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Curious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement106. Let God Heal and Prepare Your Heart through His Word—for Lasting ChangeIn this episode, we’re digging deeper into one powerful truth from Episode 105: The Word of God grows spiritual fruit we can’t manufacture.Jesus calls our hearts “soil” in Matthew 13—and this week, we’re asking:What kind of soil is your heart?Is it soft? Shallow? Distracted? Dry? God prepares our hearts through His Word—so that we can live fruit-filled, purpose-driven lives.Whether you’re in a season of spiritual dryness, facing personal pain, or just longing for real transformati...2025-07-2512 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement104. How Culture Creeps In and Steals Your Confidence in Christ—And How to Get It Back | with Dr. John WestMany believers have unknowingly exchanged truth for cultural influence—and wonder why they feel spiritually dry, confused, or insecure. In this powerful conversation, Dr. John West exposes the subtle ways culture shapes our thinking—and how returning to God’s Word can restore your peace, clarity, and confidence in Christ. Bible Verses Referenced:Acts 2:38 – “Repent and be baptized… and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”Romans 6:4 – “We were buried with Him through baptism into death… so that we too may walk in newness of life.”Galatians 6:8 – “Whoever sows to please their flesh… will reap destructio...2025-07-1134 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement102. You are Exactly Where God Wants You to Be: How God uses Detours and Circles to Grow You, not Keep You StuckDo you ever feel like you’re stuck in the same place — going in circles, facing detours, or walking a longer road than you expected? You’re not alone. In this episode of Curious for Christ, Alexandra explores how God uses those very detours and circles to strengthen your faith and shape you into the person He’s calling you to be, unshakable in your faith in Him. Remember, you belong to Him!Through the story of the Israelites’ wilderness journey, we discover why the “long way” is actually part of God’s purposeful plan — to grow trust, build perse...2025-06-2708 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement101. 5 Truths that Prove God is Near even when He feels Silent (and Why That Should Give You Confidence)Have you ever felt abandoned by God?Like you’re doing all the things—praying, showing up, staying faithful—and yet… the silence is deafening?In today’s episode, Alexandra speaks directly to that lonely place. Drawing from Scripture and personal reflection, she unpacks 5 powerful truths to anchor your heart when God feels absent. This episode is a reminder that silence is not the same as absence, and even in the dark, God is forming something deeper in you. What You’ll Learn:Why even Jesus experienced divine silenc...2025-06-2009 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement100. 5 Ways To Walk By Faith (Not Sight) When Anxiety Takes OverWhen anxiety takes over, how do you trust God—especially when the outcome is uncertain?In this episode of Curious for Christ, we’re unpacking five practical ways to walk by faith, not sight. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, afraid, or stuck trying to control what you can’t, this is your invitation to breathe, let go, and trust the One who sees the bigger picture.Scriptures Mentioned:2 Corinthians 5:71 Peter 5:7Proverbs 3:5Hebrews 13:5Psalm 119:105Isaiah 26:3Psalm 46:10Hebrews 11:15 Ways to Walk by Faith (Not Sight):1...2025-06-1312 min
When Home is a Foreign WordAccents, radio, and the blessing of community with Alexandra MariñoIn this episode, radio personality and podcast host Alexandra Mariño and I talk about growing up away from our birth country and how safety helps us feel grounded, and community helps us feel safe.
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📣 Share with a friend who blooms in the cracks between cultures, languages, and expectati...2025-06-1158 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement97. Overcoming Shame and Codependency: 7 Faith-Based Principles for Healing & Spiritual Growth - with Kathy HeinenIn this deeply honest and inspiring episode of Curious for Christ, I sit down with Kathy Heinen, co-author of "Spiritual Discovery: Seven Principles for Spiritual Growth". Kathy shares her personal journey—from navigating a painful marriage to experiencing deep healing through Christ—and how God’s presence, not our performance, is the key to transformation.Together, we discuss how our emotions are not obstacles but indicators—clues that can lead us back to the truth about God and ourselves. Through decades of ministry helping women overcome codependency and addiction, Kathy brings powerful wisdom and