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A Daily Devotional Podcast. Spend 7 days a week with The Church. Siblings, Ben and Joanna Church that is! With Ben you get a more traditional approach to the scriptures, and Joanna brings her inquisitive nature to her quest for spiritual authenticity. Together they bring real conversations about God to their listeners. Join us for the I will be your Church podcast to start each day discovering a scripture (or two), discussed and applied to growing in relationship with God, understanding who we are in His purpose for the universe, and how to live our faith in the world today - all in under 15 minutes a day! The 7th day will be reserved for longer special joint episodes. As we witness people walking away from the traditional church feeling disillusioned and disappointed, Ben and Joanna feel that it's more important than ever to share the simple, good news of the realm of God; and that a relationship with Him is open to ALL who believe. They want to help you get to know Him and hear Him for yourself. Then go out and say to your friends, families, co-workers, and social media worlds: "I will be your Church!"

Ben Church and Joanna Church


    • Oct 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 122 EPISODES


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    Ep 122: Care For Your Flock

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 44:10


    Ben and Joanna end Season 2 of the podcast with a call to everyone who has been growing and maturing in their spiritual life, to begin to look for ways to care for the people that God has entrusted to your life. Connect with us at www.IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 121: Learn To Live By The Spirit

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 24:43


    Growing up spiritually means learning how to walk in step with the Spirit of God, and not instep with the desires of our flesh or the world. Ben shares practical steps for learning how to recognize the difference and how to grow in our spiritual walk of living by the Spirit of God inside of us! Connect with us at www.IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 120: Grow in Faith Part 2

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 30:40


    Ben and Joanna continue the discussion of growing in our faith - and how important it is to know and receive the love of God to truly walk out our faith. Connect with us at www.IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 119: Grow in Faith Part 1

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 28:56


    Join Ben and Joanna as they discuss growing and maturing in our faith. In part 1 we talk about the foundations of our belief. Connect with us at www.IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 118: The Return of Jesus

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 49:23


    Join Ben and Joanna as the discuss the exciting return of Jesus, and how as believers we are to eagerly watch for Him. Get challenged and stirred up to continue growing in holiness, anticipating His arrival and your glorification!Connect with us further at: www.IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 117: Growing in Holiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 35:44


    Join Joanna as she discusses what it means to be Holy. Discover how to walk and grow-up in holiness as you keep you eyes fixed on Jesus! You can connect with us further at: www.IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 116: God's Will Was Always A Garden

    Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 24:59


    Today, Ben shares God's will for those who love Him. His will has never changed - He has always wanted His people to spread the garden of His Heavenly Kingdom. Connect with us at: www.IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 115: Growing in Spiritual Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 52:33


    Today, Ben and Joanna share the importance of recognizing  and using the spiritual gifts that are given to each of us by the Spirit of God. Sharing examples from their own lives, they encourage you to be bold in your gifts as you mature and grow in God. Connect with us at: www.IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 114: Grow in Endurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 17:31


    We can't deny the suffering we see in the world or experience ourselves. But there is a way to walk through these times with joy, building our character and spiritual endurance in faith. Join Ben as he talks about growing in spiritual endurance today, and running the race of life with joy. Connect with us at: www.IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 113: Grow in God's Love

    Play Episode Play 54 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 20:30


    Joanna takes us into the love of God. If we want to grow up spiritually, we need to receive the love of God. If we want to live free from fear, we need to believe the love of God for us. If we want to see our faith in God and His promises begin to work, we need to walk in His love for us!  To connect with us further: www.IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 112: Set a Fire or Grow a Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 22:41


    Ben continues sharing the importance of how we use our words when we are learning how to grow up spiritually. Join him as he explains that you can use your words to either set your world on fire, or to build a garden. To connect with us further: www.IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 111: The Fruit Of Our Mouths

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 26:39


    Today, Ben and Joanna are going to talk about how important our words are, why how we use our words matters, and how the fruit that is coming out of our mouths is a good indicator of the true beliefs of our heart. Let's keep growing together as we seek to control our tongues!To connect with us further: www.IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 110: Growing Good Fruit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 24:08


    What is good spiritual fruit? What is bad fruit? How do we know the difference? What do we do when we see bad fruit being produced in our lives or in the lives of others? How do we grow good fruit according to God's Kingdom? Join Joanna as she challenges you to examine your life and become someone who learns how to bear good spiritual fruit as we stay connected to Jesus. Connect with us today at www.IwillbeyourChurch.com.

