『God’s Power Stories | Finding God’s Lead, How God Shows Up, Bible and Everyday Life Stories, Approaching God with Boldness』のカバーアート

God’s Power Stories | Finding God’s Lead, How God Shows Up, Bible and Everyday Life Stories, Approaching God with Boldness

God’s Power Stories | Finding God’s Lead, How God Shows Up, Bible and Everyday Life Stories, Approaching God with Boldness

著者： Anna Moore Bradfield - Author Facilitator Speaker and Prayer Warrior
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 Your mom, your grandpa, somebody in your life whom you love and admire said that the Bible holds the answers to every question or problem you’d ever have. Wow. Think of it. After all, you have questions! You’ve been known to have a problem or two. It would be great if you could find the answers you’re looking for.

You crack open that Bible a couple of times but just as quickly shut it. You want to love digging into Scripture. Instead, you find it intimidating, judgmental, and maybe even unbelievable. Let’s change that.

Hi! I’m Anna Moore Bradfield, an award-winning and bestselling author, Christian speaker, and facilitator of workshops and events. I’ve been where you are. Plenty of times. I’ve questioned if God cared at all about what I was going through. Did he even have a plan for my life? When I got up the guts to tell him to his face, I found that he had very broad shoulders and that he could take anything I dished out. Then he began revealing himself to me.

In this podcast, we’ll share:
• Stories from the Bible that reveal God’s interactions with His people, confirming His desire for intimate, consistent, and loving relationships.
• Stories from everyday life that testify to God’s revelation through the Holy Spirit.
• Ways to develop a Bible study and prayer life that help us to become both open and full throttle geeked to boldly approach God’s throne.

It’s easy to miss these life-changing moments if we aren’t looking for them. But the more we look, the more we find.

As you engage with this podcast, you’ll find yourself looking to the Word with fresh eyes and a renewed desire to discover God’s plan for your life. You’ll find that the same God who led all the great characters of Scripture way back in Bible times is crazy about you, too. In fact, he’s been thinking about you all day.

I’m rooting for you! And I can’t wait to connect with you 😊.

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  • 066 | The Nativity's Best-Kept Secret: What We Got Wrong About Jesus' Birth

    066 | The Nativity's Best-Kept Secret: What We Got Wrong About Jesus' Birth
    2025/12/16

    Hey, friend!

    What if almost everything you've been taught about Jesus' birth is wrong?

    Discover the shocking truth about the nativity story that changes everything we thought we knew about that holy night in Bethlehem. This research-rich Christian podcast episode reveals how cultural misunderstandings have hidden the real story of Christmas for centuries. Topics include:

    • Why inns were virtually non-existent in first-century Israel and what "katalima" really means
    • The truth about Middle Eastern hospitality practices and why Joseph would never have been turned away
    • How mangers were built into the floors of peasant homes, not located in separate stables
    • Evidence that Jesus was born in a family home surrounded by community, not in isolation
    • What the shepherds really understood when they heard "you'll find him in a manger"
    • Why animals lived inside first-century homes at night and what this reveals about Jesus' birth
    • How the Proto-Evangelium of James influenced our traditional but inaccurate nativity story
    • The cultural evidence proving Mary and Joseph had adequate time and shelter before the birth

    This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to understand the Christmas story through accurate historical and cultural context. The account transforms the nativity from a tale of rejection and loneliness into a beautiful story of welcome, community, and God entering the ordinary spaces of human life.

    Keywords naturally included: nativity story, Christmas truth, biblical history, Jesus birth, cultural context, Middle Eastern hospitality, historical accuracy, Christmas research, biblical scholarship, advent study

    Be blessed today, my friend.

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    • Secure your copy of Legacy, book one of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool Chronicles
    • Secure your copy of Lunacy, book two of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool Chronicles
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    28 分
  • 065 | The King Who Feared a Baby: How Herod's Paranoia Reveals God's Unstoppable Kingdom

