We’re taking a pause from interviews with older Christians this week to answer the question “why?” —

Why ask older Christians for their wisdom, counsel and advice? Why turn to those who have gone before us? Why ask them what they think?

Join Katharine on the Eternal Echoes podcast as she uses the story of Rehoboam from 1 Kings 12 to illustrate the importance and value of tapping into the wisdom of our older saints. Plus some thoughts on the protection and blessing that wisdom offers and a warning about the consequences of listening to foolish counsel.

Key takeaways:

-Wisdom is a valuable asset in our walk with God

-Seeking wisdom begins with a humble heart posture

-God gives wisdom generously and ungrudgingly to those who ask for it

-Wisdom both protects and blesses us

-It’s wise to seek the counsel & advice of those with more life experience

-Listening to wise counsel can prevent disastrous consequences

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In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose sits down with Nancy Kling, a 92-year-old woman who has lived a life fully devoted to the Lord.

Nancy describes how there was a time in her 20s when she had everything that the world would consider a success: a good education, a management position, money, beautiful clothes, a good social life, dates with men, etc. But, looking back now, she describes it as empty and, as Paul would say, “all trash”, compared to knowing Christ.

Nancy shares her journey of faith, highlighting how the Lord took her from a management position on Madison Avenue in New York City – with all the glamor and prestige of the world – to the ghetto, where she started doing street ministry with children.

Later, Nancy was called to missions work in South Africa during a time of great political unrest at the end of apartheid. Nancy reflects on how the Lord helped strengthen her during this time by teaching her how to fight and rely on Him for protection.

Throughout our conversation, Nancy offers words of wisdom on overcoming fear, learning to shift with the Spirit, being in community with other believers, sharing in Christ’s suffering, “pressing on toward the mark”, and more.

Words worth echoing:

- "You've got to be flexible and sensitive to the Holy Spirit. Shift when He shifts you. And don't say no."

- “You don't give into fear. You walk through whatever it is and keep going. The strength comes and the fight comes and you come through much stronger.”

- “You don't retire when you're in the kingdom of God. You refire.”

- “There’s no end to what God has for you as long as you're breathing.”

- “It's vital to be connected with believers. There are no loners in the kingdom of God.”

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ1N9uC8Y3o

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose speaks with Laurel Roth, a 69-year-old woman of God who has over 35 years experience in children’s ministry and has spent the past 15 years doing missions trips in Africa.

Laurel shares her journey to finding a life of purpose, recalling a poignant moment in South Africa where she knew she had found what God had put her on the planet to do.

As a lifelong single woman, Laurel also offers insight on finding contentment in singleness, reminding listeners that “you don't need to be married for your life to matter or your voice to matter.” She emphasizes the importance of daily obedience, community, accountability, and seeking the Lord for all your needs.

Even if you're not single, this conversation is rich in wisdom and full of encouragement for your own walk with God. Laurel reminds us that we're never stuck when we have God, we can never fall too far that we're outside of His redeeming power, and that God wastes nothing.

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyi78358OiA

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose speaks with Bruce Jacobs, a 67-year-old man of God who has come to develop a deeply intimate relationship with the Lord.

Bruce shares his life journey, highlighting the influence of his Christian upbringing, God’s protection during a period of rebellion, and a hunger for God’s word that he developed later in life. He discusses pivotal moments in his life where he experienced divine guidance, including career changes, lessons in unconditional love, and the impact of discipleship.

Bruce also shares his experience with dreams from God and recalls an encounter with an angel that reinforced his faith.

Throughout the conversation, Bruce offers an abundance of wisdom and life lessons, emphasizing the need for humility in discipleship, the importance of studying the Bible, the power of prayer in daily life, the necessity of surrendering control, the importance of using our authority in Christ, and more.

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07BfpxBOImE

Ever struggled with a victim mentality or shifting blame for your life on other people or external circumstances? If Jesus came to you right now and asked, “Do you want to be made well?”, what would you say?

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose takes a pause from conversations with older Christians to reflect on the story from John 5:1-9, where Jesus heals the paralytic man at the Bethesda pool.

Katharine explains how there was a time in her life when she too answered Jesus’ question, “Do you want to be made well?”, with a list of excuses and reasons as to why she wasn’t well and had every reason not to be well.

It was during Havilah Cunnington’s “I Do Hard Things” study years ago that Katharine realized she had a victim mentality and had to make a choice: stay in a pit or pick up her mat and walk.

Join her on the podcast as she shares what she’s learned from this text and why it’s so important to exercise your agency and take responsibility for your own life.

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=299IuOKq26A

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose speaks with Jeri Greenwold, an 84-year-old woman of God who has been journeying with the Lord since she was a junior in high school. Jeri shares how she’s learned to navigate life’s challenges by staying in the Word and applying it to her daily life. She emphasizes the importance of choosing to believe what God says about you, regardless of your feelings.

Jeri also shares how the Lord brought her through a challenging 10-year period in her marriage and how she learned to trust God with her husband. She also shares her journey in overcoming self-pity and depression and reflects on what it looks like to love the Lord with all your heart, mind, and soul.

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Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ for speaking events or interviews

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocyVTtzOWTI

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose speaks with Dot Byrdic, a 75-year-old woman of God and prayer warrior. Dot shares her journey in overcoming a religious mindset and learning to develop an intimate, personal relationship with the Lord.

She also shares how she’s learned to go to battle in her prayer closet and trust God through painful trials, including two divorces, her son’s traumatic brain injury, and a great-grandchild’s premature birth.

Dot also recalls a “V8 moment” she shared with a friend that led them back to church. As a retired nurse, she also explains how sin affects our physical health.

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFBOfz7srQw

How do you go on loving God when you’ve suffered abuse at the hands of His people? As a teenager, Kim Lewis experienced sexual abuse in the church by a church leader. Join us on the Eternal Echoes podcast as Kim shares the challenges she experienced in bringing the abuse to light and how she learned to trust in God’s justice.

Kim also shares a powerful testimony of how she overcame stage 3 cancer with the Lord by her side. She also discusses the importance of embracing God’s love, having a relationship with the Holy Spirit, knowing when it’s time to leave a church, and so much more. Plus a sweet story about how she invited Jesus into her heart while playing hide-and-seek in church.

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pplslvIPqyY

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose speaks with Jane Kiser (75), the creator of “Lala’s Life Lessons”, a popular Instagram account where she shares a daily inspirational quote.

Join us as Jane shares the inspiration behind Lala’s Life Lessons and offers words of encouragement for journeying through life. She emphasizes the importance of hospitality and community, the power of kindness, and the need to continually tend the garden of your mind.

Jane also discusses her experience with cancer and overcoming marital difficulties, reminding us that trials are a stepping stones to deeper faith. She also encourages us to be patient with ourselves as God grows and matures our faith.

Follow Jane on Instagram at @lalaslifeslessons

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3-HaoV64bA

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, in honor of the New Year, Katharine encourages you to stay faithful and obedient in the season God has you in, standing on God’s word and trusting Him to fulfill His promises and plans for your life.

Drawing on insight from the story of Noah, Katharine encourages you to do what God has told you to do – even if it doesn’t make sense, even when you can’t see the fully picture, and even if you don’t have all the answers.

She reminds you that, as God’s people, we are called to live in the unseen. Our job is to partner with God and do what He’s asked us to do – God’s job is to take care of the rest.

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaJVvfbqx8E