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In today’s episode, renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Karl Benzio, and recovery leader, Rose Ann Forte, join Dr. Zach for a timely episode on transformation, neuroscience, and spiritual renewal as we head into the New Year. Together, they unpack how biblical truth and behavioral science work hand-in-hand to reshape habits, rewire mental pathways, and lead to lasting change. They explain how God’s promises influence brain functioning, why habits are the key to sustainable transformation, and how spiritual disciplines, cognitive reframing, and daily surrender can restore emotional and spiritual health. This episode offers a practical roadmap for anyone seeking clarity, freedom, and renewed purpose as they enter a new year.

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Today’s Bible Verse:
"Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak nor his strength gone." — Deuteronomy 34:7

Deuteronomy 34:7 highlights the remarkable close of Moses’ life. At 120 years old, his strength and vision remained, a testament not just to his physical endurance but to God’s sustaining power throughout his calling. This verse encourages us to consider how God can preserve us for the work He has prepared—right up until the finish line.

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Meet Today’s Host: Jennifer Slattery

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Jennifer Slattery is a national speaker, multi-published author, and founder of Wholly Loved Ministries. She’s passionate about helping believers live with bold faith, rooted in surrender to Christ’s purpose.

Jennifer co-hosts both Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear, encouraging listeners to step into their God-given identity. Her teachings blend Scripture with personal insight to help others embrace God’s power over fear and move forward with confidence.

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Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Let God fill your mind with peace. Meditate on Colossians 3:2. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. 

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When life gets hard, it’s easy to lose sight of God’s faithfulness. Our problems can feel so loud and so close that they take up all the space in our minds—and before we know it, we’re focused more on the storm than the Savior.

But God has not changed. His character is still steady, merciful, and true. Even when we can’t feel Him, He remains faithful.

One simple way to strengthen our trust is to intentionally remember what He has already done. Try writing down one way God showed His faithfulness each day—something small or something significant. Then, when worry rises, you’ll have proof in front of you that God has been present all along.

TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE

“Great is your faithfulness.”
— Lamentations 3:23 (NIV)

YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER

Dear God,
In the chaos of this world, it’s easy to lose sight of You—Your majesty, Your power, and Your faithfulness. When my problems feel bigger than my peace, remind me that You are still the same God who has carried me before. Teach me not to fixate on fear, but to focus on Your character. In every season—whether I’m on a mountaintop or in a valley—help me recognize Your presence and trust that You will never fail. I love You, I praise You, and I thank You for being faithful even when life feels uncertain.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON

1. Where have you struggled to trust God lately?
   Be honest with Him—through prayer, journaling, or quiet reflection.

2. Start a daily “faithfulness list.”
   Each morning or evening, write one way God provided, protected, comforted, or guided you.

3. Run to God in hardship, not away from Him.
   Bring Him the problem first—and ask Him to help you notice His faithfulness in the middle of it.

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Have you ever lain in bed at night, exhausted—but unable to quiet your thoughts? Or felt that tightness in your chest, the racing worries, the sense that you should be okay… but you’re not? If that sounds familiar, today’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast was recorded with you in mind.

I’m joined by my dear friend Becky Keife to talk about her new devotional, A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul—and this conversation is both tender and deeply hopeful. Becky shares her own journey with anxiety, the freedom that came through honesty, and the simple, grace-filled ways God meets us right in the middle of our anxious moments.

We talk about:
• Why anxiety is so common—and why you’re not weak for feeling it
• How Scripture offers real comfort for weary, overwhelmed hearts
• Practical peace practices you can actually live out (even on hard days)
• Letting go of shame and learning to receive God’s compassion
• Resting in God’s presence when you don’t even have words to pray

What I love most about Becky’s approach is this reminder: God doesn’t shame us for our anxiety. He draws near. He invites us to come, to rest, and to receive His peace—one breath, one prayer, one verse at a time.

If your soul has been craving calm, reassurance, or simply the reminder that you are not alone, this episode will be a gift to you.

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As always, I’m praying that this conversation helps you feel seen, steadied, and deeply loved by God.

With love,
Rachael

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In today’s episode, Carol is joined by author and Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra for a powerful conversation about fear, spiritual warfare, and the God who reigns over both heaven and earth. Drawing from her new Bible study, Melissa helps us understand why the Bible talks about angels—not so that we’ll become preoccupied with supernatural beings, but so our view of God will grow larger, stronger, and more hope-filled.

Together, Carol and Melissa explore what Scripture reveals about the unseen spiritual realm: angelic hosts, messengers, cherubim and seraphim, fallen angels, and even Satan. But more importantly, they highlight the character of the God who commands the angel armies, sets boundaries on evil, strengthens His servants through suffering, and offers refuge in moments of fear.

This episode gently but boldly addresses questions many believers wrestle with:
• What battles am I facing that I can’t see?
• How do I fight fear without becoming fearful of spiritual warfare?
• Why does God allow testing, and where is He when life feels heavy?
• How do angels reveal God’s heart, His protection, and His authority?

