The Father's Business Podcast

Have you ever felt like you might be “doing prayer wrong”?Maybe you get distracted. Maybe your prayers don’t sound polished. Maybe you’ve wondered why God doesn’t seem to answer the way you hoped.In this week’s episode of Prayer Unfiltered, Elizabeth and Kimberly tackle one of the most searched questions about prayer:“Am I doing prayer wrong?”Together, they unpack the pressure many people feel around prayer and remind us that prayer was never meant to be a performance — it’s meant to be a relationship.In this episode, you’ll discover:• Why prayer is more relational than ritual• How different people connect with God in different ways• Why God isn’t grading your prayers• Practical ways to pray throughout your day• The beauty of honest prayers, worship, repentance, journaling, praying Scripture, and breath prayersIf prayer has ever felt intimidating, frustrating, or confusing, we pray this conversation brings freedom and encouragement to your heart.You don’t need perfect words to approach God.You simply need a willing heart.If this helped you breathe again about prayer, subscribe, share with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation. Be encouraged: God desires relationship with you more than you realize. 

We picture the parents in the stands and name the weight we carry as we love and disciple our children. We turn that weight into a guided prayer that releases our kids back into God’s hands and asks for salvation, healing, wisdom, and deep joy in Jesus. From protection against the evil one to healing wounds that distort how they see God’s love, this devotional prayer also covers practical discipleship: hunger for God’s Word, wisdom, holiness, respectful hearts, life-giving friendships, renewed minds, obedience, servant hearts, and strength for spiritual battle. If you’re carrying worry, hope, or regret as a parent, adoptive parent, mentor, or spiritual parent, pray along with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs peace today, and leave a review so more families can find these prayers.

Are prayers out loud more powerful?It’s a question many Christians have asked—but the answer might surprise you.In this episode of Prayers Unfiltered, Kimberly and Elizabeth dive deep into what the Bible actually says about praying out loud vs. praying silently—and whether one carries more power than the other.We explore:*Why praying out loud can feel more powerful*The truth about spiritual warfare and spoken prayer*Whether the enemy can hear your prayers*The role of corporate prayer and unity*How prayer strengthens your faith—not God’s willingness to moveIf you’ve ever wondered:“Do I need to say my prayers out loud for them to work?”“Is there more power in spoken prayer?”“Am I missing something in my prayer life?”This conversation will bring clarity, freedom, and confidence to how you pray.Because prayer isn’t about volume—it’s about relationship.*What questions, doubts, or experiences do you have about prayer? Send them our way—we’d love to include them in future episodes. REPLY to this email and send us your questions, contact us at thefathersbusiness.com, or find us on social media.*

When you feel bruised by life, it can be hard to believe God will handle you gently. We slow down and speak a simple, steady truth from Isaiah 42:3: a bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out. If you’re carrying grief, rejection, shame, guilt, or old wounds that still ache, this devotional prayer creates space to breathe, quiet your spirit, and come close to the Father’s heart again.Scripture anchors our hope in God’s faithfulness: He hears prayers, sees tears, and still heals today. Subscribe for more devotionals, share this with someone who needs comfort, and leave a review so others can find this healing prayer and Scripture-based encouragement.

Some of the most honest prayers never make it past our lips. They show up as thoughts on the drive home, a quiet plea during a meeting, or a wordless ache we can’t explain and that raises a haunting question: does God hear my silent prayers?In this episode of Prayer Unfiltered, Kimberly Roddy and Elizabeth Powell dive into what Scripture says about silent prayer and the deeply personal nature of our relationship with God.Through passages like Psalm 139 and Romans 8, along with the powerful story of Hannah, we’re reminded that God doesn’t just hear what we say—He knows our thoughts, our emotions, and even the prayers we can’t put into words.In this episode, you’ll discover:✨ What the Bible says about silent prayers✨ How God knows your thoughts before you speak✨ Why prayer is about relationship—not performance✨ How the Holy Spirit intercedes when you don’t have the words✨ The comfort of knowing God hears even your quietest criesIf you’ve ever wondered whether God hears you in the silence, this conversation will bring clarity, encouragement, and peace.🎧 Listen now and be reminded: you are fully known—and fully heard. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s struggling to pray, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

You can love someone deeply and still be unable to change their situation. That gap between compassion and control is where worry grows, where we replay conversations, where we try to solve what we were never meant to carry. We can, however, pause and do something different: we bring the people on our hearts to the Father and let prayer become the way we show up with real strength. Today, we guide you through a devotional prayer for friends, family members, and even your own weary soul. If this devotional helps you breathe again, subscribe, share it with someone you’re praying for, and leave a review so others can find it.

