Candidly Kendra
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsListen to Candidly Kendra for a devotional podcast that hits home with helpful tips for listeners who have a hard time slowing down, Biblical content that you can depend on, and a loving community so you'll know you aren't alone. Tune in for faith-strengthening blogcasts, Two-Minute Tuesdays, and more!
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Secret-Ingredient Brownies & Brownie Bites
September 18, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 6.25 MBYou’ll never guess what makes my brownies so decadent! For a creative twist turn them into little brownie bites, a surprisingly simple, but eye-catching treat.
Are You Waiting For Permission For Your Feelings?
September 16, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 16.8 MBYou have permission to tell God about your sadness; about your anger; and even to question him. Jesus sat with Mary and wept. He wants to sit with you as your heart cries out, too.
Our Accuser & Our Advocate
September 15, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 8.09 MBThe Bible says that Jesus is our Advocate. What is an advocate anyway? This underwhelming word points us beautifully to the compassionate heart of Christ. Satan is our Accuser (Revelation 12:10) but Jesus is our Advocate (I John 2:1-2). Which one do you think God will listen to?
Lemon Cake With An Unexpected Blueberry Frosting
September 11, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 9.46 MBA fun change from the typical summer desserts, lemon and blueberry pair perfectly in this tasty cake with an unexpected frosting.
Let’s Talk About Burn-Out
September 09, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 24.3 MBBurn out will change us. Whether it changes us for the better or the worse depends on how we process through those difficult feelings. Recommended books: The Unthinkable by Amanda Ripley (https://amzn.to/3i3YE4k) Walking With God Through Pain And Suffering by Timothy Keller (https://amzn.to/2F0dhHd)
“Our King Loves Us”: A Prayer by Tim Keller
September 08, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 5.9 MBThis prayer from Timothy Keller is so beautiful I wanted to share it with you! You can find it on his podcast, called Gospel In Life, episode 455: The Grace of Law. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-sermons-podcast-by-gospel-in-life/id352660924?i=1000487437722)
Crispy, Buttery, Perfectly Garlicky Garlic Bread
September 04, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 9.32 MBI’m not sure that there’s anything better than great garlic bread. Here’s my recipe that I recommend you try out if you want to taste the best garlic bread from your own kitchen!
My Favorite Bible Verses Over The Years
September 02, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MBOver the years I’ve had many favorite Bible verse is based on what God is teaching me at different times in my life. In my childhood he taught me about his comforting presence. In my teen years he taught me about choosing him above all else. In my college years he taught me about a deeper relationship with him. In young adulthood he taught me about the privilege of service, and his faithfulness. And lately he’s been teaching me about a new motivation for serving him.
What Do You Boast In & What Will You Do When It Fails You?
September 01, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 9.45 MBWhere are you placing your pride? What are you trusting in? We might not even realize what we’re truly depending on until it’s taken from us. (Jeremiah 9:23-24)
Oreo Peanut Butter Pie - A No-Bake Summer Dessert
August 28, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 7.37 MBThis pie is a rich and creamy peanut butter filling in a simple Oreo cookie crust. No baking, no fuss, so good!
These Three Things Make You Stupid
August 26, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 20.6 MBLove, pain, and desire. These are the three things that will make you stupid. One is beautiful. Another is terrible. And the last one is the worst of all.
Why I Think Spiritual Health Is The Key To Everything
August 25, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 9.19 MBOur spiritual outlook affects our emotions, relationships, and our perspectives on everything else. Spiritual health gives us the confidence to face whatever comes.
The Beat Meatballs For Spaghetti and Subs
August 21, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 9.62 MBThese family-friendly meatballs are so easy! I like to double the recipe so I don’t have to choose between spaghetti and subs!
Six Helpful Things I've Learned About Marriage
August 19, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 18.3 MBMarriage isn’t easy. Even the best marriages don’t work without work. Knowing these six things has helped us keep our marriage strong.
