Podcasts about god who stays

Today's witnesses are from Matthew West's website, called popwe.org. If you don't know who Matthew West is, he is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. This website is for the non-profit that he has with his father, a pastor. Matthew and his father encourage people to share their stories. They have various categories of stories. Today, I chose three testimonies from the God Stories Category. Often, we can hear our own story in someone else's story. When we listen to others tell their story, it helps us see that we are not alone. Hearing how God worked in their situation gives us hope that He will work in ours, too! I pray that when you hear this testimony, you get the faith and hope to believe that miracles can happen in your situation, too. I pray you know that God is there with you, and if you invite Him into your situation, He can help. I hope you enjoy these testimonies.First is Diane: I run a Christian camp for people who have developmental and physical disabilities, or as I like to say, “diversabilities.” Because isn't that who we all are? We experienced great tragedy in September of 2020 when we lost many of our physical buildings, including our activity spaces, bunkhouses, and gymnasium, in a fire. Many of which had been built in the 1940s.Our campers were devastated. Many have been coming to camp for over 40 years, but without indoor facilities and bunkhouses to serve and host our campers, the future looked bleak. That said, we dutifully signed up for FEMA support to rebuild and began the process of determining eligibility in early 2021.After much prayer and consideration, we made a commitment to continue serving campers someway, somehow. And we were overwhelmed by the blessing of grants, private donations and many volunteers. We cleared our 18-acre property of fire debris, established and activity meadow, purchased 18 beautiful bell tents and opened our gates to 10 campers a week for 6 weeks. We had only a few doors left after the fires and that first year, all activities and meals were outside. Before the fires and COVID we were serving 25 campers a week, but we promised we would do what we could, and God provided everything we needed!Fast forward 4 ½ years and here we are, still providing camp with temporary facilities. We continue to work with FEMA and have only just begun to receive money to begin the process of rebuilding.We were gifted a master plan through the assistance of the Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA) in 2021, and now we are working with an incredible architecture and design firm of which 90% is being paid for through FEMA funds. For us 10% is a significant funding gap, but we trust our Father in heaven to pave a way for us to continue moving forward with rebuilding. If all goes well, we anticipate breaking ground on our new buildings later this year.And finally, to the reason for this long explanation. Our campers love those VBS songs you mention in some of your devos, and I like to re-introduce a few of them every year, so when I read your post this morning, I knew it was time to bring this old chestnut back to our campfire songs, “This little light of mine.” As we rebuild Upward Bound Camp we stand on the firm foundation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, sharing and rejoicing in His love for all of us!Second is Heather: My story is about meeting my husband at the warehouse we where we worked, marrying him and then losing him to cancer after twelve life changing years of marriage and seven kids later.He came to me one day asking, “is this a pimple?” I said,” No love, you should get that checked.” He wasted no time, and the test came back as Melanoma. Within a year of that diagnosis, he went to be with Jesus.He fought really hard and had a heart of gold the whole way through. He said these words to me towards the end” I am at peace with this.”Those words will stay in my heart always. He loved Jesus so much and trusted him. I believed before I met Doug, but I honestly believe that he was put on this earth to prepare me and the kids spiritually for what was ahead. For things we did not know were going to happen.He served God in many ways, but if not for him I believe our lives would have taken a much different path. With him rooting me in the Catholic faith and me coming to truly believe it, allowed me to have the strength to carry on and keep the kids rooted in their faith.He was an amazing man. I thank you God for blessing us with him if even for a short time. We love you Daddy/ Douglas.Third is Roy: Last night, my family and I were at your concert here in Lincoln. What a beautiful evening of worship! Seeing my family laugh, sing, and worship together was a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and goodness.Matthew, we met about 15 years ago at a Parenting Simulcast. I was the parenting manager running point that day. It was such a joy to work with you during that event, and I still treasure the memories of that experience.I'm reaching out to tell you how deeply your song, The God Who Stays, has impacted my life. It became an Ebenezer for me during one of the most broken seasons I've ever experienced.In 2014, I left that organization due to downsizing and took over a struggling Bible and youth camp in New England. After six difficult years of ministry, the camp had to close during COVID, and the board dissolved it. I was devastated.It felt like I had failed everyone—including God. After closing the doors and letting the staff go, my wife took our kids away for a weekend and told me, “You need to do business with God.”I went to a place we called “One Tree Hill,” a beautiful hillside at the base of Mount Monadnock, and I listened to The God Who Stays on repeat. I cried like I've never cried before. It was there, in my brokenness, that I encountered Christ in such a profound way.I felt His warmth and embrace, even in the midst of my pain and failure. I was ready to give up leadership entirely, but in that moment, Christ whispered to me: I am not done with you yet. I have been preparing you for what's next.Within 48 hours of that encounter, I connected with the ministry I serve today.  This January, I will celebrate four years stewarding this organization, which serves vulnerable families through foster care, family preservation, and ministry to families impacted by incarceration.These last four years have brought so much healing and restoration. Not only in my ministry but in my marriage and family. My wife and kids (25, 21, and 17) have endured so much over the past 15 years, through four major moves and countless challenges. But God has been faithful. To sit together last night in worship reminded me how far He has carried us. Thank you, Matthew, for allowing God to use your music to minister to so many, including me. The God Who Stays will forever be a reminder of His steadfast love and presence in my life.Thank you all so much for being brave enough to share your stories. I know these stories are going to touch the lives of so many people. www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

