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
48 episodes
Episode 48 - The Esther Series: The Feud Between Mordecai and Haman (Esther 3:1-6 NIV)
We explore Esther 3:1-6, examining the ancient conflict between Mordecai and Haman that threatens to escalate into genocide against the Jews throughout the Persian Empire.• Mordecai refuses to bow to Haman despite the king's command, op...
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Episode 48
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12:20
Episode 47 - The Esther Series: Divine Timing in Everyday Lives (Esther 2:19-23 NIV)
We explore the extraordinary ways God uses ordinary people within the story of Mordecai discovering a plot to assassinate King Xerxes in Esther 2:19-23. This remarkable biblical account reveals how regular people become part of God's extraordin...
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Episode 47
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8:06
Episode 46 - The Esther Series: Jewish Orphan Girl to Queen of Persia (Esther 2:15-18 NIV)
We explore Esther's journey from orphan to queen through her encounter with King Xerxes, highlighting how her humility and God's favor positioned her for a greater purpose. The passage reveals how Esther's wise decision to seek counsel from tho...
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Episode 46
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7:59
Episode 45 - The Esther Series: Broken Systems to Accomplish His Perfect Will (Esther 2:1-14 NIV)
God works through flawed cultural contexts to bring about His perfect will, as evidenced in the story of Esther where a young orphaned Jewish girl finds unexpected favor in a Persian king's court. • Discussion of how God uses worldly sy...
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Episode 45
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15:56
Episode 44 - The Esther Series: Power Dynamics in Biblical Marriages (Esther 1:13-22 NIV)
We explore the beginning of Esther's story, where Queen Vashti refuses King Xerxes' command and his advisors suggest removing her from her position to prevent widespread disrespect from women throughout the kingdom.• King Xerxes consult...
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Episode 44
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12:12
Episode 43 - The Esther Series: Royal Pride and Defiance (Esther 1:1-12 NIV)
We dive into the dramatic opening of Esther, where King Xerxes throws an extravagant 180-day party to display his wealth and power before Queen Vashti's defiant refusal sets the stage for a royal crisis. This colorful introduction reveals the P...
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Episode 43
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Episode 42 - The Esther Series: For Such a Time as This (Esther 4:12-14 NIV)
We explore the powerful message from Esther 4:12-14 about trusting God's presence even when we can't see Him working. Our discussion centers on how God orchestrates circumstances behind the scenes and uses imperfect people to accomplish His div...
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Episode 42
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8:56
Episode 41 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Lessons from the Battle (Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Romans 10:10 NIV)
We wrap up our 20-day study of Jehoshaphat, exploring how this ancient king's story offers powerful lessons for modern believers facing their own battles. Throughout this journey, we've discovered timeless wisdom about turning immediately to Go...
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Episode 20
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9:16
Episode 40 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18 NIV)
We explore the armor of God from Ephesians 6:10-18, connecting these spiritual warfare principles with the story of Jehoshaphat and examining how proper spiritual preparation equips us to face life's battles.• Understanding that our str...
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Episode 19
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10:56
Episode 39 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Oops I Did It Again (2 Chronicles 20:31-37, 21:1 NIV)
We explore King Jehoshaphat's disappointing final chapter and what it teaches us about our own tendency to return to unwise alliances after spiritual victories. Even biblical heroes like Jehoshaphat experienced cycles of obedience and drift, sh...
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Episode 18
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7:32
Episode 38 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Valley of Praise (2 Chronicles 20:26-30 NIV)
Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah celebrate their miraculous victory by gathering in the Valley of Beracah (Blessing) to praise God after witnessing their enemies destroy themselves while they simply sang praises.• Three enemy armies ...
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Episode 17
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5:35
Episode 37 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Singing into Battle (2 Chronicles 20:22-25 NIV)
We explore the supernatural power of praise through the incredible victory story in 2 Chronicles 20, where singing and worship became God's chosen method to defeat overwhelming enemy forces.• God set ambushes against Israel's enemies wh...
