Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus Podcast

Ep. 297: "Why, Of Course!...But First"

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 297, “Why, Of Course!..But First,“ Kim discusses the dangers of leaping before you look to the Lord first. In many ways, King Jehoshaphat of Judah was a fine example of Godly leadership, but even he nearly leapt before inquiring of the Lord.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 22:1-5 with 5 as the focal verse:
 
“Then Jehoshaphat added, ‘But first let’s find out what the Lord says.’”
 
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
Think about one example of when you leapt before looking to the Lord.
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
EMAIL — encouragingothersinlovingjesus@gmail.com
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
 
 
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
 
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
 
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
 
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
 
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
 
 
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 
988
 
https://988lifeline.org/
 
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
 
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
 
 
The HIDDEN Episodes: 
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
 

Ep. 296: How Do You Use Your Influence?

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 296, “How Do You Use Your Influence?“ Kim discusses the power of influence and the importance of using your influence to point others to Christ. In today’s story, we will see the influence of four different individuals and how that influence impacted others.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 21:1-29 with 25 as the focal verse:
 
25 (No one else so completely sold himself to what was evil in the Lord’s sight as Ahab did under the influence of his wife Jezebel. 
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
Over whom do you currently have influence? How are you using that power?
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. (Matthew 5:14-16)
 
EMAIL — encouragingothersinlovingjesus@gmail.com
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
 
 
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
 
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
 
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
 
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
 
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
 
 
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 
988
 
https://988lifeline.org/
 
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
 
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
 
 
The HIDDEN Episodes: 
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
 

Ep. 295: Take Courage: God's Got This!

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 295, “Take Courage: God’s Got This!“ Kim discusses the circumstances discussed in 1 Kings 20 and how out of control they may seem. Yet, no matter how the world may seem, the Lord is still in control. He rules and reigns, no matter who might be president or king.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 20:1-43 with 13 as the focal verse:
 
13 Then a certain prophet came to see King Ahab of Israel and told him, “This is what the Lord says: Do you see all these enemy forces? Today I will hand them all over to you. Then you will know that I am the Lord.”
 
The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord;
    he guides it wherever he pleases. (Proverbs 21:1)
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
Spend time meditating on Proverbs 21:1 this week.
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
Epic Dramatic Orchestra by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / The Storm
[Epic] Infraction - No Shelter [Cinematic No Copyright Music]
Epic Music Compilation by Infraction #2 [No Copyright Music]
 
 
EMAIL — encouragingothersinlovingjesus@gmail.com
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
 
 
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
 
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
 
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
 
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
 
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
 
 
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 
988
 
https://988lifeline.org/
 
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
 
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
 
 
The HIDDEN Episodes: 
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
 

Ep. 294: Say "YES" and Burn Your Plow!

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 294, “Say ‘YES’ and Burn Your Plow!“ Kim discusses how the prophet Elisha responded to God’s call on his life and how his response can challenge each of us. Have you truly said a wholehearted “yes” to the Lord or have you been unwilling to destroy all backup plans?
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 19:19-21 with 21 as the focal verse:
 
19 So Elijah went and found Elisha son of Shaphat plowing a field. There were twelve teams of oxen in the field, and Elisha was plowing with the twelfth team. Elijah went over to him and threw his cloak across his shoulders and then walked away. 20 Elisha left the oxen standing there, ran after Elijah, and said to him, “First let me go and kiss my father and mother good-bye, and then I will go with you!”
Elijah replied, “Go on back, but think about what I have done to you.”
21 So Elisha returned to his oxen and slaughtered them. He used the wood from the plow to build a fire to roast their flesh. He passed around the meat to the townspeople, and they all ate. Then he went with Elijah as his assistant.
 
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
Have you wholeheartedly said “YES” to the Lord’s current calling on your life? If so, did you burn your plow?
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
EMAIL — encouragingothersinlovingjesus@gmail.com
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
 
 
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
 
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
 
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
 
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
 
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
 
 
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 
988
 
https://988lifeline.org/
 
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
 
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
 
 
The HIDDEN Episodes: 
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
 

Ep. 293: God Speaks: Never Lose the Awe

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 293, “God Speaks: Never Lose the Awe,“ Kim discusses the awe believers should experience each time we hear the voice of the Lord. May we learn from Elijah and not fall into the “I’m the Only One” repeat loop, but humbly listen and obey all the words the Lord chooses to share with us.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 19:11-18 with 11-12, 15 as the focal verses:
 
 
11 “Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the Lord told him. And as Elijah stood there, the Lord passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 12 And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. 
 
