EYES ON JESUS: Clean Hands. Pure Heart. Can Anyone Truly Stand Before God? Psalm 24 Explored
In a distracted world filled with idols, noise, and chaos, how can we truly seek the presence of God?
In a distracted world filled with idols, noise, and chaos, how can we truly seek the presence of God?
Take sixty seconds or less to connect with your kids, and connect your kids to God, at the start of each day.
Kim’s testimony is a living example demonstrating that what the enemy meant for evil, God has redeemed for good.
Addiction will affect our day-to-day positivity- how can it not?
Adriana Belandria is my guest today, and you’ve got to hear her story of transition from Venezuela…a whole other country…to the USA… and how God helped her be a part of HIS perfect plan and sustained her in transition.
There is always a point of desperation when things turn, and surrender becomes inevitable. Journey through me from point A to Z on a road we never imagined we’d be in and a situation that takes every ounce of your willpower to surrender.
I encourage you to resist the urge to make mental lists of what your kids or family members are doing wrong.
Whether for good or bad, you, as a father, will affect your daughter’s perception of who God is.
In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, the host discusses the themes of loneliness, offense, and the importance of forgiveness in relationships.
This conversation explores what the modern church can learn from the early believers—especially their devotion to prayer, radical hospitality, bold obedience to the Holy Spirit, and deep fellowship with one another.
Your child doesn’t need another friend—they need structure, accountability, discipline, and unconditional love.
Peggy Bodde is an amazing woman who overcame childhood trauma to become a successful business leader. She was adopted as a baby by a couple who abused her entire childhood and kicked her out of the house at 13 years old.
You are going to hear all the powerful things that God did for Pastor Tom while trying to take his life! Tom found himself surrendering to the power of the Holy Spirit and giving all his brokenness to Jesus.
We can be poured out on purpose for those God has placed in our lives today.
This episode discusses the importance of hospitality in cultivating deeper connections in a lonely world.
Whether you’re walking through pain right now or walking with someone who is, this episode will encourage, equip, and challenge you to keep your eyes on Jesus through every season of life.
Carol welcomes her daughter, Elise Roper Younts, along with her husband, Wes, and his mom, Frieda to the show.
Today, I gently encourage you to step into the raging waters and watch for God to make a way.
Jeff Stanford is a pastor who had COVID-19 pneumonia and was lying on his deathbed. But Joy, his wife, brought healing to him by her faith, believing that he would live and not die!
The journey from holding on so tight out of fear to letting go out of love- for you. The challenge of letting them make their decisions and accepting you have no control.
This involves intentionally giving them counsel and guidance to make good decisions on their own.
Praying the Word of God over our families strengthens our faith and develops patience and perseverance in us to endure our trials.
This episode encourages listeners to implement the ’15-minute rule’ to foster deeper connections and combat loneliness.
Whether you’re a man longing to reclaim purpose or a woman seeking to encourage the warrior beside you, this conversation is packed with wisdom, grit, and gospel truth.
As a result of Henry’s relationship with Jesus, he’s become one of the most faith-filled evangelists I’ve ever encountered, always saying, “Praise the Lord” and sincerely meaning it.
God has a way of turning your mourning into dancing, your sorrow into joy! He has a way of making beauty from ashes!
I am placing myself in the center of God’s wisdom, kindness, compassion, love, and rest.
This conversation emphasizes the need for attentiveness in relationships, practical steps to improve listening skills, and the significance of dedicating time to focus on loved ones. The episode encourages listeners to implement the ’15-minute rule’ to foster deeper connections and combat loneliness.
A mother’s joy is a true gift from God.
Drew and Tim reflect on the surge of online Christian content creators—many with good intentions—but ask the hard questions: Are we being led by the Spirit, or by trends? Are we building God’s Kingdom, or simply drawing attention to ourselves?
Memorization is key to hiding God’s Word in your child’s heart.
Melanie shares in this episode five tips for those who’ve lost a loved one and five tips for their support team. These are real and practical ways to get through the crushing weight of grief and also how to really help others who are in the midst of grief.
