Secure Refuge Podcast: A Place at the Shepherd's Table

In a world filled with distractions and irritants, finding peace can often feel like an uphill battle. In this episode, Cheryl and Missy delve into Psalm 23, examining how the Good Shepherd guides us through life's challenges.

Join Cheryl Lutz and Missy Linkletter as they unpack Psalm 23:5 and the powerful imagery of the Shepherd’s table—abundant preparation, steadfast presence, and sustaining provision.

Struggling with fear, grief, or uncertainty? Discover the powerful truth of Psalm 23:4—“Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me”—and how the Good Shepherd’s Word and Spirit bring comfort, guidance, and protection in life’s darkest valleys.

When fear threatens to steal your joy, how do you cling to hope? Let’s talk about finding comfort in the presence of the Good Shepherd.

What if your deepest valley could become the very path where God reveals His glory? In this episode of the Secure Refuge podcast, Cheryl Lutz and Missy Linkletter uncover the hope and healing found in Psalm 23.

Cheryl & Missy unpack selfless love, and living with a heart of service, including the call for Christians to live out their faith by entering into the pain of others and forgoing personal rights for the sake of community.

With honesty and compassion, Cheryl & Missy explore the roles of personal repentance and mutual support during seasons of grief and difficulty, emphasizing the profound need for connection and encouragement.

Cheryl and Missy look at what it means to be spiritually refreshed, why rest matters, and how God gently guides us even when life feels heavy.

Through the lens of King David’s life, Cheryl and Missy reflect on how true satisfaction and provision are found in Christ, the Good Shepherd.

In this heartfelt conversation, Cheryl and Missy explore the challenge of slowing down to rest while actively serving in ministry and raising children.

Through honest conversation, Cheryl and Missy reflect on how God’s sovereignty and the Good Shepherd's care offer hope in our darkest moments. With reminders of grace, God’s Word, and the promise that we never suffer alone.

Through honest conversation, Cheryl and Missy reflect on how God’s sovereignty and the care of the Good Shepherd offer hope in our darkest moments.

Co-host Missy Linkletter shares her heartfelt journey through grief following the tragic loss of her son. She reflects on how the Lord has sustained her as she coped with her new reality.

✨Life can feel overwhelming when grief, disappointment, and spiritual battles leave you searching for a place of safety.🎙️"Secure Refuge" is a podcast for Christian women who need a safe space to find hope and encouragement.

Host Cheryl engages with Lynne Rienstra for part two of their interview as they explore God’s invitation in our suffering to take off the“grave clothes” and to walk in His truth when our circumstances tell a different story.

In this powerful episode of the "Secure in God's Embrace" podcast, join host Cheryl and her insightful guest, Lynne Rienstra, as they uncover the profound impact of unhealed childhood wounds on perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies.

Join host Cheryl Lutz and special guest Naomi Fata, a published author and professional sewist. Enjoy this rich conversation as Naomi shares her transformation from a "good church girl" to a trusting child of the King!

In this episode of the Secure in God's Embrace podcast, host Cheryl Lutz and guest Janet McHenry explore the impact of false accusations, the biblical character Joseph, and how to pray when facing injustice.

Experience freedom from approval-seeking and deepen your security in God! A mental and physical health crisis left a pastor’s wife exhausted, desperate, and feeling disqualified for service. Cheryl needed a place of rest from her striving

In this conversation, Cheryl Lutz shares her personal journey of seeking help for mental health struggles, emphasizing the importance of professional support and the impact of identity and shame.

Host Cheryl Lutz and guest Kim Hardy explore how placing pleasing people above pleasing God leads to anxiety and exhaustion. They open up about their own personal struggles and the impact of societal expectations on understanding identity.

Did you know unrealistic expectations and perfectionism negatively impact not only yourself but also all your relationships? Special guest Dr. Gayla Campbell shares personal experiences and sheds light on the impact these behaviors have.

Lori Ann Wood, author of the award-winning book Divine Detour, shares her story of battling heart failure, the emotional toll of invisible illness, and the importance of lamenting as Christians!

In this episode of the Secure in God's Embrace podcast, host Cheryl Lutz and guest Shannon Popkin delve into the themes of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and control, exploring how these behaviors stem from a deeper need for validation.

n this episode, Cheryl Lutz shares her personal story of falling asleep at the wheel and the chaos in her life at that time. She emphasizes finding security and significance in God rather than seeking validation from others.