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Just Believe - From Fear to Faith

148 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratings

Jesus said, "Do not fear, just believe." This wasn't just a statement, but a command. Too often Christians find themselves in fear and anxiety not living the abundant life that Jesus promised. With this weekly 5 minute devotional, you can ingest truth that leads to bold, outrageous faith. Host and pastor, Amy Phillips, will take us on a journey of becoming more like Jesus.

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Episodes

Building an Altar

April 30, 2021 19:32 - 6 minutes - 10.6 MB

We have one life to live, friends. On what rock are we building our lives and with what rock are we creating altars for the Lord? Let us build our lives on the rock of Christ Jesus, offering to the Lord all that we are for His glory.   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

He is Faithful When We are Faithless

April 22, 2021 16:57 - 7 minutes - 12 MB

The Israelites give us a picture of grumbling and complaining at it's worst in the book of Exodus. How can we live in light of God's faithfulness even in our own unfaithfulness?   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

The Age of Miracles

April 11, 2021 23:03 - 9 minutes - 15 MB

I believe it's time, friends, to see the "...greater works than these will you do." I believe the Father is calling us to greater faith for miracles that are signposts pointing to the kingdom of heaven. Will you believe and will you pray with me?   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!  

Jesus Lives!!

April 01, 2021 15:26 - 7 minutes - 11.9 MB

We can speak these two words over the graveside of our lives - Jesus lives! He makes all things come alive as He is the resurrection and the life. Death has been swallowed up by life! Let's rejoice!   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Aliens and Strangers

March 22, 2021 15:51 - 7 minutes - 12.6 MB

This season has left a lot of Christian's feeling homeless. How do we balance homelessness in this world with our true eternal home in Jesus?   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

How do we abide in Him?

March 14, 2021 23:21 - 7 minutes - 12.3 MB

Jesus commands us to abide in Him because apart from Him we can bear no fruit. But how do we actually abide?    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Being Unapologetically You!

March 07, 2021 23:15 - 7 minutes - 12.5 MB

How do we do something beautiful for Jesus with our lives and live that abundant life Jesus wants for us? By being unapologetically ourselves. Let's explore how to do that.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Doing a Beautiful Thing For Jesus

February 26, 2021 20:59 - 6 minutes - 11.1 MB

Jesus gave us the pattern to follow of only doing what pleases the Father. Let's live our lives in such a way that Jesus would say the same of us - that we did a beautiful thing for Him.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Dying So We Might Live

February 19, 2021 23:12 - 7 minutes - 12 MB

A lot of times we want to talk about Jesus and His cross, but forget that we are called to pick up our own cross and follow Him. If we lose our lives for His sake, we will find them.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Where is the Way?

February 10, 2021 20:13 - 6 minutes - 10.7 MB

Jesus said He is the way, the truth, and the life. Let's be reminded of where the ancient paths are so we can find rest for our souls.   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

The Weight Room of Faith

February 04, 2021 17:55 - 7 minutes - 12.8 MB

No one wants to be in the midst of trials that test our faith, and yet without them our faith cannot grow. Let's flip the script on painful difficulties and rejoice in the Father's kindness to rescue us while increasing our faith.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Light that Overcomes Darkness

January 22, 2021 20:16 - 6 minutes - 11.5 MB

John tell us, "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." Jesus is the light and He shines in and through His people all across the world and the shadows cannot overcome Him!   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

His Favorite Ones

January 15, 2021 20:28 - 7 minutes - 12.3 MB

Sometimes we can feel far from God, but in reality we just need to be reminded of His overwhelming and extravagant love for us. So come to the table today and be reminded that you are His favorite one!   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Heroes of the Faith

January 09, 2021 00:37 - 7 minutes - 12.3 MB

We might disqualify some of the heroes of the faith we find in the Bible, but God doesn't. He knows their hearts just as He knows ours. Let's throw off unbelief and trust in our good Father!   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!    

