Podcasts about Knowing God

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/

Lori opens a special three-part series, Regret Meets Redemption, addressing lies that widows, single moms, and even children often believe and how God's attributes dismantle those lies. Today's lie is the belief that we could have done something to keep our children from growing up without their dad. Knowing God as our Redeemer shatters that lie and brings hope.Through Scripture, personal reflection, and encouragement, Lori points listeners to God's character as Redeemer. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells the story of redemption, and this truth brings clarity, comfort, and assurance when the weight of regret presses in.Understanding regret and grief, and learning to discern when natural regret turns into a lie.The sovereignty of God over life and death, with Scripture that confirms our days are set by Him (Job 14:5; Psalm 139:16; 1 Samuel 2:6).Why combating lies with the truth of God's character as our Redeemer is essential, and how redemption brings freedom and peace (Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:18–19).In this episode, Lori will discuss:Takeaway: Regret may whisper lies, but God's truth speaks louder. Your Redeemer lives—and His truth has the final word.For more information and helpful resources, check our website, PerspectiveMinistries.org, and follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.

A new MP3 sermon from Lawrence Blair is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: True Wisdom: Knowing God and Ourselves Subtitle: Devotions Speaker: Lawrence Blair Broadcaster: Lawrence Blair Event: Devotional Date: 9/30/2025 Length: 12 min.

Y'all, today's episode was SO powerful and near to my heart! I got to sit down with one of my dear friends, Nicoletta Bradley—yes, the Nicoletta from Call Her Holy—and WOW, we went deep. We talked all things body image, identity, eating disorders, and singleness, and how Jesus truly redeems it all. Nicoletta opened up about her journey through a 20-year battle with eating disorders, a broken engagement, and how the Lord birthed Noble Fitness Ministries from her healing. We also dove into the gift of singleness, the dangers of cultural lies, and the power of knowing who you are in Christ. We even touched on spiritual gifts like prophecy and tongues and how God is still moving today! I'm seriously so proud of Nicoletta and know this will encourage so many of you. Follow Nicoletta - https://www.instagram.com/nicolettabradley?igsh=MWxsZWJsaHFteGpjOQ== Call Her Holy Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/callherholy?igsh=NnM1dWdncHdnNDB0 In This Episode 03:00 – How Nicoletta Helped Jeanine Meet Kaleb04:30 – The Why Behind Noble Fitness06:00 – Nicoletta's Body Image & ED Story10:00 – Obsession vs. Surrender in Health13:30 – Ozempic Era & Culture's Lies17:00 – The Enemy Hates Your Body20:00 – Nicoletta's Broken Engagement25:00 – Staying or Leaving a Relationship28:00 – Singleness with Purpose37:00 – Encouragement for Single Women40:00 – Spiritual Gifts & Prophetic Journey47:00 – Jeannine's Experience with the Gifts52:00 – A Final Word on the Spirit's Power54:00 – Where to Find Nicoletta & Noble Fitness Info OUR SPONSORS Betterhelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at - ⁠⁠betterhelp.com/happyhealthy⁠⁠ 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! 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

This episode explores how prayer leads us to know God more deeply, drawing on Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3. It explains that prayer is instinctive, instructive, and a lifelong journey that strengthens the inner person, roots us in love, and opens us to encountering God's fullness. We look as some practical tools for prayer such as: plan regular prayer times, experiment with different forms (petition, confession, adoration, meditation), and grow in biblical knowledge so prayer becomes a true conversation with God rather than a checklist.

Pastor Leah Klingseis reflects on Psalm 139, showing how God's intimate knowledge of us leads to the courageous prayer, “Search me, O God,” and the comfort that His love is fully informed and unwavering. Drawing from J. I. Packer, she emphasizes that God's care never falters because He knows us completely.

