Faith NOW with Pastor Toby Youngblood
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA podcast series presented by Faith Church. Pastor Toby Youngblood voices his faith and guidance in today's broken world.
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Winning Choices - Part 1
April 13, 2023 22:30 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB"Hope empowers us to live Godly, Hope strengthens us against temptation, Hope enables us to persevere and Hope infuses us with the ability to turn our eye to the greater light." Life is made up of the choices we make! The person we are and the person we become in the future hinge on our daily choices. Pastor Toby is going to share some winning choices in this two part episode!
The Hope of Easter
April 06, 2023 22:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBIt's Easter this week! It doesn't have to be Easter to celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but this weeks episode is about the hope of Easter and what it means to all of us!
How To Pray A Breakthrough Prayer
March 16, 2023 23:00 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBDo you need a breakthrough in your life? Have you ever prayed for breakthrough? In this week's podcast, Pastor Toby explains what a breakthrough prayer is and how to pray it in the most difficult seasons of life.
Discovering Your Destiny & Facing Your Fears
March 03, 2023 00:01 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBThis weeks encouraging message is inspired by Moses. He was a small person given a very big and important task! In order to carry out the task, he had to conquer his fears that no one would believe that God called him. Facing fears to carry out God's will is something we all have to come face to face with in our lives. Listen in today to hear about how to keep your head up and face the fears holding you back from God's calling for you!
Build A Better Life!
February 24, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBSome days are hard, maybe you're in a place where every day is hard. In today's episode we want to invite you to rethink your situation. Change your position and perspective. When it feels like there is no way out, God always find a way in. Matthew 7:7 says “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Sometimes all you need to do is reach out to God and pray for new perspective! We hope you find this content a blessing! Stay #FaithStr...
Leadership - Live life on purpose!
February 16, 2023 23:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MB"The patterns we cultivate shape the person in which we become" Our behaviors matter, our reactions matter, and our thoughts matter! Listen in today to hear some encouragement about leadership!
God Can Turn It Around!
February 03, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBGod doesn't allow us to face suffering and hardship unless He has a plan for us to walk through it and conquer. No matter what you're facing, He can turn it around and get you through it! Embrace the victory ahead! Thanks for listening.
Set Free to Live Free! - A message on Encouragement
January 27, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode we're reminded of the biggest sacrifice that was made on our behalf and how to make sure that sacrifice isn't wasted. We are set free to live free because of the blood that was shed. The time for life change is today, right now! Get out there and live free, in Jesus name! Stay #FaithStrong
God will get you there!
January 19, 2023 23:49 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MBWhat happens when you're not sure where you're supposed to be? It's a thought we have all too often! We all know God has a grand plan for each of us, but what will you do if you're not following that path? Listen in as Pastor Toby turns to scripture to encourage us that even if we're lost, God will get us there!
Faith That Works When Life Doesn't
January 12, 2023 23:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBIt's your choice to rejoice! The trials of life don't just go away, but the power of our faith can help get us through even the darkest things we face. In this episode, Pastor Toby is pointing to the book of James for more insight on faith. Thank you for listening!
Build on the Right Foundation - Happy New Year!
January 06, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBHaving a meaningful and fulfilling life and living like Christ starts at the foundation. What does it mean if you fail time and time again because your life is built on something other than Christ? It simply means that you're human. What affects your foundation comes down to your daily choices, thought patterns and more importantly the things you hold above everything else. What does that look like to you? What do you hold above everything else? Let's do some searching to keep the foundation...
Blessings in the Battlefield - Sermon Recap
December 08, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIn todays episode Pastor Toby is preaching about how to find blessings in the battlefield. When it seems like nothing good will come out of your situation, when you feel you've turned every stone, there is a way to open the door for blessings. Listen in and find out how! Thank you for listening and supporting the FaithNOW podcast! Stay #FaithStrong
You Will See Victory!
December 01, 2022 23:01 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBToday Pastor Toby is bringing an encouraging Thanksgiving message. All throughout scripture we're reminded that we have victory in Jesus, that God's grace is always accessible and that if we redirect the battle, we will see a victory. Trust His words and stay Faith Strong!
We need God!
November 18, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBWe all need God. He's never-failing, His love for us is a fire that never extinguishes. In the middle of your troubles and struggles that you are facing in this moment just call out His name and continue to push through and persevere. We ALL need God and he will ALWAYS show up. Be encouraged today and stay #FaithStrong Thanks for listening and supporting the FaithNOW Podcast.
