Best Elizabeth Giles Podcasts (2025)

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From Addiction to Redemption: A Couple's Story of Salvation 25:30

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1M ago25:30

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"I used to say to my mom that some vessels are made for honorable use and some for dishonorable use. Maybe I’m just meant to go to Hell." - Bryce De La Rosa, prior to salvation. Once known by his prison number, Bryce went from attending youth group to attending state-mandated rehab. Little did he know, the Lord was at work, drawing the rebellious s…

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It's Not Fair | Hobby Lobby Signs 33:49

2M ago33:49

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Taking scripture out of context is exactly what the world wants. How many times have we quoted a verse - trying to encourage ourselves or someone else - only to use it incorrectly? In this new series, Hobby Lobby Signs, we’ll take a closer look at the scriptures most commonly taken out of context - and learn what they really mean. _________________…

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Lugging Bricks and Party Tricks | This N That 32:07

2M ago32:07

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A random assortment of subjects, including a few listener questions, whether coffee should be allowed in the sanctuary, cats vs dogs, and tips on modeling prayer to your children. Monika and Eliazabeth also chat about when the Lord brought them to saving faith, and a few other subjects in this fun episode. ________________________ When this is the …

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He is | Attributes of God 32:56

2M ago32:56

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We must rehearse the character of God in our minds constantly. We must think on his attributes. That is the good, holy, excellent things we should have our minds on. But it reeeeeeally helps if you know the ACTUAL meaning of these attributes. Having that deeper understanding, will give you such a deeper comfort. ________________________ When this i…

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Lullabies and broken cries | Infertility 33:42

2M ago33:42

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Infertility is one of life’s greatest trials, and brings great sorrow to those who walk that road. When we remember that God is perfectly sovereign over all things, we can find peace in blaming God - but not in a negative way. The peace comes from acknowledging that God is God, and we are not, and we can rest in the fact that he is sovereign, he’s …

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Eyes Locked, Brains Off | Screen Time for Children 33:39

3M ago33:39

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Wisdom is an attribute of God. Because we want to cultivate wisdom in our homes, the Word of God must be central there. We strive to keep wisdom before our own eyes - but what about our children? Has the iPad or a kiddie show played babysitter in your home? The world works hard to make wisdom vanish from our sight and that of our children, replacin…

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Bikinis, beer, and building up | Christian Liberty 33:35

3M ago33:35

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Freedom! But freedom for what? Freedom to bring glory to God and benefit others? Or freedom to do as you please, under the guise of Christian Liberty. Galatians 5:13 says - For you were called to freedom, brothers; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. ________________________ When this…

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Speeding Grannies | Forgiveness 33:40

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To be unforgiving and a believer IS mutually exclusive. It’s not compatible. If you’re a believer, you must be a forgiver. As you have been forgiven, so must you forgive. This isn’t a controversial opinion. This is pretty standard stuff that we think most believers agree with. But when you examine your heart - is it true? Or.. do you have a heart o…

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Preaching Pragmatic Propaganda | The Church Search 33:40

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First, set the mood: Dim the lights, cue the emotional beats, and start the smoke machine. Add in a few strobe lights and the scene is set for a rock concert - no wait, I mean for church! Ah, the pragmatic churches will do anything to get you in the door. It’s a numbers game for them, which means full throttle marketing, a motivational TED Talk, an…

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Grocery Pickup and Chapped Lips | Money 33:52

5M ago33:52

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How do we become a believer who is a slave to money? It doesn’t happen overnight. It doesn’t happen even for lack of financial education or econmic understanding. It doesn’t happen for lack of budget or even because you bought a nice car or a big fancy house. It happens because of sin in our hearts, growing and taking root. Discontentment. Lack of …

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Passenger Princess | Sanctification 33:56

5M ago33:56

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Sanctification is becoming more like Christ, but it isn’t something we can do on our own. We are sinners by nature, so sanctification starts with humility. We must have a heart that longs to obey God, and slowly, over times, we will grow more and more like the one we were created in the image of. There isn’t a nook in our souls that we want to keep…

