HealingStrong's Around the Word
Join us around the table with friends who love the Lord and want to dig deeper into God's Word. Hosted by Cheryl Collins and joined by friends of HealingStrong, this podcast is sure to peak your interest in learning more about God's Word, as discussions on each podcast are short, bite-sized morsels that help to go deeper and enjoy God's Word. Cheryl and the podcast team will discuss stories that build trust in God through the history of Joseph, Esther, Jehoshaphat, Daniel, Nehemiah, the Disciples, and of course, Jesus! These episodes encourage our faith in overcoming our fear, and who doesn't need strengthened faith?
Episodes
24 episodes
Episode 24 - The Jehoshaphat Series: A Parent's Legacy (2 Chronicles 17:1-6, Matthew 6:33 NIV)
Jehoshaphat's story from 2 Chronicles 17 demonstrates how prioritizing God transforms not just individuals but entire kingdoms, creating divine protection and prosperity.• Jehoshaphat followed his father's godly example and immediately ...
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Episode 3
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8:33
Episode 23 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Solomon's Downfall (1 Kings 11:1-13, 22:41-42 NIV)
We’re learning some backstory into the cause of the kingdom of Israel being split in two, and it happened during King Solomon’s reign, a predecessor to Jehoshaphat. So to understand the kingdom set up that Jehoshaphat ruled in, you have t...
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Episode 2
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10:53
Episode 22 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Battle Ready (2 Chronicles 20:1-2 NIV)
King Jehoshaphat's powerful story of facing three armies teaches us practical tools for handling our own battles with faith and confidence. His example demonstrates how to respond when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges by turning to Go...
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Episode 1
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5:40
Episode 21 - The Joseph Series: Joseph's Legacy (Genesis 50:22-26, Exodus 13:19, Romans 6:23, John 3:16 NIV)
We conclude our study of Joseph's life by examining his final request to have his bones carried to the Promised Land—a powerful testament of faith that waited 400 years for fulfillment.This quick episode covers:• Jo...
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Episode 21
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10:05
Episode 20 - The Joseph Series: God Intended it for Good (Genesis 50:1-21, Romans 8:28 NIV)
Joseph's profound forgiveness of his brothers demonstrates God's ability to transform evil intentions into good outcomes. We explore how Joseph's statement "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good" reveals the heart of grace and r...
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Episode 20
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8:23
Episode 19 - The Joseph Series: Jacob's Final Years (Genesis 47:28-31, 48:1-22, 49:29-33 NIV)
Jacob's final days teach us that God's perspective differs from ours—no one is "less than" in His divine economy. Faith principles emerge as Jacob blesses Joseph's sons, preferring the younger Ephraim over firstborn Manasseh, illustrating how G...
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Episode 19
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9:19
Episode 18 - The Joseph Series: Peace Amid the Famine (Genesis 47:1-27 NIV)
God provides peace and provision even amidst the worst calamities when we seek Him as our provider. The story of Joseph securing the land of Goshen for his family demonstrates God's faithfulness during times of widespread famine and desperation...
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Episode 18
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10:01
Episode 17 - The Joseph Series: A Father and Son Reunion (Genesis 46:1-7, 26-34, Galatians 6:9 NIV)
Jacob and Joseph's emotional reunion in Genesis 46 mirrors our own longing to be reconciled with our Heavenly Father. God meets Jacob at a familiar place to reassure him about his journey to Egypt, promising to make his family into a great nati...
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Episode 17
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8:38
Episode 16 - The Joseph Series: Joseph's Tears (Genesis 45 NIV)
Genesis 45 reveals the heart of God's redemption story as Joseph finally discloses his identity to his brothers who once betrayed him. This powerful narrative parallels Christ's forgiveness and redemption, showing how God transforms human betra...
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Episode 16
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9:36
Episode 15 - The Joseph Series: Soul Wounds (Genesis 44 NIV)
We explore Genesis 44, where Joseph tests his brothers by planting his silver cup in Benjamin's sack, revealing profound lessons about soul wounds, transformation, and Christ-like sacrifice. When we hold onto past hurts, thinking we're punishin...
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Episode 15
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11:24
Episode 14 - The Joseph Series: Family Drama (Genesis 43:1-34 NIV)
Trauma triggers our alarm bells easily, yet God works healing through unexpected encounters. In Genesis 43, Jacob must send Benjamin to Egypt despite his fears, demonstrating wisdom by combining prayer with practical action during crisis.
