Best Abraham Lara Podcasts (2024)

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The Truth About Comparison, When You're the Mom with Less {Lara d’Entremont} 45:25

6d ago45:25

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What if that other mom is able to raise six kids and chickens, plus make her own cheese, and you can barely keep up with your one child and keep him from the brink of disaster? Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Other Guest: Lara d’Entremont Bible Passage: Parable of the Talents - Matthew 25:14-30 Freebie: Live Like It's True Workbook Resound Media: Go t…

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A "Lifequake" Story of God's Faithfulness and New Beginnings {Tracie Miles} 39:21

23d ago39:21

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Have you experienced a "Lifequake"? Perhaps an unwanted divorce, a job loss, a health or financial crisis? Tracie Miles and I talk about the context of Jeremiah 29:11—and what is and isn't promised to us in our lowest moments of exile. Tracie's story of God's faithfulness will inspire, challenge, and equip you for the new beginnings up ahead. Guest…

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Jesus's Assurance & Challenge for a Wounded Doubter {Dr. Michelle Bengtson} 35:05

1M ago35:05

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Have you ever doubted that the Bible is true? That people could rise from the dead? That Jesus is really God? Today on the Live Like It's True podcast, Dr. Michelle Bengtson and I are talking about a wounded doubter named Thomas, and how Jesus responded. Find out how Jesus offers you both assurance and a challenge as well. Guest: Dr. Michelle Bengt…

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The Story that Will Make You Re-Think Your Scars {Dr. Michelle Bengtson} 35:46

1M ago35:46

35:46

Have you ever tried to hide your scars? And what about your hidden scars on the inside? Do you try to cover over the most painful parts of your life? And have you looked forward to having no scars in heaven? Today on the Live Like It's True podcast, Dr. Michelle Bengtson and I had a conversation that I think might make you rethink any misconception…

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How to Change Your Brain, Using Stories Of The Bible {Dr. Alan Weissenbacher} 39:44

2M ago39:44

39:44

Did you know your brain can change? And did you know willpower isn't what makes the change? This was a fascinating conversation with Dr. Weissenbacher on the Live Like It's True podcast, giving you some of the science that supports what we do here on the podcast. Rehearsing stories from the Bible can change your life! Listen to learn how. Guest: Dr…

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How Jadedness Blinds You and Simple Faith Makes You See {Melissa Spoelstra} 47:43

2M ago47:43

47:43

How has your jadedness kept you from seeing clearly? And how could simple faith open your eyes to the truth? Melissa Spoelstra and I are talking about a story in the Bible, where people were divided in how they saw Jesus after he leaned down and made mud by spitting in the dirt. The line dividing these people—and us today—will ultimately separate t…

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When You Can't See Why, But You Trust God Anyway {Carol Kent} 28:29

2M ago28:29

28:29

Why God? I don't understand why you're doing this? Have you ever cried out to God with a prayer like this? Last time we talked with Carol Kent about that horrifying day she got the unthinkable news that her son was being arrested for first degree murder. We talked about, "When God Says You Must Lay Down Your Isaac," and compared Carol's experience …

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When God Says You Must Lay Down Your Isaac {Carol Kent} 36:11

3M ago36:11

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Have you ever been tested by God? Has he asked you to lay down someone or something that is precious to you, just like he asked Abraham to place Isaac on the altar? In this episode of Live Like It's True, Carol Kent tells her painful story of laying her precious son on the altar, before the Lord. Learn how to respond in faith when God asks you for …

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Vulnerable Faith, When it's Too Risky to Hope {Hope Blanton & Chris Gordon} 53:55

3M ago53:55

53:55

What if God eavesdropped on your heart? Would he hear you sighing and scoffing about impossible situations? Would he see you rolling your eyes at the idea things could change? In this conversation with Hope Blanton and Chris Gordon on the Live Like It's True Podcast, we're discussing the day God came to lunch at Sarah's table, and inviting her to b…

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The Truth About God's Control When You Feel Threatened {Beth Runkle} 46:56

