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Come Closer
To know someone deeply is a great honor. Jesus knows us inside and out and wants to be known by us intimately as well. In today’s podcast, Stasi talks about what it means to draw close to Jesus with intention. Friends, Jesus longs for our whole heart, our undivided love, and for our attention to be captured by who he is. We have a choice to make. God is inviting us to enjoy the vast riches of his heart by coming closer. Will you? SHOW NOTES:Yada` (יָדַע ; yâda) Hebrew: To be made known, be or become known, be revealed – to make oneself known – to be perceived – to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing)Pause App by Wild at Heart Ministries; PauseApp.comHenry Nouwen reading: Our God is a compassionate God. Henri Nouwen Society. January 7, 2022. https://henrinouwen.org/meditations/god-is-a-compassionate-god/Epic by John Eldredge: For more information on Stasi’s reference to living in Act 3 https://churchsource.com/products/epic-the-story-god-is-tellingVERSES: Hosiah 2:19-20 (NIV) I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the Lord.Luke 10:38-42; (NIV) The story at Mary and Martha’s homeMark 14:1-9 (NIV) The story of Mary and the alabaster jar1 John 4:19 (NIV) 19 We love because he first loved us.John 17:3 (NIV) Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.2 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV) …Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you…?Romans 8:10 (NIV) But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.Galatians 2:20 (NIV) I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.Colossians 1:27 (NIV) To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.Romans 8:11 (NIV) And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.
Christ in You
The true source of your power and strength isn't based in what you do...but rather in the mystery of the hope of glory that is Christ in you.
The Holy Spirit - Part 2
In the second half of the series, John and Stasi talk about ways to actively experience more of the Holy Spirit.
Discussion Questions
Discussion Questions for the Get Your Life Back Video Study
The Unexpected Life
In today’s podcast, Stasi sits down with pastor and author Melanie Boudreau to talk about the unexpected life. Naturally, we pray and work towards the life that we hope for, but how do we respond when God gives us something other than what we planned for? It's hard to surrender our self-life and step out of our comfort zone, but with our identity deeply rooted in Christ, there is no limit to what he can do with us and through us—even when life is challenging. Show Notes:MelanieBoudreau.com@melanie_boudreauMelanie's Book: Toppling the Idols of IdealPsalm 103:19-21The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strengthwho carry out His word,who hearken to the voice of His command.Bless the LORD, all His hosts,you servants who do His will.
The Holy Spirit – Part 1
In this podcast, John and the Wild at Heart team discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Tapping Into the Presence of God - Part 2
John and Morgan wrap up their teaching on the ten bridesmaids by offering ways we can increase our oil through greater intimacy with God. Show Note: Opening and closing music excerpts are from the song Breathe - Live by Vineyard Worship, Kathryn Scott.
A Conversation with Elizabeth Tabish
Join Stasi in this delightful conversation with Elizabeth Tabish. Elizabeth is best known for her portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the series The Chosen. She graciously shares her story, some of which helped her to connect with Mary Magdalene, to bring hope to others. Mary Magdalene’s story is our story, as Jesus’ intimate and fierce love helps flush out our humanity, and he kindly comes to change the trajectory of each of our lives with mercy. Show Notes:The Chosen: thechosen.tv/appElizabeth Tabish Links and Bio:ElizabethTabish.com@elizabethtabishElizabeth Tabish is an actress and filmmaker based in Los Angeles known for her portrayal as Mary Magdalene in The Chosen. She received her M.A. in Theater and B.A. in Film Studies from Oklahoma State University where she studied experimental and classic film and theater through a psychoanalytic lens. Elizabeth has produced and directed a number of award-winning short films that focus on female archetypes and explore a variety of vintage aesthetics. She is the Co-Creator and Art Director of Austin Arthouse Film Festival, one of the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals on Film Freeway, now in its 5th year.
43 – Shame & Jesus’s Embrace – 1/26/2022
1/26/2022: Shame & Jesus’s Embrace – Join Cherie Snyder for a short devotional she gave, to begin an evening of soaking worship at our January 2022 Women at the Well gathering. You can find the list of worship we used at this gathering here on spotify.
Tapping Into the Presence of God - Part 1
John and Morgan talk about the parable of the ten bridesmaids and how to stay filled with the presence of God rather than run out of oil in these draining times. Show Note: Opening and closing music excerpts are from the song Breathe - Live by Vineyard Worship, Kathryn Scott.
The Story You Choose
Societies don't run primarily on facts or science...but on story. John, Sam, and Allen discuss the competing stories in the world today and why the one you choose matters.
Dreaming with God
God dreams big, and he invites us to dream big with him—the desires in our hearts unique to each of us have been planted by him. Dreaming with God allows us to access these places in our hearts where desire dwells and to hear his voice. It awakens hope and possibility and allows us to see ourselves as he sees us. After all, nothing is too big for God, including our deepest desires.Show Notes:Books: Becoming Myself by Stasi EldredgeHappy Birthday to You! By Dr. Seuss: “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you.”Scripture:2 Corinthians 3:18 — And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.Song of Songs 4:1 — You are beautiful, my darling, beautiful beyond words. Your eyes are like doves(00:15:53) Take some time and allow your thoughts to dream with God. Sit with God and ask him to reveal and awaken your heart's desires. Here are some questions you can ask him to help you explore. It’s ok if it’s difficult to name the desire, but ask God to access to places where these desires are planted:What do you feel makes you particularly you?What do you like?What do you daydream about?If you could do anything, knowing it would go swimmingly well, what would it be?What do you want to be true of yourself?What do you want the impact of your life to be?Ask God, "what do you want for me?"
This World Is Draining
You're not alone if you find yourself distracted, depleted, and running on empty at the start of this new year. Here are some simple practices to fill you with more of God.
Ready for 2022
Rather than enter this new year with your assumptions and plans, choose instead to consecrate your household and ask God for any advance words for 2022.
Saying Yes to God's Invitations
God intimately knows the longings of our hearts and desires for us to know him. In today’s podcast, Stasi talks with Jill Hardin from the Daily Audio Bible. Jill’s journey in following God's invitation to read the Bible daily on her DAB Chronological podcast is one of experiencing immense blessing after she submitted to God’s calling. Friends, God sees the full potential of who we are, and He will lead us into things beyond our imagination. The God of More has so much more for us when we submit ourselves to His Calling.Show Notes:Jill Hardin (Parr)dailyaudiobible.com#jillparr@officialjillparrJohn 1:1 — In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.Song: Nothing Else by Cody Carnes
242 | Finale
This is it. The final AndSons podcast. In this profoundly heartfelt conversation, Sam and Blaine look back at how this podcast came to be, what this journey has meant to each of them, and how their understanding of success has shifted over the years. This episode, originally a livestream, includes past AndSons podcast guests speaking a blessing over your life. Come, raise a glass, and celebrate the hard but timely end to this amazing chapter.