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Kristen Tschida
I am passionate about helping people, the youngest to the oldest, to plant the right seeds to grow a Kingdom harvest in their hearts, minds, and belief systems which transforms thoughts, speech & behaviors, changing trajectories of individuals, families and communities.
This week, I pulled out a teaching from the archives. This is something I shared with the ONEHOP team as we were laying the foundation of the house of prayer. What did we want to pour into the foundation? What were the non-negotiables for us? I continue to ask the same kinds of questions in my classroom and family. What has the highest value? What do I want to give my time, attention and resources to? What is the legacy I want to leave? I pray this teaching will enrich and encourage you as you listen.
Everything Jesus claimed to be has been validated by His resurrection. On this episode, I share twelve ideas of what the resurrection means for you. There is quite a bit of Scripture on this episode. Get ready. :)
We have access to God, to His resources and we move His heart when we pray. Prayer changes circumstances, hearts, people, events, destinies of cities, regions and nations. Intercession is God's brilliant strategy for the Church ruling with Him in power.
Every couple longs for a thriving marriage, but no couple naturally falls into a healthy, thriving marriage. It takes work and intentionality to create a marriage full of life and love. On this episode, Kristen shares 10 qualities that are evident in healthy, thriving marriages.
"History belongs to the intercessors..." Walter Wink. Intercession changes the course of history. It impacts families, cities, nations and events. We all want to change the world and wonder how to do it. God has given us the key~ it is agreeing with the will of God to be done on the earth.
We, the body of Christ, desire to walk through the crisis in our nation according to the leading of the Spirit. On this episode, Kristen shares from Isaiah 6, the lesson Isaiah learned about putting his hope in an earthly king. Isaiah is reminded that the success of Israel has nothing to do with its leader, but the King of Heaven! God confronts Isaiah's misplaced trust in Judah's King, Uzziah.
The house of God is not a structure or an organization. Jesus is not coming back to a non-living dwelling place. He is coming back to dwell in the midst of His people because he is relational! Jesus built people. He invested and trained and communed with people. This was His legacy.
Looking at Psalm 23:6 today, David speaks with confidence of his future reality. "Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." What God has to offer is better than any other offer. God's goodness is unlike any goodness we have ever known. His love is steadfast, loyal and constant. The central theme from Genesis to Revelation is that God wants mankind to be with Him where He is. This is His desire. David has set his mind on the reality of another realm. He knew there was something more. His encounters with God in the tabernacle shifted his priority and focus. Let the words of Psalm 23 become a meditation for your prayer life.
In the midst of conflict and uncertainty, surrounded by enemies, find your table. Feed on God's faithfulness. Feed on His Word. Let nothing get in the way, no distraction, no disappointment, no obstacle. The more time you spend in God's presence, the enemies will lose their power. Feast away!
Praying for your children impacts their life deeply. On this episode,I share 6 P's to pray for your kids from God's Word. Praying Scripture breathes the presence of God into your children's hearts & lives. God's promises to you and your family are found in the Word of God. Your prayers are the greatest legacy you can leave.
When we walk through the darkest valleys of life, all of God's attributes are with us: His grace,goodness,love, faithfulness,tenderness,kindness, strength,power,might,peace,etc. When life overwhelms us, we are tempted to believe that,if we were truly His,we would never travel into such places. The Shepherd of your soul is extremely near to you in the darkest valleys. His authority and love over your life releases strength and peace to your soul, spirit and body.
David shows us the key to being on the right paths. "He guides me..." The key is the Shepherd. He is leading.The imagery of Psalm 23 is intimate. God is not distant. He is near and He is personal.He cares for you and is present with you. He is leading you. As you yield your life more and more to Jesus, He will lead you on the right paths. Stay near to Him.
The origin of our souls says a lot about how our souls are meant to function. "Then the Lord God formed the man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature," Genesis 2:7. God's breath is the essential characteristic of the human soul. Our souls have their source in God, they depend on Him and long for Him. God's essence is in our being and He alone knows how to satisfy the soul.
The Good Shepherd delights in His flock. He makes it possible for you and me to rest, relax, to be content, quiet and flourishing. He cares for us and brings us to places to feed and be nourished. Our lives are alive and full of power when we feast on the lush meadows of His choosing. What are you feasting on? Does it satisfy?
