Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus Podcast

Ep. 320: Don't Hesitate to Pray for Daily Needs

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 320, “Don’t Hesitate to Pray for Daily Needs,” Kim discusses the importance of taking our practical needs to the Lord. Instead of asking the Lord, we often ask others or are intent on fixing the situation ourselves. Let us learn from the floating axhead story that the extraordinary God provides, even for our ordinary needs.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Kings 6:1-7, with 5 as the focal verse:
 
5 But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. “Oh, sir!” he cried. “It was a borrowed ax!”
 
 
WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:
 
What is one current need you should place before the Lord?
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19)
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 Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.
 
 
 
 
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. 319: Even God’s Faithful Aren’t Immune to Betrayal,

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 319, “Even God’s Faithful Aren’t Immune to Betrayal,” Kim discusses the sting of betrayal. Whether the betrayal is in a personal relationship, or someone in authority betrayed you, the pain can be life-changing. Yet, when the betrayal is in a church or ministerial context, there are added layers of hurt. Join Kim as she explores two stories from scripture that describe betrayal. Hang on to the end, and she prays for all those hurting from the effects of betrayal.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Kings 5:20-27 with 22 as the focal verse:
 
22 “Yes,” Gehazi said, “but my master has sent me to tell you that two young prophets from the hill country of Ephraim have just arrived. He would like 75 pounds of silver and two sets of clothing to give to them.”
 
 
WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:
 
When have you experienced betrayal?
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
Judas - 47 But even as Jesus said this, a crowd approached, led by Judas, one of the twelve disciples. Judas walked over to Jesus to greet him with a kiss. 48 But Jesus said, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?” (Luke 22:47-48)
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 Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.
 
 
 
 
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. 318: "But God, My Way Would Be Better"

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 318, “But God, My Way Would Be Better,” Kim discusses the human tendency to question how God does things and the temptation to believe we could do better if the decisions were up to us. Naaman, the commander of the Aramean army, was not pleased with how God’s prophet Elisha addressed his request to be healed. He thought it would be handled a certain way, and when it wasn’t, he was angry. Before we condemn Naaman for his attitude, let’s examine our own hearts.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Kings 5:1-19 with 11-12 as the focal verses:
 
11 But Naaman became angry and stalked away. “I thought he would certainly come out to meet me!” he said. “I expected him to wave his hand over the leprosy and call on the name of the Lord his God and heal me! 12 Aren’t the rivers of Damascus, the Abana and the Pharpar, better than any of the rivers of Israel? Why shouldn’t I wash in them and be healed?” So Naaman turned and went away in a rage.
 
 
WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:
 
When have you last questioned the Lord’s methods? What insights do you now have?
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
“If It Was Up to Me” by Ben Fuller ft. Carrie Underwood
“How Would I Know” by Kathy Troccoli
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. (Is. 55:8-9)
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 Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.
 
 
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. 317: Same God Yesterday, Today, and Forever

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 317, “Same God Yesterday, Today, and Forever,” Kim discusses the similar stories from the life and ministry of Elisha and the life and ministry of Jesus. As she compares and contrasts the two miracles, she encourages listeners to ponder the God who did both miracles and the God who has always been and will always be our miracle-working God.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Kings 4:42-44; John 6:1-15 with 2 Kings 4:44 as the focal verse:
 
44 And when they gave it to the people, there was plenty for all and some left over, just as the Lord had promised.
 
 
WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:
 
Take some time to ponder and praise your consistent, all-powerful God.
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8)
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 Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.
 
 
 
 
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. 316: Oh, the Story They Could Tell!

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 316, “Oh, the Story They Could Tell!” Kim discusses the importance of sharing the stories of God’s goodness to His people. In today’s scripture, we see His miraculous provision of food for a group of prophets through the faith and faithfulness of His prophet Elisha.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Kings 4:38-41 with 41 as the focal verse:
 
41 Elisha said, “Bring me some flour.” Then he threw it into the pot and said, “Now it’s all right; go ahead and eat.” And then it did not harm them.
 
 
WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:
 
What story can you tell of God’s goodness to you?
 
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 Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.
 
 
 
 
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. 315: Lessons from the Lady from Shunem

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 315, “Lessons from the Lady from Shunem,” Kim discusses the story of the prophet Elisha and his interactions with the Shunemite woman. Listen as Kim shares the story and some of the insights we can learn from the lady from Shunem that can inspire us even today.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Kings 4:8-37 with 30 as the focal verse:
 
30 But the boy’s mother said, “As surely as the Lord lives and you yourself live, I won’t go home unless you go with me.” So Elisha returned with her.
 
