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#StayEncouraged is a weekly podcast hosted by award-winning Christian singer and author, Darryn Zewalk. On each faith building episode, Darryn offers Christ-centered encouragement designed to get you through some of life's toughest situations.

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    EP112: Your Purpose, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 6:43


    This week Darryn Zewalk continues his Purpose series, filled with encouraging messages designed to inspire and propel you toward your God-given purpose in life.  Along the way, Zewalk continues to offer reassurance through Bible scriptures, as well as excerpts from his upcoming 2021 book release, "Encouragement 365". SCRIPTURE REFERNCES: 1 Peter 3:14, John 14:1, James 1:12

    EP111: Your Purpose, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 6:50


    Today's episode marks the beginning of a new series by Darryn Zewalk titled, Purpose.  In this series Darryn will offer encouraging messages designed to inspire and propel you toward your God-given purpose in life.  Along the way, Zewalk offers reassurance through Biblical scripture references, as well as excerpts from his upcoming book release, "Encouragement 365". SCRIPTURE REFERNCES: Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 3:11

    EP110: The Best So Far (Full Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 31:28


    As requested, this episode contains the full, previously released series titled, The Best So Far. In this series Darryn Zewalk will share the trials and testimonies that inspired some of his most successful songs releases over the course of his award-winning singing career.  Along the way, Zewalk offers scriptures and his signature "Rhymes For The End Times" to keep you pressing forward towards the mark God has set for you as a follower of Jesus Christ.

    EP109: Stop, Pause, and Pray (Full Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 6:59


    Today's episode is comprised of the four part series titled, "Stop, Pause, and Pray," where Darryn Zewalk shares biblical truths in conjunction with Christian wisdom gained from life's ups and downs.  The series was originally published in March 2019, and included Episodes 42-45.

    EP108: C is for Comfort - Part 8 of the Pandemic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 5:36


    In this 8th and final episode of the Pandemic series Darryn Zewalk shares why the letter "C" stands for Comfort.  We are reminded that, no matter what we go through, God is our comfort. This encouraging message will surely inspire you to never doubt what you have already planted in faith. SCRIPTURES: Psalm 27:12, Isaiah 41:10, and John 16:33 SONG: No Matter What

    EP107: I is for Insurance - Part 7 of the Pandemic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 6:30


    Part 7 of the Pandemic series covers the letter "I", which stands for God is our Insurance in life. Darryn Zewalk explains why it is important for us to understand the power that comes with relying on God to keep us covered. SCRIPTURES: Deut 3:12, Isaiah 12:2, Lament 3:25 SONG: I Believe

    EP106: M is for Magnificent - Part 6 of the Pandemic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 5:59


    This episode, Darryn Zewalk explains why today's letter "M" in this Christ-inspired PANDEMIC series is so important. We learn what makes God so Magnificent and why He is worthy to praised always. SCRIPTURES: Psalm 145:3, Chron 29:11, 1 Timothy 1:17 SONG: Breathe

    EP105: E is for Everlasting - Part 5 of the Pandemic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 5:51


    Today, Darryn Zewalk shares what the letter "E" means in this Part 5 message of his Christ-inspired PANDEMIC series. We learn that God is not only past and present, He is everlasting. SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 40:20, Psalm 90:2, Revelation 22:13 SONG: Here

    EP104: D is for Deliverance - Part 4 of the Pandemic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 6:08


    This time on #StayEncouraged, Darryn Zewalk brings us Part 4 of his Christ-inspired PANDEMIC series, focusing on the letter "D", which means that God will deliver us from the burdens caused by the current global health crisis.  SCRIPTURES: Psalm 34:4, Psalm 34:17, Psalm 107:6 SONG: Like You Do

    EP103: N is for Near - Part 3 of the Pandemic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 6:02


    Today's episode marks part 3 of the PANDEMIC series where Darryn focuses on the letter "N", which means God is always Near to us.  SCRIPTURES: Deuteronomy 31:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 34:18, 2 Thessalonians 3:16 SONG: On The Inside

    EP102: A is for Anchor - Part 2 of the Pandemic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 6:32


    This week in the PANDEMIC series, Darryn focuses on the letter "A", which means ANCHOR. Zewalk shares why it is important for us to Anchor ourselves to our faith in God during these uncertain and turbulent times. SCRIPTURES: HEBREWS 6:19, PSALM 112:7, PROVERBS 23:18, JEREMIAH 29:11 SONG: Situation

    EP101: P is for Praise God - Part 1 of the Pandemic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 7:20


    This episode marks the start of the PANDEMIC series; with today's episode being focused on the letter "P".  Darryn shares why PRAISE is one of the greatest acts of love and sacrifice we can offer to our Creator. You'll discover several ways that Praise can have a positive impact on our perspective as it relates to the Covid-19 pandemic.  SCRIPTURES: Psalm 75:1, Psalm 86:9-10, Isaiah 25:1, Psalm 150:6 SONG: Made

