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We made it through our study of the book of James. And I hope that after the time we have spent in it, you feel like you have a better understanding of how true faith is truly evident. And why James states plainly that faith without works is dead. Faith in Christ results in a changed life. There are many ways that this change becomes apparent. Today we will review those ways and talk briefly about why it is inevitable that our lives change when in relationship with Christ.Verses: James 1-5, John 7: 5, Matthew 5-7, Luke 6:20-49, John 13:13-17, Luke 6:40Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.Resources: ESV Study Bible: Echoes of the Sermon the Mount PDFWorship on the Way Out: Who I Am by Ben FullerLooking for more ways to connect? Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcastLooking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube.

As we finish our run through of the book of James, we will see that true faith shows up in prayer and in community. The words pray, prayer or prayed appear 7 times in the final 8 verses of James. That should clue us in to this being a big deal. And while the obvious bulk of the final verses seem to zoom in on prayer, there is also an emphasis placed on the fellowship of believers, on community.Verses: James 5:13-20, 1 John 5:14-15, 1 Kings 18:41-46, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Jude 22-23Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.Worship on the Way Out: When We Pray by Tauren WellsLooking for more ways to connect? Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcastLooking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube.

This week, we are discussing the first half of James 5.  And to be honest, it is has been a bit of a struggle for me to work through because most of the commentary I read on this portion says that James switches to writing to unbelievers. It is hard for me to wrap my mind around this when the entirety of James is written to believers. Why then would he randomly address unbelievers in this small section? Is he actually addressing unbelievers in this section? Well, let's find out.You ready? Let's dig in.Verses: James 5:1-12, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 19:16-22Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.Worship on the Way Out: Not Moved by Victor ThompsonResources: Courtney Doctor - SteadfastLooking for more ways to connect? Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcastLooking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube.

How many of us have heard the often-used retort “Who are you to judge?” Or “The Bible tells us not to judge.” when in conversation or perhaps argument about sin? It is a well-loved argument often used in an effort to shut down conversations about sin, or to deflect having to take responsibility for our own sin. That statement is pulled from James 4. We're talking about that and so much more today. You ready? Let's dig in.Verses: James 4, Proverbs 16:9, Isaiah 55:8-9Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.Worship on the Way Out: Lead Me On by Chandler MooreResources: Hedonism definitionLooking for more ways to connect? Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcastLooking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube.

This passage is a God-wink passage for me. I volunteered to speak on this passage at PWOC here in Italy and the day I was scheduled to share was actually election day 2024 in the states. On a day that's filled with people voting and responding to the results out of their own wisdom, we were studying a passage that reminds us to think, speak, and respond out of Godly wisdom. Though election day has passed and the results are already in, this passage continues to and will always remind  us to think, speak and respond out of Godly wisdom instead of earthly wisdom.Verses: James 3:13-18, James 2:24, James 1:17, Genesis 3:1-6, Matthew 4, Galatians 5:16-26, Romans 15:13 NLT, Matthew 5:43-44 NLT, Leviticus 20:7 NLT, Luke 9:23-25 NLT, 1 Peter 2:9 NLTUnless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.Worship on the Way Out: I Am Yours by NEEDTOBREATHELooking for more ways to connect? Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcastLooking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube.

Psalm 141:3 says: Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!Remember back in chapter 1 verse 26, when James told us “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless”? And remember how in that episode I said that an unbridled tongue is a dead giveaway of counterfeit faith? Well, today we're diving deeper into truly evident faith and the tongue. You ready? Let's dig in.Verses:Psalm 141:3, James 1:26, James 3:12, Isaiah 6:5-7. Acts 2:3-4, Matthew 12:33-37, Romans 6:12-13Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.Worship on the Way Out:I Believe It by Jon ReddickLooking for more ways to connect? Join the podcast over on Instagram@SheDisciplesPodcastLooking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over toYouTube.

