Andrea and Bethany kick-off a five-part series on wisdom from the book of Proverbs. You will be challenged and encouraged as you think about the role wisdom plays in your life.

The conversation opens by asking, "What advice did your parents give to you when you were a child?" Solomon says, be sure and remember the advice of your parents. It should shape you and help you!

Wisdom reveals the direction of our lives and the condition of our hearts. Proverbs provides practical wisdom for our daily lives. The purpose of the book of Proverbs is to attain wisdom, discipline, understanding insight, and how to live a prudent life. This book is for everyone and there is something in it just for you!

Proverbs 1:7 says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." A proper fear of the Lord sets us up for success because it reminds us that God is God and we are not!

In the second half of the program, Andrea and Bethany answer the question, "What is Wisdom?" (Think about it... how would you define wisdom) The word wisdom in the book of Proverbs means to be skillful, knowledgeable, have experiences, have insight, have judgment, and the word is always used in a positive sense that provides discernment and a reverent attitude towards the Lord. This means that wisdom is crucial if we want our lives to honor God!

Wisdom reminds us to be careful about sin! There are two paths in life: the broad path that leads to destruction and the narrow path that leads to Godliness. Wisdom is not hidden from us! Wisdom makes herself known.

When we seek the Lord and His wisdom, He will reveal sin in our lives. This leads us to answer the question, "How do we respond to the correction of the Lord in light of wisdom?" Wisdom will show us what is right and wrong. Proverbs 1:23 says, "If you had responded to my rebuke, I would have poured out my heart to you and made my thoughts known to you." When we respond to the rebuke of God, we experience His heart, path, and plan. Wisdom always positions us to experience a safe life that is at ease without fear of harm.

How are you doing on the wisdom scale? Are you seeking God's wisdom or do you need to make focus on seeking and attaining God's insights for life? Tune in to this five-part series and learn practical ways to seek and apply wisdom to your life!

Andrea and Bethany wrap up their three-part conversation on the Armor of God. The conversation begins with a recap of the individual pieces of God's armor: Belt of Truth, Breastplate of Righteousness, Sandals of Peace, Shield of Faith, and Helmet of Salvation.

The final two pieces of the armor are discussed: Sword of the Spirit and Prayer.

The Sword of the Spirit is God's Holy Word. This is the only piece of the armor that is offensive in nature. We use the Bible to go after the enemy and to slay his lies.

The benefit of the Bible is described in Psalm 119. God's Word produces:

1. A blessed life (1-2)

2. A blameless life (9-11)

3. A free life (vs. 45)

4. A peaceful life (vs. 165)

The Bible allows us to defensively stand against the lies of the enemy as we offensively move forward by faith!

We area called to pray in the Spirit on all occasions! (Eph 6:18)

Prayer activates our faith and moves the heart of God in the midst of our circumstances. A balanced prayer life honors God and protects us from living according to a temporary mindset.

ACTS Prayer Model

Adoration- Praise for Who God is

Confession- Confess sin of sin in our life

Thanksgiving- Heart of gratitude for all that God has done

Supplication- Requests for deliverance and help

At the end of the program, Andrea shares about taking her kids to a haunted house and how it ultimately taught her about spiritual warfare. Here is the bottom life: our enemy is real, but he can't touch you. You are protected by the power of God and the Word of God. It is our right as believers in Jesus Christ to walk through life and know, live, and share truth. We are protected by the word of God and armor of God. Daily we can surrender to God's plan and walk in victory and truth!

The armor of God brings us to a place of surrender as we put it on each day! At the heart of surrender is the realization that we can't do life in our own strength. Thankfully we have the armor of God to protect us from the top of our head to the bottom of our feet.

In this conversation, Andrea and Bethany talk about several pieces of the Armor. Listen and enjoy!

Belt of Truth: The soldier put on the belt first, and it was the only piece worn at all times. The calling card of Satan is deceit. Therefore, we must know the truth, live the truth, and share the truth! God's truth must be at the center of our lives. It is through the Word of God that we are set free from the lies of the enemy. Truth is the path to freedom. Daily we can say, "God, I am going to choose your way. Today, it is all about Your will and Your way for my life.

Breastplate of Righteousness: The breastplate guarded the vital organs. The heart is the well spring of life. Thankfully we are protected by the righteousness of Jesus and His finished work on the cross. We will never be righteous apart from Jesus because He gave us His righteousness in exchange for our sinfulness. Through Jesus, we are chosen, forgiven, loved, seen, known, valued, and empowered.

