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A podcast to inspire, encourage and equip you to make disciples - in your home and in the world.
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Welcome to our live stream Bible study, where we'll be diving deep into Ephesians chapter 4, focusing on verses 17-24 and discovering our true identity.In this study, we'll uncover the profound truths found in Ephesians 4:17-24, which highlight the call for Christians to embrace their new identity in Christ. Discover how living in accordance with t…
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Join us for a live Bible study as we explore the profound truths found in Ephesians chapter 4, verses 13-16 and how a healthy church is marked by maturity.In this study, we'll continue our journey, focusing on the marks of a healthy church as outlined by the apostle Paul. Discover how maintaining unity, embracing diversity, and pursuing spiritual m…
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In this study, we'll explore how a healthy church is diversified, by looking into the insightful words of the apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:7-12.Join us as we delve into Ephesians chapter four, verses seven to twelve, where Paul emphasizes the importance of maintaining unity amidst diversity and harnessing the unique gifts and abilities of each membe…
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Today we're in Ephesians 4:1-6, looking at how a healthy church is unified.As we journey through the first sixteen verses of Ephesians chapter four, we'll discover Paul's passionate exhortation to the Ephesian church to prioritize unity, utilize their spiritual gifts, and strive for spiritual growth. Just as individuals prioritize physical health i…
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Join us as we explore Ephesians 3:16-21, and understanding God's power and love.Diving into Paul's prayer for spiritual strength through the Holy Spirit, we'll explore the necessity of divine empowerment for our Christian walk. We'll delve into the significance of comprehending the vastness of Christ's love and the need for spiritual power to grasp…
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Join us for a transformative Bible study as we explore Ephesians 3:14-16, delving into the apostle Paul's humble prayer.Examining Paul's display of humble gratitude, humble desperation, and humble confidence, we'll unravel the layers of humility in his prayer. We'll explore how Paul's humility before God fosters a deeper connection and dependence o…
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Explore the profound truths of Ephesians 3:10-12 in this transformative Bible study, where we uncover the true potential of the church. Delve into the rich insights and spiritual revelations contained within these verses.Ephesians presents a high view of the Church, illustrating its impact not only in the physical realm but also in the spiritual re…
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Join us for an enriching Bible study as we delve into Ephesians 3:7-9, where the apostle Paul illuminates the beauty of grace. In this insightful exploration, we'll uncover the transformative power of God's grace and its role in empowering us to proclaim Christ boldly.Delving into Paul's reflections on the grace bestowed upon him, we'll explore how…
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We'll be discovering God's will for your life as we journey through Ephesians 3:1, 13, 2-6. Unlock the profound connection between understanding the will of Christ and comprehending His message. We'll unravel the spiritual depth and practical implications of Paul's teachings in this epistle.Exploring the significance of aligning with the will of Ch…
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Join us for an illuminating Bible study as we explore Ephesians 2:19-22, delving into the rich imagery of joining god's kingdom. In this insightful exploration, we'll uncover the profound truths about our identity as believers in Christ.Discovering our citizenship in God's kingdom, we'll explore what it means to be members of God's household and st…
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Explore the transformative message of Christ's work on the cross as Paul explains it in Ephesians 2:14-18.We'll uncover the significance of Christ's sacrifice as the ultimate means of reconciliation between God and humanity. Delving into Paul's words, we'll explore the peace that Christ has brought, breaking down the barriers of division and usheri…
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Join us for an illuminating Bible study as we delve into Ephesians 2:1-13, where the apostle Paul explores the transformation of Gentile believers from a state of disadvantage to being united with Christ. In this insightful study, we'll uncover the profound truths and spiritual significance of Gentile inclusion in God's redemptive plan.Delving into…
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Join us for an insightful Bible study as we explore Ephesians 2:4-10, delving into the profound themes of God's grace, salvation, and the relationship between faith and good works. In this enriching journey, we're discovering God's amazing character and grace, His transformative work in our lives, and the gift of salvation through faith.Through car…
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Join us for a profound Bible study as we explore Ephesians 2:1-3, where the apostle Paul delves into the spiritual condition of humanity, and how we were doomed before Christ saved us. In this enlightening examination, we'll unravel the insights and truths conveyed in Paul's depiction of humanity's state of being.From being spiritually dead and dis…
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Embark on a profound journey of discovery as we explore the unmatched power of Christ in Ephesians 1:20-23, unveiling the rich themes of Christ's resurrection, enthronement, and headship. In this enlightening Bible study, we'll delve into the depths of Paul's epistle to uncover the spiritual significance of these verses.Looking into the resurrectio…
