He Restores My Soul with Jani Ortlund
168 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsHe Restores My Soul with Jani Ortlund seeks to encourage women with God’s renewing power for their busy lives. Episodes include relevant biblical teaching, stimulating gospel conversations with other Christians, and “Ask Jani” sessions where we talk about what’s on our listeners’ hearts.
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Episodes
Ending Well — Helping Your Disciples to Think Future
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIt is important to finish up your year of discipleship with thanksgiving, vulnerability, and a chance to look into the future together. See how Jani wraps up her year with her disciples in this final episode of our discipleship series. Support the show
What is the Old Testament All About? [Part 4]
May 04, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBWhat brought about Israel’s division and God’s ultimate judgment upon His people? This episode helps us understand the Bible from Solomon to the birth of Christ. Support the show
What is the Old Testament All About? [Part 3]
April 27, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBSee how two women changed the course of the nation of Israel and helped usher in her glory days under the united monarchy of Saul, David, and Solomon. Support the show
Ask Jani: "Help! My Littles Keep Interrupting my Times with the Lord"
April 20, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBJani shares some ideas on training your young children to honor your desire and need to spend quiet time with Christ. Support the show
Quiet Times with a Newborn with Special Guest Heidi Howerton
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBJani is delighted to have her former co-host, Heidi Howerton, join her to wish you a Happy Easter! Find out what God is teaching Heidi during this stretching season in her life. Support the show
Living on Mission through Sharing Christ
April 06, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBDo you struggle with sharing Christ boldly with others, as Jani does? Listen in as she shares from Scripture to help us “walk in wisdom toward outsiders” (Col. 4:5). Support the show
Living on Mission through True Worship
March 30, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWhat is worship? What does it look like? How can our public worship help others embrace the beauty of Jesus Christ? Jani teaches on our third priority—the work of Christ in the world—and how our worship services can help us live on mission. Support the show
What’s So Special About a Name?
March 23, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWhy does God tell us to treat His name differently from every other name imaginable? This is a review of the 3rd commandment and how God lovingly reveals Himself to us through it. Jani also shares why she encourages her discipleship groups to end their meetings with Numbers 6:24-27. Support the show
The Most Important Tool for Reading God’s Word
March 16, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThe meaning of the Bible is not some big secret that God is daring you to discover. Jani’s son, Gavin, shares how God makes His Truth accessible to all His children. We also talk about helpful ways to read the Book of Judges. Support the show
Press On in Your Goals (BONUS: "My Weekly Schedule")
March 09, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.92 MBThis short episode encourages you to revisit your goals and refresh them for the coming weeks. Jani also shows you a new way to pray for one another in your group. Support the show
Bible Memorization
March 02, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBJani shares why her discipleship groups memorize larger portions of Scripture. How does this help Christ followers obey, enjoy, and share the Lord Jesus with others? You can also learn a tried-and-true method for storing up God’s Word in your heart (Psalm 119:11). Support the show
The Gift of Music
February 23, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MBMusic is a powerful gift from God that complements, supports, and deepens the impact of God’s Word in the lives of His people. How can we use it in our discipleship groups each week? Support the show
Our Christian Community [Part 3]: Christ-like Forgiveness
February 16, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBWhat does our gospel doctrine teach us about forgiving those who have deeply hurt us? This episode dives into Paul’s admonition to overcome evil with good from Romans 12:17-21. Support the show
Our Christian Community [Part 2]: True Humility
February 09, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBWe continue to talk through what gospel culture feels and looks like as Jani teaches on nurturing true humility in our gospel communities from Romans 12:14-16. Support the show
Our Christian Community [Part 1]: Sincere Love
February 02, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBJani helps us see how gospel doctrine can foster gospel culture in our churches through love, humility, and forgiveness. This episode looks at Romans 12:9-13 and the sincere love that honors and serves and meets the needs of other Christians. Support the show
Episode 140: "Applying Our Goals to Everyday Life"
January 26, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBLet your lifetime goals bring this new year into focus. Jani helps us plan for our year—month—week—even the day ahead of us by “making the best use of the time” (Eph. 5:16). Discover how to write short term goals that are “SMART.” Support the show (https://renewalministries.com/donate/)
Applying Our Goals to Everyday Life
January 26, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBLet your lifetime goals bring this new year into focus. Jani helps us plan for our year—month—week—even the day ahead of us by “making the best use of the time” (Eph. 5:16). Discover how to write short term goals that are “SMART.” Support the show