Sandals of Peace The sandals were made for fighting and marching. The best part... they became more comfortable as the soldier wore them. We must put on gospel shoes which is a gospel mindset. The outcome is we will take Jesus into every conversation and situation we face. The outcome will be peace. This peace protects us from the traps of the enemy.

Shield of Faith The shield was used to defend the entire body, including the back. (Hello! God's got our back!) Daily we need to walk by faith. Of course, this requires us to step out in faith. Faith only grows as we use it. Satan attacks with doubt, but God's Word shields us from the blow. When temptation comes, faith keeps us steadfast in Jesus. Faith is a gift from God. Faith is the realization that God is able! In response, we know that we can't, but God can!

Helmet of Salvation The helmet protects the head or brain which represents our thinking. What do you know to be true? How does this knowledge direct our lives? How does your position in Christ impact the way you battle? Do you battle from a place of victory or defeat? We can know God. We know that we are saved. And, we can know the truth!

Daily we can have an active faith knowing that our God is able!

All too often we blindly ignore the schemes of the devil. We think he is a story we read in a book, or a role in a play, yet he is real. Satan constantly wants to misrepresent God's heart to the world around us. He wants to cast off our confidence so we will give up our hope of seeing God's resurrection power in our lives.

Today's conversation will help you prepare for your spiritual battles! God has provided protection that covers us from the top of our head to the bottom of our feet. Daily we are called to put on the full armor of God. (Ephesians 6:10-18)

The belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness are discussed in today's podcast. You will be so encouraged by the protection these pieces of armor bring to your life. The belt of truth was the first piece of armor put on by the soldier. The belt protects us from the lies and deceit of the enemy. (His number one calling card!) The breastplate of righteousness protected the vital organs. We are covered by Jesus. Through salvation, His righteousness becomes our righteousness which leads us to live based on righteousness. (So good)

Listen to this three part series and enjoy! You can say with confidence, "Not today Satan!"

Andrea and Bethany continue their conversation about God's big picture story... a story of God's love, mercy, and grace. This conversation picks up in the New Testament with the stories of Mary the Mother of Jesus and Elizabeth. Two women who experienced the truth that nothing is impossible with God. Andrea and Bethany move through the New Testament and discuss the birth of Jesus, the development of His earthly ministry including His death, burial, and resurrection. Once Jesus ascended to heaven, the Holy Spirit indwells every believer as the Early Church is established. This conversation is exciting and hope-filled!

As you listen you will be challenged to give your life to the story of God because it has no end! Giving our lives to His story is how the impossible is made possible with God!

Andrea and Bethany talk about God's big picture story! This conversation serves as an overview of the Old Testament. If you have trouble understanding the Old Testament and how it fits into your faith, listen and be encouraged! God always has been and He always will be. Romans 15: 4 shares the incredible value of the Old Testament. "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope!"

You will love this conversation between Andrea and her sweet friend Lacy Fleming Glover. Lacy was Miss Arkansas 2004 and came in third runner up in the Miss America pageant.

From small town girl in Hampton, Arkansas, Lacy's faith grounded her during her early years. This same faith helped her through a recent health crisis. Lacy clung to a familiar verse found in Philippians 1:6. "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

Have you ever believed the lie, "God can't use me?" If so, this conversation between Andrea and Spring Hunter will be helpful to you! Spring shares that our stories never surprise God. When God redeems a life, He redeems a whole life. Through worship and the Word, God confirms His plans for us.

Romans 11:29, "For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable for He does not withdraw what He has given, nor does He change His mind about those to whom He gives grace."

Like Spring, you can be thankful for the dark years. Whatever God redeems you from, God often calls you to go back and take those affected by the same plight with you. The clear call of God, "Go back. Tell them. Invite them to come with you." The outcome of obedience to the call of God is many lives are touched and changed with the gospel.

To connect with the Spring Hunter at the Conway Ministry Center visit www.conwayministrycenter.org

Spring Hunter shares her incredible gospel story. It is a story of deliverance from extreme poverty, cult religion, and generational addition to drugs. You will be so encouraged as you hear about the power of Jesus and His life changing grace. Every step of the way, God was with Spring and plotting her deliverance and redemption. It was when Spring was close to death that she, "remembered God." The outcome for Spring was the realization that Jesus is the difference maker in life and that He has the power to forgive which positions us to extend forgiveness to ourselves as well as others.

Today, Spring serves as the Executive Director of the Conway Ministry Center.

Follow the rest of Tracy's journey from prison to praise! God restored her broken family and life. Today Tracy serves the Lord through Tetelestai House. The old way of life can pass away and the new way of life can be ours to live.

Learn more about Tetelestai House at www.tetelestaihouse.org