In this first episode of the Summer 2025 Edition of the podcast, Esther reminds us of a comforting, stabilizing truth we can rely on in all seasons of life, “God is always with us.”

Resources References in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New King James Version [NKJV): 1 Samuel 7:12. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Job 42:2. Psalm 115:3. Deuteronomy 32:4. Psalm 33:5. 1 Peter 1:16. Genesis 16:13. Isaiah 55:8-9. Psalm 139:1-12 (HCSB). Psalm 22:28; 47:8. Genesis 1:1-3. Malachi 3:6. Hebrews 13:8. James 1:17. Joshua 1:9 (AMP). Isaiah 41:10 (AMP).

Other Resources:

As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode Esther focuses on Jesus’ encounter, after His resurrection, with Simon Peter who had vehemently denied knowing Jesus three times in one night.

Resources in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses: Joel 2. Luke 24:49 (AMP). Acts 2:1-4 (NIV). Matthew 4:18-20 (NKJV). Matthew 16:16-18 (NKJV). 8-20). Luke 22:55-62 (NKJV). Matthew 26:33-35 (NKJV). John 21: 1-19 (NKJV).

Other Resources: As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The background music is comprised of the tracks "Destined" and "Backto'03 Gospel Worship from Eman's Tracks ⁠emanstracks.wixsite.com

In this episode Esther focuses on Jesus’ encounter after His resurrection with several of His disciples who were in hiding behind locked doors.

Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses:

1 Corinthians 15:5-8 (NIV). Luke 24: 32-53 (NKJV). John 21 (NKJV).

Other Resources:

As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Joshua Bremerman, “Reading Without Seeing: How Not to Study the Bible”

The background music is comprised of the tracks "Destined" and "Backto'03 Gospel Worship from Eman's Tracks ⁠emanstracks.wixsite.com

In this episode Esther focuses on Jesus’ encounter after His resurrection with two of His disciples, as they travelled home to Emmaus from Jerusalem.

Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New King James Version [NKJV]): 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 (NIV). Luke 24: 13-21, 25-27. John 2:19-21. 2 Timothy 3:16 (HCSB). 1 Corinthians 13:9. Luke 24:28-31.

Other Resources:

As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Steven Baker, What Do We Know about Cleopas, the Man Who Saw Jesus on the Road to Emmaus?

“Where Do I Meet You?” by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, www.revlisad.com

In Episode 9 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther focuses on Jesus’ first encounter with one of His disciples after His resurrection.

Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New International Version [NIV]): John 20:16. 1 Corinthians 15:5-8. Exodus. 1:15. Exodus. 1:21. Deuteronomy 34:7. Exodus 2:12-15. Luke 8:1-3, Mark 16:9. Matthew. 14:26-27. John 20:1-18 (ESV).

Other Resources:

As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Levi Lusko’s devotional, “Easter People: A 4-Day Easter Devotional.”

The background music is comprised of the tracks "Destined" and "Backto'03 Gospel Worship from Eman's Tracks ⁠emanstracks.wixsite.com

In Episode 8 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther focuses on Holy Week and the unfathomable lengths God went to, to redeem us.

Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New King James Version [NKJV]):

Luke 19:28-42. Isaiah 53:1-12 (VOICE; New Testament verses that reference verses from this Scripture passage: Romans 10:16; John 12:38; Matthew 8:17; Acts 8:33; Romans 10:16; John 12:38). Matthew 1:17. Galatians 4:4-5 (NLT). Luke 2:41-47. Matthew 3:13-17. Matthew 4:1-11. Matthew. 4:18-22. Matthew 14:22-33. Matthew 5:1-12. Matthew 8:5-15. Matthew 8:28-34. Luke 8:41-56. Luke 8:43-48. John 4. John 11:1-44. John 13:1-17. Matthew 26:36-50. Matthew 26:57-67; 27:11-26. Matthew 27:27-32 (NIV). Isaiah 53:1-12 (VOICE). John 3:16. Romans 5:7-8.

Other Resources:

As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com

The background music is comprised of the tracks "Destined" and "Backto'03 Gospel Worship from Eman's Tracks ⁠emanstracks.wixsite.com

In Episode 7 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s grace and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us.

Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses (Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture references are from the New International Version [NIV]): Romans 3:24; Romans 5:15; Romans 11:5-6. John 1:14, 17. Revelation 13:8. Genesis 6:5-6, 8 (NKJV). Exodus 33:17 (NKJV). Proverbs 3:34 (AMP). Ephesians 2:6-9. 2 Timothy 1:9-10. Romans 5:1-2. Titus 2:11-14. Genesis 3. 2 Kings 20:1-11 (NKJV). Acts 9:1-19; Acts 22:6-16; Acts 26:12-18. Ruth 2; 2 Samuel 9 (NKJV). Titus 2:11-12 (ESV). 1 Corinthians 1:10. Romans 5:2. 2 Corinthians 2:12. 1 Peter 1:7. 2. Timothy 2:9. Hebrews 13:9. Colossians 4:6. 1 Peter 1:10. 2 Corinthians 2:9. 2 Corinthians 2:8. Acts 11:23. Acts 20:24. John 20:21.1 Peter 1:13. Romans 5:21. 2 Timothy 2:1 (AMP). 2 Peter 3:18.

Other Resources:

Greg Gaines, “Understanding the Bible Definition of Grace: A Deep Dive - Biblical Definitions.”

Jennifer Heeren, “What is God’s Grace? 6 Ways to Understand It's True Meaning.”

Justin S. Holcomb, “What is Grace? Understanding Christian Meaning (christianity.com).”

John Piper, “What Is Grace? | Desiring God.”

Aiden Wilson Tozer, The Attributes of God (Volume I): A Journey into the Father’s Heart.

As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Amazon’s Link to Esther's book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit⁠

Playlist for Episode 7

In Episode 6 of season 15 of the podcast, Esther reflects on God’s mercy and on some of the implications this attribute of God has for us.

Resources References in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses

Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV). Psalm 103:8-18 (NKJV). Psalms 107:7 (NKJV). Ephesians 2:4-5 (AMP). Titus 3:5-6 (AMP). 1 Peter 1:3-5 (NKJV). Genesis 3:20-24 (NLT). Genesis 4:8-15 (NKJV). Book of Exodus (All translations). Genesis 19:1-22 (NKJV). Genesis 16; Genesis 21:8-21 (NRSV). 1 Kings 21:25-29 (NKJV). 2 Kings 20:1-6 (NIV). John 8:3-11 (ESV). Mark 10:46-52 (NIV). Luke 17:11-19 (NKJV). Romans 15:4 (NKJV). Psalm 103:10-12 (NKJV). Micah 6:8 (NKJV). Luke 6:35-36 (NIV). Matthew 5:7 (ESV). James 2:13 (ESV). Romans 12:8 (NKJV).

Other Resources

Aiden Wilson Tozer, The Attributes of God (Volume I): A Journey into the Father’s Heart.

Meg Bucher, “What is Mercy & Why We Need it: Bible Meaning & Examples”

Oxford English Dictionary, “Definitions of Mercy.”

Scott Wylie, “Mercy.” In this blog post, Wylie also shares prayers and a reading guide for growing in mercy.

As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Amazon’s Link to Esther's book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit⁠

The background music is comprised of the tracks "Destined" and "Backto'03 Gospel Worship from Eman's Tracks ⁠emanstracks.wixsite.com