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Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode In today’s guest episode, we talk about faith not being something you have to try to muster up ... because it isn't actually yours to create.  If you've ever felt like you don't have enough faith, this episode will shift something in you. We're unpacking Galatians 2:20 and discovering that faith isn't something you manufacture in your...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode In today’s episode, we talk about feeling behind with your Bible reading plan and the guilt than can come on strong because of it. Ever feel like you're failing at the very things meant to help you grow closer to God? This episode is your reminder that God doesn't wait for you to get it all together before He meets you—He's right there with you...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode In today’s episode, we talk about reading the Bible as a conversation with God.  What if your Bible reading could feel less like checking a box and more like an actual conversation with God—where He speaks, you respond, and your heart comes alive? In this episode, we're exploring how God opens Scripture to us through the Holy Spirit, just like He did for...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode In today’s episode, we talk about when eternal life actually begins. For years, I thought eternal life was something I'd experience someday in heaven—but Jesus says it's knowing God right now, in the middle of ordinary life. If you've been waiting to truly experience God until things slow down or you get it all together, this episode offers Chri...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode In today’s episode, we talk about the what to do when the Bible doesn't connect with you.  Ever felt like your Bible reading just isn't working—like you're showing up but God feels distant? This episode offers Christian encouragement for those dry, confusing moments when Scripture doesn't seem to connect, and reveals why your spiritual dryn...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode In today’s episode, we talk about the best way to build a Bible reading plan.  Do you struggle to read your Bible often? Maybe you start strong in January but fizzle out by February. Or perhaps your Bible sits on the nightstand with the best intentions, but life just gets in the way... Our Good God talks with us and we're created for life with Him, so let...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Small Steps, Big Faith Series and today’s topic is The Real Power of a Word for the Year.   Verse Psalms 139:16-18 Question God, what else do you want to share with me? Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of "A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry Expl...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Awe in Advent Series and today’s topic is God’s Incredible Prophetic Promise for You. Verse Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 53 Question God, please show me more. What does this mean that you are God with me?  Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of "A Beckoning...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Awe in Advent Series and today’s topic is Savior of All. Verse Romans 1:16; Luke 2:10,28-33 Question God, Jesus is Savior of all. What joy do you want to give me about this?  Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of "A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetr...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Awe in Advent Series and today’s topic is The Gift of Christ's Genealogies. Verse Isaiah 9:7b; Genesis 22:17-18; 2 Samuel 1:12-13,16; Revelation 22:16; Matthew 1:1; Luke 3:23; Romans 8:32 Question God, what do you and I need to talk about related to you fulfilling promises?  Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Awe in Advent Series and today’s topic is Familiar, Impossible, Incredible. Verse Matthew 1:18-25; Isaiah 7:14 Question God, I believe that Jesus was born to a virgin mother, Mary, how do you want to use this testimony to build my faith today? Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Awe in Advent Series and today’s topic is Born in Bethlehem & Why it Matters. Verse Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1; Isaiah 9:6a  Question God, what's something about Christ's human birth that's personal and meaningful to me?  Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Awe in Advent Series and today’s topic is Our Serpent Crusher. Verse Genesis 3:15 Question God, what do you want to show me about how this prophetic message applies to my life today? Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of "A Beckoning to Wonder: Christi...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Awe in Advent Series and today’s topic is Experience More Wonder This Christmas. Verse Luke 2:16-20; Luke 2:51b Question God, I would love to grow in wonder and awe of you this Christmas. Is that something that you offer me?  Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your c...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Awe in Advent Series and today’s topic is Fresh Revelations This Advent. Verse Jeremiah 33:3 Question God, what's something you want to share with me in a fresh way?  Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of "A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry E...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Everyday Awake Series and today’s topic is Finding Peace Through Gratitude. Verse Colossians 3:15–17 (ESV) Question God, who or what in my life can I thank you for right now?  Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of "A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poet...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Everyday Awake Series and today’s topic is Thank Him Before the Outcome. Verse Psalm 100:1–5 (ESV) Question God, what can I thank you for as I enter this new day with you?  Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of "A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Everyday Awake Series and today’s topic is When God Redirects Your Plans. Verse Acts 16:6–10 (ESV) Question God, how do you want to surprise me as I stay open to your leading?  Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of "A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poe...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Everyday Awake Series and today’s topic is Learning to Trust God Daily. Verse Genesis 2:15–17 (ESV) Question God, what limit are you inviting me to honor as a way of trusting you? Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of "A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Everyday Awake Series and today’s is a bonus episode on the topic is How Do I Know It's God's Voice? with Rachel Grohl? Rachael Groll is an author, certified life coach, missionary, and podcaster with a heart for sharing Jesus with anyone who will listen. She has served in various full-time ministry capacities both locally and...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Unforced Rhythms of Grace Series and today’s topic is The Gift of Focused Attention. Verse 2 Corinthians 3:16–18 (ESV) Question God, where do you want my attention today?  Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of "A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry E...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Everyday Awake Series and today’s topic is Learning to Trust God Daily. Verse Exodus 16:4–5, 14–20 (ESV) Question God, what are you providing for me today that I might overlook if I'm focused on tomorrow?  Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of "A...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Everyday Awake Series and today’s topic is God's Quiet Work. Verse Luke 17:20–21 (ESV), Luke 13:20–21 (ESV) Question God, where is your kingdom quietly showing up in my life? Will you help me see one of the ways? Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of &...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Everyday Awake Series and today’s topic is God’s Already Here (Even in the Mess). Verse Genesis 28:10–17 (ESV) Question God, where are you already present in my life that I've been overlooking?  Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of "A Beckoning t...

Send us Fan Mail From Today’s Episode: Welcome! We’re in our Unforced Rhythms of Grace Series and today’s topic is Reclaiming Childlike Wonder: Using Imagination to See God Anew. Verse Matthew 18:3 Question God, how can I engage my imagination to see you in fresh ways? Quick Links Get The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible  Send Us a Text Get your copy of "A Be...