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🔦In this episode, we explore the profound call from 1 John 1:7 to "walk in the light as He Himself is in the light." Discover what it means to pursue God's flawless purity, even when it feels unattainable, and how this journey leads to deep fellowship with others and the cleansing power of Jesus' blood. Through biblical insights, analogies, and historical wisdom, learn to reflect God's radiance i...

🎙️ This is another Empowering Encouragement Now episode based on the devotions of Charles Spurgeon.. 📖 Scripture Isaiah 51:5 (CSB) “My righteousness is near, my salvation appears, and my arms will bring justice to the nations. The coasts and islands will put their hope in me, and they will look to my strength.” 📝 Episode Overview When life feels like it’s falling apart and every human support is...

🔑 Theme : Overcoming procrastination to live boldly for Christ, inspired by the urgency of time and faith. Inspiration from Traveling Robert : The host was moved by an episode of the YouTube travel channel "Traveling Robert," which highlighted the fleeting nature of time through Robert Morales' journey of developing his RV property, Pelicamp, in Florida. Biblical Urgency : James 4:14 : Life is fl...

In this episode, we explore the life and extraordinary talents of bluegrass prodigy Billy Strings, drawing from publicly available sources to highlight his God-given gifts and inspire listeners to recognize and use their own for God’s glory and the well-being of others. Join us as we reflect on Billy’s journey—from overcoming hardship to Grammy-winning success—and issue a call to align our talents...

🎙Episode Overview: In a world that feels like it’s constantly on fast-forward—filled with political tension, cultural division, and economic uncertainty—our first instinct might be to withdraw, insulate, and hide. But Jesus never called His people to hide. He called us to shine . In this episode, we unpack the biblical concept of consecration: being fully set apart for God in a way that is healthy...

🎙️ Episode Summary: What’s holding you back from speaking up? In this episode, we explore what it means to overcome silence and share words of love, encouragement, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. From music icons who nearly lost their voices to biblical figures struck silent by God, we’ll uncover how moments of quiet can become powerful preparation for proclaiming truth. You’ll hear stories of: Br...

In this episode, we explore the ancient yet urgently relevant practice of proclaiming God’s Word aloud. From Ezra reading the Law to a nation in Nehemiah 8, to Jesus declaring Isaiah’s prophecy in the synagogue, to Paul’s instructions to Timothy—Scripture calls us to speak the Word so others can hear and respond. Discover why public reading is not just tradition but God’s chosen method for ignitin...

🔊In this episode we dig deeper into one of the most mocked phrases in Christian prayer life: the hedge of protection. The joke is all too familiar: “Gee thanks… a hedge?” Cue the laughter. But what if this joke is spiritually dangerous? 📖 In Job 1:10 , the very first being to speak of the hedge wasn’t a prophet—it was Satan. He acknowledged the divine barrier God placed around Job. And yet today...

In this episode, we’re going straight into Job 1:9–10 —a conversation so ancient and cosmic it still rattles the gates of spiritual warfare today. Why do some Christians mock the phrase "hedge of protection"? Is it outdated? Harmless? Or is something more sinister at play when we joke about what Satan himself takes seriously? Whether you’ve heard this phrase in prayer circles or mocked on stage, t...

📖Too many believers interpret hardship as failure... When life gets heavy, they assume they’ve missed God—or worse, that God has abandoned them. But what if the pressure is actually part of the plan? What if the strain is the strength ? In this powerful episode, we draw from the Oswald Chambers' August 2 devotion to explore what it really means to overcome. You’ll discover why God doesn’t hand yo...

📍 Episode Summary: In this visually rich and spiritually stirring episode, You are invited into a personal journey through the world of analog photography—and how it unexpectedly led me deeper into the heart of God. From handling rolls of acetate film to reflecting on the sacred nature of light itself, I draw parallels between the way film captures reality and how God reveals truth in subtle, pro...

🔔 Episode Summary: In this deeply reflective episode, we wrestle with one of life’s most essential questions: What—or who—are you trusting in for the afterlife? Sparked by the recent passing of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne on July 22, 2025, host Kenny Price offers a powerful meditation on eternity, legacy, grace, and salvation . Through cultural memories, personal anecdotes, and a biblical lens, Ken...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In today’s episode, we explore how to cultivate spiritual discernment in a world full of deceptive options and emotional quick fixes. So often we’re tempted to chase new jobs, relationships, or ideologies that seem like the answer—only to find out they were just mirages . But God offers a better way: a life built on truth, prayer, counsel, and wisdom. Drawing from Proverbs 16:9...

