Proverbs 18:20-21 teaches that the words of our mouth have the power to bring life or death. As believers in Christ, we should choose to speak life and to love and build each other up, rather than engage in gossip or slander. Our words have consequences and are a reflection of our hearts. Let's use the Word of God to speak life to those around us and let our mouths be full of truth and goodness. Carmen presents a podcast called "Rising in Christ."

The speaker, Carmen, has been gone for a couple of months but is now back with a new season of her podcast about spiritual growth and transformation through faith in Christ. She discusses the importance of believers continuing to grow in their faith and understanding that there is only one spiritual church, not multiple denominations. She urges listeners to not listen to anyone teaching the opposite of God's word and to seek the truth from God through reading and studying the Bible. She also emphasizes the importance of not relying on our own understanding. The speaker shares personal observations about different Christian denominations and expresses a desire for all believers in Christ to come together in unity. She uses references from Biblical passages and emphasizes the importance of following Jesus above any human leader or doctrine.

Carmen shares her testimony of salvation by grace through Jesus Christ. She explains how Jesus called her into relationship with Him, and she experienced the weight of her guilt and need for salvation. Through experiencing God's love and grace, she began seeking answers in the Bible, attending church, and serving in the church. However, she found herself constantly trying to be perfect and fearing God's rejection, allowing lies from the enemy to control her. Eventually, a woman reminded her of God's unfailing love, and: I was in a toxic relationship with my ex and felt lost and angry. One day, I had an experience where I felt the love of Jesus and realized that He had saved me even though I didn't deserve it. I realized that salvation is a free gift and I don't have to do good works to earn it. I am now thankful for everything that has happened in my life, including my ex, because it brought me to a deeper understanding of God's love and forgiveness.

Matthew 16:24-26 says that those who follow Jesus must deny themselves and take up their cross. This means humbling ourselves and prioritizing following God's will. This may be seen in examples of Jesus' humility, like when he humbled himself to become a servant and obey God's will. We should not expect our experience following Christ to be easy or comfortable, but should trust in God's provision and have faith in his promises. The podcast discusses the concept of "picking up our cross" as it relates to following Jesus. This means denying ourselves, humbling ourselves, and having faith in God. Each person's path may look different, but the ultimate goal is to have faith and trust in Jesus. The host encourages listeners to examine their hearts and be willing to lay down whatever God is calling them to in order to follow Him more closely.

John 8:36 reminds us of the freedom we have in Christ. However, many of us are still in bondage, specifically in the form of debt and material desires. The world promotes instant gratification and we often take out loans and credit cards in order to afford luxury items, becoming slaves to interest payments. This behavior goes against biblical teachings and shows our impatience and lust for material things. Just like the Israelites desired the fruits of the land that once held them captive, we The speaker reflects on the story in the Bible about the Israelites being freed from slavery in Egypt, and compares it to people being trapped in the materialistic and selfish desires of the world today. They warn against being deceived by the false promises of a better life and emphasize the importance of finding true freedom in Christ. They quote Luke 4:18 and Galatians 5:1 to support their message.

In this episode the host gives her testimony of having an idol in her home without understanding and the impact that having imagines made by human hand and parading them around like that are God or the image of God. It's a call to cast down these idols and worship God alone.

This episode is a call to stop hiding out sin from God and learning to confess and turn from sin; having faith that once we give it to the Lord we will be forgiven of our sin.

In this episode we'll discussed what it looks like to grow in Intimacy with Christ. Some examples will be shared such as reading the bible, prayer, and being still.

In this episode the host talks about what it looks like to Love our Neighbors from a biblical perspective and uses her own experiences and holy scriptures to identify personal challenges and ways to overcome a judgmental mindset when it comes to the "worldly." She shares how she learned love as she loves herself, which is one of the greatest commandants.

In this episode we will discuss the significance of prayer during our spiritual battles and how prayer is the greatest weapon. We'll also discuss how God is calling his children out of their graves and into freedom far away from Babylon. How he's calling us out of chaos and fear into a place of rest and security.