Podcasts about devotions

Send us Fan MailSEASON 5, Episode 1 - Pentecost: Where The Spirit of the Lord Is, There Is Freedom.

“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” -Zephaniah 3:17   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with Brandy McCombs. Brandy is a follower of Christ, a wife, an adoptive mother, and mom to three biological sons. She serves as a college professor with a PhD focused on the intersection of the brain and high-level stress.   Listen to Sandra's conversation with Brandy as they discuss: The impact of trauma and prenatal stress on brain development Why traditional behavior management often falls short The overlap between ADHD, trauma, and FASD The importance of accommodations and connection How faith and community sustain foster and adoptive families Brandy's personal adoption story and parenting journey Find Episode 534 wherever you get your podcasts.    Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: See Available Trainings The Adoption & Foster Care Journey AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon

hiiii GGB:)   In this episode of Girls Gone Bible, we read the story of Jesus healing the blind man and explore the deeper reality of spiritual blindness. What keeps us from seeing Jesus clearly? And what happens when He opens our eyes? We pray this conversation helps you encounter Him in a fresh way.   Teaching begins at    we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+

In this month's table talk episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year's Make It Awkward curriculum video by Sherri Crandall.   You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Get a copy of Andrea's book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days.Get a copy of Sherri's book, Lexi the Butterfly.Get your MOMCON tickets today.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

This past Monday our nation paused to remember those who have fallen in service to our great nation.  This idea of rememberance is powerful and found throughout the pages of Scripture.  Today we take a brief look at Hebrews 13.7 and seek to remember those who have taught us the ways of the Word. 

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 44 - Series: The Inner Life of a LeaderEpisode 4: Scarcity vs. Enoughness — Leading from Abundance in an Anxious Time

“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” -Corinthians 12:9   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach wraps up National Foster Care Month with former foster youth and adult adoptee, Reuben Watson.    Reuben serves as the Director of Unity in Action at the Lexington Leadership Foundation, where he works to support families and address the child welfare crisis across Kentucky. A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Communication Studies, he is passionate about community engagement, mentorship, and empowering others through collaboration and hope.    Drawing from his own experiences overcoming adversity, Reuben uses his story to inspire resilience, healing, and renewal in the lives of children, families, and communities. He believes in creating pathways for people of faith and goodwill to take steps toward the renewal of the city of Lexington.   Listen to Sandra's conversation with Reuben Watson as he shares his redemption story and offers hope to foster and adoptive parents and youth.   Find Episode 533 wherever you get your podcasts.    Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: Lexington Leadership Foundation rwatson@lexlf.org See Available Trainings The Adoption & Foster Care Journey AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon

Hi GGB :) On this episode of Girls Gone Bible, we're honored to sit down with Father Josiah for a beautiful conversation surrounding Orthodoxy, Protestantism, the early Church Fathers, the gospel, and the person of Jesus Christ. Together, we explore the history of the Church, the depth of Christian tradition, and the centrality of Jesus in all things.   This conversation is rich, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in a shared love for Christ and His Church. we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+

Sow seeds for the future kingdom of God—encourage, evangelize, and disciple.

Galatians 6.9 says, "Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary."  Wherever God has called you stick with it!  Fruit is never produced overnight but is always something that takes time.  

Are the Amish people Christians or are they a cult? As Christians, how do we know what to openly rebuke and what to ignore? Should a church have membership requirements? Was Jesus a revolutionary? How does a person have a 'quiet time' with God and how do you get started? What should the Christian disposition be if times come when they may need to physically fight against violent groups? How can we address the misuse of grace that enables sins? What are practical ways a husband can show love to his wife? How does a family sort the responsibilities within a home? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these and other listener questions.

Love and live the truth of God’s Word.

