Podcasts about god you thought you knew

The word "evangelical" gets thrown around a lot these days—sometimes in ways that don’t reflect its true meaning. So what does it actually mean to be an evangelical Christian? And why does it matter more than ever? In this eye-opening episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine sits down with renowned apologist Alex McFarland to clear up the confusion. With the media distorting the term and culture redefining faith itself, it’s time to set the record straight. Alex and Catherine dive deep into the core beliefs of evangelical Christianity, from the inerrancy of Scripture to the deity of Christ—truths that are now being challenged even within the church. They unpack why words are losing their meaning in today’s society and what that means for our faith and families. And here’s the kicker: Recent Barna research shows that while many people call themselves Christians, only a fraction actually hold a biblical worldview. That’s a crisis. If we want to raise kids who stand firm in their faith, we need to be intentional—grounding them in truth, surrounding them with a church that boldly preaches the gospel, and modeling what it means to follow Christ wholeheartedly. Key Takeaways: ✔ Evangelical Christianity is rooted in the inerrancy of Scripture and the deity of Christ.✔ Culture is redefining faith, making it critical to think biblically and critically.✔ Many self-identified Christians don’t hold a biblical worldview—highlighting an urgent need for revival.✔ Authentic love isn’t about making people comfortable; it’s about leading them to truth. As parents, we’re shaping the next generation of believers. If we don’t pass down a strong, unwavering faith, who will? This conversation is a wake-up call—and an encouragement—to stand firm, stay engaged, and lead with conviction.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Larry Johnson is Former CIA and a BitChute Advisor.  GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Alex McFarland is the leader of Alex McFarland Ministries (alexmcfarland.com), and a religion, youth and culture expert. He is also the creator of Viral Truth Clubs, and has authored or co-authored more than 20 books, including "THE ASSAULT ON AMERICA: How to Defend our Nation Before It's Too Late," "10 Issues that Divide Christians," "The God You Thought You Knew," and more. He is the Director of Worldview and teaches in the School of Practical Government for Charis Bible College, located in Woodland Park, CO.

Erica Wiggenhorn is passionate about inspiring Christians to know God, not just know about God, by immersing themselves in Scripture. Now, with her third Bible Study, Erica digs deep into the Gospel of Luke, exploring the culture, the words, and the life of Jesus in Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew. Along with the book, Erica is preparing to launch a weekly YouTube series where everyday people share their stories of how God worked in unexplainable ways in their lives.Like Erica's previous offerings, An Unexplainable Life and The Unexplainable Church, Unexplainable Jesus was birthed from a frustration that most Bible studies on the market were either watered-down and over-simplified, or were exceptionally sterile and academic. The Unexplainable series is the result, helping readers understand how to have a deep, meaningful study of scripture that engages us – mind, emotion, imagination, and spirit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever felt like an imposter? Self-doubt is common among women and Imposter Syndrome is a thing. It's a debilitating, exaggerated sense of doubt that can keep us from walking with joy in the plans God has for us. When it hits it keeps us stuck but we don't have to stay stuck. So if you've ever been worried that people will find out who you really are and how you don't actually have what it takes to do what you're probably already actually doing, this episode is for you. And what about that striving, striving, striving game that keeps us running in circles and thoroughly exhausted? My guest today is author, speaker, and Bible teacher Erica Wiggnehorn. We're talking about this and more and stay tuned to learn how you can grab a free copy of Erica's new book Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free, just released by Moody Publishers. But before we talk more about today's amazing show I have an important announcement... Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ, through shoebox gifts. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed.  You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus! National Collection Week is November 15. To learn more visit samaritanspurse.org/occ So back to that self-doubt Imposter Syndrome thing... Erica shares how she experienced Imposter Syndrome before she even knew it was a thing, and she knew if she struggled with this lie, then other women probably did too. I know what she has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Erica Wiggenhorn. A Favorite Quote from the show... "As I dove into Moses, I really began to take a good hard look at how God dealt with Moses and his fear of inadequacy--and our God is the same yesterday, today, and forever so how He dealt with Moses and the truth that He gave Moses, and the promises He gave Moses are the same truth and the same promises that He offers to us if we will embrace them. ""I don't call it confidence I call it Godfidence." --Erica Wiggenhorn Connect with Erica! You can connect with Erica at ericawiggenhorn.com where you can find her free download the Busy Woman's Bundle for Connecting with God. Want to win a free copy of Erica's new book? Here's how... I'd love to give away a couple of copies of Erica's new book, so to be entered into the drawing, scroll down and leave a comment about the show in the show notes comments section for this episode by Friday, November 12th. In your comment, share the main takeaway from the show that blessed you! More about Erica... Erica Wiggenhorn is an award-winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing you the truths of Scripture to transform your life. By digging deeply into God's Word, Every Life Ministries encourages you to discover your unique purpose, accept God's promises, and live by His power. Erica is the author of three Bible studies released by Moody Publishers: An Unexplainable Life, The Unexplainable Church, and Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew, and her newest release, Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free. A graduate and post-graduate of Azusa Pacific University, Erica lives in Phoenix with her best friend & husband, Jonathan, and their four children only two of which are human, and the others furry and adorable. Connect with me and if you love Fierce Calling, please leave a review on Podchaser. Thanks, friend! If you like listening to Fierce Calling, I would so appreciate it if you would take a moment to follow, rate, and leave a review over at Podchaser!

