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In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we will take a look at Rachel and LeahThe last recorded words of Rebekah are sad ones. She begged Jacob to flee to her brother Laban until Esau's anger should turn away, and promised that which she could never perform: "Then will I send, and fetch thee from thence." (Gen. 27:45) Afterwards she said to her husband: "I am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth: if Jacob takes a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as these which are of the daughters of the land, what good should my life do me?" (Gen. 27:46) "They that wait upon Yahweh shall renew their strength" (Isa. 40:31), but they that lean to their own resources grow weary.Jacob left home, and on his journey he had the wondrous vision of the Messiah as Yahweh's ladder, connecting heaven and earth, and so became REALLY ACQUAINTED WITH HIS ELOHIM/CREATOR.It was love at first sight for Rachel and Jacob, but there was no 'happy ever after' for them. The younger daughter of Laban and the wife of Jacob, Rachel is the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, who become two of the twelve tribes of Israel (Gen 35:24; 46:15–18). She spends much of her married life attempting to bear children for Jacob and eventually uses her maid Bilhah as a surrogate, but Rachel still craves biological children. She and her sister Leah, also Jacob's wife, conspire so they both may have children with him, leading to the birth of Rachel's son Joseph. Soon after, Rachel dies giving birth to her second son; her early death makes her an image of tragic womanhood. After the biblical period, “Mother Rachel” continued to be celebrated as a powerful intercessor for the people of Israel. Rachel found it difficult to conceive, and Jacob's other wives, though less loved, were more fertile; they had ten sons. Rachel bore Joseph, but died in childbirth when her second son Benjamin was born. These sons were the forefathers of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Names in the Bible often say something about the person:Rachel means 'ewe', a female sheep, a symbol of prosperity and security for nomadic people Leah means 'weary or wild cow' Jacob means 'heel grabber', either his brother's heel at the moment of birth or his brother's inheritance later on; the name can also mean 'deceiver' Laban means 'white'; it was sometimes linked with leprosy Reuben means 'behold, a son!' Joseph means 'may he add or increase'This great love story describes the foundation of the twelve tribes of Israel, and explains why the tribes are united (a common origin) and separate (the descendents of twelve different children of Jacob). But at a more human level it is about rivalry - between two women, the beautiful Rachel and her plain sister Leah, and between a man Jacob and his father-in-law Laban. The story contains five different episodes:   1 Rachel meets Jacob at the well, Genesis 29:1-14 2 Leah and Rachel marry Jacob, Genesis 29:15-30 3 Rachel has a son, Joseph, Genesis 29:31-15, 30:1-24 4 Rachel and Leah leave with Jacob, and Rachel takes the sacred household deities, Genesis 30:25-43, 31 5 Rachel has a son, Benjamin, and dies soon after, Genesis 35:16-30Rachel and Leah were the wives of Jacob. After running away from his tricking Esau in the birthright (Genesis 27) Jacob arrived at Laban, his mother's brother place. Rachel and Leah were the daughters of Laban. Every afternoon, Rachel (ewe) watered her flock of sheep at a well near Haran, an outpost of the ancient city of Ur. Wells had a practical use, but in story telling a well was a symbol of the feminine and of women's power to produce and nurture life.  Looked at reasonably, they were also places where young men and women could meet their future marriage partners.   Wells were covered with a broad flat stone that cut down on evaporation in the heat. Since it was too large for one man to move, the shepherds who gathered there waited until there was a group to move it.   On this particular afternoon, a young traveler called Jacob (heel catcher) was there as well. He chatted with the shepherds, telling them that his family had originally come from this same area. They pointed towards a woman in the distance, saying she was the daughter of his mother's brother.  When Jacob saw Rachel at close quarters, he was smitten. In an act of boldness, he removed the great stone single-handed, hoping to impress the young woman. He was successful. The reader is again aware of the sexual symbolism of his action, and knows that removing the lid from the well has shown he is worthy of Rachel's hand in marriage, and will be her lover and husband.      ‘Now when Jacob saw Rachel, the daughter of his mother's brother Laban … he went up and rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the flock of his mother's brother Laban. Then Jacob kissed Rachel, and wept aloud.'Jacob introduced himself, becoming quite emotional in the process. He had made a long and grueling journey of about five hundred miles, and now found himself at journey's end, with the woman of his dreams. He was in the right place, with the right person, and his emotions spilled over. In response, Rachel ran to her father's house and told him about the young man. Her father, Laban (white), ran out to meet Jacob, welcoming him warmly. The text keeps repeating that Jacob is the son of Laban's sister: in many ancient societies, the relationship between a child and its mother's brother, the maternal uncle, was considered even more important that between a child and its father. This makes Laban's later betrayal of Jacob even more revolting.Jacob stayed with Rachel's family for a month, and during this time he fell deeply in love with Rachel. Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com 