real-life application to what it...2025-05-2335 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement95. Trusting God when Plans Fall Apart: How to Walk with Jesus Through DisappointmentWhat do you do when your plans keep falling apart? When the dreams you prayed for unravel or the doors you were sure God opened suddenly slam shut? In today’s episode of Curious for Christ, I walk us through Luke 24 and the Emmaus Road—the sacred, in-between space where disappointment meets the presence of Jesus.We explore how spiritual transformation often comes not in the fulfillment of our plans, but in the death of our expectations. Through honest reflection, personal stories, and biblical insight, you’ll be invited to see your disappointment not as the end—but as t...2025-05-0915 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement93. Why Do Others Have What I Long For? Finding Peace in Delayed Dreams and God's LoveHave you ever looked around and felt like you didn’t belong—even in spaces where you’ve shown up faithfully? In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode, I share my personal journey of wrestling with comparison, grief, delayed dreams, and the quiet question many of us ask:“Why would God show me what I’ll never have?”Through real-life reflection and biblical insight, I explore how God lovingly reveals the places in us that still need healing—not to punish us, but to draw us closer to His love. Whether you’re navigating delayed dreams, childhood wounds, or that...2025-04-2509 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement88. Healing Church Hurt: How to Recover from Spiritual Wounds & Reconnect with God | Insights from Dr. Sean St JeanHave you ever experienced hurt within the church or struggled with faith because of past wounds? You’re not alone. In this episode of Curious for Christ, we dive into a powerful conversation about spiritual trauma, healing from church hurt, and rediscovering a thriving relationship with God.Dr. Sean St Jean shares deep insights on:• The difference between submission and subjugation in faith• How to heal from past church wounds without losing your relationship with God• The importance of honest, unfiltered prayer—even when you’re struggling• Why mature love in Christ is deep...2025-03-2133 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement75. Q&A: How Do I make God a Priority in my Life?In today’s episode of Curious for Christ, I dive into a question that many believers wrestle with: How do I make God a priority in my life? This episode explores the challenges of balancing our busy lives with our desire to deepen our relationship with God. I offer insights and practical steps to help you realign your priorities, trust God more deeply, and make Him the center of your life.Key Topics Covered:• Understanding why we feel distant from God and how to address the disconnect• The importance of shifting our mi...2025-01-2914 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement74. Finding Peace Through Biblical Meditation and Mindfulness with Virginia LeflerIn this episode, we explore the transformative practice of Biblical meditation with Virginia Lefler. Virginia shares how meditation helps us connect with our own heart with God, going beyond the surface level of our minds to find deeper resolution, peace, and healing. Virginia has identified six simple yet powerful steps of Biblical meditation to guide you as you practice.In this episode, you’ll learn:• What Biblical meditation is and how it helps us connect more deeply with our own heart with God, fostering healing, resolution, and peace.• The six steps of Biblic...2025-01-2433 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement73. Q&A: Are My Prayers Powerful?Have you ever wondered, Are my prayers powerful? Maybe you’ve prayed for something and it feels like nothing is changing, or you’re questioning whether you’re “praying right.” You’re not alone in this struggle. In today’s episode, we unpack why prayer might feel powerless at times, what truly makes prayer powerful, and how to pray with confidence and faith, no matter where you are on your journey with God.Key Takeaways from the Episode1. Why Do Prayers Feel Powerless Sometimes?