Podcasts about putting god first

Have you ever felt like you were doing everything "right" for your health and still didn't feel like yourself? Hi friend! After six years without hormone replacement therapy, I changed my mind about HRT. I was lifting weights, eating real whole foods and plenty of protein, getting morning sunlight, avoiding sugar and alcohol, spending time in God's Word, and doing the things I preach and teach. But after walking through an incredibly difficult season, my sleep and stress reached a point where I knew I needed to take care of myself differently. My suck-it-up broke. And maybe it needed to. In this personal episode of Living God's Way, I'm sharing why I reconsidered hormones, what I'm learning about menopause and midlife health, and what God is teaching me about the difference between being hard and being truly strong. Because maybe strength isn't proving how much you can handle. Maybe strength is knowing where your strength comes from. In This Episode Why I changed my mind about hormone replacement therapy after six years The comment on my gym selfie that makes me laugh now How a difficult season affected my sleep and changed my perspective Why Gen X women may need to rethink the "suck it up" mentality The difference between worldly strength, self-reliance, and godly strength What I'm learning about estrogen, progesterone, menopause, and HRT Why lifting weights and maintaining muscle matter as we age The importance of protein, whole foods, sleep, and caring for your body Why asking for help and advocating for your health are not signs of weakness What God is teaching me about depending on Him when I don't feel strong Important: I'm sharing my personal experience, not giving medical advice. Hormone therapy has benefits and risks that vary by individual. Please talk with a qualified healthcare professional about your symptoms, health history, and whether HRT or other treatment options may be appropriate for you. And stay tuned because I'll also be talking with Dr. Tabatha Barber about menopause and hormones so we can go deeper into the medical side of this conversation. Scriptures Psalm 46:1 NKJV "God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble." Matthew 11:28 NKJV "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Proverbs 31:25 NKJV "Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come." Psalm 92:14 NKJV "They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing." Related Episodes Menopause for Christian Women: Symptoms, Support, and Solutions – Part 1 Life Update: Hormones, Birthdays, Milestones, and Jesus at the Center of It All! 5 Ways to Feel Like Yourself Again in Menopause Resources Fit God's Way If you're ready to stop following the world's confusing messages about health and learn how to care for your body God's way, Fit God's Way will help you put God first, renew your mind, nourish your body, make fitness holy, and build habits that last. JOIN HERE Stay Connected Join my newsletter for biblical encouragement, new podcast episodes, resources, and practical ways to help you know your worth, get healthier in your mind and body, and thrive in your God-given purpose. Join For Free Here If this episode spoke to your heart today, please share it with a friend who needs that same Christian lifestyle encouragement. You can also help me reach more women by leaving a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review helps someone else find hope, healing, and strength in Jesus. Remember You are called, chosen, and set apart — and you were made to live God's way. With so much love,  Kim Dolan Leto New here? If you're looking for practical ways to put God first in your health and everyday life, start with my free guide: Putting God First in Your Health & Everyday Life Listen or Watch Living God's Way Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube All Podcast Episodes Connect with Me Newsletter Website Instagram  Facebook  YouTube  

Have you ever felt like you're working so hard... but nothing seems to be changing? Maybe you're eating healthier, really trying, praying for breakthrough, yet you're discouraged because you're not seeing the results you hoped for. If that's you, this episode will give you a whole new perspective. In This Episode You'll learn: Why lasting transformation begins long before you see physical results. The five stages of a home renovation and how they mirror your faith and health journey. Why setbacks don't mean God has stopped working. How to trust God's process instead of giving up. The biblical foundation for lasting transformation from the inside out. Scriptures Psalm 127:1, Habakkuk 2:2, Luke 14:28, Hebrews 10:23, Colossians 2:6-7 More Biblical Truth for Your Transformation If today's episode encouraged you, listen next to: 8 Bible Verses for Anxiety Every Christian Woman Needs to Know: https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/8-bible-verses-for-anxiety-every-christian-woman-needs/ 7 Ways To Put God First in Your Health: https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/7-ways-to-put-god-first-in-your-health/ 3 Things I'd Do Dfferently If I Was Starting My Fitness Journey Today: https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/starting-my-fitness-journey/ ✨ Ready to Stop Dieting and Live Fit and Healthy God's Way? If you're tired of starting over every Monday, feeling frustrated with diets, or believing your worth depends on the number on the scale, Fit God's Way was created for you. Fit God's Way is my 6-step, bible-based transformation to help you: Put God first in your health and fitness  Renew your mind with Scripture Find your identity and worth in Christ Break free from the diet cycle and create a healthy relationship with food Honor God with your body as an act of worship Learn How to be consistent in Christ and quit-quitting This isn't another diet or fitness program. It's a Christ-centered path to lasting transformation from the inside out. Learn more and join Fit God's Way: https://kimdolanleto.com/fit-gods-way-course If this episode spoke to your heart today, please share it with a friend who needs that same Christian lifestyle encouragement. You can also help me reach more women by leaving a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review helps someone else find hope, healing, and strength in Jesus. Remember You are called, chosen, and set apart — and you were made to live God's way. With love in Christ, Kim Dolan Leto New here? If you're looking for practical ways to put God first in your health and everyday life, start with my free guide: Putting God First in Your Health & Everyday Life Listen or Watch Living God's Way Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube All Podcast Episodes Connect with Me Newsletter Website Instagram  Facebook  YouTube  

