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Title: An Epic Journey to Discover God's KingdomBig Idea: Jesus is the source of all we needVerse: John 8:12

John 8:12 Title: Kingdom Quest: An Epic Journey to Discover God's KingdomJesus is the source of all we need.

Today, we turn to John 8:12 to see three specific ways that Jesus is the source of all that we need. It's a message that develops the truth the kids of Woodside White Lake looked at in FLIP Camp the past week. Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest sermon, An Epic Journey to Discover God's Kingdom.

This week, we take a break from the Passing the Baton series to celebrate FLIP Camp. Let's explore together into John 8:12, which is the same scripture that the children have been memorizing and studying all week at camp. Abe Philip shares this message which reminds us that Jesus is the source of all we need. Jesus is the light of the world, and this very same light now shines in us so that all may see!

Episode Summary: Father’s Day can be a complicated day—one that quietly reopens wounds many people work hard to keep closed. While social media fills with tributes to loving dads, laughter around backyard grills, and heartfelt cards, there are countless individuals listening today who feel something very different: grief over a father who has died, sadness for a relationship that never was, pain from abandonment or abuse, or longing for a father they never knew. If Father’s Day brings mixed emotions, confusion, or even dread, I want you to know - you are not alone, and there is nothing wrong with you. On this episode of Your Hope-Filled Perspective, we will gently explore why Father’s Day can be emotionally charged, how our experiences with our earthly fathers shape our emotional and spiritual lives, and - most importantly - how healing is possible. We will talk about how God meets us in the complexity, how He reveals Himself as the perfect Father when human fathers fall short, and how your story does not end with the wounds you’ve endured. We are talking about When Father’s Day Is Complicated: How to Heal from Wounds and Discover God as the Perfect Father Quotables from the episode: For many people, Father's Day isn't just a holiday. It's a trigger. Scripture reminds us that God is not intimidated by our complicated emotions. He invites honesty, not performance. That doesn't mean you're weak. It means you're human. Many people don't realize that their struggle to experience God as loving isn't a spiritual failure. It's often a relational wound. Recognizing this connection isn't about blaming. It's about understanding. One of the most important healing steps is learning to separate who God is from who your father was. God does not inherit the flaws of human fathers. Healing begins when we allow God to redefine fatherhood for us. God does not merely fill the gap. He heals the wound. Healing doesn't erase the past, but it loosens its grip. You are seen by a Father who delights in you, not because of what you do, but because of who you are. Scripture References: Matthew 7:9–11 “Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” Psalm 27:10 – “Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.” Psalm 68:5 – that He is “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling.” Recommended Resources: Free Stress-Response Personality Assessment Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year and the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Christian Living and Non-Fiction categories YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, AWSA Member of the Year, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Devotional category, the 2023 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Revive & Thrive Women’s Online Conference Revive & Thrive Summit 2 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.) YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Henri and Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host: For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Ashton Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Discover God's way to deal with worry and anxiety in this powerful, life-changing message. If you are struggling with stress, racing thoughts, or feeling overwhelmed by the world, learn how biblical truth can quiet the noise and restore your peace. Learn practical steps to protect your mind and walk in true spiritual freedom today. In this foundational teaching, we explore the spiritual roots of the stress and mental exhaustion marking modern culture. Drawing a powerful parallel between biological weeds and internal distress, the message tracks the origin of life's "thorns and thistles" back to Genesis, illustrating how internal anxiety functions exactly like invasive plants in a garden box. When left unchecked, the worries of this world and the deceitfulness of wealth act as environmental contaminants, pulling vital spiritual nutrients, light, and focus away from the heart. True relief requires more than superficial fixes; it demands a proactive, daily spiritual audit. By intentionally replacing bare spaces in our minds with scripture, dedicated prayer, consistent worship, and authentic Christian community, believers can deny anxiety its power. This message serves as a practical guide to cultivating healthy soil, pulling up toxic thoughts before they take root, and protecting your calling to bear lasting spiritual fruit. Reflection Question - Nature abhors bare soil, and our minds are the same. What practical steps will you take this week to proactively cultivate your heart with the Holy Spirit through daily scripture reading, prayer, or worship? Connect with us online at FocusChurch.com. Join us for a live service - Sundays @: 10 am CST https://www.focuschurch.com/video/ Grow Spiritually - https://www.focuschurch.com/spiritual-growth-checklist/

Who is God, really?In this opening message of the "Basics of the Faith" series, Pastor Drew Webb examines what Scripture teaches about God the Father. Discover God's nature as the eternal and triune God, His character as holy, just, and loving, and His works as Creator, Sustainer, Sovereign, and Savior.