Women of the Bible Sermon Series

Some days, motherhood feels deeply meaningful. Other days, it feels like wiping counters, making lunches, repeating yourself for the hundredth time, and wondering if any of it really matters. If you’ve ever gone to bed thinking, “I’ll do better tomorrow,” this week’s conversation on The Love Offering Podcast is for you. I had the joy of talking with bestselling author and speaker Rhonda Stoppe about her new book, Moms of the Bible: Life-Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful. Together, we talked honestly about mom guilt, comparison, prodigals, spiritual motherhood, God’s grace, and the sacred significance of everyday faithfulness. I especially loved how she reminded us that the women of Scripture were real women—fearless at times, flawed at times, but always deeply loved and used by God. Their stories remind us that God doesn’t require perfection from us as mothers. He simply asks for willing hearts surrendered to Him. In this episode, we discuss:• How God uses imperfect mothers• The danger of comparison and control• Why spiritual motherhood matters• What to do with regret and mom guilt• The quiet significance of ordinary faithfulness• How loving God first shapes the way we love our families Rhonda also shares beautiful encouragement for weary moms and reminds us that the greatest thing our children can witness is not perfection—but a mother who genuinely loves Jesus. Whether you’re parenting little ones, teenagers, adult children, or simply pouring into the next generation spiritually, I think this conversation will encourage your heart. Love,Rachael Connect with Rhonda Stoppe Website: No Regrets WomanInstagram: @rhondastoppePodcast: Old Ladies Know Stuff Connect with Rachael Adams Website: Rachael K. AdamsInstagram: @rachaeladamsauthorPodcast: The Love Offering PodcastSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we will take a look at Rebekah.Rebecca – We can say that she is Ambitious Rebecca was the much-loved wife of Isaac. A woman of Godly character, but not without her human weaknesses. She had twin sons Esau and Jacob. Esau, born first, should have inherited the role of leader of the tribe, but Rebecca judged that Jacob would be better than his brother, so she and Jacob tricked the old man into giving the leadership to Jacob.Names in the Bible often says something about the person:Rebecca means 'ensnarer'Isaac means 'laughter', perhaps a reference to his mother Sarah's laughter when she heard she was to become pregnant in her old ageJacob means 'heel catcher' - either his brother's heel at the moment of birth, or his brother's inheritance later onEsau was nicknamed Edom, which meant 'red'; he was born with a ruddy complexion then spent most of his time outdoors in the sun, so his face and skin may have been unusually red. What her story is aboutThis story shows the gradual fulfillment of the promise made by Yahweh, that Sarah and Abraham would have many descendents, enough to become a nation. The story of Rebecca contains three different episodes: 1 the engagement and marriage of Rebecca(Genesis 24). Rebecca is introduced as a brave and resourceful young woman; she impressed all the people who met her. She was a good match for Isaac.      2 the birth and youth of Esau and Jacob(Genesis 25:19-34). Rebecca gave birth to two sons with very different temperaments. The conflict between them would be the basis for conflict between later generations and nations.3 Rebecca and the blessing of Isaac(Genesis 27). Rebecca manipulated the situation so that the tribe would be led by an intelligent man rather than a popular but shallow man, so that decisions for the tribe would be based on wisdom rather than impulse or emotion. In this study we complete the story of Rebekah.  The final scene in which Rebekah appears is another well-known biblical episode: Isaac blesses Jacob rather than Esau, the first to emerge from the womb and thus the expected recipient of the paternal blessing (Genesis 27). The designation of Jacob as heir to the ancestral lineage, which means he will be the forefather of all Israel, is orchestrated by Rebekah. She covers Jacob with animal skins so that when the vision-impaired Isaac touches Jacob, he thinks he is touching Esau, who is hairy (Gen 24:25). Isaac then gives his blessing to Jacob rather than first-born Esau. Through clever manipulation, whereby Isaac is deceived, she achieves her purpose and controls the family destiny. Moreover, in another ruse, she convinces Isaac to send Jacob to her family in Padan-Aram (in Mesopotamia) to preclude his marrying a Hittite woman when in fact she wants him to escape a vindictive Esau (Gen 27:41--46; 28:1–5). Rebekah will never see her beloved son again.In this chapter 27 we are informed, that Isaac, being old and dim sighted, sent for Esau to get him venison, that he might eat of it, and bless him before he died, Gen. 27:1; and that Rebekah hearing of this, formed a scheme for Jacob to get the blessing before him, which she communicated to Jacob, to which he at first objected, but afterwards complied, Gen. 27:5; and also how that Jacob succeeded in the attempt, and got the blessing from his brother, Gen. 27:18; and that this was confirmed to him by his father, even when his mistake was discovered upon Esau's coming, Gen. 27:30; which occasioned a most bitter cry in Esau, a severe reflection on his brother, and an earnest expostulation with his father for a blessing, which he obtained, Gen. 27:34; the consequence of this were hatred in Esau to Jacob, and an intention to kill him, which Rebekah hearing of, advised Jacob to flee to her brother Laban, Gen. 27:41; and to make it possible, complains to Isaac of Esau's wives, and suggests, that should Jacob marry among the same people, it would add to the distress of their lives; and therefore hints it to him, that it was necessary and proper he should go to her family for a wife, Gen. 27:46; and whether Isaac sent him, as the following chapter shows. We read within this Chapter 27 'Now Esau hated Jacob because of the Blessing with which his father had blessed him, and Esau said to himself "The days of mourning for my father are approaching; then I will kill my brother Jacob". But the words of her elder son Esau were told to Rebecca.'Esau was enraged, as well he might be. He had been betrayed by his mother and his brother and lost the inheritance that was due to him, his birthright and the Blessing. He planned to kill Jacob as soon as his father died. Once again, Rebecca stepped in, helping Jacob to escape. She also maneuvered Isaac into arranging a marriage between Jacob and one of the daughters of Laban, the brother she had left so many years ago in Mesopotamia.  It was Rebekah who pushed Jacob, her son, into deceiving his father and stealing his brothers blessing (Genesis 27:2-13). This resulted in great conflict in the home (Genesis 27:41-43). Isaac and Rebekah made the same mistake that many parents make; they chose favorites among their children. This is something that all parents should guide against. The results of such actions can cause conflicts in your home that can go on for many years. You have been warned!Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we will take a look at Rebekah.Rebecca – We can say that she is Ambitious Rebecca was the much-loved wife of Isaac. A woman of Godly character, but not without her human weaknesses. She had twin sons Esau and Jacob. Esau, born first, should have inherited the role of leader of the tribe, but Rebecca judged that Jacob would be better than his brother, so she and Jacob tricked the old man into giving the leadership to Jacob.Names in the Bible often says something about the person:Rebecca means 'ensnarer'Isaac means 'laughter', perhaps a reference to his mother Sarah's laughter when she heard she was to become pregnant in her old ageJacob means 'heel catcher' - either his brother's heel at the moment of birth, or his brother's inheritance later onEsau was nicknamed Edom, which meant 'red'; he was born with a ruddy complexion then spent most of his time outdoors in the sun, so his face and skin may have been unusually red. What her story is aboutThis story shows the gradual fulfillment of the promise made by Yahweh, that Sarah and Abraham would have many descendents, enough to become a nation.The story of Rebecca contains three different episodes: 1 the engagement and marriage of Rebecca(Genesis 24). Rebecca is introduced as a brave and resourceful young woman; she impressed all the people who met her. She was a good match for Isaac.      2 the birth and youth of Esau and Jacob(Genesis 25:19-34). Rebecca gave birth to two sons with very different temperaments. The conflict between them would be the basis for conflict between later generations and nations.3 Rebecca and the blessing of Isaac(Genesis 27). Rebecca manipulated the situation so that the tribe would be led by an intelligent man rather than a popular but shallow man, so that decisions for the tribe would be based on wisdom rather than impulse or emotion.Now we come to Part 2 of the story, The Birth and Youth of Esau and Jacob In our last study we read the story of Rebekah as Abrahams servant (Eliezer) went back to the homeland of Abraham to bring back a wife for his son Isaac. Now we continue with her story as she is barren and we see Isaac seeking out Yahweh on this issue of Rebekah barrenness.Just as Sarah and Abraham, this was true of Isaac and Rebekah. Rebekah was barren and Isaac prayed for her and Yahweh heard his prayer (Genesis 25:21). Couples need to lift each other up in prayer. There are times when it is your prayers that will help your partner. Rebekah was a woman of prayer and had no less access to Yahweh than Isaac did. Indeed we see her seeking Yahweh over the issue of her children and getting a clear answer (Genesis 25: 22-25). Maybe she had gained her confidence back after becoming pregnant.23.          Two nations are in your womb = What Yahweh said was simple. Rebekah would give birth to twins. The twins would each be ancestors of nations. One of the sons and nations would be greater than the other. The younger son and the nation descended from him would be greater than the older son and his descendants.And the older shall serve the younger = Yahweh commanded that in the case of these twin sons, the long-established practice of privilege for the firstborn be set aside and the younger son be considered as privileged over his older brother. In normal cases, Yahweh recognized the custom of preference for the firstborn and older. Yet Yahweh may upset normal customs and hierarchies to advance His plan and purpose.Despite her beauty, and despite Isaac's love for her, Rebecca did not an easy time of it. She did not conceive for quite some years, and this was considered both a personal misfortune and a sign that she was not favored by Yahweh. Eventually however she became pregnant, but even then it was not plain sailing. She had a difficult pregnancy, since the two babies inside her were constantly moving, so that she had no peace. Like many women before and since, she wondered what she had got herself into.   So she 'went to enquire of Yahweh'. Rebecca was the first woman we hear of who sought Yahweh out and asked Him for some explanation of her condition. This shows her initiative and self-confidence. The method she used to speak with Yahweh is not explained, but a common practice in the ancient world was to consult a prophet or oracle. Rebecca may have followed this practice or, as in Numbers 12:6, the message may have come to her in a dream.   Yahweh told her that'Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples born of you shall be divided; the one shall be stronger than the other, the elder shall serve the younger.' Couples need to support one another. Taking support from your partner is not a sign of weakness. Rebekah could certainly hear from Yahweh directly, nevertheless she still allowed Isaac to do it when it regarded child birth. My guess is that they had both been praying for children together and as discouragement set in Isaac took it up more aggressively. The next chapter involves Rebecca and King Abimelech in Gerar.The episode is really about water rights in the area, essential to a nomadic people. In the section involving Rebecca (26:1-11), all Rebecca's actions suggest that she was active, not passive, a planner and doer, not a victim. So the episode with Abimelech is likely to have resulted from co-operation between her and Isaac. Indeed, judging from other events in her life, the plan may have originated with her. There was a famine in the land = Though Isaac lived in the land Yahweh promised to his father Abraham and his descendants, it did not mean that life in the land would be without trouble or challenge. As there was a famine in the days of Abram (Genesis 12:10), so there was a famine in Isaac's day.Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines, in Gerar = Isaac began to go south towards Egypt, as Abram did in famine (Genesis 12:10). It seems that Isaac thought to travel along the famous road between Egypt and Canaan that went along the Mediterranean Sea. Gerar was the same place where Isaac's father Abraham met another Abimelech and almost compromised his wife (Genesis 20:1-18). A similar story, comparable in the actions of Yahweh and men, would play out with Abraham's son.The ruler of Gerar was called Abimelech as a title, not as a personal name. This is why both Abraham and Isaac dealt with Abimelech (Genesis 20, Genesis 26). Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

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In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we will take a look at Rebekah.Rebecca – We can say that she is Ambitious Rebecca was the much-loved wife of Isaac. A woman of Godly character, but not without her human weaknesses. She had twin sons Esau and Jacob. Esau, born first, should have inherited the role of leader of the tribe, but Rebecca judged that Jacob would be better than his brother, so she and Jacob tricked the old man into giving the leadership to Jacob.Names in the Bible often says something about the person:Rebecca means 'ensnarer'Isaac means 'laughter', perhaps a reference to his mother Sarah's laughter when she heard she was to become pregnant in her old ageJacob means 'heel catcher' - either his brother's heel at the moment of birth, or his brother's inheritance later onEsau was nicknamed Edom, which meant 'red'; he was born with a ruddy complexion then spent most of his time outdoors in the sun, so his face and skin may have been unusually red. What her story is aboutThis story shows the gradual fulfillment of the promise made by Yahweh, that Sarah and Abraham would have many descendents, enough to become a nation.The story of Rebecca contains three different episodes: 1 the engagement and marriage of Rebecca(Genesis 24). Rebecca is introduced as a brave and resourceful young woman; she impressed all the people who met her. She was a good match for Isaac.      2 the birth and youth of Esau and Jacob(Genesis 25:19-34). Rebecca gave birth to two sons with very different temperaments. The conflict between them would be the basis for conflict between later generations and nations.3 Rebecca and the blessing of Isaac(Genesis 27). Rebecca manipulated the situation so that the tribe would be led by an intelligent man rather than a popular but shallow man, so that decisions for the tribe would be based on wisdom rather than impulse or emotion.Abraham, Isaac's father, had sent his trusted servant (Eliezer, according to the Targum of Jonathan) back to his country and people to choose a wife for his son. Remember Abraham was now living in the land of Cannan. Abraham's servant went back to Abraham's country, sought Yahweh for guidance and immediately came in contact with a very godly young girl (Genesis 24).He was the faithful steward of Abraham and with an oath of loyalty in his mission, journeyed to the land of Nahor [snorer] to choose a bride for Isaac, worthy of the honor, and educated in the religion of his father.He made the camels kneel about him, and bowing himself in prayer, he besought Yahweh “to give him speed” (Gen. 24:12) in the matter for Abraham, his servant's sake. It was no formal prayer he breathed upon the quiet air, which scarcely lifted the hoary locks from his anxious forehead.And while he was communing with Yahweh, Rebekah the daughter of Bethuel, [destroyed or separated of El] came out bearing her pitcher; and, “the damsel was very fair to look upon.” (Gen. 24:15-16)Starting as from a dream, he ran forward to meet her, and asked permission to drink of the water. She immediately dropped the pitcher upon her hand and said, “Drink, my lord.” (Gen. 24:18) Just then she observed the panting camels, offered to draw water “for them also, until they had done drinking.” (Gen. 24:19) Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