4M ago46:56

46:56

God is in control. We say that, but sometimes it's hard to believe it with the whole world seems to be coming unhinged. In this episode of Live Like It's True I'm talking with military spouse, Beth Runkle, about a section of Sarah's story that is hard to read. Abram has put Sarai in a vulnerable position and she's taken by Pharaoh into his harem wh…

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The Interesting and Surprising Origin Story of God's People {Courtney Doctor} 30:53

4M ago30:53

30:53

Have you considered the magnitude of God's promises to you? Has your life been shaped by those promises, the way Abraham and Sarah's were? I'm so grateful for Courtney Doctor and her brilliant mind. Don't miss part one of this great conversation. This time, we're talking about all of the surprises tucked into the origin story of God's people. Guest…

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The Surprise of the Story is That God Takes Initiative {Courtney Doctor} 30:13

4M ago30:13

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When Courtney was in her early twenties, she was in a church membership class, where the gospel was being explained and she kept raising her hand, saying, "I chose God. I know; I was there..." Can you relate with the sense that you were the one who chose God? What if your story is actually one of God taking the initiative? And what if that was actu…

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The Astonishing Resurrection of a Dead Marriage, Past Hope {Jill Savage} 34:52

4M ago34:52

34:52

If you don't know what to do because your husband doesn't seem to love you anymore, and you're worried your marriage is dead, this conversation about what God did in my friend Jill's marriage offers so much hope. Jill Savage is an author and speaker, and she and her husband Mark do marriage coaching—which might surprise you if you heard part one of…

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When He Lies And Betrays: One Wife's Story Of Redemption {Jill Savage} 32:59

4M ago32:59

32:59

She never expected what she saw on his phone that night. And no one expected the surprise ending to their story. Joining me on the Live Like It's True podcast, Jill Savage tells her story of discovering her husband's affair, and how God sustained her through a very difficult season. This is part one of a two-part conversation of redemption and hope…

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From Trauma to Testimony: One Mom's Story of Tenacious Faith {Sana Latrease} 33:40

4M ago33:40

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When Sana when through the trauma of almost losing her nineteen-year-old son in a car crash, she did the unexpected: she shared the forty-three day experience on social media and asked the world to pray that God would do the impossible. Why? Because—as she says—then, "Everyone will know it was God." In part two of this conversation with Sana Latrea…

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From Trafficked to Triumph: One Woman's Faith Story {Sana Latrease} 35:49

4M ago35:49

35:49

Where was God, when a little girl was being trafficked by the mother who should have kept her safe? On the Live Like It's True podcast, I'm talking Sana Latrease to talk about her story of God's faithfulness, even in the middle of her childhood trauma. This isn't the story Sana would have written, but it's the story God wrote for her. Also check ou…

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One Woman's Painful Trial and Promise-Driven Perspective {Gabriela Puente} 43:51

4M ago43:51

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At age 27, Gaby's cancer treatment are narrowing her options for one day having children. Yet Gaby walks this painful path between her trial and God's promises with perspective and hope. She shares her story in my latest episode on the Live Like it's True podcast. Gaby's story is also highlighted in my new Bible study, Shaped by God's Promises: Les…

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Faith Tested: One Missionary Kid's Story of Commissioning in Crisis {Heather Cofer} 34:08

4M ago34:08

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Would you ask your twelve-year-old to bravely live her faith, in a time of crisis? In part two of our conversation, Heather Cofer shares the story of her twelfth birthday in Mongolia and how—even when she was so afraid—her dad commissioned her to walk by faith. She also tells about the crisis her husband's family (also missionaries in Mongolia) fac…

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How to be Happy, Minus the Envy and Comparison {Melissa Kruger} 40:16

4M ago40:16

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Have you been comparing yourself? Are you envious of someone God has treated "better" than you? In a story about envious grumblers who are comparing, Jesus invites you to be one of the happy ones instead. Guests: Melissa Kruger Bible Passage: Laborers in the Vineyard - Matthew 20:1-16 ESV Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True Workbook Mentioned…

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When God Says You Need to Leave Everything You Love {Heather Cofer} 28:45

4M ago28:45

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What if God asked you to leave everything you love? Would you do it? Heather Cofer talks about her experiences as a child in Mongolia which still shape her life today. Heather's story is highlighted in my new Bible study, Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith. Whether you're here because you're reading that book, or you're …

