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Grab the FaithReset Your Focus, Renew Your Faith (getting back to what matters) | Season 10 Ep 3Send us Fan MailYour focus can drift in seconds, especially when life feels unfair and God’s answers feel heavy. We sit with Habakkuk 1:12–17 as Habakkuk brings his second complaint straight to God and asks the questions many of us are afraid to say out loud: Why would a holy God allow wicked people to win? Why use an evil empire like Babylon to discipline God’s own people? We talk honestly about what it means to keep the lines of communication open with God when you’re disappointed. Habakkuk models something powerful: he understan...
2026-03-2128 minGrab the FaithWhen God Finally Answers (and what the waiting was doing in you) | Season 10 Ep 2Send a textWhat if God’s answer to injustice isn’t what we expect—but exactly what we need? We pick up Habakkuk’s cliffhanger and step into a bold, unsettling message: God is at work in our day, even through forces that seem unstoppable. Reading Habakkuk 1:5–11, we trace how the rise of Babylon exposes the gap between our sense of fairness and God’s standard of justice, and why sovereignty never excuses evil but always sets its limits.We walk through the shock of “I am raising up the Babylonians,” unpack what it means for God to...
2026-03-0232 minGrab the FaithWhere is God when life feels unfair (where God is in the middle of it) | Season 10 Ep 1Send a textWhat do you do when justice feels frozen and your prayers echo back in silence? We open season ten by sitting with Habakkuk, a “minor” prophet with a majorly relevant question: how long? Instead of preaching at the crowd, Habakkuk takes his complaint straight to God, and that bold move becomes our model for honest faith in a noisy, anxious age.A central thread is timing. Habakkuk’s “how long” meets our own delays—dreams deferred, healing that lingers, change that creeps. Waiting can feel like neglect, yet Scripture reframes it as formation. F...
2026-02-1434 minGrab the FaithHow A Short Psalm Can Reset Your Holiday Priorities | Season 9 | Bonus Episode (instant replay)Send us Fan MailThe lights are bright, the lists are longer, and yet something in us still aches for a quieter center. On Christmas Eve, we press pause on our regular series and lean into a short but piercing psalm—Psalm 131—to find a perspective that steadies the heart. Not a lecture, but a living-room moment: kids, tape, laughter, and the sudden clarity that presence beats performance and worship beats worry.We dig into the psalm’s core image of a weaned child—calm, content, and anchored—not because life is easy, but because trust has...
2025-12-2519 minGrab the FaithWhy your soul feels off (and how God restores you) | Season 9 Ep 10Send a textA story so short it fits in your pocket, yet it turns our sense of value upside down. We open Luke 15:1–7 and sit with the scandalous love of a Shepherd who leaves ninety-nine to find one, who lifts the weary onto his shoulders, and who turns recovery into a neighborhood celebration. No scolding, no ledger, just relentless pursuit and shared joy that sounds a lot like heaven.If you’ve wandered for days or decades, hear this: the search does not stop. If you feel secure among the ninety-nine, you’re safe enough...
2025-12-1127 minGrab the FaithHow to Trusting God In Hard Seasons (when you feel uncovered) | Season 9 Ep 9Send a textWhen the holiday laughter fades and the room gets quiet again, the old aches return: bills, diagnoses, strained friendships, the gnawing sense that you’re pushing hard and sliding back. We go there with Psalm 31 and let David show us how to live honestly in the tension—naming pain without pretending and trusting God without numbing.We start with the emotional drop that follows celebration and move into David’s raw inventory of grief, loneliness, and exhaustion. Then we ask the question that holds the whole episode together: what does courage look like w...
2025-12-0422 minGrab the FaithHow to find real joy in Jesus (even in difficult seasons) | Season 9 Ep 8Send a textWhat if gratitude wasn’t a mood you chase, but a strategy you practice when life feels thin? We open Psalm 34 and find David praising after trouble, not before it, showing us a path to real deliverance, steady joy, and a refuge that holds when plans fall apart. When you’ve done all you can, seeking the Lord is not a last resort—it’s first wisdom. We also get real about the week ahead: some will feast, some will grieve, some will feel alone. The good news is that sufficiency is not a sale...
2025-11-2616 minGrab the FaithWhen You're in a Dry Season (how God brings breakthrough) | Season 9 Ep 7Send a textWe open 1 Kings 18 and walk with Elijah through a season of drought, a dangerous assignment to face King Ahab, and a small sign that turns into a storm. The journey isn’t neat. That tension—acting on God’s promise while the sky stays empty—speaks straight to anyone waiting for change. This is soul work for anyone wrestling with waiting, courage, or spiritual clarity.We talk about what real obedience looks like when fear is loud, why the blessing is found in alignment rather than outcome, and how the voice of God ofte...
