Living by Faith with Trillia Newbell

Seasons of loss and grief can be overwhelming.  It often feels like it will never get better.  But those dark seasons can be redeemed.  Trillia Newbell talks with Stephanie Watson about her study, Ruth's Need for a Redeemer , the story of Ruth and God's redemptive work in her life.  They'll uncover how God meets us in our deepest places of longing-and how His love restores what...

With the start of a new year, many Christians resolve to maintain a consistent daily Bible study. But reading through the Bible can feel daunting, and sometimes it's hard just to know where to start. Trillia Newbell sits down with her producer, Karen Hendren , to discuss her book, 52 Weeks in the Word and  ways to jump into the pages of Scripture consistently that can give you joy and a growi...

It's easy to get wrapped up in a flurry of Christmas activities this time of year.... forgetting Jesus, who is at the center of it all. But Trillia Newbell talks with author Daniel Darling about his book, the Characters of Christmas and the real life people in the Christmas story, from the angels and shepherds to Herod and Jesus himself. He says digging into the Christmas story with fresh eyes dur...

Charles Dickens said, It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child himself."  In 1843, Charles Dickens penned a story—a classic Christmas tale full of ghosts and the endearing humbug Ebenezer Scrooge. It is a tale of greed, regret, loneliness, reflection, compassion, hope, and a joyfully changed life.  Trillia Newbell...

How do you experience Christmas joy?  Was the wonder of Christmas greater as a child, or as a believer, do you experience that joy even more?  Trillia Newbell talks with Ryan Whitaker Smith about his book, Winter Fire: Christmas with G.K. Chesterton and ways to experience the joy of this season on Living by Faith. Living by Faith with Trillia Newbell is a listener supported program.&nbsp...

Authors like Charles Dickens, O. Henry and Louisa May Alcott gave us some of the greatest Christmas stories in literary history.   These authors' stories call us to generosity, reconciliation and sacrifice and encourage us to live with joy and gratitude.  Trillia Newbell talks with historian Timothy Larsen about his book, Twelve Classic Christmas Stories , and how diving into these...

Authors like Charles Dickens, O. Henry and Louisa May Alcott gave us some of the greatest Christmas stories in literary history.   These authors' stories call us to generosity, reconciliation and sacrifice and encourage us to live with joy and gratitude.  Trillia Newbell talks with historian Timothy Larsen about his book, Twelve Classic Christmas Stories , and how diving into these...

If life's disappointments are causing you to adopt grumbling as your daily language, gratitude may seem out of reach. Even if you're not a grumbler, you may be surrounded by them during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Trillia Newbell talks with Dustin Crowe about his book, The Grumblers Guide to Giving Thanks and the biblical foundations of thankfulness. We'll also talk about how adopting g...

During the holidays, we sing about Jesus, but do we savor? We read, but do we fully understand?  Advent has historically been a time to anticipate Christ’s arrival—but for believers, He is already here.  Trillia Newbell talks about her new book, Behold the Lamb of God has Come: Celebrating the 25 Days of Christmas Together with her producer, Karen Hendren , and ways you, your...

During the holidays, we sing about Jesus, but do we savor? We read, but do we fully understand?  Advent has historically been a time to anticipate Christ’s arrival—but for believers, He is already here.  Trillia Newbell talks about her new book, Behold the Lamb of God has Come: Celebrating the 25 Days of Christmas Together with her producer, Karen Hendren , and ways you, your...

You love God. You try to do the right things. So why do you sometimes feel stuck in your faith? You're not alone.  Trillia Newbell talks with Gary Thomas about his book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live and the deceptive thoughts that can quietly drain joy and intimacy with God.  They'll discuss ways you can replace those negative thoughts with truth straight from Scripture to bring peac...

You love God. You try to do the right things. So why do you sometimes feel stuck in your faith? You're not alone.  Trillia Newbell talks with Gary Thomas about his book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live and the deceptive thoughts that can quietly drain joy and intimacy with God.  They'll discuss ways you can replace those negative thoughts with truth straight from Scripture to bring peac...