When Our Strength Runs Out
August 18, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 9.7 MBI did something really fun this weekend! And the whole time, this verse was running through my head. Isaiah 40:31 God is our strength when we come to the end of our own power!
Learning To Trust Again
August 17, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 12.1 MBI’ve trusted liberally… And I’ve been betrayed. I’ve made the pendulum swing, assuming the worst of everyone, looking for a safe place to hide. But now I’m ready to heal. I want to learn to trust again, but this time, to trust better.
Your New Favorite Chocolate Pudding Dessert
August 14, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 7.26 MBThis cool dessert has a peanut buttery graham cracker crust topped with creamy chocolate pudding and Cool Whip. It comes together in a quick 10 minutes plus a little extra time for chilling. So simple! But it’s going to make it into your “favorites” list!
Emotional Health in a Heart-Sick World, Part 2
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MBJesus said that he came to heal the sick. Sometimes we don’t know that we are sick until the symptoms crop up. Six Areas of Emotional Un-Wellness: 1. Anger 2. Bitterness 3. Manipulation 4. Disdain 5. Anxiety 6. Shame And the Emotional First Aid Steps you can take for healing.
Unabashed Worship - In Spirit and In Truth
August 11, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 13 MBToday we look at 2 Samuel 6 to see how we will all one day worship God with unabashed love and wild abandon. In the meantime, what does it mean to worship God “in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24)?
Emotional Health In A Heart-Sick World
August 10, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 16.9 MBOur emotional health has become diseased. But God cares enough to help us find emotional healing. This personal wellness inventory will help.
Emotional Health In A Heart-Sick World, Part 1
August 10, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 16.9 MBOur emotional health has become diseased. But God cares enough to help us find emotional healing. This personal wellness inventory will help.
Easy Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
August 07, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 10.3 MBThis is the macaroni and cheese recipe you’ve been looking for! Easy, creamy, and ready in minutes on the stove top!
Nine Names Of God That You Should Know
August 05, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MBScripture has given us many different names for God. Each of the names of God shows us something different about his character. Knowing his names helps us know him!
Vulnerability: When Having It All Together Is A Problem
August 04, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 6.77 MBThe world doesn’t need perfect Christians! The world needs to know that imperfect people find perfect hope in Christ.
How To Have A Healthy Marriage
August 03, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 28.2 MBTo have a holistically healthy marriage is to pursue the health of our marriage in our heart (emotional health), our soul (spiritual health), our strength (physical, sexual health), and in our minds (intellectual health).
Show-Off Fruit Tart, My Impressive Dessert
July 31, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 6.97 MBThis fruit tart looks so pretty no one will want to take a bite...but once they start they won’t want to stop! So good with a sugar cookie-shortbread crust, creamy white chocolate filling, and all your favorite fruits on top.
The Jesus Storybook Bible- A Book Review
July 30, 2020 00:36 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBThe Jesus Storybook Bible transformed the way I read the Bible! Today’s podcast is a review of this great “children’s” book, with a short reading from it!
What We Can Learn From Jesus Turning Water Into Wine?
July 28, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 9.94 MBJesus started his ministry with a party. By turning water into wine he showed us how he would change our lives.
Should I Keep Dating Him? When To Call It Quits
July 27, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 18.2 MBIf only someone had a formula for that... Actually I do!
College Life & Easy Taco Casserole
July 24, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 9.58 MBOne of my first favorite recipes! And so simple with just 5 ingredients!
Three Responses to Humiliation
July 22, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBLet’s take a closer look at the story of Jesus and the Canaanite Woman from Matthew 15
Three Lessons I’ve Learned About God...From My Dog
July 21, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 10.3 MBLike a dog with his master, the Canaanite woman longed for even just a scrap from God’s table. Is it possible that there’s something we can learn from our dogs?
My Fear Of Failure Revealed At The Doctor's Office
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 7.77 MBIs it too much to ask to be perfectly known AND desperately admired?
