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Your Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouragement for the WearyFeeling weary, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted? You're not alone. Join us as we explore Jesus's powerful invitation from Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."Now, let's be clear - this isn't just another pep talk about pushing through tough times. We dive into the radical nature of Christ's invitation—how He welcomes us exactly as we are, not as we think we should be. While the world keeps telling us to hustle harder and stay strong, Jesus offers...2025-05-1204 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastYour Emotions Can't Change God's LoveHave you ever felt the weight of not being enough? That whisper in your soul suggesting God couldn't possibly love someone like you? If you're carrying those invisible burdens of shame and inadequacy.Romans 5:8 reveals how God shows His love while we're still in our mess. The profound reality is that Jesus loves you right now—not as you wish you were or hope to become. This isn't about religious performance or earning divine favor. It's about understanding that God's love precedes our perfection.Through the powerful parable of the prodigal son, we see...2025-05-0105 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastHealing Soul WoundsThe wounds left by people who claim to speak for God can be devastating. When Christians use hurtful words or judgment instead of love, it doesn't just create personal pain – it can distort your entire understanding of who Jesus truly is.This episode tackles that raw, often unspoken experience head-on. We examine how Jesus himself actually treated people who were hurting, doubting, or living messy lives. Unlike many of his self-proclaimed followers today, Jesus consistently led with compassion rather than criticism. Whether it was the woman at the well, the woman caught in adultery, or even doubting Th...2025-04-2105 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastGenerosity Doesn't Always Mean Throwing Around MoneyFinancial anxiety is real, but your security doesn't come from a paycheck.God sees you in your financial struggles and hasn't forgotten you!Jake's story of an unexpected job loss and facing mounting bills shares how God provided for him through unexpected means - a neighbor delivering groceries, repaid loans, and a surprising job opportunity.Philippians 4:19 promises God will meet ALL your needs, and Jesus taught us to pray for "daily bread" because He knows we tend to worry about tomorrow.Here's the best part: your job isn't to figure everything...2025-04-1505 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastFinding Real JoyHave you ever felt like you've forgotten what real joy feels like? When the cold seasons of life stretch on, it can leave your soul feeling like an endless winter!The world constantly tells us that joy depends on circumstances—success, comfort, and everything going our way. But there’s a deeper truth: authentic joy isn't determined by what's happening around us but by who lives within us. Jesus promised, "I've told you these things so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." Real, authentic joy isn't fleeting or ci...2025-04-0705 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastFinding Jesus in the Pain of GriefGrief hits every single one of us. The overwhelming weight of loss, shattered dreams, or life's disappointments. In this intimate five-minute conversation, we explore how hope often intersects with our deepest sorrows.What makes our faith unique in times of grief is that Jesus doesn't stand at a distance watching us squirm and struggle. Despite knowing He would soon perform a miracle, Jesus wept at the death of his friend, Lazarus. The shortest verse in scripture - "Jesus wept" reveals our Savior's heart – He steps directly into our pain, feeling every ache right alongside us. Whe...2025-03-3104 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastWhat If "Having It All" Isn't the Point?Do you feel like you're drowning under the pressure to have it all? That relentless pursuit of society's definition of success – the thriving career, picture-perfect family, passionate marriage, all while maintaining a flawless appearance – can leave us feeling like we're failing at everything.Sometimes what we feel to be our biggest failure – that moment when people discover we’re not perfect – can become the turning point that changes everything. We were never meant to carry such heavy burdens, especially alone. The world tells us to do it all, Jesus offers a different invitation: "Come to me, all you...2025-03-2405 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Find Hope in the StormYour world can shatter in an instant. Sarah knew this all too well when her father died unexpectedly, her marriage began falling apart, and she lost her job—all within a few months. Sitting in her car as rain poured down around her, she prayed through tears: "God, where are you? Do you even see me down here?"What happened next wasn't a dramatic miracle with heavenly spotlights. Instead, an unexplainable peace washed over her—God's gentle whisper saying, "I will never leave you. I will never abandon you." Her problems didn't vanish overnight. But something more valu...2025-03-1705 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEverything is Going to be OkayIf you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone.We're here to remind you that everything is going to be okay.Don't just take our word for it. We find that reassurance in the promises in God's word. God is working behind the scenes and He speaks to us in myriad ways. Whether it's through scripture, uplifting music, or words from friends, His presence can always be felt. We'll also encourage you to develop a deeper connection with your faith, recite God's promises during tough times, and hold onto hope as we face ch...2025-03-1105 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastThe Healing Power of HugsHugs play a profound part in reflecting God's love. A simple embrace can become a source of healing, comfort, and spiritual connection for both the giver and the receiver!Hugs can help us understand the concept of God's love in our daily lives – and there’s some science about how hugs help us emotionally, and how hugs are a physical manifestation of support and encouragement for someone who needs it!If this episode encouraged you at all, would you share it with a friend? Maybe someone you’d like to hug today but can’t. ...2025-03-0305 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastStrength Isn't About Doing It AllFeeling overwhelmed by the relentless demands of life? Eric & Heather want to remind you that you were never meant to carry it all alone. This episode is a heartfelt nudge toward finding peace in the chaos by letting go and trusting that God is at work!Join us for a five-minute journey of encouragement and, inspired by the comforting words of Matthew 11:28, we explore the liberating act of laying down your burdens. Strength isn't about doing it all...it's about knowing when to hand it over to God. Whether you're feeling lik...2025-02-2405 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Embrace Hope in Times of StruggleGive us five minutes, we'll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2025-02-1905 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastFinding Strength in Vulnerability: Sarah's Journey from Despair to HopeAfter facing what felt like an insurmountable wave of life’s