Kelli Russell Agodon is a poet, writer, editor, and book designer whose Dialogues with Rising Tides, was named a Finalist for the Washington State Book Awards. In today's episode, Kelli and Annmarie discuss texting Emily Dickinson, how to write a poem, and Kelli's latest book Accidental Devotions which Traci Brimhall describes as “the kind of beauty you wish to hold forever.” Episode Sponsors: Open Books: Poem Emporium – A poetry bookstore and community space located in historic Pioneer Square, in Seattle, Washington. Stop by our Seattle location or shop at open-books-a-poem-emporium.myshopify.com. Newtonville Books – An independent bookstore located at 10 Langley Rd, in Newton, Massachusetts -- in the old stone building at the north corner of the triangle parking lot. Come for the books. Stay for the books. And learn more and shop online at newtonvillebooks.com. Titles by Kelli Russell Agodon: Accidental Devotions Dialogues with Rising Tides Hourglass Museum Everything Is Writable, co-authored with Annette Spaulding-Convy The Daily Poet: Day-By-Day Prompts, co-authored with Martha Silano Demystifying the Manuscript: Essays and Interviews on Creating a Book of Poems, co-edited with Susan Rich Additional Titles and Authors Mentioned in This Episode: The New Economy, by Gabrielle Calvocoressi Blue Atlas, by Susan Rich Dear Selection Committee, by Melissa Studdard Glitter Road, by January Gill O'Neil Terminal Surreal, by Martha Silano Follow Kelli Russell Agodon: Facebook: @agodon Instagram: @kelliagodon Bluesky: @kelliagodon Threads: @kelliagodon Twitter/X: @kelliagodon Substack: Postcards from a Poet @kelliagodon YouTube: @PoemsYouNeed agodon.com twosylviaspress.com **Writing Workshops: If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing together, please consider the opportunities below. For women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, you can sign up here. For anyone interested in a May weekday accountability circle, you can sign up here. For anyone in search of an evening class to jumpstart their creative practice, you can sign up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 43 - Series: The Inner Life of a Leader - Episode 3: Control vs. Surrender — Letting Go Without Giving Up

Sometimes the breakthrough doesn't come with a miracle in the moment—it comes with a command. In this episode, we continue our series From Darkness to Sight by exploring the moment Jesus told the blind man to go and wash. It wasn't instant. It required movement, obedience, and trust before sight ever came. We connect this moment with Naaman dipping in the Jordan, the woman with the issue of blood pressing through the crowd, and the friends who carried a paralyzed man to Jesus. Each story reminds us of a powerful truth: faith acts, even when it doesn't yet see. If you've been waiting on God to move, this episode will challenge you to ask: “What has God already told me to do?”

Be confident that the Breath of Life protects us.

Thanks for joining Jill Baughan today on Finding Joy ...No Matter What.   Make a Joy Box for Someone You Care About: https://jillbaughan.com/joy-box/   Baughan, Jill. No Matter What: 90 Devotions for Experiencing Unexpected Joy in Tough Times. Our Daily Bread Publishers, 2025. https://www.amazon.com/Matter-What-Devotions-Experiencing-Unexpected/dp/1640703969/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?crid=2P84MZ9ZHR8GP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tntQJ9EM7blGaZoioVbqX6I_0yYOKo8tdykCW8iK-uAvkXQk9Ry0lpqv5B5AbILG2ukb9dFrb2IXoEgQqylefy1nbqk0864loTgd-KtpMP4.n3_3ScZp85susbWQjitYEXe9t2G22Lh_kSGcJ0-dWF8&dib_tag=se&keywords=jill+baughan+book&qid=1740769177&sprefix=jill+baughan%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-2-fkmr0   Connect with Jill: Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Twitter ~  Website

“Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.” -Proverbs 19:21   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach continues the foster care conversation with foster and adoptive mom Kirsten Smith.    Kirsten is a Daughter of the King, follower of Jesus, sinner saved by grace, wife of Josh, mama to nine kiddos and one pup. She shares her journey of marriage and parenting through challenges, including infertility and fostering multiple children.    Listen to Sandra's conversation with Kirsten Smith where she encourages parents to look at the big picture and trust that God is working through our experiences for a greater purpose, potentially impacting future generations.   Find Episode 532 wherever you get your podcasts.    Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: See Available Trainings The Adoption & Foster Care Journey AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon

Author Eugenia Johnson-Smith believes writers should focus on getting their thoughts down in a first draft and worry about grammar and style later. "Don't be too critical," she says, "because you've got to get the words on the page."Eugenia shares some of the prompts that help her and her students write without pressure or judgment. She also discusses the Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative, including her new role there. About Eugenia Johnson-SmithEugenia Johnson-Smith is the author of Positive Power: 31 Devotions to Help Unleash Your Positive Power. She is a coach, international inspirational/motivational speaker, and freelance writer. Eugenia is the owner and CEO of Positive Power, LLC., Training and Development.Her work has been published in the Kentucky Monthly Magazine, Presbyterians Today Magazine, and she is a columnist for The Lextropolis Magazine. In addition, she has stories in numerous anthologies, and she currently works at the Carnegie Center as the Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative Associate. She teaches several classes at the Carnegie Center, including Free Writing Practice.

