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Do you ever feel stuck in a version of life you never signed up for? Do you find yourself grasping for control when things don't go according to plan? This week, award-winning artist and songwriter Amanda Cook joins us for an honest, soul-stirring conversation about: Living life on life's terms (not your own) How powerless people act and how to reclaim agency Breaking free from the life you never wanted What it really means to be in the pocket of your purpose Amanda's journey—from growing up on a farm in Canada to becoming a leading voice in Christian music—has been one of deep personal transformation. In this episode, she shares how to navigate uncertainty, trust the process, and embrace the beauty of surrender. Don't miss this conversation—it's one that just might change how you see your own story. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Jesus loved to use stories to illustrate profound, life-transforming concepts. He loved to use real and genuine settings, characters, and ideas that apply to all of us to reveal God's heart of pursuit and love. This week we're going to spend time allowing the parables of Jesus to speak directly to our situations, mindsets, and core beliefs about who God is. Open your heart and mind to be transformed by the powerful and captivating stories of Jesus. Our Scripture for today comes from John 10:14-15, and today's worship is Shepherd by Amanda Lindsey Cook. – Outro / Wrap Up: Thanks for listening to today's devotional, the first in our week-long series on the parables. As you head out into your day, try and notice the value of stories. Think about the things happening in your life, and what narrative God might be weaving through your story. Even take a moment or two, if you can, to journal the story of your day, taking time to process what God is doing in and through you. And at the end of today, consider taking a few moments to share your story with someone you love. You never know how your story could truly impact the life of another. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.
Don't miss this podcast episode featuring Amanda Lindsey Cook, who shares her journey of mental inner healing that has enriched her affection for Jesus. Here we talk about how doing the work of examining your thoughts and anxieties will deepen your relationship with God. Feeling closer to the Lord in an entirely new way & walking in greater levels of freedom. We truly believe Amanda's story will be a springboard toward emotional healing and a strengthened life with Jesus. Don't miss our conversation on enriching our affection for Jesus through mental inner healing! Find out more about Worship Online and how we can serve you and your worship team at WorshipOnline.com Mentioned in the Episode Amanda's New Release --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN. Hosted & Produced by Josh Kluge Backing Tracks by Johnluke Lewis
This week we explore the concept of Providence - what it is, what it is not, and how we learn to depend on the hand of Providence for ourselves by looking back over our own lives. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or at my website. If you'd like to help support this podcast financially, there's now a way to do just that, and thank you - visit me on my page at buymeacoffee.com! Thanks as always for sharing, subscribing, rating, and reviewing, as this helps our community to grow! Thanks as always to my friend, Peter Vaughan-Vail, for providing the beautiful harp music you hear in this and every episode. Here are some resources I hope will help you to engage with this week's topic in a deeper way for yourself: 1. Alma Mater: Hail, Providence from Providence College 2. Meditation questions: where might we find God's providential hand in our own history? What was a time in your life where you thought, “I don't know how I'll get through this,” but then something shifted to help you to move you forward, maybe in a small way, whether in your thinking or physical circumstance? Could God have been at work for you at that time in some way? Who is a person who changed or expanded your thinking on a topic that made you more open, more kind or loving, or who enabled or directed an action you took that changed how you lived your life from that point on? How did you meet this person? Do you remember? What were the circumstances around how you connected, and might God have been present in that for you? As you look at your vocation or work or even your interests, what were the circumstances that led you there? What influenced your decisions or your direction then, and what or who is guiding you now toward your next steps? Is it possible that God is working in one of these vocational situations, even on a very winding road, which is kind of God's favorite, but is it possible that God is working in that right now for your good? What's a book, movie, podcast, or song that inspires you? How did you come to find it? Does it show up at various points in your life when you really need it? How did or does this piece of art change, comfort or guide you? Do you have a story about that? Do you believe that God works in this kind of stuff? Think about the hardest thing you've survived. Where can you see God working, even in that, for your good? Finally, where are you today, friend? Physically, emotionally, spiritually: where and how do you find yourself today? Is there something in today's circumstances that you suspect God might have had a hand in? Some small detail of God showing off and showing you a particular kindness? Let's stop a moment and just say thanks in our spirits for how He works for the good in this day that He made for us. 3. Book: Take Heart: 100 Devotions to Seeing God When Life's Not Okay (I contributed devotion #100) 4. Lyric Video: The Voyage, by Amanda Lindsey Cook
Jesus loved to use stories to illustrate profound, life-transforming concepts. He loved to use real and genuine settings, characters, and ideas that apply to all of us to reveal God's heart of pursuit and love. This week we're going to spend time allowing the parables of Jesus to speak directly to our situations, mindsets, and core beliefs about who God is. Open your heart and mind to be transformed by the powerful and captivating stories of Jesus. Our Scripture for today comes from John 10:14-15, and today's worship is Shepherd by Amanda Lindsey Cook. Click here to follow First15 Worship on your favorite streaming platform!
