Podcasts about Speak Life

Send us a textGlen Scrivener comments on Ricky Gervais' argument about science vs faith.Original Ricky Gervais video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qrNRzkwlbU&tCheck out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukGet your virtual livestream pass for Responding to the Rebirth: rebirthconference.netSupport the show

Send us a textGlen Scrivener comments on Sam Harris' reaction to the renewed interest in Christianity among intellectuals.Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukGet your virtual livestream pass for Responding to the Rebirth: rebirthconference.net To find out more about our January 2026 Intensive and sign up, go to: speaklife.org.uk/intensivesSupport the show

Send us a textWhat is 'Third Wayism', and is it dead? Glen Scrivener responds. Featuring clips from...5 Megachurch Pastors React to Charlie Kirk's Memorial | Live Free with Josh Howerton:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdFJzAPn3fM&tBefore Dunking on Keller … Consider This:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsbHLmfl7NA&tAssessing the Ministry of Tim Keller - A Conversation with James Wood and Collin Hansen:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiaFkWt2g-s&tMega Church Pastor PRESSED After Inviting Benny Hinn To Preach... (Pastor Russ B Johnson of Pursuit):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4SseuSa9pY&t3rd Wayism vs. NAR: Opposite Errors Threatening the Church, with Jon Root:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4ubSNh6IZ4&tRevival Is Here — And It's Going to Be Messy. Thoughts about the Charlie Kirk Memorial:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OEZQtx4c0U&tCharlie Kirk clip featured in:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaRJlL5mOF8&tTHE OCHO | No Quarter November 2025:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5URwrJm4xsCheck out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukGet your virtual livestream pass for Responding to the Rebirth: rebirthconference.net To find out more about our January 2026 Intensive and sign up, go to: speaklife.org.uk/intensivesSupport the show

Send us a textGlen Scrivener interviews Joe Barnard about his book 'The Road Back to God: Faith for Men Dissatisfied by the Modern World'.Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukGet your virtual livestream pass for Responding to the Rebirth: rebirthconference.net To find out more about our January 2026 Intensive and sign up, go to: speaklife.org.uk/intensivesSupport the show

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Today we're training our tongues to partner with Heaven—love your enemies, choose identity over labels, and call out the gold. We're not here for more noise; we're here for Spirit-led language that builds, blesses, and brings breakthrough.    

“You speak life—I try to speak life every time I open my mouth,” says One Single Love Rose, and from there this episode blooms into a living archive of Legacy Black Detroit: four generations from Black Bottom to the East Side, Creole kitchens to jazz guitars, a mother born a “call bearer” whose veil marked prophetic gifts, and a daughter who learned in second grade that “words have power—to hurt or heal.” Rose traces family roots from Shreveport red clay to McClellan Street porches, then walks us into Detroit's spoken-word renaissance, where she evolved from page to stage—touring Europe, mentoring “great-mentees,” and crafting sets that move “from the bedroom to the boardroom.” She breaks down playful, sensual erotics done “with love,” the discipline of listening for spirit at 3 a.m., and why young writers must “write for everybody so you can go everywhere.” It's an irresistible, funny, soulful ride that ties Black Bottom's vanished jazz bars to the future of Detroit's cultural power—proof that when Detroit women speak life, the city's ancestors answer back, and tomorrow's artists find their cue. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

Ready for a radical shift in your marriage and discover the Christ-centered relationship you've always longed for? I don't think we've ever had a more honest episode, and that's thanks to Ann Wilson. She's a wife, mother, marriage coach, and author and we're talking all about how to speak life over your husband when the temptation is to nag and yell. We dig into how to encourage, build up, repair damage, and in turn, see the fruit of a beautiful marriage. Get your copy of Ann's new book. Couple that with Tara's new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up With God When You're Just Trying to Keep Up With Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - out now. FOLLOW TRUTH TALKS WITH TARA ON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- CONNECT WITH TARA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Her website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewelry line⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The free, email family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor a child through Compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textGlen Scrivener and Reformed Mythologist Nate Morgan Locke react to Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster on the Joe Rogan Experience.Full JRE episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sdLHGb5WzsGlen's interview with Konstantin (episode SLP462 of The Speak Life Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zf5X9rOw0I&tCheck out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukGet your virtual livestream pass for Responding to the Rebirth: rebirthconference.net To find out more about our January 2026 Intensive and sign up, go to: speaklife.org.uk/intensivesSupport the show

Send us a textGlen Scrivener reflects on his recent conversation with Joe Folley (Unsolicited Advice) about the problem of Divine Hiddenness. Featuring Alex O'Connor's presentation of the problem.Glen's conversation with Joe (episode SLP612 of The Speak Life Podcast): https://youtu.be/6BzHMdTeQwwAlex O'Connor video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPl2MIEiNvkCheck out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukGet your virtual livestream pass for Responding to the Rebirth: rebirthconference.netSupport the show

Send us a textGlen Scrivener comments on Rhett McLaughlin's recent discussion about Christian faith.Original conversation on Rich Roll's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVUhmyqZl7k&tCheck out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukGet your virtual livestream pass for Responding to the Rebirth: rebirthconference.netSupport the show

This episode challenges us to shift our words, thoughts, and mindset. What if the things we've always believed were never true? LaToya shares how unlearning old habits and walking in faith instead of fear can bring real transformation. It's time to speak life, grow in grace, and let God renew your heart.

