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What would it look like for revival to break out in the most restrictive places in the world? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Hormoz Shariat, a PhD in computer engineering, author of Iran’s Great Awakening, and the “Billy Graham of Iran.” Dr. Hormoz shares how he was born into Islam, lived through the Iranian Revolution, and still wrestled with questions of truth, injustice, and spiritual hunger until Christ radically changed his life. He talks about the incredible outreach to Muslims in Iran (and beyond) and why he believes Iran will someday become a "Christian nation." READ: Iran's Great Awakening (https://amzn.to/3WoRflF) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org

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Jamie MacDonald: How God Used Grief to Give Me My Voice Back

In this raw and hope-filled episode of The Walk, breakout artist Jamie MacDonald shares how God met her in the depths of loss to restore her voice—both literally and spiritually. From being silenced as a child to standing on the K-LOVE Fan Awards stage, Jamie reflects on the years of hidden healing, background vocals, and divine timing that led to her debut single, Desperate.

Whether you're walking through grief, rediscovering your calling, or learning to worship in weakness, Jamie’s story will remind you that God often uses our deepest valleys to bring forth our most powerful songs.

Who Is Jamie MacDonald?

Jamie MacDonald is one of Christian music’s most authentic emerging voices. Her single Desperate spent seven weeks at #1, and her recent collaboration with Lauren Daigle continues to impact listeners globally. Before launching her solo career, Jamie spent years writing, touring, and singing background vocals—until God called her out of the shadows and into the spotlight, through a season of caregiving, reconciliation, and raw surrender.

✨ Episode Highlights

• Why Jamie laid music down for seven years—and how grief called her back

• The day Lauren Daigle texted her out of the blue

• Singing for inmates—and how prison ministry unlocked her voice

• What happens when worship comes from weakness, not perfection

• The promise God gave her: “These songs will heal you first”

One Powerful Quote

“I stepped into the spotlight at the weakest point of my life—and that’s exactly where God showed up.”

Helpful Links

• Listen to Jamie's music: Jamie MacDonald on Spotify

• Watch the new version of Desperate with Lauren Daigle

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Today’s Bible Verse:
"It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them." — Psalm 44:3

Psalm 44:3 reminds us that true victory doesn’t come from human strength, strategy, or skill—it comes from God’s power and favor. Israel’s story is a testimony that God’s love and presence, not their weapons, brought deliverance and blessing.

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Discover more devotions with Jennifer at Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio

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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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter. In this special episode, host Joel Rosenberg is joined by Israeli journalist Amir Tibon to unpack a historic breakthrough: President Trump’s peace deal, which promises to end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas and bring all hostages home. Joel and Amir discuss the wave of hope and relief sweeping Israel, the powerful role of Arab and Muslim coalitions in brokering the agreement, and the deeper spiritual questions raised by the conflict. With personal stories and on-the-ground insights, this conversation offers a unique look at a pivotal moment in Middle East history. Tune in for a timely and heartfelt discussion on peace, resilience, and what’s next for Israel and its neighbors.

(00:03) "Trump’s Historic Breakthrough on War"
(08:28) "Significance of a Diplomatic Breakthrough"
(14:08) "Gates of Gaza: Personal Story"
(18:33) Netanyahu's Controversial Hamas Strategy
(23:47) "Perspective on Trump vs. Biden"
(31:54) "Hamas' Survival and Future Impact"
(35:32) Gaza's Impact: Spiritual Questions
(40:47) "Jesus, Israel, Blessings & Prophecy"
(46:59) "Prophetic Insights on Gog War"
(52:39) "Hope, Healing, and Faith Mission"
(56:18) "Celebration of Life & Legacy"
(01:01:10) "Faith, Hope, and Middle East Insights"

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Verse of the Day

Isaiah 60:1 - The spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me. To bring good news to the afflicted. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.

Prayer Request

Pray that Jesus really would heal the brokenhearted, he would comfort those who have been so traumatized, and provide them with the need supernatural healing.

Pray that President Trump's vision of peace, which he's gotten buy-in from the prime minister of Israel and the leaders of the entire Arab Muslim world, will happen.

Related Episodes:

• SPECIAL EDITION: Can Trump’s Surprise 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan End The War? #318
•  Special Episode - October 7th: Bearing Witness to the Massacre - Todd Morehead #317
• Weekend Edition: Jeff Myers on Why Christians Should Support Israel
• Insights from Joel Goldberg and Amir Tibon Amid Political Turmoil in Israel #256
• Trey Yingst's Inside Story of October 7th #239

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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 James Seawood, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. God longs to comfort you in your grief. Meditate on Matthew 5:4. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. 

