Faith School Podcast

Holy Spirit. When you hear that name, you could have a number of different reactions based on your personal experience. Some of you are going to feel weirded out. Some of you are going to feel a little distant from Him. Some of you are going to be very excited to learn more about this mysterious Person of the Trinity, an essential part of Christian doctrine. Listen to the episode if you find yourself in any of these categories, and I have a strong feeling you will walk away feeling very encouraged at the end of this conversation.

Jeannie answers....

How do we begin to shift from the Holy Spirit being more of an accessory in our faith to ESSENTIAL?

How do we know that we are being prompted by the Holy Spirit and not ourselves?

How is relying on Him to change us better than "self-help"?

Jeannie Cunnion is an author who is well known for writing stories that make much of the wild love of Jesus because of how her life has been rescued by it. She is also a beloved Bible teacher and sought-after speaker who has been featured on outlets such as the TODAY show, Fox News, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family. Jeannie, who holds a master’s degree in social work, worked as a counselor and trainer in the adoption field before writing. She is a wife to Mike and a mama to five boys she is crazy about. To know Jeannie is to know her deep love for Danita’s Children’s Home in Haiti.

Resources:

https://www.amazon.ca/Dont-Miss-Out-Jeannie-Cunnion/dp/0764238221/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36HKU6NBZUKLQandkeywords=Don%E2%80%99t+Miss+Out+Discover+30+benefits+of+the+Holy+Spirit%E2%80%99s+presence+in+your+life.andqid=1641708581andsprefix=don+t+miss+out+discover+30+benefits+of+the+holy+spirit+s+presence+in+your+life+%2Caps%2C1154andsr=8-1 (Don't Miss Out Paperback by Jeannie Cunnion)

https://www.jeanniecunnion.com/never-alone (Never Alone: Parenting in the Power of the Holy Spirit by Jeannie Cunnion)

https://www.amazon.ca/Forgotten-God-Francis-Chan/dp/1434767957/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2N2Z1S6I47AKOandkeywords=Forgotten+God+by+Francis+Chanandqid=1641801242andsprefix=forgotten+god+by+francis+chan%2Caps%2C304andsr=8-1 (Forgotten God by Francis Chan)

https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/25282 (Benefits to Having the Holy Spirit Devotional)

https://www.amazon.ca/The-Helper/dp/B07143DM2L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21022OU89TUR9andkeywords=the+helper+by+catherine+marshallandqid=1641801659andsprefix=the+helper+by+catherine+marshall%2Caps%2C152andsr=8-1 (The Helper by Catherine Marshall)

https://www.amazon.ca/Holy-Spirit-Activating-Gods-Power/dp/0849942136/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D2AS2YQLV362andkeywords=holy+spirit+by+billy+grahamandqid=1641801879andsprefix=holy+spirit+by+billy+graham%2Caps%2C145andsr=8-1 (The Holy Spirit: Activating God's Power in Your Life by Billy Graham)

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2014-16andversion=NIV (John 14–16)

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Tara-Leigh Cobble is the creator and host of The Bible Recap podcast and the founder of D-Group, an international network of weekly discipleship and accountability groups. She also hosts a daily radio show called The God Shot.

In this episode, Tara-Leigh shares her passion for God's Word and gives practical tips on how to read the bible and how it can lead to real transformation.

Tara-Leigh answers questions like...

Is there a particular method or process that you use as you dig into scripture?

How can we read scripture to not only "check it off the list," but to really grow our faith?

How do you interact with God during your time of reading/studying scripture?

Resources:

https://www.amazon.ca/Women-Word-Study-Bible-Hearts/dp/1433541769 (Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin)

https://www.bible.com/ (The Bible App)

http://www.thebiblerecap.com/ (The Bible Recap)

https://bible.faithlife.com/books/esv/Jn1.1 (Faithlife Study Bible)

https://www.blueletterbible.org/ (Blue Letter Bible)

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Evangelism can make us want to crawl into a hole. Trust me, I have been there. It's not easy sharing our faith with a world that constantly rejects it. BUT it is still something that we have been asked to do. So, what do we do about that?

Larry and Marbi Janzen are two of my friends who have been called to a lot of evangelism; but what I love about what they share is their very gracious, patient, and loving approach. They also recognize that we all are going to have our own styles!

Larry and Marbi answer...

Why do you believe people are hesitant to engage in evangelism?