Remember back in chapter 1 verse 22, where James wrote: “But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves”? Essentially stating that our works should reflect our faith and if they don't you may want to reevaluate your faith. This next portion of scripture, James 2:14-26, expands further on that thought. You ready? Let's dig in. Verses: James 2:14-26, James 1:22, Luke 4:31-34, Genesis 15:6, Joshua 2:8-11, Ephesians 2:8-11, Matthew 5:14-16 Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version. Other Resources: Do Paul and James Disagree On Justification By Faith Alone? - Thomas Schreiner Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Looking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube.

As you know we have been digging into the book of James over the past couple of weeks and in chapter one, james broke down the many ways that saving faith impacts our personal lives. True faith is truly evident in our steadfastness in trials, in the lives that we live by keeping ourselves unstained from the world, and in bridling our tongue. You will notice that throughout James, we will bounce between the way our faith impacts our personal lives and the way we treat others.  In chapter 2 James begins to describe the effect true faith has on the way we treat others. Verses: James 2:1-13, Luke 10, Matthew 25:31-346, Revelation 22:11, Zechariah 3:1-4, Matthew 18:21-35, John 8:1-11 Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version. Worship on the Way Out: If It Wasn't For Jesus by Benjamin William Hastings Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast

This episode will be a little longer than usual because I already told ya'll James is a feast and we don't leave meat on the bone over here! So, listen while you take a nice long walk through your neighborhood, while you drive to the nice Target a couple cities away, or deep clean your kitchen and let's dig in! Before we jump into the next passage in James, let's quickly review where we came from. In last week's episode we explored James 1:1-12. In those first 12 verses we learned that true faith is evident in our submission to God, in our willingness to serve Him. True faith is evident in our steadfast faith in the midst of the trials we face. And true faith is evident in the words that we speak when we confidently ask God for wisdom and when we boast in who our God is regardless of our circumstances. Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Looking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube. Verses: James 1:13-27, 1 Corinthians 10:6-13, Philippians 2:12-13 (NLT) Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version. Worship on the Way Out: Never Get Used To This by Forrest Frank & JVKE Resources: Thayer's Greek Lexicon - orge

This first episode has kind of turned into a verse-by-verse exposition of James 1:1-12. That was not my intention, but there is just so much meat on the bone and my grandma told me “Don't never leave no meat on the bone, girl!” Now, she was literally talking about meals, but I believe Grandma's wisdom applies here. The book of James is a whole feast. You hungry? Let's dig in! Verses: James 1:1-12, Psalm 34:1 Resources: Courtney Doctor's James Bible Study (p. 12) Lydia Brownback's James Bible Study (p. 22) Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.

Because the new year is a time filled with challenges,  goal setting and attempts to turn new routines into flourishing habits; how fitting is it that in the new year, we would dig into James, a book that challenges professed believers to evaluate their lives and determine whether their faith is evident in their works.  As we dive into the book of James, it is my hope that our study will encourage each of us to declare that in this new year and in the years to come we will live lives where our faith in God is evident for all to see. Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Verses: James 3:2, 3:9, Romans 3:28-31, James 2:24, Resources: Steadfast: A Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James (P.80) The Bible Knowledge Commentary: New Testament (James) Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.

There is a verse that is frequently quoted. It often graces home decor, and mugs, and even the studs of new construction homes. I'm sure you're familiar with it.  “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” What precedes that statement is an urging by Joshua to the Israelites, that they choose today who they will serve. Much like the Israelites were called to choose who they would serve, we as Christians are called to make a choice, take a stand, choose a side. And while the world, and pressure from society, our friends, and sometimes our family will try to convince us otherwise, truthfully, there is no middle ground to stand on. We must choose today, who we will serve. Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18, James 4:4, James 2:19, James 4:7-9, Romans 12:2, Matthew 7:21 Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version. Resources: Richard Pratt Jr. Joshua Commentary Enmity Definition

