Meet Jessie & Erica, your hosts with the ghosts- two semi-competent paranormal researchers- diving into history, legends, theories, conspiracies and more. Once a week, we dissect various topics and speculate wildly, typically giving you more questions than answers. Para-Nerds is brought to you by Podmoth.
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That's Ancient History: the podcast for all things classical, old & new. Exploring antiquity from its history to its place in today's world. Host and producer Dr Jean Menzies.
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Have you ever spent much time thinking about the events that led you to where you are? Have you ever noticed that some of the most unexpected moments are very ones that God used in the biggest ways? Not only did I notice this theme in my own life but I also saw it all over the Bible. From Moses and Gideon, to David and Esther and Nehemiah, God seemed to call the most unqualified people to do the most unexpected things. As you listen to stories, I hope you gain a new perspective of how God lo ...
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I know I’m guilty of saying this in episodes past, but I think it’s worth saying again: we are all just one decision away from changing generations. To the woman with an unplanned pregnancy… you’re one choice away from changing the history of your life and legacy. Generations will be affected by what you choose. To the one unable to take the step a…
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Episode 93: Hot Topics with Erica Bankston
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We thought it would be interesting to ask AI some questions to answer for you. The question Erica plugged into ChatGBT was “Common questions Christian women have in today's culture.” I had no idea what to expect but I was honestly shocked and so excited to see the questions it pulled together. There were some hard-hitting questions in this episode,…
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Episode 92: Conflict Resolution - with Erica Bankston
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In this episode, we talk about how we've tackled conflict in our lives, finding and building strong friendships and navigating hard conversations. This has been a topic people have been asking us to cover and we're excited to share! It's been so amazing hearing from all of you week to week either here or on instagram. It truly means the world to us…
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Episode 91: Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part Two
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Back this week with part two of last week's episode!! I've loved being able to sit down with Erica more and share the conversation with you guys.
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Episode 90: How Did Our Generation Derail? & Supernatural Gifts of The Holy Spirit
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We are back!!! In today's episode, we cover a lot of ground... so much that we've had to split this episode into 2 parts!! Discerning Of Spirits: Seven Dimensions Of Revelation https://a.co/d/j9HIFKE
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S.6 E.3 Hera the Mother of Monsters with Jennifer Saint
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Hera is out now: https://amzn.to/4biSxENFind Jennifer:Website: https://www.jennifersaint.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.saint.author/Find Jean:Website: https://www.jeanmenzies.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jeansthoughtsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeansthoughtsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeansthoughts/Follow the …
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Episode 89: Supernatural Darkness with Erica Bankston
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Hi friends! I am back and sitting down today with one of your favorite guests we’ve had on the pod, my sis Erica Bankston! You know when we’re together we dive into all the hot, touchy topics - so here we go. Today we are talking about the darkness, specifically the supernatural world and how it invades our everyday life without even really knowing…
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Episode 88: Are You Ready To Fight For What God Promises (The Story of Gideon)
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Taking it back to the old testament, lets grab our popcorn and settle in. I’ll drop a little background info to set the scene. After the great exodus from Egypt and all of the miracles throughout the life of Moses, there begins another era. This is the era of Joshua. After Moses’ death, Joshua stepped in as the new leader. Not just a leader but a w…
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Episode 87: How Does God Show Us The Desires Of Our Heart?
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I just wanted to pop on today because I feel like something that can be so comforting in this world is that God knows the desires of our hearts. And that could be scary because sometimes we don't even know the desires of our hearts, but let me just tell you the secret to tapping into what those desires are and what the future looks like when we pra…
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Episode 86 : Conquering The Fear Of Man: KNOWING That You’re Called- A Conversation With Jessi Green
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Jessi Green is a passionate revivalist and preaches the Gospel with power, shaking religious systems, casting out demons, and equipping the Saints to be full of fire and making disciples of Jesus. Alongside her husband Parker Green, they lead Saturate Global, a grassroots revival movement baptizing thousands and awakening the nations to the resurre…
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Episode 85: Dating, Singleness and Red Flags, OH MY! - A Conversation with Alex Rasmussen
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I was chatting with my friend Alex the other day and felt like we had to continue this conversation on the podcast to share with you guys! If you are single, newly dating or seeing some "flags" (red or green) - you're going to want to tune into this one!
