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Katie Moomaw, a second-grade teacher joins Heather on the later Momcast to discuss what it's really like to be a teacher.  There's also one key thing you can do to help support what teachers are doing in the classroom.  If you have a suggestion for a Momcast, email Heather at heather@shine.fm. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest podcasts.

Join Heather from Shine.fm Middays as she has a candid and honest conversation with her 17-year-old son Atticus.  They discuss communicating with each other, the mind of a teenager and social media. Be sure to subscribe to the Shine.FM Podcast Channel to get all the latest podcasts.

"The anthem of the enemy is, 'Whatever the lowest point is, obviously, this is the end,' right? And the anthem of Heaven is redemption. It's not the end. There's always a greater end. There's always greater things to come with the Kingdom..." Mike Weaver from Big Daddy Weave shares with Megan about the loss of his brother, how he has walked through loss, and how to be there for those who are walking through it. Check out the Shine.FM Podcast Channel for more content like this!

In the midwestern town of Frankfort, Indiana, a battle is being forged against addiction. Listen to the stories of those recovering and the many churches, organizations and community leaders who have come along side them on their journey. From recovery to redemption to service, a "making it happen" attitude has made all the difference.

"I love the giving part - as you get older, you start to understand that that's actually the more fun part. We're kind of wired that way. People even outside of the faith understand how the heart explodes when you are selfless and give something away..." Crowder joins Megan in the Shine.FM studio to talk all things Thanksgiving and Christmas, including Crowder's new Christmas album Milk and Cookies! If you'd love to check out more content from Shine.FM, there's more to discover on the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

"There are multiple layers of relationship that we have to peel through to get to the heart of a song. It's a real challenge, but it's a real gift to get to do it too." We The Kingdom joins Megan from Shine.FM to talk about their latest album We The Kingdom, which wasn't easy with the struggle of relationships. Hear their hearts and also listen to find out what unusual item Ed Cash was holding during the interview! More content like this is on the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

On today's Momcast, Heather welcomes a "seasoned" Dad that happens to work at Shine.fm. Steven Alvarado is the Operations Director at Shine.fm along with your Sunday afternoon host. Steven and Heather discuss the best and hardest parts of parenting from a Dad's perspective and a Mom's perspective.

"I hope they can say that I tried. Not that I got it right all the time, not that I was perfect or whatever, but that I was at least trying." Bart Millard and the guys from MercyMe share with Megan about their new album Always Only Jesus, their stories of how they met Jesus, and how they are leading their kids as well! If you'd like to hear more content from Shine.FM, check out the Shine.FM Podcast Channel!

It's said in the Bible that David was a man after God's own heart. Have you ever thought about what that looks like? We will certainly see one example today. David gives us the playbook on how we should respond when God says “no” to our plans.  //Everything you need is hereIncluded in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

Over 2000 years ago, every moment before and every second since, Jesus was  fighting back your depression, your fear, your pain, your worry. He was contending against hell…for you! I like the way Whitney Lowe from Scribble Devos puts it, "Jesus was grabbing evil by its throat, getting right up in its face and claiming YOU as His own."Jesus chose to entire darkness so that we didn't have to stay there. Do you believe that Jesus is that that that rages when we can't see or feel it?Is it possible for you to believe that the darkness in you is no match for him? Or better yet, that he's already destroyed it?//Everything you need is hereIncluded in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

When pain is crushing you, darkness feels like it is surrounding you, and you are overwhelmed by the things that need to be done that you simply don't have the energy to accomplish… what should you do? Maybe you feel like, well God uses everything for good so I should be joyful knowing that truth. Do you feel like something is wrong with you because you can't feel joyful? When your heart is breaking - don't you just want to hide until you don't feel this way anymore?Enter lament. Something I had never experienced in my life until I discovered my wife's affair and our subsequent divorce. It was standing in an empty home, the home that we were planning to raise our kids in, that I let out an authentic, God-honoring, non-stoic, expression of my grief. There are many examples and Bible passages on lament, there's an entire book dedicated to it! Today, we are going to read and reflect on the power of lament in the book of Ruth. //Everything you need is hereIncluded in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

