Τα καλύτερα Vera Schmitz podcast (2024)

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God's Word, deep in our soul | with Vera Schmitz, Dwell Differently 38:11

6d ago38:11

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Stephanie here! I'm welcoming you into a conversation where we kick off talking about the Olympic games. My guest, Vera Schmitz, used to train to go to the Olympics. She'll tell us how that worked out, and how the Lord led her in a very different way with her sister Natalie to be the cofounder of Dwell Differently. It's a truly vibrant online commu…

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Exploring faith and reason with biblical hope alongside Blaise Pascal 39:05

3d ago39:05

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I invite you to continues our exploration of the French words for hope, "espoir" and "esperance," and to dive deeper into their biblical and cultural significance. Scripture draws parallels between the biblical story of Babel in Genesis 11 and the unifying power of hope in Christ. God orchestrated Scripture to be translatable in all languages, whic…

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Jesus Paid It All // Rachelle Starr 33:19

5d ago33:19

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"If we believed that Jesus only died for a few of our sins, we'd still be living as captive people. But when I first understood that God remembers no more and when he sees me he sees Jesus—that changed everything about how I live, what I believe about the power of the Gospel, and what I share with people." — Rachelle Starr The blood of Jesus is eno…

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From wishful thinking to certain hope in Christ 31:36

10d ago31:36

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Hope is a transformative force, capable of providing comfort and strength amidst life's challenges. The Bible says much about the impact of hope on the heart, shedding light on the intricate relationship between hope and the human spirit. So today I invite you deep into the nuances from Scripture in French to spark fresh hope, and reignite embers o…

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Condemnation or Conviction? And How to Tell the Difference 26:18

12d ago26:18

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"The narrative that Satan tells us is that we're unforgiven, we're unforgivable, we're steeped in this, there's no way out. And when you feel that way, that's condemnation. And my encouragement is when you hear those voices that you would respond with what is true—you would respond with some of the verses that we've memorized like...'As far as the …

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Finally find peace amidst relational grief | with Holley Gerth 36:07

13d ago36:07

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Today I welcome Holley Gerth, who advocates for pursuing hope in the midst of pain and grief. We need to recognize the need to grieve losses, big and small – including losses of our dreams, and losses in relationships. Peace stems from surrendering to God's will, rather than fixating on specific outcomes. So, we ask: how do we transition from contr…

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"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." What does it mean? 25:40

17d ago25:40

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Through the lens of the French language in our current series, I invite you today to explore the concept of the "parole" of Christ and its significance in the Christian faith. This uniquely French perspective sheds light on the depth of freedom offered through Christ's sacrifice, especially when you combine it with the gratitude expressed through t…

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God Belongs in Prison // Jake Bodine 35:31

19d ago35:31

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“No matter what you've done or where you've come from there is a God in heaven that loves you. And he wants to have a relationship with you." — Jake Bodine This month we're focusing on the radical, endless love and forgiveness God offers sinners. Today we're seeing that love and forgiveness through the lens of prison inmates. Jake Bodine, founder o…

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The Riches of Your Grace | with Julie Lane-Gay 48:42

20d ago48:42

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What if an ancient prayer book proved the most relevant and up-to-date tool to embrace intimacy with God in completely fresh ways? As we race to work in the morning, have coffee with a friend, or fall into bed exhausted, we want to feel God's presence, to sink into his grace. Yet too often he feels aloof, absent. Our prayers feel trivial. But as Ju…

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God possesses ultimate worth. And consequently, so do you! 27:27

24d ago27:27

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Bonjour! Stephanie here. There is nothing quite as mesmerizing as the worth of God – the very word “worship” comes from the ancient English worth-ship and recognizes the ultimate worth of God. So today I invite you down the lane of another French word which, I pray, will allow you to enter fresh, deep worship. That French word is “Valeur.” So, draw…

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Psalm 103:12 Deep Dive // You Don’t Have to Carry That Around Anymore 18:21

26d ago18:21

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“If you are walking around right now carrying a heavy burden of shame and guilt, and you feel like there is no way God could forgive you, you are wrong…that sin has already been paid for by the blood of Christ.” — Natalie Abbott Our verse this month is a message we all need to hear again and again. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Different…

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God is closer than you know | with Lauren Fortenberry 28:50

27d ago28:50

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There are books we should all have a copy of, to give to our beloved ones in need. Today's conversation is about such a book. It is a whimsical, poetic, God-centric little marvel of a book, so pretty and giftable. It will encourage your loved one who is going through a rough time. It can be for you, too, but I suspect it will find its way in your t…

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Making sense of the trials of life: testing, emotions, and spiritual growth in Christ 25:35

1M ago25:35

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Today we continue diving deep into our trials and testings, and how God invites us to change our perspective, so that we will more readily experience His, rather than our own! Epreuve – a French word that encompasses the essence of proving, testing, and trials. In the context of spiritual growth and Christian faith, Epreuve delves into the very cor…

