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Written SpokenHope for the Second Half of the Year: You're Not AloneIn this midyear reflection, Esther explores the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand and what it teaches us about trusting God when our resources feel small and the future feels uncertain. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, underprepared, or just unsure of what’s next, this episode is a reminder that God already knows what He will do—and He invites us to trust Him with what we have.Scripture ReferencesJohn 6:4–9. Jeremiah 32:17. Isaiah 41:10. 2 Corinthians 12:9. 1 Kings 17:7–16. 2 Kings 4:1–7. Isaiah 41:10. Romans 8:31. Deuteronomy 1:30. Psalm 18:34. 2 Corinthians 10:4. Psalm 71:5. 2 Corinthians 12:9. Isaiah 61:3. Matthew 4:4.Mentioned Resources Nicole Sands, “What are the implicat...2025-07-0619 minWritten SpokenSummer 2025 Edition: God is HereIn this first episode of the Summer 2025 Edition of the podcast, Esther reminds us of a comforting, stabilizing truth we can rely on in all seasons of life, “God is always with us.” Resources References in Today’s Episode:Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New King James Version [NKJV): 1 Samuel 7:12. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Job 42:2. Psalm 115:3. Deuteronomy 32:4. Psalm 33:5. 1 Peter 1:16. Genesis 16:13. Isaiah 55:8-9. Psalm 139:1-12 (HCSB). Psalm 22:28; 47:8. Genesis 1:1-3. Malachi 3:6. Hebrews 13:8. James 1:17. Joshua 1:9 (AMP). Isaiah 41:10 (AMP).Other Resources:As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com2025-06-2215 minWritten SpokenResurrection Encounters: Simon PeterIn this episode Esther focuses on Jesus’ encounter, after His resurrection, with Simon Peter who had vehemently denied knowing Jesus three times in one night.Resources in Today’s Episode:Scripture Verses: Joel 2. Luke 24:49 (AMP). Acts 2:1-4 (NIV). Matthew 4:18-20 (NKJV). Matthew 16:16-18 (NKJV). 8-20). Luke 22:55-62 (NKJV). Matthew 26:33-35 (NKJV). John 21: 1-19 (NKJV). Other Resources: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.comThe background music is comprised of the tracks "Destined" and "Backto'03 Gospel Worship from Eman's Tracks emanstracks.wixsite.com2025-06-0818 minWritten SpokenResurrection Encounters: In Hiding Behind Locked DoorsIn this episode Esther focuses on Jesus’ encounter after His resurrection with several of His disciples who were in hiding behind locked doors. Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:Scripture Verses:1 Corinthians 15:5-8 (NIV). Luke 24: 32-53 (NKJV). John 21 (NKJV).Other Resources:As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.comJoshua Bremerman, “Reading Without Seeing: How Not to Study the Bible” The background music is comprised of the tracks "Destined" and "Backto'03 Gospel Worship from Eman's Tracks emanstracks.wixsite.com 2025-05-2519 minWritten SpokenResurrection Encounters: Road to EmmausIn this episode Esther focuses on Jesus’ encounter after His resurrection with two of His disciples, as they travelled home to Emmaus from Jerusalem.Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New King James Version [NKJV]): 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 (NIV). Luke 24: 13-21, 25-27. John 2:19-21. 2 Timothy 3:16 (HCSB). 1 Corinthians 13:9. Luke 24:28-31.Other Resources:As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.comSteven Baker, What Do We Know about Cleopas, the Man Who Saw Jesus on the Road to Emmaus?“Where Do I Meet You...2025-05-1119 min
The Color Between The Lines with Esther DillardFacing Bias and Thriving in Leadership: A Conversation with Vicky Wright HamiltonIn this inspiring episode of The Color Between The Lines, Esther Dillard speaks with leadership coach, author, and trailblazer Vicky Wright Hamilton. Vicky shares her personal journey of overcoming bias in the corporate world — including being told she was only hired because of affirmative action — and how she transformed painful experiences into a powerful mission to empower women of color in leadership.Drawing from her book Game Face: Corporate Success Strategies of a Trailblazing Black Woman, Vicky reveals leadership lessons and strategies to help others succeed without facing the same barriers. This conversation is a must-listen for...2025-05-0613 min
