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Be Encouraged
by Dean Chicquette
"Be Encouraged," the podcast where we dive into the New Testament topic of TRUST with heartwarming stories and uplifting anecdotes to inspire your faith journey.
Episodes
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The Epistle of Jude
A healthy way to confront ungodliness and build a vibrant community of Christ-followers is clearly portrayed.
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The Treasure Swap
Salvation is freely gifted but do not be misled, it will cost you everything.
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Timeless Grace
Grace, God's gift stands outside of time. His purpose has always to be united with His creation which includes you.
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The Anointing of Love
Let's take a journey through life, ending back at the beginning, only now wise enough to stay there.
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The Calm of Christ
A brief introduction to the of St. Maximilian of Tebessa.
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Beyond the Menu
Symeon the New Theologian, a transformative Byzantine mystic, emphasized that direct, personal encounters with God are essential for every Christian. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Symeon shared his intimate mystical visions of divine light and his honest struggles with doubt through poetic...
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Tangible
Come to the Light. Come and be cleansed. Expose the empty soul. Be filled with God.
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The True Oasis
Jesus is enough. Trusting His Person, His presence, and His Holy Spirit is all you need. I would love to tell you to come to Christy to get everything you want, but I can't. Instead, I simply say: Come to Jesus so He can have everything He wants.
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The Divine Now
Do you have the courage to live in the now? Are you willing to submit to God?
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The Trinity
This material explains the distinction between God’s single essence and the three divine persons of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The collection emphasizes that this triune nature serves as a foundational model for human communities and personal spiritual growth.
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Spiritually Complete
As long as you are proud, you cannot truly know God, because a proud person is always looking down on things and people rather than looking up. God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Therefore, submit to God.
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Unleash The Soul
The text describes the human soul as a divine creation animated by the breath of God, not a biological accident. It explores the soul's anatomy, identifying it as the human identity and the seat of conscious choice, specifically the decision to live in light or darkness. Choosing the light of…
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Rest
Sooner or later, every one of us ambles into our last sunset. It doesn’t knock or ask if supper’s ready—it just slides down the sky like a mule that’s done its day’s work. You can holler if you want, but sunsets aren’t famous for turning around. By then, the bones start whispering that maybe…
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Lights
This episode explores the spiritual discipline of maintaining inner peace and joy regardless of external chaos or disruptive circumstances. The author argues that a constant conflict exists between the human flesh, which is rooted in distrust, and the spirit, which relies on divine trust. By...
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In His Image - Recapped
Join us an a bold journey where in the end we are once again being the people God designed us to be.
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The Reoccupation
This episode redefines Christian salvation from God's perspective, drawing on the works of Major Ian Thomas, arguing that it is not merely a one-time ritual or a guarantee of an afterlife, but rather the active indwelling of Jesus Christ. This conversion requires a total surrender of authority,...
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From The Porch
This episode explores the theological and practical transition from initial faith to a state of continuous spiritual rest in Christ Jesus. By distinguishing between the “threshold” of seeking relief and the “home” of permanent habitation, the text argues that true peace is found in abiding rather...
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Practical Trust
Resting in the Trustworthy One who not only has come to house you but to live through you is the first and last step toward perfection.
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Active Passivity
Active Passivity: The Paradox of Divine Empowerment Aug 16, 2026 This presentation explores the concept of Active Passivity, which describes the Christian life as a paradoxical cooperation between divine power and human action. According to the text, believers are called to express externally…
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A Case For Addiction
In this episode, Dean Chicquette presents a spiritual perspective that reclaims addiction as a fundamental human drive intended for relationship with God. The author reflects on his personal struggles with dependency, ultimately concluding that the human capacity for intense craving is a divine...
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Abiding in the Vine
Review of Andrew Murray's Abiding in the Vine: Chapter 1 "P004-All You Who Have Come to Him" to discover the secret of abiding.
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Entering The Divine Darkness
This episode examines the life and philosophy of Pseudo-Dionysius, a mysterious sixth-century theologian who utilized a pseudonym to explore the intersection of Neoplatonic philosophy and Christian mysticism. Central to his work is the concept of negative theology, which suggests that God...
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Paul's Discovery
The Apostle Paul realized Christ within through a violent, blinding encounter on the Damascus Road. In that moment, the risen Jesus confronted him directly, shattering his self-righteous identity as Saul. Paul later articulated this discovery as the great mystery: "Christ in you, the hope of…
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Heaven In Your Boots
Jakob Böhme discovered Christ within through a profound inner crisis and mystical vision. In 1600, while gazing at a pewter dish reflecting sunlight, he experienced a "flash”, a sudden, overwhelming inner illumination that revealed the divine nature within his own soul. He felt the inner birth of...
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Trust is Enough
I am glad to provide some scriptures that strengthen and encourage you as you trust God. Remember, He is faithful, loving, and ever-present, and He will never leave nor forsake you. Quoted from NIV.
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Your Cross
“He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord.” (Psalm 40:3, NKJV) These verses highlight the themes of trust, , and faithfulness in God throughout the Old Testament. But make no mistake, it takes from you a repentant heart. What is...
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Healed Core
“A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.” (Proverbs 11:13, NKJV) What if the heart was ill, not physically but spiritually, and the cure was embodied in the Person of JESUS’ residence within it? Furthermore, what if this spiritual remedy was freely...
