Moments to Ponder
Pondering is a lost practice today.
The idea that we might actually take a few moments to think deeply about anything seems indulgent in our busy, full schedules. Yet, our souls crave rest and space to breathe, process our lives, choices, and walk with Jesus. I invite you to join me fora few moments to take in Scripture and take away a few thoughts to ponder throughout your day.
Podcasting since 2021 • 166 episodes
Moments to Ponder
Latest Episodes
Episode 166: Half the Wall Built...and the Opposition Gets Loud (Neh. 4)
We explore how opposition often shows up when the work is halfway done and how Nehemiah models a blend of prayer, courage, and wise action. We share practical ways to discern helpful critique from harmful pushback and how to keep building with ...
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Season 17
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Episode 166
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Episode 165: More Than A List (Nehemiah 3)
We walk the perimeter of Jerusalem through Nehemiah 3 and discover how a list of gates and names becomes a living map for discipleship. From Sheep Gate to East Gate, we trace how Jesus meets us, grows us, and calls us to build together with wil...
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Season 17
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Episode 165
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Episode 164: Rebuilding Starts in the Dark (Nehemiah 3)
We trace Nehemiah’s careful plan to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls and draw out a simple pattern for change: pray, prepare, expect pushback, and keep moving. From quiet night inspections to bold public resolve, we map how faith and strategy work tog...
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Season 17
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Episode 164
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Episode 163: Two Wings To Fly (Neh. 2:1-8)
We explore how faith and effort work together through Nehemiah’s bold request to rebuild Jerusalem, showing how prayer fuels practical planning. Along the way we unpack convergent faith, journaling for clarity, and choosing open doors over clos...
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Season 17
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Episode 163
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Episode 162: The Quiet Work of Prayer
We trace Nehemiah’s journaled prayer from praise to yielding and show how this pattern brings clarity and courage for big decisions. Betsy shares her own yearlong discernment and invites prayer requests as we practice asking God for favor and w...
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Season 17
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Episode 162
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