Equip & Empower Podcast with Christine Caine

When the unexpected strikes and life doesn’t make sense, it’s easy to question God’s goodness. But God often uses unexpected circumstances to get us off the path that we’re on so that we can get into the purpose he has for us. This episode will empower you to choose hope in the face of the unexpected so you can thrive no matter what life brings your way. Download the Episode Reflection Guide here....

Do you want to impact the world around you? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those you love and leave a legacy of faith for them? If so, it may be time to let the Holy Spirit do some work on the inside of you. This episode will empower you to stop holding back, to go all in for Jesus, and pursue true healing so you can influence those around you for the Kingdom.  Download the free...

We are surrounded by messages every single day that tell us more is better. If we just buy those new shoes or get that promotion or find a significant other that we will be content. But the truth is that nothing in this world is actually the key to contentment. This episode will empower you let go of chasing more and shift your perspective to discover true peace and contentment.  Get the Episode R...

Do you feel overwhelmed by the darkness in the world around you? It is no secret that life has been hard, and many days it feels like it just keeps getting harder. The good news is that as believers, we have the unique ability to be conduits of light in the darkness. This episode will empower you to find the courage to stand up, commit to moving forward, and be a powerful messenger of God’s light...

If there’s anything in our world that’s constant, it’s change and adversity. There are distractions and responsibilities that will threaten to pull you off track every single day. This episode will empower you with a key principle necessary for staying on track with your purpose, reaching your goals, and being all God has created you to be.  Get the all new Episode Reflection Guide here. Learn mor...

Is there a storm raging in your life? Are the winds and waves of the world discouraging you? Does it feel like you are staring a setback in the face no matter which direction you try to go? This episode will empower you to see the purpose in your storm and hold onto hope no matter what setbacks or hurdles you face.  Get the all new Episode Reflection Guide here.  Learn more about your ad choices....

The past can sometimes be a fun place to visit, but we sure don’t want to pitch our tent and set up camp there. Why not? Whether our memories bring us great comfort or stir up painful heartbreak—living in the past is one of the biggest obstacles there is to living out the future that God has planned for us. Every good thing that he has for you is in front of you, not behind you. We’ll never move a...

So many of us go about our days doing our very best and giving it all we’ve got as we pursue our goals, but instead of feeling content and satisfied, we find ourselves full of stress and anxiety. We may think it’s because we’re busy and have responsibilities - and that’s just the way life is. But the truth is it doesn’t actually have to be that way! Working hard and being responsible is good, yes,...

How sad would it be to get to the end of our days and realize that we never fully lived? To look back and realize that we had settled for living life on the sidelines. That we allowed fear or shame or self doubt or disappointment or simple procrastination to stand between us and our destiny? The unfortunate reality is that too many of us settle for feeling stuck instead of asking God to help us ge...

At some point in our lives almost every single one of us has had a desire to change something in the world around us. Whatever change you have dreamed of being a part of, I have good news for you - God created you to do just that. But that change must start within first. In order to lead, we must learn how to follow. In order to teach, we must first learn the skills ourselves. Walking in our purpo...

How do you respond when everything around you seems to be out-of-control? When it feels like everywhere you look, the world is full of chaos. Relationships are fracturing. People are battling sickness. Friends are fighting over issues that don’t seem to matter. Parents are wondering how they will afford the next meal for their family. News story after news story is full of pain and heartache. How...

So many of us these days are worn out and stressed out because we are striving to obtain the life God has already promised to give us. But peace, joy, belonging, freedom, and impact aren’t earned by striving; they are received by resting. It sounds counterintuitive in today’s world—because it is. Work is good, but laboring solely in our own strength and wisdom to try to make good decisions, to get...

Here’s a serious question to ask yourself that will change everything about how you live: what have I got to lose? So many of us live far beneath our potential because we settle for living contained, comfortable lives that are free of risk but are also so much smaller than the abundant life God has planned for us. But each of us has the ability to decide to get up - and now is the time. Get up and...

