In the Word, On the Go - Episodes Tagged with “Prayer”

Episode 267: When I feel anxiety what would Jesus say to me? Beth Broom on Luke 12:32

Champ Thornton — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," counselor and author, Beth Broom discusses Jesus's teaching on anxiety from Luke 12:32. Beth says, "The words from Jesus, 'Fear not,' are not a reprimand. They are an invitation to come toward the Father."

Special Guest: Beth Broom.

Episode 261: How can I grow in virtue? Chase Replogle on 2 Peter 1:5-7

Champ Thornton — Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor and author, Chase Replogle discusses faith and works from 2 Peter 1:5-7. Chase says, "There is a trajectory to the Christian life. We are not stuck, but by faith we can grow to become people of greater virtue and love."

Special Guest: Chase Replogle.

Episode 255: How can I keep fear from overwhelming me? Deborah Harrell on Isaiah 41:13

Champ Thornton — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author and missions advisor, Deborah Harrell discusses Isaiah 41:13 and how the Lord helps us when we're afraid. Debbie says, "When fear washes over you, He takes your hand. He helps you in every season and in every storm."

Special Guest: Deborah Harrell.

Episode 248: What if God Answers Prayer with 'No'? April Peters on Psalm 91:15

Champ Thornton — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," educator and parent, April Peters discusses how Psalm 91:15 encourages us when God answers our prayers with "No." April says, "When we are in a trial, we can't see the beautiful tapestry that God is making in His sovereignty. To us it looks messy and hard, but God is faithful and doesn't make mistakes."

Special Guest: April Peters.

Episode 241: Can my faith really move mountains? Chris Morphew on Matthew 17:19-20

Champ Thornton — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," chaplain and best-selling author, Chris Morphew talks about moving mountains from Matthew 17:19-20. Chris says, "Jesus invites us to partner with him. Being a Christian is realizing that God's plan is better than my plan—to get on board with his mission in the world."

Special Guest: Chris Morphew.

Episode 231: What does the next generation need to see firsthand? April Peters on Psalm 71:18

Champ Thornton — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," teacher and mother of four, April Peters, talks about Psalm 71:18 and how God answers prayer. April says, "Sometimes God says 'Yes,' and sometimes God says 'No.' So we rest and trust in his sovereignty."

Special Guest: April Peters.

Episode 225: How can I face impossible situations? Shannon Popkin on Luke 1:37

Champ Thornton — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," author, podcaster, and speaker, Shannon Popkin, talks about the Christmas story and how God can do the impossible. Shannon says, "Lots of things are impossible in the world, but with God everything changes. Nothing is impossible with God."

Special Guest: Shannon Popkin.

Episode 221: Should I act or trust? Eliza Huie on Psalm 127:1-2

Champ Thornton — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," biblical counselor and author, Eliza Huie shares her insights on Psalm 127:1-2. Eliza says, "Our days are busy with all that occupies our lives. Yet even the most basic pursuits should be sought in total dependence on the Lord."

Special Guest: Eliza Huie.

Episode 216: What should shape my priorities? Roger Erdvig on Colossians 4:12

Champ Thornton — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," educator and author, Dr. Roger Erdvig comments on one of the final verses from the letter to the Colossians. Roger says, "We can do a lot of things to help people mature. But the often missing key is prayer. We often judge ourselves by our to do list, not our prayer list."

Special Guest: Roger Erdvig.

Episode 215: How can I learn more about God? Sally Michael on Psalm 86:11

Champ Thornton — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," children's author and teacher, Sally Michael talks about Psalm 86:11. Sally says, "God is a teacher. God is always teaching His children to learn more about Him and His ways. He also understands our weakness and is willing to work with us."

Special Guest: Sally Michael.

Episode 206: What can I do when I'm overwhelmed? Barbara Juliani on Psalm 61:2

Champ Thornton — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," author, speaker, and publisher, Barbara Juliani talks about making the prayers of Jesus our prayers today. Commenting on Psalm 61:2, she says, "The troubles of the whole world have come crashing down to our own door. They might be unprecedented to us in America. But for people who were writing and living the Psalms, strife, violence, warfare, unchecked disease—they had it all, every day. And the Lord gave them prayer. He gave them Himself."

Special Guest: Barbara Juliani.

