What does it really mean that God is “slow to anger and abounding in love”—especially when life feels heavy or unfair?

In this episode, Elizabeth and Kimberly explore Exodus 34:6–7 and share honest stories of their own impatience and frustration. Together they reflect on how God’s abundant love and patience flow from His very nature, not from our circumstances.

Whether you’re celebrating God’s steady love or wrestling with grief and questions, this conversation invites you to rest in the truth that His love never runs out.

Listen in and be encouraged to:

•See God’s patience as part of His character, not a reaction.

•Find hope when your experience doesn’t match your expectations.

•Trust that His love holds steady even in seasons of silence or sorrow.

Have you ever considered the quality of God's love for you? Not just that He loves you, but how He loves you? Drawing from John 15:9, this devotional reveals a stunning truth: "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you." The same perfect love that exists within the Trinity is directed toward you personally.

Feel His loving arms around you today. Be strong in Him who is loving and faithful in all His ways. Allow His love to be your strength in all your days to come, transforming how you see yourself and navigate life's challenges. Subscribe to continue receiving these transformative devotionals that bring ancient truths to bear on your everyday life.

This episode launches our exciting new series exploring God's character that will run from September through December. We begin with the profound moment in Exodus 34 when God passes before Moses and proclaims His name: "The Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness."

We contrast God's natural inclination toward grace with our human tendency to justify anger and impatience. While we rush to defend our right to be upset, God consistently chooses compassion. His "hesed"—covenant loyalty and enduring kindness—means His grace isn't a temporary emotion but a permanent commitment, especially for those in Christ.

The challenge for us isn't about striving harder to be good people. It's about alignment—positioning ourselves to allow God's character to flow through us naturally. We invite you to join us on this journey of discovery and transformation by looking for evidence of God's compassion and grace in your everyday life this week.

Share your stories with us and others as encouragement and reminders of who God truly is. Connect with us at thefathersbusiness.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram @TheFathersBiz.

Freedom from guilt and self-condemnation stands at the heart of the Christian experience, yet many believers find themselves trapped in cycles of shame long after God has forgiven them. This powerful episode explores that painful disconnect between knowing we're forgiven and actually feeling forgiven.

What does it mean to truly embrace forgiveness? Through practical steps like Scripture meditation, objective self-reflection, and recognizing the accuser's voice, this episode offers a path forward. The beautiful prayer included serves as both model and medicine for the soul burdened by past mistakes. Rather than allowing Satan to harass us about our past, we learn to stand confidently in Christ's completed work.

What happens when someone who grew up without a father becomes a father figure to many? In this powerful conversation with Bob Brennan, we discover how wounds can transform into ministry and brokenness into blessing.

Bob's journey begins with a childhood marked by an alcoholic, absent father who eventually passed away when Bob was just 15 years old. This absence created a void that affected not only his understanding of earthly fatherhood but also his perception of God as Father. For decades, Bob struggled to experience God as present and loving, maintaining a distant relationship much like the one he had with his own father.

Today, Bob serves as an elementary school principal who knows children by name, gets down on the floor with kindergartners, and shows compassion to students struggling emotionally. At church, he mentors young men, creating safe spaces for them to be authentic and heard. With his four daughters, he demonstrates the unconditional love he wishes he had received as a child.

What's particularly striking about Bob's story is his approach to spiritual fathering. Rather than focusing on behavior modification, he prays specifically for aspects of the fruit of the Spirit that each person needs to develop. He remains patient with God's timing, understanding that his role is to love consistently while God does the transforming work.

For anyone feeling discouraged about children who have wandered from faith or struggling with their own father wounds, Bob offers this wisdom: love unconditionally without condoning harmful behaviors, be patient, and recognize that ultimately, we are not God. When we release our need to control outcomes and trust God's perfect timing, we find freedom and peace in our role as spiritual fathers and mothers.

Want to experience more of this kind of spiritual encouragement? Join us at Rooted and Resilient in Charlotte this October. Register today at thefathersbusiness.com and discover how you too can find healing and become a source of blessing to others.

Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? This soul-nourishing devotional offers a powerful reminder of the shield of favor that surrounds you as God's beloved child. Drawing from the beautiful promise in Psalm 5:12, we explore how divine favor isn't just a blessing—it's a protective force that encircles believers in every circumstance.

The devotional takes you on a journey through Scripture, weaving together promises from Psalms and Job that reveal God's tender providence watching over your spirit. There's something profoundly comforting about knowing that your Father wants to hold you close to His heart today, making His face shine upon you with grace and compassion. 

What does it mean to truly delight in God, beyond duty or obligation? In this final episode of the Safe in the Father's Heart series, Elizabeth and Kimberly explore the profound difference between serving God and delighting in Him—and how recognizing His delight in us transforms everything.

Delighting in God, they explain, isn't about manufacturing happy feelings. "Delighting isn't something you've got to muster up." It's recognizing God's joy in you first, then responding. The hosts share practical ways to cultivate awareness of God's presence—from personalizing scripture promises to finding songs that speak His truth, from inviting Him into mundane tasks to simply making space to enjoy His company like you would a friend.

The episode culminates with the powerful truth that our woundedness, when healed, becomes our greatest ministry tool. As "wounded healers," we can represent the Father's heart to others from a place of authenticity rather than obligation.

Have you recognized God's delight in you today? How might that awareness change everything?

Have you ever wondered how to transform your prayer life from routine requests into powerful conversations with God? This devotional episode from Sylvia Gunter's "Prayer Portions" unveils the transformative practice of pleading God's promises—a spiritual discipline that strengthens faith and deepens our relationship with our covenant-keeping Father.

We explore the foundational truth that God never breaks His word. Unlike even the most well-intentioned human promises, divine promises remain unshakable. What makes this practice so powerful is how it aligns our hearts with God's intentions while acknowledging His unlimited capacity. As Ephesians 3:20 reminds us, God "is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine."

Have you ever felt like God was distant or hidden from view? We've all experienced those dark nights of the soul when faith feels fragile and God's presence seems like a distant memory. In this deeply personal episode, Elizabeth and Kimberly share how a simple yet profound truth—"the moon is round"—became our lifeline during seasons of devastating loss.

What makes this truth so powerful is that it creates space for honest wrestling with God. It doesn't demand perfect faith or understanding. Like Job, David, and even Jesus in Gethsemane, we can bring our raw questions and doubts to God while still remaining in relationship with Him. The paradox of faith is that we believe in God's power to intervene—He could have healed our fathers—and yet He often doesn't act in the ways we desperately want.

If you're walking through your own season of grief, questioning, or darkness, know that you're not alone. Your questions are valid. Your pain matters. And even when you can't see the full picture, the moon is still round. God is still faithful. He is still holding you, even when it doesn't feel like it.

What does it mean to be guided by the Spirit of the Lord? Drawing from the rich imagery of Isaiah 11, this devotional unpacks the sevenfold Spirit—wisdom, understanding, counsel, power, knowledge, fear of the Lord, and delight in that fear—and how these aspects manifest in our daily walk with God.

Are you struggling to discern God's direction in your life? Take a moment today to quiet yourself, seek His face, and listen for that gentle whisper guiding you forward. Remember, you never walk alone—your personal Guide walks beside you every step of the way.