Abounding Faith for Today podcast with Nancy Gavilanes

If your heart is being stirred to share Jesus with others, I’d like to share a few Bible verses that have encouraged me over the years. You can find a few more Bible verses I previously shared in Episode 87 and  this blog post . LINKS AND INFO By Faith: Adventures and Reflections on Walking With God Here and Abroad and my other Christian living books and devotionals are available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A...

By God’s grace, we’ve made it to the midpoint of 2026! Happy June 2026! How’s your year going? Join me for this Mid-Year Check-In. LINKS AND INFO Here's the link to the short highlights video I mentioned. God-Given Dreams (NavPress) is available widely. My FIVE Christian living books and devotionals are available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my articles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the Our...

I'm delighted to be sharing some thoughts about sharing Your God Story and praying for you in Episode 87 of the Abounding Faith for Today podcast. You can find the corresponding Miraculous Lovely blog post here: https://www.miraculouslovely.com/2026/05/04/thoughts-on-sharing-your-god-story-nancy-gavilanes/ You can find By Faith: Adventures and Reflections on Walking With God Here and Abroad on...

I'm answering the following 3 questions in this episode of the Abounding Faith for Today podcast: * What are your thoughts on A.I.?* Do you speak about current events? * Why did you start Abounding Faith’s YouTube channel? You can find the previous questions I've answered in episodes 82, 67 and 74. Be sure to check them out. Got a question you’d like me to possibly answer on my Miraculous...

In Episode 85, I'm celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Abounding Faith :  30 Bible Heroes Who Will Inspire You to Believe God for the Impossible  devotional (Book 2), Holy Week and my 30th devotional article appearing in the Our Daily Bread devotional! I'm also praying for you as usual. You can find the corresponding Miraculous Lovely blog post here: https://www.miraculouslovely.com/2026/03/16...

As the world once again comes together for friendly but fierce sports competition at this year’s Winter Olympics, my evangelistic and exhorter heart is ready to burst. I'm thrilled to share a few thoughts from my trips to a Summer and Winter Games and Bible verses about how God LOVES the Nations in this episode. You can read the corresponding Miraculous Lovely blog post here: https://www.mirac...

Welcome to Season 13! With the 2026 Winter Olympics now underway, it’s got me thinking of my Olympiac Daze. Growing up, I was so enthralled with figure skating and gymnastics that I took lessons in both sports during high school. I wasn’t an elite athlete, but I learned many valuable lessons from both sports that have stayed with me all these years. I’ll just focus on skating for now. You can read...

I'm answering the following 3 questions in this episode of the Abounding Faith for Today podcast: * Why did you start podcasting?* Do you have guests on your podcast?* Will you have videos for your podcast? You can find the previous questions I've answered in episodes 67 and 74. Be sure to check them out. Got a question you’d like me to possibly answer on my Miraculous Lovely blog or this...

This month marks the 13th Anniversary of my MiraculousLovely.com blog! WHY am I still blogging in 2026? Why haven’t I moved on to a flashier platform or just let AI write for me? I'm sharing 3 reasons in this episode & praying for you. You can find the corresponding MiraculousLovely.com blog post here: https://www.miraculouslovely.com/2026/01/19/3-reasons-im-still-blogging-nancy-gavilanes/...

Welcome to 2026! I'm delighted to be sharing my "One Word" for 2026, Bible verses, truths to keep in mind this year and beyond and prayer in Episode 80! You can find the corresponding MiraculousLovely.com blog post here: https://www.miraculouslovely.com/2026/01/05/happy-new-year-my-one-word-for-2026-nancy-gavilanes/ LINKS AND INFO God-Given Dreams (NavPress) is available widely. My F...

I'm sharing some highlights from this  Fruitful  year which included this Abounding Faith for Today podcast being named “A 2025 Rising Star”  and “A 2025 Binged Show” by Spotify for Creators! You can listen to the highlights, prayer and encouragement in this episode. You can find all the links I mention in this Miraculous Lovely blog post: https://www.miraculouslovely.com/2025/12/29/reflecting...

I'm in AWE of how God is using my work to touch the nations. I'm sharing a few glimpses in this episode and encouraging you to reach the nations as well. You can read the accompanying blog post here: https://www.miraculouslovely.com/2025/11/03/reaching-the-nations-nancy-gavilanes/ LINKS AND INFO God-Given Dreams (NavPress) is available widely. My FIVE Christian living books and devotionals...

