Equip & Empower Podcast with Christine Caine

We never really know how much strength we need until we’re put to the test. That’s true physically but also spiritually and emotionally. We discover whether we can handle the “heavier” things in life—setbacks, disappointment , discouragement—only when we are called to face them. Strong spiritual muscles allow us to meet whatever comes our way, the highs and the lows, with confidence, grace, and ma...

In this special bonus episode, Christine answers some of your questions about relationships including: What is your best advice for being a top-notch friend? How can I cultivate healthy friendships when I’ve been hurt or haven’t had models of healthy relationships in my life?  How do I know if the person I’m dating is “the one”? I’m very different from my family, we have different beliefs and valu...

What if there was just one thing standing between you and good success? What if just one thing was blocking the road to your God-given dreams? And, what if that single thing holding you back from living out your full purpose, passion, and potential in life is—you? More precisely, what if you are holding on to thoughts, habits, or daily routines—likely without even knowing it—that are keeping you f...

I wonder what your response is when there is a gap between what you believe and what you see. Before Jesus left the earth, he told his disciples that they would experience times of pain and heartache in life. At the same time, he encouraged them to hold onto hope during those times. Will you hold onto hope that God is good and God does good even when nothing in your life or in the world seems good...

When your smartphone is down to one-percent left on its charge, what do you do? If you’re like most of us, you dig out your charging cord as fast as you can and make a mad dash to the nearest available outlet. Isn’t that like what we try to do in life? When we’re depleted we try to plug into what we think will give us a quick charge—people, food, entertainment, spending money, or maybe chasing pre...

We live in a world that can be obsessed with staying young. Being young is great, but it’s actually not just for kids—we can remain youthful our entire lives. Many people assume that growing up means we’ll inevitably start to feel tired, lack enthusiasm for things once held dear, and have little interest in learning new things. It doesn’t have to be this way. These traits don’t come with age, they...

Who says it’s too late for you? Who believes that what you want is impossible? Is it you? You may have been waiting a long time for your dreams to be realized, but that doesn’t mean they’re not meant to be. You may not see it, but there are good things happening right now! God has not forgotten you. He is working behind the scenes on your behalf and your role is to trust his timing and hold onto f...

If you want strong muscles, you know what to do - hit the gym and lift some weights! In the same way that it takes intentionality and work to develop our physical muscles, we have to commit time in the Word of God to grow our spiritual muscles. Developing spiritual strength is important. It helps us face life’s challenges with resiliency and gives us the strength to leave what weighs us down in Go...

Are you just sitting on the shore waiting for your ship to come in? The truth is that success comes to those who take action. That doesn’t mean we go off and try to force things to happen on our own—we must work with God. But too many dreams are lost because people sit around waiting for the perfect time and the best conditions. We get stuck in the valley of “when-then” - when I get a better payin...

Do you know people who seem to have it all—great looks, fabulous home, fantastic relationships, thriving career? It’s easy to forget that what we see may not always be how things really are. Many so-called “perfect people” may actually be in pain, just trying to get by in life, feeling empty, and searching for meaning and purpose just like everybody else. We live in a society that tells us the sec...

In this special bonus episode, Christine answers some of your questions about purpose including:   How do I know what God’s purpose is for me?  How do I know whether to be still and wait for God or to take action and step out in faith for my purpose? Does someone’s purpose ever change? For more from Christine and to check out the show notes visit www.christinecaine.com/podcast today.  Learn more a...

Why did this happen? Why is there so much suffering in the world? Am I being punished? There’s not a person on earth who hasn’t found themselves at a point where life just didn’t seem to make sense. Unexpected events, failures, disillusionment, betrayal, and illness can fill us with fear, frustration, and even doubt. We question why God has allowed this, or wonder if he’s forgotten about us altoge...

