Word of Joy

As we live the Christian life we will have battles. We must not fear the battle or the enemy; rather we must live confidently in the strength of Christ.

As we live the Christian life we will have battles. We must not fear the battle or the enemy; rather we must live confidently in the strength of Christ.

When we know Jesus, we live differently. Our lives—our walk—is characterized by love, light, and wisdom.

When we know Jesus, we live differently. Our lives—our walk—is characterized by love, light, and wisdom.

How we think determines how we behave. As Christians, we have been called to a new way of thinking and thus a new way of living. How and why do we do this? What does this new way of living look like?

How we think determines how we behave. As Christians, we have been called to a new way of thinking and thus a new way of living. How and why do we do this? What does this new way of living look like?

It is great to know who we are and what we have in Christ, but now we must “walk it out”—we must live it. In the first of five “walk” passages, Scripture says we must “walk worthy”. Podcasts 5 & 6 explore the truth of “walking worthy”.

It is great to know who we are and what we have in Christ, but now we must “walk it out”—we must live it. In the first of five “walk” passages, Scripture says we must “walk worthy”. Podcasts 5 & 6 explore the truth of “walking worthy”.

Ephesians 2-3 are powerful chapters delineating what sin did to us, what God did for us, and what Christ does through us.

Ephesians 2-3 are powerful chapters delineating what sin did to us, what God did for us, and what Christ does through us.

As Christians, we have been blessed with every spiritual blessing; each blessing is a gift of grace through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1 helps us understand who we are in Christ and all that we have given through Christ.

As Christians, we have been blessed with every spiritual blessing; each blessing is a gift of grace through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1 helps us understand who we are in Christ and all that we have given through Christ.

On this episode, Jennifer discusses Philippians 4:14-19. She discusses how there is a certain type of peace being inside the will of God. 

On this episode, Jennifer discusses Philippians 4:1-5. She dives into the peace of God and the right way to prepare your relationship with God.

Join Jennifer for an episode about hope and peace through this difficult time.

On this episode, Jennifer discusses Philippians 4:1-5 and how God commands us to stand firm through all types of troubles. 

A continuation of the five principles for running a winning race based on Philippians 3

Join Jennifer for an episode about hope and peace through this difficult time.

This Christian life is likened to an athletic race, and we are admonished to press on toward the goal. Jennifer explores 5 principles, set forth in Philippians 3, for running a winning race

Pressing on, as an athlete in a race, we live this present life with our eyes on Christ.

Living in the tension of this life and the life to come, what should be our perspective on "The Things of Earth"?

As we learn to surrender to Christ, we become lights in the darkness, following the example of many who have come before us.

Continuing in Philippians 2, Jennifer gives practical application for living the life God wants us to live. We work out what God is working in us, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Philippians 1:27-2:11- Continuing in Philippians 2, Part 6 of our series is filled with encouragement as believers work together for God's glory, always looking to Christ as our example.

Philippians 1:27-2:11- People are the great sandpaper of life! There are difficult people in the church and out in the world. Part 5 reminds us, we need each other as we face opposition from difficult people who are not believers.

Difficult circumstances will attempt to steal our joy. Through the Apostle Paul's timely  message to the Philippians, we can discover the secret to abundant joy in the midst of difficulties.

Difficult circumstances will attempt to steal our joy. Through the Apostle Paul's timely  message to the Philippians, we can discover the secret to abundant joy in the midst of difficulties.

Please join us as we continue the Joy in Surrender  series in Philippians. Jennifer talks about how God started a good work in you--and He will not abandon His good work.

What is Biblical joy, and how can experience joy in the midst of suffering?

A continuation of Living Strong; A Call to Faith

 A continuation of Living Strong; A Call to Faith

Using Luke 15, Jennifer relays a meaningful experience from her recent trip to Nicaragua.

Mary was a young girl with plans, but the angel's announcement to her changed all of that. When plans change, it sometimes causes fear. What does young Mary teach us about fear, hope, and faith?

Advent is a season of preparation and excitement. Learning from Anna the prophetess of Luke 2, how do we prepare for the Christmas season? And how do we prepare for the second coming of Christ as well?

God grows our faith in the “Big Ponds of Life”. A continuation of Joshua 2. 

If faith is for every believer, how does God grow our faith?

What is faith and how do we grow in faith? Joshua 2 gives insight from an unlikely source.

“Be strong and courageous” is God’s call to refocus on Him when life is unsettling.

When life is changing, the believer in Christ is called to “be strong and courageous”. A seven part series from Joshua gives insight and direction for a courageous, faith-filled life.

Who is Jennifer Mathewson Speer and what is Word of Joy? A conversation with "Doing Good Well" host and personal friend, Callie Cowan.

Join us as we wrap up the series, While We Wait. Host, Jennifer Mathewson Speer poses the question, “Is a season of waiting an inactive season or is there active proof of trusting God while we wait?” Psalm 37 continues to shed light on the topic of waiting.

Welcome to the first episode of Word of Joy Podcast! On this podcast, host Jennifer Mathewson Speer discusses how a believer in Christ can respond when circumstances are not changing and God doesn’t seem to be moving. Psalm 37 gives clear answers in a season of waiting.