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To watch messages from our current sermon series We Dream of a Church:

For more info on the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting or to view prayer guide: https://subsplash.com/u/thesummitchurch-ar/media/l/h6xj87w-21-days-of-prayer-2026

To join our Ladies Bible study through the book of James beginning Feb 4/5:

Would love to hear from you! Email jstricklin@thesummitchurch.org

Reaching the Next Generation (ft Caleb Seals & Sarah Beth Holder) | Family Values Week 6

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This season we will explore the seven Summit values. As part of the Summit family, we are committed to:

- pursuing the presence of God

- building a foundation of prayer

- standing on the authority of God's Word

- inviting others into an authentic family

- cultivating spiritual growth

- reaching the next generation

- advancing God’s Kingdom

To learn more about The Summit Church:

https://thesummitchurch.org/little-rock-messages?sapurl=Lyttcnl2L2xiL21zLys1cDh6am16P2JyYW5kaW5nPXR …

To watch messages from our current sermon series We Dream of a Church:

For more info on the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting or to view prayer guide: https://subsplash.com/u/thesummitchurch-ar/media/l/h6xj87w-21-days-of-prayer-2026

To join our Ladies Bible study through the book of James beginning Feb 4/5:

Would love to hear from you! Email jstricklin@thesummitchurch.org

Cultivating Spiritual Growth (ft Bryant Jones & John Scott) | Family Values Week 5

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This season we will explore the seven Summit values. As part of the Summit family, we are committed to:

- pursuing the presence of God

- building a foundation of prayer

- standing on the authority of God's Word

- inviting others into an authentic family

- cultivating spiritual growth

- reaching the next generation

- advancing God’s Kingdom

To learn more about The Summit Church:

https://thesummitchurch.org/little-rock-messages?sapurl=Lyttcnl2L2xiL21zLys1cDh6am16P2JyYW5kaW5nPXR …

To watch messages from our current sermon series We Dream of a Church:

For more info on the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting or to view prayer guide: https://subsplash.com/u/thesummitchurch-ar/media/l/h6xj87w-21-days-of-prayer-2026

To join our Ladies Bible study through the book of James beginning Feb 4/5:

Would love to hear from you! Email jstricklin@thesummitchurch.org

Inviting Others Into an Authentic Family (ft Marshall West & Chance Riehl) | Family Values Week 4

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This season we will explore the seven Summit values. As part of the Summit family, we are committed to:

- pursuing the presence of God

- building a foundation of prayer

- standing on the authority of God's Word

- inviting others into an authentic family

- cultivating spiritual growth

- reaching the next generation

- advancing God’s Kingdom

To learn more about The Summit Church:

https://thesummitchurch.org/little-rock-messages?sapurl=Lyttcnl2L2xiL21zLys1cDh6am16P2JyYW5kaW5nPXR …

To watch messages from our current sermon series We Dream of a Church:

For more info on the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting or to view prayer guide: https://subsplash.com/u/thesummitchurch-ar/media/l/h6xj87w-21-days-of-prayer-2026

To join our Ladies Bible study through the book of James beginning Feb 4/5:

Would love to hear from you! Email jstricklin@thesummitchurch.org

Standing on the Authority of God's Word (ft Jeremy Lively & Glen Solberg) | Family Values Week 3

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This season we will explore the seven Summit values. As part of the Summit family, we are committed to:

- pursuing the presence of God

- building a foundation of prayer

- standing on the authority of God's Word

- inviting others into an authentic family

- cultivating spiritual growth

- reaching the next generation

- advancing God’s Kingdom

To learn more about The Summit Church:

https://thesummitchurch.org/little-rock-messages?sapurl=Lyttcnl2L2xiL21zLys1cDh6am16P2JyYW5kaW5nPXR …

To watch messages from our current sermon series We Dream of a Church:

For more info on the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting or to view prayer guide: https://subsplash.com/u/thesummitchurch-ar/media/l/h6xj87w-21-days-of-prayer-2026

To join our Ladies Bible study through the book of James beginning Feb 4/5:

Would love to hear from you! Email jstricklin@thesummitchurch.org

Building a Foundation of Prayer (ft Bradley Toone & Kendra West) | Family Values Week 2

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This season we will explore the seven Summit values. As part of the Summit family, we are committed to:

- pursuing the presence of God

- building a foundation of prayer

- standing on the authority of God's Word

- inviting others into an authentic family

- cultivating spiritual growth

- reaching the next generation

- advancing God’s Kingdom

To learn more about The Summit Church:

https://thesummitchurch.org/little-rock-messages?sapurl=Lyttcnl2L2xiL21zLys1cDh6am16P2JyYW5kaW5nPXR …

To watch messages from our current sermon series We Dream of a Church:

