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Set Apart PodcastHe Is Love - exploring the amazing depths of God's heart toward usLeslie continues the He Is series by exploring the amazing reality that God is love. He exemplifies agape love - a love that actively, purposefully seeks another’s highest. It is a sacrificial love. It is a selfless love. As Leslie explains in this episode, this is the love God showed toward us, and the very same love we are called to have towards Him. We often look at total surrender, total consecration to God as extreme. But as Leslie shares, His love for us was beyond extreme. This message reminds us that offering our lives as a living sacr...2025-06-2522 min
Daily Thunder Podcast1249: Four Five and Under // Thirty Years 15 (Eric + Leslie Ludy)According to Scripture, children are like arrows in the hand of the warrior. Any one who has kids may wish to question such a notion. Arrows? Strength? Weakness, liability, and inconvenience would appear to be better descriptions. But the Bible is correct. As Eric and Leslie attest in this episode, when children are embraced as God designed, they can turn the average parent into a superhero. ------------» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Eric, Leslie, Nathan, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https...2025-05-0924 minDaily Thunder Podcast1243: Start with One // Thirty Years 13 (Eric + Leslie Ludy)Staring at the staggering number of orphaned and vulnerable children worldwide, Eric and Leslie felt compelled to do something about the crisis. God encouraged them to start with one. This is the story of them doing exactly that. In July of 2007, Harper Grace Ludy made the trip from Seoul, South Korea to Windsor, Colorado and into the Ludy home—changing it forever.2025-04-2532 minDaily Thunder Podcast1238: The Adventure of Adoption // Thirty Years 12 (Eric + Leslie Ludy)One of the most defining aspects of Eric and Leslie’s thirty years together has been their journey of adopting four kids into their family. Adoption is a beautiful portrayal of God’s heart and, at the same time, one of the riskiest and most challenging adventures a family could ever embark upon. ------------» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Eric, Leslie, Nathan, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Diffi...2025-04-1123 minDaily Thunder Podcast1232: Twenty-Six Lead Soldiers // Thirty Years 10 (Eric + Leslie Ludy)Eric and Leslie continue their discussion on their writing career. Having combined forces for over thirty books, they mine the many vivid memories associated with the past thirty years of wielding the pen and the unique power it affords. ------------» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Eric, Leslie, Nathan, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: https://ellerslie.com/subscribe/» For more information a...2025-03-2855 minSet Apart PodcastHe is my Identity, Part Two: finding confidence in Christ and not ourselvesLeslie continues the He Is series with important Scriptural keys to finding our identity in Christ. We often have humanly-contrived ideas about "godly womanhood" and they can seem dour and oppressive. But God's vision and purpose for our lives is the opposite - it's amazing, life-giving and beautiful. In this episode, Leslie points us toward refreshing Biblical truths about Christ-centered, godly womanhood, and equips us to find strength and confidence in Christ and not ourselves. While the world says that self-esteem is the answer for our insecurity, in reality we will only gain lasting security when we look away...2025-03-2622 minDaily Thunder Podcast1223: The Art of Public Speaking // Thirty Years 07 (Eric + Leslie Ludy)Eric and Leslie never expected to be standing on a stage speaking. But thirty years later, after speaking to multiple hundreds of thousands in multiple hundreds of venues, they’ve kind of accepted public speaking as a somewhat normal activity now. This particular episode dives into the Ludy’s unique experience of becoming unwitting communicators. 2025-03-0740 minSet Apart PodcastHe is My Passion: making Jesus our everythingLeslie continues the He Is series with a powerful reminder of what it means to make Jesus our everything. In this episode Leslie challenges us to ask the question - Do I have true passion for Jesus Christ, or am I following Him out of obligation? Mediocrity is common in modern Christianity, but it is not mean to be our norm. Leslie offers Biblical inspiration and practical insights for overcoming apathy and cultivating a heart of true passion toward Christ, overcoming distractions and growing spiritually during busy seasons. For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org...2025-02-1031 minSet Apart PodcastHe is My Healer, Part Three: Biblical truths about physical healingLeslie continues her message on He is My Healer with a Biblical look at the often confusing issue of physical healing. In this episode, Leslie offers key Scriptures and Biblical principles for knowing Jesus as our Healer while also keeping a surrendered heart when it comes to our physical health. If you have struggled with knowing how to pray about health issues, this message offers a Biblically balanced perspective, as well as encouragement for seasons of physical suffering.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To register for our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart...2025-01-2129 minSet Apart PodcastHe is My PeaceThis week Leslie dives into her new series with a powerful episode on making Jesus our Peace. Scripture says that the peace Jesus gives "surpasses all understanding”, which means that His peace is far more powerful than “all human thought, reasoning, and understanding.” His peace is stronger than our emotions, thoughts, circumstances or any lies the enemy may whisper to us. That is why Christians throughout history have been able to face extreme situations and remain supernaturally peaceful through it all - because they chose to make Jesus Christ their Prince of Peace. As Leslie reminds us in this episode...2024-11-1822 minSet Apart PodcastMost Asked Questions: How Can I Prepare for Marriage?Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with this practical look at preparing for marriage in a Christ-centered way. In this episode, Leslie shares key spiritual truths that help us prepare now for a strong, lasting, God-honoring future marriage. As Leslie reminds us, you don't need to wait until you meet your future spouse to begin preparing for a love story that will stand the test of time. And even if God has called you to a lifetime of singleness, applying these principle will never be wasted, because they strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ.For more...2024-10-1526 minSet Apart PodcastMost Asked Questions: Part One: Is it Possible to Live a No-Drama Life?Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with a compelling discussion on cultivating a no-drama lifestyle. While adventure and spiritual battle go hand in hand with walking the narrow way of the Cross, God doesn't intend us to live a life of constant crisis, chaos and drama. In this episode, Leslie offers three biblical and practical keys for responding to drama and distraction in a healthy way and building a life that is marked by peace, calm, and stability of soul. For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To listen to additional episodes from Leslie...2024-09-1629 minSet Apart PodcastMost Asked Questions: Part Two: How Can I Honor God with my Time?Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with Part Two of her message on honoring God with our time. Living in a noisy, busy world, it's easy to lose sight of God's bigger picture for our lives. In this episode, Leslie outlines four key ways we can build our lives around what is most important, offering a biblical mindset toward key ares of time management, including rest, entertainment, and serving others. As Leslie reminds us, when we consecrate our time to Christ, we find a far deeper satisfaction than anything the distractions of this world can offer. We won’t n...2024-09-0919 minSet Apart PodcastMost Asked Questions: Part One: How can I honor God with my time?Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with the first of a two-part message on honoring God with our time. The Bible says that we are called to “redeem the time”, which means to seize each moment God has given us and use it for His glory, and not our own selfish agenda. As Leslie shares in this episode, effectively managing our time is a key way to avoid wasting our lives on temporal, meaningless things. Leslie unpacks two key principles for keeping our lives and time centered around God's priorities, no matter what season we are in.For...2024-09-0419 minSet Apart PodcastMost Asked Questions: Part One: How Can I Be a Faithful Christian?Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with Part One of a message about becoming a faithful Christian. In this episode, Leslie shares two powerful stories from Christian history, when ordinary men and women chose a path of faithfulness and availability to God - with world-changing outcomes. Leslie reminds us that there are no “special Christians”, only faithful Christians. Each of us has been called by God to impact the world for His glory. But we don’t need special qualifications to bear eternal fruit through our lives. We only need a heart fully surrendered to Jesus Christ, and faith in...2024-08-1325 minSet Apart PodcastMost Asked Questions: Part Two: What is a Biblical Approach to Health?Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with Part Two of her message: What is a Biblical approach to health? Even though Scripture makes it clear that “life is more than food” (Lk. 12:23), it’s all too easy to behave otherwise. Whether we fall into the trap of self-indulgence and laziness when it comes to our eating habits, or struggle with becoming preoccupied with health food and fitness, it's all too easy to veer away from God's pattern in how we care for our physical bodies. As Leslie shares in this episode, living a healthful lifestyle can be a wonderf...2024-08-0624 minSet Apart PodcastMost Asked Questions: What is True Modesty?Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with a practical and eye-opening look at true Biblical modesty. We often make the mistake of defining modesty only by the style of clothing someone is wearing, but as Leslie shares in this episode, modesty is far more of an outflow of someone’s heart condition than anything else. If we truly desire to showcase honor; to glorify Jesus and point eyes to Him, true modesty will be the natural outflow of our lives, not just in what we wear but in how we act, how we conduct our conversations, and how you...2024-06-2620 minSet Apart PodcastMost Asked Questions: How Do I Overcome Fear?Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series by tackling the challenging question "How do I overcome fear?" By unpacking the promises of Psalm 91, Leslie gives us a fresh vision of what a mighty God we serve, and His desire to show Himself strong on our behalf. Leslie shares Biblical principles that can help us learn to abide under the shadow of the Almighty and take refuge in the shelter of His wings in whatever situation we are facing, big or small. As this episode reminds us, God's eyes run to and fro throughout the whole earth, ready to show H...2024-05-0833 minSet Apart PodcastGaining God's Heart for the Modern Church - Navigating Modern Christianity, Part 1Leslie kicks off a new series this week called Navigating Modern Christianity. Her first episode, Gaining God's Heart for the Modern Church, tackles the concerns many of us have when we see the apathy, compromise, church splits, off-base doctrine, and discord that is so prevalent in the Church today. How should we respond when we see the widespread compromise in the lives of today's Christians? In this message, Leslie helps us see modern Christianity from God's perspective and gain His heart toward today's wayward believers. Leslie shows us from a Biblical perspective that there is hope for the modern...2023-12-2624 minSet Apart PodcastSpiritual Lessons from Elisabeth Elliot - My Historical Mentors, Part 7This week Leslie continues her Historical Mentors series by highlighting three poignant truths from Elisabeth Elliot's life and ministry. Leslie was first impacted by Elisabeth during her teen years, and continues to be impacted by this amazing woman's example, even as an adult. In this episode, Leslie describes Elisabeth's commitment to applying the Gospel to every facet of her daily life, her willingness to embrace a crucified life, and to surrender even God's good and perfect gifts back to Him. Elisabeth's selfless, no-nonsense approach to Christianity reminds us what a Gospel-centered life is all about.For more...2023-10-2428 minDaily Thunder Podcast1052: No Compromise // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 37 (Leslie Ludy)Leslie Ludy is the special guest for this thirty-seventh installment in Eric Ludy’s epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, Leslie dives into the lives of Keith Green and Leonard Ravenhill, showing the impact of their lives and ministries in the 70's, as well as key spiritual truths for today's American Church.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by don...2023-09-2858 minSet Apart PodcastSpiritual Lessons from Catherine Booth - My Historical Mentors, Part 4This week Leslie continues her Historical Mentors series with an inspiring look at the life of Catherine Booth, the co-founder of the Salvation Army. All through her life, Catherine kept her spiritual fire aflame against incredible odds. Her example reminds us that we have no excuses for accepting mediocrity in our Christian walk. Catherine's amazing journey urges us to “leave it all on the field”, by God's grace, and for His glory. As Leslie unpacks Catherine's life, you will be challenged not to settle for less than “the impossible God-enabled life” that God has called you to.For more...2023-09-2621 minSet Apart PodcastSpiritual Lessons from Biddy Chambers - My Historical Mentors, Part 3This is the second episode in Leslie's series entitled My Historical Mentors, featuring spiritual lessons from the life of Biddy Chambers - the wife of Oswald Chambers. Biddy's humble and self-sacrificing example points us to God's pattern for "taking the lowest place". Without her tireless and faithful service, the beloved Christian devotional My Utmost His Highest would never have been created and blessed countless thousands around the world. Leslie points us to several qualities from Biddy's life that can encourage and equip us as we seek to live humble, Christ-centered lives in such a time as this....2023-09-1826 minDaily Thunder Podcast1042: Self-Protection vs. Sacrificial Love // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 32 (Leslie Ludy)Leslie Ludy is the special guest for this thirty-second installment in Eric Ludy’s epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, Leslie pays tribute to Lilian Trasher, the American who gave up everything to serve God in Egypt. Lilian died in 1961, and her example of sacrificial love stands out in the past century as one of the great marvels of God's working in and through the lives of willing vessels. ------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please vi...2023-09-1344 minDaily Thunder Podcast1037: Special Christians vs. Faithful Christians // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 29 (Leslie Ludy)Leslie Ludy is the special guest for this twenty-ninth installment in Eric Ludy’s epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, Leslie revisits two amazing stories from Christian history in the 1950’s—the five missionaries killed in Ecuador and David Wilkerson’s impact upon the gangs in inner-city New York. Through these reflections on God’s world-changing work through ordinary men and women, Leslie reminds us that there are no “special Christians”, only faithful Christians. We don’t need special qualifications to bear eternal fruit through our lives. We only need a heart f...2023-09-0644 minDaily Thunder Podcast1032: Not Home Yet // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 26 (Leslie Ludy)Leslie Ludy is the special guest for this twenty-sixth installment in Eric Ludy’s epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, Leslie unpacks the fascinating history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots in WW2 and reminds us that even if we are walking through suffering, discouragement or rejection in the service of our King—we should not grow weary. The suffering we may experience now is not even worthy to be compared with the glory that awaits us in eternity.