We are to live our lives serving for the Lord and not the glory of men. God is deserving of our best.

Greg McKeown said that if you don't prioritize your life, someone else will. It is one thing when this is some critic calling for our attention or some authority figure who doesn't respect us. It's tricky when this is the people we love and the work we care most about. There is so much that “should” come first, but if we aren't careful, we may lose ourselves in the trying. Hence our message today, that in order for who is most important to come first, they must come second.

Welcome to Valleybrook Church Online! A place where all are Welcomed to Community & Challenged by the Gospel✝️ Today's Message is Haggai: Putting God First, part of our small but MIGHTY series.

What does it really mean to have no other gods before God? Are idols only carved statues, or can they be found in our careers, relationships, hobbies, ministries, or even ourselves?In this episode of The Truth Response, Derek, Dave, and Matt continue their Ten Commandments series by exploring the first three commandments in Exodus 20. They unpack why God begins by calling His people to exclusive devotion, why the second commandment is about worshiping God rightly rather than reducing Him to something manageable, and why taking God's name "in vain" involves far more than simply avoiding certain words. Together they discuss modern idolatry, hypocrisy, reverence, and what it means to genuinely represent Christ in everyday life.Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world.Whether you've studied the Ten Commandments for years or are reading them with fresh eyes, this conversation will challenge you to examine what truly holds first place in your heart and remind you that God's commands are loving guardrails leading His people toward freedom—not burdens meant to earn His love.patreon.com/TheTruthResponsehttps://linktr.ee/thetruthresponsehttps://www.instagram.com/thetruthresponse/https://www.facebook.com/thetruthresponsehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-response/id1504362531https://open.spotify.com/show/6Kpkgsy7I7zVuv5UyiRACu?si=BqwQH988RW2DpLbYg5BnSA

Have you ever found yourself thinking, "God, I know You can... but are You going to?" If you've been waiting on an answer, believing for a breakthrough, or wondering if God is still working, I pray this message encourages your faith today. In This Episode You'll learn: How to stop letting doubt hold you back. What bold, biblical faith really looks like. Why faith always leads to action. Powerful lessons from women in the Bible who trusted God. Practical ways to strengthen your faith and believe God over your circumstances. More Biblical Truth for Your Transformation If today's episode encouraged you, listen next to: How to Memorize Scripture: 5 Easy Ways (Plus 10 Bible Verses Every Christian Woman Should Know) https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/how-to-memorize-scripture/ The Day I Realized Freedom Was Never About My Body https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/freedom-was-never-about-my-body/ How to Hear From God https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/hearing-god-brandie-barclay/ If this episode spoke to your heart today, please share it with a friend who needs that same Christian encouragement. You can also help me reach more women by leaving a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review helps someone else find hope, healing, and strength in Jesus. Remember You are called, chosen, and set apart — and you were made to live God's way. With so much love,  Kim Dolan Leto New here? If you're looking for practical ways to put God first in your health and everyday life, start with my free guide: Putting God First in Your Health & Everyday Life Listen or Watch Living God's Way Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube All Podcast Episodes Connect with Me Newsletter Website Instagram  Facebook  YouTube  

