The Father's Business Podcast
The Father's Business is the ministry of Sylvia Gunter. This podcast will introduce you to the resources of Sylvia Gunter, as well as discuss various topics that help you deepen your relationship with God.
Episodes
289 episodes
He is-The Character of God: He is Everlasting Father
Hope feels fragile when leaders fail, plans shift, and the season stirs old grief. Isaiah’s promise cuts through the noise: a child will be called Everlasting Father. We sit with that surprising name, trace it through the life of Jesus, and dis...
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Season 9
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Episode 15
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13:57
Devotional-Joy to the World
“He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found.” Across these few rich minutes, we don’t pretend pain away. Instead, we trace how blessing threads through the very places that hurt, offering practical ways to receive it: breath ...
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4:02
He is-The Character of God: He is Mighty God
What if the strongest presence in your life was also the most tender? We open Isaiah 9 and follow the trail of “Mighty God” through Jeremiah, the Psalms, Isaiah 40, and Zephaniah to meet a champion who doesn’t just win battles—He carries people...
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Season 9
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Episode 14
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16:18
Devotional-The First Christmas
Ready to rethink Christmas beyond the soft glow of the nativity scene? We trace the raw edges of a story packed with impossibility: a miraculous conception that risks reputation, a fiancé crushed then redirected by an angelic dream, shepherds a...
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5:20
He is-The Character of God: He is Wonderful Counselor
As Advent begins, we turn to Isaiah 9:6 and discover why “Wonderful Counselor” is more than a seasonal phrase—it’s a living promise of guidance that is both awe-inspiring and intimately near. As we unpack the Hebrew layers behind dominion and p...
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Season 9
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Episode 13
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26:20
Devotional-The Righteous Branch
Prophecy doesn’t fade; it ripens. We open Jeremiah 33 and hear the promise of a righteous branch from David’s line, then follow that thread to its fulfillment in Jesus—the Lord our righteousness—who brings justice to the earth and peace that ho...
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3:18
He is-The Character of God: The Savior to Savor
The word Savior can feel familiar enough to skim past, especially in a season crowded with lists, sales, and year-end hurry. We slow down to ask what Luke 2:11 actually promised to people who had waited four centuries for God to speak and lived...
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Season 9
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Episode 12
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31:48
Devotional-Blessing of Your Belovedness
Start with a breath and a better story: you are called beloved, held close, and watched over. We share a gentle devotional that moves the heart from survival mode to secure attachment, exploring how identity changes when love becomes the starti...
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3:13
He is-The Character of God: He is Holy
What if holiness isn’t a finish line you sprint toward but a song that shapes who you’re becoming? We dive deep into the meaning of holy across Scripture and discover why “Holy, holy, holy” is the only attribute repeated three times around God’...
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Season 9
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Episode 11
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20:59
Devotional-Seven Blessings for Families
What if a short, focused prayer could reset the atmosphere of your home? We walk through seven blessings designed to meet real family needs with clarity and hope, inviting the Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus in practical, daily ways. Rather than ch...
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3:18
He Is-The Character of God: He is Our Identity
What if identity isn’t something you build, but something you receive? We open up the promise of 2 Corinthians 5:17—becoming a new creation—and trace how that truth reshapes daily life. Instead of chasing approval or curating an image, we talk ...
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Season 9
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Episode 10
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27:19
Devotional-Enduring Joy
Power that outlasts your circumstances is not a myth; it is the promise of Colossians 1 brought to life. We walk through a short, Scripture-rich devotional that blesses you with endurance and patience joined to joy, rooted not in your grit but ...
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3:14
He is-The Character of God: He is Creator
In a world of instant answers, we’re slowing down to rediscover holy wonder. This episode explores God as Creator—from Genesis to the galaxies—and how creation reveals both His infinite power and intimate nearness. We talk about oceans...
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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32:41
Devotional-Praying for Those in Authority (Prayer Portions)
What if the most powerful way to change leadership isn’t a vote, a memo, or a trend, but a prayer said with a clear, focused heart? We open Scripture and trace a vivid portrait of the qualities that shape wise, courageous, and compassionate aut...
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5:31
He is: The Character of God-He is Grace and Truth
What if justice could heal instead of harden? We explore how God’s justice and grace are not competing forces but a unified power revealed in Jesus—where sin is taken seriously, paid in full, and people are invited into real change. Drawing fro...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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30:45
Devotional-The Seal of Your Father's Pleasure
Ever long to hear, “I’m proud of you?” God’s words over us bring the ultimate affirmation. In Mark 1:11, He said to Jesus, “You are my Son, whom I love, and with you I am well pleased.” If Jesus needed these words, how much mo...
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5:27
He is-The Character of God: He is Presence
What if God’s presence isn’t something you chase—but Someone you meet face to face?This episode unpacks Scripture’s language of presence—literally “His face”—and how shifting from concept to communion transforms how you pray, rest...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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31:40
Devotional-Is God Satisfied In Me?
Have you ever thought that simply enjoying God’s presence blesses His heart? This devotional, inspired by Deuteronomy 10:8, reminds us that like the priests who offered the bread of presence, we are called not only to receive from God but to mi...
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5:42
He is-The Character of God: He is the Abundant Shepherd
Scarcity tells a loud story—work harder, hold tighter, go faster. We push, we pour out, and end up empty. But there’s a better story.In this episode, we slow down and rediscover God as our Shepherd—the One who guides, provides, pr...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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27:16
Devotional-Wake Up (Ephesians 5:14)
Feeling stuck in your faith? Sylvia Gunter’s devotional, inspired by Ephesians 5:14—“Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you”—invites you to move beyond routine into a vibrant relationship with God. It highlights yo...
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4:19
He is-The Character of God: He is Peace and Shalom
We open with Gideon hiding in a winepress, terrified and hungry, and watch him build an altar called “The Lord is Peace” before any battle is won. That scene reframes everything: God doesn’t just hand out calm; He reveals Himself as Peace—shalo...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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29:16
Devotional-Getting To the Root
Real change starts beneath the surface. This devotional from The Father’s Business shows how God, the master gardener, uproots harmful roots—division, pride, prejudice—and replaces them with Christ himself. Drawing on passages like Rom...
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5:53
He is- The Character of God: He is Faithful, Steadfast, and a Friend
The word faithful sounds warm—until life feels cold. We went straight at the tension: the ache of betrayal, the sting of unanswered prayers, and the fear that maybe God won’t show up this time. Then we opened Scripture where God names Himself—c...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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32:59
Devotional-His Competence in a Clay Pot
Have you ever felt pressured to prove your worth? This devotional from Sylvia Gunter’s You Are Blessed in the Names of God reminds us that the treasure isn’t our achievements but God’s power within us. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:7, w...
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He is-The Character of God: Forgiveness
Divine forgiveness extends beyond mere pardon—it completely erases sin, lifting our guilt and removing our burden as far as the east is from the west. Through Christ's sacrifice on the cross, God demonstrates the lavish nature of His forgivenes...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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41:38