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September 30, 2024
Episode 284: Inflated Sense of Self
How do we know if we consider ourselves better than others?
Angie’s older son, Alex, joins her to discuss how thoughts of self-importance create obstacles in relationships.
1 Corinthians 13:4 (NASB1995)
“Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,”
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Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 230–231.
Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), 1 Co 13:4–7.
John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), 1 Co 13:4.
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September 23, 2024
Episode 283: No One Asked You
What tempts us to parade ourselves before others?
Angie looks at the apostle Paul’s caution about constructing idols from our accomplishments and his reminder that love does not brag.
1 Corinthians 13:4 (NASB1995)
“Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,”
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Herbert Braun, “Περπερεύομαι,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 94.
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 288.
John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), 1 Co 13:4.
Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 230.
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September 16, 2024
Episode 282: Finding Contentment
How is jealousy related to contentment?
Matt and Angie talk about Christian love being free of jealousy and how we stop longing for what others have when we are content in our circumstances.
1 Corinthians 13:1 (NASB1995)
“Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,”
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Albrecht Stumpff, “Ζῆλος, Ζηλόω, Ζηλωτής, Παραζηλόω,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 882.
Vine, W. “Envy, Envying – Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words.” Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 21 Dec, 2023.
Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 230.
John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), 1 Co 13:4.
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September 9, 2024
Episode 281: Meeting Others With Kindness
Are you serving others with kindness?
Jodi Snowdon joins Angie to discuss how love’s characteristic of kindness is demonstrated through recognizing and meeting the needs of others.
1 Corinthians 13:1 (NASB1995)
“Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,”
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Jodi Snowdon is an author, podcaster, and speaker who serves a steadily growing audience through her podcast, Depth, and her blog, Heartbreak to Strength. Having walked through multiple heartbreaks (divorce, miscarriage, and cancer), Jodi now inspires women to grow deeper in their faith and to find hope, joy, and purpose through their unexpected storms. For ten years she served in children’s ministry and women’s leadership at Saddleback Church in Orange County, California. She lights up the most when she shares her testimony using her cracked clay pot, a visual reminder that God shines brightest through our broken places. She is raising two teenage sons in Southern California, where she teaches science to elementary students in the STEM Lab.
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Konrad Weiss, “Χρηστός, Χρηστότης, Χρηστεύομαι, Χρηστολογία,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 492.
Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 230.
Catherine Kroeger, Mary Evans, and Elizabeth Elliot, https://ref.ly/logosres/ws-49a8b83972a6434f82faca8c3e58a166?ref=Bible.1Co13&off=327&ctx= Corinthians 11:25~Charismatic gifts ar “”) (InterVarsity Press, 2002), 661.
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September 2, 2024
Episode 280: Breathing Out
Is it possible to wait without complaining?
Halee Wood and Susie Crosby join me this week to talk about loving others with long-lasting peace.
1 Corinthians 13:4 (NASB1995)
Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,
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Johannes Horst, ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 376.
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 288.
David K. Lowery, in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 535.
Bruce Winter, “1 Corinthians,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1181.
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August 26, 2024
Episode 279: Characteristics of Agape Love
How do we define love?
Katie Mason joins Angie to define agape love as we kick off a podcast series on the sixteen characteristics of love outlined by the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.
1 Corinthians 13:1 (NASB1995)
“If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love [G0026], I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.”
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Richard L. Pratt Jr, I & II Corinthians, vol. 7, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 228.
John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), 1 Co 13:1–13.
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August 22, 2024
Decisions in a Life-Changing Situation with Beatriz Garcia
“Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me.” Isaiah 49:16 ESV
As I prepared to graduate from college in El Salvador, my husband was in the USA finishing a double Master’s degree. He bought a plane ticket to surprise me and planned to land in 8 days. Full of joy because of my accomplishment and making my family proud, we prepared to celebrate. I’m sure you know how family and friends get excited about a big event! My parents, eager to host a party, had all the embellishments ready, so I invited my brothers and sisters in Christ to the fiesta. Invitations, food, singers, a preacher, and decorations set the scene to thank the Lord for my accomplishment.
But a week before the big party, I got a call from the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Illinois. They asked, “Are you the wife of an SIU student?” and described him. Concerned, I said, “Yes.” They replied, “We need you to come as soon as possible. Your husband had a stroke and is in a delicate condition. He will need care.” The moment I heard this about the love of my life was painful and uncertain. I felt on the brink of failure. My life changed in a moment, and I wondered, “Where is God?”
