Decreed Free
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Decreed Free is a kingdom of God podcast dedicated to helping Kingdom citizen live their best life in the freedom that Christ gave us through His obedience and finished work on the cross. This podcast will cover various Biblical and pastoral topics, our creativity (God given talents and skills) encouraging and challenging you as you continue to grow and mature spiritually in Christ. You are invited to subscribe and leave comments or reviews (on Apple Podcast). Contact me privately for one to one conversations via email me at barbarajcouch9@gmail,com. I am also on Instagram: @digitalpenz where you can view my kingdom creative artwork and @decreedfree for upcoming podcast episode information, Today’s Bible Meditation, etc.
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Poem: Morning Meditation
April 27, 2022 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.17 MBThis is a poem I wrote a couple of days ago in a matter of minutes. The focus is the relationship with God early in the morning. A time of waiting on God, listening for Him and spending time with Him. If you don’t start your morning with prayer and meditating on the Word of God, your missing out on something wonderful before the rest of your day starts. I invite you to subscribe to the podcast and tell your friends about it. https://www.decreedfree.buzzsprout.com you can also find me on I...
First Fruits Offering
April 11, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBThis episode is a teaching on First Fruits offering in the Bible looking at various Scripture in the Old Testament and the New Testament. This principle of First Fruit offering is different than the tithe. First Fruits is given of the first harvested crop. Whether your crop is a new book, a new business or your first check of the year, this can be what you give your First Fruits from. I trust this teaching will bless you and give you a better understanding and blessing regarding First Frui...
The Holy Spirit
April 11, 2022 02:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis episode is a brief teaching about the person of the Holy Spirit and some of His roles, names and symbols. I could probably teach on the Holy Spirt for a full year because there is so much that He does in the life of the believer. The Bible calls Him our Helper, Standby, Guide, Counselor, Advocate and other names describing what He does. The Holy Spirit is the third person in the God head (Father, Son and the Holy Spirit). I hope this teaching will not only answer some of your question...
Jehovah Mephalti
April 07, 2022 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MBIn this episode I talk about God our Deliverer- Jehovah Mephalti, first fruits offering, thanksgiving and praising God and the Hebrew calendar month of 1 Nisan 5782 which Passover, leavened bread and first fruits are commemorated( which began for on April 1,2022). This is a time to be expectant that God will reveal and show us things such as miracles. Has God delivered you from something or someone? Expect by Faith, a blessing of an abundant harvest when you bring your first fruits of your h...
Petitioning God in Prayer
March 15, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThere is a way to petition God in prayer. It starts with entering His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise (Psalm 100:4). Repenting of any sin and asking for forgiveness (1 John 1:9) and using Scripture to bring God into remembrance (Iasiah 43:26) of what He has already said and done. This teaching may mess with some of the things you were told or taught about prayer such as, " Just talk to God when you pray" or people using many dramatic words so that God will hear them. God...
The Wisdom in Proverbs Three
December 30, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode the Scripture is Proverbs 3:5-6. Wisdom is the theme in Proverbs 3. Specifically, when we trust and rely on God instead ourselves and acknowledge Him in all our ways there is a great benefit for us. God will remove obstacles that may block our way but first we have to get out of our own way. I invite you to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to receive the new episodes when they are published. Share the episode with your family, friends and others. You can find all the podcast episo...
Poem: “Each Moment Realized”
December 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBThis episode features a poem I wrote recently called “Each Moment Realized” set to music. It’s a part of my NEW Creative Series on this podcast that I am officially starting NOW. Part of experiencing the freedom that we have in and through Christ Jesus is getting in touch with our creativity as Kingdom citizens. In this Creative Series I will explore creativity in various forms such as poetry, music, texture, drawing/sketching and other forms of creativity which will encourage you to ide...
Perilous People
December 10, 2021 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode I am discussing what happens when people become more interested in worldly things and take on characteristics and behaviors that are not godly which shows their disconnect from God and His principles, commandment and percepts. The Bible, in the Epistle of 2 Timothy 3:1-7 we read about perilous people and times. Paul in his older age in this pastoral letter is speaking not only to Timothy to watch out for these types of people but I believe Paul is speaking to us today giving...
