Podcasts about beauty for ashes

Jesus Christ invites us to trade the ashes of our broken lives for the beauty of eternal joy with him.

This week we look at Christmas, clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan; attempted coup in Benin; Country of the week - Northern Ireland;  Males banned from Girl Guides; Rob Smith - The Body God Gives; The end of trial by jury?;  Climate Change - Deforestation in Indonesia; the humility of Mitchell Starc; The Queens Gambit and Nona Gaprindashvili; Radiohead and Gaelic Psalm 9; Rainn Wilson and Alex O'Connor;  Conversations with Geoff Bullock; Suffering with Steve Laws; and the Final Word.with music from Bob Dylan, Colin Buchanan,  Stiff Little Fingers, Anonymous Ulster, Radiohead, Back Gaelic Psalm Singers; Geoff Bullock;  and the Gettys.

In this stirring and deeply encouraging Advent message, Pastor Karl continues the series The King Has Come with a raw and life-giving exploration of the second great gift Jesus brings: peace.Turning to the familiar yet profound scene in Luke 2:8–20, Pastor Karl invites us into the midnight terror of ordinary shepherds—suddenly confronted by the blinding glory of God—and shows how the very first words from heaven that night were not “Merry Christmas,” but “Fear not.” That first Christmas did not begin with sentimental calm; it began with paralyzing, mega-fear. And right there, in the middle of stacked-on-stacked fear, the angel announced good news of great joy: a Savior has been born who is Christ the Lord, the Prince of Peace.With pastoral tenderness and unflinching honesty, Pastor Karl unmasks fear as the mortal enemy of peace—how it magnifies threats, shrinks our view of God, and paints our future in colors darker than God ever intended. Yet the gospel is stronger: peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of a Person. Peace is not something Jesus gives; peace is who Jesus is—and He gives Himself.Through the shepherds' journey from terror to testimony, we're given clear, scriptural paths out of fear and into the unshakable peace of Christ: speaking God's truth over fear's lies, refusing to agree with the spirit of fear, drawing near to Jesus through spiritual disciplines, and taking bold steps of obedience that move us against comfort and toward surrender.This is a word for everyone whose heart has been ruled by anxiety, worst-case scenarios, or the quiet fears that steal joy—especially in this season. A tender yet urgent call to stop trusting the unknown future to our own control and start trusting it to the known God who entered our fear as a baby in a manger.Because the King has come, fear does not get the final word. Peace does. And when the Prince of Peace takes over a life, what spills out is no longer fear—but praise, testimony, and unshakable confidence in the goodness of God.Essential listening for anyone who longs to trade fear for the peace that passes all understanding this Christmas.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

This week we look at the rising tides in our cultures - from climate protesters and trans ideology,  to AI and Islamists and war....including protest at Newcastle port;  Bjorn Lomberg; blackouts in Eastern Australia; Felling trees in Scotland;  China and Coal; the Maldives; the Great Barrier Reef; 2001 - a Space Odyssesy; the power needed by AI;  Islamic St Andrews Day; Immigration in the UK; Jakarta becomes largest city in the world;  Country of the week - Ukraine; the end of the Russia/Ukraine war?  North Korea and Russia;  Australia's sex discrimination minister doesn't know what a woman is; Your Party launches;  the new Archbishop of Melbourne; the intelligent pupils of Belmont Christian College; Feedback; and the Final Wordwith music from Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Richard Strauss, Ukrainian Orthodox music;  the Red Flag; Yothu Yindi and Hillsong.

This week we look at the controversial subject of Christian Nationalism...including Scotland qualifying for the World Cup; the Ashes; Tommy Robinson and Christianity;  What is Christian Nationalism;  Nick Fuentes; Putin and the Orthodox Church; The Covid Report; Piers Morgan apologises to Novak Djovic; Country of the Week - Papua New Guinea;  Steve Chalke on Christian Nationalism; James Watson and DNA';  Greg Sheridan; The Last Word Psalm 33. with music from the Proclaimers, Prelude,  West Papua Gospel; Coldplay; Choir of the Srentsky monastry.

