<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Sister and Me Ministries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grow in Truth. Anchor in Hope. Together, let's open God's Word and build a steadfast life in the Hope of Jesus.]]></description><link>https://mysisterandmeministries.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qw__!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa303499a-b45f-492a-943b-8e5154c1a2b3_1280x1280.png</url><title>My Sister and Me Ministries</title><link>https://mysisterandmeministries.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:21:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://mysisterandmeministries.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[My Sister and Me Ministries]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[hope@mysisterandme.org]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[hope@mysisterandme.org]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[My Sister and Me Ministries]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[My Sister and Me Ministries]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[hope@mysisterandme.org]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[hope@mysisterandme.org]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[My Sister and Me Ministries]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Steadfast Joy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nothing Can Steal My Joy!]]></description><link>https://mysisterandmeministries.substack.com/p/finding-steadfast-joy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mysisterandmeministries.substack.com/p/finding-steadfast-joy</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[My Sister and Me Ministries]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:01:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194021455/b8202ca632feb82d5089aaa11c3d847a.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Choose Joy!&#8221; You&#8217;ve seen it on coffee mugs, t-shirts, and bumper stickers. But how do we really find steadfast joy, especially when facing struggles and pain in our lives? And, is there a difference between joy and happiness?</p><p>Both are a choice. Happiness can be circumstantial, whereas joy is a characteristic of our spirits. As we transition our focus from what the world offers to what God provides, we learn how to root ourselves in true joy, no matter the storms we face.</p><p>In this episode of our &#8220;Back to the Basics&#8221; series, we remember the importance of joy. Salvation through Jesus is the foundation of steadfast and sustaining joy. When we spend time with Him and are secure in Him, nothing can steal our joy. In His presence is fullness of joy!</p><p>We aren&#8217;t always going to feel happy, but in Jesus, joy is always ours. He fills us with joy! Happiness is me-centered. Joy is Christ-centered.</p><p>Spend time in His Word, in His presence, and in prayer and worship to Him. Practice joy! Complete joy is only found in Jesus. See the joy set before you, no matter the trials you face.</p><p>Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:11 NKJV)</p><p>Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:6-7; Psalm 16:11; James 1:2-4; John 15:11, 16:22; Hebrews 12:1-2; Romans 15:13</p><p>#mysisterandmeministires #mysisterandme #holdfasttohope #hope</p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope is Here!]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do we find it?]]></description><link>https://mysisterandmeministries.substack.com/p/hope-is-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mysisterandmeministries.substack.com/p/hope-is-here</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[My Sister and Me Ministries]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:01:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193398499/51ec65b8b25d02fe12c0e937bc9335e3.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is Hope? We use the word loosely for many of life&#8217;s circumstances. But hope is not a mere wish or &#8220;finger-crossing&#8221; optimism. It&#8217;s a confident, joyful, and certain expectation of our good future based on God&#8217;s faithfulness.</p><p>Hope is rooted in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the assurance that God will fulfill His promises, acting as an anchor for our soul. In this episode, we identify real-life situations that challenge our hope, and we discover how we can hold on to hope despite these situations.</p><p>Persistent life struggles, fear and uncertainty, disappointment and regret, emotional and psychological pain, and information overload are a few areas we target in today&#8217;s conversation as we dig into scripture to find genuine answers to help us boldly stand in hope.</p><p>No matter the unknowns before us and the pressures of the season, we can confidently cling to the hope we have in God. We can silence the noise, guard our hearts, and feed our faith.</p><p>Grab your notebook and pen and join us for today&#8217;s conversation!</p><p>Scripture References: Psalm 18:32-33, 62:5-6; Hebrews 10:19-23, 13:8; Jeremiah 17:7-8; 2 Corinthians 1:20; James 1:17; Malachi 3:6; Lamentations 3:22-24</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holding Fast to Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding True Hope in Jesus]]></description><link>https://mysisterandmeministries.substack.com/p/holding-fast-to-hope</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mysisterandmeministries.substack.com/p/holding-fast-to-hope</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[My Sister and Me Ministries]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:02:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192139236/fe68d7553c3add71f3761ef4727f6ffa.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the My Sister and Me Ministries Podcast, Episode 1! We&#8217;re so glad YOU are HERE! Life is full of celebrations and struggles. God did not create us to endure it all alone. He made us in His image and for relationships with Him and with others.</p><p>Whether you are struggling in relationships, finances, health, feelings of unworthiness, unrealistic expectations, or something else, be assured that God is faithful to help you through it all. He is with you and for you always, right in the middle of the chaos.</p><p>Are you hopeful or hopeless today? Together, let&#8217;s anchor our hope in Jesus and be encouraged to stay the course. Thanks for being a part of this community! We can&#8217;t wait to grow in faith with you as we point to Jesus. Hold Fast to Hope!</p><p>Scripture References: Hebrews 6:19; Psalm 118:24; Ephesians 2:10; Psalm 139; Genesis 1:27; Hebrews 13:5</p><p>Find more My Sister and Me Ministries content here:</p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOBHT_IPY1e7r4e7hSugWvg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOBHT_IPY1e7r4e7hSugWvg</a></p><p>Website: https://www.mysisterandme.org</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysisterandmeministries/</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mysisterandmeministries">https://www.facebook.com/mysisterandmeministries</a></p><p>#mysisterandme #mysisterandmeministries #holdfasttohope</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is My Sister and Me Ministries.]]></description><link>https://mysisterandmeministries.substack.com/p/coming-soon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mysisterandmeministries.substack.com/p/coming-soon</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[My Sister and Me Ministries]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:29:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qw__!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa303499a-b45f-492a-943b-8e5154c1a2b3_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is My Sister and Me Ministries.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://mysisterandmeministries.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://mysisterandmeministries.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>