Are you at the end of your strength? Is your life's tank running on empty and everything you are trying to do to fill it up doesn't seem to be working? Are you tired of trying? Do you want to quit? Are you frustrated, angry and overwhelmed, and sad all at the same time? I am. As I was looking for answers from God, exasperated with the weight and effort of simply standing still, He led me to Ephesians 3:20.//If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

We all want to have better relationships, right? The Bible is deeply relevant when it comes to how we treat other people and it gets all up in our business. And I love it!  On this episode of the podcast, I'm sharing some lessons I've learned about loving our friends and yes, I'm still learning. I never want to just let my close relationships be on auto-pilot, but I want to nurture them to be healthy and vibrant. The wisdom in Colossians 3:12-14, tells us there are things we need to take off and things we need to put on. We are to wear love! What does that look like practically? Join me for some real talk about loving our friends well.   00:45 We're wired differently!05:30 What are we supposed to wear?!08:30 Cover messes with grace13:15 Be aware of the season your friend is in18:25 Celebrate AND mourn with your friend21:58 Ring that bell

Undergoing treatment for Stage 4 rectal cancer, Nikki Healy is constantly facing life-changing decisions. It's stressful, fatiguing, and relentless. Each decision can feel like a gamble. Even cancer found very early requires hard decisions.  In this episode, you'll meet two women who fought Stage 1 breast cancer and you'll also hear about the difficult choices each faced along the way.  Is God's grace truly sufficient for decisions where your life depends on figuring out the right answer? We continue to unpack 2 Corinthians 12:9…”My grace is sufficient for you. My power is made perfect in weakness.” 

Logan, Madison, and Taylor, otherwise known as CAIN join me for an honest, delightful conversation from a room backstage somewhere in South Dakota, or North? They honestly weren't sure where they were! They are precious. Siblings who have been making music together for a long time, singing in cover bands and in bars.... but only recently discovered that making music for Jesus was what they wanted to be doing all along.  What a journey they've been on... Can't wait for you to meet them!   06:25 Something special 08:15 Musical direction11:45 How to stay authentic16:08 The best thing I learned from touring20:25 The burden of our generation

Nikki Healy spent the first three months of 2021 in Arizona getting alternative treatment for her Stage 4 rectal cancer. She was joined by her husband Steve and their three children. Being together was a blessing…and, at times, even fun. But, fighting cancer is hard and the reality of Nikki's treatment and impact did not meet what Nikki was expecting.  In this episode, you'll hear about a side trip that created lasting family memories, how a dangerous medical development took Nikki to a dark place, and how her expectations were changing.  We also continue to unpack 2 Corinthians 12:9 where God tells Paul that, “my grace is sufficient for you,” and how that applies to one of life's hardest challenges… cancer.

Darren Mulligan of We Are Messengers is on a mission to tell people about Jesus and come what may, he just keeps going!  See what I did there? “Come what May” is We are Messengers #1 single and seems to chronicle Darren's story.  He joins me for a warm conversation about Jesus, Ireland, making music, and his most recent brush with death in a terrible car accident, (not kidding!) where instead of going to the hospital, he had to catch his flight so he wouldn't miss telling people about Jesus. His joy is contagious! You're going to love this man and this conversation.  

Weeks after getting the news her cancer is now Stage 4, Nikki Healy is considering alternative treatment. It's not cheap and it'll require moving the family to the other side of the country for months. In Episode 3, Nikki and her husband, Steve, work through how to make this happen. It won't be easy.  You'll also hear the story of Ivelisse Page who was the same age as Nikki when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. Ivelisse also decided to pursue alternative treatment after deciding not to get chemo or radiation.  Second Corinthians 12:9 tells us that God's grace is sufficient. During this season of Long Story Short, we are looking hard at this truth in light of one of life's hardest challenges…cancer.  

It's incredibly easy to be discontent. Especially if you've experienced pain in your life. And how many of us have never experienced any pain? Right. It's not this immature groaning from adolescence. It's deep in our souls. Understanding what true contentment is can lead to true healing. If you're wondering what is on the other side of this sadness, this loneliness, this anxiety, this longing for rest, this empty feeling, and the tears that come with it all? If you're asking ‘why don't I feel any better?' This episode is for you. If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

Do you ever wonder how people in the spotlight keep their heads from getting big? Mark Hall from Casting Crowns could give a Masters Class on how to protect ourselves from that kind of self-promotion. Mark's focus is clear, it's all about pointing people to Jesus. And how he approaches a stage and a spotlight may surprise you.  Join me for a candid, refreshing conversation with Mark on day one of his tour. Mark is the real deal. A Jesus lover at his core, a pastor in his calling, and oh, how the word of God just pours out of him! For anyone you know who is trusted with a platform, you're going to want to share this episode.  

