Pour The Good

In this episode Jon and I discuss the science behind taking captive our thoughts. This leads into a discussion on the alignment between science and faith. These things do not contradict but they confirm the truths of each other. God made our world, our being, our soul with intention that points you back to a creator. We discuss historical artifacts and evidences that will continue to build your faith in Christ. I can assure you by the end of this episode, you will have more confidence and love for God than before you listened. It absolutely could and should change your life.

In this episode Erin talks through her experience of starting marriage, moving, job hunt, and more. This led to a new perspective on the necessity of trusting God with your plans (or lack there of). This story will encourage you to let go, pray, and be ready to see God move beyond anything you could have imagined for yourself. Make sure to follow Pour the Good on Instagram and share any episode that encourages you! Let's spread the good news!

In this episode Erin Luthy and I discuss her life verse, 1 Timothy 1-7, that has played a vital role in her life. From anxiety, insecurity, busyness, and discomfort...we talk through so many of our daily struggles and the way Paul speaks such truth in what the Holy Spirit does to combat or work through these things. How love isn't soft but it boldly given without expectation or result; how power is not a status we achieve but a selfless role we take with authority in the name and ability of Christ to be glorified, no matter what other people think about it; and self discipline which takes control of the chaos of life and reminds us to truly walk through every moment with the truth and reverence of God and His desires for us. You will leave this episode absolutely encouraged but deeply challenged to go after the uncomfortability and pursue our lives with the boldness of God in each of our steps.

In this Episode, Pastor Nirup Alphonse discusses Ephesians 2:4-10 which has not only blessed His life but has also been the foundation of his church, Lifegate in Denver. Nirup discusses what it means to be God's masterpiece...it isn't a call to what we do but who we become! As we see who God is and what He has done for us we are called into such a vulnerable love for Him that changes everything. This episode deeply reveals the offer of Christ and the transformation that takes place when we allow this to be our heart. I am praying this episode truly makes you ask questions of who you view God to be in your life and what that calls you into. Make sure to share this episode with a friend, family member, coworker, that you believe could be encouraged in how God views them! Follow Pastor Nirup on Instagram: @nirupalphonse lifegatedenver Follow Pour the Good on Instagram: @pourthegoodpodcast

We all have expectations for life on what success is, what it takes to accomplish it, and how it is supposed to happen. We can get really good at fooling ourselves into thinking we have more control in that plan than we actually do. When hardships hit or our expectations aren't met, we are often left in disappointment, questioning our purpose, identity, or asking God why He didn't carry His weight in the grand plan we created. In this vulnerable episode, collegiate volleyball player Sarah Scott, shares the story of her expectations crashing down when she tore her ACL at the beginning of her sophomore season. This wild journey that led to four knee surgeries, countless disappointments, misled promises, anxiety, and frustration at God, transforms into a deep healing that goes beyond the physical. This episode is all about the details on how Sarah wrestles with God on what true success and purpose is and the reality that this life was not created for our plan to come to fruition, but for God's goodness to be bigger than our circumstances. Be ready to be moved, this is something we all can continually be reminded of!

YALL!!! This episode!!! I can't begin to explain how much insight this episode pours on the topic of marriage. I have Kelci, Beka, and Erin share their best advice, realest stories, and honest struggles throughout their marriages. This episodes merges the practicality and intentionality of marriage with the deep spiritual call we have in it. This is a can't miss episode whether you are single, dating, engaged, or married yourself. I encourage you to share this with one of your friends that could benefit from hearing this message! Make sure you follow @pourthegoodpodcast for updates and encouragement throughout the week!

Have you experienced hurt in the church? Has this pushed you away from relying on the church community? In this episode I sit down with Pastor Taylor Frank from Harvest Bible Chapel in Marion, Indiana to discuss this and more. First, what is church hurt? How do we respond when we are the cause or the victim? How can I still have hope and trust in the church and even in God despite the pain I have been through? These questions are all talked through in this episode. I pray it helps heal and redeem how we view the church! I challenge you to share this with at least ONE person you think could benefit from this conversation. I also challenge you to bring up the topic of church hurt with at least ONE person...Allow this to open the door for hard yet healing conversations in your real life! Make sure you follow my instagram @pourthegoodpodcast for updates on future episodes and other Christ centered content.