Do you see the people around you like Jesus does? Or is a certain type of person you might look at with disdain? Who do you see as appalling, or as an annoyance?Today we're looking at the True Story at Simon's Table from Luke 7:36-50, where a woman was making a scandalous scene at Jesus's feet. Simon thought of her as "that sort", but Jesus saw her as a a woman with an eternal soul, who desperately needed forgiveness and saving. Today, I'm going to invite you to live like this story is true.Guest: Erica WiggenhornBible Passage: Luke 7:36-50Freebie:  Live Like It's True Workbook  Mentioned Resources:Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew by Erica WiggenhornLetting God Be Enough by Erica WiggenhornComparison Girl: Lessons from Jesus on Me-Free Living in a Measure-Up WorldJesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth BaileyThe Context and Color of the Bible Podcast with Erika VanHaitsmaMusic: Cade Popkin Music Erica is a speaker, Bible teacher, and the award winning author of the Unexplainable Bible study series with Moody Publishers. She lives in Phoenix with her best friend and husband, Jonathan, and their four kids—two of which are human. (The others are furry and adorable.)Find Erica on:EricaWiggenhorn.comInstagramFacebookThe True Story at Simon's TableThis true story is found in Luke 7:36-50 in your Bible. It's an absolutely astonishing story in so many ways. It's astonishing that this woman falls at Jesus's feet with reckless abandon, and is willing to be utterly humiliated and "make a scene" to honor him. It's astonishing that Jesus doesn't push her away, but rather uses her as the positive example. It's also astonishing that Jesus turns Simon's eyes to look at this scandalous scene. It's amazing that Jesus tells her, "Go in peace."LIVE the StoryJesus asked Simon, "Do you see this woman?" Simon saw her as an annoyance. He looked at her with disdain. Living like this story is true is looking at "that sort" and saying, "Jesus loves her and died for her." It's seeing her as someone who was created with an eternal soul, and will either spend eternity with Jesus in peace, or eternity apart from him in hell.Care to Share? Did you enjoy this episode? Please share with a friend and/or leave your review on Apple Podcasts.You can contact me here. (I'd love to hear from you!)Get the full length shownotes here. Thanks so much for listening! 