 
 
WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:
 
With what request do you need to have the persistence of the lady of Shunem?
 
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 Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.
 
 
 
 
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. 314: The God Who Transforms Your Nothing Into Enough

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 314, “The God Who Transforms Your Nothing Into Enough,” Kim discusses the miracle the Lord performed through Elisha for the widow and her sons. She believed she had near to nothing for God to use, but He turned her nothing into more and enough for the widow and her sons.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Kings 4:1-7 with 2 as the focal verse:
 
““What can I do to help you?” Elisha asked. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” “Nothing at all, except a flask of olive oil,” she replied.”
 
 
WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:
 
What “nothing” do you need to surrender to God and His purposes?
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
John 6:8-11 Loaves and Fish
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 Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.
 
 
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. 313: Be Someone through Whom the Lord Would Speak

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 313, “Be Someone through Whom the Lord Would Speak,” Kim discusses the miracles in today’s scripture passage. One of the miracles in the passage is one each Christ-follower also has the privilege of being used to accomplish. However, we need to be spiritually prepared to be His conduit and listening for His voice.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Kings 3:1-27 with 12 as the focal verse:
 
“Jehoshaphat said, “Yes, the Lord speaks through him.” So the king of Israel, King Jehoshaphat of Judah, and the king of Edom went to consult with Elisha.”
 
 
WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:
 
Is there something that would currently hinder you from being someone through whom the Lord would speak?
 
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 Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.
 
 
 
 
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. 312: The Danger Zone of Mocking God

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 312, “The Danger Zone of Mocking God,” Kim discusses the challenging passage in 2 Kings 2 in which the prophet Elisha is ridiculed by a large group of young men. Why would the Lord have judged the youths in the manner He did? Always remember the words of the Apostle Paul — “You cannot mock the justice of God.”
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Kings 2:23-25 with 24 as the focal verse:
 
23 Elisha left Jericho and went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, a group of boys from the town began mocking and making fun of him. “Go away, baldy!” they chanted. “Go away, baldy!” 24 Elisha turned around and looked at them, and he cursed them in the name of the Lord. Then two bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of them. 25 From there Elisha went to Mount Carmel and finally returned to Samaria.
 
 
WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:
 
How has this scripture passage impacted your sense of awe of God?
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
21 “If even then you remain hostile toward me and refuse to obey me, I will inflict disaster on you seven times over for your sins. 22 I will send wild animals that will rob you of your children and destroy your livestock. Your numbers will dwindle, and your roads will be deserted. (Leviticus 26:21-22)
7 Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.  (Galatians 6:7)
1 Kings 12:28-13:3
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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 Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.
 
 
 
 
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. 311: Don't Miss the REAL Miracle!

SHOW NOTES:
 
In Podcast Episode 311, “Don’t Miss the REAL Miracle!” Kim discusses the seemingly simple story of the prophet Elisha and a water purification miracle that was much more than it seemed. This story is a reminder of the importance of understanding context, whether it be in the stories of the Bible or in the stories of our lives. You can miss the REAL miracle if you do not understand the context.
 
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Kings 2:19-22 with 19 as the focal verse:
 
19 One day the leaders of the town of Jericho visited Elisha. “We have a problem, my lord,” they told him. “This town is located in pleasant surroundings, as you can see. But the water is bad, and the land is unproductive.”
 
20 Elisha said, “Bring me a new bowl with salt in it.” So they brought it to him. 21 Then he went out to the spring that supplied the town with water and threw the salt into it. And he said, “This is what the Lord says: I have purified this water. It will no longer cause death or infertility.” 22 And the water has remained pure ever since, just as Elisha said.
 
 
WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:
 
What miracle could have been missed in your life if someone had not known the full context?
 
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
 
26 At that time Joshua invoked this curse: “May the curse of the Lord fall on anyone    who tries to rebuild the town of Jericho.At the cost of his firstborn son,    he will lay its foundation.At the cost of his youngest son,    he will set up its gates.” (Joshua 6:26)
34 It was during his reign that Hiel, a man from Bethel, rebuilt Jericho. When he laid its foundations, it cost him the life of his oldest son, Abiram. And when he completed it and set up its gates, it cost him the life of his youngest son, Segub. This all happened according to the message from the Lord concerning Jericho spoken by Joshua son of Nun. (1 Kings 16:34)
PODCAST EPISODES: Episode 7: Fighting FROM Victory AND Ep. 282: When a Heart Is So Hard
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 Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.
 
 
 
 
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/