If you have ever felt uneasy about a prescription but could not quite explain why, this episode is for you. Not because the goal is to scare you, but because you deserve to understand how the system actually works — from someone who worked inside it for years. Welcome I am a Registered Nurse and Christian holistic health coach, and before I ever coached women toward natural healing, I spent years inside the pharmaceutical industry working in drug safety and pharmacovigilance. I processed the reports. I saw the conflicts of interest. And eventually, I became the patient. This episode is for the Christian woman who has been dismissed, medicated, and sent home with a prescription and zero real answers. The woman who suspects there is a better way but does not know where to start. If that is you, keep listening. What the Drug Approval Process Actually Looks Like Most people assume that by the time a drug reaches your pharmacist, it has been tested on hundreds of thousands of people over decades. The reality is more sobering. Before a drug is approved, it goes through clinical trials. For your average drug, the median total number of participants across all clinical trials before FDA approval is 1,708 people. For orphan drugs — drugs created for rare diseases — that number drops to a median of 438 participants. That is the data your doctor's prescription is based on. The Conflict of Interest Nobody Talks About Here is what most people outside the industry do not know. When a patient has an adverse event during a clinical trial, a report gets sent to the drug safety department. A physician is then required to determine whether or not the drug caused that event. But that physician works for — or is contracted by — the pharmaceutical company. The chief medical officer, the person setting the tone for how reports are assessed, has a financial stake in the outcome. Even the most ethical physician in that position faces a fundamental conflict of interest. And in some cases, if the clinical trial investigator — the doctor actually watching the patient — determines the drug caused the adverse event, the pharmaceutical company's physician can override that assessment entirely. The Human Factor Inside the System The people who work in drug safety are largely detail-oriented, hardworking, and genuinely care about patient outcomes. That matters and it is worth saying. But the system itself has real limitations. High turnover rates mean institutional knowledge walks out the door constantly. Clinical trial teams spread across the globe sometimes do not understand their own reporting obligations. Physicians reviewing dozens of nearly identical reports daily are fighting boredom and burnout. And patients taking 10, 15, or even 30 medications at once make causality nearly impossible to determine with any real certainty. The science is not as clean as the packaging suggests. After FDA Approval — The Data Gets Even Thinner Once a drug is on the market, the primary way a pharmaceutical company learns about safety issues is through voluntary reports — from you or your doctor. Most patients have never heard of a pharmacovigilance department. Most healthcare professionals do not know they can or should be reporting adverse events directly to pharmaceutical companies. That means the post-market safety data is largely dependent on a system most people do not know exists. Vioxx is the example that opened this episode. FDA approved. Widely prescribed. Pulled from the market after data showed an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. The clinical trials passed. The stamp of approval was given. And people were still harmed. What This Means for Your Health Decisions None of this means every pharmaceutical product is dangerous or that every person working in the industry has bad intentions. That is not the point. The point is discernment. The safety profile of the drug you may be taking rests heavily on the worldview of one chief medical officer at one pharmaceutical company, filtered through a reporting system most people have never heard of, built on a data set far smaller than most people realize. That is not a conspiracy. That is just how the system is structured. Why God Must Come First My friend had Crohn's disease for roughly 15 years. One day she was healed. Her doctor's response? It must be that you never had Crohn's disease in the first place. That response reveals everything about a worldview that cannot make room for healing outside of its own framework. God is not limited by what the data set allows. He is not constrained by what the chief medical officer approves. His wisdom is complete, and He designed your body with purpose and precision. I am not here to get you off your medications. I am not here to tell you pharmaceutical companies are entirely bad. My mission is simpler and more important than that — to encourage you to go to God first. To seek His wisdom before you outsource your health to a system that was never designed to heal you. As one of my dear friends shared with me for my book, Discover God's Health Wisdom: Science and knowledge are gifts from the Almighty One, yet they are not God. When we believe the deception that academia, research, and humanity's partial understanding is more powerful than the One who created it all, then it controls us and leaves us susceptible to more deception. Time-Stamped Highlights 0:01 — The Vioxx story: what it reveals about FDA approval and drug safety 1:00 — What pharmacovigilance is and why most people have never heard of it 3:51 — The good inside the system: the people who genuinely care 4:17 — The chaotic human factor and the God complex in conventional medicine 7:08 — The conflict of interest at the heart of drug safety assessments 9:29 — The clinical trial data sets: how many people a drug is actually tested on 11:22 — Post-market reporting and why the data gets thinner after approval 13:15 — Why comorbidities and polypharmacy make causality nearly impossible to assess 16:31 — How a physician's worldview shapes the safety conclusions of an entire drug program 17:56 — The invitation: go to God first for your health Key Takeaways Drug approvals are based on smaller data sets than most people assume — medians of 1,708 participants for standard drugs and 438 for orphan drugs across all clinical trials The physician determining whether a drug caused an adverse event often works directly for the pharmaceutical company — a structural conflict of interest Post-market safety data depends largely on voluntary reporting from patients and doctors, most of whom do not know the system exists The science is real and has genuine value — but it is incomplete, human, and subject to bias like every other human system Seeking God's wisdom first does not mean rejecting medicine; it means approaching your health with discernment rather than blind trust True lasting healing is possible — and God's design for your body is more complete than any clinical trial Ready to Stop Outsourcing Your Health? If this episode stirred something in you — if you have been wondering whether there is a better path forward for your energy, your autoimmune symptoms, or your overall health — I want to invite you to book a More Energy Strategy Session with me. This is a private, one-on-one conversation where we look at what is actually going on in your body and begin building a path forward rooted in God's design for your health. Not another prescription. Not another dead end. If you are ready to stop spinning your wheels and start moving forward with clarity and confidence, the link is herholistichealing.com/services.   Sources Duijnhoven RG, Straus SM, Raine JM, de Boer A, Hoes AW, De Bruin ML. "Number of Patients Studied Prior to Approval of New Medicines: A Database Analysis." PLOS Medicine, March 19, 2013. Full study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3601954/   This content is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be medical advice.

What causes waves? How do sloths not fall out of trees? Why is a sunset splashed in beautiful colors? And what makes a bird's poop white? We are following our God-given curiosity and discovering answers to nature questions sent in by listeners.A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Apologia! Discover God's fingerprints in creation with their award-winning science curriculum and courses at Apologia.comJoin the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubEryn's Books:Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wonder-Leads-Adventure-Wonderful/dp/1645076210Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Marvel-Devotions-Exploring-Creation/dp/0800748506The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Lessons mentioned in this episode:Why Do Sloths Hang Upside Down? Episode 32: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a058a718-62c1-4baf-b357-ab70f2fbd983/What Is Light? Lesson 109: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4eb19e42-31c5-4143-8e42-a5a0eb63daed/This podcast contains paid sponsor ads.

God has always had a plan to redeem humanity, and you can read all about it in the Bible! The Word of God is a beautiful and continuous story that begins in the Garden of Eden and culminates with the prophetic return of Christ. This singular storyline is often misunderstood when the Bible is broken up into tiny, separate stories. This confusion is a mess that Marian Jordan Ellis has sought to clarify and make easier for the believer to understand. In her devotional, Garden to Garden: Through the Bible from Eden to Eternal Paradise, she beautifully takes readers on a 30-day journey that explains how each piece of the Bible fits together to form a beautiful portrait of God's redemption story. Marian was inspired to write this devotional after seeing so many new Christians struggle with the enormity and perceived complexity of studying the Bible. TAKEAWAYS Those who weren't raised in the church may feel overwhelmed with the many stories in the Bible and therefore not read it The Old Testament is full of promises and the New Testament fulfills those promises and also looks toward the future return of Christ Garden to Garden: Through the Bible from Eden to Eternal Paradise is a great tool for introducing someone to the Bible's continuous story Even those who grew up in the church may misunderstand the Bible as a collection of totally separate, disjointed stories

