Followed By Mercy

Send us Fan Mail What Does It Mean to Walk in Righteousness? If you've ever felt like righteousness is about keeping it all together, performing better, or being the "good Christian," this episode might surprise you—in the best way. Psalm 23 tells us, "He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." Not for my name. Not because I earned it. But becau...

Send us Fan Mail Have You Been Getting Righteousness All Wrong? Psalm 23 says, "He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." But let's be honest—how many times have we heard that and thought, "I need to try harder to live right"? In this episode, we unpack what that phrase really means. And here's the surprising truth: it's not a demand....

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Episode Description: What do you do when everything is falling apart, and there's no obvious way out? In this episode, we walk with David through one of the most crushing seasons of his life. His own son is chasing him down with an army. He's being cursed, humiliated, and hunted. The weight of betrayal, fear, and exhaustion would be enough to break anyone. But in...

Send us Fan Mail When Everything Falls Apart: How David Found Peace in Psalm 23 What do you do when life punches you in the gut and won’t let up? When your heart is broken, your name is dragged through the mud, and it feels like God is far away. In today’s episode, we examine Psalm 23 not as a sweet verse for wall art but as David’s lifeline during one of the most humiliating and heartbreaking sea...

Send us Fan Mail Perspective That Heals: The Transforming Power of Biblical Meditation Biblical meditation is not just a mental exercise. It is a way of life that moves us from being trapped by our problems to standing in the light of God’s promises. Psalm 23 gives us a perfect window into this kind of transformation. David did not just recite words. He let them take root until they changed how he...

Send us Fan Mail What if understanding God's call on your life could transform your daily existence? Join us as we embark on a heartfelt journey of discovering divine purpose, drawing from personal experiences and the timeless wisdom of figures like Spurgeon. Listen to inspiring stories of early callings, such as feeling a mission to Peru, and learn how a consistent relationship with God is c...

Send us Fan Mail How can you discern if God has genuinely called you? This episode promises to answer that pressing question with insights from spiritual leaders like William Booth and Charles Spurgeon. We start by reflecting on Booth’s compelling invitation to listen for God’s call through the Bible and the cries of humanity. Then, we delve into Spurgeon’s wisdom on the importance of being fit to...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt boxed in by your circumstances, like the pain and problems in front of you are all you can see? If you’re nodding your head, you’re in good company. In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to look beyond what’s obvious, to see past the immediate facts, and to discover a deeper, unshakable truth. There is a difference between what’s happening in your l...

Send us Fan Mail Freedom from Stinking Thinking Most of us wrestle with negative thoughts that seem to set up camp in our minds. You know those old memories, regrets, worries, and all the ways we convince ourselves that things will never change. Sometimes, it feels like no matter what we do, our thoughts run the show and leave us feeling worn out and small. King David understood this struggle bett...

Send us Fan Mail Cornered in a cave, facing betrayal and danger, David didn’t let fear or despair have the final word. Instead, he turned his thoughts to the Shepherd who promises to stay close, no matter how dark it gets. Out of that desperate place came Psalm 23, a declaration of trust that has brought comfort and hope to countless people through the ages. If you’ve ever felt trapped by negative...

Send us Fan Mail Stinking Thinking: How to Break Free from Your Own Worst Critic Most of us spend our days listening to a voice in our head that rarely has anything kind to say. That voice nitpicks our appearance, questions our abilities, and quietly whispers that we'll never be enough. You're not alone if you're exhausted by the constant barrage of self-doubt. The average person ha...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt so ashamed you couldn’t look anyone in the eye? Have you ever been so beaten down or so lost that you wondered if God even noticed you anymore? I want to talk to you about something most of us overlook—six words from Psalm 23:5: “Thou anointest my head with oil.” There’s healing and hope packed into that little phrase for anyone who’s ever felt worthless, wounde...

