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Choose Your Own Book Club: A "Choose Your Own Adventure" Podcast43--"Grand Canyon Odyssey" by Jay LeiboldAlternate Title: "How Delia Got Her Groove Back"Thanks for choosing us!! Our next book will be "Cup of Death" by Shannon Gilligan!Merch available at: cyobc.redbubble.comChoose Your Own Adventure #43Book: "Grand Canyon Odyssey” by Jay Leibold (1985)Theme Song: "8-Bit Core" by TagirijusLogo designed by: Stephen Andrade(www.sandradeillustration.com)Email us at: chooseyourownbookclubpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram here for memes and illustrations.Watch us...2025-06-2448 min
Scripture & Story#73 How to Live ForwardDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are celebrating my birthday by talking about cultivating a meaningful and Christ-honoring life. So often we move from one day to the next, simply doing the next thing, with very little thought to what we want our lives to be about. We are reactionary instead of proactive. We let life happen to us instead of designing a life that includes all the best things God wants for us. We either drift aimlessly or we are frantically driven for some version of the perfect life that remains just beyond our grasp. I don’t know...2024-10-2214 minScripture & Story#72 Three Little Words That Pack a PunchDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to camp out on three little words that pack a punch. The phrase “how much more” is repeated several times in Scripture. And when I first came across this phrase, I was intrigued to find the answer to the question in each case. How much more? We use this phrase in everyday conversations, and it flits through our minds in our internal dialogue. And if you think about it, we are often able to answer this question with specific numbers. But Scripture speaks of a different answer. Let’s find out togethe...2024-10-0816 minScripture & Story#71 God delights in you. He really does.During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to explore Scriptures that describe how God feels towards us. I’ve been on a little journey in recent months to fully grasp the wonder of the reality that God delights in me. And He delights in you too. Find that hard to believe? I totally understand. But He does. God delights in you. This truth is not only theologically accurate, but it’s wonderfully personal. The God of the universe, who flung galaxies into space and breathed out stars, looks down on your life and smiles with pleasure. Let’s talk abou...2024-09-2413 minScripture & Story#70 100 Lessons I Learned This SummerDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are acknowledging the transition from the lazy days of summer to the routines of September, and in honour of this change in season, I am going to share with you 100 lessons I learned this summer. Some of these are light and fun and give you a glimpse into my life, and others are much deeper, the kind of lessons that are hard-earned. My hope is that you will begin to think about the lessons God is teaching you in this season on your life and perhaps record them somewhere or share them with a...2024-09-1022 minScripture & Story#69 7 Ways to Stay Spiritually Strong this SummerDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about seven ways to stay spiritually strong this summer. Summer is the season of rest and unplugging from normal commitments. But in the lazy, hazy days of summer, we can become passive about our spiritual lives. But what if this summer we decided together to invest in our relationship with Jesus? What if we used the extra time we’ve gained in our schedules to pursue Christ in a deeper way? I think this is quite possible even while the pace of life slows a little. I want to come...2024-06-1112 minScripture & Story#68 15 Tips for Memorizing ScriptureDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, I am going to give you 15 tips for memorizing Scripture. Memorizing Scripture is a spiritual discipline that offers huge rewards, yet many of us find it difficult to get into the habit. In my own life, memorizing the Bible has been the single-most practice that has yielded the highest fruit. There is something about hiding God’s Word in our hearts that leads us to understand it in a deeper way. It’s like the Spirit brings revelation as we memorize. Let’s talk about memorizing Scripture! So grab a cup of coffee, your Bible, a...2024-06-0421 minScripture & Story#67 Who Am I? Part 3 'Put yourself first' ... and other liesDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are finishing our three-part mini-series on our identity in Christ. This series is called Who Am I: Conquering the Lies and Embracing the Truth. As Christians, our identity is in Christ alone. We need a biblical understanding of identity because if we don’t know who we are in Christ, the world is quick fill in the gaps for us. The problem is, who the world tells us we are, is not based on truth. In our time we are talking about nine lies we are tempted to believe about our identity and the c...2024-05-2824 minScripture & Story#66 Who Am I? Part 2 'You are the boss of you' ... and other liesDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are in the middle of our three-part mini-series on our identity in Christ. This series is called Who Am I: Conquering the Lies and Embracing the Truth. All of us struggle with identity at one time or another. We wrestle with who we are and what we are called to do. We need something stable - something unchanging - to place our identities in. That something is a Someone – Jesus Christ. In our time we are talking about nine lies we are tempted to believe about our identity and the corresponding truth we are...2024-05-2133 minScripture & Story#65 Who Am I? Part 1 'You are enough' ... and other liesDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are launching a three-part mini-series on our identity in Christ. I am calling this series Who Am I: Conquering the Lies and Embracing the Truth. All of us struggle with identity at one time or another. We wrestle with who we are and what we are called to do. In certain seasons we allow roles to define us – roles like employee, wife, mother, friend, or sister. We can also allow where we live, how we serve in the church, where we vacation, our extended families or our college degree to define us. The pro...2024-05-1439 minScripture & Story#64 When You Long for God to Do a New ThingDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about God’s desire to make all things new. We all have seasons where there are areas of our lives that feel stagnant, stale, old, tired or lifeless. In those seasons we desperately need God to do something new. We need His life-giving power, His renewing miraculous works, His reinvigorating presence. Our God can breathe fresh life into dead places. He is able to create something out of nothing. So as we look out over the valley of dry bones in o...2024-05-0723 minScripture & Story#63 Sacred Surrender Part 4: Blessings That Follow SurrenderDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are finishing our four-part series on surrender, an essential, yet not always easy, part of the Christian life. Did you know there are different levels of surrender, all of which affect our relationship with God? Initial surrender to Christ leads to salvation. But there are times of greater surrender during our lives that bring deeper intimacy with God and greater effectiveness in service. The more areas of our lives we surrender to Him, the more room there is for the filling of the Holy Spirit. 2024-04-0914 minScripture & Story#62 Sacred Surrender Part 3: A Lifestyle of SurrenderDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our four-part series on surrender, an essential, yet not always easy, part of the Christian life. A life of complete surrender is pleasing to God. It results in the greatest fulfillment and satisfaction in this life and will reap ultimate rewards in heaven. In this episode we will explore what it means to be a bondservant of Christ, and then we will talk about what a lifestyle of surrender looks like. So grab a cup of coffee, you...2024-04-0217 minScripture & Story#61 Sacred Surrender Part 2: Following Those Who Have Walked the Path of SurrenderDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our four-part series on surrender, an essential, yet not always easy, part of the Christian life. God demands that we surrender our whole selves to Him - our time, our money, our abilities, our plans, our homes, our stuff, our futures, the people we love the most. We lay all of these things at His feet, trusting that He knows best. In this episode we are going to search the scriptures for examples of people who surrendered their lives to Christ. An...2024-03-2622 minScripture & Story#60 Sacred Surrender Part 1: Renouncing our RightsDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are kicking off a four-part series on surrender, an essential, yet not always easy, part of the Christian life. Surrender is a battle term. It implies giving up all rights to the conqueror. When an army surrenders, they lay down their weapons, and the winning army takes control. Surrendering to God works the same way. God has a plan for our lives, and surrendering to Him means we set aside our own plans and fully seek His. The good news is that God’s plan for us is alwa...2024-03-1919 minScripture & Story#59 How Isaiah Points Us to Eternity (Isaiah 64-66)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are finishing our series on the book of Isaiah, using my brand-new Bible study called A Coming King. Today’s episode will cover Isaiah 64-66. As believers, we look forward to the new heavens and the new earth, which the book of Revelation describes in detail. But did you know that Isaiah also talks about the new heavens and the new earth at the end of his book? This eternal state was spoken of way back in the Old Testament. These last chapters contain one...2024-02-2721 minScripture & Story#58 One of the Most Important Commas in all of Scripture (Isaiah 59-63)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our series on the book of Isaiah, using my brand-new Bible study called A Coming King. Today we will be hanging out in Isaiah 59-63, which contains some pretty amazing truths as well as some very sobering ones. Isaiah talks about Zion, the future glorious city of God where God will dwell with His people. But he also talks about the day of vengeance, a terrifying day in which God’s wrath is poured out on His enemies. We will also talk...2024-02-2023 minScripture & Story#57 An Invitation to True Satisfaction (Isaiah 54-58)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our series on the book of Isaiah, using my brand-new Bible study called A Coming King. Today we will be hanging out in Isaiah 54-58, and they are such rich chapters. We will be talking about why we often turn to the things of this world for satisfaction and fulfillment, and how our gracious God invites us to find true satisfaction in Him alone. We will also be talking about the kind of worship God desires. He sees right through our ou...2024-02-1322 minScripture & Story#56 How to Live as Bondservants (Isaiah 49-53)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our series on the book of Isaiah, using my brand-new Bible study called A Coming King. Isaiah 49-53 contains many prophecies of the Messiah, who is called the Servant of the Lord. We get a peek into His ministry and mission and how He came to suffer on our behalf. These chapters also highlight what it means for us to be servants of the Lord. The New Testament uses the word “bondservants”, and we will explore what this word means and what t...2024-02-0631 minScripture & Story#55 How Ancient Idolatry and Mentality is Alive and Well Today (Isaiah 44-48)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our series on the book of Isaiah, using my brand-new Bible study called A Coming King. In our passage today, we are brought face-to-face with our ongoing tendency to turn created things into idols. You see, we were made to worship, and if we don’t worship the God of the universe, we will inevitably worship something or someone else. If not submitted to Christ, our hearts become little idol factories. Certainly, idols in our day are far more