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Despite the incredible health challenges Dr. Paula McDonald has experienced, her message to LIV2DAY will inspire you to get up and keep going in the storm. A former collegiate athlete and lifelong health-nut, at age 43 Paula was diagnosed with a massive spinal tumor and told she had only a minor chance of surviving the surgery, much less returning to full mobility. Her full recovery stunned her medical team and fueled her passion for holistic living and disease prevention. Within a decade, y ...
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The Exhale Bible Discovery Podcast is a refreshingly bold study of the Bible with Dr. Paula McDonald, best-selling author, professor, cancer survivor and champion for total health of the mind, body and spirit. For years, Paula has served as a Bible study leader to a community-based group that has grown to include more than 400 women worldwide. Using the inductive approach to studying the Bible, each week you'll grow in knowledge in God's word as you follow along. God gave us the gift of His ...
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In this episode we are in the final chapter, Chapter 10, of I Corinthians. When we were in Chapter 9, Paul defended his ministry and demonstrated tremendous endurance. of his faith Now, in Chapter 10 he continues the discours around questions posed to him about idols and food.By Dr. Paula
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In this week's episode we're digging into I Corinthians Chapter 9. Paul defends his ministry and his endurance on behalf of the church, through the strengthening of Jesus Christ. To learn more about Dr. Paula McDonald and her best-selling book, Theosynthesis LIV2DAY, Abundantly Connecting to God visit drpaulamcdonald.com. Please listen and follow h…
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Welcome to EXHALE Bible Discovery with Dr. Paula McDonald! In this week's episode we're digging into I Corinthians Chapter 8 Paul tackles more sticky topics. Download your free copy of the accompanying study guide for this episode, and all chapters in the study of John at drpaulamcdonald.comBy Dr. Paula
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Welcome to EXHALE Bible Discovery with Dr. Paula McDonald! In this week's episode we're digging into I Corinthians Chapter 7 our lesson focuses on marriage, the topic of being single and the idea of your spiritual calling. Paul addresses six questions for us to consider, as he is speaking to the church. Download your free copy of the accompanying s…
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Welcome to EXHALE Bible Study, with Dr. Paula McDonald! We are in Chapters 5 & 6 in I Corinthians. In these two chapters Paul covers the topic of sexual immorality and the issue of lawsuits among believers.By Dr. Paula
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Thank you for continuing with us in this study of the book of Corinthians, written by Paul. By now, you have most likely experienced the passion, the urgency behind his letters to the church (and to you and I, as believers). In this chapter, he takes on the serious topic of what is required of us as servants or ministers of Christ. What does it mea…
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In Chapter 3, Paul encourages the Corinthians to consider their bodies as "temples" of God. Think about that. In what ways do you treat or not treat your flesh as if it is a temple or sacred place? Do you care for it, nurture it and fill it with the word of God and the fruit of the Spirit? Or are there ways in which your flesh rules your decisions?…
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In Chapter 2 we continue on in Paul's letters to the Corinthians where he seeks to intervene in the division of the church that is happening at the time. Today's lesson focuses on the Proclamation of Christ and the Mind of Christ. With only sixteen verses, this chapter is brief but packed with an important and convicting message about Jesus Christ.…
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Welcome to Exhale Bible Study! Today we are in the first chapter of 1 Corinthians and we are digging into the letters of Paul. Paul is not one for mincing words, and true to his style he gets straight to the point in the beginning of this chapter. In his letter to the Corinthians, he identifies himself as an apostle (ambassador or messenger) of Chr…
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Welcome to Exhale Bible Study! And welcome to Dr. Paula McDonald's third book study in podcast form. You can request to join her weekly group study on Facebook, by searching "Exhale Bible Study with Dr. Paula McDonald" and requesting to join. We love it that you've chosen to dive into this podcast study here. Each week Dr. Paula will share a brief …
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This week in the study of John, we are in the final chapter of the Book of John, Chapter 21. Stay with us in this last chapter. You won't want to miss one minute of this episode, so we encourage you to listen fully to the end. This chapter records the final appearances and messages from our Lord. For a free self-study guide, visit the resource sect…
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LIV2DAY - Wired2Know God, Episode 4 - "Created by The Creator"
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In this episode of the LIV2DAY series "Wired2Know God," Dr, Paula focuses on being created by the Creator. We have an intelligent designer, God, who hard-wired us to know Him and He also gave us the freedom to choose Him, or to choose to be apart from Him. What does the word "create" mean? And if God didn't create "all things," then who or what did…
