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Where Faith LivesMatthew 5:17-20 | Fulfilled, Not Abolished- The Righteousness That Goes DeeperIn this mid-week pop-in episode of Where Faith Lives, we sit in Matthew 5:17–20 (NLT), where Jesus makes a powerful and often misunderstood statement:“I did not come to abolish the law… but to accomplish its purpose.”At first glance, this passage can feel intense — even intimidating. Jesus speaks about commandments, righteousness, and entering the Kingdom of Heaven. But when we slow down and understand the context, we discover something deeper.In this episode, we explore:• What it truly means that Jesus “...
2026-02-2508 minWhere Faith LivesBreaking Free from Manifestation, Chakras & New Age PracticesIn this deeply personal episode of Where Faith Lives, I share my testimony of how I got caught up in manifestation, crystals, chakra practices, sage burning, and New Age spirituality — all while still believing in God.I was searching for something deeper. I wanted spiritual connection. I wanted clarity. I wanted control. But instead, I found confusion, heaviness, sleepless nights, intense headaches, and a depression that hit quickly and heavily.By the grace of God, the Holy Spirit corrected me — not with condemnation, but with love. What happened next chan...
2026-02-2316 minWhere Faith LivesWalking in Love — Restoration Over CondemnationIn this episode of Where Faith Lives, we explore what it truly means to walk in love — not a silence that avoids truth, and not a posture of superiority — but the kind of love that reflects the heart of Christ.So often, correction is delivered without compassion. Truth is carried without gentleness. And somewhere along the way, restoration is replaced with condemnation.Through Scripture and honest reflection, we talk about:• Why love is evidence of belonging to God (1 John 4:7)• How God’s kindness l...
2026-02-1713 minWhere Faith LivesCount Me InHey family 🤍I’ve been under the weather and lost my voice, so I wasn’t able to record a new episode this week. Instead, I’m re-uploading “Count Me In” as a bonus episode.Please enjoy this one and feel free to catch up on other episodes you may have missed. By the grace of God, I’ll be back on schedule very soon.Thank you for your grace and continued support 🙏🏽
2026-02-0906 minWhere Faith LivesIron Sharpens Iron | Proverbs 27:17What does Scripture truly mean when it says, “Iron sharpens iron”?In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we slow down and sit with Proverbs 27 to understand the full context behind one of the most quoted verses about relationships, growth, and accountability.Before we teach, we listen.Before we apply, we read the Word.Together, we explore how God uses faithful relationships to refine us—not through control, pressure, or force, but through truth, discernment, restraint, and trust in His timing....
2026-02-0210 minWhere Faith LivesHealing After Narcissistic, Toxic, or Abusive RelationshipsHealing doesn’t always begin with answers — sometimes it begins with clarity.In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we talk honestly and gently about healing after narcissistic, toxic, or abusive relationships. This conversation is rooted in faith, Scripture, and compassion — not labels, blame, or condemnation.This episode is for anyone who has questioned their experience, doubted their instincts, or wondered how God heals what feels broken after harm.We explore: • The difference between narcissistic dynamics, toxic patterns, and abuse • Why many p...
2026-01-2616 minWhere Faith LivesSingle Parenting & Co-Parenting With GraceThis episode is a heart-centered conversation about the realities of single parenting and co-parenting, and what it looks like to walk through it with grace.I share reflections on the emotional weight that often goes unseen, the quiet strength required to keep showing up, and the ways God steps in to support us where human relationships fall short. This conversation is about learning to trust God in the process, releasing unnecessary guilt, and choosing grace even when it feels difficult.Whether you’re raising children on your own, navigating co...
2026-01-1911 minWhere Faith LivesDating With Purpose — Part Two: Courtship, Covenant & God-Covered RelationshipsIf you’ve been walking through this season of conversations — celibacy, friendships, discernment, healing — this episode is a continuation of that journey.Because eventually, waiting stops being the work…and stewarding begins.In this episode, we talk about what dating with purpose actually looks like after healing — when you’re no longer dating from wounds, urgency, or fear of being alone.This conversation explores: How your pace changes when healing has done its work Why direction matters more than excitement The role of courtship...
2026-01-1211 minWhere Faith LivesCount Me In: Bonus EpisodeThis is a midweek bonus check-in.I wanted to pop in and share something God placed on my heart this week — a simple reflection about being counted in with Him. As priorities shift and the things that once mattered lose their weight, the desire becomes clear: to be known by God and to walk with Him intentionally.This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and pray alongside me:Lord… count me in.⸻📖 SCRIPTURES USED
2026-01-0706 minWhere Faith LivesNavigating Friendships: Seasons, Pruning & Being Set ApartIn this episode of Where Faith Lives, we’re talking about navigating friendships through seasons of change, pruning, and being set apart.Friendships don’t always end because something went wrong. Sometimes they shift because God is doing something new.This conversation is for anyone who has felt the quiet tension of outgrowing relationships, questioned alignment, or wondered why their circle feels smaller in this season.We explore:The reality that seasons change — including friendshipsWhy pruning is preparation, not punishmentMisalignment versus rejectionDi...