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Idols Made of LVP | Idols 33:22

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Idol factories. An idol is ANYTHING - aaaaanything - that captures our hearts, our time, our attention, our minds, more than God. It can even be a GOOD thing! That’s what makes us so prone to churning out little idols in our hearts and minds. Fear, safety, health, finances, relationships, friendships, work, hobbies, family, the idols just keep on c…

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Rage Rooms and Pillow Fights | Anger 33:40

5M ago33:40

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If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck. Anger is the same, yet we try to sweep away the sin by giving it other names. Righteous anger nearly always gives way to sinful anger, within seconds. Anger is the result of sinful desires, ruling our hearts. What are we to do with the feeling? How do we contain it, eradicate it, mo…

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Pesky Little Scriptures | Marriage 33:36

6M ago33:36

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Nobody likes being bossed around, especially a wife! Those pesky little scriptures in James and Colossians that tell wives to submit to their husbands are outdated and meant to roll your eyes at and ignore. At least, that's what our culture tells us. And even wives who faithfully adhere to the accuracy and sufficiency of scripture can struggle with…

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The Sualc Atnas Religion | Christmas Special 36:47

7M ago36:47

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The Star of Bethlehem, wisemen ruining nativity scenes, Santa Claus, and that nasty Herod the Great: Elizabeth and Monika answer listener questions about Christmas and chat about just a few of the traditions that have gone awry, biblical tradition in historical accounts, and other holly jolly related points. ________________________ When this is th…

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Napkin Sermons | Discipleship 31:10

8M ago31:10

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The pastors who scribble down a sermon on a napkin, should toss that sucker where it belongs: in the trash. The teaching on Sunday is our first line of discipleship, which means the church you attend is critically important. But what happens after the Sunday sermon? The discipleship must continue. So how do you go about it? ________________________…

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Spot the Fake with Michelle Lesley 36:59

8M ago36:59

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Discernment isn’t just about figuring out what’s true and what’s not. Some things are so clear and super easy to spot. But what takes true discernment, is knowing the difference between what’s right, and what’s not quite right. Michelle Lesley of A Word Fitly Spoken podcast joins us for this episode, as we discuss how to discern a false teachers an…

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You have 2 new friend requests | Friendship 32:17

8M ago32:17

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Why does it sound like Elizabeth just called Monika an “older woman”? Welp, that was not intended—because that cutie pie is far too young for that phrase. What a terrible friend! (hehe) And yet, we invite you to listen and learn with both of them about what it means to be a friend. That starts with love, which is both defined and modeled by Christ.…

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Murders that happen here don't get solved | Discipleship 30:18

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Discipleship is kinda like being someone’s Google Maps for life. You help them navigate the twists and turns, giving guidance when they’re feeling lost, and cheering for them every time they "arrive." You’re their go-to for directions, but they’re the one doing the driving. In a believer's life, both discipling and being discipled is an ongoing occ…

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Sheep don't howl | Wisdom 30:45

9M ago30:45

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We must strive to blend the wisdom of the serpent with the innocence of the dove. We are called to be discerning in our dealings with the world, while freely sharing the gospel and loving others, so clearly set apart that those around us either grow to hate us or become saved. Matthew 10:16 Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolv…

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When Jane Doe Weeps | Lamenting 33:25

10M ago33:25

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Weep with those who weep. Elizabeth and Monika look at some really practical, actionable ways to demonstrate love and care for someone who is going through a trial, as always, with a biblcal perspective. ________________________ When this is the day you don’t know what to say or do, simply express your sympathy, and be quiet. Pray that the Lord wil…

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This is the Day... Rejoice! 34:29

10M ago34:29

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Chaotic. Exhausting. Heartbreaking. Joyful. It’s true that life is hard. But it’s also true that God is good. In fact, God is the very definition of good, which means that even when this fallen world is full of tragedy, heartbreak, illness, death, pain, and your basic run-of-mill bad day, we can rejoice in the hope we have in Christ. Elizabeth and …

