Join us in the last of our four part series on the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In this podcast we look at the ways Mary's heart was pierced during the three years of His public ministry. We zoom in her hometown synagogue's reaction to His teaching and follow her to the foot of His cross. The Gospel of Luke is an eye witness account of Jesus life. Here we find Mary standing through the hell of His torture and death. Her life and faith and sacrifices are a treasure trove for our hearts.

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"Blood Medley" arranged by Bonnie Keen from the musical "Women Who Dare To Believe"

Programmed and produced by James Hollihan

This is our first video podcast filmed in the basement storage room of Nan’s house. It’s a no frills, all heart invitation for more intimate time with our listeners. As we look at the mother of Jesus through the writings of Luke, we see a human mother’s heart full of all the rollercoaster feelings we share. Mary had a front row seat to the life of Christ and there was never a dull moment.

Currently there is a new attempt by Senator Talarico to rewrite Mary’s story to fit the narrative of pro-abortion. In this podcast we discuss lies of false teachers and our desire for you to know the fact from the fake.

“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.” Philippians 1: 9-11

Hang on tight as we follow a newly pregnant Mary who wastes no time heading to visit with her cousin Elizabeth.

Both women have been visited by the Angel Gabriel.

Both have a most unexpected pregnancy.

Both of their babies will change the history of the world.

Their excitement and joy is contagious. The power of Mary's magnificat speaks hope into our lives.

"God has laid hold on His servant Israel to help him, to espouse his cause, in remembrance of His mercy."

This episode will super charge your day with the reminder that our God remembers mercy. His ways are breathtaking in scope and intimacy. Be encouraged by the lively and tender conversation between Mary and her beloved Elizabeth.

Luke 1: 39--56

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https://www.1517.org/articles/the-god-who-remembers-mary

In our 21st century news cycle the miraculous birth of Jesus might read: "Virgin Teen Gives Birth To Alien".

And this would be accurate.

The scandal of the incarnation is truly other-worldly. God chose a teenage virgin from a nothing town of Nazareth to bear His Son. He punched a hole in His creation and humbly entered the womb of a woman who said, 'Be it done unto me as you have said." In this episode, Nan and Bonnie squeeze the juice out of Luke's Gospel account of Christ's birth announcement. Be astonished, be amazed, be undone and changed forever by His coming!

Luke 1:26--38

"Born a Sacrifice" First Call, Beyond December album

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Imagine having 3 little verses about your life recorded in the Bible.

Imagine you were widowed in your twenties.

Imagine you lived another 80 years to be over 100.

Imagine spending every day in the temple waiting to see the hand of God bring the promised Messiah.

After 400 years of silence from God's prophets, imagine one day seeing the infant Jesus brought before your eyes to be dedicated in the temple.

Imagine being one of the first women in the New Testament to spread the glorious news of Jesus' birth.

Meet Anna, the prophetess and join Nan and Bonnie as they take a close up look at her life, her discoveries, and her courage to believe God against all odds.

Luke 2:36-38

Join us in our final episode of a 3 part series on the book of Ruth. There's so much to unpack and sit with in studying the story of how Ruth & Naomi moved through despair to a beautiful new life. The courtship of Boaz and Ruth is one of great integrity, tenderness and inspiration. Naomi leaves her bitterness behind. And these last lines of chapter 4 :"A son is born to Naomi. they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the ancestor of Jesus Christ."

At the end of Ruth chapter 1 we left a depressed Naomi traveling back to Bethlehem with Ruth who refuses to leave her side. It is a bleak time of famine and loss. However chapter 2 of the book of Ruth opens with a burst of hope 'there is a kinsman -- a man of wealth whose name is Boaz.' Join us as we enter into one of the most unlikely romance stories in the Bible. Let yourself soak in the merciful patience and kindness of the Lord always at work to redeem our lives.

We've all heard the beautiful words of Ruth spoken at weddings, "Where you go I will go, lodge I will lodge." But what is the significance of her loyalty to Naomi? How off the wall was this promise given by Ruth, a native born Moabite? What's the deal with Moab in Biblical history? How did living in Moab affect Naomi and her family? Join us for an in depth look at the backstory of this amazing story. Grab your hi-def readers and here we go!