Why would a loving God allow blindness, weakness, or struggle? In this episode, we explore how what looks like darkness in our lives can actually be the stage where God reveals His greatest work. Through the story of the man born blind, Paul's thorn, and Jesus' mission to seek the lost, we uncover a powerful truth: your struggle is not wasted—it's a setup for God's glory.

Know the Word of God so you can live in truth.

Relentlessly practice obedience to God’s commands.

Hiiiiiii GGB:)   this weeks episode, we do a deep dive into 2 Kings 22 and King Josiah's reformation of Jerusalem. it's an episode all about purity— and we genuinely pray that all of our hearts begin to burn with a deep desire for purity, holiness, and righteousness before God. purity is truly of such high value to us and we pray that you begin to feel the same.   we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book   JOIN US ON GGB+ https://ggb.supportingcast.fm   COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!   MINT MOBILE https://Mintmobile.com/GGB   BETTERHELP https://Betterhelp.com/Girlsgonebible   LADDER APP https://ladder.fit/GGB   QUO https://Quo.com/GGB   Grand Canyon University https://www.GCU.edu Find your purpose at GCU.   JUST THRIVE https://justthrivehealth.com/GGB   OLIVE & JUNE https://Oliveandjune.com/GGB   IQ BAR Text GGB to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.

What if you could actually enjoy praying? Believers know praying is a commandment and not just a good idea but being told to pray doesn't automatically birth a love for prayer in anyone. We know we should pray, but precious few of us enjoy a healthy prayer life. If we manage to squeeze prayer time into our busy lives, we often end up feeling like our efforts are wasted and fruitless because we aren't doing it right. Author Shellie Rushing Tomlinson knows how it feels to be stuck in a hit-or-miss prayer life while longing for a deeper connection with God. Shellie helps believers move past this common struggle so they can enjoy the life-transforming gift of prayer. Don't Try to Pray Like Her: Fifteen Simple Habits to Enjoy a Realer, Richer Prayer Life is packed with Southern charm, humor, and fifteen prayer habits drawn from Shellie's own experience. They're each built around a short story and a practical prayer support that will help you learn to enjoy lingering in God's presence. Scripturally anchored and perfect for personal reading or small groups, Don't Try to Pray Like Her will reshape how you experience God in prayer, one real conversation at a time. Don't Try to Pray Like Her Bruce T Davis Shellie Tomlinson Shellie Rushing Tomlinson is an award-winning multi-published author, speaker, and farmer's wife known for saying, “Life can be hard when it's good, but it's always better when you're laughing.” Shellie excels at using humor and storytelling to unpack biblical truth aimed at helping others discover the lives Jesus died to give them. Jeff Foxworthy endorsed her award-winning humor books Suck Your Stomach In and Put Some Color On and Sue Ellen's Girl Ain't Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy! Shellie's Christian nonfiction works include Devotions for the Hungry Heart and Heart Wide Open. After more than a decade in radio, Shellie now hosts The Story Table podcast and cohosts the popular Rocking It Grand podcast with her friend, Chrys Howard, on the Christian Parenting network. Shellie and her husband, Phil, live and farm in Lake Providence, Louisiana. They have two grown children and six grandchildren.WebsiteWhitaker House

In the final episode of the “Lord…” series, we step into one of the most intimate moments in John 9. After being healed, questioned, and cast out, the man who was once blind finally stands face-to-face with Jesus—and asks a powerful question: “Who is He, Lord, that I might believe on Him?” (John 9:36) This episode is about more than receiving a miracle—it's about recognizing the One behind it. It's about moving from testimony to relationship, from healing to belief, and from sight to surrender. Because seeing clearly isn't the end goal—believing fully is.

Sometimes equipment fails that is why we must do regular check up on the tools we use in the woods but also on the spiritual tools that guard our hearts.