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Skinny Jeans & Smoke Machines | The Church Search 33:49

10M ago33:49

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Cappuccino, smoke machines, skinny jeans, high top sneakers, rock concerts every Sunday, and the hippest slang woven into a motivational speech, where the "communicator" reads a verse or two from the New Living Translation in the midst of his motivational speech: that's the stuff crummy churches are made of. We're chatting about these churches, how…

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Peace in a Pill | Anxiety 34:48

11M ago34:48

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Anxiety isn’t a disorder. It is distrust. How easy it is to become distracted and consumed by the cares of this world, until our concerns have completely obscured our view of God! Instead of casting our cares upon the Lord, we focus on them until anxiety reigns. As with all things, God knows our sinful tendencies and in loving care for our souls, H…

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A Crappy Episode | Conflict 34:02

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Conflict is inevitable. But just because it’s inevitable, doesn’t mean it has to be sinful. Conflict actually gives us the opportunity to practice being peacemakers, which is to put into practice, the head knowledge we have about acting righteously. But that can ONLY occur when we have one focus: to glorify God. ________________________ When this i…

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Dirty Aesthetic | Peace in Chaos 33:30

11M ago33:30

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We get these grand ideas of how we think life should be but it rarely plays out like we want it to. In return, our hearts grow weary as we fret and stew on it, trying to take control of things out of our control, fixing our hearts and minds on the problem at hand, instead of on the one who is sovereign over every problem. Inclining our hearts away …

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Pretty Poison | Beauty and Sin 33:27

12M ago33:27

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The meticulous craftsmanship that went into your makeup routine on Sunday, is nothing compared to the care, precision, and power that went into creating your life. Even when we jab our foreheads with poison, layer on concealer, and squeeze into spanks, our outward appearance does nothing for our souls. Psalm 139:13-16 reveals a breathtaking picture…

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Ya can’t photoshop your soul | Beauty & Sin 33:13

12M ago33:13

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Photoshopping: A sin? A blessing? Christian liberty? Why does it even matter? Our outward appearance has never been more on display than in this age of social media. One minute you’re erasing a zit, and the next you’re nearly unrecognizable perfection, ready to bask in the worship of online “likes” and praise. For professing Christians, all things …

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Love in a time of War | Meet Elizabeth Giles 42:57

1y ago42:57

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Once upon a time… and the fairytale ended there. But God wrote a story that was better than any fable, because every trial, heartache, and lament, pointed Elizabeth to Christ and his glory, teaching her endurance, producing in her a spiritual strength, the kind that knocks you on your knees in prayer. As His ways are not our ways, nor His thoughts …

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Five stars. Highly recommend. | Serving in Church 35:14

1y ago35:14

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Bad reviews, spiritual gifts, and serving the body in love. We’re talking about worshiping God through serving in your local church! Spiritual gifts matter, but perhaps not like you think they do. Spoiler: you have to be a member of a local church so you can serve in it, in order to obey this commans. ________________________ When this is the day y…

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Walkies Era Tour Tickets | Fools 33:51

1y ago33:51

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Fools hate God. Calling one a fool is truly a cutting insult. They do not love him, know him, or seek to understand. Yet, even faithful believers can act foolishly. What’s the antidote to being a fool? Getting wisdom. Wisdom is biblical knowledge in action. It’s not enough to know about the Lord, if we don’t put that knowledge into action. TODAY. N…

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Bawl babies & stoic soldiers | Lamenting 34:53

1+ y ago34:53

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It doesn’t matter if you’re one to cry your eyes out or you appear impassive and cool - we are called to lament our pains to the Lord. Expressing fears, struggles, anxieties, and trials in righteous lament, using scripture as a guide or as our entire lament, provides us with the words to articulate profound sorrow when we find ourselves at a loss f…

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Murd-ify Sin | Trials 35:14

1+ y ago35:14

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Tornados, cannibalism, human trafficking: big trials demand a big response. Sometimes our response is to glorify God. Often our response is anger, blame, and penance. With trials like these, we sometimes stray to questioning the goodness of God. Is God good? Is God faithful? Is God powerful? Is there sin that needs to be murdered? Sin that needs to…