I realized after posting yesterday's podcast episode that I missed Witness Wednesday. I was away for the weekend, and coming back on Monday must have thrown me off. However, I didn't want you to miss out on Witness Wednesday, so I am just doing it a day late this week.  Today's witnesses are from Matthew West's website called popwe.org. If you don't know who Matthew West is, he is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. This website is for the non-profit that he has with his father, a pastor. Matthew and his father encourage people to share their stories. They have various categories of stories. Today, I chose two testimonies from the Salvation Category. Often, we can hear our own story in someone else's story. When we listen to others tell their story, it helps us see that we are not alone. When we hear how God worked in their situation, it gives us hope that He will work in ours, too! I pray when you hear these testimonies, you get the faith and hope to believe that miracles can happen in your situation, also. I pray you know that God is there with you, and if you invite Him into your situation, He can help. I hope you enjoy these testimonies.My name is Cyndi. My broken story started before I was even born. I was the last of my bio mom's seven kids.  Unfortunately, she was an alcoholic who drank during her pregnancy, so I have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.When I was born in 1971, I weighed about 3 lbs. I was adopted at age 1. Unfortunately, the family I was adopted into was dysfunctional. I suffered all manner of abuse, including sexual abuse. This hurt me so bad that I wanted to die for many years.I was diagnosed at twenty with Bipolar Disorder. But I didn't take the medication because I just didn't want to. I got pregnant at twenty-one.  I literally had my son on my twenty second birthday.  I married his dad four months later.But my husband was abusive, mentally, emotionally, and verbally.  And because I had never dealt with my previous abuse, I believed his abuse was my fault. Not only did I stay with him and raise my son, but I also had another child, a daughter, when my son was six years old.Even though I thought our problems were my fault, I still knew how ridiculous that sounded because I knew I didn't really want to live like that. I separated from him when my daughter was three and tried to take the kids.He used lies and insinuation to get them back. I ended up being divorced and having visitation with my kids. It wasn't easy, but we managed to survive. You may wonder about my faith throughout all of this. Don't worry, I'm getting there!  I was raised Catholic but got into the Jehovah's Witnesses in 1996. I stayed that in that group until November of 2022, when I learned it wasn't what I had been led to believe.I was a lost soul for a little while but came back to Christianity the next November and have been loving it since. I'm quite happy these days. I do take meds. I have two spectacular kids and a wonderful granddaughter. I've been through more therapy than I care to admit and I'm still in it. But I've learned that it's okay to not be okay sometimes.Because I spent twenty-seven years not doing any holidays or birthdays, I take care to do them all and really celebrate them.  I really appreciate and enjoy my friends and family. So, I guess I have a pretty good ending to my broken story.But it's all because of Jesus. I do wish that my kids would love Jesus like I do, but they have to get to know him from a different perspective now. Just like I did.Ben:  I grew up in a Christian home going to church every Sunday, being involved in AWANA and Youth Group, and going to Bible camps based on the Bible. The broken chapters of my life started before age 14. I was a Christian then. I believed hard on God, He was my Savior and He loved me. In 2017, when I was in the 6th grade, the garage of my house went up in flames. That was really tough for me and my whole family to go through. I hated God through that. It was about a year of moving around, and not being in my own neighborhood.
Further into my life starting around age fourteen is when I fell apart from God.  I got introduced into pornography. That was my biggest struggle. A lot of changes happened. I hated God and felt like I didn't belong with Him. Satan took me over and I felt what he could do to me. Just to be living through that, though, is how I saw God. I became an addict to pornography and that was really harsh. Going though that, plus still going to church was a struggle. I believed that God didn't want me and that He left me. I hated God for writing my life like this. And yet, I prayed almost every day for Him to bring me out of this hell, out of Satan's world.Skipping forward in my life, I am now two months from my 16th birthday. In late February 2021, I moved from my hometown of Naperville, IL to South Nashville, TN. This was the biggest move of my entire life. I was confused and scared of moving so far away, but during this time I was doing better with God. I felt Him closer to me and with me more often. As life moved on during February, I came to realize that God has made my life for a purpose and He has drawn my path. So I just had to trust God that He knew what He was doing in my life. In June 2021, me and my family took a trip back up to my hometown to see friends and family and the community. About halfway through the trip, I was fishing at one of my favorite lakes and started to talk to God. I fished there that day for about 2 1/2 hours and during that time I was having a conversation with God. I felt really close to Him and loved Him. I poured out my fears and thoughts.During week three of the trip, I was in bed one night thinking of my strong fear of death. It scared me so bad, something happened between me and the Lord that I fell apart again. That time was one of the closest times I came to taking my own life, but I never did because of God. He came into my thoughts and blocked that idea. I was so scared of death, I couldn't do it.In week 4 of June, my family and I made our way to Gull Lake Ministries, in Hickory Corners, Michigan. The Friday of that week, I was out on the fishing dock at night about 10:30pm and was listening to my Christian music playlist and the song ‘Way Maker' came on. I poured out my heart to The Lord Jesus Christ asking for forgiveness. After that night, I asked God to come back to my heart.  I prayed and I cried happy tears knowing I had been saved.The week before school started, I joined my school's marching band…lots of hard work balancing that with my studies and with God. A month later, I was greatly in line with God. A month after that I met this girl who was in my instrument section for marching band. She is a very strong believer and a true Christian. She is one of the main people that brought me back to Christ. We prayed together and we both shared music, verses and Bible plans to know Jesus more. Finding a church is one of the harder struggles along with finding a youth group that can be of fit for me to be more connected.
One week, she invited me to her youth group and I liked it. I was able to become closer to the Lord and know that community.Two days later, the thought of killing myself and hurting myself came back. I fell apart from God again. I talked to my friend about this, and she seemed really worried. She tried to talk me out of it. She talked to her parents and gave me music and Bible verses about how God wants me, loves me, and knows me. This lasted about two weeks which is the longest I have had in my life yet. The struggle with the aftermath –going through that was the hardest. Reconnecting myself with God, I found this song by Matthew West called ‘The God Who Stays.' I put this song on repeat and listened to it about 100+ times. The lyrics of the song are really powerful and meaningful. After about a week, I grew closer to Christ, and during worship in a church service, I poured my heart out to the Lord. I felt him right next to me and knew that He was with me. Over the last couple months, I have been in line with Jesus, asking for forgiveness, talking openly to friends about Him, and being involved with church leaders. Now I see and consider myself a Christian, after three years of on/off with God. I am back.I got baptized on February 18, 2022. I love Jesus and I never want to lose Him again.  Amen!Thank you so much to both of you for sharing your stories. You have both had such a hard journey. I appreciate you being vulnerable and sharing your story so that others know they are not alone. It also shows them that if God got you through it, he will get them through it too! Thank you so much for sharing!  www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

