Words from the Honeycomb

Joanna

This podcast provides Christian discipleship on the whole armor of God and other insights to help you grow in Christ. read less

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Episode 24: WFTH 024: Overcoming Concerns about Sharing the Gospel

Episode 24: WFTH 024: Overcoming Concerns about Sharing the Gospel

As believers, we most likely have had concerns about sharing the gospel. However, with God's strength, we can overcome our fears and point people to Christ. Learn about common issues people have about sharing the good news of Christ, and how to share anyway.

Episode 24: WFTH 024: Overcoming Concerns about Sharing the Gospel

Episode 24: WFTH 024: Overcoming Concerns about Sharing the Gospel

As believers, we most likely have had concerns about sharing the gospel. However, with God's strength, we can overcome our fears and point people to Christ. Learn about common issues people have about sharing the good news of Christ, and how to share anyway.

Episode 23: WFTH 023: Holy Brainwashing

Episode 23: WFTH 023: Holy Brainwashing

Do you ever struggle with overloading yourself and basing your self worth on your productivity like I do? May the Holy Spirit renew us daily as we abide in the Scriptures until they “brain wash” our minds into purity before God both in thought and deed.

Episode 22: WFTH 022: Free to be a Servant

Episode 22: WFTH 022: Free to be a Servant

Instead of using my freedom in Christ to justify obedience to God and obligation to no one else, I discover that loving God means loving people. I am to use my freedom to serve one another in love instead of serving just my own interests.

Episode 21: WFTH 021: Whom the Lord Loves, He Scrubs

Episode 21: WFTH 021: Whom the Lord Loves, He Scrubs

Because God loves me, He is scouring my spirit so that I can reflect His priorities to the world. He won't let pride or sin get in the way of the work He wants to do in and through me, so He cleanses my soul.

Episode 20: WFTH 020: By the Grace of God

Episode 20: WFTH 020: By the Grace of God

I am who I am by the grace of God alone. Paul reminds us that no matter how tainted our past, God can use anyone. God has turned my biggest struggles into ministry opportunities later in life. God won’t waste our pain if we let Him transform it into glory for His name.

Episode 19: WFTH 019: Freedom is Not Free

Episode 19: WFTH 019: Freedom is Not Free

As Americans, we enjoy freedom of religion, press, speech, and the right to assemble. Those rights were paid for by our founding fathers and the lives of those who fought to preserve our freedom. As Christians, we are free from the law of sin and death, because our debt was paid in full by the precious blood of Jesus. May we use our freedoms wisely because freedom is not free.

Episode 18: WFTH 018: I am Not Ashamed

Episode 18: WFTH 018: I am Not Ashamed

Have you ever felt afraid to share the love of God? Ever worry about what someone will think if you don't have all the right words to say? When we remember who we are in Christ, we are not ashamed of the gospel. The Holy Spirit empowers us to do what we think is impossible and makes our efforts effective.

Episode 17: WFTH 017: Jesus Said, "I am the Vine"

Episode 17: WFTH 017: Jesus Said, "I am the Vine"

Do you ever feel dry, like you aren't getting the nourishment you need to survive? Maybe you aren't connected to the the source of life. Jesus said, "I am the Vine." He provides all that we need to thrive and apart from Him we can do nothing. May we abide in Him and bear much fruit for His kingdom.

Episode 16: WFTH 016: Jesus Said, "I am the Truth"

Episode 16: WFTH 016: Jesus Said, "I am the Truth"

Wondering where to find truth? Truth is not only a conceivable concept, but a knowable person with whom we can have a relationship. Jesus said, "I am the Truth." Because Jesus is the truth, we can be free from sin and shame and share the good news with others.

Episode 15: WFTH 015: Jesus Said, "I am the Way."

Episode 15: WFTH 015: Jesus Said, "I am the Way."

Are you feeling a little lost? Are you trying to find the right way to go for your life? Jesus said, "I am the Way." He is the only way to salvation and wants you to know Him today.

