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Align With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God in Daily Life- Season 2-Seeking His PresenceWelcome Back to Season Two of the Align with God Podcast with Bob and Denice
We are focusing in this Season on Aligning with God in Daily Life- because we believe interacting with God in the midst of life’s distractions builds our capacity to stay connected with God and others, even when things get tough. And who doesn't need help navigating distractions? They are everywhere!
We believe exploring life with Him, while learning to stay connected, is truly at the heart of a fulfilling and rich life- because where our connections thrive, our lives th...2023-05-1927 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God's New for YouWhat new things may God be doing around you that He wants you to partner with Him in this year? These questions and more are addressed as we focus on the God who is making all things new, and that includes you! As we learn to deepen our connection with Him, we are able to listen more deeply and draw nearer to him. As we learn new things about God’s heart, we also see the new creation He is forming in each of us, which can become your focus for the New Year. With an exercise at the en...2023-01-0234 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign With God's Authority Part 2Are you aware you are in a spiritual battle for your soul, and that you have a part to play in that battle? Does your church train you how to fight? Did you know that God wants you to learn to use the weapons He has given you? Luke 10:19 states that God has given you authority over ALL the power of the enemy so that NOTHING will injure you. As we learn to take up the weapons He has given us, we can be victorious in areas of our lives we deemed hopeless. If this is unfamiliar territory to y...2022-12-2340 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God's Authority, Part 1Do you find stubborn patterns in your life that hinder you from experiencing God's full victory he has won on the cross for you? Maybe they're lies or fears you've believed about yourself, God or others. In this podcast you'll learn where they come from, and the authority God has given you over them. The exercise will walk you through a prayer to begin taking back those areas from the enemy. It will also review misunderstandings that many Christians have in walking out their true authority over darkness to let God shine through them with his message to the w...2022-12-1233 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign With God's Forgiveness Week 2Have you ever felt like it's so easy to just withdraw or not notice when people are trying to connect with you? Do you end up hurting people in the process? Is it hard to want to forgive people when your relational connectors go "Off Line"? Join us today as we discuss how to best train our brains to stay connected with God and others and get back into connection quickly when we tune out, thereby growing our capacity to forgive and reducing situations where we would need to be forgiven.
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Scip...2022-11-2735 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God's Forgiveness Part 1Do you find it hard to forgive at times? Do you know how important this really is to God? When your brain gets highjacked by fear, everyone feels like an enemy, and it’s difficult to forgive. In this episode you’ll learn to see others from God’s perspective which will give you compassion and urgency in learning how to forgive both others, God and yourself. Next week we will continue with Part 2.
Scriptures Used:
Deut 1:21-26, 35-36
Matthew 6:12
Hebrews 4:16
Hebrews 12:15
Luke 6:27
Matthew 18: 21-35
P...2022-11-1337 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God's Gifts For YouGod loves to give us good things, He is a Giver! But when it comes to asking for what we need, we can take our focus off of God's generous nature and get into errors that make it hard for us to receive the blessings He has for us. Some of these are forgetting our needs and not asking at all, asking with a demanding posture or one that is transactional and not relational, and we can also sometimes give up asking if our prayers are not answered. This podcast will help you to find a healthy balance in how...2022-10-3139 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God's Good WillHas God ever asked you to do something really difficult? Do you often pray to God out of what you would like him to do for you? Do you dread what He may show you if you ask about His will? Is it even harder to make the needed adjustments so that you can obey? In this episode discover a change in how to approach prayer that can turn all of this around for you, that helps you see the goodness of God and thus makes it easier to get behind His will for your life. It can help...2022-10-1635 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God: Barriers to Hearing God's Voice, Part 2Bob and Denice discuss 9 barriers to hearing God's voice that we have found prevalent among those we have worked with. They are: 1) Unbelief, that is not believing God wants to talk to us in any other way than through the Bible, 2) Not being able to quiet our minds 3) Not being grateful, 4) Filtering what we hear 5) Distractions 6) Lack of Deep Surrender 7) Past or present involvement with the occult, knowingly or unknowingly, 8) Family of origin wounds and 9) Unforgiveness.
We walk you through a few exercises one at the beginning to Quiet, and one about half way through to engage you wi...2022-09-2427 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign With God: Barriers to Hearing God's Voice, Part 1Do you sometimes struggle with hearing God's voice and connecting more deeply with Him? In this session we will review four common barriers that many people experience at some point, and invite you into exercises and solutions that will help you have breakthrough.