Making Room for His Word
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.79 MBThis podcast episode is a teaching from the gospel according to John 8:34-37 (NIV) which says, “Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. I know that you are Abraham’s descendants. Yet you are looking for a way to kill me, because you have no room for my word.” Do you make room for His word? Do the distractions of the...
Led By The Holy Spirit
November 02, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode I explore what it means to be led by the Holy Spirit as a Kingdom citizen and the fruit of the Spirit. I believe this episode will encourage and challenge you in terms of locating where you stand on this topic as it relates to your day-to-day life. Feel free to SUBSCRIBE and share this episode with family, friends and others. If you have any questions or if you have prayer requests, email me: [email protected] Shalom
The Shepherd and the Sheep
October 20, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis podcast episode is a brief reflection on John 10:1-6. There is so much to unpack in these verses. It begins with Jesus talking about shepherds, sheep, who is a thief and a robber or stranger. These verses begin to paint the character of a true shepherd and his or her sheep. As believers, we hear the voice of the shepherd that has come through the right door. The shepherd who would die for his or her sheep and will feed them the Word of God regardless of of feeling or circumstance. I t...
Call on God
September 10, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBJeremiah 33:3 (AMP) is one of the Scripture I read when I begin to see the numbers 333 regularly. I am reminded when I read this Scripture that God wants me to call on Him when I don’t know something. We get to call on our Father God when we don’t have the answer. I invite you to not rack your brain or get down in yourself but call on God for all the answers you need, amen! You may share this episode with family, friends and others. SUBSCRIBE, give a like, comment or give feedback on the p...
A Vessel for God to Use
September 10, 2021 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode I explore Scriptures that speak about being a servant of God; a vessel unto God that He will use. God wants to use children. That is why we have been given spiritual gifts. When we use our gifts we build up the kingdom of God and honor God. I believe this episode will not only bless you but will also challenge you. I invite you to share this episode with your family, friends and others. SUBSCRIBE to: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com to get new podcast episodes as they pos...
Welcome to the Kingdom of God
September 09, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBAs believers we have read about the kingdom of God in the Bible but have we embraced what the kingdom of God is about? Have you embraced what is the Father’s “good pleasure” to give us as believers? The kingdom is righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). The kingdom is not about talk but power (1 Corinthians 4:20), amen. You beloved of God are joint heirs (James 2:5) with Christ and have been given power and authority as kings and priests. I trust this teaching will ...
Dream Interpretation for Beginners
September 08, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBDream interpretation is something some people in the Kingdom of God want to be able to do. They want to know the meaning of their dreams. In the Bible we can see dreams and visions are two ways God speaks to His children. Just like in the days of Joseph, Daniel, the prophets and the New Testament, God is still using these method of communication and more. This podcast episode is for beginners to dream interpretation. I go through some basic information which I believe will be helpful. If...
Your Mindset
August 10, 2021 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBColossians 3:2-3 reads, “Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have only temporal value]. 3 For you died [to this world], and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God”. In this episode I discuss the above Scripture and how it practically applies to our lives as believers today. I encourage you to meditate on Colossians 3:2-3 and let the Holy Spirit help you locate where you are regarding y...
The Five Daughters of Zelophehad
August 10, 2021 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBThis episode is not only about inheritance but also about going to the throne of grace boldly. The Five Daughters of Zelophehad were the only women (all together at the same time in the Bible) who were named. There is a lot more in this reading of Numbers 27:1-13. I invite you to read it for yourself. Thank you for visiting the Decreed Free Podcast. Subscribe, leave a comment or give it a like and share it with your family, friends and others. Shalom
Give It To Jesus
August 09, 2021 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.74 MB1 Peter 5:7 says for us to cast our cares ( anxiety, fears, troubles, worries, etc.) onto Jesus because He cares for us. When we do this as believers it frees us up to attend to the assignments we have been given by the Holy Spirit. Casting our cares allows us to live in that freedom that Jesus paid for on the cross. One key thing is once you cast your cares onto Jesus, don’t take it back. The question is your life better without all of that anxiety, fear, worries, etc.? If it is better, pr...