Throwback Thursday - Unity
November 10, 2022 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThis week the FaithNOW podcast turns 1! We appreciate you tuning in for one whole year to hear encouraging messages from Pastor Toby. Here's a throwback to our first episode. As always thanks for listening! #UNITY #FAITHSTRONG
Defeating Discouragement - Renew your focus!
October 20, 2022 23:35 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBToday Pastor Toby is sharing some insight into how to defeat discouragement. You aren't stranded and alone! The Lord has an unimaginable life in store for you. Often times it's our own battle of the mind that keeps us distracted from what He has set in place for us! Tune out the voice that says you'll never measure up, and listen to the voice of truth. Stay Faith strong!
Make It Happen - Get Control of Your Thoughts
October 13, 2022 22:00 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBNegative thoughts are like weeds in your garden and positive thoughts are the seeds of your garden. What you water will inevitably grow. It's time we ask ourselves an important question. What am I watering in my life? In today's podcast Pastor Toby offers inspiration to listen to God and tune out negativity one thought at a time, when it comes to the battlefield of the mind. Sit back and listen in! Stay #faithstrong
Wk36 Living In The Promises
October 06, 2022 22:21 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBOne of the most encouraging promises in the bible is in Romans 8:28, "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." How would you live your life if you knew that everything would work out for your good? It can be difficult to believe that we even deserve such a thing. But God has promised us this. We are all called according to His purpose. Answering that call is your first step into living in the...
Wk35 - Cheer up!
September 29, 2022 22:45 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBIn this episode of the FaithNOW podcast, Pastor Toby offers us some uplifting encouragement. Cheer up! The world may bring you down and life may have thrown you a curveball that you aren't sure how to process. The road to happiness is no easy trek, but with a little bit of help from God, peace can be just in arms reach! Stay Faith strong!
Wk34 Heart Monitor
September 15, 2022 22:00 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBProverbs 4:23 Says "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Today Pastor Toby offers encouragement about healing our "heart problems". It starts with acknowledging your condition. The state of your heart decides how you will do life and how you will finish. We all need regular heart check-ups to know our heart condition and what we need to change. Listen in today, be encouraged by God's word and His promises, and stay Faith Strong!
Wk33 Entrust Jesus For Your Future
September 08, 2022 22:00 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MBWe all deal with change differently. It can feel exciting and refreshing or it can cause worry and anxiety. We're reminded all throughout scripture that our future is in God's hands. We meet him halfway when we seek him out by praying earnestly about our future and trusting that he will not forsake us! Isaiah 43:18-19 says "For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland...
Wk32 When Life Isn't Fair
September 01, 2022 23:00 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBLife can be hard. What do you do when life isn't fair? We all handle our struggles differently. In today's Faith NOW podcast Pastor Toby offers some encouraging scripture we can use to battle our day-to-day struggles and win the war against the difficult circumstances you may be facing.
Wk31 - Faith Over Failure, You Can Do It!
August 18, 2022 21:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBGod doesn’t always work in the way we expect but he always keeps his word. When you’re deep in the trenches, lost in the valleys, or carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, remember that prayer is POWERFUL. Just look at Elijah... he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it didn’t… for 3 years! There’s power in prayer, and walls crash down when we call to God for rescue. When you can't see a way out, God can find a way in. He will show up for you. You can do it!
Wk30 The Future!
August 11, 2022 22:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBDo you ever find yourself afraid of what the future holds? Take heart today and know that God cares about you and has a plan for your life. Pastor Toby reminds us of three important reasons we can choose to have faith instead of fear in God's plans for the future.
Wk29 Stay Steadfast
August 04, 2022 22:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBDo you feel at times you've lost your excitement and zeal in life? Maybe you're walking through life everyday and it seems like you're just going through the motions hoping something big will happen that will perk you up again. In Chapter 6 of Galatians, Paul urges the Galatians not to grow tired of doing good. Doing good is hard work, especially if someone begins to doubt whether it matters. Paul is urging the Galatians to keep living in a way that is consistent with what they believe. They...
Wk28 Get R.E.A.L (A fishing story)
July 28, 2022 21:05 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIf you've ever had doubts that your relationship with God was even real, you don't want to miss this one! In today's episode Pastor Toby shares from one of his favorite stories in the Bible showing us how to get "R.E.A.L" with God. We pray this message encourages and inspires you to grow closer to God.