Scriptures Referenced (in order): Hebrews 12:1-2, Psalm 25:8-9, Psalm 40:5, Romans 5:8, Hebrews 8:11-12, Isaiah 57:15, Psalm 51:17, Psalm 23:4, 121:1-2, Hebrews 5:11-12, Psalm 40:6, Isaiah 55:2-3, Revelation 3:6, 3:20, Psalm 46:10,
Other References:
"Encumbrances" in Hebrews 12:1-2, Louw, J. P., & Nida, E. A. (1996). Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament: based on semantic domains (electronic ed. of the 2nd editi...2022-09-1230 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign With God's RestDo you find it hard to rest? Do your emotions sometimes get in the way? If you long to learn how to invite God into your emotions and desires, and experience nearness to His heart, this episode is for you. Enjoy this training based on Isaiah 30 with an exercise at the 15 minute mark, that leads you into deeper rest and abiding.
Scriptures: Isaiah 30:15-16 (New Revised Standard) ; Also, Isaiah 28:12, Is 29:13, Psalm 131:2.
Word Definitions: Rest, Saved- Coppes, L. J. (1999). 1323 נוַּח. R. L. Harris, G. L. Archer Jr., & B. K. Waltke (Eds.), Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament (electronic ed...2022-08-2829 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God's YokeEveryone knows we live in a stress filled world, and that stress is harmful to us in many ways. But did you know Jesus offers a solution for stress that is 100% relational? He wants us to go to him instead of our phones, our work outs, our addictions and actually let him teach us how to live life differently, with him and not for him.
Today's podcast shares practical ways to actually multi-task with Him, come out from the yoke of stress and take on His easy and light way of life. He is willing to get...2022-08-1419 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign With God's True Identity for You, Part 3Have you ever believed things about yourself that are not true? Did this cause shame, regret or self hatred? There are many sources of false identity in our culture and from our past, and they can block us from seeing the person God designed us to be. Today in True Identity , Part Three, we are going to Learn how God longs to rid us of our false identities, by bringing us into alignment with Who He is and How He truly Sees us- Enjoy!
Scriptures Referenced: Galatians 2:19-21, TPT
Ministries Referenced: Jim Wi...2022-07-3118 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign With God's True Identity For You, Part 2Have you ever wanted to know just what you are supposed to do on this earth? Who you are supposed to become? Well you may not know that, but God does, and He is able to reveal that to you. Or maybe you've wondered if how you see God is who He really is, or is it just some distortion? He can reveal that to you as well.
In this podcast we’re going to continue to explore our true identity from God's perspective, this time through how we see God and who He sees us becoming. This is...2022-07-1926 min
Align With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God's True Identity for YouWhat is the significance of living according to God's true identity for you?
The problem is there are so many voices trying to define us, that it's hard to know who we are created to be sometimes. There are many personality tests, but my favorite is to just ask Jesus. Learn in this podcast how to avoid pleasing others and learn the freedom of living authentically, without doubt and with true joy, as you step into alignment with how God truly sees you. Enjoy this interaction with God, and have fun with it. He knows you better th...2022-07-0132 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with Gods VisionHave you ever been in a situation where an issue or situation in your life seems MUCH bigger than God? I know for myself, that can feel very overwhelming and stressful. In this podcast you're going to see what Jesus did in those situations and how we can train ourselves to look to God instead of at the situation itself, which gives us an entirely new perspective.
Scriptures: Matthew 14:15-21 NRSV; John 5:19, NAS; Psalm 123:1 NIV; Psalm 121:1.
Quotations: Jethani, Skye. What if Jesus Was Serious ... About Prayer? (p. 37). Moody Publishers. Kindle Edition.
www.AlignWithGod.org an...2022-06-1930 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign With God's QuietDid you know the skill of quieting is one of the strongest predictors for good mental health across the lifespan? Then why do so few Americans even want to learn how to quiet? It's as if "busy" has become an answer to "how are you?" We've become so identified with the "busy" epidemic through distractions, media, and "more is better", that we hardly notice it's more lethal than any virus. It eventually catches up with not only our bodies, but our minds, souls and spirits as well.
In this episode we are going to unpack what quieting has to d...2022-06-0542 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God's SolitudeHave you found it difficult to find time alone with God? Are the distractions of the world just too much sometimes?
In this episode, learn how to cultivate daily rhythms of finding solitude with God in order to savor His presence; Enjoy being led through an experience where you will get to practice this most important, but neglected, skill.
Scriptures Used: Daniel 6:10, Psalm 119:164, Matthew 14:22 (NAS), Luke 5:15-16 (NAS), Mark 6:31 (NAS), Ps 46:10, and Ps. 37:7, 2 Peter 3:17-18- TPT, Galatians 4:7 TPT,
References: Comer, John Mark. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (p. 135). The Crown Publishing Group. Kindle E...2022-05-2023 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign With God's SilenceDo you feel God sometimes "goes silent" on you? Doesn't answer your prayers? Or, do you find it difficult to quiet your inner noise enough to truly sense God's presence and truly hear Him? Learning one of His languages, the language of "silence", will open new doors to communing with God in ways that bring inner peace and calm to the outward turmoil of life. Come and check it out for yourself, and enjoy the experiential exercise at the end of the podcast.