In this second of our conversations we chat with Greg Sheridan, author and foreign editor of the Australian, about his book 'How Christians Can Succeed today".  Greg is a deeply experienced journalist, a staunch Catholic and a man with deep insight into what is going on in the world....what he has to say is fascinating....

This week we look at the Ashes; Mel Gibson explains cricket to Joe Rogan; India and Pakistan war; upcoming election in Chile;  Zack Polanski on persuading Putin to give up nuclear weapons; Feedback;  German Lutherans bless 'marriage' of four men; Alan Cumming and the Pitlochry LGBTQI+ festival; Country of the Week - Denmark; Danish Prime Minister calls for a return to Christianity; the BBC waters down Christian persecution in Nigeria;  YouTube Short - Who Created God? the final word -Psalm 8 -  with music from 10CC, John Lennon, Rachel Macshane and the Darwin project, Metallica, and Stille Stunder

This week we look at Oasis; Prince William at COP30 in Brazil;  Germany rearming; The crisis at the BBC; The Czech Election; Will Mandani change New York; Champagne Socialists;  Country of the Week Japan;  Shogun; Colbert, Plant, and Tolkien; A man says what he is thinking; Alex O'Connor and Bear Grylls; Giant Christian monument in England; and the Final Word (Philippians 2:14-16) with music from Oasis, Frank Sinatra;  the Vapors; Masaaki Suzuki; Led Zeppelin; and St Peters Free Church . 

Isaiah 61:1-4 Luke 15:11-32

This week we look at Home, Heretics and Hate Speech - including Canadian government minister defines Bible as hatespeech;  Sudan; Anti-semitism in Melbourne and London; The Dutch election; Free Speech in France; The BBC edits Trump speech;  Fiji and Samoa celebrate Christ after rugby match;  country of the week - Germany;  the most infectious German song ever!;  Prunella Scales; The Queering of Jesus; Shape Singing in the US; Joe Rogan sticks with Jesus; and the Last Word - John 4:12  with music from RunRig, Jimi Hendrix; Plastic Betrand; Mountain Crew; Bach; 600 Shape Singers; and Matt Redman. 

This week's is a special in memory of my mother - including Kathren Maher on the truth; Ukraine war;  John Lennon's relationship with his mother;  Child abuse in Australia; Matt Redman on suffering; Birth rates throughout the world; and Proverbs 31 with music from Duncan Chisholm; Deep Purple; John Lennon;  Ray Davies; Matt Redman; Capercaillie;  and Warren Haynes 

Beauty for Ashes Conversations is an offshoot of the Beauty for Ashes Podcast, featuring interviews we do with the famous and the not so famous.  Our first conversation is with Matt Redman - the Christian songwriter.  We discuss his early life, his songwriting and some of the sufferings he has experienced....with some of his best known songs....enjoy!

In episode 2 we look at the question of bias; are Jews welcome in Birmingham?  Birmingham Imam instructs congregation on how to stone women;  Jewish children in Germany need armed guards to go to school; Victorian police have had enough of Far Left rioters; Robbing the Louvre; ChatGPT goes 'adult';   Dundee beat Celtic;  Country of the Week - Sweden;  Bill Maher on Swedish immigration;  Robert Irwin and LGBT symbols; Nottingham University wants to decolonise Lord of the Rings; Anglicans Split;  Is there Revival in the US? Isaiah 61:1-4  with music from ABBA; 10CC; Roxette;  Swedish Lutheran Chant;  Steph Macleod and Celtic Worship. 

In this heartfelt episode, Scott and Deb open their hearts about grief, grace, and the Savior's power to turn even the hardest parts of our story into something holy. Deb shares the sacred experience behind “Grammy Day” — a personal journey from sorrow to celebration that began with placing a child for adoption at 17. Together, they reflect on how the Savior gives “beauty for ashes” (Isaiah 61:3) and strength in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).Scott weaves in the doctrine of enabling and strengthening grace, reminding listeners that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is not only redemptive but transformative. Through scriptures like Ether 12:27, Alma 7:11–13, and John 14:27, they testify that the Savior meets us in our brokenness — not after we've cleaned it up.This is a story of redemption, of turning grief into gratitude, and of finding peace that the world cannot give. If you've ever wondered whether God can make something beautiful out of your pain, this conversation is for you.