------------For more information about Daily...2023-08-3039 minDaily Thunder Podcast1023: Small Beginnings, Mighty Outcomes // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 21 (Leslie Ludy)Leslie Ludy is the special guest for this twenty-first installment in Eric Ludy’s epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, Leslie wields three powerful stories in American history demonstrating how we ought not to despise the day of small beginnings and how God loves to use simple, humble things to make enormous impact. ------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by...2023-08-1647 minSet Apart PodcastAnxiety, Part 2 - A Biblical Mindset, Part 22Leslie continues her Biblical mindset series with this practical and powerful episode on overcoming anxiety. Sharing two key principles from Scripture, Leslie reminds us that God’s desire is for us to be completely free from fear and filled with extraordinary courage. In this episode, Leslie challenges us to let God lead us to a place of victory, faith, and triumph so that we can walk in the reality of Philippians 4:6 — being anxious for nothing. As this message reminds us, it is always safe to trust the One who gave everything for us. When we have Jesus, we have noth...2023-08-1417 minDaily Thunder Podcast1018: Victorious Love // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 18 (Leslie Ludy)Leslie Ludy is the special guest for the eighteenth installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, Leslie showcases how Christians fought to overcome evil with good during this defining time in history.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/2023-08-0958 minSet Apart PodcastSocial Media, Part 2 - A Biblical Mindset, Part 20Leslie continues her Biblical Mindset series this week, diving into Part Two of a Christ-centered approach toward social media. In this episode, Leslie challenges us to examine whether social media is being used in our lives for God's glory or as a distraction or addiction that pulls us away from Him, and offers several practical, Christ-centered steps we can take to put social media in it's proper place. At the end of our lives, we won't want to look back and see the countless hours wasted on things not worthwhile. As Leslie shares in this episode, honoring God's pattern...2023-08-0230 minSet Apart PodcastLegalism - A Biblical Mindset, Part 18This week Leslie continues the Biblical Mindset series with a Scriptural look at legalism. As you seek to become consecrated to Christ, Satan would like nothing better than to distract you from true set-apartness and pull you either into the bondage of legalism (self-constructed holiness) or licentiousness (self-ruled, fleshly living). In this episode, Leslie shares important Biblical principles that can help you avoid both of these pitfalls and keep your eyes on the true Source of set-apartness.To register for next year's Set Apart Conference and enjoy the best prices on registration, visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference...2023-07-0623 minSet Apart PodcastRelationships, Part 3 - A Biblical Mindset, Part 15Leslie continues her Biblical mindset series with this practical episode on preparing for marriage. In this message, Leslie speaks into key questions many single women wonder about relationships, including what to look for in a future husband, how to test man's true character, and how to determine whether a relationship or friendship is truly from God. This episode offers encouragement and guidance for single women and can also be a helpful tool for anyone seeking to point single women toward God's pattern for relationships.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To support Set Apart...2023-06-2023 minSet Apart PodcastRelationships, Part 2 - A Biblical Mindset, Part 14Leslie continues her Biblical mindset series with this practical episode on establishing a Christ-centered "code of honor" in relationships. As Leslie shares, a Biblical relational code of honor must be an outflow of our personal relationship with Christ, rather than being a list of rules to follow. In this episode, Leslie explores key "honor principles" such as bringing our emotions under God's control, adopting a God-honoring approach to the opposite sex in the single years, and valuing the perspective of our God-given spiritual authorities. For additional resources from Leslie on purity and God-honoring relationships, visit www.setapart...2023-06-1424 minSet Apart PodcastDecision-Making, Part 2 - A Biblical Mindset, Part 12Leslie continues her Biblical Mindset series with part-two on godly decision-making. In this episode, Leslie reminds us that God is not trying to hide His wisdom from us or make His voice obscure. Rather, He is ready and waiting to direct our steps, as a good Shepherd lovingly directs His sheep. As Leslie shares in this episode, He does not leave us to figure things out on our own, but is ready to gently and clearly show us the way we should go. All we must do is open our ears and seek Him with all our hearts.F...2023-05-2917 minDaily Thunder Podcast983: Living Boldly Right Now // Victorious Living 07 (Leslie Ludy)This is the final episode in Leslie’s Victorious Living series. Leslie reminds us that instead of cowering in a corner to protect ourselves from the rapidly increasing darkness of our age, God is calling us to go and shine His light to this lost and dying world. This episode challenges us to ask the question: what soul has He called me to reach today? If every true Christian in this country began seriously asking that question each day, imagine how dramatically and quickly change would come.2023-05-2222 minDaily Thunder Podcast980: Embracing Proactive Christianity // Victorious Living 06 (Leslie Ludy)Leslie continues her Victorious Living series with a powerful challenge to sprint toward our personal “giants” rather than retreating from them and to live out proactive rather than reactive Christianity. In this episode Leslie reminds us that all throughout history, God’s kingdom has advanced when His people were proactive instead of reactive in living out their faith. As our world is quickly growing more and more hostile toward truth, each of us must decide which kind of Christian we are going to be.To learn more about our Ellerslie Discipleship programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. For mo...2023-05-1520 minDaily Thunder Podcast968: Going After More // Victorious Living 02 (Leslie Ludy)This is the second episode in Leslie’s seven-part Victorious Living series. In this episode, Going After More, Leslie explores what it means to remove our “safety cones” of self-protection and self-justification, and pour out everything for the glory of our King. We often hesitate to make ourselves fully available to God, but we must never forget that whatever safety cones He asks us to remove, it is always safe to place our dreams, our