As missionaries, how do you address the WHOLE person, not just the spiritual?

What are the different types of evangelism?

Larry and Marbi Janzen met and married in Belize in 1991. Larry's parents were missionaries there, and Marbi grew up in the church they were ministering in. Her dad was a passionate evangelist and church leader. Larry went there after Bible College to help his parents in their missionary work, but God had other plans! Together they joined Avant Ministries in 1993 and have been missionaries with this church planting mission agency ever since. They have 2 lovely daughters and as a family they have served in church planting, leadership development, and social justice in Belize, Mexico, and Uruguay. They are currently mobilizers, motivators and mentors for missionaries that are going out from Latin America all across the globe.

Resources:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Timothy%201:7andversion=NIV (2 Timothy 1:7)

https://www.gotquestions.org/Romans-road-salvation.html (The Romans Road to Salvation)

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-purple-book-biblical-foundations/9780310866695-item.html?s_campaign=goo-DSA_Booksandgclid=Cj0KCQiA2NaNBhDvARIsAEw55hi-0Ooua5rCXE_Blh_xG_2kcxAmFYfg2FXn6FODiKCvFP0W-0C_f5oaAiKAEALw_wcBandgclsrc=aw.ds (The Purple Book: Biblical Foundations for Building Strong Disciples)

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Human trafficking is really important to talk about on here, but even more so it is this: OUR GOD IS A GOD OF JUSTICE AND MERCY. The spectrum of justice does vary, and we don't all have the same role—which is why I like this conversation so much. As Naomi points out, it is not only what we DO, but what we DON’T do that can be just as important.

Naomi answers...

Back to Basics: Why do you think our participation in justice matters to God?

How would you encourage us to get our hands dirty / boots on the ground and participate where we can?

You have a social enterprise. Can you explain what that is?

Naomi Holland is a pastor's wife, mother of a 13- and 9-year-old, and holds a B.A. in Development Studies. She worked 18 years for a frontline recovery organization in Canada and Nepal. For two of those years, she was the house mom in a recovery home. She accidentally started Redeemed with Purpose four years ago, redeeming old belts into cuffs. It has now turned into a full jewelry line. To date, with the help of our customers and storefront partners, Redeemed with Purpose has given away over $23,500.

https://mailchi.mp/2e75bb77a26e/advent-planning-workbook-faithschool (DOWNLOAD THE ADVENT PLANNER)

Resources:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e1e26f78-ffcb-41bf-a0de-cf54fef69417 (Advocacy + Ending Slavery with IJM's Anu George Canjanathoppil)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a2633e3c-c554-4fd1-8fea-b9e864e55fb6 (Why We've Been Failing the Battle Against Pornography and How the Church Can Step Up Rosie Makinney)

https://podtail.com/en/podcast/justice-the-inner-life-podcast/episode-3-gary-haugen/ (Justice and The Inner Life Podcast Episode 3: Gary Haugen)

http://protectyoungeyes.com (protectyoungeyes.com)

https://fightthenewdrug.org/ (fightthenewdrug.com)

https://choosechangecanada.org/ (choosechangecanada.org)

https://redeemedwithpurpose.com/ (Redeemed with Purpose) Discount Code for 15% off: LeahR

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COMMUNITY. The word that extroverts LOVE and introverts shudder at. But we don’t always know how to do Christian community well. We all have a range of responses to this "Back to Basics" concept and discipline. Wherever you are with community, I think this episode will encourage you and lead you in the right direction. We talk about why so many of us struggle with it, why it is crucial to our walk as believers, and, of course, we get practical!

Yohonna answers...

Why do you think community is so important to God?

What do you think “doing life together” should look like? What is your experience with that?

What are some best practices for being part of Christian community? How can we contribute to it and not just take from it?