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In this powerful episode of our ongoing *Women of the Bible* series, we turn our attention to a fascinating and often overlooked group: the daughters of Philip, referenced in Acts 21:9. Though briefly mentioned in Scripture, their lives open up a rich conversation about faith, legacy, family, and devotion to God.We explore what it means to be raised in a Christ-centered home and the profound influence of a godly parent—especially the unique and vital role of a father. What kind of spiritual environment shapes children into people who walk closely with God? What example are we setting in our own homes? This episode dives deep into the responsibility and privilege of leading a family toward Christ, not just through words, but through a lived, authentic faith.A key theme we unpack is the importance of praying for future generations. Our faith is not meant to end with us—it is meant to ripple outward, impacting our children, grandchildren, and beyond. We reflect on what it means to leave a true spiritual legacy. In a world that often prioritizes material inheritance, we ask a deeper question: what if the greatest inheritance we can leave is our faith, our witness, and the lives we've pointed toward God?We also take a thoughtful look at the topic of celibacy as a deliberate and meaningful choice. Drawing from First Epistle to the Corinthians, where Paul speaks about singleness as a way to be fully devoted to the Lord, we challenge the modern church's tendency to overlook or undervalue this calling. What does it look like to live a life wholly dedicated to God's work? And why is this path so rarely celebrated today?Another powerful takeaway from this episode is the reminder that God's Spirit is not confined to the past. The same Holy Spirit that moved in biblical times is active and present in every generation. Jesus' promise that the Holy Spirit would remain with us until His return is not symbolic—it is real, living, and transformative. We discuss how this truth should shape our expectations, our faith, and the way we disciple the next generation.Whether you are a parent, a future parent, single, married, or simply seeking to deepen your walk with God, this episode offers encouragement, challenge, and hope. It's a call to live intentionally, to invest spiritually, and to trust that God is at work not just in our lives—but in the generations to come.Join us as we uncover timeless truths, wrestle with meaningful questions, and continue discovering the powerful stories of women in Scripture who still speak into our lives today.

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we will take a look at Hagar. If you remember Hagar was the ‘slave woman' to Sarah. As we read earlier in the Legends of the Old Testament Characters it stated that Hagar's father was Pharaoh of Egypt, there in Gen. 12.In our last study we seen that Hagar gave birth to Abraham's son Ishmael (EL will hear). We read that Abraham was 86 years old when Ishmael was born. In this study we will be in Chapter 21 looking at the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael AFTER the birth of Isaac.Hagar and Ishmael expelled Read Genesis 21:1-21Despite Hagar's return, the rivalry between the two women was unresolved. Later, the birth of Sarah's son Isaac upset the balance of power, and the problem resurfaced. For fourteen years Ishmael was seen as the future heir of Abraham.  But when Sarah had her own son, everything changed. The question was who would be Abraham's heir: the first-born son, or the son of the principal wife? Sarah had no doubt about the matter. She saw Ishmael as a threat to her son, and the old hostility between the two women reappeared - now even more savage than it had been before.    But Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian playing with her son Isaac. So she said to Abraham 'Cast out this slave woman with her son; for the son of this slave woman shall not inherit along with my son Isaac'. (Gen. 21:10)It was a bitter moment for Abraham; little sleep did he have that night. Abraham, once clear about the will of Yahweh, made no delay. He "rose up early in the morning "to do the will of his Yahweh. In spite of his unrest for the suffering of Hagar, in spite of the bitter pang of parting with his boy, Abraham "took bread and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away." (Gen. 21:14).We do not know the details of the bitter power struggle between the two women, but we do know that Hagar lost. Neither of the women had ever trusted or liked each other, but now Sarah had a murderous hatred for Hagar, and actively sought her death. Alone in the desert, Hagar and Ishmael soon used up their tiny supply of water. Hagar searched desperately for more but found none, and saw her son begin to die of thirst. There was nothing she could do to save him except place him in the shade of an overhanging bush and wait. Hagar must be exhausted to the highest. The burning lips of Ishmael and his drooping limbs told of approaching fever; and in her despair Hagar "cast him under one of the shrubs," (Gen. 21:15) where she found a little shade, "and she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bow-shot; for she said "Let me not see the death of the child." (Gen. 21:16) Had Hagar forgotten the name she had given to the well? Had Yahweh ceased to be "the Living One?" Had He ceased to be "Thou EL seeth me?" (Gen. 16:13) Surely not; but Hagar was looking another way, looking at her wrongs, looking at her fainting child, instead of looking to Elohim. "She sat over against him, and lifted up her voice and wept."Hagar was never fully accepted into the Hebrew group despite being the mother of Abraham's child. In the end she was rejected completely, and expelled. But she was protected by Yahweh against the hatred of Sarah, and in the end lived as a free woman, no longer a slave.Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we will take a look at Hagar. If you remember Hagar was the ‘slave woman' to Sarah. As we read earlier in the Legends of the Old Testament Characters it stated that Hagar's father was Pharaoh of Egypt, there in Gen. 12.As we continue our study on Hagar, we have seen in are last study that Sarah could not conceive. So, Sarah devises a plan to allow her slave woman Hagar (Flight) to conceive on Sarah's behalf with Abraham. Once Hagar realizes that she is pregnant with Abraham child some type of trouble begins between Sarah and Hagar. When can probably conclude that Sarah was jealous has Hagar probably goes around and brags that she is with child by one of Yahweh's elect.Sarah then goes to Abraham and insists that Abraham do something about this. Abraham basically states it is your problem. Deal with it! So Sarah makes life so hard for Hagar, forcing Hagar to leave, going into the wilderness.We pick up the story here in Chapter 16 verse 8.8.  Where have you come from, and where are you going = The Angel of Yahweh asked an important and insightful question. In Hagar's pride and misery, she acted without thinking, “Where have I come from?” “Where am I going?”9.  Return to your mistress and submit yourself under her hand = The Angel of Yahweh told her to repent. 10.  I will multiply your descendants exceedingly = Yahweh not only implied a promise of protection, He also gave a clear promise of staggering blessing. The unborn son of Hagar would be the father of uncountable descendants.11.  You shall call his name Ishmael, because Yahweh has heard your affliction = once again the name Ishmael means EL will hear.We just finished reading about the son of Hagar, Ishmael, who happens to be the father of the Arab nations. We know that throughout history there has been and will be conflicts between Ishmael and Isaac generations. BUT what I find so interested is the fact that the Arabs believe in Yahshua Messiah, whereas the Jewish people believe, according to the Talmud, that Yahshua Messiah was a type of a Balaam and His mother was a whore. Do Muslims Believe in Yahshua Messiah/Jesus Christ?This was taken from the “American Islamic Outreach Foundation” websiteYes, Muslims believe in Yahshua Messiah/Jesus Christ, or ‘Isa in Arabic (peace be upon him), and he is one of the most important figures in Islam. Muslims view Yahshua as a revered prophet and a servant of God, emphasizing his human nature and mission as a messenger. Here's a detailed exploration of how Yahshua is viewed in Islam, his significance, and the points of distinction from Christian theology.Now here are 6 reasons why the Jews don't acknowledge Yahshua as the Messiah.1 – The Messiah must be from the Tribe of Judah and a Descendant of King David AND King Solomon – Yahshua Messiah did not qualify.  2 – Ingathering of the Jewish Exiles – Yahshua Messiah did not do this.  3– Rebuilding of the Holy Temple – Yahshua Messiah failed to achieve this.  4– Worldwide Reign of Peace – Yahshua Messiah did not accomplish this.  5 – Observance of the Torah Embraced by All Jews – Yahshua Messiah didn't bring this about.  6 – Universal Knowledge of G-d – Yahshua Messiah clearly failed here also. Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

Greg welcomes special guest Rene Echevarria onto the pod to talk about his new series THE FAITHFUL: WOMEN OF THE BIBLE. This limited series digs into the lives of the matriarchs from Genesis bringing their ancient world into our modern storytelling. What bible story would you like to see explored in our current context? Let us know at poppingcollarspodcast@gmail.com or send us your ideas on socials Find us on the web at poppingcollarspodcast.com Don't forget to pick up some awesome merch Check out our Youtube offerings Read Greg's ramblings about movies at Letterboxd

