This Moment

In this episode I discuss the question of Acts. We talk about the Holy Spirit and how much God loves us.

In this episode I address the question in John 1:35-39. I also speak about how we should interact with other people because we follow Jesus. Show notes link for email subscription: https://www.thesistern.net/contact

In this episode I discuss the question in Luke 1:11-20. We discuss Zachariah and believing God. We also discuss how long we are useful to God. Check out the website: www.thesistern.net. Also sign up for the blog emails and subscribe to the podcast if you don't already. Also if you have questions or comments send me an email at jamiecharvey@gmail.com or you can leave a comment on the podcast. If you have something you'd like to hear discussed on the podcast feel free to leave me a message through Anchors new voice message platform https://anchor.fm/jamie-harvey0/message I look forward to hearing from you.

In this episode, I discuss the first question in the book of Mark. We talk about demons and Jesus and authority. Show notes: Genesis Question Matthew Podcast Exudos Question - Scripture references: Mark 1:21-28, 1 Kings 22:23, Job1-2, 2 Timothy 1:7 Source Credit: Cultural Background Study Bible (Zondervan) Email: jamiecharvey@gmail.com

In this episode I address what I believe is the first question of the New Testament, and what God's answer to it reveals about who he is.

I have a guest with me this week as we explore the Christian Moments that we found in 2004's cult classic Napoleon Dynamite.  

This is a new series I want to try. I will be reading some short stories that I've written. They are just fun to write stories that I creataed from prompts from a website called Reedsy. If you are a writer, but need help starting a story, they have tons of prompts. There are even contests (they are not a show sponsor). The story can also be found on the website under Short Stories with Jamie. Complete Sentence: Martha Jael Harber was sentenced to six years in prison at Caldonia State Prison Farm in June of 1949. Why is she there? What happend and is she innocent or guilty? Follow Martha Jae through her release day before she walks back out into the sunshine.

In today's episode I talk about current issues like pro-life, school shootings, and the SBC sexual ethics report. I also discuss why we always find more to clean once we start cleaning and why God says that a good thing.

This is a short episode where I discuss what I see as the point of Jesus' ministry between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. There is a lot to unpack here and there are so many things to see, but I think it really does just reflect Jesus' heart for the poor and those on the outside. Matthew 26 and Mark 11 are the key passages.

In this episode, I talk about the new Disney Pixar film Turning Red. It's a coming of age story of a 13 yar old Asian-Canadian girl in Toronto, Canada. She has bigger problems than the regular preteen stuff. She turns into a Giant Red Panda. Talk about puberty. I discuss the issues people have had with it, as well as where I saw messages about God and Christianity in this not so Christian film. Come with me as we explore and find the Divinity of Turning Red.

In this episode I reivew Heavy Burdens by Bridget Eileen Rivera. I discuss how we as the church treat other people in unloving ways and how we can learn to recognize the voice of Jesus. We have to start treating every person we see as a fellow image bearers of God. The church should look different than the world, but the question is do we look better or worse? Christianity Today article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/march/sexual-harassment-ct-guidepost-assessment-galli-olawoye.html Mark Galli response: https://markgalli.substack.com/p/a-response-to-the-christianity-today?utm_source=twitter&s=r

In this episode I explore how we prepare for the Easter holiday. Do we flex our fasting too much? Where do we get our rewards, and how can we prepare for Easter without "giving something up?" All of that and I talk weight loss, stress eating, and new vacuums. It's gonna be a blast.

In this episode I discuss finding God in Disney movies. I'm looking specifically at the first song in Encanto. A great movie by the way. I also discuss books I'm currently trying to read, the busyness of life, and I honor a wonderful couple of people for Black History Month. There's even a Birthday shoutout you won't want to miss.

In this episode I talk about Matthew chapter 6 and where we are storing our treasure.  Also, I talk about the book On Reading Well by Karen Swallow Prior.  I recommend the TV show The Wonder Years as a way to celebrate and educate during Black History Month.  I also honor a fellow Sistern in Christ this week for Black History Month, Elsa Gardner and describe how she gave me a glimpse of Heaven.  All of that and a new series is coming your way on the podcast: The Divinity of Disney.  

Weight loss update, recommendation of Faith Improvised with Tim Gombis, celebration of Black History Month, and a discussion of God's example of patience for parents.

This episode I discuss what an oath is, how they get used, and maybe why we shouldn't. Also, I celebrate Black History Month by honoring black men and women who have directly impacted my life.

In this episode I recommend a new book, a new podcast, and update you on my weight loss journey. Also I talk more about the sermon on the mount and why anger is as bad as murder in the kingdom economy. Also, if we find ourselves being angry, what do we do?

This episode we talk about how to be a peacemaker, both externally and internally. I discuss how my year has started, books I'm reading and how I have had to make some changes to get healthier. I also reccomend The Bible Project website, podcast, and their newest app. The focus verse I'm looking at is Matthew 5:9. This Moment: Episode 37: Unexpected Blessings and New Year Reading The Sistern Blog Post: The Struggle Matters The Bible Project The Bible Project Podcast Book: Live no Lies by John Mark Comer Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals You can follow me on Twitter @JamieCHarvey

In this episode I discuss the start of the year, my goals, my gifts, and snow. I love learning lessons from snow and this time was no different.

My reflections on advent and what Emmanuel really means.

In this episode I talk about what it looks like to read our own feelings and thoughts into the Jesus we meet in the Bible. We also talk about the sermon on the mount and Talidaga Nights.

In this episode you'll find a review of a decade old book that I still open often for encouragement and support on my healthy eating journey. You'll also hear my take on how we can invite the Holy Spirit in to help us clean up the muck in our lives.

In my culinary world the purpose of french fries is to bring the condiments to my mouth. As Christians our purpose should be to bring Jesus to the world around us. Check out my take on the purpose of Christian life and my favorite condiment.

There's a new website for The Sistern https://thesistern.net/ New review this week: Podcasts I love to listen to This week's focus: What do we make into gods in our lives instead of Jesus? It might be food, money, sex, power, people, or any number of other things that pull us away from God. Studying Philippians 3:19 and asking God to search us and give us the help of the Holy Spirit. Happy National Coffee Day: What's in my cup? Fireside Decaf from Hearthstone Coffee Company -- They are a Christian owned online coffee company with a great product. I'm partial to the Autumn Harvest. Check them out. https://hearthstonecoffeecompany.com

Taking a look at the questions that Jesus asks Peter in John 21. A book reivew of What if Jesus Was Serious about Prayer? And an interesting look at how we study the Bible. *Note: the episode numbers match the episode numbers from the This Moment Youtube channel. Hopefully they will all make their way here soon.

God shows up in all kinds of moments. This episode explores mental health, identity in Christ, and hair dye. Listen as I explain why I needed to take a break and how the devil gets in our heads and convinces us to stop doing what God has called us to do. All of that and a free eBook. What could be better?

If you were wondering where the name for the blog came from, take a listen to this podcast. I hope you find the joy in listening to how I find God in the moments of my life. Perhaps the moment that we are all in is exactly what we were made for. If we looked at our days that way, how would it change how we live?

Just like coffee is sent through the fire to bring out the best notes, we too are sent through the refining fire of life.  The difficult times bring out the character and Jesus that is in our hearts.