• Unrealistic expectations: We expect immediate results, but God’s timing is not ou...2025-01-2212 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement72. Overcome Anxiety by Being Anchored in God's Word: 5 Practicals StepsAre you feeling overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, struggling to find peace in the midst of life’s challenges? You’re not alone, and God’s Word has real answers for your heart.In this episode of Curious for Christ, I share a personal story that triggered anxiety and old doubts about God’s protection. Through that experience, I rediscovered the power of God’s promises in Scripture, especially 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” Together, we’ll explore five practical steps to anchor yourself in God’s Word when anxiety feels like it’s taking o...2025-01-1713 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement71. Q&A: Is it Wrong to Desire Something When I Doubt it is God's Will?In this episode, we explore how to reconcile your desires with God’s will when you feel unsure or doubtful. We’ll uncover biblical truths, practical steps, and encouragement to approach your desires with trust and faith.Key Points1. The Heart of the Question:• This isn’t just about desire but about trust, surrender, and identity.• Common struggles include fear of disappointment, doubts about worthiness, and control issues.2. What Does the Bible Say About Desires?• God reshapes our desires when we seek Him (Psalm 37:4, Matthew 6:33).• Even Jesus surrendered Hi...2025-01-1512 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement70. Feeling Anxious at the Start of a New Year? Recognize Your Triggers and Overcome Them with God's PeaceThe start of a new year often brings excitement, but it can also spark uncertainty and anxiety. In this episode of Curious for Christ, I dive into the root causes of anxiety and share how you can recognize your triggers and overcome them through God’s peace. Using practical steps and biblical insights, you’ll learn to surrender your worries and rely on God for strength and calm.What You’ll Learn:1. What is Anxiety?• Anxiety is a response to stress but often stems from trying to control the uncontrollable.• Common triggers include ov...2025-01-1013 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement69. Q&A: How to Grow Closer to God When You don't Feel Like It?In this episode, I dive into the common struggle of feeling spiritually dry and distant from God. I address the challenges we face when we don’t feel like connecting with God and offer practical steps to help us grow closer to Him, even when our hearts feel distant. If you’re in a season where it feels hard to pray, read Scripture, or even believe God is near, this episode is for you.I explore why we might feel spiritually dry, offering insight into emotional fatigue, distractions, unresolved sin, and unmet expectations. Then, I share six prac...2025-01-0821 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement68. Your Identity is Greater than Your Job Title: Discussion with Mark Collins on Character as Your CallingWelcome to the first episode of 2025 on the Curious for Christ podcast! I couldn’t think of a better way to begin the year than with an inspiring conversation I had with Mark Collins, founder of Freedom for Life and author of Life Mastery: Living Life by Design, Not by Default. Mark is a transformational leader with a passion for helping people become the hero God created them to be in their businesses, relationships, and lives.In this episode, we discuss how aligning your identity and actions with God’s truth can help you break free from past...2025-01-0336 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement67. Struggling to feel Refreshed & Renewed for 2025? Consider these Three: Digital Detox, Biblical Sabbath, and Creative Living in ChristWelcome to Curious for Christ! In this final episode of 2024, we’re preparing our hearts and minds to step into 2025 feeling recharged, renewed, and closer to God than ever before.Are you entering the new year with excitement and hope? Or has life left you feeling drained, distracted, and overwhelmed?In today’s episode, we’ll explore three powerful ways to embrace renewal through rest, faith, and creativity. We’ll also revisit some of your favorite episodes from this past year and highlight key takeaways, including:1. The power of a digital detox with Dr. Stac...2024-12-2716 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement66. Do you Want more Confidence and Clarity in Christ? A Deep Dive into God's Heart for WomenWelcome back! Today, we dive into an essential topic—how understanding the Bible, especially regarding women, can transform our confidence in Christ.I’m revisiting two powerful interviews with Gordon Ferguson, author of The Bible and Women, and Jeanie Shaw, author of The View from Paul’s Window. Gordon and Jeanie offer insights on interpreting Scripture accurately to understand God’s heart for us.Key Takeaways:• The Imago Dei: Gordon Ferguson talks about how we are made in God’s image and the responsibility we have to represent Him accurately. In all that I do, a...2024-12-2020 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement65. Finding God's Plan for 2024 and Hope for 2025In this episode, we reflect on the profound truth that just as the Bible is a collection of many books and stories, it tells one overarching story of God’s plan to restore and