Episode 18: How Abigail’s Wisdom Saved a Nation | Women in the Scriptures Series with Amber Hodges
In this episode of Arise Within, Aubrey Grossen sits down with Amber Hodges to dive into the powerful, lesser-known story of Abigail from the Bible—a woman whose courage and wisdom stopped King David in his tracks and saved her entire household from destruction. 💛This isn’t just a history lesson—it’s an invitation to see ourselves in these sacred stories and find Christ in the chaos of everyday life.Amber breaks down how Abigail used humility, strategy, and spiritual strength to change the course of events, and how we too can show up with peace in a world that wants us to react with rage.
18 Mar 2025
Episode 17: When Life Feels Overwhelming w/ Lail Berrett
In this uplifting episode of Arise Within Podcast, host Aubrey Grossen sits down with Lail Berrett, an expert therapist and mental health advocate, to dive deep into some of life’s toughest challenges. These questions were submitted by our community on Instagram, and they cover real struggles that so many of us face—including how to keep faith when life feels like it’s collapsing, how to navigate motherhood when it feels overwhelming, and the importance of resilience in mental and spiritual well-being.
11 Mar 2025
Episode 16: Trusting God Through Trials with Anna Connell
In this powerful episode, Aubrey Grossen sits down with Anna Connell to discuss faith, health struggles, and the unwavering trust in God through life’s hardest moments. Anna shares her personal story of surviving a dangerous blood clot, overcoming deep spiritual battles, and finding healing through the power of repentance, humility, and divine guidance.💡 Whether you’re facing your own struggles or seeking spiritual inspiration, Anna’s story will remind you of the strength found in trusting God—even when it feels like everything is falling apart.
5 Mar 2025
Episode 15: Amber + Women In The Scriptures - Sariah
In this powerful episode of Arise Within Podcast, Aubrey Grossen and Amber Hodges dive deep into the story of Sariah, a remarkable woman from the Book of Mormon. As the wife of Lehi and the mother of Nephi, she faced immense trials—leaving behind a comfortable life, navigating hardship in the wilderness, and enduring the pain of rebellious children. Yet, through it all, Sariah remained faithful, resilient, and a loving mother. Amber, known for her deep dives into women in scripture, shares insights on Sariah’s strength, unwavering faith, and role as a mother and wife. This conversation will inspire any woman navigating faith, motherhood, or difficult life seasons.
5 Mar 2025
Episode 14: Overcoming Perfectionism with Ryan Wilkins
In this powerful episode, Aubrey Grossen sits down with Ryan Wilkins, a seminary and institute teacher, to dive deep into the true meaning of grace. They discuss how many of us struggle with feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism, and the idea that we must “qualify” for Christ’s love. Ryan shares transformative insights on understanding grace as a gift, accessing Christ’s power in everyday life, and shifting our mindset from “earning” love to simply receiving it.
22 Jan 2025
Episode 13: Amber + Women in the Scriptures - Abish
So excited to start a new series on the podcast with @amberjohodges (https://www.instagram.com/amberjohodges/)! Once a month she will be joining us and sharing about a woman in the scriptures.
Her gift of teaching coupled with her humor makes the scriptures come to life! I really think you’ll love this!
Today we are talking about Abish and what God was able to do with her willing heart. You can read more about her here:
Abish
Alma 19:16-17, 28-29
Howard W. Hunter, "No Less Serviceable"
Would love to hear your thoughts after you have studied her too!
15 Jan 2025
Episode 12: Belonging w/ Lail
Loved this conversation with Lail. We dive into:
* What to do when you don't feel like you belong
+ How to cope handle bitterness with spouses callings
+ How to handle when family leaves the church
* Feeling God's love and how to do that every day.
Thanks @essential.strength.within for joining me today.
Love you forever!
10 Jan 2025
Episode 11: Spiritual GPS
Sharing my word (s) of the year for 2025! I'd love to hear yours!
1 Jan 2025
Episode 10: Hard questions w/ Lail
This episode we dove into so many amazing topics and these questions:
- My sis in law suffers from depression and anxiety. She doesnt ever talk it. I'm exhausted trying to help
- How do you move on when you've been wronged by SIL and an apology wont come.
