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Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you.
A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
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This is part 5 (the final episode) in a 5-part series Rachael presented online in September 2020.
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This is part 4 in a 5-part series that Rachael presented online in September 2020.
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This is part 3 of a 5-part series Rachael presented online in September 2020.
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This is part 2 in a 5-part series that Rachael presented online in September 2020.
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This is part 1 of a 5-part series that Rachael presented online in September 2020.
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This is the introduction to a 5-part series that Rachael presented as an online Mom's retreat in September 2020.
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Rachael gift wraps the series on Mark with this summary lesson.
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Rachael compiled some poems, hymns, scripture verses, and quotes to help get you in a grateful and thankful mindset for the holiday season.
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In this episode, Rachael walks you through the last chapter of Mark's gospel. She will wrap up this study in one more concluding message. You can listen to that in episode #117.
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In this month's M&M, Rachael walks you through Psalm 150.
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Rachael continues the study of Mark's gospel. In this episode, she covers chapter 15.
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When taking a deeper look into Mark 14 you can see how people relate to Jesus in many different ways. You see fear about how to take Jesus to the Cross, you see deep devotion and someone giving their absolute best to him, and you see betrayal. How can you see so many reactions within one passage? Join us today as we take a deeper look into Mark 14 to see how we are able to get to know Jesus on a deeper level, because that is what makes all the difference.
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Jesus commands us to be on guard as we wait for His return. What does that look like for us now? What commands does Jesus give to us as we wait? Follow along with us today as we uncover some of the things that God has been teaching Rachael through this passage.
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October's M&M is all about the thirst and desperation that we should have for Jesus and how He meets us in that moment. Come along with us as we take a deeper look at Psalm 42 and what God has been teaching me in my time with Him.
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Join us today as we take a look one of my favorite passages and look at the way that God's mighty hand is at work within all of us.
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Mark 11: Rejection of the Servant: Mark 11:1-26
Study Guide: Mark 11
The house of God was intended to be a place where people could come and pray. Jesus takes this very seriously. Listen along today to see how he uses his principle to teach his people and spread the glory of the Lord.
Homework: Go back and read through all four gospels looking for when Jesus says "Your faith makes you well."
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Follow along today as we go through Mark 10, where Jesus touches on divorce and the rich when it comes to the kingdom of God. Questions such as "how do I gain eternal life?" will be answered along with so much more!
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Meditate & Memorize: Psalm 86
We often come to God asking for so many things that we want but do not have the trust in HIs character to allow what He wants for us. We serve a God who answers according to His own will and for our best good. Psalm 86 will give us a glimpse how to come to God in faith, knowing that His answer is the best one that we can want.
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Mark 8: Opposition of the Servant
Jesus questions, foretells, rebukes, and teaches. Walk along side us as we see Jesus do each of these things for the disciples.
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This passage is defined by the word, compassion. What does that mean to you and how do you know that the Lord has compassion on you? Pray that God will continue to teach you as you meditate on His word, the story of His Son, Jesus.
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Continue on in our study of Mark to see what the Lord has for you in His Word!
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Mark 6 is full of amazing truths about Jesus and ourselves. Rachael will dive into these intricacies and more in this podcast episode.
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Rachael's husband (Davis) asks her 6 questions about the Bible curriculum that she authored. Published by Apologia Educational Ministries in 2021, it consists of an OT and NT textbook with Notebooking Journals for the students to process the information. It includes streaming video and all sorts of online book extras that are available via a student portal. It's visually engaging, perfect for all learning styles, and will require your students to get up and move.
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Today we will be taking a closer look at Mark's writings to see the heart of Jesus and the way that he cares for his people.
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Join us today as we dive into Mark to understand a little bit more as to what Jesus is calling us to with the Parable of the Sower. Find the study guide here to follow along with today's podcast!
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Follow along today as we continue in our Mark series and focus in on what it looks like to Sabbath to the glory of the Lord.
