Raised to Walk Podcast
by Carla Alvarez
Christ came to earth, died, and rose again not only to enable us to have eternal salvation but so that we can live a life empowered by the Holy Spirit filled by the peace of God and free from bondage and oppression. This podcast discusses what the life actually looks like with interviews with every day saints on the street and discussion on various topics. Join us for the adventure! Subscribe to the podcast, get updates at https://raisedtowalk.org/news,
Episodes
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Called by God: The Call is Not the Qualifying
We are all called by God to a specific purpose. But that call is not the qualifying.
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On Elections, Faith, and Parties
Breaking free from party loyalty isn't easy. As a lifelong Republican, I've witnessed how blind partisanship enables corruption in local school boards and beyond. This personal journey through political disillusionment reveals why discerning Christians should vote principles over party in the...
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The Power of a Spiritual Journey: A Review of “By Faith” by Nancy Gavilanes
A personal testimony can be a powerful witness. A book review on "By Faith" by Nancy Gavilanes.
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Psalm 23: A Praise for Spiritual Warfare
The 23rd Psalm is familiar to many. It is a reminder of God’s faithfulness and evokes beautiful mental imagery. But more than that, this Psalm is a battle cry. It is a song of warfare.
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Can You Find God Without Religion?
Can you find God without religion? Many people are looking for God. Many claim to be able to help you find Him, but do you need religion in order to do so?
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Why God Gave Us Dogs
God illustrates His love and plan for us in many ways: through history, through the cosmos, and, yes, through dogs. Sometimes we close ourselves off from everyone around us ... but then there are dogs.
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On Giving, Blessings, and Obedience
Are Christians still obligated to tithe and support the efforts of the corporate church financially? Thoughts on giving, obedience, a grateful heart, and blessings.
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A Review of “Atheist Delusions” by David Bentley Hart
David Bentley Hart has some strong feelings about atheists and the current American culture. A book review of "Atheist Delusions."
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Two Babies and a Funeral
This is a story of two babies and a funeral. If you are in a situation where doctors have said, “there is no hope,” but you have hope still . . . Don’t give up. Listen to that hope and remember that not only are doctors often wrong, but we have the Great Physician on our side.
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Justice and Mercy Meet in Grace: A Review of the Two Powers in Heaven
In this book review on "Two Powers in Heaven" by Alan Segal, we see how even an Orthodox Jewish scholar acknowledges the Second Temple belief of "two powers" or two Yahwehs in heaven.
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What is the Origin of Easter?
What is the origin of Easter. Some people claim that Easter is a pagan holiday, but is it really? Read about the true story and origin of Easter.
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What Does the Bible Say About That: A Response to Jerry Falwell
Jerry Falwell presents himself as a Christian leader and authority on the basis of who his father was. But does what he has to say truly line up with the Bible? No. A Biblical response to Jerry Falwell.
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When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
At the beginning of each New Year, most of us start with new resolution and good intentions. It is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. But sometimes good intentions aren't enough.
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On Hanukkah, Hypocrites and an Open Letter to Ted Cruz
Christmas is almost here, but Hanukkah comes first. Hanukkah is a story about faithfulness, integrity, and not selling out. This is an open letter to Ted Cruz
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What Does God Mean by That?
When reading the Bible people often ask “What does that mean?” Some things are very clear, such as God’s plan of salvation. But how do we interpret the rest?
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What does God think of your house?
Would God be happy with your house? Psalm 101 tells us what God expects from us, how he wants us to live, and what the lifestyle of people who are called by his name is supposed to look like.
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It’s Not All About You: A Lesson from the Life of Solomon
“It’s not all about you.” We say that to people sometimes. Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived, but he got hung up when he thought it was all about him.
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The Duggars, Servants, and Our Post-Modern World
The Duggar family is a cultural phenomenon living out their Christian faith on public display. Controversy involving them sometimes reveals the post-modern mindset and illustrates how many people do not understand Christian principles.
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Atheists, Cessationists, and What They Have in Common
Atheists and cessationists are those who hold two very different belief systems. One says that there is no God, the other believes in God and Christ as Lord, so what could they have in common?
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Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?
Should Christians celebrate Christmas? This is often a question that comes up during the holidays. What does the Bible say about it?
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New Resource on Raised to Walk: Does God Exist?
Many of us have friends who are not believers. You will never argue someone into heaven; however, you can kick down a few strongholds. (2 Corinthians 10:5) There are countless resources available to help us become better contenders for our faith, as we cover some of them, links to each will be...
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When the Tide Begins to Turn
As we walked along the beach at low tide at the Siletz Bay, we saw something that we just couldn't quite place. What seemed like a wave, zipping along the edge of the shore from the sea into the bay. It was a tidal bore.
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Who is Jesus to You?
Who is Jesus to you? There are many people who think Jesus was a great guy, but not all of them profess him as Lord. There may even be some that say that they speak for him and perform miracles in his name, yet still do not belong to the body of Christ.
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Supernatural Book Review
Supernatural Book Review: In Supernatural, Dr. Michael Heiser explains the Biblical view of the supernatural realm and the beings which inhabit it. Who is the Divine Council.
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The Voice of God, the Man of God and the Prophet
There is an interesting passage in the book of 1 Kings about the true voice of God, a man of God, and a prophet. It was the in time of the divided kingdom, Jeroboam was the first king of the northern nation of Israel after the people had revolted against Solomon’s successor, Rehoboam (over taxes…
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Are You “Spiritual,” Not Religious?