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“Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” That ancient truth isn't just spiritual—it's scientific. Your words create your world. In this video, Vince Ferguson, Certified Wellness Coach and host of Six Weeks to Fitness, reveals how the power of words can shape your mindset, your health, and your destiny. We'll explore how positive self-talk, faith-based affirmations, and speaking life can transform your energy, renew your mind, and strengthen your body. The Bible teaches that the tongue has the power to give life or destroy it, and modern science agrees—your thoughts and words influence your biology, emotions, and motivation. If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, negative thinking, or the feeling that your best days are behind you, this message will remind you that your future starts with your mouth. Learn how to align your thoughts and speech with faith, love, and purpose, so you can walk in healing, confidence, and abundance. Your words can heal. Your words can build. Your words can transform your health, your relationships, and your life—because life and death are truly in the power of the tongue.

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by Mr. Johnnie Powell.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Samson: Strength, Weakness, and the Call to Speak LifeSummary: Using Samson's story, this message contrasts outward strength with inner spiritual weakness, explains the Nazarite vow and Israel's apostasy, and urges believers to guard their weak points, seek God's purpose, and speak life-giving words.Approximate Outline:00:00 - The Power of Positive and Negative Words03:10 - God's Faithfulness: The Meaning of Ḥesed06:00 - Israel's Apostasy and Philistine Rule09:00 - The Nazarite Vow and Samson's Calling13:00 - Samson's Birth and Early Missteps17:00 - The Lion, the Riddle, and Betrayal21:30 - Samson's Strength and Spiritual Weakness25:30 - Delilah's Deception and Samson's Fall30:00 - Samson's Final Prayer and God's Mercy33:00 - Our Calling: Guard Your Heart and Speak Life

FamilyLife Today hosts Dave & Ann Wilson join Scott & Gabrielle to talk about Ann's new book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do Is Yell at Him—and why a wife's voice carries unique power. We cover practical ways to shift from critique to encouragement, how prayer re-wires our minds, and how both spouses can speak truth in love without tearing each other down. Scriptures:Genesis 3Proverbs 18:21James 3:1-12Romans 12:2 Resources:Book – Ann Wilson, with Davd Wilson - How to Speak Life to Your Husband: When All You Want to Do Is Yell at HimDave & Ann's podcast – FamilyLife TodayFollow Dave & Anne on Instagram Questions to Discuss:1. When you think about the tone of your home lately, do your words feel more like “life” or more like “boo”? Give specific examples—gently.2. What is one concrete way you can speak life to your spouse this week (phrase, text, public praise in front of the kids, written note, etc.)?3. How can you start (or restart) praying together in a way that's realistic—time of day, length, and format (out loud, texted prayer, voicemail)?

Send us a textGlen Scrivener talks to Joe Folley @unsolicitedadvice9198 about the problem of divine hiddenness, the problem of suffering, Tom Holland's Dominion thesis and groundings for ethics, with reference to responses to the Charlie Kirk assassination. Special thanks to All Souls Church, Eastbourne.Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Glen Scrivener of Speak Life Media and author of The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality and How to Speak Life.Glen shares about the emerging interest in faith among youth and the importance of empowering laypeople for evangelism.The conversation also touches on navigating the intersection of politics and the kingdom of God, emphasizing the role of the church in societal change.

Send us a textGlen Scrivener comments on Kurzgesagt's recent video about AI slop, with the help of an argument made by Alvin Plantinga.Kurzgesagt video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zfN9wnPvU0&tAlvin Plantinga video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs6zFymVKJMCheck out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

Apologias Martin Helgesson samtalar med Glen Scrivener från Speak Life om vår senaste bok Luften vi Andas. Glen förklarar hur Jesusrevolutionen ligger till grund för några av vårt samhälles mest dyrbara ideal, och varför vi så ofta tar dem för givet. Provläs och beställ boken här!  

