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Inspirational Podcasts with Free Study Materials
Join Karen Dwyer, speaker, teacher & author of four books on Joy for only 15 minutes each week. It will be life-changing!
Joyful and Battle-Ready Podcast Series
Drenched in JOY & Clothed in the Armor of God
Do you need more JOY in your life? Could you use help to stand firm against fear, anxiety, and worry? Join the podcast today and discover how you are made for JOY, the source of true JOY, what the armor of God is, and how to put on the armor of God to protect yourself from lies and deception.
A Eight-Part Podcast Series ~ Joyful & Battle Ready
· Joyful & Battle Ready #1 ~ Embrace the JOY and Stand FIRM!
· Joyful & Battle Ready #2 ~ Drenched with JOY & Armored in Truth
· Joyful & Battle Ready #3 ~ Heaven Rejoices & We Put on the Breastplate of Righteousness
· Joyful & Battle Ready #4 ~ Singing for JOY & Slipping on Gospel Shoes
· Joyful & Battle Ready #5 ~ Defeat JOY Busters & Take Up the Shield of Faith
· Joyful & Battle Ready #6 ~Stop Worry, Return to JOY and Put on the Helmet of Salvation
· Joyful & Battle Ready #7 ~ The JOY of Scripture & Wielding the Sword of the Spirit
· Joyful & Battle Ready #8 ~ Wrapped in JOY and Armored in Prayer
Esther for This Time Podcast Series
Prayer, Reversals, and Joy
When we wonder where God is in our lives, families, or communities, the Book of Esther reminds us that God never abandons us. He is faithful. If you have never studied Esther before, now it’s a good time to start. Esther is about trusting in God, interceding in prayer, and receiving the strength to stand firm amid life's challenges. It is about gentle leadership and discernment from God in difficult times.
Most importantly, Esther is a dramatic story of how God can bring reversals in situations, circumstances, and relationships for you and your family. In Esther's case, 15 reversals in circumstances and relationships brought joy and consolation to God's people, resulting in the annual Jewish celebration of the Feast of Purim. Esther is a book of faith, hope, and joy that will speak to you today.
Esther for This Time ~ A Ten-Part Series over the Book of Esther
· Esther for This Time #1—The Backdrop & the Party
· Esther for This Time #2 – The Queen, the Refusal & the Bad Advice
· Esther for This Time #3 – The Spa & A New Queen
· Esther for This Time #4 – Unwavering Resolve & the First Edict
· Esther for This Time #5 – Your Mission For Such a Time as This
· Esther for This Time #6 – Pray, Wait, and Discern
· Esther for This Time #7 – God-Designed Comedy
· Esther for This Time #8 – Reversals Begin
· Esther for This Time #9 – Creative Solutions and MORE Reversals
· Esther for This Time #10 – Celebrating God’s Goodness & the Feast of Purim
RUTH – Finding JOY in Tough Times Podcast Series
Ruth #1: Decision Making & Turnarounds
Welcome to the podcast series: Ruth-Finding Joy in Tough Times and Trusting in God’s Goodness. The Book of Ruth reveals God’s goodness. It’s about God’s providence, His loving kindness, His power to reverse and redeem anyone, and prayers of blessing. Most importantly, Ruth shows how God uses faithful women and men in Salvation history, especially Ruth, a refugee and convert who ended up in the lineage of Jesus Christ. God’s Word is always alive and fresh and will speak to our hearts through the Holy Spirit and, in this case, through the Book of Ruth. Hebrews 4: 12 assures us: “[T]he word of God is always living and active.”
My journey with Ruth started when Pope Benedict XV1, in the summer of August 2011, encouraged the faithful to read the Book of Ruth. So I did and invited others to join me. We had fresh insights, and God spoke to our hearts in amazing ways. Since then, I have led many joy-filled studies on the Book of Ruth. So, even if you have read Ruth before, let's read it again with a new heart and open mind to hear what the Holy Spirit may teach us today. Listen to the new series today HERE.
