Little Things With Amber Albee Swenson

No doubt you've heard the phrase, "for such a time as this." Did you know that's just the last six words of a much longer Bible verse? The account of Esther has been glamorized. The truth is a much grittier account, fraught with evil and less-than-ideal circumstances. Today we start our series that takes a deep dive into the book of Esther. In this first episode of our 7-part series, we look at Es...

Have you noticed you fall into the same sins day after day? Have you given up on anything changing? Don't! Here are three things you can do to make sure you don't stay in the same old ruts! Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Thre...

With midterm elections right around the corner, now might be a good time to discuss politics. How should we feel about our leaders? What recourse do we have if we don't agree with a law? What is God expecting from us, his children? Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny –...

You can wake up each day knowing you are a beloved child of God. You can also have a healthy view of sin: neither condoning it nor living in the shame of your sin.  Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becke...

I love to plan more than anyone, but over and over God shows me he has a different direction for my life. This episode is your reminder to let go and let God take you where he wants you to go. Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible T...

We continually strive for more, but are we striving for the right things? Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker – Evening Encouragements With Pastor Jeremy And take a look at our newest video project,...

Whether you are in the best season you've ever had or the absolute worst, guess what? It's not forever. This is your reminder to hold on to what lasts but let the rest trickle through your hands.  Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bib...

Too often we believe our faulty feelings and/or what other people think about us. Instead, we need to rely on the truths of Scripture to know our worth.  Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker – Evening...

C.L. Whiteside inspired me to examine my life and see where sin may be going unchecked. Here's the poke your conscience may need to wake up and do things differently.  Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Be...

We're exploring Linda Buxa's new book, "Visible Faith." Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker – Evening Encouragements With Pastor Jeremy And take a look at our newest video project, our Bible basics s...

This is a long episode. Why? Because I was looking for answers. I don't want to just "fall" into sin. God promises a way out of temptation. How do we find it? Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker – Ev...

The book of Proverbs has a lot to say about listening to others and learning from the wise. More and more our culture is closed off. We only listen to like-minded people. Here's why that may be a mistake.  Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotion...

Take a look at Bible history to see where our godly forefathers veered off. Plus, Amber offers a few good curriculums to stay on track. Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker – Evening Encouragements Wi...

My producer, Nhia Yang, interviewed me for this episode. We shed light on why this series was important, what we hoped would happen, and how this has affected so many of us. We'd love to hear what you thought about this series. Email Amber: amber@timeofgrace.org  More resources: – One family's testimony on their loss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKdzZjkKJjk – Pastor Caleb's Grace Talks series...

Sheryl Cowling is a licensed clinical social worker with Christian Family Solutions. She has years of experience specializing in trauma. She brings clarity to what happens in a marriage when a child dies and gives us advice on how to cope. More resources: – One family's testimony on their loss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKdzZjkKJjk – Pastor Caleb's Grace Talks series about grief: https://bit...

Trigger warning: This month we are talking about child loss. We are exploring ways we can better serve those going through this grief. More resources: – One family's testimony on their loss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKdzZjkKJjk – Pastor Caleb's Grace Talks series about grief: https://bit.ly/3a5ewor – Help is also available with Christian Family Solutions, christianfamilysolutions.org Check...

Trigger warning: This month we are talking about child loss. We are exploring ways we can better serve those going through this grief. More resources: – Pastor Caleb's Grace Talks series about grief: https://bit.ly/3a5ewor – Help is also available with Christian Family Solutions, christianfamilysolutions.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmic...

Are you doing what you thought you'd be doing? Today's episode is about embracing the assignment God's given you, even if it isn't what you expected.  Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker – Evening En...

If we have a worldly perspective, we will surely be upset about many things. Keeping an eternal perspective will remind us the best is yet to come. Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker – Evening Encou...

Do you realize the Holy Spirit is alive in you? Please don't let the magnitude of that escape you. You have access to the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. To enable screen reader support, press ⌘+Option+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press ⌘slash Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of G...

Pastor Mike has a new book out! We're excited for you to hear about it! Pre-order your copy of Pastor Mike's new book, What's Big Starts Small on Amazon! It comes out June 14! https://amzn.to/3NUW3ZX Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals –...

Far too often we are like the person described in Ecclesiastes—the one chasing after the wind. When we're unfocused, we waste time and accomplish little. Far better to be focused on God and his kingdom work.  Amber mentions the book, "Gifted for More." You can order your copy from the Time of Grace store! https://timeofgrace.store/products/gifted-for-more Check out our other podcasts! Search for t...

Today we start a four-week series with an acronym: HOPE. We'll be talking about the heroes in the Bible and why God added their stories and all their ugly failings to give us hope.  Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Threads, wit...

In the Old Testament, we read of Rachel getting mandrakes in hope of having a child. Perhaps we too are misplacing our hope and looking for rescue in all the wrong things.  Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Threads, with Dr. Bru...

In this episode, we'll consider where we place our hope, what we look to for security, and why we worry so much. Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.  – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside  – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks Daily Devotionals – Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker – Evening Encouragements With Pastor Jeremy And ta...