Become What You Believe

January 01, 2021 18:16 - 5 minutes - 8.19 MB

Christine Caine said, "Where we look we will go and what we behold we will become." What will you behold this year? What is the Lord saying about your year? Let's set ourselves up for the best year yet in 2021!  If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Vision for 2021

December 24, 2020 18:31 - 7 minutes - 12.5 MB

This year has left us weary, but don't let 2020 define you or keep you from taking 2021 by storm. Let's dream with God and take hold of the next year with joy!   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!  

Who Is God Looking For?

December 17, 2020 00:44

The Bible says God is looking for specific people as His eyes look over the earth. He's looking for those true worshipers and those who's hearts are fully committed to Him. Have you fully surrendered to Him?   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Who Is God Looking For?

December 17, 2020 00:44

The Bible says God is looking for specific people as His eyes look over the earth. He's looking for those true worshipers and those who's hearts are fully committed to Him. Have you fully surrendered to Him?   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Disappointment in a Time of Wonder

December 09, 2020 21:50 - 9 minutes - 14.7 MB

Let's take a look at the angelic stories of Mary and Zechariah and how they each responded to a miraculous message. Disappointment turning into unbelief can keep us from responding with great faith. Let God restore your wonder in this season!   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

The Snare of Fear of Man

December 01, 2020 22:30 - 6 minutes - 10.9 MB

Proverbs tells us that fear of man will prove to be a snare. It is only the fear of God that can deliver us from the fear of man. Join me on my journey through fear of man.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Cast Our Anxieties on Him

November 25, 2020 16:09 - 5 minutes - 9.99 MB

1 Peter tells us to cast our cares on Him because He cares for us, but how do we DO it? What are the weapons the Lord has given us in the battle against anxiety?   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Meaningful Gratitude

November 17, 2020 22:51 - 5 minutes - 9.79 MB

The book of Psalms tells us to enter His courts with thanksgiving and praise. God gave us this command not just for His praise, but  because He knew meaningful gratitude would rewire our brains for good things! Let's learn to give thanks even in hard times.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Being Changed by Jesus

November 10, 2020 20:49 - 6 minutes - 11.5 MB

There is power in the gospel to change us. Jesus didn't come to just save us, but also to set us free to leave the old man behind and become like Him!   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Sharing in His Suffering

November 03, 2020 14:33 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MB

We all need encouragement when we walk through suffering. The word says if we share with Jesus in His suffering we will also partake of His glory.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Holding Onto Your Identity

October 27, 2020 16:09 - 6 minutes - 10.8 MB

The Father spoke identity over Jesus and immediately the enemy challenged it. If this happened to Jesus, how do we hold onto what God has said about us?    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Believe It to See It

October 21, 2020 01:55 - 6 minutes - 10.7 MB

We often hear people say, "I'll believe it when I see it." It's actually the opposite in the kingdom of God: we must believe it to see it.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Planted in 2020

October 12, 2020 18:17 - 5 minutes - 9.81 MB

Musings on 2020 - the year of new planting. “Sometimes when you are in a dark place you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.” Christine Caine.   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Persevering Prayer

October 05, 2020 00:51 - 6 minutes - 10.9 MB

Jesus tells us we should always pray and not give up. This episode calls us all back to wild faith filled prayer.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

The Battle For Our Faith

September 25, 2020 21:30 - 7 minutes - 12.1 MB

Jesus call us the light of the world. Today's message is one of encouragement to not let anything stop you from being that light in the darkness! If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

The Gates of Hell Will Not Prevail

September 16, 2020 03:46 - 7 minutes - 13 MB

The enemy is riling to rile in these days, but He has been defeated by the cross of Jesus Christ. Let's let God keep doing His work in us!    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

There is a Balm in Gilead

September 08, 2020 02:26 - 7 minutes - 12.6 MB

"Is there no balm in Gilead?" the prophet Jeremiah asks when Judah is being destroyed. We may ask a similar question when we are in the middle of deep grief and pain. Thank God, the answer is yes! There is a healing balm given to us in Jesus.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Rivers of Living Water

September 01, 2020 12:15 - 7 minutes - 12.7 MB

Anyone who believes in Jesus from their innermost being will flow rivers of living water! All who are thirsty, come, to the Fountain of Living Waters and drink.   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Like Arrows in the Hands of a Warrior

August 24, 2020 22:13 - 7 minutes - 12.8 MB

Musing on dropping my first child off at college and the powerful part parents have to play in releasing their children to the Lord. "Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth." Psalm 127:4   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!  