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"Sing the glory of his name, make his praise glorious"
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Mark 1: 1 - 45
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Before you begin, still yourself before the Lord and pray that God would grant you
eyes to see and a heart and mind ready to learn all that He wants to show and teach
you. Then, take a few moments to read over the whole Psalm a couple of times before
you begin. Mark it up. Notice repeated words/phrases, mark warnings, promises,
blessings and the like. Discover and note attributes of God, comparisons, contrasts,
and commands.
Psalm 100.5 states, “the Lord is good.” Take some time to consider and contemplate the
goodness of the Lord toward you personally, in your marriage, in your family, with your
children, your parents and siblings, neighbors and friends. Pray that He would remind you
of His goodness. Pray that such reminders of His goodness would strengthen you this day as you seek to serve and worship Him alone.
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How do you finish well in a world that seems so hard and heavy at every turn? How do you hold the tension between joy and pain? Follow along today to get an insight of how to do these things through the lens of scripture.
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How do you use your hands and posture to serve your children but ultimately the Lord? Listen in today to gain your final encouragement from me as I strive to cast a bigger vision on loving our children well.
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We all need a pick me up from time to time, especially when motherhood is so hard. We have to be reminded of the joys that come along with our beautiful babies. Come along with us today asI encourage you with the Book of Luke.
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It is time for our May M&M on Psalm 145! A Psalm of praise even when life gets hard. Remember to check out our website for resources that can help you with you M&M studies.
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We have seen Peter confused, cocky, confident, and now we get to see what it looks like for Peter to be changed! Follow along for Part 4 of our Peter series.
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The home stretch! The last episode of our Peter Series is finally here. Listen in today to get a full overview of what we have been talking about the last 5 podcasts and how Peter's life has changed from cocky to confident.
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What does it look like to be confused when it comes to our faith and the way that we look at what Jesus did on the cross for us. Peter gives us a perfect example and we are going to dive deep into that today.
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Join us for a 5 part series on the life of Peter. Peter makes the journey from immaturity to maturity throughout five major stages. Within this series, we will look at Peter from curious to cocky to confused to changed to confident. Join us in this journey with Peter as we seek to understand Peter better, but more so understand the God who wrote these pages for us.
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For April's M and M, we will be leaning into the truths of Psalm 34 and see the goodness of the Lord to those who may be hurting and struggling with situations in their lives. Although our lives may not look "perfect" on the outside, we know that God remains faithful and good even in the midst of the unthinkable. As we meditate on this truth, why don't we care to live like He is the one on the throne.
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As a final wrap up to the abide serise, here is a list of references we think you may find helpful!
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Tune in today as we dive into the last episode of Abide where we look at how we can be transformed by the Word of God. On Thursday, we will wrap up the series with some application points!
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Perseverance. It is not an easy task, especially when life can feel long and hard. What does abiding in Christ look like as we are persevering? Continue to look through John 15, as well as Hebrews, with us as we seek to answer this question together.
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What does Jesus invite you into when He calls us into abiding Him? Today, we will contine our series in Abide where we look at what we are able to recieve from Jesus as we Abide in Him. Follow along in John 15 to be able to see the kindness of the Lord towards us.
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Waiting is a part of the Christian life and it is a part of abiding in Christ for all your needs. What does it look like to wait well for the glory of Christ? Look at John 15 with us today to seek more understanding on the topic of waiting well for Christ.
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Abide is a word that gets thrown around in our culture but there can be a lack of understanding of the richness that comes in that word within scripture. This series will take a deep dive into that word so that we can know what it means to stay in God's word, even when life gets hard. Today, we are going to look at an overview of John so that we know the context of the passage that will be the backbone of this series, John 15.
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Stand by your man, Part 2. What does it look like to serve your husband and care for him in a way that makes him feel loved? How does this serve your family, your husband, and yourself? What does it look like to love your husband with your words and deed? All of these questions will be answered in this podcast. Come along for the ride!
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When you look back on the moment that is today with your husband, do you remember what lead up to this? Do you remember the dating? The first time you fell in love? Or the wedding? Do you remember why your marriage is worth defending?