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How do we forgive others even when it's difficult? Why does forgiveness lead us closer to Christ?Join us at our Saturday Night Service for our series "Knowing God: The Creator of Family".This Saturday, 5 PM, at the Main Hall, CCF CenterWe are also livestreaming at the following links:ELEVATE facebook.com/ElevateMain youtube.com/ElevateMainTVB1G MINISTRY facebook.com/B1GMinistryCHRIST'S COMMISSION FELLOWSHIP facebook.com/CCFMain youtube.com/CCFmainTV

Exodus 3: 1 - 15

God eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—distinct yet one—living in perfect love and glory. Out of that love He created us and calls us to know Him, worship Him, and join Him in fellowship.

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On today's episode Kaleb and I talk through how heavy everything feels right now—political division, violence, tragedy—and how the murder of Charlie Kirk especially is forcing us to work through where our hearts are and how we respond. We share how it's affected us personally, what I've been wrestling with, and what I'm trying to live out: saying something when silence isn't an option, holding onto scripture as truth, loving people even when we disagree, and praying that God would soften hearts (including mine). I also reflect on how even in deepest sorrow, God can bring good—people turning to Jesus because of what's happened—and why that gives me hope. In This Episode 02:30 – The Reality of a Dark World 04:20 – Reflecting on Charlie Kirk's Murder 06:30 – The Trauma of Graphic Content Online 08:45 – Calling Evil What It Is 11:30 – Addressing the “What About…” Responses 14:45 – Standing for Truth and Hope 17:20 – The Importance of Free Speech and Civil Debate 20:15 – Staying in Your Lane While Still Speaking Truth 22:00 – How the Enemy Works: Divide and Destroy 23:45 – Hope for Unity, Even in a Divided World 26:30 – A Reminder About Social Media Algorithms 29:00 – Charlie Kirk's Legacy & the Gospel Message 32:15 – Honest Wrestling with God's Sovereignty 34:45 – Don't Judge a Whole Life by a 30‑Second Clip 36:00 – Final Encouragement: Cling to the Gospel 38:00 – Prayer for Erica Kirk, for Unity, for Healing 40:00 – Final Words and Love for Our Listeners OUR SPONSORS Betterhelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at - ⁠betterhelp.com/happyhealthy⁠ 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! 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

As we navigate forward on our podcast episodes, I want to central in on this theme of knowing God better. Paul emphasizes that knowing God is the greatest achievement in our Christian life. In this episode we explore Ephesians 1, where Paul prays for spiritual wisdom and revelation to know God better that we may understand our calling, recognize the spiritual riches we have in Christ, and rely on God's power. We discuss practical steps to grow in knowing God: pursuing relationship with Him, studying His Word, learning through life and trials, and remaining teachable. Join us as we seek to know God personally, increasingly, and one day perfectly.

Pastor Steve's Sermon from 9/21/25:  “Knowing God: Acknowledging the Presence" Scripture Reading: Genesis 27:1-4, 15-23; 28:10-17 

Territorial Spirits, True Justice, and the King's Appointed Times — Preparing for the Fall Feasts | KIB 498 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description In this Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael & Mary Lou Lake address how believers can stand against territorial spirits, pursue biblical justice, and return to the Lord's appointed times with a Christ-centered focus. From practical Feast of Tabernacles ideas to deep dives on Sabbath, Calvinism vs. free will, Lady Justice, Daniel's warfare, the Septuagint timeline, and cycles of sanctification, this episode equips the remnant to walk wisely in perilous days. What you'll learn: Why curses “without a cause” won't land—and how to close open doors Practical, family-friendly ways to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles The difference between God's feasts and paganized “your feasts” (Amos 5) Biblical justice vs. the idol of “Lady Justice” Scriptural examples of territorial warfare (Daniel, Ephesus/Acts) How Sabbath and the fall feasts form kingdom rhythms of rest & readiness Dangers of over-generalizing theology; foreknowledge, predestination & free will “Cycles of sanctification” and staying Christ-centric in every feast

