Drink from the River of Delight

We’ve just concluded our 50 Days of Freedom Challenge and I hope you have seen the fruit that I have found in my life! Time with God in His Word will always bring transformation. How can we move out of survival mode and into the freedom and delight God has for us? We need to learn the skill of lament. Lament is processing our pain in God’s presence and with His truth. When we are in pain, we are a...

You won’t want to miss this episode of the Drink from the River of Delight podcast with Robert Cale ! Have you ever felt enslaved or oppressed? Robert and I discuss the common things that can take us captive: people pleasing, substances, false narratives, comfort, or our own pride. When we are enslaved or oppressed, we can’t dig ourselves out of it. We can’t fix the problem without outside help. W...

Here’s the recap of our conversation on June 21. Reigns Of Victory and I discuss what we are learning from the 50 Days of Freedom Challenge so far. God wants us to live in freedom, not enslaved to performance-based worth, our own achievements, or negativity. We talked about being motivated by joy instead of fear. We are completely, eternally safe in Jesus, no matter what happens to us in life. Hea...

Have you ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life? He is the Creator, and He has a purpose for you, but how can you know what it is? In this short podcast, I will share some insights I have been learning about seeking and finding God’s will. He isn’t hiding. He delights in revealing His will to you. Look up! Start with praise ( Psalm 145 ). Next comes repentance, or turning back to Go...

Bill Faris MPC does it again! He’s back on the Drink from the River of Delight Podcast, and you won’t want to miss this conversation. Bill and I share a passion to see people find freedom from burdens and false assumptions through truth, light, and life in Christ. Trauma sneaks up on us, and overwhelms us by shattering our core beliefs of safety, predictability, and fairness. Our thoughts are then...

Grief and loss seem like devastation and destruction, but the gospel teaches that God is working to redeem all things for good in the end by the blood of Jesus. I am so thankful for my conversation with Reigns Of Victory (Phil Varnhagen) about his cancer journey, and my recent loss of my mom, after losing my dad suddenly in 2023. We can trust in the LORD. Jesus is so close to the broken hearted, a...

Drink from the River of Delight: Welcome to God’s Healing Space in His Word ! It’s a pleasure to be back home! Here’s my summary of my trip and some lessons God is teaching me. Don’t avoid risk and unfamiliar circumstances when it’s God’s idea. He will show up in mighty ways. Participate in God’s mighty kingdom work: you are not just a spectator. Make disappointment a part of your sanctification,...

Do you want to experience the supernatural in your life? “Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscle of omnipotence.” Charles H. Spurgeon When you spend time in prayer, God speaks, God reveals His nearness, and God’s Word comes alive. How can we rely on God? He will provide, He will heal (in this life or the next), and He will answer (yes, no, or wait). 2 Timothy 1:3-7 encourages us to fan...

What can we do with our fears? How can we overcome disappointment? Where is gratitude to be found? Join Amanda Conroy and I for a gospel-focused conversation. Your faith will be strengthened, and you will see that we heal in community with other believers. We both love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out to us through Substack or our websites: https://www.janetabadir.com , or https://www.a...

Deborah Rutherford has been in the business of beauty for 30 year, after working in Hollywood as a make up artist. She now writes beautiful poetry and prose about her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her mission is to demonstrate to women that the true beauty they desire is found in Jesus—His beauty in us and for us. We discussed how to look back on the unexpected twists and turns of life and see Je...

How can we live counter-culturally as followers of Jesus? Jesus reigns, He is in control, He is sovereign, and He is acting as our Shepherd. Let’s be more concerned with the things of God than ourselves. We are praying for compassion, and God’s mighty work in our lives, our families, and our culture, which we will see as we repent and seek the Lord in humility. We read Acts 17:22-34, Psalm 23, Gal...

Have you ever brought your questions and objections to God and listened for His response? How can we engage with God, and grow in our faith and maturity? What if the world is really broken around us, and we are broken too? Today we will talk about wrestling with God, and how to grow in our faith when we are struggling. It’s an essential skill that bears good fruit in our lives when we allow God to...

