The Hallel Podcast

In this episode, we walk through the plagues in Exodus and what they reveal about the heart of God.Each plague wasn’t random—it was intentional. God was dismantling everything Egypt trusted in, exposing what was false, powerless, and ultimately destructive. Not just as judgment, but as mercy and giving them the opportunity to see clearly and turn back.Through Pharaoh’s resistance and God’s patience, we’re invited to ask a deeper question: what are we placing our hope in?

In this episode, we look at the calling of Moses and the tension many of us know well...what happens when God calls, but we feel unqualified.As God reveals Himself as “I AM,” He doesn’t build Moses’ confidence in himself, but in His presence. Yet Moses wrestles with doubt, fear, and insecurity. Just like we do.From Exodus to the words of Jesus, we’re reminded that the same God who called Moses is still calling us. Not because we are enough, but because He is.What if the real question isn’t “Am I capable?” but “Will I trust Him?”

What happens when people forget God?In this episode, we step into the beginning of Exodus and explore the rise of Pharaoh, the oppression of Israel, and the deeper heart behind it all. As fear grows, control tightens, and suffering increases, we see how quickly things unravel when God is no longer known.But even in the silence, God is not absent.He hears.He remembers.He sees.He knows.This conversation isn’t just about Israel’s story, it’s about our own tendency to forget, and the invitation to remember who God truly is.

Join Tamy and Jordan as they celebrate and discuss the resurrection week!

What was Jesus actually doing in the days leading up to the cross?In this episode, we walk through Passover week and uncover how every moment of Jesus’ final days fulfilled the promises of the Old Testament. From the selection of the lamb to the Last Supper, from the cleansing of the temple to the meaning of redemption, this conversation reveals how deeply connected Scripture truly is.This isn’t just history, it’s the story of a God who draws near, provides a substitute, and restores what was broken.As Easter approaches, this episode is an invitation to see Jesus more clearly and not miss the significance of what He’s done.

In this episode, we finish our Lent series by focusing on the final obstacle to abiding in Christ: the devil.From Genesis 3 to Ephesians 6, we unpack how the enemy works. It is primarily through lies that distort God’s character and truth. But instead of running in fear, Scripture calls us to stand.What if the enemy’s attacks actually reveal where we need healing? And what if we’re far more equipped than we think?Through the armor of God and the truth of His Word, we learn how to recognize the enemy’s voice, reject his lies, and stand firm in the victory Christ has already won.

In this episode, we continue exploring the battle with the flesh: the one struggle every believer faces daily.Looking at Genesis 3, Romans 7, and the words of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, we unpack why our good intentions often collide with real weakness. Paul reminds us that even when we struggle, something in us is still aligned with God. And instead of trying to conquer the flesh through rules or discipline, Jesus invites us to bring our broken places to Him so He can heal them at the root.There is no condemnation for those in Christ. There is only the invitation to walk in the victory He has already won.

In this week’s Lent conversation, Tamy and Jordan reflect on a powerful question: Are we being blinded by our privilege?After hearing a friend pray that Western believers wouldn’t be “blinded by privilege,” Tamy began wrestling with what that really means. Turning to Revelation 3 and Jesus’ message to the church of Laodicea, they explore how comfort, resources, and security can create a subtle spiritual blindness which makes us believe we are strong when we are actually deeply in need of Christ.Together they unpack how privilege can dull our awareness of our dependence on God, why that makes faith more challenging rather than easier, and the hopeful invitation Jesus gives.

In this episode, we explore the flesh’s deep craving for security — and how money often becomes the place we look for it.From Cain and Abel to Abraham and Jesus’ words in Matthew 6, we unpack how tithing was never just about finances. It’s about trust. It’s about living open-handed. It’s about choosing which master we will serve.What if our anxiety reveals where our faith feels small? And what would it look like to truly seek first the Kingdom of God?Join us as we talk about security, surrender, and the freedom found in trusting Him.

Join Tamy and Jordan as they discuss Lent and send a Hallel team member off to Kenya to serve!

Begin this 40-day journey of Lent with Tamy and Jordan. Learn about what Lent is and what the Hallel Podcast will be doing during this time!

Tamy and Jordan talk through the "Committed Heart" episode of the Heart Series in honor of Valentine's Day!

Tamy and Jordan walk through the importance of letting the Lord help you in the process of understanding your own heart.