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Episode 16
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6:50
Episode 36 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Worship Before Victory (2 Chronicles 20:18-21 NIV)
King Jehoshaphat's story teaches us to praise God for victory before we see it, demonstrated by his radical military strategy of placing worshippers at the front of his army. His example shows us how to respond to adversity with faith-filled wo...
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Episode 15
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8:04
Episode 35 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Standing Firm in Faith (2 Chronicles 20:13-17 NIV)
Ancient biblical wisdom offers profound guidance for our modern battles when Jehoshaphat learns that God will fight for him while he simply stands firm in faith.• God's message to Jehoshaphat: "Do not be afraid or discouraged because of...
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Episode 14
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6:56
Episode 34 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Faith in Uncertainty (2 Chronicles 20:5-12 NIV)
We explore King Jehoshaphat's powerful prayer during a national crisis and discover a timeless model for approaching seemingly impossible situations with faith and humility.• Jehoshaphat's prayer begins by acknowledging God's sovereignt...
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Episode 13
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8:12
Episode 33 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Seeking God When You're Scared (2 Chronicles 20:3-4 NIV)
We explore the powerful story from 2 Chronicles 20:3-4 where King Jehoshaphat, faced with advancing enemy armies, calls his nation to fast and seek God together. This biblical account demonstrates how fear can be transformed into faithful actio...
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Episode 12
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4:35
Episode 32 - The Jehoshaphat Series: When Enemies Surround You (2 Chronicles 20:1-2, Ephesians 6:12 NIV)
We examine the powerful story of Jehoshaphat facing three enemy armies from 2 Chronicles 20, discovering how to maintain spiritual perspective during overwhelming challenges.• Adversity often arrives right after spiritual renewal and co...
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Episode 11
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5:27
Episode 31 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Returning to God's Ways (2 Chronicles 19:4-11 NIV)
We explore the spiritual revival led by King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 19:4-11, examining how he returned to God after straying and took concrete steps to lead his people back to righteousness.• Jehoshaphat learned valuable lessons af...
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Episode 10
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8:28
Episode 30 - The Jehoshaphat Series: The Hard Truth (2 Chronicles 19:1-3 NIV)
We explore Jehoshaphat's return to Jerusalem after unwisely aligning himself with wicked King Ahab, focusing on how God balances judgment with mercy when we stray from His path.• God sent prophet Jehu to confront Jehoshaphat about his p...
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Episode 9
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5:31
Episode 29 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Fatal Disguises (2 Chronicles 18:28-34 NIV)
The story from 2 Chronicles 18 dramatically unfolds as King Ahab's attempt to escape divine judgment through disguise fails when a "random" arrow finds the gap in his armor, fulfilling the prophecy of his death.• King Ahab convinces Jeh...
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Episode 8
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7:02
Episode 28 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Heavenly Council (2 Chronicles 18:14-27 NIV)
The spiritual realm influences our daily lives in tangible ways, as revealed through the story of the prophet Micaiah and his vision of heaven's council.• Taking thoughts captive is an action verb requiring intentional effort• Spiri...
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Episode 7
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12:20
Episode 27 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Finding Truth Among False Prophets (2 Chronicles 18:3-13 NIV)
Spiritual discernment requires recognizing false prophets and seeking God's truth beyond the crowd of yes-men that only tell us what we want to hear. We examine the biblical story of Jehoshaphat and King Ahab to understand the importance of tes...
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Episode 6
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12:22
Episode 26 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Bad Alliances (2 Chronicles 18:1-4 NIV)
We explore the cautionary tale of Jehoshaphat's alliance with evil King Ahab from 2 Chronicles 18, examining how compromise begins when we get comfortable and fail to seek God's guidance first.• King Jehoshaphat of Judah made a marriage...
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Episode 5
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7:40
Episode 25 - The Jehoshaphat Series: Never Stop Praying (2 Chronicles 17:7-19, Joshua 1:8 NIV)
The Word of God establishes truth in our lives and creates protective boundaries that guide us through confusing times. Jehoshaphat demonstrated this principle by sending teachers throughout Judah to establish God's law as the foundation of his...
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Episode 4
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10:45
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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