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Joy, hope, peace, love - all things we need more of in our everday life. And there is a way to make that happen! Having a vibrant relationship with God can positively affect how we live and cope with day-to-day life. But we’re busy and it’s easy to lose s

Shirley Goodman


    • Feb 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    What's Lent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 7:44


    Here's a brief introduction to the Lenten season for those who may want to know more or have a refresher. Lent begins this year on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22nd. Listen and decide if and how you want to engage in the practices of Lent.

    What's Ash Wednesday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 4:36


    This bonus episode is for those who want to know more about what Ash Wednesday is and how and why Christians participate.  

    Give Thanks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 17:18


    In this final podcast episode, learn how gratitude connects to our spiritual well-being and can become an intentional practice to strengthen our relationship with God.

    Don't Miss The Joy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 14:22


    Is it possible to sabotage our joy? This episode tells how "foreboding joy" can ruin our joyful moments and what the remedy is to overcome it. It's easier than you think!

    Spread Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 14:55


    Every time we spread joy, the result is doubled. Give joy - get joy! What a deal! Listen to find out how we can keep our "joy jar" full and spread sweetness wherever we go.

    Unexpected Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 18:47


    Joy feels so good! We love those intense bursts of happiness when something wonderful happens. But there are also times when circumstances force us to choose - will we face our situation with joy or not? Hear the story of how God brought an unexpected, life changing surprise to one woman, and how her choice to stay joyful changed the world!

    Restoring Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 15:43


    "Do it yourself" is a popular way to restore old items that need repair. But what happens when it's us that's broken and we can't fix ourselves? Listen to hear how God can put us back together and restore our joy. He's the Master artisan of our soul!

    Thrive By Trusting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 17:36


    Trust includes risk, vulnerability, and the possibility of betrayal. We squirm when we talk about trust, even trust in God, because it's let us down before and we've been hurt. This episode serves as a reminder that even when we don't understand why certain things happen in life, we can choose to trust God rather than our own understanding. We can safely lean on the One who never lets us down. This is the final episode of the Thrive series.

    Thrive By Resting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 17:14


    Rest involves more than taking a vacation. There's a deeper kind of rest available to us that comes only from God. Learn how that rest can become a rhythm of our soul that helps us flourish and grow spiritually. This is the fourth episode of the Thrive series.

    Thrive with A New Habit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 20:21


    Habits that keep us in sync in our relationship with God can be shaped by using spiritual disciplines. But what are they and how do we choose ones that will really help us Thrive? In this episode, you'll hear the disciplines explained and how they can positivly impact our connection with God to make it fresh and exciting. This is the third episode of the Thrive series.

    Let Go & Thrive!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 18:29


    When our calendars are overloaded with dates for school, sports, work and family, our spiritual health can suffer from being overcommitted. “God time” can get lost in the shuffle until our relationship is totally out of sync. But what if we released our schedule into God's hands, trusting that he'll help us make good decisions that keep us spiritually thriving? Listen to how we can thrive by letting go!  This is the second episode of the Thrive series.

    Thrive! First Things First

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 17:50


    As schedules get busier in the fall, it can be hard to keep our connection with God in sync. We really need to pay attention when we get overloaded! Listen to how one culprit can take us out of sync and what we can do to get paired up again! This is the first episode of the THRIVE! series.

    Where Does Your Help Come From? Psalm 121

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 15:21


    Do you ever have a hard time asking for help? Many people are better at giving help than receiving it. But when we're in need, God has something special for us if we'll just look up. Check it out!

    Gut Level Compassion - Psalm 103

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 16:26


    We're hard wired to help each other but can be so preoccupied with ourselves that we don't feel the pain of someone else's suffering. This Psalm reveals how deep God's compassion is, and challenges us to receive it and pass it to others.

    How to Get Away From It All

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 20:24


    Where do you go when you need a place of refuge to get away from it all - whatever "it all" is? You know you need it, but there's no time right now, or you've used up all your vacation days. The words of this "song" can provide the answer for your need!

    What A Life! Psalm 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 20:19


    Have you ever looked back on a painful experience and saw that you learned a lot from it? That's what happened to the writer of this Psalm. Hear how his wild and crazy story shaped his belief that God is good. You're invited to "taste & see!" 

    What Would You Say? Psalm 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 20:06


    Your face appears on the jumbotron amd someone hands you a microphone. "Tell us about your faith". What are you gonna' say? Hear how one man's life experiences shaped what he said about God. The second epsiode in a six week series on the Psalms.

    I Shall Not Want - Psalm 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 15:18


    Can God restore our soul until we get to the place where we can say "I shall not want" - I've got everything that I need? The first episode in a six week series on the Psalms.

    New Trailer for Episode 22+

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 8:38


    Joy, hope, peace, love - all things we need more of in our everday life. And there is a way to make that happen! Having a vibrant relationship with God can positively affect how we live and cope with day-to-day life. But we're busy and it's easy to lose sight of where God is, isn't it? We need to find ways to get connected and stay connected!  The Everyday God podcast helps you do that in practical ways. Listen to find the one key idea you can apply to your life each week. You'll be amazed at the possibilities that open up for spiritual intimacy as you learn about and experience the everyday God!