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Join us for a transformative Bible study as we delve into Ephesians 1:17-19, where the apostle Paul offers a prayer for wisdom, revelation, and enlightenment for the Ephesian believers. In this study, we'll uncover the profound insights and spiritual truths or illumination and revelation embedded in Paul's heartfelt petition.Delving into Paul's pra…
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Join us for a transformative Bible study as we delve into Ephesians 1:15-16, where the apostle Paul reflects on praying constantly and with thanksgiving in his letter to the Ephesian believers. In this enriching exploration, we uncover the profound insights and spiritual lessons embedded in Paul's words.Beginning with Paul's reflections on what he …
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Join us for an enriching Bible study as we delve into Ephesians 1:7-14, uncovering the abundant blessings found in Christ and through the Holy Spirit. In this insightful exploration, we unravel the theological depth and spiritual significance of these verses.We'll examine the riches of God's grace, the redemption through Christ's blood, and the sea…
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Delve into the profound truths of Ephesians 1:3-6 in this enriching Bible study, where we explain what it means to be chosen and predestined by God. Join us as we unravel the theological significance of these verses and their implications for our faith and understanding of God's sovereignty.From the assurance of being chosen by God to the mystery o…
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Join us as we dive deep into Ephesians 1:3 to uncover the secrets behind Paul's praise. In this insightful study, we will explore the richness of Paul's language and the depth of his gratitude to God.We will unravel the layers of meaning embedded within this verse, examining the identity of the "God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ," the reasons…
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Join us for an enriching Bible study as we delve into Ephesians 1:1-2, where the apostle Paul extends his heartfelt greetings to the church in Ephesus. In this study, we dissect the significance of Paul's words and uncover the timeless truths contained within.From understanding the recipients of the letter to grasping the implications for contempor…
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When Jesus sent out His disciples to proclaim His Kingdom He sent them "as sheep among wolves". He is still sending His disciples in the same way today. In this episode, we look at Jesus' promises OF persecution and FOR those who are experiencing persecution as they are His witnesses.
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Healing and Deliverance 4 - To Be Set Free
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In a conversation that spans over a few episodes my husband Hanno and I are looking at principles and practicalities around healing and deliverance, sharing from the Gospel of Luke, the book of Acts and some of our own experiences.
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In a conversation that spans over a few episodes my husband Hanno and I are looking at principles and practicalities around healing and deliverance, sharing from the Gospel of Luke, the book of Acts and some of our own experiences.
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Healing and Deliverance 2 - In Authority
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In a conversation that spans over a few episodes my husband Hanno and I are looking at principles and practicalities around healing and deliverance, sharing from the Gospel of Luke, the book of Acts and some of our own experiences.
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In a conversation that spans over a few episodes my husband Hanno and I are looking at principles and practicalities around healing and deliverance, sharing from the Gospel of Luke, the book of Acts and some of our own experiences.
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Sounds Greek To Me (or: The Sacred Secular Split)
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Having been strongly influenced by Greek philosophy, both the Western church and Western society have split up and compartmentalized body and spirit, the natural and the supernatural, as well as sacred and secular spheres of life. This dualism is not Biblical thinking and often hinders us to be practical and fruitful disciplemakers.…
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Jesus told us that we are the light of the world and that we should put our light on a stand. What can be "lamp stands" in your daily life that allow people to "see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven"?
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"What kind of baptism did you receive? Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" - In Acts 18 and 19, we see that the first Christians were not afraid to ask each other these questions. In today's episode I'm talking about what happened to the Ephesian believers in the Book of Acts - and to myself - when facing those questions.…
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The author and preacher John Bunyan was famously drawn to faith and repentance after overhearing a group of housewives "gossip" about the living word of God in their lives. How can we become like those women, that even our chit-chat will draw people to Jesus?
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Mama, do you feel hidden and unseen? Overwhelmed and underchallenged? Lonely but longing for a moment by yourself? I do. This is a chatty episode from my heart to yours <3
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The topic of baptism often brings up a lot of questions. In this episode, Hanno and I discuss the most common (and most existential) ones.