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Episode 84: Who Will We See When Jesus Returns
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I feel like culture today fixates on the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Its the thing that makes a headline a headline. Something tragic. Or something feel-good. Rarely, are we given the whole of it. It’s polarizing, really, when you don’t see the whole picture. It’s a trap that grabs attention and brands our thoughts with a narrative; go…
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S.6 E.2 Reimagining the Oedipus Cycle with Meagan Cleveland
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Riddles of the Sphinx is out now: https://amzn.to/43ikAkBCheck out Meagan...Website: https://www.meagancleveland.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleredreading/X: https://twitter.com/MeaganClevelan8Follow the podcast on X: https://twitter.com/thatsancientListen to this Podcast on...Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-591915376/classic…
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Episode 83 : Is Christian Yoga An Oxymoron?
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Over the last year or so, I have noticed more and more the ease with which we roll into cultural “norms”. With that in mind, there are a few topics I thought it could be interesting to dip into. After all, as Christians, we should be be looking at culture with a Biblical world view. That’s not to say we should be judgy. I simply assert that we SHOU…
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Episode 82 : Expectations Vs Standards - Let's Talk Relationships
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There are a million things I would go back and tell my younger self. But here is one I wish I had an understanding of WAY sooner than I did. Standards and expectations are two very different things. Expectations in a relationship may mean compromise, in order to grow together as a couple. Standards, on the other hand, are fundamental and unchanging…
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Episode 81: When Passion Strikes - A Conversation with John R Miles
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John Miles is a global keynote speaker, bestselling author, the host of the critically acclaimed and top rated podcast, "Passion Struck".John R. Miles brings to the table a distinguished 30-year career that spans across military leadership, entrepreneurship, global business and technology operations, life coaching, and strategic innovation. His lea…
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Episode 80: A New Name & A New Assignment
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I don’t know about you, but as a mom, I understand that names are SO important. It’s funny, too because when you start having babies and you work on your ‘names’ list, you will always eliminate the ones you personally know. Like if you went to school with someone with that name or even had a bad run-in with someone with that name. It’s off the tabl…
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It’s safe to say we have all experienced the hills and valleys of life. Some hills are higher than others just like some valleys are deeper. One of those deep places, for me, was over ten years ago. I’ll set the scene a bit… In January of 2013, I won the title of Miss Arkansa USA. While the accomplishment itself was a high point, it was mixed with …
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S. 6 E. 1 Classics is for Everyone with Erica Stevenson
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Follow That's Ancient History on X: twitter.com/thatsancientIn the first episode of season six Dr Jean Menzies chats classics and accessibility with creator and producer of the MoanIn project (Modern Ancients) Erica Stevenson. Find Erica & MoanInc:Website: https://www.moaninc.co.ukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/moanincX: https://twitter.com/moani…
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Episode 78: Face It (Hedging Bets & Wrestling God)
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Have you ever had something reallllly painful in your past you don’t like to think about? Or maybe its feelings of regret, shame, or guilt? Or maybe, its just a person or situation you’d like to forget about. But whatever it was, it was such a profound moment, you felt the only way to escape it was by running. Whether that be physically, like movin…
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Episode 77: Pray THIS Prayer To See How God Will Change Your Marriage: with Erica Bankston
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I’ve been wanting to sit down and do an episode about marriage and the the family unit. As someone who has looked up to this marriage, I knew that Erica was the perfect person to share her experience and heart on this. We touch on so many different topics from praying over your marriage to how society tries to tear down the beautiful thing God crea…
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Episode 76: Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
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It’s a common sentiment and an often asked question. It is also the achilles heel of a lot of people who lost faith. Here’s the short answer. Bad things happen to people, period. Good and bad people. Regardless of status, success, or background. Regardless of religion and despite it. Sickness doesn’t discriminate just like this sinful world doesn’t…
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Episode 75: Offended, Bitter And Jaded : Where Do We Go From Here?
