The Happy Homestead Podcast

Tune in with us today to learn about the topic evangelism. We will be reading out of Romans. This episode was recorded September 2nd, 2023.

What is lost in one season gives significance to the next season. Why did the alabaster jar have to be broken? Tune in with us to go through this lesson together where we see Mary fall at the feet of Jesus 3 different times in a posture of surrender. Today's reading will be John 12:1-11, Mark 14:1-9, Luke 10:38-41, John 11:17-32. This episode was recorded August 5th, 2023.

Join us as we read of the King of Assyria and Hezekiah. Isaiah 36. When we pray what is our focus? On our needs or Gods will? Why does God allow us to go through the fire? Tune in and join us! This episode was recorded July 1st, 2023.

Praying with your heart to reach the heart of God! Join us as Cheryl explores the topic of different ways to pray. This episode was recorded June 3rd, 2023.

How you react to the wilderness determines how long you remain in the wilderness. Join us as I share a personal testimony of the birds of the air and how God used geese to speak to the insecurities of my heart. Today we will read about the story of Moses and the Israelites. This episode was recorded on May 6th, 2023.

Join us today as we talk about the refiners fire! This episode was recorded April 1st, 2023 with a live audience.

There is a plan for testimony and there is power in your testimony. Join us today for a testimony service. Guest Speaker, Rebekah Samders with Iberia Assembly of God. We will be reading today: Luke 21, Matthew 28. This episode was recorded March 4th, 2023 with a live audience.

Join us as we look back on our missions trip to Haiti 2023. This episode was recorded February 4th, 2023. We will be reading Luke 14:25-35.