Over the past few episodes, we have explored idolatry and the various ways it sneakily infiltrates our lives. It often goes unnoticed. Idolatry of self, of relationships, and of religion can disguise itself as good. We talked about the danger of idolatry being in the fact that it often begins with good things. Our relationships are good, right? Our marriages, our kids, our friendships are good. Our pursuit of holiness is good. Our pursuit of living lives that glorify our Saviour is good. But these things become idols the moment they take the place of God. So, now that we are more aware of the ways we may be storing idols up in our hearts. Let's talk about what happens if we don't root them out. What happens if we allow them to hang out? Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Resources: Ezekiel 14:1-11 Jonah 2:8 NIV Romans 1:18-32, 2:1-11 1 John 5:21 1 Corinthians 10:14 Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version. Christopher Ash Article Tim Keller Jonah Series Bible Project Hesed Explanation

The Pharisees. Oh how we love to talk about and tear down and point to the foolish Pharisees. Oh, how we love to shake our heads and ask ourselves “how could they not see it? How could they not see that Jesus was everything they had been praying for, and fasting for, and sacrificing for? How could they be so foolish? How could they cling to their religion so hard, making an idol out of their religion and their piety, so much so  that they could not grab hold of the everlasting life and freedom Jesus was offering to them?” And yet…we do the same.  Verses: Mark 7:1-8, Galatians 5:16-18, Matthew 23:27-28, Matthew 23:13-15, Galatians 5:1 Community Question: If you want me to pray for your kids (by name) for the upcoming school year, please comment their names. Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram ⁠@SheDisciplesPodcast⁠ Resources: Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.

Relationships are good. Marriage is good. Friendships are good. Kids are good. These things are all blessings and good things. Things God gave to us as good gifts from a good Father. But, the danger in idolatry is when we take the good things God has given us and make them "god" things in our lives. Verses: Jeremiah 2:11-13, Psalm 127:3 (NLT), Proverbs 22:6, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Resources: The Bible Knowledge Commentary (Old Testament) by Dallas Theological Seminary Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.

This week, we're discussing the idolatry of self…the ways in which our wants, our needs, our thoughts, our theology becomes little gods we store up for ourselves and lean on throughout our lives. Let's dive in. Verses Jonah 2:8, Galatians 4:8-9, Isaiah 40:18-25, Jeremiah 10:14-16 Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version

Idolatry is one of those sins that feels like an Old Testament problem. After all, we're not out here making golden calves in the wilderness. Or it may seem like the sin of another religion because we don't worship cows or our ancestors. But, idolatry is a sneaky thing that takes root in our lives, often without us noticing. Community Question: What idols do you struggle with? Verses: Exodus 20:3-6, 23:20-22, 23:25, 23:32-33, 24:3, 24:9-18, 32:1-6 (NLT version used in this episode) Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Resources: Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.

God is righteous. Righteous as an adjective is defined as “acting in accord with divine or moral law; free from guilt or sin; morally right or justifiable” according to the dictionary in the back of my Bible. Today, we're talking about God's righteousness and what that means for us as believers. Verses: Psalm 145:17, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Psalm 97:2, Romans 3:10, Romans 5:17-19, Ephesians 4:22-24, Psalm 119:137-144 (NLT) Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Resources: Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.

Today, I want to share one of the most recent things I learned about a very familiar story for most of us who grew up in the church. Ya'll remember that story about Jesus flipping tables in the temple? We're talking about that today. Verses: Mark 11:15-17, Isaiah 56:3-8, Jeremiah 7:1-11 Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.