Welcome to the first episode of Beauty for Ashes - in conjunction with Rhema Newcastle we are putting out a weekly radio programme and then this podcast.  It will follow the same pattern as Quantum of the Wee Flea - looking at news, culture, religion,  sport and music from throughout the world.    This week we look at Trump's Gaza piece;  Drugs in Estonia; Indoctrination in a Dorset school;  JK Rowling on Changing her mind and God; Senator Clare Chandler and Andy Cody; Country of the Week - Indonesia;   the Ashes; and the Final Word from Isaiah 61 with music from the Who;  the Verve;  Fun Boy Three; Iwan Fals-Bongkar; Ku Nyanyi Haleluya; Booker T and the MGs;  and Hillsong; 

Beauty for Ashes, Diamonds for DirtLuke 23:1-25The Village Chapel - 09/28/2025In the early morning hours of what we now call Good Friday, Jesus was taken by the religious leaders to stand trial before Pontius Pilate. In Luke's account, Jesus speaks only five words when he responds to Pilate's question, “Are you the King of the Jews?” and says, “It is as you say.” We come to a crossroads in this account: Courage and cowardice converge; actual authority and power are displayed through silent suffering; and Jesus, being entirely innocent, willingly exchanges his life for the life of a convicted criminal and takes his place on the cross. What looks like a victory for Satan ends up being the masterstroke of God's Divine plan of rescue and redemption for the human race. Join us as we study Luke 23:1-25, and read about the Great Exchange, our sin for the righteousness of Christ!To find more resources like these, follow us:Website: https://thevillagechapel.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnashville/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvcnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/tvcnashvilleTo support the ongoing mission of The Village Chapel go to https://thevillagechapel.com/give/. If you are a regular giver, thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity!

In this message, Dr. Ike Reighard shares how God uses trials to refine His people. From Malachi 3:2-3 and Zechariah 13:9, we see that fire in Scripture can destroy, but for believers it develops. Just as a silversmith purifies gold until he sees his reflection, God refines us until Christ is seen in us. The fire is not punishment, it is proof that you belong to Him.At Piedmont Church, we are reminded that God never abandons us in the furnace. He uses the fire to purify our character, prepare us for our calling, and confirm our relationship with Him. What feels like breaking is really God's making, and when you come through the fire, you will reflect His glory more than ever before.Watch now and see how the fire you're walking through is evidence of God's presence, not His absence.

In this message, Dr. Ike Reighard shares how God uses trials to refine His people. From Malachi 3:2-3 and Zechariah 13:9, we see that fire in Scripture can destroy, but for believers it develops. Just as a silversmith purifies gold until he sees his reflection, God refines us until Christ is seen in us. The fire is not punishment, it is proof that you belong to Him.At Piedmont Church, we are reminded that God never abandons us in the furnace. He uses the fire to purify our character, prepare us for our calling, and confirm our relationship with Him. What feels like breaking is really God's making, and when you come through the fire, you will reflect His glory more than ever before.Watch now and see how the fire you're walking through is evidence of God's presence, not His absence.

Our world may be in ashes and our lives may be in ruins, but God transforms our situations (and ourselves) into things of beauty, all made possible through Christ. It's a beautiful thing.