Next week we'll return to some faith re-building topics such as sin, grace, and ecumenism but before we enter into the story of Jesus's death and resurrection this Triduum, let's take a look at our own stories, the below-the-surface things that we and God are writing together in the story of our souls. Here are some resources I hope will help you to know and understand your own story, and some that will help you enter into the Passion story of Jesus: 1. Journal or meditation prompts: If I could write a title for the chapter of life I'm currently on, what would it be called? What do my early chapters have to say about my story? If I were writing my autobiography, what would it be called? At the heart of it, just between me and Jesus, what are illustrative words that describe my story? As I consider the Passion of Jesus, where do I see myself in His story? 2. Story of a Soul: the Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux 3. Biblical account from the book of Matthew: Jesus's passion, death, and resurrection 4. He Chose the Nails, by Max Lucado 5. Good Friday: The Meaning of the Cross, a video by Fr. Mike Schmitz and Ascension Presents 6. The Story and Character, pieces I've written in past years on how to find yourself in the Passion Narrative. 7. How He Loves Us, cover by Sarah Reeves 8. Receiving the Passion story through a different lens is a good way to find yourself in it. For me, Jesus Christ Superstar can always help me do just that. 9. I Am Because You Are, by Amanda Lindsey Cook
Today we're taking a step back and considering just what we're building, as we consider our faith lives and our post-COVID lives. Here are some resources I hope will help as you consider this question for yourselves. Connect with me on Instagram or on my blog to engage with me on this topic. 1. Bob Vila explains what a plumb line is and what it's for (for those of you who, like me, did not previously know). 2. Please listen to this one all the way to the end. Song: The Clearing, by Amanda Lindsey Cook 3. Mini-pilgrimage: go to a beach, a forest, a church, or some other holy place all by yourself. Let God speak to you there (maybe through journaling or in silence) about what you should keep, what you should leave behind, and what knowledge or wisdom you can carry with you from this last year. 4. Praying this one over all of us: Song: Rainbow, by Kacey Musgraves 5. The Next Right Thing, by Emily P. Freeman - companion journal is also available 6. Podcast: The Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman I love every episode, but Receive A New Beginning would make a great first episode for you. Minute 5:10 to the end is my favorite three minutes of any podcast ever. 7. Song: Better Boat, by Kenny Chesney & Mindy Smith 8. A Rhythm of Prayer: A Collection of Meditations for Renewal, edited by Sarah Bessey 9. This is what it looks like when something that's been confined for a long time and has done lots of growing in the dark, starts to emerge.
This episode features Billboard's Top Gospel Artists; including Kanye West, Sunday Service Choir, Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Marvin Sapp, Kierra Sheard, Koryn Hawthorne, Maverick City Music, Amanda Lindsey Cook, Jonathan McReynolds, Tamela Mann, and Pastor Mike Jr.