Wk27 It's YOUR move!
July 14, 2022 20:46 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBNo matter how you struggle, or where you faulter, God is ready to meet you half way to restore and strengthen your faith! So now it's time for you to make a move! Listen in today as Pastor Toby encourages us to get in motion! Have a great weekend!
Monday Motivational Minute - IN IT to WIN IT!
July 11, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBHow often does the temptation to quit and give up cross your mind while going through a hard season? It can become normal to feel like you aren't good enough, or you'll never get to where you want to be. We have all been there. But Jesus commands us to be strong and courageous and to not be afraid or discouraged. He is with you wherever you go! He is with you when you're having a breakdown. He is with you when you're anxious. He's rooting for you when you're at your best and when you're at y...
Wk26 Today Matters!
July 07, 2022 16:19 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBYesterday and tomorrow are important, but what matters most is TODAY. You are creating your future today, and you'll never change your life unless you change today. On today's episode of Faith NOW, Pastor Toby encourages us with 5 ways to change today. Get your notes ready and let's get to it!
Wk25 God Has Your Back!
June 30, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBMany times in life we face giants and every day we're challenged to overcome many mental, physical, and spiritual obstacles. Today Pastor Toby talks us through how to rely on the protection of God to face anything this world throws at us. Be encouraged as you head into this weekend and remember, God has your back!
Monday Motivational Minute - You Have a Pattern
June 27, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBRomans 12:2 (NIV) says "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Only Jesus can make your path straight! He's ready to take you places if you're ready to trust in him! Get motivated this week! Stay Faith strong!
Wk24 Refusing to be Discouraged
June 23, 2022 14:59 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWhat is your motivation? God is more interested in your WHY rather than what, or how. So ask yourself. "What is my motivation?" Take a moment to think and self-reflect. Today Pastor Toby challenges us to locate our source of motivation, understand our limits, and remember to recharge spiritually. Get to a place where you can focus and lean into the holy spirit, and take just 15 minutes to read your bible in your favorite chair. God wants you to thrive, but you have to meet him halfway. Remem...
Monday Motivational Minute - Relax in God's Goodness
June 20, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBRest is not just for the body, it’s for the soul! This Monday you are being challenged to relax. In the middle of our busy lives we get carried away and don't allow time to recharge and reconnect with God making our relationship with Him feel weak and non-existent. Start your week off with rest. Have a great Monday! Matthew 11:28 (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Wk23 Helping People WIN
June 16, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIt's time to get brave in our battles and unlock the door to victory! We're better together. Listen along today as Pastor Toby brings us to three points on how to Help People Win!
Monday Motivational Minute - ENDURANCE
June 13, 2022 14:30 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBRemember God's promises! The Bible is filled with the promises of God. When life is testing you, and your faith seems small look to God's word. Remind yourself of the promises set before you. James 1:12 says "God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." Stay motivated this Monday!
Wk22 Faith Lift
June 09, 2022 15:04 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBEver wonder why God allows bad things to happen? It's a question that has echoed throughout Christianity for as long as we can remember. Today, Pastor Toby takes us into a couple passages of scripture to highlight the contrast of this question.
Monday Motivational Minute - Get your hopes UP
May 30, 2022 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBGod is FOR you, God is WITH you and God is IN you! As you battle your way through life, take it one day at a time. Start with today, find hope and strength through prayer and fellowship, and devote time with the Lord. Get your hopes UP!
Wk21 Keep your bucket full!
May 26, 2022 19:34 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIn today's episode Pastor Toby encourages us to stay steadfast, have healthy life management, and remember who you are and who you're becoming throughout your journey. If you feel like giving up, if you feel like you aren't reaping reward from what you've harvested, remember God's timing is perfect. Keep your bucket full! Have a great weekend!
Monday Motivational Minute - Get Connected!
May 16, 2022 18:54 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBJohn 15:4-7 says “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." As believers, we have the great privilege of living a life of constant, moment by moment connection w...
Wk 20 Defeating Discouragement
May 12, 2022 20:12 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBRenewing your mind, body and heart can be very complicated. But it doesn't have to be... It starts with realizing there is a need for revival in your life. Are you discouraged? Are you having trouble living out God's calling? Have you been nudged by the Holy Spirit and don't know how to respond? The 15 minute chair challenge is a great way to start. The challenge is simple if you're up for it. Take 15 minutes out of your day, find your favorite chair, read scripture and pray. That's it, just...
