Have we misunderstood the Sabbath? | What does scripture actually teach?

Have we misunderstood the Sabbath? | What does scripture actually teach?

What did Jesus really teach about the Sabbath? Is the Sabbath still relevant today, or did Jesus do away with it? What does it mean that He came to “fulfill the Law”? And how do we reconcile God’s command to keep the Sabbath with Jesus healing and showing mercy on that day? These were some of the questions that came up during a recent Bible study with family, and they sent us searching through the Scriptures together. In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we slow down and examine what the Bible says—not through assumptions or tradition, but by reading the passages in context. Together, we’ll walk through Scripture and explore the Sabbath from Creation to the teachings of Jesus, asking honest questions and allowing God’s Word to guide the conversation. Whether you’ve observed the Sabbath for years, never given it much thought, or you’re simply curious about what the Bible teaches, I pray this episode encourages you to open the Scriptures with a humble heart and a desire to know God more deeply. As always… Don’t just take my word for it…search the Scriptures for yourself. ⸻ 📖 Scriptures Referenced (NLT) * Genesis 2:2–3 * Exodus 20:8–11 * Isaiah 40:28 * John 5:1–18 * Mark 2:23–28 * Matthew 12:1–14 * Matthew 22:37–40 * Matthew 5:17–19 * Romans 13:8–10 * Hebrews 10:1–18 ⸻ 🎙️ Listen on all podcast platforms: https://pod.link/1858451752 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@NixaNatalieXO 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nixanataliexo 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nixanatalie_xo ⸻ 🎼 Background Music • “Honey in Transit” — Silken Echo • “Blue Moon” — MUSPACE LOFI 🎶 Theme Song: “Where Faith Lives Theme Song” Written by Nixa Natalie © Copyright Protected

Women in the Bible | Rebekah: Waiting on God or Taking Control?

What do we do when God’s promises seem delayed? Do we continue trusting Him, or do we begin taking matters into our own hands? In this episode of Where Faith Lives, we take a closer look at the life of Rebekah. While many people remember her for the events surrounding Isaac’s blessing, Scripture reveals a much fuller picture. We first meet a woman marked by kindness, hospitality, faith, and a willingness to obey God’s leading. Yet as her account unfolds, we also see the danger of allowing fear to move us ahead of God’s timing. Together, we’ll explore how God’s faithfulness remains constant even when imperfect people make imperfect choices. Through Rebekah’s life, we’re reminded that God’s promises are fulfilled by His faithfulness—not by our attempts to force His plans into existence. Whether you’re waiting on an answered prayer, wrestling with God’s timing, or learning to trust Him more deeply, I pray this conversation encourages you to rest in the God who always keeps His Word. Scriptures Referenced (NLT) 📖 Genesis 24 📖 Genesis 25:20–34 📖 Genesis 25:23 📖 Genesis 27 ⸻ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@NixaNatalieXO 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nixanataliexo 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nixanatalie_xo ⸻ 🎼 Background Music * “Honey in Transit” — Silken Echo * “Blue Moon” — MUSPACE LOFI 🎶 Theme Song: “Where Faith Lives Theme Song” Written by Nixa Natalie © Copyright Protected ⸻ If this episode encouraged you, please consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who may need this reminder today. As always… Don’t just take my word for it…search the Scriptures for yourself. #WhereFaithLives #NixaNatalie #Rebekah #WomenOfTheBible #Genesis24 #Genesis25 #Genesis27 #FaithOverFear #TrustGod #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #GrowInFaith #ScriptureTruth #JesusChrist

Who Told You That? | The Lies We Believe & the Identity God Gives

Who told you that you weren’t enough? Who told you that your past is too great for God’s grace? Who told you that your mistakes define your future? In Genesis 3:11, God asked Adam a powerful question: “Who told you that you were naked?” It wasn’t because God lacked information. It was an invitation to examine the voice Adam had begun to believe. In this episode of Where Faith Lives with Nixa Natalie, we explore how culture, comparison, shame, fear, past experiences, and even our own thoughts can shape our identity if we are not firmly rooted in God’s Word. Together, we’ll discover that our identity is not found in our failures, our feelings, or the opinions of others—but in what God has already declared through Scripture. The enemy’s greatest weapon isn’t simply getting us to sin. It’s convincing us to believe lies about the God who loves us and the identity He has already given us in Christ. 📖 Scripture References: • Genesis 3:1–11 • Jeremiah 17:9 • Psalm 139:13–14 • Romans 8:1 • 2 Corinthians 5:17 • Hebrews 13:5 📲 Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nixanataliexo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nixanatalie_xo YouTube: https://youtube.com/@NixaNatalieXO If today’s episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need this reminder. 🎵 Background Music: “Lounge Sax Groove” by Gummy MusicLab via CapCut 🎙️ Theme Song: “Where Faith Lives Theme Song” Written by Nixa Natalie © Copyright Protected

Remember Lot’s Wife

Jesus gives one of the shortest warnings in all of Scripture: “Remember Lot’s wife.” — Luke 17:32 Why would Jesus tell us to remember a woman whose name isn’t even recorded in the Bible? In this episode, we explore the story of Lot’s wife, God’s mercy before judgment, the danger of becoming attached to what God is calling us away from, and what it means to move forward in faith. Sometimes the greatest obstacle to our future isn’t what’s ahead of us—it’s what we’re still looking back at. Join me as we dive into Scripture and uncover why this brief warning from Jesus is still relevant for believers today. 📖 Scriptures Referenced: ✨ Genesis 13:12-13 ✨ Genesis 19:15-26 ✨ Luke 17:28-33 ✨ Luke 17:32 ✨ Luke 9:62 ✨ Philippians 3:13-14 ✨ Isaiah 43:18-19 ✨ Matthew 6:21 🎙️ Listen to Where Faith Lives: 🔗 https://pod.link/1858451752 🎵 Background Music: Beautiful Piano (Acoustic) by prodbyDave via CapCut 🎼 Theme Song: “Where Faith Lives Theme Song” Written by Nixa Natalie © Copyright Protected 💜 Thank you for listening and being part of the Where Faith Lives family. If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review to help others discover the podcast. Grace and peace, Nixa Natalie 🤍

Women in the Bible | Hagar: The God Who Sees Me

What happens when life places you in situations you never asked for? In this episode, we continue our Women of the Bible series by exploring the story of Hagar—a woman who experienced rejection, survival, single motherhood, and wilderness seasons. Yet in the middle of her pain, she encountered the God who sees and hears. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, forgotten, emotionally exhausted, or alone, this episode is for you. 📖 Scriptures: Genesis 16 & Genesis 21 🎧 Listen Here: https://pod.link/1858451752 📱 Follow & Connect: Instagram: @nixanataliexo TikTok: @nixanatalie_xo YouTube: @NixaNatalieXO 🎵 Theme Song: “Where Faith Lives” written by Nixa Natalie. Copyright © All Rights Reserved. 🎶 Background Music: Hip Hop with Impressive Piano Sound (793766) — Dusty Sky