"Balms For The Soul Podcast" with Carla Cain: Recent Episodes
Carla
A country girl reaching out from her home to inform believers and unbelievers about the things God teaches us about living, salvation, relationships, losses, raising children, dating, marriage, Bible series, and peer counseling. Podcast website is www.balmsforthesoulpodcast.com which I do a monthly blog on.
Guest speaker: Rosanne
Introduction
Reading of the letter
Rapture defined
Signs prior to the rapture
Tribulation period
Anti-Christ & false prophet
144,000 Jews & 2 witnesses
Hope in Jesus
Our guest speaker Rosanne
Introduction
Do we have a guardian angel?
Do we become angels when we die?
Should we worship angels?
Is man greater or lesser than angels?
Who is the angel of the Lord?
Review of the upcoming episode 10
Guest Speaker Stephen Cain
Overview
The Beginning of the End - Heavenly Scene
Marriage of the Lamb
The Rider on a White Horse
Armageddon and the Bird's Supper
The Millennium
Resurrections
New Heaven and New Earth
Be Zealous for the Truth with your host Carla Cain
3 John
As a believer are you a Gaius, a Diotrephes, or a Demetrius?
Guest Speaker: Rosanne
Meaning of the name Michael
Michael's gifts and responsibilities
Gabriel's gifts and responsibilities
Review of upcoming episode
This is a study of 2 John 1:1-13
"Be Zealous for the Truth"
Introduction: the story of John Wiles Booth
Be careful with extending hospitality
Key word is "truth"
Believers need to engage in the battle for truth.
False teachers were a problem in the early church.
Lack of teaching on what's right and wrong
A Poetic Devotional with Linda Roorda
Story of the homeless drunk
Making assumptions by association
Updates on the Anxiety/Depression Workshop
Be Zealous for the Truth Series, Episode 8
2 Peter 3:10-18
What is the coming day of the Lord?
Events prior to the Coming Day of the Lord
The three things that happen on the Day of the Lord
Mothers' Are Special with Carla CainA story, "The hand of God"
A high calling
Psalm 127:3 and Proverbs 31:25-30
Raising children is a serious responsibility
Advice for new Mother's
Training and disciplining children
Abuse is wrong
Ending Poem by Maggie Pittman entitled "Her Hands"
A Poetic Devotional with Linda RoordaA king dressed as a beggar
The king falls in love
Our Lord's love for us
A Poetic Devotional by Linda Roorda
Announcement of a new ministry at the end of this episode
By Stephen Cain
Bowls & Babylon
The final series of judgements on the world - the seven bowl judgements
The Mystery Babylon, riding on the seven headed beast
The betrayal and fall of Babylon
Introduction
Meaning of Seraphim
Description of Seraphim
Discussion of description
Contrast and Comparison of Cherubim & Seraphim
Review of episode 8
Be Zealous for the Truth Series
Lesson 7
Reminders from Peter
Scoffers are here
Scoffer are increasing
They question Christ's return
Willful ignorance
A Poetic Devotional by Linda Roorda
Abandoned tractor
Elderly parents and grandparents
Value hidden
Ending Song: "Many Blessings" by the Cast of Characters
A Poetic Devotional with Linda Roorda
What is contentment?
How do we find it?
Phil.4:11
Old Hymn
Ending Song, "Oh, Freedom" by the Antioch Choir
Be Zealous for the Truth
2 Peter 2:17-22
1. A pig face dog
2. Spiritually bankrupt: waterless wells and clouds
3. Hell reserved for them
4. Continual sin
5. The difference between a sinning unbeliever and a sinning believer
Introduction
Cherubim
God's throne
Garden of Eden
Arc of Covenant
Tabernacle
Solomon's Temple
Appearance
The 4 living creatures in Revelations
Review for the next episode
The series, "Be Zealous for the Truth", Episode five
"The Way of Balaam"
2 Peter 2:10-16
I. Bold accusers
II. Brute beasts
III. Balaam's way
***A Poetic Devotional with Linda Roorda
- Have you ever been rejected?
