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Emergent Word

by That Next Level Thinking

What if changing the words you speak and the messages you receive could change the direction of your life? Words have power. Scripture tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. Throughout history, words have been used to bless, encourage, teach, inspire, and strengthen generations. A timely word of encouragement can restore hope, awaken faith, shift perspective, and sometimes change the course of a person's life. Emergent Word Podcast is where culture meets Christ. Through thoughtful conversations about faith, culture, social issues, current events, personal growth, and everyday life, Emergent Word explores the world around us through a Christian lens while offering messages of encouragement, faith, and hope. This is a place for honest reflection and meaningful conversation. Some episodes will challenge you to think. Others will encourage you when life feels heavy. And some may simply remind you that no matter where

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Episodes

  1. Remembering 9-11-2021 (20 Years Later)

    Twenty years after September 11, 2001, we remember a day that changed our nation, our world, and so many individual lives forever.In this reflective episode, I revisit my memories of the morning of 9/11 and consider what two decades have taught me about tragedy, grief, healing, faith, and the...

  2. Dying Dead Things

    Sometimes the things that once held us back no longer have the same hold on us. The problem is, we may not realize it because we stopped trying a long time ago.In this reflective episode, I share the story of a stubborn tree stump that remained in my yard for years. I dug around it, struck its...

  3. The 21-Day Wellness Challenge: From Coasting to Living Intentionally

    Have you ever looked up and realized that you've been going through the motions? After the disruption, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion of 2020, I entered 2021 without much of a plan. I hadn't established many goals or developed a clear vision for the year. I was simply taking life one day…

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  4. Finding Hope in the Midst of the Storm

    Grief can make it difficult to imagine that life will ever feel different. During the holidays, when memories and traditions often bring the absence of those we love into sharper focus, that pain can feel especially overwhelming. Finding Hope in the Midst of the Storm is a message of faith and...

  5. Fallen Leaves: Winter Lessons from Trees

    What are you carrying into a new season that was meant to be left behind? Every year, deciduous trees shed their leaves as they prepare for the winter ahead. Before letting them go, they reclaim valuable nutrients and conserve resources until a new season of growth begins. In Fallen Leaves…

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  6. Hope in 2020: Finding an Anchor in Uncertain Times

    2020 was a year marked by extraordinary uncertainty. The COVID-19 pandemic, racial inequality, political and social unrest, financial hardship, illness, grief, and loss left many people searching for stability in a world that seemed to change almost daily. Hope in 2020: Finding an Anchor in...

  7. Shh... Some Things Need Time to Grow Knowing When to Speak and When to Be Silent

    Not everything God places on your heart needs to be announced the moment you receive it. Sometimes an idea, dream, opportunity, or vision arrives like a seed. There may be excitement and possibility, but before anything becomes visible, something important has to happen beneath the surface. Roots...

  8. Missing Your Exit: When Loyalty Keeps You in the Wrong Season

    Have you ever remained committed to a relationship, obligation, or season simply because you've invested so much in it already? Loyalty can be a beautiful quality. So can gratitude, commitment, and honoring the people who have helped us along the way. But there is a difference between genuine...

  9. It Is Well With My Soul

    What happens when other people begin defining us by what we've been through? Words matter. The things others repeatedly say about us can influence how we see ourselves, but so can the words we repeatedly speak about ourselves. During difficult seasons, it can become especially easy for grief,...

  10. Emergent Word

    The power of life and death lies in the tongue. Sometimes, all it takes is one word to bring us back from the brink of destruction and/or despair.

  11. Soul Directive: Guarding Your Heart Through Discernment

    Not everyone who enters our lives is meant to have the same level of access to us. Betrayal can feel sudden, but when we look back, we may recognize signs that were present long before we were willing or able to see them. Words, actions, patterns of behavior, and the way people treat others can...

  12. Why Not You? When God's Favor Feels Undeserved

    Have you ever received an unexpected opportunity or blessing and found yourself wondering, Why me? Sometimes the doors that open for us don't seem to match our circumstances, qualifications, expectations, or even the way we see ourselves. Instead of receiving the moment with gratitude, we begin...

  13. The Spirit of Offense: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness

    How much power do we give an offense long after the moment itself has passed? Resentment, assumptions, anger, and unforgiveness can quietly take root when we continually replay the words and actions of others. Sometimes the person who offended us has moved on, or may not even realize an offense...

  14. A Prayer Away

    The Introduction of Thatnextlevelthinking Podcast with an episode titled, "A Prayer Away." Are you tired of waiting on God? What if God is waiting on you?

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What if changing the words you speak and the messages you receive could change the direction of your life?

Words have power. Scripture tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. Throughout history, words have been used to bless, encourage, teach, inspire, and strengthen generations. A timely word of encouragement can restore hope, awaken faith, shift perspective, and sometimes change the course of a person's life.

Emergent Word Podcast is where culture meets Christ.

Through thoughtful conversations about faith, culture, social issues, current events, personal growth, and everyday life, Emergent Word explores the world around us through a Christian lens while offering messages of encouragement, faith, and hope.

This is a place for honest reflection and meaningful conversation. Some episodes will challenge you to think. Others will encourage you when life feels heavy. And some may simply remind you that no matter where

HOSTED BY

That Next Level Thinking

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Emergent Word have?

Emergent Word currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Emergent Word about?

What if changing the words you speak and the messages you receive could change the direction of your life? Words have power. Scripture tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. Throughout history, words have been used to bless, encourage, teach, inspire, and strengthen...

How often does Emergent Word release new episodes?

Emergent Word has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Emergent Word?

Emergent Word is created and hosted by That Next Level Thinking.
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