sophisticated and sneaky than the ancient woo...2024-01-3022 minScripture & Story#54 Finding Comfort in Our Great God (Isaiah 40-43)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are starting our brand new Bible study called A Coming King, which is on the second part of Isaiah, chapters 40-66. Isaiah is one of the richest books in the Bible, filled with messages about God’s sovereignty and majesty, prophecies of the Messiah (Jesus is all over this book!), and promises of comfort, restoration and redemption. It's SO good! And this second half is even better than the first! Encounter a holy God who passionately pursues His children, promises to send a Saviour, and...2024-01-2326 minScripture & Story#53 How to Set Goals for a New YearDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about how to set goals for a new year. I absolutely LOVE the freshness of a new year, with the weeks and months spread before us like a blank slate, brimming with possibility. I make it an annual practice to sit with the Lord to hear from Him and create some goals together for the coming year. Now I’m fully aware that there are some people whose eyes brighten when they hear the word ‘goals’ and there are others who exper...2024-01-0216 minScripture & Story#52 Ten Lessons God Taught Me in 2023During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, I am sharing 10 lessons God taught me in 2023. We are all learning and growing, aren’t we? God is continually stretching us, teaching us, and transforming us. So it’s good to make a regular habit of reflection on all the ways He’s worked in your life. The end of a year is a great time to do this. As you listen to how God has been teaching me over the past year, I encourage you to reflect on your own journey with God in 2023. Celebrate the ways He’s sh...2023-12-2622 minScripture & Story#51 Top Ten Books of 2023SHOW NOTES During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, I am sharing the top ten books I read in 2023. I love all the reading lists that come out this time of year, and I’m always open to good book recommendations. My book wish list grows faster than I can read them! There is no end to the number of good books published each year! As I look over the list of books I read in 2023, there are a few that rise to the top as being my all-t...2023-12-1925 minScripture & Story#50 What To Do When Your Faith is Attacked (Isaiah 34-39)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our series on the book of Isaiah! Today we cover Isaiah 34-39, which is week 7 in your study called A Holy God. This is our last week in this study! And there is a bit of a surprise in the last few chapters of the first part of Isaiah. After 35 chapters of poetry, we stumble across historical narrative. Isaiah tells the story of King Hezekiah during the time when the Assyrians were coming against Jerusalem. Hezekiah’s story of his enemy seeking to destroy the cit...2023-12-0534 minScripture & Story#49 How to Avoid Empty Religion, Complacency and Misplaced Trust (Isaiah 29-33)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our series on the book of Isaiah! Today we cover Isaiah 29-33, which is week 6 in your study called A Holy God. When we read through the story of Israel in the Old Testament, we often shake our heads at how rebellious and unbelieving they were. That is, until we realize that we are not much different. We too can fall into empty religion and complacency, and we too can misplace our trust. Israel’s story is our story. Let’s chat about how to avoid...2023-11-2830 minScripture & Story#48 The Secret to Having Perfect Peace (Isaiah 24-28)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our series on the book of Isaiah! Today we cover Isaiah 24-28, which is week 5 in your study called A Holy God. This section of Isaiah is often called Isaiah’s Little Apocalypse. Although it contains descriptions of coming judgement, it also includes a glimpse of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, the lavish feast God will one day make for His people. In the heart of these chapters, we are graciously given the key to having perfect peace. Let’s find o...2023-11-2128 minScripture & Story#47 When God Makes All Things Right (Isaiah 13-23)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our series on the book of Isaiah! Today we cover Isaiah 13-23, which is week 4 in your study called A Holy God. In these chapters, Isaiah turns his attention from Israel to the surrounding nations to pronounce judgment on them for their wickedness. We like to proclaim that God is a God of love, which is absolutely, wonderfully true. But He is also a God of justice and wrath, and He cannot turn a blind eye to sin. And if you th...2023-11-1427 minScripture & Story#46 How to Fully Rely on God (Isaiah 9-12)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our series on the book of Isaiah! Today we cover Isaiah 9-12, which is week 3 in your study called A Holy God. I’m guessing this week’s biblical text got all up in your business. It sure was convicting for me! Isaiah challenged God’s people to rely on Him alone, but sadly they often turned to other nations for help. Before we condemn them too quickly, we need to examine our own hearts. How often do we turn to lesser things instead of leaning...2023-11-0729 minScripture & Story#45 Undone by Glory (Isaiah 5-8)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our series on the book of Isaiah! Today we cover Isaiah 5-8, which is week 2 in your study called A Holy God. This week you read one of the most well-known chapters in all of Isaiah, and one of the most stunning. Isaiah was given a vision of the throne room of God. He saw the Lord, high and lifted up, and he was completely undone. This is my prayer for us as we study Isaiah – that we would see God high...2023-10-3128 minScripture & Story#44 Rebellion, Empty Religion and the Branch (Isaiah 1-4)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our series on the book of Isaiah! Today we cover the first four chapters of the book, which really set the stage for the rest of the book. God’s people had strayed from Him a thousand times - rebellion, pride, idolatry, empty religion, oppressing the marginalized and more. Their hearts were far from Him. And although there would be consequences for their sin, God promised restoration and redemption for those who turned back to Him. We too stray from God in a...2023-10-2425 minScripture & Story#43 Meet Isaiah (this is going to be good!)