In this final podcast of the year, Stacey Thacker reflects on the Christmas season, emphasizing the profound love of God as demonstrated through the birth of Jesus. She explores the significance of God's love in the Old Testament, particularly through the concept of 'hesed', and connects it to the New Testament message of Jesus' sacrifice. The episode concludes with a look ahead to the new year, focusing on loving God fully and the importance of His love in our lives. Links: First Orlando Wom...

This Christmas story is wrapped with Joy! Even if you don't feel especially joyful during this season, it is good to pause and reflect on the birth of Jesus being a reason for great joy. Join Stacey Thacker as she gives us 3 simple reasons to choose joy this Christmas. First Orlando Women Everyday Prayers for Christmas Share Christmas at First Orlando Connect with Leah Connect with Stacey

Did you know that the Christmas story is filled with the promise of peace? It’s true! This week on the podcast, we uncover how Jesus’ birth signifies the arrival of the Prince of Peace who was promised to God's people in Isaiah 9:6. Episode 16 - Dwell on these Things - Phil 4:8 First Orlando Women Everyday Prayers for Christmas Share Christmas at First Orlando Connect with Leah Connect with Stacey

In this first episode of the Christmas Collection, Stacey shares from 1 Peter 1:3-4 about the living hope we have as followers of Jesus. Our prayers is that you will let your heart be light as you wait with hope. Links: First Orlando Women Everyday Prayers for Christmas Share Christmas at First Orlando Connect with Leah Connect with Stacey

Elizabeth's story from Luke chapter 1 is inspiring. She was barren yet believing, marked by divine timing, and shows us that nothing is impossible with God. This message by Stacey Thacker was recorded on November 6, 2025 at The Haven Holiday Edition at First Orlando. All of us are waiting for something. We hope this message encourages your heart as you wait for Christmas. Links: First Orlando Women Everyday Prayers for Christmas Share Christmas at First Orlando First Embrace Pregnancy Center ...

Welcome to the Haven Women Christmas Collection! In this trailer episode Stacey shares the heart behind the Let Your Heart Be Light series and invites you to wait for Christmas with hope, peace, joy, and love! Recommended Resources: Christmas at First Orlando Everyday Prayers for Christmas by Stacey Thacker Connect with Stacey

This season we have spent time walking through Philippians 4:4-13 and talking about what it looks like to dwell together. In today's episode Stacey & Leah talk about season 2, what stood out, what God stirred up, and what they shared with their people! This is a fun episode you don't want to miss! First Orlando Women Connect with Stacey Connect with Leah Find Your People by Jennie Allen Season 2 Listening Guide

If you have ever wondered the secret to contentment this episode is for you. Stacey teaches through Philippians 4:10-13 where Paul thanks the Philippians for their recent gift and shares the source of his strength no matter what his circumstances might be. First Orlando Women Connect with Stacey Connect with Leah Find Your People by Jennie Allen

In this episode Stacey continues our Dwell Well Season and shares from Philippians 4:9 where Paul talks about the heart of discipleship. Sometimes we need someone to walk with us and show us Jesus so we can imitate their lives. But we also need to live lives worthy of being imitated by others. Links: Encounters with Jesus by Tim Keller First Orlando Women Connect with Stacey Connect with Leah Find Your People by Jennie Allen

If we are going to pray and not worry about all the things, what do we fill our mind with? Paul gives us an answer in Philippians 4:8 of what we are to dwell or think about—whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. In this episode Stacey teaches through this passage and shares what right thinking looks like for believers and followers of Jesus. Links: First Orlando Women Connect with Stacey Connect with Leah Find Your People by Jennie Allen

In this episode Stacey teaches on a passage many of us are familiar with but struggle to put into practice. Paul tells us in Philippians 4:6-7 not to worry about anything but pray about everything. He then gives us a promise that makes all the difference in the world. Links: First Orlando Women Connect with Stacey Connect with Leah Find Your People by Jennie Allen Everyday Prayers for Christmas by Stacey Thacker

Friends who follow Jesus will help you follow Him too. They share your faith, are present in your life, make sacrifices, and share the mission of Jesus in taking the Gospel to the World. This message was recorded at our recent Haven Girls Night Out. Stacey Thacker continues our theme of Dwelling Together (from Colossians 3:16) and shares a story from Mark 2:2-12 of 4 friends who carried their friends to Jesus and what happened as a result. Links: First Orlando Women Connect with Stacey ...

In this episode we take a look at Philippians 4:4-5 where Paul teaches and admonishes the church at Philippi to rejoice in the Lord always. Joy is a consistent theme in the letter he is writing. Paul wants them to remember that joy is a choice and it can and should mark their lives as followers of Jesus. Links Find Your People - Jennie Allen Praying for Teen Girls - Stacey Thacker Romans 2:4 - "Or do you despise the riches of his kindness, restraint, and patience, not ...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Haven Women Podcast, a ministry of First Orlando Women. In this episode, Stacey shares the passage we will be studying this season (Philippians 4:4-13) as well as the backstory of the book of Philippians. Links: Frist Orlando Women Find Your People - Jennie Allen Women of the Word - by Jen Wilkin Connect with Stacey Connect with Leah

A conversation held at The Haven Conference on April 26, 2025 with Stacey Thacker, Norma Rios, Penny Dressel, Nikki Ogden, Lu Bauman, and Reina Fortune. In part two we talk about our favorite passages in Scripture and our goals for the next year. Links: Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin Truthfilled: the Practice of Preaching to Yourself Through Every Season - Ruth Chou Simons First Orlando Women Connect with Stacey Connect with Leah

A conversation held at The Haven Conference on April 26, 2025 with Stacey Thacker, Norma Rios, Penny Dressel, Nikki Ogden, Lu Bauman, and Reina Fortune. In part one we get to know each of these women, where they serve, and discuss how we make room for God's Word to dwell in our everyday lives. Links: Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin Truthfilled: the Practice of Preaching to Yourself Through Every Season - Ruth Chou Simons First Orlando Women Connect with Stacey Connect with Leah

In this episode Stacey talks about the fuel we need for the Christian life—God's Word . She also covers the 4 essentials of the Christian life being ruling, thanking, dwelling and doing. Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin Truthfilled: the Practice of Preaching to Yourself Through Every Season - Ruth Chou Simons First Orlando Women Connect with Stacey Connect with Leah

Do you remember the new designer wardrobe we talked about in episode 5? In today's episode, Stacey explains Colossians 3:12-14 and goes into more detail about what that wardrobe looks like. She shares eight things you need to wear every single day as a God's chosen, holy, and dearly loved children. Links: Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness - Tim Keller Truthfilled: the Practice of Preaching to Yourself Through Every Season - Ruth Chou Simons First Orlando Women ...

In today's episode we will dive into Paul's teaching on Colossians 3:11 which reminds us that even when there are differences between believers, Christ is truly all that matters. Links: Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin Truthfilled: the Practice of Preaching to Yourself Through Every Season - Ruth Chou Simons First Orlando Women Connect with Stacey Connect with Leah

This year we hosted our first Haven Conference for First Orlando Women and their friends. Our special guest was best-selling author, speaker, Bible teacher, artist and podcaster Ruth Chou Simons. In this interview taped live at the Haven Conference, Angie Elkins talks with Ruth about everyday life and how she prioritizes spending time with God. Links: Connect with Ruth Connect with Angie First Orlando Women The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons Habits of Grace by David Mathis