Today we introduce the impossibly big question of Who God Is. I'm grateful to my friend Peter Vaughan-Vail for providing beautiful music for today and upcoming podcasts, and here are some resources I hope will help you explore today's topic. These are available everywhere including libraries and free streaming sources, but I've included a link from Amazon if that helps you find them. The Chronicles of Narnia 7 book set, by C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis House on a Hill, an album by Amanda Lindsey Cook
feat. Sammy. Football Analogies, Black Men Don't Cheat, LL7 and tactical defending, LL7 on Relationships vs. Bouff on Relationships, Dating vs. Relationship, Men Taking More Responsibility, Kanyemas, "The 3 of Us Both Know"? +More. Word O/T Week: Kanyema Song O/T Week: Sammy: Maverick City Closer ft. Amanda Lindsey Cook. Bouff: Saint Jhn - "Borders" ft. Lenny Kravitz. LL7: J Cole - False Prophets, Janet Jackson - No Sleep ft. J Cole. Have a listen and join the conversation on twitter @youreontherocks
Jesus loved to use stories to illustrate profound, life-transforming concepts. He loved to use real and genuine settings, characters, and ideas that apply to all of us to reveal God’s heart of pursuit and love. This week we’re going to spend time allowing the parables of Jesus to speak directly to our situations, mindsets, and core beliefs about who God is. Open your heart and mind to be transformed by the powerful and captivating stories of Jesus. Our Scripture for today comes from John 10:14-15, and today's worship is Shepherd by Amanda Lindsey Cook. This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays! _____ First15 is a daily devotional written and recorded by Craig Denison. If you would like to learn more about the First15 app, books, blogs, videos and our other resources, please visit first15.org. You can always reach out to us on our contact page on the website. Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.
Well, I don't know what to say, its been a rough couple of weeks for me and its made me question a lot of things, my faith included. Let's say this is my awakening.. Yes kind of like that song by Amanda Lindsey Cook. But anyway, enjoy the episode and tell me what you think, send me a voice message. Xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deeply.rooted/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deeply.rooted/support
Praying the songs of trust by Will Reagan, Amanda Lindsey Cook, and Maverick City Music
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In today’s devotional, we’re continuing our series of taking hold of God’s promises by looking at his promise of strength. Every day I wake up, I’m reminded of my weakness. No human has ever lived a perfect day. But the goodness of this promise lies in that God promises his strength when we are weak. In his grace, you and I can live with the real, meaningful, and powerful strength of our God. Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 41:10, and today's worship is Help is on the Way by Amanda Lindsey Cook. First15 is a daily devotional written and recorded by Craig Denison. If you would like to learn more about the First15 app, books, blogs, videos and our other resources, please visit first15.org. You can always reach out to us on our contact page on the website. Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15. _____ We just launched Vol. 7 of our First15 Devotional Series, Trust. And I couldn’t be more excited! Trust is one of the devotional books I’ve been most anticipating, because of how critical trust is to our ability to thrive in and out of life’s difficult seasons. This year has been arguably the hardest year we’ve faced globally in a generation. The pandemic has quickly taken its toll in every corner of our society, and every corner of the human heart. And the effects of systematic racism, and our lack of true racial reconciliation across the U.S. and beyond has brought us face to face with the mountain of division we’ve yet to overcome. Personally, when life is good I find it easy to trust God, to be grateful for the ways he’s providing for me. But when my circumstances get hard, I find myself taking my life back in my control, and suffering as a result. In Scripture, so many of God’s promises of peace, of provision, of safety are linked to our trust. Trust is like the “yes” that empowers God to move in deeper and more profound ways in and through us. So I want to sincerely encourage you to get Trust today, to immerse yourself in this 5-week guide that will help you genuinely and wholeheartedly trust God. Because when you give God your trust, you’ll find an abundant peace and life that can carry you with unshakable joy through even life’s hardest challenges. Click here to get your copy of Trust today.
Worship Leader Q&A session with Jeremy Riddle, Steffany Gretzinger, Amanda Lindsey Cook, Sean Feucht and hosted by Heather Nunn. Recorded at David's Tent San Diego 2019 www.davidstent.net
This week on Typology, I welcome a very special Enneagram Five who has done her work and beautifully wraps her words around her experience as a Five. Our guest, Amanda Lindsey Cook is a singer-songwriter, worship leader at Bethel Church and with Bethel Music, GMA Dove Award Winner for Inspirational Album of the Year, and winner of three Covenant Awards from GMA Canada, including Female Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Praise and Worship Song of the Year for You Make Me Brave. In this episode, Amanda Cook: Shares how music helps her connect with her feelings Describes the important practice of embodiment Reveals the sacred rhythm of an Enneagram Five Our conversation was so rich, we made this a two-part episode. So, tune in next week as we continue our dive into the attic of Amanda’s mind. And to add to this amazing episode, I’m super excited to announce that Anthony and I are taking Typology on the road. I’ll be hosting the first-ever LIVE recording of Typology at the Balboa Theater in San Diego on March 21st. I’ll share more details in the upcoming weeks but in the meantime, mark your calendars for the ticket pre-sale opening next Wednesday at 12:00 pm Central Time. Stay tuned on TypologyPodcast.com or on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.