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are starting our series on the book of Isaiah! It is one of the richest books in the Bible, filled with messages about God’s sovereignty and majesty, prophecies of the Messiah (Jesus is all over this book!), and promises of comfort, restoration and redemption. It's SO good! And yes, I’ll admit, Isaiah is a bit of an intimidating book, perhaps because of the prophecy and poetry. But as we walk through it together here on the podcast and in the companion Bible study...2023-10-1719 minScripture & Story#42 Waiting is Never Wasted (Part 2)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we continue our discussion about waiting – something none of us like to do. In a culture of instant-everything, where it’s almost unthinkable that we would have to wait for anything, God invites us to wait on Him. In season of waiting, He’s doing a great work in us as we surrender to His timing. Although waiting isn’t easy, it’s unavoidable, and we can choose to cooperate with God while we wait. So grab a cup of coffee, your Bible, a...2023-10-1028 minScripture & Story#41 Waiting is Never Wasted (Part 1)During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about something that we all must do, yet none of us like it: waiting. In a culture of instant-everything, where it’s almost unthinkable that we would have to wait for anything, God invites us to wait on Him. In season of waiting, He’s doing a great work in us as we surrender to His timing. Let’s talk about all things waiting! So grab a cup of coffee, your Bible, and get ready to be challe...2023-10-0324 minScripture & Story#40 Important Aspects of Discipleship: Our LimitsDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are finishing our short series on discipleship. This series is based on a book called Spiritual Disciplines: How to Become a Healthy Christian by Mason King. He defines discipleship this way: “Discipleship to Jesus is the continual surrender of all of life to God's good design for identity, belonging, and purpose." King goes on to write about three important aspects of discipleship – ones that are critical, especially in our day: our attention, our emotions, and our limits. In this podcast episode...2023-09-2621 minScripture & Story#39 Important Aspects of Discipleship: Our EmotionsDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our short series on discipleship. This series is based on a book called Spiritual Disciplines: How to Become a Healthy Christian by Mason King. He defines discipleship this way: “Discipleship to Jesus is the continual surrender of all of life to God's good design for identity, belonging, and purpose." King goes on to write about three important aspects of discipleship – ones that are critical, especially in our day: our attention, our emotions, and our limits. In this podcast...2023-09-1915 minScripture & Story#38 Important Aspects of Discipleship: Our AttentionDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are kicking off a short series on discipleship. In his book called Spiritual Disciplines: How to Become a Healthy Christian, Mason King defines discipleship this way: “Discipleship to Jesus is the continual surrender of all of life to God's good design for identity, belonging, and purpose." King goes on to write about three important aspects of discipleship – ones that are critical, especially in our day: our attention, our emotions, and our limits. In this podcast episode we are going to focus on...2023-09-1220 minScripture & Story#37 10 Favourite Summer Memories and 10 Tips for Setting Bible Study GoalsWelcome to Season 3 of the Scripture & Story podcast! During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, I am going to share two lists of ten: 10 favourite summer memories and 10 tips for setting Bible study goals. This was a unique summer for my family – I’m calling it the summer of transition – and I’m going to tell you about the special moments we had. Then, as fall schedules are starting, I’m giving you 10 tips for setting Bible study goals so you can incorporate a regular Bible study rhythm into your sch...2023-09-0520 minScripture & Story#36 God's Glory in Your Story: Nicole KauffmanDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are talking about God's glory in our stories. And we have a guest joining us today! You've heard me say this before: stories matter. Our stories have the power to impact the lives of those around us, particularly when we share about what God has done and is doing in our lives. He is the author of our stories. And we can trust Him to write a beautiful ending. When we testify to His goodness and His grace, He gets the glory. Today, my fr...2023-08-0835 minScripture & Story#35 God's Glory in Your Story: Sheryl AeschlimanDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are we are talking about God's glory in our stories. And this is the first time we have a guest joining us! You've heard me say this before: stories matter. Our stories have the power to impact the lives of those around us, particularly when we share about what God has done and is doing in our lives. He is the author of our stories. And we can trust Him to write a beautiful ending. When we testify to His goodness and His grace, He gets the glory.2023-07-0433 minScripture & Story#34 10 Ways to adapt instead of quit your Bible reading this summerDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about how to not quit reading the Bible this summer. Summer is filled with baseball games and country fairs, day trips to the beach and hours of lounging beside the pool. It’s all things ice cream and popsicles, BBQ’s and campfires, hiking a new trail and reading under a shady maple tree. It’s absolutely glorious. Yes, summer brings a much-welcomed slowness to our schedules, a freer approach to our time, and the rest we so desperately