What does it really mean to have faith that stands strong in every storm? Pastor Tim Delina shares a powerful word on the importance of "perfecting faith," walking us through four moments in Matthew where Jesus rebuked His disciples for having little faith. He explains how faith is essential for provision, for peace in the middle of life's storms, and for clearly hearing the voice of God. Using Matthew's Gospel as the main text, Pastor Tim challenges us to shift our focus from self-discovery to God-discovery, reminding us that true faith grows as we know Him more. With a striking illustration of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps training in the dark, Pastor Tim calls us to trust God even when we cannot see what is ahead. Faith is not just believing God can act, but trusting Him enough to keep following Him through the unknown. Watch now and be encouraged to invite Christ into your life, grow deeper in faith, and stay on track with God's plan. Sermon Scriptures: Matthew 6:30; Matthew 14:31; 2 Peter 3:18; Isaiah 50:10; John 6:17-21    We stream live every Sunday at 11 am and every Wednesday at 8 pm. Visit our website: https://perfectingfaithchurch.com  Connect with us on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectingFaithChurch/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectingfaithchurch/  X: https://x.com/PFCNY   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@perfectingfaithchurch  

Join us this Sunday, September 21st, 2025 for our worship experience. For more information about Redemption Church or to get in touch please visit our website at: https://www.redemptionchurchokc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionChurchOKC If you would like to support our ministry you can donate at: https:/www.aplos.com/aws/give/RedemptionChurch1/

Sunday Sermon from the book of Acts from John Bourgeois on September 21, 2025. Our hope for you is that you will know, love, and follow Jesus Christ -- leading to personal transformation, intimate community, and a life of radical mission. You are always welcome to join us for worship at West End Community Church.For more info, please visit the WECC website at westendcc.org

God's Will , Week 2 Pastor Nathan Zickert · Romans 12:1-2A video recording of this sermon is available here.For more information about Grace Community Church of Riverside, visit us online at https://www.gccriverside.com.

Message from Nick Roark on September 21, 2025

Brian Mooney - Knowing God

Welcome back T&J fam! This week we start off with a fun debate about birds in your home. And trust, if that sounds weird, the actual discussion will leave you scratching your head. But somehow it turns into a fun talk about being pranked. Then, following a terrible transition, we dive into a discussion on theology and how our search for "right" theology can become an idol in our lives. Marty opens up about what he has been learning lately, and we discuss how God does not just want you to know about him, he wants you to know him. Enjoy!

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Knowing God in Canada (Episode 4) In this episode of Knowing God in Canada, Beth Schmidt sits down with Cindy Grantham from Halifax to talk about the life-changing power of being in God's Word. Cindy shares her journey of learning to rely fully on God and how digging into Scripture opened her eyes to treasures she hadn't seen before. Be encouraged to press into God's Word and experience His faithfulness for yourself.

This episode features a full length Bible study taught by Pastor Jack Abeelen of Morningstar Christian Chapel in Whittier, California.If today you prayed with Pastor Jack to receive the Lord, we'd love to hear about it and get you started on the right foot. Visit us online at: https://morningstarcc.org/born-again/To see more of Pastor Jack's Bible studies, visit our Morningstar Christian Chapel channel at https://www.youtube.com/@morningstarcc.To subscribe to our Podcast newsletter go to http://eepurl.com/iGzsP6.If you would like to support our electronic ministry, you may do so by going to our donations page at https://morningstarcc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/podcast.Visit our church website at https://morningstarcc.org.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 9/14/25:  “Knowing God: Radical Obedience" Scripture Reading: Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14 

Follow the Fire | Week 12: Your Personal Mission-Knowing God's Will | Pastor Joel Scrivner We are so thankful for all of you who are part of our online family… To connect with Oaks further, please contact us at info@oakschurch.com. Don't forget that we have services every Sunday at 10a CST. You can join us online at / oakschurch or you can come enjoy what God is doing in-person! Don't forget to visit us at www.oakschurch.com where you can give towards our mission and learn more about what Oaks is doing to spread the Message of Jesus.

