In this episode Christine Caine will empower you to go forward with confidence and boldness into the new thing God wants to do in your life. Many of us have been in endurance or survival mode over the last few years, but God wants to use what you have been through as preparation for what He wants to do in and through you. This episode will equip you to be transformed from the inside out so you can embrace the faith adventure God has for you. Get your free Episode Reflection Guide here.
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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.
During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology Alli and I have the pure joy of asking Dr. Howard - whose PhD is rooted in the New Testament so he's a smarty-McTarty when it comes to Pauline theology - all kinds of questions about the more complex points and passages the book of Romans. Questions like, How can we reconcile Paul's doctrine of justification by faith in Romans 3-4 with his view on the Law and good works in chapters 2 and 7? How does Paul's concept of predestination and election in chapter 8 align with the broader themes of free will and human responsibility in this epistle? How can we explain - better yet model - Paul's teaching that hope won't disappoint with our friends, family, co-workers and neighbors who've all but lost theirs because of tragedy, hardship, loss, or abuse? And How can we hang onto the joy Paul preaches about while simultaneously leaning into the suffering he frames as part of our faith? One of the things we love most about Dr. Howard is that he delights in making profound theological concepts understandable to people who don't have a bunch of academic degrees like him and he does that with contagious joy today. So please grab your favorite beverage, a yummy snack and your Bible - unless of course you're practicing a routine with flaming batons - and come hang out on the porch with us. We're really glad you're here!
Hello, my friend. I hope you're having a good day. This week on the Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast we conclude our study of heaven's timeline and what happens next. As I've studied and taught on this topic, I've been asked many times, "So, Max, are we living in the end times?" I think we are. And in today's episode we consider the signs that indicate we are in the last days and how that knowledge compels us to live.
In this episode, Christine Caine will empower you with the understanding that we are all part of the same family tree in Christ and the acceptance we each have as a result of that. Unity doesn't mean we're all the same or that we're all created with the same skills, gifts or purpose. It means that we're all deeply loved and accepted by our Creator, and that we've been put on this earth to make His name known. This episode will encourage you to walk confidently in the purpose God has for you, without feeling like you have to prove yourself and to celebrate others with a spirit of humility and unity. Get your free Episode Reflection Guide here.
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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.
In this episode, our host, Christine Caine, welcomes Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin, Chief Impact Officer with Christianity Today. Nicole shares how God has used her education, experiences (both successes and disappointments), and the direction of the Spirit to equip her to live and lead with discernment at home and in the workplace. It's not just one part of us that God calls to follow him, rather it's our whole person. Nicole will encourage you today to bring your whole self into every space and place God leads you.
Show Notes:
God's Detours
In many of the disappointing "side" routes she has faced, Nicole says God has been actively detouring her so that He could sharpen her skills or show her new things He had for her. What divine detours might God be leading you on?
A Seat at the Table
Nicole recalls, "when you get to the table, it's your job to speak up for who's not there." We all have a role in creating pathways for other leaders and voices that are noticeably not present.
Bring Your Whole Self
"Code-switching" and having to adapt yourself to new environments is exhausting. Nicole shares how discernment is learning to "listen to the Holy Spirit to know when it's time to pull back or push forward," not because you're too much or not enough, "but because you're waiting for the appointed time."
Do What Only you can do
Our bodies are one way God signals to us that we have limits. If we're overwhelmed, Nicole suggests it may be time for us to be discerning about what needs to change. Christine shares that none of us can do it all, and we can practice accepting help from others where it's available, so that we are able to prioritize the relationships and tasks that only we can do.
Follow Nicole @DrNicoleMMartin and Soulfire International Ministries. She is the author of Made to Lead: Empowering Women for Ministry, and her forthcoming book Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender will be found wherever books are sold.
Follow Christine @ChristineCaine
Get your FREE reflection guide for journaling prompts or use it as a discussion guide with your community at PropelWomen.org/Podcast.
Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode, and don't forget to leave a review! See you next week on the Propel Women Life & Leadership Podcast.
You can connect with us further at PropelWomen.org or on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads @PropelWomen. We can't wait to hang out with you in your car, during your workout, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Propel Women is an initiative of Equip & Empower Ministries founded by Christine Caine.
We EMPOWER women with biblical wisdom and encouragement, EQUIP women with practical training and education, and MOBILIZE women by providing hands-on leadership opportunities.
No matter where a woman has influence - in an office, in her community, at home with her family, or in ministry - Propel is driven by a calling to equip and mobilize women to become effective co-laborers with Christ and make a difference within their unique spheres of influence.
