Sure and Steadfast: Recent Episodes
Sara Schmidt
A podcast for women with practical and biblical encouragement for the everyday challenges we face as born-again believers.
The beauty of God’s redemption is highlighted most brilliantly when contrasted against the sin that He has saved us from.
Remember the foundation of your testimony, the blessing of new life by the mercy of the cross, and never stray from its truth.
REPOSTED Episode
Today's episode is a repost from October, 2021, as I am taking a few weeks off from posting new episodes.
REPOSTED Episode
Today's episode is a repost from September 2021, as I am taking a few weeks off from posting new episodes.
REPOSTED Episode
Today's episode is a repost from April 1, 2021, as I am taking a few weeks off from posting new episodes.
What does Easter mean to you? In today's episode I share a bit about what Christ's death, burial, and resurrection means to me.
These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11
Acknowledging our weakness isn’t always easy. We do not have to act like we have it all together. We are called to rely on His strength, and remember that we have been crucified with Christ.
We need not carry the weight of shame on our backs. Jesus carried it for you, and left it at the cross.
There is so much joy to be found in the presence of God! We were made to enjoy and experience a deep and fulfilling relationship with our good Father.
We have been given much time, how is it that we so often find ourselves having a difficult time finding space for the Word of God?
As believers we have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit, that not only comforts us, helps us to combat sin, but He also helps us to live out our faith in a way that honors God. Today's episode explores the practical ways we can do that!
Today I want to encourage you to stop operating out of self-sufficiency and rest in the grace of our Lord, remembering that Jesus has already won the battle you are fighting.
Today's episode will encourage you to seek God first! He will give you exactly what you need, even though it often looks vastly different than what we are asking for. Seek Him. Trust Him.
Seasons are an inevitable part of growing. Whether it is in the vegetables and fruit we plant in the soil, or in people. Spiritual seasons of growth can be difficult, but they too are essential.
John 4:13-14,
“Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”
Today we have reached the last episode of our Journey. Come join me once more as we ponder that holy night in Bethlehem.
Thank you to each and every one of you that has come along with me on this simple, but wonderful Journey to the Manger.
On this second to last day of our Journey to the Manger, I want to encourage you with this; if Christ is your Savior... go and tell!
Do you struggle staying steadfast when you can't quite see the fullness of what God is doing? Today we see a wonderful picture of being steadfast in faith in the life of Anna.
Simeon meets the Messiah, and leaves Mary with a sobering thought.
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Today we begin to tough on Simeon's story. Simeon hoped for the restoration of everyone, do you?
Christ's birth symbolizes the beginning of better story, and there is room for all of us in its pages.
God showed up to the ordinary shepherds, and it's a great reminder that God can show up in the ordinary of our lives.
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In today's episode you will be encouraged to loosen the grip on your false securities, and look to the hope of Jesus Christ.
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God chose something simple and hopeful to announce the birth of the Messiah. A light.
Our Savior came down to earth as a man, and now we have the opportunity to place our trust in Him, knowing that He has been where we are. This is a wonderful assurance that produces a peace like no other.
Emmanuel is here! Even when we don't see the full picture of what God is doing, He is with us!
Today's episode serves as a reminder to make room for Jesus, even in the midst of the busyness of the season. \
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Today's episode explores the significance of that little town of Bethlehem.
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Mary left us a wonder example of faith as God chose her to carry, and bring the Messiah into the world. Today's advent episode looks at just that!
In today's advent episode Mary and Elizabeth show us the blessing of choosing celebration over comparison.
Welcome to this Journey to the Manger advent series from Sure and Steadfast!
Today I want us to consider the lineage of Christ, and the purpose for some of the people listed in that lineage. It is a beautiful picture of the love and mercy of the Messiah!
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Welcome to the 6th episode of this advent series of Journey to the Manger. In todays episode I touch on the point that it is when we take time to savour the workings of Christ that our spirits are satisfied.
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Welcome to Advent day 5! Today we look at being present in our regular, sometime "mundane" lives, as we consider more of Zacharias' story.
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In today's advent episode we see the example of patience and waiting from Zacharias and Elizabeth. It serves as a reminder to us, that God is a constant companion to those who wait on Him!
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Today is Day 3 of this Journey to the Manger Advent series, and today's episode is about the sign of hope that was announced many years before the birth of the Messiah!
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Welcome to Advent day 2! Today I want to encourage you to uproot the noise, and take back the joy and wonder we have in Christ.
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Welcome to the first episode of this Christmas advent series! I am so happy to have you "come and see" the wonder of the birth of Christ along with me!
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Are you trusting simply in the fact that God is able?
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Are you rooting yourself in that which produces a strong and sustainable foundation?
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In today's episode I will be looking at how we can practice childlike attributes in our faith, and what that means for us in our spiritual lives.
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Do you have days where it seems the joy in salvation is dwindling, or hard to find? Behold Jesus!!
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Where do you run to for refuge? I hope today's episode will encourage you to run to the one true refuge in times of trouble!
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Are you feeling dry? Do you wonder if your dry bones can live? I have good news!
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Do you dread the refining process in your walk with God? I trust that today's episode will help you to look at the process in a new light!
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We serve an incredible God. The love of God is a topic that could never be exhausted, so I will share a few thoughts about His love.
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In the first episode of season two we will be looking at the comfort we can find when we feel overwhelmed!
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To wrap up season 1 we will be looking at the power of prayer. Prayer is something that many scoff at. Many believe that prayer goes no further than the ceiling you are sitting under. Do you believe in the power of prayer? If you want to leave me some feedback feel free to do so on Instagram!
We all go about our days carrying around a dangerous weapon. Are you choosing to use it for good rather than evil?
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Do you find yourself comparing your spiritual life to those around you? Today's episode is a reminder of the dangers of comparison, and how it can end up stunting your spiritual growth.
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Are you carrying a heavy load, or overwhelmed by something? Cast your cares on the Lord. Today's episode talks about doing just that!
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Does counting your blessings make a difference? Practicing gratitude can do wonders for your day to day life, take a listen as I share some practical insight on this in todays episode.
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Is your life a reflection of the Saviour? Are you His masterpiece? Here are some practical ways we can be more like Christ!
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We serve a never changing God, and I am so thankful that He is a steady Rock, and a refuge for me! In today's episode I will share a few thoughts on the immutability of God.
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We have an amazing creator, and healer in Christ. In today's episode I will share a few thoughts on allowing Christ to heal our souls.
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We serve an amazing God. Today's episode I will share a few thoughts on the infinite nature of God.
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The past year has been uncertain in so many ways. Today I will focus on finding joy and peace in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.
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In todays episode we will talk about placing our identity in Christ.
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In todays episode we will talk about practicing humility on a daily basis, and dealing with hidden sin.
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In todays episode we will talk about the call of achieving holiness and claiming the promises that God gives to us with that call.
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In todays episode we will talk about those times when our spiritual life feels like a dry wasteland, and I’ll touch a bit on my journey of loneliness.
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This weeks episode is a little different, since it's more of an introduction to who I am, why I am starting this podcast, and what this space is going to be about! Thanks for visiting! If you want to leave me some feedback feel free to do so on Instagram, or leave me a voice message!