Living Stones

In this episode, hosted by Caira Scott from Unsilenced Truths , we discuss the dichotomy of Capacity vs. Capabilty.

In this episode, we review the genealogy of Esau that is decorated with chiefs and kings- or so it seems. While Jacobs life is decorated with challenges, it appears that Esau went on to "prosper" in the land of Canaan. However, what does it profit a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul?

In this episode, we follow the journey for Jacob back to the beginning upon his invite from the Lord to Bethel - House of God. Jacob teaches us how to respond to God when we are called out of darkness and into light. We also see how a woman has the special anointing to command the atmosphere of the home- either for good or evil.

Trigger Warning: Sexual Trauma From the first recorded sexual assault and kidnapping case in the Bible, we meet Dinah- the daughter of Jacob and Leah. While we never hear her perspective from this gruesome experience, we are offered a glimpse into the mentality among the people of Canaan. What congruences do we find in this chapter and in chapter six? Is God absent as all of this is taking place?...

The journey to reconciliation is long but not for Jesus. In this episode, we study the events that led up to two brothers finding peace amongst themselves again. We also see a foreshadow of Jesus Christ who came to guide us back into the warm embrace of Abba. What is the Lord's response to someone returning back to Him?

In this episode we study the transformation from Jacob to Israel, Hebrew for Prince with God. This is the first use of Jacobs new name and our introduction to what will be God's chosen people. What happens when Jacob struggles with both man and God?

Thus sayeth the Lord, "Shut up and GO!"

In this episode, we talk about the promised partnership of God with women experiencing infertility. What happens when our natural remedies collide with supernatural faithfulness of Elohim? Are we limiting the idea of what it means to be fruitful?

How does a man of God respond when he finds his wife? What is he willing to do and how much is he willing to sacrafice? In this episode, we dig deeper into the seemingly unfair exchange between Leah who is unloved and Rachel who is barren.

In this episode, we find an example of the faithfulness of God in His promise to not leave Jacob until He has done what He promised concerning him. Obedience is a natural response to the Love of God.

In this episode, we learn of the deception a mother undergoes to steal a blessing from one son to give to his brother. How does Jacob attempt to manipulate the gift of discernment through the senses?

In this episode, we talk about the difference between a covenant with man versus a covenant with God. What do we do when we can see what God promised us but keep on running into blockades every time we try to possess it? According to Genesis 26 - WE KEEP DIGGING!

"If all is well, why am I like this?" is a common question we have when things don't look the way God promised it would, but have we left room to consider that God is birthing nations while we were only expecting twins? In this episode, we have our second encounter of a barren wife, Rebekah. We also see what happens when we allow our temporary cravings to speak on the behalf of our eternal birthri...

Conclusion of our conversation on living together and having sex with someone that is not our spouse. Let's go deeper on some of the ramifications and talk practical steps!

Shacking = Cohabitating with a romantic partner who is not your spouse. Fornicating = Having sex [in any and all forms] with a romantic partner who is not your spouse. The church tells us not to do this but rarely explains why. Well...We did both and learned 'why' afterward. In this episode, my life partner and I share our story of developing a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ during the dati...

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Rebekah and learn of the grimy tendencies of her brother, Laban, way before Jacob was sent to live with him. The story of Isaac and Rebekah is the first 'Love At First Sight' moment recorded! What can wives learn from Rebekah about being a comfort to their husbands?

In this episode, we meet Rebekah, the wife chosen for Isaac, Abraham's eldest son. Rebekah embodies the heart of a servant and teaches us to do all things as unto the Lord with urgency, grace, and excellence.

In this episode, we gain a valuable lesson on humility as Abraham navigates a transaction for burial land to lay his wife, Sarah, to rest. We also find a common theme of denying the delicacies of the world and holding fast to the promises of God. Should we have to bargain for things that God already said are ours?

What if God asked you to give back to Him the very thing He promised you? What if He asked you to give Him your only son? In this episode, we dissect the exchange between God and Abraham who is asked to offer up his son, Isaac, as a burnt offering to the Lord.

The promise is here at the appointed time and in the same manner God spoke it would arrive! In this episode, we meet Isaac, the promised son unto Abraham from God. There is only one problem, Sarah finds Ishmael scoffing at Isaac. What was her response and what exactly was the reason for it? Why did God respond to Ishmael's crying when Hagar cried out?

In this episode, we learn of an exchange between Abraham and Abimelech that changed both men. We also see how a survival mode mindset influences Abraham's decisions. How does our Heavenly Father respond to our trauma?

In this episode, we review the events that took place leading to Sodom and Gomorrah being destroyed. We'll also look at some of the historical context from this chapter and what it can teach us about our future.

In this episode, we learn from Abraham how to host the presence of the Lord. What are some prerequisites before God can reveal the mysteries of heaven to us? Have we been like Sarah, eavesdropping on our own storyline?

In this episode, we take a look at the sign of an everlasting promise made by God to Abraham and to YOU . How does God respond to our doubt? What is our end of the promise?

In this episode, we follow the life of Hagar, an Egyptian servant forced to birth a son to her mistress husband. A strange thing happens when she flees from her mistress who harshly deals with her- the Angel of the Lord tells her to go back INTO the affliction. Why?