To Your Health299. Creating Healthy Habits with ADHD with Nikki Kinzer & Pete WrightNikki Kinzer and Pete Wright, authors of Unapologetically ADHD and hosts of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, join me to talk about what it means to be neurodivergent—and how that can affect your ability to plan, prioritize, and follow through.We dive into the unique challenges and strengths of neurodivergent brains, especially when it comes to health goals like meal planning, habit-building, and staying consistent with routines.Nikki and Pete share practical strategies that honor how your brain works, helping you create systems that feel supportive instead of overwhelming.Whether you’ve been...2025-04-281h 07Written SpokenResurrection Encounters: Mary MagdaleneIn Episode 9 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther focuses on Jesus’ first encounter with one of His disciples after His resurrection. Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New International Version [NIV]): John 20:16. 1 Corinthians 15:5-8. Exodus. 1:15. Exodus. 1:21. Deuteronomy 34:7. Exodus 2:12-15. Luke 8:1-3, Mark 16:9. Matthew. 14:26-27. John 20:1-18 (ESV).Other Resources:As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.comLevi Lusko’s devotional, “Easter People: A 4-Day Easter Devotional.” The background music is comprised of the tracks "Destined" and "Backto'03...2025-04-2715 minWritten SpokenHoly WeekIn Episode 8 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther focuses on Holy Week and the unfathomable lengths God went to, to redeem us. Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New King James Version [NKJV]):Luke 19:28-42. Isaiah 53:1-12 (VOICE; New Testament verses that reference verses from this Scripture passage: Romans 10:16; John 12:38; Matthew 8:17; Acts 8:33; Romans 10:16; John 12:38). Matthew 1:17. Galatians 4:4-5 (NLT). Luke 2:41-47. Matthew 3:13-17. Matthew 4:1-11. Matthew. 4:18-22. Matthew 14:22-33. Matthew 5:1-12. Matthew 8:5-15. Matthew 8:28-34. Luke 8:41-56. Luke 8:43-48. John 4. John 11:1-44. John 13:1-17. Matt...2025-04-1322 minWritten SpokenThe Attributes of God: GraceIn Episode 7 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s grace and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us.Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New International Version [NIV]): Romans 3:24; Romans 5:15; Romans 11:5-6. John 1:14, 17. Revelation 13:8. Genesis 6:5-6, 8 (NKJV). Exodus 33:17 (NKJV). Proverbs 3:34 (AMP). Ephesians 2:6-9. 2 Timothy 1:9-10. Romans 5:1-2. Titus 2:11-14. Genesis 3. 2 Kings 20:1-11 (NKJV). Acts 9:1-19; Acts 22:6-16; Acts 26:12-18. Ruth 2; 2 Samuel 9 (NKJV). Titus 2:11-12 (ESV). 1 Corinthians 1:10. Romans 5:2. 2 Corinthians 2:12. 1 Peter 1:7. 2. Timothy 2:9. Hebrews 13:9. Colossians 4:6. 1 Peter 1:10. 2 Corinthians 2:9. 2 Corinthians 2:8. Acts 11:23. Acts 20:24. John...2025-03-3027 minWritten SpokenThe Attributes of God: MercyIn Episode 6 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s mercy and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us.Resources References in Today’s Episode:Scripture VersesLamentations 3:22-23 (ESV). Psalm 103:8-18 (NKJV). Psalms 107:7 (NKJV). Ephesians 2:4-5 (AMP). Titus 3:5-6 (AMP). 1 Peter 1:3-5 (NKJV). Genesis 3:20-24 (NLT). Genesis 4:8-15 (NKJV). Book of Exodus (All translations). Genesis 19:1-22 (NKJV). Genesis 16; Genesis 21:8-21 (NRSV). 1 Kings 21:25-29 (NKJV). 2 Kings 20:1-6 (NIV). John 8:3-11 (ESV). Mark 10:46-52 (NIV). Luke 17:11-19 (NKJV). Romans 15:4 (NKJV). Psalm 103:10-12 (NKJV). Micah 6:8 (NKJV). Luke 6:35-36 (NIV...2025-03-1626 minWritten SpokenThe Attributes of God: Love In Episode 5 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s love and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us.Resources References in Today’s Episode:Scripture Verses: Exodus 33:18 (NKJV). Exodus 33:19-20 (ESV). Exodus 34:5-6 (ESV). Isaiah 54:10 (ESV). Jeremiah 31:3 (ESV). Lamentations 3:21-23 (ESV). Psalm 52:1, 8 (ESV). Psalm 146 (ESV). Psalm 145:8 (ESV). 1 John 4:8 (ESV). 1 John 4:16 (ESV). John 1:14 (NKJV). 1 John 4:10 (VOICE). John 3:16-17 (ESV). Romans 5:6-8 (ESV). Ephesians 2:1-5 (ESV). Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV). Psalm 119:88 (NIV). Psalm 119:76 (NIV). Psalm 51:1 (NIV). Psalm 119:149 (NIV). 1 John 4:19 (ESV). 1 John 4:7 (ESV). (Mark 22:35-40 NKJV). 1 John 4:20 (ESV).Other...2025-03-0225 minWritten SpokenThe Attributes of God: JusticeIn Episode 4 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s justice and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us.Resources References in Today’s Episode:Scripture VersesDeuteronomy 32:3-4 (NKJV). Psalm 19:9 (NKJV). Psalm 92:12-15 (NKJV). Psalm 97:2 (AMP). Revelation 16:5-7 (AMP). Psalm 89:14 (BRG). Psalm 97:2 (BRG). Deuteronomy 6:4 (KJ21). 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV). Jeremiah 17:9 (NIV). Romans 6:23 (NIV). 2 Peter 2 (NIV). Matthew 10:28 (NIV). Romans 3:9-20 (NIV). Hebrews 9:22 (ESV). Romans 3:23-26 (ESV). 2 Corinthians 5:21 (AMP).Other ResourcesAiden Wilson Tozer, The Attributes of God (Volume I): A Journey into the Father’s Heart...2025-02-1623 minWritten SpokenThe Attributes of God: HolyIn Episode 3 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s holiness and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us.
Resources References in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses
Exodus 15:9 (BSB). Exodus 15:11 (BSB). Leviticus 19:2 (AMP). 1 Samuel 2:2 (AMP). Psalm 29:2 (AMP). Psalm 71:22 (AMP). Psalm 77:13 (AMP). Psalm 99:1-3, 5 (AMP). Isaiah 6:1-4 (NKJV). Hebrews 12:10 (AMP). John 13:23; 19:26; 21:7, 20, and 24 (NKJV). 1 John 1:5 (AMP). Revelation 4:8 (AMP).
Other Resources
Jack Wellman, “What Does The Word Holy Mean? Bible Definition of Holy”
Jack Wellman, “What Is The Biblical Definition Of Holy?”
Topical Bi...2025-02-0225 minWritten SpokenThe Attributes of God: ImmutabilityIn Episode 2 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s immutability and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us.
Resources References in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses:
Malachi 3:6 (NLT). Psalm 102:25-27 (AMP). Psalm 55:19 (NIV). James 1:17 (AMP). Hebrews 13:8 (AMP). Numbers 23:19 (BSB).
Other Resources:
Aiden Wilson Tozer, The Attributes of God (Volume I): A Journey into the Father’s Heart.
Clayton Taylor, “What is the immutability of God?”
Nicole Sands, “What are the implications of God being infinite, unlimited, and unmeasurable?”...2025-01-1918 minWritten SpokenThe Attributes of God: InfinitudeIn Episode 1 of this new season of the podcast, Esther introduces the theme of the season, the attributes of God. She also highlights a benefit of grounding ourselves in the knowledge of who God is at the beginning of the year, shares some of the ways God reveals Himself to us, and reflects on one of God’s attributes.
Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses: Genesis 1:1 (AMP). Revelation 22:21 (AMP). Daniel 11:32 (KJ21). Romans 1:19-20 (ESV). Psalm 19:1 (NKJV). Psalm 50:6 (AMP). Ecclesiastes 3:1 (AMP). Romans 2:14-15 (NLT). Luke 24:27, 44–45 (ESV); John 5:39 (ESV). Genesis 22:1-14 (ESV). Genesis 16:1-14 (ESV). Judges 6...2025-01-0524 minWritten SpokenAdvent Week 4: LoveIn Episode 4 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on love, the theme of the 4th week of the Advent Season. She reminds us that God is Love.
Resources References in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses: Psalm 43:4 (NIV). Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP). Psalm 16:11 (AMP). Psalm 21:6 (ESV). Acts 5:41 (NKJV). Philippians 3:1 (NKJV). Romans 15:13 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 6:10 (ESV). Matthew 1:23 (AMP). John 1:14 (NKJV). John 15:11 {NKJV).
Other Resources:
Full lyrics of “What Wondrous Love Is This.” Author unknown.
Frederick M. Lehman’s hymn, “The Love of God.”
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Repl...2024-12-2212 minWritten SpokenAdvent Week 3: JoyIn Episode 3 of the Holiday Edition of the Written Spoken Podcast, Esther focuses on “Joy,” the theme of the third week of the Advent Season. Biblical joy is distinguished from the secular definition of joy.
Resources References in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses: Psalm 43:4 (NIV). Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP). Psalm 16:11 (AMP). Psalm 5:11-12 (AMP). Psalm 21:6 (ESV). Acts 5:41(NKJV). Philippians 3:1(NKJV). Romans 15:13 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 6:10 (ESV). Matthew 1:23 (AMP). (John 1:14 NKJV). (John 15:11 NKJV).
Other Resources:
The Bible Project’s word study “Joy.”
As One Being Taught Blog as one being taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish.
Esther...2024-12-1514 minWritten SpokenAdvent Week 2: PeaceIn a time that seems characterized by unrest in the world around us and often within us, in this second episode of the 2024 Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on "Peace," the theme of the second week of Advent. She also reminds us that God’s peace is available to us in all circumstances.
Resources References in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses:
Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV). Philippians 4:6-7 (AMP). Ephesians 3:20 (AMP). Judges 6:1-6 (NLT). Judges 6:23 (AMP). Judges 6:24 (NKJV). Isaiah 26:3 (ICB; AMP). Philippians 4:6-7 (AMP; MSG). John 14:27 (AMP).
