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God Gives us All We Need...Can We Live Like it is True?

Have you ever wondered how you can do this life? And how in the world you can honor God while doing it? That is what we are talking about today!
 
Susie Crosby—author, teacher, and co-host of the Understand Your Bible podcast—joins Angela to explore the hope and power found in 2 Peter 1:3-4. Susie shares how God’s promises have carried her through seasons of change, loss, and uncertainty, and how we can experience “everything we need for life and godliness” right now. This episode is a gentle, practical invitation to step into God’s promises, hold on to hope, and discover joy even in the hardest days.
 
Episode Highlights
Angela and Susie discuss the context of 2 Peter, focusing on Peter’s encouragement to believers facing confusion, false teaching, and change.
The conversation unpacks 2 Peter 1:3-4, clarifying what it means to have “everything required for life and godliness” through God’s power, and how His promises are our “ticket” to experiencing His presence and nature.
Susie explains how clinging to God’s promises—especially in seasons of loss, transition, and the mundane—brings hope, stability, and a deep, abiding joy.
Listeners are encouraged to find and hold on to God’s promises for their own hard moments, and to remember that God’s invitation to fullness of life is for everyone, no matter where they are on the journey.
Great Quotes 
“Everything that goes into a life of pleasing God has been miraculously given to us by getting to know, personally and intimately, the One who invited us to God.”
“His promises are our ticket to participation in the life of God—don’t miss it.”
“He equips us for every aspect of life… we are already equipped, we need to trust that.”
“Even in the mundane, God is there giving us what we need for the next thing.”
“Don’t put it off. Do it now. Step into this life—don’t miss it.”
 
Resources Mentioned
Scripture Focus: 2 Peter 1:3-4 
Books by Susie Crosby:
Just One Word (devotional)
Lighthearted (devotional)
Where Is Sheep 100? (children’s book, coming soon)
Podcast: Understand Your Bible (with Angie Bauman)
Susie’s Website: susiecrosby.com
Related Episodes
Ep. 14: “Rooted and Built Up” (Lisa Meiners) 
Ep. 15: “Where Sin Multiplied, Grace Multiplied Even More” (Julie Sanders)
Ep. 20: “Strength for Every Season” (Janet McHenry)
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Trading Fear for Being Upheld in God's Hands

Have you ever been afraid and discouraged? Join Kelly Hall and I as we discuss how we can trade fear for the knowledge that God is holding us.
Kelly Hall, host of the Unshakable Hope podcast, author, and Bible teacher, joins Angela to unpack the hope and comfort found in Isaiah 41:10 and 41:13. With honesty and warmth, Kelly shares how God’s promise to be with us and help us—especially in seasons of loss, disappointment, and uncertainty—has anchored her faith. Together, they discuss how to trust God’s goodness, embrace His presence, and remain in conversation with Him, even when life doesn’t make sense.
 
Episode Highlights
Angela and Kelly explore the context of Isaiah, focusing on God’s faithfulness to His people even when they feel abandoned or confused by suffering.
The conversation unpacks the personal and powerful promises of Isaiah 41:10 and 41:13—God’s presence, His help, and His tender invitation to trust rather than fear.
Kelly offers practical ways to “remain” in God’s presence: putting your name in Scripture, rehearsing God’s faithfulness, and turning to worship and lament in hard times.
Listeners are encouraged to recognize and confront the lies of fear and suspicion, and to keep an ongoing, honest conversation with God as the key to unshakable hope.
Great Quotes 
“At the very root of fear is the lie that God has abandoned us and we have to fix everything ourselves.”
“You are with me and for me in all your wonder-working, sea-splitting, sun-stopping, water-walking, mountain-moving, obstacle-demolishing, death-defying love and power at all times.”
“We don’t believe something by merely saying we believe it… We believe something when we act like it’s true.”
“Remain in conversation with the Lord about everything that’s going on with you—don’t give up on God.”
Resources Mentioned
Scripture Focus: Isaiah 41:10 & 41:13 
Kelly’s Website: kellyhall.org
Podcast: Unshakable Hope with Kelly Hall
Bible Study: Courageous Faith (by Kelly Hall)
Related Episodes
Ep. 6: “The Steadfast Love of the Lord” (Kim Cusimano) 
Ep. 13: “Sowing in Tears, Reaping in Joy” (Kristi Lowe) 
Ep. 20: “Strength for Every Season” (Janet McHenry) 
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When it Seems Like We Can't, We Can Through Jesus

Have you ever been sure there is something you cannot do or you are just sure someone else should do it? 
 
