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Welcome to the Confidence in God podcast with your host, Julie McGhghy! In this episode, we explore what it truly means for Jesus to be our Prince of Peace—not just during the Christmas season, but every day of our lives.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why “peace” is more than a cliché answer and how it’s available to us in every circumstance
- The difference between worldly peace and the peace Jesus offers
- Scriptural insights from Isaiah 9:6-7, John 16:33, Ephesians 2:14, and more
- How to pursue and experience God’s peace, even in the midst of pain, loss, or uncertainty
- A moving story of Diana’s faith and peace during her battle with cancer
- Practical steps to keep your mind and heart anchored in God’s promises
Resources:
https://confidenceingod.com/resources/
Michael W Smith Peace
Hey Dad Its Me
Episode Timeline
- 0:00 — Introduction and welcome by Julie McGhghy
- 0:34 — Childhood memories of beauty pageants and the cliché of “world peace”
- 1:44 — Isaiah 9:6-7: The prophecy of the Messiah, the Prince of Peace
- 2:09 — The ongoing fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy in Jesus
- 3:43 — What Jesus’s peace is NOT (Matthew 10:34-36)
- 5:12 — Jesus IS our peace (Ephesians 2:14)
- 5:38 — Accessing peace through the cross (Colossians 1:20)
- 6:06 — Why believers sometimes don’t feel God’s peace
- 6:39 — A 17-year-old’s insight: Keeping our eyes on God
- 6:59 — Isaiah 26:3: Perfect peace for those whose mind is stayed on God
- 7:29 — Psalm 34:14 and Philippians 4:7: Seeking and pursuing peace
- 7:58 — Practical steps: Prayer, thanksgiving, and focusing on God
- 8:16 — God speaks peace through His word and spiritual leaders
- 8:44 — Emotions vs. true peace: Don’t confuse sadness or pain with lack of peace
- 9:05 — Diana’s story: Experiencing God’s peace during terminal illness
- 11:48 — Encouragement: God’s peace is available to all, no matter the struggle
- 12:14 — God’s peace is ever-increasing (Isaiah 9:7)
- 12:38 — Jesus is our peace, always available and ever-increasing
- 13:08 — Letting the peace of God rule in our hearts (Colossians 3:15)
- 13:17 — Michael W. Smith’s song “Peace” and its message
- 13:58 — Episode summary: Jesus as Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