What would you be willing to leave behind in order to go forward into a future of purpose, meaning, potential, and passion—a life that holds everything that God has for you? Maybe it’s letting go of a job you’ve long since outgrown or an unhealthy “friendship” you’ve had since childhood. Or perhaps it is simply the comfortable routines you’ve settled into over the years, or some bad habits you’ve...

You have what it takes to change the world. Yes, seriously. Your power and authority come from God and, in fact, this is what he created his followers to do. And here’s how: you simply begin by changing the world around you every day - at home, at work, at school, and in your community. We can transform any situation wherever we go. If we go where there’s an atmosphere of hate, we can bring a spir...

Are you living a life rooted in victory, or are you living a life striving for victory? If you are a follower of Jesus, victory has already been won for you. Victory over your past hurt, over your brokenness, over every setback and hurdle that may still be to come. As a child of God, you do not have to strive for victory - you can walk confidently in freedom. The victory that Jesus won for you liv...

If we don’t learn to rest, we will burn out. We will run out of motivation, willpower, ambition, and strength to just keep trying a little harder. But here’s the good news - God never burns out. He is capable enough and strong enough to carry our burdens for us, to fill us with his strength, to drop the solutions we’re looking for into our minds, and to renew our passion when we think it’s lost. A...

Why are you holding yourself back from the life you long for? From an abundant life full of joy and purpose. From the new career you want to explore, the deeper friendships you long for, a college degree or a healthy loving relationship. Is it because you don’t feel qualified or think that you don’t have what it takes? Maybe it’s because you’re afraid you’ll lose friends by making a big move, get...

How you see yourself has a massive impact on how you live your life - the choices you make, the dreams you pursue, and the legacy you leave. So I wonder: how do you see yourself? Do you believe you just happen to be alive on the earth at this moment in time? Or do you believe God created you on purpose, with a purpose, for such a time as this? Only one of those is true, and it is this: God created...

Do you have big dreams, long to make a difference for the Kingdom, but find yourself holding back because you think you’re too regular, your life too ordinary, or your abilities too small? I have good news for you - God has only ever used ordinary people to do extraordinary things. He takes what the world considers a “nobody” and turns them into a “somebody.” And their part was simply to say “yes,...

There’s something we can do—something that God calls us all to do—that will keep us living with joy and purpose and youthful zeal for the rest of our lives—and that’s caring for the condition of our heart. Heart health in the natural realm helps us lead a long and strong life, and a spiritually healthy heart leads us to live a strong life filled with a passion and energy that will fuel us in every...

Our identity is shaped by so many things, but one significant factor is where we’re from. Our home impacts so much of how we think, act, and live. While this may be challenging from an earthly perspective if our homes are not loving places, as Christians our true homes are actually all in heaven. And this truth changes everything. When we shift our perspective from earthly to eternal, from what we...

Do you ever think it would be much easier just to give up on your hopes and dreams because they seem too far-fetched? Maybe you feel it was foolish to think that God would use you in a powerful way or to believe he would make a way where you can’t see one? We’ve likely all had thoughts like this at some point. And these thoughts can help us see what’s really going on: we’re relying on ourselves to...

God has put us on this earth to be lights in dark places, to be conduits of His love to people, and to make an impact for the Kingdom. But living a life of impact is not always going to be easy and it’s not always going to be comfortable - it will require faith. We’ll have to take some risks by stepping out to go where God wants us to go and to do what he asks us to do. Without faith, we are likel...

Waiting on God is one of the most important things we will ever learn to do. Waiting well leads us to spiritual maturity, develops our reliance on God, builds faith, and infuses us with courage. And waiting on God will take us further than we could ever take ourselves on our own. So what stops us from waiting? Oftentimes, it’s impatience and selfish ambition. On the surface, we may look like we’re...