Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus Podcast

Ep. 208: Kicking Someone When He Is Down

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 208, “Kicking Someone When He Is Down,” Kim discusses the importance of reaching down and lifting someone up when he is down versus kicking someone when he is down.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Samuel 16:5-14 with 6-7 as the focal verses.
 
6 He threw stones at the king and the king’s officers and all the mighty warriors who surrounded him. 7 “Get out of here, you murderer, you scoundrel!” he shouted at David. 
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
Give an example of someone being kicked when he was down.
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
 
SEASON 5 coming next week!
 
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel continues to grow. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
“Shadow of Doubt” by Terri Blackstock
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32)
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
For more on the Overcast podcast app, go to https://overcast.fm/
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“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
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
“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 content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/

Ep. 207: Jumping to Conclusions Leads to Nothing Good

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In Podcast Episode 207, “Jumping to Conclusions Leads to Nothing Good,” Kim discusses the danger of making major decisions on limited information. In today’s story, we see King David make a wrong decision because he only listens to one side of the story.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Samuel 16:1-4 with 3-4 as the focal verses.
 
3 “And where is Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson?” the king asked him.
“He stayed in Jerusalem,” Ziba replied. “He said, ‘Today I will get back the kingdom of my grandfather Saul.’”
4 “In that case,” the king told Ziba, “I give you everything Mephibosheth owns.”
“I bow before you,” Ziba replied. “May I always be pleasing to you, my lord the king.”
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
When have you seen jumping to conclusions have dire consequences?
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
 
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel continues to grow. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
Intro to Ziba and Mephibosheth - 2 Samuel 9:1-13
The Rest of the Mephibosheth Story - 2 Samuel 19:24-30
Joshua and the Gibeonites - Joshua 9
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
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For more on the Overcast podcast app, go to https://overcast.fm/
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“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
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
“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 content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/

Ep. 206: Men After God’s Own Heart Do Cry

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 206, “Men After God’s Own Heart Do Cry,” Kim discusses the contrast between the American misconception that real men don’t cry to the Biblical examples of the weeping of Godly men. Although we focus primarily on King David and Christ, there are many examples of tears from Godly men.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Samuel 15:30. The additional focal verse is 1 Samuel 13:14.
 
30 David walked up the road to the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went. His head was covered and his feet were bare as a sign of mourning. And the people who were with him covered their heads and wept as they climbed the hill. 
 
14 But now your kingdom must end, for the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart. The Lord has already appointed him to be the leader of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command.” (1 Samuel 13:14)
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
Ask the Lord to show you His perspective of Godly men and tears.
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
 
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel continues to grow. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
8 You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. (Ps. 56:8 from A psalm of David, regarding the time Philistines seized him in Gath.)   
6 I am worn out from sobbing. All night I flood my bed with weeping, drenching it with my tears. 7 My vision is blurred by grief; my eyes are worn out because of all my enemies. (Psalm 6:6-7 from A psalm of David).
9 Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am in distress. Tears blur my eyes. My body and soul are withering away. 10 I am dying from grief; my years are shortened by sadness. Sin has drained my strength; I am wasting away from within. (Psalm 31:9-10 from A psalm of David)
 
32 They buried Abner in Hebron, and the king and all the people wept at his graveside. (2 Samuel 3:32)
41 As soon as the boy was gone, David came out from where he had been hiding near the stone pile. Then David bowed three times to Jonathan with his face to the ground. Both of them were in tears as they embraced each other and said good-bye, especially David. (1 Samuel 20:41)
22 David replied, “I fasted and wept while the child was alive, for I said, ‘Perhaps the Lord will be gracious to me and let the child live.’ (2 Samuel 12:22)
36 They soon arrived, weeping and sobbing, and the king and all his servants wept bitterly with them. 37 And David mourned many days for his son Amnon. (2 Samuel 13:36-37a)
33 The king was overcome with emotion. He went up to the room over the gateway and burst into tears. And as he went, he cried, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you! O Absalom, my son, my son.” (2 Samuel 18:33)
 
33 When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply troubled. 34 “Where have you put him?” he asked them. They told him, “Lord, come and see.” 35 Then Jesus wept. (John 11:33-35)
41 But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep. 42 “How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes. 43 Before long your enemies will build ramparts against your walls and encircle you and close in on you from every side. 44 They will crush you into the ground, and your children with you. Your enemies will not leave a single stone in place, because you did not recognize it when God visited you.” (Luke 19:41-44)
7 While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God. (Hebrews 5:7)
 
“Do Real Men Cry? By BCC Staff at Biblical Counseling Center, July 8, 2014
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
For more on the Overcast podcast app, go to https://overcast.fm/
 
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“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
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
“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 content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/

Ep. 205: Let the Lord Do What Seems Best to Him

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 205, “Let the Lord Do What Seems Best to Him,” Kim discusses the faith it takes to submit wholeheartedly to the Lord’s plan, even when it isn’t what you want.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Samuel 15:23-26 with verse 26 as the focal verse.
 
