House of Word and Spirit

23. When God redirects: The Journey of Obedience

The HWS Podcast is taking a wee break for this season, and we're here to tell you the story! Rachel has been producing this podcast for the last year and has done a wonderful job. In this episode, Ruth and Rachel talk about obedience to Jesus, hearing God's voice, and the need to let Him take the lead on all ministry planning.If you've enjoyed these episodes so far, let us know in the comments! We look forward to release more at a later time.

22. God and gaming

This week we have Zaden, video game aficionado, joining us in the house. We’ve all heard about the dark side of video games being designed to be more and more addictive to steal more and more of our time. But Zaden wants to tell us about the potential video games have, not just to be something different, but to change your life for the better. Listen to hear the chat about how you can co-create with God. Is God calling you into game design? Can you imagine a world where people worked with God to design video games? References: Banjo-Kazoiee [https://banjokazooie.fandom.com/wiki/Banjo-Kazooie] Mario 64 [https://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Mario_64] Michael Dragon [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FOnoOiOIDU] Outer wilds [https://store.steampowered.com/app/753640/Outer_Wilds/] Dark Soul soundtrack (slave night gale, phase 2) [https://open.spotify.com/album/6MJSSPWvW8WISXI68yy48j] Breath of the Wild playlist [https://open.spotify.com/album/7iwLXbAcqEiAFuyHDw8HLk] Cuphead soundtrack [https://open.spotify.com/album/3jQ7eqotwovipeZ3j3rMqu]

21. Positive prayer life, positive self talk

Today in the house, our friend Hannah joins us to tell us about her recent journey of taking control over how she thinks. Practicing prayer like how they do it in the Psalms has resulted in less shame and more mental discipline for her. Would it work for you? We’d love to hear from you too! Tell us about your top tips, or the scriptures you use to battle a negative mindset with truth. Bible references: Psalm 34 John 15:1-17 Other references: Re:Hope Church [https://www.rehope.co.uk/⁠] The next Kingdom Come event [https://www.rehope.co.uk/comingup⁠] Hannah’s insta [https://www.instagram.com/hkirstenw1994?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠] Praying the Bible by Donald S. Whitney [https://www.crossway.org/articles/how-to-pray-through-the-psalms/⁠] BRT: (Bible Read Through group) - If you like the sound of this and would like to join an online group reading the bible in a year, we do that at HWS! Tiktok Bible in a Year [https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofwordandspirit/video/7490810505687223574] Youtube Bible in a Year [https://youtu.be/eCm8IBp5rIU] Ruth’s Bible in a Year shares on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@biblereadthrough⁠]

20. When you try to limit God

God can’t be limited! And neither can the number of subjects covered in this pod! Today in the house, Ruth’s guest Matthew is bringing topics such as loneliness, God’s desire for us to know him more fully in many ways and God’s love for diversity. Bible references: 1 Corinthians 11:1 Ephesians 5:1-2

19. If you heard from God, could you obey?

Ruth has new friends, Malachi and Stefan, in the house sharing on the topic of hearing God’s voice. If you like real life examples of God speaking today, this is the pod for you. Bible references: John 10:4 Other references: Circuit Riders [https://circuitriders.com/] Circuit Riders Insta [https://www.instagram.com/circuitriders?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠] Malachi’s Insta [https://www.instagram.com/malachi_blackington/⁠] Malachi’s TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@malachiblackington⁠]