Through practical insight and biblical clarity, Melissa reminds us that although our battles are real, our God is sovereign, present, and victorious. We don’t fix our eyes on angels—we fix our eyes on the God who created them. And in doing so, we find the hope and courage we need for whatever we’re facing right now.

Whether you’re wrestling with anxiety, fear of the unknown, spiritual attack, or simply longing to understand God’s supernatural care more deeply, this conversation will breathe peace and truth into your soul.

Key Scriptures Discussed

• 2 Kings 6 – Elisha’s servant sees the chariots of fire
  • Hebrews 1 – Angels as ministering spirits
  • Psalm 91 – God’s promise of protection
  • Ephesians 6 – Our battle against spiritual forces
  • Luke 2 – God sends an angel to outcasts
  • Revelation – Angels in worship and judgment

Themes Covered✓ Spiritual warfare without fear
✓ God’s sovereignty over heaven and earth
✓ Discernment, deception, and truth
✓ How angels reveal God’s character
✓ The limits God places on Satan

Discussion/Reflective Questions:

1. Where in your life right now does fear feel louder than your confidence in God’s reign—and what does remembering the spiritual realm change for you?
2. Which aspect of God’s character, revealed through the ministry of angels, brought you the most comfort or clarity today?
3. How have you sensed spiritual warfare in your thoughts, relationships, or emotions recently—and what truth about God’s authority helps you fight back?
4. What lies or subtle deceptions tend to trigger anxiety for you, and how can Scripture help you recognize and counter them?
5. When have you felt strengthened, protected, or supported by God in a way that you couldn’t fully explain? What did that reveal about His presence?
6. What one step can you take this week to shift your focus away from fear of the enemy and toward a greater trust in the God who rules over everything?

Resource referenced:

Angels - Bible Study Book for Women with Video Access: Finding Hope in God Who Reigns over Heaven and Earth

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A Prayer to Continue Walking in the Light by Stacey Thacker

What does it really look like to walk in the light?In today’s episode, we explore how walking with Jesus doesn’t just change us personally—it draws us into meaningful, life-giving community with others.As we walk in the light of Christ, we begin to share our lives with one another. We grow in generosity, compassion, and grace, reflecting the heart of Jesus in tangible ways

Reference: 1 John 1:7

Prayer: Father, thank you that I can walk with you in the light. Please help me make progress and look more like you every day. Thank you for other believers who walk in the light with me and let me share my life with them in a way that blesses them and honors you. In Jesus name, amen. 

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New beginnings in Christ aren’t just inspirational ideas—they’re biblical promises rooted in spiritual renewal, freedom from sin, and transformation through Jesus. Drawing from Ephesians 4:20–24, this devotional explores what God says about new beginnings, reminding believers that faith in Christ creates a new identity, a renewed mind, and a real opportunity to leave the old life behind.

Highlights

• Scripture teaches that salvation in Christ creates a new self, not a slightly improved version of the old one.

• God offers new mercies every morning, providing forgiveness, restoration, and fresh opportunity.

• Sin, trauma, and unhealthy patterns do not have the final word—renewal through Christ is possible.

• Change may feel difficult or impossible, but God supplies the strength to walk in newness of life.

• New beginnings require belief, trust, and intentional steps rooted in God’s truth.

• Choosing God’s promises over fear allows spiritual growth and lasting transformation.

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What God Says about New Beginnings

By Aaron D’Anthony Brown

Bible Reading:
“But that is not how you came to know Christ, assuming you heard about him and were taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus, to take off your former way of life, the old self that is corrupted by deceitful desires, to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, the one created according to God’s likeness in righteousness and purity of the truth.” (Ephesians 4:20-24, CSB)

There’s plenty to appreciate about new things, like the smell of a new car or the feel of new clothes. This is all the more true of a new marriage or a newborn baby. Newness in life can be and often is good and exciting. Yet, while we can usually appreciate new material things or relationships, we don’t always show the same gratitude toward the newness found in God. The newness that is God. Perhaps that is because we don’t fully fathom what He says about new beginnings.

Scripture tells us how the Lord creates within us a “new self,” and how He offers “new mercies” every morning. He takes off the shackles of sin that once defined us and helps us become better image-bearers of His Son. The old self was corrupted, but the new self was created in His righteousness.

If our faith in Jesus Christ makes us new, then we don’t have to be like our old selves. Whatever sinful habits or unhealthy relat

“Passion is what we can't stop doing despite not having any accolades or open doors.” Get ready for a real and raw conversation on Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer as Heather Thompson Day shares her journey with Susie McEntire-Eaton. Discover how to find God's delight in our attempts, even in failure.

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En este mensaje, reflexionaremos sobre la fidelidad y el amor de Dios a lo largo de este año que termina, su gracia que nos ha sostenido en todo momento, y la esperanza viva que encontramos en nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Acompáñanos y juntos levantemos nuestra mirada al Padre Celestial con gratitud y confianza en su amor eterno.

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