Send us a textGlen Scrivener comments on The Diary Of A CEO roundtable conversation between Greg Koukl (Christian), Alex O'Connor (atheist), and Dr K (psychiatrist).Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

Words: tiny sounds, big consequences. In this witty and wisdom-packed episode, Josh C. Jones explores how your mouth isn't just for eating tacos or awkward small talk—it's shaping your future. From the power of positive speech to the dangers of casual negativity, this episode takes the old saying “sticks and stones may break my bones” and kindly tells it to sit down and shut up. You'll hear ancient parables, biblical truth bombs, and one particularly smug bird trick (no birds were harmed in the making of this podcast) that proves your words really do have power. Whether you're a serial sarcasm offender or someone who talks down to yourself more than your worst enemy ever could, this episode is your wake-up call. Think of it as a verbal gym session for your destiny—minus the sweating.   This 7-part series is brought to you by the book DESTINY: Rich or Poor, Life or Death, Choose Your Destiny                   NOTES: Intro/Outro Bumper Music: Evening Melodrama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   This podcast uses these sounds from freesound: sounds by deleted_user_96253 (https://freesound.org/s/351304/)

Send us a textGlen Scrivener comments on The Great Sex Work Debate between Louise Perry and Bonnie Blue on Chris Williamson's channel, Modern Wisdom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA7tLTZltKICheck out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

Send us a textAfter the Charlie Kirk memorial, many have questions about "Christian Nationalism" and the relationship between religion and politics. Here Glen Scrivener, with the help of historian Tom Holland, looks at the sacred and secular relationship through the millennia. Getting some historical perspective does not answer all our questions but it does reframe the issue more helpfully.Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

How do our words impact the most important relationship in our lives—our marriage? And how can wives, in particular, learn to speak life into their husbands?Ann Wilson, a pastor's wife, was taken aback during a speaking event when her husband, Dave, candidly shared that he didn't feel like she was his biggest supporter. The admission was painful, but it became a turning point. Determined to make a change, Ann began to pay closer attention to the words she spoke over her husband. As she intentionally used her words to encourage and uplift him, she began to notice a transformation in both their marriage and the way they showed up for each other.In their latest book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband: When All You Want to Do Is Yell at Him, Ann and Dave explore the transformative power of words in marriage and offer practical tools for building healthier communication patterns.In this candid conversation, Davey sits down with Ann and Dave to discuss the influence of what we say in relationships, the importance of mindset towards our spouse, and how to navigate challenging seasons in marriage—including struggles with betrayal and sexual addiction.If you've ever felt the sting of destructive words in your marriage, this episode offers hope and guidance on how to use your words to build up—not tear down—the most vital relationship in your life. Website: www.familylife.com/familylife-todayInstagram: www.instagram.com/daveannwilson Facebook: www.facebook.com/DaveAnnWilsonBook: How to Speak Life to Your Husband: When All You Want to Do Is Yell at Him https://amzn.to/45Nd3vP Wondering where to get started on your journey towards healing? Join Davey on our next FREE, live Zoom call and find out how you can begin to take back your story and how Nothing is Wasted can help. Sign up today at: www.nothingiswasted.com/starthere Looking for help in navigating the valley of pain and trauma? Our Nothing is Wasted coaches can help: www.nothingiswasted.com/coaching Want a pathway through your pain? The Pain to Purpose Course can lead you through all you've been through: www.nothingiswasted.com/paintoppurpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Words are powerful — they can shape your leadership, your relationships, and even your legacy. In this episode, Aaron Burke unpacks the importance of a leader's speech and why the way you talk matters.

Your words carry more power in your marriage than you may realize. In this episode, Dr. Carol talks with Ann Wilson, best-selling author, radio host, and 40-year marriage veteran, about the profound influence a wife's words can have in her husband's heart and life. Together they unpack why your husband is not a project to be fixed, and how shifting from negative to positive communication can change the atmosphere of your relationship—even when real issues still need to be addressed. If you've ever struggled to feel heard, wondered why conversations with your spouse seem to go sideways, or longed to move from conflict toward deeper  and healthier connection, this episode will give you both hope and practical tools to speak life into your marriage. Connect with Ann Wilson at Family Life Today, or on Instagram Find Ann's book How to Speak Life to Your Husband: When All You Want to Do Is Yell at Him If your marriage could use some help, check out the two different packages available for the Marriage Healing Kit, and decide which one is right for you. And if you have questions, Dr. Carol loves to hear from you. You can leave a confidential message for her here.

Send us a textGlen Scrivener interviews Emily Jashinsky, the D.C. Correspondent for UnHerd, about Charlie Kirk, the culture, faith and more.Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre: youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here: speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world. Learn more about us here: speaklife.org.ukWe're on a mission to make 321 even more effective for people like you! To fill out the 10 minute survey, go to: speaklife.org.uk/surveyBook your livestream ticket for Responding to the Rebirth: rebirthconference.netSupport the show

