Why Is Christmas Precious to You?
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Grounded in All Seasons, with Susan Hunt, Episode 1: Grounded in All Seasons, with Susan Hunt
What does it mean to flourish? Susan Hunt says it does not mean doing more. No, flourishing means becoming more like Jesus. For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/season/grounded-in-all-seasons-by-susan-hunt/ For more encouragement like this, follow along with us on social media: Facebook: @ReviveOurHearts Instagram: @ReviveOurHearts Twitter: @Reviv...
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Grounded in Hope, with Chris Brooks, Episode 1: Look Up!
Grounded in Hope, Episode 1 How can you and I stay grounded in hope in the midst of terrible tragedy? Pastor Chris Brooks shares from his own life. For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/season/grounded-in-hope-by-chris-brooks/ For more encouragement like this, follow along with us on social media: Facebook: @ReviveOurHearts Instagram: @ReviveOurHe...
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Grounded in the Presence of God, by Kim Cash Tate, Episode 1: Created to Cling
Grounded in the Presence of God, by Kim Cash Tate, Episode 1: Created to Cling When we search for intimacy in the wrong places, it always leads to disappointment and pain. Kim Cash Tate helps us look to the only One who can satisfy. For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/created-to-cling/ For more encouragement like this, follow along with us on so...
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Grounded in the Presence of God, by Kim Cash Tate, Episode 2: How to Stay Grounded in God’s Presence
Grounded in the Presence of God, by Kim Cash Tate, Episode 2: How to Stay Grounded in God's Presence Kim Cash Tate will tell us how we can stay grounded in the presence of God as we cling to Him. For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/how-to-stay-grounded-in-gods-presence/ For more encouragement like this, follow along with us on social media: Face...
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Grounded in All Seasons, with Susan Hunt, Episode 2: Grounded to Glorify God
Grounded in All Seasons, with Susan Hunt, Episode 2: Grounded to Glorify God When she looks back on her 80-plus years of life, Susan Hunt says she has no regrets. Wow! Would you say that? For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/grounded-to-glorify-god/ For more encouragement like this, follow along with us on social media: Facebook: @ReviveOurHearts...
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Staying Grounded, with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Episode 2: You Won’t Drift into Godliness
Staying Grounded, with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Episode 2: You Won't Drift into Godliness The journey to Christ-likeness isn’t a passive drive through fields of sweet daisies. Sometimes there are bumps and hills. For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/you-wont-drift-into-godliness/ For more encouragement like this, follow along with us on social med...
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Staying Grounded, with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Episode 1: Motivations for Staying Grounded
Staying Grounded, with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Episode 1: Motivations for Staying Grounded Many people take supplements as part of a healthy lifestyle. Did you know the Bible talks about spiritual supplements? For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/motivations-for-staying-grounded/ For more encouragement like this, follow along with us on social me...
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Grounded in Hope, with Chris Brooks, Episode 2: Hope Is a Person
Grounded in Hope, Episode 2 Where do you turn when your world is shaking around you? For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/hope-is-a-person/ For more encouragement like this, follow along with us on social media: Facebook: @ReviveOurHearts Instagram: @ReviveOurHearts Twitter: @ReviveOurHearts
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Creating Christ-Centered Holidays, with Barbara Rainey, Episode 3: Trusting in the Prince of Peace
Creating Christ-Centered Holidays, with Barbara Rainey, Episode 3: Trusting in the Prince of Peace How do you help children focus on what they can give this Christmas rather than what they can get? Barbara Rainey helps you focus on giving. For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/trusting-prince-peace/ For more encouragement like this, follow along w...
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The Treasure Principle, with Randy Alcorn, Episode 1: The Joy of Giving
The Treasure Principle, with Randy Alcorn, Episode 1: The Joy of Giving Tough times help you figure out where your treasure is. As Randy Alcorn talks about treasure in heaven, learn how you can make an investment in eternity. Purchase Randy Alcorn's book, The Treasure Principle: https://store.reviveourhearts.com/products/the-treasure-principle-discovering-the-secret-of-joyful-giving For the ...