2025-11-2020 minGrab the FaithHow to Finish Strong Spiritually (when you're running on empty) | Season 9 Ep 6Send a textWhen we then sit with Paul in his closing chapter, where he calls his life a drink offering poured out to God. No grand flex, no tally of achievements—just a clear testimony: fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith. We unpack his charge to keep a clear mind, avoid foolish quarrels, endure hardship, and teach with gentleness. This is practical discipleship for modern noise: focus over frenzy, compassion over clout, integrity over impulse.If you’re tired, doubtful, or tempted to bow out, you’ll find honest encouragement here. ...
2025-11-1325 minGrab the FaithHow to Trust God When Life Doesn't Make Sense | Season 9 Ep 5Send a textStart with a mustard seed, end with a sky full of stars—that’s the journey we walk through as we sit with Abraham in Genesis 15 and ask the same honest question he asked: How will I know? We explore the turning point where God answers doubt not with scolding, but with a covenant sealed by Himself. In a world obsessed with proof on demand, this story shows a God who binds Himself to His people, translating faithfulness into a language Abraham could feel and trust.We unpack the ancient meaning of cove...
2025-10-3025 minGrab the FaithFrom Hopeless to Hopeful (how to activate your faith again) | Season 9 Ep 4Send a textHope sounds simple until life lands a punch. We open 2 Kings and dive into the story of the Shunammite woman to explore how real hope behaves when the stakes are highest: it moves, it prepares, and it speaks “all is well” while running straight toward God’s presence. This isn’t sentimental optimism. It’s a practiced, resilient stance rooted in the character of a resurrecting God.We trace the arc from “don’t get my hopes up” to bold, active faith as a mother refuses to plan a burial and instead prepares for a m...
2025-10-2325 minGrab the FaithWhy You're Afraid to Share Your Truth (and how to overcome it) | Season 9 Ep 3Send a textWe follow the tension back to Genesis 3, reading the fall not as distant theology but as the script the enemy still runs—question, distort, entice, isolate—and the mercy God still offers: a covering and an open invitation to come out of hiding.We share why the serpent’s strategy remains so effective, how pride often sounds like rational self-reliance, and why shame drives us toward fig leaves—quick fixes, curated selves, busy hearts. Then we pivot to the hope embedded in the text: God moves toward the hidden, replaces our brittle solution...
2025-10-1622 minGrab the FaithWhy Surrendering to God is so Hard (and why it changes everything) | Season 9 Ep 2Send a textThe day starts before sunrise, and so does the heart work. We open with Genesis 3 and confront a familiar tug: the urge to know, to control, to push past God’s guardrails in the name of getting all the answers. We share the “three P’s” we’ve been exploring—position, power, and pride—and zoom in on power as the quiet prompting to be “like God" rears up in Eve. That desire manifests in subtle ways: seeking outcomes without obedience, pursuing certainty over wisdom, and treating boundaries as cages rather than a source of care...
2025-10-0819 minGrab the FaithHow to Stand Firm in Your Faith (when life tries to shake you) | Season 9 Ep 1Send a textThe alarm hits before sunrise, the mirror is honest, and the coffee hasn’t kicked in—but we show up anyway. That raw beginning sets the tone for a grounded, heart-level exploration of Genesis 3, with a quiet question—“Did God really say?” As we move past performance and into presence, we explore how to hold our position in God when persuasive voices press for shortcuts, shiny outcomes, and wisdom that doesn’t submit to truth.If you’re craving clarity in a noisy world, this is your reminder to stand where God placed you and...
2025-10-0218 minGrab the FaithWhy its Hard to Believe God (and how to strengthen your faith) | Season 8 Ep 8Send a textThe Damascus road encounter that transformed Saul from Christianity's fiercest opponent into its greatest champion reveals profound truths about belief, divine intervention, and spiritual transformation that resonate with us today.When we meet Saul in Acts 9, he's breathing murderous threats against Christians, so passionate about his Jewish faith that he's willing to imprison anyone following "the Way." Armed with letters from religious authorities, he embarks on a mission to Damascus to arrest believers. Then something extraordinary happens – Jesus himself interrupts Saul's journey with a blinding light and a piercing question: "Why are yo...
2025-09-0130 minGrab the FaithFrom Pain to Purpose (how God turns your story into a testimony) | Season 8 Ep 7Send a textWhat happens when we look beyond Jesus's twelve disciples to discover the remarkable "disciple adjacent" figures who transformed the early Church? In this powerful episode, we explore the extraordinary story of Mary Magdalene – a woman whose journey from demonic torment to faithful devotion challenges everything we think we know about discipleship. Unlike the nine lepers who never returned to thank Jesus after healing, Mary's gratitude manifested as complete devotion. Her transformation was so thorough that without scripture telling us of her troubled past, we would never know it from her actions.
2025-08-0531 minGrab the FaithHow to Love like Jesus (even when its difficult) | Season 8 Ep 6Send a textThe final journey through our Twelve Disciples series culminates with John—the passionate apostle who unabashedly referred to himself as "the disciple whom Jesus loved." This bold declaration wasn't mere arrogance; it reveals a man who understood his core identity came from being loved by Christ.The revolutionary nature of John's message cannot be overstated. Writing in a time when many believed God's love was restricted to a chosen few, John boldly proclaimed that salvation was available to "whosoever believes." His famous declaration in John 3:16 dismantles barriers of exclusion and invites everyone in...