Six weeks after crossing the cancer finish line, Nikki Healy gets shocking news. In the second episode of Season 3, Nikki and Steve begin adjusting to this life-changing reality.  The Healy family also experiences life-changing love from their church…a church that is still feeling the recent loss from cancer of someone else they loved deeply…their founding pastor.  Second Corinthians 12:9 tells us that God's grace is sufficient. This season of Long Story Short takes a hard look at this truth in the midst of cancer…one of life's hardest challenges. 

It's easy to focus on the empty tomb, the angel, Jesus calming their fear. It's the story of Jesus coming back to life! It's easy to miss what prompted this group of women (none of the twelve disciples btw) to go to the tomb.Their teacher had been crucified. The One they'd followed was unfastened from a shameful cross and laid in a tomb; his body, lifeless. The Advocate who had protected Mary after she had broken an expensive jar of perfume. The Son, The Messiah who birthed him and raised him. The Savior who had cast out seven demons from Mary Magdelene. The Man who'd understood them unlike anyone they'd ever known was gone.  And now, it was Sunday. Why did they go? //If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 58228or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

As a teenager, Evan Craft took seriously Jesus's call to love our neighbors but he realized he couldn't love them well if he couldn't talk to them.  So many of his neighbors spoke Spanish and while this wasn't his culture or language, he determined to break that barrier and build a bridge instead. Evan studied Spanish and landed in Latin America at 21 years old and said, "Here I am Lord. Use me."  Evan weaves English and Spanish together in his music and builds bridges of connection between cultures. To worship God in a language that connects to our hearts is what we all long for, and when we can worship together, with our different cultures and languages it's a glimpse of heaven.  You're going to love Evan's heart. Join me for a great conversation with my new friend, singer-songwriter bridge builder… Evan Craft.  05:20 Worship in your heart language11:30 Individuality is beauty14:39 Untranslatable words19:04 All the nations, tribes, and tongues!

On October 2, 2019, Nikki Healy finally got an answer to why her stomach hadn't felt right for almost five years. That answer changed the next 12 months for Nikki and her family. In this opening episode of Season 3, you'll meet Nikki and her husband, Steve, as they navigate through the most difficult year of their lives. Gratefully, they are able to focus on a finish line… September 15, 2020.1 Corinthians 12:9 tells us that God's grace is sufficient. But, is it really sufficient when facing terribly challenging circumstances? When life, itself, is hanging in the balance? We will explore this question during all ten episodes of Season 3. 

Mitch Albom writes stories that invite us to bring our deepest questions about life to the surface. In his classic from 1997, “Tuesdays with Morrie”, we joined Mitch on his visits to his old college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who shared treasures of wisdom as he was dying from ALS. Since then, Mitch has written so many others that weave our questions, fears, and longings together into a picture of what it is to be human, including his latest work; “The Stranger in the Lifeboat”.  Mitch believes in the healing power of sharing our stories and so do I.  Join me for a warm conversation with this special man who out of the overflow of his authentic questions and searching heart, has given us a treasury of stories that help us face our beliefs.  03:00 Finding Chika07:40 Fiction or Non-Fiction?10:29 What we carry defines us18:30 Update on the ministry in Haiti www.HaveFaithHaiti.org

Here's a statistic that blew my mind: Over 49 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. And we know that so many more suffer from anxiety but have never been officially diagnosed. I am one of those. How about you? Ever had feelings of worry, fear, or dread that you can't necessarily attach to specific circumstances?  Join me for a practical, helpful conversation with Dr. Amanda Porter who wrote this little devotional book that packs a punch, “Dear Anxiety Let's Break Up!” She is a mental health practitioner, a lover of Jesus, and a fellow struggler in this battle with anxiety, and what she has to say could help give you the tools you need to break up with anxiety.  05:15 Anxiety: what is it?08:02 Spiritual symptoms of anxiety13:47 Dr. Porter's journey through anxiety18:30 Social anxiety23:10 How to integrate faith into your battle with anxiety27:25 Using scripture to cope29:55 There's hope!

