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Have you ever felt like you were falling apart while trying to hold everything together? This week on The Love Offering podcast, I'm joined by Angela Correll, author of the May Hollow Trilogy and her latest memoir, Restored in Tuscany and Village Life. Angela shares the true story of how a crumbling villa in a small Italian village became the backdrop for healing a broken heart.

After a season of deep grief, Angela followed a dream to Tuscany with her husband—and discovered that it wasn't just the house that needed restoring. In our conversation, we talk about beauty, grief, slow living, creativity, midlife transitions, and the God who meets us in the middle of our mess. Grab your cappuccino and join us for a journey through Italy—and a gentle reminder that your soul is worth restoring.

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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel and Lynn Rosenberg, brought to you by the Joshua Fund. In this episode, Joel reveals one of the most incredible, yet often untold, stories in the Middle East: more Jews and Muslims are coming to faith in Jesus today than at any point in history. Together, Joel and Lynn unpack astonishing new data, share inspiring real-life stories, and explore biblical promises that demonstrate God's powerful movement—even in challenging times. Tune in to hear how this spiritual transformation is unfolding behind the headlines, and what it means for believers today.

(00:02) Middle East's Faith Shift
(05:56) Rising Messianic Belief Among Jews
(07:10) Unexpected Evangelical Beliefs Among Jews
(10:47) "Surge in Jewish Believers in Jesus"
(13:42) Jewish Converts to Christianity, 1940
(18:22) Jewish Millennials: 21% Believe Jesus's Divinity
(22:35) "Iran's Billy Graham: Hormoz Shariat"
(23:23) "Christian Revival Amid Persecution"
(28:43) Muslims, Jews Embrace Jesus: Podcast Insights

 

 

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Verse of the Day:

Jeremiah 33:3 - Call to me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things which you do not know

Praying that Jewish people in Israel and around the World will encounter their Messiah, Jesus. 
Pray also that Muslims around the globe will receive dreams and visions and Gospel witness that leads them to Christ.

Pray for strength, courage, and provision for the ministries that are sharing the gospel throughout the epicenter.

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Arab Pastor’s Life-Altering Mission Among Israelis and Palestinians #230
Reaching Muslims Through Love and the Gospel #177
Former Muslim Brings Entire Iranian Family to Christ #90
What do Muslims Believe About Jesus, and Is This Changing? #56

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Mornings can feel overwhelming when to-do lists, responsibilities, and worries start piling up the moment you wake up. In this devotional, Whitney Hopler reminds us that Psalm 46:5 offers a powerful promise: “God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” When we start our mornings with prayer, invite God into our schedules, and trust His guidance, we can face even the busiest days with peace and confidence. God’s presence is constant, His help is timely, and His strength is enough for whatever comes our way.

Highlights

• Why mornings matter — how starting your day with God’s help sets the tone for peace and focus

• The promise of Psalm 46:5: God’s presence keeps us steady and secure

• Practical tips for beginning your morning with God:

  1. Pray first — surrender your worries and ask for His strength

  2. Read Scripture — meditate on God’s promises for the day ahead

  3. Declare truth — speak God’s Word aloud and align your mindset with His promises

• How trusting God at the start of the day shapes your response to challenges

• Why September’s busy seasons are an opportunity to rely more on God’s help

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Full Transcript Below:

Start Your Day with God’s Help

By: Whitney Hopler

“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” – Psalm 46:5, NIV

Shortly after I wake up each day, all the items on my schedule and to-do list for

Life today is overflowing with constant noise and endless responsibilities — from work demands to family schedules, to the never-ending stream of emails and notifications. It’s easy to feel stretched too thin, constantly pulled in competing directions.

In today's devotional and prayer, Heidi Vegh reminds us that the key to balance isn’t found in managing every detail perfectly, but in surrendering our days to God. Matthew 6:33 calls us to seek first His Kingdom — to make God our priority before anything else. When we start our mornings with Him, we allow His Spirit to order our steps, giving us peace in the middle of chaos.

Balance doesn’t mean doing everything; it means doing the right things, with God’s guidance. Sometimes His answer may be to rest instead of striving, to connect with a friend instead of checking one more task off the list. When we make room for holy interruptions, we find the kind of balance our souls truly crave.

Today's Bible Reading:

“But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His Kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right attitude and character of God), and all these things will be given to you also.” – Matthew 6:33 (AMP)

Key Takeaways

• Balance begins with priorities — seeking God first each day.

• Surrendering control allows God to redirect our days according to His will.

• The Holy Spirit provides gentle nudges and guidance when we feel overwhelmed.

• True balance comes not from doing it all, but from living aligned with God’s purposes.

Let’s Pray

Lord, life is busy and overwhelming, and I need balance. I surrender my plans, to-do lists, and ideals into Your hands. Guide me with Your Spirit, reminding me to start each day with You. Show me what to lay down, what to pick up, and how to create space for rest. Thank You for caring about every detail of my life and for promising to order my steps when I seek You first. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Calls to Action

• Start your morning tomorrow with a Scripture reading and prayer before touching your phone.

• Ask God throughout the day: “What’s the next right thing?” and trust His nudge.

• Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer and share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement to slow down and seek God first.

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Not every summer turns out the way we hoped. Maybe you prayed for slower rhythms, deeper connection, or lighter days with your family—yet instead you find yourself weary, frustrated, and whispering desperate prayers like, “Lord, just get me through this day.”

