Encounter You Podcast

Go Forward w/ Angeline Ricks

Going forward is what we all desire, no one wants to remain facing their giants all the days of their life, but it requires two things; to keep silent and trust God to be God.

Cultivating an Atmosphere of Listening w/ Angeline Ricks

In part 4 of the Out With the Old in With the New series, we learn the importance of active listening, which involves being attentive, understanding, responding, reflecting, and retaining information. Therefore, Listening to God is crucial for understanding His guidance and making necessary changes in one's life. The steps for active listening are being attentive, understanding through the Holy Spirit, responding and reflecting on God's words, and retaining information by writing it down. Obedience is highlighted as the most important aspect of listening to God, as it demonstrates faithfulness and trust in Him.

Devoted to Prayer w/ Angeline Ricks

In part 3 of the Out With the Old in With the New series, we learn that the importance of a life devoted to prayer for believers, highlighting prayer as the most powerful tool for navigating life. It explains that God respects human free will and will only intervene in our lives if invited through prayer. Prayer allows God to act on our behalf, not because He is subject to us, but because of His love and our willingness to choose life over death. Prayer of Salvation, filling of the Holy Spirit, and Speaking in Tongues: ☛ Lord, Jesus, I invite you into my life. I admit that I am a sinner and have sinned against you. I believe that Jesus is Lord and that He died and rose for my sins and my life. I ask You now, Holy Spirit, to come into my life, to teach me, to lead me, and to guide me. Lord, you say if anyone lacks the Holy Spirit and the evidence of speaking in tongues, all they have to do is ask You, and You will give it to them. So, Lord, we ask you for the Holy Spirit and the evidence of speaking in tongue. In Jesus’s name, I pray. Amen.

Relinquishing Control w/ Angeline Ricks

In part 2 of the Out With the Old in With the New series, we learn the process of letting go of old systems and thoughts to embrace new ones that align with God's will. It emphasizes the necessity of relinquishing control and becoming vulnerable, particularly with God, to transition into a new season of life. This involves surrendering fears, doubts, and old habits that no longer serve us. We also highlight the importance of prayer in this process, stating that prayer invites the Holy Spirit to guide and support believers in identifying and replacing outdated systems with God's new plans. Prayer samples: ☛ Father, I commit my life into Your hands; help me trust You in all my ways. ☛ Father, reveal to me the systems and thoughts in my life that need to be evicted and help and empower me to evict them. ☛ Father, replace my old systems and thoughts with Your new systems and thoughts for my life in this season.

The Renewing of Your Mind w/ Angeline Ricks

In part 1 of the Out With the Old in With the New series, we learn that the renewing of our minds is a fundamental principle of Christianity. It highlights that transformation through mind renewal is necessary for believers to fully experience and enjoy the new life God offers. Accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior guarantees salvation but does not automatically align our thoughts with His. Growth in Christ requires a continuous process of learning and transformation through the Holy Spirit, moving from old ways of thinking to new ones that align with God's word. This transformation is a lifelong journey, requiring constant re-evaluation and reflection. Believers are encouraged to pray for God's guidance in identifying areas of their lives that need renewal and to embrace the process of mind renovation to fully receive God's promises.