- Hurtful words
- Apologize when you hurt someone
Closing song: Go Tell It On The Mountain***
Series, "Be Zealous for the Truth", Episode Four
Look Out, Danger Ahead
2 Peter 2:1-9
Silly signs of danger
False teacher profile
How to identify false teachers
What false teachers deny
Three examples of God's judgment
The Truth About Angels 5 by Rosanne
Introduction
Brief review
Angel rescue story
Protections stories
Review of upcoming episode
A Poetic Devotional by Linda Roorda
1.Season of life
2.Feeling Unwanted & Useless?
3. Other things to do
4. Poem
Series, "Be Zealous for the Truth", Episode Three
"You Can Trust God's Word"
2 Peter 1:15-21
Following the doctor's orders
Always have these things in mind
Can You Trust the Bible?
Series, "Be Zealous for the Truth", Episode Two
"Let's Stir Up Our Memory"
2 Peter 1:8-14
Being certain of our salvation
Complacent believers
False teachers are a threat
Series, "Be Zealous for the Truth", Episode One, Part Two
"Growing Expectations"
2 Peter 1:1-7
Joke: "Between the pages"
Continuation of the Godly Traits of a Christian
Characteristics of a growing Christian
Excuses believers use not to grow spiritually
The state of respect in our society
There's a need for respective disagreements
Crime rates increasing
Poor adult role-models
Hateful reactions
Where has morality gone?
Cancelling the opposition
Are we next?
Series, "Be Zealous for the Truth", Part 1
"Growing Expectations"
What are you zealous about?
Things we should be zealous about
Peter's warnings
People react differently to warnings
Godly character traits of a godly man or woman
Looks like Christmas
Lights of many colors
Shopping in long lines
Music playing
Online shopping
Wrapping gifts
Treasured gift
Joke: The Week Before Christmas
Why we have Christmas lights
What is light good for?
Jesus is the light of the world
A Poetic Devotional by Linda Roorda
Thoughts about Christmas
What would I have thought about Jesus if I had lived during his time?
What would I have thought if I had been Mary?
Introduction
Short review
Number of angels
Do angels die?
Do angels age?
Powerful angels
Order of organization
Personality
Knowledge
Struggles
Angel food
Short review of episode 5 to come
A Poetic Devotional With Linda Roorda
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from Balms For The Soul Podcast
Story "Just Tell The Truth
Self-serving lies
Deceiving oneself
Gaslighting: Rev. Jim Jones
My story of being deceived
Biblical examples of deception
*A Poetic Devotional by Linda Roorda
Can't undo what's done
Disappointments and suffering
Lost friends
Others notice what you do
Be careful
Poem*
Have you ever been deceived ?
Quotes on deception
Definition
Nose growing stats
Stories to illustrate deception
Reasons people give for deceiving others
A Poetic Devotional by Linda Roorda
1. Ever climb a mountain?
2. I remember when.
3. Climbing a ridge.
4. What did I get myself into?
5. Challenges in life.
6. Poem
1. Introduction with a short review of previous episode
2. My angel collection
3. Spirit beings
4. Angel appearances, "Cute little cherubs?"
5. Creation
6. Stars, fire, wind
7. Fire - God and Angels
8. Do angels have wings?
9 . Bright light and white
10. Review of next episode
Poem
When you avoid solving problems
Problems have to be solved
Is it really your problem?
Two types of problems we face
Story
Five steps to problem solving
"The Slowpoke" joke
Wanting to be a slowpoke
Busy, busy
What not to let go by the wayside
Martha and Mary
Ending song "Down In The Valley To Pray" by the Antioch Mass Choir
Division
The source of our problems
Losing freedom of speech
Our true enemy
Latest News
Let's unite
A Poetic Devotional with Linda Roorda
Linda's lamb
Linda realized she was it's shepherd
Our Shepherd
Wanderers
Rosanne With Learning Truths
The Truth About Angels:
Angels Are Active From Beginning To End
Dumping Garbage Joke
Back Road Dumps
The Bear
Cleaning Up The Garbage
Sound Effects and Music
Why do we have problems?
What happens when we avoid problems.
The problems we can't solve.
Sound effects and music
Just a light, fun episode on the wild ride of life and how we can get off that ride. Episode includes sound effects and music.
Instructions to we the "sheep", and to church leaders.