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The Treasure Principle, with Randy Alcorn, Episode 3: Giving Back to a Generous God
The Treasure Principle, with Randy Alcorn, Episode 3: Giving Back to a Generous God How do you balance generosity with meeting your needs? If you have a hard time knowing the difference, hear from Randy Alcorn. Purchase Randy Alcorn's book, The Treasure Principle: https://store.reviveourhearts.com/products/the-treasure-principle-discovering-the-secret-of-joyful-giving For the full transcript...
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The Lord Is King (Ps. 93), Episode 2: He’s Greater Than Roaring Floods
The Lord Is King (Ps. 93), Episode 2: He's Greater Than Roaring Floods The Bible also promises this: No matter what difficult circumstances you’re in right now, God is greater than the flood! For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/hes-greater-than-roaring-floods/ For more encouragement like this, follow along with us on social media: Facebook: @Rev...
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Soaking in God’s Word, with Monica Vaught
Soaking in God’s Word, with Monica Vaught What do your dirty dishes have to do with your heart and God’s Word? For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/season/soaking-in-gods-word-with-monica-vaught/ For more encouragement like this, follow along with us on social media: Facebook: @ReviveOurHearts Instagram: @ReviveOurHearts Twitter: @ReviveOurHearts
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The Crushing of Colleen: Trusting God in the Midst of Terminal Cancer, Episode 2
The Crushing of Colleen, Episode 2: Finding Freedom in Suffering Hear how Colleen Chao has found freedom through her suffering, in the time she refers to as “the crushing of Colleen.” For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/revive-our-hearts/finding-freedom-in-suffering/ For more encouragement like this, follow along with us on social media: Facebook: @ReviveOurHeart...
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The Deep Well, Season 2, Episode 2: God’s Plan for Our Relationships
Episode 2: God’s Plan for Our Relationships We read about loneliness in the very first chapters of the Bible, so this is a problem that's been around a long time! Purchase Erin Davis' book, Connected: https://store.reviveourhearts.com/products/connected-curing-pandemic-everyone-feeling-alone-together/ For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/the-deep-well/gods-plan-fo...
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The Deep Well, Season 2, Episode 1: A Pandemic of Loneliness
Episode 1: A Pandemic of Loneliness Erin Davis will explore the pandemic of loneliness and point us to God’s Word to show us how we can be truly known. Purchase Erin Davis' book, Connected: https://store.reviveourhearts.com/products/connected-curing-pandemic-everyone-feeling-alone-together/ For the full transcript: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/podcast/the-deep-well/pandemic-loneliness/ F...
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Life with the Lindseys – Ep. 69 – Do All Men Cheat?
Join the Lindseys as they tackle this burning question! They also discuss idolatry in public figures, gracing others and perfectionism. Join us LIVE on the Stereo App Mondays @ 11AM CST / 12PM EST Go to: Stereo.com/Thisiscornelius or Stereo.com/Heatherllove
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Life with the Lindseys – Ep. 89 – Happy Anniversary – 11 Things We Learned in 11 Years of Marriage
Cornelius and Heather celebrate 11 years of marriage. They sit down to discuss 11 things they learned in 11 years of marriage. This is a really fun episode. It's great for singles and married folks. Enjoy! Subscribe on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-with-the-lindseys/id1482171974 Subscribe on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/43FDQiykBrSdrFxETgam2C
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Rebecca McLaughlin | The Secular Creed | Gospel Bound
Rebecca McLaughlin’s provocative new book, “The Secular Creed: Engaging Five Contemporary Claims” (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/publication/the-secular-creed/) helps us disentangle the beliefs Christians gladly affirm from those they cannot embrace. And she invites us to talk with our neighbors about the things that matter most—what we’re willing to fight for, our vision of the good life ...
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Melissa Kruger | Top Theology Stories of 2021 | Gospel Bound
Welcome to a special edition of Gospelbound and Let’s Talk! Join hosts Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger as they discuss their favorite recent reads and the top 10 theology stories of 2021. They also preview the year ahead in 2022—and reveal a surprise for 2023. Thank you for listening and encouraging us in this work! 0:00 Introduction 09:20 Deconstruction 14:52 Cultural and historical shape of...
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Did I Really Forgive Them? Ep. 1190: Christian Questions Podcast
Forgiveness is a tough thing. The times we need to forgive are usually the times we are in no mood to forgive. It can be easy to say,“I forgive you,” but are those words reflected in my thoughts, emotions and actions? Do I say those words out of mere obligation or to just end an uncomfortable exchange? What does it mean to forgive someone anyway? Does my forgiving someone who wronged me release...
