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.
Episodes
158 episodes
Episode 158: Arrow Out, Peace In (Col. 3:12-17)
A snowy cabin, a tired heart, and a chapter that wouldn’t let go—Colossians 3 turned a season of burnout into a turning point for Betsy. After a painful reorganization at church and the quiet ache of feeling “not enough,” a long-buried moment r...
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Season 16
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Episode 158
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Episode 157: Don't Go Back Home (Col. 3:1-11)
We explore how deep habits form and how new life in Christ reshapes desires, language, and daily choices. Colossians 3 calls us to set our minds above, lay aside the old self, and embrace continual renewal as beloved people hidden with Christ.<...
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Season 16
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Episode 157
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14:37
Episode 156: It Sounds Right...But Is It True? (Col. 16-23)
In this episode, we trace how confident-sounding rules and secret knowledge can pull us from the center of faith, then anchor ourselves in Colossians 2 where Paul calls us back to Jesus as the true source. We explore legalism, licentiousness, s...
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Season 16
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Episode 156
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Episode 155: Unshakable: Deep Roots, Strong Faith (Col. 2:6-15)
Drawing on the imagery of trees and their root systems, we explore how our spiritual roots in Christ determine our strength, stability, and fruitfulness in every season of life.• Like trees that bear fruit in their season, our spiritual...
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Season 16
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Episode 155
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13:51
Episode 154: The Ultimate Plot Twist (Col. 1:24-2:5)
The Old Testament serves as a divine mystery thriller where God dropped clues about reconciliation with Him through a coming Messiah. In the ultimate plot twist, Jesus—not the expected political warrior-king but a shepherd-rabbi-savior—was reve...
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Season 16
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Episode 154
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10:37
Episode 153: The Gospel Between the Lines (Col. 1:15-23)
Poetry reveals what's between the lines, and the poetic verses in Colossians 1 help us remember the wonder of God, pointing us toward the supremacy and centrality of Jesus as the divine portrait of the invisible God.• Jesus is the "...
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Season 16
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Episode 153
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11:45
Episode 152: The More You Know Him... (Col. 1:9-14)
Paul's prayer for the Colossian church reveals how God makes us worthy through Christ, not through secret knowledge or spiritual achievement. This episode explores how the early believers were influenced by Gnosticism and other false teachings,...
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Season 16
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Episode 152
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12:34
Episode 151: You Are Already Loved: Living from Security, Not for Approval (Col. 1:1-8)
We return to the book of Colossians with fresh insights about God's transformative love and how understanding this love changes everything about how we live our faith.• Revisiting the first book of scripture covered on the podcast with ...
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Season 16
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Episode 151
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Episode 150: Faith After Failure (John 21)
"Do you love me more than these?" The question hangs in the air between Jesus and Peter, standing by a charcoal fire on the shores of Galilee—the same type of fire where Peter had denied his Lord three times. This isn't a coincidence but a divi...
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Season 15
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Episode 150
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21:59
Episode 149: Proof in the Wind (John 20:19-31)
What does the breeze have in common with our faith? Just as we can feel the wind without seeing it, faith often requires us to trust beyond what our eyes perceive. In this thoughtful exploration of John 20, we journey through the resurrection a...
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Episode 148: We Have Seen His Glory: The Resurrection Through John's Eyes
The resurrection stands as the pinnacle moment of human history—the ultimate demonstration that darkness can never extinguish light. In this deeply reflective episode, we journey through John's eyewitness account of that first Easter morning, u...
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Season 15
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Episode 148
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17:59
Episode 147: Thirst, Death, and Fulfillment: Understanding Jesus' Sacrifice
Jesus's journey to the cross reveals his complete humanity and profound love as he fulfills numerous prophecies through his final moments, culminating in his ultimate sacrifice for humanity's redemption.• Walking through Jerusalem's str...
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Season 15
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Episode 147
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18:48
Episode 146: Moments at Golgotha: Where Love and Power Meet (John 19:16-27)
Standing at the foot of Golgotha 40 years ago, I experienced a holy feeling that made Jesus's sacrifice tangible despite being in a modern bus parking lot. Jesus positioned himself at the center—between two criminals, between heaven and hell, b...