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When She Has More Wealth And I Want What's Fair {Lydia Brownback} 51:24

5M ago51:24

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Why does she have more? Why do I have less? And what does Jesus say, when I want what's fair? In this episode of the Live Like It's True Podcast, we're looking at a story Jesus told in response to these very questions—the parable about the bigger barns. I'm so honored to have Lydia Brownback, author of the Flourish Bible Studies, joining me for thi…

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The Right and Wrong Way to Compare Sin {Lindsay Schott} 1:06:17

5M ago1:06:17

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Have you ever felt unworthy, because of your sin? Or have you every tried to comfort yourself by comparing with someone who sinned in worse ways that you? In this series, we're looking at comparison stories that Jesus told, and this one is a story about comparing sin. But it's a story with a twist that might surprise you in the best way—especially …

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Jesus's Backward but Foolproof Way to Be Great {Kelly Needham} 58:17

5M ago58:17

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"Which of us is the greatest, Jesus?" Jesus's response to the disciples might surprise you, but it also might bright you comfort and peace. There's a foolproof way to be great in the kingdom of God, and it's backward from the way of the world. Want to learn the secret? Join Kelly Needham and I on the Live Like It's True Podcast, as we talk about Je…

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The Truth From Jesus When You Compare Sin {Tasha Calvert} 40:32

5M ago40:32

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What if Jesus could read your thoughts about other people's sins? And what about your own sins? Do you have shameful secrets that seem too awful to even confess? In this episode, we're going to consider a story Jesus told at a dinner party where someone was comparing sin. It's a story that exposes our false narratives about sin, and invites us into…

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Jesus's Warning About Your Obsession With Your Appearance {Heather Creekmore} 47:02

6M ago47:02

47:02

What would Jesus say about your efforts to get healthy? When you wake up in the morning, is your first thought about what you ate the night before? Has your lifelong obsession been to finally like what you see in the mirror? With the launch of Comparison Girl for Teens, I've invited a number of guests to join me on the Live Like It's True podcast, …

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How Teens Can Thrive in a World of Comparison {Lee Nienhuis} 45:18

6M ago45:18

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When a teen walks into a room, statistics show that there's an 80% chance she believes she doesn't belong there. She wonders, Am I okay? What are they thinking? How do I measure up? In our new book, Comparison Girl for Teens we're inviting teens to find new freedom, confidence and true influence in the middle of a world that compares. Guest: Lee Ni…

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Saying Yes to Mercy Opportunities is Risky but Good {Amy DiMarcangelo} 58:12

8M ago58:12

58:12

Refugees. Trafficking victims. Addicts. Adoption. Homeless. When faced with opportunities to show extravagant mercy, we think, But what if I go into debt? This could be a trap. If I bring her into my home, will we be safe? What if there's corruption? Yet what sounds like the voice of wisdom, is actually the voice of fear. I'm joined by Amy DiMarcan…

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How to Disciple the Children You Love with Stories {Trillia Newbell} 33:39

9M ago33:39

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Do you long to pass on your faith to your children, grandchildren, nieces and neighbors? How can you disciple the children you love in on-the-go moments of life? The stories in the Bible are simple enough to be grasped by children, yet profound enough for adults to spend their lives pondering. In this bonus episode on the Live Like It's True podcas…

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When You Are Weak and He is Strong {Emily Jensen} 51:29

9M ago51:29

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What is your weakness, and what does God think about it? Join Emily Jensen and me for a conversation about ineloquent Moses and his assignment from God that felt impossible. Learn how to live like it's true that your weakness isn't a problem for God. Guest: Emily Jensen Bible Passage: Moses Given Powerful Signs - Exodus 4:10-17 Get your Freebie: Th…

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What's Next and Why Stories Create Great Containers for Truth 8:53

9M ago8:53

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Hey, it's Shannon for a quick update on what's next in 2024. I have several exciting things to announce, plus the roadmap for what's coming in the coming months. We're welcoming Emily Jensen, Trillia Newbell, and Amy DiMarcangelo for our J-Term Series! Get updates from Shannon: Here Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True Workbook Resound Media T…

