Written Spoken

August is a month of celebration, reflection, and thanksgiving as Esther honors her birthday all month long. In this special re-release of an episode first shared on October 20, 2024, we turn our hearts toward the Ultimate Giver—God, the Source of every good and perfect gift. Inspired by James 1:17 and the timeless Doxology hymn, this episode invites listeners into a sacred space of praise and gra...

In this episode we explore the profound wisdom hidden in a simple childhood bedtime prayer. Each line of this prayer becomes a doorway into deeper spiritual truths for adults navigating life’s challenges. Scripture References : Matthew 6:6-9 (NKJV). Romans 8:14-17 (NKJV). 1 John 3:2 (KJV). Matthew 6:25-33 (NIV). Psalm 38:9 (ERV). Psalm 139: 1-18 (NKJV). Psalm 121:5 (AMP). Isaiah 50:10 (AMP). Matth...

In this midyear reflection, Esther explores the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand and what it teaches us about trusting God when our resources feel small and the future feels uncertain. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, underprepared, or just unsure of what’s next, this episode is a reminder that God already knows what He will do—and He invites us to trust Him with what we have. Scripture...

In this first episode of the Summer 2025 Edition of the podcast, Esther reminds us of a comforting, stabilizing truth we can rely on in all seasons of life, “God is always with us.”     Resources References in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New King James Version [NKJV): 1 Samuel 7:12. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Job 42:2. Psalm 115:3. Deu...

In this episode Esther focuses on Jesus’ encounter, after His resurrection, with Simon Peter who had vehemently denied knowing Jesus three times in one night. Resources in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses: Joel 2. Luke 24:49 (AMP).  Acts 2:1-4 (NIV). Matthew 4:18-20 (NKJV). Matthew 16:16-18 (NKJV). 8-20). Luke 22:55-62 (NKJV). Matthew 26:33-35 (NKJV). John 21: 1-19 (NKJV).  Other Resources: As On...

In this episode Esther focuses on Jesus’ encounter after His resurrection with several of His disciples who were in hiding behind locked doors.   Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses: 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 (NIV). Luke 24: 32-53 (NKJV). John 21 (NKJV). Other Resources: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joshua...

In this episode Esther focuses on Jesus’ encounter after His resurrection with two of His disciples, as they travelled home to Emmaus from Jerusalem. Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New King James Version [NKJV]): 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 (NIV). Luke 24: 13-21, 25-27. John 2:19-21. 2 Timothy 3:16 (HCSB). 1 Corinth...

In Episode 9 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther focuses on Jesus’ first encounter with one of His disciples after His resurrection.  Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New International Version [NIV]): John 20:16. 1 Corinthians 15:5-8. Exodus. 1:15. Exodus. 1:21. Deuteronomy 34:7. Exodus 2:12-15. Luke 8:1-3, Mar...

In Episode 8 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther focuses on Holy Week and the unfathomable lengths God went to, to redeem us.   Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New King James Version [NKJV]) : Luke 19:28-42. Isaiah 53:1-12 (VOICE; New Testament verses that reference verses from this Scripture passage: Romans 1...

In Episode 7 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s grace and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us. Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New International Version [NIV]): Romans 3:24; Romans 5:15; Romans 11:5-6. John 1:14, 17. Revelation 13:8. Genesis 6:5-6, 8 (NKJV). Exodus 3...

In Episode 6 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s mercy and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us. Resources References in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV). Psalm 103:8-18 (NKJV).  Psalms 107:7 (NKJV). Ephesians 2:4-5 (AMP). Titus 3:5-6 (AMP). 1 Peter 1:3-5 (NKJV). Genesis 3:20-24 (NLT). Genesis 4:8-15 (NKJV). Book of Exodus (All...

 In Episode 5 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s love and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us. Resources References in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses: Exodus 33:18 (NKJV). Exodus 33:19-20 (ESV). Exodus 34:5-6 (ESV). Isaiah 54:10 (ESV). Jeremiah 31:3 (ESV). Lamentations 3:21-23 (ESV). Psalm 52:1, 8 (ESV). Psalm 146 (ESV). Psalm 145:8 (ESV). 1 John 4:8...

In Episode 4 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s justice and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us. Resources References in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses Deuteronomy 32:3-4 (NKJV). Psalm 19:9 (NKJV). Psalm 92:12-15 (NKJV). Psalm 97:2 (AMP). Revelation 16:5-7 (AMP). Psalm 89:14 (BRG). Psalm 97:2 (BRG). Deuteronomy 6:4 (KJ21). 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV). Jeremiah...

