In today’s episode, “Hidden Treasure,” we study the parable in Matthew 13:44 that Jesus taught His disciples. Can you imagine the discovery of a hidden treasure, so valuable that you’d give all that you have for it? Was this episode helpful or encouraging? I look forward to your feedback! Video https://youtu.be/dbChAksHKLU Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Please subscribe to my YouTube channel at Carin Jayne Casey on YouTube #swordofthespirit #Turn2GodwCarin #parable #hiddentreasure #kingdo...
Sep 28, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 100
In this episode “Family Legacy,” Casey shares portions of the fourth story in the fictional anthology of daily conflicts, “STAND With Your Armor On.” Casey tells the story highlights, showing how a child witnesses domestic violence happening within the home and the eventual isolation from a parent. All too often children are within a toxic and volatile environment, with one or both parties oblivious to the lasting effects. What’s the probability the child will have emotional and behavioral probl...
Sep 26, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 108
In today’s episode, “Kingdom of Heaven,” we study the parable in Matthew 13:33-34 that Jesus taught His disciples, also called the Parable of Leaven or Yeast. A little Leaven or Yeast mixed with flour makes a whole loaf rise enormously. This parable closely relates to last week’s episode of the tiny mustard seed. Was this episode helpful or encouraging? I look forward to your feedback! Video https://youtu.be/GnnUcVDTxrE Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Please subscribe to my YouTube channel...
Sep 21, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 99
In this episode “Relationship Issues,” Casey shares portions of the third story in the fictional anthology of daily conflicts, “STAND With Your Armor On.” Casey tells the story highlights, showing how a young girl finds herself in trouble. One parent supports her while the other refuses to believe the awful secret of her uncle’s attacks that led to present behavioral problems. All too often this storyline happens in real life. This story brings each of us to examine similar serious issues within...
Sep 19, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Today we talk about the book, “Woman with the Alabaster Jar,” a life poured out by Mary O. Moss. This book was filled with raw emotion along her grief journey. The author provides poetry along eloquent stories with spiritual flavor. I’ve attended one of Mary’s workshops where she depicted biblical characters as she spoke. It was awesome! I highly recommend you get this book! Video https://youtu.be/una_34V6rwM Audio https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Mary O. Moss contact information: Divinelydesigned...
Sep 16, 2022•11 min•Season 3Ep. 42
In today’s episode, “Faith of a Mustard Seed,” we study the parable in Matthew 13:31-32 that Jesus taught His disciples about the faith of a mustard seed. How powerful can that be? Matthew 17:20, NIV shares that Jesus said “… Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” In Hebrews 11, we learn the definition of faith and how our faith brings us closer to the Lord. In...
Sep 14, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 98
In this episode “Temptation,” Casey shares portions of the second story in the fictional anthology of daily conflicts, “STAND With Your Armor On.” Casey tells the story highlights, showing how two women, coming from different lives meet on a train. Both are tempted toward greed and envy, possibly even collusion. What will prevail? Will there be consequences? This story brings each of us to consider our own temptations and choices. Please share your response to this episode. Did you find encourag...
Sep 12, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 106
In today’s episode, “Sabotage,” we study the parable in Matthew 13:24-30 that Jesus taught His disciples about the weeds among the wheat planted. The enemy sneaked in and planted the weeds and the roots intertwined with the wheat, just like the world has both good and evil within it. Separation will happen at harvest time. The sabotage happens when we think all is wheat (or good) but the lot is full of weeds (evil) as well. How can we tell the weeds from the wheat in our daily lives? Jesus said ...
Sep 07, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 97
In this episode “Mimic,” Casey shares portions of the first story in the fictional anthology, “STAND With Your Armor On.” Casey tells the story highlights, showing how a young adult faced consequences for a crime. He came to realize he’d followed or mimicked his father all his life. Within that epiphany, he had opportunity for decisive action. The story brings each of us to consider our own influences. Please share your response to this episode. Did you find encouragement? Video https://youtu.be...
Sep 05, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Today we talk about the book, “Mary Tells Her Story,” The True Founder of Yeshua’s House , by Mary Faletic Bollman. In this story we learn of a volatile domestic violence situation that came to a head in 1917. As one review says, it is “a moving story of resilience and generosity born of hardship and concern for others. The youngest child eventually provided the funding needed for her granddaughter, Angela, to open Yeshua’s House. Yeshua’s House is a faith-based non-profit safe haven for women a...
Sep 02, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 41
In today’s episode, “Listen and Learn,” we study the parable in Matthew 13:1-23 that Jesus taught His disciples (believers/ followers), about the farmer’s seeds planted. Some were snatched away by the enemy; some were without deep roots so problems and persecution tore them away; some hearts were crowded with worries and lures by this world; and yet some did fall upon good soil and produced a harvest. This parable encourages every believer to listen, learn, and study to understand the Word of Go...