Culture has hijacked the word submit and distorted it into something that is no longer biblical. We are called to submit to our husbands, but what does that mean in a world that had villianized this word for us? Come alongside of me as we work through the word submit. In part 1, we will unpack how we must seek God and how we must understand our man.
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The cost of loving Jesus is giving up a lot of things, but the reward of loving Jesusn is so much sweeter than anything we could ever want. Listen in for the last episode of our Love serise to see what that reward is!
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Love's Choice. The Lord gives us abundant opportunities to love Him and obey Him, but do we always trust him enough to to lean into that love that overflows into obedience? Today, we will be looking back at scripture to see how biblical characters in the Old Testament trusted the Lord and what their love for the Lord looked like. If He is who He says He is, we will obey. I am excited to dive into who God is so that we know we can trust Him and love Him deeply.
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Now that we have a solid explanation of what love is, come along with us as we explore how God shows His love all throughout scripture. The ESV Study Bible would be a great resource to use while listening to this podcast. It will allow you to dive deeper into the verses that we will be looking at today!
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In a world where love has multiple different meanings, my goal is to look into scripture and see what God says about love. Love is all around us and in order to love God and others to the glory of Him, we have to understand how God tells us to love. Come along with me today as we take a deeper look into this hefty concept.
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Today, I will be diving into the importance of Lent and how that important time period can shape our walk with the Lord and grow us in deeper love for those around us. Matthew 4, Mark 1, and Luke 4 give us a look at how Jesus was tempted by Satan and continued to fast for 40 days and 40 night. In Matthew 6, we get to see what God calls us to when considering fasting, prayer, and giving. We will also look at the Lord's prayer to help us have a deeper understanding of these concepts.
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For husband and wife Ted and Ashleigh Slater, the 1987 film The Princess Bride is frequently playing in their home. For them, one of the most memorable characters is Inigo Montoya. His patience and persistence as he hunts for the six-fingered man remind them that it takes time to execute a “death wish.” But what does a “death wish” have to do with marriage?
While they joined a new team when they promised, “I do,” that doesn’t mean the unity and cooperation is going to be easy or automatic. It takes time after marriage to make that transition from “me” to “us.”
One reason is that all of us come to marriage with ingrained habits. These are the things that steal joy from our relationship, keep us from walking in unity and practicing cooperation, and can even weaken our resolve to stay committed.
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February's Meditate and Memorize, Psalm 119. Following with the theme Abide, we are going to be diving into Psalm 119 and looking at how we can love all things of this world in the right order. Rachael will be teaching us how we can recalibrate our hearts to His will and not our own, while reminding us how important it is meditiate on His word in order to know Him deeper and love Him more. She will also take us through the Torah to show us how Psalm 119 is influenced by each of these books. Our challenge to you is to dive deeper into this Psalm than we will cover in this podcast and to use the resources listed to learn more about what we can gain through Christ.
Resources:
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CHILL OUT: Part 5. We are going to wrap up our series on CHILL OUT and review what all we have learned so far! Today we will dive into the final letter T to understand the need we have in taking no credit for what is around us and instead just thanking God for all that He has done for us. What a blessing it is for us to be able to praise God for all that he does and the sovereignty within His character! Join us today as we move closer to our glorious God together.
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CHILL OUT: Part 4. Today we will be diving into the O and the U in CHILL OUT. When we are caught up in getting everything perfect, sometimes we forget the bigger picture of what the objectives are that we are supposed to be sprinting after and we forget to laugh. We forget to have joy in our children, which is what has become the commmon conclusion in our society. Follow along with us today as we open God's Word to remember what our goals should be and remember to enjoy our children.
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CHILL OUT Part 3. Today we will be discussing the two L's of CHILL OUT. LISTEN to God (Proverbs 3:5-6) and LISTEN to others around you (Phil 2:3). Often times, trust in society looks a lot different to what God calls us to in His word. How do we as moms and as Christians lean into what God is saying even if it doesn't make sense to us. Not only listening to God vital but also we must listen to our kids and our Husband. What does it look like to live out and practice loving others more than you love yourself? Tune in today as we finish up CHILL and next week we will look into the OUT portion of CHILL OUT.