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Welcome to Exhale Bible Study! In this week's study, we are nearing the end of the Book of John with Chapter 20. Last week was an in-depth walk through the story of the crucifixion of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This week we begin with the empty tomb and the best news of all, that He is Risen. in the last Chapter. This week we dig into the best news of…
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In this episode we will study John, Chapter 19, we dive into a tough topic. Chapter 10 begins with the second phase of the trial of Jesus, under Pontius Pilate the governor of the Roman Empire at the time. We have looked deeply into the remarkable life of Jesus; but this chapter brings us to the beginning of the most memorable, and painful, details…
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LIV2DAY - Wired2Know God, Episode 3 - "Tapping Into the God-Brain Connection"
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In this episode of the LIV2DAY series "Wired2Know God," Dr, Paula compares our human need to plug into God to the same as a cellphone's needs to be connected to a charger, or the need for an electric car to be recharged in order to continue driving, it is in one word, essential. Essential to a sense of balance, essential to full living. God wired u…
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Chapter 17 took us through Jesus'' final, heartfelt prayer. Chapter 18 takes us through His arrest and trial. Dr. Paula shares what was required in the courts of the law at the time. You'll learn the context and facts surrounding Jesus'' arrest, His abandonment, and also Jesus as the accused,. Dr. Paula also shares the basis of Jewish law, which is…
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LIV2DAY - Wired2Know God, Episode 2 - "The Anatomy of the Human Brain"
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In this second episode of Dr. Paula's "Wired2KNow God" series we learn about the anatomy of the human brain! If you're not a science geek, don't worry! Dr. Paula unpacks what is being found in the emerging field of neurotheology into the simplest of terms. If it is true that we are made in the image of God, as the Bible teaches, then is it also tru…
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Today we're in Chapter 17 of the Book of John. This week Dr. Paula takes us through Jesus' last discourse, His personal prayer and promise to the disciples and to all of us. Be sure to visit drpaulamcdonald.com to download your free self-study guide for each chapter as well.By Dr. Paula
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Welcome to Dr. Paula's latest LIV2DAY series - Wired2Know God. As a former biology teacher and Ph.D. in Theology, Dr. Paula McDonald brings us her latest findings on the topic of how we can be confident that we were created by an intelligent, intentional Creator, God himself. If you've been following Dr. Paula, or if you've read her book Theosenthe…
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In this episode of Exhale Bible Discovery, Dr. Paula McDonald takes us through a an in-depth, chapter-by-chapter, line-by-line study on John, Chapter 16. In the Book of John we are taught that we will be both pruned and persecuted in Christ. Growing in truth and joy are part of this pruning process. To learn more and to follow along with a free sel…
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LIV2DAY - Episode 87 "Start2Day with a New Year"
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As the New Year kicks off, do you find yourself making another list of resolutions or goals? Before you start down that path, give yourself the next fifteen minutes to hear Dr. Paula's advice on how to ensure your successful from Day 1. As she often does, she offers us a helpful acronym found in the word START. Grab a pen and paper, or save this ep…
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Today we're in Chapter 15 of the Book of John, and it opens with the last of Jesus'' "I am" statements that appear earlier in the book, each of which Jesus says for a specific purpose. Below is a recap of these "I am" statements. If you missed any of these chapters, go back and listen! Be sure to visit drpaulamcdonald.com to download your free self…
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LIV2DAY - Episode 86 "The Vibrational Frequency of Prayer"
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We know that all living things have a vibrational frequency. We know that sound also has varying levels of frequency. Scientists, especially in the emerging area of healing frequency therapy, also know that thought patterns even emit a frequency. Did you know that your mood exerts its own frequency? That's why you can feel when someone is actually …
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Dr. Paula McDonald continues her study on the Book of John. In this episode, we cover Chapter 14.. Jesus is preparing the disciples for the coming of his physical departure. In verses 15-17, He shares the promise of the Holy Spirit, whom He will leave with them, “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you anot…
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Today's episode focuses on the story of Jesus' birth in Luke. The true reason for the season begins in Luke, Chapter 1. Can you imagine how Mary felt when told that she, a virgin, would give birth to a son? And not just any son, the Son of God, the Messiah. Throughout this book her prayer, what we call "Mary's Song" is revealed. Dr. Paula reminds u…
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In this week's episode of EXHALE BIBLE DISCOVERY, in John 13, we see so many amazing lessons. It is here that we witness the story of The Last Supper. We see the servanthood of Jesus in a way that we have never seen before, as Jesus washes the disciples' feet. To learn more about Dr. Paula McDonald, visit drpaulamcdonald.com '…
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LIV2DAY - Episode 84 "Is There Enough Evidence to Convict You of Being a Christian?"