If you’ve ever prayed about something… and then kept worrying about it anyway—you’re not alone.In this episode of Prayer Unfiltered, we answer a powerful question:👉 How do you actually release your burdens to God and stop carrying them?So many of us pray for the people we love, but instead of feeling peace, we walk away feeling heavier. Why? Because we’re holding onto what God never asked us to carry.In this conversation, Kimberly Roddy and Elizabeth Powell unpack:✨ The difference between godly vs. ungodly burden-bearing✨ Why prayer can feel like “worry on your knees”✨ What Scripture really says about carrying burdens (Galatians 6)✨ A practical tool to help you release control✨ How to trust God with outcomes—even when it’s hard✨ What happens to your mind, body, and spirit when you don’t let goYou’ll walk away with real, practical ways to:✔️ Stop over-carrying what belongs to God✔️ Pray with peace instead of anxiety✔️ Trust God more deeply with the people and situations you loveSubscribe for more from Prayer Unfiltered, share this with a friend who’s carrying too much, and leave a review so more people can find the show. 

If you’ve ever thought, “God is in control anyway, so why pray,” you’re not alone, and you’re not being unfaithful for asking. We sit with the real friction between God’s sovereignty and our lived experience, especially when prayers feel unanswered or outcomes don’t make sense. Prayer Unfiltered is our space to bring the questions we all carry, without turning God into a formula or prayer into a performance.We talk about what prayer is and what it is not. For us, prayer is relationship: ongoing communion with a holy Father who invites His children close. That’s why prayer includes humility and alignment, not just requests. If you’re longing for a deeper relationship with God, struggling with unanswered prayer, or trying to understand God’s providence, press play, then share this with a friend and leave a review. What question about prayer do you want us to tackle next? Contact us to let us know your questions.

Prayer can feel simple until you try to do it out loud, in a group, or from a place of disappointment. In this episode, we begin an honest conversation about prayer—what it is, what it isn’t, and some of the ways we may misunderstand it. Prayer is a relationship. Not a script. Not a performance. Not a way to get God to do what we want. We’re not claiming to have all the answers, but we believe exploring the ideas and questions about prayer together is worth it. As we start this series, we want to hear from you. What questions, doubts, or experiences do you have about prayer? Send them our way—we’d love to include them in future episodes. Contact us at thefathersbusiness.com or find us on social media.

Come exhale for a few minutes and let a deeper truth get louder than your inner critic: you are deeply loved, securely held, and not one bit accidental. We open with a blessing that asks God to quiet your spirit and draw you close to the Father’s heart, because peace is often the first doorway to clarity. With an unveiled face, we turn our attention to Jesus, crucified and risen, and we trust the Holy Spirit to do what effort never can. It’s grace-driven change, happening steadily, “with ever-increasing glory,” as you encounter the one true God.We also speak identity in Christ and calling with specificity: God called you by name, formed you to reflect His glory, and planted you as an oak of righteousness for the display of His splendor. Your purpose is handcrafted, and your Father sees connections you can’t see yet. If this devotional strengthens you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review so more people can find this message of identity, peace, and becoming. What would change this week if you chose to behold Jesus first?

What does it really mean to say God is our provider?In this episode, Kimberly and Elizabeth continue their conversation on the character of God by focusing on provision. Together, they talk honestly about the tension so many of us feel: we know God can provide, but we still wonder how, when, and if He really will.Looking at the story of Abraham and Isaac, along with Scriptures like Matthew 6 and Philippians 4:19, this conversation explores what it means to trust God as Jehovah Jireh—the Lord who provides. They also unpack the difference between our needs, wants, expectations, and desires, and why God’s provision doesn’t always look the way we hoped it would.More than anything, this episode points back to the greatest provision of all: Jesus. The cross and resurrection remind us that God has already given us what we need most—and that changes how we face lack, fear, anxiety, and uncertainty today.If you’ve ever wrestled with trusting God in practical, emotional, or spiritual need, this episode is for you.If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s carrying heavy needs, and leave a review so more people can find the Father’s Business Podcast.

We welcome you into a quiet blessing that anchors your heart in the truth that you are deeply loved and securely held. We speak Scripture and affirmation over your spirit so you live from belonging, heal rejection wounds, and rest in your identity as the Father’s beloved. For more information or to order your own copy of this resource, please go to www.thefathersbusiness.com.

What does it really mean that God is sovereign—and can we trust Him when life doesn’t make sense?In this episode, Kimberly Roddy and Elizabeth Powell dive deep into the tension between God’s sovereignty and His providence. We often say “God is in control,” but what happens when His choices feel confusing, painful, or even unfair?Through honest conversation and real-life examples, we explore:The difference between God’s sovereignty and providenceWhy trusting God’s power is easier than trusting His heartHow to navigate seasons of pain, loss, and unanswered questionsWhat Scripture really says about God’s control, goodness, and purposeWhy “God works all things for good” can feel hard to hear in the momentThis episode doesn’t offer easy answers—but it invites you into a deeper, more honest faith. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like “Where is God in this?” or “Can I trust Him right now?”—this conversation is for you.Join us as we lean into the truth: God is God, and we are not—and He is still good.If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s wrestling, and leave a review so more people can find it.