Main Point: When God tests you with trials and suffering, he's not tempting you, he's aiming to reveal himself and deepen and refine your love for himKey Scripture: James 1:12-18The primary message of the book of James is our steadfast faith in the gospel should work itself out in a life of persevering obedienceSuffering is God's painful path to joy (verse 12)Where  temptation comes from; how it works; and where it leads (vv. 13-15)Knowing God's goodness and the power of the gospel is essential in overcoming temptation. (vv. 16-18)

Sunday morning message from the pulpit of Shawano Baptist Church

What does it take to build a faith that thrives in today's pagan culture? St. Paul's letter to the Colossians holds the key: a deep knowledge of God found in Scripture and centered on Christ. In this episode, Steve Wood unpacks Colossians 1–2, showing how true spiritual wisdom leads to maturity, transformation, and lasting fruit. Parents and catechists will discover how to pass on a faith that doesn't burn out, but grows stronger through grace and the knowledge of Christ—“in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” For more resources, visit us online at www.BibleforCatholics.com.  

Episode Summary: If you’ve ever struggled with discouragement, and we all have because life is full of disappointment and disillusionment, then this episode is for you. In honor of National Day of Encouragement, my co-host, Rev. Jessica Van Roekel and I talk about How to Find Biblical Encouragement for Your Everyday Life. Discouragement can rob us of joy, peace, and a sense of purpose. Encouragement is more than a feeling - it’s a powerful tool to propel us toward hope and confidence even when life feels less than happy. Today we’re going to talk about how to find biblical encouragement for your everyday life. Quotables from the episode: In 2007, a group of young people at the National Leadership Forum at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas saw a lack of encouragement as one of the main obstacles that people face. While dedicating a day to encourage others is noble, we can experience encouragement every day when we turn to the Lord and receive his encouragement. The challenge to receive biblical encouragement is when we know God’s promises but don’t see him working. This topic is close to my heart because I’ve seen firsthand how knowing God, and his promises have encouraged me in the face of difficult and seemingly unchanging circumstances. I know many of our listeners and viewers struggle with discouragement, and my prayer is that today’s conversation will bring encouragement and hope. Knowing God’s names helps us learn to trust him. When we trust him, it’s easier to experience encouragement in our every day. Psalm 9:10 says, Those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. Relationships are an area where we can experience extreme discouragement. Personality differences can create division. Unforgiveness leads to rifts. It can feel discouraging to desire a healing in a relationship, but every effort is rejected. We’ve talked about the temptation to judge God’s goodness based on humanity’s failures. If our in-person relationships are broken, and we don’t have a vibrant or growing relationship with God, we grow discouraged because we were made for relationship. Friend, if you’ve found yourself in a place of discouragement—especially when you're facing relationship struggles—you are not alone. As a neuropsychologist, I’ve seen how deeply our relationships impact not only our emotional well-being but also our brain health. God designed our brains for connection. We were created in His image, a God who is relational by nature, and He wired us for fellowship—with Him and with each other. When our relationships are strained, whether due to misunderstanding, unmet expectations, betrayal, or emotional distance, our brains register it as a threat. That triggers our stress response—what we often call “fight, flight, or freeze.” Over time, if that stress continues unchecked, it leads to anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, and a foggy, overwhelmed mind. Our thought life becomes a battlefield, and discouragement sets in. But here's the hope: God doesn’t leave us to navigate this alone. He sees every tear, hears every unspoken word, and knows the condition of our hearts and minds. Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Our healing begins when we bring both our brain health and our relational wounds to the Great Physician. Practical steps include tending to your thought life—taking every thought captive (2 Corinthians 10:5), practicing forgiveness to unburden your heart, and choosing truth over lies. Sometimes that means setting healthy boundaries or seeking wise counsel. And always, it means leaning into the One who offers peace that transcends understanding. Your brain can heal. Your heart can mend. And your relationships can be restored—if not with others, then certainly with the Lord, who is the source of all true comfort and strength. Discouragement may visit, but it doesn’t have to take up permanent residence. Knowing God as Abba leads us to know God as a wonderful Father. (Galatians 4:6) He is the Alpha and Omega – Jesus was in the beginning as the Word of God and he is God’s final word for all eternity. (Revelation 21:6) As Adonai, we recognize his leadership in our life. He is our Lord and Ruler. (Ezekiel 16:8) El Chay, or Living God, reminds us that the entertainments, enticements, and other distractions are not worthy of worship. (Psalm 84:2) El Roi, The God Who Sees, encourages us with God’s mercy, grace, and comfort. We are not invisible to him. (Genesis 16:13) Jehovah-Jireh, The Lord our