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Carmichael's at carmichaelsbookstore.com   We were sad last fall that we weren't able to record with our favorite bookseller, Sam Miller, manager at the Frankfort Ave location of Carmichael's Bookstore for our Holiday Book Buying episode. But she is back for summer, telling us all about the new titles that will get you excited to sit back on a hot afternoon, either at the pool or in the air conditioning, and read to your heart's content.    Books Mentioned In This Episode:   1- The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly  2- The Grand Paloma Resort by Cleyvis Natera  3- Angel Down by Daniel Kraus  4- A book that Changed a Life - Sisters of the Yam by bell hooks recommended by Briana Lathon Bluford  5- Yesteryear by Claro Claire Burke  6- American Fantasy by Emma Straub  7- Whistler by Ann Patchett  8- Puck by Samantha Allen  9- Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett  10- Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys  11- Go Gentle by Maria Semple  12- Country People by Daniel Mason  13- These Days by Lucy Caldwell  14- Devotions by Lucy Caldwell  15- Opening by Lucy Caldwell  16- Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhorn  17- The Keeper by Tana French (Cal Hooper #3) 18- Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth  19- Killer Vibes by Jack Friday  20- Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth Lim  21- Ignore All Previous Instructions by Ada Hoffman  22- Sublimation by Isabel Kim  23- Book Witch by Meg Shaffer  24- We Burn So Bright b y TJ Klune  25- Moss'd in Space by Rebecca Thorrne 26- American Rambler by Isaac Fitzgerald  27- Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess by Ben Mezrich  28- The Housewives Underground: The Untold Story of the Women who Made the JFK Assassination Our Most Enduring Mystery by Kaitlyn Tiffany  29- The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan  30- The Family Man: Blood and Betrayal in the House of Murdaugh by James Lasdun  31- True Biz by Sara Novíc  32- Mother Tongue by Sara Novíc 33- The Left and the Lucky by Willy Vlautin  34- London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and Family's Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe  35- 4 Janes by Marian See  36- Love and Other Monsters by Emily Franklin  37- This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman  38- Darkology: Blackface and the American Way of Entertainment by Rhae Lynn Barnes  39- Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano  40- The Forest Lover by Susan Vreeland    Media Mentioned: 1- White Lotus (2021 - present, HBO Max) 2-2026  Pulitzer Prize Winner for Fiction - https://www.pulitzer.org/news/2026-pulitzer-prize-announcement  

Send us Fan MailHelp BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey. Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say. Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blogIn this episode of Book Worthy, Valerie interviews author Joshua Cooley about his latest book, Heroes of the Bible Devotional, Volume 2. They discuss the importance of lesser-known biblical characters, the role of humor in engaging children, and the empowering message of faith for kids. Joshua shares his journey from journalism to writing children's books and emphasizes the significance of every character in the Bible, encouraging kids to see themselves as heroes of faith.Joshua Cooley | Josh CooleyJoin BookWorthy's Summer Reading ChallengeTakeawaysThe new devotional contains 90 devotions for kids aged 8 to 12.The book explores lesser-known biblical characters to show their importance.Humor is a key element in making biblical stories engaging for kids.Every character in the Bible has significance in God's story.Kids can relate to everyday characters rather than just prominent figures.The goal is to empower kids to see themselves as heroes for God.Joshua's background in journalism influences his writing style.The importance of explaining complex theology in simple terms for children.The series aims to remind kids that God sees their small actions as significant.Future projects include an outer space-themed devotional and adult devotionals.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Heroes of the Bible Devotional02:10 Exploring Lesser-Known Biblical Characters06:05 The Importance of Every Character in God's Story08:50 Incorporating Humor in Devotions for Kids10:41 Empowering Kids Through Biblical Heroes14:08 The Journey from Journalism to Children's Author21:37 Future Projects and Upcoming Books Listener Survey invitationLet's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube:  BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress

In this powerful third installment of the “Lord…” series, we explore one of the most honest prayers ever spoken: “Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” Through Mark 9:17–24, we see a father torn between faith and doubt—and how Jesus meets him right there. We'll also connect this struggle to the complaints of Israel in Numbers 11:4–6 and the trembling conviction of Felix in Acts 24:25. This episode reminds us that faith isn't about perfection—it's about bringing even our doubts to the Lord.

