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Today on the Back Porch, we welcome Rabbi Jason Sobel for a porch-side chat about how the threads of Scripture ~ Old and New ~ braid into one story pointing to Jesus's divine identity and mission. We sit with His self-emptying love (kenosis), where humility becomes strength, and find ourselves drawn into shalom - the wholeness, peace, and restoration secured by the cross and resurrection. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch!

You know what it's like to face difficulty. You have before and you will again. You may be, right now, facing a challenge so great that a solution feels impossible. If that sounds familiar, I encourage you to follow the example of Joshua - before you go into battle, call on your Commander.

Have you ever wondered why certain lies still have power in your life? In this episode, Christine Caine unpacks the first three questions ever asked in Scripture, and how your answers to them will shape your identity, purpose, and destiny. You'll discover how to silence the lies of the Enemy, come out of hiding, and stand confidently in who God created you to be.

✨ Listen in and discover:

* The three foundational questions that determine your spiritual direction

* How to identify the lies shaping your identity

* How to align your life with what God has actually said about you

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Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and bestselling author who awakens people everywhere to discover their God-given purpose and live transformed lives for Jesus. Alongside her husband, Nick, she founded A21, a global anti-human trafficking organization that prevents exploitation, recovers victims, and empowers survivors. She also launched Propel Women, an initiative equipping women worldwide to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and live confidently in their calling. Through Equip & Empower, Christine activates people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus.

Christine is the author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies, and she holds a Master's Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College. For over 30 years, she and Nick have faithfully served the global Church. You can tune into her weekly Equip & Empower and Life & Leadership podcasts for practical insights and encouragement, always pointing to the hope found in Jesus. Christine and Nick live with their daughters, Catherine and Sophia. To learn more about Christine and her resources, visit http://www.christinecaine.com.

Today on the Back Porch, we're trading ham for turkey, dressing for stuffing debates, and canned jelly for fresh cranberries as we talk all things Thanksgiving ~ and the deeper gratitude that outlasts the leftovers. We'll name some hard seasons and the surprising ways God's goodness has met us there, reminding us that gratitude isn't denial ~ it's defiant hope. Take a breather from the Thanksgiving prep, pull up a chair, and join us as we count kernels of kindness from a faithful God.

Hello, friend. I hope you're doing well. This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, so I think today's episode is especially fitting.

In Joshua 4, just as many of us will do this week with family and friends, Joshua and the Hebrew people were instructed to pause and remember all God had done for them. And that act of gratitude prepared them for what came next.

Have you ever felt like you've lost your spiritual edge? In this episode, Christine Caine shares a powerful message from 2 Kings 6 about how to recover what's been lost and walk again in the power of the Holy Spirit. You'll be reminded that God can restore what's broken, reignite what's grown cold, and renew your strength so you can fulfill your purpose with fresh fire and faith.

✨ What you'll learn:

* How to recognize when you've lost your spiritual edge-and where it fell.

* Why God calls you to co-labor, not just consume.

* The key to sharpening your faith and restoring the anointing in your life.

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ORDER Christine's newest book, Don't Look Back → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine 

ORDER Christine's new devotional, "You're Not Finished Yet" → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine 

 For more great stuff, check out:

LISTEN to Christine Caine's Life and Leadership Podcast→ https://linktr.ee/christinecaine

DONATE to Equip & Empower Ministries: https://linktr.ee/christinecaine

 Follow Christine on social media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChristineCaine/

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Have you ever felt like the storm should have taken you out? In this episode, Christine Caine walks through Acts 27-28 and shows how the apostle Paul survived a storm, a shipwreck, and a snake bite-all because he refused to give up. With powerful encouragement, Christine reminds you that even when your journey doesn't go as planned, God still has a purpose for you-right where you are.

What you'll learn:
- How to endure trials without internalizing the pain.
- Why revival often comes in unexpected places.
- What it takes to keep moving forward after you've been bitten.