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Psalms‬ ‭34:18‬ ‭NIV and Isaiah‬ ‭61:3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Get your copies of my book Beauty for Ashes and the devotional on Amazon author Sharron Downs or my website sharrondowns.info and sharrondowns.com

He Gives Beauty For Ashes by Word Mission Church International

Beauty for Ashes: A Conversation with Dr. Judith RoodIn this powerful and redemptive episode of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane sit down with Dr. Judith Rood to discuss the beauty that rises from brokenness. With deep biblical insight and personal testimony, Dr. Rood shares how God has brought restoration in her life and how Isaiah 61:3—“beauty for ashes”—has shaped her faith journey. Together, they explore what it means to exchange mourning for joy, shame for purpose, and ashes for beauty through the healing presence of Christ.____________________________________Connect with Jamie:Website: www.jamieklusacek.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacekConnect with Jane:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliamsConnect with Dr. Judith Rood:Book: Beauty for AshesX: @ProfJMRood18____________________________________ Get Jamie's Newest Book:Living Loved: An 8-week Journey to Living Fully Loved

From a tragic fire to flashing lights—Joelle Maryn shares her powerful journey from fame, fashion, and fortune to deep faith in Jesus Christ. In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Joelle opens up about the tragic loss that shattered her world, the emptiness behind the glamor, and the life-changing encounter with God's mercy that brought beauty out of the ashes.Joelle's story is one of radical transformation, healing, and hope. Now an Catholic evangelist, speaker, author, singer, and actress for Christ, she helps others discover their true identity and worth in God's love.

Society has told us that we need to look like this, dress like that, and that we need to fit in. As a culture, we are obsessed with youth and beauty. Don't believe me? In 2022, 8.5 billion dollars was spent on plastic surgery procedures in the US alone! Many people don't like their features and choose to change them.  For many of us, we may not have come to faith until much later in life. We have lived outside of God's beautiful plan for our lives. We may be living with deep scars and hurts. We may feel like we can be buried beneath shame and many of us have the bumps and bruises to show it.Isaiah 61:2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord [the year of His favour] and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn,3 To grant [consolation and joy] to those who mourn in Zion—to give them an ornament (a garland or diadem) of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment [expressive] of praise instead of a heavy, burdened, and failing spirit—that they may be called oaks of righteousness [lofty, strong, and magnificent, distinguished for uprightness, justice, and right standing with God], the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.What beautiful words and a picture of God replacing the brokenness with His healing oil, taking the soot and ashes from our heads (and more than likely sackcloth) of mourning and sadness and giving us a garment of praise and He places a crown on our heads. 

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Sermon by Pastor Nathan Alley The post Beauty for Ashes – John 21:1-14 first appeared on Applewood Community Church.

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Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today's message, Beauty for Ashes, Pastor DawnCheré kicks off our collection of talks: Slowburn. Join us as she explores the work and the wonder found in the wait.  If today's message encourages you, we invite you to go deeper by picking up a copy of Pastor DawnCheré's new book, SlowBurn, available for purchase on Amazon and other retailers at readslowburn.com     

What happens when you're given a second chance at life? In this powerful conversation recorded on a Sunday at Calvary Church, we sit down with Lee Vozel to hear his incredible story of battling addiction, surviving a near-death experience, and encountering the radical grace of God.Lee's journey is raw, real, and full of hope. From the depths of despair to a life transformed by God's love, his story reminds us that no one is too far gone for redemption. If you've ever wondered if change is possible, Lee's testimony will challenge and inspire you to believe that with God, all things are possible.Listen in and be encouraged: No matter how broken the story, God is still in the business of bringing dead things back to life.

What if the darkest moment in history was actually the beginning of something beautiful? In this powerful Easter message, we explore how God brings beauty from ashes through the death and resurrection of Jesus. From the sorrow of the cross in Luke 23 to the promise of restoration in Isaiah 61 and the truth that God "has made everything beautiful in its time" from Ecclesiastes 3:11, we see a God who specializes in redemption.The cross looked like the end—but it was the beginning of new life. The tomb looked final—but it was the doorway to hope.Join us for this special Easter message as we remember that no matter how broken our story may seem, God is still writing something beautiful.Listen in and ask yourself: What if the ashes of your life are the soil where resurrection begins?