Episode Summary: Today we're going to be talking about the tie between self-sufficiency and our fear of inadequacy. My guest today is Erica Wiggenhorn who knows what it's like to live under the shadow of the imposter syndrome, but who has learned how to untangle herself from the fear of inadequacy and let God be enough for her. She shares how she did it. Quotables from the episode: Early on in my faith walk, I cried out, “Jesus, how am I supposed to follow you if I don't understand you?” We have multiple barometers of success, but if it isn't based in what God says about us, we will continue striving until we are exhausted. The imposter syndrome is when you feel like a fraud or a fake and are waiting to fail and be rejected. When we feel like an imposter, inwardly we isolate and that creates a setup for great loneliness. Rather than striving, we have to rest in who God is and who He says we are. When I face circumstances in this life that are overwhelmingly huge I will know for a fact that I'm not enough and I'm not supposed to be God is enough. When I stop striving to be enough to everyone and in everything and allow God to be enough, I surrender in trust over to Him. When I make peace with my limitations, I find peace in my relationships. No human can thwart a divine plan. God's plan doesn't rest on our performance but on His promises. God is faithful to fill in our gaps. Our limitations provide an invitation for His limitless power. Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:5 NASB “Not that we are adequate in ourselves so as to consider anything as having come from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God. Exodus 3:11 ESV But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharoah and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon Me.  Recommended Resources: Free eBook set The Busy Woman's Bundle to Grow Closer to God Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free by Erica Wiggenhorn Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew by Erica Wiggenhorn An Unexplainable Life by Erica Wiggenhorn The Unexplainable Church by Erica Wiggenhorn Who God Says You Are: 17 Scriptures About Our True Identity Finding Your Identity in Christ: 20 Truths from God's Word Lies We Believe vs. Truths From The Bible About Our Identity – Episode 100 Our Identity in Christ is Certain Hope for Living in our True Identity in Christ – Episode 38 Remember Who You Are: 10 Scriptures to Remind You of Your True Identity Revive and Thrive Summit 1 Revive and Thrive Summit 2 Revive and Thrive Summit 3/4 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Social Media Links for Host and Guest: To connect with Erica Wiggenhorn: Website / Facebook / Instagram For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Erica Wiggenhorn is an award-winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing you the truths of Scripture to transform your life. By digging deeply into God's Word, Every Life Ministries encourages you to discover your unique purpose, accept God's promises, and live by His power. Erica is the author of three Bible studies released by Moody Publishers: An Unexplainable Life, The Unexplainable Church, and Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God you Thought You Knew. Her latest release Letting God be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free just hit the shelves. Erica's first trade book through Moody Publishers examines Moses' fear of inadequacy and how God invites Moses to rest in his identity and God's sufficiency. Erica serves on the women's ministry leadership team for her church and regularly teaches in various venues. She's also taught women in the Arizona State Prison system, and overseas. She loves to bring God's Word to anyone who'll listen whether it's a large women's conference, a church women's retreat, or her own kitchen table. A graduate and post-graduate of Azusa Pacific University, Erica lives in Phoenix with her husband, Jonathan, and their four children only two of which are human, and the others furry and adorable. You can connect with her and find out more about her ministry at ericawiggenhorn.com Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson  

Everyone thinks you've got it together. But inside, you're asking, "Am I enough?"No matter how good we look to others, the nagging voice of self-doubt is hard to shake. We ask questions like:If people really knew me would they still accept me?Will I be rejected when I can't perform?Can I pull this off?What if I end up alone?Am I missing out on what life should be because I can't shake this fear?If you find yourself having thoughts like these, Erica Wiggenhorn wants to lead you to freedom. Drawing from the story of Moses—the greatest self-doubter in the Bible—Erica shows how self-doubt is tied closely to self-reliance. It's only when you cast yourself on God that you find the true source of strength. Are you enough? The answer is no . . . but your God certainly is. Step out in His power instead of your own and watch your confidence blossom because you're in the hands of I AM. Erica Wiggenhorn Erica is an award-winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing you the truths of Scripture to transform your life. By digging deeply into God's Word, Every Life Ministries encourages you to discover your unique purpose, accept God's promises, and live by His power. Erica is the author of three Bible studies released by Moody Publishers: An Unexplainable Life, The Unexplainable Church, and Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew. Her next release, Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free, is scheduled to release in September 2021. Erica's first trade book through Moody Publishers examines Moses' fear of inadequacy and how God invites Moses to rest in his identity and God's sufficiency.Erica serves on the women's ministry leadership team for her church and regularly teaches in various venues. She's also taught women in the Arizona State Prison system, and overseas. She loves to bring God's Word to anyone who'll listen, whether it's a large women's conference, a church women's retreat, her own kitchen table, or across your computer screen with her teaching series or YouTube Channel. Erica is also a regular guest teacher on Bridges, an online show on the Christian Television network viewable on most cable networks, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Android TV. Check out other books by Erica!Website: www.EricaWiggenhorn.comFacebook: facebook.com/EricaWiggenhornAuthor/Instagram: instagram.com/ericawiggenhorn/Twitter: twitter.com/ericawiggenhornYoutube: youtube.com/channel/UCvdJVxhceDW53EB0yGWNqoQ

Erica is an award-winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing you the truths of Scripture to transform your life. By digging deeply into God's Word, Every Life Ministries encourages you to discover your unique purpose, accept God's promises, and live by His power. Erica is the author of three Bible studies released by Moody Publishers: An Unexplainable Life, The Unexplainable Church, and Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew.  Erica serves on the women's ministry leadership team for her church and regularly teaches in various venues. She's also taught women in the Arizona State Prison system, and overseas. She loves to bring God's Word to anyone who'll listen, whether it's a large women's conference, a church women's retreat, her own kitchen table, or across your computer screen with her teaching series or YouTube Channel. Erica is also a regular guest teacher on Bridges, an online show on the Christian Television network viewable on most cable networks, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Android TV. A graduate and post-graduate of Azusa Pacific University, Erica lives in Phoenix with her best friend and husband, Jonathan, and their four children, only two of which are human. The others are furry and adorable.

