Wrap Yourself in Joy Podcast

Ruth Makes an Important Decision Do you regret a decision you made? God can help you find a turnaround. The Book of Ruth is about turnarounds and finding new joy and purpose in difficult circumstances. Join the podcast and uncover how a book written over 3000 years ago can speak to you today. Then and Now Welcome to Ruth-Finding Joy in Tough Times and Trusting in God’s Goodness Episode #1. The Boo...

Esther and Mordecai Writing the Second Letter of Purim, Painting by Aert de Gelder, 1685 Celebrating God’s Goodness Do you celebrate God’s goodness? Reflecting on what God has done can inspire you to trust Him more and will strengthen your faith. For Esther and Jewish families, the Feast of Purim is an annual celebration that reminds them how God delivered them from their enemies and continues to...

Esther Reigns as Queen Creative Solutions for Esther & Her People Do you need some creative solutions for your life?  It may look like there is NO way out, but God working behind the scenes can always give a perfect solution. Today, we watch the reversals in Esther unfold through a second edict as many watching Esther and the nation’s deliverance express a desire for conversion. In this podcas...

Painting: Esther reveals Haman’s plot to the King by Jan Lievens, 1623 God Loves Reversals Do you need reversals in your life? Let Esther encourage you. God loves reversals, and He can make them happen for you. Three Reversals Today in our podcast, we encounter three reversals in Chapter Seven of the Book of Esther. This is God’s providence, bringing dramatic changes in circumstances in response t...

Mordecai Led Through the City by Haman by Azor Masters, Painting, 1420 AD, The Hague God-designed Comedy God-designed comedy can reverse calamity! Don’t you wish every tragedy turned into a good laugh instead? Sometimes, we think God doesn’t have a sense of humor. Today in our podcast on Esther, we cannot help but see the comedy from the hand of God that reverses a tragedy. In Between Dinner Parti...

Vashti Dethroned Queen Esther ~Refusal of Bad Advice What can you learn from Queen Esther? Do you need more wisdom and less bad advice in your life?  Today, we will encounter the outrageous King Ahasuerus, who regrets the outcome of his bad decision based on bad advice! Join us as we discuss the true wisdom from God that does not disappoint. The Party (Esther 1: 1-8) Welcome to Esther for This Tim...

Prayer, Reversals, and JOY Have you studied the book of Esther? Do You Need Reversals in Your Life? Are you struggling to find faith and courage? Esther will show you how. Join our newest series based on the Book of Esther.  It’s a  wonderful study for Lent.  It is about trusting in God, intercessory prayer, and receiving strength to stand firm amid life’s challenges. It is about gentle leadership...

Invitation You are invited to start a CUP of JOY Women or Cup of JOY Gathering (men and women).  A CUP of JOY small group is an easy way to gently evangelize and encourage others.  It fosters fun, faith, sharing, and Scripture in small groups.   All materials are free and accompany each weekly 15-minute WRAP Yourself in JOY Podcast with Karen Dwyer. As a host-facilitator, you would get together we...

The Presentation in the Temple, Philippe de Champaigne. 1648; Join Simeon & Anna at the Presentation of Jesus Seeking Consolation and JOY? Ann and Simeon Show Us the Way. Are you seeking consolation or more joy? Join us today at the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, where Anna and Simeon show us JOY. They offer us ten ways the Holy Spirit can help YOU. Off to the Temple Welcome to Advent...

Jesus Christ is Born – Join the Chorus of Angels & Shepherds! Needing More JOY and Peace? Do you need a message that brings MORE JOY and Peace? Join us today for the birth of Jesus and meet the Angels and the Shepherds who have a lot to share. Uniting your heart with the Angel’s Gloria and the Shepherd’s praises will help you know more JOY and peace. Traveling to Bethlehem Welcome to Advent JO...

Perplexed? Exchange Your Plans for God’s Plans! Do you find changing plans perplexing? Mary and Joseph changed their plans often as they listened to God. Why not ask God to help you lean into change? God can help you most when you are willing to exchange your plans for God’s plans! Advent JOY Welcome to Advent JOY Podcast #5, based on my book The Joy Of Advent: Journey With The People, Events, and...

Perplexed. Exchange Your Plans for God’s Plans Perplexed? Exchange Your Plans for God’s Plans! Do you find changing plans perplexing? Mary and Joseph changed their plans often as they listened to God. Why not ask God to help you lean into change? God can help you most when you are willing to exchange your plans for God’s plans! Advent JOY Welcome to Advent JOY Podcast #5, based on my book The Joy...