need. ...2023-06-2713 minScripture & Story#33 Your Story: How God's story transforms your storyDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, I want to remind you that God’s story transforms your story. God’s story, found on the pages of the Bible, has the power to transform our stories. When we are faithful to engage with the text in ways that lead to rightly handling the Word of truth, God reveals Himself to us and transforms us more and more into the image of Christ. This final step in the Study with S.T.O.R.Y. Bible study method is called Your Story. And it’s here that we stand...2023-06-2012 minScripture & Story#32 Re-write Text: Benefits of handwriting Scripture During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about the immense benefits of a simple ancient practice as it relates to Bible study. Ancient Israelite kings were required to write out a copy of the law so that it would be imprinted on their minds and hearts. They copied it word for word onto scrolls. Handwriting Scripture does the same for us today – it imprints it deeply on our minds and in our hearts. This step in the Study with S.T.O.R.Y. Bible study method, re-w...2023-06-1317 minScripture & Story#31 Openly Explore: Scripture interprets ScriptureDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about the fact that Scripture interprets Scripture. In other words, as we engage in hermeneutics (which is just a fancy word for Bible interpretation), we interpret one passage of Scripture by looking at other similar passages of Scripture. What do other areas of the Bible have to say about the passage we are in? This is called cross referencing. And this is the third step in the Study with S.T.O.R.Y. Bible study method: Openly Explore. When we explore what all o...2023-06-0617 minScripture & Story#30 Thoroughly Mark: How to unlock the meaning of a passageDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about a Bible study method that involves creativity and coloured pens and digging deep into a passage. It’s the second step in the Study with S.T.O.R.Y. Bible study method: Thoroughly Mark. This step involves annotating the text – marking key words and phrases, making connections, noticing contrasts and metaphors, and writing notes in the margin. For those of you who love writing in your Bibles, this part of Bible study is for you! So grab a cup of...2023-05-3014 minScripture & Story#29 Simply Read: An overlooked Bible study method During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about a very simple, highly effective, yet often overlooked Bible study method: repetitive reading. Do you remember when you were a child, and you wanted your favourite book to be read to you over and over again? Or maybe you have young children, and they bring you the same book multiple times a day and ask you to read it. This is how children learn, by reading repetitively. The same is true for us when it comes to Scri...2023-05-2321 minScripture & Story#28 My StoryDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about sharing your story. Stories matter. Stories capture our imaginations and have the power to transform lives. The Bible, as you know, is one big story – one grand narrative of relentless redemption. God has chosen to write His story on the pages of human history. And while Jesus was ministering on earth, He wrapped much of His teaching around stories, called parables. Yes - stories matter. And each of us has a story. Every one of us ca...2023-05-1624 minScripture & Story#27 Scripture 101: How to Approach the BibleSHOW NOTES During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to continue in our Scripture 101 series by discussing how to approach the Bible. There are helpful ways and not so helpful ways to approach God’s holy Word. How we approach the Bible is perhaps more important than what we read or how much time we spend reading it each day. In this episode, we will talk about both the posture of our hearts as well as good and not-so-good Bible study methods. So grab a cup o...2023-05-0918 minScripture & Story#26 Scripture 101: Christ in Every BookSHOW NOTES During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to continue in our Scripture 101 series by talking about where and how we see Christ in every book of the Bible – yes, every book! The Bible is a book about Jesus. The whole thing was written about Him. The Old Testament reveals our need for a Saviour and predicts His arrival, giving us hundreds of prophecies about the Messiah. The New Testament describes His coming to earth, His atoning work on the cross, His glorious resurrection, and it gives us inst...2023-05-0228 minScripture & Story#25 Scripture 101: Two things that will dramatically transform your understanding of the BibleDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Two secrets, to be exact! For much of my young life, I though the Bible was a collection of disjointed stories that sprang to life only on flannel graph boards. And when I opened the Bible to read it for myself, I became lost and confused. Then several years ago, I learned two key concepts that dramatically transformed the way I understood the Bible. And I believe these two things will transform your understanding of Sc...2023-04-2523 minScripture & Story#24 Scripture 101: How do I know the Bible is trustworthy?During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about how we can know the Bible is trustworthy. The reality is, we all trust in something. Even the most skeptical among us exercises complete trust in many things. When we sit down, we trust the chair. When we watch the sun go down, we trust that it will rise again in the morning. We trust that our hearts are pumping our blood throughout our bodies. You see, we choose to trust every day. But how do we know we ca...2023-04-1822 minScripture & Story#23 Living in Light of the ResurrectionDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about the greatest celebration of the year: Easter! The celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus is by far the most important celebration on the Christian’s calendar. It even trumps Christmas. Easter holds so much meaning for us as followers of Christ, but sometimes we let it come and go without fully entering in to all that it holds for us. In this special episode we are going to ask and answer two questions: Why does the resurrection matter? How...2023-04-0422 minScripture & Story#22 How Scripture speaks to 10 common strugglesDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about how Scripture speaks to 10 struggles that are common to humanity. Life is hard sometimes, isn’t it? We live in a fallen world with broken people, we wrestle with our flesh, and we have an enemy that does everything he can to trip us up. But God’s kids are not meant to stay stuck in the struggle. The Bible provides answers to move us from a place of bondage to a place of freedom. This book that we hold i...2023-03-2842 minScripture & Story#21 How to make plans and hold them looselyDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about how to make plans and then hold them loosely. Are you a planner? Me too! I love the process of planning an event or our family’s summer calendar or a timeline for a big project. But sometimes when things don’t go as planned, I get a little frustrated. You too? The Bible has things to say about planning. In fact, James wrote about planning and the proper attitude we are to have about planning in his letter. That’s...2023-03-2113 minScripture & Story#20 How to make the most of difficult seasonsDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about how to make the most of difficult seasons. We all have them, don’t we? We all go through difficult seasons. Circumstances we would never choose. Experiences we would rather not know by experience. Hard times that threaten to steal our joy and upset our faith. But if you are a child of God, you can know with certainty that suffering is never wasted. God has purpose in your suffering. He has plans to use it for your good and...2023-03-1418 minScripture & Story#19 A Surprising Spiritual DisciplineDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to explore an unlikely and surprising spiritual discipline. Discipline isn’t a well-loved word in our culture; we much prefer comfort and rest. Discipline is defined as "training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior." And training is hard. It requires time, effort, and repetition. But the reality is, nothing of significance is ever attained without discipline. When we think of spiritual disciplines, we often think of things we should do as Christians, but have very little desire to do. R...2023-03-0722 minScripture & Story#18 Story of Redemption: From Now to ForeverDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we finish our Story of Redemption Series. If you've been following along with the Story of Redemption Bible Reading Plan, you will have just finished (and if you are not quite done - keep going!). I just want to hug your neck and say 'Congratulations!' It is no small accomplishment to finish a 40-day Bible reading plan. No amount of time spent in God's Word is wasted. I'm praying you have a fresh understanding of the metanarrative of Scripture and are completely awed by the Author of the st...2023-02-2828 minScripture & Story#17 Story of Redemption: The Cross to the ChurchDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our Story of Redemption Series. We've repeated this again and again in this series: The Bible is one story – one grand narrative. It is God’s story of redemption. In today's episode we are journeying from the cross of Christ to the birth of the church. This is the height of the drama of the story of redemption. The cross stands at the centre of human history. Everything hinges on the death and resurrection of Jesus. What you and...2023-02-2126 minScripture & Story#16 Story of Redemption: The Life and Ministry of the MessiahDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our Story of Redemption Series. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is one story - one grand narrative of relentless redemption. In today's episode we focus on the life and ministry of the Messiah. Jesus - the very Son of God - was walking the dusty streets of Galilee, teaching and healing and telling stories and having life-changing conversations with people. He came to usher in the kingdom - the upside-down kingdom of God, in which blessings are reserved for those who are...2023-02-1422 minScripture & Story#15 Story of Redemption: The Rebuilding of the Ruins to the Birth of JesusDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our Story of Redemption Series. We are doing biblical theology in these episodes, tracing the storyline of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. In our last episode we left the Israelites in exile in Babylon - a low point in the story for sure. But in today's episode we see a God who has not forgotten His people. The Israelites return to their land from exile to rebuild the temple and the walls around Jerusalem. Then after 400 years of silence from God, we hear...2023-02-0722 minScripture & Story#14 Story of Redemption: The Prophets to the ExileDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our Story of Redemption Series. We are in a section of the story that often proves difficult for us to navigate, and I don't know about you, but sometimes I tend to avoid these parts of my Bible. But we know that all of God's Word is profitable for us, so we are diving into the prophets with faith believing God will speak to us. Elijah, Habakkuk, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Amos and others … these are all men God used to speak His message to Hi...2023-01-3123 minScripture & Story#13 Story of Redemption: The Judges to the Divided KingdomDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our Story of Redemption Series. Remember, the Bible is one story – one grand narrative. It is God’s story of redemption. In today’s episode, we pick up the narrative in the book of Judges. God's people have settled in the Promised Land, but they never full conquered it. The generations that followed turned to idolatry, something God had repeatedly warned them not to do. They fell into a cycle of sin and defeat, and then God in His mercy, sent judges