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Imagine that today you were charged with being a Christian. Would there be enough evidence in your life to convict you? A follower posed this question to Dr. Paula recently through social media, and in this episode, she compels each of us to apply this question to our own lives. Everyone has God-given gifts. The question is, how are you using yours…
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Welcome to EXHALE BIBLE DISCOVERY, with Dr. Paula McDonald. Last week we learned of Jesus' most climactic miracle, with the story of Lazarus. Today we dive into Chapter 12, which documents the final week leading up to his crucifixion. Follow along as Dr. Paula takes us verse by verse - taking us through each rich section of this Chapter - Jesus Ano…
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LIV2DAY - Episode 83 "The Reason for the Season, and Protecting Yourself from Stress"
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The "busy-ness" of the holidays is everywhere and yes, the stress may already upon you. Preparing for what Dr. Paula calls, the Four Big Stressors - Family, Food, (the) Frenzy, and Finances - will help you to stay in a more balanced state. Planning ahead to circumvent triggers, and praying about these triggers as well, can make all the difference. …
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In this episode of EXHALE BIBLE DISCOVERY, with Dr. Paula McDonald, we dive into John, Chapter 11, and the story of Lazarus. Be sure to visit drpaulamcdonald.com to download your free copy of the self-study guide for this chapter!By Dr. Paula
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LIV2DAY - Episode 82 "Spiritual Blindness"
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Have you heard the story of the man who was born blind? You can find it in John, Chapter 9. It's fascinating. This story is one that is so relevant today, as our world is becoming increasingly spiritually blind. What does it mean to be spiritually blind? In the Book of Acts, Chapter 28 says, "Go to this people and say, you will indeed hear, but nev…
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Dr. Paula McDonald continues her study on the Book of John. In this episode, we cover Chapter 10. In the last lesson, we learned about Jesus bringing the blind man from darkness to light. This week, we're learning about Jesus as our loving Shepherd. Be sure to follow along with Dr. Paula's self-study guides, available for free on her website at drp…
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In this episode, Chapter 9 opens with Jesus still in Jerusalem. Here we we dive into the perfect segway...the story of the blind man, as Jesus talks about being the light of the world. Follow along with Dr. Paula as she goes verse by verse through this first episode on Chapter 9. IF you're new to Exhale Bible Study, be sure to visit Dr. Paula's web…
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We continue with the powerful teachings of Jesus in this second episode on John, Chapter 8. We begin in verse 31 with Jesus speaking to the disciples some of His most profound and well-known teachings on truth. Download Dr. Paula's helpful self-guided outlines for this episode and more, here at drpaulamcdonald.com…
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LIV2DAY - Episode 81 "Go to the Throne, Before You Go to the Phone"
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When a big event happens in your life, what is the first thing you do? When there is a situation that is stressful or challenging, do you go to the phone to call a friend? If so, you're not alone. So often we go to anyone and everyone before we go to the throne of God. Yet God wants us to bring HIM our burdens, our heavy hearts, anger, pain, distre…
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In this episode of EXHALE Bible Discovery, Dr. Paula McDonald leads us through the first half of Chapter 8 in the Book of John. We'll cover John 8, verses 1 through 30. In the next episode, the second half of Chapter 8 will be the focus! In the last episode, we studied Chapter 7, the lessons the Jesus taught during the Feast of the Tabenacle. This …
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LIV2DAY - Episode 80 "Being Father Focused"
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As believers, how are we to navigate these crazy times without falling into despair and simply wringing our hands with worry? In today's episode, we're going to take a look at how are responses and reactions affect our lives. Learning how to be really Father-focused, rather than focused on our fleshly response or the world itself may be a hard thin…
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Welcome to Exhale Bible Discovery with Dr. Paula McDonald! Today’s episode, we’ re in John, Chapter 7, the well-known Chapter on the Feast of the Tabernacles. Follow along as Dr. Paula unpacks the wisdom in the scriptures, verse-by-verse and line-by-line. Visit drpaulamcdonald.com to download self-guided lesson plans on this study and others. You c…
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LIV2DAY - Episode 79 “Honoring Parents & Grandparents, In Spite of Their Sins Against You”