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue our study in this fantastic insight of the Women of the Bible, this morning we will take a look at Hagar. If you remember Hagar was the ‘slave woman' to Sarah. As we read earlier in the Legends of the Old Testament Characters it stated that Hagar's father was Pharaoh of Egypt, there in Gen. 12.In Smith's Bible Dictionary, he states, Ha'gar. (flight). An Egyptian woman, the handmaid or slave of Sarah, whom the latter gave as a concubine to Abraham, after he had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan and had no children by SarahHagar was an Egyptian slave girl in the tribe of Abraham. Despite the jealousy of Sarah, she became mother to Abraham's son Ishmael. Twice Yahweh sent an angel to protect her from Sarah, and in the end Hagar became a free woman, no longer a slaveNames in the Bible often say something about the person: Hagar means 'flight or stranger'. She was from Egypt, and was never fully accepted into the tribe. Sarah may have been a shortened version of Ummu-sarra, 'the great mother is queen' Abraham means 'father of many people' Ishmael means ‘El hears'. Twice when Hagar was abandoned, Yahweh heard her and helped herThe story of Hagar is closely bound up with Sarah' story, but is important in its own right because it tells of a woman's courage and endurance It is also significant because it explains the ancestral background of the Arab peoples, who are called Ishmaelites in the BibleThe story contains two central episodes: 1 The conception and birth of Hagar's son Ishmael (Genesis 16:1-16). Hagar, the Egyptian slave of Sarah, was made pregnant by Abraham, the husband of Sarah. While she was pregnant, Yahweh promised that her child would be the ancestor of a great nation 2 The expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 21:1-21). Hagar and Sarah quarreled, and eventually Hagar and her son Ishmael left the Hebrews Hagar represents women in the Bible who are excluded or despised by the people around them. This might happen because they are childless, in a society that valued mothers (like Sarah) a slave in a hierarchical society (like Hagar)  It was an accepted practice at the time to give servants and slaves as part of the dowry of a wealthy young woman. If Hagar was a gift from Pharaoh, she was probably an accomplished servant with valuable skills. Becoming the servant of a nomadic tribeswoman may have been a step down socially for her  Hagar enters the biblical story when Abram and Sarai grow impatient with Yahweh. Yahweh had promised Abram a son, but 10 years later, Sarai is still without child. So she devises a plan to “help” Yahweh fulfill his promise by ordering the enslaved Hagar to bear Abram's child as a surrogate, a common ancient practice for overcoming infertility Slave woman” already suggests low standard, but the narrator doubly emphasizes Hagar's outsider status by repeatedly identifying her as an Egyptian. Later in the biblical story, Egyptians brutally enslave the Israelites for 400 years, and Egypt becomes a symbol in Scripture for evil and oppression, other words “Bondage”. So when the biblical authors, writing after Israel's enslavement, highlight Hagar's Egyptian origin, they cast her not only as foreign but also despisedWhen Sarai's plan succeeds and Hagar gets pregnant, it says that Sarai was “despised (light in the Hebrew: qalal) in her eyes”. That means Hagar treats Sarai “lightly,” as though she's unimportant Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

In this powerful episode of our *Women of the Bible* series, we turn our attention to the often-overlooked story of the Philippian slave girl in Acts 16—a young woman caught in a life of spiritual bondage, exploitation, and suffering.We explore the depth of her oppression: controlled not only physically and economically by her masters, but also spiritually and mentally through demonic influence. Used as a tool for profit, her humanity was overshadowed by the forces that enslaved her. Yet even in such a dark and seemingly hopeless situation, God was at work.Through the encounter with Paul, we witness a dramatic moment of deliverance as he, grounded in humility and authority in Christ, commands the spirit to leave her in the name of Jesus. This act is not about spectacle or recognition—it's about true freedom. Paul refuses to be swayed by the attention or declarations of the demonic, remaining firmly rooted in his identity and mission in Christ.This episode unpacks what this story means for us today. It reminds us that salvation is not only a future promise but a present reality—freedom from spiritual oppression, restoration of dignity, and release from whatever seeks to control or diminish us.We also reflect on the striking truth that even demons recognize who Jesus is, yet it is God's perfect timing and authority that brings about true deliverance. In what appears to be a dire and unjust situation, God's power breaks through, bringing liberation and hope.Join us as we dive deep into this compelling story of redemption, spiritual authority, and the transformative power of Jesus—a message that still speaks into our lives today.

Father Dave welcomes veteran filmmaker and Catholic René Echevarria to discuss his latest project called "The Faithful: Women of the Bible." René is a television writer and producer best known for his work on "Star Trek," "Castle," "Dark Angel," and more. "The Faithful" is a three-part series on Fox that centers on five well-known matriarchs of the Old Testament.

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.In our last study we continued with the story on Sarah. We covered Gen. 20 where Abraham took his family down to Gerar, where he and Sarah lied to the king Abimelech. In this study we will take a look at the birth of Isaac and Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away. Also in Gen. 23, the death of Sarah.Genesis 21 The climax of Sarah's story, the event she has waited for all her life, at last comes. Her son Isaac is bornShe is overjoyed, laughing with pure happiness. She even names her child 'Isaac', which means laughter. Isaac = Isaac became a wonderful type or picture of the Messiah to come.· Both were specially promised sons.· Both conceptions were miraculous.· Both were born after a period of delay.· Both mothers were given assurance by truth of Yahweh's omnipotence.· Both were given names rich with meaning before they were born.· Both births occurred at Yahweh's appointed time.· Both births were accompanied by great joy.Abraham does not want to comply - Ishmael is his son - but Sarah prevails. It seems she still has legal dominion over Hagar, and she uses her power.  Next morning Abraham gives Hagar and the boy Ishmael some water and bread, and sends them out into the unforgiving desert, abandoning them to their fate. Technically they are free: Hagar is now an unbound slave.  But Sarah has won. She has a son who will become the next tribal leader. Her remorseless speech against Hagar is the last words we hear from her. Once again I read from the Legends of the Old Testament on the birth of Isaac. This can be found on page 167, The Expulsion of Hagar and IshmaelThe End of Sarah's Story Genesis 22, 23:1-2 Before she dies, there is one more event that Sarah has to deal with: Abraham's aborted sacrifice of his (and Sarah's) son Isaac (Genesis 22). Sarah is not mentioned in this incident, but she must surely have known about it - either before it happened, or after.  Her side of the story has disappeared, but can anyone doubt what her reaction was, or how horrific this event must have been for her? She died soon after this at Hebron, which became a sacred city of the Israelites. Sarah lived one hundred and twenty-seven years = Sarah is the only woman in the Bible whose age at death is recorded. This gives us some measure of how highly she is regarded in the Scriptures.127 = In the Bible, the number 127 is often associated with completeness and perfection. It is a combination of the numbers 1, which represents unity and new beginnings, and 27, which symbolizes divine intervention and spiritual fulfillment. When these two numbers are combined, they create a powerful message of wholeness and divine blessing.Some other combinations we can consider;1-2-7 = 1 = Unity or Beginning - 2 = Union or Witness - 7 = Spiritual Completeness from Yahweh         1-27 = 1 = Unity or Beginning - 27 = Divinity intensified, the cube of 3 Preaching of the Gospel Sarah stands as an outstanding example of a godly woman of faith. Though Mary, the mother of Yahshua Messiah, was a woman of great godliness and character, nowhere in the Bible is the believer specifically told to look to Mary the mother of Yahshua Messiah as an example for women. There are at least two places in the Bible where believing women are told to look to Sarah as such an example (Isaiah 51:1-2, 1 Peter 3:3-6).Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue with our study on ‘The Women of the Bible', we now look at Sarah, wife of Abraham.The story of Sarah contains 7 episodes in which we shall Unravel: 1  Sarah and the Pharaoh of Egypt, Genesis 11:29-12:1-202  Sarah, Hagar and Ishmael, Genesis 163  The Promise, Genesis 174  The Three Visitors, Genesis 185  Yahweh Warns Abimelek Off Sarah, Genesis 206  The Birth of Isaac, Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away, Genesis 217  The End of Sarah's Story, Genesis 22, 23:1-2 In our last study we continued with the story on Sarah. We learned in Chapter 17 that Yahweh not only changed the name of Abraham from Abram, but also changed Sarai (princely) to Sarah (princess). Then in Chapter 18 we read about the 3 visitors to Abraham, which the conversation led to the where about of Sarah and once again repeating the fact that Sarah will produce a son from Abraham14   Is anything too hard = Here we have a figure of Speech called Erotesis; or, InterrogatingThe Asking of Questions without waiting for the AnswerEr´-ô-tee´-sis. Greek, ἐρώτησις, interrogation (from ἐρωτᾶν, to ask, to enquire, to question: also to request)This figure is used when a speaker or writer asks animated questions, but not to obtain information. Instead of making a plain and direct statement, he suddenly changes his style, and puts what he was about to say or could otherwise have said, into the form of a question, without waiting for an answer. Instead of declaring a conviction, or expressing indignation, or vindicating authority, he puts it in the form of a question without expecting any replyListening from behind the curtain, Sarah hears this, and laughs. It is after all an absurd thing at her age. The English version of the Bible describes her as 'old', but the original Hebrew word is more like 'worn out', as if she was an old rag ready to be thrown away. Her laughter suggests that she and Abraham have not had sexual intercourse for a long time.Episode 5 Yahweh Warns Abimelek of Sarah Genesis 20Just as you think things are straightening out for Sarah and Abraham, they blot their copybook yet again. There is a repetition of the grubby incident in Egypt, where Abraham tricked PharaohPassing through Gerar, a town in the south of Canaan, Abraham again tells people that Sarah is his sister, not his wife. The same old lie. This time it is a king, Abimelek, who is taken in and who sends for Sarah Abraham's lie is almost as a beggar's belief. Yahweh has promised him a son by Sarah, and yet he allows another man the chance to have sex with his wife Does he doubt his own ability to have sexual intercourse with Sarah, and to father a child? Or is he intent only in saving his skin when he is in danger? The storyteller tries to lessen Abraham's lie by saying that it is, after all, only a half lie. Sarah is Abraham's half sister as well as his wife, which is true. Marriage of a man and woman with the same father but different mothers was a fairly common practice then, though later forbidden  (3-7) Yahweh threatens judgment upon Abimelek for taking Sarah(8-10) Abraham once again suffers rebuke from a heathen king (11-13) Abraham's excuse(14-18) Abimelech's gift recompenses Sarah, and Abraham prays for him.Once again, I read from the Legends of the Old Testament on the birth of Isaac. This can be found on page 163Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, Rene Echevarria, executive producer of THE FAITHFUL: WOMEN OF THE BIBLE, discusses how this epic three-night network production came to life. He reflects on the selection of key biblical women—Sarah, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel—and why their stories were chosen. Rene also explores the importance of perspective, sharing how working with Julie Weitz and Carol Mendelsohn allowed the series to tell these familiar stories through the eyes of women, offering audiences a fresh and compelling viewpoint.THE FAITHFUL: WOMEN OF THE BIBLE begins it's three-episode series on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 and airs a new episode every Sunday until April 5th, 2026.