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Throwback!!! How a Simple Act of Generosity Can Change a Life // Jonathan Almonte 27:28

1M ago27:28

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Today we're resharing one of our most inspiring episodes about how God uses ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact. You won't want to miss hearing Jonathan Almonte’s story. He was born into poverty in the Dominican Republic with no education and no prospects. But God changed the trajectory of his life entirely when a 20-something from Mich…

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Securely attached to God: His little-experienced promise to us | with Summer Joy Gross 34:31

1M ago34:31

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Stephanie here! I had the most delightful encounter today with Summer Joy Gross. Let me tell you about her through reading a sample of the book we're going to talk about. It's called The Emmanuel Promise, and it's a book that I lingered over. I took time. As you know, I read several books a week to decide which ones I'm going to have on the show. A…

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Trials, triumphs, and tests of faith 32:22

1M ago32:22

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As we continue our exploration of Scripture through the French language and culture, I invite you today into one of the more difficult and complex words – Epreuve, in the context of faith. Together, we are beckoned by this word to embrace trials and tests as opportunities for growth and refinement in our spiritual journey. Note | You are invited to…

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Do You Practice True Religion? 25:05

1M ago25:05

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“Are the actions plugged into faith, or are they unplugged? What are we operating out of? Are we operating out of a duty to do these things because that's the right thing to do? Or are we plugged into faith and motivated by the love God has for us to do the things we're called to do?" — Vera Schmitz What's the difference between false religiosity a…

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Finding delight and embracing nuance: Mary DeMuth’s French adventure 26:00

1M ago26:00

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Stephanie Rousselle interviews Mary DeMuth about her experiences in France. Mary shares insights into her cultural immersion, spiritual challenges, and the nuances of living and ministering in France. Mary's experiences in France offer actionable lessons about faith, culture, and the power of embracing conversational nuances that have unfortunately…

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Experience Joie de Vivre by pursuing the Grand Prix of life 29:56

2M ago29:56

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In a world filled with challenges and trials, many of us seek to find joy in life, a deep sense of contentment and delight that transcends circumstances. But where can we find this true joy, this joie de vivre, in the midst of life's ups and downs? Today I invite you into the biblical concept of joy, exploring how it is intimately connected to purs…

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Make an Impact, One Person at a Time // Jenny McGee 32:48

2M ago32:48

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“I would just encourage people to step out and love those people in front of you...you're just trying to impact one by one. And that's all that any of us can do.” — Jenny McGee Join Natalie Abbott as she talks with Jenny McGee, founder of Starfish Project. They talk about Jenny's specific calling to help exploited and trafficked women and girls fin…

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Dust off that Old Testament to fall in love with Jesus again | with Ros Evans 34:43

2M ago34:43

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Bonjour, Stephanie here! Have you ever tried to connect the Old Testament to the New to find Jesus there in fresh ways? How can we experience Christ in the pages of the Old Testament in ways that are exciting, fresh, inspiring – a far cry from stale or boring? And, how can we cultivate habits, tricks and tips that make it easier for us to spot Jesu…

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Taste the delights of faith 32:33

2M ago32:33

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Bonjour! Stephanie here. I invite you through this new Gospel Spice series to embrace the French language and culture for a fresh explosion of faith! Join me to experience the beauty of Scripture in French, transcending linguistic barriers to explore the depths of faith and intimacy with God. Journey with me through Scripture, in French, even if yo…

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James 1:27 Deep Dive // Take the Ice Plunge of Obedience 20:10

2M ago20:10

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“God has done so much for us in Christ Jesus, and it is beautiful and it is wonderful, and it should change the way we live out our faith—both externally and internally." — Natalie Abbott Today, Natalie Abbott talks about how the book of James is like an ice plunge—a wake-up call for us to live out our faith. And James 1:27 (our memory verse) is wh…

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Sharing God's love in today's world | with Pastor Daniel Im 51:42

2M ago51:42

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The world is a very different place from what it was just a few years ago. Today’s post-everything world is arguably more divisive, political, indifferent, and impatient than ever. While many believe that the best course of action is to find a way back to how things used to be, is that actually the best way forward? Stephanie welcomes Pastor Daniel…

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Trusting God: the power of a heart transformed to delight in Christ. 43:29

2M ago43:29

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I cannot believe that that is our last episode traipsing together through the gospel of Matthew. Did you count? I did. We spent 33 episodes together. What a journey! The Gospel of Matthew has been teaching us the life of Jesus from a culturally relevant perspective. Matthew uses "show, don't tell" moments to convey essential cultural clues. We've e…

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God's Word: The Off-Ramp We Need for Negative Thinking 25:07

