A FEW FAVORITES FROM THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026

(Post by: Lilly Hobbs)

October always seems to pass in a blur of colorful leaves, cozy evenings, and calendars that somehow fill up faster than expected. Before the season carries us into the holidays, we wanted to pause and look back on everything we shared this past month.

From blog posts and podcast episodes to conversations on social media, October gave us plenty of opportunities to encourage, challenge, and equip our community. Whether you missed a post or simply want to revisit a favorite, you’ll find everything we created throughout the month gathered below.

So make yourself a warm, cozy drink, get comfortable, and enjoy this look back at October with us.

Think of this as your monthly reset! It’s a place to revisit what mattered, catch anything you missed, and pass along content to someone who needs encouragement, conviction, or a fresh perspective on their faith.

Without further ado, here are a few favorites from the month of October…

OCTOBER BLOG POSTS (OLDEST TO NEWEST)

A FEW FAVORITES FROM THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER: https://thefew.blog/2026/10/01/a-few-favorites-from-the-month-of-september-2026/

Excerpt: There is something about the end of September that invites us to slow down. The mornings feel a little cooler, the evenings arrive a little earlier, and somehow life begins to settle into a quieter rhythm. It’s the season of warm drinks, well-loved sweaters, changing leaves, and finding joy in the little things that make an ordinary day feel special!

THE SACRED SOIL: https://thefew.blog/2026/10/08/the-sacred-soil/

Excerpt: I’ve been thinking about how much of our lives happen beneath the surface. The prayers no one else hears. The obedience no one sees or applauds. The character being formed in ordinary, seemingly insignificant days. We live in a world that celebrates visible progress, and it’s easy to believe that if nothing exciting is happening, nothing meaningful is happening either.

A TERRIFYING GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN: https://thefew.blog/2026/10/15/a-terrifying-glimpse-of-heaven-2/

Excerpt: Being able to see Jesus in places where someone else thinks He has no business being, might just be what saves our souls. It might also just be what saves Christendom from mediocrity and impersonal religion.

WORTH THE WAIT: https://thefew.blog/2026/10/22/worth-the-wait-2/

Excerpt: As I sit here in a semi-truck waiting for bridge beams to show up, I can’t help but be overwhelmed by His faithfulness. Looking back, I realize all I had to do was wait another day. I had to get through that Saturday that seemed so still, so quiet, and so lonely. If I had quit there, I never would have seen what God was preparing on the other side.

THE CHURCH’S RESPONSE TO A DESECRATED WORLD: https://thefew.blog/2026/10/29/the-churchs-response-to-a-desecrated-world-2/

Excerpt: It made sound cliché, but the world cannot and will not be made holy until the Church is, and I am going to be bold and state the obvious: The Church has invited desecration in and is unwilling to part with it at the moment, which is making her unholy and largely ineffective.

OCTOBER PODCAST EPISODES (OLDEST TO NEWEST)

It’s Here: The Ultimate Podcast Listener Giveaway: https://afewminuteswiththefew.podbean.com/e/its-here-the-ultimate-podcast-listener-giveaway-s7ep18/

Episode Description: Are you ready for our biggest GIVEAWAY yet? Tomorrow’s the day! In this short episode, we’re unveiling everything you need to know about The Ultimate Podcast Listener Giveaway, like what’s inside, how to enter, and why we’re celebrating 30,000 downloads! We never imagined this many people would press play, and we’re so grateful you’ve been a part of the journey. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Let’s get into it!

30,000 Downloads Rapid-Fire Episode (With Listener Questions): https://afewminuteswiththefew.podbean.com/e/30000-downloads-rapid-fire-episode-with-listener-questions-s7ep19/

Episode Description: What happens when you let your listeners ask the questions? To celebrate an incredible milestone of 30,000 podcast downloads, we’re doing something a little different. In this special rapid-fire episode, we’re answering questions submitted by you, and we’re covering everything from theology, history, current events, ministry, and we even include a few hot takes along the way. Let’s get into it!

The Quiet Christian Crisis No One Talks About: https://afewminuteswiththefew.podbean.com/e/the-quiet-christian-crisis-no-one-talks-about-s7ep20/

Episode Description: Have you slowly drifted from the Lord without even realizing it? Most Christians don’t wake up one day and decide to walk away from their faith. More often, spiritual drift happens quietly, through distraction, comfort, busyness, and small compromises that slowly pull our hearts away from Christ. In this episode, Lilly explores one of the most overlooked crises facing the American Church and why recognizing it is the first step toward returning to faithful discipleship. Let’s get into it!

Midterms And A Christian’s Responsibility: https://afewminuteswiththefew.podbean.com/e/midterms-and-a-christians-responsibility-s7ep21/

Episode Description: Should Christians care about the midterm elections or should they stay out of politics altogether? In this episode, we discuss why voting is more than a political act. Voting is an opportunity to faithfully steward the influence God has entrusted to us. We explore why the midterm elections matter, what Scripture says about civic responsibility, and why Christians shouldn’t sit on the sidelines. Our hope is never in politics, but that doesn’t mean our faith has nothing to say about how we participate. Join us as we discuss why Christians should approach the voting booth with prayer, wisdom, and conviction. Let’s get into it!