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God, If you Love Me, Why is This Happening? {Vaneetha Risner} 46:25

10M ago46:25

46:25

Why, God? Why haven't you shown up for me? If you love me, God, how could you let this happen to me? In today's episode, we're going to invite you to bring questions like these straight to Jesus. And I think you might be surprised by the answers to these questions, embedded in the story from John 11 that we're going to look at. Guest: Vaneetha Risn…

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Jesus's Revealing Question, "What do you want?" {Amber Cullum} 43:49

11M ago43:49

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"What do you want me to do for you?" When Jesus asked this question, first of his two disciples, and then of a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, their responses revealed their hearts. How would you answer? What might this reveal? Will you follow Jesus if you see a cross up ahead? In this episode with Amber Cullum, we're looking at the story of Blind B…

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God's Ultimate Control When You Feel Vulnerable and Abandoned {Cheryl Lutz} 43:27

11M ago43:27

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A crying baby. A crocodile infested river. An evil king. And a woman of faith. The story of Moses in the basket (or ark) is full of tension, suspense, and an amazing outcome. Though God's name is not mentioned, His sovereignty is seen in every detail—including the one where Jochebed gets to raise her own baby and tell him the stories of the God who…

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An Astonishing Reconciliation After Wicked Betrayal {Jodie Niznik} 46:08

12M ago46:08

46:08

Twenty years after a wicked betrayal, the tables have turned, and Joseph holds the power over his brothers. So he chooses to... reconcile? This story helps us consider God's sovereignty, the wicked choices of people, and how the two can coexist in the same story. Join me for this interesting conversation with author, speaker, and podcaster, Jodie N…

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What To Do When You Know Your Security Is Threatened {Carol Tetzlaff} 45:17

1y ago45:17

45:17

Suppose you're traveling and you know there are thieves up ahead. You also know you've got lots of cash and valuables on your person. What should you do? This is basically the scenario we all face every day. We're living in a dangerous world. Life has risk around every turn. As we embark on new legs of the journey, what should we do to prepare for …

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A Large-to-Little Group: God's Backward Way to Victory {Rachael Adams} 47:44

1y ago47:44

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Bigger is better, says the world. But God often takes groups from large to little. Why is that? On this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Rachael Adams and I are discussing the interesting story of when God thinned out Gideon's army by about 99%, then sent him to war. We'll explore what God was after, and how it turned out. Rachael Adams …

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When You See Jesus, Your Bible Appetite Grows {Kristen Wetherell} 42:00

1y ago42:00

42:00

What would happen if you looked for Jesus on all the pages of your Bible? Would you read it differently? Would it satisfy your hunger more? On this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Kristen Wetherell and I are exploring the story of the two disciples on the Road To Emmaus, who didn't realize they're talking to Jesus—and what He opens thei…

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Breakthrough Faith After Chronic Suffering and Hopelessness {Hope Blanton & Christine Gordon} 44:31

1y ago44:31

44:31

Have you experienced chronic illness or longtime suffering? Or maybe you know someone who has experienced the isolation and hopelessness of having no where else to turn. It can feel like God has forgotten you, or his back is turned to you. But in this story, we're going to watch a breakthrough moment, where a woman finds out what has been actually …

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The Truth about God's Wrath & the Way to Safety {Rebecca George} 47:47

1y ago47:47

47:47

Is God even real? If he is, does he care how I live? How could God make my life better? This story has all the answers to these questions and more. It's not an easy story to take in, but it's an important story and—unlike the people going about their business in Noah's day—we'd better know this story and live like it's true. Guest: Rebecca George B…

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How to Leave & Cleave, and What Happens When You Don't {Bruce & Sue Osterink} 48:43

1y ago48:43

48:43

What does it mean to leave and cleave in today's world? What happens when we don't? Whether you're about to be married, you've been married for years, or you have adult children who have said, "I do," God's command to leave and cleave is meant to help the marriages you care about thrive. My guests, Bruce and Sue Osterink have mentored nearly one hu…