On this weeks episode of BTG, Pastor Nate concludes the titled message "Formed" with the focus and importance of Fasting and Sabbath being developed into a spiritual discipline.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 42 - Series: The Inner Life of a Leader. Episode 2: Approval vs. Integrity — Leading Without Needing Everyone to Like You

Prayer is one of the most talked about parts of the Christian life, yet many believers still quietly wonder if they're doing it “right.” In this episode, we walk through Luke 11:1-4 and listen to one of the simplest and most honest requests ever made to Jesus: “Lord, teach us to pray.” Jesus responds not with a lecture, but with a pattern that reveals the heart of God and the priorities of heaven. This episode explores what it means to approach God as Father, depend on Him daily, seek forgiveness, and trust Him for guidance. Prayer is not about performance. It is about relationship.

Are you pouring everything out into writing or launching your book, and feeling depleted? Running on empty and telling yourself that's just part of the process?Join me for this convo with my sweet friend, Julie Lefebure, author of Made for More: 365 Devotions for the Woman Who Refuses to Settle. We talk about what the word "busy" is actually doing to us, and how spiritual disconnection and busyness feed each other. Plus Julie shares what five years of weekly podcasting has taught her about showing up with a message, reaching people you'd never reach any other way, and why you don't need a book yet to start. Resources mentioned:Julie's devotionalJulie's websiteRelated episodes:Stop comparing yourself to other authorsPodcasting while writing (without breaking down)

“Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed.” -Psalm 107:28-29   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach continues the foster care conversation with foster and adoptive mom and FASD expert, Dr. Ryan Jolly.   Dr. Jolly is a Kansas-based psychiatric nurse practitioner and nationally recognized advocate focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. As the founder of Brain First Family Center, she leads a specialized clinic dedicated to the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of FASD and related neurodevelopment conditions, with a strong commitment to Medicaid access and eliminating long waitlists for vulnerable families.    Ryan's advocacy is grounded in both clinical expertise and lived experience as a single foster and adoptive parent to children with FASD and complex brain-based disabilities. Utilizing her role as a Doctor of Nursing Practice she engages in research to advance understanding  of brain-based differences, trauma-informed systems of care, and increase recognition of FASD within child welfare and education systems. Dr. Jolly strives to reimagine systems of care to ensure all individuals are supported to thrive within families and communities rather than being misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or institutionalized.   Listen in to Sandra's conversation with Dr. Ryan Jolly on Episode 531 wherever you get your podcasts.    Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: See Available Trainings The Adoption & Foster Care Journey AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon FASD United Brain First Family Center

hiii ggb:) in this weeks episode, we talk all about WAITING and how to wait WELL. Have you ever felt like life just… isn't happening the way you thought it would? This episode is for anyone who's been stuck in the waiting...waiting for healing, love, clarity, breakthrough, purpose, or just for something to finally make sense. We're talking all of that and we 're being honest about how disappointment can really affect your heart, your mind, and even your faith sometimes. We also get into the story of Joseph, unanswered prayers, feeling forgotten, and how God still moves even in seasons that feel slow, confusing, or painful. we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK!You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+

The beauty of our God is that while He fully sees us He also could not love us anymore.  True we are messy but just as true, He is fully of grace, mercy, and love. Rest in that this week! Looking for a speaker at your next church, men's, or sportsman's event?  Shoot Jon an email at jon@christianoutdoors.org.  Looking for a church in the Western NY area?  Stop on by Jon's church, Hartland Bible Church. Looking to discuss this topic more?  Reach out to Jon via text at (716)425-2630

The Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness. Jesus engages in spiritual conflict with the devil and is victorious. Though Satan is defeated, he remains determined. We must be on guard, alert, and aware of his schemes. DEVOTIONABLES #940 - Don't Get Bitten By A Dead Snake Luke 4 G-365 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

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Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 41 - Series: The Inner Life of a Leader Episode 1: Fear vs. Trust: Leaning into a Life of Trust

