This Redeemed Life with Marian Jordan Ellis

In this episode of This Redeemed Life, we’re continuing the Anchored series—built around Marian’s Bible study on the life and letters of Apostle Peter—and talking about one of the most practical (and powerful) ways to stay steady in a shaky world: memorizing Scripture. I’m joined by two women I’ve wanted you to meet from day one—Natalie and Vera from Dwell Differently. Their mission is simple and...

In this episode of Anchored Conversations, Marian Jordan Ellis sits down with women’s ministry leader and Bible teacher Tasha Calvert to talk about what it really means to live a life anchored to Jesus—especially in a culture that often celebrates the opposite of holiness. Peter’s message to the early church is strikingly timely: believers are “elect exiles” living under pressure, misunderstood, a...

What does it really look like to be anchored to Jesus in a busy, noisy world? In this Anchored Conversations episode, Marian Jordan Ellis sits down with Kelly Needham (author of Friendish and Purposefooled, co-host of the Clearly Podcast) to talk about everyday discipleship, holy living, and practical rhythms that keep our hearts tethered to Christ. In this episode you’ll learn: – The difference b...

When life doesn’t go as planned, where do you anchor your soul? In this conversation, Marian Jordan Ellis sits down with writer and speaker Vaneetha Risner—a self-described “sufferer who writes”—to talk about finding a living hope in Jesus through polio and post-polio syndrome, multiple miscarriages, the death of her infant son, betrayal and divorce, and unexpected restoration. Drawing from John 6...

Welcome to the premiere of Anchored, a 7-episode series from This Redeemed Life with Marian Jordan Ellis, created to supplement Marian’s new Bible study, Anchored: The Life and Letters of the Apostle Peter. In Episode 1, Marian sits down with Kandi Gallaty (Long Hollow Church; author of Disciple Her and The Practice of Prayer) to unpack how Peter’s story shapes our everyday discipleship in a cultu...

How to Hear God's Voice & Be Led by the Holy Spirit | Abundant Teaching Series with Marian Jordan Ellis Have you ever felt stuck, unsure of what decision to make or which direction to go? In this powerful session of the Abundant Spirit-Filled Life series, Marian Jordan Ellis teaches how you can discern God’s voice and be led by the Holy Spirit. Discover how to: ✨ Recognize the Spirit’s guidance i...

In Session 5 of The Abundant Spirit-Filled Life, Marian Jordan Ellis unpacks sanctification—the Holy Spirit’s ongoing work to make us more like Jesus. From Matthew 5 (“You are the light of the world”) to Galatians 5 (the fruit of the Spirit), Marian shows how God’s Spirit empowers everyday obedience—patience with a long fuse, kindness in action, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness (strength under c...

In Session 4 of The Abundant Spirit-Filled Life, Marian Ellis unpacks how Jesus, our Good Shepherd (John 10:10), invites us into a Spirit-filled, abundant life—where joy and peace show up together like the Holy Spirit’s “Wonder Twins.” Marian explains the difference between fleeting happiness and durable, Spirit-born joy, and introduces the biblical concept of shalom—whole-person peace that steadi...

Fruit of the Spirit: How to Abide in Christ and Live Spirit-Filled So many of us try to “be better Christians” by sheer willpower—but the Bible teaches a better way. In this message, Marian Jordan Ellis unpacks Galatians 5, John 15, and Ephesians 5 to show that the fruit of the Spirit is not something we produce on our own. Instead, it is the supernatural overflow of abiding in Christ and being fi...

What if the Christian life was never meant to be lived in your own strength? In this powerful teaching, Bible teacher and author Marian Jordan Ellis unpacks what it means to be indwelled by the Holy Spirit and how He transforms us from the inside out. From the moment of salvation, the Spirit of God takes up residence in every believer. You don’t have to strive or perform—the same power that raised...

"We Don't Talk About the Holy Spirit" | Why Jesus Said the Spirit Is Our Greatest Advantage Is the Holy Spirit the most misunderstood person of the Trinity? In this powerful and personal teaching, Bible teacher Marian Jordan Ellis dives deep into what Jesus said about the Holy Spirit—and why it’s time we stop avoiding this vital part of our faith. Using stories, Scripture, and humor (yes, includin...