There is power in Psalm 23 that we have not yet experienced because this psalm has been more of a "nursery rhyme" familiarity which has caused us to lose sight of its profound nature. Psalm 23 is David's confession of his surrender to the Lord's leadership over his life. David is portraying a life we were meant to enjoy~ a life in which we lack nothing. This is available to you and me. The secret to this life without lack is faith in God and in God's full capacity and willingness to meet your needs.
On today's episode, at the end of Infertility Awareness Week, Kristen shares their family's story. If you are a momma-in-waiting or know someone who is, listen to be encouraged as you fight for your family. 1 in 10 couples struggle with infertility and for 1/3 of those couples, there is no medical reason found.
Moses is never the same after his encounter with God at the burning bush. His life moves in a new trajectory. Today on the podcast, Kristen challenges you to turn aside as Moses did, to experience God, to hear what He has to say, to mark you in new ways that will affect your life and those around you. We are living in unprecedented times, don't settle for a new "normal", let this be your moment to make a difference that will shift history.
Whose voice defines you? God meticulously prepared everything in the garden with love and tender care to be the ideal home for Adam and Eve to have intimacy with God. Everything Adam and Eve knew about the world came from God. The eyes of God were Adam & Eve's mirror. The reflection of who they were, was seen in the Father's eyes. Then another voice entered the garden scene vying for their worship and authority, to be the voice that defined who they were. On this episode, Kristen poses the question, Whose voice defines you?
At every stage of their lives, our children need & benefit from our prayers. When we pray for our children, we are asking God to make His presence a part of their lives and to work powerfully on their behalf. On this episode, Kristen shares 3 specific things to pray for your children.
Prayer not only consumed Jesus' private life but was at the heart of the message He proclaimed. Jesus spoke of prayer as "when you pray" not "if you pray". Prayer is relational, not transactional. When you meet with God in prayer, His presence changes your life. On this episode, Kristen as she shares three truths about prayer.
Today Kristen shares 8 reasons to devour the Word of God. The Word of God is not like any other book. It is alive and the essence of God is on every page. "How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth," Psalm 119:103.
In Romans 12:2, Paul shows us two agendas for your mind. "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..." Either the world will shape your thought life or the Word of God will shape your thought life. What you fill your mind with will be reflected in how you see God, yourself and others. What you think matters and how you think matters."For as a man thinks in his heart, so he is," Proverbs 23:7.
Reflection requires you to slow down which can lead to valuable insights and even breakthroughs in your life. On this episode, Kristen shares 7 reasons why to make self-reflection a priority in your life and she shares 10 daily reflection questions to get you started!
In this Advent episode Kristen shares about two individuals who had been preparing themselves in the temple for the arrival of the Christ child, Simeon and Anna. They had been waiting and had served God faithfully and zealously for much of their lives, away from public display.
Advent, week 3 brings us to the birth of Jesus and the message the angel of the Lord brings to the shepherds. "The King is here! My Son is born!" is revealed to the nobodies and the outcasts in the middle of the night. The glorious angel gives the message to change the world and the heavens break open with rejoicing! How do the shepherds respond? How do we respond?
During the advent series, Kristen shares about the people surrounding the nativity account. How do they respond? What can we learn from them? On this episode, we look at Joseph's yes to God. Joseph is the great,great,great,great,great grandson of King David! What a generational line he descends from!
During the advent series, Kristen shares about the people surrounding the nativity account. How do they respond? What can we learn from them? On this episode, we look at Mary's yes to God and the promise spoken to Mary in Luke 1:26-38. *This was recorded in December 2018
Jesus ministered to the multitudes, but he invested in 12, who would change the world. What can we learn from Jesus about discipling our own children? Who is shaping who your children are becoming? This is a re-broadcast from an earlier podcast episode. Be encouraged as you listen!
You may know that it is important to pray the Word, but how do you do that? On this episode, Kristen shares a pattern of how to pray the Scriptures so we can have confidence that our prayers matter! John Piper has said, "God never does anything on earth but through Biblical prayer". Join Kristen today to discover how to pray the Word of God to see hearts transformed.
God's Word is the final and most powerful authority. Scripture is our sure foundation. When we pray the Word, it dismantles the works of darkness and agrees with God's heart to bring heaven to earth. On this episode, Kristen shares 10 reasons why we pray the Scriptures and how to get started!
