Podcasts about Encouraging Words

Hi, friend. I hope you're doing well. A quick note before we get into today's episode, particularly if you listen in the car or where younger ears can hear. This message includes the reading of a painful story in the Old Testament and some pretty blunt language about the dangers of pornography. Consider this a heads-up if you want to adjust when or where you listen.

Hi, friend. I hope you're doing well. A quick note before we get into today's episode, particularly if you listen in the car or where younger ears can hear. This message includes the reading of a painful story in the Old Testament and some pretty blunt language about the dangers of pornography. Consider this a heads-up if you want to adjust when or where you listen.

Join us each week for a brief encouraging word from Pastor Roger Hirth or one of our associate pastors.

Hello, my friend. I hope you're having a good day. Anxiety. It's an all-too-common part of our lives. The statistics, especially among young people, are staggering. I know there are legitimate concerns in our world that need attention. And I know there are times clinical intervention is the solution God provides to those who struggle. But I also know peace is possible.

Hello, my friend. I hope you're having a good day. Anxiety. It's an all-too-common part of our lives. The statistics, especially among young people, are staggering. I know there are legitimate concerns in our world that need attention. And I know there are times clinical intervention is the solution God provides to those who struggle. But I also know peace is possible.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Hello, friend. I hope you're having a good day. Today's episode is a bit of a history lesson. We're going back to first century Rome, to the time of the apostle Paul and the emperor Nero. Readers of the New Testament have learned a lot from Paul, but the life of Nero offers a critical lesson as well.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Hello, friend. I hope you're having a good day. Today's episode is a bit of a history lesson. We're going back to first century Rome, to the time of the apostle Paul and the emperor Nero. Readers of the New Testament have learned a lot from Paul, but the life of Nero offers a critical lesson as well.

Join us each week for a brief encouraging word from Pastor Roger Hirth or one of our associate pastors.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Hi, friend. Thanks for joining me for another episode of the Encouraging Word Podcast. If you've been listening to the podcast the past few weeks, you know we're talking about finding a new way of living through better thinking. So maybe you're ready to tackle some of those specific negative thought patterns that weigh us down. Guilt is a big one – all the should haves that hound us. But here's the good news: God has given us a tool to help deal with our guilt.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Hi, friend. Thanks for joining me for another episode of the Encouraging Word Podcast. If you've been listening to the podcast the past few weeks, you know we're talking about finding a new way of living through better thinking. So maybe you're ready to tackle some of those specific negative thought patterns that weigh us down. Guilt is a big one – all the should haves that hound us. But here's the good news: God has given us a tool to help deal with our guilt.

Join us each week for a brief encouraging word from Pastor Roger Hirth or one of our associate pastors.

Preached 06-08-25 Rev. Elbert McGowan, Jr. Matthew 7:7-11

You can find the Tame Your Thoughts book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com (https://maxlucado.com/tameyourthoughts/) or wherever you buy books! Hello, my friend. I hope you're well. What do you think of when you hear the word “meditation”? Perhaps a yoga class or quiet chanting or one of those mindfulness apps on your phone? You might think of the phrase “Clear your mind.” Well as you learn to tame your thoughts, you'll discover that an empty mind is not the goal. When you banish the bad thoughts, seek to replace them with good thoughts. Meditate on God's Word and fill your mind with his goodness.

You can find the Tame Your Thoughts book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com (https://maxlucado.com/tameyourthoughts/) or wherever you buy books! Hello, my friend. I hope you're well. What do you think of when you hear the word “meditation”? Perhaps a yoga class or quiet chanting or one of those mindfulness apps on your phone? You might think of the phrase “Clear your mind.” Well as you learn to tame your thoughts, you'll discover that an empty mind is not the goal. When you banish the bad thoughts, seek to replace them with good thoughts. Meditate on God's Word and fill your mind with his goodness.

Join us each week for a brief encouraging word from Pastor Roger Hirth or one of our associate pastors.

You can find the Tame Your Thoughts book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com (https://maxlucado.com/tameyourthoughts/) or wherever you buy books! Hi, friend. Thank you for joining me on the podcast this week. Today's episode is about UFOs. No, not that kind. I'm using the term UFO to describe those destructive thought patterns that leave us stuck in what the Bible calls strongholds. But there is hope! When you learn to identify and deal with them, those scary, odd-looking UFOs will stop taking up space in your brain.

You can find the Tame Your Thoughts book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com (https://maxlucado.com/tameyourthoughts/) or wherever you buy books! Hi, friend. Thank you for joining me on the podcast this week. Today's episode is about UFOs. No, not that kind. I'm using the term UFO to describe those destructive thought patterns that leave us stuck in what the Bible calls strongholds. But there is hope! When you learn to identify and deal with them, those scary, odd-looking UFOs will stop taking up space in your brain.