Janet McHenry, award-winning author of 27 books (including PrayerWalk and Praying Personalities), joins Angela to explore the real meaning of Philippians 4:13. Janet shares how God’s strength has carried her through seasons of uncertainty, career changes, and personal trials. Together, they discuss what it means to “do all things through Christ,” the importance of learning contentment, and how God provides strength—often through community and vulnerability—when life feels overwhelming.
 
Episode Highlights
Angela and Janet discuss the context of Philippians, focusing on Paul’s imprisonment, his encouragement to the Philippians, and the deeper meaning of “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
The conversation unpacks how contentment is learned over time and how God equips us for whatever He calls us to do—even when it feels beyond our reach.
Janet shares personal stories of God’s strength in her life, from career transitions to walking through her husband’s wrongful conviction and her sister’s battle with cancer.
Practical encouragement for listeners: God’s strength is often provided through community, vulnerability, and the willingness to ask for help—not just through individual grit.
 
Great Quotes 
“I truly can do that which God has called me to do.”
“Sometimes God’s strength comes through community, and we need to be vulnerable enough to say, ‘Help.’”
“Contentment doesn’t mean we don’t try to change our situation; it means we trust God to give us what we need in every circumstance.”
“God allows difficult circumstances in our lives to bring us closer to Him.”
“When you see God’s work in your life day by day, your natural response is to give Him praise and thanksgiving.”
 
Resources Mentioned
Scripture Focus: Philippians 4:13 
Janet’s Website: janetmchenry.com – Free ebook: Prayer Helps: Scripture-Based Prayers When You Don’t Know How to Pray
Book: PrayerWalk, Praying Personalities, and more by Janet McHenry (affiliate links)
 
Related Episodes
Ep. 13: “Sowing in Tears, Reaping in Joy” (Kristi Lowe) 
Ep. 14: “Growing Deep Roots in Jesus” (Lisa Meiners) 
Ep. 15: “Grace Abounds All the More” (Julie Sanders)
 
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God Perfects: Finding Freedom from Shame

Do you strive for perfection because you think that God will not love you if you are anything less? Join us this week as we discuss the freedom we can experience when we understand it is God who perfects us.
 
Bethany Broderick, speaker and author of Perfected: Trading Shame and Striving for Wholeness in Christ, joins Angela for a deep dive into Hebrews 10:14. Together, they explore how Jesus’ once-for-all sacrifice frees us from shame, striving, and the pressure to earn God’s love. Bethany shares her personal journey from self-made religion to resting in Christ’s perfection, and offers practical encouragement for women who long to experience true wholeness and freedom in their daily walk with God.
 
Episode Highlights
Angela and Bethany discuss the context of Hebrews, focusing on how the book calls believers to let go of self-made religion and trust in Jesus’ finished work.
They unpack Hebrews 10:14, clarifying what it means to be “perfected for all time” while still being “sanctified,” and how this truth transforms our view of obedience, shame, and spiritual growth.
Bethany explains how to identify the lies that drive striving and shame, and how to replace them with the truth of God’s Word and the support of Christian community.
The conversation closes with practical steps for living out gospel freedom and finding rest in Christ’s perfection, even in the midst of daily imperfection.
Great Quotes 
“Jesus is better than any sacrifice you can offer him. Jesus is the fulfillment of all these things we see in the Old Testament.”
“We are perfected for all time, but we are also being sanctified—both are the gracious work of Christ.”
“It’s about the work Christ has done for us, not the work we do for him.”
“Our feelings shouldn’t be the thermostat setting the standard of truth, but they are a helpful thermometer to show us what’s going on in our hearts.”
 
