Acts of Faith

Jesi Colston joins us on the podcast this week. Jesi is one of those people that when you talk to her you feel that you are having coffee with a close friend. She is so sweet and has a heart for God.

Jesi tells us that her recent act of faith has been to run for God. She shares what led her to this act, her history behind it, and the motivation that keeps her accountable. If you feel God is calling you to do something that you don't like or want to do, then this episode is for you.

Bible reference: 1 Corinthians

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Desiree Burgos is a strong woman of God. She is also a wife, mom of 7, and a leader in women's ministry. Desiree tells us about a time when God asked her to step out in faith to get a second opinion for her oldest son, Daniel. This act of faith led to miracles and the love of God being spread. This conversation is full of wisdom, and you can see God's hand in Desiree and Daniels lives. It is a longer conversation, but well worth the listen.

*Disclaimer: This episode does contain some medical content and diagnoses.

Bible Verses mentioned: Exodus 13:17-19

Darlene Shelton, Stephanie's mom, joins us on the podcast this week. She shares how God asked her to step out in faith to provide care packages for families in need. She had to battle nerves and doubt but ultimately knew that God would be with her during the process.

If you feel like God is asking you to do something like this, we want to encourage you to take that step of faith. If God is asking you, He has already gone before you and opened the doors. All you have to do is say yes.

Bibe Verse Referenced:

Matthew 10: 29-31

This episode, Kristin Jones shares how God asked her to shut her mouth in the midst of conflict with her husband. It sounds harsh, but the ripple effects this moment had really changed the course of her relationships. It wasn't a moment where God was being mean. It was a moment where God was getting her attention to protect her and her family.

*Names were changed to respect privacy.

Kristin gives us some practical steps to take when in conflict in marriage.

1. Pause before speaking
2. Ask yourself if your words are building or tearing down.
3. Invite the Holy Spirit into your thoughts and not just your speech.
4. Pray before you press your point.
5. Seek transformation, not just self-control.
6. Fight for UNITY, not victory.

Bible Verses:

Philippians 1:27

Proverbs 31:26

Proverbs 14:1

Proverbs 17:27

Philippians 4:8

Colossians 2

Shannon shares how God asked her to be still while her son was in the hospital with an unknown diagnosis and no sign of when or if he would go home. Her experience is one that parents never want to go through, but sadly many have experienced. God called her to be still during that season of her life. Maybe God is calling you to be still in your current season. If so, give this episode a listen.

Verses:

Exodus 14:14

2 Corinthians 12:9

Hanny shares how God asked her to trust that He was going to pull her out of her postpartum depression. Hanny's story gives hope to those who are walking in a valley similar to hers or even to those that are walking alongside someone going through this journey of hopelessness.

What helped Hanny:

Word of God and community

Key verses Hanny Shared:

Isaiah 40:31

Psalm 73:26

Isaiah 43

Isaiah 2

Book mentioned: 40 Days of Decrease by Alicia Britt Chole

Jessica Henson joins us on today's episode. Jess shares how God asked her to hold more plates and what that has looked like for her and her family. We also get to hear how God has been preparing her for this particular plate since she was a little girl.

Verses Quoted in the episode:

Isaiah 30:20

Exodus 31:3

Psalm 90:17

Colossians 3:23-24

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Jessica Henson's Instagram: @adornmurals

Tiffany is a mom, nurse, veteran, and fitness lover. She shares how God asked her to be resilient and keep going during the storms of life.

Our conversation with Tiffany covers God's goodness through some harder topics like physical and emotional abuse. If you or someone you know has experienced or are experiencing this type of storm, give this episode a listen. Tiffany shows how God can be a light even in the darkest of storms.

Some of the verses Tiffany shares are:

Matthew 3:12, Psalm 23. and 2 Corinthians 1:24

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Jackie shares how God asked her to move, but not right away. She had to wait and trust in God's plan and timing for her and her family.

Sandra Crumbley shares with us how God asked her and her husband to step out in faith and sell their dream home. She shares her heart on God's word and being weak before the Lord.