You can find the Tame Your Thoughts book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com (https://maxlucado.com/tameyourthoughts/) or wherever you buy books! Hi friend, Max Lucado here. As an Encouraging Word listener, I want to share with you an exclusive preview of my new audiobook, Tame Your Thoughts. This message is for anyone who embraces the promise found in Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” I pray it encourages you.

You can find the Tame Your Thoughts book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com (https://maxlucado.com/tameyourthoughts/) or wherever you buy books! Hi friend, Max Lucado here. As an Encouraging Word listener, I want to share with you an exclusive preview of my new audiobook, Tame Your Thoughts. This message is for anyone who embraces the promise found in Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” I pray it encourages you.

Join us each week for a brief encouraging word from Pastor Roger Hirth or one of our associate pastors.

You can find the Tame Your Thoughts book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com (https://maxlucado.com/tameyourthoughts/) or wherever you buy books! Hello, friend. I hope you're having a good day.  We're diving into a new topic this week on the Encouraging Word Podcast – thought management. Controlling your anger or managing your anxiety may seem like an impossible task at times, but it's not! It's a promise found in Scripture and backed up by neuroscience. With God's help, you can tame each thought and become a person who thinks and acts more like Jesus.

You can find the Tame Your Thoughts book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com (https://maxlucado.com/tameyourthoughts/) or wherever you buy books! Hello, friend. I hope you're having a good day.  We're diving into a new topic this week on the Encouraging Word Podcast – thought management. Controlling your anger or managing your anxiety may seem like an impossible task at times, but it's not! It's a promise found in Scripture and backed up by neuroscience. With God's help, you can tame each thought and become a person who thinks and acts more like Jesus.

You can find the Tame Your Thoughts book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com (https://maxlucado.com/tameyourthoughts/) or wherever you buy books! Hi friend, Max Lucado here. As an Encouraging Word listener, I want to share with you an exclusive preview of my new audiobook, Tame Your Thoughts. This message is for anyone who embraces the promise found in Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” I pray it encourages you.

The Lord changes us for an example. Pastor Ray Bentley says, look to the Apostle Peter. I love Peter because here's this big, rough Galilean fisherman who was now because of his time spent with Jesus Christ, loving, affectionate. Two little letters that Peter wrote to the believers 2000 years ago. Eight times in those two letters he says, dearly beloved.

You can find the Tame Your Thoughts book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com (https://maxlucado.com/tameyourthoughts/) or wherever you buy books! Hi friend, Max Lucado here. As an Encouraging Word listener, I want to share with you an exclusive preview of my new audiobook, Tame Your Thoughts. This message is for anyone who embraces the promise found in Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” I pray it encourages you.

God loves you so much. He chose you. Pastor Ray Bentley explains. What does it mean to be chosen? Very simply, it comes by the grace of God. You are chosen by God's amazing grace. And this is one of the amazing mysteries. We are chosen. And when did he choose us? The scriptures reveal that before the foundations of the earth were even laid.

Join us each week for a brief encouraging word from Pastor Roger Hirth or one of our associate pastors.

Words of encouragement; we need to give them to others, and we need to hear them ourselves. We are told to encourage one another in scripture, but we should avoid fishing for them! Today Pastor Mike shares his own encouraging words for us in how we interact with others.

Hi, friend. Thank you so much for joining me for the podcast this summer. I hope this series has been an encouragement to you, particularly if you're going through a difficult time. We've got some new stuff coming next week that I'm really excited about, but first we're going to put a bow on our study of the life of Joseph. If there's one thing you take from it, may it be this: we have a heavenly father who guides us with a sure hand.

You can find the Tame Your Thoughts book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com (https://maxlucado.com/tameyourthoughts/) or wherever you buy books! Hi, friend. Thank you so much for joining me for the podcast this summer. I hope this series has been an encouragement to you, particularly if you're going through a difficult time. We've got some new stuff coming next week that I'm really excited about, but first we're going to put a bow on our study of the life of Joseph. If there's one thing you take from it, may it be this: we have a heavenly father who guides us with a sure hand.

This episode of Ministry Monday is brought to you by Reverend J. Ronald Knott from Louisville, KY. Fr. Knott has written 40 books including his homily series called An Encouraging Word, books for clergy and books on spirituality. He has taught at seminaries and lectured all over the world on topics such as how to develop a united parish staff and how to grow successful parishes.    Consider beginning your Fall Ordinary Time with your parish team by reading "THE SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP OF A PRIEST", available on amazon in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Visit www.ronknottbooks.com for more information. Today's episode features Peter Kolar, Editor for Spanish and Bilingual Resources at GIA Publications. Peter shares both liturgical and personal viewpoints for the Quinceañera celebration: how is it implemented in both a sacred and secular context? What music best supports a quinceañera? and more.

Listen closely as Pastor Loïs unpacks Isaiah 6:1-8 to show what the salvation process looks like. Join us each week for a brief encouraging word from Pastor Roger Hirth or one of our associate pastors.