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Episode 14
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11:33
Episode 13 - The Joseph Series: Facing Lies, Finding Truth (Genesis 42:9-38 NIV)
Joseph's brothers stand before him in Egypt without recognizing him, while Joseph tests their character by accusing them of being spies and demanding they bring their youngest brother Benjamin as proof of their honesty. The brothers interpret t...
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Episode 13
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9:44
Episode 12 - The Joseph Series: Famine and Forgiveness (Genesis 41:53-57, 42:1-9 NIV)
God orchestrates a pivotal reunion between Joseph and his brothers during a severe famine, forcing Joseph to confront his buried past and emotional wounds. This encounter marks the turning point in Joseph's story, setting the stage for reconcil...
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Episode 12
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9:25
Episode 11 - The Joseph Series: Trying to Forget (Genesis 41:50-52, Psalm 139:23-24 NIV)
Joseph's naming of his sons reveals how we often try to forget painful pasts while inadvertently keeping them alive. God invites us to live in the present moment, seeing the blessings placed in our lives now rather than dwelling on past hurts.<...
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Episode 11
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4:36
Episode 10 - The Joseph Series: Prison to Palace (Genesis 41:46-49, Ephesians 3:20 NIV)
Joseph's journey from pit to palace took 13 years, culminating at age 30 when he entered Pharaoh's service and managed Egypt's resources during seven years of abundance. God's blessings became so overwhelming that Joseph stopped counting the gr...
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Episode 10
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4:46
Episode 9 - The Joseph Series: Joseph's Divine Interpretation (Genesis 41:15-45 NIV)
Joseph's encounter with Pharaoh demonstrates how complete trust in God can transform impossibilities into divine opportunities. When summoned from prison to interpret Pharaoh's troubling dreams, Joseph's God-centered humility and fearless faith...
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Episode 9
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8:09
Episode 8 - The Joseph Series: From Dungeon to Destiny (Genesis 41:1-14, Psalm 40:2, Isaiah 60:22 NIV)
We explore the powerful story of Joseph's sudden transition from prison to palace after two long years of waiting, highlighting how God's timing is perfect even when it seems delayed or arbitrary.This quick episode covers:...
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Episode 8
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6:16
Episode 7 - The Joseph Series: Waiting with Purpose (Genesis 40:23, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 49:15 NIV)
We explore what God does in seasons of waiting through the story of Joseph being forgotten in prison by Pharaoh's cupbearer, challenging us to consider God's purpose in our own waiting periods.This quick episode covers:
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Episode 7
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3:31
Episode 6 - The Joseph Series: Finding Hope in Frustration (Genesis 40:1-22 NIV)
We explore Genesis 40:1-22, where Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharaoh's imprisoned cupbearer and baker, revealing how God's precise timing works through human circumstances to accomplish His greater purposes.This quick epi...
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Episode 6
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7:48
Episode 5 - The Joseph Series: Prison Cell to Position of Trust (Genesis 39:20-23, Colossians 3:23-24 NIV)
Joseph's unwavering faith during his imprisonment demonstrates how God's favor can transform our most difficult circumstances. Even in prison, Joseph was given extraordinary responsibility and found success because the Lord was with him.
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Episode 5
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5:02
Episode 4 - The Joseph Series: Joseph's Refusal (Genesis 39:6-20 NIV)
Joseph's unwavering integrity when faced with Mrs. Potiphar's advances reveals the importance of establishing moral boundaries before temptation strikes. Rather than compromising his values, Joseph chose to flee, demonstrating that true faith m...
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Episode 4
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7:17
Episode 3 - The Joseph Series: Supernatural Favor (Genesis 39:1-6 NIV)
The story of Joseph in Potiphar's house demonstrates how God's favor can be visible even to those who don't know Him, with Joseph's excellence in his work causing his pagan Egyptian master to recognize divine blessing.This qui...
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Episode 3
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5:50
Episode 2 - The Joseph Series: Betrayal to Blessing (Genesis 37:12-36, Romans 8:28 NIV)
Explore the pivotal moment in Joseph's story when his brothers' jealousy leads them to sell him into slavery. Through their discussion of Genesis 37:12-36 and Romans 8:28, the group examines how God transforms what was intended for evil into so...
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Episode 2
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9:57
Episode 1 - The Joseph Series: Joseph's Dysfunctional Family (Genesis 37:1-11 NIV)
We have all experienced some family drama at some point and Joseph was no different. The story of Joseph begins with family favoritism, prophetic dreams, and brotherly hatred that sets the stage for one of the Bible's greatest redemption
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Episode 1
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6:34