2026-01-0509 minWhere Faith LivesCelibacy in an Overly Sexualized WorldIn this episode of Where Faith Lives, we’re having an honest, grace-centered conversation about celibacy in a world that is extremely sexualized.This episode is not about condemnation, shame, perfection, or pointing fingers.It is a conversation rooted in grace and truth — meant to invite you closer to God, not push you away.We talk about: • Why celibacy still matters • Honoring God with our bodies • Temptation and daily dependence on the Holy Spirit • Loneliness, discipline, and being set apart...
2025-12-2914 minWhere Faith LivesBonus Episode: You Know It’s an Idol When Losing It Shakes You More Than Losing God✨ This is a midweek bonus episode released outside of our regular Monday schedule.In today’s episode of Where Faith Lives, we’re having a necessary heart-check conversation about idolatry — not the obvious kind, but the quiet ones that slowly replace God in our lives.Using Jeremiah 17:5–8 as the foundation, this episode exposes how jobs, relationships, money, comfort, emotions, church culture, and even our own plans can become sources we trust more than God.Idols don’t always look sinful.Sometimes...
2025-12-2417 minWhere Faith LivesDating With Purpose in a Culture That Lost Its Mind🎙 In Today’s EpisodeIn today’s episode, we’re talking about something real and deeply relatable — dating with purpose in a culture that has completely lost its mind.I’m sharing my personal journey: the relationships that shaped me, the lessons God taught me, and how learning to date with intention changed everything. This conversation is for women who feel discouraged, for brothers who are trying, and for anyone wondering why finding real, steady, God-aligned love feels so hard.You are not alone.You are...
2025-12-2217 minWhere Faith LivesFitting God Into Your Busy Life🎙️Life gets busy… and sometimes the first thing that slips is the thing we need most: our time with God. In this episode, I’m sharing honestly about the season I’m in — a season where my schedule shifted, my routine changed, and the prayer rhythm I once had doesn’t fit the same way.If you’ve felt guilty, distant, or overwhelmed trying to stay connected to God while life keeps pulling you in different directions, this conversation is for you. God isn’t asking for perfection — He’s asking for presence. Even in the small moments.
2025-12-1507 minWhere Faith LivesWhat If God Came Today?In today’s episode of Where Faith Lives, we’re having a real and needed conversation:What if God came today? Not next month. Not when you “get yourself together.” Not when life slows down. Today.We talk about living a life that truly aligns with the God we say we love — not out of fear, but out of reverence, conviction, and purpose.This isn’t about perfection. It’s about honesty. It’s about growth. It’s about preparing our hearts for a God who can return at any moment....
2025-12-0809 minWhere Faith LivesGod didn’t need your perfection…He needed your YESHave you ever delayed something God asked you to do because you didn’t feel ready?In this episode, I’m sharing my own “Moses moment” — the excuses I made, the fear I felt, and the turning point where my hunger to spread the Word of God became stronger than my fear of being seen.Through scripture, honesty, and reflection, this episode is a reminder that:God isn’t asking for perfection.He’s asking for obedience.And sometimes, someone else’s breakthrough is sitting on th...
2025-12-0509 minWhere Faith LivesWhen you feel far from GodIn today’s episode, I’m sharing a real conversation about those seasons when life gets busy, our hearts feel tired, and we don’t feel as close to God as we want to be. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, spiritually quiet, or guilty for not having “enough time” with God — this episode is for you.We talk about shame, exhaustion, repeated prayers, and those moments when we only have the strength to whisper, “Lord, be with me.” And through every part of this conversation, we lean on the truth of God’s Word and the reassur...
2025-12-0409 minWhere Faith LivesWelcome to Where Faith LivesIn this short trailer, I opened my heart and share the story behind Where Faith Lives - a space born in a season of tiredness hope healing in God‘s quiet presence. This podcast is for anyone who is learning, growing, rebuilding, or simply trying to stay close to God in the middle of real life. Welcome home.Music: Clear Skies by Snoozy Beatshttps://soundcloud.com/snoozybeatsLicense: Creative Commons-Attribution 3.0 Unported-CC BY 3.0free download / Stream: ht...
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Digging In with Missouri Farm BureauDigging In to National Teacher Appreciation WeekIt's National Teacher Appreciation Week! We all have a teacher who helped shape our lives, and within the agriculture industry, it is likely that was an ag teacher. Joining us on the podcast this week are former agriculture teacher and Missouri Teach Ag Coordinator Pam Proffitt-Rowland, as well as Tiffany Rouse Kauffman, Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Nixa Public Schools.
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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy
Guests: Pam Proffitt-Rowland, Missouri Teach Ag Coordinator & Tiffany...
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