t...2023-01-2422 minScripture & Story#12 Story of Redemption: The Exodus to the Promised LandDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are continuing in our Story of Redemption Series. The Bible is one story – one grand narrative. It is God’s story of redemption. In today’s episode, we pick up the narrative in Exodus, where God miraculously delivered His people from bondage. This is perhaps the most important story in the Old Testament, so you don’t want to miss its implications for us as believers today. Then we follow the Israelites through the wilderness as the receive God’s commands, establish the priesthood, and finally...2023-01-1726 minScripture & Story#11 Story of Redemption: Creation to AbrahamDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are launching into our Story of Redemption Series. Did you know the Bible is ONE story? Yes, the Bible is one grand narrative; it tells one story. The story of redemption spans from Genesis to Revelation, featuring our great God and His plan for His creation. In this series we will view the unfolding drama of Scripture, and we will meet people that God used for His purposes, places that were sacred, and events that shaped the narrative. Nothing is by...2023-01-1031 minScripture & Story#10 10 Questions for a New YearHappy New Year! During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about important questions to ask at the start of a new year … 10 of them to be exact. I LOVE the freshness of a new year, with the weeks and months spread before us like a blank slate, brimming with possibility. Curiosity bubbles within me and I try to imagine what amazing things God has in store for me in the coming year. Now, I am also realistic enough to know that it won't all be lollipops and rose...2023-01-0332 min
Building a Life You Love™ Purpose, Passion, Personal Growth and Mindset Shifts for WomenTaking a Leap of Faith and Leaving Your 9 to 5 JobOn today's episode I have a beautiful conversation with, Shannon Leibold, the founder of Scripture and Story, about feeling restless and walking through a season of waiting and how we she transitioned from a 9 to 5 job into starting her own business, a ministry focused on creating bible study resources for women.Shannon shares why it was important to trust God's timing and make space to listen to what he had for her next. And she shares that you will never be fully ready but through faith and trust in God we will be able to take the...2022-12-2824 minScripture & Story#9 23 Tips for Getting into God's Word in 2023During today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk the importance of establishing a daily rhythm of getting into God’s Word. New Year’s is a time when we typically attack our goals with fresh resolve, including our Bible reading goals. But often that resolve diminishes around mid-February. And I get it. Regularly Bible reading is not easy. Like anything worth doing, it takes time and intention and discipline. So how can you and I establish a habit of reading Scripture that lasts all year long? I’ve got some ideas for you. J...2022-12-2721 minScripture & Story#8 Advent: A Forever JoyDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to talk about good news – the kind that brings great joy. Christmas is only a few short days away - the season of peace and joy, light and life. But so often our experience is far less than joyful. We place our hope in earthly things and hold to unrealistic expectations, and our joy dwindles. But what if you and I understood biblical joy? What if we were filled with authentic Holy Spirit joy? The kind of joy that rises above our circ...2022-12-2021 min
Faith Fueled Woman: Mindset, Purpose & Healthy Living, Community for Christian WomenWhat to Do When You Feel Restless. How to Pray Bigger Prayers and Trust God's TimingOn today's episode I share the second part of my conversation with, Shannon Leibold, the founder of Scripture and Story, about feeling restless and walking through a season of waiting and how we she transitioned from a 9 to 5 job into starting her own business, a ministry focused on creating bible study resources for women.Shannon shares why it was important to trust God's timing and make space to listen to what he had for her next. And she shares that you will never be fully ready but through faith and trust in God we will be able...2022-12-1516 minFaith Fueled Woman: Mindset, Purpose & Healthy Living, Community for Christian WomenFeeling Restless and Unfulfilled? How God Uses Seasons of Waiting and Preparation for Your Next StepOn today's episode I have a beautiful conversation with, Shannon Leibold, the founder of Scripture and Story, about feeling restless and walking through a season of waiting and how we she transitioned from a 9 to 5 job into starting her own business, a ministry focused on creating bible study resources for women.Shannon shares why it was important to trust God's timing and make space to listen to what he had for her next. And she shares that you will never be fully ready but through faith and trust in God we will be able to take the...2022-12-1324 minScripture & Story#7 Advent: An Eternal ThroneDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to explore the idea of an eternal throne in Scripture. We are in the middle of our Advent series. Advent is a Latin word that means "coming." Advent is a time of expectant waiting. It is the season of anticipation leading up to the arrival of Christ. There are two advents in Scripture - the first advent was the incarnation of Christ when He got off His heavenly throne and came down, and the second advent refers to a future event of Ch...2022-12-1324 minScripture & Story#6 Advent: A Great LightDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are starting our Advent series. The countdown to Christmas is on! I'd like to ask you a question: Do you struggle to find your Christmas spirit in December? Between the shopping, wrapping, decking the halls and endless food prep, the holidays can be exhausting. And sometimes our expectations of Christmas cheer and merriment are dashed by cranky kids, bad weather, or burnt turkey. But the real spirit of Christmas is not