In this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson join the conversation to talk about their new book How to Speak Life to Your Husband. With honesty, humor, and decades of marriage ministry experience, they share why our words carry the power to either breathe life into our marriages or quietly chip away at them over time. From their own struggles—including seasons where they almost lost their marriage—to the transformative changes they experienced through choosing encouragement over criticism, the Wilsons offer practical tools and biblical wisdom for every couple. They unpack the hidden ways our words can wound, how tone and timing shape conversations, and how small daily choices can shift the entire atmosphere of your home. Whether your marriage feels strong or you're searching for fresh hope, this conversation will encourage you to believe that God really does use our words to bring life. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: Olive App, Nutrafol, and Angel Studios. Their support makes these conversations possible and gives you resources for a healthier body, mind, and spirit. Don't miss this practical and hope-filled discussion that will equip you to strengthen your marriage starting today. Subscribe to The Speakeasy YouTube Channel at:

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Send us a textGlen Scrivener examines the social media discourse surrounding Charlie Kirk.Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukWe're on a mission to make 321 even more effective for people like you! To fill out the 10 minute survey, go to: speaklife.org.uk/surveyBook your livestream ticket for Responding to the Rebirth: rebirthconference.netSupport the show

Story PreviewEver told yourself you're not good enough? Maurice and Kafi share how to rewrite your inner critic's script, turning self-doubt into a powerful force for achieving your wildest dreams. Discover the surprising mindset shift that propelled Maurice from customer service to negotiating hospital contracts.Chapter Summary:00:00 Encourage Yourself Like a Best Friend03:41 Overcoming Perceived Shortcomings07:05 Outperform Your Self-StoryFeatured Quotes:“If you wouldn't say it to your best friend, don't say it to yourself.” - Maurice“You'll never outperform the story that you keep repeating to yourself.” - MauriceBehind the Story: Maurice recounts his journey of moving from customer service to provider services and ultimately into hospital contract negotiations. Despite lacking a master's degree, which was initially a requirement, he applied for and excelled in the role by believing in his abilities and focusing on the value he brought to the table. His story underscores the power of self-belief and the importance of challenging self-imposed limitations.Resources:Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechismPodmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts7 Biggest Mistakes Podcasters Make https://bit.ly/7BiggestMistakesPodcastersMakeConnect With:Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceWebsite: https://bit.ly/mauricechismPatreon: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceonPatreonTo be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcastBusiness Email: mchism@chismgroup.netBusiness Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:Spreaker: https://bit.ly/TWNWSpreakerSupport the channelPurchase our apparel: https://bit.ly/ThatWillNevrWorkPodcastapparel 

Tired of being your own worst critic? Same, girl. In today's episode, we're coming out of agreement with the lies we believe about ourselves and into agreement with what God says is true about us. This isn't about positive thinking or manifestation, it's about using scripture in actionable ways to renew our minds! And it's cool and fun. You'll see. Tune in ✨LINKS:♡ Create Your Own Speak Life List (FREE Canva Template!)♡ Save $10 on Brick (my favorite screen time saving tool!)♡ My study Bible

Send us a textGlen Scrivener discusses the phenomenon of people going to church on Sunday or reading the Bible in response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

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Ann spent more than a decade longing for a better marriage, trying to get her husband to be more attentive, more involved, and more helpful. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Ann and Dave Wilson believe no matter how long you’ve been married, things can be different. The good news is, you have the power to change. Hear the marriage encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: How to Speak Life to Your Husband: When All You Want to Do Is Yell at HimDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textGlen Scrivener interviews James Cary about comedy, free speech, the Graham Linehan situation and the power of our words. How can we think about these issues through the lens of Jesus?Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

Send us a textGlen Scrivener discusses the news about comedy writer Graham Linehan being apprehended by five armed police officers upon his arrival in the UK. How can we think about these issues of free speech through the lens of Jesus?Check out the 321 course and The 321 Podcast at: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

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Join us for a heartwarming conversation with Dave and Ann Wilson, the beloved husband-and-wife team behind FamilyLife Today and former co-founders of Kensington Church in Michigan. As two Enneagram 7s married for over 40 years (and former Detroit Lions chaplains!), they share the beautiful chaos and hard-won wisdom of building lasting love when you're both wired for joy, adventure, and avoiding the hard stuff. We dive into Ann's new book "How to Speak Life to Your Husband: When All You Want to Do Is Yell at Him," exploring the fascinating dynamics of criticism versus encouragement, what men actually hear when women express frustration, and how couples can break negative cycles while honoring their type patterns. Whether you're a fellow 7, married to one, or just curious about how personality shapes our closest relationships, this episode offers practical wisdom wrapped in the kind of hope and authenticity that makes marriage feel possible again. Watch on YouTube Get Ann's new book: https://a.co/d/a7Ok2NU Catch them on the Family Life Podcast! https://www.familylife.com/familylife-today/ Get healthy together as a couple this Fall! Get early bird rates right here for your personal healing journey in the Enneagram Relationship Intensive with Christa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave us a comment or question by sending an MP4 recording to enneagramandmarriage@gmail.com. (You can use your voice memos app on your phone to record). Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our words matter--the ones we say to others and the ones we tell ourselves. We can't live abundant lives if our words don't align with God's. Julie offers us a fresh perspective on our words and gives us tangible ways to upgrade them. You'll want to share this one with your friends! Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

