Key Takeaways:

• Faith often demands belief beyond what is visible or tangible, emphasizing the need to walk "by faith, not by sight."

• Biblical stories, like that of Abraham and Sarah, highlight the importance of trusting in divine promises despite seemingly impossible circumstances.

• Divine revelations often require patience and faith for supernatural fulfillment, rather than reliance on ordinary methods.

• The story of Isaac serves as a reminder of God's power and provision, underscoring the unexpected ways divine outcomes manifest.

• Maintaining faith in divine promises is critical, even when faced with doubt and challenging realities.

Notable Quotes:

• "When God gets involved, there will always be an existing lack of resources, lack of confidence or money or opportunity."

• "It's never going to happen in the ordinary way. But as we wait for the promise, we will see God's incredible power and provision."

• "We are called to walk by faith, not by sight."

• "When we're tempted to not believe God in the face of impossible circumstances, let's remember the example of Isaac."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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Key Takeaways:

• Embrace the Supernatural: Listening to God’s promptings often means stepping into decisions that may seem daunting or unconventional.

• Transformative Faith: The journey with God requires actions beyond mere belief, as demonstrated through Abraham’s story and Tania’s experiences.

• Miracle-Driven Life: Living in tune with God’s words propels life beyond natural boundaries, making room for divine miracles.

• Guided by the Spirit: Daily decisions and life paths can be transformed through conscious spiritual conversations and discernment.

• Expect the Unexpected: A true walk with God entails readiness for the impossible, fueled by faith and belief in His words.

Notable Quotes:

• "When we choose to follow Jesus, we commit ourselves to a different way of living. I call it the God life."

• "Your life will go beyond the natural to the supernatural."

• "Believing God's words means you live differently."

• "And then watch out, because miracles are going to happen."

• "Would I live the good life or The God Life?"

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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Key Takeaways:

• Following a faith-driven path can unfold a "God life" beyond mere material success.

• Abraham's journey of faith serves as a potent example of embracing God's plan.

• Transitioning from a life of personal plans to a divinely inspired one demands courage and faith.

• Spiritual growth often involves stepping outside comfort zones and embracing God's expectations.

• God's conversations provide a vision for a future that surpasses human imagination.

Notable Quotes:

• "You don't need to be a Christian to live a good life…but God has a different life for those who choose to follow Him."

• "When we exchange the good life for the God life, we allow God to stretch our ideas of what is possible."

• "Abraham is known as the Father of our faith because he believed what God said and acted on it."

• "This is how it starts. God speaks to us about our lives. He speaks about his purpose and what he sees in it."

• "It won't be easy, but it will bring untold blessing not only for our own lives but for the lives of others."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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Key Takeaways:

• The wise men of the Christmas story anticipated a grand king but found a humble child in a manger, embodying the values of a new kingdom.

• While Jesus did not bring a new political system, he revealed a profound new understanding of God's nature.

• True spiritual searches lead to a personal encounter with Jesus, rather than wealth or ideological rules.

• Listeners are urged to follow their own "star risen in the east" as a metaphorical call to seek God with their whole heart.

• The Christmas narrative is presented as an invitation to find meaning and purpose through a personal relationship with God.

Notable Quotes:

• “The wise men's search led them to a God who was personal—an almighty creator who came in a form that we could understand.”

• “In Christmas, we see that God has already come to seek us.”

• “The journey for God won't lead us to riches, rules, or an ideology, but to a person, one who takes our burdens.”

• “This was God's way of communicating the values of a different kingdom.”

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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Key Takeaways:

• Consistent Seeking: The stories of Simeon and Anna teach the value of maintaining a lifelong commitment to seeking God’s presence and purposes.

• Spiritual Fulfillment: Believers are reminded that finding God and experiencing Jesus personally transforms one's life indefinitely.

• Expectancy in Faith: The narrative emphasizes the need to remain expectant and open to God’s timing and revelations, even after years of waiting.

• Personal Spiritual Journey: Tania shares her own journey of moving from second-hand beliefs to a personal encounter with God, illustrating a universal quest for authentic spiritual connection.

• Boundless Divine Treasures: You are invited to seek out the boundless treasures of wisdom and insight available in a deeply personal relationship with God.

Notable Quotes:

• "There seems to be a need in each one of us to find meaning and purpose in our lives."

• "Our temptation is that as time goes by, we stop seeking. We get a little lazy and passive."

• "You will be found by me, God said, when you seek me with all your heart."

• "There are boundless treasures in God for those who seek."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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Key Takeaways:

• King Herod's destructive self-interest never led him to find true purpose or fulfillment.

• A self-seeking journey ultimately leads to a dead end and personal ruin.

• Contrastingly, Bill Gates' use of his achievements for global good exemplifies finding meaning through altruism.

• Our greatest meaning is found when we connect with God and bless others, reflecting a purpose beyond ourselves.

• "When we seek things only for ourselves, we'll never find what we're looking for," is a central message of this episode.

Notable Quotes:

• "Everybody's looking for something, the Eurythmics once sang. There seems to be a need in each one of us to find meaning and purpose in our lives."

• "A self-serving journey will never lead us there. We will become like the Herods of history."

• "When he (Bill Gates) and his wife eventually achieved that, they channeled all of their success into a purpose beyond themselves."

• "God calls us on a journey to find him and in doing so, to bless others."

• "He never found the newborn king. God had warned the wise men in a dream not to report back and tell him what they'd seen."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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Key Takeaways:

• The wise men and other figures from the first Christmas story exemplify different paths of spiritual seeking and discovery.

• God's presence and guidance can appear in unexpected ways, transcending cultural and religious backgrounds.

• Seeking God requires openness of spirit, transcending intellectual pursuit to engage with spiritual insight and revelation.

• Prayer and heartfelt pursuit of God involve not only our efforts but also God's initiative in revealing Himself.

• The process of seeking uncovers true motives and prepares our hearts to receive divine insights.

Notable Quotes:

• "But it's not because God hides himself. We see this with the wise men in the Christmas story."

• "God is giving signs of his divine presence, drawing people towards Himself."

• "Revelation and understanding comes via the spirit, not the mind."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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Key Takeaways:

• The search for meaning and purpose is a fundamental drive in human life, comparable to the journeys of the wise men and other biblical figures around the time of the first Christmas.

• The wise men's journey underscores the courage needed to pursue spiritual and existential questions despite uncertainties and hardships.

• Personal spiritual quests can be initiated through prayer and openness to divine guidance, as demonstrated by Harris's own experience.

• The journey of seeking God is supported by divine promises, such as those found in Jeremiah, which assures us of prosperity and hope.

• Engaging in everyday God conversations can provide direction and clarity in one's life journey.

Notable Quotes:

• "Everybody's looking for something, the Eurythmics once sang. It seems that within each of us there's a need to find meaning and purpose in our lives."

• "When we seek, we will find. It's sometimes frightening to embark on that spiritual journey, but we remind ourselves that the risk is grounded in the goodness of God."

• "They had little to go on, yet they ventured far, enduring hardships, all seeking to find something beyond themselves."

• "If we search for God, we will find Him. The wise men certainly did."

• "God is calling us to seek him. And when we do, we'll find what we're looking for."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.