Provider, tells us God is our provider, and it is the same Hebrew word as Moriah, the region where God sent Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. God may ask us to give something up, and he gives us himself in return, and becomes all we need. (Romans 8:32) Jehovah-Nissi, The Lord Our Banner, paints the picture that we live under God’s banner. It was the name revealed when Moses erected an altar to commemorate the defeat of their enemies. It encourages us that we live under God’s victory. He goes before us and comes behind us to make us victors in life’s battles. (Exodus 17:15) The Lord Our Healer, or Jehovah-Rapha, encourages us because God heals our hearts in the here and now. (Exodus 15:26) The Lord is Peace, Jehovah-Shalom, our security, sufficiency, and serenity. (Judges 6:24) Jehovah-Tsuri, the Lord our Rock, helps us remember God is permanent, faithful, protective, a firm foundation, a hiding place and shelter. (Psalm 18:2) Knowing the names of God gives us insight into his character, which encourages us when we face different situations where we need to rely on a different aspect of God’s character. For example, if someone feels discouraged because of life’s chaos, remembering God is Jehovah Shalom encourages their heart because God is their serenity. God is a covenant making and covenant keeping God. The primary promise of the covenant is the Lord’s promise to “be God to you and to your offspring after you.” The goal of God’s covenant with humankind is to bring salvation, not just to one nation, but to the entire human race. This covenant was eventually fulfilled through Jesus Christ as his followers began to spread the good news about him throughout the world. God made a covenant with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, the Israelite nation, David, and finally the whole world through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Covenants, or promises, are conditional because they are based on the agreements of two parties. God cannot go back on his promises, but we can refuse the comfort of the promises when we fail to take God at his word and allow doubt to lead us to sin. Because of God’s covenants, we have promises like the promise of his presence. Isaiah 41:10 says, “Do not be afraid for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” (NLT) Deuteronomy 31:8, “‘Do not be afraid of discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (NLT) Isaiah 43:2, “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Joshua 1:19, “This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Those are wonderful reminders of God presence. I know I’ve needed to believe them by faith because sometimes what I see, and what I feel don’t match up with what I know to be true. I also cling to the promise of Victory found in: John 16:33, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” Exodus 14:14, “The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, “Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, persecutions, and troubles I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Isaiah 40:29, “He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.” God promises to guide us: Psalm 32:8, “The Lord says, I will guide along the best pathway for your life. I will advise and watch over you. Psalm 37:23-24, “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Psalm 23:1-2, ‘The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. Not only does God promise us his presence, victory, and guidance, but he also promises rest, life, peace, and forgiveness: Rest: Matthew 11:28-29, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Life: John 3:16, “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” Peace: Isaiah 26:3, ‘You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.” Forgiveness: 1 John 1:9, “But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleans us from all wickedness.” Our faith grows when we plant our feet on God’s promises. (Psalm 34:18) He is close to the broken hearted and rescues those who are crushed in spirit. (2 Cor. 4:8-9) We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. (Isaiah 54:17) “No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And you will condemn every tongue that accuses you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. I think it starts with looking at the end of Hebrews 11, knowing the stories of those who have gone before us, remembering the past so we can encourage ourselves in the present and build hope for the future. Hebrews 11 opens with this verse: Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. The next several verses list people who lived by faith and received what God promised and those who died without receiving things promised and yet, they are commended for having faith. It’s faith in the promise maker which matters. Looking at our circumstances for “proof” of God keeping his promises leads to disappointment. Remember, faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. Sometimes, we need to cling to other’s people’s stories when our stories are littered with doubt and disappointment. One story which encourages me when I am feeling discouraged is Mary, Martha and Lazarus when Lazarus became ill and died. That story reminds me that things are not always as they seem, but God always has a plan and he sees the end from the beginning. he bible is full of encouragement and doesn’t sugarcoat the difficulties people of faith faced. If Job can lose his entire fortune, family and health and still remain faithful to God—believing him to faithful and true—then I can look beyond my circumstances and see that God is bigger than what’s right in front of me. I can take the magnifying glass off of the things in my