Changing My Child's Behavior There's a reason for this. Young people have been leaving the church in droves. This exodus, to use a biblical term, doesn't seem to be slowing down. There are reasons for this also. So the question is why? Why are our young people leaving the church? What can we do as parents to keep our own kids in taking part in this rush for the door? Even more importantly, how can we keep them from abandoning what we and they have always believed to be the foundation of moral and spiritual truth? Today, we'll be peeling back this onion on a quest to find the truth for a new generation with a special guest, Dr.  Alex McFarland. Discussing Church for Our Generation with Alex McFarland As a Christian apologist, evangelist, author, religion and culture analyst, and advocate for Biblical truth, Dr. Alex McFarland speaks worldwide. He has preached in over 2000 churches throughout North America and many more around the world. He also speaks at Christian events and conferences, debates, and other venues to teach biblical truths and preach the gospel. Alex is the only evangelist we know about who has preached in all 50 states in only 50 days. His Tour of Truth crusade swept across America featuring 64 evangelistic services, many decisions to receive Christ, and Christians were equipped and encouraged to defend their faith. Alex is the past president of Southern Evangelical Seminary and College of Charlotte, NC. He served as Focus on the Family's first director of Teen Apologetics. He's written a number of books including Stand Strong in Your Faith, The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids will ask about Christianity, the Assault on America, and The God You Thought You Knew. Alex is heading up an apologetics conference on October 15-17 in Myrtle Beach, SC called Truth for a New Generation. Truth for a New Generation Episode Highlights: How do we reach and retain young people for the church? What is Ground Zero ministry in Myrtle Beach? Why do parents need to be aware of woke culture? Why should every church have an intercessory team? What is the importance of apologetics in the home? More details on the Truth for a New Generation Conference Image from Canva

Changing My Child's Behavior There's a reason for this. Young people have been leaving the church in droves. This exodus, to use a biblical term, doesn't seem to be slowing down. There are reasons for this also. So the question is why? Why are our young people leaving the church? What can we do as parents to keep our own kids in taking part in this rush for the door? Even more importantly, how can we keep them from abandoning what we and they have always believed to be the foundation of moral and spiritual truth? Today, we'll be peeling back this onion on a quest to find the truth for a new generation with a special guest, Dr.  Alex McFarland. Discussing Church for Our Generation with Alex McFarland As a Christian apologist, evangelist, author, religion and culture analyst, and advocate for Biblical truth, Dr. Alex McFarland speaks worldwide. He has preached in over 2000 churches throughout North America and many more around the world. He also speaks at Christian events and conferences, debates, and other venues to teach biblical truths and preach the gospel. Alex is the only evangelist we know about who has preached in all 50 states in only 50 days. His Tour of Truth crusade swept across America featuring 64 evangelistic services, many decisions to receive Christ, and Christians were equipped and encouraged to defend their faith. Alex is the past president of Southern Evangelical Seminary and College of Charlotte, NC. He served as Focus on the Family's first director of Teen Apologetics. He's written a number of books including Stand Strong in Your Faith, The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids will ask about Christianity, the Assault on America, and The God You Thought You Knew. Alex is heading up an apologetics conference on October 15-17 in Myrtle Beach, SC called Truth for a New Generation. Truth for a New Generation Episode Highlights: How do we reach and retain young people for the church? What is Ground Zero ministry in Myrtle Beach? Why do parents need to be aware of woke culture? Why should every church have an intercessory team? What is the importance of apologetics in the home? More details on the Truth for a New Generation Conference Image from Canva