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Gender, Masturbation, And The Advice Found in Genesis {Kristin Clark} 54:16

1+ y ago54:16

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What does it look like to be brave and tell the truth, when so many are saying, "Maybe I'm not a girl..."? And what is the truth about a person's gender? Also, why is masturbation wrong if it's not hurting anyone? And how can we respond like God does, when someone opens up about sexual sin? Kristen and I talk through these questions and more, offer…

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One Woman's Hidden Porn Addiction, and How She Broke Free {Jessica Harris} 1:01:41

1+ y ago1:01:41

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As a thirteen-year-old, Jessica innocently stumbled upon the world of pornography. Before long, it took over and threatened to destroy her whole life. In this episode, Jessica and I are walking through her story, and comparing it to the truths from Genesis 1-3, which we've been looking at in season 4 of Live Like It's True. Learn how Jessica broke …

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Fruitful Complementarianism: Why Brothers and Sisters Are Better Together {Cheyenne Werner} 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

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Are there any women trying to control things at your church? And are there any shepherding men, who are ignoring the women at your church? If you've ever rolled up your sleeves in church ministry, you know that there are often pitfalls and frustrations, when we—as men and women—try to blend our gifts in the church. In this episode, we're going to t…

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Complementarianism: Is God's Unique Design for Women Risky? {Brian Robinson} 1:02:35

1+ y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

What are role distinctions based on? Is it God's idea for husbands to lead? What if a husband is wrong? Should a wife still submit? Doesn't complementarianism put women at risk? And where does it say women can't preach? I'm grateful to have Brian Robinson with me to discuss the topic of "complementarianism", or the idea that God created men and wom…

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LGBT+ and the Story of Marriage in Genesis {with Laurie Krieg} 49:27

1+ y ago49:27

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What can Christian do about her same-sex attraction? How is an LGBT Christian to respond to the Bible's blueprint for marriage, in Genesis? What impact does a Christian's disgust over sexual brokenness have on those around her, who are suffering? I'm sitting down with my friend, Laurie Krieg, to talk about the story of Genesis 1-3 and what it shows…

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How to Endure Pain and Loss with Heavenly Hope {Nancy Guthrie} 36:21

2y ago36:21

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Does the pain of loss ever go away? Is there hope for wholeness and healing, after a lifetime of hurt? We experience loss differently when we know the full story. Like when you go the funeral of someone you know and love, rather than a stranger. We have a fuller understanding of what has been broken. And we have a deeper longing for resolution. In …

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What does God Think About Your Sin and Shame? {Kim Cash Tate} 48:50

2y ago48:50

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https://wp.me/p7IZQm-88l Guest: Kim Cash Tate Bible Passage: Genesis 3:21-24 Get your Freebie: The Live Like It's True Workbook Mentioned Resources: Control Girl Cling Music: Cade Popkin Music Full Show Notes: Here Kim Cash Tate is a Bible teacher and author of several books, including Cling: Choosing a Lifestyle of Intimacy with God and her fictio…

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Our Hope in a Corrupt, Broken World {Mike Wittmer} 30:19

2y ago30:19

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Have you ever wondered why everything seems to work against you? Why does the basement flood and the attic have carpenter ants? Why does the computer crash and the electric bill spike? Could it be that you—as a human—are experiencing the effects of a cosmic war? This story in Genesis 3 is explaining why things are the way they are. Why everything i…

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How to Overcome My Desire to Control My Husband {Kelly Needham} 33:16

2y ago33:16

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Do you ever struggle with control? And do you sometimes feel like taking control is noble and right? Do you think, "If I don't do something here, the whole world is going to come unhinged!" If that's you, I can totally relate. But I can also relate, if you're feeling like your inner Control Girl has caused you to look back with some regret and hear…

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The Astonishing Truth About God's Battle Line {Portia Collins} 46:42

2y ago46:42

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Picture a line drawn in the sand between good and evil. Does it ever feel like the other side—the side where Satan stands—is winning? Well, the verses we're going to look at tell about a different ending to the story, all because of the Seed of the Woman. As you're going to hear my guest say today, Satan doesn't have a dog in the fight. Portia Coll…

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