Tracey’s Forge of Faith: Recent Episodes
Tracey Hopkins
A forge is used to create and strengthen metals. When we are forged through faith we create a bond with God and are strengthened by his Love and Grace
In this episode I give the definition of what an idol is as well as give several examples how to identify if you have an idol
Reflecting on the different transitions I went through in 2023 My walk with God, career, marriage etc. and encouraging others to go deeper in your relationship with God
In this episode I read from Isaiah 61:1-4 , encouraging you that God has anointed us all as the body of Christ to set free those who are held captive buy the lies of the enemy.
In this episode I talk about the distraction the enemy uses in my life to get me off focus the the answer to remove distraction is to submit to God and feed my spirit man with the word of God , the enemy will come but we have to use the tools God has given us his Word
In this episode I talk about transition and give the definition as well as give my testimony on my transitioning season
In this episode I talk about the meaning of Worship as well as a few scriptures on worship, I also talk about how the devil will try to use situations to cause us to worship other things which leads to addiction.
In this episode I give the definition of coveting as well as reference scriptures Hebrews 13:15, Colossians 3:5, 2Timothy 3:2, also give my life examples of how I was able to identify and get freedom
In this episode I reference scripture’s Revelation 3:19, and Hebrew 12:8 I also give definition on what Chastise means as well as The definition of Rebuke, God chastise is so we can become in right standing with him as well as become disciples for him
I reference from 2 Samuel 12, Job I talk about not getting something I prayed for and how to still trust that God has his best in store for us
In this episode I reference from several scriptures on forgiveness, how we must forgive and how not to allow unforgiveness to hold us back from building a new relationship from my life experience
In this episode I reference Genesis 22:1-18 talking about how Abraham was instructed by God to take us only son Issac and sacrifice him. So I talk about how God is calling us to sacrifice those things dear to our heart back to him so he can Bless us out of our obedience
In this episode I reference Genesis 12:1 this is starting we’re God spoke to Abram about living his home and moving to a strange land. I talk about the meaning of strange as well as when God calls and knowing God is calling you to a strange land he will Bless you and give you favor. There are many examples of strange lands as in situations in life you can refer too.
In this episode I reference 2Corinthians 5:17 I talk about becoming the new creature God intended you to be.
In this episode I reference verse Like 1:26-38 talk about the gift of Jesus and how we should accept all that that he is to us and how precious this gift is
In this episode I talk about how we must be thankful for all God has done and all he does. Being thankful is our ammunition against the devil and gives us the strength and victory against the lies of the devil
In this episode I talk about counting every victory God has gotten you through to build your faith and strengthen you for the next battle with victory
In this episode I talk about the meaning of love and the attributes of love and how to overcome the the lies of the enemy and break free from counterfeits
In this episode I tell my testimony about how I was able to be a overcomer by putting the work in , studying Gods word , deliverance , therapy etc. want you to know you can be an overcomer to if you put the work in as well
In this episode me and my guest Stephanie explain what triggers are , as well as the type of triggers , as well as how to overcome triggers
In this episode I talk about not letting the dream of what God has given you die. First make sure the Dream has been given to you by God , by asking God and getting direction from God. As well as embracing what God has given you and having faith that it will flourish when God is the foundation
In this episode I reference about the story of Jacob in Genesis 37-50as well as The book of Job. The waiting period can be tough but if we can sow while in our waiting we will reap the benefits
In this episode I talk about how the devil will use your circumstances to try to get you to focus on your insecurities and not God promises
In this episode me and my long time friend talk about hurt and break down what church hurt really is and how to heal from this hurt , we focus on the ministry of Jesus Christ of how when he started his minstry mark 12 on up that how he faced adversity with religious leaders as well, we as a church need to be healed whole and united
In this episode I reference from Genesis 3 I talk about how the enemy will use one thing , to take our focus off the many Blessings he has given us .
In the episode I have my mother , my aunt Bridget , and Stephanie long time friend , we talk about our identity as well as how we see other and how we can encourage others through our testimony
In this episode I talk about how to stay encouraged in the different season and situations we go through in life , I use the Bible , worship and spiritual mentors as well,spiritual books too
In this episode I have my aunt Monica Brown and we talk about relationships, how relationships and effect us un a good or bad way, and how the ultimate relationship we need to pursue is our relationship with God. When have a relationship with God he will guide us and lead.
In this episode I have my aunt Bridget and we talk about Giving , giving and the purpose of giving’ as well as the different forms of giving . We reference from John 3:16, Mark 12:41-44.
In this episode I will talk about how we may feel alone but are not alone Ish 41:10 God word says Fear not for I am with thee. We must remember what we feel is an emotional and God is always with us no matter what and how must must use those moments of loneliness to spend in Gods word and worship
In this episode me and my mother talk about how we don’t have defend ourselves by have the last word the scripture says in Psalm 89:18 The Lord is our defense. See we don’t have to fight back we just need to let God be God. In Mathew 5:5 Blessed are the meek. Psalm 55:22 Cast our burdens upon the Lord. So in this episode we are trying to help one another to do right no matter what because we want to please God and not our flesh
In this episode I talk to my longtime friend Stephanie Jones about her life journey before salvation and the process of walking through salvation
In this episode me and my mother talk about The dynamic of what was a broken relationship to how God brought healing through the knowledge of His word
Introducing my podcast , and describing what motivated me to start this podcast, and content that will be talked about.