Move Your Heart

God's Great Grace - Ephesians 1:1-10 is the introduction to a new series by Val in the book of Ephesians.

Why Ephesians? In this book, you'll see and understand:

In this first episode, Val Brown discusses the first ten verses. Val highlights the author's transformation from "Saul," a church persecutor, to renamed "Paul," an apostle of Christ.

She explores the themes of being chosen and adopted by God, receiving spiritual blessings, and the redemption and forgiveness found in Jesus.

Val concludes by discussing God's plan to unite all things in heaven and on earth.

Keywords: struggle, dead in life, hopelessness, Book of Ephesians, encouragement, challenging relationships, Paul, transformation, chosen by God, adopted by God, spiritual blessings, redemption, forgiveness, God's plan

"Friend, if you sometimes feel that life is just one big struggle or you feel dead, this book will give you a new life filled with hope and victory!" Val

Enjoy the journey, and tell a friend so they, too, can see their life transformed.

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CJ Miller, The Spiritual Artist

Christopher John Miller (CJ) considers himself a lifelong Spiritual learner. After being raised Catholic, he left that faith and sought a more personal connection to a Greater Power (God).

Chris has formulated a personal relationship with this Great Power based on the premise that God is in everything, and it's each person's task to seek God within and without through the Creative Process.

He's written the book, "The Spiritual Artist," which guides readers into a more precise state of connection and produces a podcast by the same name in which he interviews artists and spiritual thought leaders. In addition, CJ holds yearly Spiritual Art Retreats where consciousness and art-making combine.

In this conversation:

Chris observes and celebrates creative energy in all of life. His message is, practice staying connected to Spirit and find moments of awe in everyday life.

With great enthusiasm, Chris says, EVERYONE is a spiritual artist, and creativity thrives in quiet and solitude, self-awareness, non-judgmental thinking, and spiritual connection.

To connect with Chris, www.spiritualartisttoday.com

Pastor Chris Ball shares his story of walking life's rocky road to victorious living in Jesus.

He tells his story of:

Other highlights from this conversation:

Val Brown and Chris Ball discuss the importance of maintaining faith in God despite recognizable flaws and mistakes in the Church or experiencing "church hurt."

They touch on the concept of deconstructing and reconstructing one's faith, emphasizing the need to hold onto the foundation of truth. Chris says, deconstructing and reconstructing one's faith can be a healthy process for growth and change.

Pastor Chris and his wife Carol, also an ordained pastor, share a passion for supporting other pastors and leaders in ministry.

Contact Information:

Elim Bible College: Elim.edu

Elim Fellowship: Elimfellowship.org

Pastor Chris Ball: [email protected]

Are you struggling to find your true identity and purpose?

Show guest Carol Ball shares how she went from reckless living to finding her true identity through faith in and relationship with Jesus Christ; she followed His leading and discovered her purpose.

With great passion, Carol emphasizes that God is calling everyone, and He has a meaningful and satisfying purpose for each one.

Would you like to know your true identity and purpose?

Takeaways:

Connect with Carol:

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During their discussion, Val and her guest, Jim Greene, draw parallels between Jim's 44 years of experience constructing physical structures and the importance of building a firm foundation in life.

Highlighted is the significance of building our lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ and relying on Him for transformation.

Jim shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and finding purpose in helping others through Celebrate Life, the ministry his wife, pastor Jackie Greene, and he founded.

Takeaways

Scriptural Foundation: Luke 6:46-49, Matthew 7:21-27, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 118:10-14

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To discover the type of prayers God will answer, we can look at the prophet Elijah. He was a man with a nature like ours, a man of great faith, yet susceptible to fear--much like us.

In this episode, Val Brown discusses the power of prayer and the conditions under which God answers prayers. She emphasizes the importance of faith and righteousness in approaching God with our requests.

Val shares the story of Elijah and his prayers for rain, highlighting the persistence and obedience required in prayer.