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CHILL OUT: pt 2. Today, we will dive into the H and I. In Mark 6:31 God calls us to "Hit the Breaks" on our lives and lean into the fact that Jesus sees us, knows us, and wants to invite us to trade those moments of intensity with moments of rest. Also in Hebrew 12:1-3, he tells us to ignore the competition and the opposition. We often get distracted by the race of others around us, thinking that ours should be the same as theirs. The fact is that it is not and never will be. That is a gift from the Lord so that we can strip off the comparison that we are always falling into. Come along with us today as we dive deeper into allowing ourselves to hit the breaks and ignore the competition.
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Attention Obsessive Compulsive Perfectionist Control Freak... CHILL OUT. If this resonates with you, welcome! I am so glad that you have found this short series! This is for the people that can't quite seem how to allow God to be God and take a step back from the control panels. When you feel like you have to be God and that you have to do it all for Him, especially when it comes to your kids. Today we are going to dive into the C of CHILL OUT and see how we are able change the way that we thing. Let's open up to Romans 12:1-2 to see what scripture has to say to us who fall into this camp.
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M&M #1: Psalm 1. Either you follow hard after God or you don't. But that doesn't come immediately. How do we love God and follow him while living within our limits so that we are able to flourish in our walks with God? The primary job for us is to know who God is and know Him deeply. When you understand that, everything else tends to fall into place. Dive in with us as we lean into memorizing and meditating on Psalm 1 and look at what it looks like to follow hard after God.
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Meet My Man, Part 2. Last episode, you heard about how we met but in this episode we will be talking about God's faithfulness throughout our marriage, specifically the hard moments of marriage. Listen in to see how God has carried us through. Also, give our other Podcast a listen, where we talk all about homeschooling in "Let's talk about Homeschooling".
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Today, meet my man! Davis will be joining us to give you an insight on the first couple years of marriage and all the events to lead us to where we are today.
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2023. What a time to start a new M&M Series where we are learning how to Abide in Christ?! Tune in today to take a deeper look into John 15 to see what it looks like to abide through practice, an invitation, and perseverance. I am going to give you a small glimpse of where we are going in this new M&M series while also posing the question of "Where are we abiding?". I am so looking forward to focusing up in this new year and learning how to love the Lord more day by day with all of you!
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Journaling. A topic that many of us move away from due to mixed emotions about what will be brought up in the process. So in this podcast, I am going to advocate for something that seems really hard. How do we process through the joys and pains of life using journaling and prayer? We all have things bottled up inside of us and we may not know what to do with it or just don't want to deal with it. So how do we dare, as believers, to go to God in prayer rather than social media with the feelings that we have? How do we walk the line between putting it all out there in the name of being real while still being wise with our words and the medium that we use?
Your journals do not have to be just prayers. They can contain life updates, conversations with God, reminders of God's faithfulness, or anything that is healing to your soul. There are so many options of what your time in journaling can bring. I hope that you can be encouraged to venture into something hard with me and feel connected to not only your feelings but ultimately to the Lord with the art of journaling!
Resources:
- Valley of Vision by Arthur Bennett
- The Dairy of Anne Frank
- Becoming Elizabeth
- A Chance to Die
- In the Shadow of the Almighty
- Devotedly
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What does it look like to pack away another year? 2022 is over and so what does it look like to finish well? Some years are easier to move away from and leave behind, but that doesn't mean that God doesn't use those years that you would rather forget about. Sometimes He uses those in abundance. Today we will take a look at Philippians 3 and gain a better grasp of the main theme, which is Joy! We will dive into what it means to rejoice in the Lord, beware of people that do evil, and put no confidence in your flesh.
As we leave 2022, what are we going to leave behind and what are we going to carry with us into the next year? Our goal, as Paul tells us, is to gain Christ and hope in His resurrection. So follow along with me as we dive into Philippians 3 and Psalm 103 together!
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Saints, Seeking, and Serving. What does it look like to seek God? Sometimes we pray prayers and expect something out of God but when that prayer is not answered exactly the way that we want it to, we think chalk it up to being unanswered. What does that say about the way that we view God and the way that we seek Him out? Today we will take a deeper dive in Luke 2: 25-35 to gain a better understanding on what it looks like to seek and serve the Lord and those around us.