Why do friendships hurt so deeply sometimes? What do we do when our baggage gets in the way of the people we love most? In this powerful and honest teaching, Marian Jordan Ellis dives into the raw realities of friendship struggles—jealousy, comparison, ghosting, unmet expectations—and unpacks how our flesh, unhealed wounds, and relational idolatry can sabotage the very relationships God designed f...

You were created for more than surface-level friendships and silent struggles. You were created for real, soul-deep community—the kind that shows up, speaks truth, and carries you to Jesus when you can’t get there on your own. In a world that celebrates independence and isolation, this message is a call back to God’s design for friendship. Because healing doesn’t happen in hiding. Freedom isn’t fo...

"Let's Talk About" is a series of conversations from This Redeemed Life Ministry. In this episode, Marian Jordan Ellis sits down with Allie Jordan for a candid conversation about sexual purity. Topics discussed: The heart of sexual purity vs. legalism, temptations and lies we believe, and the blessing of abstaining until marriage.

In this series called "Let's Talk About," we are chatting about singleness. Today, Marian sits down with her guest, Allie Jordan and they discuss the power of prayer and why and how we can pray for our unmet desires. Marian shares how prayer led her to meet her husband and through prayer she saw the Lord answer her longing for marriage. Matthew 7:7

In this new TRL podcast series called "Let's Talk About," Marian Jordan Ellis sits down with her friend (and niece) Allie Jordan to talk about singleness as a Christian woman and waiting on God for marriage. In this episode, Marian shares how the season of singleness shaped her life and they discuss the power and beauty of consecration.

Psalm 107 is the song of redemption, for in it God's power to rescue, deliver, and heal is exalted. In this teaching by Bible teacher, Marian Jordan Ellis, we unpack the ways in which Jesus redeems our lives and reveals His glory through miraculous deliverance.

There is a difference between the will of God and the ways of God. In Psalm 25, King David leads us in asking God to reveal to us His ways. To walk in God's ways is an invitation to experience HIs highest and best and to live for His Glory. In this Bible teaching by Marian Jordan Ellis, she unpacks Psalm 25 and testifies to the goodness of God's ways.

Biblical hope is more than wishful thinking, it is the confident expectation of good based on the Person and Promises of God. In this teaching by Marian Jordan Ellis, she unpacks Psalm 33 and looks at how we can activate hope in God.

Did you know that clinical studies reveal that spending 20 minutes a day in awe of God can rewire our brains, relieving stress, anxiety, and depression? This is no surprise. After all, God's word repeatedly teaches the power of our thoughts to shape our lives. Taking time to marvel at God and stand in awe of His majesty substantially impacts our emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being.  Our...

In this series on the Promises of God, Bible teacher Marian Jordan Ellis shares how we can anchor our souls to these timeless truths. In this session, Marian unpacks Romans 8:28 and shares how God works all things for the good of those who love Him.

Proverbs cautions us to be careful how we think because our lives are shaped by our thoughts. In Session 5 of Change Your Mind, Change Your Life, Marian Jordan Ellis teaches through the fruit of the renewed mind.

In Session 4 of Change Your Mind, Change Your Life, we uncover the power of fixing our eyes on God. In this teaching, Marian Jordan Ellis unpacks the story of Joshua and Caleb and how their choice to fix their eyes on God and their faith in HIs promises and presence enabled them to enter the Promise Land. Philippines 4:6-7; Hebrews 12:1-2; Numbers 13:27- 14:1-9

God promises HIs presence with us in the storms of life. This truth is an anchor for our souls. In this teaching by Marian Jordan Ellis, she unpacks Isaiah 43; Mark 4, and Revelation 1 and offers the hope we have because Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us in the fire and the storm.

Jesus said, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free!" When it comes to experiencing dramatic life change, nothing can compete with the power of God's truth to transform our lives and set us free from the lies that hold us captive. In this teaching by Marian Jordan Ellis, she explains the power of knowing your identity in Christ and especially how seeing yourself as a beloved child...