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Season 15
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Episode 146
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13:58
Episode 145: The Ultimate Power Play (John 18:28-19:16)
What happens when the power of politics collides with religious authority? Jesus's trial before Pilate reveals a pivotal moment where human justice systems falter but divine plans prevail.Pilate's interrogation of Jesus brings forward t...
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Season 15
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Episode 145
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22:02
Episode 144: The Rooster's Warning: Are You Hiding Your Faith Too? (John 18)
The pivotal moment in Gethsemane reveals the stunning contrast between Jesus' unwavering resolve and Peter's crumbling courage.Peter's journey from bold declarations to devastating denial unfolds in the shadows. When surrounded by his c...
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Season 15
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Episode 144
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18:55
Episode 143: The Prayer That Preceded Everything (John 17)
Have you ever wondered what Jesus prayed about in his final hours? Most of us are familiar with the "Lord's Prayer" from Matthew 6—the model prayer Jesus taught his disciples. But John 17 reveals something far more intimate: Jesus' own heartfel...
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Season 15
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Episode 143
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9:36
Episode 142: When Belief Gets Complicated, Jesus Provides Peace (John 16)
What happens when the faith we've always known suddenly feels uncertain? Whether you call it a crisis of belief or deconstruction, these pivotal moments challenge what we've built our spiritual lives upon. But as we discover in John 16, Jesus a...
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Season 15
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Episode 142
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17:53
Episode 141: Rooted in the Vine: Jesus's Call to Remain (John 15)
The vineyard stands as one of the Bible's most powerful metaphors, and Jesus masterfully reclaims this symbol in John 15. Walking us through this rich text, we discover how the vine and branches illustrate our spiritual dependence on Christ.
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Season 15
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Episode 141
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23:41
Holy Spirit 140: The Advocate Jesus Promised You Already Have
Have you ever wondered why some conversations linger long after the meal ends? Those extra moments around the table often reveal the most profound truths and meaningful connections. In this episode of Moments to Ponder, we explore Jesus's final...
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Season 15
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Episode 140
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15:54
Episode 139: The Way, The Truth, The Life (John 13:31-14:11)
The Upper Room glows with candlelight as Jesus gathers his eleven disciples close, Judas having already departed. What follows is one of the most intimate and profound conversations recorded in Scripture—the farewell discourse that spans severa...
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Season 15
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Episode 139
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15:23
Jesus washed Judas's feet too, and that changes everything.
Jesus washing his disciples' feet stands as one of the most powerful demonstrations of servant leadership ever recorded. Picture the scene: the disciples arguing over who's greatest while their Master silently rises, takes a towel, and kneels b...
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Season 15
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Episode 138
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Episode 137: The Kernel of Wheat: Jesus' Final Week and Sacrifice (John12:12-50)
What happens when expectations collide with divine purpose? Palm Sunday wasn't just a day of celebration—it was a moment when two kings entered Jerusalem from opposite directions. On one side, Pilate with Roman military might; on the other, Jes...
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Season 15
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Episode 137
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19:15
Episode 136: Fragrance of Faith (John 11:44-12:11)
Step into a poignant exploration of Mary's anointing of Jesus, an act steeped in significance that transcends the boundaries of time. This episode draws listeners into a vivid picture of first-century Jerusalem, where political tension, militar...
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Season 15
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Episode 136
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17:41
Episode 135: Embracing the Power of Waiting: Faith, Belief, and a Miracle (John 11:1-42)
What if waiting wasn't a hindrance but a gateway to deeper faith and divine revelation? Join Betsy Marvin as she embarks on a profound exploration of waiting within scripture and its crucial role in our modern lives. Betsy offers unique insight...
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Season 15
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Episode 135
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22:02
Episode 134: Contemplating Beliefs and Truths (John 10:22-42)
Have you ever wondered if there is a connection between Jesus and the Jewish festival of Hanukkah? Join me on Moments to Ponder, as I share my personal journey of discovery, including warm memories from my college years spent with a Jewish fami...
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Season 15
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Episode 134
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14:35