Let's catch up! This episode I open up to y'all on how God has been challenging me personally with the word "authentic" This absolutely shifted my heart and curiosity for the episodes to come. It is easy to compare your story to others or to wonder "what if life looked different?" But what if instead of questioning where we are, we lean in to where God has us and ask how we can go deeper. God has us in this unique place for a purpose, not to be written off, but to be embraced in an authentic way that only YOU can bring. Let's do more of that. I am challenging you to SHARE this episode (or one of your fav season 1 episodes) with at least ONE person this week! Who needs extra encouragement? Who has been asking for a new podcast to listen to? Who do you want to challenge in their faith? Pour the Good is ready to pour God's goodness on people that are thirsty for His pure water...be the one to do it! I love y'all and am absolutely GIDDY for this new season to come!!!

This is the final episode of Season 1 for Pour the Good and wow has God been so so faithful. I am so blessed by how He has worked in every episode, editing night, meeting, and even moments when y'all have been listening. I just want to give every piece of praise to Him. He has been the ultimate leader, collaborator, and friend. I hope you feel encouraged by the ways He has been working and by this scripture that reminds us He is alive in us! I am so excited to begin season 2 and am open to any suggestions...whether it is that YOU want to be on the podcast, you know someone who would, OR you have topics/scriptures you would like to hear more about. I am so thankful for YOU and your friendship in this community! Keep staying connected! Keep sharing these episodes and bringing more people into the family! I appreciate it more than you know. Don't forget to follow the podcast on Apple/Spotify AND to follow my Instagram @pourthegoodpodcast for more content and connection.

This is my final guest of Season 1!!! And it is one you won't want to miss! Jon Cavanagh discusses John 10:1-18. The story discusses Jesus calling Himself the shepherd and us His sheep. One of the most beautiful depictions of how He cares for us and desires to lead our lives. Jon explains how this not only shows us how God leads us but how it calls us to lead others. We also discuss spiritual warfare that is happening all around us and the importance to counteract this with getting to know God's voice more. This scripture changes everything if we truly believe it. Have you been keeping up every week with PTG? Make sure to catch up on past episodes and follow this podcast so you don't miss what is to come! Also, follow on Instagram @pourthegoodpodcast for more content as well! Thank you so much for your support and for being a part of this community. I have been a witness to the way God brings His children together in such unique ways through this podcast. Continue to reach out and share how He is working in your life. I will always be willing to listen!

In this episode Maddy Miller comes on to discuss John 15:1-17. Too often can make our "Christian life" separate from our daily lives; Maddy comes on to say there shouldn't be a difference! When God is the vine and we are the branch, we can do nothing without His hand in our lives. He will flow into every aspect of who we are. Maddy shares on how she has recognized this truth giving her a broader perspective of purpose and has led to incredible conversations that push her out of her comfort zone. Give this a listen for encouragement on how to live a bold, obedient, loving, and joyful life with Christ as the source of it all! If you have enjoyed PTG, be sure to follow and rate the podcast! Also, you can find Maddy's podcast, The Maddy Miller Show, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maddy-miller-show/id1527446333 https://open.spotify.com/show/6Hge8lbwcAC8zChmULhUNX?si=yxRNPNv_RaezMfeu89MiXw

In this episode Max Urban discusses multiple verses in 2 Corinthians. Most of us KNOW there isn't a way to earn God's salvation, but are we LIVING as if we have to? Max brings a level of honesty on the ways Christians can struggle trying to be good enough for God's love...news flash! That isn't how this works! Jesus' blood covers us and our faith in that truth is what carries us through our walk with God. However, Max discusses the aroma that comes when we do live a life for Christ and the opportunities this brings in our life. So much comfort in this episode as Max addresses lies we tend to believe and speaks so much scripture over each one that leads us closer to the cross.

In this Episode Dr. May Young discusses a popular verse Proverbs 3:5-7. This might be a piece of scripture that you have heard and know well but have you actually spoke it over your life? This is POWERFUL. We answer questions like: How do we trust with ALL of our heart? Is there a half-trust in God? And how do I not lean on my own understanding? Does it mean to just ignore myself? So many things we tend to be confused on in our walk with Christ and May creates great clarity and wisdom that you won't want to miss out on. Make sure you share this with at least ONE friend. Who needs to trust God or could hear this while walking through the season they are currently in? SEND IT. Let's allow this to pour goodness into people's lives! Let's make this a community that challenges and loves on one another! Follow along for more updates and encouragement on Instagram: @pourthegoodpodcast

We have all heard the Kari Jobe song, "The Blessing" or have had our pastors give this as the benediction, but have we truly looked into what it means. Noah discusses what authority Numbers 6:22-26 has in our life, as well as, how we can speak this over others' lives. What does it mean for the Lord to bless you and keep you? How do we bless others? And where does the sabbath come into all of this? We cover all of these questions in more as we dive into the Lord's word to His people He delivers from Israel.