futures and our lives entirely in the nail-scarred hands of the One who died to save us.2023-04-1720 minDaily Thunder Podcast965: Victorious Vision // Victorious Living 01 (Leslie Ludy)This is the first episode in Leslie’s seven-part Victorious Living series. As the world around us becomes more hostile toward true Christianity and the Body of Christ becomes more comfortable with mediocrity, each of us must grapple with the question--how far are we willing to go in our devotion to Jesus Christ? Is there such a thing as being too extreme in our commitment to Him? In this message called Victorious Vision, Leslie unpacks the foundational principles of real Christianity and offers practical ways to exchange spiritual apathy for unwavering spiritual passion.2023-04-1034 minSet Apart PodcastCultivating A Truth-Based Mind - Christ-Centered Mentoring, Part 16This week Leslie continues her Christ-centered Mentoring series with a message about reasoning from a Truth-based perspective. While it's easy to turn to popular books, blogs and songs for our guidance and encouragement, it's vital to remember that human thoughts and ideas are only beneficial if they are in harmony with the timeless Truth of Scripture. All ideas, notions, concepts, and suggestions are worthless unless they line up 100% with God's Word. In this episode Leslie offers practical ways to develop a Truth-based mindset and learn how to turn to God's Word first and foremost both for our own struggles...2023-02-1221 minSet Apart PodcastSharing Truth-Based Messages - Christ-Centered Mentoring, Part 15This week Leslie continues her Christ-centered mentoring series with an important message about being 100% grounded in Truth in everything we share with others. In mentoring or ministry situations, it's all too easy to fall into the trap of sharing trends instead of Truth. In this episode, Leslie contrasts several trendy "Christian" messages with the Truth of God's Word, and helps us understand how to protect against subtle compromise in our mentoring relationships.This is the final week to save on the 2023 Set Apart Conference! Now through Feb 15 you can save with our early bird pricing. Learn more...2023-02-0629 minSet Apart PodcastFinding A Godly Mentor - Christ-Centered Mentoring, Part 14This week Leslie continues her Christ-Centered Mentoring series with a practical and encouraging episode on finding godly mentors. When we are in any kind of ministry, it’s important to glean from the wisdom of others who have gone before us and draw from the spiritual strength of others in the Body of Christ. But truly godly mentors can be very hard to find. In this episode Leslie offers helpful insight and important Biblical truths for women who are looking to find other godly women to pour into their lives.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.se...2023-01-2420 minSet Apart PodcastHandling Personal Attack in a Biblical Way - Christ-Centered Mentoring, Part 13Leslie continues her Christ-Centered Mentoring series with this poignant episode on handling criticism and personal attack in a Biblical and Christ-honoring way. One we begin to influence others towards truth, personal attack from others often goes with the territory. Unless we have a Biblical perspective on these attacks, the enemy can often use them to distract us or discourage us from our calling. In this message, Leslie dives deep into Scriptural truths that can prove invaluable in helping us triumph through personal attack and allowing it to strengthen both our spiritual lives and our ministry to others.To...2023-01-2325 minSet Apart PodcastNever Give Up - Christ-Centered Mentoring, Part 12This week Leslie continues her series on Christ-Centered Mentoring with an encouraging message about never giving up even during times of discouragement. When you are wrestling for a soul or pouring truth into others and you don't see any fruit, it's easy to wonder if it's really worth it, and the temptation to give up can be very strong. In this episode, Leslie shares powerful true stories about the importance of not growing weary in well doing. If you have been tempted to give up when it comes to ministry, these important Biblical reminders can infuse you with new...2023-01-1624 minSet Apart PodcastSpiritual Warfare in Mentoring - Christ-Centered Mentoring, Part 11This week Leslie continues her Christ-Centered Mentoring series, with this practical episode on spiritual warfare in ministry. Even if you don’t feel that your ministry is large or significant, if you are touching even one life with the light and love of Christ, it is a threat to the enemy, and he will do everything in his power to get you to stop. In this episode, Leslie offers Biblical perspective and practical insights for overcoming enemy attack and moving boldly forward in your calling to reach others with truth.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://set...2023-01-0929 minSet Apart PodcastBoundaries - Christ-Centered Mentoring, Part 10This week Leslie continues her Christ-centered Mentoring series with an eye-opening episode about setting Biblical boundaries. In this episode, Leslie highlights the difference between healthy, truth-based, God-honoring boundaries and counterfeit, self-protective boundaries, and shares practical ways to set Christ-honoring boundaries in ministry while still living a poured-out life.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapartgirl.com. To learn about our 2023 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapartgirl.com/2023-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapartgirl.com/support-setapart/.2023-01-0224 minSet Apart PodcastLeading a Healthy Small Group - Christ-Centered Mentoring, Part 7This week Leslie continues her Christ-Centered Mentoring series with practical insights for leading a healthy and God-honoring small group. Whether you are mentoring a group of women or are a participant in a group Bible study, these principles will help you cultivate an atmosphere of spiritual strength and godly exhortation. In this episode, Leslie shares Biblical keys that hallmark a healthy Christian gathering and offers simple and practical ways to cultivate each of those principles in your own small group.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapartgirl.com. To learn more about our Set Apart Christmas...2022-12-1220 minSet Apart PodcastCommon Mentoring Pitfalls - Christ-Centered Mentoring, Part 6This week Leslie continues her Christ-Centered Mentoring series with a poignant message about avoiding common mentoring pitfalls. In this episode, Leslie tackles some of the incorrect mindsets and approaches we often take into mentoring relationships, and offers Biblical alternatives for each. Whether you are currently a mentor or have a burden to disciple others, these truths can prove invaluable in making you an effective minister of the Gospel.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapartgirl.com. To learn more about our Set Apart Christmas specials, visit https://setapartgirl.shop/. To support Set Apart Ministries, please visit...2022-12-0624 minSet Apart PodcastStrength vs. Sympathy - Christ-Centered Mentoring, Part 5This week Leslie continues her Christ-centered Mentoring series with this practical episode on pointing women to Christ's strength. While human sympathy often seems like the best response when someone shares their struggles, we can quickly become a tool in the enemy's hands if we encourage that person toward self-pity. What every struggling soul truly needs is a friend who will help them become strong in the Lord and the power of His might. This week Leslie unpacks practical ways to offer Biblical strength vs. human sympathy in our mentoring relationships and friendships.For more resources from Leslie...2022-11-2824 minSet Apart PodcastBeing Relevant - Christ-Centered Mentoring, Part 4This week Leslie continues her Christ-centered Mentoring series with a practical look at what it means to communicate Truth in a relatable and relevant way. Contrary to popular belief, being "relevant" does not come from being trendy, experienced, or culturally sensitive, but from being grounded in the Word of God. In this episode Leslie shares practical Biblical solutions for common problems that many women today are facing, and equips mentors to communicate Biblically, rather than just culturally.