Are you exhausted from circling the mountain of dieting, white-knuckling your health, and feeling like you have to start over every single Monday? In this special episode of the Living God's Way Podcast, I am sharing a foundational, highly requested message to help you trade self-led hustle for Spirit-led self-control. In This Episode Why willpower alone cannot provide the spirit of self-control. How to break free from emotional, stress-driven, and mindless eating. The complete 7-step biblical framework for a sustainable relationship with food. Practical strategies to stop making fitness and food an idol. How to invite God into your kitchen and surrender your daily food choices. Ready to stop dieting and start transforming  your health with God at the center? If you're ready for a simple, biblical step-by-step plan to renew your mind, strengthen your faith, and honor God with your health, join me inside Fit God's Way. You'll learn how to create lasting transformation by putting Jesus at the center of your fitness journey. Start here: https://kimdolanleto.com/fit-gods-way-course If this episode spoke to your heart today, please share it with a friend who needs that same Christian lifestyle encouragement. You can also help me reach more women by leaving a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review helps someone else find hope, healing, and strength in Jesus. I am taking a brief moment off to spend quality time with my family and work on an exciting new project behind the scenes, so enjoy these special top episode releases over the next couple of weeks! Remember You are called, chosen, and set apart — and you were made to live God's way. With so much love,  Kim Dolan Leto New here? If you're looking for practical ways to put God first in your health and everyday life, start with my free guide: Putting God First in Your Health & Everyday Life Listen or Watch Living God's Way Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube All Podcast Episodes Connect with Me Newsletter Website Instagram  Facebook  YouTube  

When you put God FIRST, He takes care of the REST.Who goes FIRST?1. It's not IF you give—it's WHEN. The ORDER matters.The word TITHE simply means A TENTH.Proverbs 3:9-10 "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing."John 6:1-14 "Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the signs he had performed by healing the sick. Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down with his disciples. The Jewish Passover Festival was near. When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. Philip answered him, “It would take more than half a year's wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!” Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, spoke up, “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”2. The tithe is where you TRUST God with FIRST PLACE.Malachi 3:10 "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it."3. When God is FIRST, everything else falls IN ORDER.The goal isn't that God can just give TO you but actually FLOW THROUGH you.Deuteronomy 8:17-18 You may say to yourself, " My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.Proverbs 11:24 The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller.Tithing is not really an OBEDIENCE indicator. It is aSURRENDER indicator.

Our culture says, "Follow your heart." Jesus says, "Follow Me." Whose voice is leading your life? In this episode of the Living God's Way Podcast, I'll share five biblical ways to renew your mind, reject the world's messages, and let God's truth—not your feelings—lead your life. In This Episode Why the real battle begins in your mind. How to renew your mind with God's Word. Why Jesus never told us to follow our hearts. The difference between feelings and truth. How to recognize Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs). A simple biblical framework to take every thought captive. Practical ways to choose faith, obedience, and gratitude every day. Ready for the Next Step? Join me inside Fit God's Way and learn how to put Jesus at the center of your health, fitness, confidence, and everyday life. Inside you'll receive: My 6-step biblical framework Live coaching and Q&A (July only) Companion guides, prayers, and Scripture Faith and fitness resources Lifetime access to every lesson  This is the final time I'll be teaching Fit God's Way live before my focus shifts to the Living God's Way Mentorship. Join here If this episode spoke to your heart today, please share it with a friend who needs that same Christian lifestyle encouragement. You can also help me reach more women by leaving a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review helps someone else find hope, healing, and strength in Jesus. Remember...You are called, chosen, and set apart—and you were made to live God's way. With so much love, Kim Dolan Leto New here? If you're looking for practical ways to put God first in your health and everyday life, start with my free guide: Putting God First in Your Health & Everyday Life Listen or Watch Living God's Way Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube All Podcast Episodes Connect with Me Newsletter Website Instagram Facebook  YouTube  

Have you ever wished God's Word came to mind exactly when you needed it? Maybe you're facing anxiety, making a difficult decision, or walking through a difficult season, and you know there's a Bible verse that speaks to it... you just can't remember it.  Today, I'm sharing five simple ways to memorize Scripture and the ten Bible verses I believe every Christian woman should hide in her heart so God's truth is there when you need it most. IN THIS EPISODE Why memorizing Scripture changes the way you respond to life's hardest moments The surprising conversation that inspired this message 5 simple ways to memorize God's Word without feeling overwhelmed 10 foundational Bible verses every Christian woman should know How to make Scripture part of your everyday life A simple challenge to help you start this week