In Episode 3 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s holiness and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us. Resources References in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses Exodus 15:9 (BSB). Exodus 15:11 (BSB). Leviticus 19:2 (AMP). 1 Samuel 2:2 (AMP). Psalm 29:2 (AMP). Psalm 71:22 (AMP). Psalm 77:13 (AMP). Psalm 99:1-3, 5 (AMP). Isaiah 6:1-4 (NKJV). Hebrews 12:10 (AMP)...

In Episode 2 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s immutability and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us. Resources References in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses: Malachi 3:6 (NLT). Psalm 102:25-27 (AMP). Psalm 55:19 (NIV).  James 1:17 (AMP). Hebrews 13:8 (AMP). Numbers 23:19 (BSB). Other Resources: Aiden Wilson Tozer,  The Attributes of God (Volume I): A...

In Episode 1 of this new season of the podcast, Esther introduces the theme of the season, the attributes of God. She also highlights a benefit of grounding ourselves in the knowledge of who God is at the beginning of the year, shares some of the ways God reveals Himself to us, and reflects on one of God’s attributes.   Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses: Genesis 1:1 (AMP)....

In Episode 4 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on love, the theme of the 4th week of the Advent Season. She reminds us that God is Love.  Resources References in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses: Psalm 43:4 (NIV). Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP). Psalm 16:11 (AMP). Psalm 21:6 (ESV). Acts 5:41 (NKJV). Philippians 3:1 (NKJV). Romans 15:13 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 6:10 (ESV). Matthew 1:23 (...

In Episode 3 of the Holiday Edition of the Written Spoken Podcast, Esther focuses on “Joy,” the theme of the third week of the Advent Season. Biblical joy is distinguished from the secular definition of joy.  Resources References in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses: Psalm 43:4 (NIV). Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP). Psalm 16:11 (AMP). Psalm 5:11-12 (AMP). Psalm 21:6 (ESV). Acts 5:41(NKJV). Philippians 3:...

In a time that seems characterized by unrest in the world around us and often within us, in this second episode of the 2024 Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on "Peace," the theme of the second week of Advent. She also reminds us that God’s peace is available to us in all circumstances.  Resources References in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses: Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV). Philippians 4:6-7 (A...

Today is the first day of the Advent Season and in this first episode of the 2024 Holiday Edition of the Written Spoken Podcast, Esther focuses on Hope, the theme of the first week of Advent. Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses: Genesis 3:15 (NKJV). Romans 15:13 (NLT). 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (ESV). Psalm 71:5 (NKJV). Romans 15:13 (TPT; NLT). Psalm 68:19 (NKJV).  Psalm 71:5 (...

In this second episode of the new season, Esther focuses on several of God’s invitations to those who are thirsty to come to Him for water. Resources References in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses Isaiah 55:1 (NKJV). John 7:37-38 (NKJV). Genesis 1:1-2, 6-10 (ESV). Exodus 14 (ESV). Exodus 17:1-7 (ESV). Numbers 20:1-13 (ESV).  John 4:10 (NKJV). Psalm 63:1 (VOICE). Psalm 143:6 (GW). Psalm 42:1-2a (L...

The focus of Season 14 of the Written Spoken podcast is God’s invitations recorded in His written Word, the Bible. In this first episode of the new season, Esther focuses on the invitation recorded in Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV). Resources References in Today’s Episode: Scripture Verses: Hebrews 1:1-2 (BSB). Psalm 90:1 (AMP). Genesis 2:25 (AMP). Genesis 2:16-17 (NIV). Genesis 3:8-9 (NIV). Matthew 11:2...

Developing and maintaining the practice of consistent praise to God has been the focus of Season 13 and Esther identified accurate and increasing knowledge of God as the foundation of this practice. In this final episode, Esther continues the focus on who God is and, using a hymn and Scripture verses, points to God as the Source of all blessings.   Resources References in Today’s Episode: Scriptur...

In Episode 6, Esther again uses a hymn and Scripture verses to remind us of several attributes of our God. As in Episode 5, the purpose of the reminder is rooted in the truth that, to praise God consistenly for who He is, we must remind ourselves of truths we already know about His character and strive to deepen our knowledge of Him. In today’s episode we will focus on God’s attribute as the Almig...

In Episode 5, Esther uses a hymn and Scripture verses to remind us of several attributes of our God: His redemptive power, His love, and His sovereignty.  The purpose of the reminder is rooted in this truth - to praise consistently for who He is, we must remind ourselves of truths we already know about His character and strive to deepen our knowledge of Him. Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode...