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Walk in Faith PodcastGiving Your Testimony: Encouragement and Practical Steps for New Believers- Ep.115 Practical Tips for Giving Your Testimony
Tip 1: Write It Out
Helps manage anxiety and organize details
Identify key ideas, events, people, and details
Scale testimony for different time constraints
Include background (upbringing, faith experience, family, beliefs)
Tip 2: Know Your Audience
Tailor content to audience relevance (colleagues, those in recovery, women’s retreat, etc.)
Emphasize unique aspects for different settings
Tip 3: Old You vs. New You Comparison
Side-by-side detail of life before and after faith in Christ
Helps highlight transformation an...2025-06-3010 minWalk in Faith PodcastChristian Worldview: A Guide for New Believers- Ep.10In this episode of "Walk in Faith," host Ivonne Rivera Newberry discusses the Christian worldview, exploring what it is and why it's significant for new believers. She discusses foundational beliefs that shape how we understand the world and introduces key themes from the Bible: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. Ivonne mentions her own background steeped in feminism and critical theory to finding genuine hope and solutions through Christ. She emphasizes the role of Christians in building God's kingdom on Earth now and she encourages listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and contributions.
2025-04-0721 minWalk in Faith PodcastPrayer: The Essential Discipline for New Christians Ep.9In this episode Ivonne Rivera Newberry guides new believers through an introduction to the concept of prayer. The discussion opens with a reflection on Psalm 27:8, emphasizing the personal and relational aspects of talking to God. Ivonne elaborates on how prayer is both a discipline and a means of cultivating a deeper relationship with the Heavenly Father. She introduces two acronyms, ACTS and PRAY, as tools for structuring prayer, highlighting the importance of adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. The episode also covers the significance of habitual and spontaneous prayer, the impact of gratitude, and the importance of reverence in mental...2025-03-0928 minWalk in Faith PodcastBroken Marriage and God's Response to A Prayer -Ep8In this episode of Walk in Faith, host Ivonne Rivera-Newberry delves into a sensitive and profound topic: navigating prayer and broken marriages. Ivonne shares a heartfelt encounter with a friend facing marital issues and discusses the importance of understanding God's nature and His intentions for marriage. She emphasizes that God's guidance will never lead to sin that leads to the breaking up of a family, and offers encouragement to couples to fight for their marriages, leaning on their faith and community for support. Tune in for an insightful discussion that seeks to provide solace and guidance for those struggling...2024-11-1722 minWalk in Faith PodcastHow to Read the Bible: Practical Tips for New Believers Ep.7In Episode 7, We conclude our Bible series with a beginner's guide on how to read the Bible effectively. We address common misconceptions and set realistic expectations, emphasizing that complete understanding comes gradually through continuous reading. We also highlight the importance of context, using study tools, and leveraging church community and mentors for deeper understanding. Ivonne encourages listeners to dive into the Scriptures, be kind to themselves, and rely on the Holy Spirit for enlightenment. The episode aims to guide new believers in establishing a fruitful and enduring relationship with the Bible.
Walk in Faith podcast, n...2024-09-1026 minWalk in Faith PodcastWhy You Should Read the Bible Daily: Seven Compelling Reasons Ep.6We're diving deeper into our Bible series today, focusing on the critical practice of daily Bible reading. Join me as I unpack seven compelling reasons why this daily habit is indispensable for all believers. From guarding against false teachings and nourishing your spirit to understanding God's character and finding encouragement, I explain how reading the Bible shapes and strengthens our faith journey. Get ready to be inspired to pick up your Bible daily and discover the transformative power of God's word. Tune in and be blessed!
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2024-06-1316 minWalk in Faith PodcastHarrison Butker: Controversial Commencement Speech and Christian Values in Today's Culture Ep.5Welcome to Episode 5 of the Walk in Faith podcast, hosted by Ivonne Rivera-Newberry. Today, we hit pause on our ongoing Bible series to tackle a timely and controversial topic that's been making waves across social media and news headlines. Our focus? The intense backlash to NFL player Harrison Butker's commencement speech at Benedictine College.
Ivonne dives into Butker's bold remarks, which touched on a variety of hot-button issues such as abortion, diversity initiatives, and traditional family roles. We'll explore why these comments sparked such strong reactions, what this means for Christians in today's society, and the challenges of...2024-06-0127 minWalk in Faith PodcastBible Anatomy And How to Start Reading Ep.4This episode gives a quick overview of the Bible and a breakdown of its organization. We also give some practical tips on how to start reading the Bible.
Website: Ivonneriveranewberry.com
Mentioned links in the episode:
Discover the Word series The Impact of Place: https://discovertheword.org/?s=geography
Why Journal? Blog Post: https://ivonneriveranewberry.com/why-journal/
Timeline:
00:00 The Bible is the best selling book, printed over 600 billion times in 2000 languages. It contains various literary styles.
05:31 Fascinating series about maps, concordance, and index in th...2024-05-1517 minWalk in Faith PodcastHow To Shop For A Bible Ep.3Six elements you should consider when purchasing a Bible.
2024-04-2727 minWalk in Faith PodcastFrom Decision to Discipleship Ep.2Questions and issues that often confront new believers.
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Walk in Faith PodcastWalk in Faith Podcast Introduction Ep.1This episode introduces the purpose and hope of the Walk in Faith Podcast.
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9 to 5 FaithEp 4: Bookend your dayIn this episode of the 9 to 5 Faith podcast, host Paige C. Clark talks to Ivonne Rivera-Newberry about her life as an almost empty nester. Ivonne is a nurse who has been working in public health since 2012 and is currently overseeing over 50 clinics across the state of Kansas for the state health department.
Ivonne is married to Jason, whom she met while they were both in the army. They have two children, an 18-year-old son who is studying mechanical engineering in college and a daughter who is a senior in high school and wants to be a large...2023-03-1149 min