Pour Out Your Joy

One of the two greatest commandments: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself”

Let’s face it - sometimes it’s hard to love our neighbors! Hear a good conversation about loving our neighbors, and some stories of real life examples from our co-hosts today.

Do we love ourselves? 

How do we love our neighbor?

Who is our neighbor?

How do we love our enemies?

Are healthy boundaries necessary? 

Learn how attitude, curiosity and patience plays a role in loving your neighbor.

There is a lot of scripture around this topic today! Hear  scripture and some key takeaways and tips on how to love your neighbor as yourself.

ENJOY and remember to Pour Out Your Joy!

References:

Matthew 22:37-39

Romans 12:14-21

Romans 12:9

Proverbs 12:15

Proverbs 12:16

Proverbs 14:8

Matthew 5:46-47

1 John 19-21

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

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Popular cold-weather foods, their heritage, and origin

It's starting to get cold where Bethany and Carol are from, in Minnesota. We’re chatting about our favorite cold-weather foods today! You'll hear some of the personal stories behind some favorite foods, and where the foods originated from. It’s an interesting conversation today!

Heritage: Norwegian, Hungarian, Greek, English, Roman, French, Egyptian. Guess  the heritage of some of these favorite foods - you may be surprised! 

Do you have a favorite family food from your heritage? Add it to our Facebook page. Remember to add any stories that go with it. 

There are some good shares today. Disclaimer: you may get hungry when listening to this episode! Enjoy this walk-through of some of our co-hosts favorite cold weather foods and stories. Happy “cold weather” days!

References

Books: 

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat

Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky

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Does God have time for all my problems?

”I don’t want to burden God.”  Ever think that way? 

We’re diving into God’s Omnipresence today. "Omni" "Presence" = All Present. God’s time is not the same as our time. What does that even look like? We're diving into this topic today. 

Although the word “Omnipresence” isn’t in scripture, examples of this word are described in many scriptures, both in the Old Testament and New Testament. You’ll hear some of those scriptures in this episode.

How does knowing Him help us in the struggles we encounter? How does prayer make a difference? How does reading the Word and worshiping Him help? 

A shared scripture from the book of Hebrews can make us stop and ask ourselves, what am I doing with my life? What am I saying? What are my actions? You can be GOOD and not know God. Are good acts enough to have salvation? 

There are a lot of ponder points in this episode! Tune in for some insights and shares on God’s Omnipresence in this episode. 

And always remember to: Pour Out Your JOY!

Scripture references

John 1:1

Deuteronomy 31:8

Jeremiah 23:23-24 

Psalm 139

Proverbs 15;3

Ephesians 4:6

Hebrews 4:13

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Ever wonder where some of the phrases we heard growing up came from? And if the phrase is biblical? It's a fun episode!

Hear some common phrases and their origin, and related scripture verses as well. Some phrases we're covering are 100+ years old! Enjoy some chuckles with these phrases and pop-up phrases throughout this episode. 

Challenge: See if you can guess if the phrase is biblical or not. AND see if you can think of your own related scripture that reminds you of the phrases in this episode.

Buckle up for some fun insights in this Pour Out Your Joy episode with Bethany and Carol!

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How often do we depend on ourselves for that ‘thing’, instead of depending on God? We’re diving into this today. 

This episode hits on many things, including self-sufficiency and our trust in God. It’s chock full of ponder points for our own lives!

Do you depend more on God or yourself? 
How do you depend on God?

What does that look like?

1. Surrender the thing…. Finances, relationships…
2. Trust in the Lord… not self
3. Be patient in waiting … baby steps

God is Our: Strength, Refuge, Rock, Stronghold and so much more! 

Does that ‘thing’ keep bothering you? Keep coming back to your mind? Hear what scripture says - and how scripture can help us with those thoughts.

Dependence on God allows the Spirit to work in us. Keep trusting and depending on God to experience freedom from those things that are weighing you down. 