Hello, friend. Welcome to the Encouraging Word Podcast. Did you know the Bible has something to say about crisis management? That might feel like a modern construct, but it's not. In Joseph's life he faced multiple crises, including an extended, widespread famine. So how did he get through it? A two-pronged approach – he approached the crisis with faith and then came up with a plan.

You can find the Tame Your Thoughts book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com (https://maxlucado.com/tameyourthoughts/) or wherever you buy books! Hello, friend. Welcome to the Encouraging Word Podcast. Did you know the Bible has something to say about crisis management? That might feel like a modern construct, but it's not. In Joseph's life he faced multiple crises, including an extended, widespread famine. So how did he get through it? A two-pronged approach – he approached the crisis with faith and then came up with a plan.

Join us each week for a brief encouraging word from Pastor Roger Hirth or one of our associate pastors.

Do you understand how powerful your words are? How powerful encouragement is?  Learn to speak life into your friends, your family, your children. Dr. Randy helps you to be a Godly influence by speaking encouragement into their lives. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Love-filled […]

Do you understand how powerful your words are? How powerful encouragement is?  Learn to speak life into your friends, your family, your children. Dr. Randy helps you to be a Godly influence by speaking encouragement into their lives. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE. Here’s an Intentional Living Blog for inspiration! Love-filled […]

Hello, friend. I hope you're having a good day. Today's episode brings us to a pivotal moment between Joseph and his brothers. If you don't know what happens in the story, it powerfully illustrates what happens when the prince turns out to be your brother.

You can find the Tame Your Thoughts book and Bible study at MaxLucado.com (https://maxlucado.com/tameyourthoughts/) or wherever you buy books! Hello, friend. I hope you're having a good day. Today's episode brings us to a pivotal moment between Joseph and his brothers. If you don't know what happens in the story, it powerfully illustrates what happens when the prince turns out to be your brother.

Ministered by Pastor Jonathan Skiles at New Life Church of La Habra in La Habra, CA. God bless you and thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about our ministry or give an offering, please visit our website at www.nlclahabra.com Visit us on Instagram: @nlclahabra Our Address: New Life Church of La Habra 740 E. Lambert Rd. Unit E  La Habra, CA 90631

Pastor Roger breaking down Psalm 23 verse by verse to reveal God's complete provision for your life! Relationship, supply, rest, refreshment, healing, guidance, purpose, protection through testing, faithfulness, discipline, hope, consecration, abundance, blessing, security, and eternity—this is what it means to have the Lord as your Caring Shepherd.

Hi, friend. Welcome to the Encouraging Word Podcast. If you've listened to the last few episodes, you've likely noticed a recurring theme: Joseph is resilient. He faced challenge after challenge, but kept bouncing back. How could he do that? Because he saw the bigger picture of an active, sovereign God.

Hi, friend. Welcome to the Encouraging Word Podcast. If you've listened to the last few episodes, you've likely noticed a recurring theme: Joseph is resilient. He faced challenge after challenge, but kept bouncing back. How could he do that? Because he saw the bigger picture of an active, sovereign God.

Hello, my friend. Thanks for joining me today.This summer on the podcast we've been studying the life of Joseph to learn how God helps us get through painful and difficult parts of life. This week we're deviating a bit from Joseph to take a look at the role his brothers play in the story. Maybe as you're listening you relate more to Jacob's other sons. If that's you, be encouraged, friend – God is still working.

Hi, friend. I hope you're doing well today. For anyone who's ever been treated badly—in other words, everyone—Colossians 3:13 offers one of the New Testament's most challenging admonitions: “even as Christ forgave you, so you must also do.” Really, God? you might think. I'm supposed to just forgive them? I know it's not easy, and it won't be a straight line. But, with God's help, you will find the space of grace.

If you haven't listened to Part 1 of our conversation with Mellany Zepelak, start there! This episode begins with Mellany sharing the fruit of speaking blessings and encouragement to her children and her husband, noting how these efforts have shifted the tone of her household toward encouragement and empathy. Parents play a powerful role in modeling God's love to their children. Join us!RESOURCES+The Blessing Seminar+Build Your Family's Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestMentioned in this episode:Get God's Good Design GuideGod's Good Design GuideTry CTCMath-50% off! Franklin, TN Seminar is August 2, 2025The Year's Seminars

Hello, my friend. I hope you're having a good day. Family pain has been around since, quite literally, the first family. The earliest chapters of Genesis introduce us to a crooked family tree. If you know family wounds, I think you'll find some hope in Joseph's story.

Hi, friend. Welcome back to the Encouraging Word Podcast. Does gratitude matter to God? The Bible suggests it does. In Luke chapter 17 we read the story of Jesus healing ten lepers, and only one returns to thank him. But the one who comes back does so praising God. His gratitude made him joyful. Friend, the quickest way out of a tough day is through the door marked “thank you.”

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