July 12, 2026, The Rev. Dr. Brian Lays, Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; 1 John 4:16-21

Have you ever worried so much about how you'd look in a swimsuit that you missed out on making memories and enjoying your vacation? If you're tired of believing the next five pounds will finally make you happy, confident, or at peace, this episode is your reminder that the freedom you've been looking for isn't found in your body. It's found in God. I'm sharing a personal story about a moment that completely changed my perspective on body image, gratitude, and what true freedom really looks like. And if you're ready to stop chasing another diet and start putting God first in your health, my new live Fit God's Way program begins July 8. I'd love for you to join me. Join Fit God's Way: https://kimdolanleto.com/fit-gods-way-course IN THIS EPISODE The unexpected moment God used to change my perspective on body image. Why gratitude has the power to shift everything. How body image can quietly steal the moments that matter most. The difference between chasing a better body and experiencing true freedom. Practical encouragement to help you put God first in your health and everyday life. SCRIPTURES MENTIONED John 16:13 Matthew 6:33 Psalm 46:10 NEW HERE? If you're looking for practical ways to put God first in your health and everyday life, download my free guide, Putting God First in Your Health & Everyday Life. Get it here:  http://kimdolanleto.com/start SHARE THIS EPISODE If this episode spoke to your heart today, please share it with a friend who needs that same Christian lifestyle encouragement. You can also help me reach more women by leaving a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review helps someone else find hope, healing, and strength in Jesus. CONNECT WITH ME Website: https://www.kimdolanleto.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto Fit God's Way | Starts July 8: https://kimdolanleto.com/fit-gods-way-course Free Guide: http://kimdolanleto.com/start Listen to more episodes: https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast Remember, you are called, chosen, and set apart, and you were made to live God's way. With so much love, Kim Dolan Leto

Join us for the final week of our legacy series as we here the word from Ps Luke Nucifora. 21 June 2026.

Do you look at your day and wonder, "How am I supposed to get all of this done by myself?" These 8 Scriptures will help you see that God is right there with you. He wants to help you, guide you, and give you the peace and clarity you need for whatever you're facing today. Listen to this to let Him meet you right where you need Him today. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, confused, or unsure what to do next, this episode will remind you that God is not the author of confusion. He is a God of peace, wisdom, order, and direction. These Scriptures and practical tips will help you hear God's voice, trust His leading, and find peace in the middle of life's pressures. IN THIS EPISODE What to do when you're overwhelmed trying to hear from God How to stop looking to everyone else's opinions for answers Why perfectionism and performance leave so many women exhausted The connection between people pleasing and overwhelm What Mary and Martha teach us about doing too much How to stop letting emotions run your day What to do when you don't know what decision to make Why God never intended for you to carry life's burdens alone Practical action steps to help you find more peace and clarity SCRIPTURES MENTIONED John 10:27 Proverbs 3:5-6 2 Corinthians 12:9 Galatians 1:10 Luke 10:41-42 1 Corinthians 14:33 Isaiah 30:21 Matthew 11:28 SHARE THIS EPISODE If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs this reminder today. And if Living God's Way has encouraged your faith, would you take a moment to leave a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review, comment, and share helps another woman find hope and encouragement through God's Word. NEW HERE? If you're looking for practical ways to put God first in your health and everyday life, start with my free guide: Putting God First in Your Health & Everyday Life http://kimdolanleto.com/start For more encouragement, my books, courses, and resources, https://kimdolanleto.com Remember, you are called, chosen, and set apart—and you were made to live God's way. With so much love, Kim Dolan Leto Listen or Watch Living God's Way All Episodes: https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-gods-way-with-kim-dolan-leto-christian-habits/id1504962677 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ymer79UOqIbItrwPJErxC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kimdolanletofit  Connect with Me Newsletter: https://kimdolanleto.com/get-on-the-list Website: https://kimdolanleto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/kimdolanleto Facebook: https://facebook.com/kimdolanleto YouTube: https://youtube.com/kimdolanletofit  

In today's message, Pastor Kerrick shares the benefits that are available to you when you put God first in your day, week, finances, and life. This is a message you'll want to listen to again and again!