Some desires are holy and still go unanswered on our timeline. Kimberly and Elizabeth continue the conversations series by elaborating on practical ideas that flow from discussing God's Sovereignty and His Provision. They sit down for an unfiltered conversation about Christian singleness, jealousy, and the quiet grief of watching other people step into marriage and kids while you’re still waiting, serving, and trying to trust God’s provision.The heart of the conversation is hope with substance: we cannot define ourselves by relationship status, whether single or married, because Jesus is the only safe foundation for identity. We explore what real church community can look like for singles, the childless, the divorced, and anyone who feels marginalized, plus simple ways to practice kindness and dignity in everyday moments that can otherwise wound.If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs language for their story, subscribe for more conversations on identity and belonging, and leave a review so others can find the show. What part of your story still needs safe community?

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or powerless, this devotional prayer is a place to breathe again and remember where your identity actually rests. You’ll hear language to return to when anxiety rises, along with reminders that we live under love and not under fear, that we are carried, heard, and quieted by God’s presence. For everything you face today, there is an aspect of God’s character ready to meet you there. Subscribe for more devotional encouragement, share this with someone who needs peace, and leave a review to help others find the show.

Do you find it easy to affirm God's big-picture rule but struggle to believe He will provide in the particulars? Or maybe you see His provision again and again but wrestle to trust His choices when they don't look good or kind? In this conversation, we unpack the difference between God’s sovereignty and God’s provision, not as abstract theology but as lived experience: delayed marriage and the sting of comparison, illness that forces a reckoning with God’s goodness, and the quiet ways care arrives off-schedule yet on time. We uncover how family systems write our earliest scripts about the characteristics of God, how envy takes root when timelines stretch, and why control feels safer than surrender when life doesn’t go to plan.If you’ve ever wanted to “speak to management” about timing, fairness, or unanswered prayer, this conversation offers language, perspective, and gentler rhythms of trust. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review telling us where you find trust hardest—sovereignty or provision—and why.

When you are tired, where do you go to be held? We invite you into a calm, scripture-saturated prayer that trades striving for rest and fear for peace. We begin with childlike trust—coming to God as we are, not as a polished version of ourselves—and ask to be wrapped in a love that is both mighty and tender. You’ll hear the gentle call to live in unforced rhythms of grace, running  only today’s race with joy.If this devotional blesses you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find rest and hope. Check out Prayer Portions or Safe in the Father's Heart for more content like this. To partner with the work, visit www.thefathersbusiness.com and follow @thefathersbiz on Instagram and Facebook.

Two friends and two decades of story. We open the door on how our friendship began in Atlanta—roommates, youth ministry, and life maps—and how those early rhythms shaped the way we lead, teach, and pray today. We also trace the roots of The Father’s Business. Elizabeth’s mom, Sylvia Gunter, never set out to build a brand; she prayed with people, wrote what served them, and watched God carry those resources farther than any plan could. When Sylvia handed us the baton, she gave us permission to honor the heartbeat while finding our own voice. That voice found a home in our podcast. Starting in 2022, we began translating legacy tools into conversations you can take on a walk, into the car, or onto the couch. And we keep returning to identity: knowing who God is and who you are in him.If you’re longing for practical ways to trust God when life looks dark, to grow a resilient faith, and to be reminded you’re a beloved son or daughter, you’re in the right place. Listen, share it with a friend. Then tell us what you want us to tackle next—we’re listening. You can find us on YouTube now as well in our video format.

After stepping back to rest, pray, and re-center, we are returning next week, March 5, with a new episode of conversations featuring Elizabeth and Kimberly, now available in both audio and video. We're celebrating a milestone of 293 episodes heard in 128 countries, not as a victory lap, but as confirmation that steady, faithful offerings can reach hearts far beyond what we can see.Follow along, subscribe on your favorite platform, and share the show with someone who can use a word of hope today. Leave a review to help more people find these conversations and let us know what topics you want us to tackle next.