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A year or two back, we had this woman come up to the door of our house. She had a notepad, a three ring binder, and a pitch. She had obviously been walking door to door. The general idea was that a certain non-profit was supplying fresh local produce to the underserved communities in the area. The business plan made sense and I was also aware of th…
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Have you ever noticed that the first thing people ask at a social event is “So, where are you from?” Followed up with a “What do you do?”. It’s interesting to me because even on social media pages, our Bio’s declare the same. Where we are from. What we do. A few words to sum up our whole existence. But what if… just what if those very descriptions …
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Episode 73: Life Balance: Faith, Family, and Career with Shay Mooney
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Episode 73: New Year Priorities: A Conversation with Shay MooneyWell guys, we’re back!! And by we I mean my best friend and husband, Shay Mooney! I had originally planned to record a few family conversations at the top of the new year (and we still will), but our family trip was postponed. Luckily, however, this left the perfect opportunity to sit …
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Episode 72 : A Dummies Guide To Setting Boundaries
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As we begin our trek into the new year, I thought it could be helpful to do an episode on something that is REALLY hard for a lot of people: Boundaries. As a peace-loving 9 on the enneagram, this is actually one of the hardest things for me to practice. If I have any fellow peace-keepers or people-pleasers out there, you’ll understand. Boundaries a…
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Episode 71: It's 2024 - What REALLY Matters To You?
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Happy New Year, friends, and WELCOME to 2024! Well I wanted to do something to kick start us in the right direction. Today, I wanted to give you all a chance to pause and evaluate what really matters to you. It’s a new year so it’s the perfect time to stop and take stock of our lives. The truth is, sometimes we know what’s important to us, but its …
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Episode 70: The Christmas Story - Little Details & Great Reminders
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I think its easy for us to recount the story of Jesus’ birth…kinda like we would any classic movie that the whole world knows about. But, in a way, I feel like so much of the awe and wonder is stripped away BECAUSE OF the familiarity we have with this story. If we take time to really stop and think about the details, it’s all pretty wild. CAN YOU I…
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Episode 69: The Beauty In Balance & Purpose - A Conversation with Gabby Barrett
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Today I’m so thrilled to be sitting down with my sweet friend, Gabby Barrett! She is a Multi- Platinum artist, dedicated wife and mother to almost 3! Join us as we talk about her journey of faith, how she met her husband, and how she navigates her career as a new mom. Today’s convo is full of beautiful perspective on balance and purpose. You’ll be …
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Episode 68: All The Things! Q&A with Hannah
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Excited to be sitting down with Livy to do a little Q&A today! We covered a lot of different topics on this episode. We answered questions about studying scripture, raising kids, and being married into the entertainment industry. I love being able to be more candid with you guys, so thank you to anyone who submitted a question! Listen to Episode 13…
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Episode 67: The Truth Of Being Set Apart (The Story of John the Baptist)
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As we barrel head first into December and all that comes with it, I wanted to backtrack to the moments in the Bible leading up to Jesus’ appearance. I’m talking about John the Baptist. I posted a short clip a week or so back about how underrated the life of John is. I think its important to understand some background of this man and his role in pre…
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Episode 66: Are We Living In Biblical Times?
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As surprising as this may sound to some people, the Bible is just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. In some cases, maybe even more so. You have to think - part of the Bible is prophecy, meaning things to come. So a lot of it is geared towards a future time.. but future for them is present-day for us! Today, I want to share a story…
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Episode 65: Fill The Soul & Trust God’s Nudges : A Conversation With Farrell Mason
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Hi friends! I’m excited to be sitting down with Farrell Mason today!Farrell Mason is a mother of six children, an ordained minister, a writer, and the host of Soulful 7 Conversations podcast. Farrell holds a master of art and business from The University of Manchester, England, and a master of divinity with a concentration in theology and the arts …
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I saw a quote the other day that said, "Jesus died for you in public. Don't live for Him in private." And I'll tell you something... that's powerful. Honestly doubt many people think to themselves "I live a private life for Christ." But do you know what it DOES make me think of? It makes me think of the surface level lives people lead. And the trut…
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When I was in the second grade, I went to the eye doctor. I remember him telling me I needed glasses. By my best guess I was around 7 or 8 years old. When my glasses arrived, I remember walking outside and looking down... Do you know the kind of sidewalk that’s really just made of like..brown pea-gravel stuck into concrete? Well. That’s what I saw.…
