Gently Tended with Streaming Video Access

It’s not about doing more for God, but instead learning how to be with Him, right where you are.

 

There are seasons when our hunger for God feels stronger than ever, but our capacity to pursue Him feels impossible. In this warm, theologically grounded study, Bible teacher Elizabeth Santelmann invites weary women to rediscover closeness with God through simple, grace-filled spiritual practices. Rather than presenting the spiritual disciplines as rigid routines, Elizabeth reframes them as invitations, ways God lovingly tends to our hearts in the middle of everyday life.

 

Each session in this women’s Bible study walks through foundational disciplines like prayer, simplicity, gratitude, meditation, and worship, breaking them down into manageable rhythms that fit even the busiest days, offering Scripture engagement, thoughtful teaching, and guided reflection designed to nourish rather than stress and overwhelm.

 

With this study, you can expect:

·         an approachable guide to spiritual disciplines for weary hearts

·         bite-sized sessions that fit real-life schedules

·         freedom from shame and pressure around spiritual growth

·         a steady reminder that God is near and attentive

 

Whether you use this study on your own or in a group, Gently Tended is ultimately an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and trust that even in the overwhelm, God is patiently at work.

 

Includes twelve sessions:
Session 1: Bible Study
Session 2: Prayer
Session 3: Gratitude
Session 4: Meditation
Session 5: Humility
Session 6: Service
Session 7: Silence
Session 8: Simplicity
Session 9: Confession
Session 10: Stewardship
Session 11: Worship
Session 12: Celebration

Features:

• Twelve teaching videos from Elizabeth Santelmann, available through a free digital access code with purchase of the book
• Beautiful two-color interior to enhance your study experience
• Leaders Guide
• Group discussion questions
• Individual study and reflection questions

 

Video Session Summaries:
o    Session One: Bible Study — In this session, Elizabeth explores Bible study as a spiritual discipline, not just to learn more information, but to keep God’s Word close enough that it shapes what we notice, what we remember, and who we become. As we build biblical context and learn to look for God’s character before we rush to application, you’ll be invited to slow down, stay attentive, and let the Spirit gently tend your heart through Scripture.
o    Session Two: Prayer — In this session, we’ll learn to see prayer not as a way to get what we want, but as a practice that shapes our hearts and deepens our relationship with God. As we look at what Scripture and the life of the church teach about prayer, we’ll discover how regular conversation with God forms us to see life through His perspective and draws us closer to Him.
o    Session Three: Gratitude — As you look at gratitude, Elizabeth reflects on how practicing it helped interrupt a season of discouragement and loneliness, slowly reshaping the way she saw her circumstances. Drawing from Scripture and the broader story of God’s faithfulness, she invites us to see gratitude as a spiritual discipline that helps us remember God’s promises and cultivate deeper intimacy with Him.
o    Session Four: Meditation — The things we dwell on quietly form our hearts and shape the way we respond to life. In this session, we’ll learn how the spiritual discipline of meditation helps us notice the beliefs driving our reactions and gently replace them with the truth of God’s Word.
o    Session Five: Humility — Humility can be surprisingly difficult to define and even harder to practice. In this session, Elizabeth clarifies the difference between false humility and the kind of humility Jesus modeled, one that frees us from performance, self-focus, and striving. As we learn to look to Christ’s example, we discover how humility and service open the door to deeper joy and a life shaped by God’s Spirit.
o    Session Six: Service — In this session, Elizabeth teaches about service as a spiritual discipline and how the most meaningful acts of service are often quiet, ordinary, and unseen. By looking to Jesus as our example, we learn how serving others with humility frees us from seeking recognition and helps shape our hearts to reflect Christ.
o    Session Seven: Silence —Silence as a spiritual discipline helps us see why learning to quiet our words and distractions creates space to hear God more clearly. Through Scripture and practical examples, we discover how moments of intentional quiet can shape our hearts and help us discern the voice of the Holy Spirit in everyday life.
o    Session Eight: Simplicity — Simplicity isn’t about having less, it’s about being free from the pressure to find our worth in what we own. In this session, we learn to identify the lies we believe and replace them with the truth that our value and security are already found in Christ.
o    Session Nine: Confession — Confession can feel threatening in a world that ties our worth to performance, but what if it’s actually the doorway to freedom? Elizabeth invites you to step out from behind your protective shells and experience the grace of a God who already knows you fully and loves you completely.
o    Session Ten: Stewardship — Stewardship isn’t about preserving what we have, it’s about learning to release it in love. In this session, Elizabeth teaches us that understanding what Christ has given us reshapes how we live, leading us to use our gifts and resources to serve others and build His kingdom.
o    Session Eleven: Worship — In this session on worship, we see that worship is not just something we do in a church service, but a daily practice of remembering and noticing God’s presence in our lives. As we learn to turn our attention back to Him, we begin to experience deeper joy, connection, and transformation.
o    Session Twelve: Celebration — Celebration becomes a quiet act of resistance against brokenness as we choose to notice and rejoice in God’s goodness again. In this session, Elizabeth helps us embrace a deeper, lasting joy—one that God gently grows in us as we remember who He is and what He has done.