Resetting-back to basics

Waiting on God.. When we get in the way.

Welcome back to the podcast. Today, I want to talk about something that many of us pray about, struggle with, and sometimes misunderstand: waiting on God. We've all heard the phrase, "In God's timing, not mine." But do we really believe that when it comes to relationships? When it comes to the things we desperately want? Or does that only apply when we're waiting on something we don't mind waiting for? What if the delay isn't because God said no? What if the delay is because God is still preparing you? What if the relationship you're asking for isn't the issue? What if the issue is the version of you that's asking for it? In a culture that encourages instant gratification, quick answers, and immediate results, patience has become one of the hardest spiritual disciplines to practice. We want confirmation. We want signs. We want certainty. And often, we want God to move according to our timeline. But throughout Scripture, God rarely worked that way. Joseph waited. David waited. Abraham waited. Even Jesus waited. So why do we think we're exempt from the process? Today we're discussing relationships, emotional maturity, obedience, surrender, and the uncomfortable possibility that sometimes what we're asking God for isn't being withheld from us—it's being prepared for us. And in some cases, God may be preparing us for it. Can you sit still while God works? Can you trust Him without constantly negotiating the outcome? Can you release your expectations long enough to hear His direction? Let's talk about it.

Generational Curses

**Podcast Episode: Generational Curses or Generational Choices?** Generational curses. It's a phrase that gets thrown around in churches, podcasts, social media posts, and conversations about family dysfunction, addiction, abuse, poverty, and repeated patterns of behavior. But what exactly is a generational curse? Is it a spiritual reality? A family pattern? A consequence passed down through generations? Or is it something we've misunderstood altogether? In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into one of the most debated topics in Christianity and human behavior. We'll examine passages often used to support the idea of generational curses, including Exodus 20:5 and Exodus 34:7, while also exploring scriptures that emphasize personal responsibility, such as Ezekiel 18, Deuteronomy 24:16, Jeremiah 31:29-30, and James 4:17. Questions we'll explore: * If a pattern exists in your family for generations, does that mean you're destined to repeat it? * What is the difference between a curse, a consequence, and a learned behavior? * Why does God repeatedly hold individuals accountable for their own choices? * Can someone inherit the effects of another person's sin without inheriting the guilt? * If God reveals a destructive pattern to you, does responsibility change? * Is breaking a generational curse a spiritual event, a practical choice, or both? * Where does free will fit into the conversation? * Does awareness create accountability? We'll also discuss examples from Scripture, including Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, where patterns seemed to repeat across generations, as well as Ezekiel's challenge to the idea that children are condemned by the sins of their fathers. Most importantly, we'll wrestle with a question that sits at the center of the entire discussion: **If a behavior continues for three generations because everyone says, "That's just how my family is," is the curse the behavior itself—or the belief that nobody can choose another way?** Whether you're a believer, skeptic, student of Scripture, or simply someone trying to understand the patterns in your own family, this conversation is designed to challenge assumptions, provoke thought, and encourage deeper study. Because perhaps the real question isn't whether generational curses exist. Perhaps the real question is: **What does God expect us to do once the pattern is revealed?**

Resetting-back to basics

Today Naiomi and I are talking about our experiences. Distance that gets in the way of the closeness we desire with God.

Bible Study: Holiness

We are introducing a new segment, where we are doing bad sharing our Bible studies with you. I hope you like, and enjoy this new segment.

Bible Talk: Esther

Sure! Here's a short and powerful **podcast script about Esther** that blends real life and Bible talk. You can use it as an intro or a full short episode: --- **Podcast Title: "For Such a Time As This"** **\[Opening Music Fade-In]** **Host:** Welcome back to *Bible Talk in Real Life*—where scripture meets our everyday stories. Today, we’re talking about **Esther**—a woman who didn’t just wear a crown, she carried the weight of her people’s survival on her shoulders. Esther was a young Jewish woman, orphaned, raised by her cousin Mordecai, and somehow chosen to be Queen of Persia. That alone is wild—going from hidden to chosen. Some of us know exactly what that feels like: to be overlooked for years, then suddenly put in a position where everything changes. But the real story? It begins when her people are threatened. Haman—evil, powerful, and petty—plots to destroy every Jew in the kingdom. And Mordecai says to her the famous words: > *“Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”* (Esther 4:14) And here’s where it hits home: **how many of us are in positions we didn’t expect, facing pressure we didn’t ask for, but knowing deep down—we’re here for a reason?** Esther fasted. She prayed. She risked her life to stand in front of the king. No guarantees. No Plan B. Just obedience and boldness. **Real talk?** Some of us are in an Esther season. You’re quiet about your faith, maybe even hiding it. But God’s calling you to speak up, to step out, to stand firm. You don’t need a throne to have influence. You just need courage. Esther didn’t win by fighting—she won by faith, wisdom, and obedience. So here's your reminder: You are not where you are by accident. Your voice matters. And sometimes, the breakthrough for others is locked inside your obedience. Ask yourself today: What is God asking me to stand up for? Where am I playing it safe, when He’s calling me to be bold? Am I willing to fast, pray, and move when He says go? Esther’s story isn’t just history—it’s a mirror. What will you do "for such a time as this"?