A Seven-Part Podcast Series ~ Ruth: Finding JOY in Tough Times
· Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ Transformed By God’s Grace ~ Ruth #7
· Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ Final Blessings and Reversals ~ Ruth #6
· Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ Waiting in Peace ~ Ruth #5
· Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ Starting Over & Noticing God’s Footsteps ~ Ruth #4
· Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ New Hope, New Direction & Blessing Prayers ~ Ruth #3
· Finding Joy in Tough Times ~ Weeping Forward, I Will Go Where You Go~ Ruth #2
· Finding JOY in Tough Times ~ Decision Making & Turnarounds ~ Ruth #1
A Joyful Advent Journey Podcast Series
Advent #1 - The JOY of Zechariah: God Answers Prayer
Are you hoping for a Joyful Advent Journey this year? Please join our podcast series and discover the joy of the people, prayers, and events important to Jesus’ first coming. You will meet Zechariah, Elizabeth, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Joseph, John the Baptist, the Angels, the Shepherds, Simeon, Anna, and the Magi. It’s as if you will travel with them via Scripture and partake in the most meaningful events in their lives. o
You will pray the four great prayers or canticles of the Church, including Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1: 46-55), Zechariah’s Benedictus (Luke 1:67-79), the Angels’ Gloria (Luke 2:14) and Simeon’s Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:29-32). This journey will take you back 2000 years to some amazing places. You will find new JOY in this blessed season as the Holy Spirit leads you to the new King who will be born in a manger.I
Are you waiting for an answer to prayer? Stay hopeful! Episode #1 - The JOY of Zechariah teaches us an important lesson in a humorous way: Don't give up hope - God hears & God answers prayer. You can listen for just 15 minutes each week. Also, consider inviting a friend for a Cup ofJoy. You can meet weekly over coffee for one hour of discussion and reflection on the podcast. I will send you free materials on the related verses. See below.
A Joyful Advent Journey~ A Seven-Part Series and Journey with Jesus, where He introduces you to his family and friends.
· A Joyful Advent Journey #1 ~ The JOY of Zechariah: God Answers Prayer You will meet Zechariah, Elizabeth, the Blessed Virgin and…
· A Joyful Advent Journey #2 ~ The Annunciation & Nothing is Impossible with God. Join Gabriel as He visits Mary and reminds us that nothing is impossible with God…
· A Joyful Advent Journey #3 ~ The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth & Sharing Joy We travel with Mary down the 90-mile road from Nazareth to the Hill Country…
· A Joyful Advent Journey #4 ~ The Birth of John the Baptist & Joyous Benedictus Prayer Zechariah teaches us to seek God in stillness. His son John is born;his muteness leaves and he sings the joyous Benedictus prayer.
· A Joyful Advent Journey #5 ~ Joseph Takes Mary for His Wife & Joyously Accepts God’s Plans! Joseph shows us how God can help us most when we exchange our plans for His!
· A Joyful Advent Journey #6~ Jesus Christ is Born – Join the Chorus of Angels & Shepherds You will receive more joy and peace as you too worship the Savior.
· A Joyful Advent Journey #7 ~ The Presentation: Anna & Simeon Show the Way to Consolation & Joy Recognize the Savior, praise Him and receive His Joy and consolation.
Nehemiah & Rebuilding Hope
Rebuilding HOPE
Do you have messy situations in your life? The Book Nehemiah will remind you of God’s presence and power to transform brokenness and disappointment. You can overcome the fear and discouragement. Join our podcast and allow Nehemiah to teach you to walk with God in new hope and joy. For Nehemiah #1, click here. Why not consider starting a weekly CUP of JOY small group to grow in hope and JOY with others? It's free! Scroll down for the Bookmarks and Podcasts.
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Find True JOY Series
Do you need more joy in your life? Who doesn’t? It seems everyone is seeking more joy, yet it is often elusive. Every day, we face JOY-Busters, but they can be overcome. WRAP Yourself in JOY is an inspirational podcast that will help you live a life filled with abundant joy and tackle the challenges we all face in a changing world. Invite a friend to listen to the podcasts and start a cup of JOY study together. Or you can order Karen's book WRAP Yourself in JOY. The podcast coincides with each chapter of the book.
Join the journey and discover how to:
- Receive a greater capacity to accept the joy and the love of God.
- Awaken to joy from our joy-filled God who wants to share His joy with you.
- Develop a plan to resist the joy busters of fear, worry, anxiety, discouragement, anger, busyness and more.
- Stand strong in adversity by putting on the Armor of God.
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I release a new WRAP Yourself in JOY Podcast every week. For notifications, please add your email address to my "subscribe list" or follow me on Facebook (WRAP Yourself in JOY) or your favorite podcast app. For more information or to learn more about me, click on About Karen.