Episode 33: MUSIC AS PRAYER — and a Spark for Creativity!

Episode 33: MUSIC AS PRAYER — and a Spark for Creativity!

In this heartfelt episode, Christine shares how music can become prayer—a sacred conversation with God—and how inspired creativity in the image of the Creator can bring healing, worship, comfort, and joy. She also introduces her Heart Ablaze song and reflects on how the Holy Spirit often guides our creativity as well as our worship.  Free companion PDF: Heart Ablaze — Love Creatively → RadiantJoy.us/heart-ablaze [https://radiantjoy.us/heart-ablaze]  The “Heart Ablaze” song video is included in the episode notes — best experienced after you’ve heard the podcast. As she enters a slower, prayerful season, Christine expresses gratitude for all who join her in growing as faithful disciples of the Lord—reflecting His light and joy as we use our creative gifts and love one another.  More at RadiantJoy.us #RadiantJoy #MusicAsPrayer #FaithAndCreativity #HeartAblaze #SeasonOfRest #HealingInChrist

Episode 32: Why "Doing More" Isn't Always God's Best

Productivity vs. Fruitfulness | A Biblical Perspective on Striving, Rest, & Abiding in Christ   Are you caught in the cycle of busyness, striving, and endless productivity? In this episode of Radiant Joy with Christine, we explore the difference between productivity that drains you and fruitfulness that flows from abiding in Jesus.Productivity measures output, accomplishments from your efforts. Fruitfulness yields eternal impact, as you partner with God.Join me as we look at what the Word of God says about: * Why productivity can lead to burnout and self-reliance * How to move from striving to cooperative yielding and surrender to God's ways * What Jesus meant when he (who only did what the Father told him) said, "Apart from me you can do nothing" (John 15:5) * Practical ways to rest and bear fruit that will last (including love, joy, and peace) FREE RESOURCE: Download "Let Go & Let God: Scriptures and Quotes on Trust, Surrender, and Fruitful Living, available at https://RadiantJoy.us/letgo [https://radiantjoy.us/letgo]. (It also include Christine's personal story that led to this podcast, which is also on her blog, RadiantJoy.us/blog. [http://radiantjoy.us/blog.])   Watch more episodes at RadiantJoy.us [http://radiantjoy.us/] Listen on Podbean or Apple PodcastsPlease don't forget to subscribe for encouragement to live a life of radiant joy in Christ.

Episode 31: The Root Beer Float Revival: Reflections for Seasoned Women

In this heartfelt 5-minute reflection, Christine shares a powerful moment from her mother’s recent passing and an unexpected gift from "Gloribi" that showed up just when it was needed most. This brief story is a tender reminder of God’s timing, the legacy of faith-filled relationships, a marriage of nearly 78 years, and the beauty of tender moments with one another. For women of faith navigating the later seasons of life, this episode will stir your heart and encourage you to treasure the bonds that have shaped your journey. #JoyFullSeasonedWomen #ChristianRelationships #LegacyOfFaith #GriefAndGrace #RootBeerFloats

Episode 30: Hearing the Holy Spirit: Divine Dialogue

In this Spirit-led episode of Radiant Joy with Christine Boersma Smith, Christine welcomes her dear friend, faith speaker, and author Carmen Caldwell to explore what it truly means to hear and heed the voice of the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives.   Together, they dive into Carmen’s powerful book, What’d He Say? and unpack how believers, especially seasoned women of faith, can cultivate a deeper divine dialogue. From learning to discern the three voices we often hear in our minds to setting aside intentional time for sacred stillness, this episode is both a heartfelt conversation and a guide for growing closer to God.   Christine also shares her own transformational testimony after completing the 31-day journey through Carmen’s book—including what happened when she ended on Pentecost and entered a Holy Spirit-filled retreat. You’ll hear about Carmen’s LOVE POWER framework, how to ask God better questions, and the beauty of hearing guidance that’s clear, timely, and full of purpose. Whether you’re new to listening for God’s voice or a longtime prayer warrior looking to go deeper, this episode will meet you where you are and call you higher.   Learn more about Carmen’s work at www.carmencaldwell.com [https://www.carmencaldwell.com] Get Christine’s book Joy-Full Seasoned Women and learn more about her work and community at www.radiantjoy.us [https://www.radiantjoy.us]   May this conversation stir your spirit and help you recognize that the Holy Spirit always has more for you. #RadiantJoy [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23RadiantJoy] #HolySpirit [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23HolySpirit] #DivineDialogue [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23DivineDialogue] #HearingGod [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23HearingGod] #FaithJourney [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23FaithJourney] #SpiritualGrowth [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23SpiritualGrowth] #ChristianWomen [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23ChristianWomen] #SpiritLedLife [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23SpiritLedLife] #CarmenCaldwell [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23CarmenCaldwell] #ChristineBoersmaSmith [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23ChristineBoersmaSmith] #GodsVoice [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23GodsVoice] #PrayerLife [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23PrayerLife] #ChristianAuthors [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23ChristianAuthors]

Episode 29 - WINGS OF GRACE: My God-Wink Journey

In this deeply personal episode, host Christine Boersma Smith shares her journey of recognizing the “God-winks” in her life—those sacred moments filled with grace, guidance, and spiritual symbolism, often manifesting as to her with wings. She looks at a few Biblical divine nudges and then at his signs that have illuminated her path, revealing radiant joy amidst in life's stresses and challenges. And she shares why she looks at these instances of God’s grace as “winks” or even as “love notes from God.”   The episode is enriched with vivid photographs and graphics, inviting you to embrace the beauty of the story visually and audibly.   Christine also warmly invites listeners to reflect on the beauty of divine messages or intervention in their own lives. Let this episode inspire you to recall God-winks of your own, whether you know them by this name or perhaps think of them as “synchronicities,” “signs,” or “God-incidences.” Christine suggests that you make it a point to share how God has worked in your life, and she provides avenues and places to do such sharing, which is likely to increase others’ faith and encourage all of us to pay close attention to the God-Winks we may have missed in the past.   #GodWinks [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23GodWinks] #DivineMessages [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23DivineMessages] #angels [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23angels] #wings [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23wings] #radiantjoy [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23radiantjoy] #MichaelTheArchangel [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23MichaelTheArchangel] #lovenotes [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23lovenotes] #Valentines [https://paper.dropbox.com/?q=%23Valentines]