Aug 31, 2022•9 min•Season 2Ep. 96
In this episode “Run the Race,” Casey shares portions of chapter thirteen in A New Song Rises Up! which is titled, “Can You Run the Race?” Monday episodes are in a progressive series this month. As she reads, Casey encourages that God created each person for a unique purpose and He has good plans for us, His Creation. It’s our decision whether to pursue our purpose zealously, taking faith-filled steps, or not. Casey points to the Apostle Paul’s encouragement to forget the past and focus upon ach...
Aug 29, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 104
In today’s episode, “Fighting Spirit,” we study the parable in Matthew 12:24-30 that Jesus taught His disciples (believers/ followers). Jesus addressed the accusation He cast out demons because He was evil, so He explained about a kingdom divided. He brought home that we’re either for Him or against. We choose the enemy (darkness) or the Lord (light). The undecided default to the enemy. There’re no bystanders sitting on the fence - no decision is a decision. Was this episode helpful or encouragi...
Aug 24, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 95
In this episode “Reap What You Sow,” Casey shares portions of chapter eleven in A New Song Rises Up! which is titled, “Will You Reap What You Sow?” Monday episodes are in a progressive series this month. As she reads, she explains how Jesus used terms ‘sowing and reaping in parables,’ likely so the farming community could easily relate the Spiritual Law of Sowing and Reaping. Essentially, when we do (sow) good (seeds), we can anticipate good things (a crop) to happen, answered prayer (a harvest)...
Aug 22, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 103
All eight of Karen R Lacy Children’s Book series are packed with adventure and fun, but especially, four emphasize “Imaginative Play” even when there’s chores to be done! In “A Day with Farmer John,” he shows a positive outlook with his chores while he interacts with farm animals, including steers, cows, pigs, chickens. His whole family cheerfully works together. A great farm life! “Mama and Lil’ Cub” are startled by hunters one night, making Lil’ Cub curious. Allowed to view people, he spots yu...
Aug 19, 2022•12 min•Season 3Ep. 40
In today’s episode, “Out with Old, In with New,” we study the parable in Matthew 9:14-17 that Jesus taught His disciples (believers/ followers). Jesus refers to old and new cloth, when patched it can tear. Also, new wine poured into an old wine skin can cause it to burst. We examined commentaries and the sanctification process of a believer. Was this episode helpful or encouraging? I look forward to your feedback! Video https://youtu.be/VsDqQEzQYRs Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Please su...
Aug 17, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 94
In this episode “Spiritual Warfare,” Casey shares portions of chapter nine in A New Song Rises Up! which is titled, “Are You Experiencing Spiritual Warfare?” Monday episodes are in a progressive series this month. An example of spiritual warfare is found in Daniel 10:11-13, where an angel tells Daniel the prophet that God heard him when he first prayed his petition. But angels had to fight evil in spiritual warfare, which took 21 days before the angel could reach Daniel. We must realize that we’...
Aug 15, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 102
In today’s episode, “Judging People,” we study the parable in Matthew 7:1-5 that Jesus taught His disciples (believers/ followers). As we notice the failings of another, we’re warned not to criticize, knowing we’re not perfect. Instead of judging, lovingkindness and patience is needed. Was this episode helpful or encouraging? I look forward to your feedback! Video https://youtu.be/Fl7O0JhsrgQ Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Please subscribe to my YouTube channel at Carin Jayne Casey on You...
Aug 10, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 93
In this episode “Toxic People,” Casey shares portions of chapter five in A New Song Rises Up! which is titled, “What Can You Do About Toxic People?” Monday episodes are in a progressive series this month. As she reads a scenario of a habitually toxic person in a gathering and how she negatively affects others. This could’ve been people within a workshop, church, in-laws, or family. Are we helpless to the abuse, mistreatments, manipulations, and control? We can repeatedly pray and forgive, strivi...
Aug 08, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 101
All eight of Karen R Lacy Children’s Book series are packed with adventure and fun, but especially, four emphasize “It Takes a Team!” sometimes to get things accomplished. In “Tabby and Friends Help,” Tabby initiates the help of her neighbors, such as Bluebird, Lady Bug, Mr. Squirrel… and her friends, Calico and Black Beauty. “We Rescued Rusty” shares an emergency situation. All the dogs in the doggy park work together to retrieve their precious little friend, Rusty from the human kidnapper. In ...