Norwood Campus Pastor - Lemuel Maldonado

What does it actually mean to say, "I surrender all"? In Part 3 of I Surrender All, Pastor Eric challenges us to move beyond Sunday faith and trust God with our time, talent, treasure, and testimony—discovering that true freedom is found in surrender, contentment, and putting God first.

On this week's episode of Inklings we go over the talk by Jorge T. Becerra: Tithing—Putting God First

Text Me Here!!!What a great week and a great talk! I'm so excited for you guys to go through this one, I know I saw that every week, but they genuinely are so great!This week we get to go through Elder Becerra's talk, and this topic I find is a love/hate topic, however, I truly believe after going through this talk, if you haven't already, you really can find a way to love this point of doctrine.Let me know how you like this talk! And I hope you are having as great a time going through all these talks of Conference, as I am!**********Elder Becerra Bio: https://www.thechurchnews.com/2020/4/15/23264945/elder-jorge-t-becerra-new-general-authority-seventy-2020-blessing-work/Elder Becerra Talk: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/18becerra?lang=eng E-mail: munchandminglepodcast@gmail.comInsta: @munchandminglepodcast

In episode 411 of the Words of the Prophets podcast Todd, Burke and Rivka discuss the talk“Tithing - Putting God First” by Elder Becerra from the April 2026 General Conference.#wordsoftheprophets #generalconference #conference #ldsconference #LDS #ldspodcast #podcast #sharegoodnesshttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/words-of-the-prophetsFind us on instagram or email us at wordsoftheprophetspodcast@gmail.comFind us at youtube.com/wordsoftheprophetspodcast

What does a healthy relationship with God look like? Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce shows how putting God first brings peace, joy, and a fresh start.

What does a healthy relationship with God look like? Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce shows how putting God first brings peace, joy, and a fresh start.

What does a healthy relationship with God look like? Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce shows how putting God first brings peace, joy, and a fresh start.

What does a healthy relationship with God look like? Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce shows how putting God first brings peace, joy, and a fresh start.

In this episode, we welcome Arthur and Ester Brooks to talk about marriage, suffering, and the path to lasting love. Arthur and Ester share what it's like to minister together, revealing both the grace needed and the hard work it takes to love each other faithfully over decades. We also reflect on suffering as an invitation for growth, why pain is fruitful, and how the hardest places in life are where love is purified. Whether you are married, single, or in religious life, intimacy with God is our source of strength for every situation we encounter in life.    Heather's One Thing - Franciscan's Resurrection Party! Heather's Other One Thing -  10 Day Pentecost Audio Prayer Plan Sister Miriam's One Thing - Heather's Easter Spotify Playlist  Michelle's One Thing - Everyone who just came into the Catholic Church! Ester's One Thing - Her husband Arthur! Ester's Other One Thing - Professional Cycling Arthur's One Thing - Opportunities to witness to the Catholic faith during The Meaning of Your Life book launch   Other Resources Mentioned: Arthur Brooks' Website  Ester Brooks' Instagram The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness by Arthur Brooks Other Books by Arthur Brooks   Journal Questions: What does it look like to fight well? How have I witnessed or experienced a marriage that is an antenna to God? What suffering in my life am I resisting? What are the discomforts and sufferings I have experienced today that I can thank God for?   Discussion Questions: When are you tempted to be led by your feelings? When have you had to let go of resisting suffering in the past? Where in your life, marriage, or relationships do you feel stalled? How is God inviting you to prioritize Him over your marriage, relationships, and responsibilities?   Quotes to Ponder: "It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; he is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you; he is the beauty to which you are so attracted; it is he who provokes you with that thirst for fullness that will not let you settle for compromise; it is he who urges you to shed the masks of a false life; it is he who reads in your hearts your most genuine choices, the choices that others try to stifle. It is Jesus who stirs in you the desire to do something great with your lives, the will to follow an ideal, the refusal to allow yourselves to be grounded down by mediocrity, the courage to commit yourselves humbly and patiently to improving yourselves and society, making the world more human and more fraternal." (Pope John Paul II, World Youth Day, Rome, 2000)   Scripture for Lectio: "Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer." (Romans 12:9-12)   Sponsor - The Inspired Living: The Inspired Living is your one-stop shop for Mother's Day and Sacrament season! Whether you're shopping for the mother who inspired your faith, the child whose love for the Eucharist is flourishing, or the bride who is curating her Catholic home, we've sourced the best Catholic home decor, books, toys, and gifts to lift souls to God and inspire our hearts to ponder Heaven. Our unique array of handcrafted goods are made by artisans not only in the United States, but around the world who are committed to bringing eternal beauty into the home. Abiding Together Listeners get an exclusive 20% off discount using the code ABIDE2026. The Inspired living - bringing eternal beauty to the home    Timestamps: 00:00 The Inspired Living 00:44 Intro 01:54 Scripture Verse 06:06 Ministering as A Married Couple 10:03 How to Fight and Bring About Deeper Union 15:23 Suffering Helps Us Grow 26:12 Committing to A Prayer Life 32:22 Making Space to Become 36:06 Putting God First and Your Spouse Second 38:10 The Science of Being Happy 41:44 One Things