In this evening's nightly prayer, we turn to Psalm 147:3, God promises that He heals the brokenhearted and binds up wounds. This truth reminds us that He sees our pain, even in the everyday moments when patience runs out, doors slam, and prayers come out as sighs more than words. He is not only near in the big heartbreaks, but also in the quiet tears behind closed doors and the unspoken longings of our hearts.

When connection feels distant or hopes for healing seem unanswered, God is still at work. He doesn’t expect us to hold everything together. Instead, He invites us to let Him hold us in the messy middle—offering comfort, presence, and hope that redemption is unfolding in ways we may not yet see.

Tonight’s Scripture: Psalm 147:3

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
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Your Nightly Prayer

Heavenly Father,
My children are a gift from You, and You have called me to walk with them in this season. Yet tonight, I feel weary, broken, and in need of Your healing presence. Please bring renewal, restoration, and hope into my home. Remind me that You are near, that You bind up wounds both big and small, and that nothing is too complicated for You to redeem. Help me not to give up but to rest in the assurance that You are always at work.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Three Things to Meditate Upon

1. How can you allow yourself to grieve unmet expectations without letting go of hope?

2. Are there ways you may have overlooked God’s nearness because you expected Him to show up differently?

3. What small signs of redemption or renewal might you be missing in your home and heart right now?

Calls to Action

• Receive peace-filled encouragement every evening: Sign up here to get Your Nightly Prayer straight to your inbox.

• Reflect on Psalm 147 this week, focusing on God’s role as the healer of your broken places.

• Share tonight’s prayer with a friend who may also be carrying grief or disappointment this season.

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When God called Israel to follow Him into the wilderness He knew He would have to provide for them. And in the same way today, God doesn’t call the equipped. But He equips the called.

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When it comes to understanding God’s will for your life, speaker and author Brittany Ann, shares the importance of prayer in discovering your purpose in today’s interview. In this conversation, you’ll learn:

Practical tips on how to clearly hear God’s voice.

How to know if you are really hearing from God.

A simple prayer to discover God’s unique will for your life.

Connect with Brittany Ann at: https://equippinggodlywomen.com/

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer: https://www.subscribepage.com/prayerguide

Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA:

Go to her site, www.belovedwomen.org, and study the Bible with her in the Beloved Women app available in the Apple and Google Play stores, where she invites busy women to fill up on God’s love and truth through online Bible study, practical Christian living, and authentic womanhood. https://www.belovedwomen.org/join/

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The Church Once Shaped the World Through Beauty—Can We Help Restore Its Influence Again?

For centuries, the Christian faith was the driving force behind breathtaking art, transcendent music, and the very fabric of Western culture. But somewhere along the way, the church lost its influence—and with it, our society became less attuned to the transcendent power of beauty to point hearts to God. How did we get here, and most importantly, how can parents reclaim beauty as a powerful tool for reaching a generation that’s grown deaf to lectures and argument?

In this compelling episode, Catherine is joined by multi-talented artist, philosopher, and theologian Isaac Gay—an accomplished musician, singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and founder of The Parallel Society, a ministry devoted to discipling artists and restoring creativity in the church. Isaac and his wife Emily have spent nearly two decades planting churches, building prayer rooms, and nurturing creative communities in some of the most secular cities in the West—while also raising three boys of their own.

Key Insights & Takeaways:

• Beauty as a Lost Apologetic: Discover why beauty is the most overlooked, and perhaps most powerful, way for Christians to influence culture today. “Beauty just might be our most powerful apologetic,” Catherine declares, underscoring its unique role in capturing hearts in a post-truth society.
• The Biblical Foundation of Creativity: Learn how the very first thing Scripture tells us about God isn’t that He’s a king, or father—but that He is a Creator, bringing order out of chaos. And why that means that every parent, regardless of natural talent, is called to be creative too.
• History’s Lessons: Journey from the Renaissance and beyond to see how the church used to set the standard for art, music, and culture. Why did Christians abdicate that position of influence, and how did utilitarian thinking, fundamentalism, and a sacred/secular divide contribute to exile of the arts?
• The Plight—and Calling—of Christian Artists: Hear Isaac’s own story of exchanging Broadway dreams for full-time ministry, and the tension so many creative Christians face when their gifts seem at odds with church expectations. “You are joining God, the ultimate creator, in the act of the most beautiful piece of art and creativity that has ever been created,” Isaac encourages all parents.
• Why Lectures Don’t Reach Culture (But Stories Do): The world isn’t tuning into our sermons—they’re going to movies, reading novels, and being shaped by art. Find out why reclaiming creativity in the church isn’t optional, but essential if we want to influence the next generation.

Notable Moments:

• The astonishing significance of the first person in Scripture filled with the Holy Spirit (hint: he was an artist, not a preacher!)
• Stories from church history, the Renaissance, and the power of artists as “missionaries” to culture.
• A moving discussion on how even parenting itself is an act of creativity, forming order and beauty from chaos.

The church hasn’t just neglected the arts—it’s handed the cultural keys to the world, often settling for copying what’s popular instead of shaping what’s meaningful. What could happen if Christian parents and churches reclaimed beauty—not just in our sanctuaries, but in our homes, our parenting, and our calling?

Listen in and consider:
How are you nurturing the creative spark God gave your children? In what ways could reclaiming beauty and imagination in your home, church, or community become the bridge to the gospel your world desperately needs?

Don’t miss Part 2—where Isaac will be joined by his wife Emily for an even deeper dive into the practical steps of nurturing Christian cre