Everyone thinks you've got it together. But inside, you're asking, "Am I enough?" No matter how good we look to others, the nagging voice of self-doubt is hard to shake. We ask questions like: If people really knew me would they still accept me? Will I be rejected when I can't perform? Can I pull this off? What if I end up alone? Am I missing out on what life should be because I can't shake this fear? If you find yourself having thoughts like these, Erica Wiggenhorn wants to lead you to freedom. Drawing from the story of Moses—the greatest self-doubter in the Bible—Erica shows how self-doubt is tied closely to self-reliance. It's only when you cast yourself on God that you find the true source of strength. Are you enough? The answer is no . . . but your God certainly is. Step out in His power instead of your own and watch your confidence blossom because you're in the hands of I AM. ABOUT ERICA WIGGENHORN Erica is an award-winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing you the truths of Scripture to transform your life. By digging deeply into God's Word, Every Life Ministries encourages you to discover your unique purpose, accept God's promises, and live by His power. Erica is the author of three Bible studies released by Moody Publishers: An Unexplainable Life, The Unexplainable Church, and Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew.  Her next release, Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free, is scheduled to release in September 2021. Erica's first trade book through Moody Publishers examines Moses' fear of inadequacy and how God invites Moses to rest in his identity and God's sufficiency. Erica serves on the women's ministry leadership team for her church and regularly teaches in various venues. She's also taught women in the Arizona State Prison system, and overseas. She loves to bring God's Word to anyone who'll listen, whether it's a large women's conference, a church women's retreat, her own kitchen table, or across your computer screen with her teaching series or YouTube Channel. Erica is also a regular guest teacher on Bridges, an online show on the Christian Television network viewable on most cable networks, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Android TV.   A graduate and post-graduate of Azusa Pacific University, Erica lives in Phoenix with her best friend and husband, Jonathan, and their four children, only two of which are human. The others are furry and adorable. Erica's Website - https://ericawiggenhorn.com/  

Has your busy life brought you to exhaustion and left you feeling empty? This week's episode reveals why striving keeps us stuck.  Erica Wiggenhorn shares her insights on the struggles many of us experience in search of fulfillment and meaning. Erica Wiggenhorn is an award-winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing you the truths of Scripture to transform your life. By digging deeply into God's Word, Every Life Ministries encourages you to discover your unique purpose, accept God's promises, and live by His power. Erica is the author of three Bible studies released by Moody Publishers: An Unexplainable Life, The Unexplainable Church and Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew.   Her latest release Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free just hit the shelves. Erica's first trade book through Moody Publishers examines Moses' fear of inadequacy and how God invites Moses to rest in his identity and God's sufficiency.   Erica serves on the women's ministry leadership team for her church and regularly teaches in various venues. She's also taught women in the Arizona State Prison system, and overseas. She loves to bring God's Word to anyone who'll listen whether it's a large women's conference, a church women's retreat, her own kitchen table. A graduate and post-graduate of Azusa Pacific University, Erica lives in Phoenix with her best friend & husband, Jonathan, and their four children only two of which are human, and the others furry and adorable. You can connect with her and find out more about her writing and speaking ministry at ericawiggenhorn.com.

Are you weary of constantly striving? Have you tried everything to move your dream forward but find that no matter how hard you work it's never enough? Erica Wiggenhorn has been where you are. She has walked through the fire and been tempted in her journey to run after self-reliance, people pleasing and self-doubt. It's the reason she is so passionate about seeing revival in God's women in order that we might cease striving and choose to surrender and receive the abundant life Jesus promises. Erica's latest release Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free is hitting the shelves on September 7, 2021, and she's on the podcast today to offer up a little glimpse of the grace-filled Bible teaching to remind us of who we are in Christ and how that changes everything. Erica is passionate about teaching women to dig deeply into God's Word, to discover your unique purpose, accept God's promises, and live by His power. I know you're going to feel so refreshed after hearing from her in this episode. In it we're talking about: How our struggle to trust God when things get hard is actually a lack of intimacy with his character. She reminds us that this an invitation to press into Him and ask for help so we can see Him for who He really is: a loving Father. What to do if you're not hearing from God even though you've been praying and begging Him for answers. And how the poison of self-reliance is a tool the enemy uses to keep us questioning our faith and God Himself.   Loved this interview? Come on over to the Facebook group to share your thoughts on this episode.   MORE ABOUT ERICA: Erica Wiggenhorn is an award-winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing you the truths of Scripture to transform your life. Erica is the author of three Bible studies released by Moody Publishers: An Unexplainable Life, The Unexplainable Church and Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew. Erica lives in Phoenix with her best friend & husband, Jonathan, and their four children only two of which are human, and the others are furry and adorable. You can connect with her and find out more about her writing and speaking ministry at ericawiggenhorn.com.   NEXT STEPS:   GET CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/devoteddreamers/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/DevotedDreamersPodcast LEAVE A REVIEW: On Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on Android   The Devoted Dreamers Podcast is produced by Jonathan R. Clauson. Theme music by Reaktor Productions.Ad Music Copyright Lee Rosevere. Used under Creative Commons 3.0.