There are three signs that may indicate that someone will follow through with suicide.
As a parent, never forget that your greatest God-given responsibility is leading your kids into a lifelong personal relationship with Jesus.
For all those who battled cancer valiantly and found victory on the other side.
The conversation focuses on the themes of envy and comparison, emphasizing the need to cheer for others rather than compare ourselves to them.
Keep showing them the benefit of God’s Word in your own life and believe that God will work in the power of the Holy Spirit.
It’s hard to understand how something so clearly wrong could be for their benefit.
Why do so many Christians resist paying for Christian resources, conferences, books, or even consistently giving to their local church—while freely paying for secular products, subscriptions, and entertainment?
Melanie’s story is heartbreaking but hopeful. I know death and grief can be an uncomfortable subjects to deal with, but Melanie has so much wisdom to share with those who are either walking their own grief journey or have someone in their life who is.
Carey tells her story of a young girl seeing her mom killed in front of her and the journey to freedom.
In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling discusses the theme of loyalty as a vital component in building deeper connections in relationships.
More than our kids will become what we say, they will become who we are.
Tim and Drew have a much-needed conversation about a growing trend in modern Christianity: the temptation to be wowed by personalities rather than drawn into the presence of God.
“It’s a compliment that God gave us to have a strong-willed child… When they’re born, they don’t have any idea how to use it. It’s up to us to help guide it, shape it, and form it and let God use it.”
Carey tells her story of a young girl seeing her mom killed in front of her and the journey to freedom.
For all those who battled cancer valiantly and found victory on the other side.
The host encourages listeners to reflect on their own behaviors and consider how they can offer more compassion instead of criticism.
I pray for an open heart to not only give love but to receive it as well.
I am always amazed by their distinct designs, as if a painter perfectly placed each stripe or spot.
Barry’s passion is contagious as he encourages every listener to stop waiting for a title and start living the mission. You don’t need to be a pastor to be in full-time ministry—you just need to say yes to God in your everyday life.
Listen in as Molly shares her journey to faith as she worked her way out of debt and reveals how every messed-up, broken story has a purpose.
Carey tells her story of a young girl seeing her mom killed in front of her and the journey to freedom.
Just as God created the unique beauty of the Colorado Rockies, God created your child as a unique expression of His image.
In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, the host discusses the themes of loneliness and the importance of humility in building deeper connections.
This is a must-watch for anyone longing for a deeper, more genuine walk with Jesus.
When you hear Christy’s testimony of faith today, you’ll also hear the joy and light that comes from within her since she’s found freedom and forgiveness through the love of Jesus.
Today’s podcast is going to bless you. Janet could NOT stop crying all the way through this episode. The Lord showed Janet that HE wants to heal the “Body of Christ” from TRAUMA!
This episode is a reflection back to the time just before I began my recovery. There is anger, bitterness, pain, acceptance, and resolve here. I began to confront some hard truth within myself, and it was HARD! If you’re in that place, know you are not alone.
Becky discusses the epidemic of loneliness, the importance of community, and how our internal narratives can hinder our ability to connect with others.
Hosts Drew and Tim are joined by their wives, Brynn and Jamie, to reminisce about the journey of their podcast and ministry. They delve into personal stories, discussing their marriages, parenting challenges, and how their faith in Jesus plays a pivotal role in their lives.
“Jacob’s teacher began by saying Jacob had been very distracted over the last few months, and she felt he needed to be tested for ADD. She handed us a paper outlining the symptoms and advised us to have a doctor confirm the diagnosis.”
Foreboding joy is a feeling, a prediction, an assumption that while you are happy, full of joy, rejoicing “on the mountaintop,” something bad is about to happen! Have you ever had that feeling?
Don’t feel guilty or embarrassed to take some time for yourself.
After going through a season of rejection, connection has seemed to be the next step in the journey.
Carol emphasizes that God has a purpose in our struggles and encourages parents to lean on their faith and support systems.
Generational curses stop here.
It’s never been easier to tear someone down from behind a screen. But what does that mean for Christians called to speak truth in love—not just in person, but online too?
