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In this special episode from the Back Porch Theology Christmas Tour, Lisa, Allison, and Dr. Howard come together for a warm, hope-filled conversation about faith, waiting, and the meaning of Christmas. Through laughter, Scripture, and personal stories, they explore biblical waiting, from Zechariah and Elizabeth to Simeon and Anna, reminding us that waiting is never wasted and is always part of God's story. Wrap up in a blanket, grab a warm drink, and pull up a chair ~ it's Christmas on the porch.
Merry Christmas, friend! I pray this season brings you joy and peace and the hope that Christ, who came as a baby, is coming again.
Every day we choose who and what to listen to. There are hundreds of channels on our televisions, millions of people sharing their opinions online. But only one voice will guide you to the Promised Land. Choose to trust the voice of God.
In this merry-and-brightly honest episode of Back Porch Theology, Allison Allen, Lisa Harper, and Doc H swap stories from their Christmas tour aka their very first bus tour, complete with equal parts joy, Jesus, and questionable sleep schedules. They unpack a few favorite Christmas myths ~ including the real story behind Santa ~ and trace them back to the faith-filled roots of Saint Nicholas, the wise men, and other traditions woven through the season. Grab something warm to sip, ignore the Christmas to-do list for a minute, and pull up a chair, there's room for you on the porch.
Hello, friend. Thank you for joining me for another Encouraging Word.
What does trust have to do with greed? According to Joshua chapter 7, quite a lot. This passage reminds us that looking for security in anything or anyone other than God will always let us down.
You were created to carry the presence of God into your world-right where you are, just as you are. In this special episode, host Christine Caine delivers a powerful Miracle Sunday message on saying "yes" to God's assignment, overcoming fear, and stepping boldly into impossible things through the power of the Holy Spirit. Through the story of Mary, Christine challenges listeners to embrace divine purpose, trust God beyond circumstances, and live with joy in a broken world.
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SHOW NOTES:
Living Between the Two Advents
We remember Christ's first coming while longing for His return. This is why believers can face suffering, injustice, and global brokenness with unshakeable hope.
Favor Is For Service, Not Status
Mary is called "highly favored"-but that favor would cost her reputation, relationships, and comfort. True favor is an invitation to participate in God's plan, not a promise of ease.
Overcoming Fear With "Even If" Faith
Mary confronts the fear of the unknown, the fear of loss, and the fear of others' opinions. Christine teaches the shift from "What if?" to "Even if." Even if people misunderstand. Even if it costs something. Even if it stretches you beyond yourself. God is faithful.
When the Calling Is Impossible on Purpose
God doesn't call us to difficult things-He calls us to impossible things that only He can fulfill. Whether like Mary (young and capable) or Elizabeth (older and barren), both required the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit.
Why We Need Each Other: Mary & Elizabeth
Mary runs to Elizabeth, highlighting how young leaders need spiritual mothers and mature believers need the fire of the younger.
Mary's Song of Joy: Prophesying Your Future
Instead of complaining about cost or difficulty, Mary breaks into prophetic praise-declaring generational blessing over her life. Christine challenges listeners to align their confession with God's promise.
Today's episode brings us to a familiar story in the Bible. Maybe you've sung the old song about Joshua fighting the battle of Jericho. But this story is about more than the Hebrews defeating the Canaanites. This is a story about fighting from a place of victory to defeat the strongholds in your life.
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.