What if every need you carry could meet a specific name of God? We close our series on the character of God by threading dozens of biblical names and attributes into one sweeping, spoken blessing for the year ahead, paired with a heartfelt thank you and a short creative pause while we pray and prepare what’s next.Across this warm, reflective finale, we name mercy that rises new every morning, steadfast love and faithfulness as steady ground, and the deep friendship of God who never forsakes us. We pray peace as true shalom that guards anxious minds, ask the Good Shepherd to restore worn souls, and invite presence over striving so your days are defined by abundance rather than scarcity. We explore grace and truth that free instead of shame, justice that restores, and wonder before the Creator whose beauty fills ordinary life with meaning. Identity takes center stage as we bless you to walk as a new creation—chosen, adopted, redeemed—singing the freedom of Christ in both quiet and crowded places.This benediction gathers language of Scripture into practical encouragement you can pray over your calendar, your relationships, your work, and your rest. While we pause to seek God for the next season, more than 200 archived episodes—teachings, stories, devotionals, and prayers—stand ready to meet you right where you are.Listen now, share the blessing with someone who needs hope, and subscribe so you don’t miss what comes next. If a line or name stood out, tell us and pass it on. Your voice helps others find this space of peace, presence, and renewal.

Holiday streets can sparkle while hearts feel heavy. We name that tension without flinching, tracing how joy and grief often share the same story—from the wonder of Jesus’ birth to the tears of families scarred by Herod’s violence. That honest frame sets the stage for a deeper exploration of shalom, the kind of peace that means wholeness when life is anything but simple.We walk through the story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4, who welcomed Elisha, received an unasked-for promise, and then endured devastating loss. Her words—“It is well”—weren’t denial; they were a hard-won declaration that God’s presence holds when explanations don’t. She brings her anguish straight to the man of God, speaks her disappointment without filters, and refuses to let go. That pairing of lament and stubborn hope offers a roadmap for anyone carrying unanswered prayers, empty chairs at the table, or dreams that still feel out of reach.Together we lean into a faith that doesn’t pretend, a hope that faces reality, and a peace that isn’t fragile. Whether you’re celebrating, grieving, or doing both at once, you’ll find language for honest prayer and a blessing to rest in the heart of Jehovah Shalom. If this conversation strengthens you, share it with someone who needs steadiness today, subscribe for more reflections, and leave a review so others can find their way to this space of hope.

Christmas isn’t about chasing a fragile calm; it’s about meeting the One who is Peace. We dive into Isaiah 9:6 and Luke 2 to explore why Jesus is called the Prince of Peace, how His arrival establishes unbreakable reconciliation with God, and what that means for anxious hearts and complicated family rooms. Instead of teaching you to “try harder” at serenity, we walk through a better way—receiving the presence of Christ and letting His peace rule your heart when the night feels longest.We unpack the difference between human treaties and God’s permanent peace, and we get practical about carrying peace into real life: tense gatherings, frayed nerves, and the pressure to keep traditions perfect. You’ll hear how aligning spirit, soul, and body with the God of peace (1 Thessalonians 5:23–24) reshapes your responses, helps you set healthy boundaries without bitterness, and turns you into a quiet catalyst for reconciliation. From the glow of Christmas lights to the quiet work of blessing others by name, we share habits that move you from control to trust.Stay to the end for a spoken blessing of peace drawn from Scripture—words to still your mind, guard your heart, and remind you that His government and His peace will never end. If you’re longing for more than a mood, come rediscover the Person who brings wholeness, comfort, and courage that lasts beyond the season.

The name that changes everything isn’t complicated. Immanuel tells the truth about God’s heart: He moves toward us, not away, and He chooses closeness over spectacle. We trace the promise from Isaiah’s sign to John’s thunderous opening, and we sit with the wonder that the One who made all things stepped into a body, a family, and a world that wears both joy and pain.We explore how the Word who was with God and was God became the light that no darkness can overcome, not as a distant force but as a person who knew hunger, thirst, weariness, and tears. That choice matters for everyday life. When Jesus heals, forgives, and welcomes, He shows the Father’s extravagant love in motion. When He enters our grief and our celebration, He dignifies our humanity and anchors our hope. Emmanuel is not a seasonal idea. He remains with us now, steady in sorrow and bright in joy.If this conversation helps you feel seen and steadied, share it with someone who needs Emmanuel’s nearness. Subscribe for future reflections, leave a review so others can find the show, and visit thefathersbusiness.com to explore the devotional and support the work.

Hope feels fragile when leaders fail, plans shift, and the season stirs old grief. Isaiah’s promise cuts through the noise: a child will be called Everlasting Father. We sit with that surprising name, trace it through the life of Jesus, and discover why it changes how we see God, ourselves, and the world we’re called to love.We start by reading Isaiah 9:6 and asking why a messianic title uses “Father.” The name shows what Jesus came to reveal—the Father’s heart. Drawing from Colossians and John, we point to moments where Jesus speaks and acts with the Father’s authority, making the invisible God visible: mercy for the shamed, presence for the afraid, and steadfast love for the overlooked. That lens reframes Advent as more than waiting; it becomes resting in Someone whose care does not end.We close with a spoken blessing—words to help you breathe, receive, and remember the Father who holds yesterday, today, and forever. If this encourages you, share it with a friend who needs steady hope, subscribe for more Advent reflections, and leave a review to help others find the podcast.