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-7SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. NEW! Watch us ONLINE! Click here!The vineyard goes through many seasons. The fruit—grapes—is harvested 150-180 days after flowering. When we consider Jesus' command, “Abide in Me,” we should reflect on the seasons and how to abide. For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.Psalm 62:1-2 The psalmist finds his deepest consolation in one conviction: God is enough. True peace belongs to those who abide in quietness of heart before Him. Resting in God requires waiting — patience is essential. God is both the strength of His people (“rock” and “fortress”) and the source of their salvation.For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken. My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock. My refuge is in God.Psalm 62:5-7 Notice that David doesn't say, “Look to the Lord first, and then see what else might help.” He says, "Trust (wait) in God alone.” Turn away from every other substitute and turn toward the one who is truly sufficient. We do not deny our pain or pretend our circumstances are easy. Rather, we choose, in the middle of the difficulty, to direct our souls toward God rather than away from Him. This is not passive resignation — it is active and intentional surrender. Abiding is an active choice. Song: Rest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur78_jDX7P4&list=RDUr78_jDX7P4&start_radio=1

Season 22: Abide | #4 – You Are My Friends Scripture: John 15:12-17 SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. NEW! Watch us ONLINE! Click here!Jesus said, “I am the True Vine … Abide in me” (John 15:1, 4). We may read these verses in John's Gospel too quickly and miss the depth of His words. He is speaking to His closest disciples just hours before His betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus told them, "The Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.” Now, Jesus continues His instruction with the following command. This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. John 15:12-14 Jesus defines friendship in terms of sacrifice and obedience (verse 14). Christian friendship involves a commitment to follow the Lord's teachings and become partners in His work. Jesus tells His friends that He chose them and that He has appointed them to produce fruit. These things I command you, so that you will love one another. John 15:17 Song: Friend in Jesus – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1D5C0kid2g&list=RD_1D5C0kid2g&start_radio=1

What does it look like to parent a child with a mental illness — and keep your faith intact? Kelly Jackson has lived it. This conversation is for you. There are moms sitting in church pews right now who are exhausted, confused, and quietly wondering if they're the only ones. Their child is struggling — with moods, behaviors, diagnoses they didn't see coming — and no one is talking about it. This episode is for them and for those who know someone who has mental health concerns. Kelly Jackson is the Executive Director of NAMI Johnson County and a mom who has walked one of the harder roads in parenting: a husband who experienced a suicide attempt, a daughter who began hearing voices at eleven, and the long, winding journey of learning to love her family well in the middle of it all. She doesn't speak from theory. She speaks from Tuesday mornings and medication trials and moments of grace. Together, Misty and Kelly talk through ✦ what mental health conditions actually are (and why "one in five" is a number every mom needs to sit with), ✦ how to find the right therapist for your child, ✦ what guilt and grief look like from the inside, and ✦ why Kelly believes the church has more room to grow in this conversation. Kelly also shares the one daily rhythm that has kept her anchored through all of it — and it's simpler than you might think. This isn't a heavy, clinical episode. It's a conversation between two women who love Jesus and love moms, trying to make sure no one has to figure this out alone. Kelly's honesty will meet you wherever you are — whether you're navigating a fresh diagnosis, wondering if what you're seeing warrants concern, or just trying to understand someone you love.   NOTE: This podcast is for educational and encouragement purposes only and does not constitute professional counseling, therapy, or medical advice. Misty Hughes is an ICF-certified life coach. For mental health support, please consult a licensed professional.   Resources mentioned: NAMI:  https://www.nami.org/ Child Mind Institute Symptom Checker: https://childmind.org/symptomchecker/   MISTY'S RESOURCES:  Episode #22: There is Such A Thing As Good Grieving with Laurie Goddu https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/there-is-such-a-thing-as-good-grieving-and-busy-moms-can-do-it/id1738069561?i=1000668456618 Rhythms Of Renewal Guide: A FREE tool to help you Discover God's life-giving rhythms of life. https://mistyhughes.com/resources  Check out Misty's New Website: https://mistyhughes.com/ Join the BECOMING WAITLIST for the next Group Coaching Cohort  

Season 22: Abide | #3 – Abide in LoveScripture: John 15:5-11SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. NEW! Watch us ONLINE! Click here!ABIDE – In this podcast season, our goal is to examine what the Bible teaches about maintaining a daily, dependent connection with Jesus so we can bear spiritual fruit rather than relying on self-effort. Jesus states positively in John 15:5 – “I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” Abiding is an active, not a passive, process. The follower of Christ is to bear fruit. When the branch remains in union with the vine … with Christ in me … the life of Christ nourishes the disciple, and fruit will be inevitable. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. John 15:9-10 Jesus is loved by His Heavenly Father. He loves each of us and wants us to abide in His love. Jesus' example is that He followed the Father's commandments. So, we are to live according to the commandments. Love unites the disciples to Christ, as branches are united to a vine. That is why Jesus commands us to “Abide in my love.” Song: Deep Love of Jesus – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaySq5OBayY&list=RDvaySq5OBayY&start_radio=1

Genesis: Discover God's Blueprint for Your Life TodayStep into the book of Genesis and discover how its ancient stories speak directly to your life right now.You will learn how creation, the fall, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph reveal God's purpose, promise, and power.This teaching helps you see Scripture not as distant history, but as a living guide for faith, family, identity, and destiny.You will gain clarity on why Genesis matters and how its meanings shape the entire message of the Bible.Do not miss the chance to understand the foundations that many believers read but never fully recognize.Through warm, practical teaching, you will uncover lessons that strengthen trust, deepen hope, and make God's Word feel alive.Whether you are new to Bible study or ready to go deeper, this journey will help you connect the dots with confidence.The stories of Genesis are waiting to transform how you see God, yourself, and your future.More here: http://eternaltruthbiblecollege.com/

Season 22: Abide | #2 – Bear More Fruit Scripture: John 15:1-5 SHOW NOTES: It's our desire to encourage you in your spiritual journey with the Lord. Additional resources to enrich your Walk with God are available on our ministry website, Discover God's Truth. NEW! Watch us ONLINE! Click here!In Jerusalem, Jesus met with His disciples in the Upper Room, and then they walked to Gethsemane. He told them, “I am the vine, and My Father is the gardener.” Jesus knew His Father was carefully watching over the vineyard—tending the vine and preparing the branches to bear fruit. He used this beautiful illustration to prepare the eleven disciples for the days ahead. I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who abide in Me and I in them will bear much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.John 15:5 Jesus calls us to abide. This is not a passive act. We must remain in constant union – in daily, regular fellowship with Jesus – and have a passionate desire to walk with Him. Unless we abide – that is, stay close to Jesus – we will not bear fruit. Your Word says, “We can do nothing.” Song: Abide in Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-0cmNCfOXA&list=RD9-0cmNCfOXA&start_radio=1