For more info on the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting or to view prayer guide: https://subsplash.com/u/thesummitchurch-ar/media/l/h6xj87w-21-days-of-prayer-2026

To join our Ladies Bible study through the book of James beginning Feb 4/5:

Would love to hear from you! Email jstricklin@thesummitchurch.org

Pursuing The Presence of God (ft BJ Stricklin & Bill Elliff) | Family Values Week 1

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This season we will explore the seven Summit values. As part of the Summit family, we are committed to:

- pursuing the presence of God

- building a foundation of prayer

- standing on the authority of God's Word

- inviting others into an authentic family

- cultivating spiritual growth

- reaching the next generation

- advancing God’s Kingdom

To learn more about The Summit Church:

https://thesummitchurch.org/little-rock-messages?sapurl=Lyttcnl2L2xiL21zLys1cDh6am16P2JyYW5kaW5nPXR …

To watch messages from our current sermon series We Dream of a Church:

For more info on the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting or to view prayer guide: https://subsplash.com/u/thesummitchurch-ar/media/l/h6xj87w-21-days-of-prayer-2026

To join our Ladies Bible study through the book of James beginning Feb 4/5:

Would love to hear from you! Email jstricklin@thesummitchurch.org

Waiting (ft Marty Heard & Elyse Speckels) | Weary World, Rejoice! Week 4

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The holidays seem to highlight the hard stuff in life. Family strain, wayward kids, financial struggle, comparison & keeping up, unmet expectations, busyness, grief, and more. This Christmas we want to acknowledge the hard - the stuff that makes us weary-then turn our hearts to hope in Him!

If you’ve ever had to wait, this one is for you. Marty and Elyse agree that their own seasons of waiting have been very challenging. But also, that they haven’t been wasted seasons.

We pray this conversation encourages you as you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

We’d love to connect with you!

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Grief (ft Kendra West & Anna Dietrich) | Weary World, Rejoice! Week 3

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week we are talking about grief. Kendra and Anna open up about some of their own losses, share how grief and joy can coexist, and offer encouragement from their own experiences.

We pray this conversation encourages you as you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

Goodness of God

We’d love to connect with you!

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Pain (ft Amber Goff & Stacy MacDonald) | Weary World, Rejoice! Week 2

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week Amber and Stacy share some of their journeys of emotional and physical pain, how they've managed to endure, and why they wouldn't trade away the hard things.

We pray this conversation encourages you as you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

We’d love to connect with you!

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Hurry (ft Paige Williams & Natalie Lively) | Weary World, Rejoice! Week 1

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week we talk with Paige Williams and Natalie Lively about struggles related to maxed out schedules and busy lives, and how Jesus invites us into a better way.

We pray this conversation encourages you to become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

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Faith That Runs Free (ft Jessica Reagan) | Hebrews 11 Week 8

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Devoted Podcast, we wrap up our summer series by talking with Jessica Reagan. In light of Hebrews 12:1-2, Jessica shares what it has looked like in her life to "throw of every weight," which has included rejecting lies and finding healing after an abortion. In His kindness, God has met her in her places of shame and is showing her His deep love and grace. He wants to do the same for you in whatever that place is.

Find more info about the Deeper Still Retreat

https://deeperstill.org/

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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Faith That Bears Witness (ft Kim Parr and Penny Hodges) | Hebrews 11 Week 7

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Devoted Podcast, we talk with Penny Hodges and Kim Parr. We discuss Hebrews 12:1-2 and:

- throwing off sin and weights

- fixing our eyes on Jesus

- depression and perfectionism

- homesickness for heaven

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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Faith That Endures (ft Vickie Duncan and Laurie Biggs) | Hebrews 11 Week 6

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Devoted Podcast, we talk with Laurie Biggs and Vickie Duncan. We discuss Hebrews 11:32-40 and:

- faith that leads to triumph and trials

- blending families by faith

- keeping on

- faith that looks to the future

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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Faith That Chooses Christ Over Comfort (ft Rachel Kamphausen and Colette Black) | Hebrews 11 Week 5

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Devoted Podcast, we talk with Rachel Kamphausen and Colette Black. We discuss Hebrews 11:20-28:

- the tension between our flesh and our faith

- saying yes to God even when it's hard

- fighting sin

- how God feels about us

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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Faith That Waits and Worships (ft Brittney Hagan and Kathy Miller) | Hebrews 11 Week 4

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Devoted Podcast, we talk with Kathy Miller and Brittney Hagan. We discuss Hebrews 11:11-19:

- painful seasons of life

- facing impossible situations

- keeping faith alive in the waiting

- how joy is possible when the worst happens

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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Faith That Steps Into the Unknown (ft Holly Aughenbaugh and Michelle Jones) | Hebrews 11 Week 3

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Devoted Podcast, we talk with Holly Aughenbaugh and Michelle Jones.

