The Virtue Podcast

The Galatians started out well, but troublemakers convinced them they had to do more to be accepted by God. That’s the pitfall of legalism; it distorts the gospel and cheats us out of the intimacy and joy of grace through faith. In this episode, Leah reminds us to focus and rejoice in the truth that we don’t work for salvation; we walk in it. Grace sets us free to grow in faith and live it out in...

Galatians might not read like a typical love letter, but Paul loved the believers in the churches there and wanted to keep them accountable. After preaching the gospel throughout the region on his first visit, many Gentiles were saved, and new believers were growing in their faith. But troublemakers infiltrated the church, convincing them that faith wasn’t enough without keeping the law, too. Paul...

Whether you’ve been in Christ for two days, two years, or two decades, one thing is certain: we all need the gospel. We never grow out of it. The gospel is milk; it is meat; it is the appetizer; it is the dessert! In this podcast, Cathe introduces our study in Galatians and reminds us that we need a daily reset by being in God’s Word. By embracing the Gospel, we discern what is real, what is true,...

Every child needs nurture and a loving family. If you are currently fostering, praying about it, or want to know how you can help in practical ways, this workshop is for you.    To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/ . Support the show: https://harvest.org...

Life is filled with choices and decisions to be made. After everything Jesus has said in this sermon, He brings it to the most important choice any of us will ever make: the broad path which leads to destruction or the narrow path that leads straight into Jesus’ arms. To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies   Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Chris...

Our life is full of different terrains, spiritually. At times, the path may be smooth and beautiful. But there will be steep climbs and situations when we feel hemmed in. Along the way there are pitfalls to avoid. In this podcast, Trish considers what it means to pursue Jesus with a holy passion. Let’s keep moving forward together on this path with our eyes fixed on Jesus!     To join a Harvest wo...

In this sermon, Jesus has some remarkable lessons for His followers. When He finished speaking, the Scripture tells us that the crowds were “amazed, astonished, and overwhelmed at this teaching.” We are too! Fact is, Jesus is calling us to deeper holiness. Our Heavenly Father cares, not only about our behavior but also our motivation. This week, Melanie encourages us to remember why God is intent...

As we continue in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus describes what it means to be salt and light. It’s easy to sing, “this little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine” but sometimes we’re tempted to hide who we are. In this episode, Christi reminds us that when we speak to others about the kingdom of God, about our salvation, and our life in Christ, our words might be new to their ears, but it shoul...

God could have decided that His forgiveness and the promise of Heaven was blessing enough to carry us through this life, but He didn’t stop there. He promises blessings upon blessings while we wait for Heaven! In this episode, Zenovia covers the last five beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount.   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies   Learn more about Virtue women...

Jesus’ kingdom has been called the upside-down kingdom because it is a counter-cultural way to live. In this sermon, Jesus gave His disciples a description of what life for His followers should look like. And it didn’t sound anything at all what they expected! In this episode, Cathe takes us through the first four Beatitudes.   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studie...

As believers, we are called to pray. We don’t always see how God is working, but we can be sure He is. In this workshop, we will explore the power of prayer that makes a difference.   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies   Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/ .  Support the show: https://ha...

In this final lesson of our Genesis study, we trace the story of Noah’s family line, showing how the earth repopulated and God ended up scattering the people to build the Tower of Babel. We see the early beginnings of how Abraham would eventually become the patriarch of the family line we know as Israel, God’s chosen people. Brittni reminds us that our God is sovereign, and His perfect plan of red...

Noah and the flood is a familiar story we remember as kids, but many today treat it like a myth. Even among believers, some think of it as that time in Scripture when God got so fed up with the world that He destroyed everything. But read it again! In this episode, Leah walks us through to see this story tells us about God’s heart of redemption and grace in a world gone terribly wrong. God wasn’t...

In this episode, Wendy reviews the stories of five biblical characters. They all dealt with situations where their obedience was tested and unfortunately, three failed to obey God’s instructions. What can we learn from them about compromise, choice and consequence? To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies   Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christia...

In this episode, we look at the Genesis account through one woman who changed the entire course of the world. After all, Eve’s name means “the mother of all living.” What can we glean from her example to discover how to be a positive influence instead of a negative one? Shelley discusses Eve’s splendor, seduction and sin, sorrow, and salvation. To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.h...

The story of creation is miraculous and cannot be explained apart from God. Incomprehensible yet laid out very simply. “In the beginning, God…” Those four words reconcile all that we don’t understand with what we, through faith, believe. In this podcast, Christi focuses on God, our Creator. To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies   Learn more about Virtue women’s mi...

As fast as the years go by, especially as we get older, there is something exciting about a new year! We start out with such great intentions, but in the busyness of life it’s easy to slip back into old habits. In this special New Year’s podcast, Courtenay shares some choice thoughts from Philippians 3:13-14, where Paul reminds us that forgetting the past and looking forward go hand in hand.    To...

Christmas music has a way of stirring something within us. Memories, anticipation, joy, even sorrow. In this Christmas Eve podcast, Trish reflects on Mary’s song that first Christmas, and Joseph’s too.  As believers, no matter where we are in the choir, our song of faith is meant to sung to the glory of God!        To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies Learn more...

When Jesus came the first time, many people missed it because they got tired of waiting for the promised Messiah. Apathy took the place of anticipation and people were in survival mode, preoccupied with life and not really looking for the Savior. In this podcast, Melanie encourages us not to let distractions, discouragement or delays keep us from being watchful and ready for His second advent! To...

The first time Jesus came, some were looking for the Messiah—but not many. A devout man named Simeon. An 84-year-old widow named Anna. Sophisticated Magi from the east and common shepherds from the nearby hills of Bethlehem. They came from different backgrounds and unlikely places, with one thing in common: they were searching for Jesus. In this podcast, Christi invites us to look back to the stor...

Advent Week 2 | Making Room for Jesus with Zenovia Bernier Have you ever made plans with someone to visit in their home, but when you arrived it didn’t seem like they were expecting you? The countdown to Christmas so easily becomes the season when we overwork, overcommit, and time is the one thing we do not have. In this podcast, Zenovia considers what Advent is and how to use this precious time l...

The first coming of Jesus was long-awaited and the best news ever. But for Zachariah and his wife Elizabeth, it required deep surrender and an open heart. This part of the Christmas narrative is a case study in disappointment. In this podcast, Cathe considers what their story can teach us about real faith, weak faith, and even a doubting faith.      To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to vir...

In this special Thanksgiving podcast, Brittni reminds us that, while Thanksgiving is a day set aside to slow down, reflect, and express our gratitude, this is something that we should be doing throughout the year. When all is going well, being thankful is easy, but what if “all” isn’t going well? What then? Let’s consider a few things that will help us look deeper and cultivate a heart of gratitud...

As we wrap up this nine-week series, God’s message through the prophets is as relevant for us today as it was back then. We are still creatures of habit and it’s easy to drift off course. Malachi finishes with a warning and with hope! How can we be clear-headed and ready for the Lord’s return? In this podcast, Leah reviews what the prophets can teach us about how to keep last things first.  To joi...

Malachi was God’s messenger, and some would argue that he delivered messages we don’t want to hear! In this podcast, Wendy discusses three topics that matter to God and should matter to us too. When it comes to leadership, marriage, and money, we don’t always get it right and it can be hard to hear where we fall short. But God provides clear direction in His Word and the Holy Spirit equips us to l...