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Your Choice
“But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.’” (Psalm 31:14, NKJV) This verse expresses steadfast trust and devotion to God. It reflects a personal declaration of faith, affirming God's sovereignty and acknowledging Him as the ultimate source of guidance, protection, and...
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Shine Through
“Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust.” (Psalm 16:1 NKJV) To experience the full expression of God through us, we must first completely trust in His ability to do so. Our attempts to do good on our own accord are ultimately flawed. However, we can witness His glory shining through by...
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My Stronghold
“Yet, for all that, you did not believe the Lord your God” (Deuteronomy 1:32 NKJV) If you asked a friend to help you, you would want them to have your exact address. Let God know your coordinates. How? Pray! What is prayer? Prayer is a simple conversation. Jesus said it was as easy as saying… “In...
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The Cure
“The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him.” (Nahum 1:7, NKJV) Imagine having skin cancer, and only one company possesses a cream to cure it. Would you hate, despise, or reject them over being the only remedy? What if that life-saving remedy were...
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Rejoicing Hearts
“But I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.” (Psalm 13:5 NKJV) Simply put, this verse tells us that our salvation comes from trusting in God's mercy. Some people believe that God despises them, but Jesus' sacrifice shows that he took the punishment for their sins,...
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Total Dependence
“Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You.” (Psalm 143:8 NKJV) Our complete reliance on God affirms that we cannot do better than follow. We have the privilege of doing exactly what…
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Are You Afraid?
“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.” (Psalm 56:3 NKJV) The world often inundates us with various forms of fear, suggesting our lives are in danger. From a shortage of food to destruction, we are constantly urged by our independent living to think God is out to harm us, and it is our...
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Olive Tree
“But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever.” (Psalm 52:8 NKJV) Within Christendom, mercy is commonly understood as the gracious act of not receiving the consequences one rightfully deserves. However, a deeper perspective emerges…
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Paths
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5–6 NKJV) Your ways! Your path. Or His ways and His paths. God, as the master of your soul, reveals His way of bringing forth life. Those...
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God Did It
“Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.” (Psalm 37:5 NKJV) Exercising trust in God means receiving His love as His very Person who shares His love. When we feel secure in God, we can help others feel secure. By God being Himself within us, they, too, can...
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Authentic
“Trust in the Lord forever, For in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength.” (Isaiah 26:4, NKJV) Let's go beyond mere apprehension of Mr. Love and fully welcome His presence into our hearts. Allow His love to course through you. This is more than a sentiment; it is truth in action: you were...
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Feed
“Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.” (Psalm 37:3, NKJV) Embodying His love becomes a liberation bounded only by His will. Not only the will for you as an individual but for all. He unlocks the doors of self-imposed confinement, freeing you to embrace...
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My Song
The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him. (Psalm 28:7) Christ Jesus overcame our wrath for Him. When Mr. Love envelops you, you become Christ’s goodness, one who is acceptable to God…
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Acceptance
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5–6) In the embrace of Mr. Love, you don't just have life; instead, Life 'has you.' It's an immersive experience intertwining your being…
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Goodness Personified
“Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men!” (Psalm 31:19 NKJV) The awe of encountering Mr. Love lies in acknowledging that His love stands as the paramount force in the vast...
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Know The Name
“And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.” (Psalm 9:10 NKJV) When you trust Jehovah’s saving power, you rely on His name. The Son of God proved the greatness of His Father’s name. Those who find refuge in God’s love are at…
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Hide Your Trust
“Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the Lord.” (Psalm 4:5, NKJV) Yes! You have two options - either standing and watching God’s deliverance or trying to do it with your own strength, which is not what God intends. Only those who lack trust try to become righteous before...
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Rejoice
“But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You.” (Psalm 5:11 NKJV) What’s in a name? Previously, your name would determine your destiny, and what society expected from you would depend...
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Put Your Trust In Him
“Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.” (Psalm 2:12 NKJV) There is a path that leads to eternal life with God. We understand that this path requires transformation. Words such as wrath,...
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Intro and Chapter 1 - The Perfect Way
Introduction This little word, trust, has a universe of meaning. In the scriptures, we are commanded to trust the Lord. Society wants you to distrust others and trust yourself. Again, it can be read that we are to take refuge in God and not men, but society wants you to take refuge in yourself....
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Be Attached to Love
My dear children, my advice to you has never changed, nor will it. Love one another. That very love is God. It is far better to be like God. By now, you would have figured that out. If you haven't, take some time to catch up to the truth. The best you can be is a transforming servant of Love....
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Real Life
“but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” (John 20:31) Let us recap: The name Jesus is a declaration: Jehovah saves! We can’t save anyone, especially ourselves. We trust Jesus, the Person and...
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Believing Ones
“Then He said to Thomas, “Reach here with your finger, and see My hands; and reach here your hand and put it into My side; and do not be unbelieving, but believing.” (John 20:27) Dig, poke, and prod for the truth, you doubters. In the end, you must doubt yourself. Then, you can reach out and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Be Encouraged," the podcast where we dive into the New Testament topic of TRUST with heartwarming stories and uplifting anecdotes to inspire your faith journey.
HOSTED BY
Dean Chicquette
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