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapartgirl.com. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapartgirl.com/support-setapart/. To...2022-11-1722 minSet Apart PodcastThe Battle Over Souls - Christ-Centered Mentoring, Part 2Leslie continues her Christ-Centered Mentoring series in this week's episode on the battle over souls. When we say “yes” to God’s call to lead others to Jesus, we are entering a battleground. In order to be effective in winning souls, we must get ready for this battle, armed with the spiritual weapons God has given us. In this episode, Leslie offers practical insights for recognizing and spiritually preparing for the battleground of discipleship.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapartgirl.com. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapartgirl.com/support-setapart/. To learn more about Ellersl...2022-11-0425 minSet Apart PodcastLiving With Eternal Purpose - Christ-Centered Mentoring, Part 1This week Leslie begins a new series on Christ-centered Mentoring. Though “mentoring” has become a popular word in many Christian circles, it's easy to misunderstand what the souls around us truly need. In this episode, Leslie offers Biblical and practical insights for impacting others through one-on-one discipleship - going beyond mere life-coaching and instead offering the Truth that can set them free. No matter what season of life you are in, you can impact others eternally when you make yourself fully available to God.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapartgirl.com. To support Set Apart Mini...2022-10-2523 minSet Apart PodcastThe Power of Praying With Your Spouse - Personal Life Lessons, Part 14Leslie continues her Personal Life Lesson series with this candid episode on the power of praying with your spouse, sharing about the impact that prayer has had on her own marriage. Whether you are married or know some who could use an infusion of strength in marriage, this episode offers practical ways to develop the habit of praying together as a couple. When a couple touches the heart of God together as a team, the natural result is a clearer sense of unity, purpose, and like-mindedness that can transform a marriage relationship. Get more resources from Leslie at...2022-10-2419 minSet Apart PodcastChrist-Centered Time Management - Personal Life Lessons, Part ThirteenThis week Leslie continues her Personal Life Lessons, sharing her own journey in personal life lessons. Ephesians 5:15-16 exhorts us, “See that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” To “redeem the time” means to seize each moment God has given us and use it for His glory, but that is easier said than done in our fast paced world. In this episode Leslie shares practical insights for a Christ-centered approach to time management.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapartgirl.com/. To support Set Apart...2022-10-1922 minSet Apart PodcastThriving in Motherhood - Personal Life Lessons, Part 12This week, Leslie returns to her Personal Life Lesson series, talking about spiritual keys to thriving in motherhood. As Leslie shares, motherhood success is not about being perfect. Rather, it’s becoming completely dependent upon the only One who is - Jesus Christ. This episode reminds us that in every motherhood challenge we face, there is a spiritual breakthrough awaiting us, if we will have eyes to see it.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapartgirl.com. To learn about Leslie's Marriage and Motherhood online course, visit https://setapartmotherhood.com/. To register for the 2023 Set Apart co...2022-10-1223 minSet Apart PodcastKeys to a Christ-Centered RomanceWhen it comes to relationships, it’s hard to imagine a more confusing time in history than the times in which we live. Even in the Church, a fog seems to have settled over topics like singleness, purity, and marriage. In this episode, Leslie shares important truths from Scripture for building a Christ-centered romance. These key scriptural truths can help to clear away fog over this area and bolster your confidence in the amazing ways of our God!For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapartgirl.com. To support Set Apart Ministries, please visit our online giving pa...2022-10-0325 minSet Apart PodcastTrue Rest - Personal Life Lessons, Part ElevenThis week Leslie shares her personal journey to discovering true rest. Resting is an important way to honor God’s pattern for our work and lives. But, as Leslie shares, resting the right way - God’s way - is of crucial importance. Otherwise, we are merely settling for a counterfeit version of rest that doesn’t lead to lasting peace or refreshment. To support this podcast, please visit our online giving page at: https://setapartgirl.com/support-setapart/ To discover more resources from Leslie visit www.setapartgirl.com. To register for our 2023 Set Apart conference, visit https://setapart...2022-09-2818 minDaily Thunder Podcast901: Gaining Lasting Spiritual Passion // Overcoming Apathy 3 (Leslie Ludy)We are remodeling our studio—and so for the next three weeks, we are heading back to the archives and listening to three important series (throwback episodes from Leslie, Nathan, and Eric). This week Leslie focuses on how to overcome apathy.In this session Leslie unpacks Biblical keys to both personal and corporate revival among modern believers, walking through three key spiritual principles to overcoming personal apathy and cultivating a passionate devotion to Jesus Christ. Spiritual passion is not meant to be an emotional high that comes and goes, but a constant, supernatural outflow of the life of...2022-09-2322 minSet Apart PodcastThe Truth About People-Pleasing - Personal Life Lessons, Part TenLeslie continues her Personal Life Lessons series this week with a candid episode about people-pleasing. It’s easy to blame “serving others” as the main culprit behind our burn-out and stress. A common mentality is that if we try to make other people happy, we will neglect ourselves and become depressed, over-worked martyrs. But as Leslie shares in this episode, when we serve “as unto the Lord and not to men”, and when we lean upon the amazing strength of Christ, it can be one of the most refreshing and energizing activities we can ever engage in.To support...2022-09-2125 minDaily Thunder Podcast900: Gaining God’s Heart for Revival // Overcoming Apathy 2 (Leslie Ludy)We are remodeling our studio—and so for the next three weeks, we are heading back to the archives and listening to three important series (throwback episodes from Leslie, Nathan, and Eric). This week Leslie focuses on how to overcome apathy.It is easy to feel helpless as we see the world around us rapidly heading toward darkness. But as Christians, we are not helpless against the forces of sin and evil. In fact, through Christ we can become catalysts for amazing change in our homes, communities and country. True change doesn’t happen through human effort or po...2022-09-2119 minDaily Thunder Podcast899: Gaining God’s Heart for the Modern Church // Overcoming Apathy 1 (Leslie Ludy)We are remodeling our studio—and so for the next three weeks, we are heading back to the archives and listening to three important series (from Leslie, Nathan, and Eric). This week Leslie focuses on how to overcome apathy.Many of us have become disturbed as we see modern Christianity steeped in mediocrity and spiritual apathy. It’s easy to assume that God is so