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
39 episodes
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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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