When we think about the most important people in the Bible, most of us were taught the stories of men: Abraham, Moses, David, Peter, Paul.But women have always been part of God's story.In this episode we highlight three women in scripture whose courage and leadership helped shape the story of God's people—women whose stories are often overlooked or reduced to a single line.You'll meet:Shiphrah and Puah, the Hebrew midwives who resisted Pharaoh's command to kill Hebrew baby boys and helped make the Exodus story possible.Rahab, the courageous woman in Jericho who protected the Israelite spies and negotiated safety for her family.Phoebe, a deacon of the early church who likely carried—and may have been the first to interpret—Paul's letter to the Romans.Together, these women remind us that God has always been working through women: through courage, resistance, leadership, and faith.In honor of International Women's Day, this episode invites us to read scripture a little more closely and rediscover the women who were there all along.Scripture Referenced:Exodus 1:15–21Joshua 2Romans 16:1–2Matthew 1 (Genealogy of Jesus)Books for further reading:A Womanist Midrash and The Womanist Lectionary by Wilda C. Gafney — powerful retellings and interpretations of biblical stories through a womanist lens.Books by Claire K. McKeever-Burgett, including Blessed Are the Women and In the Beginning Were the Women which explore the stories and theological significance of women in scripture.Books by Alice Connor, including Brave and Fierce, which highlight bold women of the Bible and the ways their stories still inspire faith today.Connect with us:Website: moveyourfaith.orgSubscribe to our weekly devotional: Embody FaithInstagram: @faithinmotion.pod and @pastorkelseybSupport our ministry: moveyourfaith.org/give

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.The story of Sarah contains 7 episodes in which we shall Unravel: 1  Sarah and the Pharaoh of Egypt, Genesis 11:29-12:1-202  Sarah, Hagar and Ishmael, Genesis 163  The Promise, Genesis 174  The Three Visitors, Genesis 185  Yahweh Warns Abimelek Off Sarah, Genesis 206  The Birth of Isaac, Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away, Genesis 217  The End of Sarah's Story, Genesis 22, 23:1-2 In our last study we were looking into Sarah the wife of Abraham. We finished in Chapter 16 verse 4 where Sarah has given to Abraham her ‘handmaid' (not necessarily a slave. Remember we read in The Legends of The Old Testament Characters when Abraham and Sarah went into Egypt, and it stated that Pharaoh gave Abraham (a high father) his daughter for a handmaid?). In verse 4 we read that Sarai (my princess) despised (‘kaw-lal') making light of someone or something as in shame, curse or dishonor) Hagar (flight) as Hagar was able to conceive a child from Abram5   My wrong be upon you = Sarai blamed the whole situation on Abram, and there was some reason for this. Abram should have acted as the spiritual leader and told his wife that Yahweh was able to perform what He promised 6  Indeed your maid is in your hand; do to her as you please = Abram seemed to make a bad situation worse by turning the situation over to Sarai and not taking care of the child he was father to. Yet in this, he also put his relationship with Sarai first, and that was goodMaid = “shif-khaw'” As joined to a mistressin thy hand = In thy power Harshly = Sarai probably imposed heavy tasks upon her. ‘Sarah acted sinfully in thus ill-treating Hagar, and also Abram in permitting it; therefore, Yahweh heard her affliction and gave her a son who became the ancestor of a vicious race that was destined to deal harshly with the descendants of Abram and Sarai'The problem between the two women escalates into a real conflict, and eventually reaches the point where Hagar runs away, out into the desert - even though running away, if you are a slave, is a serious crime. Despite her pregnancy, Hagar is still a servant in the household - her words, and those of the angel, make this clear. (Genesis 16:8) Hagar heads for Egypt, and home Personal feelings were set aside. The question as between man and man had no weight when Abraham looked at things from above. Sarah dealt harshly with her handmaid, and Hagar fled from her face. Here again Sarah was no helpmeet to her husband. She acted selfishly and cruelly, because she considered herself rather than her YahwehNOW WE COME TOThe PromiseGenesis 17When Abram (exalted father) was ninety-nine years old (Gen. 17:1), Yahweh appeared to him after thirteen years of silence, the result apparently of his unbelieving step in taking Hagar to wife. But now He speaks of a Covenant, and gives to Abram circumcision as a sign between Yahweh and his seed. Then Yahweh changes his name, and calls him Abraham, "the father of a multitude of nations." (Gen. 17:5) Allow me to explain this. The fifth letter of Hebrew alphabet (= H), put in middle of his name = No. 5, Grace. Changed his name Abram = exalted father; to Abraham = father of a multitudeSarah = Once again allow me to explain this to you. The addition of the 5th letter (= H) of Hebrew alphabet (the No. of Grace,) Sarai = princely; Sarah = princessJoin me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com 

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.As we continue with our study, we now look at Sarah, wife of Abraham.The story of Sarah contains 7 episodes in which we shall Unravel: 1  Sarah and the Pharaoh of Egypt, Genesis 11:29-12:1-202  Sarah, Hagar and Ishmael, Genesis 163  The Promise, Genesis 174  The Three Visitors, Genesis 185  Yahweh Warns Abimelek Off Sarah, Genesis 206  The Birth of Isaac, Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away, Genesis 217  The End of Sarah's Story, Genesis 22, 23:1-2 Paul writes in Hebrews 11 verse 11, “Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.”Sarah is the first woman mentioned in among those who "obtained a good report through faith," and in this picture gallery of His faithful witnesses, Yahweh mentions nothing else about Sarah but her faith. All the great imperfections of her life had been forgiven and blotted out, and nothing was remembered against her. But that faith which she exercised in becoming the mother of the child of promise was counted worthy of record side by side with the faith of an Enoch, an Abraham, a Moses, etc.We have seen in the history of Eve that the occupation of woman, as she came from the hand of her Creator was to be a helpmeet to her husband, and in this occupation Sarah very frequently failed; yet the germ of faith, which in time brings forth faithfulness, was apparent in her from the first. She accompanied her husband when Yahweh called him out of Ur of the Chaldees, leaving behind her country, her father's house, and all the familiar friends. She was one with her husband in his trusting the Yahweh, who gave him, for all he had lost, only promises of temporal blessing, with, however, a glorious share of spiritual blessing, a reality of communion with Yahweh INFINITELY MORE BLESSED than all the benefits he had left in his old home.Sarah was a Hebrew maiden of remarkable beauty. Among the wealthy nomads of the fruitful valleys who sought her hand in marriage, was Abram, a kinsman. A worshipper of the infinite One, he loved her for her elevated faithfulness, no less than for her personal beauty. (Gen. 11:29.) And doubtless they often walked forth together beneath the nightly sky, whose transparent air in that latitude made the stars impressively-Married to Abraham (father of multitudes), she failed to bear a son and so she offered her maid Hagar (flight) to him in a last-ditch attempt to give her husband an heir. Hagar duly had a son, but Sarah was not happy; the two women were murderously jealous of each other. But then Sarah became pregnant and bore Isaac, who was her pride and joy.As we begin with Sarah in episode 1, we read of a famine in the land Gen 12:10. So what does Abram do? Instead of asking Yahweh for advice, he decides to take his wife down to Egypt (bondage) seeking foodSo Abraham decides on a strategy. He will pass her off as his sister, not his wife. This way, men will be more likely to treat the group well. If they see Abraham as her husband, they may try to kill him to get Sarah. Sarah agrees. Is she coerced into living this lie? Or is she the originator of the plan? She agreed with her husband to lie about her real relationship with him. Pharaoh took her in as one of his concubines. Yahweh supernaturally protected her Genesis 12. This was as a result of Yahweh's promise to Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 12:2-3).Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com 