Thought to share? Send me a text...Are you slowly drifting from God without realizing it?Spiritual drift rarely happens all at once—it often begins through small compromises, distractions, busyness, and neglect. In Episode 177, we're unpacking how subtle spiritual drift can quietly distance us from God, the warning signs to recognize, and how to intentionally realign your faith before compromise becomes disconnection.If you've been feeling spiritually numb, distracted, or far from God, this episode will encourage you to recognize the drift and return to Him with grace.In this episode:How spiritual drift beginsThe hidden danger of small compromisesSigns you may be drifting spirituallyHow to realign your heart with GodPractical steps to strengthen your faith againYour relationship with God doesn't usually unravel in one moment—it's shaped daily, one step at a time.A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores religion through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.To find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head tohttps://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/You can follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/and Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.98

May is National Foster Care Month! For today's episode, we've invited author Jamie Finn to help us discover how faith and foster care are deeply connected. Jamie Finn opens up about the surprising realities that reshaped her family’s mission. You’ll hear what truly sustains foster families through their hardest seasons. Listen in for practical wisdom that applies whether you foster yourself or simply want to love foster families well. Key Takeaways: Trauma reshapes the brain. Regulated parents create safety for dysregulated children Foster families thrive when their community refuses to look away Following Jesus leads us toward discomfort, not away Mentioned in this Podcast: Ebook – What Kids Need: 4 Messages That Build Identity https://www.instagram.com/fosterthefamilyblog/ https://www.fosterthefamily.org/ https://www.filledretreat.com/ https://www.filledtogether.com/ Book – Foster the Family by Jamie Finn Book – Filled: 60 Devotions for the Foster Parent’s Heart by Jamie Finn Book – God Loves Kids: A Gospel-Centered Book About Foster Care by Jamie Finn Podcast – A Parenting Framework for Adoption and Fostering? Yes! | Ep. 157 Podcast – Parenting Adopted Children: Building Connection After Trauma | Ep. 272 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We'd love to have you take a seat at The Table! Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! Guest Bio: Jamie C. Finn is the author of the bestselling book, Foster the Family, as well as Filled: 60 Devotions for the Foster Parent's Heart, and a new children's book, God Loves Kids: A Gospel-Centered Book About Foster Care. She is the founder and President of Foster the Family and founder of the Filled Gathering. She uses her social media accounts to offer a glimpse into the real life of a foster parent and provide encouragement to tens of thousands of foster and adoptive parents. Jamie is the mother to 7 children through foster care, adoption, and birth. She lives in Sicklerville, New Jersey, with her husband, Alan. © 2026 Connected Families .stk-ff19205-container{box-shadow:7px 5px 30px rgba(72,73,121,0.15) !important}.stk-ff19205 > .stk-separator__bottom{transform:scaleX(-1) !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-ff19205-column{--stk-col-order-1:2 !important;--stk-col-order-2:1 !important}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-ff19205-column{--stk-col-order-1:2 !important;--stk-col-order-2:1 !important}} .stk-4bc716e{align-self:center !important} .stk-d485067{align-self:center !important} .stk-85db8e2 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:50px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-85db8e2 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:50px !important}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-85db8e2 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:30px !important}}4 simple messages.1 simple framework. .stk-837ad59 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:19px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-837ad59 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:19px !important}}Get the FREE ebook, and start your journey toward better, more connective discipline in your home.

Thanks for joining Jill Baughan today on Finding Joy ...No Matter What.   Make a Joy Box for Someone You Care About: https://jillbaughan.com/joy-box/   Baughan, Jill. No Matter What: 90 Devotions for Experiencing Unexpected Joy in Tough Times. Our Daily Bread Publishers, 2025. https://www.amazon.com/Matter-What-Devotions-Experiencing-Unexpected/dp/1640703969/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?crid=2P84MZ9ZHR8GP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tntQJ9EM7blGaZoioVbqX6I_0yYOKo8tdykCW8iK-uAvkXQk9Ry0lpqv5B5AbILG2ukb9dFrb2IXoEgQqylefy1nbqk0864loTgd-KtpMP4.n3_3ScZp85susbWQjitYEXe9t2G22Lh_kSGcJ0-dWF8&dib_tag=se&keywords=jill+baughan+book&qid=1740769177&sprefix=jill+baughan%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-2-fkmr0   Connect with Jill: Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Twitter ~  Website