Season 22: Abide | #1 – The True VineScripture: John 15:1-17SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God.NEW! Watch us ONLINE! Click here!As we begin a new season of Walk with God, we will teach a series titled “Abide” over the coming weeks, using the Lord's metaphor of the grapevine and fruit-bearing. The importance of vines and grapes in the land of Israel cannot be overstated.There are several Hebrew and Greek words translated as the English word 'abide.' We will focus on the Greek word menō. The basic sense of menō is “to remain, stay, or abide.” In our lessons, we will stress repeatedly that “abiding” is not “passive inaction.” Rather, abiding involves actively pursuing a place of rest and fruitfulness in a chaotic, stressful world. I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.John 15:1 Head to Heart Do you want a more fruitful and restful life? Are you willing to put into practice what the Word of the Lord teaches by actively choosing to abide in Christ? This is a daily, moment-by-moment choice for a true follower of Jesus Christ.

This sermon emphasizes that every believer has been given a spiritual gift by God and is called to actively use it to serve others. Based on 1 Peter 4:10, Christians are responsible for putting their gifts into action rather than simply understanding them. Jesus modeled servant-hearted living, showing that true greatness comes through serving others. Each gift plays a vital role in building and strengthening the church. As the church grows, new needs create opportunities for every gift to be used. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to pray, get involved, stay attentive to needs, and willingly step into service.

Why do cats nap all day? How do insects survive winter? What makes cheetahs so fast? We're answering nature questions sent in by listeners!Join the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubThis episode is made possible by Apologia! Discover God's fingerprints in creation with their award-winning science curriculum and courses at Apologia.comEryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Lessons mentioned in this episode:Ladybugs Use Antifreeze?! 3 Curious Ways Insects Survive in the Cold - Lesson 16: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9887db7d-cc15-4865-8254-af164545cfac/How Does God Water the Plants and Animals?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2eeaa634-1d96-45d4-9059-b64c2dc0ef78/Are Owls Wise? Exploring Bird Brains - Lesson 25: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6e4ef493-60d2-4acc-9fe9-252b9b55ee53/This podcast contains paid sponsor ads.

Scripture: Obadiah 19-21Title: Thy Kingdom ComeSHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. NEW! Watch us ONLINE! Click here!The short book of Obadiah addresses the pride and sin of the Edomites. Yet in the prophet's vision, God extends His hope and promise to those who follow Him. Israel will ultimately defeat Edom, and the Lord will restore the Promised Land. The day is coming when every knee will bow. Those who have been rescued will go up to Mount Zion in Jerusalem to rule over the mountains of Edom.And the Lord Himself will be king! Obadiah 1:21 Head to HeartFriends, we must remember that even in the bleakest times, God is at work, preparing His people for the greatest victory. Trust Him. All honor and praise to His Holy Name—King of kings! For the Lord, the Most High, is to be feared, a great king over all the earth.Psalm 47:2Song: Holy is Your Name - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJtCgkx9SFI&list=RDJJtCgkx9SFI&index=1

Why is an inchworm called an inchworm? Do these creeping “Earth Measurers” actually measure the planet? Discover God's designs in fascinating inchworms—caterpillars designed to delight!Here's our trail map:Is an Inchworm a Worm or a Caterpillar?Why Do Inchworms Hang From Trees?Is an Inchworm Actually an Inch Long?How Does God Measure His Creation?Download this lesson's free coloring sheet: https://erynlynum.com/is-an-inchworm-a-worm-or-a-caterpillar/Related Lessons to listen to next:Can Butterflies Remember Being Caterpillars? Lesson 10: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ba9b3327-315d-453a-ae96-f13b9483d2db/How Do Spiders Make Webs? Episode 38: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/51a0e526-d77f-46bf-8dd6-364667633989/Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Try CTCMath for free and with a 12-month money back guarantee: https://ctcmath.com/Bugs: Big & Small, God Made Them All: https://www.masterbooks.com/bugsExplore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Inchworm Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/is-an-inchworm-a-worm-or-a-caterpillar/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Who has measured the oceans in the palm of his hand?Who has used his hand to measure the sky?Who has used a bowl to measure all the dust of the earthand scales to weigh the mountains and hills?” Isaiah 40:12 (NCV)“Where were you when I made the earth's foundation?Tell me, if you understand.Who marked off how big it should be? Surely you know!Who stretched a ruler across it?” Job 38:4-5 (NCV)“God even knows how many hairs are on your head.” Matthew 10:30 (NCV)“And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.” Ephesians 3:18-19 (NLT)Terms Learned in This Episode:Geometridae: A family of over 23,000 moths whose larvae are often called “inchworms.”Inchworm: Caterpillars (larvae) of geometer moths known for getting around by inching along.Caterpillar True Legs: A set of six legs on a caterpillar's thorax that have claws and become the true legs of the adult moth.Caterpillar Prolegs: Unsegmented stubs that help a caterpillar move along. They are not true legs, and they are absorbed during metamorphosis.Spinneret: A small tube-shaped organ on or near the bottom of a caterpillar's mouth that releases liquid proteins, which quickly hardens into a silky thread.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

This sermon explains that Jesus gives every believer spiritual gifts through His finished work on the cross, resurrection, and ascension . In Ephesians 4:11–16, four foundational gifts—apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers—are highlighted as people given to the church to equip believers. Apostles establish and build churches, prophets proclaim God's truth to strengthen and encourage, evangelists share the gospel with the lost, and pastor-teachers shepherd and instruct believers. These gifts are not meant to do all ministry but to prepare every Christian for service. As believers are equipped, the church grows in unity, maturity, and truth, becoming stable in faith and actively living out God's Word in love as the body of Christ.

