Holy Spirit Soapbox

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever driven in a bad storm?  How did it make you feel? Join host Dan as we hear what the Holy Spirit has to say about riding through the storm and trusting Him as we head toward our destination. Verses mentioned in this episode: -Matthew 14:28-31 -Matthew 14 Questions: 1)  What kind of hardships are you facing today? Are these hardships due to following Christ? 2)  If you...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Dan as we hear what the Holy Spirit has to say about how we can become moldable clay, and can look forward to the calluses - even through the blistering. Verses mentioned in this episode: -Isaiah 29:16 -Isaiah 64:8 -Jeremiah 18:6 -Romans 9:20-21 -Isaiah 29:13-16 -Romans 9:16-21 -Hebrews 12:11 Questions: 1)  How do you feel knowing that God will form us for His glory?  2)...

Send us Fan Mail God rescues, uses, and loves everyone He created - even when society may not feel the same. Join host Dan as we hear what the Holy Spirit has to say about a concert that changed our lives. Verses mentioned in this episode: -Exodus 4:10-12 -Mark 13:11 -John 9:2-4 -Psalm 139:13-14 Questions: 1)  Has anyone impacted your relationship with God in a positive way?  If so, think back to...

Send us Fan Mail Like lists?  Us too.  Join host Dan as we hear what the Holy Spirit has to say about serving God vs. serving other gods. Verses mentioned in this episode: -Matthew 6:33 -Matthew 11:28-30 -1 John 2:15-17 -Luke 10:30-37 -Colossians 1:16 Questions: 1)  Meditate on each of these bullet points/indicators.  What are your answers for each?  Have you done any of these things? 2)  What if...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Dan as we hear what the Holy Spirit says about free will. Verses mentioned in this episode: -John 7:16-18 -Romans 12:2 -Ephesians 5:17 -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Questions: 1) How has this episode changed your view on what free will is? 2) Think of previous requests that you’ve had for God.  Do you feel they were for your will to be done, or God’s? 3) What are some ways yo...

Send us Fan Mail "Contentment starts with being thankful for what you have right now."  Join host Dan as we hear what the Holy Spirit says about jealousy, covetousness, and envy. Other episodes mentioned: -" You'll Miss The Sunset " [1:24] Verses mentioned in this episode: -Philippians 4:10-13 -Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 -Exodus 20:17 -Psalm 23:1 Questions: 1)   Think again of a t...

Send us Fan Mail "What?  Killing everyone on earth in a flood is a form of love?  How?!  Why?!"  Join host Dan as we hear what the Holy Spirit says about a loving wrath. Other episodes mentioned: - Godallelogram [5:12] Verses mentioned in this episode: -Genesis 6:9-12 -Psalm 37:8 -Romans 12:19 -Ephesians 4:26-27 -James 1:19-20 Questions: 1)  How has your understanding of God's wrath...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Dan as we dig deeper to hear what the Holy Spirit says about judging others in our daily lives. Verse mentioned in this episode: -Matthew 7:1-5 Questions: 1)  Is there a plank in your eye that might be holding you back from seeing God more clearly? 2)  Have you been guilty of judging others for things unjustly? 3)  What do you think is the reason for this unjust judgment...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Dan as we hear the Holy Spirit says about passion in our daily lives. Verse mentioned in this episode: -John 13:13-17 -Proverbs 11:14 -Ephesians 4:11-13 Other episodes mentioned: Episode 34 "Rethinking Church": https://www.holyspiritsoapbox.com/episodes/episode/7b0e3d2d/rethinking-church Questions: 1)  In this season in your life, do you feel like you have a pa...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Dan as we hear the Holy Spirit says about why Jesus came to earth as a human. Verse mentioned in this episode: -Isaiah 7:14 -John 1:14 -1 Corinthians 15:45 -1 Timothy 2:5 Other episodes mentioned: Episode 14 "Why Did Jesus Have To Die?" Questions: 1)  What are some ways you can reflect on Jesus' life, death, and resurrection today? 2)  Knowing Jesus was 10...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Stacey as we hear the Holy Spirit says about how much God misses hearing from you. Verse mentioned in this episode: -Luke 15:4-7 (also in Matthew 18:12-14) -Luke 15:11-32 Other episodes mentioned: Episode 54: "Digging Deeper: The Parable Of The Lost Sheep" Questions: 1)  Have you ever told God how much you love Him?  Maybe even how much you’ve missed Him?  How...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Dan as we hear the Holy Spirit says about boasting and bragging.   Verse mentioned in this episode: -Jeremiah 9:24-25  Questions: 1)  Is there an accomplishment that you feel would be 'brag-worthy' in your life? 2)  Have you ever done something way above and beyond for someone because you love them?  How did that make you feel? 3)  How does understanding that G...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dan as we hear what the Holy Spirit has to say about what Jesus meant when he said to "pluck your eye out".   Verses mentioned in this episode: -Matthew 5:27-30 -Matthew 15:18-19 -Matthew 6:21 -All of Matthew chapter 5 Questions: 1)  What does pluck your eye out and cut off your hand mean to you? 2)  How might placing your treasures in Heaven change your everyday li...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dan as we hear what the Holy Spirit has to say about raising and teaching children as we live in this world while not living of this world. Verses mentioned in this episode: -Proverbs 22:6 -Ephesians 6:4 -Mark 10:13-16 Questions: 1)  How important is laying a foundation on the Rock for you? 2)  In what ways is teaching children about Jesus a great thing not only for their liv...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dan as we hear what the Holy Spirit has to say about doubting God and Satan's "Paper Police". Verses mentioned in this episode: -Luke 4:1-13 -Job 1:6-12 -1 Corinthians 10:!3 -James 4:7 -1 Peter 5:8 Questions: 1)   Do you feel like satan has thrown distractions at you more frequently after you gave your life to Christ?  He loves to do this.  He knows you’re gett...

