4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

Whether you're brand-new to the Bible or grew up in the second pew, reading Scripture can feel confusing, or even boring, at times. Today Tara-Leigh Cobble will show you how you can read through the Bible—and walk away with a new understanding of it. You don't have to go to seminary. You don't need a special Bible. You just need 12 minutes. So, get ready—this episode could be what God uses to abso...

What if you could practice a simple habit to help you curb anxiety and depression, get unstuck from patterns that hold you back, build contentment and clarity, expand your confidence, and let you experience a happier, healthier, and more balanced life? In this episode, author and writing coach Allison Fallon has incredible news for you. Everything you need for the freedom you want is literally at...

Anxious thoughts can lead to anxious feelings and end up turning into panic, can't they? My guest Jamie Grace has been there. Jamie was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, OCD, ADHD, and anxiety at a young age, so finding quiet from her anxious thoughts and feelings has felt almost impossible for her. Today, you'll hear Jamie's honest and brave story of living with anxiety and learning to find quiet...

Without the wisdom of God, we can be easily offended. But with the Holy Spirit, we can discern truth, receive feedback with humility, and laugh at ourselves. Humorist and best-selling author, Suzanna B. Lewis gives us some straight talk about how to deal with things and people that work our nerves! So, stick around to learn, laugh, and even discover what it means to catch a bubble. You'll love thi...

Today, you get to hear from the author of the only authorized biography on Elisabeth Elliot's life. Bestselling author, Ellen Vaughn, will share how she used Elisabeth's private, unpublished journals and candid interviews with Elisabeth's family and friends, to paint the adventures and misadventures God used to shape one of the most influential women in modern church history. I found this one of t...

Your past doesn't have to be a prophecy for your future. You may have taken some wrong turns along the way, but today, Dr. Tony Evans shows you that U-turns are possible. Yet, he says you get to choose whether or not you want that. He gets honest about how we use our human freedom, the consequences that come from negative choices, and the way to reverse those consequences. This is power-packed and...

When you get a clear view of how Jesus sees women, you understand your own wholeness. Today, biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland transports you back to Jesus' world. You'll follow in the footsteps of the women who came face-to-face with the Living God. You'll learn how Jesus generously restores dignity to women in the first century and now. And you'll get a fresh perspective of Jesus and women a...

We've all been there: stuck in a cycle of what-ifs, plagued by indecision, and paralyzed by the fear of getting it wrong. Nobody wants to live a life of constant overthinking, but it doesn't feel like something we can choose to stop doing. It feels like something we're wired to do. But author Anne Bogel says it's not. Today, she'll show you how to overcome negative thought patterns that are repeti...

Making your mark on the world doesn't happen by mimicking someone else's life or calling. In fact, when you learn to be yourself, satisfaction and success are closer than you think. Today, Jamie Ivey, author and host of "The Happy Hour" podcast, helps you uncover your own uniqueness, gives you a green light to be yourself, and shows you how living faithfully in the here and now is the key to an ab...

Sometimes we don't realize that peace is in us until chaos threatens to snatch it from us. An alarming diagnosis, an emergency, even a bad day can be all it takes for chaos to overwhelm us and peace to abandon us. But, you can have peace even in chaos because peace is more than a feeling. Today, I'll give you five unchangeable facts about peace that will make you breathe a little easier, smile a l...

It's amazing how heavy the weight of emptiness can feel. Often, we try to fill our emptiness with whatever we can to make that heavy feeling go away. But God can do His best work in our emptiness. Today, author Nancy Guthrie helps you discover practical ways to make your emptiness the perfect place to cultivate hope. You'll begin to see that God really does do His best work with empty—as He fills...

Author Lisa Bevere is with us today, and the woman is on fire! She's fully Italian and full of the Holy Spirit, and this conversation is full of life, encouragement, and insight. Lisa shows you how to be a strong woman who strengthens others. And, if you're a man listening, stay with us because this still applies to you. It will give you great insight into how you can be all God has created you to...

Jen Bricker-Bauer was born without legs, not given a name, and left in the hospital. But, against all odds, she went on to compete against able-bodied athletes and become a State Champion in power tumbling, and now, she's an incredible aerialist and author.  She lives out the mantra, "Never say can't." And, today, you'll learn that if she can, you can. This woman perfectly embodies the "I Can" spi...