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-18 Title: The Day of the Lord SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. NEW! Watch us ONLINE! Click here!The book of Obadiah is a vision from the Sovereign LORD concerning the land of Edom. We might overlook this message because we don't understand the prophecy or because it doesn't seem relevant to us today. However, the truth found in these twenty-one verses can transform the way we live each day.Pride in our hearts can lead to mistreatment and violence toward others. This happened with the Edomites. They were misled by their pride and boasted of their importance and safety, living in a rock fortress.The “Day of the LORD,” a key theme in Israel's end-times beliefs, points to future events. This DAY signifies the time when God's rule is established in human history, and He judges all enemies who oppose His reign. This “day,” then, decides the fate of Edom and other nations that oppose Israel. The day is near when I, the LORD, will judge all godless nations! As you have done to Israel, so it will be done to you. All your evil deeds will fall back on your own heads. Obadiah 1:15 We serve a holy and righteous God, who is the perfect Judge over all. This calls us to follow Him and live according to His commands and Holy Law. Lord, shine Your light on our sins of pride and selfishness. It is our desire to walk faithfully with God. Song: On That Day - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McX9SdQS4mI&list=RDMcX9SdQS4mI&start_radio=1

Ephesians 4 marks a shift from what believers are in Christ to how they should live. Paul calls the church to unity marked by humility, patience, and love, reminding us that every believer has a place in Christ's body. Yet within this unity, each person is uniquely gifted. Jesus gives spiritual gifts to every believer according to His wisdom and purpose. These gifts are connected to Christ's victory—through His death, resurrection, and ascension, He conquered sin, death, and Satan. As the victorious King who ascended on high, Jesus distributes gifts to His people so they can serve and build up the church. Because we share in His victory, we are called to faithfully use our gifts for His glory.

Scripture: Obadiah 10-14Title: The Relationship Between BrothersSHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God.NEW! Watch us ONLINE! Click here!Obadiah is the shortest book (21 verses) in the Hebrew Scriptures, found among the Minor Prophets. This powerful prophetic message delivers God's divine judgment against Edom for their pride, arrogance, and exploitation of Jerusalem during the Babylonian invasion. Edom, descendants of Esau, is condemned for failing to support their brothers, the descendants of Jacob—they even captured fleeing Judeans and handed them over to enemies.It was morally wrong for the nation of Edom to harm, rather than bless, their brother. This goes back to the very origins of the two nations — it began with Esau's hatred for his brother Jacob. That hatred eventually led to outright physical violence.When they were invaded, you stood aloof, refusing to help them. Foreign invaders carried off their wealth and cast lots to divide up Jerusalem, but you acted like one of Israel's enemies.Obadiah 1:11 Edom watched with complete indifference to the pain and suffering of their close relatives, Israel. They saw what was happening but did nothing.Why will Edom be judged? The prophet Amos provides this word from the Lord.This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Edom, even for four, I will not relent. Because he pursued his brother with a sword and slaughtered the women of the land, because his anger raged continually and his fury flamed unchecked.”Amos 1:11 Head to Heart – God is a Righteous Judge, and He keeps the score. Under His watchful eye, no one will escape His judgment. Let us remember that the Lord is merciful and gracious. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).SONG: The Lord Our Righteousness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3NbYyW-OcY&list=RDy3NbYyW-OcY&start_radio=1

What creature glides through the ocean with a tail like a monkey and a head like a horse? The seahorse, of course! Seahorses are very unique with their long noses, upright bodies, and curling tails. So….what exactly is a seahorse? Discover God's incredible designs in these one-of-a-kind creatures of the sea.Here's our trail map:What Exactly Is a Seahorse?How Is a Seahorse Like a Vacuum Cleaner?Why Do Male Seahorses Have Babies?How Does God Prepare Us For Growing Up?Related Lessons to listen to next:What Is a Shark's 6th Sense? With Marine Biologist Michael Lane - Lesson 45: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6d415944-5436-4f3c-810f-7ab3cf20591a/How Do Fish Breathe Underwater? The Curious Ways Creatures Breathe - Lesson 68: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0fc09da4-deab-42ce-9e57-2a2d5e9a2d8c/Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Apologia's Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-advantage-set/Explore Apologia's curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/Save 20% and get a FREE speaker using code Nat20 at https://www.sherwoodkids.com/nat20 (offer valid through March 31, 2026)Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Seahorse Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/why-do-male-seahorses-have-babies/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“You saw my body as it was formed. All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old.” Psalm 139:16 (NCV)“‘For I know the plans I have for you,' says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)“Teach me to do what you want, because you are my God.Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 43:10 (NCV) Terms Learned in This Episode:Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous fish. Fish with cartilage instead of bones.Bony Fish: The largest fish category consisting of fish with bony skeletons.Hippocampus: Genus (category) of fish with seahorses.Pivot Feeding: A rapid way a seahorse catches food by quickly snapping their head and sucking in water like a tiny vacuum to pull in prey.Brood Pouch: A special pouch on a male seahorse where the female's eggs are placed. The male incubates the eggs inside the pouch until they are ready to hatch.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

This sermon from 1 Corinthians teaches that spiritual gifts reveal God's purpose for believers and build up the church. Gifts like wisdom and knowledge help Christians understand and apply God's Word, while faith inspires confident trust in His plans. Discernment enables believers to distinguish truth from error in a world of deception. The message also explains that miraculous gifts—such as healing, miracles, and tongues—served a specific purpose in the early church: to authenticate the Gospel and its messengers. Ultimately, every gift points believers toward obedience, unity, and glorifying God.

Spring Break Interlude | March 25Psalm 73:3-6, 16-28 | The Strength of My HeartSHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you will find additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. NEW! Watch us ONLINE! Click here!Psalm 73:3-6, 16-28 3 - I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.4 - They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong.5 - They don't have troubles like other people; they're not plagued with problems like everyone else.6 - They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and clothe themselves with cruelty.16 – So, I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is!17 - Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.18 - Truly, you put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.19 - In an instant, they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors.20 - When you arise, O Lord, you will laugh at their silly ideas as a person laughs at dreams in the morning.21 - Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside.22 - I was so foolish and ignorant—I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.23 - Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand.24 - You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny.25 - Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.26 - My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.27 - Those who desert him will perish, for you destroy those who abandon you.28 - But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.Song: As For Me (Psalm 73) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZp2k7AcHh8&list=RDjZp2k7AcHh8&start_radio=1

This message continues defining spiritual gifts by focusing on giving, leadership, administration, and mercy. The gift of giving is marked by sincere, joyful generosity that seeks God's glory and the good of others. Leadership is then explored in two complementary forms: administration, which organizes people and resources to accomplish ministry effectively, and leadership, which provides vision, direction, and diligent, shepherd-like oversight. Both gifts work together. Finally, the gift of mercy reflects God's heart through compassion, gentleness, and cheerful care for those in need, expecting nothing in return. Together, these gifts reveal a Spirit-empowered church where generosity, guidance, and compassion work in harmony to fulfill God's purposes.