At some point in our lives we all experience the night season. This time can be challenging and confusing. In the night season, we are most prone to wander, doubt God's love, listen to the voice of the accuser, listen to our emotions, to seek relief from our pain even if it causes more pain. During these seasons people can lose heart, when answers don't come like we think they should. Do not give up by concluding that God's promises were false. In the midst of trials or testing, how do we respond?
On today's podcast, Kristen discusses the importance of this question, Whose voice defines you? The voice you listen to is the voice that defines you. You will always listen to the voice of the one you love. Discover 3 ways to stay connected to the voice of the Father in every season.
The working definition of mindfulness is taking time for what matters. This is a buzz word in our culture today. On today's episode, Kristen shares 6 mindful practices you can do daily.
On this episode, Kristen introduces the man known as Barnabus (Son of Encouragement). What qualities does Mr.Encouragement have that marked his life? What can we learn from Barnabus' life? There are 4 qualities that encouragers have and we see these displayed in Barnabus' life. You will discover how you can know when your life has been touched by an encourager. We all need a Barnabus in our life.
Studies show that people who have a positive attitude view their life full of possibilities. On this episode, Kristen shares 10 ways to cultivate a positive attitude and a happy heart.
Faith is active. When we believe God, we begin to prepare for what He has spoken to us. What is the Lord telling you? What are you doing to prepare for it? How can you be faithful to prepare? On this episode, Kristen shares how to prepare and several reasons why people fail to prepare.
God develops our trust in Him during seasons of delay, when answers don't come like we think they should. On this episode, Kristen shares a few practical ideas of what to do if you are in a season of delay,to keep hope alive in your heart while you wait.
There is a war for your thought life! But you are not ill-equipped for battle. You have divine weapons to smash wrong thinking. On this episode, Kristen talks about taking every thought captive to tear down the "what ifs" and the warped beliefs that have made their home in your mind.
What does it look like in your life to keep the Sabbath? Sabbath keeping is a way to stay mindful in your life, taking a day to pause, reflect and recenter. On this episode, Kristen shares from the book of Exodus on the subject of the Sabbath. The Sabbath belongs to God, He blesses it and calls it holy.
There are three soul cravings woven in the depth of who we are. The greatest impact you can make on others is to help them discover these soul cravings. It is from these that life is experienced in vibrancy and abundance. You have been created with everything you need to thrive!
On this episode, Kristen shares 5 reasons to steward the testimonies of God in your life. Each one of us have testimonies of what God is doing in us, through us and around us. As we remember the testimonies we are asking God to do it again! "Your testimonies are my delight and my counselors," Psalm 119:24
Good communication is the basis for all healthy relationships and it is especially foundational for a strong, thriving marriage. There are four different types of communication. On this episode Kristen shares about each of the types and how they bring strength to your marriage.
On this special episode,Kristen shares Scriptures for those women who are desiring to conceive but haven't yet and she prays for those mommies-yet-to-be. If you have experienced the heart break or disappointment of month after month anticipating the joy of pregnancy and still have not received the gift of life in the womb (or life was cut short), this episode is filled with encouragement from God's Word and faith-filled prayer for you to be fruitful & multiply.
Hebrews 10:24-25 tells us the importance of community in these days in which we are living. We need to fight for it! We won't just fall into community. We must be intentional to find our tribe. Who are you aligned with? What obstacles are standing in your way from seeking out community?
This word HOPE is filled with dynamite and defeats the enemy's schemes. The beloved of God are filled with this HOPE anchored in eternity to bring true HOPE to the world around us. The foundation of our HOPE is God Himself. HOPE describes the happy anticipation of good. Does that describe your life?Let HOPE awaken in your heart!!!
A one word mission provides a framework for how you will live throughout the year. It guides your thoughts and actions and enables you to live with intention. On this episode, Kristen shares how to find a word or phrase for the year (it's not too late) and she shares personal experiences from her family.
Goat setting is good stewardship. Instead of letting things happen to you, goals help you to make things happen. Each day offers hours and opportunities for action. You do not "have" time, but rather you "use" time. It is yourself that you manage. Setting goals gives focus to your life and sets the priorities so you are spending time on the things that matter. On this episode, Kristen shares goal setting helps whether you are a pro or a novice.
A manifesto by definition is a declaration of one's beliefs, opinions and intentions. A manifesto functions both as a statement of principles and a call to action. On this last episode of the Motherhood Manifesto series, I share the final statements and stories of my motherhood manifesto to encourage moms on their journey.