Other Resources:
Ann Voska...2024-12-0815 minWritten SpokenAdvent Week 1: HopeToday is the first day of the Advent Season and in this first episode of the 2024 Holiday Edition of the Written Spoken Podcast, Esther focuses on Hope, the theme of the first week of Advent.
Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses:
Genesis 3:15 (NKJV). Romans 15:13 (NLT). 2 Thessalonians
2:16-17 (ESV). Psalm 71:5 (NKJV). Romans 15:13 (TPT; NLT). Psalm 68:19 (NKJV). Psalm 71:5 (NKJV). Hebrews 6:19-20 (NKJV). Isaiah 40:30-31 (NIV). 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV). Psalm 62:5 (HCSB). Numbers 23:19 (NKJV). Jeremiah 31:3 (NKJV). Hebrews 13:5 (ESV). Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP). Deuteronomy
31:6, 8 (NKJV). Psalm 78:7 (NKJV).
Other Resources:
Meg Butcher’s article, “7 Beautiful Advent Hymns of H...2024-12-0115 min
Encouraging Moments with Keva ReneeMorning Worship Report With Esther Renee WrightCome meet with my sister and dear friend Esher Renee Wright! A little about her: Esther Renee’ Wright is a native of Beaumont, Texas and now resides in Houston, Texas. She is an Associate minister at Southwest Community Christian Center the Bridge, under the leadership of Dr. Gregg J. Patrick, Pastor. Renee’, as most of her friends call her, is always on a mission to spread God’s word. She is a teacher of the gospel, a chemical dependency counselor, author and mentor. She is the founder of iModel Goodness Empowerment, (IMG) a vision she believes was downloaded specifically to her from Go...2024-11-231h 06Written SpokenGod's Invitations: To Those Who ThirstIn this second episode of the new season, Esther focuses on several of God’s invitations to those who are thirsty to come to Him for water.
Resources References in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses
Isaiah 55:1 (NKJV). John 7:37-38 (NKJV). Genesis 1:1-2, 6-10 (ESV). Exodus 14 (ESV). Exodus 17:1-7 (ESV). Numbers 20:1-13 (ESV). John 4:10 (NKJV). Psalm 63:1 (VOICE). Psalm 143:6 (GW). Psalm 42:1-2a (LSB). Psalm 107:9 (ICB). Jeremiah 2:13 (ESV).
Other Resources
James McIntosh’s article, “15 benefits of drinking water,” published on the Medical News Today website.
Rebecca Valdez’s article, “Thirst,” publish...2024-11-1719 minWritten SpokenGod's Invitations: Come to METhe focus of Season 14 of the Written Spoken podcast is God’s invitations recorded in His written Word, the Bible. In this first episode of the new season, Esther focuses on the invitation recorded in Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV).
Resources References in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses: Hebrews 1:1-2 (BSB). Psalm 90:1 (AMP). Genesis 2:25 (AMP). Genesis 2:16-17 (NIV). Genesis 3:8-9 (NIV). Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV; MSG). John 14:6 (AMP). Acts 4:12 (AMP).
Other Resources:
“Just As I Am.” Written by Charlotte Elliott. Published in 1835. Copyright Status: Public Domain.
“Jesus, I Come.” Written by William T. Sleeper. P...2024-11-0318 minWritten SpokenPraise Him Consistently: Our God From Whom All Blessings FlowDeveloping and maintaining the practice of consistent praise to God has been the focus of Season 13 and Esther identified accurate and increasing knowledge of God as the foundation of this practice. In this final episode, Esther continues the focus on who God is and, using a hymn and Scripture verses, points to God as the Source of all blessings.
Resources References in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses: Genesis 1:1 (NKJV). Revelation 22:21 (NKJV). John 1:1–3 (NKJV). 1 Chronicles 29:14 (AMP). Hebrews 11:3 (NKJV). Psalm 33:6 (NKJV; TLB). Jeremiah 32:17 (NKJV). Revelation 4:11 (NKJV). James 1:17 (AMP). Psalm 147:4 (AMP]). Ephesians 1:3-8 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 9:8 (AMP). Psalm 103:1-5 (AMP...2024-10-2017 minWritten SpokenPraise Him Consistently: Our Almighty Creator who is Our Salvation and More
In Episode 6, Esther again uses a hymn and Scripture verses to remind us of several attributes of our God. As in Episode 5, the purpose of the reminder is rooted in the truth that, to praise God consistenly for who He is, we must remind ourselves of truths we already know about His character and strive to deepen our knowledge of Him. In today’s episode we will focus on God’s attribute as the Almighty and several other attributes.
Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses:
God is the Almighty: Revelation 1:8 (NIV). 2 Corinthi...2024-10-0623 minWritten SpokenPraise Him Consistently: Our Redeemer who Loves Us and Reigns ForeverIn Episode 5, Esther uses a hymn and Scripture verses to remind us of several attributes of our God: His redemptive power, His love, and His sovereignty. The purpose of the reminder is rooted in this truth - to praise consistently for who He is, we must remind ourselves of truths we already know about His character and strive to deepen our knowledge of Him.
Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses:
God our Redeemer (all verses are from the NASB unless otherwise stated): Job 19:25. Psalm 19:14. Psalm 34:22. Psalm 69:18. Psalm 78:35. Psalm 106:10. Psalm 107:2. Isaiah 43:1. Isaiah 47:4. Isaia...2024-09-2227 minWritten SpokenPractical Steps to Develop and Maintain the Practice of Consistent Praise to God (Part II): Be IntentionalIn Episode 4 of Season 13, Esther continues to reflect on practical steps to develop and maintain the practice of consistent praise to God. She does a deeper dive into the concept of being intentional about praising God and provides additional strategies to aid in implementing and maintaining this practice.
Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses: Psalm 103:1 (NIV). Habbakuk 3:17-18 (NKJV). Habbakuk 3:18 (AMP). Exodus 16:1-8 (ERV). 1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV). Philippians 2:14 (NKJV). Philippians 2:13 (NLT). Psalms 100:4 (GNT). 1 Chronicles 16:34. 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Psalm 150 (NKJV). Psalm 55:16-17 (NKJV). Ephesians 2:6 (NKJV). Psalm 37:23 (NKJV). Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV).
Amanda Williams' article: “What Does The Bible...2024-09-0820 minWritten SpokenPractical Steps to Develop and Maintain the Practice of Consistent Praise to God (Part I)In the 3rd Episode of Season 13, Esther focuses on two steps that can help us to develop and maintain the practice of praising God consistently: 1) making the decision to praise God at all times; and 2) catching ourselves complaining and repurposing our complaints.
Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses:
Psalm 3:1-3 (NKJV). Psalm 103:1 (NIV). Habbakuk 3:17-18 (NKJV). Habbakuk 3:18 (AMP). Exodus 16:1-8 (ERV). 1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV). Philippians 2:14 (NKJV). Philippians 2:13 (NLT).
Lori Stanley Roeleveld’s article, “What Does the Bible Say about Complaining?”
Blog post from holysojourners.com, “Turn Complaining into Gratitude...2024-08-2520 minWritten SpokenThe Purpose of Our Praise to GodIn the second episode of Season 13, Esther invites us to reflect on the purpose of our praise to God, on what praising God at all times accomplishes.
Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:
Scripture Verses: Psalm 50:23 (NKJV). Psalm 8:2 (NIV). Psalm. 33:1 (AMP). Psalm 147:1 (AMP). Psalm 67:5-7 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 10:4 (AMP). Ephesians 6:11-18 (NKJV). 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 (NKJV). Acts 16:16-40 (NKJV). Isaiah 61:1-3 (NKJV). Psalm 150:6 (AMP). Hebrews 13:15 (AMP). Psalm 67:5-7 (NKJV). Psalm 139:14 (NKJV). Psalm 145:1-6, 10-13, 21 (AMP)
John Piper’s article, “Glorifying God … Period.”
As One Being Taught Blog https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit
The...2024-08-1124 minWritten SpokenThe Practice of Consistent Praise to God: Why Praise God at All Times?In Episode 1 of Season 13, Esther introduces the focus of the new season, “Developing the Practice of Consistent Praise to God,” and reflects on the question, “Why praise God at all times?”
Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode
Scripture Verses:
Examples of the psalmist David’s experiences: Psalm 34:1 (NKJV). 1 Samuel 16:1-11; 17:26-29; 18:5-7. 1 Chronicles 15. 2 Samuel 11:1-17; 12:1-13. Psalm 51. 2 Samuel 15 to 19. Acts 13:22. Psalm 7:17.
Jesus and the Samaritan Woman: John 4:18-24 (NKJV).
Paul’s statement to the men of Athens: Acts 17:22-23 (NKJV).
Character of God: Deuteronomy 7:9; 32:4. Psalm 11:7; 86...2024-07-2822 minWritten SpokenSinging to God: The Last Recorded SongIn the final episode of Season 12, Esther focuses on the last recorded song in the Bible. This song is known as “The Song of Moses and of the Lamb.”
Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:
Article:
Audrey Alessio - “Do You Hear God in Good Music? Listening for the Immortal Song | Desiring God”
Scripture Verses: Revelation 15:1-4 (NIV). Malachi 3:6 (NIV). Hebrews 13:8 (NIV). Deuteronomy 32:4 (NIV). Psalm 104:24 (AMP). Psalm 111:2-3 (NIV). Isaiah 6:1-3 (AMP). Jeremiah 10:7 (NIV). Psalm 86:9 (NIV). Psalm 98:2 (NIV). Exodus 15:1-18 (NIV). Deuteronomy 26:8 (NIV).
