Podcasts about Knowing God

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I got to sit down with my sweet friend Rachel Awtrey to talk about what it really means to love your life—even when you don't like it all the time. We went deep into the hard stuff: grief, spiritual warfare, motherhood, friendship, and how to CHOOSE joy as a daily practice. Rachel opens up about the loss of her father, writing her book through a miscarriage, and building joy as a skill, not just a feeling. We also chatted about the lies we believe about "balance," how to find friends in a new season, and why being present is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. This episode is for the girl who's tired, overwhelmed, and maybe wondering if this is all life has to offer. Joy is available—and worth fighting for. In This Episode 02:31 – Rachel's Story & Online Encouragement 04:50 – Ambition, Balance & Community as a Mom 09:00 – Grief, Tragedy & Learning to Love Your Life 13:44 – The Skill of Joy & Practical Mindset Shifts 19:00 – Toxic Positivity vs. Choosing Joy 28:00 – Small Habits That Shift Your Life 30:00 – How to Make Friends in a New Season 35:00 – Writing the Book in the Midst of Brokenness 40:00 – Spiritual Warfare & the Fight for Joy 46:00 – Final Encouragement: Choose Your Hard Guest Resources Follow Rachel Check out her website Buy Love Your Life Even if You Don't Like It. Check out her podcast OUR SPONSORS Function: Function gives you a near-360 view of your health, and my followers get a $100 credit toward membership. Just go to ⁠functionhealth.com/HAPPY⁠ or use gift code HAPPY100 at sign-up to start owning your health today. Our Place: Go to ⁠fromourplace.com/HEALTHY⁠ and use code HEALTHY for 10% off sitewide. Ritual: Get 25% off your first month at ⁠ritual.com/HEALTHY.⁠ NIV Bible App: You can save an extra 10% on any NIV Application Bible or NIV Application Commentary resource by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠faithgateway.com/ NIVAB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and using code HEALTHY at checkout. Boll & Branch: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BollAndBranch.com/HAPPYANDHEALTHY.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use my promo code HEALTHY at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. Knowing God's Voice: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's available now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ everywhere books are sold, so grab your copy today! Hosanna Revival: Use my code Jeanine15 for 15% off your entire order at checkout at ⁠⁠HosannaRevival.com⁠⁠! If you'd like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy and Healthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeanine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeanine and Kaleb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy and Healthy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeanine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In today's devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef reveals the key to freedom whatever your circumstances.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Looking Up When Life's Got You Down, Part 1: LISTEN NOWFOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTFor those who feel battle-worn—disheartened by society's moral decline, burdened for their children and grandchildren, weary from fighting the same battles—Dr. Michael A. Youssef's NEW book Winning the Invisible Waroffers timely hope. Speaking directly to those wondering if evil is winning, Dr. Youssef assures us although the war isn't over, victory is already secured in Christ. With Biblical clarity and pastoral compassion, he reminds readers that we can stand strong—not in our own strength, but in the strength of the Lord. Pre-order your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through November 10, 2025.

Message from Various Speakers on October 26, 2025

What does it really mean to be wise? We start with this definition: true wisdom is right understanding applied to your life. And "right understanding" starts with trusting God completely instead of just relying on our own thinking. Listen now and learn how knowing God leads to wise decisions and thriving.

David continues his sermon series, Knowing God. Today, he is in Lamentations 3:18-25. Sermon titled "God is Faithful" Come back next week to hear the next sermon in this series.  Don't forget to follow First Baptist Church of Olton here on PodBead to get the latest sermons from Brother David.  Make sure and go subscribe to our YouTube Channel also. We stream live every Sunday at 11 am.  We invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday. 

