The Thoughtful Spot: Recent Episodes
Terri Hester
In Romans 12:2, Paul says, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”And in Philippians 4:8, he says, “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." Our thoughts matter to God. They affect the way we live, love, worship, and serve. This podcast is for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. During out time together, I'll share some thoughts, some stories, and sometimes a conversation with a special guest to help us live life thoughtfully as the women we were created to be.
Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot - the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. Today, on the last episode of this series, I’m going to talk about how God might be inviting each of us to start a new story in our lives.
Scripture Reference:
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)
Questions to Ponder:
- We don’t have to look in the Scriptures to see examples of persons who have been given opportunities to start over with a new story. Can you think of anyone who is living a new story?
- How did their life change?
- Has God ever led you to begin a new story?
- What kind of change were you led to make?
- Have you ever prayed for a new story?
- How well did God’s timing align with yours?
- Have you ever been led to do something that seems impossible?
- If you said “yes,” did God provide you with what you needed?
- Has God ever called you to take a courageous step of faith?
- Did someone or something help you find the courage you needed?
- Have you ever felt like God had something new in mind for you that you should be looking for?
- Do you believe it is important for us to be seeking God’s plan for our lives? Why?
- Have you ever been given a dramatic new story to live?
- Has a new story ever taken you someplace new?
- Have unforeseen circumstances ever caused you to start over with a new story. If so, did you sense God’s presence with you?
- What would it mean to “start over” in your calling? In your faith life? In relationships? Etc.
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot - the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. Today, on the fifth episode of this series, I’m going to talk about the wise men and how they sought out a new story and then embraced and protected it for all of us.
Scripture Reference:
- Matthew 2:1–12 (NLT)
Questions to Ponder:
- Have you ever received a sign from God?
- Did you need help discerning what the sign meant or where it was leading you? Who did you ask?
- Are you seeking the story God has for you? Do you expect to find it?
- Do you like adventures? Or do you like to play it safe?
- What would it look like to seek a new story right now? Where would you look?
- What might have happened if the wisemen had not protected the story?
- Do you think it’s important to protect your story?
- How might a new story, given to you by God, come under attack?
- How can celebrating the birth of Jesus change your life?
- Do you think the wise men were changed by their journey and their encounter with Jesus? How?
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot - the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. Today, on the fourth episode of this series, I’m going to talk about the shepherds and their amazing invitation to start a new story.
Scripture Reference:
- Luke 2:8-20 (NLT)
- Colossians 3:23 (NLT)
Questions to Ponder
- I imagine the shepherds were a bit startled by the events of that evening. Before they made the decision to say “yes,” do you think the shepherds were afraid to go to Bethlehem? Why or why not?
- Would you have been afraid?
- Did you ever receive a special invitation to meet Jesus? Who invited you?
- Have you ever felt so excited about your opportunity to know Jesus that you couldn’t wait to share it with others?
- Do you think the shepherds were changed by their experience? Do you think it lasted?
- Have you ever had an experience with God that changed who you are and how you approach life?
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot - the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. Today, on the third episode of this special Advent series, I’m going to talk about Mary and Joseph and their courageous willingness to trust God with their new story.
Scripture Reference:
- Luke 1:26-38 (NLT)
- Matthew 1:18-24 (NLT)
Questions to Ponder
- Why do you think Gabriel told Mary about Elizabeth?
- Before Gabriel explained why he had come, he told Mary that she had found favor with God. Why do you think that was important?
- When God calls you to do something, do you think of yourself as favored (or loved)? Why or why not?
- Would believing that you are loved by God make a difference in how you respond to God’s call?
- God called Joseph to take a courageous step of faith. Why might this have been difficult for Joseph?
- What might have happened if he had responded differently?
- Have you ever struggled with doing what you believe God wants vs. what tradition or society says you should do?
- Have you ever felt the Holy Spirit guiding you toward the right choice? Explain.