fed up with the Church today that He’s given up on it. But in reality, His love for the Church is as great as it has ever been. He desires repentance, revival...2022-09-1919 minSet Apart PodcastTaking the Lowest Place - Personal Life Lessons, Part EightLeslie continues her Personal Life Lessons series with a powerful message on taking the lowest place. This episode reminds us that in God’s Kingdom, we are not called to seek our own honor, but His. He does not call us to be noticed and applauded by the world but to decrease so that He might be seen through us.For more resources from Leslie visit www.setapartgirl.com. To support this podcast, visit our online giving page: https://setapartgirl.com/support-setapart/. To learn about Eric Ludy’s online program for men, Honorable Manhood, visit https://ericludy.com/honor...2022-09-1322 minSet Apart PodcastHurtful Christians - Personal Life Lessons, Part SevenLeslie continues her series on Personal Life Lessons with Part Two of her message on Hurtful Christians. In this episode, Leslie shares additional insights into gaining a Christ-centered perspective and response when we experience pain by fellow believers. Being hurt by Christians can be devastating. But as this episode reminds us, we serve a God of healing, redemption and supernatural victorious love. In this week’s message, Leslie offers four biblical and practical keys to processing pain caused by Christians in a healthy, life-changing, Christ-centered way.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapartgirl.com. Learn about Eric Lu...2022-09-0621 minSet Apart PodcastThe Blessing of Difficulty - Personal Life Lessons, Part SixThis week Leslie continues her series on Personal Life Lessons. In this episode, she reflects back on some of the most difficult seasons she has faced and unpacks the spiritual blessings that came out of those challenges. As this message demonstrates, trials can be a catalyst for the greatest spiritual growth we can ever experience, if we respond correctly to them.Listen to Eric Ludy and others share powerful truth on the Daily Thunder Podcast here: https://ellerslie.com/daily/. Learn more about our 2023 discipleship training programs here https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. And to discover more resources f...2022-08-3026 minSet Apart PodcastHurtful Christians - Personal Life Lessons Part ThreeThis week, Leslie continues her series on Personal Life Lessons. In this candid and deeply personal episode, Leslie shares spiritual lessons from her own life about dealing with insensitive or hurtful Christians. Drawing from her personal experience, as well as sharing powerful stories from women in Christian history, Leslie shares Biblical perspective and practical truth for responding to hurtful people in a Christ-like and triumphant way.To learn more about the Set Apart Magazine or Leslie's Online Mentoring Program, visit www.setapartgirl.com. To support Set Apart Ministries please visit https://setapartgirl.com/support-setapartgirl/.2022-08-0826 minSet Apart PodcastConstant Surrender: Personal Life Lessons Part OneIn her new series, Leslie recalls significant personal experiences throughout her life and the important spiritual lessons learned through them. In this episode, Leslie talks about some unexpected challenges she faced during her first year of marriage, and how God used those circumstances to cultivate a deeper surrender to Him.If you would like to join us in Colorado this fall for our upcoming 5-week discipleship program, there are just a few spots left. Visit https://ellerslie.com/5-week-classic-training/ learn more and register. If you want to explore more of Leslie’s resources on living a Christ-centered life...2022-07-2518 minSet Apart PodcastPart Three - Cultivating Incorruptible BeautyIn Part Three of this series, Leslie explores two practicals ways we can cultivate Heavenly beauty in our daily lives - choosing truth over emotion and choosing freedom over shame. As women in this culture, we are often told that following our feelings is good - but it’s only when we build our lives upon the unchanging Truth of God that we can truly shine with Christ's radiance. Leslie shares practical insights from God’s Word that help us align our emotions and decisions with God’s Truth and showcase the light of Christ through our daily lives.The...2022-07-2019 minSet Apart PodcastPart Two: Cultivating Incorruptible BeautyIn part two of this series on Incorruptible Beauty, Leslie unpacks the principle of becoming a “friend of the Bridegroom” and offers practical ways that we as women can point others to Christ and not ourselves. There is tremendous freedom in focusing not on what others think of us - but only on what they think of Him. Becoming a friend of the Bridegroom is one of the most tangible ways to showcase true Heavenly beauty in our daily lives and relationships. If you are interested in joining our upcoming 5-Week program at Ellerslie (Aug 13-Sept 17), you can lea...2022-07-1322 minSet Apart PodcastChristianity that WorksIn this episode, Leslie lays the foundation for exchanging defeated Christianity for victorious Christianity. On our own, triumphant Christianity is impossible to achieve, any more than a branch can produce fruit while laying detached on the ground. But when we are in Christ and He is in us, our Christian life can flourish without striving and effort, simply because we are connected to the Vine. He Himself becomes our spiritual life source. This week, Leslie offers practical ways to stay connected to Christ as our Vine, even amid the daily hustle and bustle of life, and reminds where the pow...2022-06-2919 minSet Apart PodcastFinding Hope in Lonely SeasonsThis week Leslie offers hope and Heavenly perspective to anyone walking through a season of loneliness. Whether you are single with a desire to be married or feeling overlooked and excluded, Leslie reminds us that solitary seasons can become amazing catalysts for cultivating a deeper walk with Christ and preparing for what He has for our future. Join Leslie, Eric and the Ellerslie team at Ellerslie this summer for a set-apart season of going deeper with Jesus. Our 5-Week or Weeklong programs are filling quickly! Learn more and register here: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled. And there’s still...2022-05-2313 minDaily Thunder Podcast802: Courageous Endurance // Becoming Brave 05.5 (Leslie Ludy)This is installment 5.5 in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series entitled, Becoming Brave. In this episode, Leslie Ludy is the special guest and she highlights truths gleaned from the life of Amy Carmichael - a missionary to India who dedicated her life to rescuing vulnerable children. Amy’s life proves that whether in the midst of action or helpless on a sickbed, the enabling grace of God can equip us to courageously endure difficulty with triumph and hope.For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If yo...2022-04-1513 minDaily Thunder Podcast798: Becoming a Spiritual Athlete // Becoming Brave 04.5 (Leslie Ludy)This is installment 4.5 in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series entitled, Becoming Brave. In this episode, Leslie Ludy is the special guest and she examines the spiritual athleticism of missionary, Gladys Aylward. Aylward’s childlike faith in God seemed illogical and impractical to many. But because she dared to trust Him and take Him at His Word, she lived one of the most conquering, victorious lives this world has ever seen. This episode proves that to impact this world for eternity, we don’t need a long list of human qualifications. We simply need an immovable, unshakable, rock-solid faith in o...2022-04-0820 minDaily Thunder Podcast794: Bold Inspiration from Mary Slessor // Becoming Brave 03.5 (Leslie Ludy)This is installment 3.5 in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series entitled, Becoming Brave. In this particular episode, Leslie Ludy is the special guest and she adds her two cents by asking the simple question, "Why should we fear?" After all, we are on a royal mission in the service of the King of kings. This was the attitude of Mary Slessor, a pioneer missionary to the interior of Africa. Leslie shares powerful moments from Mary’s life that call us to a Heavenly pattern of bravery in the face of danger and crisis. For more information about Dai...2022-04-0113 minDaily Thunder Podcast790: Sprinting Toward Danger // Becoming Brave 02.5 (Leslie Ludy)This is considered installment 2.5 in Eric Ludy's spring Daily Thunder series.