The blogs from which some of the p...2024-07-1415 minWritten SpokenSinging to God in the Wastelands: Why and HowIn today’s episode, Esther focuses on singing to God during difficult seasons of life, referred to as “wastelands.” She also shares reasons to sing and what enables us to sing in wastelands.
Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:
Articles: Bob Kauflin - “Words of Wonder: What Happens When We Sing?” Scott Hubbard - “Raise Your Song in the Night.”
Scripture Verses: Psalm 96:5 (AMP). Psalm 47:6 (AMP). Psalm 100:2 (NKJV). Ephesians 5:19 (NKJV). Colossians 3:16 (NKJV). Psalm 59:16-17 (AMP). Psalm 89:1 & 8 (BSB). Psalm 101:1 (NKJV). Psalm 50:15 (AMP). Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV). Philippians 2:13 (NIV). Isaiah 40:29-31 (NKJV). Isaiah 35:1 (NLT). Psalm 34:1 (KJV). Isaiah 43:2 (NLT...2024-06-3022 minWritten SpokenSing to God: LamentIn Episode 5 of Season 12, Esther continues to focus on the practice of singing to God. She directs our attention to what author Mark Vrogep describes as "one of the most theologically informed practices of the Christian life," lament.
Resources referenced in the episode:
Lori Stanley Roeleveld’s article, “What Does it Mean to Lament? Bible Meaning Explained”
Mark Vrogep’s article, “The 4 Basics of Lament”
Ian Hamilton’s article, “3 Things You Should Know about Psalms”
Josh Lee’s article, “Why Lament Is Important in Worship.”
Jessica Brodie’s article, “5 Psalms of La...2024-06-1621 minWritten SpokenSinging to God: The Practice of Quieting Our SoulsIn Episode 4, Esther continues Season 12's focus on the practice of singing to God. She highlights another of the Songs of Ascent in the Bible, Psalm 131, and considers what it means to engage in the practice of quieting our souls as we journey through life.
Resources referenced in the episode:
Max Lucado, Daily Devotional, February 27, 2020 “Why God Hates Pride”
“Quieting the Soul” blog post.
Scripture verses: Psalm 131 (NKJV). Psalm 31:23 (LEB). 1 Peter 5:5 (AMP). Psalm 42:5 & 11 (NKJV). Psalm 132:2 (VOICE). Philippians 4:6-7 (VOICE). Isaiah 26:3 (AMP). Proverbs 3:5-6 (VOICE). 1 Samuel 30:6 (VOICE).
2024-06-0220 minWritten SpokenSing to God: Songs of AscentIn Episode 3, Esther continues Season 12's focus on the practice of singing to God. She highlights the Songs of Ascent in the Bible (Psalms 120-134), reflects on Psalm 121, one of the Songs of Ascent, and shares instructions from the psalm that can help us navigate stages of our journey through life.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
“What Are the Songs of Ascent in the Bible?” by Madeline Kalu.
“My Help” by Jackie Gouche
Scripture verses in the order referenced:
Psalms 120-134 (NKJV). Psalm 121 (AMP). Psalm 33:6, 8-9 (TLB). Hebr...2024-05-1919 minWritten SpokenSing to God: First SongIn Episode 2, Esther continues Season 12’s focus on the practice of singing to God. She reflects on the first recorded song in the Bible and highlights several of its themes for personal application.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
“Favorite Song of All” - Lyrics
“Favorite Song of All” - Video
Scriptures verses in the order referenced:
Job 38:4-7 (NKJV). Job 2:11 (NIV). Exodus. 14:26-30 (NKJV). Exodus 15:1-18 (NKJV). Romans 15:4 (AMP). Genesis 15:18 (NKJV).
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect...2024-05-0516 minWritten SpokenSing to God: Who? Why? What? How? When?Our focus in Season 12 is the practice of singing to God. In Episode 1 Esther reflects on five questions related to the practice of singing to God: “Who is to sing to God?” “Why sing to God?” “What do we sing to God?” “How do we sing to God?” and, “When do we sing to God?”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Bob Kauflin’s resources: “Words of Wonder: What Happens When We Sing?” and “What Should We Sing? How to Identify a Good Worship Song.”
John Piper’s resource: “Singing and Making Melody to the Lord.”
Scott Hubbard’s...2024-04-2127 minWritten SpokenLiving Out the Truth of the Resurrection of Christ JesusIn Episode 7, the final episode of Season 11, Esther reflects on the Resurrection of Christ Jesus and what it means to live out the truth of the Resurrection in our daily lives.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Matt Perman’s article, “6 Things Christ Accomplished by His Death.”
John Piper’s article, “Six Gifts of the Resurrection.”
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother of the Resurrection Lawrence.