Aug 05, 2022•11 min•Season 3Ep. 39
In today’s episode, “Light of the World,” we study the parable in Matthew 5:14-16 that Jesus taught His disciples (believers/ followers). Out of gratitude for God’s mercy and grace through Jesus Christ, He indicates we’re to shine with good deeds, demonstrating our fruit (patience, kindness, love… as in Gal. 5:22-23). Why? So others will get a glimpse of Jesus and want to come to Him, too. Was this episode helpful or encouraging? I look forward to your feedback! Video https://youtu.be/Yhlzf9AJje...
Aug 03, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 92
In this episode “Lies, Lies, Lies!” Casey shares portions of chapter two in A New Song Rises Up! which is titled, “Are you believing the lies?” Monday episodes are in a progressive series this month. As she reads, we see how believing those lies of the enemy can detour our lives. But God has specific plans for each person (Jeremiah 29:11). She encourages us to turn to God with our troubles, believing and accepting Jesus. There’s assurance that all things work together for good for those who love...
Aug 01, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 100
In this episode, "Healthy Healing," Casey introduces Dr. Don Colbert’s books Healthy Gut and Beyond Keto as well as Life Outreach International’s book (James Robison) 40 Days of Healing Promises – deemed as significant sources because of her recent medical journey. How many others have fallen into the same trap? Because of neve pain, Casey found herself in a vicious cycle: inflammation bringing on excess hunger for comfort food, carbs and sugar, leading to higher inflammation, ultimately bringin...
Jul 29, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 38
In this episode, “Peace Within,” we ask how to obtain peace and to keep it within while challenges happen. Job and King David share their experience, as well as Isaiah, and the Apostle Paul offers an encouraging prayer. Hebrews 12 tells what we can do. Ultimately, Jesus leaves us peace (John 14:27). Was this episode helpful or encouraging? I look forward to your feedback! Video https://youtu.be/2u4ILR3mGaM Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 Please subscribe to my YouTube channel at Carin Jayn...
Jul 27, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 91
In this episode we find the importance of humbly, with a contrite heart, approaching the Lord saying, “Forgive Me!” According to scriptures shared, it’s of high importance to forgive others – yes, even those who have used and abused us - as we hope for forgiveness from the Lord. How many times must we extend this forgiveness? Repeatedly, as needed! Please share your response to this episode. I look forward to your feedback. Video https://youtu.be/5OFq0FFycnE Audio https://buzzsprout.com/1275572 ...
Jul 25, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 99
In this episode, “Love of God,” we explore the many facets of God’s love for us as well as His expectations our love toward Him, ourselves, and others. In Jeremiah 31, we learn of God’s everlasting love toward us. We can turn to God about any troubles, and He demonstrated His love for us when He sacrificed His only Son, Jesus Christ who died on the cross to pay for our sins and arose. What does the Lord want of us? We look at the Greatest Commandment (Mark 12:28-34) and know the importance of lo...
Jul 20, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 90
In this episode we discuss the topic, “He Heals” with encouragement to turn to the Word of God for encouragement and promise. With scriptures shared, Casey hopes listeners will read, recite, and make these healing scriptures into daily affirmations. Also, she shares how specific scriptures bring healing for her, such as Psalm 34:18 and Jeremiah 17:14. Please share how this episode has helped you. I look forward to your feedback. Video https://youtu.be/3S1lCfuzsBA Audio https://buzzsprout.com/127...
Jul 18, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 98
In this podcast episode is an introduction of “A New Song Rises Up!” by Carin Jayne Casey with the related Study Guide. They’re anticipated to go ‘live’ on amazon.com on/about Monday, July 18th. Within the pages of this nonfiction, I pour my heart out to readers with bits and pieces of what I’ve experienced and learned along my journey, include those dreadful wilderness years. It’s a testimony of how awesome our God is. If He would rescue and redeem me, He will for others. Some of the hard topic...
Jul 15, 2022•9 min•Season 3Ep. 37
In this episode, “Faith Walk,” we explore the meaning of faith and how it might look when we put it into action along our faith walk. To walk in faith may entail the courage to step out for those in need or help, to go along with the dreams and inspiration God gave you, without knowing what the result may be. But faith connects with hope in promises of God. Was this episode helpful or encouraging? I look forward to your feedback! Video https://youtu.be/lYX0NjXqGVw Audio: https://buzzsprout.com/1...
Jul 13, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 89
In this episode we talk about the “Grace of God” with definitions so we can understand the magnitude of His grace, as well as see how it works together with mercy and salvation. Grace is essentially unmerited favor of God toward us, while mercy is when we’re spared from punishment we deserve. To receive salvation, one must receive the grace of God and His mercy through Jesus. Several scriptures were given for personal studies. I look forward to your feedback. Video https://youtu.be/gE8rbrqFyaQ A...
Jul 11, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 97
