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Amber Albee Swenson, one of our Time of Grace writers and bloggers, will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by using Scripture and her own experiences of being a mom, wife, speaker, teacher, and forgiven child of God ... Because in God's kingdom, the little things ARE the big things.
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How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.
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The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire yo ...
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Time of Grace is for people who want more growth and less struggle in their spiritual walk. We connect people to God’s grace so they know they are loved and forgiven and so they can start living in the freedom they’ve always wanted. In addition to podcasts, our ministry delivers the timeless truth of God’s Word through television, print, and digital media with millions of content engagements each month. Time of Grace is a donor-supported effort. If you would like to give a gift of support, p ...
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Where is Jesus in some of our favorite Christmas carols? Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson give us a sneak peek at the next TV message series, "Is Christ in Your Christmas Carols?" In the course of their conversation, we learn that one classic carol isn't actually about Christmas but instead Judgment Day, the Novotny family's "Jumbo Jesus," and h…
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It's one thing to tell someone you're a Christian; it's another thing when someone notices that you are different (in a positive way). Are you a blessing? What are the signs or symbols of a Christian? There are distinct trademarks that Christians are empowered to display that are often overlooked. This episode explores those distinct trademarks. Pr…
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We continue our series "Practical Passages" with a look at three passages from the book of Daniel that speak about living with integrity and following God's commands. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app. – Th…
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For people living with constant pain, it's tempting to believe the lie that God is not good. Pastor Mike shares a verse from Jesus' brother James that gives us three things to remember in order to resist believing that deception. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your regular suppo…
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Chasing happiness can have you bouncing from one thing to another. How strong is your desire to be happy? The book of Philippians has some outstanding lessons and shows us there is something greater than happiness. Believe it or not, we as Christians can see why happiness is overrated and where to find something greater than worldly happiness. Phil…
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We are continuing our series, "Practical Passages," with an episode examining a portion of Psalm 119. Psalm 119 is authored by someone who loved God's Word and made it a priority in his life. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your f…
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To be grateful for the hard times in your life is difficult. Pastor Mike asks: Do you think it’s possible that you could only get to certain places spiritually if you had first passed through the difficulties of pain, suffering, and hardship? The apostle Paul, a guy who was incredibly grateful and went through an incredible amount of suffering, is …
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Every part of your life is under God's loving care—from beginning to end. You can also watch Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements on our app or on our website: https://watch.timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-with-pastor-jeremy Want to keep in touch with Pastor Jeremy? Sign up to receive his periodic emails. https://timeofgrace.org/evening-en…
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God does not ignore you. He does not forget you. You can also watch Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements on our app or on our website: https://watch.timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-with-pastor-jeremy Want to keep in touch with Pastor Jeremy? Sign up to receive his periodic emails. https://timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-email/…
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The big takeaway for this episode is: "God’s wrath against us is satisfied because of God’s love for us." In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crime committed by Achan at the battle for Jericho and the resulting justice of the Lord God. Dr. Becker recommends a book authored by J.I. Packer, Knowing God. If you enjoy this podcast and ma…
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The things that weigh us down the most will one day be entirely forgotten. You can also watch Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements on our app or on our website: https://watch.timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-with-pastor-jeremy Want to keep in touch with Pastor Jeremy? Sign up to receive his periodic emails. https://timeofgrace.org/evening-e…
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Observing different types of conversations is interesting. Sometimes people talk too much, and others want to avoid talking to them. Sometimes people seem as if they don't know what to say at all. How good do you think you are at conversing? This episode analyzes Jesus' conversational approach and considers an exchange that he had with an unlikely …
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The Lord has given you a significant gift: himself. You can also watch Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements on our app or on our website: https://watch.timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-with-pastor-jeremy Want to keep in touch with Pastor Jeremy? Sign up to receive his periodic emails. https://timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-email/…
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Jesus rules over everything in your life with perfect love. You can also watch Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements on our app or on our website: https://watch.timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-with-pastor-jeremy Want to keep in touch with Pastor Jeremy? Sign up to receive his periodic emails. https://timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-e…
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We're starting a new series called "Practical Passages" to examine passages from God's Word that can change our perspective in powerful ways. In this episode we'll look at 1 Peter 3:8-12. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favor…