2025-07-1031 minGrab the FaithHow You Say Yes to God (even when you feel unqualified) | Season 8 Ep 5Send a textFeeling overlooked or undervalued? Divine appointment doesn't depend on human recognition. This transformative episode unpacks the story of James the Lesser – a disciple whose very name implies insignificance yet who was personally selected by Jesus for extraordinary kingdom work.Drawing from Mark 3:13-15, we witness Jesus intentionally selecting those "he himself wanted," reminding us that divine selection supersedes human qualification. When Jesus calls someone to leadership, he sees beyond what's visible to others. As 1 Samuel 16:7 affirms, "People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."What ma...
2025-06-2232 minGrab the FaithWhen You Feel Rejected (how God calls you His own) | Season 8 Ep 4Send a textHave you ever felt like an outsider? Unwelcome, judged, or defined by your worst mistakes? If so, Matthew's story will resonate deeply with your spirit.Matthew the tax collector occupied one of the most despised positions in Jewish society. Tax collectors weren't just disliked—they were viewed as traitors who collaborated with Roman oppressors while often exploiting their own people for personal gain. They lived in a painful limbo: rejected by their community yet still not accepted by their Roman employers. Matthew's life was defined by this tension, sitting daily in his ta...
2025-06-0732 minGrab the FaithHow to Keep Your Faith When You Can't See What God is Doing | Season 8 Ep 3Send a textWhen was the last time someone truly saw you? Not just glanced in your direction, but genuinely recognized your presence, your worth, your humanity? In this soul-stirring exploration of John 14:15-24, we encounter a beautiful yet often overlooked biblical figure who models what it means to truly see others.Thaddeus, known by several names but rarely heard from in scripture, speaks just once – asking Jesus a question that reveals his extraordinary heart: "Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?" While other disciples focused on th...
2025-05-2627 minGrab the FaithWhen Life Doesn't Go As Planned (how God meets you there) | Season 8 Ep 2Send a textThe story of the Shunammite woman tucked away in 2 Kings 4 offers one of the most powerful examples of faith in the face of devastating loss. Her journey through hospitality, unexpected blessing, heartbreaking tragedy, and miraculous restoration speaks directly to anyone who has ever received something wonderful only to have it seemingly taken away.Though she never asks for it, Elisha prophesies she'll have a son within a year. Her response is fascinating – rather than joy, she essentially says, "Please don't get my hopes up." Haven't we all protected ourselves this way? Guarding ag...
2025-05-1132 minGrab the FaithWhat God has Already Given You (and how to walk in it) | Season 8 Ep 1Send a textWhat does it really mean to claim your spiritual inheritance? In this powerful opening to Season 8, we explore the remarkable journey of James, son of Zebedee, from ordinary fisherman to extraordinary apostle.When Jesus approached James and John on their father's fishing boat, they immediately dropped their nets and followed Him. This radical response changed the trajectory of their lives forever. But following Jesus didn't lead where James initially expected. Though nicknamed a "Son of Thunder" and often displaying selfish ambition alongside his brother, James underwent a profound transformation through his proximity...
2025-04-2731 minGrab the FaithHow to Discover your Purpose (and grow spiritually without feeling stuck) | Season 7 Ep 9Send a textThis episode highlights the power of personal growth and the unnoticed significance of disciples like Simon the Zealot. We explore how God qualifies the called, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique journeys in faith and the importance of nurturing growth within themselves and their communities. • Reflection on the theme of new growth in faith • Introduction of Growth Track 2025 for further learning • Exploration of the disciples and focus on Simon the Zealot • Discussion on the true meaning of qualification in God's eyes • Encouragement for those feeling overlooked or invisible in their faith...
2025-02-2234 minGrab the FaithWhen You're Doubting God (why His grace still covers you) | Season 7 Ep 8Send a textHave you ever felt defined by a single moment of doubt? Journey with us as we draw parallels between our own lives and the story of Thomas, famously known as Doubting Thomas. While many of us carry labels from our past actions, this episode uncovers the deeper layers of Thomas's faith and his significant role among the disciples. Through his story, we reflect on how our moments of uncertainty are not the sum total of who we are and discover how this narrative can bring fresh insights into navigating our spiritual paths today.
2025-02-0734 minGrab the FaithWhat Life Teaches Us about Faith (and being known by God) | Season 7 Ep 7Send a textPrepare to uncover the fascinating character of Nathaniel, otherwise known as Bartholomew, as we kick off 2025 with an introspective look into the disciples' lives on Grab the Faith. Join me, Bobi Gentry Goodwin, as I fight off a slight holiday bug to bring you a compelling exploration of Nathaniel's straightforward nature and its profound implications on our spiritual journey. This episode promises to shed light on the lesser-known, yet impactful, moments of his life with Jesus, offering valuable lessons that resonate with our own personal growth and faith.As we embark on...
2025-01-2427 min