If you know me at all, you know I love a good list. So, here you go:
10 Reasons You’ll Love The Abide Sessions
You’re in “summer mode.” Summer is a weird season for moms and spiritual depth. You desperately want something that steadies you—something that doesn't get lost in the chaos of kids being home, different rhythms, travel plans, or just the general "untethered" feeling of summer. But you also can't handle one more rigid commitment. The June Abide Sessions are a balance of structure and flexibility.
One Month. No Long-term Commitment. June’s session is a stand-alone study. When you join, you’ll gain immediate access to the study packet, the private chat, and the Zoom link for the calls on June 4th and June 18th. If you decide this isn’t your cup of tea, no worries! Simply cancel your subscription at the end of the month (I’ll even remind you to do so! For real!)
We’re studying Paul’s most fervent passage about knowing Christ. Philippians 3:7-14 is where Paul gets shockingly blunt and honest: everything he once valued—his credentials, achievements, reputation—he now counts as garbage compared to knowing Jesus. No motivational fluff here! 👀
Speaking of “no fluff” —> You’ll receive personal application points designed specifically for overwhelmed women. These aren’t generic takeaways, but thoughtful, challenging questions that speak directly to the life you’re actually living: Are you content to loathe what you’ve given up for Christ? Are you pursuing Christ or just knowledge about Christ? What if your hardship is the path to deeper intimacy with Him?
We’ll approach Scripture as both a map and a mirror. We’re not just learning about Philippians—we’re letting it show us who God is (the map) and who we actually are (the mirror). This dual approach moves Bible study from information to transformation.
Two live Zoom sessions that feel more like sitting in a living room, not a lecture hall. (June 4 and June 18 at 2 pm EST.) Okay, I realize Zoom is not the same as sitting in my living room. (If you were in my living room, I’d totally serve you a delicious beverage and a homemade treat. 🥧🍹) But during these calls, we’ll walk through the passage line by line, ask some hard questions, have a real discussion, and pray together. And if you can’t make it live, the replays are waiting for you—watch on your own time. (Also, feel free to enjoy a beverage and a treat while you’re on the call!)
A private chat community for prayer and connection. Between our Zoom calls, you’ll have access to a private Substack Chat where you can share prayer requests, ask questions, and connect with other women who are on this journey with you. You’re not doing this alone.
You’ll actually memorize Scripture (and it won’t feel like homework). Over the course of the month, we’re using a gentle, structured plan to write out our passage in small increments as we commit Philippians 3:7-14 to memory.
Teaching notes you can return to again and again. You’re getting a rich participant handout with the full teaching outline, all the key quotes, Scripture references, and reflection questions—so you’re not scrambling to take notes during the session. You can just listen, engage, and return to the material whenever you need it.
Dig Deeper Cross-Reference Study Guide. For those of you who want a more in-depth study of this passage with cross references and additional application and reflection questions, I got you, girl! Included in your notes packet is an optional self-paced study guide that’s yours to keep and return to whenever you’re ready.
If this sounds like something you need, now is the time to join! *
Enrollment is May 30-June 4
Click the button below and choose “Monthly.”
*If you are currently a paid subscriber of Behind the Balance at any level, you are already enrolled for June’s session! Check your inbox on June 1 for your study materials and the link to join the Zoom calls. If you are not sure if you’re enrolled, shoot me an email, and I’ll let you know!