life that discourage me and point my magnifying glass to the God who breathes stars and breath in my lungs. I am encouraged by Abraham, when he looked the impossibility of his reality (too old to have children) and yet remained believing that God would fulfill his promise. I’ve been in situations where I couldn’t see a way forward and following Abraham’s example encourages me so much. Knowing God intimately is a great first step toward experiencing biblical encouragement. Understanding his heart and loyalty toward us is key. Second, we can remember to look beyond what we see to what we know to be true. Sometimes feelings follow an act of faith. Take Hebrews 11 to heart. Recommended Resources: Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything By Jessica Van Roekel Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year and the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Christian Living and Non-Fiction categories YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, AWSA Member of the Year, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Devotional category, the 2023 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Revive & Thrive Women’s Online Conference Revive & Thrive Summit 2 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.) YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Henri and Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Jessica Van Roekel: Website / Instagram / Facebook For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Co-Host: Jessica Van Roekel is a worship leader, speaker, and writer who believes that through Jesus, personal histories don’t need to define the present or determine the future. She inspires, encourages, and equips others to look at life through the lenses of hope, trust, and God’s transforming grace. Jessica lives in rural Iowa surrounded by wide open spaces which remind her of God’s expansive love. She loves fun earrings, good coffee, and connecting with others. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today we're continuing to look at the Apostle Paul's prayerfor the church, the believers in the church in Ephesus. In this prayer, we findseveral things that Paul prayed for. The first thing we see is that He prayedthat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you thespirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him. He prayed that theywould know God.  Thenwe find in verse 18, Paul also prayed, “the eyes of your understanding beingenlightened”. The eyes of your heart, your emotions, your thoughts, yoursoul, your will, in a sense everything about you, would be enlightened, wouldbe open, would have an understanding and know what is the hope of His calling. So,the second thing that Paul is praying for is that we might know God's callingon our lives. This word “called” is an important word in the Christianvocabulary. The Scripture teaches us that the church, the body of Christ, thebelievers, in the Greek is the “ecclesia”. That word is two words which togethermeans the “called-out assembly”.  Thebelievers who are the church, the body of Christ are called out. Now,interesting. We're not just called out of the world, we are called intosomething that is glorious. And that's what Paul's speaking of here. Not onlyare you called out of the world, but you are called out to be a peculiar, aroyal priesthood, a different person from the rest of the world around you. Petersays it this way in 1 Peter 2:9. “But you are a chosen generation, a royalpriesthood, a holy nation, a special people that you may proclaim the praisesof Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” Paultold Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:9 that He had a holy calling. Yes, we've beencalled out of darkness into marvelous light and we've also been called toglory. I love this verse in 1 Peter 5:10. “But may the God of all grace whocalled us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus after you suffered a whileperfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be glory and thedominion forever and ever. Amen.” We have been called to glory!  And because of this calling, we can now have ahope that's steadfast and sure, an anchor of our souls (Hebrews 6:19). Theword hope doesn't mean wishful thinking about something. But the word hope inthe scripture means we have a delightful future in Jesus Christ. We have theassurance of that future because of what Jesus Christ did for us on the crossand His resurrection. The believer's hope is tied into the return of JesusChrist as we read in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 John 3:1-3. Our hope isbased on the fact that Jesus promised that one day He will come again for Hisbride the Church.  Beforewe were saved, we were without hope in this world. But now in Christ, accordingto 1 Peter 1:3, we have a living hope. “Blessed be the God and Father of ourLord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again toa living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead”. Howglorious is that? So, we have a hope that's steadfast and sure. It's a livinghope which means it gives us purpose and direction, and encouragement forwhatever we face every day. We have a better tomorrow coming. Oh, that is thehope that we have.  Paulprayed that you would know your calling from God. And this calling from Godgives you hope. I trust you'll take these words into your heart and you'llremember you have something to live for and something to look forward to. Agood verse to close with today is Romans 15:13: “Now may the God of hopefill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope bythe power of the Holy Spirit.”  KnowingGod, you have hope. No God, there is no hope.  Godbless!

