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In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy explores the powerful connection between the natural seasons and our spiritual journey. Drawing inspiration from the changing trees of the Midwest, Julie unpacks how Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter mirror the cycles of growth, nourishment, and rest in our walk with God. Discover how to prepare for spiritual “winters” by storing up God’s Word during times of abundance, and learn why rest is not a sign of weakness, but a beautiful, God-ordained part of spiritual life. With biblical insights, practical analogies, and encouragement for every season, this episode will help you find confidence and peace as you rest in God—no matter what season you’re in.
https://confidenceingod.com/resources/
https://www.sciencemadesimple.com/plants-in-winter.html
Timeline
00:00 — Introduction & Welcome
00:12 — The Principle: “As it is in the natural, so it is in the spiritual”
00:24 — Road Trip Story & Observing Fall Foliage
01:22 — Resource Mention: “How to Have Confidence in Your Prayer Life”
01:57 — God’s Lesson on Rest and the Beauty of Fall
02:45 — Eighth Grade Science Refresher
02:58 — Spring: Growth, Renewal, and New Life
03:20 — Summer: Photosynthesis and Storing Energy
04:32 — Winter: Trees Rest and Live Off Stored Food
04:50 — Autumn: The Abscission Layer and Color Change
05:59 — Spiritual Analogy: Summer as a Time of Growth
06:27 — Storing Up God’s Word for Spiritual Fall
07:07 — Spiritual Winter: Resting in God
07:59 — Preparing for Spiritual Winters
08:47 — Psalm 34:8-10 and Blessings of Fearing the Lord
09:24 — Proverbs 2:1-5: Storing Up God’s Commands
10:08 — The Results of Devouring God’s Word
10:55 — Spiritual Autumn: Knowledge and Understanding
11:12 — Becoming Beautiful to God Through Spiritual Growth
11:30 — God’s View of Us in Spiritual Winters
12:21 — Gaining Wisdom for Spiritual Winters
12:44 — Psalm 63:1 and Spiritual Thirst
13:19 — True Rest: Being Well-Nourished in God
13:38 — Continuing to Seek God in Winter
14:04 — Encouragement: Wait on the Lord
14:16 — Quick Summary of Spiritual Seasons
15:14 — Confidence Through Spiritual Preparation
15:37 — Resource Reminder & Call to Subscribe
16:08 — Closing Blessing & Farewell
16:17 — End of Episode
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In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy explores the powerful connection between the natural seasons and our spiritual journey. Drawing inspiration from the changing trees of the Midwest, Julie unpacks how Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter mirror the cycles of growth, nourishment, and rest in our walk with God. Discover how to prepare for spiritual “winters” by storing up God’s Word during times of abundance, and learn why rest is not a sign of weakness, but a beautiful, God-ordained part of spiritual life. With biblical insights, practical analogies, and encouragement for every season, this episode will help you find confidence and peace as you rest in God—no matter what season you’re in.
https://confidenceingod.com/resources/
https://www.sciencemadesimple.com/plants-in-winter.html
Timeline
00:00 — Introduction & Welcome
00:12 — The Principle: “As it is in the natural, so it is in the spiritual”
00:24 — Road Trip Story & Observing Fall Foliage
01:22 — Resource Mention: “How to Have Confidence in Your Prayer Life”
01:57 — God’s Lesson on Rest and the Beauty of Fall
02:45 — Eighth Grade Science Refresher
02:58 — Spring: Growth, Renewal, and New Life
03:20 — Summer: Photosynthesis and Storing Energy
04:32 — Winter: Trees Rest and Live Off Stored Food
04:50 — Autumn: The Abscission Layer and Color Change
05:59 — Spiritual Analogy: Summer as a Time of Growth
06:27 — Storing Up God’s Word for Spiritual Fall
07:07 — Spiritual Winter: Resting in God
07:59 — Preparing for Spiritual Winters
08:47 — Psalm 34:8-10 and Blessings of Fearing the Lord
09:24 — Proverbs 2:1-5: Storing Up God’s Commands
10:08 — The Results of Devouring God’s Word
10:55 — Spiritual Autumn: Knowledge and Understanding
11:12 — Becoming Beautiful to God Through Spiritual Growth
11:30 — God’s View of Us in Spiritual Winters
12:21 — Gaining Wisdom for Spiritual Winters
12:44 — Psalm 63:1 and Spiritual Thirst
13:19 — True Rest: Being Well-Nourished in God
13:38 — Continuing to Seek God in Winter
14:04 — Encouragement: Wait on the Lord
14:16 — Quick Summary of Spiritual Seasons
15:14 — Confidence Through Spiritual Preparation
15:37 — Resource Reminder & Call to Subscribe
16:08 — Closing Blessing & Farewell
16:17 — End of Episode