On today's show, we chat with 4 time guest, Matthew West! Matthew West is a five-time GRAMMY nominee, NSAI's 2022 Songwriter-Artist of the Year, ASCAP's 2023 Golden Note Award recipient and a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, K-LOVE Fan Awards, GMA Dove Awards and has been named Billboard's Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. A recipient of the Rich Mullins Impact Award, West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for the title track for the feature film “The Heart of Christmas.” Dubbed “one of Christian music's most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard), West has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications and notched 35 number one songs combined as an artist and songwriter.   In addition to his own recording career, he has co-hosted the K-LOVE Fan Awards seven times and has more than 250 songwriting credits to his name, including cuts by Anne Wilson, Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Mandisa, Danny Gokey, Casting Crowns and others. The release of Don't Stop Praying marks his 13th studio album. Composed of 12 inspiring tracks, West encourages listeners to commit to the power of prayer in 2024. West's most recent single "Don't Stop Praying" released earlier this year marks his biggest streaming single debut in his 20-year career.  Adding author to his list of accolades, West has written eight books to date: “Come Home For Christmas,” “Give This Christmas Away,” “The Story Of Your Life,” “Forgiveness,” “Today Is Day One”,  “Hello, My Name Is, “The God Who Stays” and his latest, My Story Your Glory 30-Day Devotional with one more slated for 2024. He is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story. Along with his father, Pastor Joe West, they founded popwe, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft, share, and live a more meaningful life. Don't Stop Praying IS OUT NOW!  Matthew says, “EACH SONG IN ITS OWN WAY IS INSPIRED BY THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRAYERS WE FIND OURSELVES PRAYING THROUGHOUT OUR LIVES. WE PRAY PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH WHEN WE ARE WEAK, PRAYERS FOR A MIRACLE WHEN WE NEED A BREAKTHROUGH, PRAYERS FOR PURPOSE WHEN WE FEEL LOST. MOST OF ALL, I WANTED TO MAKE A RECORD THAT ECHOED THE CALL I HAVE FELT IN MY OWN HEART TO HIT MY KNEES LIKE NEVER BEFORE AND NEVER FORGET THAT THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION I COULD HAVE TODAY AND EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE IS WITH THE ONE WHO MADE ME, KNOWS ME, AND HAS THE BEST PLAN FOR MY LIFE. I HOPE THESE SONGS INSPIRE YOU TO DISCOVER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR MAYBE REDISCOVER THE POWER OF A PRAYER.” matthewwest.com @matthewjwest christianmusicguys.com @christianmusicguys

In this episode Adam had the joy of talking with Melissa Helser. Melissa is a songwriter, worship leader, discipler and the co-founder of the Cageless Birds and 18 inch journey in North Carolina. They talk honestly about pain and suffering through the seasons of our soul and the God who faithfully stays with us through it all. “The God Story: Encountering Unfailing Love in the Unfolding narrative of Scripture”. Is a retelling of the Biblical story aimed to help those who are familiar with the Bible become increasingly fascinated and those unfamiliar take a slow curious journey into God's unfailing love and purpose throughout history. If you are interested in checking out the book "The God Story" or the accompanying church resources and videos produced in partnership with 24-7 Prayer go to 24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/Music from the song " Come Let Us Go" by Jonathan Helser and the Cageless Birds. Written to help raise funds & awareness for Hydrating Humanity, find out more on the YouTube pageLinks:Jonathan David & MELISSA HELSER- www.jonathanhelser.comTHE GOD STORY- Church resources and videos 24-7prayer.com/godstoryresources/COME LET US GO- Listen, learn, donate youtube.com/watch?v=g9Gbx2JGCoY