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What does it look like to be on the other side of Thanksgiving without exhaustion? I bet that is a question that a lot of us are asking ourselves right now as we are feeling the fatigue and weight of a great but tiring weekend. How can we move into the Christmas season with intentionality and not make this season about something that it is not? How do we lean into Advent and the coming of the Son?
The 7 R's to lean into and not give in:
- Reading the Biblical Narrative of the Christmas Story: Luke 1 - 2:40 and Matthew 1.
- Relax.
- Resist running around.
- Rejuvenate your soul.
- Rejoice.
- Receive His righteousness.
- Retell the wonder story.
Bonus: Reclaim Christmas
Stick with us to learn more about what it to come!
Resources:
- Isa 9:2
- John 1
- Isa 9:6
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This is part 2 of Rachael explaining the concept of Real Refreshment and the refresh with LifeAudio.
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Real Refreshment - The Podcast has been refreshed. Now powered by LifeAudio. Rachael explains and revisits the whole concept of Real Refreshement. What is it, and how to get it?
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In this episode, we talk about the life intersections we face in life that test our faith in Him. Most of the time, we are placed in a situation we don't want to be in. This episode reminds us that wherever we are, God is with us. He is our comfort, and at this very moment, He is teaching us a lesson we need to learn in our lives.
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In the world we live in, using gadgets has been part of our everyday life in the world we live in. It helps us stay connected with our friends and families and make us even updated with all the things happening around the world. But, little did we know that the more time we spend on our screens makes us disconnected from God. In today’s episode, we dive into the truth of spending our time with God. I’ve tackled a lot of insights in this episode, such as how to live a purposeful life, how we can focus on the presence of God, and how we can connect more with God. Tune in to this episode and share it with others who might need to refocus and spend more of their time with God.
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“Real blessing lays when I’m his running to his word completely open.” Do you read the bible? Or have you ever tried reading the bible? In the fast-paced world, we live in, reading the bible is the last thing that a person would do in his everyday life. Well, this topic has something to do with our episode today. As we dive deeper into the conversation, I will be talking about bible studying and some tips about that. This episode is a reminder for you to take that big leap and start that genuine communication with God through bible study, Tune in to this insightful episode and be ready to communicate with God more often.
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“We need to encourage our kids to trust and pursue what opportunity God has offered.” In this episode, I talk about my experiences as a homeschool mom and the feeling of having my last homeschool graduate. As we dive deeper into the conversation, I will be tackling how God cast my mission and vision as a homeschool mom. I also shared a lot of gems in this episode that will surely help you live your mission. Tune in to this insightful episode and hear some tips on being a successful homeschool mom.
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For you, what is the definition of success? In this episode, I will be answering a question that circles success. A homeschool mom asked, “How does success look like in a graduation of your son/daughter?”. As I tackle this question, I will describe the traits of a successful graduate. Aside from that, I will also discuss the character qualities of a graduate that are ideal and would mark success. We live in such a different world now where it is easy to compare our success with the success of others. I want you to shift that mindset and remind you that true success has the will to walk, trust and obey God through prayer. Tune in to this insightful episode and hear what success looks like.
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Amidst the busy world, do you still pray to God? In today’s episode, I will discuss the importance of connecting and building a healthy relationship with God through prayer. Also, we will be reflecting on the “Lord’s Prayer” and how we can relate it to our prayers. I shared a lot of gems in this episode, specifically the creation of prayer cards that will help you categorize your prayers and connect deeper to God. Tune in to this episode, and share it with others who need to approach the throne of God with confidence.
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It is challenging to show humbleness in a world where success is measured by how many things we have accomplished. In today’s episode, I will be talking about the genuine humility of John. As we dive deeper into our conversation, I will also tackle how we can be like John and how we can prepare a smooth path for others too. This episode is a reminder to reflect on our role in our lives and even in the lives of others. Tune in to this humbling episode and hear how we can decrease our role and increase the role of Jesus in our lives.