Sometimes it doesn't happen all at once—but over time, God can slip from first place in our lives. Episode 4 in the Kingdom First Series gently helps you recognize the signs and invites you back to a place of closeness with Him.

A look at Matthew 6:33. Are we really putting God first in everything, or do we just think we are?

What does it truly mean to seek God's kingdom first in everyday life? Part 3, in the Series Kingdom First, breaks down the heart behind Jesus' command and how it reshapes our priorities, decisions, and direction. 

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src...Please join Pastor Rick as he takes us through this 5-week series, Five to Thrive, exploring God's five purposes for our lives. Together, we'll discover how worship, connection, growth, service, and mission help us move beyond surviving and step into a faith that truly thrives.Find out more about Grace Church here: https://gracechurchco.com/0:00 Introduction and Church Announcements0:39 Personnel Update: Praying over Tristan, Brooklyn, and Jacob5:25 Recap of the Men of Valor Conference6:05 Introduction to the Series: Identifying Idols in Modern Culture8:33 Biblical Context: The Israelites and the Golden Calf13:21 The Condition of the Human Heart and the Need for Jesus16:01 Discussing Modern Wickedness and Cultural Shifts20:52 Politics, Theology, and Protecting the Vulnerable25:15 Four Ways We Become Idol Makers (Part 1: Trading Trust for Control)31:56 Practical Application: Surrendering Control to God35:04 Four Ways We Become Idol Makers (Part 2: Elevating Others Above God)41:14 Identifying Personal Idols and the Need for Fasting44:53 Discussion on Identity and Spiritual Priorities54:00 The Gospel Message: Jesus as the Ultimate Deliverer1:00:24 Invitation for New Believers and Prayer1:03:08 Community Updates, Ministry Needs, and ClosingIn this message titled "Idol Makers," Rick Long explores the prevalence of modern-day idolatry within culture and the church, urging believers to identify and remove anything that takes the place of God in their lives.Key Highlights and Themes:Defining Idolatry: Long defines an idol as anything that becomes a "must-have" or replaces our trust in God (25:15-25:47). He emphasizes that the human heart was created to worship, and if God isn't filling that void, other things—like sports, technology, control, or societal validation—inevitably will (19:35-20:20).Biblical Context: The message references the Israelites and the Golden Calf (8:33-12:50). He explains that the Israelites turned to idols because they could not sustain faithfulness without visible leadership, a pattern that persists today as people trade God's truth for cultural comfort (10:57-12:47).Four Ways We Become Idol Makers: Long outlines four specific ways we displace God in our lives:Trading trust for control (25:15-31:56).Seeking certainty in an uncertain world (29:33-35:04).Elevating others (or things) above God (35:04-44:53).Attaching our identity to something other than God (44:53-51:41).Practical Application: The speaker shares his personal experience of identifying idols and the importance of prayer, fasting, and surrendering control to God to find true peace, satisfaction, and significance (41:14-44:53, 58:02-59:03).The Gospel Message: Long concludes by pointing to Jesus Christ as the ultimate deliverer from idolatry. He offers an invitation to those who have not yet put their trust in Jesus to receive the gift of salvation and begin a new life (54:00-1:02:26).Additionally, the video includes church updates, including a prayer of blessing over staff members Tristan, Brooklyn, and Jacob (0:39-4:38), and a recap of the Men of Valor Conference (5:25-6:05). Sexual Identity