    The Gift of Discernment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 18:19


    We need to have a relationship with God in order to discern His will. Some things are only revealed by the Holy Spirit. How can we practice having better discernment in our spiritual life? Also - hear about some changes coming to the podcast on July 11th! 

    Awake in the Middle of the Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 14:40


    It's 3 AM and our body is tired, but our mind is racing and won't shut down. It's so frustrating! What keeps us from rest and what can we do about it? This episode offers a way to find peace of mind and heart - even in the middle of the night.

    God, Are You Listening?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 17:54


    Have you ever felt like God doesn't hear you when you talk to him? If so, you're not alone! But we can have faith that he does. This episode challenges us to pay attention to the ways God listens to us in both the big and small moments of everyday life.

    Graduation - God Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 17:07


    It's graduation season! We regularly celebrate our educational achievements, but how do we identify progress in our spiritual life? What would a graduation look like "God style"?  Use this week's key idea to create some milestones as you deepen your connection with God.

    Memorial Day Shout Out!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 9:04


    A special holiday episode bringing thanks to our military and sharing thoughts about sacrifice. 

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    Embrace It!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 16:51


    Research shows that working women feel like their needs are being ignored since the pandemic started. Hear how embracing what God is doing in everyday life can bring encourgement when dealing with increased responsibilities.

    When Grit Is All I've Got

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 18:38


    Sometimes life isn't so easy and all that keeps us going is grit and determination. This episdoe explores what it means to be "steadfast" despite difficulties, failure or oppostition, and how faith in God helps us move forward.

    How Did I Get Myself Into This?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 14:48


    When it comes to making commitments, "yes" is a small but powerful word. Listen in for some tips on how to respond wisely to requests for our time and energy, and choose to avoid becoming over committed! 

    What Do You Expect From Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 20:33


    Working women live with a load of expectations, both from other people and ourselves. We feel like we have to do it all - but do we? Listen in for some ideas on how to let go of the weight and create space for yourself!

    That's What I Thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 17:24


    Health issues, stress, anxiety, worry, loneliness… so many issues can drive us toward negativity. This episode offers specific words to hold onto during such times, words that can keep us focused on wholesome thoughts.

    Too Much Drama For Me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 19:06


    Is there a lot of drama in your life? Being around a drama queen or living in circumstances we have no control over can affect the health of our spiritual life. Listen for some ways we can shift our focus and avoid the negative effects of too much drama.

    Forgiveness Is A Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 21:13


    One of the most powerful themes of the Easter story is forgiveness. This episode explores what holds us back from forgiving ourselves or others. Discover how to make a conscious choice to forgive someone - even if we don't feel like it. 

    A Spiritual Yard Sale?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 19:11


    In this episode, you'll learn how coming clean with God can be a great way to prepare for the payoff of a closer relationship with God.

    Conversations That Connect

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 16:02


    Deep friendships result from years of conversations that form a connection. Back-and-forth dialogue lets us get to know each other and eventually build a friendship based on love and trust. In this episode, you'll discover how to create a dialogue with God that can help us form a deep friendship with Him too.

    Time for New Growth!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 17:43


    Spring is a great time to plant new seeds to help us grow in our spiritual life. But what are they and how do we do that? Discover how easy it can be to clear the way for something new and choose one spiritual seed to start growing right now.

    Off Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 16:45


    There are times in life when we feel like we've been knocked off balance, like we're about to be blown over and fall down. How can an encounter with God restore our balance so we stay standing?

    Distracted By Busyness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 14:49


    So many things to do... good and useful things. But what happens when they distract us from spending time with God? What is it that keeps us too busy to make time and what can we do about it?

    Who Deserves Love?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 17:40


    We can be so focused on how much we want to be loved that we don't stop to think about how well we love others, especially people we don't think deserve our love. Take the challenge to find yourself in the story of someone who loved extravagantly as we answer the question: "who deserves my love?"

    Learning to Love Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 20:05


    Take a look at how a connection with God can positively affect our capacity for self-love. This week's episode explores the question: How well do I love myself?

    What Kind of Love Do I Have?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 16:05


    There's an essence of love in all our of close relationships. Enjoy some self-examination as we look at four different kinds of love and explore the question: "what kind of love do I have?"

    Where's the Love?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 19:30


    There are lots of ways to experience love, including the unique love that comes only from God. Use this week's one simple, yet profound idea to help you make a connection with God's love in the everday moments of life.

    Current Trailer - Episode 22+

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 8:38


    The podcast format changed after Epsiode 21. What you are about to hear is the new trailer for Epsiode 22+. Joy, hope, peace, love - all things we need more of in our everday life. And there is a way to make that happen! Having a vibrant relationship with God can positively affect how we live and cope with day-to-day life. But we're busy and it's easy to lose sight of where God is, isn't it? We need to find ways to get connected and stay connected!  The Everyday God podcast helps you do that in practical ways. Listen to find the one key idea you can apply to your life each week. You'll be amazed at the possibilities that open up for spiritual intimacy as you learn about and experience the everyday God!

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