Do your emotions & feelings cause you to be shortsighted in the day-to-day? Do you find that the pain you feel is never ending & it looks like everyone has walked away? Do feeling of despair & hopelessness weigh you down? Join Pastor Lauren Daniel as she dives into the scriptures to discuss how your Heavenly Father is near to the broken hearted & can heal!Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-smithson/shout  License code: VLSHCHMHQ10SVRVY

Have you ever felt like you'll never be able to overcome the trauma you've experienced? The pain feels never ending & it looks like everyone has walked away? Do feeling of despair & hopelessness weigh you down? Join Pastor Lauren Daniel as she dives into the Psalms and discusses how we can count on God. Music from: https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-smithson/shout  License code: VLSHCHMHQ10SVRVY

Pastor Katy preaches this Sunday as we gather for worship. Join us next week at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am and live-streaming on our website at 9:30 am. Starting July 7th, we will begin our Summer Worship hours at 9:00 & 10:30 am and live-streaming at 9:00. See you there!

This sermon was taken from the January 14th, 2k24 Sunday morning service at the Jesus is Lord Family Worship Center - 501 Redman St. Jacksonport, AR

Pastor Tom continues taking us through Nehemiah, with a few side missions along the way.

Simply thinking, 'the Presence goes before me',  is not enough.You have to listen for that Presence,feel for It.In the feeling of It, It has already 'gone before you to make the crooked places straight',It's healing what's behind you,and It's where and what you are presently, performing miracles.When you stay with Him.He stays with you.In you.As you.Consciously.I Love you,Niknikki@curlynikki.comSupport the show!▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsToday's Quotes:    “God is compassion. He is waiting at the door of every heart. He is an uninvited guest everywhere, because whether you call Him or not, He is there. Whether you are a believer or a nonbeliever, He is within you uninvited. Behind every form, behind everything, God is hiding. He beautifies things and makes them what they are. He is the hidden formula of life. But He won't reveal Himself to you. You won't feel Him unless you call Him. Prayer is the invitation. You must invoke Him through prayer and meditation. Chanting, singing and repeating the mantra are invitations, asking God to reveal Himself.”-Amma "The Presence does go before you, and It “makes the crooked places straight”—if you have the conscious awareness of the Presence. There are persons all over the world declaring, “The Presence goes before me,” and It does not do a single thing for them. No, no, the Presence does not go before you just because you declare some words, nor is God consciously present with you just because you declare It.God is an experience. God must be experienced, and we experience God through our meditation. I am not saying meditation is the only way to have the experience. There are people on earth who have never meditated who have a conscious awareness of the presence of God all the time. But those who have not had the experience of the presence of God have not lived, and if they have not experienced the presence of God, it is because they have not specifically known the truth and then gone to the source where God is to be found.Do you understand now what I mean when I point out there must be discipline and a declaration or statement of truth, a realization of truth, and yet, in the same breath, I say that when you get to the point of prayer or treatment, you do not need words or thoughts? Let this be clear to you. Do not hesitate about it, because it is very important."-Joel S. Goldsmith: The Only Freedom. Chapter Six; The Discipline of Knowing The Truth; Practice Is Essential; Kindle: location pp 99"We've been together for a while nowWe're growing stronger everyday nowIt feels so good and there's no doubtI will stay with you as each morning brings the sunriseAnd the flowers bloom in springtimeOn my love you can relyAnd I'll stay with youOh I'll stay with you through the ups and the downsOh I'll stay with you when no one else is aroundAnd when the dark clouds ariseI will stay by your sideI know we'll be alrightI will stay with you."-John Legend, Stay With You"The God Who Stays"-Matthew West "When you are faced with the Fact, thought does not operate."-J Krishnamurti, Meeting Life Support the show

Today, I'm taking some of your calls and also diving in to chapter 10 from my latest book, “The God Who Stays.” Let's go to the Story House!