    Ep 109: The Root of the Fruit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 11:38


    If we want to begin bearing mature spiritual fruit - it is essential that we stay connected to the life-giving root - Jesus! How do we stay connected - and what happens when we don't? Join Joanna as she shares her thoughts on this topic. Connect with us today at www.IwillbeyourChurch.com.

    Ep 108: Out with the Old, In with the New

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later May 14, 2022 23:10


    Growing up spiritually is a process that requires us to look at our thoughts, our behaviours, our language - everything, and determine what of our old life before Christ needs to go. Then we need to see what God has given us in our new life as citizens of His kingdom and we need to put that new life on so that we reflect Him to our world. Join Joanna as she examines this topic. Connect with us today at www.IwillbeyourChurch.com.

    Ep 107: Submit Your Thoughts To God

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later May 7, 2022 30:58


    Ben and Joanna continue the discussion of practical ways to mature and be transformed in your spiritual walk, by tackling the subject of submitting your thoughts and words to Gods. How to use God's word to wrestle against old lies, anxiety, and more. Connect with us today at www.IwillbeyourChurch.com.

    Ep 106: It's a Process

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 37:05


    Ben is back with Joanna as we discuss one of the most important pieces of maturing and growing up spiritually - the process of renewing our minds to think like God thinks. Check out more at www.IwillbeyourChurch.com 

    Ep 105: Wrestling with the Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 25:55


    We are continuing to talk about using the Bible to grow up spiritually! Joanna shares how she uses Jesus's revelation of God in her own life, to understand and wrestle with difficult passages in the Old and New Testament. Check out more at www.IwillbeyourChurch.com 

    Ep 104: Growing in the Words of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 30:00


    Let's start talking about how we can use the Bible to grow up spiritually! Joanna presents some practical ideas for getting started in reading your bible so that you can learn the heart of God for your life.  Check out more at www.IwillbeyourChurch.com 

    Ep 103: Maturing Into Eternity

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 25:47


    This season we are focusing on growing up spiritually in God. Today, Joanna is sharing the importance of understanding that our maturing spiritually is for eternity, and challenges you to look up and get a bigger picture.If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast.Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 102: God Calls You Worthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 23:30


    This season we are focusing on growing up spiritually in God. Today, Joanna is sharing the importance of understanding the value  and worth that God has given  each of us in order to keep moving forward in our spiritual growth.If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast.Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Ep 101: Know God Better and Better

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 16:36


    Welcome back to Season 2 of the Podcast. This season we are going to be focusing on growing up spiritually in God. Today, Joanna is going to begin by talking about getting to know God. If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Episode 100: The Full Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 48:58


    In the final episode of Season 1, Ben and Joanna share what the full gospel is (the FULL good news). That there is more about the Christian life then what you may have heard. Today you will hear how YOU can be covered with the anointing and power of the Spirit of God.

    Day 95: The End of the Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 11:38


    Over the past few months, we have been sharing the teachings and the miracles of Jesus!Today Ben shares the scripture of Matthew 24 where Jesus lays out The End of the Age, and how we should watch for it and prepare.If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 94: YOU Feed Them!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 18:01


    Over the past few months, we have been sharing the miracles of Jesus!Today Joanna shares how Jesus demonstrated the supernatural ability to multiply what God has given to each of us, in order to bless others!If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 93: Come. Follow Me.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 20:27


    Over the past few months, we have been sharing the teachings and the miracles of Jesus!Today Joanna challenges you to get into the boat, go out deeper, and find the miracle of Jesus in your life! If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 92: The Resurrection and The Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 25:43