Women play an integral part in history, including in biblical history. In many contexts, they are seen as mere side characters, and often aren't even recognized with a name. However, we know that women are not just sidebars: they are main characters. They love, they birth, they lead, they prophesy, they teach, they heal, they wage war, and they testify.Author and Episcopal priest Rev. Alice Connor is here to share some of these women's stories with us today. She recently wrote the book, Fierce: Women of the Bible and Their Stories of Violence, Mercy, Bravery, Wisdom, Sex, and Salvation, which is a follow up to her book Brave: Women of the Bible and Their Stories of Grief, Mercy, Folly, Joy, Sex, and Redemption. Alice talks about how the Bible is R-rated because it is real, and our real lives (not the ones we post on social media for all to see) are definitely R-rated. When we read these women's stories within the Bible for what they truly are: raw, honest, full-bodied, and whole-hearted, we not only see them for who they are, but we see ourselves as well.About Alice:Rev. Alice Connor is an Episcopal priest and a chaplain on a college campus. She wrote Fierce: Women of the Bible and Their Stories of Violence, Mercy, Bravery, Wisdom, Sex, and Salvation, How to Human: An Incomplete Manual for Living in a Messed-Up World, and Brave: Women of the Bible and their Stories of Grief, Mercy, Folly, Joy, Sex, and Redemption.She co-wrote an article for the Journal for the Study of the New Testament called “Mantic Mary? The Virgin Mother as Prophet in Luke 1:26-56 and the Early Church.” That's academic-speak for “Hey, maybe Mary the mother of Jesus was more than a mom and actually had a word of challenge to speak to us? Just sayin'.”Alice is also a certified enneagram teacher and a stellar pie-maker. She lives for challenging conversations and has a high tolerance for awkwardness. She lives in Cincinnati with her husband, two kids, a dog, and no cats.Connect with us:Website: moveyourfaith.orgSubscribe to our weekly devotional: Embody FaithInstagram: @pastorkelseyb

Women of the BibleIn this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.In this first study we will start with Eve.Eve was the first woman. Independent and curious, she disobeyed Yahweh's commands. She ate the forbidden fruit, (more on this later) setting forth major change in the Garden of Eden - and human history.Although man and woman have different roles to play within marriage, as far as our standing with Yahweh is concerned we are equal. We are both created in the image of Yahweh. We were both called to subdue the earth. In our last study we finished up on Eve there in Chapter 3. Before I continue with Eve in Chapter 4 allow me to read from the Apocrypha Book ‘LATIN ADAM AND EVE'I will begin in Chapter 41   knew = Sexual intercourse. This is the first specific mention of sex in the Bible. The term knew or “to know” is a polite way of saying they had sexual relations, and the term is used often in the Bible in this sense (Genesis 4:17, 4:25, 38:26, Judges 11:39, 1 Samuel 1:19).conceived = Second conception (Abel). Cain = ‘possession' Born first (serpents son). I have gotten etc. = Read as: "I have gotten a son with the help of Yahweh:" ('ish 'eth Yahweh). Eve had no idea what was going on here, she did not know that Cain was from the serpent (Satan).Gotten = The origin is based on the resemblance of sound between Cain and the Heb. root kaw-nah—‘to acquire'.2              And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.  again = Hebrew word # 3254; yacaph (yaw-saf'); a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing). In other words, Eve continued in labor and had the second of twins.OK, now If Eve bore Cain and then continued in labor and bore Abel, what do you have? Twins of course! And If Adam had her once, and the serpent had her once, and Yahweh told her that her punishment would be to bear children (plural, and most specifically male) in sorrow (not the pain of delivering children), and that her children's children would always be enemies, even murder! What do you have? What's shaping up here?Can One Baby Have Two Different Biological Fathers? The Rare Phenomenon of Heteropaternal Su-per-fee-cun-dationThe extremely rare, but scientifically possible, occurrence known as heteropaternal superfecundation allows for a woman to conceive twins (or higher multiples) with two different biological fathers. This happens when separate eggs are fertilized by sperm from separate acts of intercourse within a short period.3  an offering. = This is the first mention of worship in Scripture, The religious instinct is part of man's nature, and sacrifice is the earliest outward expression of that worship. Its purpose was to express acknowledgment of His bounty to the Giver of all.5.  but unto Cain. = Unlike Abel's, his sacrifice is rejected because of the difference of spirit in which it was offered. The Lord looks to the heart. Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell = in disappointment and dejection. Cain's anger was undoubtedly rooted in pride. He couldn't bear that his brother was accepted before Yahweh, and he was not. It is even possible that this was public knowledge if Yahweh consuming the sacrifice with fire indicated acceptance.Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.In this first study we will start with EveI will begin in Chapter 3 verse 5.We finished up in our study with the serpent assuring Eve that she will not die! This would be Satan's second utterance! A Contradiction of Yahweh's Word in chapter 2:17. Take note the fact that Satan emphasizes his statement with the word ‘surely'. Satan tries to be like Yahweh. 5   opened = were opened [to wickedness] the knowledge attained is neither of happiness, wisdom or power, but of consciousness of sin and its conflict with the will of Yahweh. Next come shame, fear and the attempt to hide.7   Knew = they knew before, but their knowledge now received a new meaning. Adam becomes “naked” by losing something of Yahweh's glorious likeness. Could Romans 8:3 refer to this? “For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, Yahweh sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:  That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Naked = “ay-ram” from 6191, nudity; 6191 = “aw-ram” to be [or make] bare, but used only in a derivate sense [through the idea of perhaps of smoothness] to be cunning [usually in a bad sense]8  voice = “kole, kole”  meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound: crackling of footstepsIn the Hebrew text we see the Hebrew word ‘eth'. Which is the letters Alph and Tav.Aleph = The original pictograph for this letter is a picture of an ox head representing strength and power from the work performed by the animal. This pictograph also represents a chief or other leader. When two oxen are yoked together for pulling a wagon or plow, one is the older and more experienced one who leads the other. Tav = The Ancient picture is a type of "mark", probably of two sticks crossed to mark a place similar to the Egyptian hieroglyph of, a picture of two crossed sticks. This letter has the meanings of mark, sign or signature.By placing this Hebrew word ‘eth' within this verse, shows us that it is no doubt Yahweh who is calling them.Cool of the day is literally “the breeze of the day.”cool = “ruach” spirit. Since Yahweh is a Spirit, could it be possible that they may have heard the movement of His Spirit going through the garden? 9  where art thou = the first question in the Old Testament come from Yahweh to the sinner, whereas in the New Testament, the first question of the seeking sinner, “Where is He?” Matthew 2:210    I was afraid, because I was naked = See the immediate consequences of sin. 1) Shame, because of the ingratitude marked in the rebellion, and because that in aiming to be like Yahweh they were now sunk into a state of the greatest wretchedness. 2) Fear, because they saw they had been deceived by Satan, and were exposed to that death and punishment from which he had promised them an exemption.11 Hast thou eaten? = An opportunity is given Adam for full confessions and expression of repentance. A sin unconfessed and unrepented is a sin constantly committed.12  the man = eth-ha-adahamthe woman = showing the true nature of a sinful man, always passing the buckthou gavest = Boy, Adam is really showing his colors or nakedness. Now he is passing the buck to the one that created him!Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com 

Hear how God used courageous and faithful women in the Bible like Esther, Deborah, and even some who go unnamed to help carry out His plan.

