Best Sheila Lord Podcasts (2025)

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A simpler life, a richer faith | with Cindy DeBoer 47:49

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Cindy DeBoer joins Stephanie to share her story of transformation—from living the American dream to pursuing a life of simplicity and deep faith. Cindy’s family motto sums it up best: “We chose to live simpler so that others can simply live.” Whether that means downsizing, shifting how you spend time, or offering your unique talents, the ultimate g…

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Depression, Despair & the God of Hope 53:58

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin have a thoughtful and compassionate look at depression — what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can understand it from both a biblical and whole-person perspective. They explore how people often describe depression, why it’s more than just sadness, and how the Bible speaks directly to those who feel overwhelmed, num…

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A vibrant prayer conversation with God | Messenger to Messiah, part 3 48:30

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For this third lesson in our series, Stéphanie Rousselle invites us back into the book of Malachi, exploring its lively conversation between God and the Israelites. She likens the dialogue to a "ping pong, tennis match" that embodies a series of question-and-answer exchanges, both from God and His people. This format inspires reflections on the nat…

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Stress, Burnout & Finding Rest: A Conversation with Dr. Eric Scalise 56:12

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Are you running on empty? In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Dr. Eric Scalise, President of Hope for the Heart, to talk about one of the most pressing issues in our fast-paced culture: stress and burnout. With more than 40 years of experience as a licensed counselor, Dr. Scalise brings both clinical insight and biblical wisdom to this …

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Turtling, trust, and transformation: More of Jesus, less of me. 1:04:37

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This episode marks a milestone—400 episodes of Gospel Spice! In this special group conversation, Stéphanie Rousselle welcomes Angel Omoruan, Ros Evans, and Lindsay Sterious to reflect on God’s enduring goodness, the landscape of inner growth, and the beauty of vulnerability within Christian community. Stephanie and her friends reflect on the import…

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Procrastination: Why We Do It & How to Stop It 58:24

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Don’t put off listening to this episode! Procrastination is often seen as humorous or harmless, but it can quietly impact our lives in significant ways. We all do it—whether it’s delaying a project, avoiding a hard conversation, or putting off something we know God is calling us to do. But procrastination isn’t just about laziness. In this episode,…

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God, what do I do? Finding confidence in uncertain times | with Katie Reid 42:20

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Stephanie Rousselle welcomes back author and speaker Katie Reid. They dive into practical faith lessons rooted in Katie’s Bible study, God, What Do I Do?, which explores the first five chapters of Judges—a book that surprisingly offers deep insights for navigating life’s uncertainties. Transitions—graduations, moves, empty nesting—often prompt us t…

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Remembering the Past: The Key to Moving Forward 49:16

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“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” (Psalm 77:11) In this episode, Haley and Dustin explore the vital (and often overlooked) spiritual practice of remembering our past and spiritual heritage. From God’s mighty works to the faith of those who came before us, biblical remembrance is more than nosta…

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Embracing divine conviction to grow in faith | Messenger to Messiah, part 2 46:02

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Welcome to our journey through the book of Malachi, and specifically, lesson two of this six-part series. This lesson focuses on the challenging question, how do we respond when God confronts us with uncomfortable truths? Malachi's message wasn't easy for the Israelites who received it, as God accused them of despising Him. The crucial question we …

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Healing & Recovering from Abuse with Kari Trent Stageberg 56:14

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by Kari Trent Stageberg, CEO of Strong Families and co-author of The Blessing, alongside her father, Dr. John Trent. Kari shares her powerful hope story of finding healing and restoration after leaving an abusive relationship – and how the love of God and His Word brought her through a journey of renewal…

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Satan's Demise 15:28

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There is an end to Satan’s evil and wicked devices against God’s people. He is not forever. Don’t worry your life about him, because there is an end to him. Satan’s device is to weary the saints of God, to a point that we will become discouraged and give up trusting and calling on God. But don’t fall for it. Our only hope is through our constantly …

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Meet the God you need to know for daily Spirit-led living | with Margaret Feinberg 54:09

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Stephanie welcomes back author Margaret Feinberg to explore Margaret’s journey to better understand and personally experience the Holy Spirit, and share insights about how God’s Spirit works in our everyday lives. Margaret’s new book, "The God you need to know” invites us into a deep dive in the Person and Work of God’s Holy Spirit. Many people thi…