* Leslie Ludy is a special guest in this episode sharing Biblical and historical stories about the power of sprinting toward danger instead of retreating from it. When Christians become proactive instead of reactive in their faith the kingdom of God is built. As our world is quickly growing more and more hostile toward truth, each of us must decide which kind of Christian we are going to be.*Leslie will be adding one message per week and her messages will be counted incrementally with a .5 in...2022-03-2511 minSet Apart PodcastSpiritual Lessons from Elizabeth FryThis week Leslie highlights powerful truths demonstrated in the life of Elizabeth Fry - a Quaker woman from the 1800's whom God used to reform prisons and share the Gospel with prisoners across Europe. Leslie shares practical Biblical principles from Elizabeth's example that apply to our lives today, with a fresh challenge to make ourselves fully available to God and let Him work through us as He sees fit. And don’t forget to register for Leslie’s upcoming Abide conference June 3-5 in CO or anywhere you are via simulcast. Space is filling quickly. Learn more and register at h...2022-03-1417 minSet Apart PodcastLife-changing statement from Corrie ten BoomThis week Leslie continues her series on Spiritual Lessons from Corrie ten Boom by sharing eight of her most powerful quotes. Leslie unpacks the life-changing Biblical principles behind each of these statements from Corrie, and shares personal stories of how they have impacted her own spiritual life. Gain fresh encouragement on key areas such as surrender, forgiveness, faith, and the enabling grace of God. Also there is one week left to enter to win one of ten full-ride scholarships to our 2022 Ellerslie discipleship programs. Enter the giveaway here: https://ellerslie.com/scholarship-giveaway-2022/ If you’d like to support the Set Apar...2022-03-0322 minSet Apart PodcastThe Miracle of UnityThis is the fifth episode in Leslie Ludy’s Spiritual Lessons from Amy Carmichael series. Tune in this week to discover the beauty of likeminded unity within the Body of Christ and how we, as disciples, are supposed to join together in community that brings Heaven to earth.2021-10-2222 minDaily Thunder Podcast736: Exceedingly Abundantly Beyond (Leslie Ludy)In this episode Leslie Ludy shares historical and personal testimonies of answered prayer. These encouraging real-life stories are meant to build your faith and cause you to freshly remember the perfect faithfulness of our God.For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/ 2021-10-2052 minDaily Thunder Podcast731: Glimmers of Gold // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 21 (Leslie Ludy)This is the twenty-first episode in the series Daring to Do as Stanley Dale. In this episode, Leslie Ludy highlights spiritual take-aways from Darlene Diebler and other missionaries to New Guinea during WW2. She shares several short but powerful moments from Darlene’s life and explores the Biblical truths we can glean from her example.For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/ 2021-10-1348 minDaily Thunder Podcast728: Nothing to be Afraid Of // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 19 (Leslie Ludy)This message highlights several powerful moments from Darlene’s Deibler’s testimony and showcases how she was built by God into a woman of extraordinary courage. Leslie Ludy draws out four Biblical principles from Darlene’s example that can help us overcome fear, trust God completely, and be anxious for nothing.For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/ 2021-10-0851 minSet Apart PodcastAstounding HumilityThis is the fourth episode in the Spiritual Lessons from Amy Carmichael series. This week Leslie focuses on the astounding humility that Amy demonstrated throughout her life and ministry. Tune in to be inspired by the beauty of choosing lowest place. For more information about the ministry of Set Apart Girl, please visit: https://setapartgirl.com. Or consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://setapartgirl.com/support-setapartgirl/Daily Thunder is a podcast with Eric and Leslie Ludy, Nathan Johnson, and special guests. For more information about Daily Thunder or to tune in, please v...2021-10-0719 minSet Apart PodcastBackyard Mission FieldsLeslie continues her series on Spiritual Lessons from Amy Carmichael. Today she is building on that theme by talking about our backyard mission field. Is the mission field across an ocean, or can it also be found in our nation, our communities, or even our own family? Leslie answers that question and more in this week’s episode! For more information about the ministry of Set Apart Girl, please visit: https://setapartgirl.com. Or consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://setapartgirl.com/support-setapartgirl/Daily Thunder is a podcast with Eric Ludy, Nathan Jo...2021-09-2928 minDaily Thunder Podcast715: A Mission Field Right Here // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 11 (Leslie Ludy)This is the eleventh installment in the epic fall Daily Thunder series entitled Daring to Do as Stanley Dale, which draws on the boldness and bravery of the fearless missionary ventures to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) during the twenty-five years from WW2 up until the massive harvest of souls in the 1960’s. Leslie Ludy joins as a special guest in this episode and unpacks the principle of developing a missionary-mindset wherever we are. This session expounds upon the many mission fields that are right in our own backyard, and shows us that Christ’s Gospel work is j...2021-09-2258 minDaily Thunder Podcast709: Never For A Moment // Daring to Do as Stanley Dale 07 (Leslie Ludy)This is the seventh installment in the Daring to Do as Stanley Dale series with special guest, Leslie Ludy. In this episode, Leslie shares some powerful audio excerpts from Darlene Diebler Rose’s testimony - a missionary in the interior of New Guinea for 46 years. Leslie explores three spiritual lessons we can learn from Darlene's example of faithfulness, surrender, and long-suffering for the glory of God.For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by don...2021-09-1556 minDaily Thunder Podcast587: The Divine Domino Effect // Living Dangerously - Part 5 of 5 (Eric Ludy, Nathan Johnson & Leslie Ludy)This is the fifth and final installment in a five part series entitled Living Dangerously. In this series Eric Ludy, Nathan Johnson, and Leslie Ludy unpack the thoughts and ideas of Eric’s full-length message entitled Living Dangerously (which he delivered on Sunday, March 21, 2021 - see Eric’s sermon podcast). This particular episode talks about the impact that the primary actions of our souls have upon the rest of our lives. There is a Divine domino effect that takes place when we simply start where God asks us to start. 2021-03-2621 minSet Apart PodcastKeys to Powerful PrayingWhat is the best cure for complaining, anxiety, or depression? This week Leslie Ludy shares a little-known secret to boosting your spiritual health and improve your outlook on the future through building a powerful prayer life. This immensely practical episode is full of encouragement and inspiration for how to build a prayer life that works.2021-02-1124 minSet Apart PodcastGodly Goal-SettingHappy New Year! As we begin 2021, goal-setting is a main focus for many of us. Culture tempts us to find our unique niche and pursue our destiny or what will fulfill our dreams. As a result, our New Year’s resolutions can often reflect self-focused motives rather than Christ-centered ones. Join Leslie Ludy this week as she unpacks how to set goals for our lives in a truly Christ-honoring way. 2021-01-0520 min