26 But if he is through with me, then let him do what seems best to him.”
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
Are you able to wholeheartedly pray-- "Lord, do what you know is best"?
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
 
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel continues to grow. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
Additional Resources:
 
8 “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. 9 For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9)
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
For more on the Overcast podcast app, go to https://overcast.fm/
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“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
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
“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 content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/

Ep. 204: When Loyalty Appears in Unexpected Places

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 204, “When Loyalty Appears in Unexpected Places,” Kim discusses the times of life when someone has your back and you weren’t anticipating loyalty from that direction. Kim also encouraged listeners to look for opportunities to show loyalty to someone who might feel alone right now.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Samuel 15:13-23 with verse 21 as the focal verse.
 
“But Ittai said to the king, “I vow by the Lord and by your own life that I will go wherever my Lord the king goes, no matter what happens—whether it means life or death.””
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
When have you experienced loyalty from someone you didn’t expect?
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
 
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel continues to grow. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
Additional Resources:
 
16 But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. 17 Wherever you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord punish me severely if I allow anything but death to separate us!” (Ruth 1:16-17)
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
For more on the Overcast podcast app, go to https://overcast.fm/
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“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
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
“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 content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/

Ep. 203: Do You Have a Judas in Your Circle?

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 203, “Do You Have a Judas in Your Circle?” Kim discusses one of the traitors in King David’s inner circle, comparing him to the most infamous traitor of all time, Judas Iscariot. Each of us needs to use a discerning spirit, led by the Holy Spirit, to avoid trusting those with traitors tendencies.
 
Our focal verses for this week are varied:
 
12 While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel, one of David’s counselors who lived in Giloh. Soon many others also joined Absalom, and the conspiracy gained momentum. (2 Samuel 15:12)
 
Absalom followed Ahithophel’s advice, just as David had done. For every word Ahithophel spoke seemed as wise as though it had come directly from the mouth of God. (2 Samuel 16:23)
 
When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey, went to his hometown, set his affairs in order, and hanged himself. He died there and was buried in the family tomb. (2 Samuel 17:23)
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
Prayerfully ask the Lord to reveal any Judases in your life and how to best deal with them.
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
 
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel continues to grow. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
Additional Resources:
 
13 Afterward Jesus went up on a mountain and called out the ones he wanted to go with him. And they came to him. 14 Then he appointed twelve of them and called them his apostles. They were to accompany him, and he would send them out to preach, 15 giving them authority to cast out demons. 16 These are the twelve he chose:…19 Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him). (Mark 3:16a-19)
4 But Judas Iscariot, the disciple who would soon betray him, said, 5 “That perfume was worth a year’s wages. It should have been sold and the money given to the poor.” 6 Not that he cared for the poor—he was a thief, and since he was in charge of the disciples’ money, he often stole some for himself. (John 12:4-6)
Judas - Matthew 26-27
Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me. (Psalm 41:9 ESV)
“The Ten Worst Traitors in History” by Jacob Siuka
The Chosen
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
For more on the Overcast podcast app, go to https://overcast.fm/
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“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
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
“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 content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/

Ep. 202: How Do You SEE People?

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 202, “How Do You SEE People?” Kim discusses the temptation every one of us experiences regarding how we SEE people. Absalom appears to have only seen people as a means to an end, which is a temptation for many. Another struggle is to not SEE people at all, but to be so focused on me, me, me, me that we miss all the unique people around us for whom Christ died.
 