Praise God for giving us "Shepherd's"
1. What living for God looks like
2. Jesus lived for God
3. Our potential for death
4. Our former lives
5. The end of all things
Stephen Cain's first episode on the Book of Revelations
Stephen presents the Introduction to The Book of Revelations
1 Peter 3:13-22
1. People are curious
2. Encouragement in Suffering
3. Jesus is our greatest example
1. Story of a woman who wanted a divorce.
2. How marriage is the most important earthly relationship you have.
3. Indicators that there's a problem in the marriage
4. What Peter has to say about marriage in 1 Peter 3:1-7
5. The Antioch Mass Choir, "Oh, The Blood Of Jesus."
A Poetic Devotional by Linda Roorda
Antioch Mass Choir at the end , "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
- The Call To Suffer
2. Five Example's of Christ's Suffering and How It Applies To Us
3. The Result's of Christ's Suffering
The hard, difficult employer
Stephen Cain shares with us about The Government in Peter's Time & Slavery
1 Peter 2:13-20
Obey God rather than man (Acts 5:29)
Times when we should NOT submit
Stephen Cain : Examples of biblical non-submission
Reasons for submission
Results of submission
Caution in submission
Final thoughts on submission
1 Peter 2: 1-12
1. Lay aside these sins
2. Desire God's Word as newborn babies
3. Believer's are living stones
4. Christ is the foundation: rejected stone, chief cornerstone, precious stone, honored stone, and judging stone.
5. Believer's are priests
6. Believer's are pilgrims
1 Peter 1:17-25
The Wright brothers sister.
Why love others?
Why we have problems loving others?
The results of not loving others.
What loving others does for you.
Summary of our survival guide for trials
A continuation of the series, "Living In Hostile Territory"
(1 Peter 1: 13-16)
1. A 'dirty servant' 2. A life of holiness 3. Be ready to serve
4. Distractions of the world 5. Be sober 6. Be looking
"Sometimes It Hurts" 1 Peter 1:3-12
Acrostic
Who Cares?
1. The Present Position of the Believer: A. A Living Hope B. A reserved inheritance
C. A secure salvation
2. The Present Trials of the Believer: A. The presence of trials B. The purpose of trials
3. The Present Joy of the Believer: A. The believer's relationship with Christ
B. The believer's rejoicing with Christ
4. The Future Blessings of the Believer: A. The promise of their salvation
B. The mystery of their salvation
A Study on the Book of 1 Peter
1. The Story of The Fall
2. The Introduction :
- author - occasion & purpose - major themes
- historical background of persecution presented by Stephen Cain
3. Countries Where Christian's Are Persecuted Today
4. Will American Go Through Persecution?
Teach you children personal responsibility by role modeling. Personal experiences are given in this episode.
Story of the old cleaning lady with sound
The disposable age we're living in
God did not make people to be disposable
Luke 15:3-7
God want us to love
We need to recycle and restore our lost relationships
Rejoice
The story of the starving painter with sound effects
Do you have doubts?
Percentages of doubters
Results of doubting
Where doubters received help
Reasons believers doubt
Another episode with Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Cain discussing Matthew 7:1-5. Are we to judge other's ? If so, in what fashion?
Is anger a sin? When is it considered a sin? Examples of righeous anger and unrighteous.
Expressions of anger matter. Righteous anger is not a sin.
A discussion (Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Cain) of the true meaning of Easter and the events of the first Easter weekend
1. The crucifixion
2. Joseph of Arimathaea claimed the body
3. The entombment
4. The resurrection
Prophecies made centuries earlier were fulfilled that first Easter weekend.
The stage of guilt and how people struggle with it and what they can do to get over it.
An episode with Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Cain having a discussion about what happens immediately after a believer dies.
In this episode I discuss the physical symptoms one experiences during the grief process.
My family losses is shared and the initial stage of grief is discussed in this episode.
I. The Story Of Darlene
2. Guest: Stephen Cain
3. Three Requirements To Win
a. denial
b. decisiveness
c. discipline
Matthews 10: 16-23
1. The Three Little Pigs Song Of 1933
2. What We Are - Sheep
3. Characteristics Of Sheep
4. What We Are To Be Aware Of - Wolves
5. Characteristics Of Wolves
6. What We Need
7. What Will You Do
Story of the Ungrateful Son-In-Law and A Mother. Lastly, Luke 17:11-19 the ten lepers and only one returned to Jesus expressing his gratitude.
