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Today's episode on Back Porch Theology is really special. I mean, all of them are really special. It's kind of like choosing your favorite ice cream flavor, but this feels more like a real family episode, because I get to bring in some friends from the Found Collective. Found Collective is a new event for women to lean more fully into Jesus with Bible teachers and worship leaders. I've got three of my dear friends from the Found Collective, Hosanna Wong, amazing Bible teacher, spoken word artist, Kari Jobe, who's like a little sister, and one of my favorite modern-day psalmists, and Taya Gaukrodger. Taya is also just an amazing artist and worship leader, and we are just kind of hanging out on the porch talking about Jesus, talking about salvation and all that He's done for us. So, this is a little more testimonial than some of our other episodes, which means I hope you are wearing stretchy pants or something comfortable. I hope you've got some sweet tea or your favorite coffee. We want you to lean back, put your feet up, and just enjoy this time of leaning into the embrace of Jesus more fully on the porch. We are so glad you're here!
For tickets to Found: Please visit https://foundcollective.com/
During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology we're going to bring this 4- part series on prayer to a close, which is kind of like taking the very last bite of the very last brownie in a pan. It's left me wanting more. A few nights ago, I found myself rereading some of the material I'd studied on prayer in preparation for this series and got lost in an old book my dad gave me many years ago by a saint named, E.M. Bounds. He was an attorney and Civil War soldier, who then became a pastor after being seriously wounded in the war, and ultimately a devoted practitioner and prolific author on prayer. I'd almost forgotten that great man of prayer was the pastor of a church right here in Franklin, TN in the late 1800's, just a few miles from our house. So I drove past his old church, the First United Methodist Church on Fifth Avenue yesterday, and pondered a few of his observations on prayer:
* Prayer is not learned in a classroom but in the closet.
* Prayer breaks all bars, dissolves all chains, opens all prisons, and widens all straits by which God's saints have been held.
* I would rather have prayer without words than words without prayer.
And finally it was E.M. Bounds who described Christoformity as the consummate shape of prayer, "When we see how the life of Jesus was but one of prayer, then we must conclude that to be like Jesus is to pray like Jesus." We're calling today's episode - our swan song on The Theology of Prayer - "How God Himself Said Grace." So please grab a cup of coffee, your Bible, and a prayer journal - or my favorite thing to write notes on, which is a neon sticky pad - and come hang out on the porch with us. We're really glad you're here.
What happens with the supernatural starts to become more natural?
During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology we're peeling off whatever emotional Spanx are left and getting totally vulnerable in the praxis of prayer. This is our third conversation in a 4-part series we've titled The Theology of Prayer.
Our fervent hope and prayer is that the time we get to spend on the porch today will help demystify the glorious sacrament of prayer and serve as an encouraging catalyst for all of us to become more confident and consistent in our conversations with God.
So please grab a cup of coffee - although decaf might be the best option since we're going to learn a few anxiety-pulverizing prayers - your Bible, and a prayer journal if you have one and come exhale into the kindness of King Jesus with us. We're glad you're here.
Hi, friend. I sure hope you're doing well.
Today's episode zeroes in on one of my favorite words in John 3:16: "whoever." Whoever believes in him. Such a wonderful promise. The gift of salvation and the hope of heaven is available to whoever believes. And who isn't a "whoever"?
We've arrived at Holy Week. This is the most significant week in the Christian calendar. In the coming days, someone will attend a church service for the first time. Someone will hear the gospel for the first time and choose to follow Jesus. And the celebration in heaven will be jubilant.
We've spent the last few episodes discussing the promises of John 3:16. As we wrap up this series ahead of Easter Sunday, I want to talk to you about eternity-the reality of hell and the great hope of heaven. "Whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
In this episode, Christine Caine dives into the book of James to uncover the difference between real faith and counterfeit faith. Christine challenges us to examine whether our faith is producing fruit and aligning with the life of Jesus. While works are not a requirement for salvation, they are the natural result of a living, active faith. If your faith isn't producing evidence of transformation, it's time to ask why. Christine encourages you to walk by faith, not by sight, and to reflect the truth of Jesus in your everyday life. This episode will inspire you to cultivate a faith that's not just spoken, but lived.