Send us Fan Mail What does true mentorship look like in practice? Learn how incidental yet purposeful interactions can unlock leadership potential, as we explore the mentoring approaches of Jesus and Paul. Through everyday moments and shared experiences, we demonstrate how meaningful growth often happens outside traditional curriculums. By reflecting on biblical stories such as the parable of the...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to fostering genuine spiritual growth and mentorship in our latest episode. Imagine helping someone catch the vision of what they can achieve through their faith, guiding them with love and kindness, and providing them with the resources they need to flourish. We promise you’ll walk away with actionable insights on how to teach others to pray, make wise decision...

Send us Fan Mail Let's get honest—your mind is never off the clock. Most research says you'll process more than 6,000 thoughts today. The hard truth? About three out of every four will pull you in the wrong direction. That's over 4,000 daily thoughts whispering, "You're not enough," "You'll never change," or "God couldn't possibly use someone...

Send us Fan Mail Green Pastures in a Barren Land A raw and honest look at Psalm 23:2 — “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.” What do green pastures mean when your whole world is falling apart? David didn’t write Psalm 23 from a cozy, peaceful palace. He likely penned these words while on the run—betrayed, hunted, and heartbroken. His own son was leading a rebellion against him. And in the...

Send us Fan Mail Most people know Psalm 23 by heart, but few understand the depth behind the words, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” These aren’t just comforting lines from a funeral service or a wall plaque. They are a declaration of covenant, a bold, soul-settling statement about who God is and how He loves us. In this episode, we go beyond the surface of Psalm 23 to explore the kind...

Send us Fan Mail "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." These words from Psalm 23 aren't wishful thinking; they are a bold, faith-filled declaration made during a crisis. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to trust God as our Shepherd in a world filled with anxiety, scarcity, and fear. David didn't write these words from a place of comfort. He penned them dur...

Send us Fan Mail When Peace Feels Impossible — Psalm 23 and the Shepherd Who Never Fails How do you find peace when your world is falling apart? King David didn’t write Psalm 23 from a place of comfort. He wrote it while fleeing for his life—betrayed by his closest friend, hunted by his own son, shamed in public, and exiled from the very kingdom he once ruled. And yet, in the middle of that darkne...

Send us Fan Mail How can we redefine mentoring to make a deeper, lasting impact on those we guide? This episode explores the transformative journey of "life on life" discipleship, inspired by the example of Jesus Christ. We dive into the heart of real mentorship, which goes beyond lectures and sermons to encompass every aspect of life. From spiritual maturation and Bible study to practic...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how the simple act of being present can transform someone's spiritual journey? On today's episode, we explore the profound distinction between "with-ness" and "witness" in discipleship, inspired by Mark 3:14. Jesus didn’t just send the apostles to preach; he chose them to be with him. We unpack how this principle of being genuin...

Send us Fan Mail "The Lord is my shepherd." We've heard those words so many times that we miss the meaning. But slow down for a second. Don't rush past them. Let them sink in. The Lord is. Not was. Not might be someday. Not when I get my act together. He is right now. In the middle of the confusion, the waiting, the pain, the pressure. He is present. Fully aware. Actively sheph...

Send us Fan Mail “The Lord is my shepherd.” What does that really mean? We’ve heard those words from Psalm 23 so often that they can sound like background noise. But slow down. Let it hit you. Is. Not was, not will be — is . Right now. At this moment. In the chaos, in the quiet, in the mess, and the unknown—He is present . Actively shepherding. And then there’s “my.“ That little word changes every...

Send us Fan Mail “The Lord is my shepherd.” Five simple words. But they’re not just poetic—they’re personal. And they’re present tense. David didn’t say “ was” or “ will be .” He said, “ is .” Picture him on the run, hiding in caves, surrounded by enemies. Still, he says it with confidence: the Lord is my Shepherd. Right now. Not someday. Not when things get better. Now. That word— is —says someth...

Send us Fan Mail The Lord Is My Shepherd—And That Changes Everything When the psalmist says, "The Lord is my shepherd," he boldly states who God is: someone who's always been about relationship, not distance. From walking with Adam and Eve in Eden to pursuing them after their disobedience, God's actions always showed His desire for connection. Psalm 23 isn't just a meditat...