“He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found.” Across these few rich minutes, we don’t pretend pain away. Instead, we trace how blessing threads through the very places that hurt, offering practical ways to receive it: breath prayers for anxious moments, naming the need and matching it to God’s character, and watching for small mercies that signal a faithful presence. Listeners will hear a simple prayer of blessing for joy, peace, strength, and love, and a reminder that divine abundance does not thin when struggles rise. If the news is heavy or your table feels lighter this Christmas, you’re not alone—and you’re not beyond reach.Explore more devotionals and past episodes at thefathersbusiness.com, and if this message steadies you, share it with someone who needs comfort today. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: which name from Isaiah 9 are you holding onto right now?

What if the strongest presence in your life was also the most tender? We open Isaiah 9 and follow the trail of “Mighty God” through Jeremiah, the Psalms, Isaiah 40, and Zephaniah to meet a champion who doesn’t just win battles—He carries people. God is valiant and victorious, and yet scripture keeps pairing that strength with compassion, attention to detail, and delight. That blend isn’t abstract. It reframes how we face fatigue, fear, and the long silences that often mark December.We talk about a power big enough to speak galaxies into existence and close enough to count stars by name. Then we step into the nativity and let the paradox land: a warrior arrives as a baby. Incarnation isn’t a sentimental moment; it’s God’s chosen strategy to save, showing that real might can wear humility without losing authority. The arc continues to the cross, where surrender becomes the decisive victory. If you’re longing for a faith that holds under pressure, come rest in the God who is both fortress and friend, holy beyond comparison and near beyond doubt.If this conversation strengthens you, share it with someone who needs courage today, tap follow to stay with us through Advent, and leave a quick review so others can find the hope they’re searching for.

Ready to rethink Christmas beyond the soft glow of the nativity scene? We trace the raw edges of a story packed with impossibility: a miraculous conception that risks reputation, a fiancé crushed then redirected by an angelic dream, shepherds abandoning their only income to chase a sky split with glory, and magi crossing borders for years guided by a stubborn star. The familiar becomes startling again, and that shock opens a door to courage.This conversation isn’t about nostalgia; it’s a call to live alert. Where might God be interrupting your ordinary with an extraordinary ask—reconciling a relationship, giving with sacrifice, pivoting a career, or trusting a nudge that won’t let go? We close with a simple charge for the season: marvel at the outrageous generosity of the Father and offer your own gift—reckless abandon to follow Jesus. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs courage today, subscribe for more devotionals, and leave a review so others can rediscover the wonder too.al to begin preparing you for Christmas.

As Advent begins, we turn to Isaiah 9:6 and discover why “Wonderful Counselor” is more than a seasonal phrase—it’s a living promise of guidance that is both awe-inspiring and intimately near. As we unpack the Hebrew layers behind dominion and peace, we reframe “government” as an unshakable authority and “peace” as wholeness, wellness, and rest for restless minds. That promise doesn’t wait for perfect circumstances; it arrives as the Holy Spirit, the parakletos, who teaches, comforts, advocates, and reminds us of everything Jesus said.If you’re in a season of waiting, you’re not alone. Advent honors that ache and points to a kingdom whose dominion and peace never end. Come for a blessing of hope, wisdom, and holy wonder that meets you in the night watches and the everyday moments where you most need guidance. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s seeking clarity, and leave a review to help others find this conversation—and the Counselor who walks beside them.

Prophecy doesn’t fade; it ripens. We open Jeremiah 33 and hear the promise of a righteous branch from David’s line, then follow that thread to its fulfillment in Jesus—the Lord our righteousness—who brings justice to the earth and peace that holds under pressure. With the voices of waiting Israel in our ears, we explore how God’s perfect timing reframes our own delays and disappointments, offering assurance that His word never fails and His care reaches into every decision and relationship.Along the way we share resources for daily formation, including our 365-day devotional Strength To Equal Your Days, created to ground each morning in hope and Scripture. If you’re longing for proof that God finishes what He starts, this reflection offers clear anchors: a faithful Lord, a fulfilled promise, and a future secured by Christ. Listen, share with a friend who needs courage today, and subscribe to stay rooted in weekly hope. If this spoke to you, leave a review and tell us which promise you’re holding onto right now.