Episode 205: Where is God when I am struggling? Patric Knaak on Psalm 73:28

Champ Thornton — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," author and educator, Patric Knaak shares one of his favorite verses from Psalm 73. Patric says, "Even though I struggle to understand what God is doing in my life, his presence and his protection are rock solid."

Special Guest: Patric Knaak.

Episode 196: How can I handle my anxiety? Chris Morphew on Philippians 4:6-7

Champ Thornton — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author and teacher, Chris Morphew focuses on God's Word to anxious hearts from Philippians 4:6-7. Chris says, "Worry is the gap between what we want to control and what we actually can. But it is OK that you're not in control, that you don't have all the answers, because the One who does, has better answers than you could ever come up with on your own."

Special Guest: Chris Morphew.

Episode 193: What are you devoted to? Megan Hill on Acts 1:14

Champ Thornton — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author and speaker, Megan Hill discusses prayer from Acts 1:14. She says, "All kinds of people can come together and pray. When your family or your church prays, the prayers of children and teenagers are just as welcome as the prayers of the pastor or deacons."

Special Guest: Megan Hill.

Episode 189: How do I complain to God? Mark Vroegop on Psalm 13:1

Champ Thornton — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," award-winning author and pastor, Mark Vroegop shares what he has learned about the biblical practice of lament. Commenting on Psalm 13:1, Mark says, "God invites us to continue talking with him when the circumstances of our lives beg the question: 'Are you there? Do you know?'"

Special Guest: Mark Vroegop.

Episode 178: How do I get a blessing? Chris Brauns on 2 Corinthians 13:14

Champ Thornton — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of In the Word, On the Go, pastor and author, Dr. Chris Brauns reminds us, from 2 Corinthians 13:13, where blessing comes from and how to get it. He says, "We sometimes think of grace as pocket change from God. But the beauty of Christ is that we're receiving him."

Special Guest: Chris Brauns.

Episode 161: Where is the Lord in Times of Trouble? Sarah Reju on Psalm 145:18

Champ Thornton — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of In the Word, On the God, children's author and pastor's wife, Sarah Reju shares her insights on Psalm 145:18--that God is near us and hears our prayers. Sarah says, "God is near to his people. No matter where we go or what we experience, he's not distant. He's fully engaged with what's going on in our lives."

Special Guest: Sarah Reju.

Episode 159: How to Bless the Next Generation? Chase Replogle on Numbers 6:24-25

Champ Thornton — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In today's episode, pastor, author, and podcaster, Chase Replogle discusses the blessing of Aaron which is provided in Numbers 6:24-25. Chase says, "The disposition of God is to speak a blessing of peace over his people."

Special Guest: Chase Replogle.

Episode 158: How can we change? Amber Cullum on John 17:17

Champ Thornton — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of In the Word, On the Go, podcaster Amber Cullum talks about the prayer of Jesus recorded in John 17:17. Amber says, "We become less like the world around us through the Spirit as we dig into his Word."

Special Guest: Amber Cullum.

Episode 153: Why Does it Matter that Jesus Was Human? Tim Challies on Matthew 13:57 (from 2019)

Champ Thornton — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:30:00 -0400

Recorded in 2019, this episode of In the Word, On the Go, features pastor, author, and blogger, Tim Challies, who comments on the humanity of Jesus as noted in Matthew 13:57. Tim says, "Some day we will meet Jesus Christ as a Man. We'll meet our Lord and Savior. There was a time he was not human, but there will never again be a time when he's not human."

Special Guest: Tim Challies.

Episode 95: What does the Lord think about my thoughts? Trevin Wax on Psalm 19:14

Champ Thornton — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," author, blogger, and pastor, Trevin Wax, talks about a verse that's been a "life verse" to him over the years. Commenting on Psalm 19:14, Trevin says, "We need to be constantly reorienting ourselves to the perfection of the law of the Lord and to the beauty of God's world in creation; so that we're seeing ourselves in light of him and so that our words are giving him praise."

The song which Trevin mentions, "Let the Words of My Mouth," by Fernando Ortega is available on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2pC2sni

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Trevin Wax.

