In a world that often moves too fast for comfort, it’s essential to slow down, especially when life presents us with challenges such as grief. This was the heart of my recent conversation on the Can You Just Sit With Me? podcast with my special guest, Kelsey Scism. We dive deep into personal loss, the act of sitting with others in sorrow, and the resilience to find hope through faith and writing. We chat about grief and One Year With Jesus, Kelsey’s new book written for middle school girls. Kelsey has suffered many losses so she knows the hard road of grief. I know you will find our conversation both helpful and hopeful.

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I wish I had known sooner what a personal relationship with Jesus looks like and how to incorporate him and invite him into my everyday moments…[t]hat’s one of my prayers for this book is that it helps the girls see how to do that.

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Every girl’s guide to discovering who you truly are in Jesus
Being a middle school girl is . . . a lot. It seems like every day presents a new challenge as you navigate friendship, crushes, girl drama, stress, school, and confusing emotions.

One Year with Jesus is your guide for dealing with the stuff that life is throwing at you right now. Think of this devotional journal as a safe space where you can get real with God–and where God can bring you the peace and comfort you need.

Get the book here.

Main Points:

  • The power of presence
  • Transforming tragedy into purpose
  • Developing spiritual muscles early on
  • Building community and conversation

Episode Talking Points:

  • 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
  • 00:20 Introducing Kelsey Scism
  • 01:20 Kelsey’s Personal Story
  • 08:49 Writing with Purpose
  • 10:17 Developing a relationship with God
  • 13:34 The Power of Connection and Community
  • 15:31 Persistence in the Writing Process
  • 17:18 Themes of One Year With Jesus Book
  • 31:41 Connecting with Kelsey Scism and Closing Thoughts
  • And more.

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About the Guest:

Kelsey Scism is a mother of six, wife, author, speaker, and most importantly a Christian loving our Lord. As a former language arts teacher, she loved inspiring and encouraging her students. Today, she finds inspiration in the everyday moments as a stay-at-home mom and hopes to encourage others along the way. She and her family live in a tiny town in Kansas. Connect with Kelsey at lovingourlord.com.

Mentioned in the Episode

One Year With Jesus by Kelsey Scism
Can You Just Sit With Me? by Natasha Smith