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Today, we are talking about another hard topic. How do we go about honoring a parent, a grandparent or even another person who is outwardly sinning against us? These situations are extremely difficult. Sadly, many children, now adults, carry their wounds with them throughout life. Join Dr. Paula as she carefully breaks down the different types of a…
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Welcome to Exhale Bible Discovery! In Dr. Paula’s continued study on the Book of John she covers Chapter 6, an exciting, and lengthy, chapter! Chapter 6 covers the many miracles of Jesus and his divine power. Part 1 will cover verses 1-24 and Part II will cover the remainder of this chapter.By Dr. Paula
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In today's episode, we're talking about a tough, yet important, topic - generational sin. What is generational sin? "Generational sins are weaknesses or tendencies that are handed down to us through the generations from parents or members of our family. These sins can involve behavioral patterns and ways of thinking that keep us trapped in the past…
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Welcome to Exhale Bible Study with Dr. Paula McDonald. In this episode we study the word of God as found in John, Chapter 5. This in-depth study goes line-by-line and verse-by-verse! In our last lesson, we saw how Jesus ministered to the Samaritan woman and of the faith of the royal servant, for whom Jesus had healed his son. And so this week, we c…
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Do you struggle with self worth or of self value? Unfortunately, many of us are plagued by destructive, negative and self-deprecating thoughts and self-talk. In today's episode, Dr. Paula tackles this difficult topic and offers insight on how to replace the destructive habits that aren't serving you. To learn more or to connect with Dr. Paula McDon…
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Welcome to Exhale Bible Discovery. Each week we take a deep dive into the Bible with Dr. Paula McDonald, going line-by-line and chapter-by-chapter to discover the truth that God has for us in His word In the last lesson we witnessed the visit by Nicodemus who was taught that the most important Christian message was to be born again. And then we saw…
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Welcome to Exhale Bible Discovery. Each week we take a deep dive into the Bible with Dr. Paula McDonald, going line-by-line and chapter-by-chapter to discover the truth that God has for us in His word In the last lesson we witnessed the visit by Nicodemus who was taught that the most important Christian message was to be born again. And then we saw…
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LIV2DAY - Episode 76 "Jesus Saved, not Shamed"
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Once again, Dr. Paula McDonald, author of Theosynthesis - LIV2DAY, raises a topic that may step on some toes or rattle some cages, yet her drive to share TRUTH, as imparted by God, never fails. Today's episode raises the issue of a phenomenon that seems to be on the rise among well-meaning Christians - a disposition of "righteous anger," which is s…
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Welcome to Exhale Bible Discovery with Dr. Paula McDonald! In this episode we dive into John, Chapter 3. Last week we learned about the miracle of the wine and the cleansing of the temple. These were the days when Jesus was first beginning his ministry. The Book of John is full of miracles and promises, such as John 3:16.…
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LIV2DAY - Episode 75 "Navigating the Storms of Life" + Ask. Dr. Paula!
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John 16:33 - "I have said these things to you that in Me, you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but take heart, I have overcome the world." (Jesus) While recording from her studio in North Texas, Dr. Paula witnesses much needed rain falling in the area, and with it flooding and thunderstorms. Inspired by what's happening aroun…
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EXHALE BIBLE DISCOVERY with Dr. Paula McDonald brings you today's study on Chapter 2 in the Book of John! Today we are embarking on 25 PACKED verses in this rich chapter. In this episode we'll go through the four types of witnesses to Jesus' Diety, meaning Jesus being God. Grab a coffee or a hot tea and get ready to dig in with Dr. Paula McDonald! …
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LIV2DAY - Episode 74 "Healing a Broken Heart" + Ask Dr. Paula! on Tips on Staying Healthy during "Back to School"
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"Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28 "He will wipe every tear from their eye. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain; for the old order of things has passed away. Revelation 21:4 Who do you turn to in a time of crisis... when your heart is broken and the grief can feel ove…
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