Inner Revival

In this episode, I talk with christian author and podcaster, Becky Kiser. We discuss her NEW BOOK, 'But God Can: How to Stop Striving and Live Purposefully and Abundantly.' Becky emphasizes the importance of recognizing our limitations and relying on God's power instead of striving in our own strength. She gives us the signs of slipping into striving, such as consistent tiredness and avoiding people, and offers practical advice for living purposefully and abundantly. Takeaways:

• Recognize the lie of not being enough and choose to rely on God's power instead of striving in your own strength.
• Signs of slipping into striving include consistent tiredness, avoiding people, and a pattern of failing or pride.
• Embrace realistic expectations and be willing to adjust and be flexible in different seasons of life.
• Bring your hard feelings to God in lament and find freedom through faith and reality coexisting.
• Live purposefully and abundantly by cultivating intimacy with Jesus and trusting in His plans. Our relationship with God is similar to any other relationship and requires effort and intentionality.

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In this episode, Monika Kirkland discusses the importance of consecrating and anointing the home as a powerful spiritual practice. She shares her personal experience of facing spiritual attack and how consecrating her home helped her find victory. Monika explains what consecration and anointing mean biblically and provides practical steps for you and your home. She encourages listeners to pray boldly and provides a free downloadable PDF with more detail and prayers for each room in the home.

Takeaways:

• Consecrating and anointing the home is a powerful spiritual practice that can bring victory in the face of spiritual attack.
• Before anointing the home, it is important to confess and consecrate, asking God to reveal any areas that may be displeasing to Him.
• Praying boldly and commanding anything not of God to leave the home can bring protection and blessing.

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In this episode, Monika Kirkland shares a word of encouragement for those struggling with heaviness and uncertainty. She emphasizes the importance of getting to higher ground spiritually by turning our gaze to Jesus, seeking Him in prayer, and worshiping Him in the midst of the chaos. True peace is found in God's presence, transcending our circumstances. Monika encourages listeners to anchor themselves in Christ and trust that He is with them through trials and hardships. Takeaways:

• Turn your gaze to Jesus and shift your focus from the storms and uncertainties of life.
• Seek God earnestly in prayer, surrendering your fears and worries to Him.
• Worship God in the midst of your struggles, offering Him praise and thanksgiving.
• True peace is found in God's presence and is not dependent on our circumstances.
• Anchor yourself in Christ and trust that He is with you through trials and hardships.

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In this episode of the Inner Revival podcast, Monika Kirkland discusses five things for Christians to consider as they navigate the upcoming political season. Takeaways

• Gentle correction and leading others towards biblical truth is more effective than accusations and name calling.
• Ignore the campaign emails and instead pause, pray, and research for a clearer understanding.
• Humility and fear of the Lord are crucial; we all have blind spots and should be open to changing our beliefs as we seek biblical truth.
• Take breaks from consuming news and social media to prioritize prayer, rest, and worship; we can't carry the weight of the world on our shoulders.

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In this episode, Monika Kirkland interviews Samantha Semans. Samantha is the founder of the Abundant Woman Collective, a ministry that helps women deepen their relationship with Jesus through biblical teachings and community. In this conversation, they discuss the importance of moving from head knowledge to heart belief in understanding God's love, and how this understanding empowers believers to love others and bring hope to the world. They also talk about an upcoming event called Be Loved, which focuses on identity, love, and building community. Takeaways:

• Believing that we are completely loved and seen by God transforms our perspective and empowers us to love others.
• Abundance in the Christian context is not about material possessions, but about having a deep relationship with God and experiencing His love and provision.
• Community and scripture are essential for deepening our understanding of God's love and walking in abundance.
• Speaking scripture out loud and walking in our authority as believers can help combat lies and negative thoughts.

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In this episode, Monika has her friend and gifted bible teacher, Kala Yoder on to share her journey of falling in love with God's Word after the loss of her mother. She emphasizes the importance of seeking intimacy with God and developing a personal relationship with Him through Scripture. Kayla offers practical tips for incorporating Bible study into a busy schedule and highlights the significance of prayer and reflection. She introduces her online course, Embracing God's Word, which guides participants in deepening their understanding of Scripture and cultivating a closer relationship with God. Takeaways:

• Developing intimacy with God involves seeking Him in Scripture and prayer.
• Bible study can look different every day and should be tailored to individual schedules and preferences.
• Wide-margin Bibles and note-taking can enhance the study experience.
• Helpful resources for Bible study include the Enduring Word app and Bible Hub for word studies.