John 8:12-20,Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 13 So the Pharisees said to him, “You are bearing witness about yourself; your testimony is not true.” 14 Jesus answered, “Even if I do bear witness about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going, but you do not know where I come from or where I am going. 15 You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one. 16 Yet even if I do judge, my judgment is true, for it is not I alone who judge, but I and the Father who sent me. 17 In your Law it is written that the testimony of two people is true. 18 I am the one who bears witness about myself, and the Father who sent me bears witness about me.” 19 They said to him therefore, “Where is your Father?” Jesus answered, “You know neither me nor my Father. If you knew me, you would know my Father also.” 20 These words he spoke in the treasury, as he taught in the temple; but no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come.Last week we saw that Nicodemus told the Pharisees that they should give Jesus a hearing. Chapter 7, verse 51 he said: the law doesn't “judge a man until first giving him a hearing and learning what he does” (7:51). And again, this was the most reasonable thing said in Chapter 7, but the Pharisees completely wrote it off. They refuse to hear Jesus, and in Chapter 8 it gets even worse. Every time the Pharisees speak in Chapter 8, they reveal how off the rails they are with Jesus. They do not get him at all. We could call their example a masterclass in how to misunderstand Jesus — which we don't want to do!The Pharisees are a cautionary tale. And their bad responses to Jesus are so featured in this passage, you could argue it's the main idea here. John wants to make sure we take note of what they do, so that we don't make the same mistakes. That's how I'd like to organize the sermon. Today I want to show you three ways how NOT to be like the Pharisees — it all has to do with how we respond to Jesus. If you don't want to be like the Pharisees, here's the first thing you do with Jesus:1. Hear his word. Look at verse 12:Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”Now, let's just stop here for a minute and consider how amazing this statement is. Keep in mind: this is not outta the blue. The Pharisees have a context for Jesus making some big claims: They've heard him say, John 2:19, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”They heard him say, John 5:17, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.” (Which means he was calling God his Father and making himself equal with God, [v. 18]).They just heard him say, John 7:37, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.”These are big claims, and here in Chapter 8, verse 12, Jesus does it again.He says,“I am the light of the world.” And maybe you hear that and you're not really sure what he means; maybe you've got more questions; but regardless of your questions — even before you fully understand what he's saying, we all can see that Jesus is claiming something about himself in reference to the world. And that's a big deal. He's not saying “I am the light of Nazareth, my hometown.” Or “I was the light of my high school football team.” I was all-state.No, he is what he is “of the world.” As in the whole wide world. Could you imagine talking to someone today and in the conversation they claim to be something in reference to the whole wide world? Think about that. If someone told you they were anything of the world, you would either think they're crazy or at least be intrigued.And remember the context here: Jesus has already been making some big claims and he's done all these signs and people are believing in him.And so in that context of seeing and hearing all this from Jesus, when you hear him say he's the light of the world, how do you think you'd respond?You think you'd at least say, “Tell me more.” Or, “What kind of light?” But the Pharisees do nothing like that! Jesus makes this high-magnitude statement in verse 12, and look how the Pharisees respond, in verse 13,So the Pharisees said to him, “You are bearing witness about yourself; your testimony is not true.”Get this: They completely ignore the content of what Jesus says, and they take issue with his form. Instead of actually hearing what he said, they throw a flag on how he said it! Basically, their reply is to say: “[Alarm sound] The current form of your speech has invalidated the claim.” They think they're so smart. They think they just dunked on Jesus. We're gonna talk more about this dialogue next week, but for today I just want you to notice what the Pharisees miss with Jesus. I want us to do what they don't do, which starts with hearing Jesus's word. Do What They Don'tWhen I say “hearing his word” I mean both the actual words of Jesus in John 8:12, and his word as in his message, which we have in the Bible. Hearing Jesus, listening to Jesus — for us this means that we read and pay attention to Holy Scripture. So I want you to make the connection here: ignoring Scripture means ignoring the word of Jesus; we ignore the word of Jesus by ignoring Scripture.Let's not do that. And this goes for all of us. Everybody, track with me here: Stop looking for reasons to deprive yourself from listening to Jesus. Because that is something we do. And we can try to come up with reasons for why.One reason you might deprive yourself from listening to Jesus is that you've got some church-hurt: Christians in the past have let you down. And truly, I'm sorry if that's part of your story. We all have different experiences here, and I want to be sensitive to that, and, at the same time, if Christians in the past have let you down, you should know that Christians in the future will let you down too. Because Christians are humans, and humans let other humans down. This is life on life's terms. And as frustrating and difficult as this is, it's not a reason to ignore Jesus. You gotta hear him. So if you're here and you need to get reacquainted with Jesus, or if you're brand-new to Jesus, I want to encourage you, give a fresh read to the Gospel of John. That's a really good place to start. Here's a great resource: Speak Life 321.But another reason you might deprive yourself from hearing the word of Jesus is that you don't have time. You're too busy. And of course, everybody is busy (or at least we all think we are). I've got a friend who grew up in Kentucky, and he told me that as a kid, every time he'd tell his Dad that he was hungry, his Dad would say, “Boy, you ain't never been hungry in your life.”I tried that out on a kid this summer. They told me they were too busy, and I said, “Child, you ain't never been busy in your life.” Some of us need to hear that.We gotta get out of the tunnel vision. We gotta look around. We make time for what matters most to us, and nobody is too busy to hear Jesus's word. We can't be.Hearing Jesus's word — reading the Bible — look, it's the non-negotiable for both first-time faith and for growing faith. This goes for everybody. You can't believe in Jesus, and you can't become like Jesus, apart from his word.The Pharisees refused to hear him; don't be like the Pharisees. Hear his word. The second way to not be like the Pharisees is …2. See his light. Unlike the Pharisees, we're not skipping what Jesus says in verse 12. We're not changing the subject. We're staying here the rest of the sermon because he says he's light of the world — and wanna know: “Tell me more” and “What kind of light?” Now there are a couple different angles we could take to try and understand what Jesus says…The historical context is the Feast of Booths, which we talked about last week. Jerusalem was crowded with people for this feast, and apparently, part of the festivities included a lighting ceremony in the temple. There would have been big lamps shining in the temple, and so some say Jesus is using his light metaphor to connect with that tangible experience. There were literal lights in the temple, so Jesus looked around and said he's the light. That's possible. Jesus did that sort of thing. But, this also is not the first time we've read about light in this Gospel. (There's the historical context of the event, but also the literary context of the text.) It goes back to the very start. John tells us right away about Jesus, Chapter 1, verse 4:“In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”Verse 9,“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him.”And John doesn't stop here. The light metaphor shows up all throughout the Gospel, and my hunch is that that's what we should be thinking about when we hear Jesus in Chapter 8, verse 12. So what kind of light is this?How does what John says about light in this Gospel help us here? Well, I don't think John means to narrow the metaphor to only one kind of light. Light is a broad metaphor and John likes to layer things, so I think this metaphor is layered. I think there are at least three kinds of light that Jesus is — he's an exposing light, an illumining light, and a welcoming light. I'll explain…Exposing lightThis is a light that exposes what is hidden. It calls out sin and banishes darkness. In the immediate context, this seems to be the front-runner idea because right after verse 12 the conversation is about judgment. Jesus also said back in Chapter 3, verse 19,“And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. 