I had a big decision to make and felt like giving up hope. My joyful moment to celebrate with family and friends turned into an impossible moment of pain and sorrow.
This time in my past reminds me of encountering animals when driving. I now live in southern Illinois and see many deer and squirrels. I have realized that when a car is coming, they are quick to make a decision and move in desperation to save their lives. But I also notice they don’t know which way to run sometimes. I experienced the same indecision back then. I was in a different country, and my husband just suffered a stroke. My graduation day was coming, and my family planned a big party. I needed to act as quickly as possible, to take action in that crucial second.
It is challenging to make decisions in our daily lives. From the moment we wake up until we lay our heads down, how often do we make wrong decisions in desperation to change our situation?
Let’s study the underlying reason these decisions are so difficult. Many circumstances in my life, even those less challenging than this, caused emotional distress. According to the Real Academy, “Emotional distress is mental suffering as an emotional response to an experience that arises from the effect or memory of a particular event, occurrence, pattern of events or condition.”
I have experienced this kind of mental suffering. Have you?
When I remember this circumstance from my past, I consider how Bible study and the words of Isaiah 49:16 helped me through this time. “Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me.”The “walls” reference the broken-down walls of Jerusalem while the Jews were exiled to Babylon. God is giving hope to His people amid heart-wrenching circumstances. God makes clear that He sees their lives and situations. But their names on His palms show that He will never forget them. God can turn this difficult situation into a beautiful experience, hard to understand in the hardest times.
Knowing God was with me, I took action! The emotional distress came from wondering if that decision was the right one. But I trusted God’s presence and guidance. I acted quickly and here I am years later in the USA counting every blessing with my husband at my side.
Isaiah 49:16 was a great help during that time, knowing that God had me written in the palm of His hands. This Bible verse reminded me that God won’t forget me and has become my best friend. It continues to help me remember my faith and never give up.
Beatriz Garcia is from El Salvador. She is married and has two beautiful children. Her firstborn is James, and her daughter is Jossiebella.
Beatiz and her family have been serving the church for many years in different areas, and God is using their life testimony to bless others. They keep looking for His guidance to continue overcoming life situations, help them grow, and see the capacity He gives them them to change situations by trusting Him and letting Him guide them.
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August 19, 2024
Episode 278: Why is Suffering Important?
How do we find meaning in our suffering?
Hadassah Treu shares how experiencing times of disappointment, loss, depression, and anxiety helped her deepen her trust in God and allowed her to understand her ability to help others in their times of darkness.
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Hadassah Treu is an international Christian writer, blogger, poet, speaker, and author of “Draw Near: How Painful Experiences Become the Birthplace of Blessings”. She is passionate about encouraging people to keep their faith in the dark valleys of life. Hadassah is a contributing writer to several faith-based platforms like Proverbs 31 Ministries Compel blog and a dozen award-winning devotional and poetry anthologies. She has been featured in The Upper Room, (In)Courage, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Her View From Home, Living by Design Ministries, Thoughts About God, Today’s Christian Living, and other popular sites, and podcasts. Connect with Hadassah at
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August 12, 2024
Episode 277: God is a Good Father
Can you know God as a Good Father if your earthly father cannot be trusted?
Mary K. Thompson shares her story of growing up in the home of a successful con artist, how it affected her ability to see God as a Good Father, and how God slowly opened her heart to His faithfulness.
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August 8, 2024
Returning to Scripture When Your Heart Feels Numb with Sarah Swain
“How long has it been since you opened your Bible and consistently read Scripture?” This question, gently asked to me by my faithful Christian friend 50 plus years my senior, was met with a long pause. In a tone tinged with guilt and sadness, I hesitantly admitted, “It’s been a long time.”
My whole life had been turned upside down during the second half of the year in 2021. That August my husband and I found out we were pregnant with our third child. Due to be born on my birthday I felt like God had given me such a wonderful gift. Unfortunately, things quickly grew complicated and confusing with the pregnancy. A rapid succession of obstetric appointments and fluctuating HCG levels culminated in a bleeding ectopic pregnancy and emergency surgery to remove my right fallopian tube. A cancer scare complicated the recovery and left us grieving not only the loss of our sweet baby, but anxiety and fear over my health. When specialized DNA testing came back negative for cancer, we found ourselves in a prolonged season of disappointment. We hurt at seeing negative pregnancy tests month after month.