Set Apart PodcastStaying Strong in UncertaintyAs a lot of us have felt shaken by the events of the world, this week Leslie Ludy shares timely truth on biblical keys to staying strong and immovable amidst unstable times.2020-12-0115 minDaily Thunder Podcast489: Be Strong in the Lord (Leslie Ludy)489: Be Strong in the Lord (Leslie Ludy)
In this new episode, Leslie Ludy reminds us that we must be fortified and find our strength, protection, and refuge in the Lord Jesus Christ. In a fearful world, Christians are called to stand fearless. Find out how in this powerful and stirring message.2020-11-1135 minDaily Thunder Podcast445: Being Reviled (Leslie Ludy)445: Being Reviled (Leslie Ludy)
Speaker: Leslie Ludy
Study: Being Reviled
In this special Daily Thunder during our Fall Weeklong Discipleship Training, Leslie Ludy talks about being reviled and resented and how we as Christians can biblically respond and grow in the midst of reviling.2020-09-0950 minDaily Thunder Podcast434: Growing Stronger Through Suffering (Leslie Ludy) 434: Growing Stronger Through Suffering (Leslie Ludy)
Speaker: Leslie Ludy
Study: Growing Stronger Through Suffering
In this special Daily Thunder during our Summer Weeklong Discipleship Training, Leslie Ludy talks about suffering and two ways to respond to trails in our lives.2020-08-2640 minSet Apart PodcastBooks that Changed Our MarriageRefresh your reading list for this year or next with this week’s episode! Leslie shares the most powerful reads that have strengthened her marriage. Browse the bookshelves of the Ludy library and be inspired by the principles tucked away in these Christ-focused books that can impact your own walk with Christ, marriage, or ministry! 2019-12-1919 minSet Apart PodcastDoes God Still Write Love Stories?If you are frustrated, in need of reassurance, or beginning to wonder if Christ-centered love stories still exist in today’s modern age of heartbreak, hook-ups, and divorce, this episode is for you! Listen as Leslie answers popular questions about relationships on the hearts of women across the globe. Also, hear about the exciting opportunity to take this topic deeper in Eric and Leslie’s upcoming course, Secrets to an Amazing Love Story, available in February for a limited time!
In This Episode, Leslie Shares:
The reason behind the lack of godly relationships in our Christian cultu...2018-01-1516 minSet Apart PodcastGladys Aylward's Childlike FaithIn this new series, Leslie begins sharing her favorite inspiring and unsung stories of victorious women from Christian history. In this episode, Leslie highlights Gladys Aylward and all she accomplished for Christ, despite having so many odds against her. As Leslie shares key stories and principles from this amazing woman’s life, you will be inspired to see that it does not take wealth, popularity, or education to be used for God’s glory. Rather, a humble, surrendered heart is just what God is looking for to raise women up in our day and age to perform mighty deeds in His Nam...2017-12-1116 minSet Apart PodcastDressing with DignityIf you’ve spent any length of time navigating the area of “modesty” – this podcast is for you! In this episode, Leslie Ludy shares a simple, practical, and biblical vision for what it means to dress with dignity and honor those around you in doing so! Tune in to be refreshed in this often-challenging area of set apart femininity – we’re sure you’ll come away encouraged, above all, to wear the true beauty of Christ-reflective womanhood!2017-11-2115 minSet Apart PodcastOnline Dating – Good or Bad?Join Leslie Ludy for a brand new Q&A episode in our Set Apart Relationships series. Leslie tackles challenging topics, like whether online dating is good or bad, how to act around a godly man you are attracted to, and what to do when you are tempted to lower your standards. As Christian women today feel an immense pressure to follow the path of the culture in relationships, it is imperative that we are armed with a biblical mindset to navigate this area in a God-honoring way. Whether you are single, or you are a married woman with a position o...2017-10-0229 minSet Apart PodcastAnswers to Singleness QuestionsFor the first time on the Set Apart Girl Podcast, Leslie hosts a Q&A session on the topic of singleness. With questions submitted by young women desiring to live Christ-centered lives, Leslie shares biblical, thought-provoking replies.
In This Episode, Leslie Shares:
A biblical response to single women interested in foster care and adoption
A reflection on the great women of Christian History and the biblical pattern evidenced in their lives
A truth-filled and balanced response for what it means to “honor your parents” as an adult
How to handle struggles with self-pity and discontentment in singleness
The import...2017-08-2824 minSet Apart PodcastLiving with an Eternal FocusIf we could ask the Christian heroines of yesteryear what woke them up in the morning, they would simply reply, “Jesus Christ.” In this episode, Leslie stresses the importance of living with an eternal focus in order to impact the Kingdom of God. Join Leslie, and gain perspective and practicals in order to begin exchanging temporal pleasures for eternal impact.
In this Episode Leslie Shares:
Two characteristics of carrying an eternal focus
Her own wake-up call to refocus on living in light of eternity
How to exchange temporary pursuits for an eternal perspective
Practical questions to test...2017-04-2426 minSet Apart PodcastHow to Become a Discerning WomanIn a day and age where discernment is sadly lacking, Leslie reveals the desperate need and imperative call for today’s Christian women to regain godly discernment. In this episode, Leslie contrasts trendy, popular messages in modern Christianity with the principles of God’s Word. You’ll gain practical, biblical advice for making God’s Word the cornerstone of your ideas and beliefs, and learn how to combat our post-modern confusion with God’s rock-solid, unchanging Truth.
In This Episode Leslie Shares:
The important role of God’s Word in discerning today’s modern messages
The opinion that ma...2017-03-2721 minSet Apart PodcastTesting a Man's True CharacterIf you are a single woman, chances are you’ve felt discouraged or frustrated by the state of modern masculinity. In this encouraging episode, Leslie offers hope-filled, Biblical answers to two common questions that Christian single women ask: “Do godly men really exist anymore?” and “How do I know if a man is truly Christ-focused and marriage-ready?” Using candid real-life examples and practical insights, Leslie shares helpful principles for guarding your heart, protecting your feminine mystery, and testing a man’s true character.
Listen as Leslie Shares:
The focus of a Christ-centered man
Character traits to look for in a p...2017-02-2021 minSet Apart PodcastPractical Preparation for MarriageIn part two of the Set Apart Relationships series, Leslie continues to share beneficial tips to practically prepare for a marriage that withstands the trials of life and the attacks of the enemy. Sharing candid and funny stories, Leslie reminisces over the early years of her marriage. She shares how God got a hold of her heart in fresh surrender as she realized that marital bliss wasn’t found in a white picket-fenced home, but in entrusting her marriage dreams to Him.
Listen as Leslie Shares:
The importance of cultivating tensile strength today
How to strengthen the ma...2017-02-1320 min