Today we're talking about one of the most importantsubjects in the entire Bible, and that is that we might know God. Paul'svery first prayer for the church in Ephesus, and the first of his four prisonprayers, is found here in verses 15-23. He begins by saying, "I do notcease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers." Now,it's amazing how to most of churches that he wrote to, or that he was part offounding, and that he was encouraging, that he talks about praying for them “withoutceasing”. Paul must have had an awesome continuous prayer life as he prayedfor the different saints in the different churches in the different places ofthe world. He was a man of prayer.  Whatdid Paul pray? His prayers were not for their material needs, that they wouldhave money, not that they could pay their bills, not that they could buildbetter and bigger buildings or churches. Those things could have been importantand maybe were important at times, but his prayer was that “the God of ourLord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to them the spirit of wisdomand revelation in the knowledge of Him”.  Icouldn't help but think of Hosea chapters 4 and 6. God said, "My peopleare destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6). That is what happens whenwe fail to know who God is. Then Hosea gives this invitation from God in chapter6: "Come, let us return to the Lord" (v. 1). In verse 3, "Letus know, let us pursue the knowledge of the Lord." And then God speaksin verse 6, “For I desire mercy and not sacrifice and the knowledge of Godmore than burnt offerings”. God wants us to “know Him”.  Thoughthe knowledge of God is the highest knowledge possible, the atheist claimsthere is no God for us to know. The agnostic states that if there is a God, youcannot know Him. But Paul met God in the person of Jesus Christ. And he knowsthat a man really can't understand much of anything else without a knowledge ofGod. The knowledge of God is the beginning of wisdom. The “fear of the Lordis the beginning of wisdom”. Romans1 tells us that this willful ignorance of God led mankind into corruption andcondemnation. Paul describes the beginning of this progression with thesewords: “Who suppress the truth in unrighteousness” (v. 18). “Because,although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, butbecame futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened”(v. 21).  And then Paul goes on to showthe development of how willful ignorance leads to idolatry, substituting a liefor the truth, exchanging God the creator for a worship of the man who wascreated. It then develops into immorality and indecency. And it all begins withan unwillingness to know God as Creator, as Sustainer, as Governor, as Savior,and as the Judge of our lives. There is tremendous danger and consequences whenthe believer does not grow in the knowledge of God.  InPhilippians 3:10, Paul said, "That I might know Him and the power ofHis resurrection," meaning to be intimately acquainted with God. Toknow God personally is salvation. Jesus prayed in John 17:3; “And this iseternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whomYou have sent”. To know God is to increase in sanctification (Philippians3:10). And to know God leads to ultimate glorification (1 Corinthians 13:9-12). Myfriend, we are made in the image of God. And the better we know God, the moresatisfied we are in Him, and the more satisfied we are even in ourselves. And thatis how we bring the greatest glory to Him. That's what God desires. That iswhat Paul prayed for the believers at Ephesus. We should pray this for ourselves.We can pray this for others.  “ThatI might know Him”—God,the true, the only God. May the Lord help us today to love and live for Himwith all of our hearts.  Godbless!

