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Narrow Road
by Rachel Bowyer
This podcast is to show others that they are not alone in their journey on the narrow road with God, whatever that may mean for them.
Episodes
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Ep. 96 - Taking A Brief Pause
The time has come for me to push pause on the podcast and give myself the space I’ve probably long needed to ease into a new job and all the transition of this season. I will be back to finish my goal of 365 days of podcasting, hopefully sooner rather than later, so please stay tuned, but I just...
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Ep. 95 - Thank You
We’ll try again tomorrow.
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Ep. 94 - Law & Grace Don’t Live Together
In todays episode we see Paul use the allegory of Sarah and Hagar from the Old Testament to display the difference between living as a slave and living as free and how the two ultimately cannot share space. The commentary also helps us point out to ourselves where we may be sharing space with...
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Ep. 93 - We are sons! Heirs! Free!
Todays episode is all about our sonship. Inside of other religions and worldly philosophy we are slaves, but inside the freedom of Christ we are sons. Not just sons only but HEIRS; heirs of God. Truly this passage of scripture is so powerful, meaty and freeing that it deserves its own entire...
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Ep. 92 - No Spiritual Superiority
In todays episode we finish Galatians Chapter 3 and learn that the Mosaic Law was essentially given to show man their sin and unending need for a Savior. And Paul ends the chapter with one heck of a series of statements underscoring how faith in Christ rids believers of any dividing lines that...
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Ep. 91 - The Law Is A Curse
Todays episode examines the curse of the Law and how true righteousness is found through faith. We come to a deeper understanding of what it means for Jesus to have become the ultimate curse on our behalf so that we may be free from the curse of the law. It helps us see more clearly why bringing...
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Ep. 90 - The Deceitfulness of Works
In todays episode we see Paul turn his attention back to the Galatians as he begins to question them about how they have turned away from the gospel of grace and fallen in the trap of works. In his words you can hear a sense of righteous indignation and jealousy over the work of Holy Spirit as he...
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Ep. 89 - Face off: Paul Comes For Peter
In todays episode we see Paul confront Peter for his hypocrisy as he withdraws from the very Gentiles he would normally spend time with only to snub them to try to save face in front of legalistic Jewish Christians. Paul was having none of this betrayal because he knew how wrong it was and how...
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Ep. 88 - Freedom Fighter
In todays episode we read Galatians Chapter 2 where Paul describes an intense meeting he has with the apostles in Jerusalem to discuss the gospel he preaches and the ways it disagrees with the expectation of circumcision that had begun to seep into the gospel message as time had gone by. He came…
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Ep. 87 - Paul and His Résumé
In todays episode we pick up where we left off yesterday and study the last half of Galatians Chapter 1. We see Paul beginning to build his case against this false gospel which is spreading throughout Galatia by reminding people of who he was, who he is, and Who gave him the gospel that he’s...
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Ep. 86 - A False Gospel
In todays episode we start a new Bible study series on the book of Galatians. I am excited! I really enjoy the podcast when it gets into “Bible study mode”. Today we leaned on our trusty commentary to give us a bit of backstory and context to this book and set ourselves up to see what issue Paul…
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Ep. 85 - A Real One; Sleepy Mondays
Todays episode is a sleepy reflection on the weekend after what has been a terribly busy last week or so. I hope there is some part of it that adds a little value to your journey. Thanks for understanding when not every episode has much of a plot. Such is life when you podcast every single day…
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Ep. 84 - The God Man
In todays episode we read a passage out of Mere Christianity that deepens our understanding of why Jesus came and gave His life for us. He is the ultimate captive-freer and debt payer. He didn’t die to keep us from punishment but to set us free from ourselves. I hope this talk gives you things to...
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Ep. 83 - Unique Specific Love
In todays episode we discuss the love of God and how it is not equal but it is unique to each individual. He knows each one of us specifically and He pursues us with that specific intentionality. He is the very best Dad.
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Ep. 82 - Reflection: No Leaning
In todays episode we consider what it is to truly lean on our own understanding, rather than God. I use a very real example of what can happen when we choose to lay down our own understanding and receive the truth of God into our perspective and act from that place. I hope this reflection...
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Ep. 81 - The Valley Of Decision
Todays episode is a deeply vulnerable view of a personal dilemma I’m facing. I was in too deep to keep this struggle to myself so I brought it to the podcast in the hopes that it would help make things a bit clearer for me. And despite how it may sound, it actually did. I hope if you listen to…
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Ep. 80 - Living Fully Alive feat. Hannah Puga
Todays episode is so special to me because we have a guest joining us. Hannah is one of my closest friends and never ceases to amaze me with her unwavering willingness to follow Jesus on the narrow way, no matter where it may take her. Today she shares her testimony of surrender that has led her...