Episode 106 - Stephanie welcomes Erica Wiggenhorn, bestselling Bible Study author, national speaker, and now releasing her brand new book, Letting God be enough. So, with that kind of book title, you can certainly expect a vulnerable conversation about self-introspection, daring to look at what's inside our hearts—the good, the bad and the ugly! What can we learn about our heavenly Father to overcome our fear of failure and inadequacy? Erica and Stephanie are close friends, and this conversation will probably feel like you're joining two friends over for coffee. We talk about our hearts, our sinfulness, and our desperate hunger for God. Do you feel like you're missing out on some secret other people know? Do you wonder why their faith seems so strong? Are you curious about how they find success around every corner, or their marriage seems so happy? Do you wonder how they're such good parents, or have such successful careers? It's easy to feel like things fall into place so easily for others while you're striving hard to keep life from falling apart. In a world where “never enough” is the norm, what do you do with those feelings of inadequacy? Do you strive more or expect less? And how does God fit into the equation? What are you afraid of, that you are hiding deep inside yourself and not dare to talk about? Erica shares a profound and hilarious story about finding dead lizards in her son's bedroom and compels us to ask: What are the squashed Lizzies that you have hidden in your spirit sock drawer? Only one way to find out. Have you ever felt that you were not enough? That you were a fake? That if people knew you, they would discover that you are not as amazing as they think you are? Are you afraid to reveal that you don't have it as together as you've been portraying? So today, we talk about imposter syndrome, about the fear to be “found out” as insufficient. God teaches us not to seek approval of our perceptions, but of Himself. Erica dives into the meaning of God's love and acceptance, and it might just transform your relationship with your Father who delights in you so powerfully, and has provided all you need for approval and acceptance. IF YOU'VE ENJOYED THIS INTERVIEW, YOU WILL LOVE OUR GOSPEL SPICE SERIES!  Click to check out the first episode of each season: We are currently in the middle of our series titled "Identity in the Battle" which is such a fitting context for today's interview! Check out the first episode in this current series (next week, Episode 107 will be the next in the series, but it's best to start at the beginning with Episode 101): https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/   The Gospel of Matthew: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/3281/link/ The Psalms: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/33755/link/ The Gospel of Luke: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/40838/link/ The Book of Proverbs: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/68112/link/ DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES BEHIND THIS EPISODE If you enjoyed this episode, we invite you to discover more about how God is at work at Gospel Spice Ministries, and even to join in His work! There are 3 easy ways to do that: PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the show with friends and family: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/38/link/ PAY IT FORWARD by supporting us financially: gospelspice.com/payitforward PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with! Go to gospelspice.com for more info about Gospel Spice Ministries, the umbrella ministry over the podcast. You will discover our partners and the various services we offer, such as in-depth Bible studies with interactive conversation groups, a couple of times a year.  Go to gospel-spice.com (with a "dash"!) to join the Gospel Spice Podcast community and interact with us! Contact us on the website or at contact@gospelspice.com to send us your prayer requests (we pray for you as a team every week!) and let us know how we can come alongside you. ABOUT ERICA WIGGENHORN Erica Wiggenhorn writes Bible studies and teaches biblical principles for life change. She's passionate about God's Word and its ability to transform us personally, along with our relationships. Her latest release by Moody Publishers: Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew, will release in 2019, with an optional DVD teaching series to accompany the study! This study delves into Luke's Gospel, painting a vivid picture of the culture and customs of Jesus' day — following Him into a life unimaginable. Moody Publishers also released The Unexplainable Church and An Unexplainable Life. These expository studies take the reader verse by verse through the entire story of Acts, exploring the incredible life transformation that occurred in the earliest believers. With a personable and practical style, Erica teaches these studies and other biblical, life-related topics to groups in the United States and overseas. Erica has volunteered as a teacher for Alongside Ministries, a group working with the incarcerated community learning to walk with Christ after release from prison. She has also worked as a children's ministry director, and as an elementary teacher. Before this, she graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a double major in Political Science and Business Administration. She also earned an M.A. in Language Acquisition and Development. Erica lives in Phoenix with her husband, Jonathan, and children, Eliana and Nathan. They attend Desert Springs Community Church, where Erica volunteers with the Charis Women's Ministry, teaching and serving on its leadership team. Of all the ways Erica spends her time, her most important work is that of wife and mom! Contact a member of the Every Life Ministries team about connecting with Erica at ContactEveryLifeMinistries@gmail.com. You will find Erica at https://ericawiggenhorn.com/ PRE-ORDER “LETTING GOD BE ENOUGH” TODAY FOR SPECIAL PRE-ORDER GIFTS! Letting God Be Enough is a modern book for tackling an age-old problem, resting in God when life doesn't make sense. You no longer have to strive, compare, or appease others to secure your worth. Instead, you can let a loving God be enough. As a Christian woman who has battled self-doubt for decades, Erica is able to speak to these topics with empathy, grace, and truth. 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Erica Wiggenhorn a speaker and author of three Bible studies including her most recent, Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck & How Surrender Sets You Free. Today, Erica shares how she learned to enjoy studying the Bible, how she learned the difference between faith and trust, and the moment she realized that God is enough for her. Erica also takes us through some painful moments when the Lord shaped her identity. Erica's story reminds us that the Lord will always lead even through the dark places. Listen to Erica's story now! Stories Erica shared: Growing up in a Christian family but not going to church every week Being terrified by the preacher at her grandparent's church Going to Christian school as a child The youth pastor who patiently answered her questions Feeling guilt because she didn't enjoy reading the Bible Beginning to pursue bible study while dealing with infertility Realizing the difference between faith and trust Learning to shed the busyness as a sign of godliness The process of sanctification for her The moment she learned that the Lord is enough for her Great quotes from Erica: You can't teach what you won't live. I realized that I had been feasting on crumbs rather than dining at the Savior's table. When we seek his approval, we can begin to let go of self-imposed expectations. Resources we mentioned: Erica's website Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck & How Surrender Sets You Free by Erica Wiggenhorn Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew by Erica Wiggenhorn Related episodes: Caroline Harries and The Invitation of Hope Dan & Lindsey McKenzie are Living a Big Adventure Together Erin Davis and the Twin Anchors of Life with God The post Erica Wiggenhorn and Learning to be Brave appeared first on Eric Nevins.