He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step. He never did one thing wrong, Not once said anything amiss. They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you're named and kept for good by the Shepherd of your souls.To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go to: www.michurch.org.au/give Melbourne Inclusive Church boldly and proudly proclaims Christ's equal love for all people regardless of their ability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, gender, race, ethnicity, or culture. Melbourne Inclusive Church is part of the EMI Global family of churches.

"Beholding is a countercultural act—it requires us to stop, to receive, and to fully see.” — Makoto Fujimura"Slow art is an invitation to linger, to notice, and to let the world unfold before us." — Makoto FujimuraYou are a beautiful masterpiece. But the practice of living artfully comes slowly, often through brokenness, weakness, or failure. Contemporary artist Makoto Fujimura integrates traditional Japanese styles with abstract expressionism and Christian theology, to explore the beauty that can emerge from the ashes pain and suffering. Both his art and his writing call us to behold the gift of creation, participate in its redemption, accentuating the cracks and fractures in our lives, so that grace might abound.Makoto Fujimura—renowned artist, writer, and theologian—joins Dr. Pam King to explore the deep connections between art, faith, and flourishing. Fujimura shares how his Japanese heritage and study of traditional Nihonga painting have shaped his understanding of creativity as a sacred act. Through themes of brokenness, beauty, and slow art, he challenges us to rethink success, embrace imperfection, and create from a place of love and abundance. Whether you're an artist, a person of faith, or someone seeking meaning in a hurried world, this conversation will invite you to slow down, behold, and embrace the mystery and beauty of life.Mako Fujimura integrates his artmaking, theology, and culture care advocacy into a beautiful expression of thriving and spiritual health. Through his breathtaking expressionist style, distinctively Japanese methods, and his rooted Christian convictions, he's bringing beauty into being, and inviting us to do the same.In this conversation with Mako Fujimura, we discuss:What art is, what creativity means, and the human capacity for making beautyHow we can live artfully through imperfection, brokenness, trauma, and sufferingHow the practice of a gift economy can lead to mutual thrivingThe slow art of pausing, stopping, and beholding that contributes to our mental and spiritual healthAnd the connection between knowledge and love in a life of creativity and artmaking.Helpful Links and ResourcesFollow Makoto Fujimura on X @iamfujimuraView Mako's art at makotofujimura.comMakoto Fujimura's WritingsMakoto Fujimura's BooksNihonga Art and its TraditionsRefractions: A Journey of Art, Faith, & CultureCulture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common LifeSilence and Beauty: Hidden Faith Born of SufferingArt and Faith: A Theology of MakingEpisode Highlights"Art is fundamentally what human beings create—it is our capacity to make, and in making, we come to know.""Beholding is a countercultural act—it requires us to stop, to receive, and to fully see.”"We worship a wounded, glorified human being—our brokenness is not something to escape but something to offer.""Creativity is not about self-expression alone—it is about giving yourself away in love.""Slow art is an invitation to linger, to notice, and to let the world unfold before us."Show NotesMakoto Fujimura discusses the intersection of art, faith, and flourishingThe importance of beholding in a fast-paced worldHow brokenness and imperfection reveal deeper beautyNihonga painting and the wisdom of traditional Japanese artCreativity as an act of love and gift-givingThe Art of BeholdingWhy slowing down is essential for creativity and spiritual growthThe practice of beholding as a way of seeing the world more deeplyHow art invites us to be present and pay attentionThe connection between contemplation, creativity, and flourishing"Beholding is a countercultural act—it requires us to stop, to receive, and to fully see."Creativity, Faith, and Human FlourishingHow art and faith are intertwined in human thrivingThe spiritual discipline of making and creatingWhy true knowledge is connected to love and experience"Art is fundamentally what human beings create—it is our capacity to make, and in making, we come to know."How community fosters creativity and growthBrokenness, Beauty, and the Theology of MakingThe Japanese tradition of Kintsugi and embracing imperfectionHow Jesus' wounds and resurrection shape our view of brokennessThe gift economy vs. the transactional economy in art"We worship a wounded, glorified human being—our brokenness is not something to escape but something to offer."Learning to see beauty in what is discarded or overlookedThe Practice of Slow ArtWhy slowing down is essential for deep engagement with artHow layers in Nihonga painting reveal new depths over time"Slow art is an invitation to linger, to notice, and to let the world unfold before us."How slowing down fosters healing and deeper connectionThe role of patience and attentiveness in both art and lifeLiving a Creative and Generous LifeHow to cultivate creativity in daily life, even outside traditional artsThe role of community in sustaining creative workWhy generosity and self-giving are essential to true creativity"Creativity is not about self-expression alone—it is about giving yourself away in love."Practical steps for integrating creativity into everyday livingPam King's Key TakeawaysWhether you think of yourself as artist, we're all creative. Mako's message is intentionally not just for artists, but is an invitation for all of us to live artfully—no matter what we do for a living.Because creativity comes in so many different ways, from leadership, to scientific research, to parenting, to cooking, we all have the daily creative capacity to add beauty to the world.And to that end, remember your first love, the playfulness and creativity of giving beauty to the worldA gift economy of beauty offers a radical resistance to consumerism, competition, and comparison.Art and the making of beauty is a part of thriving. And the invitation to live artfully starts with a daily practice of slowing down: pause, stop, and behold. Smell the roses. Consider the lilies.And finally, there's a path to beauty through brokenness. Grace comes to us through failure. And strength is made perfect in weakness.And finally, though the wind may be blowing through our lives, may we all learn to behold the moonlight leaking between the roof planks.About Makoto FujimuraContemporary artist Makoto Fujimura is a painter, an author, a speaker, and an imaginative maker with a gift for theological integration.Mako's message is intentionally not just for artists, because creativity comes in so many different ways, from leadership, to scientific research, to parenting, to cooking, we all have the daily creative capacity to add beauty to the world. Working out of his Princeton, New Jersey studio, his work has been described by David Brooks as “a small rebellion against the quickening of time.” Art critic Robert Kushner placed Mako's art at the forefront of a contemporary movement about “hope, healing, redemption, and refuge, while maintaining visual sophistication and intellectual integrity.”A blend of fine art and abstract expressionism, Mako describes his work as “slow art,” being influenced directly by the distinctively Japanese Nihonga style, which is patient and methodical, using slow drying pigments from ground minerals.Mako's art has been featured in galleries and museums around the world, as well as notable collections in The Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, The Huntington Library in California, and the Tikotin Museum in Israel.From 2012 to 2017, he served as vision director of the Brehm Center here at Fuller Theological Seminary.Mako is the author of several books, including Refractions: A Journey of Art, Faith, & Culture, Culture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common Life, and Silence and Beauty: Hidden Faith Born of Suffering. His most recent is entitled Art and Faith: A Theology of Making. And his next book will be available soon—titled, Art Is: A Journey into the Light. And with his wife Haejin, he's producing a new work on Beauty and Justice.Follow him on X @iamfujimura, and view his beautiful work at makotofujimura.com. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

