Encouragement Outpost: Recent Episodes
Georgia Pointer
Offering biblical encouragement to your real-life situation. Tune in as Dr. Georgia shines the sunshine of God’s Word and lifts your spirit just when you need it most.
Hope can be in short supply when we have done all we can with no change. Today’s episode encourages you to be that girl who keeps hope alive in the face of impossible odds.
You know what I mean by junky people. They are all around you. They keep up drama and are mean, selfish, and arrogant. Today’s episode talks about how to be that girl who knows how to handle junky folks God’s way!
Your life matters! You have been blessed to be a blessing. Are you seeking those opportunities to be just that?
Do you heat yourself up because of things you regret about your past? Do you wish you could run away from who you used to be? Today’s episode encourages you to give your regrets to God and move on to a greater future! To make a donation to the orphanage. Go to https://www.loamindia.org/support-us.
Do you struggle with being an imperfect parent? Do you have regrets about the way you raised your children? Find encouragement in today’s episode. Also, click this link to make an eternal impact on motherless kids the other side of the world today! https://www.loamindia.org/support-us
We can get in our own way, sometimes, and hinder what God wants to accomplish through us. Today’s episodes shows how to prevent this kind of self-sabotage.
Today’s episode challenges you to take inventory of your life to see if you are focusing on the affairs of others to the neglect of God’s assignments for your own. SHOW NOTE: see Season , Episode 2 entitled The Sneaky Fear of saying “no” for further encouragement on this topic.
Our culture says that to get ahead, you must kick in the teeth of your opponent, but Christ has a better way.
Where are you focused? On your fears? Your ambitions? Today’s episode encourages your focus to be in the right place to ensure peace and success.
Do you realize how far you have to go to be like Jesus? Today’s episode focuses on the need for regular renovation in order to achieve transformation. Spoiler alert: it’s not all up to you!
S7:E1- Start the new year with a renewed mindset to focus on what matters to God. This new series explores encouraging ways to control your thoughts and affect your destiny!
Confrontation is a necessary part of living with human beings. It doesn’t have to be avoided nor does it have to turn you inside out. Today’s episode offers practical encouragement on confrontation.
Frustration is normal when our plans are interrupted or hindered, but today’s episode offers a peaceful perspective on our detours. Also my new book link is here: https://www.amazon.com/Think-These-Things-Encouraging-Meditations/dp/B0CPVVHZCX/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=16EOGHDGLOTBS&keywords=Think+on+these+things+by+Dr.+Georgia+Pointer&qid=1702587639&sprefix=think+on+these+things+by+dr.+georgia+pointer%2Caps%2C292&sr=8-1
Ever wished God would come down and talk with you in person? Ever wonder if you heard right when suspecting God spoke to you? Today’s episode highlights a most beautiful way God kept Mary and Joseph on track.
Today’s episode focuses on the truth the Christ Child experienced in His vulnerable state under Herod’s reign. The same truth is available to you as a child if God. Be encouraged!
You may be afraid of change and not even know it! What are symptoms of fearing change and how do you overcome this fear?
We all have things we are afraid people will find out about. Maybe it’s our past, a moral struggle, or an addiction. We all need a safe place to be ourselves and know we are accepted and let bed unconditionally. Today’s episode challenges us to be safe people others can trust with their weaknesses.
Today’s episode addresses the fear of not having enough. God calls us to do things for Him that we don’t have the resources to do. This is always an invitation to see Him do the impossible on our behalf. This sneaky fear of running out of, or of not having what we need causes Christians to miss out on many exciting faith adventures! Be encouraged to trust God when it does not make sense!
We sometimes hold back a little of ourselves from God. We secretly and maybe unknowingly fear selling out to Him because we are not sure we can trust Him in whatever area we are withholding. Today’s episode shows the folly of this fear and encourages you in your journey to be fully Christ’s.
Do you fear confrontation? Are you afraid of disappointing people so you end up doing something you dread? Do you struggle to set boundaries because it feels selfish? Find encouragement in today’s episode.
Today’s episode begins a new series in talking about fear. Today we explore the sneaky fear of succeeding. Do you have that fear?
Today’s episode encourages Christians to be good spiritual people in order parents. It can seem daunting , but you will hear practical ways to carry out this all-important command of Christ.
Today’s episode tackles common reasons Christians fail to share the gospel and offers solutions to help.
Today’s episode explores two aspects of greed you may not realize us are present in your life. Listen with a humble heart that is ready to adjust as the Holy Spirit leads.
Today’s episode encourages you to go deeper in the Word. Wherever we are on the biblical literacy spectrum, we have room to grow. Let’s not be satisfied with what we get on a Sunday mornings alone!
Our desire to fit in can cost our witness to a watching world. Today’s episode explores Romans 12:2 and offers practical encouragement in leading a transformed life instead of a conformed one.
Do you find that your intentions to pray do not match actually praying? Do you get distracted or feel you are too busy to pray? Today’s episode offers encouragement to strengthen your prayer life. Too much is at stake to be weak in this area of the Christian life.
Today’s episode challenges believers to be intentional about engaging strangers in our churches and in our world for the glory of God! See James 1:1-4
Today’s episode explores truths in Psalm 119:33-38. The Psalmist provides several requests we can make of God to help us grow and be blessed.
This episode encourages anyone who might feel they’ve messed up too badly to be used by God. Romans 8:28 offers hope!
Today’s episode explores the promise of persecution for those who follow Jesus. How do you respond since it is inevitable?