    EP100: Safe In His Arms - EARL BYNUM (Stellar Award Winner)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 16:59


    For this 100th episode, Darryn Zewalk welcomes Stellar Award winning recording artist, producer and radio host - EARL BYNUM to offer Christ-centered hope and encouragement that will inspire you in these troubled times. SONG: Safe In His Arms (Lrae Entertainment/Tyscot)

    EP99: Look To The Lord In Every Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 4:31


    This episode, Darryn Zewalk delivers another highly encouraging message about seeking God's face in times of mourning, weariness, uncertainty, etc.  We learn that if we cast all of our cares upon God we can be sure that all things are designed for our success, no matter how bleak it may seem.  SCRIPTURES: 1 Chron 16:11 and Jeremiah 29:13 SONG: Cast All Your Cares

    EP98: Will God Provide Your Needs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 6:39


    Darryn Zewalk delivers a timely message for the believer who is in the midst of a storm and contemplating whether God will provide their needs.  You will learn how to know that the Lord's promises are true, no matter what your situation might be.  As you listen, Darryn hopes you will consider how God has brought you through previous times of uncertainty. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: PROVERBS 10:3 and LUKE 12:31 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: I Can't Make It

    EP97: Never Fall Out Of Love With God

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 6:16


    On today's episode, Darryn Zewalk pulls inspiration from the book of Deuteronomy to remind us of the importance of loving the Lord our God with every fiber of our being.  You will be encouraged to keep your hearts focused on the grace bestowed up on us by the author and finisher of our faith, Jesus Christ.  As you listen, reflect upon how God's love has changed your life for the better. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Deut 6:5 and Deut 30:16 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: More Than Words Can Say

    EP96: Trust God and Let It Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 6:33


    This week, Darryn Zewalk dives into another great discussion designed to keep you focused on the Lord in these trying times. In the episode, you'll hear how Darryn has been coping with the recent loss of his father, and how leaning on the Lord's strength when things are going swimmingly can get you through the toughest of times.  As you listen, reflect on the goodness of the Lord and all that He has done for you. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: 2 Corinthians 1:3 and Psalm 138:7 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Breathe

    EP95: Searching for Seven with Author TYLER SMITH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 11:29


    This week, Author and NBA Sports Writer - TYLER SMITH joins Darryn Zewalk for a Christ-centered conversation that is sure to inspire you.

    EP94: God Is Our Hiding Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 5:47


    Sometimes when we're faced with tough challenges, we forget that the Lord is our hiding place, and this week Darryn Zewalk gives us an encouraging reminder to trust in God.  As you listen, no matter what you're going through at the moment, meditate on all the times you took refuge in the Lord and He brought you through your trials victoriously. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Psalm 46:1-3 and Psalm 32:7-8 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Situation

    EP93: Believe In God and Never Doubt Him

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 5:47


    Jesus said that belief is tantamount to our salvation, and today Darryn Zewalk offers a timely message to help you strengthen your faith in times of doubt.  As you listen, meditate on all the times the Lord has brought you out of storms you never thought you'd see the end of. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Genesis 28:15 and Isaiah 40:28-29 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: I Believe

    EP92: God's Power vs Human Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 5:47


    Today, Darryn Zewalk shares another encouraging message about the power of God.  He reminds us that God's power is far greater than human wisdom. As you listen, meditate on what the Lord has brought you through during this global pandemic. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: 1 Cor 2:5 and Hebrews 11:6 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Cast All Your Cares

    EP91: When God Is In Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 5:04


    On today's episode, Darryn Zewalk shares a great message of encouragement that reminds us of how faithful God is no matter what we're going through. As you listen, meditate on what the Lord has brought you through during the coronavirus pandemic. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Philip 1:6 and Romans 8:28 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: No Matter What

    EP90: God Will Never Abandon You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 4:46


    This episode, Darryn Zewalk offers a powerful word of encouragement that reminds us who our God is. As you listen, you will be inspired to live out each day of your life in reverence to the Lord, having no fear of anything, knowing God will never abandon you. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Leviticus 26:11-12 and John 16:22 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Like You Do

    EP89: Have You Abandoned God?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 4:46


    Today, Darryn Zewalk asks a critical question..."Have you abandoned God?"  With churches unable to gather, Christians are being challenged daily to remember who their faith rest upon. Many are tempted place the words of news reporters and medical experts above the Bible.  So, in this timely message, Darryn Zewalk reminds of who we belong to. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Galatians 6:9 and Joshua 1:9 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: On The Inside

    EP88: Always Pray Never Panic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 6:23