Write Your Own Lifetime Goals [Part 2]
January 19, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThe wise woman “plans noble things” (Isaiah 32:8). Jani encourages us to live wisely as daughters of the King, developing noble plans through writing measurable and sustainable lifetime goals. Take a peek at Jani’s lifetime goals and try writing some for yourself. Support the show
Write Your Own Lifetime Goals [Part 1]
January 12, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBWhat are your dreams? What thrills you, motivates you, satisfies you? Why do you think God made you? Why now? Why here? Jani explains how writing lifetime goals can help us live with more purposeful devotion to Christ and His kingdom work. Support the show
Ask Jani: On writing a Life Mission Statement
December 29, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBJani answers questions from listeners on writing a life mission statement and how to set goals for a specific decade of your life. Support the show
Christmas Greetings
December 22, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.2 MBJani sends her listeners a Merry Christmas from her home to yours! Support the show
What is the Old Testament all about? [Part 2]
December 15, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBAs Jani encourages us to read through the Bible in the coming year, she wants her listeners to have a basic understanding of how God establishes His rule over this rebellious world. In this episode she teaches from genesis through Judges. Support the show
What is the Old Testament all about?
December 15, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBAs Jani encourages us to read through the Bible in the coming year, she wants her listeners to have a basic understanding of how God establishes His rule over this rebellious world. In this episode she teaches from genesis through Judges. Support the show (https://renewalministries.com/donate/)
The Theme of the Old Testament
December 08, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBWhat is the overriding theme of the Old Testament? Can you see Jesus there? Jani offers some helps for reading through the Old Testament. Support the show
Live by the Book
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBHave you ever read through the whole Bible as a book? Jani shares some ways to approach this for the coming year. Support the show
Why I Value the Bible
November 17, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIt is important as disciples of Christ to prize and treasure the written Word. Jani shares why she reveres the Bible so deeply. Support the show
Your Three Priorities
November 10, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBDid you know the Bible shows us the three priorities by which Christ lived His earthly life? As His disciples, let’s follow His example. Support the show
What is an Extended Quiet Time?
November 03, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBJani encourages her disciples to periodically plan a longer time for meeting with the Lord. What are the benefits and how do you get started? Support the show
Meaningful Meditation
October 27, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWhat is biblical meditation? Join us for this next lesson in our discipleship series. Support the show
Ask Jani: "Makeup, the Outwards Appearance, and Vanity"
October 20, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBOne young mom sends in a thoughtful question regarding teaching her daughters about true beauty, vanity, and make-up. Another young mom struggles with guilt over buying pretty things for herself. How can we think biblically about these issues? Support the show
Persistent Prayer
October 13, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBWhy do we lose heart and give up on praying? Are there any tools that can help us? Jani shares two acrostics that help her when she doesn’t know how to pray. Support the show
Purposeful Prayer
October 06, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBJani shares how to lead your discipleship group into regular individual prayer times. Listen for ways to develop a prayer notebook. Support the show
The Wonder of Worship with Special Guest Abby Norris
September 29, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBJani and her guest, Abby Norris, teach on worship—what it is and how to incorporate it into your discipleship meetings. Support the show
Our Quiet Times with the Lord with Special Guest Abby Norris
September 22, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 4.74 MBJani and her guest, Abby Norris, talk about how to schedule your discipleship year around three Christian priorities. They also teach on developing daily, personal times with the Lord. Support the show
A Story of Discipleship with Special Guest Abby Norris
September 15, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBJani interviews a member of one of her discipleship groups about her experience in Jani's group, and then asks her to share advice regarding how she began discipling women herself. Listen in to the discipleship story of Abby Norris. Support the show
Inroads to Intimacy
September 08, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBDiscipleship means going deep with other Christians. Jani shares a way your group members can get to know each other so they can grow in intimacy and vulnerability. Support the show
Our New Commandment
September 01, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBJesus teaches His disciples a new way to love that goes beyond the Golden Rule. In discipling relationships you can experience this kind of love as you commit yourselves to each other. Support the show
Welcome to Discipleship!