Send a textHeart Posture Mini Series, Ep 5Why does surrender to God feel difficult for so many women?Often, the issue isn't behavior—it's order.In the final episode of The Heart Posture Series, Chelsey explains how right order in your life naturally creates the right heart posture toward God, your husband, and your responsibilities.When God is not truly first, pressure, control, resentment, and frustration begin to take root. But when God is restored to His rightful place, humility, peace, and surrender begin to flow naturally.Through Scripture and practical examples, this episode reveals why many wives struggle with surrender—and how realigning your life around God changes everything.In this episode you'll learn:Why surrender feels difficult when life is out of orderThe biblical order God designed for life and marriageHow a right view of God produces humility and trustWhy wives often carry burdens that were never theirs to carryHow restoring God to first place transforms your heart posture and your marriage Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

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In this episode of the Significant Women podcast, Carol McLeod talks with entrepreneur David Decker about faith, resilience, and living for what truly matters. David reflects on a Super Bowl experience that shaped his perspective on perseverance and purpose, and shares how servant leadership, strong relationships, and putting God first lead to real fulfillment. He also offers practical encouragement for sharing faith in simple, everyday ways, reminding listeners that God can use anyone to make an eternal impact. Tune in for your dose of game day encouragement!Order How to Go to the Super Bowl for Free at https://a.co/d/b482I4aOrder Carol's book Today is a Verb at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop/p/todayisaverb Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: carol@carolmcleodministries.comShe and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

Are you feeling anxious about your future, your finances, or your family? We often try to solve our worry by working harder or saving more, but Jesus gives us a different strategy in Matthew 6. Join Pastor Keith Pittman at Celebration Church Orlando as we discover why "Putting God First" isn't just a religious practice—it's the priority that breaks the power of worry over your life.

When God comes first, everything else finds its place! In this uplifting episode of A Voice In The Darkness, Gwendolyn Fourté joyfully shares why putting God first brings clarity, peace, and purpose to everyday life. Get ready to be encouraged and refreshed in your faith! #PutGodFirst #ChristianEncouragement #FaithWalk #GwendolynFourte #AVoiceInTheDarkness

What kind of year was last year spiritually for you? As we step into the first Sunday of 2026, this message challenges us to honestly evaluate our faith and reset our priorities. Were you spiritually apathetic, inconsistent, or fully consumed by God's presence? No judgment, just truth and an invitation to something deeper. Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 6:33 that order matters. When God is first, life finds order. When He is not, disorder follows. This message unpacks what it truly means to seek God first, not out of legalism, but out of relationship. We explore practical ways to put God first in every area of life: • Your daily time with God • Your commitment to the local church • Your finances and trust through tithing • Your spiritual focus through fasting Drawing from Scripture, personal testimony, and biblical examples from Jesus, Daniel, Moses, and the early church, this message calls us to start the year with intention, clarity, and surrender. If you want a different year, a deeper faith, and a reordered life, this message is for you. First things first. Put God first and watch what He does. Scriptures referenced include Matthew 6:33, Psalm 63:1, Mark 1:35, Hebrews 10:25, Malachi 3, Galatians 5, and Matthew 6. If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who is ready to start the year strong in their faith.

Ecclesiastes 12v13-14 In the final teaching of 2025, Jamie Haley and Jose Zayas remind us of what it means to “fear God and keep His commands.” Taught by Jose Zayas & Jamie Haley

There is no shortage of great podcasts, popular books, and helpful resources to help you strengthen your marriage. But in this program, Chip explains that there's one simple discipline that, if you commit to it, you will transform your relationship. Listen in to learn what this fundamental habit is and the steps you can follow to make it a daily priority in your life.Introduction:God's original design:Marriage was created as a sacred stewardship to reflect the unity and love of the Trinity.Satan's agenda:To destroy or pervert marriage by telling lies that make it self-centeredFoundational Marriage TruthsFoundational truth #1:In my own strength, I am INCAPABLE of being the husband of wife God calls me to be. Therefore, my first priority for a successful marriage is my own vibrant DAILY walk with God. By His Word and His Spirit in community with fellow believers God will give me ALL I need to become a loving and godly husband or wife.Key verses:2 Peter 1:3-4Galatians 2:20The BIO Acronym:B: Before God DailyI: In communityO: On missionFoundational truth #2:I will CHOOSE to love my mate by God's power and grace in all circumstances. Love is giving another person what they NEED the most, when they DESERVE it the least, at great PERSONAL COST.Key verse:1 Corinthians 13:4-8aBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