We discuss:

- how faith requires action

- a long journey in the same direction

- when we don't understand what God is doing

- how our regular spiritual rhythms require faith

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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Faith That Pleases God (ft Jennifer Cherry and Rachel Butler) | Hebrews 11 Week 2

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Devoted Podcast, we begin our conversations through Hebrews 11 with Jennifer Cherry and Rachel Butler. We take a look at Hebrews 11:1-6 and discuss:

- What we can be sure of

- Struggling to believe what we can't see

- Moments where faith has been challenging

- Walking with God

- and more

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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Faith That's For Real (ft Jenny Stricklin and Summit Worship) | Hebrews 11 Week 1

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Join us for a new season of the Devoted Podcast! This summer we will talk all about FAITH through the lens of Hebrews 11. We’ll hear honest conversations with some of our Summit Ladies about stepping out into the unknown, seasons of waiting, living counter-culturally, persevering through trials, believing God and more. Expect vulnerability, authenticity, and fresh reminders of what it looks like for real people live by real faith!

On this first summer episode, we’ll listen to the whole chapter of Hebrews 11. We pray that as you hear the stories of these men and women that your faith would be strengthened, that you would be encouraged to persevere in your own journey, and that you would remember the goodness and power of God available to you.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

Worship cover: Faithful Now by Vertical Worship 2020

We’d love to connect with you:

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Prince of Peace (ft Holly Elliff and Beth Toone) | Christmas Week 4

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On today's episode, we talk with Holly Elliff and Beth Toone about Jesus as our Prince of Peace.

We discuss:

- What really is peace anyway?

- What keeps us from experiencing peace.

- Peace when it doesn't make sense.

Isaiah 9:6 says, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace"

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Resources mentioned:

Hymns of Joy album - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/summitworship/hymns-of-joy

We devote ourselves to Him because He was first devoted to us.

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Everlasting Father (ft Marci Kennedy and Clarissa Davidson) | Christmas Week 3

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On today's episode, we talk with Marci Kennedy and Clarissa Davidson about Jesus as our Everlasting Father.

We discuss:

- Obstacles to seeing Jesus as Father

- How Jesus' love differs from human love

- Times Jesus has fathered us

- Why "everlasting" is a big deal

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Resources mentioned:

Hymns of Joy album - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/summitworship/hymns-of-joy

We devote ourselves to Him because He was first devoted to us.

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Mighty God (ft Becky Arnold and Beth Moore) | Christmas Week 2

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On today's episode, Becky Arnold and Beth Moore share about Jesus as our Mighty God.

We talk about:

- Times we've witnessed Jesus' power at work.

- How this name of Jesus affects.

- How we pray and live.

- How we are strengthened by His might.

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Resources mentioned:

Hymns of Joy album - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/summitworship/hymns-of-joy

We devote ourselves to Him because He was first devoted to us.

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Wonderful Counselor (ft Mariah Fowler and Dana Herman) | Christmas Week 1

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On today's episode, we begin the Christmas season with Mariah Fowler and Dana Herman (LPC), and discuss Jesus as our Wonderful Counselor.

We talk about:

- How Jesus' wisdom differs from human counsel.

- Specific ways Jesus has counseled us.

- What hinders us from getting the most out of His counseling.

- Why doing the work is worth it.

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Resources mentioned:

Hymns of Joy - A Christmas Album by Summit Worship

Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortland - https://a.co/d/68L4AVt

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We devote ourselves to Him because He was first devoted to us.

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BONUS CONVERSATION (ft Jennifer Rogers)

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, you'll hear Jennifer Rogers share about surviving through the suffering and grief of years of infertility, difficult diagnoses for her children, and the home-going of her ten year old son. You'll be challenged and encouraged as you hear her heart to surrender to God’s sovereign plan and to pour herself out for His glory!

May all you hear serve to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus!

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BONUS CONVERSATION (ft Somara Davis & Kendra West)

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, you'll hear Somara Davis and Kendra West share about Somara's recent decision to follow Jesus. What a love story!! Both in her new marriage and in her relationship with Jesus.

A Sustained Peace: Tim's Story of Going from Fan to Follower > http://subspla.sh/33nvxs5

Check out the news story featuring Somara here (scroll to minute 27:28 to watch) > https://www2.cbn.com/video/shows/faith-nation-may-14-2024

May all you hear in this podcast serve to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus!

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Speak It, Believe It, Walk In It | Romans 8 (Ep 8)

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we wrap up our season in Romans 8 by sharing 25 personal declarations straight from this passage. Will we believe and walk in these powerful truths?