I enjoyed my time with Amanda Conroy and our discussion of good Christian fiction, non-fiction, and Bible passages that have been on our minds. Amanda Conroy is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and Colorado, and currently lives in Florida with her husband and two daughters. She has a lovely way of bringing our focus back onto things of eternal value. Her Bible is well-read, and her in...

Do you feel the world is broken? (We do.) Do you feel the shadows deepen? (We do.) But do you know that all the dark won’t stop the light from getting through? (We do.) Do you wish that you could see it all made new? (We do.) Andrew Peterson, “Is He Worthy?” Here’s a glimpse into God’s perspective on our current events from Psalm 37. What is He saying to you today? How can we have more dialogues i...

How can we overcome evil with good? How can we live in deep community? Today we start closing the gap between what Jesus looks like, and what we look like. Grow in gratitude, humility, and love. Overcome shame and perfectionism. Let’s start the journey together—pursuing the true abundant life in community that we see in Christ. Shame Interrupted by Ed Welch is a great resource. We can get out of t...

I am guessing you are interested in having better Bible study in 2026. I think that is a great desire, and I am cheering for you to succeed in every way! Here’s a great skill that has transformed my Bible study: repentance. It is the key to unobstructed, unhindered, and clear communication and relationship with God. I have a free download on my website on Psalm 51 and how to practice this skill. M...

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit janetabadir.substack.com Monday blues and anxiety can be crippling. Especially the first Monday of 2026. Emotions are real. If we stuff them or deny them, we will pay the price later. Psalm 27 expresses the emotions of fear, anxiety, abandonment, betrayal, and despair. In the end, we can take courage as we wait for the LORD. So let’s pr...

How was your 2025? Take a moment to reflect and thank God for all that He has done in your life. I want to share my goals and hopes for 2026 with you. Let’s grow together by reading Psalms 111-112. For more information on Dr. Jim Wilder, see his website ; you can also find his book, Escaping Enemy Mode. Looking for a new online Bible study with video teaching? Come Ride the Wave to Joy ! This is a...

Have you ever tried biblical counseling? What is it anyway? Why would it be helpful? Biblical counseling helps all people, but especially those who are low on hope. It can help identify the things in your life you wish would change, but you just can’t figure out how to change. The Bible is our source of wisdom. It shows us what to do to feel more connected to God and other people. Join me for a br...

It’s the holiday season! I love celebrations with friends and family, and I anticipate a lot of good conversations. Let’s pray for wisdom—that we can spread life, light, and freedom with our words. See Psalm 141:3, Proverbs 8, Proverbs 10:11, Proverbs 11:12-13. As we behold Jesus, we will speak with wisdom, and our words will be more like His words! I am cheering for you, and praying for God’s glo...

Are you in a tough season of waiting? Does God seem distant or silent? Do you drag yourself out of bed every day with little hope or joy? Today’s podcast is for you! Tammy Kennington interviewed me for her podcast, From Hardship to Hope . She interviewed me about my life, my book , and the hope I have in Jesus. We talked about seasons of waiting, uncertainty, and despair, but how God has put us in...

Do you ever feel like God has abandoned you? Do you wonder about His plan for your life? Are you in a season of waiting right now? This podcast with Eric Mattie and Chris Russo was filled with Holy Spirit wisdom and encouragement for weary souls. We’ve had different journeys, but our stories of faith will inspire you to dig deeper in your walk with God, to see more fruit in your life. No matter wh...

Today’s podcast will give you delight, practical ways to behold Jesus, and receive God’s full attention and presence. We can lean into God’s presence, knowing that He is delighting in us. I had the pleasure of welcoming Asheritah Ciuciu, author of the book, Delighting in Jesus . Robbers of delight include burdens, brokenness, and burnout. We mistake busy activities for discipleship, but Jesus is i...

Who do you consider to be “your people” or the community where you are seen, known, loved, and accepted? Where do you spend your time and energy serving others? Today’s podcast is essential if you consider yourself a follower of Jesus Christ. Leaders and non-leaders in the church need to know how to live in the Body of Christ. Find true wisdom from Bill Faris MPC who has decades of experience in l...