20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.”So no doubt, Jesus is an exposing light, and the Pharisees can't stand him. In Chapter 3, Jesus gave us a category for what the Pharisees are doing in Chapter 8. Jesus exposes.Illumining lightThis is a light that reveals or makes known. It's the kind of light you need when you're stuck in a cave and everything around you is dark. There's a way to go, but you can't see it. You need a flash light! You need a light to illumine the way. Jesus is this kind of light. That's what John Chapter 1 is getting at.John 1:18,“No one has ever seen God, but Jesus has made him known.”Jesus says in John 14:6,“Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” Jesus shows us God. He reveals God. He's an illumining light.Welcoming lightThis is a light that tells you where home is. Jesus is this kind of light. He says in John 12:46,“I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.” He said in John 12:36,“While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.”That's an invitation, see…As an exposing light, Jesus exposes the sin we try to hide.As an illumining light, Jesus illumines the truth of God. As a welcoming light, Jesus invites us home.And it's this third one I want us to think more about … the welcoming light that Jesus is to this world.“I Saw the Light”Growing up in church in the South, we didn't always sing Hank Williams, but when we did, we sang his classic, “I Saw the Light.” Y'all know this song? …y'all know Hank Williams? He was the Hillbilly Shakespeare. There's a great story behind the song…It was 1947. Hank had played a concert somewhere in Alabama and afterwards went on a terrible drinking binge, almost drank himself to death; lost all touch with reality. His mother had come to get him and bring him home — he was only 23 years old. Well, his parents lived next to an airport and there was a big runway light that would sweep across the sky, and as the car got closer to home — he's barely awake in the backseat, but his mom's driving — she sees the sky light up, and she says, “Hank, I saw the light. We're almost home.”And the story goes that her words struck him. He might have been born again — we don't know, he had a complicated life — but in that moment, he managed to scribble down the lyrics to the song. It starts like this:I wandered so aimless, life filled with sinI wouldn't let my dear Savior inThen Jesus came like a stranger in the nightPraise the Lord, I saw the light“I saw the light” — it's a conversion song. To “see the light” is another way we talk about “believing in Jesus.” It means something has changed. Jesus is that kind of light.He's the lighthouse shining when you're surrounded by the raging sea; he's the sunrise that means your darkest night has ended; he's the front porch light left on when you've been in the far country — Jesus is the light of the world who says to all of us, “Come home.”He is shining and saying Believe in me and come home to God.But the Pharisees refuse to. They love their darkness. They love their lostness. And so Jesus tells them very directly in verse 24, “you will die in your sins.”Everybody, look: don't be like the Pharisees. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” See his light. Put your faith in Jesus Christ. And welcome home.Third way not to be like the Pharisees …3. Follow his path. This is the second part of verse 12. After Jesus makes the declaration that he's the light of the world, he follows that declaration with a conditional promise. And this one I really want you to see. So everybody, find verse 12:“I am the light of the world...”Second sentence — “…Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”The promise here is a negative/positive: you will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. That's a good promise, right? But it's conditional. This is not for everyone, but it's only for those who, Jesus says, follow me. Whoever follows me, that's who this promise applies to.And something interesting here is that Jesus uses the word “to follow.” He mostly uses the word to believe. It shows up a lot in the Gospel of John. He'll use it soon in verse 24, but here, in verse 12, he says Whoever follows me. And I don't know why exactly he does this. It might be because “follow” fits better with the metaphor: when you see the light, you follow it. You could believe light, but it makes more sense to follow light.But the main thing that I want you to catch here is that to truly believe in Jesus and to follow Jesus are one in the same. Being a Christ-FollowerNow lots of people might “believe” in Jesus as in they recognize his historicity — they recognize he was a real person and I like most of what he says — that kind of “believing” happens in this story, we'll see next week (8:30–31) — that's one kind of believing. But there's another kind of believing that means to follow him. And that's the believing Jesus is looking for. This is believing that says I'm looking to you and listening to you. I'll go where you lead me. I'll do what you say. I follow you.I met a new friend recently, one of the dads of my son's baseball teammates. We were standing together watching a practice, and in the conversation right away, I told him I was a Christian and I asked him if he had a Christian background — I've found that's a good way to start a spiritual conversation (most people have some kind of religious background).So I asked him, and he said, “Oh, yes, we are Christ-followers.”And I caught what he was doing there. He was letting me know, “Hey, I'm not a Christian as in my grandma took me to church when I was a kid.”I'm more Christian than just my background. My faith is not nominal. I follow Jesus. Now he didn't say that, but that's what he was saying.And I said to him, Praise God. You're not a Pharisee! (I didn't really say it, but I was thinking it.)See, the Pharisees had a lot of face-to-face with Jesus. They see him, they hear him, they've heard about him. Jesus became very much a part of their world. They couldn't deny him. But one thing they keep doing, and they do again here, is they refuse to follow him. Which then means they stay in darkness and don't have life.What about you? Do you follow Jesus? Is your believing true believing that means your highest allegiance is to Jesus? Whatever he wants, that's what you want. Do you follow him?Hey, don't be like the Pharisees. We need to see what they're like in this chapter so that we can run hard in the opposite direction, toward Jesus, which means we: Hear his word. See his light. Follow his path. That's what brings us to the Table. The TableWhat I've asked Jesus to do through this sermon is to bring you to himself. I don't know exactly what that means for each of you, but whatever it means, that's what I want Jesus to do. I got the idea from John Calvin. In his commentary on John 8:12, because of the promise — not walking in darkness, having the light of life — he writes,“…we ought to be excited to follow Jesus, and, indeed, by stretching out his hand — as it were — he draws us to himself.”Can you imagine that? Whatever you got going on in your life, Jesus is saying to you, Come on. Whether it's first-time faith or growing faith, Jesus — as it were — stretches out his hand to you this morning, and at his table we respond…If you're not yet a Christian, make today the day you truly believe. If you are a Christian, let's eat and drink now from his Table, and give him thanks.

