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Today on the Back Porch (Part 3 of our Mountain & Valley series), Lisa, Allison, and Dr. Jim Howard walk through the theology of peaks and valleys, from Elijah's bold stand on Mount Carmel to his post-victory crash in 1 Kings 19. Along the way, we explore how God meets our fatigue and grief with rest, renewal, and the gift of community. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join us on the porch!
Hi, friend. I sure hope you're doing well.
Last week I told a story about getting a gift from my dad. I have another story about my dad this week. You probably know by now that I love to tell stories about my dad. This story isn't about getting a car. It's about something he did for me when I was young that our Heavenly Father does for us now - he fights for us.
Have you ever felt like what you have is just not enough? In this episode, Christine Caine unpacks the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 from Mark 6 to remind us that God doesn't need perfection-He just asks us to bring what we have. You'll discover how God uses our limitations, multiplies what feels insufficient, and even turns broken pieces into testimonies of His faithfulness. This message will encourage you to stop disqualifying yourself and start trusting the God of miracles.
✨ Discover today:
* Why God asks us to bring what we do have, not what we don't.
* How brokenness becomes the very place of multiplication.
* How to hold on to the evidence of past miracles when you face new storms.
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Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and bestselling author who awakens people everywhere to discover their God-given purpose and live transformed lives for Jesus. Alongside her husband, Nick, she founded A21, a global anti-human trafficking organization that prevents exploitation, recovers victims, and empowers survivors. She also launched Propel Women, an initiative equipping women worldwide to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and live confidently in their calling. Through Equip & Empower, Christine activates people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus.
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What does it look like to live faithfully in seasons you feel unseen, and the work you're doing is primarily behind-the-scenes? Is God still at work? Will he ever use the gifts you have in a more public way?
Join Ruth for this episode where she unpacks the value of the "hidden years" and what it means to live faithfully right where you are.
Resources mentioned:
Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons
The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons
Today on Back Porch, Lisa and Allison continue part two of their six-part series, Mountains & Valleys, exploring how God meets us in both the highs and lows of life ~ reminding us that challenges aren't detours but part of the journey, and that God's promises are never dead, only fulfilled in His perfect timing. So pour yourself a cup of coffee or spiced tea, settle in, and join us on the porch!
Today on Back Porch, Lisa & Allison kick off a new six-part series Mountains & Valleys, exploring how God meets us in both the highs and lows of life. From Lisa's 50-mile Appalachian Trail hike to Moses' burning bush encounter, they remind us that God's presence is steady, His covenant sure, and our journeys best walked with persistence and community. So grab a pumpkin flavored latte, pull up a chair, we're so glad you joined us!
Worship leader and songwriter Phil Wickham is back-this time with his wife Mallory, who pulls back the curtain on life at home while Phil is on the road. From privacy and boundaries to joyful chaos with kids, they talk honestly about the unseen sacrifices that make visible ministry possible.
You'll hear the story of their relationship (from hesitant boyfriend to wholehearted husband), the reality of Summer Worship Nights-miracles, momentum, and whooping cough-and the everyday stuff: mice in the garage, sprinter van shenanigans, and why a five-gallon bucket is elite family gear. It's tender, funny, and full of faith for marriages and homes that put Jesus at the center.
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53:27 - Song of the Saints tour preview
Joy isn't the absence of pain-it's the presence of God. In this episode, host Christine Caine talks with pastor and leader Michelle Mayorquin about walking through unimaginable loss while raising a family, leading a growing church, and choosing joy in the midst of it all. Michelle shares how God met her in grief, sustained her with supernatural joy, and used her daughter's short life to ignite revival across nations. This powerful conversation will fill you with hope to keep going, no matter your season.
SHOW NOTES:
From Youth Group to Global Impact
Michelle shares how she met Jesus as a teenager, married her youth pastor, and together planted La Roca Church-now spanning 12 campuses across multiple nations.
The Miracle of Abriana's Life
Told her baby wouldn't survive, Michelle chose faith over fear. Abriana lived 11 years-defying all medical predictions and becoming a vessel of joy to everyone she met.
Joy as a Spiritual Strategy
Michelle reveals how daily time in God's presence anchored her in supernatural joy-and why joy is spiritual warfare against despair.
Grieving With God, Not Without Him
Michelle opens up about navigating grief as a wife, mother, and leader-how she and her family took a sabbatical to heal and found God's grace in the quiet.
Turning Pain Into Purpose
Michelle explains how her loss gave birth to Aurora, a thriving women's ministry, and how choosing "why not me" instead of "why me" reshaped her calling and voice.
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Hello, my friend. I hope you're having a good day.
In our human reasoning, Joshua had every reason to be uncertain. No one would have bet on the Hebrew people to conquer Canaan. But Joshua had one big thing going for him - God told him he would be victorious.
Hello, friend. I hope you're doing well. If you've been listening to the podcast the past few weeks, you know we just wrapped up a series about managing our thought lives. This week we're starting a new series I think will encourage you as you uproot negative thinking and replace it with truth.
We're going back to the Old Testament, to the story of Joshua and the children of Israel. You've never seen a group more stuck in a rut and trapped in destructive, negative thought patterns! But God had a Promised Land for them, and, friend, he has one for you too.
