At Christmas, we often picture Jesus as a baby in a manger — but the story doesn’t stop there. Jesus didn’t remain a baby. He grew into the Savior of the world, the promised Messiah who performed miracles, lived a perfect life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again in victory.

In this special episode of Rise and Shine, Haylee reads through the full Christmas story, moving between the Gospels of Luke and Matthew, and traces the miracle of Jesus’ birth all the way to the greater miracle of salvation.

We also look at the Old Testament prophecies that foretold Jesus’ birth centuries before it happened — revealing that Christmas was not an accident, but God’s divine plan unfolding exactly as promised.

This episode is a reminder that the same Jesus born of a virgin is still alive, still powerful, and still performing miracles today.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The full biblical Christmas story from Matthew and Luke

• Why Jesus’ virgin birth was essential to God’s plan of salvation

• How Old Testament prophecy confirms Jesus as the Messiah

• Why Jesus is not just a baby, but the Savior of the world

• How Jesus grew up to live a sinless, perfect life

• Why the cross and resurrection are the ultimate miracles

• How Jesus is still working miracles today

📖 Key Scriptures:

• Luke 1–2 — The birth of Jesus

• Matthew 1–2 — Jesus’ genealogy and early life

• Isaiah 7:14 — The virgin birth prophecy

• Isaiah 9:6–7 — The promised Messiah

• Micah 5:2 — The prophecy of Bethlehem

• Hosea 11:1 — Fulfilled in Jesus

• Matthew 28 — The resurrection

✨ Main Message:

Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a perfect life, died for our sins, and rose again in power. He is not just the baby in the manger — He is the living Savior who still performs miracles today.

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Is reading the Bible really that important for Christians? The answer is a resounding yes — and in this episode of Rise and Shine, Haylee explains why God’s Word is not optional, but essential for every believer’s life and faith.

We begin by looking at Jesus as the Word (John 1), understanding that Scripture is not just ink on a page, but a living revelation of who God is. The Bible is truth, nourishment, direction, correction, and protection — and it is one of the primary ways we grow in relationship with God.

In this episode, we explore how Scripture sustains us spiritually, teaches us truth, lights our path, and equips us for the spiritual battles we face daily. God’s Word is how we learn His heart, recognize His voice, and stand firm against the schemes of the enemy.

This teaching is both an encouragement for new believers and a reminder for long-time Christians of why staying rooted in the Word matters now more than ever.

• Why Jesus is the Word and why that matters for believers

• How Scripture reveals truth and sets us free

• Why the Bible is our spiritual sustenance, not just inspiration

• How reading God’s Word deepens our relationship with Him

• Why Scripture is living, active, and powerful

• How God’s Word equips and trains us for righteousness

• Why the Word of God is essential in spiritual warfare

• How Scripture helps us stand firm against the enemy’s schemes

• John 1:1–3, 14 — Jesus as the Word

• Hebrews 4:12 — The Word is living and active

• Matthew 4:4 — Living by every word from God

• Psalm 119:105 — God’s Word lights our path

• 2 Timothy 3:16–17 — Scripture equips us

• John 17:17 — God’s Word is truth

• John 8:32 — Truth brings freedom

• Matthew 24:35 — God’s Word endures forever

• Colossians 3:16 — Let the Word dwell richly

• Ephesians 6:11–12 — The armor of God

• 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 — Spiritual warfare and truth

The Bible is not just a book we read — it is the way we know God, grow in truth, stay nourished, and fight spiritual battles. When we stay in the Word, we stay grounded, protected, and aligned with God’s heart.

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Proverbs 3 is one of the most loved chapters in the entire Bible — and for good reason. It’s filled with practical wisdom, spiritual direction, and reminders that every believer needs, whether you're brand new to the faith or have walked with God for years.

In this episode of Rise and Shine, Haylee walks verse-by-verse through Proverbs chapter 3, showing how these timeless truths guide us to live wisely, seek God first, and build a faith that actually transforms our daily lives.

We talk about why the Bible isn’t just a book — it’s advice from God Himself. And if we want clarity, peace, and direction, His Word should be the very first place we look. Proverbs 3 teaches us how to trust God deeply, walk in integrity, receive God’s correction, and lean on wisdom that lasts.

You’ll also hear powerful supporting verses like Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 16:24, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, and James 1:5 — all pointing to the same truth: the Word of God is living, active, and essential for a strong faith.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why Proverbs 3 is the perfect chapter for new believers

• How long-time believers can use it as a spiritual reset

• What it means to seek God first in every decision

• Why the Bible is God’s personal instruction and wisdom for us

• How to trust God with your whole heart

• Why we must constantly remind ourselves of God’s promises

• Verse-by-verse breakdown of Proverbs 3

• What Scripture teaches about wisdom, trust, and obedience

  📖 Key Scriptures:

• Proverbs 3 (main passage)

• Matthew 6:33 — Seek first the Kingdom

• Proverbs 16:24 — Pleasant words bring healing

• 2 Timothy 3:16 — All Scripture is God-breathed

• Hebrews 4:12 — The Word is living and active

• James 1:5 — Ask God for wisdom

  ✨ Main Message:

When you start with God, seek Him first, and build your life on His Word, everything else finds its right place. Proverbs 3 is God’s roadmap for living with wisdom, peace, and purpose.

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In a world full of opinions about who Jesus is, Matthew 16 asks the most important question of our lives:
“But who do you say that I am?”

In this episode of Rise and Shine, Haylee dives deep into Matthew chapter 16 and the powerful moment where Peter declares Jesus as the Christ — not because someone told him, but because God revealed it to him personally.

This episode challenges believers to build their faith on Jesus Himself, not on culture, not on hearsay, and not on shallow doctrine. We also look at Jesus’ warning about the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees, and why spiritual discernment matters more than ever.