"I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength." -Philippians 4:13   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach kicks off National Foster Care Awareness Month with foster dad, Corey McKinney.   Corey is an author and international speaker who specializes in conflict resolution and principles of success. A former Division 1 basketball player and  mentor at the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp, Corey is adamant about steering youth away from violence, peer pressure, and bullying. He is the author of, Faster Dad, based on true stories depicting his family's eight years fostering children.    Listen in to Sandra's conversation with Corey McKinney on Episode 530 wherever you get your podcasts.    Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: See Available Trainings The Adoption & Foster Care Journey AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon www.coreymckinney.net

A quiet night at the seashore offers a sacred pause, where the sound of the waves draws hearts into prayer and thanksgiving for time spent in God's creation. Even in the beauty, there is a longing to stay and a quiet fear of what lies ahead. Yet as the night fades and it is time to leave, God's gentle promises remain: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5) and “I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). Though the shore is left behind, His presence goes forward, bringing peace, comfort, and courage for whatever comes next.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/CONTACT: Evidence 4 Faith, 349 Knights Ave Kewaskum WI 53040 , info@evidence4faith.orgMy goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Isabel Kolste. Graphics & Publication by Isabel Kolste. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5

Hiiii GGB! This week we talk about feeling over-sexualized and undervalued, and what it really means to be seen beyond the surface. We read from 1 Samuel 16 and remind ourselves that God looks at the heart, not outward appearance. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+

This morning I recieved word that a dear old friend, ministry leader, and mentor had passed away.  So what you get today is very much in the moment.  Today I just share a couple verses that the Lord brought to mind.  While I do not feel it is appropriate to share names at this time, I would ask that you please pray for the wife, children, and grandchildren of my friend.   Philippians 1 & Revelation 2.5

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Gayla Grace for a deeply encouraging conversation about what it really takes to build a strong blended family over time. Gayla candidly shares about the challenges she and her husband faced while blending "hers", "his", and "ours". From parenting conflict to grief and unexpected setbacks, Gayla shares how those hard seasons pushed them to seek help, grow in humility, and fight for unity in their marriage.Gayla is an author and international speaker with the FamilyLife Blended® team, where she encourages and equips blended families. She has a master's degree in Psychology and Counseling, and she hosts the livestream Women & Blended Families.Throughout our conversation, we explore three powerful truths that every blended couple needs to hear: expect challenges, expect the process to take longer than you want, and commit to playing the long game. Gayla offers practical wisdom, hopeful mindset shifts, and a refreshing reminder that your efforts matter, even when you don't see immediate results.  Listen in and be encouraged as our guest Gayla Grace shares from more than 30 years of personal experience, and reminds us that blended family life is rarely easy or quick, but it can absolutely be worth it. You'll Discover:Why blended family couples need to expect challenges and meet them with both grit and grace Why playing the long game can lead to deep rewards in your marriage and step relationships How community and the right kind of support can help you move forward when you feel stuck Why making your marriage the foundation of your home creates greater stability for the whole familyResources from this Episode:Beautifully Blended: 101 Devotions to Encourage Couples in Blended Families by Gayla GraceCLICK HERE to connect with GaylaWomen & Blended Families: Mother's Day/Stepmother's DayReady for some extra support: We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionYou don't need to navigate blended family life alone.  Join our supportive community where you'll connect directly with us and other couples just like you who are intentionally investing in healthy blending strategies.  Click the link to find out how to join: https://learning.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogetherSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsGive a review over on Apple Podcasts .  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” .  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

Hiiii GGB!   This week we read from Luke 19:1-10 and talk about what it's like to feel disqualified and how Jesus sees us, knows us, loves us and chooses us. we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book (http://girlsgonebible.com/book)   JOIN US ON GGB+

We all have intense seasons of hardship.  Why is that?  Who is to blame?  Sometimes the answer is that no one is to blame.  Sometimes our hardship is simply a tool being used by God go grow us and to display His glory.  Today Jon briefly shares from John 9 and also shares a piece of how God used hardship to change his life.

Hiiii GGB!   this week we're reading from Luke 19 about the cost of being a disciple. if we're truly ready to count the cost and pick up our cross daily.   we love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari   ORDER OUR NEW BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book (http://girlsgonebible.com/book)   JOIN US ON GGB+