Being a woman isn’t easy. Women are bombarded with voices and messages from outside the church and within it, that sometimes make them question their value, purpose and belonging.  Trillia Newbell talks with Kendra Dahl about her book, A Place for You: Reframing Christian Womanhood and how women can embrace the qualities that make them female—to be valued and understood.  &nb...

Being a woman isn’t easy. Women are bombarded with voices and messages from outside the church and within it, that sometimes make them question their value, purpose and belonging.  Trillia Newbell talks with Kendra Dahl about her book, A Place for You: Reframing Christian Womanhood and how women can embrace the qualities that make them female—to be valued and understood.  &nb...

Do you ever feel like the world has just…changed?  Do you ever feel just a little beat up?    Trillia Newbell talks with Scarlet   Hiltibidal about her book, Hopeful-ish and how to find hope through the gospel.  The gospel doesn’t just hold up. It proves that hope is possible and radiant, even here. Even in the mess and the heartache and the disillusionment an...

Do you ever feel like the world has just…changed?  Do you ever feel just a little beat up?    Trillia Newbell talks with Scarlet   Hiltibidal about her book, Hopeful-ish and how to find hope through the gospel.  The gospel doesn’t just hold up. It proves that hope is possible and radiant, even here. Even in the mess and the heartache and the disillusionment an...

Some of us wrestle with fear, anxiety and panic attacks.  Many believers feel they should cast their feelings upon God, but they don't know how.  Trillia Newbell talks with Blair Linne about her book, Made to Tremble and her journey through anxiety and how it gave her a deeper understanding of what it means to be human and what it actually means to lean into the Lord, on Living by Faith...

Some of us wrestle with fear, anxiety and panic attacks.  Many believers feel they should cast their feelings upon God, but they don't know how.  Trillia Newbell talks with Blair Linne about her book, Made to Tremble and her journey through anxiety and how it gave her a deeper understanding of what it means to be human and what it actually means to lean into the Lord, on Living by Faith...

Parents can have gospel-centered conversations with their children by speaking about one of the most fundamental truths in the life of a Christian: God’s never-ending love. Trillia Newbell talks with Hunter Beless about her book, Jesus Loves You More and how parents can engage their children's hearts and minds with the heights and depths of God's love for us, so that they will always know th...

Parents can have gospel-centered conversations with their children by speaking about one of the most fundamental truths in the life of a Christian: God’s never-ending love. Trillia Newbell talks with Hunter Beless about her book, Jesus Loves You More and how parents can engage their children's hearts and minds with the heights and depths of God's love for us, so that they will always know th...

Many of us have memberships in big-box retail stores, alumni associations, and online services, but are we members of our churches?  The Bible directs us to be members of our church and gives us instructions on how to participate.   Trillia Newbell talks with Pastors  Matt hew  Capps and Josh Wredberg about their book, Every Member  Matt ers and how you can embrace th...

In our culture, youth is celebrated and revered.  We have creams to hide wrinkles and hair dye to hide the gray. But we can't really turn back the clock.   Trillia Newbell  talks with  Elyse Fitzpatrick  about her book,  The Afternoon of Life: Finding Purpose and Joy in Midlife  and the ways God uses the challenges of middle age to glorify himself and sancti...

Much like coffee, Bible study can be an acquired taste. What can begin as confusing or difficult to understand, can over time develop into something beautiful and life-giving. Trillia Newbell talks with cofounders of the Coffee and Bible Time ministry, Ellen Krause , Ashley Armijo and Taylor Krause about their book, The EASY Bible Study Method and how we can dig into God's word and discover Script...

As believers, we're called to turn our eyes to Christ, allowing his presence to transform our lives. But amid our busy routines and constant distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of him. Trillia Newbell talks with Winfree Brisley and Sharonda Cooper about their Bible study, Turn Your Eyes: A Bible Study on the Psalms and the Psalms and their powerful and practical means of connecting with God...

Have you ever felt called to make a difference and do something, but haven't known how or even where to start?  Trillia Newbell talks with Jamie Janosz about her book, When Others Shuddered: Eight Women Who Refused to Give Up .  They'll talk about the stories of women who overcame unimaginable difficulties to meet a pressing need in their life and their world.  Those stories can hel...