The most natural thing in life is to have a troubled heart. It doesn't take long to look around us and see that everyone everywhere is experiencing hurt and heartache. How do you deal with that? There are a lot of pathways that culture serves up.Everyone's faith journey is in a different place, it's winding and complex. But God is God and THAT path remains, even when we've wandered off it for a time. There are more paths than ever before in today's world—more options for spiritual “enlightenment” or curate-your-own-beliefs faith. But no path leads to true happiness and everlasting life except the “Jesus alone” path. It may be narrower than you'd like, not as comfortable or easy, it won't make you popular and accepted by the masses but it's more satisfying than you could ever imagine. In today's verses, we are reminded of that beautiful fact.//If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

Hey everyone - I'm not going to waste too much time today because we don't need much setup. (I realize that I just inferred I waste time on other podcasts...oh well.) Here's the deal.You see how divided we are as people. You see how divided Christians are and feels like it's getting worse, doesn't it? That's right where the enemy wants us. Not just so we can't accomplish things or fight more or hate each other more… it's for a much more powerful reason and we read about in Psalm 133. If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

Have you ever been told you're too much? How about you're just too intimidating? Not available? Too picky? Too much of something or not enough of something else and that is why- you're still single. Yikes. I hate words like that because they are lies from the pit.  Join me for part 2 of an honest, lively, and insightful conversation about being single. My friends Erin and Christina join me once again and share from their hearts, the ups and downs, the purposes and perspectives of following hard after Jesus, as a single person in 2022.  03:40 Intimidation!10:45 What's wrong with me?20:30 Mourning, rejection, acceptance23:55 Give your singleness to the Lord31:50 Rest in the peace that only God can give32:55 How can the church serve our single community better?42:00 The blessings of a single life47:30 What changes when you get married?

Are you tired today? Are you sick of trying to do so much? If I can speak openly and share some of what's in my personal journal from a few days ago...“I don't feel like I have the energy to power through the things I don't want to do. I'm overwhelmed. I'm fighting the urge to quit and do nothing. My capacity is not what it used to be. I'm sick of every day being a fight. I'm sick of all the effort it takes to just be “normal.” I'm drained.”If you're there too, I hope you can find encouragement like I did in today's passage from 1 Kings 19. God found Elijah in his exhaustion, his despair, fear, and weakness and he had him do something so simple that each of us needs to be reminded to do.If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

I'm currently experiencing a struggle with the tension of loving others while also setting boundaries for myself. I'm taking relationship boundaries now. It's hard for me to see at times that the two are not at odds. I'm learning that. I'm learning that boundaries are not only a positive for me but sometimes the most loving thing I can do!Boundaries, I've learned are really not about keeping others out as much as its about keeping myself in. My sense is that as Christians we have somehow adopted an idea that boundaries are inherently negative or that they are somehow sinful even. We read so many verses about love as it relates to sacrifice, being selfless, being cheerful givers but we skip over verses that teach us to practice discernment when it comes to our personal life.//If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

What if you never experienced shame? Shame. Maybe the word has become a little too churchy. What about feeling inadequate? Embarrassed? Feeling like you always have to prove yourself? You're never enough? This overwhelming feeling that your mistakes ARE your identity. It's just who you are now. Imagine being free from that?Because we live in a broken world and every single one of us sin - that means every single one of us experiences shame. So what do we do with that?We take it back to the Garden in Genesis 3. If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

Why do you read the Bible? Some read it for help or intellectual stimulation, to understand God, seeking answers to life's questions or maybe to read it like a novel and discover the story about Jesus.One thing that's true is that we are told and encouraged to read it more. That's incredibly intimidating and can be overwhelming in the midst of everything else we have going on. What do we do when we are overwhelmed? Nothing. The Bible may not answer all of our questions but it does give us direction about who God is, how to live with purpose, how to treat others, how to receive eternal life. There are incredible truths that are more than mere information, stimulating education or just a great story. In today's verse from Hebrews, we explore how God's Word can help us.If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

Join me for a lively conversation with two of my favorite women on the planet, my friends Erin Branham and Christina James, as we talk about being single and how they REALLY feel about it.  We'll glean from their wisdom, candor, and humor as we ponder what God might be up to in the lives of people who are single and asking God all the questions, like, “why?” and “how long?”  So much good stuff here and it doesn't get more real than we get. If you're single, I know it will encourage you, and if you're not- it will help you understand your single friends.    11:02 Worst first dates16:45 Being strong-willed20:50 What's really important? 26:45 Crave Jesus before everything else29:10 How do we handle longing?  36:05 How has God changed you in your season of singleness?