Scripture References

Psalms 9:9-10

Psalms 46:1

Psalms 18:2-3

Proverbs 3:5-6

Daniel 3:16

John 15:5

Psalms 62:2

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Ever lost something in your house? Ever been lost driving?  It can feel helpless and frustrating!

We’re talking about three parables today, but mainly The Parable of the Lost Sheep. The Theme is: Being Lost. Being Found. Rejoicing!

The three parables talk about Sheep, Coins, and a Son. 

In the book of Luke, Jesus is addressing a crowd that includes tax collectors, sinners, Pharisees, and Scribes. Hear what He teaches them.

ALL three parables in this chapter talk about different examples, with the same message of what is truly important. 

Tune in to this riveting episode and hear something you may not have known!  EnJOY 

References: 

Luke 15

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Harvest happens every year. Harvest is also referenced at least 50 times in the Bible! 

Do you know about the hymn "Great is Thy Faithfulness" that speaks to God’s faithfulness, and how His faithfulness is shown in the seasons, including harvest?

God talks about harvest in both a literal and Spiritual sense in the Bible. He uses nature, including harvest and sowing & reaping among many nature references.

In this episode, Bethany and Carol discuss the 7 laws of nature related to sowing and reaping, including related scripture references.

Sowing and Reaping

1. We reap only what has been sown.
2. We reap the same kind as we sow.
3. We reap in a different season than we sow.
4. We reap more than we sow.
5. We reap in portion to what we sow.
6. We reap the full harvest of good only if we persevere.
7. We can’t do anything about last year’s harvest.

What can you take away from the seeds planted in your life? What seeds can you plant in this next season of your life?

Fun share: Learn what “Mind your own bobber” means. :)

EnJOY the podcast!

References

Great is Thy Faithfulness song: https://youtu.be/ErwiBz1QA4o?si=lV6kgLk3tfnbo1gj 

Galatians 6:7-10

Genesis 8:22 (1st mention)

Exodus 23:16

Matthew 13:37-43

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A lawyer… a treacherous stretch of road… a thief… a man who is left half-dead… a priest, a Levite, and a Samaritan.

What is Jesus trying to teach through the Parable of the Good Samaritan? He starts with a discussion with a lawyer. 

This parable from Jesus is full of points to ponder. Listen in and see what speaks to you.

See how our “eyes, heart, and hands” are part of this message. And hear a different perspective on time as it relates to this Parable and our own time.

Ponder Points:

• Are there times when we don’t want to get involved with a situation? 
• Are we focused more on the next new ‘thing’ or more on the people in need around us?
• Time is so valuable. And fleeting! How are we spending our time? 
• What is the condition of our heart? Does it show mercy and compassion, or is it closed?

Join us for a dive into this pondering Parable shared by Jesus in the book of Luke.

References

Scripture: Luke 10:25

Dr. Charles Stanley https://youtu.be/_OdeeaVlFgs?is=NAEZi0kbxJxVr3f3

R.C. Sproul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNj5OnXh-9Y 

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Any farmers or gardeners out there? Get ready for 'seed and soil' talk today. We’re talking about a Parable from Jesus today, "The Parable of the Sower".

What is a parable? Why does Jesus use parables? 

Jesus used many parables in the Bible revolving around nature to help get his point across to people - "those who have ears to hear". In this scripture, Jesus is speaking to a large crowd and also to His disciples. 

Today's episode is a deep dive into the meaning of the Parable of the Sower. Our co-hosts share their thoughts and key takeaways. Hear real-life examples in this episode and some interesting analogies. EnJoy the episode!

Ponder points:

Which seed are you?

-Beside the road

-In the rocky place

-Among the thorns

-Good soil

And what is the condition of your soil?

Scripture References:

Matthew 13:1-23

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We are wrapping up our Summer with an episode full of summer highlights in a chat with Bethany and Carol. 

What were your highlights this summer? Your big or little moments? 

What were your takeaways from the summer series on Women in the Bible? Was there a specific takeaway for you from one of the stories? We would love to hear from you! Be sure to comment on our Facebook page.

And now it's time to gear up for the next season. Stay tuned on the Pour Out Your Joy Podcast!

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