There is no shortage of great podcasts, popular books, and helpful resources to help you strengthen your marriage. But in this program, Chip explains that there's one simple discipline that, if you commit to it, you will transform your relationship. Listen in to learn what this fundamental habit is and the steps you can follow to make it a daily priority in your life.Introduction:God's original design:Marriage was created as a sacred stewardship to reflect the unity and love of the Trinity.Satan's agenda:To destroy or pervert marriage by telling lies that make it self-centeredFoundational Marriage TruthsFoundational truth #1:In my own strength, I am INCAPABLE of being the husband of wife God calls me to be. Therefore, my first priority for a successful marriage is my own vibrant DAILY walk with God. By His Word and His Spirit in community with fellow believers God will give me ALL I need to become a loving and godly husband or wife.Key verses:2 Peter 1:3-4Galatians 2:20The BIO Acronym:B: Before God DailyI: In communityO: On missionFoundational truth #2:I will CHOOSE to love my mate by God's power and grace in all circumstances. Love is giving another person what they NEED the most, when they DESERVE it the least, at great PERSONAL COST.Key verse:1 Corinthians 13:4-8aBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

MERIMNAO: root word is the idea of your MIND BEING DIVIDED in 100 different directions.Matthew 6:25a “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life…“The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional.”—Max LucadoMatthew 6:25b what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?The root issue of anxiety is our desire for CONTROL.At the core of anxiety is the DESIRE to CONTROL that which WE CAN'T CONTROL.Where are you trying to be in control?Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? What you are trying to CONTROL the MOST reveals where you TRUST GOD the LEAST.Where you TRUST God the LEAST is what you will WORRY about MOST.HENCE: What you WORRY about the most often reveals where you TRUST God the least.Matthew 6:27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?Worry never helps SOLVE tomorrow's problems, it only ROBS today of its joy.Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.“No man ever sank under the burden of the day. It is when tomorrow's burden is added to the burden of today, that the weight is more than a man can bear.”—George Macdonald.Matthew 6:31-32 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?' or ‘What shall we drink?' or ‘What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.Our WEAK SPOT with worry is often a STRONGHOLD where we haven't put God first.Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.1. What are you trying to CONTROL the most?2. How can you start PUTTING GOD FIRST in that area of your life today?Our weak spot with worry is often a stronghold where we have not put God first.

In this week's Conflicted Community episode we're joined by Dr. Alick Isaacs, a lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and co-founder of Siach Shalom. Siach Shalom is am initiative that brings people from all walks of Israeli and wider Middle Eastern society—religious and secular, left and right—together to foster deep listening and dialogue. This conversation explores Dr. Isaacs' personal journey, from his upbringing as a religious Jew in the UK to his military service in Israel during the First Intifada, before exploring how his profound and sometimes difficult experiences shaped his commitment to peace and led him to a deeper spiritual calling grounded in Jewish tradition. This episode delves into the complex ideas behind the Israel-Palestine conflict, moving beyond the usual political talking points, to challenge common perceptions. The pair unpack the difference between the Western concept of "peace" and the Hebrew idea of "shalom" , while also discussing Alick's book, ‘Putting God First', and the idea of a Jewish politics of purpose. This is a conversation that goes to the heart of what it means to heal deep-seated divisions and find a way toward genuine, lasting peace in one of the world's most contested regions. To listen to the full episode, you'll need to subscribe to the Conflicted Community. And don't forget, subscribers can also join our Conflicted Community chatroom, where you can interact with fellow dearest listeners, discuss episodes past and future, get exclusive messages from Thomas and Aimen, ask future Q&A questions and so much more. All the information you need to sign up is on this link: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/  Conflicted is proudly made by Message Heard, a full-stack podcast production agency which uses its extensive expertise to make its own shows such as Conflicted, shows for commissioners such as the BBC, Spotify and Al Jazeera, and powerfully effective podcasts for other companies too. If you'd like to find out how we can help get your organisation's message heard, visit messageheard.com or drop an email to hello@messageheard.com! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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