ERICA WIGGENHORN is the author of several in-depth Bible studies including Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew. Her newest book Letting God Be Enough releases in September 2021. Erica loves to teach God's Word through conferences, seminars and retreats, and her own kitchen table. Through her teaching Erica invites you to embrace God's promises, live out your purpose and believe in God's power. Erica has taught overseas, the AZ state women's prison and her home church. She lives in Phoenix with her husband and two children. For more information about Erica's Bible studies and writing/speaking ministry, visit www.EricaWiggenhorn.com. https://ericawiggenhorn.com https://www.instagram.com/ericawiggenhorn/ https://www.facebook.com/erica.wiggenhorn/

Welcome to Episode 29 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I'm talking with my amazing friend, Erica Wiggenhorn. Erica is the author of several in-depth Bible studies including Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew.* Her newest book Letting God Be Enough is now available for pre-order at www.getericasbook.com. Erica loves to teach God's Word through conferences, seminars and retreats, and around her own kitchen table. She lives in Phoenix with her husband and two children. For more information about Erica's Bible studies and writing/speaking ministry, visit www.EricaWiggenhorn.com. We talk about Erica's newest book, imposter syndrome, how to tell when we're striving and much more. A few of the resources we mention include: Erica's free e-books, including 50 Days to Feel Closer to God and A Busy Woman's Guide to Praying for Friends and Family The Chosen Stitch Fix* You can find Erica on: Her Website: ericawiggenhorn.com Instagram @ericawiggenhorn You can pre-order Erica's latest book, Letting God Be Enough here. She has some great pre-order incentives if you order early. The book releases September 7, 2021. *Affiliate Link **Erica's Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andreafortenberry/support

Matthew 7:15-23In week 12 of The God You Thought You Knew...Matthew 7:15-23“We may be saved by faith, but we are judged by works. Every judgment scene in the Bible is a judgment by works.” -Scot McKnight “What a person believes must sooner or later manifest itself in what he or she does.” -D.A. CarsonMatthew 7:12Matthew 22:36-40Galatians 5:22-26John 15:52 Corinthians 5:14-16“Cheap grace is grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession. Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.” -Dietrich Bonhoeffer

In week 11 of The God You Thought You Knew...Matthew 7:13-14, John 10:7-10, 14:6 Acts 4:8, Mark 10:29-30, Psalm 1, Romans 6:23 “This is not a matter of more or less successful attempts to follow the lifestyle of the kingdom of heaven, but being either in or out—saved or lost.” —R.T. France“No one can follow Christ who has not first denied himself.” —John Stott“Christ's hard and narrow way is also to be welcomed as his ‘easy yoke' and ‘light burden.'” —Chrysostom “What is immediately striking about these verses is the absolute nature of the choice between us. We would prefer to be given more choices, or better still to fuse them all into a conglomerate religion, thus eliminating the need for any choice. But Jesus cuts across our easy-going syncretism. He will not allow us the comfortable solutions we propose. Instead, he insists that ultimately there is only two possibilities to choose from.” —John Stott

