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Send us a textFrom Today’s EpisodeIn today’s episode, we talk about feeling behind with your Bible reading plan and the guilt than can come on strong because of it.Ever feel like you're failing at the very things meant to help you grow closer to God? This episode is your reminder that God doesn't wait for you to get it all together before He meets you—He's right there with you in the missteps, offering grace and a fresh start. Listen for Christian encouragement that will shift how you show up when you fall behind. Our Good God talks with us and we're created for life with Him, so let's experience more of it!VerseRomans 8:1 "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."Psalm 145:8–9 "The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made."Lamentations 3:22–23 "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."QuestionsGod, what story have I been telling myself when I miss a day or fall behind?What are You telling me instead?How can I receive Your grace in a way that changes the way I show up next time?Quick Links📘 The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible📱 Send Jen a text – Questions or prayer requests? Reach out!📖 A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry Exploring God’s StoryCheck our Christian clothing from Elevated Faith📄 Access the Episode TranscriptSupport the MinistryThis podcast is an offering of Life with God Ministries, a nonprofit helping people experience the awe-filled reality of life with God.We’re able to make these conversations freely available because of generous listeners like you.👉 Give a gift to support this workRate, Review & ShareIf this episode encouraged you, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Your simple act helps more people discover life with God.ConnectLife with God Ministry Website  |  Jen’s Website  |  Instagram  

Send us a textFrom Today’s EpisodeIn today’s episode, we talk about reading the Bible as a conversation with God. What if your Bible reading could feel less like checking a box and more like an actual conversation with God—where He speaks, you respond, and your heart comes alive? In this episode, we're exploring how God opens Scripture to us through the Holy Spirit, just like He did for the disciples on the road to Emmaus. You'll discover practical encouragement for hearing from God in His Word, even when life feels overwhelming and you're not sure where to start. VerseLuke 24:27 "And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself."Luke 24:30-3230 When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. 32 They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?”QuestionGod, what's something you want to show me today in scripture about who you are? Quick Links📘 The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible📱 Send Jen a text – Questions or prayer requests? Reach out!📖 A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry Exploring God’s StoryCheck our Christian clothing from Elevated Faith📄 Access the Episode TranscriptSupport the MinistryThis podcast is an offering of Life with God Ministries, a nonprofit helping people experience the awe-filled reality of life with God.We’re able to make these conversations freely available because of generous listeners like you.👉 Give a gift to support this workRate, Review & ShareIf this episode encouraged you, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Your simple act helps more people discover life with God.ConnectLife with God Ministry Website  |  Jen’s Website  |  Instagram  

Send us a textFrom Today’s EpisodeIn today’s episode, we talk about when eternal life actually begins.For years, I thought eternal life was something I'd experience someday in heaven—but Jesus says it's knowing God right now, in the middle of ordinary life. If you've been waiting to truly experience God until things slow down or you get it all together, this episode offers Christian encouragement to start living in that reality today. He's inviting you into something beautiful that's already available.Our Good God talks with us and we're created for life with Him, so let's experience more of it!VerseJohn 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." John 17:1-3"When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, 'Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you,  since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. "And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.'"QuestionGod, how are you inviting me to participate more in eternal life with you today? And how can I notice you more in ordinary moments?Quick Links📘 The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible📱 Send Jen a text – Questions or prayer requests? Reach out!📖 A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry Exploring God’s StoryCheck our Christian clothing from Elevated Faith📄 Access the Episode TranscriptSupport the MinistryThis podcast is an offering of Life with God Ministries, a nonprofit helping people experience the awe-filled reality of life with God.We’re able to make these conversations freely available because of generous listeners like you.👉 Give a gift to support this workRate, Review & ShareIf this episode encouraged you, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Your simple act helps more people discover life with God.ConnectLife with God Ministry Website  |  Jen’s Website  |  Instagram  

Send us a textFrom Today’s EpisodeIn today’s episode, we talk about the what to do when the Bible doesn't connect with you. Ever felt like your Bible reading just isn't working—like you're showing up but God feels distant? This episode offers Christian encouragement for those dry, confusing moments when Scripture doesn't seem to connect, and reveals why your spiritual dryness might actually be an invitation to something deeper.VerseJohn 6:66-6966 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.”QuestionGod, what's something new that you're challenging me with as I read the Bible?Quick Links📘 The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible📱 Send Jen a text – Questions or prayer requests? Reach out!📖 A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry Exploring God’s StoryCheck our Christian clothing from Elevated Faith📄 Access the Episode TranscriptSupport the MinistryThis podcast is an offering of Life with God Ministries, a nonprofit helping people experience the awe-filled reality of life with God.We’re able to make these conversations freely available because of generous listeners like you.👉 Give a gift to support this workRate, Review & ShareIf this episode encouraged you, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Your simple act helps more people discover life with God.ConnectLife with God Ministry Website  |  Jen’s Website  |  Instagram  

Send us a textFrom Today’s EpisodeIn today’s episode, we talk about the best way to build a Bible reading plan. Do you struggle to read your Bible often? Maybe you start strong in January but fizzle out by February. Or perhaps your Bible sits on the nightstand with the best intentions, but life just gets in the way...Our Good God talks with us and we're created for life with Him, so let's experience more of it!VersePsalm 119:105 "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."Jeremiah 33:3 "Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.”QuestionGod, where have I tried to read the Bible for You and how can I read with You instead?Quick Links📘 The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible📱 Send Jen a text – Questions or prayer requests? Reach out!📖 A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry Exploring God’s StoryCheck our Christian clothing from Elevated Faith📄 Access the Episode TranscriptSupport the MinistryThis podcast is an offering of Life with God Ministries, a nonprofit helping people experience the awe-filled reality of life with God.We’re able to make these conversations freely available because of generous listeners like you.👉 Give a gift to support this workRate, Review & ShareIf this episode encouraged you, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Your simple act helps more people discover life with God.ConnectLife with God Ministry Website  |  Jen’s Website  |  Instagram