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If you struggle with gratitude, Pastor Mike says to read and chew on this 202-word sentence from the apostle Paul. Because it will remind you that you already have everything. Get your copy of "Closer to God Each Day," our new 365-day devotional, with your financial gift to Time of Grace! https://bit.ly/49lCmWP If you enjoy this podcast and make it…
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Jesus is with you through the highs and lows. You can also watch Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements on our app or on our website: https://watch.timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-with-pastor-jeremy Want to keep in touch with Pastor Jeremy? Sign up to receive his periodic emails. https://timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-email/…
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Jesus is dealing with your concerns. You can also watch Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements on our app or on our website: https://watch.timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-with-pastor-jeremy Want to keep in touch with Pastor Jeremy? Sign up to receive his periodic emails. https://timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-email/…
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Of all the things God can do, he chooses to give his greatest love and attention to you. You can also watch Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements on our app or on our website: https://watch.timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-with-pastor-jeremy Want to keep in touch with Pastor Jeremy? Sign up to receive his periodic emails. https://timeofgrace…
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Our fingers can do so much. Imagine what the fingers of God can do! You can also watch Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements on our app or on our website: https://watch.timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-with-pastor-jeremy Want to keep in touch with Pastor Jeremy? Sign up to receive his periodic emails. https://timeofgrace.org/evening-encourag…
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God accomplishes something significant through the praise of his children, even the smallest ones. You can also watch Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements on our app or on our website: https://watch.timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-with-pastor-jeremy Want to keep in touch with Pastor Jeremy? Sign up to receive his periodic emails. https://t…
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Do you have someone you call your mentor? Even if you don't give someone the title of mentor, mentorship plays a role in your life. There are some overlooked components of mentorship that can benefit you greatly. There are also some warnings as well as some encouragements that make being a mentor a double-edged role. Proverbs 27:17 Proverbs 22:6 Pr…
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King David teaches us something Jesus also modeled—the bigger perspective on our lives. You can also watch Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements on our app or on our website: https://watch.timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-with-pastor-jeremy Want to keep in touch with Pastor Jeremy? Sign up to receive his periodic emails. https://timeofgrace.…
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God's name is his reputation. He wants to be known as a powerful God who loves you. You can also watch Pastor Jeremy's Evening Encouragements on our app or on our website: https://watch.timeofgrace.org/evening-encouragements-with-pastor-jeremy Want to keep in touch with Pastor Jeremy? Sign up to receive his periodic emails. https://timeofgrace.org/…
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In the tenth and final episode of the "Who Am I?" series, we will see how important it is to embrace our role as believers. We are the ones who can share Jesus with the world. We are the ones to stand in the gap and pray for nations. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our …
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When God takes away your health or your security or the life you long for, it feels like you have more reason to grumble than to be thankful. How can you be grateful when so many things go wrong? Today’s message has the apostle Paul’s powerful answer. Get your copy of "Closer to God Each Day," our new 365-day devotional, with your financial gift to…
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How do we avoid the constant temptation to grumble and gripe, especially as we get closer to Thanksgiving? Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson give us a preview of November's TV message series, "Choose Gratitude Over Grumbling." Listen and learn how we can keep our perspective of God in the right place, how to prove that we're not just using God, a…
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Espionage, prostitution, lies, and deception are at the heart of this story. Yet it has a happy ending. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes committed by Rahab and some spies from Israel. The actions of the prostitute Rahab turned out to be amazing! Dr. Becker mentions Josephus’ account of Rahab. That can be found at https://pe…
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Life is like a movie, and the main character in your life is none other than you. How much should you focus on yourself and embrace the mentality that you are the main character? And what should that look like? What script are you looking at? Who is the director of your life? However you may answer, don't forget about the actual star character in y…
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In the ninth episode of the "Who Am I?" series, we see that God reveals himself to anyone who comes to him with an open heart. Amber will also give lots of resources to help us get to know God better. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these …
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If the good news about Jesus is so good, then why don't Christians share more about it? Maybe it's because we feel inadequate and don't know what to say. Or we are terrified of how our friends and family would react. Pastor Mike can relate. And that's why in today's message, he opens up the Bible to see how the greatest sharer of faith, the apostle…
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Can the devil read minds? The greatest liar, accuser, and fraud is a powerful enemy we should be aware of, but how far does his power extend? There are some weapons and traps he uses that we often overlook but shouldn't. Here's the real question that has to be addressed: Is the devil on the same level as our God? Genesis 5:3 Romans 12:2 1 John 2:15…