- How to handle a spouse no longer going to church.. my kids are sad that dad won't go
- How did you hold onto hope in the midst of your postpartum depression?
As well as a live question about grief. Deep stuff! Let me know your thoughts!
19 Dec 2024
Episode 9 - A Christmas full of "Less"
Sharing what we did this year for Christmas that I want to incorporate in years to come - doing LESS! From decorations to gifts to expectations!
I also ended the episode with a meditation you can do to help rid the chaos Christmas brings oftentimes and invite peace into your heart as we celebrate the true meaning of it anyway.
Because the very first Christmas was definitely FULL of less.
10 Dec 2024
Episode 8: Enhancing Scripture Study and Sharing Goodness Online w/ Becky Squire
Loved this conversation with Becky, a fellow bishop's wife who is always sharing tips, tricks and goodness online.
We dive into family and personal study and what that looks like for both of us as well as shared what it's like being a bishop's wife.
Loved having her on the show! You can find all her amazing resources on instagram @beckysquire.
3 Dec 2024
Episode 7: How to not be the victim of your life
In this episode I dive into a lesson I've taught women for years about the victim mindset.
*Please note, we are not talking about those who have been physically, emotionally, etc abused. We are discussing the victim mentality.
Would love to hear your thoughts on this! Let's talk about it over on instagram @arisewithinpodcast!
Xo,
Aubrey
26 Nov 2024
Episode 6: God's Girl w/ Lail Berrett
Today's call with Lail was beautiful! She is a wealth of knowledge, has a heart of gold, and spreads joy everywhere she goes!
You can find her on instagram @essential.strength.within where she shares tips and help with your mental health.
She is a therapist, wife, mom, grandma, and most importantly, God's Girl. She talks about belonging and how to trust God in our life.
You can find our "God's Girl" necklaces here:
https://theredheadedjeweler.com/product-category/aubrey-collection/
(there is a black friday sale happening right now too so snag one now if you want them, they rarely go on sale!)
Hope you enjoy this week's episode as much as I did!
Xo,
Aubrey
12 Nov 2024
Episode 5: How to Feel the Spirit w/ Mental Health
This episode I dive into the question about feeling the spirit when you are facing some mental health challenges.
I refeferenced:
D&C 25:12
and this meditation:
https://open.spotify.com/track/5kGqbK7og0I4t2ng8ShlJC?si=SKbDDcvVSHmf1yUOWrcjNQ
4 Nov 2024
Episode 4: Arise during health challenges w/ Angie Briggs
Come join my conversation with my favorite little sis! She has always been inspiring to me and her story is one that I've been able to have a front row seat to.
We talk about her journey with Ulcerative Colitis and the path she took to healing. She shares her frustrations with God and how she overcame her disease with His help.
22 Oct 2024
Episode 3: Ask Aubrey (Sunday Q+A) Part 1
Each week on instagram (my @aubreygrossen account) I have a question box where you ask me the hard stuff like:
How do I begin to pull myself out of depression?
How do I handle a called off engagement?
I give up on God, what do I do?
Everyone else seems to be wealthy, I feel like a failure, what do I do?
How do I find my place as a single woman in the church?
Tune in as I expound on some of your questions. You all are amazing and I hope this can help at least one of you out there!
14 Oct 2024
Episode 2: Arise during infertility and loss w/ Jenessa Kramer
Join my conversation with Jenessa Kramer as she dives into her story of heartache with loss and infertility and how she has found hope in Christ to get through it all.
You can find her at @heyjenessa
7 Oct 2024
Episode 1: God Loves Broken Things
In this episode I dive into a little bit about my story and why I do what I do. I share about 5 ways (or senses) to allow you to feel the spirit more in your life.
Here are the links I mentioned:
My book: https://amzn.to/4gRqaRh
Song: https://youtu.be/u0fZfUUL0pU
24 Sept 2024
ARISE within: Intro
Welcome! So excited to have you here! ARISE within is a podcast full of deep and meaningful conversations about the beauty of finding Christ in our every day lives. You will hear stories of resilience and faith, as well as discover an inner confidence within yourself that can only come from God.
I'm so excited to have you join me as we bring in guests who have incredible stories that will leave you uplifted and inspired to arise in your own life.
Check back each week for a new episode!
Xo,
Aubrey
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