Nancy Bruscher, host of the "Ordinary People Extraordinary Things" Podcast, talks with us about the power of our stories. If the word "evangelism" scares you or even induces guilt, then this episode is for you!

Nancy is a wife, mother and business owner of Generations to Generations, where she helps people preserve their own stories.

“I will recount the steadfast love of the Lord, the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord has granted us, and the great goodness to the house of Israel that He has granted them according to His compassion, according to the abundance of His steadfast love.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭63‬:‭7‬ ‭(ESV)‬‬

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Special guest, Lauren Burns, host of Redeemed Podcast, shares her story of being kidnapped by her father at age 7 and taken to Jordan. In 1993, NBC made a movie about her childhood called Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story.

You will be on the edge of your seat hearing Lauren tell this action packed and emotional story of her miraculous rescue that only God could orchestrate.

"But Zion said, 'The LORD has forsaken me and the LORD has forgotten me.' Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands; your walls are continually before Me." Isaiah 49:14-16

Lauren's story so beautifully illustrates God's enormous love for us all that He gave everything to rescue us.

Other Scripture references:

Daniel 10:12

Psalm 103

Colossians 1:13

John 10:27-28

Isaiah 43:13

Connect with Lauren:

Website: laurenburns.org

Instagram: @laurenburnsredeemed

Facebook: @laurenbredeemed

YouTube: @laurenburnsredeemed

Spotify: Redeemed Podcast

Apple: Redeemed Podcast

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Did you know that as Christians, we get to carry on the ministry Jesus started on earth as we abide in Him? Listen to Deidre King of ⁠Shalva Planning⁠, as she tells us how Isaiah 61 planted a seed in her heart to help others walk in their gifts and purpose.

Scripture referenced:

Isaiah 61:1-4

Luke 4:16-21

John 15:1-5

Isaiah 55:10,11

Connect with Deidre:

⁠Shalvaplanning.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠@shalva_planning⁠

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Do you ever wonder if the health of your body is important to God? Join in our conversation with Dr. Bryan Crutcher, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science & Kinesiology at Colorado Christian University as he explains why the physical body matters to God.

Scripture:

Isaiah 53:5-6

Isaiah 40:29-31

Connect with Dr. Crutcher at [email protected]

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When two nations united to attempt an attack on Judah, the hearts of the king and his people "shook as the trees of the forest shake from the wind." But God called the two threatening nations "two stumps of smoldering logs." The God of the universe is intimidated by NOTHING and wants us to trust Him and remain in His peace even if earth shakes beneath us (Psalm 46).

If your heart is trembling today, then join us for a message of hope!

Scriptures:

Isaiah 7:1-7

Mark 4:35-41

Isaiah 26:3,4

John 14:27

John 16:33

Isaiah 53:5,6

2 Corinthians 5:21

Romans 8: 31-39

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Are you tempted to skip over passages in Bible that contain messages of judgment? Katy Shelton, author of Forever Matters: How the Return of Jesus Completes You, a brand new devotional on the book of Revelation, actually helps us see God's great love in these messages!

You can pre-order ⁠Forever Matters⁠ now, just about anywhere books are sold online!

In addition to Forever Matters, Katy has co-authored Christmas Matters based on the book of Luke and Easter Matters, based on the book of John, with her good friend Anna Nash.

Check out "What Matters - Let's Talk About It," a podcast with Katy Shelton and Anna Nash, that provides Bible readings for their devotional series. Coming soon...Katy and Anna will discuss each chapter of Revelation to accompany Forever Matters!

If you would like to contact Katy, then please visit her website:

katyshelton.com

Follow Katy on Instagram: @katydshelton

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Isaiah must have had his own Road to Emmaus moment when he met Jesus after he was martyred. Can you imagine his shock to find out that the One he beheld in his throne room vision was the Messiah Himself? The fact that Jesus left His throne to come to earth to be mocked, misunderstood, and killed must only mean one thing: He loves us beyond our wildest imaginations!

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In Isaiah 5 we see that God's anger was not satisfied, and then in Isaiah 54 we see that He swore He would never be angry with His people again. The vineyard pictured in Isaiah 5 was producing terrible fruit, despite the fact that the Gardener took such special care of it. Today, we take a look at hints about the Messiah from Isaiah, who would come and bear good fruit and lead the people in righteousness. Jesus could have had Isaiah 5 in mind when He tells His disciples that He is the "True Vine" in John 15!

Lots of Scripture in this episode, so grab your Bibles & a journal!

Scripture referenced:

Isaiah 5

Isaiah 11:1-4a

Isaiah 53:4-6, 10-11

Isaiah 54:10-11

Isaiah 55:1-2; 3-5; 10-11

John 15:1-5

Galatians 5:15-16; 22-25

Ephesians 3:14-21

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We talk a lot on this podcast about how Isaiah (and the rest of the Old Testament) points us to Jesus. Maybe you see the evidence, but still have a hard time entering into a relationship with Jesus, not because you don't believe with your head, but because your heart has been hurt. Maybe the very ones who were supposed to point you to Him, actually became a stumbling block to receiving His love.

Today we have the privilege of speaking with Connie Sanders, co-founder of The Way Home, whose mission is to help those who have experienced spiritual abuse recover a thriving faith.

You can connect with The Way Home on their website:

theway-home.org

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For your own study:

Isaiah 40:11

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Clips from songs: "Isaiah 65/53 - All Day Long I Open My Arms" "Isaiah 35 - Sorrow and Mourning"

"Isaiah 40 - Feed His Flock"

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Do you ever read passages like Isaiah 3 & 4 and see God as mean and uncaring? Be honest! Today, we are going to look at God's heart of compassion for His people and for you by looking at an example of God's shocking forgiveness and restoration of one of the most evil kings in Judah's history.

For your own study:

Isaiah 3-4

Jonah 4:2

2 Chronicles 33:1-13

Isaiah 30:18

Lamentations 3:33

Isaiah 40:11

Suggested memory verse: Isaiah 30:18

Suggested song for this week: Isaiah 40 by Project of Love

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