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Today on the Back Porch, we're trading ham for turkey, dressing for stuffing debates, and canned jelly for fresh cranberries as we talk all things Thanksgiving ~ and the deeper gratitude that outlasts the leftovers. We'll name some hard seasons and the surprising ways God's goodness has met us there, reminding us that gratitude isn't denial ~ it's defiant hope. Take a breather from the Thanksgiving prep, pull up a chair, and join us as we count kernels of kindness from a faithful God.
Hello, friend. I hope you're doing well. This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, so I think today's episode is especially fitting.
In Joshua 4, just as many of us will do this week with family and friends, Joshua and the Hebrew people were instructed to pause and remember all God had done for them. And that act of gratitude prepared them for what came next.
Have you ever felt like you've lost your spiritual edge? In this episode, Christine Caine shares a powerful message from 2 Kings 6 about how to recover what's been lost and walk again in the power of the Holy Spirit. You'll be reminded that God can restore what's broken, reignite what's grown cold, and renew your strength so you can fulfill your purpose with fresh fire and faith.
✨ What you'll learn:
* How to recognize when you've lost your spiritual edge-and where it fell.
* Why God calls you to co-labor, not just consume.
* The key to sharpening your faith and restoring the anointing in your life.
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It's the day before Thanksgiving... so let's practice giving thanks! In this short episode, listen to Ruth read a curated selection of Scripture and share a few questions for reflection.
Scripture referenced:
1 Chronicles 16:23-27
Isaiah 12:2-3
Psalm 103:1-4
James 1:17
Philippians 4:4-6
1 Thessalonians 5:15-18
Hello, friend. I hope you're well today.
The last few episodes, we've seen Joshua and the Israelites face one obstacle after another. Well this week is a biggie - crossing the Jordan River. But this story isn't just about getting from one side of a river to the other. It's about how God delivers us from what stands between us and him.
Today on the Back Porch, as we wrap Mountains & Valleys, Lisa, Allison & Dr. Howard linger on one last ridgeline: Solomon's story. We watch the golden king step off the path, small compromises becoming idols, until a fractured heart splinters a nation. We consider why sound theology must interpret culture and how Ecclesiastes summons us to fear God and keep His commands. Press pause on the Thanksgiving hustle, pour a warm coffee, and join us on the porch.
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Delirious? frontman and worship pioneer Martin Smith joins Levi for a heartfelt conversation about music, calling, and the long road of faith. Martin shares how a random suggestion from his dad led him from cricket dreams to a secondhand guitar, a Holy Spirit encounter at nineteen, and early worship songs like "Lord, You Have My Heart" and "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever." They trace the unlikely British wave of worship that swept the world, how Delirious? broke all the "rules," and why Martin still believes deeply in the local church as the home that saves, shapes, and steadies creatives.
From the near-fatal car accident that pushed him to go "all in" with Cutting Edge/Delirious? to nine-minute spontaneous tracks and leaving holy space in worship, Martin talks about the power of music to heal, deliver, and reorient our hearts. He and Levi explore prophetic songwriting, how some lyrics arrive far beyond our understanding, why streaming stats feel like everyone's paycheck on display, and how to help a new generation make pure, cutting-edge worship in a numbers-obsessed world.
The conversation also gets wonderfully practical and tender-why "the devil hates flags," what it means to raise a banner and recover undignified praise, how Martin chose to walk away from arenas for the sake of his kids, and the decade he spent in the shadows asking, "Am I done?" Now a grandpa called "Pops," Martin reflects on legacy, singing "Our God Reigns" with new weight, and learning to embrace each season-whether it's feeding 20,000 or 4,000-as part of God's good story.
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Time Stamps
01:16 - From teach-yourself guitar to "Lord, You Have My Heart"
11:35 - A midnight crash, Cutting Edge, and saying yes to God
20:21 - "Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble" and breaking the worship rulebook
29:12 - Was creation sung into being? Music, memory, and wonder
31:03 - Romania, gold flags, and why the devil hates flags
38:32 - Leaving Delirious?, hidden years, and becoming Pops
When life falls apart, can you still trust God to make things right? In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with Lysa TerKeurst for an honest conversation about trusting God through heartbreak, betrayal, and unanswered questions. Lysa shares what she's learned about walking through pain without becoming bitter, finding peace in the mystery of God's goodness, and how difficulty and healing can coexist. If you've ever felt unseen or left behind in your pain, this conversation will help you find purpose again.
SHOW NOTES:
When You Feel Like Collateral Damage
Lysa shares raw reflections on betrayal, loss, and moments when she wondered if God still cared. Her story reveals the difference between wanting vindication and choosing surrender.
Faith in the Face of Mystery
Lysa offers a profound look at trusting God's goodness even when His ways don't make sense-and how to stay grounded when prayers seem unanswered.
Therapy, Theology, and Healing
Lysa discusses integrating therapeutic wisdom and biblical truth, and how God uses both to renew our minds and restore our hearts.
Raising a Faithful Family After Brokenness
She shares how she prioritized becoming a healthy parent and rebuilding joy for her children and grandchildren after profound loss.
From Pain to Purpose
Christine and Lysa close by exploring how God can redeem even our hardest seasons-and why healing others often begins with being honest about our own wounds.
Follow Lysa TerKeurst on Instagram at @LysaTerKeurst
Have you ever felt like the storm should have taken you out? In this episode, Christine Caine walks through Acts 27-28 and shows how the apostle Paul survived a storm, a shipwreck, and a snake bite-all because he refused to give up. With powerful encouragement, Christine reminds you that even when your journey doesn't go as planned, God still has a purpose for you-right where you are.
What you'll learn:
- How to endure trials without internalizing the pain.
- Why revival often comes in unexpected places.
- What it takes to keep moving forward after you've been bitten.
This is part of our Resilient Hope Summer series - real talk and encouragement to keep your faith strong in every season.
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Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Each week she brings you a Gospel-centered message filled with Biblical truths that will equip and empower you to step into the life God has for you.
Do you ever feel spiritually tired-like your faith could use a workout? In this episode, Christine Caine draws wisdom from Matthew 22:34-40 to show how loving God with all your heart, soul, and mind is the key to lasting strength, purpose, and wholeness. She'll help you identify what’s clogging your spiritual arteries, how to heal a wounded soul, and how to train your thoughts to align with God’s truth. This episode will empower you to live strong from the inside out and flourish in every area of life.
✨ Listen in & discover:
* How to guard and strengthen your spiritual heart.
* Why a healed soul leads to freedom and purpose.
* How to renew your mind and replace toxic thoughts with God’s truth.
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For more great stuff, check out:
LISTEN to Christine Caine’s Life and Leadership Podcast→ https://linktr.ee/christinecaine
DONATE to Equip & Empower Ministries: https://linktr.ee/christinecaine
Follow Christine on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChristineCaine/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristineCaine
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.
Christine is the author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies, and she holds a Master’s Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College. For over 30 years, she and Nick have faithfully served the global Church. You can tune into her weekly Equip & Empower and Life & Leadership podcasts for practical insights and encouragement, always pointing to the hope found in Jesus. Christine and Nick live with their daughters, Catherine and Sophia. To learn more about Christine and her resources, visit http://www.christinecaine.com.