Is there someplace you want to go in life, or big things you dream of doing—but it just hasn’t happened yet? When we’ve been waiting a long time, it’s easy to start believing that what we’ve hoped for is never going to come to pass. But take heart because we have a God who is in the business of making the impossible possible. Your role is to believe that God will do what he has promised. If you gi...

We can get pulled in many different directions by life’s demands. Paying the bills, dealing with stormy relationships, or facing troubles at home, school, or work can be overwhelming, it’s true—but none of that means we have to be stuck in a constant state of turmoil. Jesus said that everybody is going to have some trouble in life from time to time, it’s part of being human. But he also promises u...

Are you on hold, still waiting for a breakthrough in your career, in your family, in your love life? Do you feel like you may have missed your chance to achieve your goals or see your dreams come true? Don’t lose hope! Instead, grab hold of your faith and ask yourself this important life-changing question: is there anything too hard for God? As long as you are here on earth, there’s absolutely no...

It’s no accident that you are here. The Lord has chosen you to live in this moment in history because you are meant to be a part of this generation. He has amazing things for you to do—and only you can do them—right here and right now! And he has already equipped you with everything you need to do them. But it’s up to you to actually do those amazing things! This episode will empower you to redisc...

God’s promises for your life don’t come with an expiration date. As long as you’re on this earth, you’re not too old, your time has not passed, and you haven’t messed up too much. You can still achieve your goals, see your dreams come to life, and fulfill your purpose because your best days are not behind you, they’re still ahead of you. This episode will empower you to believe God for the impossi...

Do you want to be a person who is passionate about your purpose, a person who makes a lasting impact in this life? One of the greatest ways to make a difference in this world is to take hold of the invitation to see people the way Jesus does—with compassion. Human nature tends to make us want to pull away from those who are hurting, those with problems and shortcomings, but Jesus’ divine nature fi...

You have been created by God to live a victorious life. It’s true! But it can be challenging to feel victorious when life’s many responsibilities and challenges start to weigh us down. We can feel completely overwhelmed from having too much to do or from problems that are just too big to face. But here is the good news: with God on your side, you are stronger than you think you are! This episode w...

God’s will for you is to lead a victorious life overflowing with good success. But he doesn’t promise to simply drop it at your doorstep. You have a role to play, and that role will require you to take some risks. To live a life of success and pursue your purpose with everything you’ve got, you will have to leave your comfort zone and enter into the unknown. This episode will empower you to build...

Do you long to know more of the joy and adventure that comes from living a life of purpose and impact for God? I think that’s something all of us have longed for at some point in our lives, even if we’re not longing for it right this moment. The good news is that a life overflowing with joy, passion, and adventure is available to us! And the path to experiencing that kind of life is fulfilling our...

Following God’s purpose for your life is the greatest and most exciting adventure you will ever have. He longs for you to experience the joy that comes from living a life that truly counts, a life that brings his love, hope, and mercy to a broken world. It’s a big job, but you don’t have to do it alone — God promises to equip you for the journey. This episode will empower you to live courageously...

This isn’t a question about your appearance! I’m wondering how you look at the people around you? Do you see them as God does? It’s easy to get so caught up in the challenges and busyness of our own lives that we miss seeing people right in front of us who may be hurting. But as Christians, we have an incredible opportunity to see people the way God sees them, to offer them the same love and compa...

When was the last time you felt overwhelmed? My guess is that it wasn’t that long ago. Most of us get overwhelmed several times a week or more. Overwhelmed by information, by the news, by disappointment, by fear, by the needs of the people around us and so much more. Here’s the good news: God cares about every single one of the concerns that are overwhelming you, and he is the answer to all of you...

Tomorrow is a risky word because it is never guaranteed, yet it’s all too often the time when we say we will do the thing we know God is calling us to do. But the reality is that in 24 hours, “tomorrow” will be “today.” So what we do with our “today” will determine how successful our “yesterday” was and how fruitful our “tomorrow” will be. This episode will empower you to manage your life for God’...