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Ep. 79 - To Be A Saint
In todays episode we read from My Utmost for His Highest to gain a deeper conviction for the power of obedience and the point of brokenness. Our Father seeks to bring us into His best, oneness. But we have to say YES. We have to choose trust in obedience and yield up to the breaking that we might...
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Ep. 78 - Joyful Expectation
In todays episode we meditate on expectation and the way that solitude and care weave together as preparation for the return of the Lord. We see how God honors the reality of our hearts to long for Him in His absence but also prophecies our coming joy of His return. This is the narrow way; our...
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Ep. 77 - Caring Before Curing
In todays episode we continue our study of the value of solitude and learn that from it we gain the capacity to truly care. We read a passage out of Henry Nouwen’s book “Out of Solitude” where he teaches us the true value of caring and how profoundly care can change peoples lives - but how…
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Ep. 76 - Embracing Solitude
In todays episode we examine the fruit of solitude and the ways in which it makes space for us to care. Solitude is a vital part of the spirit-filled life but it isn’t taught or spoken of too much, in my experience. I explore the beauty of what solitude has taught me in the wake of a very…
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Ep. 75 - I Want More
Todays episode is a vulnerable one. I share my perspective of walking with God in the wilderness and all the way I try to wrestle my way out of it. But the Bible has been such a source of comfort in this season, and it turns out that’s exactly what it’s meant to be en lieu of His manifest…
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Ep. 74 - All Accounts Speak He Is Alive
Todays episode takes a look at the Resurrection story from the perspective of Matthew, Mark and John’s gospel to give us the fullest and most well-rounded grasp of that world changing event. I hope that it adds to our mental image of that time in history and further emboldens our faith as we...
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Ep. 73 - Burning Hearts of Resurrection
Today is the day we’ve been waiting for. The moment is here. The event that all of Christianity hinges itself upon; the Resurrection of Christ. Our study of the Book of Luke comes to a close with Chapter 24. We see Christ defeat death and glory in His appearing to the disciples that their faith...
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Ep. 72 - The Excruciating Crucifixion
Todays episode outlines Jesus’ gruesome death of crucifixion. It is a truly emotional and deep piece of writing and history. The depth of suffering Love was willing to go to bring us back to our Father is unfathomable. One line in the commentary about this chapter will forever stand out to me as…
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Ep. 71 - Guilty; A Tale Of Mob Mentality
In todays episode we read the first half of Luke 23 where we see Jesus handed over to Pilot and Herod as the religious leaders seek to find justification in their quest to murder the Christ. It’s a true representation of the power of lies, hysteria and a mob mentality to achieve an evil result....
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Ep. 70 - Arrest. Denial. Persecution.
In todays episode we see Jesus’ arrest finally take place. Luke Chapter 22 details the agony of His time in prayer at Gethsemene, the bitter betrayal by Judas, the exhausting trials all night, and the multiple denials by Peter. I hope todays episode intimately acquaint us with the depths Jesus…
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Ep. 69 - One Last Meal
In todays episode we have a reached The Last Supper of Jesus’ life and His final messages to the disciples before His betrayal and arrest would take place. It is a somber and humbling chapter where we see the great love Jesus has for His disciples and for all of us and the determination of His...
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Ep. 68 - Rehearsing The End Of The World
In todays episode we study Luke Chapter 21 and dive into Jesus’ prophecy of the destruction of Jerusalem and diaspora of the Jewish people that would take place in 70 A.D. and how that foreshadows the reality of the end of the age still to come. It is a chapter of warning, both to the people of...
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Ep. 67 - The Good Shepherd
Today has been a difficult day for me, so I decided to turn to Psalm 23 for comfort. I hope you find that it serves as a reminder and a comfort to your soul as well, wherever you are today. We all need this scripture to wash over us from time to time. Feedback? Email me at:...
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Ep. 66 - Always Ten Steps Ahead
In todays episode we see another standoff between Jesus and the religious authorities as they continue their quest to catch Him in something worthy of punishment or death. Effortlessly Jesus evades even the hint of scandal by refusing to play into their tricks and always being….well, smarter (and...
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Ep. 65 - Jesus In Jerusalem
In todays episode we see Jesus finally enter Jerusalem for His final time. It is the moment His life has been building up to. It is the final week of His life. And, Jesus being Jesus, He is still teaching His disciples and the crowds around Him the ways of His Kingdom; trying with all His might…
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Ep. 64 - Ungovernable Desperation
In todays episode we study Luke Chapter 18 and see Jesus call us to persistent prayer, warn us against pride, teach us the obstacles wealth creates to Kingdom entrance, and how ungovernable desperation can make Jesus stand still. It is truly a remarkable chapter.
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Ep. 63 - The Pursuit of Prayer
In todays episode we prepare our hearts for the continued journey of Jesus’ life by taking a quick pit stop into the reflections of Oswald Chambers on prayer. I hope it prepares us to sit with the depth of Jesus’ life and make space to truly revel in what He has done for us as we talk to Him in...