There is a reason the self-help industry rakes in billions of dollars. We are actually pretty self-aware. We KNOW we are broken, we KNOW there is something missing, we KNOW we fail to measure up. There is aching of “not enough” inside of us and we want to do whatever we can to  become the “best version of ourselves.” - as fast as we can - with as minimal effort as possible. We are wired to desire transformation - that's good! But we go off course in WHERE we look for help, healing, and this wholeness. We get frustrated that God isn't working on our timetable. We get frustrated that we continue to sin and become self-centered. As long as we live on this earth, striving for what is “hoped-for” will exist.If you find yourself in that place, today's verses in Romans 7 will give you clarity!If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

She is one the most influential worship leaders and singers in Hispanoamérica.  To quote a friend of mine, “Christine is an icon in Spanish American Christian music.” And I had not heard of her until the day we met for this conversation!  It's humbling to think all this time, I was not yet aware of the treasure that is Christine D'Clario!  She has an incredible story of God's amazing grace in her life, that began with childhood trauma but turned into surrender and blessing.  I know you will be so encouraged by her story. I am now more than just a new fan of Christine D'Clario, I am a sister.   02:58 Meet Christine10:30 Sitting with your trauma13:59 I can do anything, but I can't do everything 19:45 Give God your brokeness, not your wholeness24:15 How do you know what God wants you to say?32:20 How do you STAY aligned with God

Whenever I hear someone say, “We need to just love people like Jesus did,” I get kind of annoyed. Not because I'm against that idea, but because generally, it's used as sentiment and one that is un-Biblical... almost like it's used to avoid hard issues. "We should just love people like Jesus did" usually means "be nice and don't be controversial." The real Jesus we meet in the Gospels loved people in a much better, deeper, richer, and much more controversial and confrontational way. Today's passage is a great example of how Jesus loved people and teaches us much about how we can love them, tooIf you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

Season 3 of Long Story Short is coming soon! Intentionality today reduces regret tomorrow. Long Story Short is a uniquely personal podcast where David Paul presents stories about people, circumstances, and events that help us live our faith a little more intentionally. Subscribe now so you don't miss anything!

As tempting as it may be to obey our desires, the Bible describes the human heart as “deceitful” and “desperately sick” It tells us not to lean on our own understanding. Jesus taught that out of the heart come “evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.” Following Jesus means denying yourself, not discovering the god inside. Today we read one of the most famous verses in Jeremiah that comes in the context of people who are sinning greatly while still asking “What sins are we committing?” Let's hear God's response. If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

God give me the peace of mind to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Today we read about the anointing of King Saul over Israel and the power of change. If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

Have there been periods in your life where it seemed to be one long, unending string of trials? Maybe it's the pandemic that has exacerbated these issues. The quarantines, the distancing, the loneliness. Today's podcast is an encouragement for you, but not in the way you might expect. Today we will be reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:2-3If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

What burdens are you carrying because you can't forgive yourself? If Jesus has forgiven you, do you also have to forgive yourself? Do you feel stuck there? Trapped in a cage of shame? I've been to therapy, I've been to counseling, and I was the host of a Christian radio show for 11 years. I'm attempting through this podcast to grow in Bible knowledge. When it comes to self-help, I've probably heard it all. So when I saw this article from The Gospel Coalition titled, “Say No to the Gospel of Self-Forgiveness,” my antenna went straight up. Self-forgiveness is like this core doctrine in our therapeutic culture.  Writing in Psychology Today, psychotherapist Beverly Engel says, “I believe that self-forgiveness is the most powerful step you can take to rid yourself of debilitating shame.” But here's the vital question for Christians: Can you point to one example in Scripture of someone forgiving themselves? Well, I did the work for you and the answer is no. And guess what? That's incredibly liberating! You CAN'T offer yourself forgiveness. It doesn't work! You cannot release yourself of guilt. So what DOES Scripture say? We look at one example today in Psalm 51.If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

