Everyday God: Recent Episodes
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If you want to grow in a vibrant relationship with God that positively affects your day, then Everyday God is for you! It's designed to help you connect the Bible to daily life in practical and meaningful ways. You'll be amazed at the possibilities that open up for spiritual intimacy as you get connected and stay connected with the Everyday God!
Mother's Day - some have a reason to celebrate; some not so much. No matter what your relationship is like with your mom, listen to how Jesus treated his mother and be encouraged to find a way to remember a special woman in your life.
Lonelienss is an epidemic. Our relational disconnect from others can leave us feeling lonely even in a crowd. But Jesus promised that we would never be left alone. Listen to hear how his promise can make a difference for us today.
Sometimes things sound too good to be true. We're skeptical, have questions, or doubt whether what we're being told is accurate. We might even doubt God. Listen to hear how God handled the questions and doubts of one of his closest followers. We can learn from his experience!
The recent solar eclipse in the U.S. caused quite a stir. Social media was buzzing with people analyzing how, or if, this event was connected to Biblical prophecies about the end of time and Jesus' return. But is there really any reasons to fuss over it?
When we have problems that cause us to suffer, we might question whether there's any purpose to it all. Would you believe me if I told you that God has your best interests in mind? Hear how someone in the Bible handled their situation and discover what we can learn from their approach.
The Everyday God podcast begins a new season of episodes for Eastertide. Join us each week as we connect the Bible to daily life in practical and meaningful ways.
This season runs until May 20, 2024.
Here's a Good Friday snapshot of two criminals in a dialogue with Jesus - while all them are hanging from a cross! What Jesus has to say will astound you! This is the final "Let's Do Lent" episode.
He is Risen! Here's a special Easter celebration episode as the podcast goes back on pause for a while.
Here's a Good Friday snapshot of two criminals in a dialogue with Jesus - while all them are hanging from a cross! What Jesus has to say will astound you! This is the final "Let's Do Lent" episode.
What does a saltshaker have to do with a covenant promise? Listen to this Holy Thursday episode to find out!
Easter Sunday is the biggest day on the Christian calendar! This is the day Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Hear a basic explanation of what that means and why it's so important. Discover meaningful ways to make your connection with God on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Sometimes we don't keep commitments we make and then we feel remorse for letting ourself and others down. Listen to hear how Jesus extended grace to one such man.
Good Friday is a significant part of Holy Week as celebrated by Christians on April 7, 2023. Here's a basic explanation of what the day represents for Christians around the world. Discover meaningful ways to make your connection with God during the season that leads to Easter Sunday.
Guilt by association - that's why our parents told us to be careful about who are friends are. This is part 1 of 2 in the story of one disciple who feared being accused of a crime because he hung around with Jesus.
Holy Thursday, also known as "Maundy Thursday" is a significant part of Holy Week as celebrated by Christians on April 6, 2023. Here's a basic explanation of what the day represents for Christians around the world. Discover meaningful ways to make your connection with God during the season that leads to Easter Sunday.
Betrayal and forgivness don't always go together. Listen and be challenged by how Jesus treated the man who turned his back on him.
When we're physically sick, we go to a doctor right away for treatment. But who do we go to when we're spiritually sick? Listen to hear why we shouldn't wait to get spiritual healing either.
If we lose something valuable, we go on an all-out search and don't stop until we find it. It' s the same way with God - only He's looking for lost people. And there's a big celebration when just one is found.
Christians around the world will celebrate Palm Sunday on April 2, 2023. If you're unfamiliar with this Christian observance, here's a basic explanation of what it is and how it kicks off Holy Week. Discover meaningful ways to make your connection with God during the season that leads to Easter Sunday.
A religion teacher is offered new insight about God that sounds weird. He struggles to grasp it – it doesn’t fit what he knows. In part 3 of 3, hear how he’s challenged to stop asking so many questions and instead believe by faith alone.
One religion teacher tells another to reconsider his religious mindset and practices – to start over with grace and love instead of rules and regulations. Listen to part 2 of 3 to hear how this can apply to us too.
Holy Week is coming soon and it's a significant part of the season of Lent. Here's a brief guide to what it represents as observed by Christians.
Two religion teachers are in a mind-bending conversation about birth. One only knows about physical birth – the other spiritual birth. Listen to part 1 of 3 of their dialogue to find out why their conversation is important to us today.
We may think about confession negatively because we don’t like to face things that need to be changed. But confessions aren’t always about sin. Listen to one man’s positive confession about Jesus and be inspired to do the same!
When we mess up, we might withdraw from others in embarrassment. But wouldn’t it be great if we could help one another be restored, especially when we’re out of line with God?
It can help to talk with someone about our deepest needs. Who are you willing to share your story with? Choose wisely!
If we're tripping over stuff in a dark room, why wouldn't we turn the light on so we can see where we're going? Listen to how confession can flip the switch.
We can't expect to win a race if we're running in the wrong direction. Hear how confession can get us moving the right way toward the finish line!
How can someone become a generous giver when they don’t have that much to begin with? If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, this woman’s story will inspire you!