On today's special episode of Back Porch Theology, I'm hanging out with my dear friend Christine Caine. You'll love listening to her because she has this Australian accent. I always tease her and say she could read the phone book and I'd rededicate my life to Christ. But Chris and I are focusing on Advent, the marvel and the miracle of Advent.You know, for more than a thousand years, Advent has been this really special time that's been set apart in the church calendar, which invites us to pause, to prepare, and to anticipate the arrival of our long awaited Messiah, King Jesus. The season of Advent gives us the time and the opportunity to, to prayerfully reflect on the wonder of Christ's glorious entrance into the world. It's a call to attentiveness. It's an opportunity to prepare the way for the Lord that begins in our own hearts. It's this time when the air around us almost feels thick with the expectation of the dawn of a new day. So I think you're going to love today's podcast. I think it'll help get your heart.
In this episode of Hey! It's The Luskos, Levi and Jennie Lusko sit down with Joshua Broome, a pastor and speaker who is passionately helping others find freedom from shame and discover their identity in Christ. Joshua shares his incredible journey of overcoming the darkness of his past, including his time in the adult film industry, and how God radically transformed his life. Now, he's using his story to guide others through their own battles with addiction, identity, and forgiveness. This conversation focuses on Joshua's current mission of spreading hope and redemption through faith and his work as a pastor and advocate for healing.
Connect with us on social!
Joshua: @iamjoshuabroome
Levi: @levilusko
Jennie: @jennielusko
Fresh Life Church: @freshlife
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Timestamps
05:45 - From Porn Star to Preacher: Joshua Broome's Shocking Journey
14:20 - Father Wounds: How a Missing Dad Shaped Everything
33:15 - Suicidal to Saved: The Life-Changing Moment
43:00 - The Dark Truth About Life in the Porn Industry
52:10 - The Stranger Who Spoke My Name and Saved My Life
58:53 - Finding Hope: From Brokenness to Building a Family
Hello, friend. Welcome to the Encouraging Word Podcast. For the past several weeks we've been studying heaven's timeline and God's plan for the ages.
Today's episode brings us to a challenging topic. What happens to those who reject Jesus? There will be a judgment day. It will be a sobering event. But you don't have to fear it. You don't have to wonder the outcome. Jesus has done everything possible to point you toward heaven. The good news about the bad news of the final judgment is that it need not be your news. Your only task is to say "yes" to him.
In this episode of Hey! It's The Luskos, Levi and Jennie Lusko sit down with Joshua Broome, a pastor and speaker who is passionately helping others find freedom from shame and discover their identity in Christ. Joshua shares his incredible journey of overcoming the darkness of his past, including his time in the adult film industry, and how God radically transformed his life. Now, he's using his story to guide others through their own battles with addiction, identity, and forgiveness. This conversation focuses on Joshua's current mission of spreading hope and redemption through faith and his work as a pastor and advocate for healing.
Connect with us on social!
Joshua: @iamjoshuabroome
Levi: @levilusko
Jennie: @jennielusko
Fresh Life Church: @freshlife
[Links]
Joshua's Book: https://amzn.to/3zVtdHy
Get the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY
Get the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY
Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe
Want to be on the next Q&A episode? Send us your questions! https://bit.ly/3RonhJI
Timestamps
05:45 - From Porn Star to Preacher: Joshua Broome's Shocking Journey
14:20 - Father Wounds: How a Missing Dad Shaped Everything
33:15 - Suicidal to Saved: The Life-Changing Moment
43:00 - The Dark Truth About Life in the Porn Industry
52:10 - The Stranger Who Spoke My Name and Saved My Life
58:53 - Finding Hope: From Brokenness to Building a Family
In this first episode of Season 8, Candace introduces Priscilla Shirer, Guest Host for the next 12 conversations about prayer, discipleship, and Priscilla's most recent book I Surrender All.
Priscilla shares about growing up as the daughter of pastor Tony Evans, and about the circumstances, people and places that have impacted her life the most.
Follow along to learn how Anne Graham Lotz and John & Trina Jenkins deeply shaped Priscilla's life, and why Dallas, Texas and Port Au Prince, Haiti have made such an impact on her.
Together, Candace and Priscilla answer a listener question from Blair, who wants to know "How do you start praying with your spouse?"
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In this episode, our host, Christine Caine, welcomes Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin, Chief Impact Officer with Christianity Today. Nicole shares how God has used her education, experiences (both successes and disappointments), and the direction of the Spirit to equip her to live and lead with discernment at home and in the workplace. It's not just one part of us that God calls to follow him, rather it's our whole person. Nicole will encourage you today to bring your whole self into every space and place God leads you.
Show Notes:
God's Detours
In many of the disappointing "side" routes she has faced, Nicole says God has been actively detouring her so that He could sharpen her skills or show her new things He had for her. What divine detours might God be leading you on?