Jesus says He came to bring good news of great joy for all people! It's a promise for us no matter our circumstances! But how do we get there? Social researcher and best-selling author, Shaunti Feldhahn, shares eight key elements of finding joy that shine out from both science and Scripture. It's so much more than learning to adopt happy thoughts. These are proven choices you can make to increase...

The 4:13 Podcast has hit one million downloads!   Yes, one million!   And, I can't think of a better way to celebrate than with Olympic gold-medalist Scott Hamilton.   Scott's story of adoption, mysterious childhood illness, and failing and succeeding at figure skating, coupled with losing his mom to cancer and battling his own, gives us tons of inspiration to say, "If he can, I can." In fact, eve...

Let me start by telling you my favorite quote from today's conversation with Nicole C. Mullen. She says, "We may not always see God right the wrong. He is more concerned with making us right within the wrong." Good, right? Nicole's an incredible singer and songwriter. Today, she's talking about the power of forgiveness, what it's like to be a single mom, how to navigate hard relationships, and how...

Sabbath. It's a word we love and want to experience, isn't it? But it's often hard to pull off in our modern world unless you understand what it is, why God calls you to it, and how to create a five-part Sabbath strategy. Today, we're going to do a deep dive into what Sabbath is, why you need it, and how to do it. SHOW NOTES: 413podcast.com/131

As a young man, Rashawn Copeland experienced both the tragedy of gun violence and the fortune of playing college football. He ended up in Los Angeles, living the Hollywood dream, but he was miserable. One day, he found himself holding a gun to his mouth, wishing he could escape the unhappiness he'd felt for years. It was then that God reached into his heartache and gave him a fresh start. Today, R...

Your words can change the course of someone's day and even their life. Words are one of the most powerful forces in the universe, and God's entrusted them to you. They echo in peoples' hearts and minds long after they're spoken. So, how can you harness this incredible power for good? Today, author Sharon Jaynes gives you practical tips and doable ways to get a handle on your tongue and harness the...

Get ready for a power-packed episode of Scripture-based wisdom that will help you discover your true self! Today, author Chip Ingram teaches you how to expose the lies of your past so you can experience who God says you are. You'll learn how to live in freedom and fulfill your life purpose as you see how God views you through the lens of Ephesians 1-3. SHOW NOTES: 413podcast.com/128

We can get pretty stressed out when we feel like we fail to meet others' expectations. Sometimes it's true that we're failing to meet expectations. But, sometimes, the truth is that we fail to have a true view of what's really expected of us. Today, you'll learn how to get the facts, prioritize, and be realistic. You'll discover how to move from failure mode to freedom mode! SHOW NOTES: 413podcast...

Can you believe it's been almost three months since our last behind-the -scenes episode?! I wish I was bringing you a glowing report, but I'm just keeping it real with my 4:13ers. I was doing so well for so long … and then the holidays happened.    So on this behind-the-scenes episode, I'm letting you hear my conversation with NBA Life Optimization Coach and best-selling author, David Nurse, from...

Can you imagine that for most of your life, you believed the names other people gave you? Names such as "orphan," "no good," and "unlovable"? That was Esther Fleece Allen's life. But no more! She's said goodbye to the labels that limit. Today, she shares the life-giving truth that only God can give you a new name. God calls you "forgiven," "chosen," and "never alone." So, start peeling off those o...

We're diving in deep today because this is a conversation we need to have. We're talking about racism. It's a word heavy with all sorts of emotion, but no matter where you are with this topic, this is a safe, humble, kind, and informative conversation. Author Jemar Tisby is with us, and he shares his model called the "ARC of Racial Justice." You'll gain practical ideas on how you can be an agent o...

If you're feeling lonely or need assurance, you're going to get some truth you can hold onto today. We're diving into the miracles of Jesus with best-selling author Max Lucado. He shows you how the miracles of Jesus represent God's nearness to you right now. Friend, you'll be so encouraged as you're reminded that you're never without hope, help, or strength! SHOW NOTES: 413podcast.com/124