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From darkness to light: a reflective journey through Advent | Episode 366 Dec 06, 2024

Advent is an exquisite tapestry of remembrance and hope. It urges us to transcend the temporal allure of holiday celebrations and step into a sanctuary of reflection, rest, and renewed faith. Advent embodies a period of waiting that bridges past, present, and future expectations of Christ's...

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Express your worship by investing eternally. | Giving Tuesday 2024 Dec 03, 2024

Stephanie invites us to ponder an original perspective to help us determine how to invest our time, money and talents wisely, with heaven in mind. What does Jesus mean when He urges us to "accumulate treasures in heaven"? Surely He does not mean we will need money in eternity. What are these...

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Magnify Christ through reflection and liturgy | Episode 364 Nov 29, 2024

Today, Stephanie invites us to appreciate the beauty of both sacred feasts and ordinary days, encouraging us to engage in the communal and reflective aspects of faith, and finding God’s purpose within the varied rhythms of the Christian calendar.

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Advent welcomes both holy leisure and sorrow | with Lanier Ivester | Episode 363 Nov 26, 2024

Stephanie Rousselle welcomes Lanier Ivester, who embraces life's imperfections to illuminate the beauty of Advent and Christmas. Lanier’s book, "Glad and Golden Hours," invites us to cultivate joy amid sorrow and approach the holiday season with authenticity and grace. By intertwining...

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Harvest and gratitude from Mount Sinai to the Upper Room | Pentecost & Shavuot | Episode 362 Nov 22, 2024

Stephanie invites you today to spice up your faith by exploring unexpected connections between two great feasts. She dives deep into the intertwined celebrations of Pentecost in the Christian tradition, and Shavuot in the Jewish faith. Both festivals are celebrated 50 days post-Easter and...

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Catching the whimsy of practical Christian living | with Bob Goff | episode 361 Nov 19, 2024

Stephanie converses with the ever-engaging Bob Goff today. Known for his ability to intertwine whimsy with profound spiritual truths, Bob challenges us to take active, heartfelt actions instead of merely understanding faith on an intellectual level. Bob’s message is simple: live an...

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Better than chocolate | Heaven will be intoxicatingly delightful. | episode 360 Nov 15, 2024

Within the context of our "Come to the Table" series, I invite you to join me and spend time on an overlooked but essential event in the Christian liturgical calendar today, tucked between Easter and Pentecost. Ascension has become one of my most cherished treasures, because it speaks of a...

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To gaze upon God | with Samuel Parkison | Episode 359 Nov 12, 2024

Stephanie welcomes Sam Parkison to takes us on a delightful journey to understand the deep-seated human desire to see God. Through the prism of his book, To Gaze Upon God, he uncovers the theological concepts underpinning this yearning, drawing insights from historical biblical theology.

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A first taste of the eternal feast | Easter and First Fruits | episode 358 Nov 08, 2024

Jesus has set the Easter table richly, for us to partake. Come to His table today through our exploration of Easter, which took place on the very day of the Jewish Feast of First Fruits. What does it mean for us today?

Listen here: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/311344/link/

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The battle to embrace gratefulness through hardship | with Rachel Wojo | Episode 357 Nov 05, 2024

Stephanie welcomes Rachel Wojo, who exhibits grace under pressure. Rachel recounts the hardships she's faced, not as a means of lament, but as a powerful testimony to her faith in God. Throughout the years, Rachel has encountered numerous challenges that have tested her faith and resilience....

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Tasting our faith anew through the feasts | An unusual pairing | Episode 356 Nov 01, 2024

We invite you this week to come to the table and deepen your experience of the feasts that Jesus celebrated, by exploring together the timeless significance of Holy Week and the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

Listen to the episode here: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/310806/link/ 

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Go on a Bible study adventure! | with Ros Evans Oct 29, 2024

 In a world overflowing with distractions and quick fixes, Stephanie and Ros invite you to explore meaningful Bible study experiences towards awakening fresh delight for God.

Listen here: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/319247/link/ 

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Taste the rich fare of Jesus' last meal | Passover | Episode 354 Oct 25, 2024

Passover is a prologue to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. This most essential of Jewish feasts seamlessly transitions from prophecies in the Old Testament, to fulfillment in Jesus. We invite you today to see how this prophetic landscape is shaped with divine orchestration by the hand of our...

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Cultivating joy from the soil of joylessness | with Alastair Sterne Oct 22, 2024

Stephanie welcomes Alastair Sterne to discuss the intricate and joyful dance of divine longing. They explore the innate human desire to seek God, the mysterious nature of joy, and the cultivated wisdom that guides us towards spiritual fulfillment in Christ.

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Delight in Jesus from fasting to feasting | Purim and Lent | Episode 352 Oct 18, 2024

Stephanie here! We are in our Come to the Table series, and today is a bit of a surprise! I always find it fascinating to find fresh ways to worship Jesus Christ through the connections between different feasts and seasons. So today I invite you to delight in Christ through the unexpected...

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Find strength in stillness by embracing weakness and wisdom in a busy world | with Gretchen Saffles | Episode 351 Oct 15, 2024

In our bustling, fast-paced world, the concept of stillness can often seem alien, if not downright impossible. But as we learn from Gretchen Saffles, embracing stillness and our weaknesses can bring us closer to God and foster a deeper sense of inner peace.

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The coming of Messiah and the outpouring of the Spirit | The Feast of Tabernacles | Episode 350 Oct 11, 2024

Succoth stands as a beacon of joy, celebration, and divine presence, weaving together the rich history of Israel with the identity of Jesus as our Messiah and Lord. So, today I invite you into the tapestry of Succoth, exploring its historical roots, its connections to the identity, mission, life...

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Embracing the way of delight and gentleness | with Sally Clarkson Oct 08, 2024

Stephanie welcomes Sally Clarkson to discuss her rich experiences in living a faith-filled life across various cultures. As both women share their journeys, the themes of community, self-awareness, and intentional delight arise, inviting us on the path of delight and gentleness, in the gentle...

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Rest and return to God with faith and confidence | Yom Kippur today and tomorrow | Episode 348 Oct 04, 2024

In the midst of the rich tapestry of Jewish feasts and celebrations, Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, holds a pivotal place. In our Christian faith, we can draw stunning parallels with Jesus as our high priest and ultimate sacrifice.  

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Journey into the grace and presence of God | with a surprise guest for our 5th anniversary | Episode 347 Oct 01, 2024

Stephanie has a fun surprise for anyone who has loved the show for some time! She is joined by her husband Jonah, for the first time on the show, to celebrate a momentous milestone: the fifth anniversary of the podcast! Through a heartfelt conversation, they invite you to explore the themes of...

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