A Seat at the Table
Nicole recalls, "when you get to the table, it's your job to speak up for who's not there." We all have a role in creating pathways for other leaders and voices that are noticeably not present.
Bring Your Whole Self
"Code-switching" and having to adapt yourself to new environments is exhausting. Nicole shares how discernment is learning to "listen to the Holy Spirit to know when it's time to pull back or push forward," not because you're too much or not enough, "but because you're waiting for the appointed time."
Do What Only you can do
Our bodies are one way God signals to us that we have limits. If we're overwhelmed, Nicole suggests it may be time for us to be discerning about what needs to change. Christine shares that none of us can do it all, and we can practice accepting help from others where it's available, so that we are able to prioritize the relationships and tasks that only we can do.
Follow Nicole @DrNicoleMMartin and Soulfire International Ministries. She is the author of Made to Lead: Empowering Women for Ministry, and her forthcoming book Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender will be found wherever books are sold.
Follow Christine @ChristineCaine
Get your FREE reflection guide for journaling prompts or use it as a discussion guide with your community at PropelWomen.org/Podcast.
Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode, and don't forget to leave a review! See you next week on the Propel Women Life & Leadership Podcast.
You can connect with us further at PropelWomen.org or on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads @PropelWomen. We can't wait to hang out with you in your car, during your workout, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Propel Women is an initiative of Equip & Empower Ministries founded by Christine Caine.
We EMPOWER women with biblical wisdom and encouragement, EQUIP women with practical training and education, and MOBILIZE women by providing hands-on leadership opportunities.
No matter where a woman has influence - in an office, in her community, at home with her family, or in ministry - Propel is driven by a calling to equip and mobilize women to become effective co-laborers with Christ and make a difference within their unique spheres of influence.
Today is our 12th and final biblical pearl for Season 1 of our Pearls Podcast. How in the world do we finish this season? What is the biblical pearl to leave you with for now? How do we end such a rich and generous season in the Word of God together? How do we get up from the biblical table and live forward into our lives today?
I spent quite a bit of time in prayer thinking through what the 12th pearl would be. What is ONE more thing in the "better than" Story of the Bible that I would want impart to you, bless you and wash you with today?
In today's final episode, our biblical pearl is located in John 14: 1-6. These are words in red - the words of Jesus given to his disciples at the Last Supper right before crucifixion and resurrection. It's about to go down and he knows it. What will some of his final words be at this final meal before the Garden of Gethsemane, arrest, trial, crucifixion and resurrection?
Today we are going to learn about the beit av - the house of the father. THIS is some of the encouragement Jesus chose to give his disciples in this final meal and final hours. The imagery and metaphor, the deep meaning that these words would have held for Jesus and his disciples 2,000 years ago speaks a WORD to us in our own lives today. The promise that Jesus speaks of in these verses are a right now promise for you and me today.
No matter what's going on in your life, now matter how high or low, how deep into sadness, ruin and loss - we are headed to the Father's House.
As we end Season 1 of Pearls, I pray these words get worked into your soul like yeast into dough. Shalom to you and your families.
Do you feel overwhelmed by social media or glued to your phone? Join Levi and Jennie as they chat with Dr. Darren Whitehead, pastor and author of The Digital Fast. Darren shares insights on reclaiming your sanity through a 40-day digital detox, how his church embraced this challenge, and why it's never too late to unplug. Plus, big news about the Movement Conference and stories from the heart about parenting and purpose. Get ready to detox, reset, and find joy in what truly matters.
Connect with us on social!
Darren: @darrenwhitehead
Levi: @levilusko
Jennie: @jennielusko
Fresh Life Church: @freshlife
[Links]
Darren's book: https://amzn.to/3ZZFgOD
Digital fasting resources: https://bit.ly/3ZZc5ew
Get the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY
Get the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY
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Want to be on the next Q&A episode? Send us your questions! https://bit.ly/3RonhJI
Time Stamps
00:40 - Overcoming Social Media Overwhelm
01:01 - Darren Whitehead on Digital Detox
03:22 - Movement Conference Special Guests
06:06 - Parenting Teens and Social Media
15:06 - Cultural Differences Between Australia and America
40:21 - Details on the Digital Fast
Dr. Josh and Christi Straub are Candace's Guest Hosts for Season 7 - join in for these conversations about Becoming Better Parents!
Each season of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast features Guest Hosts for a deep exploration of a single theme, encouraging viewers to grow in their experiences of faith, family and purposeful living.
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Best known as 'D.J Tanner' in the hit television series "Full House" and Netflix's "Fuller House," and as the actor and director who takes over your television around Christmas time. Candace is also a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and CEO of CandyRock Entertainment. Candace has been interviewed many times over her decades on television, and in her podcast she hosts deep conversations with experts.