What do you do when someone shares something heavy—and you don’t know what to say?In this episode of The Hallel Podcast, we talk about the sacred work of staying. Staying in discomfort. Staying in silence. Staying present when pain surfaces and the urge to fix, rescue, or pray it away feels overwhelming.Through Scripture, personal stories, and honest conversation, we explore what it means to be an empathetic listener, how confession restores fellowship, and why healing can happen in safe companionship. Drawing from Psalm 51, John 15, and 1 John 1, we’re reminded that Jesus doesn’t rush us out of hard places; He abides with us there.

In this episode, we walk through Psalm 51 and uncover the true pathway to freedom. David doesn’t try to fix himself, make promises, or improve his behavior, he places the entire weight of his healing on God.We explore what it means to be spiritually cleansed, to allow God to pulverize sin rather than conceal it, and to receive a completely new heart instead of repairing the old one. Healing begins when the image of God is restored within us, when shame is removed, and when grace is fully trusted.This conversation invites you to stop striving, stop hiding, and fall fully into the restoring love of God.

In this episode of The Hallel Podcast, Tamy and Jordan are joined by longtime friend and minister Ginger for a deeply honest conversation about suffering, discipleship, and the healing presence of Christ. Through the story of a miscarriage experienced during a ministry trip to Alaska, they reflect on the value God places on life, the courage to bring our whole hearts to Him, and what it truly means to follow Jesus—not through striving, but through grace. This episode is an invitation to stop hiding, lean into discipleship, and experience restoration in the places that feel most broken.

Ring in the New Year with a final advent with Hallel!

Merry Christmas, Hallel Family!!

For this week of Advent, Jordan and Tamy take you through the history and significance of the birth of Christ as the perfect sacrifice.

In this third week of Advent, we reflect on the Baby Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us. Born into vulnerability, uncertainty, and suffering, Jesus entered our broken world not as a distant ruler, but as a tiny, dependent child. In choosing weakness, He chose closeness. In becoming human, He made a way for us to be truly known, understood, and redeemed.Whether this Christmas season feels joyful, heavy, or somewhere in between, this episode is an invitation to slow down, snuggle in, and remember: God is not distant, He is with you.

In this Advent episode, we explore the theme of the Messiah—the One promised from the beginning, woven through every page of Scripture, and fulfilled in Jesus. Through prophecy, Old Testament “types,” and gospel revelation, we look at how God prepared His people to recognize Christ, and how we prepare our own hearts to see Him today.

Tamy and Jordan jump into their advent series with Week One: The Seed!

In this episode, Tamy and Jordan pause their Pathway to Freedom series to reflect on the rich truths of Psalm 33—God’s faithfulness, His presence through every season, and the way He heals and strengthens the human heart. Through Scripture, personal stories, and gentle insight, they explore how the Lord has been with us all along, teaching us to trust Him and giving us a new song to sing.

Tamy and Jordan go through the heavy impact Psalm 51 has had on their own hearts and the truth they have learned from it.

In this episode, we open Psalm 32 and uncover the freedom found in confession. Through honest conversation about hard days, prayer, and the story of David’s restoration, we explore how bringing our struggles into the light invites God to heal, redeem, and renew. This is a conversation about truth, grace, and learning to hide in God instead of hiding from Him.

Join Tamy and Jordan as they break down Isaiah 25 and talk about the grand justice and mercy our God. Join our community here: https://www.hallel.co/hallel-community

In this episode, Jordan and Tamy unpack the difference between “weights” and “sins,” how everyday burdens can quietly erode our hearts, and how fixing our eyes on Jesus—the founder and perfecter of our faith—transforms the way we live. Whether you’re weary from life’s trials or longing for renewal, this conversation will remind you of the joy, freedom, and victory that come from walking closely with Him.

In this episode of the Hallel Podcast, Tamy and Jordan dive into 1 John 1 and the hope it offers for every heart. Together, they explore what it means that “God is light and in Him is no darkness at all,” and how walking in the light brings both restoration with God and healing in our relationships with others.Where do you notice light and darkness at work in your own life right now?What “dark places” might God be gently inviting you to bring into His light?

Tamy and Jordan discuss building the muscle of relying on Jesus in your time of studying scripture. Six Questions for studying scripture: 1) What do I like about this passage?2) What do I not like/not understand?3) What does this passage say about God?4) What does this passage say about Mankind?5) How do I apply this to me?6) Who am I going to tellFika definition:(in Swedish custom) a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others.

Hallel's founder Tamy Elam shares her testimony of how the Lord brought her from deep pain from childhood abuse to full healing.

Dive into the heart behind Hallel with Tamy and Jordan as they introduce the Hallel Podcast and study Psalm 34.