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When You Have Nothing to Give, Give It Anyway SDET #21

Sometimes the greatest act of faith is simply showing up. Reading from Isaiah 40:29-31, Deborah reflects on God’s promise to strengthen the weary and renew those who place their Hope in Him. She also shares a prayer from her journal over the 23 countries across six continents listening, thanking God for His faithfulness and asking for His blessing, peace, and strength over every nation represented. A simple reminder that when you have nothing to give, God is still able to meet you there. Additional scripture: Isaiah 41:10

“Don’t Let the Pain You Went Through Become a Waste.” | Featuring Eunice SDET #20

In this episode, Deborah welcomes her second guest, her friend Eunice, who share her journey with battling cancer while continuing to trust God and listen for His voice through it all. Eunice shares a powerful quote, “Don’t let the pain you went through become a waste” as she reflects on finding strength in God during a difficult season. An encouraging conversation about perseverance and trusting God even when life feels uncertain. Scripture: Joel 2:21-27 Psalm 23 Isaiah 53:1 Proverbs 3:5-6

Encouragement for Discouragement SDET #19

In this episode, Deborah shares how God’s promises do not change based on our emotions or the season we are in. She shares a prayer she received unexpectedly while trying to remain grumpy. Then reminds us of the promises of God and ends with the focus on today and not tomorrow. Scripture: Old Testament - Deu. 31:6, Josh 1:9, Ps 23:1, 34:18, 46:1, Prov 3:5-6, Isa 40:31, 41:10, Jer 29:11, Lam 3:22-23 New Testament - Matt 11:28, John 16:33, Rom 8:28, 12:12, 15:13, 2 Cor 12:9, Phil 4:6-7, Heb 13:15, 1 Pet 5:7 Matthew 6: 25-33

A Navy SEAL and Encouragement From a Coat Closet | Featuring Pitti SDET #18

For this episode, Deborah is excited to share wisdom from her very first guest, Andreas “Pitti” Heerwagen. Although the interview started off with its own challenges, Pitti was able to share some words of wisdom from his perspective as a husband, former SEAL, and father. The link below is his filmed testimony and more background of why he is currently serving God in Germany. The link was recorded in German. Subtitles available. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AevrPctUMZo&pp=ygURQW5kcmVhcyBoZWVyd2FnZW4%3D Verse: Romans 8:28

Transformed, Not Conformed SDET #17

In this episode, Deborah reflects on the Courage Coach podcast she mentioned in episode #8 that came out today. https://youtu.be/iGsTAg49yaE?si=aPWOUV_mtGrfzHKe She then reminds us of verses from Romans 12 and how easy it is to dish it out but not live it out. Ending with a reminded that nothing is impossible with God. Read from Romans 12: 1-3, 9, 12, 16a, 17, 21