Some people give to others just to get attention and praise. But Jesus taught a better way to give. And it means we have to be able to keep a secret!
What he was begging for wasn’t what he really needed. Hear one man’s amazing story of receiving an unexpected gift that met his greatest need – and then some!
Imagine being a beggar on the streets, depending on other people to help meet your needs. That's a tough life! Listen to how Jesus “gave alms” to a desperate poor man who was ignored by everyone else.
Acts of charity can enrich our experience of the Lenten season. Listen to hear how the practice of “almsgiving” can make a difference to someone today!
Fall asleep while praying? No, not me! Yet that’s exactly what happened to Jesus’ disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. Hear how Jesus responds to their “epic fail”. (Part 2 of 2.)
Sweating drops of blood? Talk about stress! Today is part 1 of 2 as we look into the prayers of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. We can learn a lot from his example!
How can a nagging child be connected to prayer? Find out as we hear what Jesus has to say about what and how we pray.
It’s clear from Scripture that we can come to God in prayer just as we are – no pretentions! Hear what Jesus had to say about praying simply and with humility.
When we ask God in prayer to search us to see if there’s anything wicked or hurtful inside us, He might show us something that needs to change. So, are we humble enough to ask and brave enough to respond?
It feels so good to clean out a closet or get rid of the clutter in the garage to make space for new and better use! Hear how the practices of Lent can help us declutter on the inside to be ready for God’s use.
Do you believe that God can use hardships to test our faith and confidence in Him? Tests from God come to people who He wants to use for His purposes. How might he be preparing you?
Have you ever feel like you’re under spiritual attack when you’re weary and feeling vulnerable? Satan tried to take advantage of Jesus at time like that, but he made his choice – and so can we!
Have you ever jumped into something you know isn’t right for you just because you think it will make other people like you more? Listen to how Jesus was tempted this way and what he chose to do about it.
Are there things we’re hungry for that can distract us from our relationship with God? Hear how Jesus responded when he was presented with the temptation to solve his own hunger problem rather than rely on God to take care of him. He had a choice!
Are you sure of who you are as a child of God? Hear what happened when Jesus’ identity was challenged, and how the Bible tells us to respond based on his example.
Is there something we crave that has a hold on us and keeps us from growing in our relationship with God? Listen to hear how the practice of fasting can help us.
How can a time of temptation be a test of our faith? Join us in Matthew 4:1-11 as we begin looking at what happened to Jesus and how it helps to shape our spiritual practices during Lent.
Here's a brief introduction to the Lenten season for those who may want to know more or have a refresher. Lent begins this year on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22nd. Listen and decide if and how you want to engage in the practices of Lent.
This bonus episode is for those who want to know more about what Ash Wednesday is and how and why Christians participate.
The Everyday God podcast returns with a new series for this special time of year! Join us as we connect the Bible to daily life and explore the practices of Lent. Short episodes from Monday to Friday start Ash Wednesday, February 22, and run until Easter.
In this final podcast episode, learn how gratitude connects to our spiritual well-being and can become an intentional practice to strengthen our relationship with God.
Is it possible to sabotage our joy? This episode tells how "foreboding joy" can ruin our joyful moments and what the remedy is to overcome it. It's easier than you think!
Every time we spread joy, the result is doubled. Give joy - get joy! What a deal! Listen to find out how we can keep our "joy jar" full and spread sweetness wherever we go.
Joy feels so good! We love those intense bursts of happiness when something wonderful happens. But there are also times when circumstances force us to choose - will we face our situation with joy or not? Hear the story of how God brought an unexpected, life changing surprise to one woman, and how her choice to stay joyful changed the world!
"Do it yourself" is a popular way to restore old items that need repair. But what happens when it's us that's broken and we can't fix ourselves? Listen to hear how God can put us back together and restore our joy. He's the Master artisan of our soul!
Trust includes risk, vulnerability, and the possibility of betrayal. We squirm when we talk about trust, even trust in God, because it's let us down before and we've been hurt. This episode serves as a reminder that even when we don't understand why certain things happen in life, we can choose to trust God rather than our own understanding. We can safely lean on the One who never lets us down. This is the final episode of the Thrive series.
Rest involves more than taking a vacation. There's a deeper kind of rest available to us that comes only from God. Learn how that rest can become a rhythm of our soul that helps us flourish and grow spiritually. This is the fourth episode of the Thrive series.
Habits that keep us in sync in our relationship with God can be shaped by using spiritual disciplines. But what are they and how do we choose ones that will really help us Thrive? In this episode, you'll hear the disciplines explained and how they can positivly impact our connection with God to make it fresh and exciting. This is the third episode of the Thrive series.
When our calendars are overloaded with dates for school, sports, work and family, our spiritual health can suffer from being overcommitted. “God time” can get lost in the shuffle until our relationship is totally out of sync.
But what if we released our schedule into God’s hands, trusting that he’ll help us make good decisions that keep us spiritually thriving? Listen to how we can thrive by letting go!
This is the second episode of the Thrive series.
As schedules get busier in the fall, it can be hard to keep our connection with God in sync. We really need to pay attention when we get overloaded! Listen to how one culprit can take us out of sync and what we can do to get paired up again!