    If Jesus wasn't raised from the Dead, then our faith is useless. Discover Jesus - who is The Resurrection and The Life, with Ben and Joanna today, as we celebrate Resurrection Sunday! If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 91: Saturday Scripture

    Play Episode Play 53 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 9:06


    It's Saturday Scripture - where we let the scriptures speak for themselves.Today's scripture is from Matthew 23 where our loving Jesus starts calling out the hypocrisy of the religious leaders of the day and challenges all of us to make sure that our insides are as cleaned up and pretty as our outsides.If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 90: The Sin. The Love. The Cross.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 34:29


    It's Good Friday 2021. The day Christians reflect on the crucifixion of a man named Jesus. The death of this man has reverberated down through history for over 2000 years. Ben and Joanna talk about what led Him to die on a cross - sin, judgement, and love. If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 89: Special Guest - From Prostitute to Evangelist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 70:08


     A powerful story of a broken life made whole by the power of the love and acceptance of God.The caricatures of Christianity and christians that you see presented on the news or on popular tv shows, don’t look like the followers of Jesus that Ben and I know. Our spiritual brothers and sisters are the former drug addicts, and prostitutes, the former criminals and broken-hearted ones. The former abusers and the former abused. And these lovely, re-born spirits, are out on the streets, and in the churches, and in your workplaces and schools, in your hospitals, and prisons, and homeless shelters, sharing the redemptive and healing love of God with our world – they are being the Church in their worlds. Today’s guest Brittany Benedict-Biecheler, RN, is one of these beautiful souls, whom Jesus sought out and rescued from her broken heart. Here she is in her own words:“That moment...that one interaction altered my life. That feeling of not being good enough, not being worthy, not being loveable, shifted my 14 year old brain. People often ask how I got into stripping, drugs and prostitution. The answer is simple...I didn’t have the love of parents that I so desperately longed for, so I looked for it in all the wrong places. Mind you…what the devil meant to destroy me, God uses for His glory. I’m healed and whole now, because I know who my Father is and that makes me able to have grace with my earthly father. When Jesus pulled me out of the quicksand of sin and showed me what Love was...I no longer sought love and worth from a person. That is why my heart breaks when I see unloved children. That is why those kids that the world sees as a lost cause, I see with different eyes. I understand them because I was them.”https://www.isaiah52-7.org/

    Day 88: Saturday Scripture

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 7:45


    It's Saturday Scripture - where we let the scriptures speak for themselves.Today's scripture is From John Chapter 11 - The Man Jesus Raised From The DeadIf this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 87: Would You Like To Be Made Whole?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 19:03


    Over the next few months, we will be sharing the teachings and the miracles of Jesus!Today Joanna shares the invitation Jesus gave to an ill man 2000 years ago, that caused him to be healed. And she extends that same invitation to YOU today - Do you want to be made well and whole? Then stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 86: Walking on the Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 13:29


    Ben continues looking at the miracles of Jesus - and today's is one of the most talked about! What does it mean to keep our eyes on Jesus and have faith to do the impossible in our lives?If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 85: The Learner Becomes The Master

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 36:21


    Today we discuss star wars, communism, turning the other cheek and more - as we continue looking at the teachings and miracles of Jesus!If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 84: Saturday Scripture

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 10:52


    It's Saturday Scripture - where we let the scriptures speak for themselves.Today's scripture is Matthew 10 - Sheep Among Wolves.If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 83: Tearing The Roof Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 14:04


    Over the next few months, we will be sharing the teachings and the miracles of Jesus!Today Ben shares one of his favorite miracles performed by Jesus. And in the process asks you - what is paralyzing YOU today? What extra-ordinary thing can Jesus do for you, if you reach out to Him in faith?If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 82: The Man The Woman The Dead Girl and Jesus Part 2

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 19:58


    Today Joanna shares the second episode in this 2 part message that looks at 2 different people looking for 2 different miracles - and how the healing power of Jesus worked in each instance!If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 81: Eat My Flesh and Drink My Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 31:06