This is part of our Resilient Hope Summer series - real talk and encouragement to keep your faith strong in every season.

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Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Each week she brings you a Gospel-centered message filled with Biblical truths that will equip and empower you to step into the life God has for you. 

Hi, friend. I hope you're having a good day.

 Today's episode brings us to one of the unlikeliest heroes of the Bible-Rahab. Maybe you know her story. Maybe you relate to her story. Nothing to lose, pulled from the bottom of the pit and pressed into service for God's plan. God used her because she trusted him. May we all have that in common with Rahab.

Hello, friend. I hope you're well today.

 The last few episodes, we've seen Joshua and the Israelites face one obstacle after another. Well this week is a biggie - crossing the Jordan River. But this story isn't just about getting from one side of a river to the other. It's about how God delivers us from what stands between us and him.

Today on the Back Porch, as we wrap Mountains & Valleys, Lisa, Allison & Dr. Howard linger on one last ridgeline: Solomon's story. We watch the golden king step off the path, small compromises becoming idols, until a fractured heart splinters a nation. We consider why sound theology must interpret culture and how Ecclesiastes summons us to fear God and keep His commands. Press pause on the Thanksgiving hustle, pour a warm coffee, and join us on the porch.

Today on the Back Porch, we welcome Rabbi Jason Sobel for a porch-side chat about how the threads of Scripture ~ Old and New ~ braid into one story pointing to Jesus's divine identity and mission. We sit with His self-emptying love (kenosis), where humility becomes strength, and find ourselves drawn into shalom - the wholeness, peace, and restoration secured by the cross and resurrection. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch!

Today on the Back Porch, we're trading ham for turkey, dressing for stuffing debates, and canned jelly for fresh cranberries as we talk all things Thanksgiving ~ and the deeper gratitude that outlasts the leftovers. We'll name some hard seasons and the surprising ways God's goodness has met us there, reminding us that gratitude isn't denial ~ it's defiant hope. Take a breather from the Thanksgiving prep, pull up a chair, and join us as we count kernels of kindness from a faithful God.

Everyone likes the idea of a promotion, but sometimes they don't come as frequently as we hope. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss strategies for becoming more promotable. They talk through principles that take you from an average employee to an elite one. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Get your copy of John and Wayne's book: God and Race at godandrace.com or wherever books are sold. Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

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Consider this your invitation to jump into our Christmas chaos. Rehersals, and Advent, and Latte's oh my! Also, you won't want to miss Leigh's smelly tell-all! - Christmas tour rehersals and Jason Gray song. - Black and White Party. - Advent Week 1. - Sugar cookie latte, Christmas card box, and steamer trick.

On this episode, we're talking all things marriage! But if you're single ... don't tune out! We are talking about things for you too :)

As leaders, there are always things working against leading with excellence. What are some of those barriers? John and Wayne talk about some of the biggest ones every leader needs to navigate and overcome. 

Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Order your copy of John and Wayne's book, God and Race, at godandrace.com.

You were created for influence-not by grasping for power, but by walking in the authority God already placed inside you. In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with Anglican pastor and leader Rachel Hughes for a profound conversation on calling, spiritual warfare, women's leadership, and learning to partner with the Holy Spirit in everyday life. Rachel shares her journey from BBC television to pastoring a thriving church, the unseen battle that keeps women small, and why embracing the supernatural is essential for spiritual formation. If you're longing for clarity, courage, or fresh fire-this episode is for you.

SHOW NOTES:

From TV Sets to Church Leadership

Rachel shares her surprising journey from studying film, working at the BBC, and walking away from faith-to rediscovering Jesus, marrying into ministry, and discerning a call she never expected.

Calling, Marriage, and Co-Leadership

How Rachel and her husband Tim learned to lead side-by-side, honor one another's gifts, and build a church rooted in authenticity, unity, and mutual calling.

Leading in the Anglican Church in 2025

A candid look at liturgy, tradition, structure, and accountability-and how Gas Street Church embraces both spiritual depth and contemporary expression.

