Life Beneath the Waves

S4 E5: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands (Part 2)

In this episode, Christa discusses how to navigate delayed answers to prayer. She also discusses how the character of God is on display in our lives as He works on our behalf. Scriptures reviewed include: Isaiah 40:31, Habakkuk 2:3, Isaiah 60:22, Ephesians 6:12, Psalm 84:11, Psalm 34:10, James 1:17, and Lamentations 3:25-26.   Episode Notes:  1.       Introduction 2.       A Story on Waiting for Spotted Eagle Rays (2:33)  3.       Manatees as an Illustration of Power Under Control (3:56) 4.       The Right Perspective for Delay (7:34) 5.       Waiting on God’s Timing (8:29) 6.       Delays Due to Spiritual Warfare (23:16) 7.       How to Wait Well (24:13)

S4 E4: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands (Part 1)

In this episode, Christa discusses the awe-inspiring nature of God and how He keeps all the facets of Creation in balance enabling living thing to thrive. She also discusses how this character of God is on display in our lives as He works on our behalf. Scriptures reviewed include: Revelation 4:11, Psalm 139:5, Romans 8:28, Psalm 23, Deuteronomy 31:8, Isaiah 45:2-3, James 4:2, Proverbs 25:2.   Episode Notes:  1.       Introduction 2.       Kelp Forest Ecosystem Dynamics (3:04) 3.       How God Works on Our Behalf (9:03) 4.       Glory Story: A Prayer Answered in Advance (14:51) 5.       Glory Story: A Sea Shell from the Ocean (19:49)

S4 E3: Creation’s Symphony of Praise

In this episode, Christa discusses the importance of praising God as the Creator of all things. She then discusses different ways that Creation praises the Lord mentioning species such as whales, dolphins, elephants and more! She also shares a “glory story”, an example of how God used His Creation to interact with students during one of their classes. Scriptures reviewed include: Revelation 4:1-11, Psalm 145:10, Psalm 148.   Episode Notes:  1.      Introduction 2.      The Importance of Praising God as Creator (1:54) 3.      Praise to the Lord from Creation (8:24) 4.      How to Acknowledge and Interact with God through Creation (19:04) 5.      Glory Story: Sea Turtle and Seaweed (22:11)

S4 E2: What Pompeii Worms Tell Us About Purpose

In this episode, Christa discusses what the Bible tells us about our identity and how God has designed each of us for a specific purpose. Using the slowest and fastest fish in the ocean (seahorses and sailfish) as an example, she illustrates how each of us is designed with everything we need to thrive in our tailor-made calling. She further explains this truth using the example of the symbiotic relationship between Pompeii worms and symbiotic bacteria. She also shares a “glory story”, an example of how God used His Creation to interact with students during one of their classes. Scriptures reviewed include: Acts 17:26, Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 139:13-16, Matthew 11:28-30; 2 Corinthians 12:9, Jeremiah 29:11. Questions to help identify your unique calling: ·         What are my likes and interests? ·         What are the things that I am good at? ·         Where do I have joy? ·         Where do I thrive? ·         Where are there open doors for me? ·         Where does it seem like God is directing me?   Episode Notes:  1.       Introduction 2.       What the Bible Says About Our Identity (1:18) 3.       What the Bible Says About Our Purpose and Calling (7:17) 4.       How Seahorses & Sailfish Illustrate a Tailor-Made Calling (11:21) 5.       How Our Unique Design Enables Us To Thrive In Our Calling (17:57) 6.       Glory Story: Spotted Eagle Ray and Manatee (22:35)

S4 E1: The Gospel Message in Sea Cucumbers

In this episode, Christa discusses what the Bible tells us about how God reveals Himself through Creation with the ultimate purpose of inviting humans into relationship with Him. She provides an example of how we can see the Gospel message displayed in sea cucumbers. She also shares a “glory story”, an example of how God used His Creation to interact with students during one of their field trips. Scriptures reviewed include: Hebrews 11:3, Romans 1:20, Acts 17:27, Luke 4:18, Isaiah 61:1-3. Episode Notes:  1.       Introduction 2.       How God Reveals Himself Through Creation (2:35) 3.       The Gospel Message in Sea Cucumbers (7:41) 4.       Glory Story: Flowers, Butterflies and Nice People (12:43)