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Today on the Back Porch, we're visiting the Jezreel Valley, the Plain of Armageddon, where battles were fought, prophets spoke, and God proved faithful. At this fertile, strategic crossroads of history, Scripture's conflicts ultimately point us to hope in Jesus. Pour yourself a hot cup of coffee or cider, settle into a blanket, and meet us on the fall-kissed porch.
Hello, friend. Thank you for joining me for another Encouraging Word.
It can be difficult to tune out the negative voices around us. It can be difficult to tune out the negative voices in our own heads! If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you know we just did a bunch of episodes about that. But thankfully, God has given us his Word, just as he gave Joshua and the Israelites, to help us know and heed his voice.
Have you ever felt pressured to compromise your faith to fit in? In this episode, Christine Caine unpacks the powerful story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from Daniel 3-a story of courage, conviction, and the unmistakable presence of God in life's fiery trials. Christine challenges listeners to recognize the modern idols we're tempted to bow to and to live with the kind of unshakable faith that says, "Even if God doesn't..." This message will inspire you to stand firm, stay faithful, and trust that God is with you in the fire.
✨ You'll discover:
* How to recognize the "modern idols" that compete for your worship.
* Why courage and conviction are essential in a culture of compromise.
* How to trust God's presence when the heat is on.
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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.
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.
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.
Get your free Episode Reflection Guide →
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️ SUBSCRIBE:
https://bit.ly/ChristineCaineSubscribe
ORDER Christine's newest book, Don't Look Back →
https://linktr.ee/christinecaine
ORDER Christine's new devotional, "You're Not Finished Yet" →
https://linktr.ee/christinecaine
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/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/theChristineCaine/
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.
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.
Follow Michelle on Instagram at @mbmayorquin
When life gets busy and your schedule feels slightly chaotic, what do you really need?
Listen in as Ruth shares her three daily non-negotiables-the things that keep her grounded, connected, and aware of who God is, who she is, and what's really important.
Resources mentioned:
Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons
The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons
Episode 012 | Aging, Changing, and the Season You're In
Episode 013 | Ruth + Eve: Immunity Shots, Community, and Deadlifting
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!
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!
