What if the “spiritual blahs” aren't a sign of failure but a divine invitation to a deeper friendship with God? What if the same God who met Elijah in his darkest depression is the same God who meets you in your dry season? In today's episode, Rebecca gets raw and real about her own spiritual dryness after a mountaintop experience, drawing a powerful parallel to the prophet Elijah's post-Mount Carmel exhaustion. As we explore the song "A New Eden" by The Belonging Co, we'll dive deep into its biblical foundations to rediscover the intimacy of walking with God in the garden, a friendship made possible through Christ. This isn't just about feeling God's presence; it's about choosing to believe His Word even when our emotions, circumstances, and experiences seem to contradict it. It's an invitation to stop hiding, accept His love, and let Him give you a new heart that desires His presence above all else.

In This Episode:

• Why the "spiritual blahs" are a common experience, even for prophets like Elijah.
• The profound meaning of "A New Eden" and its biblical foundation in Genesis 3:8.
• How God's tender response to Elijah's depression reveals His heart for us in our moments of weakness.
• The shame and fear cycle that makes us hide from God, and how to break it with the truth of His pursuing love.
• The supernatural work of God that transforms our "heart of stone" into a "heart of flesh" for true communion.
• How to tune your heart to the "broadcast" of God's presence, living by faith and not by sight.
  

Listen to "A New Eden" by The Belonging Co:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/15YSfwwIosOjmc3yGad6pn?si=b0ee7c2182f94f0a

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ai/song/a-new-eden-live/1786683958

YouTube Music: https://youtu.be/yDW5sW6YTjc?si=jQH_RFjZLsF1UHhc

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What if every time you read "And God said..." in Genesis, you're reading about Jesus speaking creation into existence? What if every encounter with God in the Old Testament was actually an encounter with the Word who would later become flesh?

In today's episode, we explore "Our Attention Is On Heaven" by Gospel City Church and dive deep into John 1:1 to discover the staggering reality of who Jesus is as the eternal Word. From the creative power that spoke galaxies into existence to the Angel of the Lord appearances throughout Scripture, we'll trace how the same Voice that called light into being is the same Voice that calls you beloved today.

This isn't just theology—it's an invitation to see the magnitude of who God really is in a way that will completely transform how you worship and how you see Him moving in your everyday life.

In This Episode:

• The profound meaning of "Logos" and how it connects to every "And God said" moment in Genesis
• Why the Angel of the Lord appearances reveal Jesus throughout the Old Testament
• The beautiful reversal: Aaron dressed like the tabernacle to approach God, but Jesus dressed like us to approach us
• Why time stands still in God's presence and worship feels like coming home
• How understanding Jesus as the eternal Word changes everything about how you read Scripture

Listen to "Our Attention Is On Heaven" by Gospel City Church:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3xJixTeNVxHLOWz5O0yhI0?si=L-8l5uCXSNuIoVamk34Gqw
• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/our-attention-is-on-heaven/1742085076
• YouTube Music: https://youtu.be/VgMPYn7UtGA?si=Cd2lvJDfJmf41ZVz

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What if the reason you keep falling back into old patterns isn't because you're weak—but because you keep trying to resurrect what God has already declared dead?

In today's episode, we sit with "Made For More" by Josh Baldwin and dive deep into 2 Corinthians 5:17 to discover what it really means to be a new creation. When we dig into the original Greek, we find that God didn't just improve you—He created something unprecedented. You are kaine ktisis, a species that had never existed until Jesus rose from the dead. So why do we keep trying to resurrect the old self to manage other people's comfort levels? Why do we keep tending graves instead of living in resurrection freedom?

In This Episode:

• The radical meaning of kaine ktisis and why it changes everything about your identity
• Why we keep trying to resurrect what God has declared dead
• How to worship the Father in spirit and truth instead of seeking human approval
• Why only the Holy Spirit can break the people-pleasing cycle

Listen to "Made For More" by Josh Baldwin:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/57Y8B1iHsS3psJc2BUZ3Mw?si=6150cb846c724074
• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/made-for-more-live-feat-jenn-johnson/1748014416
• YouTube Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov9Ls4npIrc

Want to go deeper?

• Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional
• Join our women's Bible study: https://lyricandletter.com/biblestudy
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What if transformation doesn’t begin with trying harder—but with understanding what’s already been done?

In today’s episode, we sit with “The Blood” by Bethel Music—a worship anthem written for the weary, the striving, the ones caught on the hamster wheel of Christian performance who’ve forgotten they can step off and rest.

But this isn’t just a song.

It’s a declaration.

That everything changed. That you’ve been washed from the inside. That it could have only been the blood.

Because in Scripture, the scarlet thread runs from Genesis to Revelation—from the first covering in the garden to the wedding feast of the Lamb—reminding us that God has always been the One who provides, covers, and transforms through blood.

In This Episode:

• Hear the story behind “The Blood” and why it was written as a call back to simple, honest worship

• Trace the scarlet thread from Genesis 3 to Revelation 19, discovering how every drop of blood pointed to Christ

• Explore the Martha-to-Mary transformation that happens when we stop performing and start abiding

• Rest in the truth that you’re not becoming something—you already are something beautiful in Him

Listen to “The Blood” by Bethel Music:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7Fd44ENIgycSM6Alye9QZN?si=G3v7sPvpRxS_YCV8Miu1YA

• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-blood/1761895678?i=1761895679

• YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=6WvjEwlS4rY&si=Ei1YLlPm2MgUBMOX

Want to go deeper?

• Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional

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Thank you for being part of this community.

My prayer is that this episode reminds you: you can step off the wheel and into His rest.

Because you’re not becoming something. You already are something beautiful in Him.

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What if God’s nature really is to restore—to bring life to barren places, peace to the war inside us, and hope even when the wreckage feels too deep?

In today’s heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Bible teacher, writer, and co-author of Revelationship, Cathy Colver Garland. Cathy shares the kind of story that doesn’t resolve in a single miracle—but in a lifetime of encountering the goodness of God in the middle of real, human pain.

From miscarriages and divorce to breaking her neck twice, Cathy opens up about the wilderness places she’s walked through—and the unshakable visions God gave her along the way. What held her together wasn’t just grit or healing. It was knowing the One who restores. The One whose nature is unchanging—even when our circumstances are.

The worship song that carries us through this conversation is “Your Nature” by Kari Jobe—a song Cathy returns to again and again. Because when everything feels lost, she’s learned to believe: it’s God’s nature to restore.

This is a story of deep waiting, surprising joy, and the kind of revelation that draws us into lasting relationship with a faithful God.

In This Episode:

• Hear how Cathy clung to the nature and promises of God through years of barrenness, trauma, and unanswered questions.

• Learn how visions from God sustained her even when nothing around her looked like the future He had shown.

• Discover the heart behind her book Revelationship, and how she helps others see where God is moving in their everyday lives.

• Reflect on the power of worship to realign your heart with the truth of who God is—especially when everything feels uncertain.

• Be reminded that restoration isn’t always sudden. But when it’s from God—it’s deep.

Listen to “Your Nature” by Kari Jobe:

• Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/track/6DCtHdNZJ1y4vmHBAKsAF3?si=751b431dd2504deb
• Apple Music: ⁠https://music.apple.com/ma/song/your-nature-live/1609524749
• YouTube Music: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmNN4A9rjqQ

Want to explore Revelationship by Cathy Colver Garland?

Visit https://revelationship.net to learn more about the book and devotional, co-written with her father, Dr. Randy Colver—designed to help you recognize how God is revealing Himself to draw you into deeper relationship.

Fair Use Disclaimer: This episode includes references and lyrics from “Your Nature” by Kari Jobe, used under fair use for commentary, review, and teaching purposes. All rights remain with the original copyright holders.

What if healing doesn’t begin with strength—but with surrender?

In today’s episode, we sit with “Table Of The Lord” by Hope Darst—a worship anthem written for the weary, the suffering, the ones carrying quiet pain or praying bold prayers for someone they love.

But this isn’t just a song.

It’s an invitation.

To return. To receive. To be made whole.

Because in Scripture, the table isn’t just a symbol of provision—it’s the place where God meets us in the middle of the valley, prepares a seat for the unworthy, and washes the feet of the ones who are barely holding on.

In This Episode:

• • Hear the story behind “Table of the Lord” and why it was written as a call back to communion and presence.