Matthew 7:7-12, Psalm 4, Psalm 5:1-3, 11-12In week 10 of The God You Thought You Knew...“Prayer unites the soul to God.” —Julian of Norwich“We believe that prayer is something we should do, even something we want to do, but it seems a chasm stands between us and actually praying. We experience the agony of prayerlessness.” —Richard Foster “Theology reshapes prayer. What happens to our prayers if we really do believe that God is good? I am convinced that many of us, while we affirm that God is good and that God listens, do not act as if God really cares and listens." —Scot McKnight “We will never have pure enough motives, or be good enough, or know enough in order to pray rightly. We simply must set all these things aside and begin praying. In fact, it is in the very act of prayer itself—the intimate, ongoing interaction with God—that these matters are cared for in due time.” —Richard Foster “We must lay before God what is in us, not what ought to be in us.” —C.S. Lewis“For most of us the problem is not that we are too eager to ask for the wrong things, the problem is that we are not eager enough to ask for the right things.” N.T. Wright“The Bible's teaching on prayer leads overwhelmingly to one conclusion: Prayer changes things.” —John Ortberg“To pray is to change.” —Richard Foster“Knowing God's love, knowing God's goodness, and learning to embrace those attributes of God prompts us to pray.” —Scot McKnight “We shall never really understand the wonder of God's grace until, seeking mercy like beggars before a judge, we discover he wants us to be his sons and daughters.” —Sinclair Ferguson“Faith is not believing in my own unshakable belief. Faith is believing an unshakable God when everything in me trembles and quakes.” —Beth Moore“History belongs to the intercessors—those who believe and pray the future into being.” —Walter Wink

Matthew 6:19-34, 1 Timothy 6:10, Colossians 3:1-2In week 8 of The God You Thought You Knew, we see Jesus make a direct connection between our heart and our finances. “Kingdom Focus"“Lack of uncompromising trust in God is not only an affront to him, it is essentially pagan” -D.A. Carson“We have not known Thee as we ought,Nor learned Thy wisdom, grace, and power;The things of earth have filled our thought,And trifles of the passing hour.Lord, give us light Thy truth to see, And make us wise in knowing Thee.”-T.B. Polluck

Matt. 5:27-37, Ephesians 5:25-27, Philippians 4:8, Mark 7:21-23, Matthew 19:3-10, Galatians 2:20 In week 5 of The God You Thought You Knew, Pastor Matt Jeffreys takes a look at the most controversial and misunderstood passage in the entire Sermon on the Mount. Quotes:“This is not a prohibition of the normal attraction that exists between men and women, but of the deep-seated lust which consumes and devours.” -D.A. Carson“In the Jewish society of Jesus' day, as for most times in human history, the consequences of divorce were devastating for the woman. Except for some highly unlikely circumstances, her life was, simply, ruined. No harm was done to the man, by contrast, except from time to time a small financial loss and perhaps bitter relationships with the ex-wife's family.” -Dallas Willard “Jesus prohibits human beings from calling on heaven or earth when making a vow or taking an oath because both are the exclusive domains of God, created by God, sustained by God, and exist primarily for the glory of God.” -Sinclair Ferguson

Matt. 5:21-26, Exodus 20:13, Jer 17:9, Proverbs 29:22, Proverbs 14:16, James 3:8, Proverbs 15:18, Eph 6:12, In week 4 of The God You Thought You Knew, Executive Pastor Jake Turner shows us in Matthew 5 how the command to "not murder" finds its root in anger. In his sermon he addresses 3 questions: What is anger, What does anger do, and What do we do with anger?

Matthew 7:24-29In week 13 of The God You Thought You Knew...Matthew 7:24-29Deuteronomy 30:15-18Proverbs 10:25Psalm 128:1“You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” —Anonymous

Matthew 5:13-16In week 2 of The God You Thought You Knew...Pastor Matt Jeffreys discusses how to be salt and light in the world.

Matthew 5:1-12In Week 1 of The God You Thought You Knew, Pastor Matt Jeffreys lays the foundation for The Sermon on The Mount.

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