Send us Fan Mail What if God was your next door neighbor?  Join host Dan in episode 60 to hear what the Holy Spirit has to say about being a neighbor and having God as ours neighbor. Verses mentioned in this episode: -Luke 9:58 -Mark 1:13 -Philippians 2:5-9 -Hebrews 4:15 Questions: 1)  Do you feel disconnected from God? Why do you feel that way? 2)  How does knowing Jesus came from very humble beg...

Send us Fan Mail It's one thing to say "my thoughts and prayers are with you", but it's another to actually pray right then and there.  Let's hear what the Holy Spirit says about prayer and community. Prayer Requests from our community: -Bully victim and their two bullies -Listener not feeling God's love - feeling alone -Listener in Sri Lanka's Dad -Nigerian Chri...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Dan as we hear what the Holy Spirit says about copying each other - and Who we really should be imitating on a daily basis. Verses mentioned in this episode: -Genesis 1:27 -Galatians 2:20 -Ephesians 5:1-2 -2 Corinthians 5:17 Questions: 1)  Was there someone you looked up to as a child?  If so, what about them made you want to look up to them? 2)  Is there someone now tha...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Stacey as we hear what the Holy Spirit says about managing what we own while we're here on this Earth. Verses mentioned in this episode: -Luke 12:25-27 -Proverbs 3:9 -Ecclesiastes 5:10 -Matthew 6:24 -Hebrews 13:5 Questions: 1)  Has the fear of losing money or material things ever gotten in the way of helping or loving others? 2)  Does your love for material things a...

Send us Fan Mail As much as you don’t want Him to, God still loves your enemies.  Join host Dan as we hear how God loves everyone, and calls us to do the same. Verses mentioned in this episode: -Romans 12:17-20 -Proverbs 25:21-22 -Proverbs 24:17-18 -Luke 23:32-34 Questions: 1)  Is there someone you see as an enemy in this season?  If so, how can you change the feeling of them being an enemy to a f...

Send us Fan Mail Join our host Dan as we talk about how God uses everyone - even those that seem to be the least qualified. Verses mentioned in this episode: -Genesis 1:27 -Proverbs 22:2 -Matthew 11:28 -Galatians 3:28 Questions: 1.  How do marketing advertisements and celebrities affect your everyday life? 2.  What spiritual gifts do you think or know you have that can help strengthen your relatio...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dan as we talk about God's love for each and every one of us. Let's hear what the Holy Spirit has to say in today's episode! Verses mentioned in this episode: -Matthew 18:12–14 -Luke 15:4-7 Questions: 1) How does the Parable of the lost sheep speak to you today or in this season?  Are you a lost sheep? Or are you concerned about a lost sheep? 2) In what ways do...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dan as we get a little uncomfortable in this episode.  Warning: this episode discusses some adult content - you may not want little ears hearing this one.  Let's hear what the Holy Spirit has to say in today's episode! Verses mentioned in this episode: -Matthew 5:27-28 -1 Corinthians 11:2 -Matthew 25 Questions: 1)  How has this changed your view of sexual lust, immo...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dan in our first episode of 2023. We'll talk about some biblical concepts that may sound gross, but we also need to hear when setting new year's resolutions. Verses mentioned in this episode: -Genesis 18 -Genesis 19 -2 Peter 2:20-22 -James 1:19-24 Questions: 1)  How might celebrating the birth and resurrection of Jesus every single day change your perspective on lif...

Send us Fan Mail Join Stacey in our Christmas 2022 episode. We'll talk about the four themes that we went over for our Advent Series - and what Christmas Day is truly all about!  Happy Birthday, Jesus! Verses mentioned in this episode: -Matthew 2 -Hosea 11:1 -Isaiah 9:6-7 -John 1:9-14 -Matthew 5:13-16 -John 14:16-17 Music Credit: Serge Quadrado - "Christmas Ident" downloaded from pi...