Episode 14: WFTH 014: Jesus Said, "I am the Resurrection and the Life"

Episode 14: WFTH 014: Jesus Said, "I am the Resurrection and the Life"

If you have ever grieved before, you know the pain of losing someone you love. Martha longed for her brother Lazarus, but thought she'd never see him again. Jesus explained to her that He is the resurrection and the life. Then He brought her brother back to life. I am so thankful that Jesus paved the way for me to escape the death my sins deserved and gain eternal life through His resurrection.

Episode 13: WFTH 013: Shepherds Greet the Good Shepherd

Episode 13: WFTH 013: Shepherds Greet the Good Shepherd

Ever wonder how the shepherds felt as they gazed on the baby Jesus? Little did they know they were greeting the one who would one day call Himself "The Good Shepherd." This is the fourth in the series of "I Am" statements of Jesus in the book of John where we discover that Jesus knows His sheep and lays down His life for them. May we adore this Good Shepherd and worship Him with our lives.

Episode 12: WFTH 012: Jesus Said, I am the Door

Episode 12: WFTH 012: Jesus Said, I am the Door

Ever looking for which door is the right one to go through? Jesus said, I am the door. He is the only door to our salvation and protects and provides for His children.

Episode 11: WFTH 011: Jesus Said, I am the Light of the World

Episode 11: WFTH 011: Jesus Said, I am the Light of the World

Ever felt like you are walking in darkness? That's scary! We need the light of Jesus to overcome the darkness, provide fellowship with the Father, and direct our decisions. This is the second in a series of seven podcasts covering the I Am statements of Jesus in the book of John. Discover how we can walk in the light and live an abundant life.

Episode 10: WFTH 010: Jesus Declared: I am the Bread of Life

Episode 10: WFTH 010: Jesus Declared: I am the Bread of Life

Hungry for food that satisfies not just your stomach but your soul? In the first of seven I am statements, Jesus declared: I am the bread of life. After Jesus fed the 5,000 with the five loaves and two fish, He offered the people something even better to feast on. Himself. His broken body on the cross produced spiritual food that gave life to all who would believe. May we feast on Christ through fair winds and high storms.

Episode 9: WFTH 009: Learning to Rest in the Lord

Episode 9: WFTH 009: Learning to Rest in the Lord

Have you ever tried to control your life, only to have things go differently than you planned? Learn how to rest in the Lord by trusting His character. Float freely on the waves of God's grace.

WFTH 008: The Whole Armor of God Lesson Eight: Prayer

WFTH 008: The Whole Armor of God Lesson Eight: Prayer

This podcast covers Lesson Eight of Fully Dressed for Spiritual Battle: The Whole Armor of God on prayer. I discuss three ways to improve your prayer life. I also talk about the acronym ACTS (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication) as a way to guide your prayers and explain how to pray the long version of the Lord's Prayer.

WFTH 007: The Whole Armor of God Lesson Seven: Sword of the Spirit

WFTH 007: The Whole Armor of God Lesson Seven: Sword of the Spirit

This podcast covers Lesson Seven of the Whole Armor of God Bible study on the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God. God's Word is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword and cuts through the enemy's lies. His Word is powerful—it created the universe—and accomplishes what He desires for it to do. Prepare a stockpile of verses in your spiritual arsenal so you can use the truth whenever the enemy attacks. To do God’s Word, you need to know it. Read the Bible and memorize verses so you can be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live in obedience.

WFTH 006: The Whole Armor of God Lesson Six: Helmet of Salvation

WFTH 006: The Whole Armor of God Lesson Six: Helmet of Salvation

This podcast covers Lesson Six of The Whole Armor of God Bible study on the helmet of salvation. Discover the importance of the helmet of salvation as you learn to guard your mind. Let the assurance of your salvation in Christ be the filter for how you feed your mind on good things so your thoughts will honor God.

WFTH 005: The Whole Armor of God Lesson Five: Shield of Faith

WFTH 005: The Whole Armor of God Lesson Five: Shield of Faith

This podcast covers Lesson Five of The Whole Armor of God Bible study on the shield of faith. It covers how God uses our faith as a shield to protect us. The bigger our faith, the bigger our shield. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1, NKJV) Our faith in God is solid because He keeps His promises. We grow our faith by finding verses to remember and apply in our struggles.