    065 | The King Who Feared a Baby: How Herod's Paranoia Reveals God's Unstoppable Kingdom
    2025/12/09
    Hey, friend! What drives a man who has everything—wealth, armies, Roman citizenship, architectural genius—to order the murder of innocent babies? In this chilling Advent episode, Anna Bradfield unpacks the life of Herod the Great, the paranoid tyrant who built temples and fortresses yet couldn't sleep knowing a child had been born "King of the Jews." From touring Herod's mountaintop palace at Masada to examining the Proto-Evangelium's account of Zacharias's murder, this episode reveals how one man's desperate grip on power became the backdrop for God's greatest demonstration of sovereignty. Discover why Herod's legitimacy was always fragile, how his mental decline fueled the slaughter of Bethlehem's children, and what his story teaches modern believers about fear, control, and surrendering to God's kingdom. If you've ever clung too tightly to something you were afraid to lose, Herod's cautionary tale speaks directly to you—because some thrones are simply built too small to stand against the purposes of God. Key Takeaways 1. Fear Fuels Destructive Choices When We Cling to Our Own Control Herod's paranoia—rooted in his non-Jewish heritage, lack of Davidic lineage, and Rome-granted throne—illustrates how insecurity drives people to desperate measures. When the Magi asked about the newborn king, Herod didn't hear prophecy fulfilled; he heard a threat to his fragile legitimacy. This led him to deceive with religious language, manipulate Scripture for political gain, and ultimately order the massacre of innocent children. The episode reveals a devastating progression: unchecked fear leads to grasping, grasping leads to controlling, and controlling leads to the destruction of ourselves and others. Listeners learn that protecting "kingdoms" that were never ours to begin with always ends in loss. 2. Earthly Power Is Fragile, But God's Kingdom Is Unshakable The contrast couldn't be more striking: Herod's palace at Herodium towered over Bethlehem while the true King lay in a feeding trough. Herod commanded armies, built architectural marvels, and wielded Roman authority, yet a newborn whose parents couldn't afford the normal temple sacrifice toppled his legacy. Today, Herod's name is synonymous with paranoia and cruelty, his buildings are ruins, and his divided kingdom disappeared—while Jesus' "quiet, humble, upside-down" kingdom became the largest movement in human history. The episode powerfully demonstrates that worldly grandeur is exposed as myth when the mightiest man on earth trembles before a child. 3. Even in the Presence of Evil, God's Purposes Cannot Be Stopped Herod's violence represents one of the darkest shadows in the nativity story—jarring, grieving, heartbreaking. Yet his cruelty couldn't derail God's plan. While Herod plotted, God was already warning the Magi, sending angels to Joseph, preparing Egypt as refuge, and fulfilling centuries-old prophecies. Herod was powerful but not sovereign. His schemes didn't stop salvation—they played directly into the divine plan. The episode emphasizes that evil's presence is not evidence of God's absence; rather, it's the backdrop against which redemption shines brighter. No "Herod of our day" can stop what God purposes. 4. Success Without Spiritual Health Leads to Catastrophic Loss Despite his intelligence, ability, wealth, and unprecedented building projects, Herod's life was ultimately wasted. His deep affection for one wife was destroyed by his own paranoia, leading him to murder her, their sons, and her entire family. His mental instability, arteriosclerosis, and inability to trust anyone meant his final years were marked by pain, revolts, and loss of Roman favor. He altered his will three times and killed his firstborn son. The episode warns that external achievement means nothing without internal peace and surrender to God. 5. Manipulation of Scripture for Personal Gain Reveals Spiritual Bankruptcy Herod consulted priests about where the Messiah would be born, received scriptural truth from Micah's prophecy, then used that knowledge not to worship but to destroy. He told the Magi "so that I too may go and worship him"—using religious language to mask murderous intent. This pattern of weaponizing Scripture for control rather than submitting to it exposes the difference between knowing God's Word and being transformed by it. The episode challenges listeners: Are we using Scripture to support our agendas, or surrendering our agendas to Scripture? Key Themes Herod the Great's Biography • Fear and Paranoia • Control and Insecurity • The Massacre of the Innocents • Earthly Power vs. God's Kingdom • The Herodian Dynasty • Roman Rule in Judea • Historical Context of Jesus' Birth • The Magi and the Star • Zacharias's Murder (Proto-Evangelium) • God's Sovereignty Over Evil • Prophetic Fulfillment • Architectural Legacy (Masada, Herodium, Temple) • Mental Illness and Leadership • Family Betrayal and Intrigue • Divine...
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    20 分
  • 064 | The Power of Yes: How Mary's Surrender Changed History and What It Means for You

