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In this episode of The 44, a simple phrase written on the side of a cup at the Ocala Farmers Market becomes a powerful reminder of the gospel: Broken crayons still color. Through the stories of David, Peter, Paul, and others, we explore how God has always used imperfect, flawed, and broken people to accomplish His purposes. From David's prayer of repentance in Psalm 51 to Paul's testimony of mercy and Jeremiah's visit to the potter's house, Scripture reminds us that failure does not have to be the final chapter. The Bible is not a museum of flawless saints it is a testimony to what God can do with broken people who place themselves in the hands of a perfect God.

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George Washington frequently spoke of the providence of God in moments of unlikely victory, while Abraham Lincoln reflected on providence in the midst of suffering and national tragedy. In this episode, we explore what God’s providence really means, why it is often easier to see in hindsight than in the moment, and how biblical figures like Joseph, Esther and Paul help us learn to trust God’s purposes even when we cannot see His plan. Sometimes faith is not understanding God’s providence. It is trusting it.

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In John 6, Philip stands in front of a massive problem and immediately begins calculating what they do not have. But the deeper issue is not the size of the crowd, it is that Philip momentarily forgets everything he has already seen Jesus do. In this episode, we explore how quickly we forget God’s faithfulness, why Scripture constantly calls us to remember, and how Psalm 77 reminds us to intentionally rehearse the wonders of God in moments of fear and uncertainty. Because remembered faithfulness strengthens present trust.

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In this episode, we unpack the meaning behind the song “There Is a Balm in Gilead” and the powerful Scripture it comes from in Jeremiah 8:22. Tracing the idea of “balm” through passages like Genesis and other places in Jeremiah, we discover it was a well-known source of healing yet it couldn’t fix the deeper spiritual problem God’s people faced. That tension points us to a greater truth: real healing isn’t found in earthly remedies, but in God Himself. This episode challenges us to move beyond just singing the words and actually seek the healing that’s been available all along.

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Episode 200 of The 44 is less about a number and more about remembering the faithfulness of God along the journey. In this episode, we explore milestone moments throughout scripture—from the memorial stones in Joshua 4 to Samuel’s Ebenezer in 1 Samuel 7—and why God constantly called His people to stop and remember what He had done. We talk about how easy it is to rush from one season to the next without celebrating growth, grace, and answered prayers along the way. Sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is pause long enough to say, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.”

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After slowly walking through each stanza of Psalm 119, one truth kept standing out: how much of what we are searching for spiritually is already right in front of us in God’s Word. In this episode, we talk about the simplicity, beauty, and sufficiency of Scripture and how we often complicate what God made clear. From Psalm 119 to Ecclesiastes 12, we explore the tension between endlessly searching for “more” and simply allowing the truth of God’s Word to shape our lives. The Word still gives light, peace, wisdom, freedom, and life…if we will open it and let it guide us.

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Have you ever caught yourself thinking church feels…boring? This episode challenges that idea by asking whether the problem is really the worship or our hearts. Looking through Scripture, we see that God has always cared more about engaged, hungry hearts than outward activity, and even rejects empty worship. From Psalm 119 to Amos and Isaiah, we’re reminded that awe, delight, and response are what make worship come alive. Maybe the question isn’t “what needs to change out there?” but “what needs to change in me?”

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This episode pushes back on the idea that “too much of a good thing is a good thing” by looking at the wisdom of Proverbs. While good things are gifts from God, Proverbs shows how excess can quietly turn those blessings into burdens that control us and rob us of joy. Through examples like honey, rest, money, and words, we explore how overindulgence dulls gratitude and distorts priorities. The call is not to avoid good things, but to practice self-control and learn what “enough” looks like. Real wisdom is found in enjoying God’s gifts without letting them replace God Himself.

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This episode explores the power of bringing our hardest questions to Jesus. Looking at the desperate father in Mark 9 and the leper in Matthew 8, we see that Jesus is not only able to help, but willing to move toward us in compassion. His invitation is simple: ask, seek, and knock. When we bring Him our doubts, pain, and needs, we find that extraordinary things can happen through faith and prayer.

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What’s the first thing on your mind when you wake up—and what does it reveal about your heart? Through passages like Psalm 121, Psalm 5:3, and Matthew 6:33, we’re challenged to seek God first instead of carrying the weight of the day. With the intimate language of “Abba” from Romans 8:15 and Galatians 4:6, we’re reminded that God invites us into a close, childlike relationship. Instead of beginning the day with worry, we can begin with dependence. Start your day not with stress, but with your Father.