found in any of these trappings. The real spirit of Christmas is in th...2022-12-0626 minScripture & Story#5 Romans 8: No SeparationDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are finish our study of Romans 8. These last verses are so sweet. Nothing can separate you from the love of Christ. Your failure? He still loves you. Your disappointments? His love will comfort you. That hard situation? His love will guide you through. Your fear? His perfect love sends fear running. Your insecurities? His love reminds you of your place in His family. If you want a fuller, deeper understanding of God's love for you, don't mi...2022-11-2917 minScripture & Story#4 Romans 8: No SituationDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to continue our journey through the greatest chapter in all of the Bible! By now, I hope you are as captivated by Romans 8 as I am. Isn't it amazing?! Packed with enough theological richness to occupy our minds and hearts until Jesus comes back, it is a practical guide to how you and I can walk with the Spirit of God. Today we focus on Romans 8:26-30. Romans 8:28 is a well-known, well-loved verse: "And we know that for those who love God all things work together fo...2022-11-2215 minScripture & Story#3 Romans 8: No ComparisonDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are smack dab in the middle of the greatest chapter in all of the Bible! Romans 8 is filled with rich theological doctrines and stunning promises; it's brimming with beautiful truths about how you and I can live in the Spirit. Today we focus on Romans 8:18-25. No doubt, if you've taken as many trips around the sun as I have (44 to be exact), you have encountered some difficult times along the way. We all face seasons of suffering. Unfortunately no one makes it through this life unscathed by t...2022-11-1416 minScripture & Story#2 Romans 8: No ObligationDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to continue our journey through the greatest chapter in all of the Bible! I'm probably not alone in saying that Romans 8 is my very favourite passage of scripture. It has such deep theological truths and stunning promises. If you and I were to really grab ahold of these truths, building our lives on them, and if we were to truly believe these promises are for us, I think our lives would dramatically change. Today we focus on Romans 8:9-17. Have you ever felt obligated to do something? Paul m...2022-11-0721 minScripture & Story#1 Romans 8: No CondemnationDuring today's conversation on Scripture & Story, we are going to dive into the greatest chapter in all of the Bible! Romans 8 is filled with rich theological doctrines and stunning promises; it's brimming with beautiful truths about how you and I can live in the Spirit. Let me tell you … a Christian who is not acknowledging or accessing the Spirit of Christ within her, listening for His voice, being guided by His counsel, and tapping into His resurrection power, is missing out on the abundant life Jesus came to give her. But when...2022-10-3127 min
Scripture & StoryIntro to Scripture & StoryThe greatest story ever told is the one found on the pages of Scripture. God's story is one seamless grand narrative of redemption, full of mystery and adventure, passion and heartache, unlikely people with impossible callings, and unimaginable plot twists. Every page points to Jesus Christ. And quite remarkably, we find our stories on the pages of His story. Scripture & Story is a space where together we we will immerse ourselves in God’s Story, not to accumulate fun facts we can share over charcuterie boards, but so we can encounter the...2022-10-2402 min
Diario Azucarado#6 Podcast Librojuegos que tengo en casa.#6 Podcast Librojuegos que tengo en casa.
Sexto podcast, Sexto episodio de Diario Azucarado, tú podcast de literatura, librojuegos, series, películas, juegos de mesa, de rol, vamos... de TODO UN POCO¡¡¡¡
- En este podcast hablo de nuestra tienda favorita en Zaragoza, Cinco Reinos.
- Hablo del sorteo de un librojuego llamado "Rescate en Remsis VII" de Francisco Tapias.
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The MOSAIC PodcastEpisode 3: The MOSAIC Podcast with special guest Christina Morris - Sabbath Rest Part 2 of 4In this episode of the MOSAIC Podcast, Lynne Martin and Shannon Leibold sit down with Christina Morris to talk about Sabbath. Christina shares her own experience with prioritizing rest and what God is teaching her through her struggles with anxiety.
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The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Poem The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Bible Passages: Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Exodus 31:12-17
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2021-06-1852 minThe MOSAIC PodcastEpisode 2 The MOSAIC Podcast with special guest Liza Brubacher - Sabbath Rest Part 1 of 4in today's episode, Lynne Martin and Shannon Leibold are joined by Liza Brubacher. Liza is an Admin Assistant at WBC, a mom of three, and wife to Darrell. Liza brings laughter to every conversation and a wealth of wisdom around the practice of Sabbath. Having walked through some difficult years with the death of her first husband, Liza shares how God brought beauty from a season of brokenness.
Links from the show:
Shannon’s website to write through the Bible https://shannonleibold.ca/bible-writing-plans/
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The 5 Love Languages by...2021-06-0449 min
The MOSAIC PodcastEp. 1: MOSAIC Pilot PodcastIn this pilot episode of the MOSAIC Podcast, Lynne Martin and Shannon Leibold, the hosts, talk about their vision for the podcast and how they arrived at the name ‘MOSAIC.’ The acronym ‘Meeting One another in Story, in Art, and In Christ’ will guide conversations they have with future WBC (Wallenstein Bible Chapel) guests. Lynne and Shannon also share a personal story of how God turned brokenness into beauty in their own lives.
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Virtually tour this beautiful octagonal-shaped church in Ravenna, Italy, called San Vitale (scroll down to 360 views to see i...2021-05-1831 min