Today on the First15 Podcast, we’re thrilled to be hanging out with songwriter and worship leader Kari Jobe! Kari and her husband Cody Carnes have been consistently creating songs that I’ve found deeply moving in my personal times of worship this year, and her latest album is filled with much-needed-hope in this stressful season. 

Today, Kari joins Josh and me to not only talk about the process of creating her new album in this unusual year, but also to share a bit of her story and her heart for connecting with God in a deep and personal way.

We cover topics like…

• Trusting God when things don’t make sense
• What worship is really all about
• How to connect with God outside of a weekend service
• Why time with God is like chocolate cake? Yes, really...

As we conclude our week on living for heaven, today we’ll explore the return of Christ and what that means for us. How can you be best prepared for the return of Jesus? What does God expect of you as his child? May your heart only grow in anticipation and joy at the thought of his return after today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 24:36, and today's worship is You Are My One Thing by Bethel Music.

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As we begin to wrap up our week on living for heaven, today we’re going to explore what it means to have our perspectives shift toward the things of God rather than the things of earth. We are so easily bogged down by the weight of the world, and today God wants to lift our chin and point our eyes upward to things unseen, the things of heaven.

Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Corinthians 4:18, and today's worship is Look to the Son by Hillsong Worship.

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As we continue in our week on living for heaven, today we’ll explore what it means to see Jesus’s prayer that God’s will would be done on earth as it is in heaven fulfilled. God desires his kingdom to invade the earth, and he wants to do it through us, his people. Open your heart and mind to God’s will for your life, and allow him to fill you with excitement and joy today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 6:9-10, and today's worship is As It Is (In Heaven) by Hillsong Worship.

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Every single one of us has an innate need to know we’re loved. And yet, so many of us go too many days wondering or unsure of the love our heavenly Father has for us. Today as we continue our week on living for heaven, we’re going to dive into our need to be loved and to love others deeply in order to be successful in this pursuit toward heaven. God doesn’t want you to even go one day without knowing how truly loved you are.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 15:9, and today's worship is This is Love by New Wine Worship.

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What would it be like to have unhindered, abundant joy in the midst of all circumstances? The beauty of the joy God longs to give is that it’s not fleeting or temporary. It is sustaining, strong and true. As we continue to discover what it means to live for heaven, today we look at what it means for us to be marked by joy.

Our Scripture for today comes from Proverbs 10:28, and today's worship is Garments by Cory Asbury.

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First15 is a daily devotional written and recorded by Craig Denison. If you would like to learn more about the First15 app, books, blogs, videos and our other resources, please visit first15.org. You can always reach out to us on our contact page on the website. 

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As we continue our week on living for heaven, today we look at the concept of hope. Hope is a necessity in this day, and God wants to restore your sense of hope and give you a fresh dose today. May the hope of eternal life be an anchor for you all of your days.

Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 15:13, and today's worship is Living Hope by Phil Wickham.

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First15 is a daily devotional written and recorded by Craig Denison. If you would like to learn more about the First15 app, books, blogs, videos and our other resources, please visit first15.org. You can always reach out to us on our contact page on the website. 

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As children of God, we have been given a new home and a new hope. This week we’re going to take time every day to look at what it means to live for heaven. May your heart be set aflame by the joy and purpose of living out God’s command to live for heaven.

Our Scripture for today comes from Hebrews 12:1-2, and today's worship is You Keep on Getting Better by Maverick City Music.

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First15 is a daily devotional written and recorded by Craig Denison. If you would like to learn more about the First15 app, books, blogs, videos and our other resources, please visit first15.org. You can always reach out to us on our contact page on the website. 

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As we end our week on transcendent peace, today we’ll explore what it means to be a person of peace. Jesus refers to his people as “peacemakers.” Would you say that title accurately describes you? What kind of emotion does that word stir up? In a world full of principles like “an eye for an eye,” how can Christians be set apart and different? Today we’ll dive into that and more.

Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 5:9, and today's worship is It Is Well by Audrey Assad.

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First15 is a daily devotional written and recorded by Craig Denison. If you would like to learn more about the First15 app, books, blogs, videos and our other resources, please visit first15.org. You can always reach out to us on our contact page on the website. 

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As we begin to wrap up our week on transcendent peace, today we’ll explore growing in relationship with the Holy Spirit, and how he can help us walk in peace. As we’ve learned this week, connectedness with God is crucial to peace in all circumstances, and today we’ll dive deeper into those thoughts. May you grow in your desire for and closeness with the Holy Spirit today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Ephesians 4:30, and today's worship is Peace by Bethel Music.

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First15 is a daily devotional written and recorded by Craig Denison. If you would like to learn more about the First15 app, books, blogs, videos and our other resources, please visit first15.org. You can always reach out to us on our contact page on the website. 

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