The word Savior can feel familiar enough to skim past, especially in a season crowded with lists, sales, and year-end hurry. We slow down to ask what Luke 2:11 actually promised to people who had waited four centuries for God to speak and lived under the weight of empire. Many longed for a military hero. God answered with a child. That surprising arrival still reshapes our expectations of rescue, power, and peace.We explore how Savior in Scripture means deliverer and rescuer, but also points to wholeness—Yeshua, the Lord is salvation. Forgiveness of sin is not the finish line; it is the doorway into relationship. Drawing from Philippians 3, we talk about knowing Christ as experiential intimacy, the kind that recognizes a friend’s voice in a noisy world. Salvation becomes a life with God, not just a decision in the past. From there, we get practical: how to cultivate savoring instead of speed, how stillness and mindfulness help us pay attention to His presence, and why comparison dulls wonder. Simple rhythms—breath prayers, threshold pauses, naming God’s attributes—train our hearts to enjoy Him deeply.If this conversation helps you breathe a little slower and love Jesus a little deeper, share it with a friend, follow the show, and leave a review to help others find the message.

Start with a breath and a better story: you are called beloved, held close, and watched over. We share a gentle devotional that moves the heart from survival mode to secure attachment, exploring how identity changes when love becomes the starting point rather than the prize at the end of striving. Drawing from Safe in the Father’s Heart by Sylvia Gunter and Elizabeth Gunter, we linger on words of comfort and strength—resting between God’s shoulders, being shielded all day long, and knowing that nothing can separate us.If you’re longing for a reset—a way to hear “I care for you, I am with you, I will not hide my face”—this is your invitation to pause and receive. Subscribe for more short devotionals, share this with someone who needs reassurance today, and leave a review to help others find words of secure love.

What if holiness isn’t a finish line you sprint toward but a song that shapes who you’re becoming? We dive deep into the meaning of holy across Scripture and discover why “Holy, holy, holy” is the only attribute repeated three times around God’s throne. Instead of a distant ideal, holiness emerges as God’s very essence—His moral beauty and radiant otherness—drawing us into relationship, not performance.We unpack the tension many of us feel between “be holy” and “I keep falling short,” and we reframe it through grace. Peter’s call to be holy and Paul’s promise that “He will do it” set the stage: holiness is not self-improvement but alignment. The Holy Spirit—who seals, convicts, comforts, and renews—does the sanctifying work as we abide. If you’re tired of striving and hungry for substance, this conversation offers a path: not striving but shining, not performing but reflecting, not fearing but resting. Subscribe for more of the He Is series, share this episode with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find these conversations. Where do you sense God inviting you to realign this week?

What if a short, focused prayer could reset the atmosphere of your home? We walk through seven blessings designed to meet real family needs with clarity and hope, inviting the Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus in practical, daily ways. Rather than chasing perfect routines, we move toward a rhythm of prayer that touches spirit, emotions, mind, purpose, relationships, health, and provision, so faith becomes more than words and starts shaping how we speak, decide, and care for one another.If this conversation encourages you, share it with someone who needs a fresh start at home, subscribe for future devotionals, and leave a review to help others find the show. What blessing are you claiming for your family today?

What if identity isn’t something you build, but something you receive? We open up the promise of 2 Corinthians 5:17—becoming a new creation—and trace how that truth reshapes daily life. Instead of chasing approval or curating an image, we talk about being chosen, adopted, and beloved, with full rights and a secure inheritance in the family of God. That shift breaks the cycle of striving and replaces it with freedom rooted in grace.You’ll hear a spoken blessing of identity to anchor these truths: no condemnation, full belonging, real security, and the joy of walking as heirs. If you’re tired of defining yourself by roles, wins, or wounds, this conversation offers a steady, scriptural reset and a path into the wide-open space of grace.If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a reminder of who they are, and leave a quick review so more people can find it.

Power that outlasts your circumstances is not a myth; it is the promise of Colossians 1 brought to life. We walk through a short, Scripture-rich devotional that blesses you with endurance and patience joined to joy, rooted not in your grit but in God’s glorious might. From rescue out of darkness to life in the kingdom of light, we explore what it means to live as heirs—people who carry a rich and glorious inheritance right now, not just someday.If your heart needs a steadying word, this devotional offers language to bless your day: eyes enlightened to hope, courage to invest in preparation, and vision to endure birthing pains for the joy set before you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find hope in the kingdom of light.

In a world of instant answers, we’re slowing down to rediscover holy wonder. This episode explores God as Creator—from Genesis to the galaxies—and how creation reveals both His infinite power and intimate nearness. We talk about oceans, stars, hummingbirds, fingerprints, and the beauty of a God who never copies and pastes. Wonder isn’t childish; it restores imagination, hope, and trust. The God who named the stars also speaks into our hardest seasons. If your heart feels tired or hurried, come remember: the Creator is near, present, able, and abundantly good.If this conversation stirred something in you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find it. Your words help others slow down, look up, and rediscover awe.