Today, we are continuing our journey through my latest book The God Who Stays and I'm sharing stories of how God has shown me that God stays faithful but always on the move. He is not stagnant and calls us to move with Him. That's when we discover the exciting life God is calling us to. Let's go the the Story House! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, we are celebrating the release of my new double album My Story Your Glory! I'm also sharing from a chapter in my book The God Who Stays that talks about Joy and the importance of celebrating every good and perfect gift that comes from God. I can't wait to share with you today. Let's go to the Story House! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I'm sharing from Chapter 7 of my latest book The God Who Stays as well as debuting the newest song to release from my upcoming double album My Story Your Glory! Let's go to the Story House! Episode resources and more: matthewwest.com/podcast/godstaysthroughanxietyandfear SPONSORS Simply Earth - FREE 80ml Essential Oil Diffuser when you subscribe using our URL, simplyearth.com/WEST Foundation Family Therapy - Start thriving with Foundations Family Therapy. Use promo code WEST25 and receive 25% off any course registrations. Indeed - Indeed knows when you're growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. That's why with Indeed, you only pay for quality applications that match your must-have job requirements. Visit Indeed.com/WEST. Need to hire? You need Indeed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we had the privilege talking to an Author of the #1 New Release on Amazon, "Starve the Flesh," he is a YouVersion Bible App Partner specifically for devotional writing, as well as an Ordained Evangelist & Co-Founder of American Revival Ministries and I am talking about Judah Lupisella. He will answer the question in our last episode about why it is important to go to church in person and get connected to a small group. What did he say the difference with wisdom and fear? Why did Jesus say, today is the day of Salvation? Do you want to know what he said about tomorrow not being guaranteed but what is one thing you want to be guaranteed in your life? To hear all his answers to these questions and you also don't want to miss his life verse that he mentioned in our conversation.Our prayer is that you don't only open your ears but open your hearts as you listen to his message and that by listening to his testimony that you will experience for yourself the amazing love of Christ in your life and that you will not live for the world but lived your life for Christ. To find out or learn more about Judah you can go to this website: www.godsarm.org/our-story We also want to say thank you to our Spotify sponsor of our show for the beautiful music you heard from in this episode which is called "The God Who Stays" from Matthew West. We would love to hear what you think of our interview and let us know if you have any questions or comments by sending us a message in any of our social media links. Thank you for listening and supporting us and always remember to Come to Jesus Daily. Stay bless and until next time. Connect with us through our Social Media Links: Email us at cometojesuswithannette.mahal@gmail.com Twitter and Instagram: @AnnetteMahal FB: Come to JesusYou can help support our podcast ministry and partner with us reach further to build God's Kingdom through by going to either our:Patreon account which iswww.patreon.com/user/posts?u=81226509 or go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cometojesusConnect with us through our Social Media Links:Email us at cometojesuswithannette.mahal@gmail.com Twitter and Instagram: @AnnetteMahal FB: Come to JesusYou can help support our podcast ministry and partner with us reach further to build God's Kingdom through our Patreon account which is www.patreon.com/user/posts?u=81226509 or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cometojesus

Today, we are continuing our journey through my latest book, The God Who Stays. I get to share the story of the time I lost my cool in high school basketball and how God taught me a powerful lesson about grace. Let's go to the Story House! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we are diving into the heart of Chapter 3 from my latest book, The God Who Stays! I share the story of my dream of becoming a professional baseball player and how sometimes the things that never happen to us are the best things that ever happen to us, because God's plan is always better! Let's go to the Story House! Episode resources and more: https://www.matthewwest.com/podcast/god-stays-with-his-plan SPONSORS Simply Earth - FREE 80ml Essential Oil Diffuser when you subscribe using our URL, simplyearth.com/WEST Foundation Family Therapy - Start thriving with Foundations Family Therapy. Use promo code WEST25 and receive 25% off any course registrations. Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast. So easy, even Matthew West can do it. Visit anchor.fm/app to get started! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the first episode of the new year, I'm inviting you to start 2023 on this firm foundation: God stays with you through whatever lies ahead! We are reading Chapter 1 of “The God Who Stays”! Also, Songs from the Story House and Dadvice. Episode resources and more: matthewwest.com/podcast/happynewyear SPONSORS Simply Earth - With the Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box, you get 4 pure oils, 6 recipes, and extra ingredients for only $39. And, when you subscribe, you get a FREE big bonus box with even more natural goodies. Have fun making your home toxin free with Simply Earth's Essential Oil Recipe Box! Plus, get a FREE 80ml Essential Oil Diffuser when you subscribe using code WEST at SimplyEarth.com/WEST Anchor - The easiest way to make a podcast. So easy, even Matthew West can do it. Visit anchor.fm/app to get started! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with artist and author Matthew West about his new book The God Who Stays. Matthew is a five-time GRAMMY nominee, a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner, and a 2018 Dove Award Songwriter of the Year (Artist) recipient. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, a K-LOVE Fan Award, and named Billboard's Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. Apart from his successful career as a musician, he is also an accomplished author, passionate father, and husband. Key Points from Our Conversation: In some seasons it can feel like God is distant, but He is the God who stays. Not only does He stay, He actively desires to spend time with us because He doesn't just love us, He likes us as well. The thing we need, don't deserve, and that gives us hope is the grace of God. He is present in our failures. Our imperfections don't disqualify us from His perfect love. When we know that God is with us regardless of the situation, we are called to stay with others in their times of need.  Let's Get Real Practical: Reflect on your own "blue couch moment" - the moment you accepted the love of Christ. He was the God who stays then and He's the God who is with you now. Remembering our "blue couch moment" is a reminder of His unfailing faithfulness. Connect with Matthew: website | Instagram | Facebook Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

MATT LITTON is a bestselling collaborative writer, speaker, publishing consultant and creativity coach. He has written three #1 Wall Street Journal & Publishers Weekly bestselling books and multiple top fifty Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) non-fiction bestsellers. He is the author of The Mockingbird Parables (Tyndale), Holy Nomad (Abingdon Press) and In the Presence of Jesus (Tyndale). His current collaborations include The God Who Stays by Matthew West (with Matt Litton) and On Our Knees by Phil Wickham (with Matt Litton). Matt resides in Nashville, Tennessee.