John 17:3, 1 John 2: 3-4

For many people, God is bad news, and religion is the cause of all the problems in the world. But Christianity is not about religion. It's about the reality of God as a person who is awesome and incomparable. He has no equal. There is no one like Him. God is able to help you, your family, our culture and our world because He is far above any and every human problem we may face. His greatness is beyond human comprehension.    Today many of us may be busy, discouraged and depressed. Looking at ourselves, looking down, comparing ourselves to others. Busy with our to do lists, our work, the piles of laundry, or discouraged by the state of the nation and of society. But everything changes when we get a new perspective of the greatness of God. What is so big to us is so small to Him. What has impressed, impacted and impeded our lives so far is as nothing to Him.    We've seen in Isaiah 40:1-5 that God is a God of consolation who wants to comfort us. He's a God of preparation – He wants to get us ready and shape us up for the best lives. And He wants us to have a revelation of His glory to come. But the rest of this opening chapter of the second part of Isaiah lays the foundation of who God really is. We see: 1. Far above natural creation (Isaiah 40:12,22,25-28) 2. Far above all idols (Isaiah 40:18-20; Romans 1:25; Genesis 1:31) 3. Far above human understanding (Isaiah 40:13-14,27; 1 Corinthians 1:27) 4. Far above the nations (Isaiah 40:15-17) 5. Far above human rulers (Isaiah 40:23-24,28; Daniel 7:14; Isaiah 6-11) Apply  1. Far above natural creation (Isaiah 40:12,22,25-28). We are told to ‘lift your eyes and look to the heavens…' The more we know about our world and its relationship to entities beyond our world makes us realise how much we don't know. Even though we can travel quickly around our world there is no disguising that the oceans and deserts and continents of our world are simply vast. Even bigger is the universe. So how much greater is the God who made them? The Bible is clear that there is a God and that He is the Creator of all we know. (See: Bill Bryson ‘A short History of nearly everything'; Olivier Bonnaissies and Michel-Yves Bolloré ‘God: Science, the Evidence'; Lee Strobel ‘The Case For A Creator'). If you want to study the arguments in more depth, you can read the books, but basically their conclusions are very much in line with the vision of the prophet Isaiah who gives us a picture of the almighty creator of a vast creation.  2. Far above all idols (Isaiah 40:18-20). Almost half of Isaiah chapters 40 to 55 talk about rival gods and the idol of the people had turned to worship. Here Isaiah compares how ridiculous it is for someone to worship a lump of wood with some gold or silver attached to it over the greatness of the one true God. The apostle Paul also highlighted this (Romans 1:25). Of course God ‘saw all that he had made, and it was very good' (Genesis 1:31) but that does not mean we should exchange our worship of God to worship things created by Him or for His glory – such as looking to the stars for guidance through horoscopes, instead of looking to God who created the stars. Idols can topple. And when we put anything in place of our God, those things will eventually fall. Only our God endures forever. 3. Far above human understanding (Isaiah 40:13-14, 27). The mind of God is far beyond the intelligence of any human cleverness (1 Corinthians 1:27). No-one can understand the mind of the Lord, except the Lord reveals a portion of His thinking to us through His word the Bible.  The most qualified academic, or the most convinced rationalist, the most so-called ‘enlightened' spiritualist, may be publicly celebrated for the brilliance of their intellect. But compared to God they are nothing.  4. Far above the nations (Isaiah 40:15-17). Nations are nothing that will make a difference in the big picture. This gives us a good perspective! Through history nations and empires have arisen in great power. The Babylonians, Persians, Greeks and Romans etc. Yet walk around the Acropolis or the Coliseum today and they are ruins. The Romans thought they could persecute Jesus and Paul and the early Christians in such violent ways as they saw fit, but pagan Rome is gone and Christianity survives today. Even the British Empire ‘where the sun never set' seemed impossible to change, yet now look at what humbled and humiliated state our nation is in. Look at the nations today and it's still the same – India and its 1.46 billion people, China and its more than 1.4 billion people,… it might sound big to us, but to God it's all just a drop.  5. Far above human rulers (Isaiah 40:23-24). So many rulers of this world have been so proud and arrogant. Alexander the Great, Napolean, Stalin, Hitler who boasted of a 1000 year Reich that lasted little more than a decade. Hitler committed suicide in a bunker. Mussolini was strung up by his own countrymen. Ceausescu of Romania seemed an all-powerful dictator but saw his rule collapse in days. Everybody, even the great Queen Elizabeth II, has a limited reign. Only God is eternal (Isaiah 40:28). Daniel had a great vision of the God whose rule was eternal (Daniel 7:14). So do not be so impressed with the powers of this world. They will all pass away.  Our God is far above natural creation, all idols, and all human understanding, He is far above the nations and above human rulers. But what does this mean for us? Well Isaiah says to the people that this God is your God. He is bigger than your sad history of captivity. He is bigger than your sadness and depression. He is bigger than your worries. He is bigger than your debt. This is why God is good news (Isaiah 40:6-11). God is with you, God is for you. This great and almighty God gently wants to lead you and keep you close to His heart. So decide to put your confidence is this great God today and every day.  