God is just and merciful. Today we are going to look at two attributes of God and hopefully by the end, we will walk away with a better appreciation of the weight of God's justice and the beauty of his mercy.  An improper view of God's justice diminishes the ability to properly understand and comprehend his mercy. A worldly view of God's justice, cheapens God's mercy. You ready? Let's get into it! Verses: Deuteronomy 32:4, Deuteronomy 4:31, Romans 6:23, Psalm 78:32-38, Deuteronomy 28, Jeremiah 3:21-23, Ezra 9:10-15, Titus 3:4-7, Ephesians 2:4-7 Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast

When we talk about love, specifically the love of God, there is one verse that rings in the minds of many; whether they are newly repentant Christians or biblical scholars. Ya'll know it! John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only son that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. God loved the world. Not just the Jews, but the Gentiles too. Not just the obedient and faithful, but the faithless and wayward. In the words of Jackie Hill Perry, God loves the Saints and the Aints. God loved and still loves us. God's love is so intrinsic an attribute of His that it is often said God is love. In fact, 1 John 4:16 says as much “So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” That's right ya'll, today we're talking about what one could argue is the most well-known attribute of God, His love. Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Verses: John 3:16, 1 John 4:16, Exodus 34:6-7, Romans 8:38-39, Jeremiah 31:3, Ephesians 2:1-5, 1 John 4:9-10, Psalm 36:7, 1 John 4:19 Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.

Much like sovereignty, holiness is something we Christians speak often of, but I don't think we quite grasp the magnitude of God's holiness. To be quite honest, I don't think we will ever fully grasp the entirety of what the holiness of God means, until we meet Him face to face. But as we endeavor to draw nearer to God daily, let's briefly explore the next attribute of God: His holiness. Verses: Isaiah 57:15, 1 Samuel 2:2, Isaiah 6:1-5, Luke 5:8, Leviticus 19, Leviticus 20:26, 1 Peter 1:14-16 (ESV & AMP), Hebrews 10:14, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast

In an article written by John Frame for The Gospel Coalition, Frame writes: “The sovereignty of God is the same as the lordship of God, for God is the sovereign over all of creation. The major components of God's lordship are his control, authority, and covenantal presence.” In today's episode about God's attributes, we're talking about His sovereignty. Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Verse: Isaiah 45:5-12 (ESV) You can check out the article I referenced by John Frame HERE

Today's episode is a small break from the attributes of God to talk about something that has been on my heart lately. I know that many of the listeners to this podcast are mothers and if you are not a mother currently you may want to be a mom soon, or you may have no desire to be a mom but have children in your life who you deeply love. So, this episode applies to everyone.  Today, We're talking about kids. Verses: Psalm 127, Proverbs 1, Proverbs 2, Proverbs 3 Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.

God is patient and persistent. How often do we consider God's patience and persistence and thank Him for it?  The persistence and patience of God is something that I am well acquainted with.  Being someone who was raised in the Church but up until five years ago, lived with one foot in the church and one foot in the world, I can see the evidence of God's persistence all over my life. Throughout my life, God has persisted in pursuing me, never abandoned me, and patiently waited for me to come back to Him. That's why I'm so excited to dive into another pair of God's attributes with you today; His patience and persistence. Exodus 34:6, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8, Nehemiah 9:16-17, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, 2 Peter 3:8-10 Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Sources: Mark L. Bailey, “The Parable of the Tares,” Bibliotecha Sacra 155, no. 619 (Jul 1998). Jeremy J. Wynne, “‘Realities Side by Side': God's Patience and Abraham's Humanity in Genesis 18:16-33,” Scottish Journal of Theology 69, no. 2 (2016). Unless otherwise specified, all Bible verses are from the English Standard Version.

What does it mean to be faithful? How do we know that God is faithful? And what does God's faithfulness mean for us as disciples? If you listened to last week's episode, you heard the story of how I have seen God's faithfulness show up in my life most recently, but truthfully, the evidence of God's faithfulness is all over my life. Last week we talked about the immutability of God, of how God does not change. His faithfulness and His immutability are closely tied together. Because God does not change, He is faithful. I can't wait to talk with you about God's faithfulness, so let's get to it. Verses: Exodus 34:6-7, Deuteronomy 7:9, Hebrews 10:23, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Psalm 119:90, Lamentations 3:22-23, 2 Timothy 2:13, Psalm 40:10-11 Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast

What is an attribute? Oxford languages defines an attribute as “a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or an inherent part of someone or something.” So when we are talking about the attributes of God we are talking about the inherent parts of God, the characteristics of God that are intrinsic, essential parts of who God is.  We're talking about his character. Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast

Too often we think that fellowship is done in church on Sunday morning. We act as though because we sat in a pew, sang songs together, and possibly “turned and greeted our neighbors” (if your church does that), we have fulfilled our call to fellowship. But fellowship is not a hey, hello, how are you? And you respond by saying blessed and highly favored and you each go on about your day.  Fellowship is a calling in our lives. It is a continuous action. It is a state of being and moving through life with other believers. It's not something that we turn on and turn off every Sunday. Being a disciple is about fellowship with God and fellowship with other believers. If you haven't guessed already, today we're talking about the fourth core value of She Disciples, Fully Fellowship. 1 John 1:3 1 John 1:5-7 Acts 2:42, 44-47 2 Corinthians 13:14 Luke 5:18-25 Proverbs 18:1-2 Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast

Scripture This Week: John 15:5 John 15:7-8 Galatians 5:22-23 Matthew 7:15-20 Colossians 3:12-17 Colossians 1:9-14 ~ This week's prayer Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast

As believers, as disciples, we are commanded to love. This love is not conditional. Because God's love for us is not conditional. In our sin, muck, shame, and regret, God's love for us was no less than it was when we accepted the gift of salvation. Therefore our love for others should reflect that as well. We are called to love the Holy people and broken people. When we say that we love well it means that we love God fully, our love for him and others is an act of worship and obedience. Our love for others is indicative of our relationship with God and is a testimony to the world of who our God is. Scripture Reference: Matthew 22:34-40 1 John 4:7-10 1 John 4:19 1 Corinthians 16:14 Colossians 3:14 1 John 3:18 John 13:34-35 Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the community over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast

Truth is more than just words on a page or a verse here and there memorized. Truth infiltrates every aspect of your life. That is what it means to know truth. It is a presence. It has a seat at your table. It has a say in your decisions. It holds you accountable. It convicts and it comforts. Do you know truth?  Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast

Girl, where have you been? What have you been up to? And what is this She Disciples podcast I see in my feed? In today's episode, I'm answering all those questions and more. Tune in to get acquainted with the She Disciples podcast! Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast

Welcome to the She Disciples Podcast. I'm Liz, your host. I'm a military wife, mother, and prodigal daughter returned. This podcast is for women like me, persistent in your pursuit of God, ready to repent when we fall short rather than retreat from His mercy, and daring to dive into the Word of God and be a disciple. See, discipleship is not relegated to those who stand in the pulpit or hold a title in ministry. Discipleship is a calling on each of our lives. Discipleship takes place in marriage as we love and encourage our spouse, in motherhood as we pour into our children, in friendship on living room couches baring our hearts to one another. Discipleship takes place on campus, on the battlefield, and in the breakroom. Discipleship is found in the big and the small, the magnificent and the mundane. Discipleship is not a line on our to-do list or to be put off until the kids are a little bigger, or when we're a little more financially stable, or when we have it together a little bit more. Discipleship is our purpose as believers. The 4 core values of the She Disciples podcast are to Know Truth, Love Well, Bear Fruit, and Fully Fellowship. If you're looking for a community of women who want to dive into God's word, who love Jesus and love others, who long to bear fruit in His kingdom, and who are all in on community and fellowship, you've found the right place. Be sure to subscribe to the She Disciples podcast and tune in for new episodes every Wednesday. If you're looking for more community, join me over on Instagram at @SheDisciplesPodcast. Let's get our disciple on girl!

