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Today on the Back Porch, buckle up for a soulful road trip. Lisa and Allison explore Psalm 84 with the sons of Korah, tracing the Valley of Baca-the valley of tears-as a map for our own hard stretches where God meets us in grief, teaches us contentment, and invites us to be fully present right where our feet are. Fill your cup with coffee or cider, wrap up in a blanket, and wander out to the leaf-strewn porch.
Hi, friend. I hope you're having a good day.
Today's episode brings us to one of the unlikeliest heroes of the Bible-Rahab. Maybe you know her story. Maybe you relate to her story. Nothing to lose, pulled from the bottom of the pit and pressed into service for God's plan. God used her because she trusted him. May we all have that in common with Rahab.
Have you ever wondered what kind of faith causes Jesus Himself to marvel? In this episode, Christine Caine unpacks the powerful story of the Roman centurion from Luke 7 and challenges us to live with bold, risk-taking faith that amazes God, as opposed to unbelief that leaves him disappointed. You'll be inspired to trust God beyond your comfort zone and to live the kind of supernatural life only faith can make possible.
✨ You'll discover:
* Why faith requires trust more than understanding.
* How to overcome fear, doubt, and the need for control.
* What it means to live a bold, risk-taking faith that pleases God.
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Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and bestselling author who awakens people everywhere to discover their God-given purpose and live transformed lives for Jesus. Alongside her husband, Nick, she founded A21, a global anti-human trafficking organization that prevents exploitation, recovers victims, and empowers survivors. She also launched Propel Women, an initiative equipping women worldwide to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and live confidently in their calling. Through Equip & Empower, Christine activates people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus.
Christine is the author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies, and she holds a Master's Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College. For over 30 years, she and Nick have faithfully served the global Church. You can tune into her weekly Equip & Empower and Life & Leadership podcasts for practical insights and encouragement, always pointing to the hope found in Jesus. Christine and Nick live with their daughters, Catherine and Sophia. To learn more about Christine and her resources, visit http://www.christinecaine.com.
Hello, friend. Thank you for joining me for another Encouraging Word.
It can be difficult to tune out the negative voices around us. It can be difficult to tune out the negative voices in our own heads! If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you know we just did a bunch of episodes about that. But thankfully, God has given us his Word, just as he gave Joshua and the Israelites, to help us know and heed his voice.
Today on the Back Porch, we're visiting the Jezreel Valley, the Plain of Armageddon, where battles were fought, prophets spoke, and God proved faithful. At this fertile, strategic crossroads of history, Scripture's conflicts ultimately point us to hope in Jesus. Pour yourself a hot cup of coffee or cider, settle into a blanket, and meet us on the fall-kissed porch.
Sometimes God's direction doesn't make sense-until it does. In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with pastor and church planter Katia Adams to talk about how obedience can lead to multiplication, even when it feels like loss. From Boston to Cape Town, Katia shares how God uprooted her plans, expanded her influence, and met her family's every need along the way. This is a conversation for every leader learning to yield, trust, and follow God through transition and uncertainty.
SHOW NOTES:
When God Changes the Plan
Katia shares her unexpected journey of leaving Boston for Cape Town-not by choice, but by Divine redirection. What looked like a visa issue became an invitation to multiplication.
Faith Over Formula
When God is silent, faith grows. Katia and Christine unpack how God sometimes withholds clarity to deepen trust, and how the "yielded yes" is the seed of every new beginning.
Provision in the Details
From finances to tutors to schools, Katia reveals how God's faithfulness met her family in every practical need, reminding us that when God authors the story, He funds the mission.
The Legacy of Revival
Katia's family history in Iran tells a miraculous story of revival-how her grandfather's hunger for Scripture sparked a movement that continues to this day.
Spirit and Truth in Every City
From Boston's intellectual culture to Cape Town's spiritual hunger, Katia describes why the Gospel needs both deep theology and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Leading Without Entitlement
Katia and Christine discuss the tension between calling and career-why obedience will always look foolish to the world, and why faithfulness matters more than fame.
Follow Katia on Instagram at @_katiaadams
Have you ever felt pressured to compromise your faith to fit in? In this episode, Christine Caine unpacks the powerful story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from Daniel 3-a story of courage, conviction, and the unmistakable presence of God in life's fiery trials. Christine challenges listeners to recognize the modern idols we're tempted to bow to and to live with the kind of unshakable faith that says, "Even if God doesn't..." This message will inspire you to stand firm, stay faithful, and trust that God is with you in the fire.
✨ You'll discover:
* How to recognize the "modern idols" that compete for your worship.
* Why courage and conviction are essential in a culture of compromise.
* How to trust God's presence when the heat is on.
Get your free Episode Reflection Guide → http://bit.ly/4gx1ZYk
+ + + +
SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/ChristineCaineSubscribe
ORDER Christine's newest book, Don't Look Back → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine
ORDER Christine's new devotional, "You're Not Finished Yet" → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine
For more great stuff, check out:
LISTEN to Christine Caine's Life and Leadership Podcast→ https://linktr.ee/christinecaine
DONATE to Equip & Empower Ministries: https://linktr.ee/christinecaine
Follow Christine on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChristineCaine/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theChristineCaine/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristineCaine
Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and bestselling author who awakens people everywhere to discover their God-given purpose and live transformed lives for Jesus. Alongside her husband, Nick, she founded A21, a global anti-human trafficking organization that prevents exploitation, recovers victims, and empowers survivors. She also launched Propel Women, an initiative equipping women worldwide to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and live confidently in their calling. Through Equip & Empower, Christine activates people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus.
Christine is the author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies, and she holds a Master's Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College. For over 30 years, she and Nick have faithfully served the global Church. You can tune into her weekly Equip & Empower and Life & Leadership podcasts for practical insights and encouragement, always pointing to the hope found in Jesus. Christine and Nick live with their daughters, Catherine and Sophia. To learn more about Christine and her resources, visit http://www.christinecaine.com.
If you've ever struggled with feeling lonely or like you don't "fit in" during the holiday season and all the parties or family gatherings that happen at this time of year, this episode is for you.
In this episode, Ruth shares the truth from God's Word that she rehearses to reset her heart and mind when she feels alone.
Scripture referenced:
Psalm 139:7-10
Resources mentioned:
Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons
Hi, friend. I sure hope you're doing well.
Last week I told a story about getting a gift from my dad. I have another story about my dad this week. You probably know by now that I love to tell stories about my dad. This story isn't about getting a car. It's about something he did for me when I was young that our Heavenly Father does for us now - he fights for us.
Today on the Back Porch (Part 3 of our Mountain & Valley series), Lisa, Allison, and Dr. Jim Howard walk through the theology of peaks and valleys, from Elijah's bold stand on Mount Carmel to his post-victory crash in 1 Kings 19. Along the way, we explore how God meets our fatigue and grief with rest, renewal, and the gift of community. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join us on the porch!