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Knowing God in Canada (Episode 4) In this episode of Knowing God in Canada, hear Rick McCleary's story—a teacher, athlete, and servant of Christ. He shares how he moved from knowing about Jesus to truly knowing Him, and how the Precept method deepened his walk. From classrooms to marathons run on a leg doctors said he couldn't use, Rick's life points to God's power and the truth of His Word. Real People. Real Faith. Real Conversation. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform—Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or directly on our website. However you tune in, our prayer is that it encourages you to know God more deeply.

In today's episode, Kaleb and I may have a few hot takes. We spend a little time catching up on everything from quitting caffeine, mom life chaos, and our screen time confessions (yikes).But we also talk about something more and more of lately—Christian cancel culture.

**Thank you for supporting this ministry, I lovingly refer to as "The Little Green Pasture."Click here: PayPal: http://paypal.me/JoanStahl**Please prayerfully consider becoming a ministry partner:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joaniestahl**Contact Email: jsfieldnotes@gmail.com**Subscribe to me on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-534183This morning, I was meditating on knowing God but not just knowing Him along but understanding Him. Anyone can say they know God but will never understand Him.God speaks for Himself in this matter in Jeremiah 9:23-24:"Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord."Notice that God made sure to place the word "understand" before "know." That really sunk in. He wants us to understand Him, and that opens the door to knowing Him. There can never be a knowing Jesus unless you understand Him. The two must go together or you will be serving Jesus Christ on our own terms.These days people are so filled up with all kinds of religious angles, duties, religious exercises and more in their own attempts to master their own kind of brand of relationship. Years and years later they go on searching and struggling.There is no glory in riches, wisdom and might of our own doings to get to know God. However, the emphasis is not in what you do or ever can or will do. The ultimate glory according to God is understanding Him, or there cannot be any kind of a healthy relationship at all with Him. The earth demands riches, wisdom and might. God exercises lovingkindness, judgment and righteousness.When you do understand Him then you can walk with Him in harmony and joy. Understanding is the foothold of all-love."To some of us, there often comes a such a sense vastness of things and or our own significance." - Amy Carmichael

Episode 4 Do you need some encouragement this week? There's no greater joy than being reminded of God's promises. In this week's episode of Knowing God in Canada, we turn to Ephesians 2:11–22, where Paul focuses on the Gentiles—who they were before grace and who they are now because of Jesus. Join us and be encouraged by the transforming truth of His Word. Watch or listen now with Precept Ministries Canada. Enhance your experience—order the study book TODAY and journey through Ephesians with us. www.preceptministries.ca/shop Ephesians — In & Out Study Ephesians — Precept Upon Precept Study This podcast is also available on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@preceptministriescanada

by Paul Hughes

What if the most brilliant mind of the 20th century was completely wrong about the most important question in life? Albert Einstein was named “Person of the Century” by Time Magazine, and his influence is everywhere you look today— from the atomic bomb to your smartphone. But as brilliant as he was in scientific theory, he unfortunately missed it when it came to spiritual theology. Even though Einstein believed in a being with “superior reasoning power,” he said, “There is a God, but we could never know Him.” I'm certainly no Einstein when it comes to IQ, but I thankfully and joyfully disagree with what he said. There is a God, and His Word declares that He can be known. The incredible truth is this: You don't have to be a pastor or have outstanding character to know Him. Anyone can know God. That is the beginning of understanding the truth about yourself and the world. But first, you've got to remove the one barrier that keeps most people from ever knowing God, discover the one thing God actually wants you to boast about, and understand exactly who this God is that you can know.

Message from Eric Michalls on October 19, 2025

Ephesians 1:15-23 Pastor Scott Skones

You can find God’s will through offering Him your entire life, prepared to serve His Kingdom Think about it: Is God’s will for your life truly a mystery or is it just unacceptable?

David continues his sermon series in Exodus, Knowing God. Today, he is in Hebrews 1:10-12. Sermon titled "God Never Changes" Come back next week to hear the next sermon in this series.  Don't forget to follow First Baptist Church of Olton here on PodBead to get the latest sermons from Brother David.  Make sure and go subscribe to our YouTube Channel also. We stream live every Sunday at 11 am.  We invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday. 

