Eps. 193: How To Break Free from Shame In Your Past and Embrace Your Christian Identity, So You Can Feel Closer To Jesus | Christianity, Faith & Bible Study

Eps. 193: How To Break Free from Shame In Your Past and Embrace Your Christian Identity, So You Can Feel Closer To Jesus | Christianity, Faith & Bible Study

Thought to share? Send me a text... [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1719030/fan_mail/new] What if the biggest thing keeping you stuck isn't your past—but believing your past is still your identity? Many Christian women know they're forgiven, yet continue living under the weight of shame, guilt, and condemnation. Instead of embracing the freedom Jesus purchased through His death and resurrection, they remain trapped by false beliefs, striving to earn what God has already freely given. In this encouraging episode, Betsy Marvin shares how understanding your true identity in Christ opens the door to lasting spiritual transformation. Through the beautiful metaphor of a butterfly's metamorphosis, you'll discover how God invites you to move beyond forgiveness into the abundant, grace-filled life He designed for you. * Discover why your identity in Christ—not your failures, past, or shame—is the foundation for lasting spiritual freedom. * Learn how God uses seasons of struggle, transition, and even crisis to transform your heart and deepen your faith. * Gain biblical encouragement to release condemnation, embrace God's grace, and confidently live as His beloved daughter. Press play to discover how embracing the finished work of the cross and the power of Christ's resurrection can help you break free from shame and confidently live in the freedom God has already given you. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ [https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/] For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ [https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/] A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

Eps. 192: Why Chasing Certainty Keeps You Anxious and How Your Christian Faith Grows When You are Still | A Bible Study of Psalm 46

Thought to share? Send me a text... [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1719030/fan_mail/new] What if the peace you've been searching for isn't found by controlling your circumstances—but by trusting the God who never loses control? Fear is everywhere. From global conflict and natural disasters to personal struggles, uncertain futures, and unexpected hardships, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Psalm 46 speaks directly into that reality, reminding us that our confidence isn't built on stable circumstances but on the unchanging presence of God. In this episode, we explore how the timeless truths of this psalm invite us to exchange fear for faith and discover what it truly means to "be still and know that I am God." * Discover the three foundations of holy confidence found in Psalm 46 and how they apply to your life today. * Learn the deeper meaning behind "Be still and know that I am God" within the full context of the psalm. * Find encouragement to trust God as your refuge, strength, and fortress even when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. Press play to discover how Psalm 46 can help you replace fear with holy confidence and rest securely in God's unshakable presence. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ [https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/] For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ [https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/] A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

Eps. 191: Why Gratitude is Essential to Authentic Christian Faith if You Want to Feel Closer to Jesus | Psalm 50

Thought to share? Send me a text... [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1719030/fan_mail/new] Are you faithfully doing all the "right" things spiritually, yet feeling disconnected from God? We go back to Episode 39 today.  Psalm 50 confronts a struggle that's just as relevant today as it was for Israel: the temptation to substitute religious routines for genuine devotion. In this episode, we explore Asaph's powerful words as God reminds His people that He isn't looking for empty rituals—He's looking for grateful hearts, faithful obedience, and lives marked by authentic worship. We'll also consider why God's patience shouldn't be mistaken for indifference and how gratitude can transform the way we endure life's hardest seasons. *  Discover what Psalm 50 teaches about the difference between authentic worship and simply going through the motions of faith.  *  Learn why thankfulness is described as a sacrifice that honors God and how gratitude reshapes our perspective during difficult circumstances.  *  Be encouraged to trust God's patience, grace, and sovereignty while renewing your commitment to walk faithfully with Him.  Press play to discover how Psalm 50 can help you move from routine religion to a life of grateful, wholehearted faith. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ [https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/] For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ [https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/] A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

Eps.190: The Incredible Power Of Prayer & Why It Is Essential to Living Faith For Christians | James 5 Bible Study

Thought to share? Send me a text... [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1719030/fan_mail/new] Have you ever wondered why James ends his powerful letter with such a simple instruction: pray? If you've ever felt spiritually disconnected, overwhelmed by life's challenges, or unsure how to grow in your faith, this final study in James offers an encouraging reminder that real faith isn't built by trying harder—it's nurtured through a daily relationship with God in prayer. Discover why prayer isn't just something Christians do in difficult moments, but the thread that weaves through every chapter of James and every season of life. * Discover why prayer is the natural expression of genuine, living faith and how it connects every major theme in the book of James.  * Learn how to turn to God with confidence in every circumstance—from suffering and uncertainty to joy, confession, and waiting.  * Be encouraged to pursue deeper community, pray with greater expectancy, and lovingly help others continue walking with Jesus.  Press play to discover how a life of consistent prayer can deepen your relationship with Jesus and become the foundation of a faith that endures every season. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ [https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/] For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ [https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/] A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

Eps. 189: How to Trust God's Timing When You're Tired of Waiting for Him to Show Up and What Impatience Reveals About Your Faith | James 5

Thought to share? Send me a text... [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1719030/fan_mail/new] What if the season you're praying would end is actually the very season God is using to strengthen your faith? Waiting can feel frustrating, discouraging, and even lonely—especially when you've been praying for healing, restoration, direction, or breakthrough. In James 5:7-12, we'll discover that God never wastes seasons of waiting. Instead, He uses them to deepen our trust, shape our character, and draw us closer to Him, even when we can't yet see the harvest. •Discover why biblical patience is much more than simply enduring delays—it's choosing to trust God's character and His perfect timing.  •Learn how waiting reveals what you truly believe about God and why it often becomes the greatest catalyst for spiritual growth.  •Understand how patience with God, grace toward others, and integrity in your words are all connected to a mature, Christ-centered faith.  Press play to discover how God is working beneath the surface in your waiting season—and how trusting Him today can transform your faith for tomorrow. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/ [https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/] For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ [https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/] A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.