Scriptures Referenced:
Romans 8:6 , Romans 8:26-27, 1 King 19:11-13. Psalm 65:2, Isaiah 41:1
References:
T...2022-05-0628 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God's SpiritDo you sometimes wonder if you are really able to commune with God conversationally? Are you making it up? Are you being deceived? Is it just your emotions? This podcast will begin to answer these very important questions with truths in God's word by studying the role of the Holy Spirit in helping us discern truth. Stay around for the experiential exercise at the end.
Scriptures Used:
John 14:16, 25-26
John 15
John 16:8, 12-13
John 17:17
2 Peter 3:16
Filter checks: Go to www.Alignwith God.org under exe...2022-04-2421 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign With God's WordAligning with God's word-
Does your time in God's word sometimes feel dry? In need of more Life? Learn how to interact with God as you listen to his word to learn how to apply it to your life personally, directly from His word to you.
Scriptures used: Isaiah 55: 1-3, 8, 9, 11; Psalm 119:11-12, 18, 26-27, 46-48 (1995) NAS
Nine verses repeated in Psalm 119, "Teach me thy statutes" , Vs. 12, 26, 64, 66, 68, 108, 124, 135 171.
"Teach"= Strongs 4340, Lamad. Learn, train, gain information (or signals and cues), and respond properly to it with regular action, implying acceptance of, or submission to the infor...2022-04-0822 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God's Waiting RoomHave you ever asked God for a circumstance to change, and you had to wait...and wait...and you're still waiting? Have you been tempted to doubt, get discouraged, or give up? What if God has a different plan for you? Learn how to align with what he wants you to wait for instead, and learn about how to interact with his heart about your most frustrating places. 2022-03-2727 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God's PeaceHave you ever waited on God for an answer of some issue of great importance to you? Do you linger with him in anxiety, or are you able to find His peace, even in the waiting time?
This episode will teach you how to find peace as you invite God into your anxious thoughts and align with Him.
Scriptures: Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 131:1-2, Psalm 100:4.
Passing the Peace: Go to www.alignwithGod.org and click "Resources", "Videos", then "Passing the Peace with Bob and Denice" , or find the same video here: https://www.youtube.com/w...2022-03-1324 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with the puzzle of GodWould you rather do things For God rather than linger in His presence? Do you sometimes feel a wall between you and God? This episode will help you slow down, linger and listen to His comfort and encouragement for you.
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Scriptures Used: Philippians 3:1-8, Passion Translation and NAS, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
See Our Website: www.AlignwithGod.org where all previous podcasts are posted.
Susie Marvin's podcast called Draw Near: http...2022-03-0621 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with Loving GodSometimes we burn out by doing things for God that are not motivated by love. We can bond to God in fear or in love. Find out how we can learn to grow our love bonds larger than our fear bonds to enrich our connection with God.
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The scriptures used today inclu...2022-02-2613 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with Gods love for you“We love because he first loved us”. As we learn to align experientially with our our whole being with Gods immense love for us, all else falls into place.2022-02-2020 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign in Awe with Who God isLearn how to become more aware of Who God is in the midst of a confusing world, and when he is trying to commune with you personally. Through the tools of appreciation and awe, we can prepare our hearts to Align with Him.2022-02-1213 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God aloneDo I want God to do something for me more than I want to be with God himself? This exercise will help you align with God first and foremost, as the beginning of prayer.2022-02-0516 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceFinding Gods PresenceDescription:
We all need to know we’re not alone. In this episode you will be led through an experiential exercise that will help you to connect with God’s presence.
Resources:
Dr. Susan Johnson: https://iceeft.com/about-dr-sue-johnson/
Scriptures referenced: Psalm 139:7-10, Psalm 16:11, Numbers 6:24-26, the Priestly blessing, Numbers 6:24-26 The lord bless you and keep you, The Lord make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance on you And give you peace.’New American Standard Bible: 1995 update. (1995). (Nu 6:24–26). La Habra, CA: The Lock...2022-01-2915 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceYou are made to connect with GodLearning to build a deeper connection WITH God interactively, instead of only doing things FOR God, transforms all parts of our lives, including our relationships with ourselves and others.
Referenced: Jim Wilder, Life Model Works: https://lifemodelworks.org, "Joy Starts Here"
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