2M ago25:07

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"These are not just good words, these are powerful, true, universe-creating words that you are speaking into your soul...these words have the power to completely transform your life. We believe that. We've experienced that." — Vera Schmitz On today's episode, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz are talking about their new book Dwell Differently: Overco…

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The way of love in a world of hurt | with Andi Ashworth and Charlie Peacock 55:12

2M ago55:12

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Welcome to this conversation with two people who really inspire me, Andi Ashworth and Charlie Peacock. They provide ample hope from further down the road - having accumulated decades of wisdom in the public square as Nashville music producing influencers. Dare I say - few people have influenced our generation through music more powerfully than they…

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Sit at your Master’s feet to grow in intimacy with His deeper message to you. 27:20

2M ago27:20

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We are almost wrapping up our time together with Matthew. Can I say this is bittersweet for me? So, following from last week, I invite you to continue our intriguing journey into the world of Jesus’ parables! Last week, we laid the foundation by understanding the purpose of parables - fulfilling prophecy, focusing on individuals with faith, and des…

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Let God’s Word Be the Thing That Remains // Courtney Doctor 35:10

2M ago35:10

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“The words that we speak simply are revealing what’s already there—they’re not making it, they’re not creating it, they’re just the thing that spills over.” — Courtney Doctor Join Natalie Abbott and Courtney Doctor as they discuss how what we say reveals what’s going on inside us, how seeing the ugliness within us come out can sometimes be a gift, …

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Finding peace in an anxious world | with Alan Fadling 44:28

2M ago44:28

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Bonjour! Stephanie here. How do we overcome anxiety, and embrace peace? More than ever, our daily life seems to fight us on this quest. Do you, like so many of us, see anxiety as an incentive to perform? Or a proof of how much you care? Or is anxiety simply an unwelcome shadow over your days, bringing with it clenched teeth and an upset stomach? To…

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Add a dash of mystery and spice to your experience of Jesus through His parables 31:04

2M ago31:04

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Welcome on Gospel Spice! I could not be happier to have you with me today as we dive deep into the parables of Jesus, asking His help to understand His message to us today. Parables have always been a powerful tool used by rabbis to reinforce conventional wisdom. But when Jesus sits down and starts speaking in parables, he adds a sprinkle of mystiq…

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What Are You Consuming? 23:05

3M ago23:05

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“Memorizing Scripture…actually stores up the good thing in my heart. The only good things I have are from the Lord. The only good in me is from the Lord….Any goodness that I perform or any kindness that I have first comes from a truth that I’m believing about God or about myself.” — Vera Schmitz What are you filling your mind and heart with these d…

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Dare to forgive - it's the only path to freedom | with Lisa-Jo Baker 51:16

3M ago51:16

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Bonjour! Stephanie here. I think today is the first time that I am welcoming an author on the show to talk about a memoir. I don't think I've ever done memoirs, but this one just gripped my heart. I just had to share it with you. I met Lisa-Jo Baker a few years ago at a friend's party. I was mesmerized by her story, her depth, her intelligence. She…

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Chapter 3 // TRUTH When You Feel UNLOVED 11:17

3M ago11:17

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"When we follow Jesus, when we accept God's love, we are children of God. And that's beautiful." — Vera Schmitz On today's episode: Vera and Natalie talk in detail about the radical love God has for us when we trust in Jesus. They answer this question: What do you most need to hear and believe about God's love for you—that it's dependable, extravag…

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Chapter 4 // TRUTH When You Feel INSECURE 11:37

3M ago11:37

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"If [my confidence] is based on Jesus and who he is and his acceptance of me and his love for me...then all of a sudden, I am secure." — Natalie Abbott On today's episode: What are your shaky foundations? Where are you out in the wasteland trying to pull life-giving water out of dry sand? What are the things you're putting your trust in instead of …

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Chapter 2 // TRUTH to Overcome NEGATIVE THINKING 11:05

3M ago11:05

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"We can create new paths in our brains. That is a very possible thing for us! Just like we create those superhighways of negativity, we can actually create superhighways of positivity, of truth, of God's Word. And that's what we're trying to help you do in this book." — Natalie Abbott On today's episode: Vera and Natalie talk about their own tenden…

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Chapter 5 // TRUTH When You Feel UNACCEPTED 12:44

3M ago12:44

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"That is actually the biggest nightmare that anyone could ever have: You have done a bad thing, and there is no forgiveness for you. But the best news is...you have done a bad thing (you've maybe done a lot of bad things) and there is forgiveness for you. This is the message of this verse. This is the message of Scripture for us: that Christ has ma…

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Chapter 8 // TRUTH When You're AFRAID 11:42

3M ago11:42

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"I need physical cues of God's past faithfulness in order to coach my head and heart toward strength and courage in my current fears." — Vera Schmitz, Dwell Differently On today's episode: Vera and Natalie are talking about fear. They talk about how this verse isn't trite or shallow, but the very thing that we need when we do hard things, things th…