🔊 Episode Summary: In this episode, we take a fresh look at Charles Spurgeon’s morning devotion for July 19, thoughtfully updated for modern ears while preserving every biblical truth. We explore how God’s glory is most clearly seen not in seasons of ease, but in moments of deep dependence. Drawing from Deuteronomy 5:24 , we reflect on why trials, hardship, and even our weakest moments are precis...

🎙️Episode Summary: In this gentle shift from recent heavier topics, Kenny shares a story etched in memory — of the wide Texas land, a rock house on a ranch, and an elderly woman named Mrs. Ida Moon who knew how to listen and how to watch the land. Through a deeply personal reflection on ranch life, history, and human connection, this episode invites us to slow down and pay attention to what’s righ...

📖 “There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear…” — 1 John 4:18, CSB 🔊 Episode Overview: In a culture spiraling with chaos—public scandals, corruption, violence, and uncertainty—what does it mean to be fearless in Christ? In this raw and real episode, Kenny shares how a soul detox led to a Holy Spirit recalibration. Rooted in Scripture, he unpacks five powerful truths that wil...

Reclaiming the Inner Life as Christ’s Sacred Retreat What if your soul is more than a battlefield—or a burden to manage—but a garden ? In this episode, we step into the rich metaphor drawn from Charles Spurgeon’s 19th-century devotion on Song of Solomon 5:1 , where Christ says, “I am come into my garden.” With help from Gordon MacDonald’s Ordering Your Private World , and a haunting lyric from Cro...

Have you ever prayed and felt like your words were hitting the ceiling? That God was silent, even when your heart was screaming? This episode is for you. 🔑 What You'll Hear in This Episode: The emotional and spiritual impact of divine silence Why raw honesty is the foundation of authentic faith What Psalm 28 teaches us about malice vs. brokenness The difference between image-driven religion and s...

Is it possible to pray often… and still miss the heart of prayer? In this episode, we unpack Jesus' teachings on vain repetition versus persistent prayer . With two biblical examples of each, we explore how to avoid hollow, routine prayers and instead lean into bold, consistent, and heartfelt conversation with God. Whether your prayer life feels dry, repetitive, or just weary—this is your invitati...

📖 Episode Summary: “It is a dangerous thing to refuse to go on knowing.” These words from Oswald Chambers aren’t just poetic—they’re prophetic. In this piercing episode, we unpack the sobering truth that revelation demands a response. To linger in the past, to park at the last place God met you without moving forward, isn’t just disobedience—it’s dangerous. Drawing from Hebrews 10, John 12, James...

The announced episode number is incorrect. Episode 537 was injected into the podcast in light of the immediacy of the situation. The following is a rework of the Charles Spurgeon Evening Devotion for June 22which was first published in 1866. The estimated writing year for June 22 devotion would have been Circa 1865 or early 1866. His words written down by candle or lamplight approximately 160 year...

Well, here we are once again, at the doorway to the end of days...or so it seems. I recorded this podcast on Friday, June, 20, 2025. I recorded it on my IPhone immediately after receiving a special text that included an early morning emergency message from Pastor Jack Hibbs. You need to listen to this episode to gain understanding and context on these world happenings. This episode will bring peac...

Charles Spurgeon wrote a profound statement in his evening devotion for May 7th: " We would not wish to enter heaven till our work is done, and it may be that we are yet ordained to minister light to souls benighted in the wilderness of sin." That word "benighted" sparked my curiosity. It is a power-packed Old-English word that paints a haunting image in you soul. I pray that this podcast moves yo...

This episode focuses on a serious but often overlooked spiritual danger: when faith slowly turns into presumption. At first glance, they look alike. Faith believes God can move mountains. Faith trusts His promises. Faith stands firm. But presumption hijacks that language and runs with it… without relationship, without reverence, and without surrender . In Charles Spurgeon’s Morning by Morning devo...

Today’s episode centers around a weighty, almost sacred phrase: “Mea culpa.” It’s Latin, it’s ancient, and yet, it’s as relevant as ever — especially in a world allergic to accountability. Our story today is filtered through the strange beauty of an old television show, Northern Exposure, and its quietly devastating 16th episode of Season 5. Northern Exposure gives us a window into healthy remorse...