Singer, songwriter, author Matthew West makes his record 5th appearance on this podcast. With this special occasion, we have installed the “Wheel of Questions”. The new book is called “The God Who Stays”, we talk books, baseball, and autographs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Scripture: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%209%3A1-28&version=NIV (Acts 9:1-28) SHOW NOTES: Life's Journeys will bring us face to face with difficult people, even cruel people. Last time we met Saul, a leading Pharisee in Jerusalem, zealous for the Law, and persecuting men and women who were following Jesus. He was determined this new message would not spread any further into Judaism. Saul travels from Jerusalem to Damascus when suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice speaking to him. “Why are you persecuting me?” For three days, he could not see, and he waited in a house in Damascus. Then, the Lord spoke to Ananias, “Go, for this man is now a chosen instrument of mine.” The purpose of Saul's journey was rerouted, and he was now “called” to be a messenger of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Saul's entire life was changed! SONG: "The God Who Stays" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHMVSdIjBcg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHMVSdIjBcg)

Hey, hey! Do you remember what you were doing in March 2020 or what I call, the before times? We have come so far, and yet almost everything has changed for all of us in one way or another. Right?! Today on the show, I'm joined by singer, songwriter, author, and podcast host, Matthew West. He joins me for a candid conversation about 2020, the pandemic, and everything that has turned our lives and illusions of security upside down.  Matthew shares his memories of the day the lockdown directly impacted his life in an unexpected place and how God used a stranger to comfort him. During our conversation,  Matthew shares stories, experiences, and discoveries from his faith journey of rediscovering “God with us” as inspired by the words of his hit song, “The God Who Stays.” Matthew West is a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, three-time Dove Award winner, and a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner. In addition to his recording career, he has more than 130 songwriting credits, including cuts by Rascal Flatts, Michael W. Smith, and Casting Crowns. He has also written multiple books, including his recent release, The God Who Stays. Matthew is also the husband of Emily and the father of two daughters. Listen in to learn more about: What happens when we have the opportunity to step into someone else's story. How missed opportunities are a gift in their own right. Matthew's “Summer of No What-Ifs” and how what he learned can impact our lives. Favorite quotes: ~You can't quit on a calling no matter how many times you get rejected. ~It's an honor to step into people's stories and when you do that and when you focus on somebody else's story instead of your own, your perspective on life changes in a radical way. ~Make the most of the one story that God has you on this earth to write and He is writing it for you so follow in to his plan and that's  where you discover life to the fullest. In this episode I answered this question: How can I stay motivated? Because I find myself having great intentions but I don't follow through. (42:17) Links to great things we discussed:  Matthew West - Website Reckless Love (Official Lyric Video) - Bethel Music & Cory Asbury [Sittin' On] The Dock Of The Bay - YouTube Seinfeld (TV Series 1989–1998) - IMDb The Middle (TV Series 2009–2018) - IMDb Athletic Greens® - Official Site Gooey Butter Cake | Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams The Woman King (2022) - IMDb High Impact™ Mascara - Clinique Join the Confident Motherhood Community here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli 

Singer, songwriter & author Matthew West joins Blake to talk about the power of our stories and how nobody can see the world through the eyes, the mind & the heart that God gave you. His book helps us reconnect the Biblical truth of Immanuel – “God with us” – a personal Savior who never leaves our side and who always answers when we cry out for help. Listen in as they talk about what it looks like to be willing for God to use the uniqueness of your story, the good, the bad & the broken, in a way that only He could.   Matthew is the author of The God Who Stays - available everywhere now!   To connect with Matthew:  Website: matthewwest.com Instagram: @matthewjwest Twitter: @matthew_west Podcast: matthewwest.com/podcast Book: matthewwest.com/thegodwhostays   The Collective is back! At the end of October, the monthly membership will be open again. The Collective is a community membership empowering you to navigate real life from a Biblical perspective. Head to https://thegirlnamedblake.com/collective to learn more and join the waitlist! If you're like me and struggle with any combination of stress and anxiety or being on your phone too much – the Abide app is for you! I love this app and have been using it for years to help me fall asleep, ease me into the day, and I've even used it mid panic attack. Abide is the #1 Christian meditation app based on scripture with audio meditations that center you and help draw you closer to Christ. For a limited time, our listeners will get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit abide.co/blake. You'll get additional stories, meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more!