This is the first episode of the THRIVE! series.
Do you ever have a hard time asking for help? Many people are better at giving help than receiving it. But when we're in need, God has something special for us if we'll just look up. Check it out!
We're hard wired to help each other but can be so preoccupied with ourselves that we don't feel the pain of someone else's suffering. This Psalm reveals how deep God's compassion is, and challenges us to receive it and pass it to others.
Where do you go when you need a place of refuge to get away from it all - whatever "it all" is? You know you need it, but there's no time right now, or you've used up all your vacation days. The words of this "song" can provide the answer for your need!
Have you ever looked back on a painful experience and saw that you learned a lot from it? That's what happened to the writer of this Psalm. Hear how his wild and crazy story shaped his belief that God is good. You're invited to "taste & see!"
Your face appears on the jumbotron amd someone hands you a microphone. "Tell us about your faith". What are you gonna' say? Hear how one man's life experiences shaped what he said about God. The second epsiode in a six week series on the Psalms.
Can God restore our soul until we get to the place where we can say "I shall not want" - I've got everything that I need? The first epsidoe in a six week series on the Psalms.
We need to have a relationship with God in order to discern His will. Some things are only revealed by the Holy Spirit. How can we practice having better discernment in our spiritual life? Also - hear about some changes coming to the podcast on July 11th!
It's 3 AM and our body is tired, but our mind is racing and won't shut down. It's so frustrating! What keeps us from rest and what can we do about it? This episode offers a way to find peace of mind and heart - even in the middle of the night.
Have you ever felt like God doesn't hear you when you talk to him? If so, you're not alone! But we can have faith that he does. This episode challenges us to pay attention to the ways God listens to us in both the big and small moments of everyday life.
It's graduation season! We regularly celebrate our educational achievements, but how do we identify progress in our spiritual life? What would a graduation look like "God style"? Use this week's key idea to create some milestones as you deepen your connection with God.
A special holiday episode bringing thanks to our military and sharing thoughts about sacrifice.
Research shows that working women feel like their needs are being ignored since the pandemic started. Hear how embracing what God is doing in everyday life can bring encourgement when dealing with increased responsibilities.
Sometimes life isn't so easy and all that keeps us going is grit and determination. This episdoe explores what it means to be "steadfast" despite difficulties, failure or oppostition, and how faith in God helps us move forward.
When it comes to making commitments, "yes" is a small but powerful word. Listen in for some tips on how to respond wisely to requests for our time and energy, and choose to avoid becoming over committed!
Working women live with a load of expectations, both from other people and ourselves. We feel like we have to do it all - but do we? Listen in for some ideas on how to let go of the weight and create space for yourself!
Health issues, stress, anxiety, worry, loneliness… so many issues can drive us toward negativity. This episode offers specific words to hold onto during such times, words that can keep us focused on wholesome thoughts.
Is there a lot of drama in your life? Being around a drama queen or living in circumstances we have no control over can affect the health of our spiritual life. Listen for some ways we can shift our focus and avoid the negative effects of too much drama.
One of the most powerful themes of the Easter story is forgiveness. This episode explores what holds us back from forgiving ourselves or others. Discover how to make a conscious choice to forgive someone - even if we don't feel like it.
Ah, yard sales! There's something so freeing about getting rid of old junk - and getting paid for it! That's what motivates us to sort all our stuff to prepare for a yard sale. So what if the same thing were true about our spiritual "junk"?
In this episode, you'll learn how coming clean with God can be a great way to prepare for the payoff of a closer relationship with God.
Deep friendships result from years of conversations that form a connection. Back-and-forth dialogue lets us get to know each other and eventually build a friendship based on love and trust. In this episode, you’ll discover how to create a dialogue with God that can help us form a deep friendship with Him too.
| Spring is a great time to plant new seeds to help us grow in our spiritual life. But what are they and how do we do that? Discover how easy it can be to clear the way for something new and choose one spiritual seed to start growing right now. |
There are times in life when we feel like we've been knocked off balance, like we're about to be blown over and fall down. How can an encounter with God restore our balance so we stay standing?
So many things to do... good and useful things. But what happens when they distract us from spending time with God? What is it that keeps us too busy to make time and what can we do about it?
We can be so focused on how much we want to be loved that we don't stop to think about how well we love others, especially people we don't think deserve our love. Take the challenge to find yourself in the story of someone who loved extravagantly as we answer the question: "who deserves my love?"
Take a look at how a connection with God can positively affect our capacity for self-love. This week's episode explores the question: How well do I love myself?
There's an essence of love in all our of close relationships. Enjoy some self-examination as we look at four different kinds of love and explore the question: "what kind of love do I have?"
There are lots of ways to experience love, including the unique love that comes only from God. Use this week's one simple, yet profound idea to help you make a connection with God's love in the everday moments of life.
If you are a busy working woman who would like a deeper connection with God but don't know where to start or don't have the time or energy to figure it out, this is the place for you! Use one simple idea each week to help you find more peace, joy, hope and faith through a meaningful connection with God every day. Discover it - try it - it's yours!