Today we’re talking about what to do when you feel stuck…when you’re stuck in fear, stuck in overwhelm, or stuck in that loop of doing life on your own. My guest is Kathleen Johnson, author and founder of Scripture Girl, and she shares how Scripture memory and meditation helped renew her mind through hard seasons and how to hear God’s voice through the “static.” We talk about abiding on the vine, finding perfect peace, and taking one practical step toward renewal today.
In Episode 98 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Kathleen Johnson, author and founder of Scripture Girl, to talk about breaking free from fear and learning to live from God-reliance instead of self-reliance. Kathleen shares how painful seasons pushed her into deeper Scripture memory, meditation, and intimacy with God and how moving truth from “head knowledge” to something that actually transforms daily life. Together they discuss what it looks like to abide on the vine, why we “wither” when we’re frantic or overwhelmed, and how to discern God’s voice through the constant “static” of modern life. Jill and Kathleen also highlight the promise of Isaiah 26:3: perfect peace is connected to a mind stayed on God. This episode is practical, hope-filled, and a powerful reminder that you don’t have to stay stuck.
And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!
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SHOW NOTES
Romans 12:2 — “transformed by the renewing of your mind” (core theme)
John 8:32 — “know the truth… truth will set you free” (deep “know”)
Romans 8:1 — “no condemnation”
Matthew 4 (temptation of Jesus; Jesus responds with Scripture)
Romans 10:17 — “faith comes from hearing…”
James 1:25 — “the perfect law that gives freedom”
John 17:17 — “your word is truth”
Numbers 13 — contend/possess the land analogy
John 14–16 — abundant life / abiding context (referenced)
John 10:10 — abundant life (referenced by concept)
John 15 — vine/branches, abiding (major theme)
Colossians 1:27 — “Christ in you, the hope of glory”
John 4:13–14 — living water (woman at the well)
Psalm 46:2 — “though the earth give way…” (referenced)
Isaiah 26:3 — perfect peace / mind stayed on God (quoted)
Colossians 3:15 — “let the peace of Christ rule” (referenced)
Proverbs 3:6 — “acknowledge Him… direct your paths”
Proverbs 4:18 — “path… shining brighter”
Bible Resources:
The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links
Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:
Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West
Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester
Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek
Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso
Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon
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