The Lord wants to remind us who we are in Him, who He is, and that we are HIS! Evil would love nothing more than to drag us down and keep us spinning in circles to prevent us from receiving the freedom that we have in Christ Jesus. Even in the midst of the battle, find yourself grounded and rooted into Christ! Take a moment to look at the stars in the sky and remember that He placed them there so that you would remember His name! He loves you so abundantly and He wants you to know! Just as the stars in the sky are seemingly absent during the day time, they are still there! Even when it seems the Lord is absent from the scene- He is intricately working in the details to prove that He is who He says He is! Join us in our reading today of the following verses: Hebrews 13:5,6, Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 147:3-11, Psalm 139:1-18, and Isaiah 43:1-28. We also read lyrics to the song “I will carry you.” By Ellie Holcomb. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We have discussed the following questions: “Who are you?” and “Who is God to you?” But today we will discuss “Who are you to God?” Sometimes it is easy for us to feel disconnected from God when we think about who we are and who He is. It's difficult to surrender our hopes and dreams to the Lord, especially when they don't align with His will for our lives. However, when we do align our hearts to His and surrender our will for His will in our lives, mountains begin to move and walls begin to crumble. Join us today in the following reading of the scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11, and Matthew 6:33,34. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Names are vital- not only are they used as a form of identification but can become an entire identity as well. Who are you? Where is your identity tied? Who is God to you? Do you know Him intimately, or do you only reach out to Him in times of need? Our names are engraved upon His palms; our names signify relationship with Him! Join us today in our reading of the following verses: Isaiah 43:1-7, John 10:3, Isaiah 49:14-16, Genesis 32:28, Genesis 17:5, Matthew 16:18, Genesis 16:13,14, and Philippians 2:5-11. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When our hands are full of blood and covered in sin, we can come to the Lord with humble hearts and be washed clean. He meets us wherever we are! Even in the wilderness. Join us today as my co-host, James Miller, and I read the following scriptures: Exodus 20:5, Deuteronomy 4:24, and Isaiah 1:11-20 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It is so easy to focus on the bad things around us, but in the midst of it all- God takes care of us! We are all guilty of trying to do things in our own strength and not trusting in the Lord enough! The enemy wants us to NOT give praise to God over those little God winks we talk about in the beginning of this episode! Do you struggle with trusting God? Are you able to trust in Him, even when our feelings aren't in alignment? We must TRUST, and trust in His character and in His promises! When we are unable to trace His hand, trust His heart! Join us today as we learn about trust and different ways we can trust, especially when it's most difficult! Our reading today will be several different verses, here are some of them: Hebrews 4:16, 13:5, 13:8, Joshua 1:9, 1 Peter 5:7, John 10:11, 17:17, Philippians 1:6, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 John 4:8, Roman's 11:33, 5:8, 15:3, 8:28, Isaiah 55:11, Ephesians 2:10, Numbers 23:19, Psalms 106:13, 73:28, 91:2, 118:8, 34:8, 55:22, 40:5, 146:3, 1 Corinthians 2:5, Proverbs 16:3, 2 Samuel 32:31 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It is not our job to figure it all out, but it is our job to wait and to wait well. Do you struggle to be content with what God has given you? Do you take captive every thought? Do you know that temporary discomfort leads to a closer walk with Jesus? Join us as my friend Cayla and I talk about a wide range of tough questions and dig into the Bible together. Our reading today will be Genesis 29:14-35, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Isaiah 5:1-5, and Psalms 127:3. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We live in a culture of “love” where true love is non existent. We cannot pick and choose the word of God- either we abide in Him fully or we will be as the branch that is cast into the fire. So many have been hurt by those that were supposed to be the hands and feet of Jesus. So what do we do? He commands us to love one another as He loves us, and He tells us that in order to love Him we must keep His commandments. Join me as we walk through some tough questions and topics that go in line with scripture, but are controversial in our culture today. We will be reading the following: John 15:1-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, John 13:3-17, John 13:34,35, John 14:15-17, and John 21:15-19. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A branch can only go so long without showing it's fruit production. But what and who is this fruit for? Jesus says He is the true vine, this implies there are counterfeit vines- what are they and what do they look like in our day to day lives? Join us today as we travel through some difficult topics about producing fruit, being willing to get our hands dirty, and living a life outside of what our culture seems as “normal.” Our reading today will be: John 15:1-11, and 1 Peter 4:1-19, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Are you only looking for God in the big huge ways? Are you missing seeing God in the little details that He has intricately woven into our lives? Do you trust that what God says is right for you and ultimately the best for you? Are you willing to answer the call and say, “Here am I, Lord. Send me.” Join us today as we dive into some study on the Hebrew word Hineni and talk about some of these questions. Our reading today is Isaiah 58. Here are the links to the videos we listened to today as well: https://youtu.be/n3F3kzMWv6Y https://youtu.be/KLL5vc8tFys --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sometimes a battle has to take place before we can reach our battles on the other side. Daniel prayed for 21 days, but it wasn't until the 24th day that his prayers were answered! The WHOLE twenty one days, God was actively fighting against the enemy on Daniels behalf! God heard Daniel on day one, and He has heard you too! Join me today to be encouraged and uplifted, especially if you feel you have no more strength to carry on. Our reading today will be: Daniel 10:1-21, Job 23:6, and Isaiah 40:31! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we will discuss various spiritual applications of nature and God's creations. We continue our journey in the desert as we venture into the lives of the Israelites and how God took care of them in spite of being in a barren wasteland. Today we will be reading the following verses: Joshua 1:1-11, Joshua 5:1-12, Exodus 14:10-16 & 21-22, Exodus 16:2-15, Exodus 17:2-6, Exodus 20:2, and Deuteronomy 8:1-18. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join me as we walk through the book of 2 Kings and talk all about Elisha's ministry! Are you looking for a loud voice from the Lord like thunder to display His power in your life? If so, you might be missing the details. He is powerful like the dew on the grass- more refreshing than the thunderstorm. Are you prepared to dig your trenches to catch the blessings He has for us? Are you gathering vessels to catch the oil? Let's dig in deep together to this evening's message- I hope you'll join me. Our reading will be found in 2 Kings 2:16-22, 3:1-27, 4:1-7, 4:8-37, and 2 Kings chapters 18 & 19! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