Monday Motivational Minute - Depend on the Lord!
May 09, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBHappy Monday! Let me challenge you with a question. What are you depending on to "have a great day"? Does it depend on how quickly your kids wake up, get dressed and leave for school? Maybe it depends on your boss's mood? Or the weather? Or does the tone of your day depend on how long the line is at your favorite coffee place? We may not notice it, but there are plenty of things in our daily routine that we rely on to have a great day. One small mishap may throw the whole day off but imagi...
Wk 19 Living In Victory!
May 05, 2022 15:25 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBDead from sin and alive in Christ The great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said "You can't stop a bird from landing on your head. But you can keep it from building a nest." How does this translate to you? The truth is, whether you're facing something difficult in your life right now or God has answered all of your prayers you may still feel like life is pulling you down. Today, Pastor Toby talks us through this passage in Romans chapter 8 where the apostle Paul wrote "Therefore, brothers and si...
Monday Motivational Minute - God Is the Source!
May 02, 2022 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBIn today's motivational minute Pastor Toby challenges us with this question... Where is your security? Is in it your career? Your family? Your friends/lifestyle? Your good looks? If your security is in any of those things, you may be shocked to know that it isn't as secure as you think. In Psalm 23:1 David says "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." In describing the Lord as his shepherd, David is calling upon his own experience when he tended to his family’s sheep as a youth. He knew ...
Wk18 - BUT GOD...
April 28, 2022 15:53 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBToday Pastor Toby talks us through Ephesians 2:1-7. We were dead in our transgressions and sins, following our fleshes desires and deserving of wrath BUT GOD who is rich in mercy made us alive with Christ Jesus. God doesn't just tolerate you. He loves us entirely and made us ALIVE with Christ when we were doomed for death. You are the object of his never-ending love. We fall short everyday, BUT GOD still loves and believes in us. Wherever you have been, and no matter what you've done. He lov...
Monday Motivational Minute - Stay Focused on God
April 25, 2022 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBIn today's motivational minute Pastor Toby encourages us to stay focused on God and his promises. Find comfort in the fact that if God is for you who can be against you? Have a great Monday!
Wk17 The Struggle is Real
April 22, 2022 16:50 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBIn today's episode Pastor Toby brings light to Paul's perseverance during his time in prison. As he was arrested and convicted of preaching the gospel, Paul's struggles became very real. Reflect on a time you were in a situation you thought would never resolve. How did you overcome that struggle? In moments of weakness we should always first take our struggles to the Lord. What does this mean? It means before anything, before reacting, before speaking out of anger, before feeling hopeless an...
Monday Motivational Minute - If you have a pulse, you have a purpose!
April 11, 2022 19:48 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBDo you have a bad case of the Mondays? In today's motivational minute Pastor Toby talks about the struggle of finding our purpose in a world that constantly challenges our faith. Tune in and turn your Monday around!
Wk16 The Mind of Christ
April 08, 2022 15:10 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBHow do I humble myself? Humility, according to the Bible, is not something we can just up and do. In order to win the battles of broken bonds and spiritual warfare, we must put a daily effort into staying humble. But what does that look like? Here are a few examples of how to humble yourself before God. Confess your sin to God. Weekly, even daily, review of our hearts and behaviors, paired with confession to God, is an essential practice of humility. (Luke 18:9-14) Acknowledge your sin to ...
Monday Motivational Minute - The Opinions of Others
April 04, 2022 14:20 - 1 minute - 1.52 MBIn today's motivational minute, Pastor Toby talks us through identity struggles. For as long as humans existed we've let the opinions of other define us. In ways big and small. Have you ever heard a rumor said about you and just couldn't get it out of your head? You may get angry, discouraged, or even feel betrayed. Maybe you're constantly comparing yourself to others around you. How do we change this way of thinking? It starts with letting go of your need for acceptance from others and allo...
Wk15 The Promise In The Pain
April 01, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBEvery day we make a choice to live in pain or live in peace. What would your life look like if you chose to live in peace? God's plan is to give us hope and a future but, God says that we WILL go through pain. Pain and loneliness can be overcome! When we learn to confess to God and seek His strength, we can endure any of the heartaches that we face!