August 25, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWhat are your goals as you meet for discipleship? Learn about the five elements of Jani’s discipleship group and what accountability can look like as you meet. Support the show
Discipleship—Linking Arms on Our Pathway to Heaven
August 18, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBWho are you in Christ? Discipleship is more your identity in Christ than an activity you engage in. Jani helps us learn how to choose whom to meet with and what to do at that first connection. Support the show
Discipleship—Your Generational Stewardship
August 11, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBJani teaches about our attitudes, our actions, and our incentives in discipling relationships. What should we feel, what should we do, and why should we give ourselves to discipleship? Support the show
Episode 117: Why Discipleship is Important
August 04, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWe begin a new series on being a disciple of Christ and then passing on to others what we love about knowing Him. What does the Bible teach us about discipleship? What is it? Why should we care? Support the show (https://renewalministries.com/donate/)
Why Discipleship is Important
August 04, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWe begin a new series on being a disciple of Christ and then passing on to others what we love about knowing Him. What does the Bible teach us about discipleship? What is it? Why should we care? Support the show
Ask Jani: "Relating To A Daughter-In-Law"
July 28, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBJani offers advice on how to build a bridge to your daughter-in-law’s heart, suggesting three tangible ways to strengthen your son’s marriage. Support the show
Ask Jani: "When Parenting Gets Tough" with Special Guest Kevin Morris
July 21, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBAuthor and musician Kevin Morris joins us to share about his new book, The Many Phases of Lily Andrews, a fascinating story written as a metaphor of faith. Jani and Heidi also answer questions about parenting little ones who consistently fight bedtime, along with a listener’s request from a mother who is having a hard time relationally with one of her children. Support the show
Summer Reading Suggestions [Part 4]
July 14, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBJani and Heidi offer two more engaging stories of women who followed their King regardless of adversity and suffering. Susannah Spurgeon and Bilquis Sheikh were deeply spiritual women in very different settings, but with the same goal—to serve Christ wholeheartedly until they saw Him face to face. Support the show
Summer Reading Suggestions [Part 3]
July 07, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBJani shares from captivating biographies of two of her Christian heroines, Sarah Edwards and Mary Slessor. How did they deal with hindrances and hardships on their pathway to Heaven? Support the show
Ask Jani (+ Ray!): "Going Deeper With Prayer"
June 30, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBJani and Ray answer a listener’s question about how to develop a deeper prayer life. Support the show
Ask Jani (+ Ray!): "Difficult Decisions and Ministry Criticism"
June 23, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBRay joins Jani to help answer listener questions about a husband’s desire to pursue his PhD and a wife needing counsel on how to deal with criticism against her pastor-husband. Support the show
Summer Reading Suggestions [Part 2]
June 16, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBJani and Heidi discuss more uplifting and challenging Christian biographies to read as they share the life stories of Darlene Deibler Rose and Amy Carmichael. Support the show
Summer Reading Suggestions [Part 1]
June 09, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWhat do you enjoy about summertime? Heidi and Jani want to encourage you to make time for reading. Jani shares a soul-restoring biography of Elisabeth Elliot’s early years. Support the show