15 Then the Lord told him, “Go back the same way you came, and travel to the wilderness of Damascus. When you arrive there, anoint Hazael to be king of Aram. 
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
When was the last time you were overwhelmed with the fact that the God of the universe speaks to you?
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left. (Isaiah 30:21)
“Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of God” by Mark Batterson
“How to Listen to God” by Charles Stanley
EMAIL — encouragingothersinlovingjesus@gmail.com
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
 
 
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
 
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
 
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
 
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
 
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
 
 
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 
988
 
https://988lifeline.org/
 
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
 
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
 
 
The HIDDEN Episodes: 
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
 

Ep. 292: Avoid the "I Am the Only One" Trap

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 292, “Avoid the ‘I Am the Only One’ Trap,“ Kim discusses the “I Am the Only One” trap the prophet Elijah repeatedly fell into and how each of us can recognize this temptation and avoid it in our own lives. Prayerfully determine which “I Am the Only One” trap you struggle with the most.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 19:9-10 with 10 as the focal verse:
 
22 Then Elijah said to them, “I am the only prophet of the Lord who is left, but Baal has 450 prophets. (1 Kings 18:22)
 
10 Elijah replied, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” (1 Kings 19:10)
 
14 He replied again, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” (1 Kings 19:14)
 
 
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
Which “I Am the Only One” trap is your greatest temptation?
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
EMAIL — encouragingothersinlovingjesus@gmail.com
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
 
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
 
 
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
 
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
 
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
 
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
 
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
 
 
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 
988
 
https://988lifeline.org/
 
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
 
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
 
 
The HIDDEN Episodes: 
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
 

Ep. 291: The Lord Cares about the Entirety of a Person

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 291, “The Lord Cares about the Entirety of a Person,“ Kim discusses the concern the Lord showed for his prophet Elijah’s physical, mental, and emotional needs. So often Christians have a tendency to be so focused on looking to meet a spiritual need in others and miss the opportunities to be the hands and feet of Christ. May this lesson spur each listener to look for opportunities to meet the physical, mental, emotional, as well as spiritual needs of others.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 19:5-8 with 5 as the focal verse:
 
5 Then he lay down and slept under the broom tree. But as he was sleeping, an angel touched him and told him, “Get up and eat!”
 
7 Then the angel of the Lord came again and touched him and said, “Get up and eat some more, or the journey ahead will be too much for you.”
 
 
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
Name one person you can reach out to and meet a physical, mental, or emotional need.
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
27 The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Luke 10:27)
EMAIL — encouragingothersinlovingjesus@gmail.com
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
 
 
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
 
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
 
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
 
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
 
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
 
 
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 
988
 
https://988lifeline.org/
 
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
 
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
 
 
The HIDDEN Episodes: 
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
 
 
 

Ep. 290: How Exhaustion Can Lead to Faulty Perspectives

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 290, “How Exhaustion Can Lead to Faulty Perspectives,“ Kim discusses the levels of exhaustion experienced by the prophet Elijah, soon after the spiritual battle on Mt. Carmel. Exhaustion can lead to many things, none of which are healthy.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 19:1-4 with 4 as the focal verse:
 
4 Then he went on alone into the wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors who have already died.”
 
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
What are some of your struggles when you are exhausted?
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
EMAIL — encouragingothersinlovingjesus@gmail.com
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
 
 
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
 
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
 
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
 
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
 
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
 
 
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 
988
 
https://988lifeline.org/
 
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
 
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
 
 
The HIDDEN Episodes: 
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
 

Ep. 289: Are You Looking for Where God Is at Work?

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 289, “Are You Looking for Where God Is at Work?“ Kim discusses the relationship the prophet Elijah had with God and how he understood the promises of God and prayed in faith. Do you live in close relationship to the Lord? Are you expectantly looking for where God is at work?
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 18:41-46 with 44 as the focal verse:
 
44 Finally the seventh time, his servant told him, “I saw a little cloud about the size of a man’s hand rising from the sea.”
Then Elijah shouted, “Hurry to Ahab and tell him, ‘Climb into your chariot and go back home. If you don’t hurry, the rain will stop you!’”
 
 
 
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
This week, be intentional about looking for where God is at work around you.
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
Experiencing God (2021 Edition): Knowing and Doing the Will of God by Claude V. King (Author), Henry T. Blackaby (Author), Richard Blackaby (Author)
EMAIL — encouragingothersinlovingjesus@gmail.com
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
 
 
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
 
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
 
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
 
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
 
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
 
 
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 
988
 
https://988lifeline.org/
 
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
 
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
 
The HIDDEN Episodes: 
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
 

Ep. 288: Even Devoted Followers of the Lord Can Have Off Days

SHOW NOTES:
In Podcast Episode 288, “Even Devoted Followers of the Lord Can Have Off Days,“ Kim discusses the example of the devoted follower of the Lord named Obadiah and how he struggled with Elijah’s instruction to him. What do your spiritual off days look like? In this lesson, Kim addresses how to return to the basics in order to rebound from off days or seasons.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 18:1-16 with 3 and 9-12 as the focal verses:
 
3 So Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. (Obadiah was a devoted follower of the Lord.
 
9 “Oh, sir,” Obadiah protested, “what harm have I done to you that you are sending me to my death at the hands of Ahab? 10 For I swear by the Lord your God that the king has searched every nation and kingdom on earth from end to end to find you. And each time he was told, ‘Elijah isn’t here,’ King Ahab forced the king of that nation to swear to the truth of his claim. 11 And now you say, ‘Go and tell your master, “Elijah is here.”’ 12 But as soon as I leave you, the Spirit of the Lord will carry you away to who knows where. When Ahab comes and cannot find you, he will kill me. Yet I have been a true servant of the Lord all my life. 
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
What do you do to rebound from off spiritual days?
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
“What is the character of God?” By Got Questions
EMAIL — encouragingothersinlovingjesus@gmail.com
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
 
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
 
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
 
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
 
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
 
988
 
https://988lifeline.org/
 
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
 
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
The HIDDEN Episodes: 
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/