- Comments by unhappily married individuals
- Reasons some are so unhappy
- False notions people bring into marriage
- Four stages every marriage goes through: Dreamy, Poppycock, Dilemma, and Acceptance
- Children Defining Love
- Giving Serious Thought to Accepting a Diamond
- Predictors of Divorce
- Naive Viewpoints in Regard to Marriage
- Warning Sings To Not Go There
- What God Says in 2 Cor. 6:14, 15
The beginning of the study on the Book of Revelations by our guest speaker, Pastor Joshua Householder, of Athens Wesleyan Church in Sayre, Pennsylvania.
- God Sets the Pattern of True Love
- John 3:16-18
- God's Love Is Not Static or Self-Centered
- The Love Styles Explained
- The Love Chapter in 1 Cor 13
Announcement:
2021 two new speakers on Balms besides myself
- Pastor Joshua Householder on the Book of Revelations
- Linda Visscher Roorda on Poetic Devotionals
God sets the pattern of true love for us in John 3:16-18. God's love is not static or self-centered. The love styles of mankind explained along with which one's are successful. Finally, the love Chapter in 1 Cor. 13.
This episode is on Luke 10:25-37
The Paradox Of Our Age by Dr. Bob Moorehead
Many Attitudes One Can Have
What We Can Learn From This Parable
- The Story Of The Parrot
2. Psalm 23
3. Dreading Thanksgiving With Family?
3. Poem, "When I Got To Heaven"
4. Lower Your Expectations Of Others
5. Invitation To Receive Christ
I talk quite a bit about President Trump and Biden in regard to the upcoming election
day, November 3rd. I also discuss masks and covid-19 some. I share a story
entitled, "Practicing What You Preach" and a short study of James 1:22-25.
An episode about fear which breeds worry, anxiety, depression and panic attacks. Some counseling tips and Scripture included.
An episode about our different freedom's in America and how they are jeopardy. Freedom's such as: political freedom, social freedom's (freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly) academic freedom, and finally economic freedom.
An episode about our freedom's in America and how they are in jeopardy. Freedom's such as: political freedom, social freedom (which includes freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly) and finally economic freedom.
- News Update On Covid
- "Big Rocks", A Story About Priorities
- The Trinity: God The Father, God The Son, God The Holy Spirit
- Our Divine Helper
- What The Holy Spirit Does
- Our Founders
- Career Politicians
- Things We Can Do
- Mail-In-Ballots
- Damage And Cost Of Riots
- Lost Lives
- There's Always Two Sides
- Typical Things People Fight About
- Relationships Are A Work In Progress
- 1 Corinthians 7:1,8,28
- Wrong Reasons To Marry
- Philippians 4:11-13
- Fighting Dirty
- Fair Fighting
- Everyone's Lethal Weapon
- Definition Of Gossip
- Our Motives For Gossiping
- The Consequences Of Gossiping
- Put An End To Gossip
- Disengaged Voters
- Fear Of Speaking Out
- Decide Where You Stand
- Divide And Conquer
- Goal Is To Achieve A New World Order
- Christian Horse
- God Is Attentive To Our Feelings
- God Values Our Feelings
- Tools To Control Feelings
- Put Jesus In His Place
- Good Is Evil, And Evil Is Good
- What The Plan Really Is
- Isaiah 5:20-24
I. If You're Not Ready To Die, You're Not Ready To Live
2. Phil. 1:20,21
3. Headlines Are Depressing
4. Misinformation Spreads Fear
5. Extremely Uncertain
6. How To Know You're Depressed
7. What To Do About It
- Greetings To My Listeners
- Living In Fear
- Physical Consequences
- Not Really Living
- Numbers 13,14
- Children In Sunday School Class
- Portrait Of A Liar
- Can You Have A Relationship With A Liar?