This month marks a major milestone in my faith walk. God called me to follow Him during one Amazing Week in September in Sydney, Australia. What a journey it's been! I'll be sharing more milestones soon. In this Episode, I'm sharing a few thoughts about spiritual gifts. You can read the corresponding MiraculousLovely.com blog post at: https://www.miraculouslovely.com/2025/09/29/thought...

I’m so honored and excited to be featured in an article on Our Daily Bread Ministries’ website! Will you help me celebrate this milestone? Here's the link to the "When Dreams Fall Short, God's Plan Satisfies" article:  https://www.odbm.org/en/our-impact/stories-of-impact/when-dreams-fall-short-gods-plan-satisfies LINKS AND INFO God-Given Dreams (NavPress) is available widely. My...

Welcome to Season 12! This year marks many major milestones for my work and ministry through Abounding Faith. I'm sharing a few highlights from the past decade in this episode & praying for you as usual. You can find this blog post at: https://www.miraculouslovely.com/2025/08/18/reflecting-on-a-decade-of-abounding-faith-with-nancy-gavilanes/ LINKS AND INFO God-Given Dreams (NavPress) is av...

I'm answering the following 3 questions in this episode of the Abounding Faith for Today podcast: * How long have you been a Bible school instructor? * What’s your favorite Bible verse? * Do you have a favorite Bible character? You can find the first set of questions I answered back in episode 67. Be sure to check it out. Got a question you’d like me to possibly answer on my Miraculous Lovely...

SPECIAL BONUS PODCAST EPISODE!  I'm reading a blog post from my Mom in this episode. LINKS AND INFO Abounding Faith's Email Community: You can join Abounding Faith’s Email Community to get updates about different projects I’m working and to get encouragement sent straight to your inbox. Sign up  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠right here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and get access to the FREE “Discovering Your God-Gi...

This month marks my first year of being a published author with the  Our Daily Bread  (ODB) devotional that’s available worldwide in print, online, as a podcast and more! It’s been such a joy and honor to have my devotional articles appear monthly in the ODB devotional that is distributed in more than 50   languages in more than 150 countries! I'm sharing a few thoughts in this episode. You ca...

What a joy it’s been to celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the release of my very first traditionally published book,  God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose  (NavPress)! In this podcast episode, I'm sharing a few lessons I've learned this year. You can read about the 5 Lessons I've learned in this Miraculous Lovely blog post: https://www.miraculouslovely.com/2025/03/31/5-l...

I’ve been reflecting a lot on my decade of being an indie author. I'm sharing a few lessons I've learned in this Episode. You can read all 10 Lessons in this Miraculous Lovely blog post: https://www.miraculouslovely.com/2025/03/24/10-lessons-learned-from-10-years-of-being-an-indie-author-nancy-gavilanes/ Waiting on God Well: How to Prevent Breaking Down on Your Way to Your Breakthrough  is...

Has it really been 10 YEARS since I stepped out in faith and released my very first book Waiting on God Well: How to Prevent Breaking Down on Your Way to Your Breakthrough! (Available on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1JFEENI ).You’re probably more familiar with my recent work. Before I was an author with NavPress and the Our Daily Bread devotional, I was a journaler turned journalist turned author. I&#39...

The 1st Anniversary of God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose  (NavPress) is Wednesday, March 5! I'm celebrating this major writing milestone in this episode. Thanks for helping me celebrate! God-Given Dreams is available wherever books are sold. I hope you'll get your copy today! LINKS Abounding Faith's Email Community: You can join Abounding Faith’s Email Community to g...

I’m taking some time to answer a few of the questions you may be wondering about and questions that people have asked me over the years. I’m starting with a few basic questions in this Episode. Whether you’re new around here or have been here for quite some time, I hope you’ll enjoy this short Q & A. I’m answering the following questions: Who is Nancy Gavilanes? How did you start writing? Why...

Welcome to Season 11 and to the first episode of 2025! I'm sharing my "One Word" for this year and praying for your new year. Please take a moment to subscribe to this uplifting podcast, leave a kind rating and review and tell your friends about this podcast. LINKS You can read the corresponding blog post at: https://www.miraculouslovely.com/2025/01/06/happy-new-year-my-one-word-for-...

I'm so GRATEFUL to God for this BREAKTHROUGH Year! So much happened this year. Was it perfect? Nope. But I experienced so many wonderful milestone moments. I'd like to share some of the highlights with you in this Episode. I'll add the link to the MiraculousLovely.com blog post soon. My latest book God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose (NavPress) is available wherever books are sold...