redeem His people. Similarly, our lives are part of a bigger story—a grand narrative that God is weaving, even if we often can’t see it while living day-to-day.Life’s setbacks, unexpected events, and redirections can throw us off course and make us lose sight of the bigger picture. But what if these moments are not interruptions but part of God’s divine p...2024-12-1320 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement64. Seeking True Peace? Anchor Your Life in Christ and experience His Healing, with Christian Life Coach Olivia HudsonWelcome back to Curious for Christ! As we step into the holiday season, I’ll be releasing episodes weekly on Fridays to help you connect more deeply with loved ones—and God.The holidays can bring both joy and challenges. In today’s episode, we’ll explore how past wounds shape us and how Christ offers healing and transformation, beginning with His ultimate gift: salvation.Highlights:• How God provides a safe space to face pain and break cycles of hurt.• Scripture reflections: Matthew 11:28–30 and 3 John 1:2.• An inspiring excerpt from my conversation wit...2024-12-0620 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement63. God's Will For Your Life is a Heart of GratitudeIn this episode of Curious for Christ, we explore one of the most powerful principles of the Christian faith: gratitude. But what does it really mean to live a life of gratitude, and why is it God’s will for us?Join me as we dive into:• What gratitude means in all circumstances and how it aligns with God’s will (1 Thessalonians 5:18)• The dangers of bitterness and how it can jeopardize our relationship with God (Hebrews 12:15)• Practical ways to embrace gratitude even when life feels challenging• H...2024-11-2909 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement62. Q&A: What/Who is God?Today, we answer one of life’s most profound and timeless questions: What-or who-is God? We explore Scripture and personal reflections to uncover God’s nature and how we can relate to Him personally.Key Scriptures:• Exodus 3:14 – “I AM WHO I AM” (God’s eternal and self-existent nature).• 1 John 4:8 – “God is love” (God as the source of love itself).• Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning, God created” (God as Creator and sustainer of all things).• John 14:9 – “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (Jesus reveals who God is).• Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God” (trust in God’s pres...2024-11-2710 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement61. Living God's Purpose Through Storytelling: a Conversation with Bestselling Novelist Jennie Goutet on Faith and CreativityIn this episode of Curious for Christ, I welcome Jennie Goutet, an accomplished author of over 13 historical romance novels, to discuss her journey of faith, creativity, and life in a small town outside Paris. Jennie shares her remarkable story of discovering Christ, her marriage, and how her experiences across the globe shaped her relationship with God.The conversation delves into Jennie’s writing career, from penning her memoir Stars Upside Down to becoming a full-time novelist. Jennie opens up about how her Christian faith influences the depth of her characters and stories, emphasizing love, goodness, and integrity. Sh...2024-11-2228 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement60. Q&A: Are you Practicing New Age and You Don't Know It?In this episode of Curious for Christ, we explore how seemingly harmless spiritual practices, often rooted in New Age philosophies, can subtly pull us away from a Christ-centered faith. From manifestation techniques to energy healing, we discuss how to discern these influences and realign with God’s truth. Using biblical examples and practical tools, we uncover how to confidently walk in obedience to Christ in a culture filled with mixed messages.Key Points:1. What Is New Age?• The New Age movement blends spiritual ideas like self-enlightenment and universal energy, often contradicting Scri...2024-11-2015 minCurious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement59. Stressed and Burned Out? Consider a Biblical Sabbath for Healing and Renewal - Insights with Joel and Christy PeedIn this episode, I am joined by Joel and Christy Peed who share their remarkable journey in ministry, from their early days in the campus ministry to church planting, and the invaluable lessons they’ve learned along the way. With honesty and wisdom, they discuss the challenges they faced, including burnout, people-pleasing, and the importance of prioritizing a healthy spiritual life. Joel and Christy delve into how they found balance between ministry work, marriage, and family life, emphasizing the need to stay connected with God and follow His guidance.Some Key Takeaways:• Understanding Sabb...2024-11-1535 min