Resources Mentioned
Scripture Focus: Hebrews 10:14 
Book: Perfected: Trading Shame and Striving for Wholeness in Christ by Bethany Broderick (Amazon Affiliate Link)
Bethany’s Website: bethanybroderick.com
 
Related Episodes
Ep. 14: “Growing Deep Roots in Jesus” (Lisa Meiners) 
Ep. 12: “Unswerving Hope” (Holly Piorkowski) 
Ep. 15: “Finding Peace because Grace Abounds” (Julie Sanders) 
 
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How to Rejoice in Hope, Have Patience in Affliction, AND Stay Devoted to Prayer in Dark Times

Have you ever wondered how you would get through a deep dark season? Join us as we discuss how rejoicing in hope, persevering in affliction, and devoting yourself to prayer can help you through the dark times.
 
Nicole Clark, founder of Twelve 12 Ministries and co-host of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast, joins Angela to share her journey from professional dancer to ministry leader. Drawing from Romans 12:12, Nicole unpacks how to rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction, and be persistent in prayer—especially in seasons of infertility, loss, and waiting. Nicole’s story is a testimony to God’s kindness in transforming pain into purpose and finding joy in both family and ministry.
 
Episode Highlights
Nicole shares how God has taught her to embrace both her calling as a mother and her passion for supporting women facing infertility and loss.
Angela and Nicole discuss the context of Romans, focusing on Paul’s practical encouragement to live out faith with a renewed mind and transformed heart.
The conversation explores Romans 12:12, breaking down what it means to rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction, and be persistent in prayer, even when life doesn’t go as planned.
Nicole shares how God called her to start Twelve 12 Ministries after her own journey through infertility and loss, and how every believer can find purpose and make an impact—whether it’s for one person or many.
Practical encouragement for listeners: everyone has a unique purpose, and living out hope, patience, and prayer in daily life can open doors to share God’s love and spark revival in unexpected places.
Great Quotes 
“We all have a purpose to love God, love others, and make disciples.”
“God didn’t give you what you thought was the desire of your heart, but He gave you a new desire.”
“Rejoice in hope means we have an expectation—God is good, and even if we never see it this side of heaven, He is working all things out.”
“Be devoted to prayer—no matter what that prayer looks like, in whatever season you are.”
Resources Mentioned
Scripture Focus: Romans 12:12
1212 Ministries: weare1212.org – Support for women and families facing infertility, miscarriage, and loss.
Podcast: Purpose Beyond Motherhood (co-hosted by Nicole Clark and Holly Piorkowski)
 
Related Episodes
Ep. 12: “Unswerving Hope” (Holly Piorkowski) 
Ep. 6: “The Steadfast Love of the Lord” (Kim Cusimano) 
Ep. 13: “Sowing in Tears, Reaping in Joy” (Kristi Lowe)
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Guarding the Deposit and Purpose God Entrusted to Us

Have you ever wondered if God has a purpose for you?
 
Cassidy Cowin, a recent high school graduate and administrative assistant called to ministry, joins Angela to discuss 2 Timothy 1:14. In a season of waiting and discernment, Cassidy shares how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to guard the faith, gifts, and purpose God has entrusted to them. This conversation is an encouragement to anyone seeking to walk closely with God, listen to His Spirit, and step boldly into their unique calling.
 
Episode Highlights
Angela and Cassidy explore the context of 2 Timothy, focusing on Paul’s encouragement to Timothy to hold fast to sound teaching and not be ashamed of the gospel.
They discuss what it means to “guard the good deposit” through daily communion with God, renewing the mind, and living out the gifts and calling God has given each believer.
Cassidy offers practical ways to keep the Holy Spirit at the center of daily life-including prayer in ordinary moments, meditating on scripture, and walking in step with God’s guidance.
The episode concludes with Cassidy’s testimony of how God called her to embrace her purpose, and a reminder that every believer is invited and equipped to walk out their calling, no matter their season or background.
 
