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Today’s episode is an invitation to step into this holiday season wrapped in grace, clarity, and the steady reminder that God is near. 

We finish our week-long study of Jeremiah 29:10–14 with a full recap, reflecting on exile, promise, prayer, and what it means to trust God’s goodness even when we’re standing in the middle of the unknown. 

We also walk through Day 3 of Rick Warren’s Christmas in a Season of Struggle, leaning into Jesus’ words in John 12:46 as He declares Himself the Light who rescues us from confusion, fear, and the dark places of our hearts. 

If you’ve been navigating overwhelming emotions, difficult people, or the pressure that the holidays can stir up, this episode will meet you with comfort and truth. This one is for the woman who needs clarity, hope, and a gentle nudge back into the light of God’s presence. 

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Today’s episode begins with an invitation to step out in obedience, even when what God is calling you to feels big, overwhelming, or far beyond what you think you’re ready for. We talk honestly about the fear of starting, the weight of the unknown, and the gentle truth that God never asks us to bring perfection—only our yes. 

As we finish Jeremiah 29:10–14, we lean into the promise that when we pray, God listens, and when we seek Him wholeheartedly, we will always find Him. 

Then we continue in Day 2 of Christmas in a Season of Struggle by Pastor Rick Warren, reflecting on Jesus’ offer of rest for the weary and the reminder that the pressures we place on ourselves were never God’s design. 

If you’ve been carrying burdens in your own strength or feeling stretched thin this season, this episode will encourage you to release the weight, return to God’s presence, and receive the rest He freely gives.

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is a midweek heart check for your head, heart, and soul—and a reminder that God’s plans are still good even when you’re standing in the middle of something hard. We sit with Jeremiah 29:10–14 again, this time leaning into verse 11 and what it really means that God knows the plans He has for you in seasons that feel anything but “prosperous.” 

As we reflect on exile, disappointment, and Isaiah 55:8–9, you’ll be invited to remember that His thoughts are higher, His purposes are bigger than what you can see right now, and His heart toward you is still for peace, hope, and a future that includes Jesus Himself.

We then step into a new devotional, Christmas in a Season of Struggle by Pastor Rick Warren, starting with Day 1: “When It’s Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Together we talk honestly about hidden wounds, holiday grief, and the quiet hurts we often try to push down—and how Jesus came at Christmas to heal those very places. 

If this season feels heavy, lonely, or anything less than “merry,” this episode will gently remind you that you’re not the only one carrying pain, that Christ is the light who meets you there, and that you’re invited to bring every hidden hurt into His healing presence instead of managing it on your own.

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is an invitation to stop trying not to think negative thoughts—and instead flood your mind with the truth of God’s Word. We walk through Jeremiah 29:10–14 in context, looking at how God spoke to His people in exile and what it really means that His plans for us are for good, not disaster, to give us a future and a hope. 

You’ll hear a powerful biblical affirmation rooted in this passage, a reminder that God is restoring, rebuilding, and leading you—even in seasons that feel far from “promised land.” 

Then we close out the God With Us Christmas devotional with a beautiful reflection on Emmanuel: God with us, and through the Holy Spirit, God within us. 

If you’ve been tempted to look back at what once was, or you feel stuck in a place you didn’t choose, this episode will encourage you to live fully where God has you, trust His timing, and remember that His presence is your greatest gift in every season.

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode brings us to the close of our Matthew 18 study, where Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant reminds us just how deeply we’ve been forgiven — and how that forgiveness is meant to transform the way we release others. As we revisit the flow of the chapter, from questions about greatness to wandering sheep to conflict among believers, we’re invited to see the heart behind Jesus’ teaching: forgiveness is not a suggestion but a reflection of the grace we ourselves depend on. Whether you’re wrestling with old wounds, navigating complicated relationships, or simply needing a reminder that God sees your heart, this passage gently calls us back to humility, mercy, and the freedom found in forgiving from the heart.

We also wrap up Day 5 of our Christmas devotional God With Us and reflect on Jesus as our Prince of Peace — the One who calms anxious thoughts, settles weary hearts, and offers a rest this world can’t imitate. Isaiah foretold Him, the Gospels reveal Him, and we still experience Him today: steady, present, and endlessly loving. If you’ve been carrying weight He never asked you to carry, this episode is an invitation to let the Father meet you with peace that surpasses understanding. May your heart feel held, guided, and deeply loved as you step into the rest only Jesus can give.

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode is a reminder that even when life feels overwhelming, God is gently forming perseverance within us. Through Matthew 18, we continue Jesus’ powerful teaching on forgiveness — not as a burden, but as freedom. We reflect on the parable of the unforgiving servant and the sobering truth that forgiven people are called to extend forgiveness. With Jeremiah 17:10 as our anchor, we explore how God examines the heart, shapes us through challenge, and meets us with mercy every time we turn back to Him.