    Over the next few months, we are sharing the teachings and the miracles of Jesus!Today's teaching of Jesus that Ben and Joanna discuss, is one that was so controversial that the majority of His followers actually deserted Him when He shared this message.If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 80: Saturday Scripture

    Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 9:46


    It's Saturday Scripture - where we let the scriptures speak for themselves.Today's scripture is John 9. Words that have sounded throughout history: I once was blind, but now I see.If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 79: The Man The Woman The Dead Girl and Jesus Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 20:54


    Over the next few months, we will be sharing the teachings and the miracles of Jesus!Today's Joanna share's the first in a 2 part message that looks at 2 different people looking for 2 different miracles - and how the healing power of Jesus worked in each instance!If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 78: Water Into Wine

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 13:33


    Over the next few months, we will be sharing the teachings and the miracles of Jesus!Today's message is Ben sharing the first public miracle that Jesus every performed, and how this miracle shows the kindness of God towards us. It's the miracle of water, being turned into wine!If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 77: The Lord's Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 43:24


    Join siblings, Ben and Joanna Church as they take you on a journey through the Lord's Prayer that helps you to understand it, pray it, and LIVE it, in ways you never may have seen before!If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 76: Saturday Scripture

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 9:49


    It's Saturday Scripture - where we let the scriptures speak for themselves.Today's scripture is John 4. Jesus tells us what kind of worship God is really looking for. If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 75: Let The Mocking Come

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 12:58


    All this week we are looking at one of the first teachings of Jesus - what are commonly known as the beatitudes. Which just means - spiritual blessings. Blessing you receive directly from God when you commit to living with these attitudes and attributes. Today, Joanna looks at the blessing of being persecuted for following the truth of Jesus.If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 74: Mourning and Mercy

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 14:15


    All this week we are looking at one of the first teachings of Jesus - what are commonly known as the beatitudes. Which just means - spiritual blessings. Blessing you receive directly from God when you commit to living with these attitudes and attributes. Ben shares with you the blessings of comfort for your mourning and mercy for your mercy!If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 73: Hungry for Justice

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 20:19


    All this week we are looking at one of the first teachings of Jesus - what are commonly known as the beatitudes. Which just means - spiritual blessings. Blessing you receive directly from God when you commit to living with these attitudes and attributes. Today, Joanna looks at the blessing of being hungry for righteousness and justice - find out how God Himself wants to partner and bless you in your search for justice!If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 72: Humble But Blessed

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 12:33


    All this week we are looking at one of the first teachings of Jesus - what are commonly known as the beatitudes. Which just means - spiritual blessings. Blessing you receive directly from God when you commit to living with these attitudes and attributes.Today, Ben shares how being poor in spirit - humble before God, will allow the blessing of the Kingdom of God to manifest in your life!If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 71: Pure Hearts and Workers for Peace

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 18:59


    All this week we are looking at one of the first teachings of Jesus - what are commonly known as the beatitudes. Which just means - spiritual blessings. Blessing you receive directly from God when you commit to living with these attitudes and attributes. Today, Joanna looks at the blessing of pure hearts and working for peace. If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 70: A Godly Retirement Plan

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 33:32


    Have you been taught that when we die, we go to a place called heaven, and that`s where we live for eternity? Did you know that the bible doesn't say that? Would you like to know what God's plans are for our eternity? Ben shares what the bible ACTUALLY says about it in today's message! And my goodness, does it sound exciting!

    Day 69: Saturday Scripture

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 7:05


    It's Saturday Scripture - where we let the scriptures speak for themselves.Today's scripture is John 17. This is the Prayer of Jesus Himself.If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

    Day 68: Walking in Spiritual Power

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 26:52


    All this week Ben and Joanna are exploring the human nature of Jesus. How he was tempted to walk in darkness and sin just like we are. But how he was able to overcome. Today's episode we are looking at how Jesus specifically resisted the world, temptations, and every attack of the enemy. And how WE can use the same words that Jesus used to do the same in our life!If this message of connecting with God and being clothed in his love resonates with you, watch for and subscribe to the I will be your Church Daily podcast. Find all of our info at: IwillbeyourChurch.com

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