Today’s episode looks at a heart that did not obey God completely. Do you see any of his characteristics in your own heart? God stands ready to renew those who repent. Be encouraged!
Today’s episodes explores the truth of our personal guilt before a perfect God and why that is good to know. Romans 3:23; Isaiah 53:6; 1John 1:5
Today’s episode explores 2Timothy 3:16-17 and discuses how it describes the Scriptures and how they benefit those who heed its message.
Today’s episode looks at 4 exciting instances in Psalm 103 in which “ all” appears, reminding us of great truths that should encourage us.
Today’s episode explores Proverbs 3:5 and the challenge to trust God with not just a part of our heart, but 100 % of if it. We’ll also look at some song lyrics that each that call to trust.
Revelation 2:14 is where we camp today as we meditate on the truth that God Himself will wipe away all tears from our eyes.
Let’s explore the exciting instances where the Word of God uses the word “ALL!” Discover rich promises and principles to apply to your life!
Are you a worry-wart? Do you have anxiety about situations you cannot control? Are you overwhelmed about possible harm coming to those you love? Find encouragement to overcome worry in today’s episode.
Today’s episode explains how shame is a strategic tool of Satan to keep you from fulfilling your purpose. Hear how Jesus takes away shame and what He offers in exchange. Isaiah 61:1-3; Psalm 139:23-24
Guilt is a powerful emotion, but it only becomes messy when we fail to use it the way God intends. Today’s episode offers freedom where guilt has become a prison.
Today’s episode is tackles the messy emotion of jealousy. You may be surprised at what it takes to uproot it.
What makes you feel insecure? Does God have anything to say about our emotional insecurities? Yes, He does and you’re going to love it!
Today’s episode offers practical help and perspective for when God doesn’t do what you hoped, and you get angry with Him.
Do you struggle to forgive yourself? Are you consumed with anger over offenses done to you? Do you try to forgive but find it impossible? Today Dr. Georgia offers encouragement for this stronghold and offers truths you may not have thought about.
How do you keep hope when life blindsides you? How do you survive the drowning waves of sorrow or heartache or stress when it’s your turn to suffer? Find practical encouragement in today’s episode. Share it with a friend!
Do you struggle with FOMO, the fear of missing out? Has the rash of random shootings made you fearful of leaving home or sending your kids and grandkids to school? God’s word offers comfort for these emotions. Be encouraged!
Today’s episode explores the words that flow from our mouth. Do they reflect Christ? Do they build up or tear down? Be challenged and encouraged today! Also like stem for a special announcement at the end.
Show me a lazy and selfish woman and I’ll show a woman missing out on all God created her to be! Today’s episode explores Proverbs 31:19-20 and finds two additional attributes of an excellent woman.
You can be a confident woman and be humble simultaneously! You are a treasure trove of beautiful qualities and it is ok and appropriate to acknowledge them. Today’s episode invites you to celebrate who and Whose you are!
Do you feel guilty for doing something for yourself? Do you often neglect yourself to care for others? God has a better way! This episode encourages care for your physical, mental, and spiritual self!
Today’s episode describes the healthy relationship the excellent woman has with finances. She sees money as a tool to be used instead of a toy or tyrant.
Today’s episode reminds us that delegating is a biblical idea that frees us to be all God called us to be.
Today’s episode encourages you to exercise God-given creativity in every area of your life for the benefit of everyone you encounter. You are gifted to be a gift, my friend!
Today’s episode encourages us to take pride in our work and to do our duty with a good attitude.
Today’s episode encourages you to be the catalyst for joy and encouragement in every arena of your life.
See the Proverbs 31 woman through new eyes. You are already amazing! Let this mysterious, capable woman encourage you to be even more amazing!
Today we conclude our series on God’s 20 Comforting Responses to Your Imperfections with talk about the unmerited favor of God. Be Encouraged!
Today I use an analogy to review all the amazing responses God makes to our imperfections that we have learned so far. Then I discuss the matchless love letter, the Bible, God has given.
Today we explore the mercy and compassion of our great God in the face of our shortcomings.
Today’s episode talks about what initially seems an uncomfortable response God makes to our imperfections. This response turns out to be for our good and His glory.
Today we talk about the amazing gift of God’s listening ear when we feel inadequate and frustrated.
Today I tackle a few more common reasons Christians have quit the church. I challenge and encourage each reason with God’s Word.
Today’s episode talks about an often overlooked provision God has made to help His children grow. We explore common excuses why people neglect this precious gift and why they are missing out on an enormous treasure.
Today Dr. Pointer talks about amazing gift God gives for victory in your Christian life: the power of the Holy Spirit!
Have you ever allowed guilt or shame over your sin to drag you down? Ever felt you don’t deserve God’s forgiveness? Struggling to forgive yourself? Find encouragement today for all of that in today’s episode!
Today encourages you to remember you’re not the only one who struggles and that God’s got you even in your imperfections.
The love of God in the face of all your imperfections is one of God’s most endearing responses to us. Let’s revel in it and let it once and for all settle His attitude toward you if you are in Christ!
This first episode tells my story of healing so that you know you are not alone. (You might want to listen without kids around.) You can pick up a copy of my book, "A Christian Woman's Guide to Overcoming Messy Emotions," at BarnesandNoble.com. Next week I start a series called "God's 10 Comforting Responses to Your Feelings of Inadequacy." I am an encourager! Tune in and let me encourage you!