The Ponder Podcast

The Ponder Podcast

By Laura HardinReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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The Ponder Podcast episodes

  • A Hard Providence w/ Paola Barrera Part 2

    Let's jump back into my conversation with Paola Barrera about John 11:1-44. In this episode we discuss how important it is to pour out our hearts before God when we struggle with what he's allowing to happen in our lives. While Paola and I camped out in different verses, we both landed at the same place. I'll share a small example of what it has looked like to give my burdens to the Lord, which somehow involved writing . . . the governor of Maryland (???). You just have to listen for this all to make sense. 

    Mentioned:

    Fear Is Not Sin by Ed Welch

    How has this series encouraged you? Send us a direct message on Instagram or a voice message at https://anchor.fm/theponderpodcast

    34 min
  • A Hard Providence w/ Paola Barrera Part 1

    Join Laura Hardin and Paola Barrera as they ponder John 11:1-44 together. This conversation was too good not to share the whole thing, so today we will listen to the first half and hear mostly what stood out to Paola. We often think of our time in the word as something we must do in private unless it's a formal Bible Study. But sharing a quiet time/devotion in the word is a precious activity to do with a friend or someone you're mentoring. Just read a passage together. Take an agreed upon amount of time (short or long) to ponder it privately. Then talk about it! And pray for one another to practice the truth of the passage.  The Ponder Method is one way to get into the word. For more information, see https://laurathardin.com/resources.  In this conversation we don't walk through the method specifically but we both spent time in John 11, using this method before our call. 

    29 min
  • A Hard Providence: When Love Doesn’t Seem Loving
    Today Laura Hardin kicks off a new series that walks us through John 11:1-44 in a way that engages our hearts in these uncertain times. In this episode we will peer into John 11:1-16 and ponder God’s love amidst the hard things he allows. | Connect with us!
    How did this passage hit you? What did it teach you about our loving Savior? Any questions? Send a voice message at our anchor page or DM us on Instagram (@theponderpodcast). We'd love to hear from you. And if this episode helped you focus on God and his word, share with a friend.
    12 min
  • Raisin Cakes and The Love of God
    Today Laura Hardin ponders Hosea 3, zooming in on the fierce love of God and our foolish love for anything and everything but him. In this episode, she references Hosea 11 for further study. For further meditation on God's fierce love for us, consider memorizing Romans 5:8 or 1 John 4:10-11.  
    More on Hosea:
    David Murray on Teaching Hosea (Help Me Teach the Bible, a podcast of The Gospel Coalition)
    Mentioned:
    Ponder: A Simple Guide to Time Alone with God 
    ESV Story of Redemption Bible by Crossway
    SPECK - Sin to confess, Promise to complain, Command to obey, Example to follow, or Knowledge of God to note or praise
    ESV. org for free basic subscription, Study Bible, Knowing the Bible series and more
    Connect with us!
    Have a thought to share or a passage to ponder? Send a voice message  here or DM us on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you. And if this episode helped you focus on God and his word, share with a friend.
    Transcription available at laurathardin.com.
    17 min
  • The Ponder Method and How We’ll Use It

    Welcome to the Ponder Podcast! In this introductory episode, we will go over what it means to ponder or meditate on the word and how the Ponder Method helps us to that end. You will get a brief overview of what to expect in future episodes.

    Mentioned:

    • Ponder: A Simple Guide to Time Alone with God

      • Connect with us!

      Have a thought to share or a passage to ponder? Send a voice message  here or DM us on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you. And if this episode helped you focus on God and his word, share with a friend.

      Transcription available at laurathardin.com.

      11 min

    About The Ponder Podcast

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    We exist to encourage the soul-nourishing practice of pondering the Bible with friends. Join Laura Hardin as she walks listeners through a passage of the Bible using The Ponder Method--a simple guide…