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November 09Ep 67 For Better Or For Worse: A Covenant Bond With A Faithful God
Marriage was designed to reflect something bigger than itself.

This episode explores how continual pursuit, repetitive forgiveness, and endless grace in marriage point back to the way Christ loves His Bride. Every vow spoken at the alter echoes the ones He has already kept for us on the hill of Calvary.

Whether newly married or years in, you’re invited to see your own covenant in a new light!

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Scripture References:
Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
Galatians 5:17, “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.”
Ephesians 5:21, “submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
Ephesians 5:24, “Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.”
Hebrews 12:2, “looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Romans 5:8, “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
1 John 4:19, “We love because he first loved us.”
Colossians 1:10, “so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;”
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October 26Episode 66 | The Intoxication We Don’t Feel: Learning to be sober-minded in a world that’s designed to keep you numb.
What is quietly dulling your spiritual clarity? Busyness, comfort, and the craving for approval can slowly numb your vigilance and weaken your prayers, often without you noticing.
This episode explores what it means to stay clear-minded, put on Christ, and set healthy boundaries. Learn to hunger for what truly nourishes your soul so you can discern truth and grow in deeper communion with God.
Press play, and wake up to what matters most.

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Scripture References:
What does it mean to be sober-minded? - an article from Got Questions Ministries https://www.gotquestions.org/sober-minded.html
Psalms 119:37, “Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.”
Mark 14:38, “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
1 Peter 2:4-5, “As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”
Colossians 1:10, “so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;”
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October 12Episode 65 | Say Less: Lessons from Job on presence, humility and trusting in God’s sovereignty
Job's story reveals the tension between suffering and speaking. Discover why quiet presence often comforts more than quick explanations, and learn to be slow to speak, relying on Christ as mediator. Find hope in God's sovereignty, even when the why remains unknown.

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Scripture References:
2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
Hebrews 4:12, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
Job 2:11, “Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that had come upon him, they came each from his own place, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. They made an appointment together to come to show him sympathy and comfort him.”
Job 2:12-13, “And when they saw him from a distance, they did not recognize him. And they raised their voices and wept, and they tore their robes and sprinkled dust on their heads toward heaven. And they sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great.”
Jeremiah 17:9-10, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? “I the LORD search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.”
Job 40:4, ““Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth”
Job 42:7, “After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite: “My anger burns against you and against your two friends, for you have not spoken of me what is right, as my servant Job has.”
Romans 14:12, “So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.”
Proverbs 3:6, “In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Psalms 135:6, “Whatever the LORD pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps.”
1 Corinthians 13:12, “For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.”
1 Timothy 2:5, “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,”
Philippians 2:5-8, “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”
Matthew 11:29, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Hebrews 4:15, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.”
Proverbs 9:10, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”
Hebrews 4:16, “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
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September 28S3|Ep 64 Preparing For Glory: For The Season That Feels Anything But Light or Momentary
Seasons change, in nature and in life, and with them come joys, losses, and questions we can't answer. A bedtime conversation with a little one leads straight to Paul's words about present afflictions and eternal glory.
So if you're in an in-between season, take heart. It has a purpose. Keep your eyes on Christ, and lean on Scripture and the people God has put around you.

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Scripture to Reference:
2 Corinthians 4:1, “Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.”
2 Corinthians 4:16, “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.”
Colossians 3:2, “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
1 Corinthians 13:12, “For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.”
Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
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September 14 S3|Ep 63 A Paradox Embodied: New Creation, Old Flesh and the War Between
This episode digs into something every believer wrestles with: wanting to live for God, but constantly running into our own weakness and failure.
Using Romans 7 as a guide, it walks through that tension between the Spirit's pull toward holiness and the flesh's stubborn resistance. But it doesn't stop at the struggle — it points to the beautiful paradox of Christ's grace, which somehow both frees us and restores us at the same time. There's a gentle invitation to humble repentance, and the episode closes with a prayerful reading from Psalm 51.

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Scripture References:
1. Genesis 3:21-23, “And the LORD God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them. Then the LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us in knowing good and evil. Now, lest he reach out his hand and take also of the tree of life and eat, and live forever—” therefore the LORD God sent him out from the garden of Eden to work the ground from which he was taken.”
Exodus 13:21-22, “And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night did not depart from before the people.”
Luke 2:11, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
2. Romans 3:10-12, “As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.”
3. Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
4. Romans 3:23, “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.”
5. 2 Thessalonians 1:9, “They will be punished with eternal destruction, forever separated from the Lord and from his glorious power.”
Revelation 21:8, “But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars—their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”
6. Philippians 2:6, “Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.
7. Galatians 3:13, “But Christ has rescued us from the curse pronounced by the law. When he was hung on the cross, he took upon himself the curse for our wrongdoing. For it is written in the Scriptures, “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”
8. 1 Corinthians 1:27, “Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful.”
9. Philippians 2:12, “Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.”
10. 2 Corinthians 12:9, “Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.”
11. Matthew 16:25, “If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.”
12. 1 Peter 5:6, “So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.”
13. James 1:2, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.”
14. Galatians 5:17, “The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.”

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August 31S3Ep 62 | The Fourth Man In The Fire: An Honest Hope for the “Even If”
This episode explores Daniel 3 and the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace, showing how honest hope, daily grace, and steadfast faith carry us through unexpected trials. Drawing on Scripture, it calls listeners to face present reality, trust God's presence in suffering, and hold onto sure hope even when outcomes remain uncertain.