Scriptures verses in the order shared. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, New King James Versio...2024-04-0724 minWritten SpokenHoly Week: Every StepIn Episode 6 of Season 11, Esther focuses on Holy Week and reminds us that, from the moment of His birth, every step Jesus took was in the direction of Golgotha and the Cross, to willingly pay the incomprehensible cost to redeem us.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
“If That Isn’t Love,” written by Dottie Rambo.
Scriptures verses in the order shared: (Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, New King James Version). Luke 19: 8-42. Zechariah 9:9-10. Matthew 1 (NIV). Galatians 4:4-5 (AMP). Luke 2:41-47. Matthew 3:13-17. Matthew 4:1-11, 12-17, 18-22. John 2...2024-03-2421 minWritten SpokenGazing at the Lamb of GodIn Episode 5 of Season 11, Esther returns to the invitation issued by John the Baptizer in John 1:29, and reflects on what it means to gaze at the Lamb of God, and on what we will see as we do so.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Scriptures verses in the order shared. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, New King James Version: John 1:29. Hebrews 12:1-3 (AMP). John 1:1-4. Colossians 1:15-18. Matthew 16:13-18. Hebrews 10:5-7. Galatians 4:4-5. John 1:14. Hebrews 2:17-18 (AMP). Philippians 2:5-8 (HCSB). 1 Corinthians 8:5-6. Philippians 2:5-11. Romans 14:9. Hebrews 1:1-12.
The Project G...2024-03-1021 minWritten SpokenBehold the Lamb of GodIn Episode 4, Esther focuses on the invitation issued by John the Baptizer, in John 1:29, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”
Scriptures verses shared in Episode 4 (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture verses are from the NKJV): John 1:29. John 1:6-7, 28-29. Luke 1:41, 44. John 1:14. John 5:39. Luke 24:27. Exodus 25:9, 31. Hebrews 12:2-3. Exodus. 25:31. John 1:4, 9; 8:12; 9:5. Isaiah 11:2. Hebrews 1:9. Revelation 1:4. Genesis 3:15. John 1:1-14. Luke 24:7. John 5:39.
Link to Glen Scrivener’s article, “Where Is Jesus in the Old Testament? | Desiring God.”
Link to the song, “He Is.”
Link to the lyrics of Helen Lemmel’s hymn, “Turn Your Eyes Upo...2024-02-2522 minWritten SpokenThe Greatest of LovesIn Episode 3 of Season 11, Esther invites us to let the fact that Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, and Valentine’s Day occur on the same day this year, prompt prayerful reflection on the greatest of loves.
Link to the history and lyrics of James Weldon Johnson’s iconic hymn, "Lift Every Voice and Sing"
Link to Jack Zavada’s article, "4 Types of Love in the Bible"
Link to the late Dr. Billy Graham’s newspaper article, "Billy Graham: Bible is God's 'love letter'"
Link to Mary Fairchild’s article, "Learn What Lent Mean...2024-02-1121 minWritten SpokenAre We Breathing? God is Still WorkingIn this second episode of 2024, Esther ties the ordinary yet life-giving and essential act of breathing to God’s work in us, His children.
Scripture verses shared in the episode: Genesis 2:7 (AMP, ESV). Acts 17:28 (ERV). Psalm 104:29. Psalm 150:6 (VOICE). Philippians 2:13 (ISV). Psalm 69:30-31 (AMP). Psalm 50:15 (AMP). Psalm 91:15 (AMP). Hebrews. 13:8 (AMP). Psalm 46:1-3, 7 (NKJV). Hebrews 10:23 (AMP). Romans 8:28 (AMP).
Link to Jennifer Tucker’s article, “What are Breath Prayers?”
Link to Brooke Obie’s article, “10 ‘Breath Prayers’ to Pray”.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's conten...2024-01-2816 minWritten SpokenGod is Still Working on UsIn this first episode of 2024 and the new season of the podcast, Esther reminds us that God’s work in our lives is an ongoing process.
Scripture verses shared in the episode: Philippians 2:13 (HCSB). Isaiah 1:18 (NKJV). Isaiah 55:6-9 (NKJV). Jeremiah 18:1-6 (NKJV).
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com
Link to Esther's book Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit...2024-01-1410 minWritten SpokenAs we face a brand-new year: His Word and a PrayerIn this bonus episode of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther shares several verses of Scripture and a prayer.
Scripture verses from today’s episode: Psalm 90:12 (TPT). Matthew 10:29-31 (NIV). Psalm 139:1-10 (TPT). Joshua 1:9 (AMP). Isaiah 43:2 (AMP). Isaiah 41:10 (ESV). Isaiah 26:3-4 (AMP). Psalms 23: 1-6 (NKJV). Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV). Psalm 90:12 (TPT). Matthew 10:29-31 (NIV). Psalm 139:1-10 (TPT).
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and s...2023-12-3113 minWritten SpokenAdvent Week 4: LoveIn Episode 4 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on love, the theme of the 4th week of the Advent Season and reminds us that God is Love.