    As news of unemployment rates hitting record highs and over 2 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus worldwide, it is easy to panic and be afraid. Well, in this timely message, Darryn Zewalk shares an inspiring and sober reminder of how important prayer is in these uncertain times. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Philip 4:7 and John 14:27 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: More Than Words Can Say

    EP87: God Is Still In Control Not The Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 5:55


    Current events have created a lot of fear as the coronavirus pandemic continues to claim lives and cause millions to fall ill. This episode, Darryn reminds us of how big our God is through this encouraging message designed to strengthen our faith and keep fears in check. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Psalms 22:28 and Isaiah 45:7 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: I Believe

    EP86: God Has Not Abandoned You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 5:02


    On today's episode, Darryn shares why it is important for us to remember God has not abandoned us. No matter what the news reports my say to pump fear in our hearts, remember that God lives on the inside of us, and where God resides, there is no room for fear to coexist. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Psalms 9:10 and Psalm 28:7 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: On The Inside

    EP85: No Fear, Leave COVID-19 With God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 5:45


    Today, amid all the coronavirus pandemic, Darryn offers an important reminder of just how big our God is.  This timely and encouraging message will strengthen your faith and help you put your fears in check. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 4:25-27  and  Psalms 62:8 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Cast All Your Cares

    EP84: Never Pause When God Says Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 5:20


    This episode, Darryn Zewalk offers an encouraging message that is designed to help you overcome the fear of stepping out on faith, and boldly go where you've never gone before. It is true that many times in our Christian walk we forget to trust God's promises, and this podcast reminds us of the faithfulness of our Lord. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 19:21 and Philippians 1:6 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: No Matter What

    EP83: To Win You Must Cast Your Cares On God

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 5:54


    This week, Darryn Zewalk shares why casting our cares upon God is the key to winning in life. This timely message reminds us to trust God's plan for our life despite the road blocks in our path.  FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Deuteronomy 31:6 and James 1:12 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Cast All Your Cares

    EP82: Do You Believe The Bible?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 5:54


    Today, Darryn Zewalk addresses a serious and sad truth, that not all who call themselves Christian are truly believers in the word of God. This timely message will remind us that God's word is the truth, and if we just believe every word in His Bible our connection with the Lord will be unshaken. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Hebrews 11:6 and Mark 11:24 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: I Believe

    EP81: God Will Answer When You Least Expect It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 5:39


    Today, Darryn Zewalk brings us another God-inspired message of hope to remind us that God does hear our prayers, and will answer right on time. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Psalm 145:8 and Matthew 7:7 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Here

    EP80: Starting with God, Ending with God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 6:33


    Darryn Zewalk kicks off the new decade reminding us that everything begins and ends with God. This timely, Christ-centered message offers hope that will inspire and encourage you to keep God first in all things in 2020. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 46:10 and Revelations 1:8 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Can't Make It

    EP79: Making 2020 Your Year of Influence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 13:23


    On today's episode of #StayEncouraged, Evangelist and Author Matt Brown stops by to offer a powerful message of encouragement on how believers in Christ can, and should, make 2020 a key year of influence in the world for Jesus.

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    EP78: Hope For The Holidays | DLYRW God, Part VII

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 5:31


    Today on Part 7 of his series, "Don't Lose Your Relationship With God," Darryn Zewalk brings us another timely, Christ-centered message of hope that will inspire and encourage you through the good and bad times this holiday season. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Philippians 4:6 and Psalm 94:19 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Here

    EP77: When Times Get Tough During The Holidays | Don't Lose Your Relationship With God Part VI

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 6:11


    On Part 6 of the series, "Don't Lose Your Relationship With God," Darryn Zewalk offers a Christ-centered message of hope for those who may be having a tough time during the holiday season. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: John 14:27 and Isaiah 41:10 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: No Matter What

    EP76: Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love | Don't Lose Your Relationship With God Part V

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 6:14


    Today marks Part V of Darryn Zewalk's encouraging series, "Don't Lose Your Relationship With God".  On this episode, Darryn shares a scripture based message that confirms the undying love God has for us. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Psalm 86:15 and Romans 8:38-39 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: For You

    EP75: The Battle Is Not Yours | Don't Lose Your Relationship With God Part IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 7:02


    On this week's podcast, Part IV of the "Don't Lose Your Relationship With God" series, Darryn reminds us that our battles are not our own to fight. Today, you will be encouraged to trust God through your lowest and highest of moments. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Psalm 112:6-8 and 2 Timothy 1:7 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Can't Make It Without You

    EP74: How To Be Strong In Tough Times | Don't Lose Your Relationship With God, Partt III

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 6:09


    Today, Darryn Zewalk continues his series on how to enhance your life through a strong relationship with God. These timely messages of encouragement and Christ-centered wisdom from the Bible will help you build your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 40:31 and Deuteronomy 31:6 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: I Believe