Great Quotes
“When you’re living in the light with God, you don’t have to worry about your life because your life is entrusted to him.”
“You might feel like you’re not qualified, but you are through him. You might feel like you’re not ready, but you are through him.”
“The Holy Spirit… helps us know what is true and what is not true, so we’re able to see the counterfeit.”
“You are invited no matter your circumstances, no matter how far it looks from the situation, how far you feel from somebody. You are still invited there through God and you have a purpose.”
 
Resources Mentioned
 
•Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 1:14 
•Related Passages: Hebrews 12, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Romans 10:9-10
 
Related Episodes
Ep. 7: “Power, Love, and Sound Mind” (Amanda Scarborough) 
Ep. 5: “Chosen to Produce Fruit” (Na’Kedra Rodgers) 
Ep. 14: “Rooted and Built Up” (Lisa Meiners) 
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Courageously Trusting God with All Your Heart

Do you ever feel like fear or anxiety keep you from doing things? 
Sarah Griffiths Hu, author and speaker from British Columbia, joins Angela to discuss Proverbs 3:5-6 and her journey of learning to trust God through every season. With decades of ministry experience, Sarah shares how surrender, faith, and daily dependence on God have shaped her resilience and joy. Whether in grandparenting, ministry, or the mundane, Sarah’s story encourages listeners to trust God’s wisdom above their own and to walk courageously in His ways.
 
Episode Highlights
The conversation explores the structure and purpose of Proverbs, emphasizing its poetic wisdom for daily living and the difference between promises and general truths.
Angela and Sarah unpack Proverbs 3:5-6, discussing what it means to trust God with all your heart, not lean on your own understanding, and know Him in every aspect of life.
They talk about practical ways to acknowledge God daily-from prayer and gratitude to seeking forgiveness and standing up for justice.
Sarah shares her personal testimony of returning to faith after a season of wandering, and how God used Proverbs 3:5-6 to call her into deeper trust and surrender.
Great Quotes
“For me personally, it means no matter what is happening in my life to know that I can trust God with everything, even if everything is falling apart.”
“You can’t follow His ways unless you know His ways… and that’s done through prayer, through trusting Him day by day, through knowing that He is faithful and building that relationship.”
“It is actually, I find, easier to forget to trust Him when life is good.”
“We need to grow more and more dependent in our spiritual life.”
Resources Mentioned
Scripture Focus: Proverbs 3:5-6 
Sarah’s Website: sarahgriffithshu.com
Sarah's Socials: @sarahgriffithshu on all platforms
Sarah's book: Courageous Trust *this is an affiliate link
Related Episodes
Ep. 6: “The Steadfast Love of the Lord” (Kim Cusimano) 
Ep. 9: “God Sings Over You” (Karen Dorsey) 
Ep. 2: “Walking by the Spirit” (Cally Logan)
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Finding Peace Because Grace Abounds

Do you long for a life of peace? Join us this week as we discover how God gives us peace through His grace.
Julie Sanders, partnership developer for Live Global and longtime friend of Angela, brings her global perspective and deep love for Romans to this episode. Together, they dig into Romans 5:20-21, exploring how God’s grace not only meets but overcomes the depth of human brokenness. Julie shares how this truth has shaped her life, her ministry, and her understanding of peace, hope, and purpose-even in a world marked by suffering.
Episode Highlights
Julie explains how Paul’s letter to the Romans lays out the contrast between law and grace, and why Romans 5 is a message of hope for anyone longing for peace with God.
They discuss how the law was given to reveal our need for a Savior, not to condemn us, and how God’s grace “hyper-abounds” over every kind of sin and brokenness.
Julie shares how studying her own family history led her to see that “where sin multiplied, grace multiplied even more”-and why this gives hope for every generation.
The conversation explores what it means to let grace, not guilt or comparison, shape our relationships and our view of ourselves.
Julie offers practical encouragement for living out the truth of Romans 5:20-moving from striving and self-reliance to resting in the peace and purpose that only Jesus brings.
Great Quotes 
“Where sin abounded, grace abounded all the more. It was hyper abundant beyond what I can even imagine.”
“No other religion offers that kind of a loving rescue from the one who made us.”
“God knows exactly what you’re like and there’s no one else that loves you like he does or desires for you to find reconciliation as much as he does.”
“The law shouldn’t make you feel completely helpless. The law should help turn your heart towards Jesus.”
“God has provided this merciful, creative, loving, sacrificial way that we can overcome the death that our ancestor Adam gave us as an inheritance.”
Resources Mentioned
•Scripture Focus: Romans 5:20-21
•Related Passage: Galatians 3:24
•Julie’s Website: juliesanders.org
•Devotional: “Expectant” (for new moms, available on Amazon. Affiliate link.)
 