What if the most powerful way to change leadership isn’t a vote, a memo, or a trend, but a prayer said with a clear, focused heart? We open Scripture and trace a vivid portrait of the qualities that shape wise, courageous, and compassionate authority—then we pray them over the people who lead our governments, churches, families, and communities.Anchored in 1 Timothy 2:1–2, we explore why praying for leaders matters for public peace and personal holiness, then step through a living gallery of biblical models. All these threads tie back to Jesus, our model of perfect leadership. We pray for leaders to reflect His shepherd heart, submission to the Father, purity of motive, union of grace and truth, costly obedience, and deep compassion. If you’ve felt discouraged by shallow leadership or polarized discourse, this conversation reorients the focus to character that lasts and actions that bless.Listen, pray along, and share this with someone who leads—or someone who prays for them. If the message resonates, follow the show, leave a review, and tell us which biblical quality you’re praying over a leader this week. Your voice and your prayers matter.

What if justice could heal instead of harden? We explore how God’s justice and grace are not competing forces but a unified power revealed in Jesus—where sin is taken seriously, paid in full, and people are invited into real change. Drawing from John 1, Micah 6:8, Psalm 89:14, Romans 3, and Ephesians 2, we define grace, mercy, truth, and justice in simple, grounded language and show how they work together rather than cancel each other out.As agents of reconciliation, we can offer holiness without a harsh tone, justice without cruelty, truth without coldness, and mercy without weakness. Grace invites people close; truth keeps them grounded; together they set us free. If your feed is full of outrage and your relationships feel brittle, this conversation offers a better way—one shaped by the cross, where justice and mercy meet and where love gains its depth from holiness.If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review with one way you’re choosing grace and truth this week. Your stories help others find hope.

Ever long to hear, “I’m proud of you?” God’s words over us bring the ultimate affirmation. In Mark 1:11, He said to Jesus, “You are my Son, whom I love, and with you I am well pleased.” If Jesus needed these words, how much more do we?Through God’s adoption of us (Ephesians 1:5-14) and the sealing of the Holy Spirit, we are already beloved. Receiving His affirmation heals, strengthens, and frees us to live from identity, not approval.Embrace your place as God’s treasured child—and share this truth with someone today.

What if God’s presence isn’t something you chase—but Someone you meet face to face?This episode unpacks Scripture’s language of presence—literally “His face”—and how shifting from concept to communion transforms how you pray, rest, and decide. Drawing from Exodus 33:14, Numbers, Joshua, and John 15, we explore how God’s steady withness anchors anxious hearts and restores joy.We also confront the modern tug-of-war with attention: constant noise, endless scroll, and hurry. Discover why solitude isn’t isolation but sacred stillness—the space where you can behold God again. What we behold shapes who we become.You’ll hear simple ways to practice presence—five-minute pauses, breath prayers, sunset reflections, and mini-retreats inspired by Jesus’ rhythm of withdrawal. If you’ve felt distant or restless, take this as your nudge to turn toward His face and behold Him.

Have you ever thought that simply enjoying God’s presence blesses His heart? This devotional, inspired by Deuteronomy 10:8, reminds us that like the priests who offered the bread of presence, we are called not only to receive from God but to minister to Him. Through meditations on Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we’re invited to delight in who God is—not just what He gives—discovering that our joy in Him brings Him joy. Worship becomes more than duty; it becomes a shared intimacy that transforms prayer, meditation, and daily life.

Scarcity tells a loud story—work harder, hold tighter, go faster. We push, we pour out, and end up empty. But there’s a better story.In this episode, we slow down and rediscover God as our Shepherd—the One who guides, provides, protects, and comforts. From Psalm 23 to John 10 and Revelation 7, we trace how true abundance flows not from striving, but from abiding.Through a simple picture of an overflowing cup, we unpack the shift from self-reliance to surrender, from control to trust. You’ll hear how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, frees us from a scarcity mindset and leads us into rest—spirit, soul, and body.If you’re ready to trade hurry for presence and hustle for overflow, this conversation will meet you with comfort, clarity, and courage.🎧 Follow the show, share it with someone who needs rest today, and leave a review to help others find still waters and real abundance.

Feeling stuck in your faith? Sylvia Gunter’s devotional, inspired by Ephesians 5:14—“Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you”—invites you to move beyond routine into a vibrant relationship with God. It highlights your unique spiritual design and calls you to let the Holy Spirit transform you from the inside out. If you’re ready to stop spiritual sleepwalking and live in the freedom God created for you, this guide offers a clear path to deeper connection and renewed purpose.

