Trending
Today on the Back Porch, we have a special treat for you as we're sharing a session from Kerygma this past year. Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin, Chief Operating Officer at Christianity Today and founder of Soulfire International Ministries, unpacks "God's inconvenient promises." Through the Shunammite woman's story, she shows how God's unexpected healing brings shalom and how trusting His presence leads to lasting peace and restoration. You won't want to miss this message, so grab your favorite beverage and your Bible, and join us on the porch!
Hello, my friend. Thank you so much for joining me for another Encouraging Word.
Today we're wrapping up our series on thought management. If you've missed any episodes, I encourage you to go back and catch up. But here's the big idea, as found in Ephesians 4:23-24: "Let the Spirit change your way of thinking and make you into a new person."
If you feel like your life has gone off course, you're not alone. In this episode, Christine Caine unpacks the powerful story of the Apostle Paul's shipwreck from Acts 27-28 and shows how God's purpose still prevails-even when your plans don't. You'll be encouraged to stop despising the detours and start expecting God to do something new, even in places you never wanted to be.
Discover:
Why storms don't mean you've missed God's will.
How to shake off what's bitten you so it doesn't poison your purpose.
How to see your "Malta" as a setup for revival, not a setback.
Get your free Episode Reflection Guide here.
+ + + + +
Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Each week she brings you a Gospel-centered message filled with Biblical truths that will equip and empower you to step into the life God has for you.
During today's conversation on the porch, Lisa, Allison, and Dr. Brian Litfin unpack the Nicene Creed, emphasizing the Trinity's unity, the power of the resurrection, and the role of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Litfin contrasts the gospel's hope with pagan despair, giving historical and cultural insight into Christ's victory over sin, death, and Satan. You might be asking - How does this all apply to us today? Listen in as we discuss - right here on the porch!
Hi, friend. I hope you're doing well today.
What do you do when those you live with are hard to live with? Maybe it's your spouse, your siblings, your neighbors, your co-workers. We all have relationships that challenge us, and a difficult relationship can consume our thoughts. So let's start there. To deal with a difficult person, consider how you think about them.
The Way of the Wildflower launches October 14, and on today's episode, Ruth is answering all of your questions about the book. Tune in to hear about everything from her writing and artistic processes to her favorite wildflower, who the book is for, and what "way of the wildflower" she struggles to embrace.
Find The Way of the Wildflower at your favorite book retailer and claim free bonus gifts at TheWayoftheWildflowerBook.com.
Resources mentioned:
The Way of the Wildflower
Have you ever felt like parts of your old life still cling to you, even after following Jesus? In this episode, Christine Caine unpacks Colossians 3 and shows us what it really means to take off our "old clothes" and put on the new wardrobe Christ has given us. Discover how to walk in compassion, kindness, and forgiveness instead of anger, malice, and bitterness-and why your spiritual wardrobe is essential for a fruitful life in Christ.
Listen in & uncover:
- Why Paul uses wardrobe imagery to describe spiritual transformation.
- The difference between "old clothes" of sin and the "new clothes" of Christ.
- How to daily choose the wardrobe that reflects your identity in Jesus.
Get your free Episode Reflection Guide here.
+ + + + +
Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Each week she brings you a Gospel-centered message filled with Biblical truths that will equip and empower you to step into the life God has for you.
Your workplace isn't separate from your calling-it's part of it. In this episode, host Christine Caine talks with corporate leader and author Kim Thomas about what it looks like to live on mission in the marketplace. From her powerful "backyard with God" moment to leading a team of 50 people with purpose and integrity and writing her debut book, The Sacred Cubicle, Kim shares how to bring faith into the workplace in practical, winsome ways. If you've ever wondered how to honor God at work without crossing boundaries, this conversation will equip and encourage you.
SHOW NOTES:
From Corporate Leader to Kingdom Ambassador
Kim shares her journey of realizing her corporate career was also her mission field-and how a personal moment with God changed how she led forever.
Breaking Down the Sacred/Secular Divide
Christine and Kim discuss how compartmentalizing faith from work limits impact-and why all of life is sacred when surrendered to God.
Practical Ways to Live Your Faith at Work
Kim offers tangible, wise ways to represent Christ in environments that may be resistant to faith-from small conversations to big cultural shifts.
Navigating Faith in Complex Environments
Kim explains how to be bold yet respectful in workplaces with strict policies or anti-Christian sentiment, and how the fruit of the Spirit opens doors.
Balancing Work, Family, and Calling
Kim unpacks how she built a supportive family structure to thrive in marriage, motherhood, and leadership-without burning out.
Follow Kim Thomas on Instagram, @kim1champ
Find The Sacred Cubicle at https://a.co/d/hR6CMAp
Today's conversation on Back Porch Theology is one of the best we've had in a while because it's basically a dissertation on why play and celebration should be a part of every Christ-follower's spiritual formation plan!
While there's no single verse proving that our Savior laughed and played during His earthly life and ministry, there are a plethora of passages that imply it like the literary. The Bible proves over and over again that Christoformity - being shaped like Jesus - isn't always supposed to be serious and somber. Being playful can be every bit as spiritual as being prayerful.
Today's going to be a fun day on the porch y'all, so you might want to bring a caffeinated drink, a yummy snack, and your Bible. And try to talk one of your small group friends who thinks spiritual maturity and grumpiness are congruent into hanging out with us too, because we're going to expose that myth as being biblically indefensible! Thanks for carving the time out of your day to be with us - we love getting to spend these moments on the porch with you.
Hi, friend. I hope you're doing well.
A quick note before we get into today's episode, particularly if you listen in the car or where younger ears can hear. This message includes the reading of a painful story in the Old Testament and some pretty blunt language about the dangers of pornography. Consider this a heads-up if you want to adjust when or where you listen.