Enjoy this panel of a lifetime from Worship & Creative Conference, with Bobbie Houston, Amanda Lindsey Cook, Joel Houston, and Laura Toggs, which first aired in Season 4. Interviewed by Hannah Hobbs, they chat about the God ideas and the edge of the prophetic in our creative quests. Listen to the panel discuss how the quiet spaces of their lives and the conviction truths of the gospel fuel and maximise their prophetic edge in creativity. If you’re constantly chasing after the new thing, this episode will show you how to release yourself to create from a place of simplicity and curiosity, remembering instead timeless revelations that simply need a fresh perspective. “Creating something out of nothing is the essence of creativity, and everything we ought to do must then reflect the glory of God.” You can swipe up on your podcast app to see “Episode Chapters” and jump ahead to a particular segment or replay a question with your team.
How many times have you heard a worship song and thought, “This. Is. For. Me”. How does something like that happen? How do our deepest fears and regrets somehow manifest through another person’s song? Today we are back with award-winning songwriter, Amanda Lindsey Cook, to talk about how our pain, insecurity and doubt can be redeemed through music. Songs like, “You Make Me Brave”, “Closer”, and “I Will Exalt” (all written by Amanda) are perfect examples of how one person’s experience can be the healing for thousands of others. "Good art informs the listener about the artist, and great art informs the listener about themselves.” Don’t miss this deep and inspiring episode. --- If you like what you hear, please leave a review! And feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com to tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
Today we are so honored to be joined by Amanda Lindsey Cook! Amanda is an absolutely incredible worship leader, songwriter and award-winning artist. She’s been with the Bethel family for over 10 years and has written so many amazing songs including “You Make Me Brave”, “Starlight”, “I Will Exalt” and “Closer”, just to name a few. Today we get to hear firsthand how she’s been able to effectively lead worship and write music from a place of vulnerability and how our influence as worship leaders will always have a limit until we learn to be true to ourselves. Don’t miss this incredible interview! --- If you like what you hear, please leave a review! And feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com to tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
After a couple months’ hiatus, we’re back! In this episode, we kick off a book study of Abigail Rine Favale’s Into the Deep and try to make up for lost time by a colossal soundtrack of the week. Soundtrack of the Week:Emily:Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, "Benjamin Calypso" - https://youtu.be/mIQa_fw5qW4"One Day More" - https://youtu.be/-qkf0fLU2AoThe Gray Havens, "If the Walls Move" - https://youtu.be/E-9267qsFqUAdele, "Water Under the Bridge" - https://youtu.be/_BBvHRB5vQEAmanda:Amanda Lindsey Cook, "House on a Hill" - https://youtu.be/hLI7eiGZeB8ILLENIUM, Jon Bellion, "Good Things Fall Apart" - https://youtu.be/J9Zjgb03FMQJudah and the Lion, "Passion Fashion" - https://youtu.be/AX88d4ZXXqgTaylor Swift, "AMANDA!" - https://youtu.be/FuXNumBwDOM
Michael Farren joins the podcast to discuss when it's appropriate to push the envelope and writing in your church's language. In member mail, the guys respond to some thoughts on the Amanda Lindsey Cook podcast interview.
Michael Farren joins the podcast to discuss when it's appropriate to push the envelope and writing in your church's language. In member mail, the guys respond to some thoughts on the Amanda Lindsey Cook podcast interview.
Amanda Lindsey Cook joins the podcast to discuss closeness with God in solitude. Jason and Daniel reflect on making 100 podcasts.
Amanda Lindsey Cook joins the podcast to discuss closeness with God in solitude. Jason and Daniel reflect on making 100 podcasts.