We open with Gideon hiding in a winepress, terrified and hungry, and watch him build an altar called “The Lord is Peace” before any battle is won. That scene reframes everything: God doesn’t just hand out calm; He reveals Himself as Peace—shalom—wholeness, harmony, and flourishing in the middle of pressure and uncertainty. From there, we trace how Scripture invites us to receive peace, such as Colossians 3 which urges us to “let the peace of Christ rule”—to let peace act as an umpire over our competing thoughts and emotions.Because anxiety is not just spiritual but also physical, we share practical ways to partner with God’s peace: simple breathwork (4-7-8), limiting inputs that inflame worry, grounding in Scripture, and small, steady practices that regulate body and mind. The goal isn’t numbing out; it’s living awake and anchored. If you’ve been longing for a peace that holds when headlines spike and life gets loud, this conversation offers a path to receive and embody it—so it steadies you and spills over to the people you love.If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs steady ground today, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your voice helps this message of shalom reach more hearts.

Real change starts beneath the surface. This devotional from The Father’s Business shows how God, the master gardener, uproots harmful roots—division, pride, prejudice—and replaces them with Christ himself. Drawing on passages like Romans 11:16 and Matthew 15:13, it reminds us that lasting transformation isn’t our work but God’s. Through prayer and obedience, He removes what’s destructive and plants holy roots that bear good fruit, uniting us as His dwelling place.

The word faithful sounds warm—until life feels cold. We went straight at the tension: the ache of betrayal, the sting of unanswered prayers, and the fear that maybe God won’t show up this time. Then we opened Scripture where God names Himself—compassionate, gracious, abounding in love and faithfulness—and traced how that unchanging character steadies us when circumstances don’t.We explored hesed, the covenant love that outlasts our performance, and revisited Israel’s wilderness story: cloud by day, fire by night, and new mercies like fresh bread each morning. Faithfulness doesn’t erase consequences; it tells the truth and still stays. Peter’s journey from denial to restoration shows how Jesus meets failure with purpose, commissioning us even while healing our shame. We also talked about living this out now: training our eyes to notice daily mercies, standing firm in hope when trust breaks, and letting God’s reliability become our anchor when feelings are loud and facts are thin. If your heart needs strength, protection, and a reminder that God keeps His promises, this conversation will meet you with honesty and hope.If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs steady ground today, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then tell us: where did you see God’s faithfulness this week?

Have you ever felt pressured to prove your worth? This devotional from Sylvia Gunter’s You Are Blessed in the Names of God reminds us that the treasure isn’t our achievements but God’s power within us. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:7, we are like fragile clay jars chosen to display His strength. Our identity is received, not earned, and our talents are gifts to steward, not proof of value. As Ephesians 2:10 affirms, we’re created for good works only we can fulfill—free to be exactly who God designed us to be. When we embrace this purpose, we find freedom, fulfillment, and the joy of being exactly who we were created to be.

Divine forgiveness extends beyond mere pardon—it completely erases sin, lifting our guilt and removing our burden as far as the east is from the west. Through Christ's sacrifice on the cross, God demonstrates the lavish nature of His forgiveness, wiping our slate clean rather than keeping a running tally of our transgressions. In today's podcast, we discuss further some of the following:• God's forgiveness is uniquely divine—He intentionally chooses to remember our sins no more• Unlike human forgiveness which is often partial or conditional, God's forgiveness is complete and abundant• We can forgive someone while still holding them accountable for their actions• We must surrender our right to be judge and jury, allowing God to handle justice His way• God's forgiveness flows from His covenant relationship with us, not from our merit• Our identity in Christ means we are completely forgiven—past, present, and future

Have you ever found yourself praying small, limited prayers because you couldn't imagine how God could possibly resolve your situation? Discover how King Hezekiah's approach to prayer in Isaiah 36-37 offers a transformative perspective for anyone facing seemingly impossible circumstances.This devotional unpacks practical steps to apply Hezekiah's prayer model: beginning with worship regardless of circumstances, being completely honest about your situation, and aligning your requests with God's kingdom purposes. The answers may surprise you, arriving in unexpected ways and timing, but they will always glorify God.This teaching comes from "Strength to Equal Your Days," a 365-day devotional from The Father's Business, founded by Sylvia Gunter to encourage deeper relationships with God. Visit www.TheFathersBusiness.com to access more devotionals, support this ministry, or purchase resources that will strengthen your prayer life and deepen your faith.

What does it really mean that God is “slow to anger and abounding in love”—especially when life feels heavy or unfair?In this episode, Elizabeth and Kimberly explore Exodus 34:6–7 and share honest stories of their own impatience and frustration. Together they reflect on how God’s abundant love and patience flow from His very nature, not from our circumstances.Whether you’re celebrating God’s steady love or wrestling with grief and questions, this conversation invites you to rest in the truth that His love never runs out.Listen in and be encouraged to:•See God’s patience as part of His character, not a reaction.•Find hope when your experience doesn’t match your expectations.•Trust that His love holds steady even in seasons of silence or sorrow.