Annndddd we're back! Today I'm sharing a major struggle in my life and a key passage from the Bible that we each can hold onto when we come up against an identity crisis. The featured verses for this week are: Ephesians 1:3-14 (NIV) Recommended worship song: Hello My Name Is by Matthew West Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Bible Verses featured this week: 2 Timothy 4:3-4 Galatians 5:17 Psalm 1:1-3 Psalm 52:8-9 Worship on the way out: Joyful by Dante Bowe Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Check out Anchor.fm the easiest way to create a podcast of your own. Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chirp Chirp...Where You At!? In today's episode, we are talking about one of God's character traits that is revealed to us through the story of Thomas. Let's dive in. Favorite Thing: Indescribable & How Great is Our God by Louie Giglio Bible Verses featured this week: Mark 16:9-11, 16:14 John 20:24-31 Worship on the way out: Nail Scarred Hands by Dante Bowe Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Check out Anchor.fm the easiest way to create a podcast of your own. Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Turn off the news for an hour and tune into God. Hold onto Matthew 6:27 when you feel yourself spiraling into anxiety and fear. Bible Verses featured this week: Matthew 6:27 Worship on the way out: In Jesus Name (The God of Possible) by Katy Nichole and You Keep Hope Alive by Jon Reddick Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Check out Anchor.fm the easiest way to create a podcast of your own. Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Today we are talking about praying for our husbands, specifically praying scripture over our them. Dive in and join an army of women going to bat for the faith walk of their husbands. Favorite Thing This Week: Charcuterie Board Meals...check out Pinterest for ideas...it's a gamechanger! Bible Verses featured this week: Philippians 1:9-11 Galatians 5:22-23 Philippians 4:4-9 Worship on the way out: Be Like You by Finding Favour Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Check out Anchor.fm the easiest way to create a podcast of your own. Resources: Check out the article by Nick Cady regarding the impact of a father's faith on their children HERE. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we are taking on our first ever book review!!! Listen in and see why The Invisible War by Chip Ingram is a book every woman of faith needs in her life! Favorite Thing This Week: The Tempo Move Check it out HERE. Referral for $100 the Tempo Move or $500 off the Tempo Studio with this link: https://fbuy.io/tempo/elizabethbush2 The book featured this week: The Invisible War by Chip Ingram Buy on Amazon HERE Worship on the way out: Start Right Here by Casting Crowns Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Check out Anchor.fm the easiest way to create a podcast of your own. Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we are talking about praying for our children, specifically praying scripture over our children. Join in on the prayer at the end of the episode. Favorite Thing This Week: The Daily Grace Co. The featured verses for this week are: Proverbs 3:1-13 Ephesians 6:18 Worship on the way out: Be Like You by Finding Favour, The Blessing by Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes, In Jesus Name (God of Possible) by Katy Nichole Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Check out Anchor.fm the easiest way to create a podcast of your own. Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Come see how good God is, how He knows our every need, and He meets us right where we need him. Favorite Thing This Week: Learning that Palm Sunday was also sheep selection day in Jewish culture. The featured verses for this week are: Haggai 2:3-9 (ESV) Worship on the way out: Desesperardo by Evan Craft Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Check out Anchor.fm the easiest way to create a podcast of your own. Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Are we reading the Bible correctly? The most likely answer is...no. Listen in to understand where we are going wrong. Favorite Thing This Week: Thirdlove bras!!! Seriously! Check them out! The featured verses for this week are: Jeremiah 29:1-15 Worship on the way out: God Turn It Around by John Reddick Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Check out Anchor.fm the easiest way to create a podcast of your own. Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Are you still wearing the stains of your past? Your regrets? Your shame? Girl! There is no stain on you! Let's talk about how God has made you new. Favorite Thing This Week: Divine Sound Radio - You can ask Alexa to play Divine Sound Radio to get your mornings going with worship! The featured verses for this week are: 1 Corinthians 6:11 Colossians 3:10 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 Worship on the way out: In the House by Crowder Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's time we realize that God has called the women who proclaim His word a mighty throng...let's act like it! Favorite Thing This Week: COFFEE! If you have a coffee you love (the brew at home kind) tell me what it is. I'm on a mission to find my new favorite cup of coffee. The featured verses for this week are: Psalm 68:11 (NIV, NLT, ESV) Titus 2:11-15 Worship on the way