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Don't be a Jezebel | The role of women 34:57

1+ y ago34:57

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The extreme feminist and the extreme homemaker. Both styles are trending on social media. One makes men subjective to women, erasing as many roles of men as possible. The other - the extreme homemaker, also called a “trad wife” - centers around creating an impossibly perfect, unrealistic aesthetic, marking women who are unable to achieve this farce…

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Power in a pantsuit | The role of women 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

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Women empowerment is a trending theme in the world right now, and as women ourselves, we have a few thoughts on the matter. We filtered the idea of "Female Empowerment" through a biblical lens, and... surprise, surprise! Even if a woman wears a pantsuit, empowerment via our gender is never something we’re told to strive for. But Eve just wanted to …

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This is the Daily Dish | Gossip and Slander 35:06

1+ y ago35:06

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The hip new word for gossip is "tea" (as in "spill the tea!") and Proverbs says gossip goes down like choice morsels. Coincidence? I think not! The fact is, gossip and slander go deep into our being, defiling our hearts and minds. Paul's greatest desire was for believers to grow in Christlikeness and in the unity of the church. Gossip and slander d…

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Eight muscles, unlimited power | A Critical Tongue 33:12

1+ y ago33:12

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The tongue. Life or death is in the power of the tongue. It dishoners or builds up and greatly affects those around us. Our hearts are known by what comes out of our mouths. When anger or anxiety are are present in our heart, our tongues will make it know. When unrepentant sin has taken told, our tongues will make it known. Criticicizing, belittlin…

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Until Death Do Us Part | Meet Monika Walker 41:49

1+ y ago41:49

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Monika gets personal and shares how the Lord's steadfast love abiding in her, brought her through the greatest trials of her life (thus far), and continues to sustain her every single day. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28) _____________________…

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Kitchen Fires | The Character of God 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

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The character of God is trustworthy, no matter how discouraging this day is. Rehearsing the character of God in your life is a great way to deal with a difficult day. When we respond in faith, knowing the character of God, it brings him great glory and lifts up our souls. It is good to trust in the Lord. ________________________ When this is the da…

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Yeet discouragement with thanksgiving | Romance 30:57

1+ y ago30:57

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Romance shmomance. It’s the month of love, or so declared the marketing gurus of way back whenever. So we’re looking at romance through the Biblical lens of Psalm 118:1-4. God's hesed love is merciful, given freely, even when we are in the most pathetic state. Way better than a box of chocolates - it never runs out and you ALWAYS know what you’re g…

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Wash, rinse, repeat | Resoultions 34:22

1+ y ago34:22

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Are you already wishing for a New Year’s Resolutions do-over? Hopefully not the case if your resolutions had to do with reading God’s Word! The Bible says that all scripture is breathed out by God and it’s profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work (…

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My Bible & bulletin save my seat | Belonging 31:49

1+ y ago31:49

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Having a Sunday spot is not enough to make us feel like we belong. In our culture, we look to sameness in activities, hobbies, sports, etc but we get disappointed when it doesn’t bring about the sense of connection we really crave. That’s because belonging starts and ends with the gospel. God made us belong to him, when he drew us to himself, givin…

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Friendship? There's an app for that | Friendship 27:51

1+ y ago27:51

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Dying to self: a godly habit that we have to practice and be sanctified in until we literally die, because it’s really really hard. But dying to self is what it takes to make friends and to keep friends - if you want those friendships to be built on the awesome love of Christ, that is. And you do. John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that …

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Picked last | Friendship 31:09

1+ y ago31:09

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Is friendship really any easier nowadays than it was back when we were in kindergarten? Nope. It’s harder because now we overthink it all, plus we’ve become reeeeeeally skilled at sinning. So what’s a girl to do? Forgo friendships? Settle with besties who only reside on social media? How does one go about making friends anyway? How does one choose …