- Sometimes God asks us to take on a big responsibility. If God has asked you to do so, were you also able to see it as a privilege? Explain.
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot - the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. Today’s episode is the second in this special Advent series. If you missed the first episode, I hope will go back and listen to it first.
Scripture Reference:
- Luke 1: 11-25 (NLT)
Questions to Ponder
- Why do you think Zechariah doubted Gabriel’s message?
- Why did God take away Zechariah’s ability to speak until the baby was born?
- How do you think Elizabeth felt when she became pregnant at her age?
- Has God ever answered one of your prayers when you thought it was too late?
- How did He answer?
- Have you ever seen God turn the impossible into the possible? When?
- How did it make you feel?
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. After taking some time off, I’m excited to come back with a special series for Advent. I’m going to be sharing an Advent study that I wrote called Start a New Story: Retelling the Christmas Story to Help You Start a New One. Over the next few weeks, I’ll talk about Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the wisemen, and then end with a chapter about you and me. Today we’ll begin with an introduction to the study.
Scripture Reference:
- Luke 2:1-7 (NLT)
Questions to Ponder:
- What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions?
- Have you continued any traditions from your childhood? If so, share one or two.
- Did you add new traditions as an adult? If so, share one or two.
- Is there anything new you would like to add to your Christmas celebration this year? If so, what is it?
- Why do you think the church starts over and retells the story of Jesus life every year?
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about how we are so much stronger in community than on our own. Let’s start with a couple of verses from Philippians.
Scripture References:
- Philippians 1:27 (NLT)
- Philippians 2:2 (NLT)
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about what we should wear and why it matters.
Scripture Reference:
- Ephesians 6:10-17 (NLT)
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I hope to encourage you with message of hope for facing times of trouble in your life or in the world.
Scripture Reference:
- John 16:33 (NLT)
Quote:
- The world has changed and it's going to keep changing, but God never changes; so we are safe when we cling to Him. ~ Charles R. Swindoll
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about how we can protect ourselves spiritually.
Scripture Reference:
- Philippians 4:8 (NLT)
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about living a life of joy that overflows onto others.
Scripture Reference:
- Galatians 5:22 (NLT)
Quote:"Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” ~Henri Nouwen
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On this episode, I’m going to talk about worshipping creatively and with an open heart.
Scripture Reference:
- Psalm 100 (NLT)
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been focusing on creativity. First, I shared some ideas about what it means to be created in God’s image to be creative. Next, I shared some thoughts about how we can live creatively. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about how we can serve creatively.
Scripture Reference:
- 4:10-1 1 (NLT)
- Philippians 4:13 (NLT)
Quote:“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.” ~Chuck Swindoll
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On this episode, I’m going to talk about how we can live our lives creatively.
Quotes:“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” ~Henry David Thoreau
"Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively; unless you can choose a challenge instead of competence.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt
Book mentioned:Positively Pooh—Timeless Wisdom from Pooh
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On this episode, I’m going to talk about our Creator and the creative nature He gave to each of us.
Scripture Reference:
- Genesis 1:27 NLT
- Genesis 2:19-20a NLT
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. Easter Sunday has come and gone, but the season of Easter has not. In the church, we call this season Eastertide. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about finding the One who is our constant source of light and living as Easter people who share that light with others and lead them to the source.
Scripture Reference:
- Ephesians 5:8-9
Quote:
"Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light." ~Albert Schweitzer
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On this episode, I’m going to talk about how important it is for each of us to be the church in the world.
Scripture Reference:
- Acts 6:2-4
- Ephesians 4:11-14
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about fear and the assurance we have from God that He is always with us.
Scripture Reference:
- Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
- Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
Quote:Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~Corrie Ten Boom
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about the story of the widow’s mite and how I saw the story lived out in modern life.
Scripture Reference:
- Luke 21:1-4 (NLT)
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NLT)
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about living our lives differently than the way the world would have us live.