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In the eighth episode of the "Who Am I?" series, we confront the fear many of us have: What if it doesn't seem that what I am doing impacts the world at all? How do I know God didn't forget to gift me with some special gift to change the world? How can I be sure I matter to God? Amber mentions the book, "Gifted for More" by Dr. Bruce Becker. It is …
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The Bible is challenging to read. There are weird words and weird names in it. There’s an Old Testament and a New Testament. There are prophecies and prophets. And if you’re new to the Bible, if you’ve never deeply studied it, it can leave you confused. That's why in this message, Pastor Mike helps us learn how to approach the Bible. Spoiler: It's …
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In today’s episode, the story of Joseph is interrupted with a complicated and sordid tale of broken promises, deception, prostitution, and immorality. Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes committed by Jacob's son Judah and Judah's daughter-in-law, Tamar. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helpin…
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Do you know what qualifies or disqualifies someone from being a pastor? "A pastor is to be above reproach." What does this mean? Is someone disqualified from being a pastor if they've had a crazy past, gotten a divorce, or have a wild family? Our culture has opinions, messages, and feelings on who should be a pastor, but we have to look at God's Wo…
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In the seventh episode of the "Who Am I?" series, I encourage you to stop waiting till it feels like you have enough: money, strength, education. You may never feel you have enough, so do hard things now with what you have. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podc…
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What can help determine if screens are a blessing or a bad thing? The answer, Pastor Mike says, is if we set boundaries. Pastor Mike gets super practical in this message by applying some biblical wisdom to our modern digital lives and gives us five suggestions to help us develop good boundaries. Get your copy of "Supernatural: God at Work and on Yo…
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When do you personally reevaulate your life, calling, and purpose? Maybe you've never given it a lot of thought or time. C.L. examines his life each year around his birthday and comes up with a word for the year to focus on. This year's word has to do with "proving more powerful than opposing forces." Check out why he chose this word and how it rel…
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In the sixth episode of the "Who Am I?" series, we explore how often we talk ourselves out of things because they are hard. The Bible shows us that God works mightily despite our weaknesses. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line at amber@timeofgrace.org Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your fa…
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Screens are a double-edged sword. On one side are the blessings. And, unfortunately, on the other side are the bad things. Pastor Mike explores the negative effects of screens by challenging us with three big questions concerning the most important areas of our lives: our families, our friends, and our faith. Get your copy of "Supernatural: God at …
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Jealousy in the heart can lead to outward deadly actions - lying, human trafficking, and potentially murder. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the crime committed by Jacob's ten oldest sons against their little brother, Joseph. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support…
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Who doesn't love good customer service that makes them feel welcome and appreciated? In fact, we often choose a church based on how well it can serve us. But should Christians have the customer service mentality when it comes to church? What other aspects of a good church might we be missing if we only choose based on how it can serve us? What abou…
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In the fifth episode of the "Who Am I?" series, we take a look at shame. Left unchecked, shame can keep us paralyzed and not fully understanding the grace that Jesus' life, death, and resurrection provide. Instead of drowning in shame, bask in your identity as a forgiven child of God. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, dro…
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Love them or hate them, screens are undeniably a part of our daily lives. Whether it's social media, instant messages, FaceTiming, or streaming videos, this modern age sees us more digitally connected than ever. Which leads us to the big question: Is all this screen time a blessing or a bad thing? Pastor Mike kicks off this series by first examinin…
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What is the impact of technology on our lives? More important, what's the impact on our spiritual lives? That's the big idea behind Pastor Mike's new sermon series, "Screens & Souls." Pastor Mike and Amber give us a sneak peek, talking about technology's blessings, its bad things, and the boundaries we must create. In the course of the conversation…
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The dating world is becoming harder, and it's getting more cutthroat. If your relationship status is single, you may be wondering how to attract Mr. or Ms. Right. If you are in a relationship or even married, you may be wondering if the person you're with is the right one. Whether you are looking for the ideal person, wondering if the person you're…
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In the fourth episode of our "Who Am I?" series, we look at the problem with identifying as broken. Whatever scars you or I have from past or present hurts, God's Word shows us examples and passages that prove he is for us and totally capable of putting us back together. Amber wants to hear from you! If you have feedback or ideas, drop her a line a…
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Statistically, most, if not all, of us will have friends who are unfaithful in their marriages. When that happens, what should we do? How do we help when everything is so complex and so powerful and so emotional? How can we be good Christian friends when a friend chooses to cheat? What do we say to the friend who's been cheated on? This message spe…
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Back by popular demand! Another series on true crimes in the Bible. In this first episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates a complicated crime involving multiple people. It's not one of the more familiar crimes in the Bible, but it is one that shows the total depravity of the heart, both among pagans and believers in the Lord God. If you enjoy this p…
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