Drawn by the Thread

Can you imagine just minding your own business, and an angel comes to tell you about the baby you will soon have? You, a virgin! Let's look at how Mary handles this new and frightening information. We have the distinct pleasure to study this woman, a child really, who intersects the prophets of the Old Testament and the disciples of the New Testament.  www.inthewhisper.org https://www.facebook.com...

I know what you are thinking. The lineage of Jesus sounds os so boring. after all the begets really add nothing to our Bible time. Friend, let's dive into Matthew chapter one and see how rich it is with Jesus heritage! We can learn so much from who He came from. I am solo this month, as we look at the chapters leading up to the birth of the Messiah. I would love to hear what you think of Matthews'...

Today's guest is Trudie Schar. Trudi has a web page and blog, teaches Bibles studies, and has a book out for Christmas. Listen in as we talk about the women in the lineage of Jesus and more. Trudie also hares her passion for leading others in Bible study, her hope in Jesus, and a bit about a devotional for homeschool Moms. her web page - https://learninglittlelessons.com/ Facebook - https://www.fa...

You all know how I love Christmas, Advent, joy and all things related to those things. Today I welcome Christine Trimpe to talk about her amazing new book, Seeking Joy in the Gospel of Luke. This book finds joy in every single chapter of Luke, making it a true Christmas to Calvary countdown! Christine and I chatted about her journey from a casual Christian to a woman who delights in God's word so...

Your heart can't love something your mind doesn't know. And if you don't know Jesus and love Him, you are missing out.  Today I will walk you through two things you need to do to get to know God; prayer and Bible study. Listen in as I share tips on studying your Bible in a way that brings you to a relationship with Him.  Here are some resources to support your journey: Discerning the Voice of God,...

I always love my time with Kandie. The two of us can laugh like crazy! We've known each other for 25 years and shared the joy, the grief and mundane of life.  Listen in as she shares stories about Brad, her husband, who died of esophageal cancer a few years ago. He was a big man with a big love for Jesus. He was bold and loud in his faith, changing the lives of young men everywhere he went. He kne...

It's been a minute since we had a new podcast, but we are restarting this fall with a good one! Missy Eversole has written a new book that comes out tomorrow, Transformed not Conformed - Embracing a Life-Changing Approach to Spiritual Habits. Listen in to hear Missy talk about how a meltdown in a school parking lot changed her spiritual life. She shares seven spiritual habits that she has learned...

Erin's story of abuse begins in high school. The signs were subtle at first, and her low self-esteem kept her from seeing what was going on.  Listen in as Erin shares her story of overcoming abuse, the three angels God put in her path at just the time she needed them and the beautiful ministry that came from the ashes of her story.  More about Erin IG - https://www.instagram.com/love_doesnt_destro...

Leslie has two little ones, not a baby and a toddler but two babies. Of course, this changed the dynamic of her household tremendously. Her faith and her relationship with Jesus remained a priority. So how does she do all of this? She does breath prayer, something you may do without realizing it is a thing. She has landmarks throughout her day to remind herself nothing lasts forever, and she is op...

Stephanie Broersma tells her story of having a good, solid marriage to watching her husband become the spiritual leader she always craved, and having a great marriage. Everything unraveled when he told her about previous porn addiction and affairs.  This is their story, a story of growth, betrayal, and reclaiming what is theirs.  REclaimed Ministry web page - https://reclaimedministry.com/ Reclaim...

Are you a perpetual dieter? Or has body image become an idol for you? Check out this podcast with Erin Todd on Intuitive Eating. She has been there and overcome the idol of dieting and body image. Her journey lead her to intuitive eating. I have learned so much and am still researching this logical and practical philosophy.  Learn how to listen to your body to meet your specific eating and movemen...

Today's guest is Laura Anslow. Laura will talk about her journey to freedom through God's word. She shares her passion for the Word, and how she learned to grow her prayer life. Laura was kind enough to get up before the sun where she lives in Australia! Listen in to her beautiful story now.  Here's where you can find her: web page - https://laurajaneanslow.com/ when prayer is hard - https://laura...

The divorce of Sarah's parents has defined much of her life since she was 4. Listen as she talks about how this affected her own marriage and how the Bible is the tool that has helped her overcome and heal.  She has also written 5 books. Her latest Transforming Your Thought Life has a companion for teens coming out this October. What a great way to share a study with your daughter, granddaughter,...

Today we meet Rachel Britton. Rachel had her plans all figured out and then they weren't. She shares her journey of disappointment and depression that leads to the prayer, "Help me God."  Rachel is a prayer warrior and has the resources to help all of us feel more comfortable praying and growing closer to God.  web page - https://rachelbritton.com/?fbclid=IwAR2xyuA2Qn-IgHcE7Cm1hbckYS4E745O0BA5HxkQ...

This week's podcast will encourage and inspire you! Hadassah Treu has faced so much loss in the last year, and even before that. She lost her husband recently, with that came a move from her home with him in Austria, back to her homeland of Bulgaria.  Hadassah never loses her faith, although she has faced the heaviest of emotions, she found her rest in God and allows Him to carry her.  Please chec...

I love Erika's story. She is so transparent in talking about her life before 2018 and after Holy Spirit led her to The Round Farmhouse ministry.  Listen in as Erika shares how she meets women where they are, including her team at Farmhouse ministries. How God humbled her heart and then brought her to this ministry and where her obedience has taken her today.  She also talks about her and her husba...

Welcome to Season 2 of The in the whisper podcast.  This episode is with Susan Zurcher. Her husband Cory has CPTSD from abuse from one who should have been protecting him, abuse that no child should ever have to face. She tells their journey of overcoming pain, anguish and how they are finding healing for him.  Susan tell shares his story and their story of battling the demons he was left with tog...

Laurie has created a unique platform for small churches. And by small they could be as small as 10 people or up to 150. She brings together a community of women (and some men) that can share ideas, ask questions, or simply ask for prayer. The Creative Little Church is now a worldwide phenomenon that provides collaboration for small churches to have the best resources available to them efficiently....

Rachel is no stranger to being different. She grew up with 8 siblings, was homeschooled before it was "cool, and has allowed God the final say in her life for a long time. Her husband walked into the kitchen one day in January to see the dream of a book and asked how I can help you make this happen? Today, you will hear about that book, Rest and Reflect, A 12 Week Guided Sabbath Journal. This book...

Nehemiah and Jesus contrast in why they weep over Jerusalem, but both are driven by their great love!

Let's dive into the prayer template Jess gave his disciples. 

There is so much love in this prayer.  Love for His Father, his disciples, and for you!!

Jesus' prayer at the tomb of Lazarus is short, but telling. 

I think Jesus was most like us in the garden. Let's check out the 3 gospels to see how. 

This week's guest is Rebecca Marker-Smith, or Bec in my world. Bec has traveled so many great places and one led her to the Danish custom of Hygge, pronounced huuga. Listen in as Bec shares the customs that can help make winter warm and cozy. She has the magic that will make those grey days better.      Links to all the good stuff Bec mentioned: Kraig Adams Komplete https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...