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It's not enjoyable to be patient, but it is valuable to wait well. What do you do while you wait?
We are continuing the conversation on Malta (if you're confused, go back and listen to Episode 09 first!). Candace and Bianca are diving into waiting seasons and hope to offer practical steps you can take in the seasons of waiting you experience in life. There are 4 things you can do that have been proven scientifically and biblically to support your mind, body, and soul while you are in the waiting.
If you are in a season of waiting, keep waiting because there is a breakthrough coming.
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It's that time of year again! We have a few special Christmas episodes for you to tune into during this holiday season, and we are kicking off with Danny Gokey.
Danny is a known artist, carrying multiple awards for his incredible music and voice and will be headlining the KLOVE Celebrate Christmas Tour this year! But more so, Danny is passionate about speaking truth into the world and giving back to others.
Listen in as Candace + Danny talk about giving back, what it means to have a heart of generosity, and trusting God in your convictions to give to others.
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Candace hosts special guest conversations about giving, starting Friday, Nov 24. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
November 24 - Danny Gokey
December 1 - Mitch Albom
December 8 - Aarti Sequiera
December 15 - Carlos and Alexa PenaVega
December 22 - Candace Nelson
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During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology Alli and I are diving into one of my favorite passages about thanksgiving found in the synoptic gospels. One of our theological heroes, the late, great Dr. Tim Keller, said: "It's one thing to be grateful. It's another to give thanks. Gratitude is what you feel. Thanksgiving is what you do." In other words, thanksgiving is not simply the warm fuzzy feeling that bubbles up in Americans when we gather around a table laden with Turkey, sweet potato casserole, and cornbread stuffing in late November - mind you there is something truly glorious about a heap of hot, mashed sweet potatoes topped with brown sugar and melted marshmallows - but rather for Christ-followers the world over, thanksgiving is about developing the joyful discipline of celebrating the beneficence and compassion of our Creator Redeemer. And deliberate, actionable gratitude is a double blessing, y'all because it's not just fruit of the Spirit, it's fuel from the Spirit because the praxis and posture of giving thanks supernaturally propels us into deeper intimacy with God. Today's conversation has the potential to transform your emotional trajectory so please grab a cup of coffee with a generous splash of Hazelnut creamer, and your Bible - unless you're currently shelling pecans for homemade pie, of course - and come hang out on the porch with Ally, Dr. Howard and me.
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During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology Alli and I are happily diving into all things Advent! And we're focusing on a few ancient outliers in biblical antiquity who would naturally have been invited to clean out stalls in some First Century barn but would never have been invited to anyone's party. Well, anyone except the Creator of the Universe! What does it mean for us today that 2,000 years ago God chose a group of outliers with a reputation for petty thievery, who were nomadic, illiterate, maligned in rabbinic literature, and scorned by most everybody else to be the very first humans - besides Joe and Mary, of course - to witness the Incarnation? Why is it so significant that God chose the least of us to greet the One who came to rescue and redeem all of us? We're making a life-giving visit back in time to that original nativity scene in Bethlehem and our proverbial tour bus comes complete with a spoiler alert because Dr. Howard is also going to exegete a passage in Revelation that rivals Dr. Luke's birth narrative but that's not until the end of this episode so you're going to have to hang out with us the whole time! Which means you'd better grab a mega mug of coffee and your Bible -unless you're hot-gluing a rope headband on a bathrobe for some precious punkin' in your life who's been chosen for the super-important - albeit non-speaking - role of a shepherd in the church Christmas play, of course - and come sit for a spell on the porch with us!
ENJOY THE RIDE" is out today! Filmed live in Nashville, TN, Taylor's new Comedy and Magic Special is fun entertainment for the whole family.
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Today's a fun episode. I have my good friend, Taylor Hughes, here in studio with me. Taylor is a best selling author and keynote speaker who is known for his signature style of Magic Storytelling. In this episode we're talking the driving forces behind good storytelling, the rediscovery of whimsy and wonder, and the importance of being grounded in the present. He has a lot on the horizon for him. His new special "ENJOY THE RIDE" is out today, November 22, and his second book "MISDIRECTION: A Magician's Guide to Spotting and Avoiding Manipulation in Your Life" is being released in early 2024.
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We all long for a life of hope, joy, and abundance in Christ. But too many of us settle for being held back by mistakes, failures, or challenges. In this episode, be empowered with the truth that our God is one of new beginnings, fresh starts, and a hopeful future. Christine will help you discover the biblical precedence of living in freedom, understand why challenges don't have to derail your progress, and walk in the promise that with Jesus by your side, your future only gets better!
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Every one of us faces moments of pain and disappointment, but those moments don't have to define you. In this episode, Christine Caine will empower you to make the one critical decision that will lead you to a life of joy, victory, and purpose! When Jesus sacrificed Himself on the cross, it marked a new dawn for humanity. Today, it's your turn to embrace that transformative power and shift your circumstances and perspective for the better.
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In today's episode of the Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast, we look at the Apostle Paul's instructions in Philippians 4 to "Come to God with Thanksgiving". He suggests that being thankful makes us happier, and less anxious. Sounds like a good reason to focus on gratitude, today and every day.
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If your faith could use a lift this holiday season, join us here on the Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast for the next few weeks. We'll spend some time in the book of Matthew as we study and celebrate the arrival of Jesus. This week, we focus on the genealogy of Jesus. We see how Matthew turns a boring genealogy into an uplifting theology.