After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.  John 17:1-3   Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:7-11

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WHO IS GOD? - Knowing God Jeremiah 31:31-34 Randy Lovelace September 7, 2025

Knowing God is knowing peace. If we can still the thoughts in our minds, we can hear the whisper of God to our souls - Be still and know that I am God. It is then we also know that God can handle what we cannot. He will rescue our minds. He will guard our hearts. He will hear us – every time we call to Him. As you listen to these well-known scriptures, let the peace of God find its resting place in you. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock, Joy Peyton and Phil Reaser

Visit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation. www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.In this episode, T.S. Wright interviews Johnny Taverner, a lyricist and podcast host, who shares his journey of faith, the importance of knowing God, and the role of music in worship. Johnny discusses his personal experiences with brokenness, healing, and the transformative power of God in people's lives. He emphasizes the significance of surrendering to God and the impact of storytelling in ministry.TakeawaysJohnny grew up in a broken home, which shaped his early life.He found faith at 19 after attending a church for the first time.His journey includes struggles with faith and personal loss.Music is a powerful tool for worship and connection with God.Worship should lead people to God, not just entertain them.Knowing God involves developing a personal relationship with Him.Surrendering to God is essential for understanding one's calling.The stories shared in ministry can profoundly impact lives.Johnny's podcast focuses on testimonies of lives changed by God.Discipline in seeking God leads to deeper understanding and freedom.Refuge Freedom Stories podcast Host and Producer. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/refuge-freedom-stories/id1524349333Co-Host of The Exchanged Life Podcast.https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-exchanged-life-podcast/id1793180821From Glory to Glory Substack Author and Publisher.https://fromglorytoglory.substack.com/

Knowing God's will for your life is actually easier than you think! If God has a will for us, does He have a will for the world? For Israel? Join us for a very important lesson!

Knowing God's will for your life is actually easier than you think! If God has a will for us, does He have a will for the world? For Israel? Join us for a very important lesson!

What books should every Christian couple have on their shelf? In this episode, we share our top recommendations for men, women, and couples, covering discipleship, marriage, parenting, and spiritual growth. From classics like Pilgrim's Progress and Knowing God to practical guides like Disciplines of a Godly Man and The Excellent Wife, discover resources that will strengthen your faith, your marriage, and your family legacy.Books mentioned:For Men:Disciplines of a Godly Man — R. Kent HughesKnowing God — J. I. PackerThe Pilgrim's Progress — John BunyanFor Women:The Excellent Wife — Martha PeaceFrom Pride to Humility — Stuart ScottStepping Heavenward — Elizabeth PrentissFor Couples:The Complete Husband — Lou PrioloI Still Do — Dave HarveyWhen Sinners Say I Do — Dave HarveyShepherding a Child's Heart — Tedd TrippBy Life or by Death: The Life and Legacy of John and Betty Stam — Vance ChristieAdditional Mentions:This Momentary Marriage — John PiperThe Tapestry — Edith SchaefferMere Christianity — C. S. LewisTotal Truth — Nancy PearceySusie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon — Ray RhodesThe Art of Divine Contentment — Thomas WatsonWhen People Are Big and God Is Small — Edward WelchPeople Pleasing: Overcoming the Fear of Man — Lou PrioloFighting Fear with Fear — Edward WelchWritings by Elisabeth ElliotChat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

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Throughout Scripture, knowing God's ways and fearing Him are inseparable. If you do not have a holy fear and live in humility, you will not understand or be able to walk in His ways. And yet, like the Israelites of old, it is possible to be close to God and yet never experience Him. The Psalmist wrote that God “made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the sons of Israel” (Psalm 103:7)—the Israelites saw God's works but Moses knew His ways. In this study, Nathan explores that key difference, what it means to know the ways of God, and how holy fear fuels our pursuit of God's presence and glory … leading us to deeper intimacy and unbroken fellowship with Him and experience a greater passion to live in holiness, righteousness, and obedience to Jesus Christ, who is the Way.

Those who know God are saved from trouble.

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This session examines how God designed the brain to heal and how creative, whole-brain worship fosters…

Welcome back to Happy & Healthy! In this super honest episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and fellow content creator, Dani Austin Ramirez. We go way back — like 2014 YouTube quirky days

