Hello, my friend. Thanks for joining me today. You’re likely familiar with the story of the first sin. The moment in the Garden of Eden when Eve defied God’s instruction to not eat the fruit from one specific tree. But have you ever considered what was at war in Eve’s mind and heart? Maybe she wasn’t simply prideful, or disobedient, but perhaps she was first afraid?
423: 8 Ways to Stop Worry
2026-05-25 | 23 mins.
Hello, friend. Welcome back to the Encouraging Word Podcast. Today’s episode finds us considering one of the most common human emotions: worry. And in Matthew Chapter 14, we’re reminded of one of God’s most enduring promises: with Jesus, you always have enough.
422: Finding Peace in a Day of Panic
2026-05-18 | 30 mins.
Hi, friend. I hope you’re doing well today. We’re in the midst of a series here on the podcast looking at occasions Jesus instructed us to not be anxious or afraid. Today we’re going to Matthew chapters 24 and 25, to the final week of Jesus’ life. He knows what awaits him, but his admonition to his disciples remains the same: Don’t be afraid.
421: From Despair To Hope
2026-05-11 | 31 mins.
Hello, my friend. Thanks for joining me on the podcast today. There are few guarantees in life, but there is at least one thing that’s true for us all – life comes with storms. And where you turn your eyes when trouble comes makes all the difference.
420: The Deepest Problem of Man
2026-05-04 | 29 mins.
Hi, friend. Thank you for joining me for another Encouraging Word. Today’s episode features a story found in Mark Chapter 2. Maybe you know it – it’s about a man who is unable to walk and goes to great lengths to be in the same room with Jesus. He wants to be healed. And he is, but that’s not really the point of the story.
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