God doesn't just want to bring us into a deeper place with Him, He wants to make us new; He wants to have relationship with us! Just because you find yourself in the desert doesn't mean that you've been abandoned. Dig! God brings us TO the desert to nourish us. God takes what little we have and uses it to magnify who He is! The less you feel you have to offer, the more God will multiply! Join us as we talk about a fresh perspective of Jesus and the miracle of feeding the 5,000. We will be reading the following verses today: Isaiah 43:19, 62:4, 48:21, Mark 6:31-44, Luke 9:10-17, Matthew 14:13-21, John 6:1-14, and Psalm 81:16. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Are you prepared to dig into some tough ground- the ground of your heart? Are you ready to receive rain and plant a tamarisk tree? Jump in with me as we cover some big topics about spiritual growth and sacrifice. We will be reading the following: Proverbs 11:25, Isaiah 43:19, Genesis 21:33, & 21:1-2 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Do you ever feel like you are struggling to give your attention to God? Join us as we talk about some different topics on digging spiritual wells, cultivating love, tithing, and receiving our blessings from the Lord! We will also be talking about focusing on God and what He trusts us with! We will be reading the following verses today: Luke 13:6-10, Matthew 6:34, and Philippians 3:8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the New Year in tow, we as women are bombarded on every side- every day. As we approach the New Year, instead of asking what we want to change- ask what God wants to change! We are reading in: Ephesians 5:1-7, Psalm 139, Matthew 6:19-34 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Do you struggle with bitterness at the current circumstances you are in the midst of? Or have you felt as though the Lord isn't in the middle of your storm? We often box ourselves up from God and keep Him in a closed perception of who we think He is. We must allow God to be God in our lives so that His Holy Spirit can flow through us. Our reading today will be in John 15:1-11, and Ephesians 3:17-21. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

God's mercies and His miracles are ever-flowing when you are in His will for your life! Praise be to God that His plan looks nothing like our own. This Holiday season we take a look at Mary the mother of Jesus, and we can apply this mindset to her scenario. It was through the Lord's plan for her life, and not her own plan, that our Savior was born! Our readings today are found in: Ephesians 2:1-22 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Are social media platforms enabling you to unplug from some messy emotions? Have you turned to aimlessly scrolling in times of boredom, rather than picking up your Bible to dig into God's word? Join me as I walk us through this very real subject applicable to today's time and era of which we are all living in! Today's reading will be in Philippians 4:6-8 and 4:11-13,19 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Do you feel inadequate, incapable, or incompetent when it comes to doing things for the Lord? Do you struggle with your belief and allow your mind to be overcome with doubts and fear? You're not alone. The Lord specifically chooses the people the world considers weak in order to glorify His name. Join me as we walk through the story of Gideon, his people, and the task the Lord called him to do. Our reading today will be in Judges 6:1-24, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, and 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When we are in seasons of waiting or lament, there are times we get frustrated and annoyed by the people we love that mean well with the advice they give. Do you feel like God will run away from your prayers that “peel the paint off the wall?” Do you feel like you've prayed and prayed and haven't received the blessing your heart desires? Walk with me through this episode as we discus Jacob and Daniel and their battle with prayer and seeking a blessing. Today's reading will be in: Genesis 32:22-31, Genesis 35:1-3 and 9-13, Daniel 10:1-21, and Ecclesiastes 3:11. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“We will understand it better by and by.” Do you ever feel that lament is a difficult topic to talk about? Do you feel uneasy when sorrow, grief, and pain set in? Join me as I walk us through a lesson of the hope that we have to hold onto through the seasons of lament we face as Christians. For our reading we will be in the following chapters/verses: Psalms 71:1-24, 1 Peter 4:12&14, Isaiah 45:7, Jeremiah 32:37-42, Luke 11:13, Matthew 11:28, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Samuel 2:3,6-8