Alexandra's Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
July 17, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 5.84 MBThese slow cooker chicken sandwiches are incredibly easy to throw together! Just put all the ingredients in a crockpot and let it cook all day while you do whatever you love to do best! Your family will thank you! Find the recipe on the Candidly Kendra website!
Hope For The Hopeless: Believing What God Says Is True
July 15, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 17.3 MBWe have a desperate to be known, to be secure, to have a purpose, and to belong. Link to the song “You Say” by Lauren Daigle here. Link to the online quiz by Cru High School ministries to see what your greatest longings are here.
What Do We REALLY Want From God?
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 7.83 MBSometimes I think what I really need from God is for him to take care of my worldly wants or needs; but He always knows what I really need, even when I don’t.
Unproductive Days: Divine Interruptions
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 10.3 MBWhen my son came to my room late at night, God showed me that on my most unproductive days, the interruptions might be exactly what he needed me to do most.
Mom's Easy Oatmeal Fudge Bars
July 10, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 6.47 MBMom knows her desserts. This one is so simple, but amazing! I hope you’ll give it a try!
Grace Comes Easier Up Close
July 09, 2020 04:46 - 6 minutes - 11.1 MBHow an angry driver reminded me that grace works better up close.
Eutychus & God's Healing
July 07, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 7.38 MBThis funny story from the book of Acts is a beautiful lesson on God’s healing in our stupid, broken world.
Facing Sadness
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 8.29 MBDon’t be afraid of sadness. Don’t numb it. Don’t fight it. Just feel it. Time and trust in God will heal it.
Kentucky Butter Cake
July 03, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 7.05 MBImagine for a moment what you think a Kentucky Butter Cake will taste like. ...You’re right! That’s exactly how it tastes. Buttery, rich, like a biscuit with honey butter in cake form.
A Needy World And A God Who Sees
July 01, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 8.5 MBI believe that we are meant to see the needs of the people around us and to step in in small ways every day to minister to them in the name of Jesus. But it can be difficult to love your neighbor when you never see your neighbor.
Walking Humbly With God
June 30, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 6.76 MBMicah 6:8 - Relationships grow from walking together!
The Coronavirus Side Effect that Churches Didnt Expect
June 29, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 12.6 MBOnline church has been really nice. I can wear my pajamas and have the dog sit on my lap. And no one cares when I don’t sing along. Besides, I worship better at home. ...Is the building really that important?
Grandma's North Dakota Caramel Rolls
June 26, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.84 MBThe caramel rolls were one of my Grandma’s ways of saying “I love you.” (She said it with foot tickles and words as well.) I’m so glad that she passed this recipe along so I can continue her tradition with my family. I hope you love them as much as I do!
Six Steps to Making A Godly Decision
June 24, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MBThe most common question I’m asked is “How can I know God’s will?” It is tough to make a hard decision, desiring God’s will, not knowing what that is, and hoping your own sinful desires don’t get in the way. These Six Steps will help you determine God’s next step for you. Bonus: Avoid these 3 Common Myths About God’s Will.
Lessons I’ve Learned About Life From Riding a Bike
June 23, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 8.8 MBLately our family has done a lot of bike riding. As I’ve encouraged my kids to keep up the good work during our rides I realized that many of the lessons I’m teaching them (and myself) as we ride are also great things to remember about life and our spiritual walk, too. Here are my three life lessons from bike riding.
Is There A Best Personality...for Church Leadership?
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 16.4 MBThe Lions. The Dominators. The strategists who are going to do big things for God. They should be the foundation on which our Christian church is built...right? But what about compassion? What about the connectors, the lovers, and the listeners? Let’s make room for every part of the body in the body of Christ.
[EATS] It's Poppy Seed Chicken Time!
June 19, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 9.11 MBEvery June I make poppy seed chicken for the junior high kids at church. They love this! And I think your family will, too!