In this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.In this first study we will start with Eve.Eve was the first woman. Independent and curious, she disobeyed Yahweh's commands. She ate the forbidden fruit, (more on this later) setting forth major change in the Garden of Eden - and human history.Although man and woman have different roles to play within marriage, as far as our standing with Yahweh is concerned, we are equal. We are both created in the image of Yahweh. We were both called to subdue the earth. I will begin in Chapter 3 verse 3.So far in this Chapter 3 we seen the serpent (nachash – shining one) talking with Eve. What we have seen here is that Satan's method of operation. Twisting Yahweh's Words, just as he tried to do in Matthew 4! In our last study we started to see what actually happened in the Garden of Eden between Satan and the women Eve.Based on the Hebrew words and their definitions, we can conclude that there may have been some kind of sexual relationship going on between Eve and Satan.Before you doubters want to tar and feather me let's not forget what is wrote in the Book of Job chapters 1 and 2.Buts' let's not forget the real reason of the sin! Whether or not Satan and Eve had some type of sexual encounter, we have to look at the real reason for Eve's downfall.Once again what was her downfall?Not obeying the Words of Yahweh! Remember what Yahweh said in 2:16-17?Gen 2:16  And Adonai Yahweh commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: Gen 2:17  But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. But what did Eve say;Gen 3:2  And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: Gen 3:3  But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, Elohim hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.So we see that we have 2 problems within this verse 3.First of all ‘neither shall ye touch it.' This sentence is added. Compare Gen. 2:17, 18. There is another word in this verse we need to consider, and it is the word "touch". Yahweh's command to Eve was; "neither shall ye touch it. "The Hebrew word for "touch" is # H5060 in the Strong's dictionary is (Naga, a prime root, prop. to touch, i.e., lay the hand upon (for the purpose; euphemism, to lie with a woman), to reach), So we see that the warning to Adam and Eve specifically, was to stay away from Satan called both the "serpent", and the "tree of good and evil". The fruit of that tree was not to be taken; and we know that the "fruit" as the results of a sexual relationship between any man and woman is a child. Yahweh's command was that Eve "not touch (lay with Satan)." So, we see that the order by Yahweh is that Eve not have sexual union with Satan.  Secondly, lest ye die. This is misquoted from Gen.2:16, 17, by not repeating the emphatic Figure Polyptoton, thus changing the emphasize  preserved in the word "surely". I discuss how Freemasonry worships Lucifer as their godWhat do I think Adam's sin was? Keep in mind that Adam knew the command of Yahweh. In fact Adam knew the command before Yahweh formed Eve! Read Ezk. 3:17-21, 33:7-20Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com 

Women of the BibleIn this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.In this first study we will start with Eve.Eve was the first woman. Independent and curious, she disobeyed Yahweh's commands. She ate the forbidden fruit, (more on this later) setting forth major change in the Garden of Eden - and human history.Although man and woman have different roles to play within marriage, as far as our standing with Yahweh is concerned, we are equal. We are both created in the image of Yahweh. We were both called to subdue the earth. In our last study we began with the story on Eve. We discovered that Eve WAS NOT taken from one of Adam's ribs, but from the image of his side as the Hebrew word for our English word “rib” is “tsay-law'”. We finish up our study in Genesis 3 where we were reading about the Serpent deceiving the woman, Eve. I will begin in Chapter 3 verse 3.So far in this Chapter 3 we seen the serpent (nachash – shining one) talking with Eve. What we have seen here is that Satan's method of operation. Twisting Yahweh's Words! Just as he tried to do in Matthew 4. In our last study I have read to you how Satan comes and goes between heaven and earth as documented in Job Chapters 1 and 2. We also learned how beautiful Satan was in Ezekiel Chapter 28 until sin was found within him. Paul informs us that in 2 Corin. 11:14 Satan can transform into an angel of light.3   tree = from Strongs 6086, “ates” from 6095; now 6086 is tree, from it's firmness, 6095 is “as-tsaw” a prime root, properly to fasten (to make firm) that is, to close (the eyes). The spine [as giving] firmness to the body] backbone.Eat = “aw-kal” a prime root; to eat [literally or figurally] at all, burn up, consume, devour, dine, eat, food, meat.Neither…it = notice, these words are added by the women, check 2:16, 17. There was no word concerning “touching '' in the original prohibition. This exaggeration on the part of the woman, says the Midrash, was the cause of her fall.Touch = “naw-ga”, lay the hand upon for any purpose, to lie with a woman]Compare 2 Corin. 11:3; beguiled = “ex-ap-at-ah-o” wholly seduceLest ye die = misquoted from 2:16, 17, by not repeating the emphatic figure “polyptoton”, thus changing the emphasizes preserved in the word “surely”! Other words, Eve modified the phrase to take away the importance from Yahweh 5     Note, the reason Satan tells Eve that they would be like Eliohim, is Satan himself is trying to be like Elohim. Ezek. 28:13Ye shall be as eliohims = Satan's 2nd lie!6   The woman saw = though the tempter did not tell the woman to eat the fruit, he had woven the spell.good = This is the lust of the flesh.Pleasant = ‘chamad' To desire, to covet, to take pleasure in, to delight in, to be desirable, to delight greatly, to desire greatly, desirableness, preciousness. lust of the eyes [read 1 John 2:16] of a beautiful color, and very inviting to the taste.Desired = (tah-av-aw'); to yearn for, to lust after (used of bodily appetites) a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm): a desire, a wish, longings of one's heart; lust, an appetite, covetousness (in a bad sense)Took = (law-kakh'); to take (in the widest variety of applications): to take, to lay hold of, to receive, to marry, to take a wife, to take to or for a person, to get, to take possession of, to select, to choose, to take in marriage, to receive, to acceptJoin me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

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Women of the BibleIn this study we will take a look at the women within the Bible. We will look at each one of them and see how their story influences our lives today.In this first study we will start with Eve.Eve was the first woman. Independent and curious, she disobeyed Yahweh's commands. She ate the forbidden fruit, (more on this later) setting forth major change in the Garden of Eden - and human history.Although man and woman have different roles to play within marriage, as far as our standing with Yahweh is concerned we are equal. We are both created in the image of Yahweh. We were both called to subdue the earth. Before we look at “Adam's rib,” we need to understand why Elohim created Eve. Genesis chapter two, verses 7-20, provide the account of Adam's creation and life in the Garden of Eden. After Elohim created Adam, he brought the animals to see what names Adam would give them. Adam discovered that every creature had a mate except himself during the naming process. In Genesis 2:20 notes that there was no suitable helper for Adam. Through the process of naming the animals, Adam realized that he was alone. There was no other human in the garden for Adam to interact with. It wasn't until Adam realized that he was alone, that Elohim stepped in to fill the need.“I will make him an help (רזע / ezer) meet (דגנ / neged) for him.” (Genesis 2:18b)The Hebrew term “ezer” is generally defined as “help or support or even an aid,” but in Genesis 2:18, it denotes mutual assistance.21   “And Adonai Yahweh caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;The story of Elohim creating Eve from one of Adam's ribs is well-known. You'll hear it in Sunday school classes and church sermons. However, there's a significant problem with this story. The problem is that Elohim did not create Eve from one of Adam's ribs. It is difficult to pin down where the “tradition” of Adam's rib originated. The Hebrew word that is translated as rib (צלע / tsela) does not mean “rib” and therefore should not be construed as a human rib.Ribs = In the Hebrew it reads min-nee', tsay-law'. Now tsay-law' is from the Hebrew prime ‘tsay-lah'; a rib (as curved), literally (of the body) or figuratively (of a door, that is, leaf); hence a side, literally (of a person) Now min-nee' means properly a part of; therefore it is a preposition, from or out of in many senses. In all of these cases, tsela is referring to an entire side. Unfortunately, tradition is difficult to overcome. Since the early versions of the English Bible erroneously mistranslated tsela as “rib” (and still do), it is difficult to get people to accept the correct translation.Genesis 31    serpent = “nachash” a shining one, Satan. This serpent is no ordinary snake! It is Satan himself. The serpent is just one of Satan's many names.  Subtil = “aruwn” = cunning [usually in a bad sense]trees = Yahweh uses the word "trees" symbolically in the scriptures to mean People both good and bad. Read Judges 9:8-14For more instances of trees being used symbolically for men in the Bible, See also: [Isa 65:16-25], [Jerem. 17: 7-10], [Ezek. 31:1-14], [Dan 4:18-28]The 'serpent' and 'the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the midst of the garden,' are both one in the same entity; it is Satan himself. Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com

January 5, 2025 | Amy Seiffert Dr. Angie Ward sits down with Amy Seiffert—author, speaker, pastor, and Denver Seminary student in our...