We also move into Day 4 of God With Us, focusing on Jesus as our Everlasting Father — the One who never changes, never abandons, and never stops giving good gifts to His children. Through Isaiah 9, Matthew 7, James 1, and the parable of the Lost Son, we’re reminded that God’s fatherly love is steady, protective, and deeply personal. If forgiveness feels hard or if your earthly experiences with “father” make intimacy with God challenging, this episode gently guides you back to the truth: in Him, you have hope, healing, and a Father who calls you His own.

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🎧 Listen to My Testimony: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-399-a-testimony-a-story-of-finding/id1687321834?i=1000676189319

 SOAP Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-daily-devotional-bible-study/id1687321834?i=1000716080885

🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode guides us through our mid-week head, heart, and soul check-in before returning to Matthew 18, where Jesus reminds us how deeply we’ve been forgiven—and how that forgiveness should shape the way we release others. 

We revisit the parable of the unforgiving servant and reflect on how easy it is to forget the grace we’ve received, even though our lives are constantly being watched by those around us. Then we move into Day 3 of our God With Us Christmas devotional, focusing on Jesus as our Mighty God—promised in Isaiah, revealed in His miracles, and now alive in us through the same power that raised Him from the dead. 

Through Peter, Paul, and Jesus’ words in John 14:12, we’re reminded that God not only works in us but desires to work through us in ways that impact eternity. 

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DEVOTIONAL: “God With Us” A Christmas Devotional https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/17499-god-with-us

Bible Project Book of Matthew (Part 2):

https://youtu.be/GGCF3OPWN14?si=E-y_DI9obp3X2rTP

BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001

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MY FAVORITES:

Bible: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkR

Devotional: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe

🎧 Listen to My Testimony: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-399-a-testimony-a-story-of-finding/id1687321834?i=1000676189319

 SOAP Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-daily-devotional-bible-study/id1687321834?i=1000716080885

🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode invites us to pause and breathe as we step into Luke 15 and reflect on Jesus’ heart for the one who wanders. We revisit the pastor’s question:

We also begin our study of Matthew 18:23–35, where Jesus teaches on forgiveness through a powerful parable. Instead of giving Peter a number (“77 times”), He gives him a story that reveals the weight of mercy and the depth of God’s compassion. We’re reminded that His forgiveness is immeasurable, undeserved, and freely given — and it becomes the foundation for how we forgive others.

Then, we step into Day 2 of the “God With Us” Christmas devotional, focusing on Jesus as our Wonderful Counselor. Through Isaiah 9, Hebrews 4, Psalm 139, and Proverbs 3, we sit with the truth that Jesus meets us where we are, understands our humanity, and invites us into honest surrender. His counsel doesn’t just offer advice — it brings healing, wisdom, and freedom.

If you've been wrestling with forgiveness, longing for guidance, or needing to feel the nearness of God again, this episode will draw you closer to the One who counsels, comforts, and restores.

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Hey Sis! 🎙️

Today’s episode invites us into the first week of Advent with a heart-level question: What if our prayers for clarity are really just our desire for control in disguise? We explore how uncertainty can actually become the very place where God draws us closer, teaching us to trust Him moment by moment instead of relying on our own understanding. 

We begin our Scripture study in Matthew 18:23–35, reflecting on the parable of the unforgiving servant and the immense debt Jesus has forgiven on our behalf — a forgiveness meant to shape how we release others as well. 

Then we step into Day 1 of our Christmas devotional, “God With Us,” remembering that God fulfilled His promise not through a conquering king, but through a humble baby who established an eternal kingdom, freed us from sin, and brought hope to a weary world. If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for clarity, or unsure of how God wants to move in your life, this episode will help you rest in the truth that Jesus has already come, already saved, and already freed you.

If you’ve been waiting for clarity, wondering what God wants next, or carrying weight He never asked you to hold — this episode will breathe peace and perspective into your heart.

🎧 Tune in and let this Advent season draw you closer to Jesus, your Savior and King.

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DEVOTIONAL: “God With Us” A Christmas Devotional https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/17499-god-with-us

Bible Project Book of Matthew (Part 2):

https://youtu.be/GGCF3OPWN14?si=E-y_DI9obp3X2rTP

BlueLetterBible.org: https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv-study-bible/notes/heb/chapter-12?a=1145001

Bibleref.com: https://www.bibleref.com/

The Bible Recap: https://amzn.to/4iAph0Q

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Episode Catalogue:

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MY FAVORITES:

Bible: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/4jkXqkR

Devotional: “Every Day in His Presence” by Charles F. Stanley: https://amzn.to/43mGZPe

🎧 Listen to My Testimony: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-399-a-testimony-a-story-of-finding/id1687321834?i=1000676189319

 SOAP Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-time-for-the-soul-daily-devotional-bible-study/id1687321834?i=1000716080885

🎵 Music: “Buenos Dias” by Matt Large

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