topics that you guys sent in to the "Life With Christ" broadcast channel on Instagram! We will be talking about Nate's testimony, how it diff...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:30
S1 E4. Should I Keep Sharing My Faith After Getting Hate?
Hello everybody! In today's episode we are talking about the process of sharing our faith, and how sometimes it's not so easy. We also dive into how Susannah started making Christian content on Instagram and Tiktok, and talk about what the Bibl...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:54
S1 E3. Why Do BAD Things Happen to GOOD People?
Hello everybody! In today's episode we are exploring the age old question of "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?". When bad things happen, we tend to ask God "Why?". Is it because we did something wrong, and are we being punished? What is...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:33
S1 E2. It's Time to "DO" Less, and Have FAITH More.
Hey children of God! Today we are reflecting back on the year of 2023, talking about unanswered prayers and diving deep into the book of Galatians. A little Bible Study, if you will. We are also going to be talking about frustration, getting ri...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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25:13