The Immeasurably More Podcast

The Lord Is Good Many Christians say God is good, yet secretly fear that His will may be harsh or His care uncertain. This episode calls us to believe, personally and practically, that the Lord is truly good—in His making of us, His leading of us, and His dealings with us. The Secret of His Comfort book by Jacque Waggoner is available on Amazon . Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Piano Music” by Viaches...

As we wrap up this three-part series, I’m sharing the final lessons that have helped sustain and hold our marriage together over the last 30 years. Looking back, I can clearly see God’s hand in every season…the joyful moments, the painful ones, and the countless ordinary days in between. Through it all, He has been faithful and good. No marriage is perfect, but God’s grace is always sufficient. An...

How you see God and what you think about Him matters. In this episode, we’re reminded that no matter how big, good, or faithful we think God is…He is even better than that. So often we unknowingly limit Him, based on our experiences, our understanding, or what makes sense to us. But God’s love is deeper, His faithfulness is stronger, and His ways are higher than we can fully comprehend. This episo...

Jehovah This episode reflects on the names of Jehovah and the ways God reveals Himself according to our need. He is the Lord who provides, the Lord our banner, the Lord our peace, the Lord our righteousness, and the Lord who is there. Whatever the need, God has already revealed Himself as enough. The Secret of His Comfort book by Jacque Waggoner is available on Amazon . Theme music: “Relaxing Soft...

He Spoke to Them of the Father Jesus came to reveal God not as distant or reluctant, but as Father. This episode invites listeners to receive the comfort of God’s Fatherly heart—His tenderness, wisdom, provision, correction, and faithful love toward His children. The Secret of His Comfort book by Jacque Waggoner is available on Amazon . Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Piano Music” by Viacheslav Staros...

Marriage has a way of teaching us things we could never learn any other way. In Part 2 of this special series, I’m sharing more of the lessons God has taught me through 30 years of marriage. We’ll talk about the importance of forgiveness, prayer, and learning to place our deepest expectations in Christ rather than in another person. Marriage was never meant to make us whole, only Jesus can do that...

Seasons shift. Relationships end. Loss changes our lives forever. Even good growth can feel uncomfortable. And sometimes change leaves us wondering and questioning who we are supposed to be. In this Hope for Today episode, we reflect on the unchanging nature of God in the middle of our ever-changing lives. Scripture reminds us: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 1...

The Lord Our Shepherd Psalm 23 becomes the foundation for this beautiful reflection on the Lord’s personal care. If the Lord is truly our Shepherd, then we do not walk alone, provide for ourselves, or face the valley without Him. He guides, restores, protects, and brings His sheep safely home. The Secret of His Comfort book by Jacque Waggoner is available on Amazon . Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Pi...

The God of All Comfort God does not offer small comfort for small troubles only. He reveals Himself as the God of all comfort, able to meet His children in every sorrow, fear, trial, and uncertainty. This episode reminds us that God comforts us not only for our own peace, but so we may carry His comfort to others. The Secret of His Comfort book by Jacque Waggoner is available on Amazon . Theme mus...

For the past 30 years, Jim and I have experienced both beautiful seasons and incredibly difficult ones. Like every marriage, we’ve faced challenges, disappointments, heartbreak, and moments that tested us in ways we never expected. In this first episode of a special three-part series, I’m sharing 4 out of 12 of the most important lessons I’ve learned through three decades of marriage. These aren’t...

What do you do when you don’t get the answers you were hoping for? In this episode of Hope for Today , we’re talking about the kind of pain that doesn’t come with resolution, the questions that linger, the hurt that feels unfinished, and the situations where closure never seems to come. It’s natural to want clarity. To want to understand why. To want the story to wrap up in a way that makes sense....

What Is His Name? This episode explores the importance of knowing God’s name—not merely as a title, but as the revelation of His character. When we know who God truly is, our hearts begin to trust Him more deeply, and His name becomes a refuge for every fear, sorrow, and need. The Secret of His Comfort book by Jacque Waggoner is available on Amazon . Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Piano Music” by Via...