Learn from Him, for He is Gentle and Humble of Heart

August 17, 2020 03:35 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MB

We take a moment this week to look at Jesus's promise to us in Matthew 11. He calls us to come and learn of Him in His gentleness and humility. How can we take on His yoke that is easy and light?    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Where Does Our Help Come From?

August 10, 2020 03:22 - 5 minutes - 10.3 MB

Even in the shaking there is a Father who watches over us. We must keep our eyes on things above on the unshakeable kingdom and grow in the love of our God who is a consuming fire.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

The Upside Down Kingdom

August 03, 2020 03:03 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MB

The Kingdom of God is the upside down kingdom - where you lose to gain, and you die to live. The message of the gospel is to pick up your cross daily and follow Him. This is the place of choosing the crushing.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Choosing the Crushing

July 27, 2020 03:11 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MB

We often want out from under the pressure of suffering. We don't want the crushing that sometimes comes. But if we will choose to get in it with Jesus, there is oil and wine that will be released.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

You Have Been Given Authority

July 19, 2020 22:02

We have been given authority by Jesus to do the things He has set out for us to do. We just sometimes need to be reminded of this great gift!   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

You Have Been Given Authority

July 19, 2020 22:02

We have been given authority by Jesus to do the things He has set out for us to do. We just sometimes need to be reminded of this great gift!   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Wake Up, Sleeper

June 28, 2020 21:42 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MB

What does the enemy want to steal from us until we are dull and asleep in the dark? Our faith. He wants us to live in unbelief, not hoping and certainly not believing in our good Father.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Unlimited Riches of His Glory

June 21, 2020 23:25 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MB

What is God's glory? It's really hard to define, but we were made for it - to be filled with the glory of God and reveal it to the world.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Trusting God with Things We Can't Control

June 13, 2020 20:00 - 7 minutes - 12.3 MB

What is our role in trusting God in circumstances we can't control? We are called to believe and pray.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Unshakable Hope

June 07, 2020 22:08 - 6 minutes - 10.7 MB

The world is crazy right now and we need some hope. Let's put our hope in the unshakable kingdom of God.   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Let Compassion Move You

June 01, 2020 13:47 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MB

Compassion comes from Latin meaning to “suffer with.” God is the Father of compassion. What does it look like to have His compassion?    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Clothe Yourself with Humility

May 24, 2020 22:53 - 7 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this time of anger and frustration in the world, the Bible tells us to clothe ourselves with compassion, humility, kindness, and over all of these to put on love. How can we put on that unoffendable heart of Christ?   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Places of Abundance

May 14, 2020 16:57 - 6 minutes - 10.5 MB

In this world there will be hardships, but God's promise is not just safety, but that He will bring us through to a place of abundance.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Places of Abundance

May 14, 2020 16:57

In this world there will be hardships, but God's promise is not just safety, but that He will bring us through to a place of abundance.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Resolving to Know Nothing but Jesus

May 09, 2020 21:15 - 6 minutes - 11.5 MB

Is social media and the news making you confused, irritated, frustrated or lots of other emotions right now? Me too. Let's focus our hearts back on the most important thing - Jesus.    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Unforced Rhythms of Grace

May 02, 2020 16:54 - 7 minutes - 12 MB

In Matthew 11, Jesus tells the weary to come to Him and He will give them rest. How do we live in the unforced rhythms of grace that Jesus is offering to us?   If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!

Where the Spirit of the Lord is

April 25, 2020 18:11 - 10 minutes - 17.1 MB

Taking a littler longer this week as we dive into receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. What does it mean to be filled or baptized with the Holy Spirit? Is this for everyone?    If this meant something to you, I'd love to connect. You can find me at amybphillips.com or justbelievepodcast on instagram. Subscribe for more weekly fear busting!