Amanda Lindsey Cook has been a breakout artist for Bethel Music the past few years. She's also had to face one of the hardest seasons in her life at the same time, which ultimately led to living alone in a house on a hill, where she wrote her newest album. This was a fantastic chat covering a myriad of subjects, from Canada to piano lessons to the Kingdom of God and why black is the brightest color of the rainbow. Amanda is a joy to talk to and you're going to love this first episode of Season 4! Sponsor a child through Compassion International today!! http://www.compassion.com/thepivot Andrew's links: http://www.andrewosenga.com/ https://www.everybodypivots.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-pivot/support
Seven things this week, each unique, and each doing their part to light up my week. Whats on your list this week? 7. Social Animals (documentary on Netflix) 6. The Impossible Burger 5. God Is So Good (You Are Worthy) by Pat Barrett 4. That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs episode with Amanda Lindsey Cook (podcast) 3. Finishing the basement for Foster Care (thanks to my father-in-law) 2. Mike Choi's mama 1. Reconciling
Do you fear being misunderstood by others? That if you are vulnerable, you’ll lose your strength and ultimately become more lonely? In a #liveauthentic world, it’s tough to decipher what living vulnerably looks like and how to execute that in a healthy way. But sometimes, it’s the questions that you ask, rather than the answers you’re given, that open the door to your peace and steadfastness. In this episode, listen in as Jordan invites on music artist, Amanda Lindsey Cook, as they dive into how rhythms of rest can feel like a crash landing, why social media isn’t necessarily the problem (spoiler: it’s our unconscious behaviors that are), and how to come to a place where your faith isn’t fantasy. Sister, if you’re walking through a season of grief or frustration and you’re ready to put yourself at the mercy of love, peace, patience, and kindness – this episode is for you. Lose the fear of being misunderstood because you’re welcome here. Pre-order the book: jordanleedooley.com/book Grab your preorder bonuses! jordanleedooley.com/oye-freebies Book tour info: https://jordanleedooley.com/oye-tour Say hi on social! Instagram Facebook
Jesus loved to use stories to illustrate profound, life-transforming concepts. He loved to use real and genuine settings, characters, and ideas that apply to all of us to reveal God's heart of pursuit and love. This week we're going to spend time allowing the parables of Jesus to speak directly to our situations, mindsets, and core beliefs about who God is. Open your heart and mind to be transformed by the powerful and captivating stories of Jesus. Our Scripture for day comes from John 10:14-15, and today's worship is Shepherd by Amanda Lindsey Cook. First15 is a daily devotional written and recorded by Craig Denison. If you would like to learn more about the First15 app, books, blogs, videos and our other resources, please visit first15.org. You can always reach out to us on our contact page on the website. And, if you feel called to support First15 financially, you may give here. We'd love your feedback! Please help us improve our podcast by filling out our survey here.
Endless summer. Essential winter. This is a conversation I will not soon forget. Amanda Cook is an incredibly gifted singer/songwriter and worship leader. Her songs have been a soundtrack to much of my healing and growth in my relationship with God, particularly in the last four years. Her newest album House On A Hill is VERY VERY GOOD, y'all. While sometimes I tell you to be ready to take notes, today I'd encourage you to be outside while you listen, go on a walk or sit on your porch or just be in a place where you can let these words fall on you. It's special. . . . . http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :)
On this episode, we talk with Bethel Music's Amanda Lindsey Cook about how her new worship album "House on a Hill." We're joined by special guest, The Happy Hour podcast host Jamie Ivey to discuss Kyle Korver's stance against racism, unconventional interview techniques, Jesse's latest tax evasion scheme and lots more!
Grief is a gift but it’s a grip and it will not let you go until you feel what needs to heal.” Amanda Lindsey Cook I’ve wanted to have Amanda Cook on the podcast for such a long time. Well friends, that time is now. This has got to be in the top 5 favorite […]
Amanda Lindsey Cook invites us into a conversation on her life and journey the past few years. In this vulnerable episode, Amanda talks about the art of discovery and awakening from pain, which inspired her newly-released album House on a Hill. Be inspired as Amanda discusses the value of vulnerability in songwriting and worship, and the importance of having an integrated, authentic soul in your creativity.
A great list of eight for y'all this week! A mix of books, podcasts, South Korean words, and an old man getting down in Turbo Kick. I hope these resonate with the light all around you. 8. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 7. Turbo Kick 6. Creative baking 5. Front door happys 4. Basketball: A Love Story (Documentary) 3. The Teacher's Pet (podcast) 2. Teaching Fossy "nunchi" 1. Awakening by Amanda Lindsey Cook