She Is Becoming: Recent Episodes
Delaney Stone-Caldwell and Beverly Coniaris
Join cohosts Delaney Stone-Caldwell and Beverly Coniaris as they discuss topics from God’s Word and engage about culture.
"Christians typically know prophecies about WHO the coming Messiah is, but Daniel 9 tells us WHEN the Messiah will come,"
Jeff Verdoorn, end times expert, gives us insight into Daniel which reveals WHEN the Messiah comes. Jeff is focusing mainly on Daniel 9 but will touch on the final chapters of Daniel to wrap up our RESOLVED series. This episode will increase your confidence in the accuracy of God's WORD, answer some of your burning prophecy questions, point you to Christ and the gospel, and preview what we are learning in our Revelation series on Sunday morning.
Daniel 7-8 details prophecy God revealed to Daniel that has already been fulfilled! In this episode, Delaney and Bev go through these prophecies in detail and talk about this scene Daniel sees of the THRONE ROOM of Heaven with Jesus sitting on His throne. One of the most powerful verses in this chapter is that "truth was thrown to the ground," so how do we have resolve in a world where truth is thrown to the ground? Listen to the episode to find out more!
This episode surveys 4 chapters, explains the humbling of 4 kings, and showcases the glory of the 1 true God. As Daniel prayed in 2:21, "it is HE who changed the times and the periods; He removes kings & appoints kings..." these kings in Daniel 3-6 were the most powerful men of their time. Their pride and self worship was was evident, yet God positioned His people to humble these kings in order to bring glory to Himself. Tune in to hear more about Daniel's RESOLVE to be godly when facing these prideful kings as God's mouthpiece.
SEASON 4, EPISODE 1! We're starting season 4 with 4 back-to-back weeks in the book of Daniel. In this episode, Bev and Delaney discuss Daniel, a young POW in Babylon who endured culture brainwashing and resolved to remain godly in his godless culture. Similarly, we are living in a modern-day Babylon with rampant disobedience and debauchery. Yet, we see from the life of Daniel that we can resolve to remain godly. This word from the book of Daniel is TIMELY for us in the cultural moment we're in.
Learn with Bev and Delaney as they interview Reagan Kramer from Revelations Podcast about how to love an angry culture. In a culture that's easily angered, quick to be offended, and hard to love, we need God's WORD to teach us how to love culture to Christ.
We've all wondered, "how could a good God allow suffering?" In a culture where people are leaving the church in droves, having a biblical understanding of suffering is crucial. Alan Schlemon from Stand to Reason ministry answers this question, and equips us on how to have conversations with unbelievers about suffering. He explains where suffering and evil come from; he answers how we talk to unbelievers about hell; and, he trains us on how to turn these conversations into sharing the gospel.
We're learning about the doctrine of JUSTIFICATION in this episode! Bev and Delaney define justification, discuss how justification fits in context with Scripture, and how it impacts our daily life. Bev explained the importance of understanding justification like this: "justification is important to understand if we want to fully embrace our forgiveness and our new standing before God because of what Christ has done for us."
Founder & CEO of Mama Bear Apologetics, Hillary Ferrer is talking about the importance of apologetics and the effects emotionalism, marxism, progressive Christianity, parental rights and more. Hillary discusses with Bev and Delaney how to parent with Holy Spirit discernment and gives us practical and theological lessons. Check out this episode to learn more!
In this episode, you will hear testimonies from several women who have experienced church hurt. We want to recognize and empathize with the church hurt that many people experience, talk about why church matters, and God's heart and design for the church.
Have you ever heard the saying, "God won't give you more than you can handle?" Well, it's not true! We experience pain & suffering beyond what we can handle all the time. So, how do we handle the pain God's way? One of the tools God gives us to cope is lamenting prayer. In this episode, Bev and Delaney share how we cope with pain and how we suffering in the light of who God is.
We've heard the word "deconstruction," thrown around a lot. Typically, it's associated with someone leaving the Christian faith for progressive "Christian," values. In this episode, we interview Ashley Kintzel who shares her personal story of deconstruction and defines it for us. How do we engage with people who are wrestling with their faith? What is progressive Christianity? Why does any of this matter? This episode will help you engage with culture and with your friends who are deconstructing.
This episode is a HOT one. Bev and Delaney interview Mary Kassian (author of "Girls Gone Wise", "The Feminist Mistake," and more) on feminism. We talk about the history of feminism vs. modern feminism. We answer: "is patriarchy toxic? How has feminism influenced the church? Is being a Christian and a feminist compatible?" and so much more.
Let's talk about sex! In this episode, Bev and Delaney discuss purity in a toxic purity culture, the redefining of God's design for sex, culture's lies about sex, and why sex matters to God. In a sex obsessed culture that believes a lot of lies about sex, we need TRUTH from God's WORD as our authority.
Back by popular demand, Bev and Delaney interview Laura Perry (now Smaltz!), from previous episode "Transgender to Transformed." Laura was born biologically female, transitioned to male, then transitioned back to female when she came to Christ. Now Laura is newly married and back with more wisdom from God's WORD! Singleness. Biblical womanhood. Gender. Parenting + gender. Sexuality. Marriage. This is one episode you won't want to miss!