• • Discover how the Lord’s Table in Psalm 23, Luke 14, and John 13 speaks to suffering and sacred belonging.


• • Reflect on the healing, wholeness, and mercy that are found in the presence of Jesus—especially in seasons of pain.


• • Rest in a Spirit-led prayer and invitation to come back to the table, just as you are.



• Listen to “Table Of The Lord” by Hope Darst:

• • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ms7yepKPwGtNZRqi63yws?si=UyMlyY8LTnOze3yreGpIqQ&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aseat%2Bat%2Bthe%2Btable%2Bhope


• • Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/table-of-the-lord-live/1797858576?i=1797858587


• • YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=xg0yMbUtdOk&si=nwBLj6Ayk-w_yh-c



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• • Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional


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  Thank you for being part of this community.

  My prayer is that this episode reminds you: there is still a seat for you.

  And Jesus is already there.

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What if the name of Jesus really is enough—when the hospital is quiet, the future uncertain, and all you can do is pray?

In today’s deeply personal episode, I’m joined by Katie Jones—a wife, mom through foster care and biological birth, worship singer, and the founder of Redeeming Your Finances. Katie opens up about the worship song that walked with her through infertility, foster parenting, a life-threatening illness, and the everyday surrender of trusting God when you don’t know the outcome.

The song is “In Jesus Name” by Katy Nichole—and for Katie, it became more than lyrics. It became a lifeline.

This is a story about intercession when you have no words… about worship that holds you when everything else is shaking… and about the kind of miracle that changes more than just your circumstances—it changes your heart.

In This Episode:

• Hear how Katie spoke and sang the name of Jesus over her foster daughter every night for two years—and how that same song carried her through heartbreak as they prepared to say goodbye.
• Walk with her through the moment she and her newborn son both nearly lost their lives to sepsis—and how worship became the only prayer she had strength for.
• Reflect on what it means to pray boldly in Jesus’ name, not as a guarantee of outcome, but as an act of deep trust.
• Discover how infertility, foster parenting, and a medical crisis wove together to deepen her understanding of surrender—and how that surrender laid the foundation for her calling.
• Learn how Katie’s ministry, Redeeming Your Finances, grew from the same place of faith—trusting God not just with healing, but with provision, planning, and peace.

Listen to “In Jesus Name” by Katy Nichole:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6Srgw41KlTpWtu5hbEKeja
• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/by/song/1608619426
• YouTube Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihrUIPfvTh8

Want to learn more about Katie’s ministry?

• Visit Redeeming Your Finances (https://redeemingyourfinances.com/) to explore her gospel-centered approach to managing money with peace and purpose.

• Or find her on YouTube at Katie Fiola Jones (https://www.youtube.com/@KatieFiolaJones), where she shares free, faith-based financial teaching.

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What if God still sees you—even when you feel invisible? Even when life moves too fast, when you're carrying things you never asked for, when you barely recognize the girl you used to be?

In today’s episode, we sit with Amanda Nolan’s new release 17—a song that captures the ache of growing up too soon, the exhaustion of hidden battles, and the quiet question: God, it’s me… do You still hear me?

But this isn’t just Amanda’s story. It’s Hagar’s. It’s yours. It’s mine.

Because thousands of years ago, another young woman whispered the same cry in the wilderness. And the God who saw her—El Roi—is still the God who sees you now.

In This Episode:

• ​Hear the story behind 17 and the honest prayers Amanda prayed in the darkest season of her life.
• ​Journey into Hagar’s wilderness and discover the God who calls her by name.
• ​Reflect on what it means to be seen, known, and carried by the God who has never looked away.
• ​Rest in a Spirit-led prayer of healing, belonging, and identity.

Listen to “17” by Amanda Nolan:

• ​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4xSOhLAzBfyWOWc8yTDV3F?si=24d3696914044126
• ​Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/17/1796020914
• ​YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=CPHK6coAgRg&si=GWPItPCBZqu49OwE

Want to go deeper?

• ​Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional
• ​Join our women’s Bible study: https://lyricandletter.com/biblestudy
• ​Thematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com
• ​Connect in our Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter

Thank you for being part of this community. My prayer is that this episode helps you remember: you are seen, you are known, and you are loved.

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