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Are Christians Supposed to Convert the World? Ep. 1191: Christian Questions Podcast
To live a life as a disciple of Christ is to live a life of discipline and focus. We are walking in Jesus’ footsteps, and that means there are many things we need to do. After all, by his teachings and examples, Jesus wrote the book of our faith. So, what did Jesus expect from his followers regarding his gospel and a world full of unbelievers? When he ascended to heaven and gave us what is know...
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Am I Failing as a Christian? Ep. 1193: Christian Questions Podcast
So, what does it mean to be a Christian, and how do I know if I am doing it right? What happens if I am doing it wrong? Is there a clear-cut standard? Will Jesus be disappointed in me if I fall short? Am I expected to change who I am, or develop who I am? Is my life supposed to be about everyone else, or do I just need to really love Jesus? Am I in line to get everything I want, or do I have to...
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Are Curses Real? Curses Series (Part I) Ep. 1195: Christian Questions Podcast
The history and cultures of our world have brought us to where we are today. Many various cultures have fueled wonderful traditions, solid communities and exemplary progress. But many cultures have also brought us darkness, superstitions and strong desire to harm those they see as enemies. Enter the worldwide phenomena of curses. To quote from Wikipedia, “A curse is any expressed wish that so...
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Could Jesus Return Without You Knowing? Ep. 1194: Christian Questions Podcast
Christianity waits for the return of Jesus. Depending on your doctrinal beliefs, you may be looking for his return to bring incredible drama and life changing moments – things like earthquakes , destruction, anarchy and a rapture. While we can see scriptural evidence to support SOME of these things, we want to be careful about just viewing the return of Jesus through dramatic and traumatic even...
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Am I Living Under a Generational Curse? Curses Series (Part II) Ep. 1196 Christian Questions Podcast
Our God is a God of order. Psalm 89:14 says that righteousness and justice are the very foundation of His heavenly throne. This means that all He does must be based in what is right and just. While some of us may look at this through fearful eyes, this is actually great news. It means God is and always will be dependable and trustworthy. If this is the case, why did God seem so over-the-top ang...
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Can Christians Be Cursed and Cause Curses? Curses Series PT III Ep.1197: Christian Questions Podcast
The word “curse” is overused and under comprehended. Cursing can mean using words that are not acceptable to repeat in public. To curse can mean to call upon a perceived other-worldly power for the purpose of harming someone or something. Cursing can also mean the expression of great disdain and loathing for people or things. In Part II of our 3-part Curses Series, we observed in great detail h...
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Are My Christian Beliefs Based on Truth or Error? Ep. 1199: Christian Questions Podcast
When Jesus was being questioned by Pilate, he told him that those who were “of the truth” would “hear his voice.” Pilate’s answer was an important question, for he asked, “what is truth?” This brief interchange brings us to similar questions. How do we know that we are people “of truth”? Do the groups we follow, be they centuries old denominations or newer Christian sects, hold to the “truth”...
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Am I Passionate or Complacent About Jesus? Ep. 1198 Christian Questions Podcast
Every Christian loves Jesus and every Christian wants to be acceptable to him. None of us ever want to take his sacrifice on our behalf for granted. We don’t want to fall into a pattern of complacency where we don’t appreciate the blessings he gives us. While these are all well-stated intentions, we need to dig in much deeper to see how to make them well-lived principles. How do we actually l...
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Could an Addiction Block My Christian Growth? Ep. 1200: Christian Questions Podcast
Life can be difficult and unpredictable. It can be full of insecurity, unexpected disappointments, and events that press and overwhelm our coping skills. All of this can bring us to places that make us want to run from our reality and instead engage in a pseudo-reality that makes us feel better - at least for the moment. Enter the pathway to potential addictive behavior. It often begins as a ...
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Can the Dead Communicate With Us? Ep. 1201: Christian Questions Podcast
Our shared human experience is linked by extreme grief at the loss of a loved one. COVID-19 has unexpectedly killed millions of people around the world, often with no time opportunity for meaningful closure. When a child dies, or a loved dies tragically or simply passes away from sickness or old age, we want to know, where are they? Are they hurting? Are they okay? Our emotional devastation c...