If you have never read the book of Esther, I highly recommend that you do. It’s an amazing story about a faithful and courageous woman of God.
Scripture References:
- Romans 12:2 (NLT)
- Philippians 4:8 (NLT)
- Esther 3:8 (NLT)
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about the importance of integrity, love for our neighbors, and kindness. As followers of Christ, the way we live our lives really matters.
Scripture Reference:
- 1 John 2:3-6 (NLT)
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about becoming God’s “valentines” in the world. And this message is as much for me as it is for you. It’s something I need to do better.
Podcast Theme Scriptures:
- Romans 12:2
- Philippians 4:8
Scripture References:
- John 3:16 (NIV)
- Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV)
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about turning our worries over to God and letting go of them when we do.
Scripture Reference:
- Philippians 4:6-7
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about singing songs of praise to God even when we don’t feel like it.
Scripture Reference:
- Psalm 150 NIV
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about following the crowd.
Scripture Reference:
- Matthew 4:18-22 NLT
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about what I think is the best way to begin this new year.
Scripture Reference:
- 2 Chronicles 6:12-14 NLT
- 2 Chronicles 6:40 NLT
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. Thanksgiving is next week, so on today’s episode, I’m going to talk about wonder and awe and thankfulness.
Quote:
“Wisdom begins in wonder.” ~SocratesScripture Reference:
- Psalm 33:6-9 NLT
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On this episode, I’m going to talk about perception and reality and why they matter.
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On this episode, I’m going to talk about having reverence for the Word of God as found in the Scriptures.
Scripture References:
- Matthew 22:29 NLT
- 2 Timothy 3:14-17 NLT
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On this episode, I’m going to talk about rainbows and clouds and finding God’s love and light, even on a very cloudy day.
Quotes:
And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow. ~G.K. Chesterton
The soul would have no rainbow had the eyes no tears. ~John Vance Cheney
God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us — in the dreariest and most dreaded moments — can see a possibility of hope. ~Maya Angelou
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester.
I posted the first full episode of this podcast on October 6, 2020, and I'd like to celebrate one year of podcasting by sharing that first episode again.
Our friendships really matter--they matter in our daily life, in our good times and bad times, and in our journey of faith. In episode 1, I talked about the importance of building friendships with other Christian women. Today, on episode 36, I hope you enjoy hearing it again or for the first time.
Scriptures from this episode:
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11
- Galatians 6:2
- Romans 12:10
- Proverbs 27:9
Quote by Charles Finney. “Nothing tends more to cement the hearts of Christians than praying together. Never do they love one another so well as when they witness the outpouring of each other's hearts in prayer.”
Referenced Song: God and My Girlfriends by Reba McEntire
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode I’m going to talk about the importance of staying anchored in the Word of God.
Scripture References:
- Romans 12:2 NLT
- Philippians 4:8 NLT
- Acts 27:29-32 NLT
- Romans 15:4 NLT
- Hebrew 6:19a NLT
Some Anchor Verses:
- Philippians 4:13
- Isaiah 40:31; 41:10
- Joshua 1:9
- Romans 8:35-39
- Psalm 28:7
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about our Heavenly Father’s love for us and about being able to say and believe the words, “It is well with my soul."
Scripture Reference:
- Romans 8:38-39 NLT
- Romans 15:13 NLT
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot: the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life. I’m your host Terri Hester. On today’s episode, I’m going to talk about how we can handle the storms we face in life.
Scripture Reference:
- Matthew 8:23-27 NLT
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot! On today’s episode Terri is going to talk about the value of things that are old, especially the value of the writings we find in the Bible.
Scripture Reference:
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLT
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Welcome to season 4! On today’s episode Terri is going to talk what it means to be a beloved child of God.
Scripture References:
- Galatians 3:26-29 (NLT)
- Galatians 4:5-7 (NLT)
- Romans 8:9 (NLT)
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On today’s episode Terri is going to talk about becoming brave—which for her is a continuous process that can only happen with God’s help and guidance.
