Tip 1: Write It Out

Helps manage anxiety and organize details

Identify key ideas, events, people, and details

Scale testimony for different time constraints

Include background (upbringing, faith experience, family, beliefs)

Tip 2: Know Your Audience

Tailor content to audience relevance (colleagues, those in recovery, women’s retreat, etc.)

Emphasize unique aspects for different settings

Tip 3: Old You vs. New You Comparison

Side-by-side detail of life before and after faith in Christ

Helps highlight transformation and new behaviors, habits, values

Inspires thematic organization for different audiences

Tip 4: Avoid Over-Glorifying the Past

Cautious not to indulge in excessive, graphic details

Balance honesty with discretion to keep focus on God’s transformation

Tip 5: Practice & Growth Over Time

Experience and Holy Spirit’s guidance improve testimony delivery over time

Testimonies become richer with spiritual growth and ongoing transformation

In this episode of "Walk in Faith," host Ivonne Rivera Newberry discusses the Christian worldview, exploring what it is and why it's significant for new believers. She discusses foundational beliefs that shape how we understand the world and introduces key themes from the Bible: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. Ivonne mentions her own background steeped in feminism and critical theory to finding genuine hope and solutions through Christ. She emphasizes the role of Christians in building God's kingdom on Earth now and she encourages listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and contributions.

In this episode Ivonne Rivera Newberry guides new believers through an introduction to the concept of prayer. The discussion opens with a reflection on Psalm 27:8, emphasizing the personal and relational aspects of talking to God. Ivonne elaborates on how prayer is both a discipline and a means of cultivating a deeper relationship with the Heavenly Father. She introduces two acronyms, ACTS and PRAY, as tools for structuring prayer, highlighting the importance of adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. The episode also covers the significance of habitual and spontaneous prayer, the impact of gratitude, and the importance of reverence in mental posture during prayer. Yvonne encourages listeners to find their own rhythm and routine for prayer, emphasizing that this practice is essential in developing one's faith and relationship with God.

In this episode of Walk in Faith, host Ivonne Rivera-Newberry delves into a sensitive and profound topic: navigating prayer and broken marriages. Ivonne shares a heartfelt encounter with a friend facing marital issues and discusses the importance of understanding God's nature and His intentions for marriage. She emphasizes that God's guidance will never lead to sin that leads to the breaking up of a family, and offers encouragement to couples to fight for their marriages, leaning on their faith and community for support. Tune in for an insightful discussion that seeks to provide solace and guidance for those struggling in their marital relationships.

In Episode 7, We conclude our Bible series with a beginner's guide on how to read the Bible effectively. We address common misconceptions and set realistic expectations, emphasizing that complete understanding comes gradually through continuous reading. We also highlight the importance of context, using study tools, and leveraging church community and mentors for deeper understanding. Ivonne encourages listeners to dive into the Scriptures, be kind to themselves, and rely on the Holy Spirit for enlightenment. The episode aims to guide new believers in establishing a fruitful and enduring relationship with the Bible.

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We're diving deeper into our Bible series today, focusing on the critical practice of daily Bible reading. Join me as I unpack seven compelling reasons why this daily habit is indispensable for all believers. From guarding against false teachings and nourishing your spirit to understanding God's character and finding encouragement, I explain how reading the Bible shapes and strengthens our faith journey. Get ready to be inspired to pick up your Bible daily and discover the transformative power of God's word. Tune in and be blessed!

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Welcome to Episode 5 of the Walk in Faith podcast, hosted by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry. Today, we hit pause on our ongoing Bible series to tackle a timely and controversial topic that's been making waves across social media and news headlines. Our focus? The intense backlash to NFL player Harrison Butker's commencement speech at Benedictine College.

Transcript of speech: https://www.ncregister.com/news/harrison-butker-speech-at-benedictine

Ivonne's Website

This episode gives a quick overview of the Bible and a breakdown of its organization. We also give some practical tips on how to start reading the Bible. 

Website: Ivonneriveranewberry.com

Mentioned links in the episode:

Discover the Word series The Impact of Place: https://discovertheword.org/?s=geography

Why Journal? Blog Post: https://ivonneriveranewberry.com/why-journal/

Timeline:

00:00 The Bible is the best selling book, printed over 600 billion times in 2000 languages. It contains various literary styles.

Six elements you should consider when purchasing a Bible. 

Questions and issues that often confront new believers.