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Seeing the Million Little Miracles in Our Daily Lives with Mark Batterson 49:27

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by Mark Batterson, pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and bestselling author of numerous books, including A Million Little Miracles. Mark shares his personal hope story of being miraculously healed from lifelong asthma – an incredible testimony of God’s power and grace. They dive in…

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The timeless relevance of God’s Word for our generation | Messenger to Messiah, part 1 59:26

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Welcome to "Messenger to Messiah," our exploration of the timeless message of Malachi on the Gospel Spice podcast. In this first lesson of our six-part series, Stephanie Rousselle, our teacher, walks us through the timely relevance of the Book of Malachi for our contemporary generation. Our series aims to dive into the intricacies of Malachi's mess…

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Building Resilience & Caring for Our Veterans with Maj. Gen. Bob Dees (Ret.) 56:31

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by Major General Bob Dees, retired U.S. Army General and President of the National Center for Healthy Veterans. General Dees shares his powerful hope story of walking through the heartbreaking loss of his child and how he and his wife found comfort and healing through the love and support of the body of …

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Restore hope and connection in marriage and other key relationships | with Ann and Dave Wilson 53:45

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Stéphanie welcomes Ann and Dave Wilson, the hosts of global ministry and syndicated radio show FamilyLife, to discuss key insights from their decades of marriage and ministry. The title of their new book says it all: "How to speak life to your husband when all you want to do is yell at him." What if one small shift—like choosing encouragement over …

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Resting in the Lord: Celebrating One Year of Hope Talks 59:28

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It’s our one-year episode! Thank you, everyone, for listening and for your support! In this special episode of Hope Talks, Haley and Dustin reflect on a full year of meaningful conversations – and dive into one of the most important ones yet: how to find rest in the Lord. Psalm 116:7 says, “Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good t…

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Pentecost: Cycles of Harvest, Holiness, and Hope 45:44

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Stephanie invites you today to spice up your faith by exploring unexpected connections between two great feasts. She dives deep into the intertwined celebrations of Pentecost in the Christian tradition, and Shavuot in the Jewish faith. Both festivals are celebrated 50 days post-Easter and Passover respectively, and invite us to reconnect with theme…

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Faith for the Curious with Mark Matlock 1:08:07

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Mark Matlock—author, ministry leader, and researcher with the Barna Group—for a thoughtful conversation about wisdom, spiritual formation, and reaching the next generation. Mark shares insights from his book Faith for the Curious and how his research reveals that many people, especially younger genera…

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Choosing joy over fear and pessimism when life feels heavy | with Nicole Zasowski 43:49

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Have you ever lived in a mindset where you're basically waiting for the other shoe to drop, hope feels impossible or too dangerous? It can feel safer to fly low, embrace pessimism and cynicism and think, “if life turns out half as bad as I imagine, then at least I'll be ready for it.” That's the kind of mindset Stephanie had when she was younger. S…

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Depression, Mental Health & God’s Healing Grace with Sheila Walsh 58:13

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by Sheila Walsh, co-host of Praise and Better Together on TBN. Sheila shares her inspiring story of how the Lord pursued her and gave her hope in the midst of severe depression while in ministry. Together, they discuss the power of God’s presence and grace, how the Lord meets us in our pain and brokennes…

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How do I cultivate my spiritual heart? 43:11

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What is wisdom? What is righteousness? Who are the primary role-models in wisdom and righteousness in the Old Testament, and how do they point us to Christ? As we conclude our last episode in our Gospel Spice Proverbs series, Stephanie invites us to take a final look at what righteousness and wisdom truly are, and then we will gaze at the Face of H…

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Untangling Your Emotions with Jennie Allen 44:50

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin talk with Jennie Allen, founder of IF: Gathering and New York Times bestselling author of Untangle Your Emotions, Get Out of Your Head, and the upcoming children’s book What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts. For her hope story, Jennie shares why she’s more hopeful than ever about reaching the next generation…

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Dream small, because we serve a big God! 39:05

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Today, Stephanie invites us to discover the wisdom and peace that come from being deeply immersed in God’s Word, learning to frame our lives from His perspective, and embracing the power of “dreaming small” in a world obsessed with performance, productivity, and success. She invites us to dream small, because we serve a big God. She begins by refle…