Zechariah writes, His Name is John! Needing Calm? Seek Stillness with God!  Do you need more calm in your life? Today, Zechariah teaches us to seek God in stillness and shows us the joyous blessings. Stillness with God will do the same for you this Advent, giving you more joy and peace! Advent JOY & the Celebration at Zechariah’s Home Welcome to Advent JOY Podcast #4, based on my book The Joy...

Today, we witness the visitation of Mary and the Joy of fellowship. Do you need more JOY in your life? Who doesn’t? Advent is the perfect time to receive and share more JOY with others! Mary and Elizabeth will show us how. Join us today as we travel with Mary 90 miles to the home of Zechariah and Elizabeth. We will drop in on a special meeting of hearts to partake in the delight, the prayer, and t...

A Joy-Filled Advent The Annunciation- Nothing is Impossible with God JOY in Nazareth Welcome to A JOY-filled Advent, Podcast #2.  It’s based on my book The Joy of Advent: Journey with the People, Events and Prayers at the First Coming of Jesus Christ .  Last week we met the Archangel Gabriel, who appeared to Zechariah in the temple after 430 years of silence from heaven. When Zechariah disbelieved...

God Hear & God Answers Are you waiting for an answer to prayer, or are you about to give up hope?  Join us today as Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Gabriel teach us this lesson: Don’t give up hope – God hears & God answers prayer. The celebration of ADVENT often surprises me because it comes so quickly. How about you? It was just fall, then Thanksgiving, and then within a week, it’s Advent. So l...

Pray at Every Opportunity (Ephesians 6:18) Wrapped in JOY and Armored in Prayer Is there a way to stay wrapped in Joy and Armored in God? This final podcast of the Joyful and Battle-Ready series focuses on the key to living in  JOY and being protected with armor. So join the podcast today and discover how prayer secures your JOY and activates your armor.  Join us today as we cover these points: Tr...

Did you know that JOY is associated with reading and praying with scripture? The Word of God promises a deep spiritual joy in interacting with God via His Word.  Join the podcast today as we cover the pleasures found in the Word of God and how to use the Word as a Sword of the Spirit to protect your mind and emotions from attacks of the evil one. Join us today as we cover these points: Deep Spirit...

Stop Worry, Return to JOY and Put on the Helmet of Salvation Stop Worry, Return to JOY and Put on the Helmet of Salvation (Joyful & Battle Ready #6) Are you ready to stop the worry and return to JOY?  Worry is the big JOY thief that brings on fretting. In only a few dances with fretting, you will be exhausted. Your JOY will be sidelined. Join us today and discover how to stop the worry, return...

How are you at defeating Joy Busters?  Everyone faces those situations that can steal their JOY. But you can develop a plan to stop their impact on your life. You can become AWARE of the JOY Busters, UNDERSTAND their sources, and TAKE ACTION to stop their influence. Join the podcast today to uncover the actions you can take to defeat JOY Busters and learn how to” take up the shield of faith to que...

Singing for JOY & Slipping on Gospel Shoes Singing for JOY &  Slipping on Gospel Shoes (#4 JOYFUL & Battle Ready) Are you singing for JOY? Did you know there is a connection between praising God and experiencing more JOY and Peace? Join our podcast today as we cover singing for JOY and slipping on shoes, ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. JOY and PEACE When we praise God, we surren...

Heaven Rejoices & the Breastplate of Righteousness Heaven Rejoices and We Put on Righteousness Did you know you serve a joy-filled God who rejoices over you?  Join us today as we cover the rejoicing of heaven and the songs God sings over you. You will discover how to put on the Breastplate of Righteousness to protect your heart, keep the JOY, and stand firm against the devil’s lies of your unw...

Drenched with JOY Would you like to be drenched in JOY and armored in truth?  Are you willing to put on the armor of God to stand firm to keep the joy, to stand strong against fear, and to put on the armor of God to protect yourself from lies?  Join us today as we cover how to define JOY, receive more joy, and put on the belt of truth. Heavenly JOY Last week, we learned that Jesus has complete JOY...

Do you find it difficult to embrace JOY and at the same time stand firm in life’s battles? You are not alone. Daily, we all face challenges and fears. Join us today as we discuss embracing true JOY, standing firm, and being strong in the Lord when facing fears and struggles. Happiness and Joy are Not the Same About 45% of 12,000 people surveyed say they have not felt true happiness since before th...

Nehemiah Finale & Recap, “The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength” Consider Nehemiah. Do you need more HOPE and JOY in your life? Nehemiah recaps: The JOY of the Lord is Your Strength.” God is waiting for you to come to Him.  Join us today for the finale of Nehemiah where you will be reminded the Joy of the Lord is Your strength. Moving Day, Dedication & Praises In our last podcast, covering...