Release the Creativity Inside You
August 08, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MBThis episode explores and challenges you to release the creativity inside you. I believe that just as God created so can believers because we have His DNA, right? Do you have testimony about a skill or talent you (and others) noticed all of the sudden? Have you allowed your creative muscle to flex yet? Creativity is a joy and blessing for ourselves and for others. I invite you to subscribe to this podcast and to leave a comment about what you believe your God given skill and or talent is(a...
Discovering the Bible
August 01, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBFirst, I encourage you to go into prayer prior to reading the Bible clearing the way to receive revelation and understanding. Sometime people including Christians have a hard time not only reading the Bible but being consistent in doing so. In this episode I will explore reasons why reading and meditating on the word of God is important and ways one can discover the Bible. For instance, it might help if you use a study guide and set up a time and place with a friend or family member to st...
Anonymous Meetings: What Are They?
July 11, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThis podcast episode focuses on what anonymous meetings (such as AA, NA, CA, OA, Al-Anon, etc.) are, what goes on there, sponsorship, the literature, meeting times, detox, treatment options, feeling your feelings, types of anonymous meetings and spirituality. I believe anonymous meetings are one way people begin or re-establish their relationship with God. It always helps if the person who is in trouble with an addiction finds their own way with the guidance from a sponsor, counselor or pa...
Trusting God-Part 2
June 24, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThis is part 2 of Trusting God. In this episode I begin to briefly touch upon questions having to do with faith, the sanctification process, spiritual maturity, inward negative noise (our thoughts), blaming God instead of looking at self regarding past decisions, getting spiritual support and the importance of trusting God no matter what. I would like to hear from you if you have any questions or if just want to leave a comment. You can listen to other podcast episodes here: https://decree...
The Disciples and Assignments
June 22, 2021 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this podcast episode I am speaking about the disciples and other followers of Jesus. I am briefly speculating about their day-to-day life with Jesus as they went from town to town, made breakfast, built fires and set up tents etc. I am exploring their lives as simple human beings with thoughts and feelings just like us, the Christians of this day and age. I wondered about the assignments they were given along the way and those assignments that would not come about for some time. As they w...
Encouragement and Prayer for You
May 27, 2021 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MBThis brief episode is about sending you, my sisters and brothers some encouragement and prayer. Letting you know you are being prayed for and loved, praise the Lord. All believers have the opportunity to experience the joy of the Lord and that peace that surpasses all understanding that can only come to us because we know the Savior, Jesus. Hallelujah!!! I decree you are well. Joy and peace reside in you and may the Holy Spirit continue to lead you. 💙
Trusting God
May 12, 2021 02:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode the focus is on trusting God through all circumstances and situations. This is not easy for some Christians. However, we learn to trust God by faith and through the experiences we have had with Him. In this world we trust and take many things for granted, so why not trust God instead, amen. Feel free to subscribe, follow and leave comments here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com
The Vocation Question
April 11, 2021 01:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MBHave you been thinking about what God has for you to do with your life? What special spiritual gift(s) did God give you? What would you do for work and not have to get paid for it? In this podcast episode I begin exploring these questions with you inviting you to see yourself as God sees you. If you have questions about your vocation and desire to talk it over with someone, here I am. It would be my joy to listen to you and assist you as you discover and get confirmation about your particula...
Active Love
March 08, 2021 20:45 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode’s focus is on Romans 12:9-13 (AMP), specifically about the active love as expressed in the household of God from one member to another. How do you love? Is your love sincere and real? Does your love serve others? Subscribe: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com
Prayer and Intercession
February 14, 2021 06:52 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIntercession is very important. It is a blessing and a grace to be able to go before the throne of grace. For the saints, the body of Christ, prayer and intercession are essential. There is always time enough to pray and intercede for others beloved. This episode invites you to see where you are regarding this topic and to search the scriptures for the truth about prayer and intercession. Subscribe: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com
Repent, Now is the Time.