In this opening episode, we introduce The Secret of His Comfort , a modern-language edition of Hannah Whitall Smith’s classic work The God of All Comfort . We’ll explore the heart behind the book, Hannah’s life and legacy, and why her message of trust, surrender, and comfort in God still speaks so deeply today. This episode also offers a gentle invitation into the theme of the series: that the Chr...

Why This Book Has Been Written In this opening episode, we are introduced to the heart of Hannah Whitall Smith’s message: the Christian life was never meant to be lived under fear, heaviness, or constant striving. True comfort begins when we come to know God as He truly is—loving, faithful, near, and entirely trustworthy. The Secret of His Comfort book by Jacque Waggoner is available on Amazon . T...

As we come to the end of our "For the Mom" series, we wanted to sit down for one more conversation. Over the past several weeks, we've talked about everything from anxiety and heartbreak to purpose, prayer, and the everyday challenges of motherhood.  We've loved these conversations and have been so encouraged along the way. In this bonus episode, we're sharing a Beau updat...

In a world that constantly shifts and changes, there is One who never does. In this Hope for Today episode, we reflect on God’s consistency, seen in the rising sun, the changing seasons, and the steady and beautiful rhythm of creation. Scripture reminds us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His love does not fluctuate. His mercy does not run out. His grace is always suffi...

Motherhood is made up of so many small, unseen moments. The routines. The repetition. The quiet ways you show up every single day. And sometimes… it can leave you wondering: “Does this really matter?” “Am I making a difference?” In this episode, we’re talking about the everyday faithfulness of motherhood and how what feels small to you is never small to God. If you’ve been feeling unseen, unnotice...

How do you still have joy when life is so painful? In this Hope for Today, we talk about real joy, not forced positivity or pretending everything is okay, but the kind of joy that can exist alongside grief. Joy that doesn’t depend on what’s going on in our lives on any given day. This message of encouragement reminds us that joy is rooted in God’s presence, not our circumstances, and that even in...

This episode is deeply personal. Jill shares from her own story of losing her son, Hunter, at just 8 and a half years old—and the lasting impact of that kind of loss. There are no easy words for heartbreak like this. There is an ache that remains… a space that is never filled… and the grief of what will never be. If you are walking through loss—whether it’s the loss of a child, a loved one, a drea...

We live in a culture that is always striving for more. More success. More money. More material things. More. Is it possible that the “more” we’re chasing isn’t what we actually need? In today’s Hope for Today, we talk about the emptiness that comes from striving for things that can’t satisfy and the freedom found in realizing that Jesus is more than enough. He is the fulfillment our hearts are lon...

Motherhood is an amazing gift that comes with so much love…and sometimes so much anxiety and worry. In this episode, we’re talking about the anxiety so many moms carry - the racing thoughts, the “what ifs,” the weight of wanting everything to be okay. If your mind feels like it never really turns off…if you’re always thinking ahead, trying to protect, trying to prepare, this conversation is for yo...

Nothing we go through is ever wasted. In today’s Hope for Today, we reflect on the truth that God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Through the story of Joseph and the promises of Scripture, we’re reminded that even the painful and unfair parts of our story are not meaningless. God uses it all! Nothing is wasted! If you’re in a place...

Motherhood has a way of making us question ourselves. Am I doing enough? Am I patient enough? Am I getting this right? In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet pressure so many moms carry, the feeling of not measuring up, of comparing, of wondering if we’re enough for the children God has given us. But the truth is… your worth was never meant to be built on your performance as a mom. God cho...

You can’t heal what you hide. In today’s Hope for Today, we talk about the freedom that comes from knowing that God sees everything and loves us anyway. What stays hidden continues to hurt. Hiding only keeps us stuck, but when we bring what’s hidden into God’s light, healing and freedom can begin. This episode is a gentle invitation to stop hiding and step into the light of God’s love and grace. ...

For the Mom Who Feels Overwhelmed Motherhood is beautiful… but it can sometimes feel like a lot. In this first episode of our For the Mom Series, we’re talking about the reality that many moms carry quietly...the weight, the pressure, the constant feeling of trying to keep up. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, stretched thin, or like you’re not doing enough… this episode is for you. Together, we’ll b...