We will be reading the following verses: Ephesians 6:11-18, 1 Peter 5:8,9, Philippians 4:8, Luke 6:45, Proverbs 4:23-27, Proverbs 16:3, and 2 Timothy 1:7. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dive deep into a study of the meaning of the phrase “obedience is better than sacrifice.” We will be reading Psalm 86, Genesis 3:8, and 1 Samuel 15:22. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Why does God wait seemingly until the last minute to display His glory? Join me as we walk through different examples of men and women in the Bible who experienced seasons of waiting just as we all do! We will be reading in the following scriptures: Exodus 14:13-18, Daniel 3:12-30, Daniel 6:16-24, Proverbs 13:12, John 11:17-47 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you ever encountered spiritual warfare? Have you ever faced strongholds in your spiritual walk? Have you ever wondered what different types of strongholds there are? Join me as I walk us through some of these hard topics and tie the two together. Spiritual warfare and strongholds go hand in hand, listen for insight and new perspective! We will be reading the following passages of scripture: Samuel 23:14, Psalms 9:9, Psalms 91:1-16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Corinthians 10:12. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today on podcast I have my friend, Cayla, with us! Join us as we discuss topics on happiness versus joy, measuring our self worth by our accomplishments, spiritual gifts, the every day mundane, and our prayer life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join me today as I bring on my childhood friend, Cayla Miller, and we discuss real life situations pertaining to Biblical marriage. We will be reading Song of Solomon chapter 2. We will discuss the role of spiritual leader in the home, conflict, intimacy, communication, and how little foxes (if not attended to) can spoil our marriage vine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode we will dive into the story of Martha. We started this specific series talking about Judas and how Jesus, knowing Judas would betray Him, chose to wash Judas' feet and eat with him. We then moved from Judas and focused in on Mary (sister of Lazarus and Martha) and her box of pure Naardus oil (lavender oil). We compared how Mary was knelt humbly before the Lord while Judas in the same room was self seeking. This time at Gals of Grace we compared Martha to her sister Mary. We discussed how Martha was “periespato” which in Greek literally means to be pulled in half or pulled apart and distracted. Mary wanted everything to be perfect for the Lord, so much so that she allowed herself to be so full of distraction that she was leaving no more room for her Lord and savior. We will be doing the following reading: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-5 and 17-44, 2 Peter 3:18 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join me as I go through some of my real life struggles in my faith walk. We will be reading Matthew 6:19-21, Colossians 3:1-3, and Luke 18:18-27. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In our previous episode we spoke on Judas and how Jesus, knowing Judas would betray Him, chose to wash Judas' feet and eat with him. Join us in this episode to hear about Mary (sister of Lazarus and Martha) and her box of pure naardus (lavender) oil. Judas was self seeking while Mary was knelt humbly before our Lord. Jesus was precious to her and we are precious to HIM! We will be doing the following reading: Mark 14:3-11, John 12:1-8, and Matthew 6:21 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This Easter let's shift our focus to the moments our savior spent on this earth before He hung on the cross and defeated death. Join me in reading the following verses! John 12:26-32, Hebrews 13:20,21 and John 13:1-26 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We will dive into the story of Moses a little deeper and learn how Moses felt so inadequate and missed out on potential blessings! Read ahead or follow along in the book of Exodus 3:1-14, 4:1-5, and 4:10-17 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When we are in the presence of Jesus can we leave empty? Join me for a different outlook on being fishers of men, and the story of the paralytic man. We will discuss unity, being critically minded, and how we need to encourage fellow believers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dive in with me to explore the life and story of Moses. This week we will be reading in Exodus Chapter 2 verses 1-14. How different would Moses story had been had his mother not been obedient in her faith to the Lord? Join me to get a glimpse into the story! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hagar is one of my most favorite women in the Bible, and I've shared my heart with many on how genuine I feel her story is.