Liz’s passion is to help them understand, study, and apply the word of God in their daily lives. And to share God’s truth with grace to unbelievers and the unBibled.
Right there with the praise music engulfing the sanctuary, tears spilled out of me, not just from fear—but from relief.
Do you want to know HOW to STOP worrying? For real…I want to talk to you about the thing we carry around that needs to GO!! Worry is KILLING YOU! And it’s time for it to GO!
Let them see that God is important to you. Not just a ritual or a tradition that you’re “supposed” to do – but something you truly believe.
Recovery is possible! I will never doubt that. Our minds are stronger than any addiction, even substance use. The brain can be healed by new mindsets and thought patterns. Are you willing to do the work and be your own boss?
Sometimes in life, we sacrifice and let go of those dreams.
Amber’s insights provide encouragement and practical advice for mothers navigating the complexities of raising children.
Rather than avoiding or resenting stress, we can learn to embrace it with wisdom and faith. Dr. Charles Stone shares how our brains are wired by God to respond to stress and how practices like emotional naming, metacognition, and intentional joy can help us stay grounded in God’s presence.
Listen as I share a perspective I learned years ago that helped me not blow a fuse every time I walked in the door to a messy house and laundry room.
Growing together spiritually in a church community of other believers is a key way to instill in kids a lifelong faith and godliness.
Janet shares a word of encouragement! There is a HOPE for your future! GOD has GOOD things He wants to give you! He has an inheritance for you. The best is yet to come.
This discussion emphasizes the importance of trust in God, the choices we make in times of trial, and the enduring hope that can be found even in the darkest moments. Linda’s insights offer encouragement and wisdom for mothers facing their own challenges.
Children’s hurtful words can be challenging for any parent to handle, but they also present an opportunity to deepen your relationship.
What if the secret to defeating addiction, fear, and spiritual stagnation isn’t trying harder—but fighting smarter?
Kenny and Claire Hilliard embraced a return to music during Kenny’s recovery from brain surgery and disease, founding a music teaching studio and penning modern hymns for their home congregation.
This month, we are anchoring our huddles in the heart of worship—what it means to keep the flame burning. Not just musically, but spiritually. We’re not just preparing songs—we’re preparing a place for the presence of God to dwell.
If you are lost watching your loved one battling substance use, please take a great minute to remember 1) You’re not alone. 2) God has your back far better than anyone else 3) Peace is possible through Christ Jesus.
It is hope that we can go on living our lives while praying for those who are lost.
In this conversation, Kristen and Becky discuss the importance of investing time in friendships, the growth that comes from adversity, practical skills for cultivating friendships, and the significance of setting boundaries in relationships.
Our lives bound by time always have a way of forcing us to acknowledge our limits and reflect on the things that really matter most.
Rooted in revival movements and popularized through evangelistic crusades, this simple prayer has become a hallmark of Christian conversion. But has it led people into genuine faith or a false sense of security?
Listen as I share what I learned the Bible has to say about our speech and how we should portray ourselves as Christians in the episode.
I felt compelled to talk about being filled with the Holy Spirit and Fire!! There is a sound from heaven that is still falling upon the sons and daughters who are waiting and seeking Jesus!
The Lord desires to see your loved one free from addiction and from a rebellious or disrespectful attitude.
The conversation emphasizes the need for self-regulation in parents, the significance of repair in relationships, and practical techniques for fostering connection with children, especially during conflicts.
Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation will challenge your thinking and point you back to the heart of the Gospel.
Mary has learned that we all must own the muddy parts of our stories so we can move forward in the purpose God has for us. Because, as Mary says, God does His best work in the muddy, messy, and broken if we’ll only learn to dig in.
Whether it’s a group of moms, a group of friends, or even an online community, we all need a place to share life with others.
Janet shares with you some things she has learned throughout the years about how to combat negative thoughts that brought healing to her heart.
Who left who?
The conversation highlights the power of storytelling, the importance of celebrating diverse cultures, and how these practices can strengthen faith and family bonds.
Our home is one thing we can’t afford to get wrong.