    EP73: How To Know If God Hears You | Don't Lose Your Relationship With God, Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 6:49


    On today's episode, Darryn Zewalk continues his series on how to enhance your relationship with God. This timely message of encouragement and Christ-centered wisdom from the Bible will help you build your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Philippians 4:6-7 and Psalms 34:17-19 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Like You Do

    EP72: Don't Lose Your Relationship With God, Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 6:08


    Today's episode is all about enhancing our relationship with God. In his unique and encouraging way, Darryn Zewalk shows us how God's promises to us are 100% genuine if we are willing to build a true and trusting connection with our Savior. RHYME FOR THE END TIMES: Don't Lose Your Relationship With God. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: 1 Peter 5:6-7 and John 14:27 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Cast All Your Cares

    EP71: When God Is Your Savior

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 4:57


    When God is the central focus of your life, and you've committed your existence to serving Him and doing His will, He will grant you the highest of favor. On today's podcast, Darryn uses scripture as proof that Believers in Christ are truly blessed and highly favored. RHYME FOR THE END TIMES: When God is your Savior, He will grant you favor. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 58:11 and Ephesians 1:11 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: On The Inside

    EP70: Can You Trust God's Word?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 7:28


    Trusting God's word in both good and bad times is critical to our well-being. On today's podcast, Darryn offers a compelling and encouraging message to inspire and strengthen our faith in the Lord's promises in our lives. RHYME FOR THE END TIMES: God will never contradict what His word depicts. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 30:5 and 1 Corinthians 14:33 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Breathe

    EP69: Getting Aligned With Your Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 7:36


    When life throws us curve balls that we are not prepared for, it's easy to swing, miss, and strike out. But, the good news is that God's will is going to always prevail in our lives; even when it doesn't seem like it. Today, Darryn Zewalk shares the benefits of understanding and getting in alignment with God's purpose for creating us. RHYME FOR THE END TIMES: There's a purpose behind everything God aligns. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 19:21 and Colossians 1:16 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Made

    EP68: When Today's Troubles Shake Your Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 6:56


    Each day we are faced with trials that test our faith in the Lord's faithfulness; and although we might be a little shaken we must never forget that our God will never fail us. Today, Darryn shares an encouraging message of hope to get you through any current storm(s) you may be experiencing. RHYME FOR THE END TIMES: Regardless of the situation, God is leading you to your destination. FOCUS SCRIPTURES: Psalms 27:1 & Romans 8:18 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Situation

    EP67: Knowing Your Purpose Will Prevail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 5:56


    When it comes to our God appointed purpose in life, nothing can be more unsettling than to experience setbacks. On today's episode, Darryn shares an encouraging message about God's promises to us, and our willingness to be obedient to trusting His word.

    EP66: Patiently Waiting On God To Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 5:00


    Today's episode is all about our patience when waiting on God to answer prayers. Darryn reassures us that if we just remain faithful, God will answer our prayers. Sometimes God says "Yes", sometimes He says "No", and other times He says "not yet!" TOPICS Rhyme For The End Time: God's strength can obtain any length. Scriptures of Focus: Psalms 120:1 & 2 Corinthians 4:16 Song of Encouragement: On The Inside

    EP65: When The Going Gets Tough

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 6:31


    By request from you, his faithful supporters/encouragers, Darryn Zewalk continues his "Strength" series. Today, he offers more Christ-centered encouragement to reassure us that even when it seems like we won't make it through some of life's greatest trials, we can trust God's faithfulness to carry us through.

    EP64: When God's Call Is Heavy On You

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 5:45


    Part 4 of Darryn Zewalk's "Strength" series is all about trusting God's strength to help you answer His call on your life. SCRIPTURES: Psalm 34:4 and Hebrews 4:16 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: No Matter What  RHYME FOR THE END TIMES: If God brings you to it, Trust His strength through it.

    EP63: Finding Strength In Weakness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 6:13


    On Part 3 of his Strength series, Darryn shares how trusting God to be your rock in times of weakness can change your life for the better. We learn how leaning on God's strength can alleviate stress in our most difficult moments. SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 26:3-4 and Chronicles 16:11 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Like You Do RHYME FOR THE END TIMES: Even when things are going wrong, God’s strength will remain strong.

    EP62: Tapping Into God's Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 5:53


    Today on Stay Encouraged with Darryn Zewalk, we'll hear our host present Part 2 of his series on Strength. Of course, this strength could only come from the Lord, and here you'll hear a God-inspired message of encouragement to lift you up in moments of weakness. SCRIPTURES: Exodus 15:2 and 2 Timothy 1:7 SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Cast All Your Cares RHYME FOR THE END TIMES: In your darkest hour, you can rest in knowing that God’s strength will give you power. 

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