This is one of the most bizarre stories in the Bible-- and one of the most interesting. Sandwiched in between Joseph's story, this story is descriptive of this situation in Genesis, not prescriptive of how we should behave. We're continuing our series on these women in the Bible who were outsiders, yet God used them in mighty ways. This story is about Tamar, a woman who craftily devised a crazy plan to save herself. This story shows how God can redeem even the most bizarre and sinful of situations and provide restoration and protection.
Ruth knows what it feels like to be an outsider. Away from her family and her homeland, Ruth followed the LORD despite what it cost her. In this episode, Delaney and Bev focus on 3 characters from the book of Ruth. They dive into the kind of character we should all be developing, in-law relationships and dating.
Have you ever felt overlooked? Dismissed? Invisible? In this episode, Bev and Delaney dive into Genesis 16 to learn about a story of a single mom who God revealed part of His character to. This episode will leave you feeling encouraged and seen by God.
"Fake it till you make it." "What do you do when you don't feel confident? Pretend." The world's view of confidence doesn't allow for authenticity or perceived weakness. The world's view of confidence is self-reliance instead of Spirit-dependence. In this episode, Delaney interviews author Mary Kassian about what the Bible says about confidence.
Talk about a transformation! In this episode, Bev interviews Laura Perry about coming out of the transgender lifestyle. Through many life circumstances, Laura made the transition from female to male until God divinely intervened in her story. What God has done in Laura's life is truly miraculous.
Do you ever feel like your past disqualifies you from having crazy faith? Have you ever wondered, "can God use ME?" In this episode, Bev and Delaney discuss the life of Rahab, her crazy faith and how that faith impacted generations to come.
We sing them, but do we understand them? In this episode, Bev and Delaney explain the theological meaning behind the Christmas carols we all know and love.
Bev and Delaney interview Stephanie, a dear sister in Christ, pastor's wife, and mama of four. In this episode, we get vulnerable. We discuss Stephanie's testimony and all the ways God provided for her in the midst of the storm. This episode will leave you encouraged, inspired, and hopeful.
Radically ordinary hospitality is how the former queer studies professor at Syracuse became a follower of Christ. In this episode, you will hear Rosaria speaking about how transformation hospitality is. Bev and Delaney also ask Rosaria some of our questions about how to practice hospitality in our own lives.
The Bible gives us examples after examples of godly followers of Christ who were derailed by sin at the end of their life. Finishing well is of the utmost importance. In this episode, Bev and Delaney discuss some of these biblical examples and how we can keep pressing on in the faith.
"Mover & shaker," "undercover spy," and "radically obedient" are just some of the phrases used to describe Dietrich Bonhoeffer. God raised up Bonhoeffer to be a voice for truth during the Nazi regime in Germany. He fought racism and nationalism and called the church to stand up against injustice. In this episode, Bev and Delaney discuss Bonhoeffer's life, ministry, and death.
Have you ever been lied to by someone close to you? How did it make you feel? Betrayed? Rejected? In our culture, lying is no longer something important; instead, lying runs rampant. Who is telling the truth these days? Who can we trust? In this episode, Bev and Delaney talk about liars in the Bible, why we lie, the root of lying, different types of lies, and how we become people of truth.
We're going verse by verse in Psalm 63, talking about our neediness. When David wrote this psalm, he was in a needy place. This psalm is written from one needy saint to another. We're learning about what David did during this needy time. The theology of why we need God is overwhelming but the feeling of needing Him is reality.
Have you ever wondered, "What is the reason for everything?" In this episode, Bev and Delaney discuss what God's glory is, how we glorify God, and how people in the Bible have tried to steal God's glory.
Are you ready for some controversy?! The predestination versus free will debate has been going on for centuries. Bev and Delaney look to the Scriptures to see God's design for salvation, predestination, and free will.
Have you ever asked these questions: "God, what are you doing? Where are you?" Have you ever felt far from God? Have you ever experienced overwhelming pain? In this episode, Bev and Delaney interview Hannah as she walks through her testimony of miscarriage, infertility, pain, and loss. Her vulnerability is amazing and the faithfulness of God is abounding in her story.
2 Peter 2:1 says, "There were false prophets among the people, just as there are false teachers among you." Fact: there are false teachers infiltrating the faith NOW. In this episode, we want to equip you with tools to recognize and respond to them. This episode explains a) the repercussions of false teaching b) recognizing false teachers/teaching c) how to resist false teaching.
When you picture Jesus going about His travels in Israel, do you picture 12 men following Him? Do you ever find yourself asking, "Where are the women in the Bible?" Do you feel trapped by a myth that culture has fed you about women in the Bible? In this episode, Delaney and Bev discuss how Jesus treated women counterculturally. They dive deep into the purpose and intentionality that God has for women.