Hello! Today, begins the re-launch of my podcast as "Getting Personal with God". I share the process and what you'll like about it. We also start exploring whether you or I have any assumptions about God. (Spoiler alert... we do :)I'm super excited to start this journey with you! I know that God is actually excited about this podcast because He is excited about YOU and wants to know you more intimately. This is one way to help connect you with Him more often.  Of course, God knows everything, and it is His plan for you to be on the earth at this time, but how much we let Him in is up to us.If I didn't sense how much God wants to talk with you, work with you, and walk with you, it could be quite vain of me to dare say God is excited about this podcast. However, He numbers the hairs on our heads, so He is pretty focused on us. He doesn't want us to be lonely, to feel shame or guilt, or to be unable to hear His voice. Plus, He likes us both, and He was the one prompting me to begin.So today starts a fun journey to walk closer with God and get our eyes opened to the wonderful plans He has for us.  Please subscribe so that we can meet again!  LenoraPlease share this podcast with friends and post a review on your podcast app!Book Offer! Prayer is powerful, and I'm here to help! Learn to hear God's voice, discover your God given authority, and quickly find what the Bible says for 100 needs in Lenora's new book! "100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares" Click the link to order your copy today! Use this link for savings for adorable little shoes for your littles: your tiny explorers

What if the life you want, peace over pressure and identity over insecurity, hinges on a shift most of us never make? This message challenges the way we measure worth and presses on the gap between knowing about God and actually knowing God. Expect a few uncomfortable questions, a surprising lens for seeing yourself and others, and a clear next step you might be avoiding. What do you see when you look in the mirror? Does the image looking back at you ever seem foggy or out of focus? Have you ever slowed down long enough to consider how well you know you? And how do we even get to know ourselves, anyways? What if Getting to Know You starts in a place you never expected and can take you to places you never thought you could go?

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What does it look like to live out faith in real life?In this episode of Kitchen Table Theology, Pastor Jeff and Tiffany continue the Practical Theology Series with a discussion on practical faith. What does it mean to trust God daily, believe His promises, and hold on even when life feels uncertain? They explore how practical faith begins with need, grows through trust, and endures by believing in God's character rather than emotions.What We Discussed[01:42] What Is Practical Faith?Practical faith is trusting in God and His Word in daily life. It's active obedience expressed through love and reliance on Him, even when life constantly throws challenges our way.[03:17] Where Practical Faith BeginsFaith starts with recognizing our needs and choosing to trust God to meet them, as Philippians 4:19 reminds us that He supplies all our needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus.[04:33] Faith and Trust Go Hand in HandPsalm 37:5 gives us the formula for practical faith: Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it. Pastor Jeff shares a story about learning to trust doctors through his own health struggles.[07:13] Believing the Promises of GodPractical faith also means believing in God's promises. Pastor Jeff points to Paul's faith in Acts 27 during a storm, reminding listeners that God's “exceedingly great and precious promises” are reliable and real.[09:26] Knowing God's PromisesTiffany emphasizes that we can't believe what we don't know. She shares Isaiah 41:10 and Proverbs 3:5-6 as examples of promises to hold on to when fear or confusion set in.[10:57] Faith vs. FeelingsFaith is based on fact and God's character, not personal feelings or preference.[13:40] Trusting God's InstructionsFaith requires obedience. Trusting God's wisdom means accepting and following His Word even when we don't understand His timing or ways.[15:30] Trusting God for the FutureTrue faith includes confidence in both our earthly and eternal futures. Our times are in His hands, and we can rest knowing He is faithful and able to do more than we can imagine.“Faith isn't based on how we feel. It's based on who God is.” - Pastor Jeff CranstonWe love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, email me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.orgVisit my website https://www.jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church. Check in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranstonRemember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!

Message from E.J. Roussell on October 12, 2025

Welcome back to Happy & Healthy! I didn't post an episode two weeks ago, and when I asked y'all what you wanted, so many of you just said “we wanna hear what's going on in your life!” So here it is!I cover a lot in this one — from feeling like I'm in a wilderness season, to navigating postpartum life, finding a church in Oklahoma, and struggling to hear God's voice — this episode is in a real way, my heart poured out. If you've ever felt lonely, confused about where God is leading, or just overwhelmed by change, I hope my vulnerability encourages you wherever you're at today.

Today on the podcast:- Two-time Olympian and 2024 silver medalist Daniel Roberts discusses the importance of faith in overcoming adversity, and how his identity has evolved beyond athletics. Topics include:- Daniel's football dream (03:34)- His devastating high school football injury (06:02)- Advice for young athletes on identity (13:22)- Daily routine of faith (16:49)- Knowing "about" God and KNOWING God (21:15)- Qualifying for his first Olympics (24:20)- Mixing Olympics and Jesus (26:52)- His future plans for 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics (31:38)- Favorite Bible verse (35:01)- How can we be praying for Daniel Roberts? (36:50)Special thanks to our partnership with ⁠⁠Athletes in Action⁠⁠. For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month.  When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you'll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326  to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete's life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that's S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326  to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/