Written Spoken

In Episode 7, the final episode of Season 11, Esther reflects on the Resurrection of Christ Jesus and what it means to live out the truth of the Resurrection in our daily lives.

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In Episode 6 of Season 11, Esther focuses on Holy Week and reminds us that, from the moment of His birth, every step Jesus took was in the direction of Golgotha and the Cross, to willingly pay the incomprehensible cost to redeem us.

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In Episode 5 of Season 11, Esther returns to the invitation issued by John the Baptizer in John 1:29, and reflects on what it means to gaze at the Lamb of God, and on what we will see as we do so.  Resources mentioned in this episode:

In Episode 4, Esther focuses on the invitation issued by John the Baptizer, in John 1:29, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”

In Episode 3 of Season 11, Esther invites us to let the fact that Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, and Valentine’s Day occur on the same day this year, prompt prayerful reflection on the greatest of loves.

In this second episode of 2024, Esther ties the ordinary yet life-giving and essential act of breathing to God’s work in us, His children.  

Scripture verses shared in the episode: Genesis 2:7 (AMP, ESV). Acts 17:28 (ERV). Psalm 104:29. Psalm 150:6 (VOICE). Philippians 2:13 (ISV). Psalm 69:30-31 (AMP). Psalm 50:15 (AMP). Psalm 91:15 (AMP). Hebrews. 13:8 (AMP). Psalm 46:1-3, 7 (NKJV). Hebrews 10:23 (AMP). Romans 8:28 (AMP).

In this first episode of 2024 and the new season of the podcast, Esther reminds us that God’s work in our lives is an ongoing process.

Scripture verses shared in the episode: Philippians 2:13 (HCSB). Isaiah 1:18 (NKJV). Isaiah 55:6-9 (NKJV). Jeremiah 18:1-6 (NKJV).

Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

In this bonus episode of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther shares several verses of Scripture and a prayer.  

Scripture verses from today’s episode: ⁠Psalm 90:12 (TPT)⁠. Matthew 10:29-31 (NIV). Psalm 139:1-10 (TPT). Joshua 1:9 (AMP). Isaiah 43:2 (AMP). Isaiah 41:10 (ESV). Isaiah 26:3-4 (AMP). Psalms 23: 1-6 (NKJV). Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV). Psalm 90:12 (TPT). Matthew 10:29-31 (NIV). Psalm 139:1-10 (TPT).

Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

In Episode 4 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on love, the theme of the 4th week of the Advent Season and reminds us that God is Love.  Scripture verses from today’s episode: John 3:16 (AMP). Isaiah 9:6 (ESV). 1 Corinthians 13:13 (TLB). 1 John 4:8 (ESV). 1 John 1:10 (VOICE).  John 3:17 (ESV). Ephesians 3:17-19 (TLB). Romans 8:35-39 (NLT).

Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

In Episode 3 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on joy, the theme of the third week of the Advent Season. Biblical joy is distinguished from the secular definition of joy.

Scripture verses from today’s episode: Luke 1:38-45 (ESV). Psalm 16:11 (ESV). Psalm 21:6 (ESV). Matthew 1:23 (AMP). Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP). Acts 5:41. Philippians 3:1. Romans 15:13. 2 Corinthians 6:10. Matthew 1:23 (AMP).

There seems to be unrest, violence, wars or threats of war on almost every continent and there is often unrest within each of us. Esther reminds us in Episode 2 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, that God’s peace is available to us in all circumstances. Scripture verses from today’s episode: Psalm 29:10-11 (NKJV). Judges 6:1-10 (NLT). Judges 6: 11-19, 23-24 (AMP). Psalm 71:5 (AMP). Psalm 28:7 (NIV). Isaiah 26:3 (ICB). Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV & MSG). Isaiah 9:6-7 (NKJV). John 14:27 (AMP).

Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

In this first episode of the Written Spoken Podcast's 2023 Holiday Edition, which is centered on the Advent Season, Esther focuses on Hope, the theme of week 1 of Advent.

Scripture verses from today's episode: Romans 15:13 (NLT). 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (ESV). Psalm 71:5 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 1:3-7.  Lamentations 3:24 (GNT). Psalm 62:5 (NKJV).  Romans 15:13 (TPT). Genesis 3:15.