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In this episode, Monika Kirkland discusses the importance of core family values and shares her own family's core values. She emphasizes the role of core values in setting the tone for family life and passing down a family legacy. Monika also provides tips for creating core family values and encourages listeners to reflect on what matters most to them. Takeaways:

• Core family values are important for setting the tone of family life and passing down a family legacy.
• Core values should be simple, memorable, and reflect what matters most to the family.
• Ordering core values in a way that allows them to build upon one another can be beneficial.

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In this episode of the Inner Revival podcast, Monika Kirkland shares her personal struggle with depression and the importance of holistic well-being. She discusses the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of her journey and emphasizes the need for these aspects to work together for wholeness and healing. The conversation encourages openness and receiving the message with an open heart.

Takeaways:

• Depression can be a challenging and dark season, but there is hope for healing.
• Holistic well-being involves addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our lives.

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In this episode, I talk with my friend, Season Bowers - The Joy Bringer, and we discusses the concept of "wilderness seasons" and how they are not meant to be seen as punishment or isolation, but rather as an opportunity for God to speak to us. She emphasizes the importance of finding joy in every season and how joy is not just a feeling, but a deep-rooted sense of well-being that comes from our connection to Jesus. Season also highlights the significance of joy as a fruit of the Spirit and how it should be a defining characteristic of Christians. She encourages listeners to choose joy even in difficult circumstances and to be a source of joy for others. In this conversation, Season Bowers shares insights on cultivating joy, finding encouragement in wilderness seasons, and trusting God's timing and plan. She emphasizes the importance of sitting with God, practicing gratitude and forgiveness, and being flexible to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Season also highlights the value of rest and the beauty of winter seasons as preparation for what is to come. She encourages listeners to stop striving and trust that God's way is better, as He has a unique plan for each individual. Takeaways:

• Wilderness seasons are not meant to be seen as punishment or isolation, but as an opportunity for God to speak to us.
• Finding joy in every season is possible when we shift our perspective and embrace the intimacy that comes from being in a wilderness season.
• Joy is not just a feeling, but a deep-rooted sense of well-being that comes from our connection to Jesus.
• Joy is a fruit of the Spirit and should be a defining characteristic of Christians, bringing joy to others and reflecting the joy of the gospel. Cultivating joy is a powerful way to impact our communities and manifest God's goodness in the world.
• In wilderness seasons, it's important to sit with God, express our feelings, and allow Him to heal and lead us.
• The four joy-bringer core values are gratitude, forgiveness, flexibility, and rest.
• Trusting God's timing and plan is essential, even when it doesn't align with our expectations or desires.
• God's way is unique for each individual, and we should focus on abiding in Him rather than striving to follow someone else's path.

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In this episode, I talk with my friend, Season Bowers - The Joy Bringer, and we discusses the concept of "wilderness seasons" and how they are not meant to be seen as punishment or isolation, but rather as an opportunity for God to speak to us. She emphasizes the importance of finding joy in every season and how joy is not just a feeling, but a deep-rooted sense of well-being that comes from our connection to Jesus. Season also highlights the significance of joy as a fruit of the Spirit and how it should be a defining characteristic of Christians. She encourages listeners to choose joy even in difficult circumstances and to be a source of joy for others. In this conversation, Season Bowers shares insights on cultivating joy, finding encouragement in wilderness seasons, and trusting God's timing and plan. She emphasizes the importance of sitting with God, practicing gratitude and forgiveness, and being flexible to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Season also highlights the value of rest and the beauty of winter seasons as preparation for what is to come. She encourages listeners to stop striving and trust that God's way is better, as He has a unique plan for each individual. Takeaways:

• Wilderness seasons are not meant to be seen as punishment or isolation, but as an opportunity for God to speak to us.
• Finding joy in every season is possible when we shift our perspective and embrace the intimacy that comes from being in a wilderness season.
• Joy is not just a feeling, but a deep-rooted sense of well-being that comes from our connection to Jesus.
• Joy is a fruit of the Spirit and should be a defining characteristic of Christians, bringing joy to others and reflecting the joy of the gospel. Cultivating joy is a powerful way to impact our communities and manifest God's goodness in the world.
• In wilderness seasons, it's important to sit with God, express our feelings, and allow Him to heal and lead us.
• The four joy-bringer core values are gratitude, forgiveness, flexibility, and rest.
• Trusting God's timing and plan is essential, even when it doesn't align with our expectations or desires.
• God's way is unique for each individual, and we should focus on abiding in Him rather than striving to follow someone else's path.

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