Subject: Sunday AM Speaker or Performer: Rev Jason Littles Scripture Passage(s): Isaiah 61:1-4 Date of Delivery: March 23, 2025

Welcome to Find the Joy with Jenn, the podcast where we explore stories of resilience, growth, and faith to help you FIND the joy in your journey. I'm your host, Jenn Zingmark, and today, I am thrilled to welcome a very special guest, Noelle McBride! Noelle McBride is an author, speaker, and mentor who helps Latter-day Saints navigate the challenges of divorce with faith. After a 17-year marriage and a difficult divorce, she found hope and healing through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. She later remarried and now has a blended family of six children. Noelle leads workshops and support groups, sharing gospel-centered tools for healing and moving forward. Today, we're discussing finding peace and purpose after divorce—whether you're newly divorced, single, or navigating a blended family. Noelle has walked this road and is here to share her insights. •Learn more about my guest, Noelle McBride, HERE: www.booksbynoelle.com • Join my exclusive Life Coaching and Divorce Mentoring Program Faith Filled Divorce HERE: httpshttps:https://www.findthejoywithjenn.com/program-details • Get your FREE Podcast Atlas at: https://www.findthejoywithjenn.com/joy-in-the-journey-podcast • Make sure you are part of the Find the Joy With Jenn Fam! Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/findthejoywithjenn/ • Join my FREE Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/findthejoywithjenn • Thank you so much for listening to this episode! I'm honored and excited to be with you on this journey to healing and personal growth. If you enjoyed the podcast, I'd love to ask you to take 2 minutes to leave me a 5-star review on your podcast app; that way, we can help even more men and women find joy in their divorce journeys. You can win a $100 AMAZON GIFT when you do! Just send a screenshot of your review to jenn@jennzingmark.com. Make sure you put "Podcast Review" in the subject line. XO- Jenn