Do you feel like something is blocking you from receiving Christ? Have you ever felt like there is something blocking you from a deeper understanding of Him? Is there a sin you feel like you just can't shake? Is there something you believe about yourself that you can't let go of? It could be a stronghold in your life! In this episode, Delaney & Bev look to God's Word on how to break down and break through your strongholds.
When you think of a fool, do you automatically think of someone else? The Bible says that those who reject God are FOOLS, but all people have FOOLISH tendencies. In this episode, Bev and Delaney ask the hard questions so you can evaluate in what parts of your life you're playing the fool.
For a lot of believers, there is a part of the Gospel missing in their understanding. Typically, there's a lot of confusion about hell and God's wrath. In this episode, Bev and Delaney are talking about what you're missing from the Gospel. They answer questions like, "Why did a holy God create humans?," "Why does God have wrath, and how does that play out?," and "Why does hell exist?"
How transformative is it to know that God has a purpose for your life? In this episode, Bev & Delaney interview their podcast boss, Cheri Dobbs, about the purpose God has given her, and the purpose of this podcast. They discuss how you know what God's purpose for your life is and how to know what is not your purpose.
Revisiting "Rethinking Risk with Rachel," where Bev & Delaney interview Rachel, a missionary to the Middle East. These truths will challenge your view on risk, American Christianity, and your views of God.
"The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church." In this episode, Bev and Delaney take a deep dive into renowned missionaries, Jim and Elisabeth Elliot. Their obedience, boldness, and passion for Christ are unmatched. There is much we can learn from their life, their love story, and their missionary journeys.
In this episode, Bev and Delaney dive deeper into the life of Elijah. They discuss the different ways God speaks and deals with the prophet Elijah as he faces fierce adversaries and burnout.
Are you willing to stand up for God in godless places? Are you willing to call out sin, or do you go along with the crowd? In this episode, Bev and Delaney dive into the life of Elijah, who lived BOLDLY and FIERCELY for God.
"Truly one of the great women of the 20th century." Heinretta Mears is a Christian you should know. From her energetic personality to her committed obedience to Christ, there are so many lessons we can learn from the life of Heinretta Mears.
Do you need a miracle? In this episode, Bev and Delaney discuss the life of Hezekiah who prayed BOLDLY, asking God to do what seemed to be impossible.
Delaney and Bev answer, "What is My Spiritual Gift?" Diving deep into God's WORD to answer commonly asked questions about spiritual gifts, such as: what are the spiritual gifts? How do I discern my spiritual gift? How do I develop my spiritual gift?
Have you ever wondered what God says about you? The Bible tells us exactly what God says about us. In this episode, Bev and Delaney discuss with sister and guest, Ashley Kintzel, about what how God informs your identity. We go into detail about lies we believe, how to combat them, and the impact of knowing our identity.
In the midst of the holiday bonanza, Delaney and Bev discuss how to keep the Christmas focus on Christ. Let's turn this "holiday," into a "holy day."
Leadership is key to all of life. In this episode, Bev and Delaney dive into the life of Moses and discuss the do's and don'ts of godly leadership.
Have you ever wondered, "what is calling?" or "what is my calling?" or "how do I know God is calling me to this?" In the episode, Bev & Delaney answer these questions by studying the callings in the Bible.
In this episode Bev and Delaney interview Rachel, who God has called to missions in the Middle East. Rachel details what modern missions looks like, how to support your local missionary, and describes the theology of risk.
In this episode, Delaney and Bev interview guest, Amanda Bell. Her testimony details how she came to know the LORD, married her husband, overcame drug use, and became a mother. Her story is all about disobedience turned obedience.
Have you ever wondered: "what does God want from me?" The Bible gives us a clear answer, God wants us to obey. In this episode, Delaney and Bev discuss the benefits of obedience and the consequences of disobedience.
Does God still speak to us today? How do you know if God is speaking to you? What should our response be to hearing the voice of God? In this episode, Bev and Delaney discuss how God speaks to us today, how to know that it's Him, and how we ought to respond to His voice.
Who is the Holy Spirit? What does He do in the life of believers? In this episode, Bev and Delaney discuss how the Holy Spirit transforms the lives of believers, and how He has transformed their lives.
Is suffering incompatible with Christianity? How do we survive suffering? What is the point of suffering? In this episode, Delaney & Bev converse with Ashley Kintzel about her testimony of suffering and how God has changed her life.
Do you know how important mercy is? Everything in our lives is built on the mercies of God. God's mercy enables us to have salvation. We who deserve NOTHING are able to have EVERYTHING due to God's mercy. In this episode, we learn the importance of God's mercy and how we can apply it to our lives.
Have you ever cried out for justice? Have you ever wanted to see the source of your pain brought to justice? Do you ever want to apologize for God's justice? In this episode, Delaney and Bev discuss what "God's Justice," means, what it looks like in salvation and how we apply it to our lives.
What does "love" mean? Have you ever doubted God's love for you? In this episode, we are talking about what God's love means and how much He loves you.
What is "holiness?" What does it mean that God is holy? In this episode, Delaney and Bev dive deep into what God's holiness means, how it relates to us, and how we respond to it.