Scripture: Obadiah 5-9Title: But God!SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you will find additional resources to enrich your Walk with God.The book of Obadiah is an oracle of judgment – Edom will be humbled. God declares complete destruction. Nothing can be hidden from the Lord and His righteous judgment.Every nook and cranny of Edom will be searched and looted. Every treasure will be found and taken.Obadiah 1:6Edom will be tricked and pushed out by its "friends." The men who are at peace with Edom will deceive and overpower them.All your allies will turn against you. They will help to chase you from your land. They will promise you peace while plotting to deceive and destroy you. Your trusted friends will set traps for you, and you won't even know about it.Obadiah 1:7But God offers hope to anyone willing to turn away from their pride and sin. His gifts of love, mercy, and grace are offered freely.But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.Ephesians 2:4-5 Song: The Love of God - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYz0CvEBjZw&list=RDDYz0CvEBjZw&start_radio=1

Scripture highlights several foundational spiritual gifts that build up the church. Prophecy in the Bible primarily meant declaring God's revealed truth. Today this is seen in faithfully proclaiming Scripture. The gift of service/helps works behind the scenes, meeting practical needs with humility and love. Teaching is the Spirit-empowered ability to understand and clearly explain God's Word so believers grow in maturity. Exhortation/encouragement comes alongside others to comfort, challenge, and motivate them to live out truth. Together, these (along with the other spiritual gifts that we'll cover in the messages to come) ensure God's people are instructed, supported, and strengthened to follow Him faithfully.

Scripture: Obadiah 1-4Title: Rise Up! SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, please visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God.God's desire is for His followers to trust Him and live humbly with others. Love God. Love others. Today's Bible lesson focuses on pride, including personal pride and the arrogant pride of a nation that believes it is invincible.Obadiah is the shortest book (a single chapter) in the Hebrew Bible, located between Amos and Jonah. This book is a powerful oracle that highlights God's judgment against Edom (the descendants of Esau) for their pride and betrayal of Judah.Thus says the Lord GOD concerning Edom:We have heard a report from the LORD,and a messenger has been sent among the nations:“Rise up! Let us rise against her for battle!”Obadiah 1A struggle that started in the womb between twin brothers, Esau and Jacob, leads to a conflict between their descendants, the Edomites and the Israelites. Because the Edomites stubbornly refuse to help Israel, first during their wilderness wanderings (Nm 20:14-21) and later during an invasion, they are strongly condemned by Obadiah. This little-known prophet describes their crimes, reviews their case, and declares their judgment: TOTAL DESTRUCTION.After her enemies invaded Judah, the Edomites celebrated and mocked her suffering. Because they lived in seemingly undefeatable cities carved out of rock cliffs—like those seen today in Petra—they confidently believed nothing could harm them. However, as Obadiah would reveal, they were wrong.Head to Heart: The Almighty Lord is sovereign and rules over all nations, not just Israel. He is the Righteous Judge and will deliver judgment on all people with equity and fairness.Song: Rise Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPkWeyUatq4&list=RDXPkWeyUatq4&start_radio=1

Big Idea: Storms are stories of discovering God Problem: We trust our wisdom until God sends a storm beyond it. Solution: Cry out to God, and He will meet you in the storm and carry you to a safe haven. Vision: A church of people who tell their story of how God met them in the storm, carried them through what they could not control, and brought them safely to the h aven their hearts were longing for. Steps to Change: 1. Admit there are storms to great for you. 2. Cry out to the Lord. 3. Discover God and find safety with Him Call to Worship: Titus 3:3–7 (ESV) 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Links: Website: https://thegrovechurch.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegrovechurchofficial Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrovechurchofficial Sermon Audio: https://soundcloud.com/thegrovechurchofficial Podcast: https://tr.ee/c0BcdkUV3C Support Our Ministry: https://grovechurch.churchcenter.com/giving If this video was helpful to you, please like, comment, and subscribe — and share it with someone who needs hope today.

God has given every believer spiritual gifts—divine abilities empowered by the Holy Spirit for effective ministry. Like an unopened gift, these abilities must be discovered and used. Spiritual gifts are part of God's design for each believer and are meant to serve others and strengthen the church. The journey with our gifts follows three phases: discovery, development, and deployment. We begin by learning from Scripture what gifts are and how God distributes them. Then we develop them through practice, learning, and service. Finally, we deploy them to bless others and advance God's kingdom. Scripture teaches that gifts differ but come from the same Spirit, are empowered by God, and are given for the benefit of all. As each believer faithfully uses their gift, the church grows and God is glorified.

Scripture: Genesis 17:3-16 / ObadiahTitle: God's Everlasting CovenantSHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God.Today, we begin a new series on the podcast, Season #21 – Hope & Promise: The book of Obadiah. It's a short prophetic book in the Old Testament, located between Amos and Jonah.What is the message, and how does it relate to us today? To understand the book of Obadiah, let's go back in history… all the way to Genesis.God called Abram out of the distant land of Haran and promised that he would become a great nation. This was an everlasting covenant between God and Abraham and his future descendants.“I will confirm my covenant with you and your descendants after you, from generation to generation. This is the everlasting covenant: I will always be your God and the God of your descendants after you. And I will give the entire land of Canaan, where you now live as a foreigner, to you and your descendants. It will be their possession forever, and I will be their God.”Genesis 17:7-8Abram's name was changed to Abraham, and his wife Sarai's name was changed to Sarah. Isaac was born when they were both old. Isaac married Rebekah and was 60 years old when they welcomed twin boys.The rivalry between these two brothers—Jacob and Esau—began in their mother's womb and lasted for many generations. Jacob's name was changed to Israel, and Esau's name was changed to Edom. Song: The Everlasting Love of God - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaTKSQ1-fh8&list=RDKaTKSQ1-fh8&start_radio=1