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When Jesus gave His disciples their last instructions while He was still physically on the earth, He told them to go into all the world making disciples and baptising them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Why did He mention baptism so specifically? What's the big deal about a bit of water? In this episode my husband Hanno and…
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A rather chatty episode in which I share principles and practicalities of how I try to create an integrated lifestyle of loving Jesus and sharing His reality with the people around me (and why we eat chicken and rice almost every Monday ;-))
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How can we disciple people well considering that: 1. We are all called to obey the same Lord, the same Holy Spirit and the same Bible. There are no exceptions based on personality, history or circumstances. 2. We are all different.
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It's been a while since Disciplemaking Mama was on air and a lot has happened in the meantime: we moved continents - twice! We had a baby. And the world is still in the grips of a virus that triggers many emotions. In this episode I share a brief life-update and some thoughts on the times we're in.
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In this episode we continue our journey through the book of Acts, looking at Paul and Barnabas' first mission journey and - as always - try to glean principles for our own evangelism.
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Baptism was considered a vital part of becoming a Christian for the people we read about in the New Testament. In this episode, my husband and I are looking at some practical principles that we can glean from the accounts and descriptions in the Book of Acts and the epistles: who could be baptized, who did the baptizing, what was practically done, …
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Hearing the Voice of God, Communicating the Truth of God (Episode 21)
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A fascinating interplay of godly intervention and human obedience had to happen in order for Cornelius and his household to hear and respond to the Gospel. In this episode, I share a few thoughts about how we can hear and discern God's voice and (as always when we look at an evangelism passage in the Book of Acts) what we need to voice in order for…
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When we want to express that someone has become a Christian, we often say “He has come to faith.” Or: “She believes in Jesus.” But what does “faith” mean in the context of living with Jesus? What are practical aspects of faith and how can we grow in faith? Join us as my husband Hanno and I are exploring these questions in this episode.…
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After having looked at principles for sharing "our stories" with the people around us in order for them to draw closer to Jesus in the last episode, I am sharing "my story" with you in this episode, hoping that this is exactly what will happen: that you will grow in your faith in and love for Jesus as you listen to what he has done in my life.…
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Each one of us has a story to tell of how we became followers of Jesus. But how do we tell it well? In this episode we are looking at biblical examples of people using their story to invite their listeners into an encounter with Jesus and try to glean some principles for our own story-telling.
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A tree planted by streams of waters (Episode 17)
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In this last episode in our mini-series about DBS we are doing another practical Discovery Bible Study together, this time on Psalm 1. Books mentioned in this episode and heartily recommended: "Miraculous Movements" by Jerry Trousdale and "Dancing with my Heavenly Father" by Sally Clarkson.
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After learning about the method and theory of Discovery Bible Study last time, we are doing a DBS together in this episode! Let’s read Matthew 20:20-28 together and ask ourselves: What do we learn about God? What do we learn about people?What touches our hearts? How can we obey? And who can we tell?
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In the last two episodes, we looked at the "big picture" of discipleship. In this episode, we'll get more practical and I am sharing a useful and simple discipleship tool with you: Discovery Bible Study.
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Discipleship Principles II (Lessons from parenting) (Episode 14)
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In the last episode, we learned that the Bible often compares discipleship to parenting. If that is so, what principles from parenting can we take to help us as we disciple younger believers?
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Discipleship Principles I (Learning from Jesus) (Episode 13)
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What does "discipleship" actually mean and how do we do it? In this episode we are looking at the way Jesus engaged with His disciples and glean principles from that for our own disciplemaking.
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"Love God, love people.", that's how Jesus summarized God's expectations of His people. A short but heartfelt episode that also features my kids, the wind and some traffic noise ;-)
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Finding your Expression of Obedience (Episode 11)
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All of us are made to be imagers of God and as Christians, we are furthermore commanded to be ambassadors of Christ. But we are all made uniquely and our lives' circumstances differ. In this episode I am sharing some thoughts on how we can each find our unique expression of obedience to God.
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Join my husband and me as we unpack "repentance": where in the Bible do we read about it, what does it mean, is it necessary for a restored relationship with God, how do we practically do it and how do we guide and counsel others to do it?
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