Scripture verses from today’s episode: John 3:16 (AMP). Isaiah 9:6 (ESV). 1 Corinthians 13:13 (TLB). 1 John 4:8 (ESV). 1 John 1:10 (VOICE). John 3:17 (ESV). Ephesians 3:17-19 (TLB). Romans 8:35-39 (NLT).
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com
Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share https://eadamsg...2023-12-2413 minWritten SpokenAdvent Week 3: JoyIn Episode 3 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on joy, the theme of the third week of the Advent Season. Biblical joy is distinguished from the secular definition of joy.
Scripture verses from today’s episode: Luke 1:38-45 (ESV). Psalm 16:11 (ESV). Psalm 21:6 (ESV). Matthew 1:23 (AMP). Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP). Acts 5:41. Philippians 3:1. Romans 15:13. 2 Corinthians 6:10. Matthew 1:23 (AMP).
Click here to access the Bible Project's word study of joy.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
As One Being Taught – Enco...2023-12-1714 minWritten SpokenAdvent: Week 2 - PeaceThere seems to be unrest, violence, wars or threats of war on almost every continent and there is often unrest within each of us. Esther reminds us in Episode 2 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, that God’s peace is available to us in all circumstances.
Scripture verses from today’s episode: Psalm 29:10-11 (NKJV). Judges 6:1-10 (NLT). Judges 6: 11-19, 23-24 (AMP). Psalm 71:5 (AMP). Psalm 28:7 (NIV). Isaiah 26:3 (ICB). Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV & MSG). Isaiah 9:6-7 (NKJV). John 14:27 (AMP).
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:
2023-12-1015 minWritten SpokenAdvent: Week 1 - HopeIn this first episode of the Written Spoken Podcast's 2023 Holiday Edition, which is centered on the Advent Season, Esther focuses on Hope, the theme of week 1 of Advent.
Scripture verses from today's episode:
Romans 15:13 (NLT). 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (ESV). Psalm 71:5 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. Lamentations 3:24 (GNT). Psalm 62:5 (NKJV). Romans 15:13 (TPT). Genesis 3:15.
Click here for Dr. Mark D. Roberts' article, "What is Advent? An Introduction to Advent."
Click here for the video of the Bible Project's word study of hope.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of...2023-12-0313 minWritten SpokenA Former Leper's Prayer of ThanksgivingIn episode 7 (the final episode) of Season 10, through the story of the Samaritan who Jesus healed of leprosy, Esther encourages us to consider the typical distance between when we receive a gift from God and when we give Him thanks.
Scripture verses in Episode 7: Luke 17:11-19 (NKJV)
Emmons, R. A., and Michael E. McCullough. "Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 84.2 (2003): 377-389.
Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's c...2023-11-2612 minWritten SpokenA Prayer of ThanksgivingPsalm 92:1 states, "It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and sing praises to Your name, O Most High" (NKJV). In Episode 6 of Season 10, Esther focuses on a prayer of thanksgiving penned by the psalmist king David and invites us to engage in our own prayers of thanksgiving and praise as we listen.
Scripture verses in Episode 6. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture verses are from the NKJV: Psalm 138 (ESV). Psalm 103:1. Proverbs 14:33. Psalm 37:4. Proverbs 4:23. 1 Corinthians 3:16. 1 Peter 2:9 (ESV). Psalm 20:6. Psalm 119:89. Numbers 23:19. Titus 1:2. Hebrews 6:18. James 1:17 (AMP). 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV). Isaiah 57:15 (ESV).
Links to As One Being Taught and F...2023-11-1222 minWritten SpokenPraying to the God who SeesIt is not possible to be human and not have had the experience in some moment or moments of feeling overlooked or not seen by others. In Episode 5 of Season 10, Esther reminds us that God is El Roi, the God who sees. He sees each of us.
Bible verses in today’s episode: Genesis 15:1-5. Genesis 16:1-14 (NIV). 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NKJV). Psalm 33:13-15, 18-19 (AMP). Proverbs 5:21 (NKJV). Proverbs 15:3 (NKJV). 1 Peter. 3:12 (NIV). 1 Samuel 16:7 (AMP). Hebrews 4:13 (VOICE). Psalm 31:7 (NLT). Psalm 139: 1-3, 7-16 (NKJV).
Click here for the link to the lyrics of “His Eye is on the Sparrow” by Civill...2023-10-2920 min
Live LovedFor Such a Time As This - A Discussion on The War In Israel and Lessons from the Book of EstherAs the war in Israel continues to escalate, we find ourselves living in a pivotal time in history when the past and the present seem to be converging. This isn't the first time the enemy, working through corrupt leaders, has called for the destruction of the Jewish people. In the book of Esther, the Jews were on the brink of destruction until a woman, positioned for "such a time as this", made the courageous choice to use her influence to confront injustice and deliver a generation from genocide. As believers, we must also refuse to remain silent during this tim...2023-10-2129 min