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Over the years, I’ve come to realize any lesson we learn from parenting can be viewed through the lens of God. He is, after all, our Heavenly Father, and we are His children. So if we want the best for our children then how much MORE does God love US and want the best for US? The same principles apply. God wants us to come to Him with our mistakes.…
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I’ve been so excited for this upcoming episode with my friend Jenny Marrs! I remember when Shay and I first saw their show Fixer to Fabulous on HGTV during the pandemic and quickly found out they are also from our home state of Arkansas! Jenny is a wife and mama who loves all things creative. She is a talented designer and writer! A passionate advo…
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Episode 60: The Life Of David - Fall From Grace
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Have you ever been in a season of life where things seem to be going really well. So well that maybe, ever so subtly, you start to drift? You left the world of contentment and drifted dangerously into a state of…complacency. Maybe you’re leaning less on God because life seems to be pretty GOOD. There are no outstanding needs. No major stressors. No…
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Episode 59: The Life Of David - Appointed
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Well, if you’ve made it this far, congratulations. We are halfway through the Life of David. Roughly fifteen years after David first came onto the scene in the Bible (remember, he was anointed as a teenager), he finally entered the into the season of appointing. But lets not forget all the in-between! Notice: this was years and years in the making.…
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Episode 58: The Life Of David - On the Run
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Today, we are going to step over into the next season of David’s life I like to call: On The Run. I felt like it was appropriate. From experience, I can say there is usually a time we all feel like we are on the run from something. It might even be God you’re running from! Like the call on your life is so overwhelming you just... run away. Out of f…
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Episode 57: Interview with Carly Brannon - Founder of Carly Jean Los Angeles
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In today’s episode, I’m so happy to be sitting down with the founder of Carly Jean Los Angeles, Carly Brannon! A wife, a momma of 4, and an entrepreneur, Carly shares how CJLA came to be and how it has empowered women to feel like themselves again with their own personal style. Carly walks us through how God has shown up in the unexpected throughou…
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Episode 56: The Life Of David - The Early Years
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Thank you to our sponsor!- So Happy to Know You book: Get your copy right now at sohappytoknowyou.com! Welcome back, guys! I’m pretty excited to pick up where we left off last week on the Life of David. (Go back and give last week’s episode a listen, if you missed it!) I gave a little introduction of all the good stuff this series covers and we j…
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Over these next few weeks, I'm excited to finally be diving into scripture about the life of David. We will be breaking down his story into a six part series! In this series, we will look at the ups and downs of the life of a man who had a heart for God. Like us, he was flawed and made many mistakes..but ultimately, he is redeemed through it all.. …
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Episode 54: What Authority Do YOU Have As A Child Of God?
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Over the last few years, I have been deep diving and trying to get a better understanding of what my authority is as a child of God. And I feel like that's something that's not often preached about. It may be mentioned or talked about that we have that authority. And in fact, last week's episode, I talk about confronting the enemy, which is vital. …
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Episode 53: All My Single Ladies! - Life, Love And Lessons with Georgia Brown
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I'm so excited to finally be sitting down with my dear friend, Sweet Georgia Brown! To know her is to love her! She talented author, singer/songwriter, podcaster, worship leader, and faithful servant who is passionate about prayer. Born and raised in Arkansas, Georgia now calls Music City her home. She is a lover of Jesus and people! In today’s epi…
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I hope that you are enjoying this amazing weather we've been having.I feel like it's kind of a tease because we're still in the early days of August. But nonetheless, my heart is now on football and hot chocolate and all things fall related. I don't know if you guys love football, but we do. I love a good weekend game. It got me thinking about watc…
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Episode 51: Are You In A Season…? Or A Cycle
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As the summer weeks have warmed up it seems like our schedules have, too. In the midst of it, I’ve tried to get back into a rhythm. On one particular day, I walked and prayed. I had started listening to a podcast but stopped midway through because I felt the need to pray. Not just praying but praying in the Spirit. I probably walked for 30 minutes …
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Episode 50: Mom Guilt (And Feelings of Failure)
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School is about to start back and I feel like the family schedule has gone from zero to a hundred in the last couple of weeks. The speed at which things are unfolding has me overwhelmed. And I can feel the pressure of the mom-guilt wrapping around me like a weighted blanket. I hate it. But I know I’m not the only one who feels this sometimes. There…
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Episode 49: Holy Spirit Highlights + Bonus Q&A
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*Holy Spirit (again a part of the Trinity) was there in the beginning and participated in creation… He was present throughout the Old TestamentGenesis 1:2 “The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.”Job 26:13 “By His Spirit He adorned the heavens; H…
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