    064 | The Power of Yes: How Mary's Surrender Changed History and What It Means for You
    2025/12/02
    Hey, friend! What if everything you thought you knew about Mary, the mother of Jesus, was only half the story? In this fascinating Advent episode, Anna Bradfield uncovers details from the Proto-Evangelium of James—a 2nd-century document that reveals Mary's childhood in the temple, her miraculous selection by divine sign, and little-known accounts from Jesus' birth that never made it into Scripture. From Anna's barren prayer under a laurel tree to Joseph's reluctant betrothal, from the frozen moment when time stood still at Jesus' birth to the midwife whose hand was burned for doubting—this episode reads like a biblical thriller. But beyond the captivating narrative lies a powerful question: What extraordinary plan might God be inviting you into if you would simply say yes? Discover how Mary's deep knowledge of Scripture prepared her to recognize God's voice, why surrender is the most powerful response a believer can give, and how an ordinary teenage girl from Nazareth became the vessel for the world's redemption. Key Takeaways 1. God Delights in Including Ordinary People in His Extraordinary Plans Mary had no platform, no pedigree, no special qualifications—just a willing heart. The Proto-Evangelium account reveals that even her conception was miraculous (her mother Anna was barren), showing that God orchestrates events generations in advance. This takeaway encourages listeners that God can use them regardless of their background, education, or influence. If God chose an obscure teenage girl to carry His Son, He can certainly use anyone who says yes to His calling. 2. Surrender Isn't Passive—It's the Most Powerful Yes a Believer Can Give When Mary said "Let it be according to your word," she wasn't resigning herself to fate; she was actively choosing trust over fear despite enormous personal risk (social disgrace, potential death penalty). The episode reframes surrender from weakness to strength, from giving up to giving over. Listeners learn that the greatest breakthroughs in their own lives may hinge on their willingness to surrender control and trust God's plan, even when it doesn't make sense. 3. A Life Shaped by Scripture Prepares You to Recognize God's Voice Mary's Magnificat (her song of praise) was filled with Old Testament references, proving she had absorbed God's Word deeply. She didn't just memorize Scripture—it transformed her understanding of God's character, making her ready to receive His calling when it came. This takeaway challenges listeners to examine their own Bible engagement: Are they casually reading, or letting God's Word reshape their thinking? The episode emphasizes that knowing Scripture helps believers discern genuine divine prompting from counterfeits. 4. God's Timing Often Includes Years of Hidden Preparation If the Proto-Evangelium account is accurate, Mary spent years in the temple from age 3 to 12-16, being prepared spiritually for her ultimate calling without knowing what that calling would be. Similarly, Joseph was chosen through divine sign (the dove from his rod) when he didn't even want to be considered. The episode reveals that what feels like delay or obscurity in our lives may actually be God's intentional preparation season for a future we can't yet see. 5. God's Plans Often Look Scandalous Before They Look Glorious Both Mary and Joseph faced public scrutiny, tribunal examination, and were forced to drink "bitter water" to prove their innocence. What God was doing looked like sin and shame before it was revealed as salvation. This takeaway offers hope to listeners walking through seasons where God's work in their life is misunderstood, criticized, or looks messy from the outside. The episode encourages believers to trust that vindication and clarity will come in God's timing. Key Themes The Proto-Evangelium of James • Mary's Childhood and Preparation • Divine Selection and Calling • Surrender and Obedience • Scripture Memory and Transformation • Barrenness to Miraculous Conception • Joseph's Reluctant Obedience • The Virgin Birth • Ancient Christian Texts • Advent and Christmas • Elizabeth and Mary's Relationship • The Magnificat • Recognizing God's Voice • Tribal Lineages (Judah and Levi) • Public Scandal and Divine Vindication • Miraculous Signs at Jesus' Birth • Temple Life and Purity Laws • Courage in Youth • God's Extraordinary Use of Ordinary People Who Will Benefit From This Episode ✓ Christians preparing their hearts for Advent and Christmas who want to go deeper than familiar nativity stories ✓ Bible students and history enthusiasts curious about ancient texts and early Christian writings outside canonical Scripture ✓ Anyone feeling called to something that seems too big or risky and needs encouragement to say yes to God ✓ People who feel ordinary or unqualified for ministry, leadership, or whatever God is asking them to do ✓ Believers struggling with surrender and control issues—wanting to ...
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    30 分
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