Why Women Everywhere Struggle to Hear God—and What the Bible's Forgotten Female Voices RevealWhy is it that women everywhere — from modern moms in Brooklyn to prophets hidden in the Old Testament — wrestle with the same question: “Am I really hearing God's voice?”In this episode, Jenilee sits down with author and podcaster Rachael Groll (Hearing Jesus Podcast) to uncover the surprising common thread between today's women and the overlooked female prophets of Scripture. Together, they dig into how obedience tunes your heart to hear God more clearly — and how the forgotten voices of the Bible can give you fresh confidence today.

Rachael Groll is back on the Anchored by the Sword Podcast! The last time she joined us was September 7, 2021, and today she returns with a brand-new book: Knowing God's Voice: What Female Prophets of the Bible Teach Us About Recognizing, Trusting and Obeying God (releasing today!).In this conversation, Rachael shares how God has been moving in her life since her last visit, including her daughter's new season of global missions, the call to release and trust, and her passion for helping women discern the voice of God in a noisy world.We dive into: • Why it matters to study the female prophets of the Bible • The difference between conviction and condemnation when it comes to hearing God • How obedience sharpens our ability to recognize God's voice • Rachael's new ministry opportunities, including a unique Bible study experience in Rome • The vulnerability of writing a book and trusting God with the words He givesThis episode will encourage you to lean into God's presence, recognize His leading, and walk boldly in obedience.Bio:Rachael Groll is an author, certified life coach, missionary, and podcaster with a heart for sharing Jesus with anyone who will listen. She has served in various full-time ministry capacities both locally and globally, including starting outreach programs for women, creating curriculum, teaching, and speaking. Her podcast, Hearing Jesus, has remained on the Top 30 list for Christian Podcasts in the US for the last year and ranks in the top 0.5% percent of all podcasts globally. She holds a BA in ministerial leadership from Southeastern University and an MA in Bible exposition/theology from Biola University/Talbot School of Theology.Anchor Verse:John 17:3Matthew 28: 18-20Connect with Rachael:Website: https://www.rachaelgroll.comBible Study Live Trip: https://shehears.org/bslApple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hearing-jesus-bible-study-daily-devotional-scripture/id1615623952IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachael.d.grollFB: https://www.facebook.com/share/16vDRjWeoh/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: rachael@shehears.orgPrevious ABTS episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anchored-by-the-sword/id1556212826?i=1000534523947

Pharaoh said, “Who is the Lord, that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, nor will I let Israel go.” [1 hour 5 minutes]

Knowing God's works in the past gives us strength during the day.

Wait a minute — that's not Todd! Today on Wretched Radio, Fortis Institute Fellow and Thrive host, Pastor Brad Bigney, steps in as guest host to discuss the key components to a marriage that thrives! Segment 1: • Brad Bigney guest hosts, and explains how God can move your marriage from surviving to thriving. • Real love requires risk: giving for another's good with no strings attached. • God's Word—not feelings or experts—guides thriving marriages. Segment 2: • Fear blocks intimacy and fuels self-protection, pretending, and shutdowns. • Love and fear are opposites—God's love frees us to risk loving others. • Knowing God as “Abba” gives security to love boldly in relationships. Segment 3: • Focusing on a spouse's faults poisons relationships—gratitude restores joy. • Thoughts shape emotions and actions; wrong thinking fuels conflict. • Gratitude shifts perspective, even through trials, planting marriages in healthier soil. Segment 4: • Small, daily gratitude habits re-root marriages in joy and stability. • Expressed gratitude snowballs into marriage, parenting, and friendships. • Guarding thoughts and focusing on grace transforms homes—but gratitude is not for abuse cases. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah's sorrow for the people of Israel while reminding us that the one thing we ought to find glory in, is in understanding and knowing God. In our reading of Ezekiel, we hear about God's ongoing promise to restore Israel. Today's readings are Jeremiah 9, Ezekiel 39, and Proverbs 15:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.