Abide and Respond Podcast

How are you praying for your country? What healing is needed in your soul? How is God moving in this season of your life? When God does something new, He often announces it through the prophets. Isaiah brings hope to people with a glimpse of the future and the faithful promises of God. Seek God’s presence and know that the trials will fade as we walk by faith with Jesus.

Marriage is the most intimate human relationship, and it can be the trickiest relationship too! Why is peace, joy, and unity a challenge in marriage and family? What are some practical steps that can be taken to improve your marriage? Let’s take the 30 day strengthening your marriage challenge together! God is able to bring healing in our relationships when we open up our hearts and trust Him. The...

Why are sibling rivalry is so common? What is happening in our hearts when we are involved in unhealthy conflict? How do families overcome strife and experience reconciliation? Competition, comparison, and manipulation are common traps in relationships. Great intentions can become rejection which ultimately leads to dehumanization. Jesus breaks this pattern and teaches us how to love one another,...

Are you listening to God? What is your view of the Bible? What is your response when God asks you to do something difficult? Noah and his family were alive during one of the darkest times in human history. God provided a rescue for anyone who would believe Him. Jesus is the Messiah and the ark points to Him. Noah’s family united together with faith, purpose, and endurance.

What blessings has God brought into your life? How are these blessings connected to the nations? Are you open to God expanding your vision? God blesses you because He is good, and demonstrates His love to you. God also honors you as you honor Him. God rewards those who seek Him and trust His word. There are many reasons God blesses you. One reason that is often overlooked is that God blesses you s...

God protects you far more than you realize. God will give you a song in the darkness. God will give you a solution in the dispute. God will give you a delivery in the battle. When have you seen God’s protection? How do you thank God for His mercy and grace? Is God directing you to rescue someone else?

Why do we repeat the same sins? How does Jesus help us overcome addictions? What does it take to break a spiritual stronghold of darkness in your life? Abraham had a pattern of telling lies. He was crafty and cunning, but ultimately God convicted him of his rebellion. The core issue is that he was not trusting God and not secure and God’s love. Your view of who God is will affect all of your decis...

How can God be the source of peace in the season you are in? Maybe being a parent is not a role you have yet. Maybe your child is now an adult. Regardless of the season of life you are currently in, God’s relationship with Abraham described in Genesis 22 can guide you on your Relationship Roadmap with Him and others. God wants to be, and can be, “the” source of strength, wisdom, and peace in your...

What does it look like to listen to God and trust His direction during the day? We need God’s clarity, God’s courage, and God’s process. Are you teachable in these three areas? Deciding a career, where to live, who to marry, choosing friends, and when to pray are all significant decisions. Many people forge their own path based on feelings and ignore God’s Word and voice. God sees the entire story...

What does it mean to wrestle with God? When is it good to wrestle with God? Why are you wrestling with God? In a relationship with God, there will be defining moments. Your relationship with God affects every relationship you have. Jacob was sly, Manipulative, and cunning. This pattern affected all of his relationships until eventually he wrestled with God. A deep encounter with God is transformat...

What does it feel like to have your dreams crushed? How do you recover in life when your hopes are dashed? What does it look like to trust God and his guidance during times of devastation? Joseph has some very unhealthy relationships with his siblings. There is rivalry, competition, envy, and injustice. God gives Joseph a dream and one day he will serve the people who have mistreated him. Joseph’s...

How do you respond when you reach a low point in life? Where do you find hope? How do you move forward by faith? Joseph was missed treated by his family, sold into slavery, thrown into prison even though he was innocent, and yet continue to abide with God. His story includes trusting God, serving other people, courageously bringing the truth, and forgiving and saving the ones who hurt him.

Real patience includes trust in God, persevering, and letting him transform your life. God is patient with us and is committed to helping us become more like Jesus. Patience is an expression of love. How can you be more patient with other people? When has God been patient with you? What are the consequences of being impatient?

As we live in an unprecedented time, and in the middle of the Christmas season, it is important that we show the kindness of Jesus in practical ways. When we first experience the kindness of Jesus in our life, we can live it out to those around us. In our family, neighborhood, and community giving and receiving kindness from one another is something we all need to participate in each day.

What is humility? How humble are you? What difference does it make to follow and trust Jesus? Jesus leads His followers on a path of deep and consistent humility. Your humility will always stand out in a world of strife. Your humility is the fruit of learning how to embrace the strength of the Lord. Your humility leads people to Jesus and His peace.

In what ways is Jesus generous? How does this help you over come being stingy? What would it look like for you to radically give to people because you love them so much? Giving in the Bible is proportional, sacrificial, joyful, and faithful. When you realize that everything you have actually belongs to God and is from God, you will be freed up to be an instrument of generosity and provision in you...

Why does God judge? How is judgment good? Do you trust God with the final say? God is faithful and can be trusted even when you experience injustice. He has not fallen asleep and is not passively watching with indifference. The results will reveal His wisdom, grace and sovereignty.

How is your relationship with the Holy Spirit? What does it look like when God pours out His Spirit into the lives of His people? When have you sensed the joy of the Lord? God wants to fill you with His presence. We need God in our lives to lead us and empower us every day. If we deny this fact, we miss out on His grace and transformation.

How do you respond when you feel overwhelmed? What are you seeing in today’s world that deeply concerns you? How do you bring hope and restoration in your relationships? Incline your ear to God’s word, reject indifference and bring compassion to people who are in pain. As you cry out to God, He hears your prayers and will move in powerful ways.

What is the significance of the resurrection of Jesus? What difference does it make in our lives every day? What does it mean that death has been defeated? The King’s resurrection is real. The resurrected King is returning. The King is redeeming with resurrection power.

What kind of church do you want? What are your top values? How can you create a healthy culture? Churches are designed to be alive, dynamic and loving. Many churches become stuck and stuffy. We need a revival and to abide with Jesus throughout the week. God’s plan is for the church to equip people to walk with God and be a united family ready to serve.

What will the end times be like? Are we living in them now? How can we thrive when suffering increases?

What will the end times be like? Are we living in them now? How can we thrive when suffering increases? It is important to have God’s perspective and priorities. We need to see the big picture, redeem the times, and move with the Holy Spirit today. Let’s be people who are ready for Jesus to return!

What are the keys to a healthy marriage? Why are so many couples struggling in their relationship? What is God’s plan and design for families? We need to return to the Bible and trusting God. With marriage, our culture has drifted and even rejected God‘s wisdom for the most important human relationship. Let’s listen to God, honor his Word, and experience restoration and healing between husbands an...

How often do you find yourself getting distracted? What is pulling you away from your purpose and focus? How can you regain your passion for Jesus? Sin wages war against our souls. The government can be disappointing. There will be people who are harsh and miss treat you. These realities should not lead to despair or hopelessness. God wants to teach us how to endure, overcome, and thrive in the mo...