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Episode 91: Does God communicate beyond Scripture? Tim Challies on Psalm 19:14

Champ Thornton — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author and blogger, Tim Challies, talks the "two books" of God's revelation. Commenting on Psalm 19:14, Tim says, "God, I want my words and my heart to be clean before you. And I know I can have this because you are my Redeemer and my Rock."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Tim Challies.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 90: Are my children too young for Jesus? Megan Hill on Matthew 19:14

Champ Thornton — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," speaker and author, Megan Hill, discusses the openness of Jesus toward the youngest. Megan says, "Children are valuable. Jesus prays for them. Jesus is affirming that age or experience or wisdom or being able to read or memorize Scripture are not things that prevent coming to Jesus."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Megan Hill.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 78: Should there be limits on what I pray for? Derrick Parks on Isaiah 7:11

Champ Thornton — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Pastor Derrick Parks, founding pastor at Epiphany Church in Wilmington, Delaware, reminds us that God is able to answer even the biggest prayers, according to his will. Commenting on Isaiah 7:11, Derrick says, "There's nothing that God cannot do. If we ask according to his purposes, there is nothing that is impossible for God. It can be as high as the heavens. There are no limits on our God."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Derrick Parks.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 70: What to do when I worry? Joshua Cooley on Philippians 4:5-7

Champ Thornton — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," children's pastor and New York Times best-selling author, Joshua Cooley, discusses how Philippians 4:5-7 guides our hearts away from anxiety. Joshua says that when facing difficulties, our hearts lie to us and say: "You've got problems? Good luck with that. You better try to fix your problems yourself, because you're not going to get any help. It's all up to you. Do everything in your limited power to solve the issue. Who knows how long this trial is going to last? And you're not going to have a moment's peace until this terrible ordeal ends somehow."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Joshua Cooley.

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New Growth Press: By examining life through the biblical lenses of Creation, Fall, and Redemption, Radically Different guides young teens to explore how God’s Word untangles the twists of life, especially in the area of relationships.

Episode 54: What are you asking God for? Stephen Smallman on Ephesians 1:16-17

Champ Thornton — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," author and pastor, Stephen Smallman, discusses Ephesians 1:16-17 and how it should affect the way we pray. Steve says, "Do you know what you already have in Christ? As a new Christian, I had wanted something more--I was praying for an experience. But in Ephesians, Paul is praying that you would know what you already have."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Stephen Smallman.

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New Growth Press

Episode 31: What can I do to change the world? Daniel Im on Matthew 9:37-38

Champ Thornton — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Daniel Im, pastor, author, podcaster, and Director of Church Multiplication for NewChurches.com at LifeWay Christian Resources, reminds us that God's plan is to use prayer to accomplish his gospel purposes on earth. Commenting on Jesus's words in Matthew 9:37-38, Daniel says, "You have one job. And your job is not to develop harvest workers. It's actually to pray for harvest workers."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible.

Special Guest: Daniel Im.

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The Christian Standard Bible (CSB): This episode of In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB strives to be both accurate and readable—with the goal of more people reading the Bible every day. Whether you’ve grown up around the Bible or not—you can use it for deep study or for daily reading. To learn more visit CSBible.com.

Episode 15: What does God think of my prayers? Ronnie Martin on Psalm 27:8

Champ Thornton — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Ronnie Martin, lead pastor of Substance Church in Ashland, Ohio, discusses Psalm 27:8. Ronnie observes, "Sin creates the barrier that says we have to become something before we can come to God. God delights in the prayers of his people. It's his desire that we seek him."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible.

Special Guest: Ronnie Martin.

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The Christian Standard Bible (CSB): This episode of In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB strives to be both accurate and readable—with the goal of more people reading the Bible every day. Whether you’ve grown up around the Bible or not—you can use it for deep study or for daily reading. To learn more visit CSBible.com.

Episode 7: Genesis 32:28 with Jack Klumpenhower

Champ Thornton — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author, Jack Klumpenhower, talks about the walk of faith as described in the life of Jacob in the book of Genesis. Jack says, "God has come down to us in Jesus, and he's died for us to give us everything that God promises his children."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible.

Special Guest: Jack Klumpenhower.

Sponsored By:

The Christian Standard Bible (CSB): This episode of In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB strives to be both accurate and readable—with the goal of more people reading the Bible every day. Whether you’ve grown up around the Bible or not—you can use it for deep study or for daily reading. To learn more visit CSBible.com.