A manifesto,by definition,is a declaration of one's beliefs,opinions, motives and intentions. A manifesto functions both as a statement of principles and a call to action.On this episode, I share a few of my personal statements & stories from my motherhood manifesto to encourage moms on their journey.
A manifesto,by definition,is a declaration of one's beliefs,opinions, motives and intentions. A manifesto functions both as a statement of principles and a call to action.On this episode, I share a few of my statements from my motherhood manifesto.
In Luke 11, Jesus tells the parable of the persistent friend and He relates that persistence to our life of prayer. Jesus calls it shameless audacity and it is a quality that He celebrates in us. If you are holding onto a promise or a word from God, do not get discouraged or distracted. Keep asking, seeking and knocking. Jesus tells us "for everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened". Jesus is a truth-teller, so do not give up. Andrew Murray says, "When you get a promise from God it is worth just as much as its fulfillment. A promise brings you into direct contact with God. Honor Him by trusting the promise and obeying Him and if there is any preparation that you still need, God knows about it and if there is anything that is to be opened up to you He will do it, if you count on Him to do it."
On this episode, Kristen shares a "tool" to use in the secret place.The 30 minutes is divided into 6, 5 minute portions. This is a great way to introduce little children to a quiet time with Jesus (making the portions into smaller 1 or 2 minutes segments).
Have you ever asked yourself the question, "Why does an all-powerful God need me to pray to get things done?" God doesn't need us but He wants us to be part of the great adventure of building His Kingdom on the earth. Prayer is one of God's chosen ways to bring heaven to earth. This podcast is a teaching Kristen shared at the Omaha, NE House of Prayer internship. Kristen shares 6 foundations of effective intercession.
The true purpose of the Word is to cause our hearts to burn with love and tenderness toward God. "Did not our hearts burn within us...while He opened the Scriptures to us?" Luke 24:32. God writes His Word on our hearts as we think it, speak it, pray it, live it. The Word of God gives us conversational language for our prayer life. On this episode, Kristen shares how to pray the Word from creative meditation.
On this episode, Kristen talks about keeping a prayer journal. Having a list keeps you focused during your prayer time. A list is a guide to use when you need it. A prayer journal helps you record your history with God;to see His goodness, kindness and faithfulness as you bring before Him your requests. Asking is a foundational principle of the Kingdom. "Do not be anxious about anything but in every situation by prayer & petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God," Phil.4:6.
There are many benefits to journaling. On today's podcast I share 9 of them. And I share my journaling acronym G.R.O.W.T.H. If journaling is a new idea to you or if you are an avid journaler, this podcast will encourage you.
In John 1, Jesus shows us his discipleship technique and it is all about relationship. As we transition into the fall season, my encouragement to you is to invite a few people to come and see who Jesus is by inviting them into your lives. Discipleship doesn't happen in a classroom, it happens in real life, walking out the process of discovering & growing our life in God.
Prayer is the most powerful "tool" we have to connect with the Father. Prayer is relational interaction with Him. It is amazing to think that we have access to God, to His Presence and His resources and that we move His heart when we talk with Him.
Once you have found your people, how do you keep connection? On this podcast Kristen shares 10 ways to invest in your community or tribe. "The need for connection and community is primal, as fundamental as the need for air, water and food," Dean Omish.
We are not intended to make the journey through life alone. We were made for community. But how do we find our people? On this podcast, Kristen shares some Kingdom values that may help you find your tribe.
Core values are those beliefs that are in the CORE of who you are.They are the “why” for all your decisions. On this episode Kristen shares some questions to discover your core values and why it is important to understand what they are in yourself & others.
Our life is meant to sit in the context of community. Community is slow. It is messy and it is hard, but it is worth it! On this podcast Kristen shares 7 values you find in community.
How do you practically keep the marriage relationship priority while you are in the midst of raising a family? On this episode, Kristen shares 5 ways to intentionally prioritize your relationship with your spouse.
In Mark 8:14-21, Jesus asks several questions of his disciples. He exposes the fractures in their thinking so they can make agreement & see things His way. Let these same questions challenge your way of thinking.
This episode was recorded at the Omaha,NE House of Prayer. Every environment has a culture. Culture is more than a mission statement or values written on a wall...culture is the way you live. Culture is all the things that make up a people's (or organization's) way of life. What thoughts, attitudes, values are being seeded into your culture? Is your culture easily recognizable and memorable?