In this episode, author, podcaster, and speaker Mary DeMuth returns to share the inspiration behind her latest work, which spotlights overwhelmed women in the Bible—women whose stories have often been minimized or overlooked. From Mary the mother of Jesus to Hagar to the widow with two mites, these women model faith, resilience, and wholehearted trust in God. We talk about how Christmas can be both beautiful and heavy. Mary opens up about her own seasons of overwhelm, from her water breaking on Christmas Eve to sleeping in a barn the week before Christmas. She reminds us that Mary, the mother of Jesus, lived through the deepest fears a mother can face, yet she remained faithful as a disciple. Here is some of what we cover:  Why Christmas often heightens grief, trauma, and unmet longings The consumerism of the holiday season vs. the simplicity of God with us What Shalom really means: wholehearted, whole-bodied peace rooted in surrender Jesus' care for the overlooked, the aging, and the marginalized The definition of “Whelm” which  refers to out-of-control stress,  “overwhelmed” is that same stress amplified beyond capacity Connect with Mary DeMuth:  Instagram: Mary DeMuth // Healing from Trauma (@marydemuth) Facebook:  Mary DeMuth Website:  Mary DeMuth Links Mentioned:   Nobody's Mother: By Sandra Glahn 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge: By Mary DeMuth Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible: By Mary DeMuth The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible: By Mary DeMuth The Most Overwhelmed Women of the Bible: By Mary DeMuth Podcast - Pray Every Day Mary DeMuth Church Hurt Checklist Related Episodes: Building the Family You Never Had :: Mary DeMuth [Ep 156] Nobody's Mother :: Dr. Sandra Glahn [Ep 443] From Overwhelmed to Anchored: Replacing the Lies of Motherhood with God's Truth :: Erica Gwynn [Ep 544] Featured Sponsors:  Green Chef: Go to Greenchef.com/ALONEGRAZA use the code ALONEGRAZA to get started with 50% off Green Chef + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set in your 2nd and 3rd boxes. This 50% offer is only available for a limited time, so don't wait.  Policygenius: With Policygenius real users have gotten 20-year $2 million policies for just $53 a month. Don't wait until next year. Give your family the gift of security today with Policygenius. Head to Policygenius.com to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.  Thrive Causemetics: Complete your holiday look. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/DMA for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. 

Have you ever felt pushed to the breaking point, ready to make a decision you might regret? In First Samuel 25, David faces this exact crisis—hunted, grieving, and starving—when a wealthy man's cruel rejection nearly drives him to bloodshed. But God sends Abigail, whose wisdom and quick action prevent disaster. Through her humble intervention, she not only saves lives but preserves David's destiny as Israel's future king. Pastor Jason unpacks this dramatic story, revealing how God provides divine restraint in our moments of crisis. Whether you're wrestling with stress, dealing with difficult people, or fighting to stay focused on God's bigger picture, this powerful message shows how choosing wisdom over reaction can protect your destiny. Watch now to discover how to navigate your own challenging seasons with grace and purpose.Thank you for tuning into today's message at Bold City Church! We pray it encourages you in your faith. Share with a friend who could use these words, too! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @boldcitychurchDownload our app on iOS and Android

Have you ever felt pushed to the breaking point, ready to make a decision you might regret? In First Samuel 25, David faces this exact crisis—hunted, grieving, and starving—when a wealthy man's cruel rejection nearly drives him to bloodshed. But God sends Abigail, whose wisdom and quick action prevent disaster. Through her humble intervention, she not only saves lives but preserves David's destiny as Israel's future king. Pastor Jason unpacks this dramatic story, revealing how God provides divine restraint in our moments of crisis. Whether you're wrestling with stress, dealing with difficult people, or fighting to stay focused on God's bigger picture, this powerful message shows how choosing wisdom over reaction can protect your destiny. Watch now to discover how to navigate your own challenging seasons with grace and purpose.Thank you for tuning into today's message at Bold City Church! We pray it encourages you in your faith. Share with a friend who could use these words, too! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @boldcitychurchDownload our app on iOS and Android

Have you ever felt like you're hiding your true self, drawing water at noon to avoid the whispers? In this powerful message from the Women of the Bible series, Pastor Jason explores the transformative encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman—a story that shatters religious and social barriers. Through her journey from shame to bold evangelism, we discover how Jesus intentionally breaks rules to reach the hurting, knows our deepest struggles, and offers living water that truly satisfies our thirsty souls. This timeless message challenges us to stop being "closet Christians" and instead invite others to "come and see" the one who changed everything. Watch now to find fresh courage for sharing your faith!Thank you for tuning into today's message at Bold City Church! We pray it encourages you in your faith. Share with a friend who could use these words, too! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @boldcitychurchDownload our app on iOS and Android

Have you ever felt like you're hiding your true self, drawing water at noon to avoid the whispers? In this powerful message from the Women of the Bible series, Pastor Jason explores the transformative encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman—a story that shatters religious and social barriers. Through her journey from shame to bold evangelism, we discover how Jesus intentionally breaks rules to reach the hurting, knows our deepest struggles, and offers living water that truly satisfies our thirsty souls. This timeless message challenges us to stop being "closet Christians" and instead invite others to "come and see" the one who changed everything. Watch now to find fresh courage for sharing your faith!Thank you for tuning into today's message at Bold City Church! We pray it encourages you in your faith. Share with a friend who could use these words, too! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @boldcitychurchDownload our app on iOS and Android

Have you ever wondered what unwavering faith looks like in the darkest moments? Through the eyes of three remarkable women named Mary, we witness profound encounters with Jesus that still echo today. Pastor Brian weaves together their powerful stories—from Jesus' mother's humble "yes" to God's impossible plan, to Mary Magdalene's steadfast devotion at the empty tomb, to Mary of Bethany's extravagant worship that spilled expensive perfume and social conventions. These women show us that authentic faith means trusting when we can't see the path, staying devoted when others walk away, and worshipping unashamedly despite what others think. This inspiring message challenges us to examine our own response to Jesus. Watch now to discover how their ancient examples can transform your faith journey today!Thank you for tuning into today's message at Bold City Church! We pray it encourages you in your faith. Share with a friend who could use these words, too! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @boldcitychurchDownload our app on iOS and Android

Have you ever wondered what unwavering faith looks like in the darkest moments? Through the eyes of three remarkable women named Mary, we witness profound encounters with Jesus that still echo today. Pastor Brian weaves together their powerful stories—from Jesus' mother's humble "yes" to God's impossible plan, to Mary Magdalene's steadfast devotion at the empty tomb, to Mary of Bethany's extravagant worship that spilled expensive perfume and social conventions. These women show us that authentic faith means trusting when we can't see the path, staying devoted when others walk away, and worshipping unashamedly despite what others think. This inspiring message challenges us to examine our own response to Jesus. Watch now to discover how their ancient examples can transform your faith journey today!Thank you for tuning into today's message at Bold City Church! We pray it encourages you in your faith. Share with a friend who could use these words, too! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @boldcitychurchDownload our app on iOS and Android

Have you ever wondered what happens when God dramatically redirects your plans? In ancient Philippi, a divine detour led to an unexpected encounter that would change the course of Christianity in Europe. Pastor Jason shares his transformative experience visiting the very river where Lydia, a wealthy merchant, first heard Paul's message and became the continent's first Christian convert. Through her radical response—opening both her heart and home—this businesswoman helped launch a movement that still echoes today. Whether you're facing unexpected changes or seeking deeper purpose, this powerful message reveals how God's redirections often lead to our greatest impact. Don't miss this inspiring look at how one person's "yes" to God can ripple through generations!

Have you ever wondered what happens when God dramatically redirects your plans? In ancient Philippi, a divine detour led to an unexpected encounter that would change the course of Christianity in Europe. Pastor Jason shares his transformative experience visiting the very river where Lydia, a wealthy merchant, first heard Paul's message and became the continent's first Christian convert. Through her radical response—opening both her heart and home—this businesswoman helped launch a movement that still echoes today. Whether you're facing unexpected changes or seeking deeper purpose, this powerful message reveals how God's redirections often lead to our greatest impact. Don't miss this inspiring look at how one person's "yes" to God can ripple through generations!

In this episode, Jenna explores the biblical figures Lois and Eunice, who played a significant role in instilling faith in Timothy. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing faith in children through everyday conversations and integrating scripture into daily life. The discussion highlights practical ways to encourage faith-based discussions within families, drawing inspiration from the teachings of Deuteronomy and the impact of parental guidance on children's spiritual journeys.Podcast Interview with Christian Smith: https://www.churchleadership.com/podcast/how-parents-pass-religious-faith-to-their-children-featuring-christian-smith/Lost in Translation by Christian Smith:https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Transition-Dark-Emerging-Adulthood/dp/0199828024

In this episode, Jenna discusses the biblical character Abigail from 1 Samuel 25. She highlights Abigail's unique qualities, her bravery, and her diplomatic approach in a tense situation with David. Jenna draws parallels between Abigail's story and the importance of humility and understanding in modern conversations, especially in the political sphere. She encourages listeners to engage in civil discourse and to see the dignity in others, regardless of differing opinions.

Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today's chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, as well as our freedom to adopt or reject them. Today we read from Nehemiah 11, Esther 8, 16, and Proverbs 21:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel's collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to move the king's heart to gentleness. Today's readings are Nehemiah 10, Esther 15, 6-7, and Proverbs 21:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destroy the Jews. Today's readings are Nehemiah 8, Esther 3 and 13, and Proverbs 21:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today's readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Prepare to set sail on a Women of the Bible cruise with Erin, Evan, and special guest Dr. Ingrid Faro in this episode presented by Zondervan. We each present our ideal cruise itineraries, complete with ports of call, deck parties, themed merch, and more! Which heroine of the faith would lead a spelunking excursion, and which Disney princess would team up with an Old Testament icon for an Alaskan deck party? You'll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS​Dr. Ingrid Faro: Website | Pre-Order Redeeming Eden hereFellowship Hall: Join us with a 7-day free trial Get Prepped for Silent Disco: Here's the Spotify playlist you didn't know you needed The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon. I've Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | Guided Journal Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.