Related Episodes
•Ep. 8: “We Do Not Lose Heart” (Laura Acuna) 
•Ep. 4: “Anticipating God’s Goodness on Earth” (Sara Cormany)
•Ep. 9: “God Sings Over You” (Karen Dorsey)
 
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Continually Growing Deeper in Relationship with Jesus

Has your relationship with God ever felt stagnant or shallow? 
 
Lisa Meiners, founder of Deeper Still Ministries, Christian speaker, author, and Bible teacher, joins Angela to explore Colossians 2:6-7. Lisa shares her passion for helping believers move beyond surface faith to a deeply rooted, overflowing life in Christ. Together, they discuss how spiritual growth is a lifelong journey, why discipleship matters, and how gratitude naturally flows from a life built on Jesus.
 
Episode Highlights
The conversation unpacks the context of Colossians, focusing on Paul’s encouragement to stand firm in the truth and supremacy of Christ.
Lisa explains the importance of discipleship and why following Jesus is an ongoing journey, not just a one-time decision.
Angela and Lisa discuss what it means to let your roots grow deep in Christ and to build your life on Him for stability in every season.
The episode explores how a life rooted in Christ naturally leads to gratitude and impacts others through everyday interactions.
Great Quotes 
“Colossians is more than what a flannelgraph board could ever represent for our faith.”
“You must continue to follow him… Discipleship is an ongoing journey, not a one-time decision.”
“Let your roots grow down into him… There’s a permission, there’s a surrender, there’s an action in that word ‘let.’”
“When we’re rooted in Jesus, we can’t help but continue to grow and to be built up and to continue to become more and more like Jesus because our roots are in him.”
“If my coffee cup overflows, it’s because I have so much delicious coffee in there that the cup can’t hold it.”
Resources Mentioned
 
•Scripture Focus: Colossians 2:6-7
•Deeper Still Ministries: deeperstillministries.com
 
Related Episodes
Ep. 9: “God Sings Over You” (Karen Dorsey) 
Ep. 2: “Walking by the Spirit” (Cally Logan)
Ep. 8: “We Do Not Lose Heart” (Laura Acuna) 
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How to Reap Joy When We Sow in Tears

Kristi Lowe, host of the Even If podcast, joins Angela for a vulnerable and hope-filled conversation on Psalm 126:5-6. Kristi shares how grief, disappointment, and even “hot mess” seasons can be holy ground when we let God till our hearts and trust Him with our tears. Together, they explore how joy and sorrow often coexist, and how God’s faithfulness brings a harvest-sometimes in ways we never expect.
Episode Highlights
•Sowing in Tears
•Joy and Sorrow Together
•Letting God Do the Growing
•What Are You Planting? 
•Becoming and Belonging
 
Great Quotes 
“Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.”
“There is sadness and beauty, there is joy and there is heartache. And they just coexist and they are at peace with being in each other’s presence.”
“God tells us to plant and to harvest. He never tells us to grow. That’s His job.”
“All He really wants is us to trust Him and then to say thank you. And sometimes the thank you is the hardest thing to say in the darkness.”
“Every little step that we make, every tiny step we make towards the Father, He blesses us beyond measure for it.”
 
Resources Mentioned
Scripture Focus: Psalm 126:5-6 
Kristi’s Podcast: Even If Podcast
Kristi's Website: kristilowe.com
Related Episodes
Ep. 8: “How to Never Give Up” (Laura Acuna) 
Ep. 9: “God Sings Over You” (Karen Dorsey) 
Ep. 4: “Anticipating God’s Goodness on Earth” (Sara Cormany) 
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