Alright so I'm going to ask you a question and your response to it is going to reveal so much about yourself, ready? How are you doing?Maybe you recoiled into yourself when I said that. I think most of us hit cruise control and default on a “good” or “fine.” That's what we say when we don't feel like talking about what we are really going through because we don't feel like telling the whole story or burdening someone else or just going there emotionally. The truth is that most of you, myself included, are overwhelmed, have a long to-do list, and are physically, emotionally, and possibly even spiritually tired. That doesn't make you a bad person, that just reflects reality. My hope is to encourage you to embrace that truth. "YES. I'M OVERWHELMED. I'M EXHAUSTED. I'M NOT IN CONTROL." Don't run from it. Give yourself permission to feel those heavy burdens and don't beat yourself up for it. The point is not to bury it with a “good” or a “fine” let it breathe for a moment and then also embrace this truth you can embrace the realities of living in a fallen world, a sinful world, an anxious world WHILE embracing the Word of God, rooting yourself deeply in it, holding fast to it.If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

If you are walking through difficult circumstances. If you are in need of comfort and need of encouragement to keep trusting and hoping in God...don't look past today's episode.If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

Paul uses this phrase to frequently describe believers in his letters, “In Christ.” He uses the phrase 143 times. It's said that he did this because he understood that all people struggle with sin that is rooted in an identity crisis. He knew that once they were awakened to their true identity “in Christ” that that knowledge would transform their desires, behaviors, and their lives. In today's passage, Paul says that when you are “in Christ” you become a new creation. It doesn't matter if you have been “in Christ” for an hour or for 20 years. Being “in Christ” means you have a new position before God.If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

Is God your ultimate joy and treasure? Can you say with confidence like David, that you have nothing good besides God? It's important that we understand that our source for everything is God. Especially when we are going through difficult times. Today on the VERSED podcast we read and study Psalm 16.This is the VERSED podcast; a daily pursuit to become more perceptive to what the Bible says. If you would like to dive deeper into certain verses in the Bible, have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode, have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

What does the Bible say a downward sin spiral is? It's more than just sinning a lot. It's actually where sin leads to discipline from God. It comes in the form of frustration or hardship or failure and instead of us coming to God with it spiraling sin is when we seek relief from that disciple from the world - continuing to sin. Seeking a man-made solution to what is ultimately a spiritual problem - and so the cycle continues. We see this in the book of Hosea, chapter 5. Today we read from Hosea 6 which teaches us how to break the cycle.This is the VERSED podcast; a daily pursuit to become more perceptive to what the Bible says. If you would like to dive deeper into certain verses in the Bible, have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode, have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

We are being lied to every day by our culture which tells us all sorts of untrue things about ourselves and calls it tolerance and diversity. It's lies upon lies that are destroying people. We can't be a part of distorting and undermining God's creation. We have to live and proclaim the truth that actually sets people free and that's the truth of Jesus. It's the truth that God is CREATOR of all things and REDEEMER by sending Jesus to take on the penalty for our sins. Jude speaks directly to this, very boldly, and I hope it's an encouragement to you today.This is the VERSED podcast; a daily pursuit to become more perceptive to what the Bible says. If you would like to dive deeper into certain verses in the Bible, have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode, have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

Alright, I'm going to tell you out of the gate this is a different verse than you are used to if you listen to this podcast. I've typically gravitated towards verses that have been blatantly encouraging and reveal something about the nature of God or Jesus. That hasn't been intentional necessarily but today we are diving into a verse my friend texted me and at the end said “what am I even reading? I think that's enough Ezekiel for today.” Embracing this challenge let's dive into it. This is the VERSED podcast; a daily pursuit to become more perceptive to what the Bible says. If you would like to dive deeper into certain verses in the Bible, have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode, have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that

What we are about to read today is one of my favorite and incredibly beautiful verses. It is blunt, direct, poetic, black and white truth about Jesus. It's certainly not nonchalant. It punches you right in the face. And for me, its truth delivered in a way that overwhelms me with awe and wonder, a rightful fear of the Lord born out of belief in Him as Creator AND Redeemer through Jesus. We are reading the beginning of the Gospel of John today…This is the VERSED podcast; a daily pursuit to become more perceptive to what the Bible says. If you would like to dive deeper into certain verses in the Bible, have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode, have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that