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Ep. 62 - Lepers And The Apocalypse?
In todays episode we attempt to interpret Jesus’s words in Luke 17 and fail somewhat miserably at discerning what He’s saying, but we give it a dang good go. We’ll put a pin in this passage for now and see if we can’t do more of a deep dive into verses 22-37, especially verse 37, to see what we…
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Ep. 61 - You Snooze, You Lose
In todays episode we study Luke 16 and the two stories Jesus offers His disciples that go after what we put our trust in, specifically money. It offers firm warnings, but more than that it offers powerful insight into the mind of God and and the revelation of His ways / what He values. Don’t…
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Ep. 60 - God Seeks Man
In todays episode we study one of the most beloved chapters of the Bible: Luke 15. It’s got all that good stuff about the shepherd going after the lost sheep, the woman finding her lost coin, and the father celebrating his lost son. It’s the scandal of grace; the perfect gospel message; the...
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Ep. 59 - Count The Cost
In todays episode we study Luke 14 where we see Jesus display both His passion to bring all people into His Kingdom, but also His expression of the demands that the Kingdom will require of those who enter. We must all truly count the cost of Kingdom living and never fail to tell the full truth to...
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Ep. 58 - Go Tell That Fox…
In todays episode we see Jesus sharing with us the patience of God to walk with us as we grow to bear fruit, His longing to protect us, His willingness to heal no matter the obstacles, and His warning of corruption that will enter the Kingdom of God in time. It is a wisdom packed chapter where we...
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Ep. 57 - A Ready Heart
In todays episode we look at Luke Chapter 13 and the powerful lessons Jesus gives us to live by. He confronts greed and covetousness, worry, fear, division, faithfulness and the willingness to remain steadfast in our readiness for His return.
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Ep. 56 - Discipleship Or Bust
In todays episode we discuss discipleship and how the church could “up its game” in that department. It’s been on my heart more and more as I reflect on our study of Jesus’ example. Thoughts, comments, questions, feedback? Email me at [email protected]
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Ep. 55 - The Dark Night Of The Soul
In todays episode I take a pause from our study of the life of Jesus as told by the book of Luke and seek to reflect on what we’ve learned and what I have been able to feel as I’ve been confronted with the profound words of Jesus. So much of the last three and a half years for me have felt like a...
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Ep. 54 - Controversy! Hypocrisy! Oppression! A takedown tale.
In todays episode we see Jesus speaking the ultimate truth to power. It is a battle of light verses darkness as Jesus tears down the religious mindsets of the day with the pure truth of the heart of God. He sets the record straight and pulls no punches. I hope it serves as a strong warning to any...
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Ep. 53 - Jesus + Nothing
In todays episode we dive deep into Jesus’ interaction with the serving Martha and the sitting Mary. The distraction that comes from a flurry of activity can truly cost us spiritually and relationally, verses the peace that comes from focus and rest can build every part of our life. I hope today...
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Ep. 52 - Love Thy Neighbor
In todays episode we see Jesus move from sending out His 12 disciples to Him sending now 70 out, going two by two. The Kingdom is advancing! We learn how their exploits fared and also watch Jesus teach us in the deepest way what it actually means to “love thy neighbor”.
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Ep. 51 - The Cold Hard Truth
In todays episode we hear Jesus deliver to His disciples the cold hard truth of what it will cost them to follow Him. He doesn’t mince words and shares unapologetically the reality of a life lived with God. We also see His incredible transfiguration encounter and other powerful miracles that...
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Ep. 50 - Parables and Demons
In todays episode we see Jesus teach one of His most profound lessons in the Parable of the Sower and watch as he sets a man free of a legion (or thousands) of demons. We also see Him heal a woman who has bled for 12 years straight and watch the intimacy of God on display in Him as He doesn’t…
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Ep. 49 - Setting The Record Straight
In todays episode we see Jesus encountering the faith of a certain Roman centurion, setting the record straight with John the Baptist and all who follow Him and teaches a valuable lesson on the forgiveness of God to a religious person stuck in judgment. Luke 7 is such an intense and full chapter.…
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Ep. 48 - The Beautiful Beautitudes
In todays episode we continue further into Luke Chapter 6 where we read Jesus’ powerful sermon on the mount and hear His words of LIFE that have the power to guide us in all things. I hope it convicts and grows all of us.
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Ep. 47 - Today was a really hard one…
Sorry friends but the devastation of my childhood hometown of Fort Myers by Hurricane Ian that took place yesterday has absolutely thrown me so I’m not able to record a normal episode. Please bear with me today and I’ll be back tomorrow with our study of Jesus’ life through the book of Luke.…
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This podcast is to show others that they are not alone in their journey on the narrow road with God, whatever that may mean for them.
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Rachel Bowyer
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