- Media Lies and Spins
- God's Input On Lying
1.The Great Commission
2. Ant Poison
3. Refresher of Job's First Test
4. Job's Second Test
5. Stealing Candy Bars
6. Summary of Job
- Welcome
- There Is A Redeemer
- Roman Soldiers
- Led Away To Be Crucified
- Jesus Dies On The Cross
- Laid In The Tomb
- Greetings To Listeners
- God's Watching Over Us
- Matthew 26:47-56 & Matthews 27:1-26
- Jesus Betrayed
- Jesus Arrested
6. Peter Denies Jesus - Judas Kills Himself
- Jesus Before Pilate
- Greetings
- In The Garden
- Matthew 26:36-45
- Hebrews 5:7-9
- Jesus Cried Out To God
- Jesus Knew What Was Ahead
- Christians Need To Witness
- Invitation For The Unsaved
- Greetings
- Don't Bring Up That Naughty Word
- Normalizing The Naughty Word
- Everyone Has Trouble With The Naughty Word
- 1 John 1:8-10
- 2 Chronicles 7:13,14
- Welcome To My Listeners
- Personal Tree Story
- Psalm 142
- God Always Listens
- God Knows Our Situation
- God Is Our Refuge
- Updates On Coronavirus
- Victory With God
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-18
- Troubles Are An Opportunity
- Benefits Of Trouble
- Greetings To You
- Public Page On Facebook
- Going Without Things
- Be Content In Situations
- Functions Of Angels
- Peter In Prison (Acts 12:6-11)
- Horse Story
- Angels At Jesus' Tomb (Matt. 28:1-7)
- The Case Of Herod (Acts 12:21-23)
- Angels Charged With Our Well Being (Psalm 91:9-12)
- Angels Sent To Serve (Heb. 1:14)
- Angels Carry The Deceased Believers To Heaven (Luke 16:22)
- Greetings
- How Lot & His Family Were Protected By Two Angels
- An Angel Closes The Mouth Of Lions
- Closing
- Welcome Introduction
- Definition Of An Angel
- First Mention Of An Angel
- Different Times Angels Where Involved In Jesus Life
- Invitation To Receive Christ
- The Flood
- Joseph Put In Charge Of the Prisoners
- Joseph Was Responsible
- Will You Gladly Serve The Lord?
- The Comparison's Between Jesus & Joseph
- The Priest & Nun
- Genesis 39:6-23
- Joseph's Test Of Integrity
- Potipher Buys Joseph
- Potipher's Wife Lusts After Joseph
- Joseph Refuses
- Joseph Thrown Into Prison
- Applications For Believers
- The Old Construction Worker & The Bragger
- Joseph Favored & Loved By Israel
- Joseph's Dreams
- The Hatred Of Joseph's Brothers
- The Evil Plan Of His Brothers
- Joseph Sold To Traders
- Will You Trust God Through Trails?
- Exploratory Surgery
- Living With Grandma
- Grandma's Passing
- Deep Depression
- Accepting Christ As My Savior
- Christ Is Knocking At Your Door
- Clearing Forest
- Thankful For A Great Father
3 Story Of Daughter - Listening To God
- Things That Hinder Effective Communication & Listening
- A Size Six Story
2. Misunderstandings in Communication - Causes Of Communication Backfiring
- Socialism Explained
- Ways To Block Communication
- The Old Man & His Wife
- Trust Is Vital
- How To Earn Trust
- Honesty Is Required
- The Boy Who Cried Wolf
- Respect Others
- Maturity Vs. Immaturity
- Story about Hannah
- Various relationships
- Isolation
4 Gen. 2:18-24
5 Needs vs. Wants - Questions to ponder
- David & Jonathan
- Policeman Story
- Psalm 78: 70-72
- God Looks At The Heart
- Be The Real Deal
- Wear One Face Always
- Walk Courageously
- Keep Your Heart On The Right Path
(1) Illustration: birthing story
(2) Parenting is work
(3) Wrong ways of responding
(4) Damaging the child's spirit
(5) Sparing the rod
(6) Rules
(7) Culture today
(1) Illustration: Horse Story
(2) Patience in Prayer
(3) Don't Use Prayer to Make Demands
(4) In Time We May Even Forget What We Prayed About - God Still Answers
(5) Remember to Give Thanks
- Difficult to rejoice at times.
- Duties of a housewife.
- Stereotypes of housewives.
- Proverbs 31:10-31.
- It does matter what kind of wife you are.
- Review of topics that matter
- How you live your life matters
- How you think matters
- Consequence for rejecting the way of salvation
- The way of salvation
- How to accept Christ