Plus, we connect this passage with Matthew 14, where Peter walks on water — because both chapters show the same truth:
✨ Main Message:

👉 When you know who Jesus really is, you can stand firm, stay focused, and walk by faith.

• Why Jesus asks: “Who do YOU say I am?”

• Why your relationship with Jesus must be personal, not borrowed

• How Peter received revelation from God — and how you can too

• What Jesus meant by “the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees”

• How false doctrine creeps in subtly if we’re not anchored in the Word

• What Peter walking on water teaches us about focus, fear, and faith

• Why the enemy attacks your focus to attack your faith

  📖 Key Scriptures:

• Matthew 16:13–20 — Peter’s revelation of Christ

• Matthew 16:5–12 — the warning about leaven (false doctrine)

• Matthew 14:22–33 — Peter walks on water

To truly know Jesus, you must seek Him for yourself. Build your faith on the Word of God, guard your heart against false teaching, and keep your eyes fixed on Christ — not the storm.

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What if surrender isn’t weakness… but the doorway to God’s strength?

In this episode of Rise and Shine, Haylee unpacks what true biblical surrender looks like — and why it’s completely different from surrendering to an enemy. When we surrender to the world, we lose. But when we surrender to God, we gain everything we need.

Through Scripture and the story of the young boy in John 6, we discover how surrender activates God’s power, multiplies what we place in His hands, and invites His strength into our weakness.

This episode will encourage you to loosen your grip, trust God fully, and watch Him do far more than you could ever do on your own.

• The difference between surrendering to the world vs. surrendering to God.

• Why surrender is not giving up — it is trusting God with the outcome.

• How God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).

• Why holding on tightly drains us, but surrender brings peace.

• How the young boy in John 6 showed powerful faith by surrendering his only food to Jesus.

• What God can do when we give Him everything, even when it feels small.

• John 6:1–14 — the boy with the loaves & fish

• 2 Corinthians 12:9 — His power made perfect in weakness

• Zechariah 4:6-- It is by God's Spirit that we are able to overcome.

Surrender isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of God doing the impossible. When you place what you have in His hands, He multiplies it.

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Do you ever struggle to feel joyful—especially when life feels heavy? Joy isn’t something we have to chase… it’s something we can choose when our hearts are rooted in Christ.

In this uplifting episode of Rise and Shine, Haylee shares 6 biblical ways to live with more joy, no matter what season you’re in. You’ll learn the difference between worldly happiness (which fades) and heavenly joy (which remains), and discover how to keep your heart anchored in the goodness of God.

📖 Key Scriptures:
John 15:11, 1 Peter 1:8–9, Psalm 4:7, Romans 15:32, Philemon 1:7, James 1:2, Psalm 5:11, Nehemiah 8:10

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

1. 🌎 The difference between temporary happiness and lasting heavenly joy.

2. 🤝 Why surrounding yourself with joyful people matters.

3. 🙏 How to give your troubles to God and find peace in His presence.

4. 💖 The joy that comes from knowing who you are in Christ.

5. 👀 How keeping your eyes on Heaven changes your earthly outlook.

6. 🎶 The power of prayer and worship in restoring joy to your heart.

💬 Main Message:
Joy isn’t the absence of hardship—it’s the presence of Jesus in the middle of it.

🎧 Tune in to this week’s episode to rediscover the kind of joy that can’t be shaken.

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It’s time for believers to grow deeper. 💪

In this episode of Rise and Shine, Haylee opens Hebrews chapter 6—a bold call for Christians to move beyond spiritual “milk” and start walking in maturity, discernment, and truth.

As culture drifts further from God, the next generation is crying out for authenticity and depth. And what they need most isn’t shallow spirituality—it’s truth, discipleship, and believers who live what they say they believe.

This episode challenges us to step out of comfort, go deeper in God’s Word, and live with spiritual strength that transforms the world around us.

📖 Scripture Reference: Hebrews 6

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What true spiritual maturity looks like according to Hebrews 6.

• Why the world (and the next generation) is hungry for truth and depth.

• The danger of staying in a surface-level faith.

• How to move from “milk” to “meat” in your spiritual walk.

• Encouragement to stay rooted and growing, not just saved.

🔥 Main Message:
It’s time for the Church to rise up—mature, grounded, and unshakable in truth.

🙏 Thank you for being part of 100 episodes of Rise and Shine! Your faith, encouragement, and hunger for God’s Word make this community so special.

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Did you know that Satan has a counterfeit for nearly everything God created for good? From “manifestation” to witchcraft to false spiritual teachings — the enemy imitates God’s power, but never with the same authority, truth, or love.

In this episode of Rise and Shine, Haylee breaks down the reality of spiritual counterfeits—what they look like, how they deceive people, and why they’ll never hold up against the true power of God.

Through Scripture and real-life examples, you’ll see that while demonic forces are real, they don’t stand a chance against the name of Jesus.

📖 Key Scriptures:

• Isaiah 5:20 – “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.”

• 2 Timothy 3:1–9 – “Having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.”

• Exodus 7:11 – Pharaoh’s magicians tried to copy God’s miracles.

• Daniel 2:27 – No magician could reveal the king’s dream, only God could.

• 1 John 4:4 – “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.”

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How the enemy uses imitation to deceive people.

• Why many “spiritual” practices today are dangerous counterfeits.

• Real biblical examples of false power and true miracles.

• How to recognize deception and stay rooted in God’s truth.

• Why you never need to fear darkness—because God’s power always wins.

👑 Main Message:
Satan copies, but he can’t create. God alone holds true power, and His Spirit in you is stronger than anything in the world.

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