Yohonna Smith lives in central Ohio along with her husband, two daughters, and one bad dog. She is the host of the Girls Talking Life podcast and founder of the Gathering Project.

https://mailchi.mp/2e75bb77a26e/advent-planning-workbook-faithschool (DOWNLOAD THE ADVENT PLANNER)

Resources:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20corinthians%2015:58andversion=NIV (1 Corinthians 15:58)

https://www.amazon.ca/Art-Gathering-How-Meet-Matters/dp/1594634920 (The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters Hardcover by Priya Parker)

https://girlstalkinglife.com/shop/ (Girls Talking Life shop)

https://girlstalkinglife.com/thegatheringproject/ (The Gathering Project)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3ec85cc6-71e3-402d-9b6b-b28e75634bcc (How to Read the Bible and Why it Matters with The Bible Recap's Tara-Leigh Cobble)

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http://girlstalkinglife.com (girlstalkinglife.com)

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Halloween might be full of fake, scary decorations (so glad to see those being taken down today!), but let’s be honest: Spiritual warfare is REAL. If you are choosing the missional way of life, I can almost guarantee that it will happen to you too. BUT there is good news for us all. Our God has not left us without a defense or without HOPE. He is so good. Join me and my second male guest, Nathan Zieber, as we break down spiritual warfare and our place in it.

Nathan answers...

What is spiritual warfare? What does spiritual warfare look like on a day-to-day basis for us all?

How do we know if we have invited demonic activity into our lives?

What can the enemy do against us as believers, those who have the Holy Spirit?

Nathan Zieber is a pastor at Calvary Community Church in Edmonton, Alberta. He also sits on the board of a specialized research and investigations company based in deliverance ministry.

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Resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJqXBMcDuMkandt=1838s (Expose the Darkness Sermon by Nathan Zieber)

https://www.gotquestions.org/ (GotQuestions.org)

https://www.amazon.ca/Biblical-Guidebook-Deliverance-Randy-Clark-ebook/dp/B00U58QKJM/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8andqid=andsr= (The Biblical Guidebook to Deliverance by Randy Clark)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G1aSTyaTjjIQ2hFSDTQiq6Nw_jzJ7MKwZ46Dw_N4pXQ/edit?usp=sharing (Guide for Deliverance Questions)

https://girlstalkinglife.com/72-leah-rempel-put-your-faith-into-action/ (Girls Talking Life episode with Leah Rempel - Put Your Faith into Action)

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Praying comes naturally to some and not to others. I have to be honest that it does not come naturally to me (#messymiddle)! But it is an ESSENTIAL practice for the Christian life and the life of anyone on mission. It's a great gift that can carry us through, give us direction, and help us practice trust.

I don’t want you to feel inadequate in your prayer life any longer. So my guest, Brooke McGlothlin, gives us just the encouragement and practical wisdom you may need today as well as a little prayer teaching from me!

Brooke answers...

Why should we pray for our kids or anyone else in our lives? What makes it effective?

What do we need to keep in mind when our prayers feel like they are not being answered?

Life feels really busy. What would you say to the women who feel like they don't have time to pray AT ALL, let alone for their kids? What practical wisdom can you give us?

Brooke McGlothlin has encouraged thousands of moms toward a richer prayer life for over a decade. She is the cofounder of Million Praying Moms, a popular online ministry that exists to help moms make prayer their first and best response to the challenges of parenting. Brooke is the author of several books and resources for moms and lives in the mountains of southwest Virginia with her husband and their two sons. Learn more at http://millionprayingmoms.com (millionprayingmoms.com).

Resources:

https://www.amazon.ca/Why-Pray-John-F-DeVries/dp/0978855159 (Why Pray? by John Devries)

https://justdisciple.com/prayer-method/ (25 Christian Prayer Methods)

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0764238469/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8andtag=faithschool0d-20andcamp=15121andcreative=330641andlinkCode=as2andcreativeASIN=0764238469andlinkId=41f03e6d47940cfa6df3da4affcaf7ff (Praying Mom by Brooke McGlothlin)

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%201:12-14andversion=CSB (1 Peter 1:13)

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%203:8-10andversion=ESV (1 Kings 3:9)

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2036:26andversion=NIV (Ezekiel 36:26)

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%205:22-23andversion=NIV (Galatians 5:22-23)

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers%206:22-27andversion=NIV (Numbers 6:22-27)

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206:5-15andversion=NIV (The Lord's Prayer: Matthew 6:5-15)

https://www.amazon.ca/Praying-Boys-Asking-Things-They/dp/0764211439 (Praying For Boys Paperback by Brooke McGlothlin)

https://www.amazon.ca/Praying-Girls-Asking-Things-They/dp/076421960X (Praying For Girls Paperback by Teri Lynne Underwood)

https://www.millionprayingmoms.com/product/how-to-pray-gods-word-for-your-children/ (How to Pray God’s Word for Your Children by Brooke McGlothlin)

https://www.amazon.ca/Autobiography-George-Muller/dp/1941129137/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8andqid=andsr= (The Autobiography of George Muller)

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http://millionprayingmoms.com (millionprayingmoms.com)

https://brookemcglothlin.net/ (brookemcglothin.net)

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There is pressure like never before to discover and pursue your life’s purpose. So many people live looking for purpose and feel unfulfilled when they are living for themselves. I have been there. I used to rely so heavily on my own accomplishments to give me purpose. Whether it was academics, athletics, or titles, I used that as fuel to get me through life. No win, no purpose. I think so many of you probably feel the same.