A new wineskin is coming to the Church - the home church/ small group alternative. #homechurch #HolySpiritLed Cyndi Foster, founder of Beauty For Ashes, Inc ( a nonprofit church and ministry) produces radio and social media broadcasts reaching a national and international audience.  Training and equipping leaders for apostolic ministry worldwide. The first hand experiences learned overseeing a local church in Newport News, Virginia have been a training ground to prepare prophetic and apostolic leaders.  Healing, Deliverance and Inner Healings ( Healing the broken-hearted) are everyday activities. Member of both International Society of Deliverance Ministers (ISDM)  and Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA) as well as other Christian Associations. Important links:   Cyndi's books: Joy Comes In the Morning 25 Strategies for Impossible Battles Spiritual Warfare Blueprint Journal   Website: https://beautyforashes.org/   Partnership and Mentoring: https://mentoring.beautyforashes.org/log-in/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bfachurch/   Audio Podcast : Podbean Apple Podcasts   Subscribe to My Channel   Email:  contact@beautyforashes.org   Donate Here

God will lead us to do things that seem impossible. When we step out in obedience, in that obedience, we will always face opposition because the enemy wants to keep us from walking in obedience. In this, we will feel unequipped or qualified and like we don't have the ability to do what God has called us to do. Through the story of Jake and Diane Spengler, we see God's unconditional love and how He equips those He calls. Jake and Diane share their story of being foster parents and adopting their daughter. Looking at their story and Jonah's story in the Bible, we see that obedience is never to get something from God; obedience is a response to knowing God. Just as Jesus modeled, our compassion, pursuit, provision, and possession are what motivate us to be obedient. In the fourth and final part of our Beauty for Ashes series, listen to this sermon about how we can find the motivation to be obedient in response to God's unconditional love for us. Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/b5ZYuyQ19cASubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and let us know what you think.

Rollercoasters are full of inconsistencies; similarly, life is full of ups and downs. We long for consistency and stability in life. While the circumstances of life are always changing, the thing that never changes is the goodness of God. Through the story of Doug and Karen Banks, we see how the goodness of God shows up through the Word of God, the people of God, and the supernatural peace of His presence. As Doug describes, “Until you experience the presence of God, you can't fully understand and even when you experience it you can't explain.” Through their story and David's words in Psalm 23, we're reminded we see God's peace and the rest that only He can provide. In the third part of our Beauty for Ashes series, listen to this sermon about how we can find rest and peace in the middle of life's inconsistencies. Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/b5ZYuyQ19cASubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and let us know what you think.

As we continue our Beauty for Ashes series, we hear the story of Kylen. Throughout facing multiple physical and mental health struggles for most of her life, Kylen shares how God placed Coach Thomas, her high school basketball coach, and Kelsi, her school's FCA missionary to walk with her in her journey. Seeing how Coach Thomas and Kelsi were living out their faith, Kylen wanted to know more of how to grow in her faith. Through Kylen's story, we see the importance of doing life with others as followers of Christ and also how God can use our pain to reflect His glory. In the second part of our Beauty for Ashes series, listen to this sermon about doing life with others and God using us in the midst of our pain.Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/30mLqaktVDcSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and let us know what you think.