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Finding Ourselves 17:08

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Who knew that to find my answer all I had to do was to find God? Thankfully, God had other plans for me, or I’ll still be searching for who I am. All the while I was constantly searching for myself and what will make me happy, God was whispering for me to find Him. When I finally responded to that whisper and spent time seeking after Him, I found w…

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Reflecting on Death & Heaven with Pastor Matt McCullough 55:45

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Matt McCullough, pastor of Edgefield Church in Nashville and author of Remember Heaven (releasing May 2025). Matt shares insights from his first book, Remember Death, and how reflecting on death can be a path to deepening our hope in Christ. He discusses why we don’t like thinking about death, but als…

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What is distracting me from God today? 45:34

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Will we dare to diagnose our distractions? This heavy topic is on our mind today as we ponder the lessons from the Book of Proverbs about priorities, and distractions. Stephanie introduces us this week to a new fictitious character, who constantly seeks to maintain herself in a state of numbing and escape from the real world. And so, we look at the…

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Navigating Anxiety & Finding Peace 1:01:57

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Anxiety is everywhere these days, but so is God's grace. In this episode, Haley and Dustin dive into the growing epidemic of anxiety and how it affects our minds, hearts, and faith. They explore the difference between anxiety, fear, stress, and worry, and unpack the common causes behind anxious thoughts. Most importantly, they share practical, bibl…

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Oceans of faith: facing fears and finding God among coral reefs | with Rachel Jordan 1:06:00

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For marine biologist, writer, and lay theologian Rachel Jordan, the ocean has never just been a backdrop—it’s been a living metaphor for her relationship with God. Raised in a Christian household, Rachel’s wonder at tide pools and the mysteries of the deep developed alongside her budding faith. She explains how the intrigue of peering into tiny, br…

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How Steve Siler Found Hope in Christ 57:29

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin talk with Dove Award–winning songwriter and founder of Music for the Soul, Steve Siler. Steve shares his hope story of how he and his wife processed the difficult news that their son would be born with spina bifida – and how God provided comfort, hope, and supportive friends. He also opens up about the healing powe…

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The Only God 12:41

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“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD.” {Deuteronomy 6:4} One of the things Satan likes to do with the people of God who believe in Him is to have them doubt that there is only one God. The world hates the idea of having only one God because it would mean Jesus. Jesus means they have to turn away from sin and live a righteous life. It would…

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Jesus and the Feast of First Fruits: a resurrection celebration 40:00

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Jesus has set the Easter table richly, for us to partake. Come to His table today through our exploration of Easter, which took place on the very day of the Jewish Feast of First Fruits. What does it mean for us today? The story of Easter is a tapestry woven with complex emotions—the somberness of Good Friday followed by the overwhelming joy of Eas…

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He is Risen! Reflecting on the Easter Story 53:51

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. They walk through some of the passages and events of Passion Week, discuss what Jesus’ death and resurrection mean for us practically, and share some biblical and historical pieces of evidence for the resurrection. It’s an encouraging conversation on the founda…

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Holy Week and the Feast of Unleavened Bread echo each other in Christ 1:05:22

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In the heart of the Christian and Jewish traditions lie two sacred week-long holy feasts: Holy Week and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. As Scripture and tradition invite us into the intricacies of these feasts, we invite you to connect the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus to the rich tapestry of Jewish Torah and tradition. Passover and the Fea…

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How Taya Kyle Found Hope in Christ 1:04:07

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Taya Kyle, the wife of the late Navy Seal Chris Kyle from the American Sniper story. Taya shares her hope story of how the Lord helped her navigate her children’s grief, as well as her own, in the aftermath of Chris’ tragic death. She reflects on the lessons she learned about parenting, faith, and God…

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Passover's prophetic threads: Tasting the connections to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection 54:31

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Passover is a prologue to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. This most essential of Jewish feasts seamlessly transitions from prophecies in the Old Testament, to fulfillment in Jesus. We invite you today to see how this prophetic landscape is shaped with divine orchestration by the hand of our deeply loving God! Passover is a significant Jewish …

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How Dana K. White Found Hope in Christ 1:01:17

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Dana K. White, author of Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House and host of the popular podcast A Slob Comes Clean. Dana shares her hope story of how the Lord helped her navigate an ongoing struggle with a messy house. They discuss the emotional impact that clutter and disorganization have on so ma…

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Finding God's timeline: navigating friendship and life transitions | with Grace Valentine 51:31