In this episode Scott Oleson discusses 2 Corinthians 4. We focus in on the concept of suffering, what it means to suffer, and how this impacts us as Christians. Scott shares why he actually tries to take on some suffering every day and how it builds his strength and faith. We also talk about how avoiding suffering can lead to ingenuine faith and bondage of false identity. Scott shares the powerful testimony of his daughter who became a teen mom and the grace the Lord showed through that new season for their family. There is so much to learn in this episode and how vulnerable Scott is to share this unique perspective.

Beka comes on to discuss what it means to wait on God, a place we constantly find ourselves in through different seasons of life. We walk through multiple places in the Bible where we see people wait on the Lord and how we are called to pursue God through it. She also opens up on how this has looks in her personal life recently and recognizing God's faithfulness in the midst of it. Listen in to hear how God reveals Himself and walks with us even when He is calling us to wait.

In this episode James breaks down Matthew 13:44-46, which discusses the parable of the hidden treasure. What value is it to find the treasure of God? It is worth everything. I encourage you to read over this scripture and recognize the gravity of what it means to have a life with Jesus. James talks about how this call has challenged him and ways we can apply it in our own lives. Challenge of the day: Share this podcast with at least one person! Let this be a way you connect with a friend, co worker, or family member :) Join the PTG fam on Insta: Thu, May 25, 2:28 AM to me https://instagram.com/pourthegood?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://instagram.com/pourthegood?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

In this episode Greg Dyson brings 1 John 5:14-15 to the podcast. What does it mean to be confident in God? How do we pray big prayers? And why do we not always get what we pray for? This episode explains all of this and more. From thinking God's thoughts, to learning the true meaning of trusting God in your prayer, this conversation will grow your desires to talk with the Lord confidentially and honestly. We also get to hear astonishing stories of the ways God has answered big prayers in Greg's life and provided the impossible. I would love to hear your thoughts from this episode and the way it challenges you! Also, make sure you follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes! Instagram: https://instagram.com/pourthegood?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Joining Pour the Good today is Dr. Laura Edwards, the Psychology chair at Taylor University. In this episode Laura discusses the miracle of Jesus healing the blind man. She explains the intentionality of where it is placed in Mark as well as what it reveals in the man healed, His disciples, and us as Christians. She also uses this miracle as an example of God not using a recipe to heal but is personal to each of us and intervenes in our life accordingly. Listen in to gain encouragement on trusting God "even if" He doesn't give us the miracle we thought and holding on to Him to be renewed each day.

Karli comes on to share her journey of doubting the existence of God. From the fearful reality of hell, to the hardships of her life revealing God's faithfulness, she shares the way God delivered her from this place of doubting. Karli also encourages you to not give anxious thoughts power and how saying them out loud can accomplish that. Listen in for a perspective that can make your doubting mind relax and motivate you to chase after the reality of God. Make sure to follow my podcast. My goal is to get 100 followers this month and spread the word to those who need it most! I appreciate the support :) Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pourthegood?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Joining Pour the Good today is Dr. Brandon Dykstra, a professor and chair of Kinesiology at Taylor University. We dive into the book of Leviticus! He shares the importance of understanding what it means to be followers of Christ and what we can learn from the practices of Old Testament jews. This leads into conversation on how our whole lives should be living with the impact of Christ in our hearts, not just the "spiritual" pieces. Yet this is not separate from the beauty of grace. Brandon shares his unique perspective on where this fits within health and wellness and how even health can reflect our individual relationship with the Lord. I encourage you to share this with at least one friend! Let this be in your conversations with people in your circle. As always, you can also share your thoughts, questions, etc. with me too! Be sure to follow the podcast so you can be in the loop for episodes to come! I appreciate the support and your help to grow this community! Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pourthegood?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

In this episode Kacy Bragg discusses Matthew 11:28-30. She explains the way God used people around her to continually point her back to this scripture and the ways it has transformed how she enters into ministry. We discuss the freedom that comes in giving our burdens to the Lord; and we also hit on Jesus' call for us to be like children, offering nothing, yet ready to embrace and grow from Him. It would mean so much if you would follow this podcast and get notified for new episodes to come! As always, reach out and tell me your thoughts on this verse, this podcast, or anything you are working through in your faith! Follow Pour the Good on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pourthegood?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

In this episode I will be introducing all of the ways God worked in my individual life that eventually led to the start of this podcast. I discuss the importance of loving our Bible, building a life centered on Christ, and having a God-loving community supporting you. I also explain the vision of the podcast and fun things to come. I hope you continue this conversation by reaching out - I would love to discuss your heart for Jesus! Also be sure to follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pourthegood?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==