When you receive God's blessings for your life, you will find security, freedom, fruitfulness, and favor. Pastor Alan Wright talks about the power of blessing and speaks blessings over you. Pastor Alan's book is "The Power to Bless: How to Speak Life and Empower the People You Love." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Joining me today are Dave and Ann Wilson who have written a brand new book about what it looks like to speak life into our marriages; not just with the words we say, but also in the thoughts we choose to dwell on. We'll talk about why trying to be your spouse's Holy Spirit never works, why kindness is actually one of the most rebellious things we can do in today's world, and how reframing our inner dialogue can change the way we manage conflict. Whether you've been shouting to be heard, or quietly holding back the pain of unspoken expectations, today's conversation will offer biblical wisdom, practical tools, and fresh hope for building a marriage that reflects Christ's love. We pray this episode encourages you! Episode Highlights:   How you approach the conversation matters.    Hope and joy can only be in the Lord.   Your words have the power to build up or tear down your spouse.   Gratitude for your spouse can change your perspective of your spouse.   Quotes from Today's Episode: Men go where they're affirmed. They go there. - Dave Wilson I realize like when I'm in the Word, I look at things different. I look at the world different. I look at Dave different. And it started, God's Word started to change me. - Ann Wilson But there's something that's really holy about seeing greatness in a person and being able to communicate it in some way. - Ann Wilson I had put all my hopes and dreams in Dave. I'd taken them off of Jesus and I was like, you could make me happy. And it's easy to get into that rut of like, if you would just do X, Y, Z, I could be more content. - Ann Wilson God's given us to each other to sharpen one another- Dave Wilson Speak life to your husband. Bring him back to be the man God created him to be.  We can help shape how our husbands and how our kids feel about themselves, but we have to first connect with Jesus. - Ann Wilson What good does it do to only think of the negative? You can't say everything you feel! Couples' Conversation Guide: How do we typically approach hard conversations with each other—and what could we do to make those moments feel safer and more affirming? Have we unintentionally placed our hope or happiness in each other instead of in God? What would it look like to shift that back to Jesus as our source of joy? What is one thing I genuinely admire or am grateful for in you that I may not say often enough? How can we be more intentional about calling out the good in each other?   Mentioned in this Episode: Find Dave and Ann Wilson on IG. How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to do is Yell at Him on Amazon Dave and Ann Wilson's podcast: FamilyLife Today Help your children write God's Word on their hearts with our FREE 11 Bible Verses For Kids to Memorize Set the tone for your home and your family culture with our 10 Christian Family Mission Statements.  Want an opportunity to dig into God's Word as you work toward growing the gratitude in your marriage, find Awesome Marriage on YouVersion. Try this FREE YouVersion plan: 4 Days to Growing Gratitude in Marriage If you haven't browsed our site, you've GOT to check out the marriage resources we have over at AwesomeMarriage.com, and browse our online courses at AwesomeMarriageUniversity.com !  Sign up for Dr. Kim's Marriage Multiplier email for practical weekly marriage tips! Now is the perfect time to join our Marriage Changers program. Enjoy every resource of the month plus bonus content from Dr. Kim and Mrs. Nancy. Join now, just in time to receive our Raising Faithful Kids in a Cancel Culture.  