You hear people often say, “I’m spiritual, not religious.” What does it mean? Nothing. That is a completely useless collection of words.
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On the New Year, Resolutions, and New Starts
As I looked over my Facebook feed for the first time in 2016, I saw a number with good intentions and many with much self-determination. Advice on how to make your goals, “set your intentions,” and make this first day of 2016 the first day of a new you.
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What Praying for Revival Looks Like
Many in God's church are praying for revival, but what does that really look like? How should we approach it and what does it really mean?
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Where Did Our Easter Traditions Come from?
Christians have many Easter traditions such as Ash Wednesdays, Good Friday, Maundy Thursday and Easter Eggs. Where did these traditions come from and what is their root?
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Jehovah Nissi – Our Daily Deliverer
Jehovah Nissi, The Lord is my Banner means: he is over us, he protects us, and he will bring us through. This is true both in the little situations as well as in the details of our every day lives.
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Shavout & Pentecost: A Celebration of God’s Faithfulness
Do you know what today is? It is the day of Pentecost. The anniversary of the beginning of the church and the day the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples waiting for commissioning in Jerusalem.
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The Fragrance of the Father’s Heart
Are there certain smells that you associate with specific people? The smell of Old Spice always reminds me of my dad. He wore it for years and it was one of my go-to gifts for him for a long time. Peppermint reminds me of my grandma because she would always give us a peppermint lozenge when she…
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Asking for More Than “Just”
Do we limit God through our prayers? Are we missing out by asking him to "just" do this when he has so much more for us?
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Hearing God’s Voice : Thoughts & A Review of Discerning the Voice of God
Do you know when you hear God's voice? Can you tell the difference between God's voice, your own thoughts or something else? Have you been wrong?
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What Does it Mean to Quench the Spirit?
Many of us are familiar with the verse, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, "Quench Not the Spirit;" however, not everyone will agree on what it means. There are a few guidelines one should follow when interpreting a passage of Scripture.
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Fighting Discouragement & Why Little Things Matter
Have you ever been discouraged? Have you sensed it in others? What about smelling it? How to fight off discouragement and why the little things matter.
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What Was Esau Really After?
Was Esau's greeting of his brother Jacob on his return to Canaan sincere? Had he forgiven and forgotten? Or was it something else?
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Passover: Promise and Deliverance
What is Passover? We all respond to a good story. Passover was a foreshadowing, God's live action story, of the Messiah who would come.
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Saint Valentine and Standing Firm
It's Valentine's Day, and most of us are focusing on notes, sweets, and spending time with loved ones. But in looking at the root of the holiday, there is a deeper meaning and lessons to be learned.
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Love Notes on Facebook
Have you ever had times where you just know that God is talking to you through a series of events or messages? Sometimes I get that through Facebook. Sometimes different friends, all unconnected to each other, will post encouraging messages on the same topic in such a short period of time so that...
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Positioned for Promise in 2014
The start of 2014 has been . . . interesting so far. The new year started with some situations that needed to be resolved. But I am ready to be positioned for promise
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Christmas, Candy Canes, and Chaos
A week ago my daughter, Avery, came home from a church LEAD team party bubbling with stories of her friends. She had a candy cane in hand and showed me the card with a poem about candy canes. I'm sure you've seen it:
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Thanksgiving: On Giving Thanks
Sometimes people complain about the Christmas celebrations beginning too early, but our Thanksgiving service on Sunday was awesome highlighting the reason we are have reason to give thanks.
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St Nicholas and Isaiah 58
As I was reading about the story of the life of St. Nicholas and the Christmas traditions that stem from it, I realized that it was the promised of Isaiah 58:8 lived out.
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The Synchronicity of God
A week ago, the director of my Bible study asked if anyone would share their testimony of how they came to know Jesus as their personal Savior. Several people shared their story. As I listened, I was thinking, "I should really video these."
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Thankful for the Fast Yes’s
Thursdays are usually my thankful posts, but there has been so much this week and I want to talk about another post tomorrow. What has been absolutely amazing to me is just how many answered prayers I've seen over the past of weeks. Big stuff . . . fast yes's. What is a Fast Yes? God answers…
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Developing the Gift of Discerning of Spirits
Discerning of spirits is one of the "knowledge" spiritual gifts. It can be used to determine the source of what appears to be manifestations of the power and speech gifts versus false signs. It is also used in identifying situations that need intercession.
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What is the Purpose of Discerning of Spirits?
So what exactly is the purpose of discerning of spirits? It is one of the Gifts of the Spirit. The King James Version translates it as "discerning of spirits." The English Standard Version translates it as "distinguish between spirits."
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People Like Us
Most of the time when I'm in the car I'm either listening to my theme CD or KSBJ, but the other day I had the radio on a regular station and "People Like Us" by Kelly Clarkson came on. Even though I know it is a completely secular song, it struck me how closely the words reflected the battle that...
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What is Discerning of Spirits?
What is the discerning of spirits? Often people will say that they can sense the emotion or atmosphere in a situation or from a person, but but for many concept of "discerning of spirits" is foreign, or a little uncomfortable for people.
About this show
Christ came to earth, died, and rose again not only to enable us to have eternal salvation but so that we can live a life empowered by the Holy Spirit filled by the peace of God and free from bondage and oppression. This podcast discusses what the life actually looks like with interviews with every day saints on the street and discussion on various topics. Join us for the adventure! Subscribe to the podcast, get updates at https://raisedtowalk.org/news,
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Carla Alvarez
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