1 - There is now no condemnation on my life because I am in Christ.

2 - The Spirit of life has set me free in Christ Jesus from sin and death.

3 - I no longer walk by the flesh but by the Spirit.

4 - I set my mind on the things of the Spirit and there I find life and peace.

5 - I submit to God's law and seek to please Him.

6 - The Spirit of God who raised Christ from the dead dwells in me.

7 - I belong to Him.

8 - By the Spirit, I put to death the deeds of the flesh.

9 - I do not receive the Spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but I receive the Spirit of adoption.

10 - The Spirit bears witness with my spirit that I am both a child of God and a fellow heir with Christ.

11 - I will willingly suffer with Him, in order that I might be glorified with Him.

12 - My present sufferings aren’t worth comparing to my future glory.

13 - I have faith to believe that one day creation will be set free from its bondage to corruption.

14 - I hope for what I do not yet see and I wait for it with patience.

15 - The Spirit helps me in my weakness.

16 - The Spirit prays for me according to the will of God.

17 - My God works all things in my life together for my good.

18 - I am called according to His purpose.

19 - He is forming me into the likeness of His Son.

20 - God is for me.

21 - God gave His son for me and He will also graciously give me everything else I need.

22 - When others accuse or condemn me, Jesus stands up for me.

23 - Even now He is at the Father’s right hand interceding for me.

24 - I am more than a conqueror through His powerful love.

25 - Absolutely nothing can separate me from the love of God.

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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We Win! (ft Rebekah Hollaway & Shannon Williams) | Romans 8 (Ep 7)

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Devoted Podcast, we finish up our Romans 8 conversations with Rebekah Hollaway and Shannon Williams. We look at Romans 8:31-39 and discuss:

- Common lies we believe and how to stand against them in faith

- When circumstances make us question God's love

- How God proved His love for us

- How to rehearse the gospel in everyday life

- Living in the victory we already have

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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God Works For Your Good (ft Kendra West & June Hendren) | Romans 8 (Ep 6)

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Devoted Podcast, we'll continue our Romans 8 conversation with Kendra West and June Hendren. We look at Romans 8:26-30 and discuss:

-Our personal struggles with prayer.

-How weakness is isn't a bad thing.

-How we define "good."

-How suffering can help us see God.

And more!

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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Hold On, Your Future is Bright (ft Dinah Platt & Janie Lumley) | Romans 8 (Ep 5)

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Devoted Podcast, we'll continue our Romans 8 conversation with Dinah Platt and Janie Lumley. We look at Romans 8:18-25 and discuss:

- Personal seasons of suffering

- How suffering can possibly be good

- What to do in the middle of suffering

- What to do before suffering comes

- The future hope of those who are in Christ

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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We Have a Forever Family (ft Christie Erwin & Anna Dietrich) | Romans 8 (Ep 4)

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Devoted Podcast, we discuss Romans 8:14-17 with Christie Erwin and Anna Dietrich of Project Zero. Project Zero exists to build hope and to find forever families for waiting children in the Arkansas Foster Care system.

In this conversation, we talk about how adoption so clearly illustrates our relationship with God, and how our identity as His children enables us to extend love to others.

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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Whatever You Feed Grows (ft Natalie Lively & Andrea Minkner) | Romans 8 (Ep 3)

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On today’s episode of The Devoted Podcast, we sit down with Natalie Lively and Andrea Minkner for another Romans 8 conversation We’ll discuss Romans 8:5-11 and talk about:

- What it means to set our minds on the flesh or on the Spirit.

- How we've seen the Spirit change our desires.

- What to do when we are tempted to "feed the flesh"?

- How to experience “life and peace”?

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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God is Not Mad at You (ft. Shelley Riehl & Amber Sowell) | Romans 8 (Ep 2)

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On today's episode of The Devoted Podcast, we sit down with Amber Sowell and Shelley Riehl for our first Romans 8 conversation. We'll discuss Romans 8:1-4 and ponder questions like:

- Why are these four verses really good news? Any why is it sometimes hard to accept?

- What does it mean to be IN Christ?

- What's the difference in condemnation vs. conviction?

- How should the good news of Jesus change our outlook on life, our problems, our day to day, the way we pray and worship, how we relate to people, etc?

We pray that this conversation serves to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus.

If you have questions about how to begin a relationship with Jesus or how to grow in your faith, please feel free to reach out!

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Slow Down, Drink Deeply (ft. Jenny Stricklin) | Romans 8 (Ep 1)

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On our first episode of The Devoted Podcast, we slow down the pace of life to drink deeply from one of the greatest chapters in all the Bible. We pray that as you listen to the words of Romans 8 you would be moved to worship our Savior - the One who is truly worthy of our devotion.

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