Week 8 / From Discipline to Delight

How to Etsy-fy Your Race / Episode 14

In this episode, Janelle discusses how to personalize your faith journey by finding joy in your spiritual practices, utilizing your unique gifts, and establishing accountability. She emphasizes the importance of creating a personal relationship with God and encourages listeners to make their time with Him enjoyable and meaningful.

Am I Too Broken For The Race? / Episode 13

In this episode, Janelle Nobles explores the theme of brokenness in the context of life's race. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and biblical teachings, she emphasizes that our brokenness does not disqualify us from the race of life. Through stories, scripture, and reflections, she encourages listeners to embrace their messiness and trust in God's grace as they navigate their journeys.

Week 3 / From Discipline to Delight

In this episode, Janelle guides listeners through WEEK 3 and the often challenging books of Leviticus and Numbers, encouraging perseverance in reading despite the dense details. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these texts as foundational to the Christian faith, foreshadowing the New Testament and the role of Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice. Janelle highlights the significance of the details in these books, urging listeners to look for connections to the broader narrative of God's Word.

Week 5 / From Discipline to Delight

We are in WEEK 5 of our plan. In this episode, Janelle discusses the transition from the era of Moses and Joshua to the time of the judges, highlighting the dramatic narratives found in the book of Judges, the themes of redemption in Ruth, and the introduction of kingship in 1 Samuel. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context and the spiritual lessons that emerge from these texts, particularly the rejection of God's authority by His people and the foreshadowing of Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of the roles of judge, prophet, priest, shepherd, and king.

Week 8 / From Discipline to Delight

In this episode we're in WEEK 8, Janelle introduces the theme of prophets in the Old Testament, focusing on the historical context of Israel's division and the messages delivered by both major and minor prophets. We read 2 Kings, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Micah, Hosea, and Isaiah. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the prophetic literature, particularly the books of Hosea and Isaiah, and encourages listeners to embrace the complexities of these texts without getting discouraged by confusion. The episode highlights key themes such as God's allure, the significance of messianic prophecies, and the necessity of reading scripture with patience and faith.