When you receive God's blessings for your life, you will find security, freedom, fruitfulness, and favor. Pastor Alan Wright talks about the power of blessing and speaks blessings over you. Pastor Alan's book is "The Power to Bless: How to Speak Life and Empower the People You Love." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Our words have the power to encourage and inspire others. They also have the power to put down, shame, and discourage. In this conversation, we are looking at the power of our words. Joining me for this discussion is someone who has personal experience with the impact our words can have in relationships—especially within marriage.Ann Wilson spent more than a decade longing for a better marriage. Every chance she got, Ann told her husband how much she wished he were more attentive, more helpful, and just all around better. While she thought she was being helpful, in reality, her words were badgering him with constant critiques that nearly broke their marriage.No matter how long you've been married, you won't want to skip this episode on how our words can make the difference between merely wishing things were different in our relationship and actually changing it for the better.In this episode, you'll hear:Practical ways to speak life to your husbandA powerful prayer to reciteWhy you should talk to Jesus BEFORE talking to your spouseAnd more!Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes: jillsavage.org/ann-wilson-episode-261Check out our other resources: Mark and Jill's Marriage Story Marriage Coaching Marriage 2.0 Intensives Speaking Schedule Book Mark and Jill to Speak Online Courses Books Marriage Resources: Infidelity Recovery For Happy Marriages For Hurting Marriages For Marriages Where You're the Only One Wanting to Get Help Mom Resources: New/Preschool Moms Moms with Gradeschoolers Moms with Teens and Tweens Moms with Kids Who Are Launching Empty Nest...

Our words have power—to either build up or break down. In today's prayer, Vivian Bricker reflects on how the wisdom passed down from her mother shaped her own understanding of the importance of speech, and how Scripture calls us to use our tongues as trees of life. Whether we’ve been wounded by words or regret the ones we’ve spoken, there is hope and healing through Christ. By surrendering our speech to Him, we allow God to shape our words into sources of encouragement, compassion, and truth. Today's Prayer Leans on This Bible Verse:

Ann Wilson was simply trying to help her husband, Dave, become a godlier man. But Dave felt like she was constantly “booing him” as a husband and father. The Wilsons explain why couples need to be more encouraging and supportive of one another, focusing on positives rather than negatives in each other. Receive the book How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him and the audio download of the broadcast "Revive Your Marriage by Becoming Your Husband's Biggest Cheerleader" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Ann Wilson was simply trying to help her husband, Dave, become a godlier man. But Dave felt like she was constantly “booing him” as a husband and father. The Wilsons explain why couples need to be more encouraging and supportive of one another, focusing on positives rather than negatives in each other. Receive the book How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him and the audio download of the broadcast "Revive Your Marriage by Becoming Your Husband's Biggest Cheerleader" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.