In episode 7 (the final episode) of Season 10, through the story of the Samaritan who Jesus healed of leprosy, Esther encourages us to consider the typical distance between when we receive a gift from God and when we give Him thanks. 

Scripture verses in Episode 7: Luke 17:11-19 (NKJV)

Emmons, R. A., and Michael E. McCullough. "Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 84.2 (2003): 377-389.

Psalm 92:1 states, "It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and sing praises to Your name, O Most High" (NKJV). In Episode 6 of Season 10, Esther focuses on a prayer of thanksgiving penned by the psalmist king David and invites us to engage in our own prayers of thanksgiving and praise as we listen. 

Scripture verses in Episode 6. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture verses are from the NKJV: Psalm 138 (ESV). Psalm 103:1. Proverbs 14:33. Psalm 37:4. Proverbs 4:23. 1 Corinthians 3:16. 1 Peter 2:9 (ESV). Psalm 20:6. Psalm 119:89. Numbers 23:19. Titus 1:2. Hebrews 6:18. James 1:17 (AMP). 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV). Isaiah 57:15 (ESV).

It is not possible to be human and not have had the experience in some moment or moments of feeling overlooked or not seen by others. In Episode 5 of Season 10, Esther reminds us that God is El Roi, the God who sees.  He sees each of us.

Bible verses in today’s episode: Genesis 15:1-5. Genesis 16:1-14 (NIV). 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NKJV).  Psalm 33:13-15, 18-19 (AMP). Proverbs 5:21 (NKJV). Proverbs 15:3 (NKJV). 1 Peter. 3:12 (NIV).  1 Samuel 16:7 (AMP). Hebrews 4:13 (VOICE). Psalm 31:7 (NLT). Psalm 139: 1-3, 7-16 (NKJV).

In Episode 4 of Season 10, Esther reminds us that battles are a part of life, but children of God are never fighting alone. The Lord of Hosts, who has never lost a battle, fights for us and equips us to fight.

Scripture verses shared, unless otherwise noted, are from the NKJV: Deuteronomy 3:22; Deuteronomy 20:4 (HCSB); Psalm 46:7; Psalm 89:8-9; Psalm 91:11-12; Romans 8:31; Psalm 50:15; 2 Chronicles 20:1-30; Exodus 14:13; 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 45-47-51; Psalm 18:34; Psalm 9:10; Daniel 11:32b; 2 Kings 18 & 19; 2 Chronicles 14:9-11; 1 John 2:1; 1 John 3:6 (AMP); Ephesians 6:10-13.

In Episode 3 of Season 10, Esther focuses on the process of becoming deeply rooted in God and His love. She reviews several characteristics of God’s nature and His love, some of the benefits of being deeply rooted, several consequences of not being deeply rooted, and several strategies to help us become deeply rooted in God and His love.

Scripture verses shared in the episode:

Trees and plants as a metaphor for our spiritual growth and relationship with God - Jeremiah 17:7-8 (TLB)

Deeply rooted in the love of God – Ephesians 3:17-19 (TLB)

God is love - 1 John 4:16 (ESV)

Characteristics of God’s nature and His love

• God is holy (1 Sam. 2:2; 1 Pet. 1:15-16; Ps. 99:3; Lev. 19:2) so His love is holy.
• God is faithful (1 Cor. 1:9; 10:13; 1 Thess. 5:24) so His love is faithful.
• God is everlasting (Ps. 90:2; Jer. 31:3) so His love is everlasting. God is immutable, unchanging (Mal. 3:6; Heb. 6:17-18) so His love is unchanging. God is trustworthy (Num. 23:19; 1 Sam. 15:29; Heb. 6:18) so His love is trustworthy.

Benefits of being deeply rooted in God

• We have everything required for life and godliness - 2 Peter 1:3 (HCSB)
• We have hope - Psalm 71:5 (NKJV); Romans 15:13 (NLT)  
• We are able to withstand difficult seasons and continue to be fruitful - Jeremiah17:7-8 (TLB)
• We have security - Psalm 91:1 (AMP)
• We have sustenance and enablement - John 15:5 (HCSB)

In Episode 2 of Season 10, Esther continues her focus on prayer. She reflects on the truth that God is a God who forgives and highlights an obstacle to us receiving the forgiveness God offers us freely.