Scripture References:
- Joshua 1:9 (NLT)
- 2 Timothy 1:5-7 (NLT)
Thank you so much for listening to this last episode of season 3. Season 4 will begin after Labor Day. If you missed out on any previous episodes, I hope you’ll go back and catch up. All of seasons 1-3 are still available. If you are enjoying this podcast, please subscribe, give it a five-star rating, and tell your friends about it.
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On today’s episode Terri is going to talk about the importance of taking care of our spiritual health. You probably give at least some attention to the health of your body and mind, but the well-being of your spirit is even more important.
Scripture References:
- I Timothy 4:7-8 NIV
- 2 Timothy 2:15 NIV
- Ephesians 1:18-19a NIV
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On today’s episode Terri is going to talk about how we sometimes choose not to answer God’s calls right away. Instead, we let the calls go to voicemail.
Scripture Reference:
- Ephesians 3:20- 21 (NLT)
Quote:
- “God has not called me to be successful. He called me to be faithful.” ~Mother Theresa
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On today’s episode Terri is going to tell you about a time she had to overcome a fear of opening a door and about how God wants us to be courageous about opening the doors we encounter in life.
Scripture Reference:
- Joshua 1:9 (NLT)
Quote:
- “Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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On this episode, Terri talks about the importance of passing on our faith stories, life stories, and family history to the next generation.
Scripture References:
- Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (NLT)
- Psalm 78:1-7 (NLT)
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On this episode, Terri is going to talk about what real beauty looks like. Sometimes we all need a reminder to help us see ourselves and others the way God wants us to—as beautiful women of sacred worth.
Scripture:
- Psalm 139:13-14
Quotes:
- "Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. ~Kahlil Gibran
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On this episode, Terri is going to talk about why it she think it’s important to be a grown-up disciple with a child-like faith.
Scripture:
- Matthew 19:14 (NLT)
Quotes:
- "Trust is letting go of needing to know all the details before you open your heart.” ~Author Unknown
- “A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement. It is our misfortune that for most of us that clear-eyed vision, that true instinct for what is beautiful and awe-inspiring, is dimmed and even lost before we reach adulthood.” ~Rachel Carson
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On today’s episode, Terri is going to talk about how God shared some wisdom with her through a walk on the beach and some ordinary seashells. Here is a Scripture reference from the episode:
- Romans 8:28 (NIV)
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On today’s episode, Terri is going to share some thoughts with you about finding and experiencing God in music, and about the many ways music can be used to express what is happening in our lives and in our hearts.
- Exodus 15: 20-21
- 1 Samuel 16:15-16
- 1 Chronicles 3:8
- 1 Chronicles 6:31-32
- Colossians 3:16
- Ephesians 5: 18b-19
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“Welcome to Episode 21, the first episode of season three of The Thoughtful Spot! On today’s episode Terri is going to talk about how we can be Ambassadors for Christ to the world.
Scriptures from this episode:
- 2 Corinthians 5:20 NLT
- Galatians 5:22-23 NLT
- John 13:34-35 NLT
- Romans 12:18 NLT
- Philippians 4:4 NLT
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 NLT
- Joshua 1:9 NLT
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“Welcome to the final episode of season two of The Thoughtful Spot! On today’s episode Terri is going to talk about how important it is to be so filled with joy from the Holy Spirit that it overflows onto the people around us.
Scriptures from this episode:
- Galatians 5:22 NLT
Quotes:
“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” ~Henri Nouwen
“A laugh is a smile that bursts.” ~Mary H. Waldrip
“The world always looks brighter from behind a smile.” ~Author unknown
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On today’s episode, Terri is going to talk about a kind of DNA we all share—God’s DNA.
Scriptures from this episode:
- Genesis 1:27 NLT
- Galatians 5:22-23 NLT
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On today’s episode, Terri is going to talk about how we can be keepers of God’s light for the world around us.