In my broken heart, I felt like God chose to allow things to happen to me that felt cruel. I felt justified in my hurt because I believed that the God I knew, whose character was love, mercy, and compassion, differed from the God I was experiencing. I’ve had many seasons of hardships, death, and difficulty in my life, but this one affected me on such a deeply personal and physical level that I felt shaken to my core. When I managed to mumble a prayer, sing worship songs in church, or try to read Scripture, all I felt was one ever-present emotion–numbness.
It’s a common stage of grief to feel numb. When your hurting heart seems too painful to bear it’s often easier to pull away from fully processing the pain and instead retreat to a place where you choose not to feel much of anything. While that can help alleviate some of the pain and hurt, it can also keep you from experiencing joy, happiness, or hope. This is the place I camped out in with God, day after day choosing to stay emotionally and spiritually stagnant. Ultimately, I chose to keep Him at a distance from me because I blamed Him for allowing me to walk through the pain and suffering. The chain of painful events that led to a once-again empty womb felt like deliberate arrows that God sent to pierce my irreparably shattered heart.
When I met with my mentor friend that morning, it felt humbling and somewhat sacrilegious to admit that I allowed myself to avoid reading my Bible for such an extended period. As a pastor’s wife, I knew God’s Word was true; it just didn’t feel like it. But reading chapter after chapter about the mercy, grace, and unending love that God bestows on His people felt like salt being rubbed into an open wound because that was not how I was experiencing Him in that season. Keeping God at a distance and allowing myself to not engage with His Word served as a protective coating, an armor of my own making, to shield myself from further hurt and disappointment from Him. “You’ve got to get back into Scripture,” she insisted. “You don’t need to feel anything right now, you just need to do it. Every day. Pick a verse or two and read it until you can’t read it anymore.” Nodding my head in agreement, with conviction prodding my heart, I promised to open my Bible the next day and give it an earnest try.
The next morning, as I sat on our front porch with my Bible open, my fingers clumsily flipped several pages until I got to the Psalms. I read through a couple before landing on Psalm 116. My eyes scanned the first two verses and I knew right away–this was the one. Tears filled my eyes and like a healing balm, the words softened my aching soul as I read them aloud repeatedly.“I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live” (Psalm 116: 1-2, ESV translation). In these two verses, David expresses his assurance that God patiently waits to hear His children when they cry for help. David is acknowledging that he was near death and that when he cried out to the Lord for rescue, God heard and mercifully answered. For those of us who are mothers, we know the cries of our children on an intimate level. We can be in a room full of other children but when we hear the piercing cry of our babies, or their little voices sobbing “Mama!”, we know them in an instant. Similarly, God knows our cries on a deeper, more intimate level. As our Creator, He innately knows our voice. As a Father to His children, His ear is readily inclined to hear us when we call.
Reading those two verses in Psalms that morning centered me back to where I needed to be, placing my trust in the knowledge that God has always heard my voice. It was a slow process to soften my heart and emerge from the cloud of numbness, but it started with truly committing to daily studying my Bible. I read Psalm 116 aloud repeatedly, sometimes as many as ten times in a row. I read it until I truly believed the words I said, “I love the Lord because He has heard my voice….”
Despite my sense of feeling numb, my heart truly did love God. I simply needed the reminder from Him through His holy Word. God heard and knew my voice, and He hears and knows each of our voices. My pleas for mercy, the groaning of my heart, the ache of a womb met with death and emptiness, none of that fell on deaf ears. Not one wasted word. God turned to me, listening for my voice and patiently waiting on me to call out to Him. I could choose to go on feeling numb, or I could dig into His Word and let it transform my heart. How thankful and grateful I am to serve a compassionate God who shows us patience, grace, and unending mercy.
Sarah Swain is a pastor’s wife, senior branch office administrator, and a mom to three children with one baby alive in the presence of Jesus. She and her husband Jacob have served in ministry in Carbondale at Redeemer Community Church for 15 years.
Sarah is a native of Marion, IL but has lived in Carbondale, IL for the past 8 years. Her favorite hobbies are thrifting, reading, enjoying walks on beautiful days, and wistfully dreaming of her next Disney World trip!
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