The Battle for Women's Voices

Rachel speaks directly to the internal and spiritual barriers women face, why misogyny is a spiritual strategy of the enemy, and how Scripture dismantles limiting theology.

Intercession, Wailing Women & Spiritual Awakening

A deeper dive into Jeremiah's "skillful wailing women," the prophetic moment at Empower21, and why God is calling women to a new level of intercession and authority.

Find Rachel on Instagram at @remhughes78

When life falls apart, can you still trust God to make things right? In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with Lysa TerKeurst for an honest conversation about trusting God through heartbreak, betrayal, and unanswered questions. Lysa shares what she's learned about walking through pain without becoming bitter, finding peace in the mystery of God's goodness, and how difficulty and healing can coexist. If you've ever felt unseen or left behind in your pain, this conversation will help you find purpose again.

SHOW NOTES:

When You Feel Like Collateral Damage

Lysa shares raw reflections on betrayal, loss, and moments when she wondered if God still cared. Her story reveals the difference between wanting vindication and choosing surrender.

Faith in the Face of Mystery

Lysa offers a profound look at trusting God's goodness even when His ways don't make sense-and how to stay grounded when prayers seem unanswered.

Therapy, Theology, and Healing

Lysa discusses integrating therapeutic wisdom and biblical truth, and how God uses both to renew our minds and restore our hearts.

Raising a Faithful Family After Brokenness

She shares how she prioritized becoming a healthy parent and rebuilding joy for her children and grandchildren after profound loss.

From Pain to Purpose

Christine and Lysa close by exploring how God can redeem even our hardest seasons-and why healing others often begins with being honest about our own wounds.

Follow Lysa TerKeurst on Instagram at @LysaTerKeurst

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Delirious? frontman and worship pioneer Martin Smith joins Levi for a heartfelt conversation about music, calling, and the long road of faith. Martin shares how a random suggestion from his dad led him from cricket dreams to a secondhand guitar, a Holy Spirit encounter at nineteen, and early worship songs like "Lord, You Have My Heart" and "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever." They trace the unlikely British wave of worship that swept the world, how Delirious? broke all the "rules," and why Martin still believes deeply in the local church as the home that saves, shapes, and steadies creatives. 

From the near-fatal car accident that pushed him to go "all in" with Cutting Edge/Delirious? to nine-minute spontaneous tracks and leaving holy space in worship, Martin talks about the power of music to heal, deliver, and reorient our hearts. He and Levi explore prophetic songwriting, how some lyrics arrive far beyond our understanding, why streaming stats feel like everyone's paycheck on display, and how to help a new generation make pure, cutting-edge worship in a numbers-obsessed world.

The conversation also gets wonderfully practical and tender-why "the devil hates flags," what it means to raise a banner and recover undignified praise, how Martin chose to walk away from arenas for the sake of his kids, and the decade he spent in the shadows asking, "Am I done?" Now a grandpa called "Pops," Martin reflects on legacy, singing "Our God Reigns" with new weight, and learning to embrace each season-whether it's feeding 20,000 or 4,000-as part of God's good story. 

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Time Stamps
01:16 - From teach-yourself guitar to "Lord, You Have My Heart"
11:35 - A midnight crash, Cutting Edge, and saying yes to God
20:21 - "Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble" and breaking the worship rulebook
29:12 - Was creation sung into being? Music, memory, and wonder
31:03 - Romania, gold flags, and why the devil hates flags
38:32 - Leaving Delirious?, hidden years, and becoming Pops

Today on the Back Porch, as we wrap Mountains & Valleys, Lisa, Allison & Dr. Howard linger on one last ridgeline: Solomon's story. We watch the golden king step off the path, small compromises becoming idols, until a fractured heart splinters a nation. We consider why sound theology must interpret culture and how Ecclesiastes summons us to fear God and keep His commands. Press pause on the Thanksgiving hustle, pour a warm coffee, and join us on the porch.