Matthew West writes the songs he needs to hear. 4:30 How do you bounce from one thing to another?7:20 What does a songwriting day look like?12:10 “The God Who Stays” book 24:03 The need for authenticity30:10 Sharing messages I need to hear35:45 The secret to 20 years with Emily

Matthew West is a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner, and a 2018 Dove Award Songwriter of the Year (Artist) recipient. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, a K-LOVE Fan Award, and was named Billboard's Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. A recipient of the Rich Mullins Impact Award, West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for the title track for the feature film “The Heart of Christmas.” He has been awarded an RIAA Gold certification for his single “Hello, My Name Is” and an RIAA Platinum certification for the song “The Motions.”In addition to his own recording career, he has co-hosted the K-LOVE Fan Awards five times and has more than 130 songwriting credits to his name, including cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Mandisa, Danny Gokey, and others, along with back-to-back No.1 songs by Casting Crowns including their recent single, “Nobody,” which West is featured.Adding author to his list of accolades, West has written six books to date: Give This Christmas Away, The Story Of Your Life, Forgiveness, Today Is Day One, Hello, My Name Is. And his latest is The God Who Stays. He is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story.Pre-order my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUSCONNECT WITH JAY & THE STORY BOX► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! ► Apple Podcast ► Spotify ► YouTube Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 18, 2022 – Pastor Drew brings today's message: As soon as God creates humanity we fail. You may know the story of Adam and Eve and the “forbidden fruit,” but in this and several other Biblical catastrophes we are invited to focus not on the shame of humanity's track record, but the miracle of… The post Catastrophe: a God who Stays appeared first on Grace United Methodist Church.

In this week's episode we talk to legendary Christian artist, Matthew West. We discuss what he's learned about God's character through some of the hardest moments of his life. We also talk about the balance of performing for a living, while never wanting your life with Jesus to feel like a “performance”. Grab Matthew's new book “The God Who Stays” here: https://www.amazon.com/God-Who-Stays-Looks-Different/dp/0785291628

Paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, Calvin Robinson extolled the Christian virtues of Britain's longest-serving monarch to a largely American audience who've long been fascinated by the British royal family.The results of a new survey from the Church of England suggest that younger adult generations are more inclined to pray and attend religious services than older generations.A school district in Texas has begun the process of firing a teacher who told students to refer to pedophiles as minor-attracted person in a viral video that her defenders say was taken out of context.Award-winning Christian music artist shares how his journey of revisiting the basics of his faith and recognizing his own spiritual complacency inspired his latest book, "The God Who Stays."Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News Queen Elizabeth 'served Christ to the last day': Calvin Robinson | U.S. News Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 96 | World News World leaders react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II | World News Queen Elizabeth II: Christian leaders pay tribute to monarch | World News Young adults more likely to pray than older generations: survey | World News Texas teacher fired for asking students to call pedophiles ‘MAPs' | U.S. News Calif. can't force doctors to help in assisted suicide: court | U.S. News Michigan judge declares abortion ban unconstitutional | U.S. News 5 Christian evangelists thrown off boat and drowned in Uganda | World News Matthew West on how his spiritual complacency inspired new book | Biographies News

In this week's episode we talk to legendary Christian artist, Matthew West. We discuss what he's learned about God's character through some of the hardest moments of his life. We also talk about the balance of performing for a living, while never wanting your life with Jesus to feel like a “performance”. Grab Matthew's new book “The God Who Stays” here: https://www.amazon.com/God-Who-Stays-Looks-Different/dp/0785291628

Today I'm celebrating the release of my brand new book, The God Who Stays! I'm so excited to share this book with the world! Join me today for a special conversation with my good friend and podcast buddy, Annie F. Downs as we discuss the heart behind the new book. Let's go to the Story House! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coffee, Country & Cody welcomed singer/songwriter and multi-time Dove Awards winner Matthew West to the WSM studio to discuss his new book, The God Who Stays. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody podcast from WSM Radio! Download the official WSM Radio App (for Apple or Android devices) to hear WSM in digital clarity, plus two additional streaming stations -- Opry Nashville and Route 650 -- as well as thousands of hours of archived programming.

We sat with Matthew West to talk about his new book, The God Who Stays. Often times he hears a story from a fan and some of his best songs come from those stories, then, he has more to say. We talk about leather pants and chaffing, the Rev. Billy Graham, and how the message of the Gospel is the message of God pursuing us!

Our good friend, Matthew West is in the studio today to share about his new book The God Who Stays. Of course we HAD to talk about Matthew headlining the Ryman and winning at the K-Love Fan Awards. This is your fair warning - the story of Matthew and Lulu at camp mayyy result in LOTS OF TEARS! Ugh! What a great conversation! . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Visit betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun today to get 10% off your first month. ThirdLove: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com Brooklinen: Visit Brooklinen.com and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN to get $20 off your purchase of $100 or more. Rothy's: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN. . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.

Today I take a few calls, talk all about the amazing experience of my first concert at the Ryman Auditorium and about how excited I am for my new book The God Who Stays to release on 9/6!!! Also, I'm going to share a devotion to remind us that while God has us on His mind, there's one thing about us He doesn't have on His mind. Our past mistakes! That's good news! Let's go to the Story House!