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A Prayer for When Your Strength Runs Out

Through exhaustion and feelings of failure, we can learn that peace doesn’t come from personal control or independence, but from resting in the power and grace of God.

Today's episode by Brooke McGlothlin shares a powerful reflection on God’s strength and peace—illustrated by the vast, mighty ocean.

Reference: Psalm 29:11

Prayer: Father, if I rely on my own strength, it will eventually fail. If I try to find my peace outside of you, I will eventually run out. Today and every day help me remember that my strength is in my relationship with you. You are my true source. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Feeling powerless amid upheaval or uncertainty? Jennifer Slattery reflects on Daniel 1:6-9, showing how God remained with Daniel during exile and worked through him to influence a nation. This devotional reminds believers that even in times of political, social, or personal turmoil, God is sovereign, present, and always working for the good of His children.

Highlights

• Daniel’s faithfulness in exile demonstrates God’s ability to protect, elevate, and use His people, even in foreign or difficult circumstances.

• God’s favor can work through unlikely individuals—including secular leaders—for His purposes.

• Biblical truth affirms God’s control over earthly powers (Proverbs 21:1).

• Darkness—whether personal, societal, or global—cannot overcome God’s light (John 1:5).

• Anticipating God’s work in our lives fosters hope and resilience, even amid chaos and hardship.

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The God Who Remains with Those Who Feel Exiled

By Jennifer Slattery

Bible Reading:

Among those who were chosen were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.

But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel. - Daniel 1:6-9

Political change, company takeovers and buyouts, national or global unrest often leave us feeling unsettled and anxious, and understandably so. Those who lead our state and country wield significant power—but not even the most powerful earthly institutions and officials can thwart God’s plans for us or His kingdom. He remains on His heavenly throne, regardless of who sits in the Oval Office—or holds the position of CEO in the company for whom we work. He is our Father and King who loves to lavish His children with favor and grace, as He did with Daniel, the exiled Hebrew teenager selected to receive special training to enter the royal service. 

The chief of staff also gave him a Babylonian name, as the IVP Bible Background Commentary states, to “exercise authority over them and their destiny,” adding that “since names often made statements about deity, Babylonian names would impose at least a subtle level of acknowledgement of the Babylonian gods on the young men.

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Life is fragile and fleeting—Scripture reminds us time and again that our days on earth are short, like a breath or a passing shadow. Yet, as our daily prayer and devotional remind us, in a world that measures meaning by years and accomplishments, we often forget just how temporary life really is. Lynette Kittle reflects on the sobering reality that every breath is a gift, urging us to live intentionally for eternity rather than the moment.

When tragedy strikes or we’re reminded of death’s suddenness, it can shake our sense of security. But God never meant for these reminders to fill us with fear; instead, they call us back to perspective. James 4:14 tells us that our lives are “a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes,” not to diminish our worth but to reorient our focus toward what truly matters—living each day to glorify Him.

Because of Christ, we do not have to fear death. Jesus tasted death for us (Hebrews 2:9) so that we can move from life to eternal life in His presence. Earth is not our permanent home. We are citizens of Heaven, created for something far greater than the temporary world we see.

As believers, we can live with both urgency and peace—urgency to love, serve, and live for God today, and peace knowing our forever home is secure with Him. Let every breath be a reminder of His grace and an opportunity to glorify His name.

Today's Bible Reading: 

"They are like a breath; their days are like a fleeting shadow." – Psalm 144:4

Key Takeaways

• Life is fleeting, but its brevity invites us to live with eternal purpose.

• God doesn’t want us to fear death—Christ has already conquered it.

• Our true home is in Heaven, where we will dwell with God forever.

• Each day is a sacred gift to glorify God and point others to His hope.

Let’s Pray Together

Dear Father, thank You for the sacred gift of life. Help me to remember how short and precious it is—not to fear its brevity but to live each day with eternity in mind. Thank You for the promise of eternal life through Jesus and for preparing a place for me in Your presence. May my life bring glory to You in every breath I take. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Related Resources

• How to Live with Eternity in Mind – Crosswalk.com

• What Does the Bible Say About Death and Eternal Life? – BibleStudyTools.com

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