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Chapter 11 // TRUTH When You Need REST 11:04

3M ago11:04

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"O my weary and burdened friend, this rest is for you! Do you know you need it? That's all you need to know." — Natalie Abbott, Dwell Differently On today's episode: What are some of the ways you seek superficial rest when you really need the soul rest of Christ? How can you seek him first for the deep rest you need the next time you find yourself …

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Chapter 7 // TRUTH When You're DEPRESSED 12:03

3M ago12:03

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"So here's the thing that I think is so helpful: there's not resolution in this Psalm. And I know that's gonna sound really dark, but sometimes I think we need to feel like we're not alone in there not being a solution." —Natalie Abbott On today's episode: What do you do when you feel depressed? Today, Natalie and Vera talk about the dark seasons o…

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Chapter 12 // TRUTH When You Have TROUBLES 11:11

3M ago11:11

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"Jesus declared his victory in the middle of his trouble." — Vera Schmitz, Dwell Differently On today's episode: Vera and Natalie talk about the significance of the timing of Jesus's declaration that he has (already) overcome the world. Because he declares victory even before his death and resurrection, we can have peace in our own unresolved troub…

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Chapter 13 // Keep Singing That Song 10:58

3M ago10:58

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"That's my hope...that you would have caught a glimpse of the real-life way of applying God's Word to your life, of dwelling in God's Word, of knowing it and allowing it to just be the most grounding thing for you, and that it's helped you overcome the things that you're struggling with." — Natalie Abbott On today's episode: Vera and Natalie wrap u…

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Chapter 6 // TRUTH When You're ANXIOUS 12:13

3M ago12:13

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"Whatever you're anxious about, it's real. Don't feel dumb or ashamed because other people don't deal with the thing you're dealing with in the same way that you're dealing with it." — Vera Schmitz On today's episode: Vera and Natalie are talking about anxiety. This is something Vera has struggled with over the years in big and small ways, and her …

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Chapter 10 // TRUTH When You CAN'T PRAY 11:50

3M ago11:50

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"God wants to be near you. He will be near you, even in your silence. Sitting in silence with him is a great place to start." — Vera Schmitz On today's episode: What do you do when the very thing you need to do (pray) is the very thing you feel like you can't do? Today, Vera and Natalie talk about how the Spirit of God prays for us when we don't kn…

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Chapter 9 // TRUTH When You Need DIRECTION 12:20

3M ago12:20

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"Every day I wake up and it's a battle and a challenge and a choice to pause in the morning and ask the Lord, "What would you have me do with this day?" OR hit the ground and immediately start thinking about my schedule and all the things I need to do and all the boxes I need to check...this verse is a true daily surrendering...it is the perfect pr…

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From rejection to redemption: experience transformative grace. 31:32

3M ago31:32

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Why did Jesus make the offer of Messiah to a generation He knew would reject Him? It's a burning question, and today, we're diving deep into Matthew 12 to unravel this mystery. Get ready for a mind-blowing ride! Let's start with a personal story. I recently reached out to a loved one, eager to share my faith in Jesus. I knew the possibility of reje…

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God's Word Pulled Me Through // Jennifer Dukes Lee 38:05

3M ago38:05

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“We have that ability—we can take God’s Word and when it’s ingrained in us we can just take it and pick it up and pray it over ourselves and pray it over our loved ones.” — Jennifer Dukes Lee Today, Jennifer Dukes Lee joins Natalie Abbott to talk about Luke 6:45a, and you won't want to miss it. Jennifer talks vulnerably about how God has met and su…

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Hidden flavors from the feast of Ascension | Special episode 34:50

3M ago34:50

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What do you know of the Ascension? How important does it seem to you? Stephanie says, "Ascension has become one of my most cherished treasures, because it speaks of a hope that is certain, and a future that is glorious. First, Ascension means that a human body is present in the Throne Room of God right now – that is Jesus Christ today. His incarnat…

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Your story is a key thread of the Kingdom tapestry! 26:53

3M ago26:53

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I am so glad you are with us today on Gospel Spice. Join us as we dive into the transformative power of Jesus and the mosaic of people forming the Kingdom of Heaven! Let's explore the rich tapestry of stories in the Gospel of Matthew and discover the incredible ways each person adds their unique flavor of mint. Last week, we met a leper, a gentile …

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Luke 6:45a Deep Dive // It's Time to Take Inventory 20:24

3M ago20:24

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“What you store up in your heart—either good or bad—has a real effect in your life. And the good things that come out of your heart, or the bad things, are the result of what you’re putting inside of you. So here’s the thing: we can know what’s going on inside of us by evaluating what’s coming out of us.” — Natalie Abbott Have you ever said somethi…

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