Get your free Episode Reflection Guide at ChristineCaine.com/Podcast.
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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.
In this episode, Christine Caine explores the fascinating truth that even Jesus had to grow in wisdom. Drawing from the Gospel of Luke, Christine unpacks how Jesus, though fully God and fully man, embraced a process of growth and development. If Jesus needed to grow in wisdom, how much more do we? Christine challenges us to adopt a growth mindset, continually seeking God's wisdom through His Word and in daily life. If you've ever felt stuck or thought you've "arrived" spiritually, this episode will inspire you to keep growing, keep learning, and keep pursuing God's wisdom.
Get your free Episode Reflection Guide at ChristineCaine.com/Podcast.
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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.
How do you pray?
During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology, we're rolling up our sleeves in this second of a 4-part series on prayer and getting practical because we're going to talk about the awesomely vast and varied praxis of prayer.
In my experience, far too many of us have been taught - overtly or tacitly - that there's one "right" way to pray and unfortunately the implication we perceived is that we're a square peg in the round hole of prayer and don't know how to "correctly" commune with God. The prayers recorded in the redemptive history of God's people are wonderfully diverse. There are short prayers and long prayers and quiet petitions and shouted pleas, they reflect both the rapture and the rupture of real people experiencing real life!
What IS a common denominator in the conversations people had with our Creator in Scripture is the awareness that we humans can't make it by ourselves - we NEED His divine help!
So please grab a cup of coffee or glass of sweet tea or thimble full of wheat grass juice, a couple of snacks, your Bible and a prayer journal if you have one - otherwise a couple of sticky notes will do - and come hang out on the porch with us. We're really glad you're here.
Hello, friend. I hope you're well today.
No one is immune to the anxiety in our world. Global concerns-wars, catastrophic weather events, a worldwide pandemic still fresh in our memories. Personal concerns-mental health issues, relationship challenges, financial concerns.
The bottom line is this: it's not a good time to be at odds with God. A heart right with God can survive in a world gone wrong. But when the heart is alienated from God, there is no way for life to be right. My prayer for you today is that you have a very clear answer to that question: "Am I right with God?"
In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with author, teacher, and speaker Jada Edwards, for a powerful conversation about faith, leadership, and the true meaning of love. They unpack why love is often misunderstood and how redefining it through God's lens can transform relationships, leadership, and even church culture. They explore why many believers struggle to love others well, the importance of addressing church hurt, and how small, consistent acts of obedience can lead to big moves of God. If you've ever wondered why loving your neighbor feels so hard-or how to build stronger, more authentic relationships-this episode will challenge and encourage you to lean into God's definition of love.
SHOW NOTES:
Redefining Love Through God's Eyes
They discuss how love is often misinterpreted as transactional or emotional, but God's love is deeper-rooted in action and truth.
Small Yeses Lead to Big Moves of God
Sometimes obedience to God's small nudges leads to massive spiritual breakthroughs. They explore why daily faithfulness matters more than grand gestures.
Healing Church Hurt
Many believers are wounded by past church experiences. They talk about why poor execution shouldn't cause us to give up on the church's mission.
Leading with Love in a Divided World
They explore how political and social divides have made it harder to love others-and why the church must set the example for unity and grace.
Creating Space for Restoration
They reflect on how the church can be a place of healing and redemption-even for those who have fallen or walked away.
Follow Jada Edwards, @jada_edwards
Follow Christine @ChristineCaine
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Propel Women is an initiative of Equip & Empower Ministries founded by Christine Caine.
We EMPOWER women with biblical wisdom and encouragement, EQUIP women with practical training and education, and MOBILIZE women by providing hands-on leadership opportunities.
No matter where a woman has influence - in an office, in her community, at home with her family, or in ministry - Propel is driven by a calling to equip and mobilize women to become effective co-laborers with Christ and make a difference within their unique spheres of influence.