The primary scripture text is 2 Samuel 15:1-12 with 2-6 as the focal verses:
 
2 He got up early every morning and went out to the gate of the city. When people brought a case to the king for judgment, Absalom would ask where in Israel they were from, and they would tell him their tribe. 3 Then Absalom would say, “You’ve really got a strong case here! It’s too bad the king doesn’t have anyone to hear it. 4 I wish I were the judge. Then everyone could bring their cases to me for judgment, and I would give them justice!”
5 When people tried to bow before him, Absalom wouldn’t let them. Instead, he took them by the hand and kissed them. 6 Absalom did this with everyone who came to the king for judgment, and so he stole the hearts of all the people of Israel.
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
Pray the words from the chorus of "Give Me Your Eyes."
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
 
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel continues to grow. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
Additional Resources:
 
“Give Me Your Eyes” by Brandon Heath
Prayer from “Give Me Your Eyes” chorus:
Give me Your eyes for just one second
Give me Your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missin'
Give me Your love for humanity
Give me Your arms for the broken-hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach
Give me Your heart for the ones forgotten
Give me Your eyes so I can see
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
For more on the Overcast podcast app, go to https://overcast.fm/
 
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“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
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
“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 content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/

Ep. 201: Where Did the ”Face Down a Giant Warrior” Faith Go?

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 201, “Where Did the ‘Face Down a Giant Warrior’ Faith Go?” Kim discusses the differences between the faith David displayed when he faced Goliath (1 Samuel 17) and the lack of faith he displayed as he fled from Jerusalem and Absalom (2 Samuel 15:13-15). What did and did not happen in the life of David to bring him to this sad day? How about you? Is your faith growing or have your faith muscles atrophied? What will you do today to prevent the “What happened?” question from being an issue?
 
The primary scripture text is 2 Samuel 15:13-15:
 
13 A messenger soon arrived in Jerusalem to tell David, “All Israel has joined Absalom in a conspiracy against you!”
14 “Then we must flee at once, or it will be too late!” David urged his men. “Hurry! If we get out of the city before Absalom arrives, both we and the city of Jerusalem will be spared from disaster.”
15 “We are with you,” his advisers replied. “Do what you think is best.”
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
Where did your "face down a giant warrior" faith go?
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
 
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel has launched! Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
Additional Resources:
 
1 Samuel 17 - David, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies and Goliath
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
For more on the Overcast podcast app, go to https://overcast.fm/
 
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“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
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
“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 content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/

Ep. 200: ”I Am Resolved to...”

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 200, “I Am Resolved to…” Kim discusses the importance of taking advantage of every opportunity in every season of life. In honor of the 200th episode of “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus,” Kim took artistic liberty and shared some of her own personal journey and how she will currently finish, “I Am Resolved to….” Kim wants to thank everyone who has ever tuned in to the podcast, ever shared the podcast on social media or otherwise, ever prayed for her and/or listeners, ever corresponded in any way - may the Lord richly bless each of you.
 
The primary scripture text for this special episode is 1 Corinthians 15:58 -
 
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
 
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
How will you finish the statement in this season of your life? "I Am Resolved to..."
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
 
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel has launched! Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
 
Additional Resources:
 
“I Am Resolved” by Palmer Hartsough
I am resolved, and who will go with me?
Come, friends, without delay;
taught by the Bible, led by the Spirit,
we'll walk the heavenly way.
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. (1 Corinthians 15:58)
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
For more on the Overcast podcast app, go to https://overcast.fm/
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“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
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
“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 content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/

Ep. 199: Beware of the Backstabbers!

SHOW NOTES:
In Podcast Episode 199, “Beware of the Backstabbers!” Kim discusses the importance of being wise regarding all relationships, no matter whether personal or otherwise. Also, beware of the temptation to stab another’s back.
The primary scripture text for this episode is 2 Samuel 15:1-12 with verses 6, 10-12 as the focal verses:
6 Absalom did this with everyone who came to the king for judgment, and so he stole the hearts of all the people of Israel.
10 But while he was there, he sent secret messengers to all the tribes of Israel to stir up a rebellion against the king. “As soon as you hear the ram’s horn,” his message read, “you are to say, ‘Absalom has been crowned king in Hebron.’” 11 He took 200 men from Jerusalem with him as guests, but they knew nothing of his intentions. 12 While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel, one of David’s counselors who lived in Giloh. Soon many others also joined Absalom, and the conspiracy gained momentum.
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
 
Take some time to prayerfully assess each relationship in all of your circles.
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
 
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel coming with Episode 200!
 
Additional Resources:
 
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8)
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
For more on the Overcast podcast app, go to https://overcast.fm/
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
 
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“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
Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
“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 content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/