Scriptures from this episode:
- John 8:12
- Ephesians 5:7-9
Just for fun: You might enjoy listening to the song, My Lighthouse, by Rend Collective.
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Have you ever wondered if you could make a difference in this world? Have you felt like God was calling you to do something, but you weren’t sure if you had the courage needed to take that step of faith? Would it really matter anyway?
On today’s episode, Terri will tell you about a woman in the Bible who overcame difficult circumstances in her own life and stepped out in faith to make a difference in the lives of others.
Scripture from this episode:
- 1 Samuel 25 (vs. 32-33 are quoted during podcast)
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On today’s episode Terri shares a conversation she had with her friend, Micah Ruth, who has just released a book titled Loved and Free: A Guided Journey to Winning the Battle for Your Identity. Listen in as Micahtalks about her book and her journey toward finding her true identity in Chris
Visit Micah's website at https://micahruth.com/. Links to purchase her book can be found on her website.
Check out the Created Significant devotional blog here.
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March is Women’s history month and yesterday, March 8, was International Women’s Day. Therefore, on today’s episode, Terri is going to tell you aboutan amazing woman named Gladys Aylward, who lived from 1902 to 1970. She won't have time to tell you her whole story, but she is eager to share some of the highlights of her incredible journey of faith and obedience.
Click here for a link to the book, Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime
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In this episode, Terri will talk about how important it is to choose the words we speak very carefully.
Scripture from this episode:
- Proverbs 15:1
- Proverbs 16:24
- Proverbs 31:26
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"Words" by Hawk Nelson
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In this episode, Terri will share another story with you. This one is about an encounter her best friend had with someone whom she believed was an angel in disguise—an angel sent by God to keep her safe.
Scripture from this episode:
- Psalm 91:9-11
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In this episode, Terri will share a story with you about a friend who experienced a moment when she was truly filled with the Holy Spirit and was able to be a blessing because she followed the Spirit’s leading.
Scriptures from this episode:
- Romans 8:26
- Galatians 5:25
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In this episode, Terri will talk about how important each of us to the body of Christ and why we matter.
Scriptures from this episode:
- 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 12, and 27
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In this final episode of Season 1, Terri will talk about Christmas as a time for starting our stories over. It’s a season of renewal and hope, which is something many of us really need right now. How about you?
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Season 2 will begin in January.
In this episode Terri will talk about Christmas and creative expression, and why she believes they go together.
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Podcast Theme verse: Romans 12:2
In this episode Terri will talk about living a life of thankfulness.
Scripture from this episode:
- Colossians 2:6-7
- Psalm 100
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In this episode Terri will talk about a special kind of friendship--a friendship that lasts a lifetime.
Click here for link to Borrow Mine by Bebo Norman.
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In this episode Terri will talk about doing everything--work, play, ministry, rest--as if we were doing it all for God.
Scripture from this episode:
- Colossians 3:23
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In this episode Terri will talk about what it would be like to dedicate her life to God
Scripture from this episode:
- 1 Samuel 1:11, 24-28
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In this episode Terri will talk about turning your worries over to God through prayer. She will share a story about how she received a reminder to do so in a humorous and unexpected way.
Scripture from this episode:
- Philippians 4:6-7.
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In this episode, Terri talks about the the importance of women mentoring other women.
Scripture from this episode:
- Titus 2:3-5
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In this episode, Terri talks about the importance of kindness toward others by sharing a couple of stories about acts of kindness she has received.
Scriptures from this episode:
- Colossians 3:12
- Galatians 5:22-23
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In this episode, Terri talks about the importance of building and nurturing friendships with other Christian women.
Scriptures from this episode:
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11
- Galatians 6:2
- Romans 12:10
- Proverbs 27:9
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Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot. This trailer episode will give you a brief introduction to this podcast and its host, Terri Hester.