Written Spoken

In Episode 4 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on love, the theme of the 4th week of the Advent Season and reminds us that God is Love.  Scripture verses from today’s episode: John 3:16 (AMP). Isaiah 9:6 (ESV). 1 Corinthians 13:13 (TLB). 1 John 4:8 (ESV). 1 John 1:10 (VOICE).  John 3:17 (ESV). Ephesians 3:17-19 (TLB). Romans 8:35-39 (NLT). Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly...

In Episode 3 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on joy, the theme of the third week of the Advent Season. Biblical joy is distinguished from the secular definition of joy. Scripture verses from today’s episode: Luke 1:38-45 (ESV). Psalm 16:11 (ESV). Psalm 21:6 (ESV). Matthew 1:23 (AMP). Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP). Acts 5:41. Philippians 3:1. Romans 15:13. 2 Corinthians 6:10. Matthe...

There seems to be unrest, violence, wars or threats of war on almost every continent and there is often unrest within each of us. Esther reminds us in Episode 2 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, that God’s peace is available to us in all circumstances. Scripture verses from today’s episode: Psalm 29:10-11 (NKJV). Judges 6:1-10 (NLT). Judges 6: 11-19, 23-24 (AMP). Psalm 71:5 (AMP). Psalm 28:7...

In this first episode of the Written Spoken Podcast's 2023 Holiday Edition, which is centered on the Advent Season, Esther focuses on Hope, the theme of week 1 of Advent. Scripture verses from today's episode : Romans 15:13 (NLT). 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (ESV). Psalm 71:5 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 1:3-7.  Lamentations 3:24 (GNT). Psalm 62:5 (NKJV).  Romans 15:13 (TPT). Genesis 3:15. Click here...

In episode 7 (the final episode) of Season 10, through the story of the Samaritan who Jesus healed of leprosy, Esther encourages us to consider the typical distance between when we receive a gift from God and when we give Him thanks.  Scripture verses in Episode 7: Luke 17:11-19 (NKJV) Emmons, R. A., and Michael E. McCullough. "Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation...

Psalm 92:1 states, "It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and sing praises to Your name, O Most High" (NKJV). In Episode 6 of Season 10, Esther focuses on a prayer of thanksgiving penned by the psalmist king David and invites us to engage in our own prayers of thanksgiving and praise as we listen.  Scripture verses in Episode 6. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture verses are from the...

It is not possible to be human and not have had the experience in some moment or moments of feeling overlooked or not seen by others. In Episode 5 of Season 10, Esther reminds us that God is El Roi, the God who sees.  He sees each of us. Bible verses in today’s episode: Genesis 15:1-5. Genesis 16:1-14 (NIV). 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NKJV).  Psalm 33:13-15, 18-19 (AMP). Proverbs 5:21 (NKJV). Proverbs 15:...

In Episode 4 of Season 10, Esther reminds us that battles are a part of life, but children of God are never fighting alone. The Lord of Hosts, who has never lost a battle, fights for us and equips us to fight. Scripture verses shared, unless otherwise noted, are from the NKJV: Deuteronomy 3:22; Deuteronomy 20:4 (HCSB); Psalm 46:7; Psalm 89:8-9; Psalm 91:11-12; Romans 8:31; Psalm 50:15; 2 Chronicle...

In Episode 3 of Season 10, Esther focuses on the process of becoming deeply rooted in God and His love. She reviews several characteristics of God’s nature and His love, some of the benefits of being deeply rooted, several consequences of not being deeply rooted, and several strategies to help us become deeply rooted in God and His love. Scripture verses shared in the episode: Trees and plants as...

In Episode 2 of Season 10, Esther continues her focus on prayer. She reflects on the truth that God is a God who forgives and highlights an obstacle to us receiving the forgiveness God offers us freely. Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠ ⁠https://asonebeingtaught....

In this 1st episode of Season 10, Esther introduces the theme of Season 10, prayer, and emphasizes the importance of knowing the God to whom we pray.  Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠ https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠ Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, cr...

In this 9th and final episode of Season 9, Esther focuses on a prayer to the God of hope, found in Romans 15:13. Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish.  ⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠ Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share  ⁠https://eadamsgrace.wo...

In this 8th episode of Season 9, Esther encourages us to notice God’s gifts and shares some of those she has received from Him.  Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish.  https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share  https://e...

In this 7th episode of Season 9, Esther focuses on God’s provision, drawing from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and the story of Abraham and Sarah. Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish.  https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and s...

In this 6th episode of Season 9, Esther reviews several common weight lifting tips and focuses on their spiritual application. Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish.  https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, create, and share  https://ead...

Whether we acknowledge this fact openly or in the hidden places of our hearts, most of us believe there are things we deserve. In this 5th episode of Season 9, Esther highlights a common human response to the concept of our rights and unearned privileges and invites us to consider God’s rights. Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content or...

Is worship just singing and praising God at certain moments or appointed times?  In this 4th episode of Season 9, the focus is on worship as a lifestyle. Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, crea...

In the third episode of season 9, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Esther focuses on one of the most common mental disorders in the USA, depression. Information is shared to encourage Christians experiencing mental illness and assist those who are not, in their interactions with those who are. If you or someone you know is struggling or having thoughts of suicide, call or text the 988 Su...

In the second episode of season 9, Esther celebrates her mother, Viola Agatha, and highlights lessons from the life of Hannah, a mother in the Bible. Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com/ / Fitly Spoken...

In the first episode of Season 9, Esther uses the Biblical story of one of the children of Israel's wilderness experiences to highlight God's ability to transform what is bitter into a life-giving resource. Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge....

In this final episode of Season 8, Esther shares excerpts from each episode of the season and reflects on what children of God can hope for. Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com / Fitly Spoken I A space...

In Episode 7 of Season 8, Esther invites us to focus on Holy Week by reading an excerpt of a Biblical account of events that occurred on Palm Sunday and sharing a composite of two blog posts, "Every Step," and "Holy Week: God's Plan, Timing, and Love." Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's c...

In this 6th episode of Season 8, Esther continues to focus on hope by reflecting on several reasons to hope in God's word.  Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com/ Fitly Spoken I A space to reflect, c...

In this 5th episode of Season 8, Esther continues to focus on hope and reflects on how remembering fosters hope in God.  Several memory aids are shared. The article, ”Everything you always wanted to know about human memory (but were afraid to ask) can be found at https://habr.com/en/company/spbifmo/blog/494988/ Links to WORD... breathed and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's...

Singing songs to God when things are going well requires little of us. But what about singing songs of hope to God during the night seasons of life? In this 4th episode of season 8, Esther discusses the necessity of singing songs to God during night seasons and presents hope that is based on knowledge, trust and love as the required ingredient for doing so. The article, "Raise Your Song in the Nig...