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It's not enjoyable to be patient, but it is valuable to wait well. What do you do while you wait?
We are continuing the conversation on Malta (if you're confused, go back and listen to Episode 09 first!). Candace and Bianca are diving into waiting seasons and hope to offer practical steps you can take in the seasons of waiting you experience in life. There are 4 things you can do that have been proven scientifically and biblically to support your mind, body, and soul while you are in the waiting.
If you are in a season of waiting, keep waiting because there is a breakthrough coming.
In this episode, you will hear Candace and Bianca discuss:
Connect with Candace and Bianca:
For all things mentioned in this episode head over to ccbpodcast.com
Thank you to this season's sponsors:
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It's that time of year again! We have a few special Christmas episodes for you to tune into during this holiday season, and we are kicking off with Danny Gokey.
Danny is a known artist, carrying multiple awards for his incredible music and voice and will be headlining the KLOVE Celebrate Christmas Tour this year! But more so, Danny is passionate about speaking truth into the world and giving back to others.
Listen in as Candace + Danny talk about giving back, what it means to have a heart of generosity, and trusting God in your convictions to give to others.
Connect with Candace and Danny:
For all things mentioned in this episode head over to ccbpodcast.com
Thank you to this season's sponsors:
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Candace hosts special guest conversations about giving, starting Friday, Nov 24. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
November 24 - Danny Gokey
December 1 - Mitch Albom
December 8 - Aarti Sequiera
December 15 - Carlos and Alexa PenaVega
December 22 - Candace Nelson
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Life happens - it's a roller coaster, and you will get to a point where you are tired and don't want to keep fighting. Whether it is because of a painful situation, a season of waiting, or when the going gets really tough. That is when the "big D's" of life can set in - Depression. Despair. Disillusionment. Disappointment. What do we do when that happens?
Seek purpose from your pain. As we look at the life of Paul, we see a story in Acts that shows us how to live within our pain. God has promises for our life, but when they don't look the way we thought they would, how will we respond? Do we focus on the why or fix our eyes on the Who?
Faith is proven IN the fire. If you are walking through the fire right now, be encouraged. The dawn is coming.
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Sit down with John and Lisa Bevere, Authors and co-founders of Messenger International, for a conversation on parenting adult children, rhythms of having a spouse gone and taking care of your marriage, how they met, and having ice cream for breakfast!
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Levi: @levilusko
Jennie: @jennielusko
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Lisa: @lisabevere
Messenger International: @messengerintl
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28:36 - Parenting their boys
30:45 - Tips for a marriage that has a lot of separation in it (traveling, military, etc)
33:27 - Being a spouse and parenting when the other is out
37:06 - The Brevere story from meeting to ministry
51:37 - How their boys are involved in their ministry
1:00:43 - The Awe of God book
1:02:43 - John and the evangelist in prison
1:08:12 - What the fear of God means
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Today's episode is another example of the ancient and ever Story of the Bible meeting us in our current, modern, right now stories and lives. Our central pearl today is found in James 1:1-2. Some scholars believe that the book of the James was the FIRST book of the New Testament ever penned under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. If this is the case, the first author of the New Testament writings was none other than Jesus' half-brother James.
If the first two verses of the New Testament are indeed James 1:1-2, it is interesting that both "joy" and "trial" are located in these verses. We have known both in this life. The Jewish people have a long history and rich culture of embracing celebration and lament together. The two do not need to be separated because life does not separate them. We can know moments of great celebration and joy and still feel the sting of lament and trial during it.
While I was studying in Israel I heard the phrase, "Laughter is our protest". We protest hopelessness and gloom with laughter anchored in hopefulness. In other words, we learn to not only experience joy, but a deeper defiant joy.
I end today's episode with a recent and very personal story in my own life about practicing defiant joy with my community. We had the chance for lament and celebration to live side by side with us and we shared one special night where laughter was our protest.
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In this episode, we discuss the differences between dog-parenting and real parenting, how God is there to walk through the hard stuff with us, how we went "viral" and what gives our music meaning. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review! We'll be back every Wednesday for another episode of Couple Thoughts.
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Who is your hero? When you look at them do you feel like you cannot measure up? It's not bad to have heroes you look up to! But when it comes to comparing yourself to them, are you careful? Comparison will rob you of your joy in life and will leave you wanting more.
The comparison trap is a real place. But you don't have to live there. You CAN get out of it - through learning to trust God with your life, celebrating your life AND the lives of others, and believing that there is a enough for everyone.
Are you ready to leave the comparison trap behind? Let's dive in together!
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Did you know you can build neural pathways in your brain?! It's true!! Your mind is a powerful resource that is constantly learning new things and changing patterns.
By speaking God's word into your life, you CAN change your mindset + form new pathways with the truth of His word. Add in gratitude, and you can rewire your brain entirely.
Listen in to hear more about the power of mindset and how negative thoughts are like velcro and positive thoughts are like teflon. It will all make sense, we promise!
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Growth doesn't just happen, it has to be practiced.
How do you practice growing? You go through hard stuff. When the going gets tough and you feel like giving up, use it as an opportunity to grow your grit. We all want to be overcomers, but we don't want to go through the work to actually overcome. We love the idea of being a conqueror but don't want to go to battle. Can you relate?
Think about your favorite person in the Bible - you want to be like them, but can you walk through hard stuff like they did?
Tune in to learn how you CAN grow your grit!!
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