out: My God is Still the Same by Sanctus Real Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we are talking about what it means to dwell with God. Are we dwelling? Or, are we just going through the motions as Christians? Favorite Thing This Week: IF: Gathering The featured verses for this week are: 1 Samuel 1:1-21 Worship on the way out: In The Room by John Reddick Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ummm...I can't believe I said KGV instead of KJV, but don't let that distract you from the message girl! Get your Bible and a highlighter. You're going to want to come back to these verses. Leather NLT Study Bible can be found on Amazon ESV Journaling Bible from The Daily Grace Co. Favorite Thing This Week: My Bible Collection The featured verses for this week are: Proverbs 17:24 Psalm 91 Psalm 46:1-3, 8-11 Psalm 34:4-7 Psalm 33:20-22 Psalm 27:1-3 Psalm 108:1 Worship on the way out: Tremble by Mosaic MSC Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Resources: Walter A. Elwell and Robert W. Yarbrough, Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey, Third Edition., Encountering Biblical Studies (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2013), 344. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You can find the Bible I use HERE Mine is a softcover, but other than that, they are the same. (If you decide to use this link to purchase, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no additional cost to you. The commission helps to keep the Esther Endeavors Community going. Thank you!) Favorite Thing This Week: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis The featured verses for this week are: Jude (all of it) Worship on the way out: Armies by KB Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Resources: Walter A. Elwell and Robert W. Yarbrough, Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey, Third Edition., Encountering Biblical Studies (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2013), 344. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As a woman after God's heart, it is inevitable you will come up against attacks from the enemy. Today, we are talking about how to remain immovable in the face of attacks and the verses we can cling to as we push through. You can find the Bible I use HERE Mine is a softcover, but other than that, they are the same. (If you decide to use this link to purchase, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no additional cost to you. The commission helps to keep the Esther Endeavors Community going. Thank you!) Favorite Thing This Week: Sisters in Christ The featured verses for this week are: Philippians 1:6 (ESV) 1 corinthians 15:58 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 16:13 2 Timothy 4:18 Romans 12:12 (ESV) Romans 8:31-39 Worship on the way out: Casting Crowns - Praise You in the Storm Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we're talking about The Parable of the Weeds which illustrates the beauty of God's patience with us. You can find the Bible I use HERE Mine is a softcover, but other than that, they are the same. (If you decide to use this link to purchase, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no additional cost to you. The commission helps to keep the Esther Endeavors Community going. Thank you!) Favorite Thing This Week: Bible Highlighters by The Daily Grace Co. The featured verses for this week are: Matthew 13:24-30 (ESV) Matthew 13:36-43 (ESV) Worship on the way out: Wake Up Sleeper by Austin French Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There is no new podcast episode this week. I appreciate your understanding and look forward to putting out a new episode next week. You can find the Bible I use HERE Mine is a softcover, but other than that, they are the same. (If you decide to use this link to purchase, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no additional cost to you. The commission helps to keep the Esther Endeavors Community going. Thank you!) Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Episode analytics --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We live in a world where we are told that there is no such thing as absolute truth, only relative truth. There is "my truth", "your truth", and we must accept one another's versions of the truth. What do we do when we are faced with a world that has an aversion to the truth? You can find the Bible I use HERE Mine is a softcover, but other than that, they are the same. (If you decide to use this link to purchase, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no additional cost to you. The commission helps to keep the Esther Endeavors Community going. Thank you!) Favorite Thing This Week: The Literal Word App is GREAT for digging deeper into your daily Bible readings. This FREE app will show you the Greek words and definitions the verses you are currently reading were translated from. You can download the Literal Word app from your app store. You can find it in the Apple app store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/literal-word/id1439010388 The featured verses for this week are: Acts 20:28-30 Psalm 25:4-5 Ephesians 4:11-15 John 14:15-17 Proverbs 3:3 (NASB) Worship on the way out: Famous For by Tauren Wells Connect with us over on Instagram @EstherEndeavors or on the blog at EstherEndeavors.com Resources: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app