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We live in a different world now where gadgets are the first thing on our minds every morning. But, do you ever ask yourself if you still spend time in your garden? In today’s episode, I will be talking about the importance of spending time in our garden and how it can change our lives. As we tackle all of these, I also want to remind you of how the garden was used in the bible and the importance of taking the weeds out of our lives. May this episode remind everyone that just like a plant, we humans also need pruning to grow. If we know how and when to prune, we can become fruitful. So tune in to this insightful episode and be ready to be fruitful through God’s grace.
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Are you faithful to God? In today’s episode, we will be talking about faith and its manifestation in the story of Elizabeth, Zachariah, and John the Baptist. We will also talk about the role of John the Baptist as the forerunner of Jesus Christ. As we dive deeper into the conversation, I will highlight some lines from the bible which manifest the faith in the God of Zachariah. May this episode remind you that despite all the thighs happening around us, may we be like John the Baptist, who put all his faith in Jesus Christ. So tune in to this insightful episode, and may we keep that faith always.
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Who is Jesus? In the world we live in today, we tend to forget who Jesus is. We forget his power, humility, and sacrifices for all of us. In this episode, we will recount who Jesus is, his power, and his gifts with a look at the Gospel of John. Jesus’s humility and love for every one of us will be highlighted in this episode. As we talk about all these things, I want you to remember that God came here on earth out of glory to be one of us and save us from all our sins. Let us not forget him and all the good things He sacrificed for us. Tune in to this insightful episode, and may we always remember who Jesus is.
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Are you ready for a great transformation today? In this episode, I’m going to be answering two important questions that circle around how you could spend your time wisely. The two questions are these: What is the most important and time of day? & How to set realistic expectations? As we tackle these questions, I’ll be giving you important reminders on spending your time with family and God. We live in such a different world now where gadgets are the first thing on our mind every morning but today, I want you to shift that mindset and remind you the importance of knowing where to spend your time with. Tune in this insightful episode and be transformed through God’s grace!
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The Lenten Season is a beautiful time for introspection. It’s a time to be aware of our sins and reflect before the celebration of Easter. As we prepare for Easter, I want you to set aside other things and focus on remembering the love of God and the sacrifices he has made for us. In today’s episode, I’ll be helping you prepare for Easter by taking the time to reflect using devotional books. I’ll be recommending a few books about Lent, which could help you prepare for Easter. If you’re starting to prepare for the celebration of Easter, then this episode will help you. Tune and learn how these books could help you this Lenten Season.
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Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
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Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
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Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
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Since we'll be discussing Bible study regularly during our time together, I want to share some of the resources and tools I've found to be a blessing and helpful as I carve out time in the Word. Here are additional links for the items mentioned: BibleGateway.com BlueLetterBible.com Valley of Vision at Christian Book here Talk Thru the Bible at Christian Book here Streams in the Desert at Christian Book here ESV Journal Bibles at Christian Book here ESV Study Bible at Christian Book here === Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
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In this episode, we're kicking off our year-long Meditate & Memorize series with a look at Psalm 145. As we determine to Focus Up this year, it's important that we keep God in the center. === Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
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As we step into a new year, and given all of the "new normals" we've had to navigate, how do we go forward? I believe the apostle Paul gave us the answer in Colossians 3.1-4. Why should you? What are the benefits and how in the world-this crazy, chaotic world, do you focus up? Listen in and join me! === Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
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Before I announce the theme for 2022, let's dare to take inventory of this last year. In keeping with the "Who God Is" series, and using three Psalms, why not consider what God did, is still at work doing and is yet to do going forward. === Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
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Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
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Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
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Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
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Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Welcome to the Real Refreshment podcast! Join us as we dive into motherhood at the foot of the throne with your host Rachael Carman! If you are tired, overwhelmed, and feeling alone, this is the place for you. A place for real moms, with real stories, seeking real refreshment found only in the living God. You can visit Rachaelcarman.com to join her online community of moms who are taking the dare to be in the word themselves as a top priority in the journey of motherhood.
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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