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Stephanie welcomes Grace Valentine, author and speaker, to explore how to navigate friendships and understand God’s timing when life doesn’t seem to make sense. This conversation will equip every woman navigate friendships better; it will also be a very insightful tool for every man who has a woman in their life whom they wish to understand just a …

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Sharing Your Hope Story 58:17

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The Bible says, “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story” (Psalm 107:2) In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss the importance of sharing your testimony or “hope story.” They share what the Bible says about personal testimonies, the impact they can have, and common barriers to overcome when sharing your story. They also provide practical ti…

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How Resting Is Important To The Lord 8:34

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It seems to me that our society today glorifies in being busy. We love to say to our friends and families, “Oh, I can’t make it I’m so busy…” Or “I’m going to be busy that day it’s not possible…” Or “Oh, my gosh, I’m just so busy I don’t even know what’s up or down…” We say being busy so many times as if being busy is something to be proud of. But …

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What is keeping me away from God today? 39:35

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Will I dare ask myself if greed is an issue in my life? Will I dare ask myself if greed is an issue in my life? What is keeping me away from God today? Could greed be a problem? There’s a French saying: some people are so poor, all they have is money. Today we are talking about replacing greed, and all forms of idolatry, with joy. Greed. What does …

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How Faith Eury Cho Found Hope in Christ 49:34

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Faith Eury Cho, author of Experiencing Friendship with God and Deepen Your Friendship with God, a new devotional. Faith shares her hope story of how the Lord was faithful to provide for her and her family when they planted a church in the midst of the 2020 pandemic. It’s an encouraging story of God’s …

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The sacred dance of beholding, becoming, and belonging | with Dr Saundra Dalton Smith 45:19

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Stephanie explores with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith the intricacies of identity, rest, and spiritual fulfillment. According to a recent article from CNBC, Americans have been taught that our work is the single most important way to prove our worth. In essence, what we do has been heralded as far more important that who we are. No matter our life stage…

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Envy, Jealousy & Finding Contentment 58:59

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Do you have a hard time being content? At the heart of discontentment, envy, and jealousy are often at work. In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss what the Bible says about envy and jealousy. They explore the difference between the two, common signs of envy and jealousy and the impact these emotions can have in our lives. With biblical insights…

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How can I live in deeper awareness of God's love for me? 41:12

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Are you ready for a fresh, spicy approach to the love of God today? We've all heard that God loves us. Do we really believe it? How can we live in deeper awareness of God's love for me? The Book of Proverbs might not be overtly explicit about God's love, but it is the underlying foundation for the entire book. So, today, we are pondering God's love…

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A Modern Day Savior 4:55

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I don’t know about you, but I think a lot of us forget that Jesus Christ was a pretty modern man during His time on earth. Whether we like it or not, He wasn’t your typical religious man we expected Him to be, to say the least. His closest friends were uneducated and rough fishermen. He ate and drank with publicans and sinners, and finally He broke…

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Finding Your Purpose in Life 49:45

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Following last week’s episode with Jamie Winship, Haley and Dustin share a few thoughts on how finding your God-given purpose can feel inspiring … and often intimidating. For some, finding their purpose happens in a moment with clarity and certainty. For many, it happens gradually over time with setbacks, questions, and ongoing discovery. Trying to…

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Intriguing connections to worship Jesus anew | Delight in Jesus from fasting to feasting 50:51

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Stephanie here! We are taking a temporary break from the Book of Proverbs to immerse ourselves in the two major Jewish and Christian liturgical events happening this week, roughly at the same time (which is unusual): Lent and Purim. I always find it fascinating to find fresh ways to worship Jesus Christ through the connections between different fea…

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How Jamie Winship Found Hope in Christ 1:04:29

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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Jamie Winship, author of Living Fearless. Jamie is a former police officer, conflict resolution expert, coach, consultant, and speaker – helping people overcome fear, find their identity in Christ, and live out their God-given purpose. Jamie shares his hope story of how God called him to become a poli…

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Don't Make Prayer Hard On Yourself (Part 2) 15:57

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He loves it if we can spend a day with Him; just to tell the Lord what we desire in our lives, and treat Him like He is our friend. We don’t always have to be asking Him for things to do for us and pray for people that have needs. We don’t always have to be worrying about things to Him. If we take the time to just bring Him into our thoughts and in…