She also explores the role of angels in answered prayer.

Val concludes by encouraging listeners to have open hearts and ears to hear God's still small voice and to respond in obedience.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Prayer

04:14 Prayers that God Will Answer

07:04 The Condition of Mankind

08:59 The Role of Faith in Prayer13:16The Righteousness of God

14:44 Persistence in Prayer

23:04 The Story of Elijah

30:00 Elijah's Prayer for Rain

41:40 Elijah's Victory on Mount Carmel

45:00 Elijah's Flight and Encounter with God

54:11 Conclusion and Encouragement

Why do bad things happen to good people? It wasn't always this way.

In this episode, Val Brown interviews Bob Santos, founder of Search For Me Ministries, Inc.

In this conversation, Bob utilizes the Word of God to learn the source of evil and our pain and suffering because of it. He shares how to have a relationship with our loving Creator, who promised to turn all things for good to those who love Him.

Free download of E-books and a wealth of other Christian growth resources from Bob's website: https://sfme.org/⁠.

Must-Reads from the Word of God:

Episode Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:00 The Search for God

10:11 The Search for Identity

19:31 The Fall of Humanity

26:56 Reason 1: Living in a Fallen World

35:10 Reason 2: Fallen Creatures Do Fallen Things

44:13 Reason 3: Unwise Decisions

46:54 God's Mercy and Forgiveness

48:44 God Causes All Things to Work Together for Good

49:14 God's Promise to Work All Things for Good

51:19 Finding the Way Through Wilderness

53:09 Search for Me Ministries

54:31 Growing to Spiritual Maturity

54:56 The Importance of Relationship with God

55:57 Living a Mature Christian Life

56:14 Being Transparent and Vulnerable

57:52 Avoiding Hypocrisy and Setting a Positive Example

59:16 God's Use of Ordinary People

59:56 Seeking God's Understanding and Perspective

01:00:44 Gaining a New Perspective in God's Presence

01:04:32 Prayer for Healing and Understanding

01:06:22 Getting to Know God

We survived because God's hand covered us before the tree fell onto our moving vehicle, impaling and smashing the windshield and hood and crumpling and opening up the metal in the car's front end.

Destruction around and before us, yet we were safe...because God's hand covered us.

This is our true account of God rescuing my husband and me from what could have caused our deaths.

⁠https://biblehub.com/context/psalms/91-1.htm⁠

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Good enough for God. Would you say that about yourself?

Many of us struggle with believing we're good enough, let alone being good enough for God to utilize us for furthering His kingdom. But we are MORE than good enough when we find our identity in God.

My guest is Natalie Glaser, the author of Don't Call Me Brave - I Was Not Alone; she's a wife, mother, life coach, breast cancer survivor, podcast creator, and more! Yet, there was a time when Natalie believed that she was not enough.

If you're struggling with who you are at this moment, you will be encouraged as you listen to Natalie tell her transformation story AND you'll surely receive help for your transformation journey.

To connect with Natalie and find her book and podcast: nataliesinvitingbalance.com

Books Mentioned:

*Whisper, by Mark Batterson

*Texting Through Cancer: Ordinary Moments of Community, Love, and Healing, by Jan Woodard

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Val

God WANTS me to know Him. That's your answer to "Can I know God?" 

The way to Him is open, His heart is waiting, and He will make Himself known to you.

In the broadcast, you will hear God inviting you into an intimate friendship with Him, one so intimate that He will reveal secrets to you.

Is this the cry of your heart, to know Him more?

Here's the song!

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=2ubNb4-5R-o&si=385MJdhrUcol6uKO

Scriptures mentioned:

John 14: 21 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A21&version=AMPC

1 Corinthians 6:17

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A17&version=AMP

Hebrews 11:6

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A6&version=AMP

Psalm 25:14, ESV & NASB

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+25%3A14&version=ESV

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+25%3A14&version=NASB1995

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