challenges, Sarah found herself in a moment of sheer vulnerability, whispering words she thought she’d never say: "God, I cannot do this anymore." This episode of the You're Encouraging 5-Minute Podcast with Eric and Heather unravels Sarah’s poignant journey from despair to hope, spurred on by an unexpected message through a song. We explore the transformative power of realizing you are seen and not forgotten, even when everything seems lost. Through Sarah's story, we find the profound truth that in our weakest moments, as reflected in 2 Corint...2025-02-1705 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Find Peace in Togetherness and PrayerGive us five minutes, we'll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2025-02-1205 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Rest, Reflect, and Renew Your FaithGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2025-02-0505 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Schedule a Daily Praise BreakGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2025-01-1505 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Give Yourself Permission to Start TodayGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2025-01-0805 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Shift Your Perspective from Loss to AppreciationGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2025-01-0205 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You That You’re Exactly Where You Need to Be Right NowGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-12-2505 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Give Yourself Grace on Off DaysGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-12-1805 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Take a Step of Faith Toward SuccessGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-12-1104 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You That There’s Something Greater Coming—Don’t Give Up!Give us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-12-0405 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Journey through Grief with JesusGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-11-2705 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Be Defined by Jesus, Not by TraumaGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-11-2005 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Persevere through Hard Times to Find HopeGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-11-1304 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Make a To-Don’t ListGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-11-0605 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Face the UncomfortableGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-10-3005 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Remember What God Says about YouGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-10-2305 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Be the Best Kind of People TodayGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-10-1604 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Step In and Show CompassionGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-10-0905 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Bring Your Negative Feelings to GodGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-10-0205 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Reframe Burdens into BlessingsGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-09-2505 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Prioritize RestGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-09-1805 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Share Your StoryGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-09-1105 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Celebrate Green Flags in PeopleGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-09-0505 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You to Give Yourself GraceGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-08-2805 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEncouraging You To Think Like A RiverGive us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-08-2105 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastTrials Or Trails to God?Give us five minutes, we’ll give you encouragement!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2024-08-1405 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastGod Always Hears UsWhat if a child's simple prayer could bring unexpected blessings? Gather around as we share Sarah's heartwarming tale of faith, where her children's earnest prayers for ice cream led to an unforeseen financial miracle. Discover how a timely check answered not just a small wish but also a mother's deeper faith journey. This episode will restore your belief in everyday miracles and remind you that no prayer is ever too small or insignificant.Ever feel like your best isn't enough? We discuss the importance of acknowledging your efforts, no matter how they stack up to others. Some...2024-08-0705 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 52: Psalm 118:24This is the day that the Lord has made!! It's interesting how God doesn't say which day, it's just this day, and He made it for you. So even if you don't always feel like rejoicing or celebrating, remember that there is something good that God created for you in each day.Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-11-2805 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 51: 1 Corinthians 1:8-9This particular scripture is filled with some great promises from God - that He is faithful, that He will strengthen you, the list goes on...but it's also a great example of how every single word in scripture matters. In this episode we'll look at the word "will," and how that single word can carry so much weight.Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-11-2105 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 50: Psalm 46:1When you're riding shotgun on the struggle bus, who do you turn to? In Psalm we're told that God is our refuge and our strength, but how do we access that? What does it look like? Let's get into it!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-11-1405 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 49: James 1:17As we enter the month of November, our thoughts tend to turn toward thankfulness - so let's dig into a verse that really highlights that from the book of James!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-11-0705 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 48: 1 Thessalonians 5:18God's word calls us to give thanks in ALL things - and yes, that "ALL" is intentional. But sometimes it's hard to be thankful in the hard times, so how do we do that? How do we shift our perspective so that we can find gratitude in the daily grind?Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-10-3105 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 47: Psalm 26:2-4Throughout our lives we are influenced by the world around us - by what we see, hear, and read. We can have some control over what we're allowing ourselves to take in, but there are also times when we may not be able to see the negative impact of something. Asking God to show us those areas in our lives where we need to do a little spot clean can go a long way to bring peace of mind.Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-10-2405 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 46: Ephesians 4:32Forgiveness is more easily received than offered, whether that's when you're dealing with forgiveness of others or yourself. Mike and Megan get into what forgiveness looks like, what are some of the obstacles we face with forgiveness, and how we can more easily forgive ourselves (which is sometimes the hardest thing to do).Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-10-1705 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 45: Deuteronomy 31:6In so many ways, God tells us through His word to not fear because He is with us. So many verses speak to this, in fact, it's almost like He's trying to make a point - we have NO reason to fear the world when we are walking with God.Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-10-1005 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 44: Proverbs 18:24Friends can have such an impact on our life - and choosing the right friends to spend our time with can determine whether that impact is positive or negative. Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-10-0305 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 43: Matthew 11:28When we are weary and burdened, God is calling us to come to Him with all our mess and let Him be there for us. So when you feel like you can't keep carrying the weight of the world...stop! Let's talk about it on this week's podcast.Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-09-2605 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 42: 2 Corinthians 8:12When it comes to giving, many of us feel we don't have "enough." Whether it's time, resources, or financial we get caught in the trap of comparing our offering to those of others. But scriptures tells us that God expects to give of what we have, not what we don't have. So let's take a look at what this means in our lives, and how we can use it to bring that offering to God.Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-09-1905 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 41: God Is Up To SomethingAuthor John Piper once said "God is always doing 10,000 things in your life, and you may be aware of three of them." In this week's episode we unpack that, and for those of us who tend to get frustrated by what feels like inaction on God's part, this is an incredible reminder that we have no idea all that God is up to in our lives.Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-09-1205 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 40: Matthew 11:28REST - what a word, right? But it's one we have a complicated relationship...we have trouble finding time to rest, we may even feel guilty taking that time if we're usually "on the go." So perhaps it's time to redefine what rest looks like, and what we can do to make sure we're getting the rest we need?Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-09-0505 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 39: Isaiah 45:2Blazing our own trails in life can lead to...well, chaos. But when we let God go before us, to make those crooked paths straight, that's when the good stuff happens. What does it look like when we go off course, and how can we make sure we're letting God lead the way? Let's dive in!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-08-2905 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 38: Close To GodThis week we're digging into this statement: "You are as close to God as you want to be." On the surface it seems kind of like a dig...a little shade, maybe? But the encouragement in this, is that when we feel distant from God, WE have the power change that!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-08-1505 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 37: Advice To OurselvesIt's funny how we can talk about what advice we would have given to our younger selves - you know, if we could go back in time and drop some words of wisdom, what would we say? But what if we flipped it to focus on a situation we're in right now? What we imagine our future selves would tell us in this moment? Taking that approach can help frame what seems so big right now, into more of just another issue that will one day be resolved.Let us know what you think - send us...2022-08-0805 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastWhen People HurtGod didn't do that...people did. When we're hurt by people in the church, it can be difficult to separate that from our relationship with God. But the reality is we are ALL broken people, not one of us is perfect, and that means we have the capability to cause a lot of harm with our words and actions. Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-07-2505 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 35: Proverbs 14:23Hard work is just that....hard work! BUT, the work is worth it. And in God's word, it tells us that the hard work is what brings the profit. Let's unpack that a bit for our own lives!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-07-1805 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 34: 1 Peter 5:7"Cast all your cares on Him" - we've likely all heard this phrase at one point or another in our lives, and maybe it's even become one of those things that we get but we don't get. The truth is God DOES want us to give those to Him - what does that look like, and how do we do it?Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-07-1105 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 33: Trust the PotterWhen Michaelangelo created the statue David, they say he saw the statue within the marble before it had been formed. It wasn't about adding paint to canvas, it was a process of discovering what was already there, waiting to be found. God is the same way with us - He will chisel and mold and shape until we are what He designed for us to be.Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-07-0405 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 32: Ephesians 2:10There is SO much to unpack in this verse - "For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago." Let's dive into what God has for us just in these few words, because it's a lot, and it's ALL good.Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-06-2705 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 31: Hardships Build ResistanceThe oldest thing in the universe is, believe it or not, a tree! And it's lasted this long not because it's in the perfect environment, but because it's actually in a very difficult environment that has forced it to build resistance. The same thing happens in our own lives, when we walk through tough things.Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-06-2005 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 30: Successes vs StrugglesWe'll meet both in life - success and struggle. And we can learn something different in each of them. Sometimes the lessons we learn from the struggles about who we are, though, can be more powerful than anything else. Let's dig in!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-06-1305 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 29: John 3:16-17For God so loved the world He gave His only son...there is so much wrapped up in these two verses and yet we can often mix up the message and get it wrong. Let's unpack it, dive in, and talk about how we as one body of Christ followers can realign with this message!Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-06-0605 minYour Encouraging 5 Minute PodcastEpisode 28: Joshua 1:9Be STRONG and COURAGEOUS! That's what we're talking about this week - taking on new challenges, stepping out of our comfort zones, and doing it fearlessly because our God is with us wherever we go.Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!2022-05-3005 min