In this 1st episode of Season 10, Esther introduces the theme of Season 10, prayer, and emphasizes the importance of knowing the God to whom we pray. 

In this 9th and final episode of Season 9, Esther focuses on a prayer to the God of hope, found in Romans 15:13.

Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

In this 8th episode of Season 9, Esther encourages us to notice God’s gifts and shares some of those she has received from Him. 

Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

In this 7th episode of Season 9, Esther focuses on God’s provision, drawing from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and the story of Abraham and Sarah.

Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

In this 6th episode of Season 9, Esther reviews several common weight lifting tips and focuses on their spiritual application.

Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

Whether we acknowledge this fact openly or in the hidden places of our hearts, most of us believe there are things we deserve. In this 5th episode of Season 9, Esther highlights a common human response to the concept of our rights and unearned privileges and invites us to consider God’s rights.

Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

Is worship just singing and praising God at certain moments or appointed times?  In this 4th episode of Season 9, the focus is on worship as a lifestyle.

Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

In the third episode of season 9, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Esther focuses on one of the most common mental disorders in the USA, depression. Information is shared to encourage Christians experiencing mental illness and assist those who are not, in their interactions with those who are.

In the second episode of season 9, Esther celebrates her mother, Viola Agatha, and highlights lessons from the life of Hannah, a mother in the Bible.

Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

In the first episode of Season 9, Esther uses the Biblical story of one of the children of Israel's wilderness experiences to highlight God's ability to transform what is bitter into a life-giving resource.

Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

In this final episode of Season 8, Esther shares excerpts from each episode of the season and reflects on what children of God can hope for.
Links to As One Being Taught (formerly WORD... breathed) and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

In Episode 7 of Season 8, Esther invites us to focus on Holy Week by reading an excerpt of a Biblical account of events that occurred on Palm Sunday and sharing a composite of two blog posts, "Every Step," and "Holy Week: God's Plan, Timing, and Love."

Singing songs to God when things are going well requires little of us. But what about singing songs of hope to God during the night seasons of life? In this 4th episode of season 8, Esther discusses the necessity of singing songs to God during night seasons and presents hope that is based on knowledge, trust and love as the required ingredient for doing so.

In Episode 3 of Season 8, we reflect on life as an endurance race and the truth that hope in Jesus inspires our endurance. An excerpt of the blog post, "Limit" and lyrics of the hymn, "The Solid Rock" are shared. 

In this 2nd episode of Season 8, we continue to focus on the theme of hope. The blog post, "Leave" from the blog WORD...breathed, several Scripture verses about three of God's qualities that give us reason to trust Him and hope in Him, and lyrics from the hymns, "Never Alone" and "O God Our Help in Ages Past," are shared.

In this first episode of Season 8, Esther focuses on hope. Hope is defined, some of the reasons hope matters are provided, and the source of true hope is identified.

In this final episode of Season 7, Esther directs our attention to God’s greatest gift - the Incarnation of God in the Person of Jesus, the Eternal Word who became flesh for us (John 1:14). We are reminded that "Immanuel", God with us, is not a wish or mere words, but the truth we can build our lives upon. 

In episode 6 of Season 7, Esther invites us to reflect on God's gift of faith, not faith as in "religion", but that which is necessary to walk with God and please Him. We are also invited to ask ourselves and answer the question, "What am I doing with this gift of faith?" 

In this fifth episode of Season 7, Esther focuses on God's gift of creation and reflects on the process and purpose of creation.  Spoiler alert - creation is not an end itself.

In this fourth episode of Season 7, Esther reflects on the awesome truth that God desires an intimate relationship with us, and that prayer is one of the ways our relationship with Him is developed and maintained. She also shares a personal story about the person whose prayers have an ongoing impact in her life. 

God has written a Book for us, an act of incomprehensible generosity. An act of grace. In this third episode of Season 7, Esther highlights another of God's gifts, The Holy Bible. We are invited to reflect on what God says about His Book and consider some of the possible ways we can best utilize this amazing gift. 

In this second episode of Season 7, Esther highlights another of God's gifts, grace, and invites listeners to join her in reflecting on two questions, "What is God's grace?" and "What are we doing with the grace of God?" The link to a playlist of several songs about the amazing grace of God is shared below. Listeners are encouraged to take note of the Bible verses shared in today's episode and prayerfully reflect on these verses.