In Episode 1 of this new season of the podcast, Esther introduces the theme of the season, the attributes of God. She also highlights a benefit of grounding ourselves in the knowledge of who God is at the beginning of the year, shares some of the ways God reveals Himself to us, and reflects on one of God’s attributes.

Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses: Genesis 1:1 (AMP). Revelation 22:21 (AMP). Daniel 11:32 (KJ21). Romans 1:19-20 (ESV). Psalm 19:1 (NKJV). Psalm 50:6 (AMP). Ecclesiastes 3:1 (AMP). Romans 2:14-15 (NLT). Luke 24:27, 44–45 (ESV); John 5:39 (ESV). Genesis 22:1-14 (ESV). Genesis 16:1-14 (ESV). Judges 6:24 (AMP). John 1:1-2, 14 (NKJV). John 10:30 (NKJV). John 14:8-11 (NKJV). Colossians 1:15-20 (NKJV). Colossians 2:9-10 (NKJV). Colossians 1:17 (AMP). Psalm 147:5 (AMP).

Other Resources:

How does God reveal Himself to us? | GotQuestions.org

Aiden Wilson Tozer, The Attributes of God (Volume I): A Journey into the Father’s Heart.

Nicole Sands, “What are the implications of God being infinite, unlimited, and unmeasurable?”

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In Episode 4 of the Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on love, the theme of the 4th week of the Advent Season. She reminds us that God is Love.

Resources References in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses: Psalm 43:4 (NIV). Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP). Psalm 16:11 (AMP). Psalm 21:6 (ESV). Acts 5:41 (NKJV). Philippians 3:1 (NKJV). Romans 15:13 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 6:10 (ESV). Matthew 1:23 (AMP). John 1:14 (NKJV). John 15:11 {NKJV).

Other Resources:

Full lyrics of “What Wondrous Love Is This.” Author unknown.

Frederick M. Lehman’s hymn, “The Love of God.”

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In Episode 3 of the Holiday Edition of the Written Spoken Podcast, Esther focuses on “Joy,” the theme of the third week of the Advent Season. Biblical joy is distinguished from the secular definition of joy.

Resources References in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses: Psalm 43:4 (NIV). Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP). Psalm 16:11 (AMP). Psalm 5:11-12 (AMP). Psalm 21:6 (ESV). Acts 5:41(NKJV). Philippians 3:1(NKJV). Romans 15:13 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 6:10 (ESV). Matthew 1:23 (AMP). (John 1:14 NKJV). (John 15:11 NKJV).

Other Resources:

The Bible Project’s word study “Joy.”

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In a time that seems characterized by unrest in the world around us and often within us, in this second episode of the 2024 Holiday Edition of the podcast, Esther focuses on "Peace," the theme of the second week of Advent. She also reminds us that God’s peace is available to us in all circumstances.

Resources References in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses:

Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV). Philippians 4:6-7 (AMP). Ephesians 3:20 (AMP). Judges 6:1-6 (NLT). Judges 6:23 (AMP). Judges 6:24 (NKJV). Isaiah 26:3 (ICB; AMP). Philippians 4:6-7 (AMP; MSG). John 14:27 (AMP).

Other Resources:

Ann Voskamp’s book, The Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas.

The Bible Project’s word study Shalom / Peace.

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Today is the first day of the Advent Season and in this first episode of the 2024 Holiday Edition of the Written Spoken Podcast, Esther focuses on Hope, the theme of the first week of Advent.

Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses:

Genesis 3:15 (NKJV). Romans 15:13 (NLT). 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (ESV). Psalm 71:5 (NKJV). Romans 15:13 (TPT; NLT). Psalm 68:19 (NKJV). Psalm 71:5 (NKJV). Hebrews 6:19-20 (NKJV). Isaiah 40:30-31 (NIV). 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV). Psalm 62:5 (HCSB). Numbers 23:19 (NKJV). Jeremiah 31:3 (NKJV). Hebrews 13:5 (ESV). Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP). Deuteronomy 31:6, 8 (NKJV). Psalm 78:7 (NKJV).

Other Resources:

Meg Butcher’s article, “7 Beautiful Advent Hymns of Hope,” published on www.crosswalk.com.

Dr. Adam P. Stern’s article, “Hope, why it matters,” published on www.health.harvard.edu.

John Piper’s article, “What is Hope?” published on www.desiringGod.org.

The Bible Project’s Word Study on Hope Hope (Yakhal) Advent Word Study (bibleproject.com)

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In this second episode of the new season, Esther focuses on several of God’s invitations to those who are thirsty to come to Him for water.

Resources References in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses

Isaiah 55:1 (NKJV). John 7:37-38 (NKJV). Genesis 1:1-2, 6-10 (ESV). Exodus 14 (ESV). Exodus 17:1-7 (ESV). Numbers 20:1-13 (ESV). John 4:10 (NKJV). Psalm 63:1 (VOICE). Psalm 143:6 (GW). Psalm 42:1-2a (LSB). Psalm 107:9 (ICB). Jeremiah 2:13 (ESV).

Other Resources

James McIntosh’s article, “15 benefits of drinking water,” published on the Medical News Today website.

Rebecca Valdez’s article, “Thirst,” published on the Very Well Health website.

Lisa Hosler’s article, “5 Signs of Spiritual Dehydration,” published on alignlifeministries.org.

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The focus of Season 14 of the Written Spoken podcast is God’s invitations recorded in His written Word, the Bible. In this first episode of the new season, Esther focuses on the invitation recorded in Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV).

Resources References in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses: Hebrews 1:1-2 (BSB). Psalm 90:1 (AMP). Genesis 2:25 (AMP). Genesis 2:16-17 (NIV). Genesis 3:8-9 (NIV). Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV; MSG). John 14:6 (AMP). Acts 4:12 (AMP).

Other Resources:

“Just As I Am.” Written by Charlotte Elliott. Published in 1835. Copyright Status: Public Domain.

“Jesus, I Come.” Written by William T. Sleeper. Published in 1887. Copyright Status: Public Domain.

John Piper’s article, “The Great Invitation: Come! Drink! Eat! Live!” published on desiringgod.com.

Dr. Rick Hanson’s article, “Release Your Burdens,” published on psychologytoday.com.

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Developing and maintaining the practice of consistent praise to God has been the focus of Season 13 and Esther identified accurate and increasing knowledge of God as the foundation of this practice. In this final episode, Esther continues the focus on who God is and, using a hymn and Scripture verses, points to God as the Source of all blessings.

Resources References in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses: Genesis 1:1 (NKJV). Revelation 22:21 (NKJV). John 1:1–3 (NKJV). 1 Chronicles 29:14 (AMP). Hebrews 11:3 (NKJV). Psalm 33:6 (NKJV; TLB). Jeremiah 32:17 (NKJV). Revelation 4:11 (NKJV). James 1:17 (AMP). Psalm 147:4 (AMP]). Ephesians 1:3-8 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 9:8 (AMP). Psalm 103:1-5 (AMP). Psalm 67:5-7 (GNT). Psalm 147:7 (NIV).

“The Doxology.” Written by Thomas Ken, 1674. Copyright Status: Public Domain.

Vaneetha Rendall Risner’s article, “What Does It Really Mean to be #Blessed?”

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