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The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast returns, with Priscilla Shirer joining Candace for a season titled "Moving Beyond Belief."
Priscilla is a bestselling author, Bible teacher, actress, and an amazing mother!
Episodes release every Tuesday morning, followed every Thursday by episodes from Dr. Josh and Christi Straub, titled "Becoming Better Parents."
I'm so excited to share today's episode and historical pearl with you. It is one of my favorite things to talk and teach about. We are getting ready to learn the history and wonder of Hanukkah.
Hanukkah is NOT Jewish Christmas. Hanukkah is a deeply historical, meaningful and powerful story that encourages me every single day. It is a holiday within the Jewish calendar, but it's story speaks to me year-round. The Hebrew word "hanukkah" means "dedication".
Hanukkah is known as the "Festival of Lights" or the "Festival of Dedication". The original historical story of Hanukkah happened during the Intertestamental Period - the 400 years between Malachi and Matthew. The New Testament tells us that Jesus would have experienced Hanukkah or the Festival of Dedication during his earthly life and ministry (John 10:22-23).
Hanukkah is a celebration of light moving into darkness. Rather than defying darkness, Hanukkah encourages us to be light bringers, light givers each and every day. We do not despise the darkness. We are people who move into darkness to ignite a flame, to ignite a light.
I pray the history and wonder of Hanukkah blesses you today as you seek to bring light into the world around you.
Today's conversation on Back Porch Theology took place very recently at The Kerygma Summit here in Franklin, TN and this particular conversation was kind of the "chips and queso" moment of the whole weekend for me because I had the undeserved privilege of sitting down with some of my favorite female Christian leaders from around the country and gleaning from their collective wisdom. I framed the question that I posed to all of them like this: At sixty I know much less about God than what I thought I knew about Him at forty and what I pretended to know about Him at twenty. But what I now know to be true of God - namely His unconditional love and immutable faithfulness - I know in the very marrow of my bones. Then I asked each of them - many of whom are leading large ministries - what they now know to be true of God in the marrow of their bones. Their answers were gut-level honest, deeply encouraging, appropriately convicting at times, and always God and others honoring. This conversation was a living example of Psalm 68:11 - the Lord announces the word, and the women who proclaim it are a mighty throng. Plus, since these saints came from various streams of the church, it was also a master class in unity and it reminded me of Jesus's response to John's question in Mark 9: "Teacher," said John, "we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop because he was not one of us." "Do not stop him," Jesus said. "For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, for whoever is not against us is for us. Christian unity is not the same thing as uniformity, y'all. We don't have to agree on every, single jot and tittle of what is theologically nuanced, but if we can agree on the fact that faith in Jesus Christ is the only way sinners like us can be reconciled with God, as well as the authority of God's Word, we're family. Remember the Bible also reveals that a divisive spirit is one of the six things that God hates (Proverbs 9) and whenever possible He calls us to be at peace and harmony with each other (Romans 12). Today's conversation is going to be like spiritual Gorilla Glue, it's going to fasten us tighter to our Creator Redeemer and tighter to the community of faith so please grab a cup of coffee or a glass of sparkling water with a wedge of lime or a thimbleful of wheatgrass juice and your Bible - unless you're trimming your roses, of course; mine have sprouted out with more enthusiasm than Einstein's eyebrows during the past few weeks of warm weather - and come hang out on the porch with us.
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In the Bible, the Living God repeats what He cares about. If I spend time with you, I will quickly learn what and who you care about by your words. Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth will speak. There is a command, an instruction unto shalom that the Living God repeats over and over throughout the Story of the Bible. It is summed up in one simple yet powerful word - remember. Sometimes its given in the reverse - do not forget.
Zakhar is the Hebrew word for "to remember". When we think of remembering, we think of looking back to something behind us. But for the Hebrews they understood remembering as a forward-moving practice and rhythm of walking with the Living God. When you hit a moment in life and you don't know what to do, rather than striving and straining, stressing and scrambling to find the way forward, you "remember." You take time to look back, remember God's faithful record in your life, and in looking back and remembering you will find your way forward.
One of my favorite things to do with teams while in Israel is to hike through the Wilderness of Zin with them. To feel the wilderness. To experience part of the wilderness where the Israelites wandered for 40 years before entering the Promised Land. In today's episode, we will track the Israelites through some of their wilderness wanderings as they learned to zakhar, to remember in the wilderness.
If something is going on in your life today and you feel lost and overwhelmed, sit down, breathe deep and remember. Look back over your life and remember God's faithful record. He has not failed a person yet. You will not be the first. Be encouraged today!