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In today’s episode, we talk about moving from striving to receiving.
If you’ve ever felt that quiet pressure asking, “Am I doing enough for God?”—you’re not alone. In this faith-based reflection, we gently untangle that burden and rediscover the freedom found in Jesus’ finished work, offering real Christian encouragement for your everyday life. Come be reminded of how to hear from God in the middle of your busy day—and what it looks like to live from His grace instead of striving for it. 
Our Good God talks with us and we're created for life with Him, so let's experience more of it!

Verse
John 19:30
"When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, 'It is finished,' and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."

Question
God, what does resting in your finished work look like for me today?

Quick Links
📘 The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible

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📖 A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry Exploring God’s Story

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In today’s episode, we talk about what to do when you still feel guilty, even though God already has forgiven you. 
If you've ever wondered why guilt still lingers even after you've asked God for forgiveness, this episode is for you. Jen walks through the difference between conviction and condemnation — and why Romans 8:1 means you are free to come to God right now, not after you get your act together. This is Christian encouragement for anyone who's been quietly living like they're still on probation with God. 
Our Good God talks with us and we're created for life with Him, so let's experience more of it!

Verse
Romans 8:1
"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."

Question
God, what does ‘no condemnation’ change about how I get to live today?

Quick Links
📘 The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible

📱 Send Jen a text – Questions or prayer requests? Reach out!

📖 A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry Exploring God’s Story

Check our Christian clothing from Elevated Faith

📄 Access the Episode Transcript

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In today’s episode, we talk about what real strength looks like in hard times.
When life feels heavy and you're running on empty, the last thing you need is another push to try harder. In this short episode, Jen opens up 2 Corinthians 12:9 and reminds us that real strength in hard seasons doesn't come from working up more willpower — it comes from God's grace, which is already sufficient for whatever you're carrying today. This is your Christian encouragement for the week: you don't have to be unshakeable to trust that he is. 
Our Good God talks with us and we're created for life with Him, so let's experience more of it!

Verse
2 Corinthians 12:9
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

Question
God, I'm aware of my weakness, but I wanna be more aware of your grace. What grace do you offer me today?

Quick Links
📘 The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible

📱 Send Jen a text – Questions or prayer requests? Reach out!

📖 A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry Exploring God’s Story

Check our Christian clothing from Elevated Faith

📄 Access the Episode Transcript

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In today’s episode, we talk about why God doesn’t always remove the pressure.
When life feels like it's pressing down on you from every direction, it's easy to wonder if God has forgotten you. In this episode, Jen opens up 2 Corinthians 4 to remind us that being hard pressed isn't a sign of abandonment — it's an invitation to notice what God is already doing in the middle of it. A grounding episode for anyone craving Christian encouragement on the hard days. 
Our Good God talks with us and we're created for life with Him, so let's experience more of it!

Verse
2 Corinthians 4:6-9
"For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed."

Question
God, what’s something that I haven’t seen yet?

Quick Links
📘 The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible

📱 Send Jen a text – Questions or prayer requests? Reach out!

📖 A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry Exploring God’s Story

Check our Christian clothing from Elevated Faith

📄 Access the Episode Transcript

Support the Ministry

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In today’s episode, we talk about how to have hope when you feel spiritually tired.
Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is stop pretending you're okay and just ask God to fill what you can't fix. Jen walks through Romans 15:13 and shares a deeply personal story about hope, grief, and what it means to trust God when the outcome isn't what you prayed for. Real Christian encouragement for the mom who's tired but still showing up. 
Our Good God talks with us and we're created for life with Him, so let's experience more of it!

Verse
Romans 15:13
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."

Question
God of Hope, where am I trying to force or fake something when you want to fill me with something instead? Help me receive that from you.

Quick Links
📘 The Captivated Playbook: How to Experience and Enjoy Reading the Bible

📱 Send Jen a text – Questions or prayer requests? Reach out!

📖 A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry Exploring God’s Story

Check our Christian clothing from Elevated Faith

📄 Access the Episode Transcript

Support the Ministry

This podcast is an offering of Life with God Ministries, a nonprofit helping people experience the awe-filled reality of life with God.
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