Why do kangaroos hop? Can they walk? Do all kangaroos have pouches, and what are they for? Discover God's wild and wonderful design in kangaroos and how they're designed to move forward—never backward.Here's our trail map:Do All Kangaroos Have Pouches?Why Do Kangaroos Hop?Can Kangaroos Jump Backward?How Does God Help Us Move Forward in Faith?Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Explore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Save 20% and get a FREE speaker using code Nat20 at https://www.sherwoodkids.com/nat20 (offer valid through March 31, 2026)Subscribe to the Ginger Hubbard podcast for biblical parenting advice and encouragement: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcastNat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Kangaroo Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/do-all-kangaroos-have-pouches/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Brothers and sisters, I know that I have not yet reached that goal, but there is one thing I always do. Forgetting the past and straining toward what is ahead, I keep trying to reach the goal and get the prize for which God called me through Christ to the life above.” Philippians 3:13-14 (NCV)“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” Psalm 37:5 (ESV)“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)“‘For I know the plans I have for you,' says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) Terms Learned in This Episode:Marsupial: A group of mammals that have very tiny babies which are born early. Most have a pouch in which their baby or babies crawl into. Inside the pouch, the baby drinks milk and stays warm and safe as it continues growing.Marsupium: A pouch on a mother marsupial's belly where her tiny baby or babies stay safe and warm after being born. Inside the pouch are nipples so the babies can drink milk and keep growing.Macropodidae: A family (category) of marsupials meaning “big feet,” including kangaroos, wallabies, wallaroos, tree-kangaroos, pademelons, quokkas, and other creatures known for large feet for hopping and tails for balancing.Saltation: Moving by jumps or hops instead of walking.Pentapedal Locomotion: Moving by using five feet. Or in the case of kangaroos, four feet and one tail.This podcast episode contains paid advertisements. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policy

Discipleship and community around the table is essential for spiritual growth and development. Discover God's heart for true biblical hospitality and connection.

Have you ever wondered why God's heart beats so strongly for Israel? Through an unbreakable covenant, God chose Israel not for their greatness, but to display His faithfulness to all nations. Pastor Jeff unpacks how God initiated, secured, and promises to restore His relationship with Israel—a relationship as eternal as the stars in the sky. For Christians today, standing with Israel isn't political; it's biblical. Through Israel came our Jewish Messiah, Jesus Christ. Discover God's unchanging love for His chosen people in this enlightening message. Speaker: Jeff Schwarzentraub

Work isn't just a job—it's a calling. Discover God's design for work, Sabbath rest, and how Jesus frees us from burnout and striving.

God has uniquely designed each believer with a divine purpose and specific spiritual gifts to invest in His kingdom. We are created in His image—our personality, temperament, and abilities are intentional, not accidental—and God equips each of us with spiritual gifts at the moment we trust Christ as Savior. These gifts are supernatural graces given by the Holy Spirit to build up the body of Christ, not for personal glory but for service, unity, and advancing God's redemptive work. Every gift reflects God's sovereign design and calls us to embrace how He made us, thank Him for our identity, and seek how to use our gifts faithfully. As stewards of this spiritual capital, we answer to God for how we invest what He's given us.  

"When we find ourselves with nothing else, and we're forced to rely on God, that's when we find that he's enough."— Scott DunfordToday's Episode:  Life doesn't always turn out the way we'd hoped it would. And Pastor Scott Dunford is no stranger to wading through disappointments, both with other people and personally. In today's episode, Scott walks us through some of the hardest questions he's faced both in ministry and in life. He reflects on why good people suffer and bad people thrive. He reminds us of the truth of God's promises and how we can practically rely on him and on his people through seasons of difficulty and doubt. Regardless of your particular season, you'll be encouraged to remember that God is enough, both now and forever.This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26Today's guest: Scott Dunford is a pastor and missionary leader with over two decades of experience in vocational ministry. He currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Western Hills Church in San Mateo, California. Scott also the is the co-host of The Missions Show, where he discusses theology and cross-cultural ministry to help "goers think and thinkers go.”Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about the easy button for Scripture memory, Dwell Differently's monthly membership!Love the show? Support us by leaving a review.Links from today's show: Find out more about Scott on his church's website or instagram.Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading and start fresh today at TheOneYearBible.com.Discover more about the resurrection in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at here with a free Crossway Plus account.Discover God's heart for you through deeper study and reflection in Every Woman's Bible.Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

Scripture: Psalms 146Title: I Will Praise! SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. When we praise, adore, and worship the Almighty God, we acknowledge His holiness, supreme power, and loving character. This is our act of sacrifice to honor Him as Creator and Redeemer, and to celebrate His faithfulness, goodness, mercy, and love. We can offer praise and worship through song, scripture, prayer, and silent reflection. Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live;I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Psalm 146:1-2 Notice the repetition: “Praise the Lord.” This reflects the psalmist's personal commitment to live a life of praise. This word in Hebrew is Hallelujah! The commitment to praise the Lord involves choosing not to rely on others. We cannot place our trust or dependence solely on people. Do not trust in princes, in mortal man, in whom there is no salvation.Psalm 146:3 Praise and adoration belong to God. He is worthy, holy, and the Sovereign Creator. Worship is our way of showing gratitude to the Lord. God created us to worship Him. Praise opens a path for us to experience His presence. God inhabits the praise of His people. Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise His holy name. Psalm 103:1 Song: Worthy Of It All – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ7prJcwB8o

"Where's your heart at? What are you longing for? Are you longing for things other than God?"— Natalie AbbottToday's episode: On today's episode, Dwell Differently sister Natalie and Vera are asking us this question: What if God was truly your best thing? It's foundational...and it's also really hard to live out. They talk honestly and practically about what it looks like in their own lives to navigate the challenges and the benefits of trusting in God and loving him the most. You won't want to miss it!This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about the easy button for Scripture memory, Dwell Differently's monthly membership!Support our show: It's really just as simple as leaving us a review!Links from today's show: Discover more about the resurrection in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at crossway.org/disciplinesofdevotion with a free Crossway Plus account.Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading and start fresh today at TheOneYearBible.com.Discover God's heart for you through deeper study and reflection in Every Woman's Bible.Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