During our Beauty for Ashes series, you're going to be introduced to four different families from our church that have extended an invitation for you to step into their lives and for you to be a part of the things they have walked through. Today, we hear the story of Brandon, Lauren, and Brooklyn Bridgefarmer. You'll see in this story how Brandon and Lauren found hope, strength, and peace, not necessarily with the circumstances getting better or by avoiding the tragedy, but they were able to find it in the middle of it. God is our refuge and strength and a helper who is always found in the midst of the trouble and the middle of the storm. When the struggles and tragedies of life show up unexpectedly, where do you run? In the first part of our Beauty for Ashes series, listen to this sermon about finding refuge in the middle of life's storms featuring the Bridgefarmers' story about the loss of their daughter, Brooklyn.Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/OiGLVYfYQdISubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and let us know what you think.

RENEW: Beauty For Ashes | Benji Horning

In Get in the Game, Pastor Travis of Impact Church delivers a rallying cry that ignites hope and purpose. Through vivid stories of devastation and redemption—from standing amid the ashes of wildfire-stricken communities to witnessing the life-changing power of serving others—he paints a cinematic picture of what it means to step off the sidelines and into the action of God's work. Drawing inspiration from Isaiah 43:2 and the story of the Good Samaritan, Pastor Travis calls us to develop a heart that aches for the broken and to become the hands and feet of Jesus in a world desperately in need of healing. This is more than a sermon; it's an invitation to embrace a life of service, to be the answer to someone's prayers, and to witness the miraculous as we live out our faith. With passion and purpose, Get in the Game dares you to dream bigger, serve boldly, and experience the thrill of making an eternal impact.

Sunday Message Book Of Acts Gathering Of The Americas

Pastor Shawn Thornton January 12, 2025 Isaiah 61:3

Listen as we talk about Life After Divorce with our Special Guest, Elicia KeyofE Charnoske.

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Hey, friend. Welcome back to the show. You might have heard the phrase, “trade beauty for ashes” before. But have you considered how it applies to being estranged from your daughter or son? In today's Thursday Thoughts episode, I'll dive into Isaiah 61:3, and what it means to you, as an estranged mother. One of the best ways to put the devil on the run is to learn how to apply the Scripture to your life, and that includes the family estrangement from your child.  . Next Steps: 1) Apply for your FREE consultation to talk to Jenny 1:1. Find out the exact path forward to feeling better and greatly increasing your chances of getting your son or daughter back in your life. And learn how estrangement coaching can get you there: www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/schedule   ⬇️ 2) Access your audio meditation to help you cast your anxieties and worries about estrangement at the feet of Jesus: https://www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/meditation  ⬇️ 3) Join the free Facebook support community for Christian estranged mothers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianestrangedmothers   ⬇️ 4) Download Your Free Guide Of What To Do When Your Adult Child Estranges: bit.ly/estrangementguide Client Reviews… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jenny's teachings have produced results reconnecting me with my estranged daughter I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and guidance received in the most tragic time of my life from coach Jenny Good. Her faith, compassion, understanding, dedication and display of radical love has truly been life-changing for me. I was so overwhelmed with feelings of confusion, guilt, and sadness. I felt lost and didn't know how to navigate through the emotional turmoil I was experiencing. However, from the very first call, Jenny created a safe and non-judgmental space for me to share my details. Her ability to listen attentively and empathize while helping me understand a different way of thinking is truly remarkable. She understood my feelings and offered tools each session in ways I have not experienced even from therapy. I am forever thankful for the medicine she has poured into me to be the very best version of myself! This has rippled into all areas of life for me. Jenny's teachings have produced results reconnecting me with my estranged daughter! Thank you for being the vessel of unwavering faith & love that so many of us could benefit from, estranged or not. A true Godsend.  - Melinda Wyman . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I am living a truly happy life, and I reconciled with my son  Having a coach and mentor who is rooted in Christ is very important. I've experienced so much inner healing with Jenny as my Coach. I am living a truly happy life, and I reconciled with my son! I feel empowered to continue stepping into my full power as a mother and to live a life where my children matter, but they don't determine my worth. I am me again. - Carol Adams