Today I'm taking your calls, talking about all things Ryman Auditorium, the new book The God Who Stays, and sharing a devotional about how God has our needs on his mind! Let's go to the Story House! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Simply thinking, 'the Presence goes before me',  is not enough. You have to listen for that Presence, feel for It. In the feeling of It, It has already 'gone before you to make the crooked places straight', It's healing what's behind you, and It's where and what you are presently, performing miracles. When you stay with Him. He stays with you. In you. As you. Consciously. I Love you, Niknikki@curlynikki.comBonus content every week:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsGo(o)d Mornings merch:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings_______________________Today's Quotes:    “God is compassion. He is waiting at the door of every heart. He is an uninvited guest everywhere, because whether you call Him or not, He is there. Whether you are a believer or a nonbeliever, He is within you uninvited. Behind every form, behind everything, God is hiding. He beautifies things and makes them what they are. He is the hidden formula of life. But He won't reveal Himself to you. You won't feel Him unless you call Him. Prayer is the invitation. You must invoke Him through prayer and meditation. Chanting, singing and repeating the mantra are invitations, asking God to reveal Himself.”-Amma "The Presence does go before you, and It “makes the crooked places straight”—if you have the conscious awareness of the Presence. There are persons all over the world declaring, “The Presence goes before me,” and It does not do a single thing for them. No, no, the Presence does not go before you just because you declare some words, nor is God consciously present with you just because you declare It.God is an experience. God must be experienced, and we experience God through our meditation. I am not saying meditation is the only way to have the experience. There are people on earth who have never meditated who have a conscious awareness of the presence of God all the time. But those who have not had the experience of the presence of God have not lived, and if they have not experienced the presence of God, it is because they have not specifically known the truth and then gone to the source where God is to be found.Do you understand now what I mean when I point out there must be discipline and a declaration or statement of truth, a realization of truth, and yet, in the same breath, I say that when you get to the point of prayer or treatment, you do not need words or thoughts? Let this be clear to you. Do not hesitate about it, because it is very important."-Joel S. Goldsmith: The Only Freedom. Chapter Six; The Discipline of Knowing The Truth; Practice Is Essential; Kindle: location pp 99"We've been together for a while nowWe're growing stronger everyday nowIt feels so good and there's no doubtI will stay with you as each morning brings the sunriseAnd the flowers bloom in springtimeOn my love you can relyAnd I'll stay with youOh I'll stay with you through the ups and the downsOh I'll stay with you when no one else is aroundAnd when the dark clouds ariseI will stay by your sideI know we'll be alrightI will stay with you."-John Legend, Stay With You "The God Who Stays"-Matthew West "When you are faced with the Fact, thought does not operate."-J Krishnamurti, Meeting Life Support the show

Pastor Luke preached from Genesis 28 about how the God who stays is with us even when we are on the run.

Pastor Luke preached from Genesis 28 about how the God who stays is with us even when we are on the run.

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The God Who Stays by Fr. Jason Brooks, LC

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Hello and welcome to the Unedited podcast! The goal of this podcast is to help you develop and enjoy (or strengthen and deepen) the habit of daily Bible reading and prayer. In this episode, we discuss switching our mindset from “have to” to “get to” and share a devotional thought: “The God Who Stays.” Thank you for joining me for this journey. I look forward to meeting up with you again next Friday! If you have questions or to download a typed or handwritten transcript of today's entry, please visit megunedited.com Go grab your Bible and your journal! Looking forward to the power of this habit in YOUR life. This is Unedited. This is for U. Happy Friday.l! IG: @unedited_meg

Grammy-nominated & 3x Dove Award winning singer-songwriter Matthew West calls in to the show today to discuss the upcoming Matthew West Presents: West Friends Fest virtual concert series happening Friday May 7 through Sunday May 9. Other artists featured will include Carly Pearce, Micah Tyler, I Am They, Austin French, Cain, Rhett Walker & many more. West also shares about his brand new album titled..."Brand New" :) featuring the single "The God Who Stays." We're also joined by Ben Brittin, principal form International Christian High School.  He shares more about his background, the history of the high school, the benefits of a Christian education and more about what the school offers. On a related note, WFIL currently is partnering with ICHS to offer half-price tuition for the upcoming school year (while they last). Contact Carol @ WFIL at 610-729-1236 for more information. Featured clips: Doc Rivers & Joel Embiid (76ers) + Joe Girardi & Vince Velasquez (Phillies) Featured music: Do Something / MATTHEW WEST, The End / MATTHEW WEST & The God Who Stays / MATTHEW WEST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God may well do things differently, for he is not limited in any way, but His character cannot change. He cannot stop being God. He cannot improve or decline. He simply cannot change. You can count on Him to be the same today as he was in eternity past, or as he will be in a million years' time. Therefore God's promises to us will never change either. They are promises you can always count on. In today's world that is something very unique.

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On this week's episode, you'll hear Jayar and Matthew West choose their church softball league lineup of faith-based artists, swap embarressing stories about times they completely blew their profile in front of a fan, and, of course, good old Tickling the Ivories.  FOLLOW: The JAYAR Show Matthew West    SONGS: Truth Be Told  The God Who Stays  Quarantine Life    

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! In today's episode...you guessed it we are talking about fathers. More specific the value of fathers (both good and bad) on our lives and more importantly the impact our relationships with our earthly fathers have on our relationship with God. Please consider supporting the BuddyWalk with Jesus ministry so that we may continue creating content that encourages closeness to God through the discussions of His Word and grow to reach more individuals in need of something more. Thank you for being an important listener. May God richly bless you with His presence in your everyday life. https://anchor.fm/buddywalkwithjesus/support **We in no way own or are trying to claim rights to "The God Who Stays". All rights belong to the artist, record label and whoever else** --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buddywalkwithjesus/support