Scripture: Revelation 22:5-17 Title: Come, Lord Jesus! SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God.Worship, praise, and adoration. Over the past weeks, we've looked at many passages of Scripture. These lessons have caused me to search my heart and understand the importance of praise and adoration in my life. We have examined the hymns of praise in the book of Revelation. Oh, the glory surrounding God's heavenly throne and the beauty of the new city and its streets of gold. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations … the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him.Revelation 22:1-3 When we teach in Israel, we often say: “Where there is water, there is life.” This river in the Holy City flows with healing water. It is fitting for Revelation to close around the throne of God and of the Lamb. God's servants will worship, and they will reign forever and ever.“Behold, I am coming soon. I am the Alpha and the Omega,the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”Revelation 22:12-13 The message is clear—Jesus will return. He is the eternal Son—Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.Revelation 22:17 The invitation, “Come,” is open to everyone. It is a free gift (Romans 3:24). He is coming soon. Are you ready to meet Him? Will you face Him as Lord and Savior or as Judge?Song: Come, Jesus, Come – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq4PXLxTuVU&list=RDLq4PXLxTuVU&start_radio=1

"The Lord sometimes reveals himself to us and shows himself to us in ways that we wouldn't know apart from our flesh and our heart failing."— Megan HillToday's Episode: Join Natalie Abbott and Megan Hill as they discuss both individual failure and corporate failure in the church and how God meets us in both places. Megan gives spiritual insights and practical advice for how we can deal with our own doubts and disappointments by honestly bringing them to God and relying on others to lift us up. She also gives us some helpful categories for understanding the failures of others in the church, and she walks us through what we can do when we experience those hurts first-hand. It's a great conversation that helps us understand a biblical framework for how God is always at work even through our failures, both individually and corporately. This month's memory verse: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26Today's guest: Megan Hill is the managing editor for The Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of several books for adults and children, most recently Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts and Sabbath Rest. Megan lives with her husband and four children in Massachusetts where they belong to West Springfield Covenant Community Church (PCA).Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about the easy button for Scripture memory, Dwell Differently's monthly membership!Love the show? Support us by leaving a review.Links from today's show: Find out more about Megan here. Dealing with church hurt? Get Sighing on Sunday here.Discover more about the resurrection in The “If” That Changes Everything by Mike Hood. Use code IF to receive 30% off your copy at thegoodbook.com.Develop life-changing habits in the Disciplines of Devotion series. Get 30% off at crossway.org/disciplinesofdevotion with a free Crossway Plus account.Discover God's heart for you through deeper study and reflection in Every Woman's Bible.Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferently.

Season 20: Praise & Adoration / #12Scripture: Revelation 21:9-27 Title: The New CitySHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God.Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.Revelation 21:1-2 God will make all things new—a new heaven and a new earth. The holy city, New Jerusalem, will be filled with God's glory and its brilliance. John describes the city's magnificent beauty.And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.Revelation 21:10-11To be gathered with all believers, people from every nation, tribe, and tongue—the Lamb's bride. What a glorious sight! God's Holy Presence in the New Jerusalem. John warns his readers that only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life will enter the New Jerusalem. We must choose to follow the Lamb—accept His gift of salvation—today.Head to Heart: What will that beautiful gathering of the Lamb's bride be like? The description John gives falls short of its glory and magnificence! Still, these verses should fill our hearts with great hope and anticipation.Song: The Holy City - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SokCt9iTGqU&list=RDSokCt9iTGqU&start_radio=1

SCRIPTURE: Revelation 21SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. God originally created the earth and heaven to be our everlasting home. But sin and death entered the world, turning the earth into a place of rebellion."Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband." Revelation 21:1-2 The subtitle of the Holy City, “the new Jerusalem,” raises a question. The "old" Jerusalem was also called the "holy city" and described as a "bride" in Isaiah 52 and 61. Since the Jerusalem from above is the "new" Jerusalem, we can infer that it is somehow connected to the old one, meaning the new is the old renewed."And He who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also, He said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” And He said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty, I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment." Revelation 21:5-6God offers each of us a choice. Will you choose to drink from salvation's spring, the water of life? Those who accept His invitation and remain loyal to Christ as overcomers will inherit all the new things in the city of God. They will be God's children, and He will be their Father.SONG: "All Things New" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAM5biaV3Xs&list=RDJAM5biaV3Xs&start_radio=1

Why do some people, like Joan of Arc, hear God's voice so clearly? Can we, and should we, hope to hear that in our lives? Fr John Riccardo's answer is clear: yes. Through his ministry with Acts XXIX, he shares a 4-step approach that individuals, couples, and teams can do to hear God's plan for the adventure of your life. Acts XXIX Ministry: https://www.actsxxix.org/Born For This Podcast: https://www.actsxxix.org/podcastsNEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. If you're in TEXAS visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/ If you're NOT in Texas, visit: https://www.prolifeproviders.com/

Do we need plants to live? Why did God fill the earth with plants before making creatures and people? Discover how God builds plants from air, and uses those plants to clean the air around us! and how seeds grow and spread to fill earth with tasty, useful, and life-giving plants.Here's our trail map:How Do Water, Light, and Air Build Plants?How Is Fruit Made?Why Is Earth Full of Plants?How Can We Grow Good Fruit?Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Try CTCMath for free: https://ctcmath.com/Discover God's designs in plants with Apologia's Exploring Creation with Botany course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/botany-course-setDiscover all of Apologia's curriculum and courses from a Biblical worldview: https://www.apologia.com/Parents and caregivers: hear remarkable stories of God's work in real people through the Compelled Podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree God Made Plants Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-is-fruit-made/

7 Ways to Prayerfully Discover Your Purpose Our God is purposeful and intentional. That means He has a reason for everything He does, including why He created you. He gives us all purpose and places a specific call on our lives. In this episode, I'm sharing 7 important ways to seek the Lord in prayer to clearly discover your purpose and confidently answer God's call on your life. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Join my upcoming Bible Study, "Crazy or Called," to learn how to clearly discover and confidently answer God's call on your life: https://www.belovedwomen.org/biblestudy  Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com.CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA:Go to her site, www.belovedwomen.org, and study the Bible with her in the Beloved Women app available in the Apple and Google Play stores, where she invites busy women to fill up on God's love and truth through online Bible study, practical Christian living, and authentic womanhood. https://www.belovedwomen.org/join/ Scripture from ESV. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.