February 10, 2021 04:54 - 10 minutes - 6.91 MBRepentance is a blessing and a grace that God has given us. It is an opportunity for the body of Christ and others who are living in sin to turn away from that sin and turn toward God; having a godly sorrow that pierces the heart and seeks to do the will of God. Subscribe: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com
The You in Relationships
January 06, 2021 08:08 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThis episode is a brief look into romantic relationships and what happens when a person’s dysfunctional behavior or previous baggage has not been unpacked and how these concerns effect the healthiness of a relationship. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
Sobriety and Recovery
December 02, 2020 18:30 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis episode briefly explores addiction to drugs and alcohol, entering sobriety (intentionally going into treatment) and then living in recovery. It’s all a process that no one can do for anyone else. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
When We Change
November 10, 2020 23:58 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBThis episode is about when we change as born again Christians by the grace of God. People, places and things sometimes don’t change but we have the opportunity to change when spiritual maturity is present. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
Pray, Praise and Rejoicing
November 02, 2020 01:58 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MBThis episode is about praying, praising God and rejoicing no matter what your situation or circumstance. God is there (Jehovah Shammah). Acts 16:22-30 is the Scripture reference. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
1 John 3 ReLaTiOnShIpS
October 23, 2020 00:43 - 7 minutes - 5.33 MBThis episode invites a bit of self reflection on the topic of our relationship to righteousness, sin and with our sisters and brothers within the body of Christ. Love is an important ingredient. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
The Spiritual Journey Part 2: Forgiving and Letting Go; Tips on Reading Scripture.
October 18, 2020 22:28 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBThis episode is about the spiritual journey concerning forgiving others and self and letting go of old things and people that interfere with your spiritual growth and well being. Also, tips on reading Scripture. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
The Spiritual Journey (Part 1)
October 13, 2020 04:46 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBThis episode explores the spiritual journey, discussing how we enter into that journey, what happens during the process and the need to practice patience with yourself and others. This is part 1. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
Being Good to Yourself
October 08, 2020 17:13 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThis episode is about defining what being good to yourself means and then taking the steps to intentionally be good to yourself. You get to choose what is good for you. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
Communicating With God
September 30, 2020 04:15 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MBThis episode is about continuing to communicate with God no matter what your circumstance are or how you feel. Sometimes you might feel disconnected from God but the truth is you are not. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
You Are The Letter
September 30, 2020 03:48 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBThis episode takes a look at 2 Corinthians 3:3. The opportunity we gave as Christians to be the letter that shows God’s love and power. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
More on Freedom
September 30, 2020 03:20 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThis episode focuses on the freedom Christians have been given by Jesus Christ. Never be enslaved to bondage again. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
Journaling
September 29, 2020 05:14 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBThe episode is about the importance of writing in a journal and keeping that journal to mark spiritual progress and to identify strongholds or problematic areas. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
Procrastination
September 29, 2020 04:19 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MBThis episode is about procrastination in the life of a believer in Christ. Sometimes people have a few reasons why they are not doing what God has called them to do. They keep putting things off because of fear, doubt or insecurities which feeds their guilt and shame or negative thoughts about themselves. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
The Bible Keeps It Real
September 27, 2020 22:34 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBThis episode is about reading the Word of God for yourself and receiving revelation instead of depending on others to read it for you and believing their interpretation of what the Scriptures is saying. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
God’s Uncommon People
September 08, 2020 19:20 - 9 minutes - 6.63 MBThis audio is about God’s uncommon special people and the opportunities we have to do uncommon or extraordinary things at this time and in this season. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : [email protected]
Coming Into Agreement With God
September 08, 2020 02:16 - 14 minutes - 10 MBThis episode is about coming into agreement with God about who you are in Christ. Some in the body of Christ have a hard time wearing the person in Christ that they have become. It may feel awkward at first doing a new thing, speaking a new way and thinking a new way. As you live out the truth by the leading of the Holy Spirit you will come to embrace the person that God has made you to be. Please subscribe here: https://decreedfree.buzzsprout.com/ Email me for a one to one conversation : ...