I think I know why.

Because you are not fulfilling—or you don’t know—your ultimate mission: to point people towards Jesus and the Kingdom in your own God-given way.

This is not an episode about dropping everything to start a non-profit, or business, or moving across the ocean to share with other people groups and cultures. That may be your thing, but, most likely, that is not your call. This episode IS going to encourage you to start small, and be obedient right where God has you.

Leah answers...

What is a personal ministry?

Why do you need a personal ministry?

What are your first steps towards a personal ministry?

How do we know our place in the Kingdom of God?

Resources:

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-features-early-church-unique/ (5 Features That Made the Early Church Unique - Tim Keller Article)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0cecff8a-a9e4-4ee3-979e-dceecd87dae3 (What You Need to Know about Introverts and Building God's Kingdom with Holley Gerth)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a736c089-2fc1-47e9-9dfd-a2ff7016de69 (How to Build the Kingdom Across Cultures with Lorry Taylor)

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How to Integrate Your Faith in Every Area of Your Life with Leah Rempel

Have you ever truly sat down and asked yourself if every area of your life was truly submitted to God? Reflected on how God has redeemed you in certain areas of your life? Today, we are talking about an Integrated Faith. What is it? Why does it matter to God? How do we start to evaluate it?

Resources:

https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-is-redemption.html (What is redemption? by Dr. Anthony Chute)

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/925281993/quarterly-meetings-template?ref=shop_home_active_2 (Quarterly Meeting)

https://mailchi.mp/ad291c0a7fd0/integrated-faith-inventory (Integrated Faith Inventory)

Episodes Mentioned:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/add7fa6e-1ea6-4c11-ad58-14c88df085cc (How to Build a Family Culture with Kingdom Values with Kim Amici)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b789a412-cf6f-470a-8c07-9ce75d681598 (The Surprising Link Between Faith and Pop Culture with Mary Carver)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af39ae3b-d1b5-4b4d-96ba-0d967e6ba15c (Friending Like Jesus with Noelle Rhodes)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/82a329a5-a071-49cf-b5cc-3150ff22f077 (How to Pursue Life-Changing Intimacy with God with Mo Aiken)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b9766e42-6799-499f-8147-ba198efb17ae (Marriage on Mission with Caleb Rempel)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4d07cdc3-419b-4325-ad20-922f068b10e3 (Kingdom Sexuality with Alana Martens + Paris Simpson)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9d40fb15-d19b-4b23-9c4f-3c5e7b2e941f (Art + Beauty: Called to Create with Julia Amting)

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/05892505-24b8-4485-ae30-ac7efb03c834 (How Decorating Your Home Builds God's Kingdom with Shannon Acheson)

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Today, we are REPLAYING an episode about one of my favorite topics: Sabbath. This episode is packed with why you should start a practice, the importance of rhythms and some SUPER practical tips to get you started! No matter if you are a busy mom or a single young adult, there is something here for you because Sabbath is for EVERYONE.

Leah answers some questions like...

How do you prepare for Sabbath?

What happens when you have KIDS? How do you include them?

What are some ideas for rest AND worship?

How do you set BOUNDARIES to protect Sabbath?

Resources:

https://mailchi.mp/f8fb698b8381/sabbath-kickstart-challenge-2021 (SABBATH KICKSTART CHALLENGE 2021)

https://www.anniefdowns.com/2018/01/12/that-sounds-fun-podcast-january-2018-rhythms-sabbath-john-mark-comer/ (John Mark Comer + Annie F. Downs Conversation)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFTLvkB3JLM (The Bible Project Sabbath Video)

https://sarata.com/bible/verses/about/sabbath.html (Sabbath Verses)

https://jewsforjesus.org/publications/newsletter/newsletter-aug-2009/sabbath-rest-highlights-in-the-old-and-new-testament (Sabbath: Old + New Testament)

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