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Scripture referenced:
Daniel 2:49, “Daniel made a request of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the province of Babylon. But Daniel remained at the king’s court.” *See also, Daniel 3:12
Daniel 3:5-6, “that when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. And whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be cast into a burning fiery furnace.”
Daniel 3:10-12, “You, O king, have made a decree, that every man who hears the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, shall fall down and worship the golden image. And whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into a burning fiery furnace. There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, O king, pay no attention to you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”
Daniel 3:19-20, “Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with fury, and the expression of his face was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He ordered the furnace heated seven times more than it was usually heated. And he ordered some of the mighty men of his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace.”
James 1:2-4, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
Daniel 3:22, “Because the king’s order was urgent and the furnace overheated, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.”
Daniel 3:24-25, “Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished and rose up in haste. He declared to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the fire?” They answered and said to the king, “True, O king.” He answered and said, “But I see four men unbound, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods.”
Daniel 3:26-28, “Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the burning fiery furnace; he declared, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out from the fire. And the satraps, the prefects, the governors, and the king’s counselors gathered together and saw that the fire had not had any power over the bodies of those men. The hair of their heads was not singed, their cloaks were not harmed, and no smell of fire had come upon them. Nebuchadnezzar answered and said, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent his angel and delivered his servants, who trusted in him, and set aside the king’s command, and yielded up their bodies rather than serve and worship any god except their own God.”
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August 17 S3Ep 61 | Grace: A Holy Offense | The Kind Of Encounter That Leaves A Mark
In this episode, a humbling fall at a summer party is tied to Naaman, whose pride was offended by Elisha's simple instruction to wash in the Jordan. Today, we talk about the contrast of self-sufficiency vs humble obedience.
Drawing on 2 Kings 5 and James 4:6–10, we see how the gospel humbles us, reveals God's grace to the lowly, and invites listeners to receive salvation by faith, not effort. This is a glorious truth that we must never become too familiar with! Grab that coffee, open your heart and jump in on today’s encouragement!

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• 2 Kings 5:1, “Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master and in high favor, because by him the LORD had given victory to Syria. He was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper.”

• 2 Kings 5:2-4, “Now the Syrians on one of their raids had carried off a little girl from the land of Israel, and she worked in the service of Naaman’s wife. She said to her mistress, “Would that my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” So Naaman went in and told his lord, “Thus and so spoke the girl from the land of Israel.”

• 2 Kings 5:7, “And when the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man sends word to me to cure a man of his leprosy? Only consider, and see how he is seeking a quarrel with me.”

• 2 Kings 5:9-10, “So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha’s house. And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.”

• 2 Kings 5:11-12, “But Naaman was angry and went away, saying, “Behold, I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call upon the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place and cure the leper. Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?” So he turned and went away in a rage.”

• 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, “But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.”

• Acts 16:30-31, “Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
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August 03 S3|Ep 60 The God of Rewritten Stories: Knowing Your Roots Without Being Rooted There
Abraham's story starts in a house full of idols, yet God had a different ending in mind. This episode traces that unlikely journey from Genesis to Hebrews, exploring how God redeems our origins rather than erasing them, and shapes us over a lifetime of faith. A reflection on trust, transformation, and the promise that the God who begins a story finishes it too.

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Reference from episode:
Hebrews 11:17-19, “By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.”

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July 20 S3|Ep 59 Treasure That Travels Ahead: Storing Up What Stays
This episode is a gentle wake-up call: our days are numbered, and how we spend them matters. The parable of the rich fool, paints for us a sobering picture of what it looks like to build bigger barns while our souls remain unprepared for eternity. The invitation is to live with our eyes lifted, laying up treasure in heaven instead of chasing what moths and rust will one day claim.

That kind of forward-facing faith isn't abstract. It shows up in generosity that costs us something, in showing up for the vulnerable, in making disciples rather than just admirers, and in holding our resources loosely, as stewards rather than owners. It's the old, hard call to be in the world without being shaped by it.

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Verses to look up:
Luke 12:33, “Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.”

1 Timothy 6:17-19, “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.”

Matthew 25:34-40, “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’”

Matthew 5:11-12, ““Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20, “For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy.”

Hebrews 10:24-25, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

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July 06 S3|Ep 58 The Seriousness of Sin and the Gravity of Grace
What if before you entered the Kingdom of Heaven, you must first answer one of Jesus’ questions?
Today we glance at “Sermon on the Mount” and the “Beatitudes”, showing how they reveal the kingdom's standard and our deep need for grace. This episode calls listeners to humble repentance and faith and outlines the promise of salvation for those who confess and believe in Christ.

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Links/Resources:
George Barna Study:
https://georgebarna.com/2025/09/christians-deny-sinfulness/

Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7):
https://bibleproject.com/guides/introduction-to-the-sermon-on-the-mount/#about

What is the Sermon on the Mount? - an article from Got Questions Ministries https://www.gotquestions.org/sermon-on-the-mount.html

Metamorphosis:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/caterpillar-butterfly-metamorphosis-explainer/

Scripture to check out:
-Ephesians 2:1-3, “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.”
-Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
-Mark 7:21-23, “For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.”
-Matthew 23:12, “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”;
-1 Peter 5:6, “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,”;
-James 4:10, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.”
-2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”;
-Ezekiel 36:26, “And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.”;
-Hebrews 8:10, “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”
-James 4:14, “yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.”
-Proverbs 23:5, “When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven.”
-Isaiah 40:8, “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.”
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