The USA is 250 years old! This episode is about celebrating with some fun, and some history. Bethany and Carol are recording in-person for this episode, making it extra fun!

Find trivia of sayings from the States - which State does the saying come from? And some funny slang, too!

What happened before the USA came to be? Bethany shares some history of what led up to the Declaration of Independence.

And how about the FIFA World Cup soccer happening in our time right now? Fun shares about this too, in today’s episode.

Tune in to this celebration episode dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the United States of America!

Unique Phrases from various states in the USA: thevistapress.com

Slang Words No One Outside Your State Will Understand: https://www.rd.com/list/regional-slang/

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Hear the exciting story of Rebekah’s life and her important role in the Abrahamic covenant. She was the wife of Issac, and mother of twin boys, Jacob and Esau. There are many twists and turns in this story. Tune in to learn Rebekah’s role in God’s story.

Rebekah’s Character Traits: compassionate, brave, obedient, faithful, deceiving, selfless

References:

Genesis 22-23 First mention

Genesis 24-27 Main story

Bible Hub: https://biblehub.com/topical/r/rebekah.htm

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Ruth is our focus today, in the summer series about women in the Bible. An exciting story filled with famine, loss of life, loyalty, devotion, survival, romance, and yes - redemption!

What is a kinsman redeemer? Find out in this episode.

Ruth’s Character Traits: loyal, devoted, trusting, faithful, obedient, humble

References

Book of Ruth 1-4

Bible Hub: https://biblehub.com/topical/r/ruth.htm

Ruth 1:16 “Where you will go, I will go…” song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TafyZ3NUMn4

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Bethany and Carol are discussing the story of Rahab in this episode of the summer series on women in the Bible.

The story of Rahab is an interesting one! Hear how God uses her in many ways, and what things you may not have known about this woman in the Bible. This is a redemptive story.

Rahabs Character Traits: Blind Faith, risk taker, smart,s aavy, obedient

EnJOY the episode!

References:

Joshua 2:1-14

Matthew 1:5 Lineage

Hebrews 11:31 Rahab reference

Bible Hub: https://biblehub.com/topical/r/rahab.htm

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The summer series starts in this episode!

This summer, we’re focusing on some key women in the Bible. Join Bethany and Carol in their discussion on each woman’s story. Your challenge is to take-away one thing that stands out to you and research it on your own!

Esther is first! The story of Esther takes place 100 years after the exile to Babylon. Esther’s Character Traits: Obedience, courage, humbleness, responsible.

This story could be a Disney movie - there’s all the key players in this story: A King, a princess, a queen, a bad guy and a good guy. Tune in!

References

Book of Esther 1-10

Bible Hub: https://biblehub.com/topical/e/esther.htm

The Bible Project: https://youtu.be/JydNSlufRIs?si=tBo07nm3XoJ7x7b_

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Bethany and Carol are sharing some of Jeff Foxworthy’s quips on Minnesotans in today’s episode: "You know you're a Minnesotan if..."

And, hear some of the co-hosts own 'Minnesota-isms', along with a few stories!

A few topics in today's episode: Ice Fishing, Dairy Queen, TatorTot Hotdish, Ope, deer statues… and so much more. It's a fun conversation today!

God gave us all a sense of humor, and today we’re tickling our funny bone. Tune in to catch a laugh or two!

A shout-out to Jeff Foxworthy and also to Ancientrails.com where we found the list!

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Our topic today is about Biblical and New Age views of manifest / manifestation.

Hear an interesting conversation based on these resources:

Bible Hub Resource: Topical Bible about Manifest https://biblehub.com/topical/m/manifest.htm

And

A sermon from Calvary Church called “Can I Manifest: Prayers versus Manifesting" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxP5tMgFDro

How is God glorified through these two views?

Topics surrounding manifesting, with scripture references and examples from the Word of God:

• The manifestation of Jesus Christ
• The manifestation of the Spirit
• The manifestation of sin and righteousness
• The manifestation in revelation and end times

And how is manifestation looked at from a New Age belief in today’s world? Hear what that looks like compared to what the message of the Word says. It's an interesting comparison in today's episode!

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John 1:14

John 1:29

1 Corinthians 12:7

Galatians 5:22-23

1 John 3:10

Matthew 16:13

2 Thessalonians 2:8

I am that I am

Proverbs 3:1-8

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A cornerstone is the first stone set in a masonry foundation.

Scripture tells us that Jesus is our Cornerstone. When we choose to follow Him, we have a firm foundation in our lives. Alternatively, we can choose other standards and be like a bobber, being tossed around through life's ups and downs.

Jesus as our Cornerstone is what we’re talking about in today’s episode.

Do we trust in the Lord? Do we want to please God or people? What’s our standard? These are some topics today.

Feelings and experiences can side-track us on our journey. We can fall backwards at times, when we aren’t focusing on Jesus promises. But we know that God never leaves us through those times.

The parable of the sower of seeds is a scripture focus today. What is the motivation of your heart or the “condition of your heart”?

Jesus tells us to beware of ravenous wolves. We can be influenced by false teachers. Instead, He tells us to do the “will of My Father”. And what is the will of the Father? Jesus talks about this in scripture and instructs us. A conversation about these things and more, are in this episode.

And if you haven’t asked Jesus into your life, you can find a salvation prayer at the end of this episode.

Remember to… Pour out your joy!

Scripture refernces:

Psalms 118:22

Isaiah28:16

1 Peter 2:4

Luke 6:46-49

Matthew 13:3-9

Mathew 7:21

Colossians 3:17

Matthew 15:16, 21-25

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