SeeKing Holy
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsTwo women desperately pursuing Christ in a challenging world
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Season 1 Wrap Up
May 18, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBBarbara & Jess have a casual conversation looking back on Season 1. Support the Show.
MiniSode 6.e: A Call to Courage: Plant the Seed, Run the Race, Overcome the Battle
May 15, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBThankfully the word of God uses analogies and imagery which relates to roles in everyday life and cross cultural norms and boundaries. Jesus said even the parables, although simple, can only be discerned or understood through spiritual lenses, eyes to see and ears to ear, opened by the Holy Spirit of God. We take a look at 3 types from Paul’s examples to Timothy to note HOW we are to use courage: Key passage 2 Timothy 2:1-7 We’re not an apostle, we’re not Timothy, but we all have some ro...
MiniSode 6.d: Private Courage: What No One Sees but God
May 14, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIt takes courage to have convictions, draw a line, set boundaries, and sometimes stand alone. In this episode, we look at what it takes to possess: The courage to separate/not participate The courage to pray, speak, and/or perform Courage to serve (and not have to be seen, prayer) Verses sited: Deuteronomy 8:5 Proverbs 3:12 1 John 1:8-9 Hebrews 10:26-27, 12:4-11 Reference: Should a Christian Drink Alcohol? - Paul Chappell Support the Show.
MiniSode 6.c: What Courageous Examples Teach Us Part 2
May 13, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBConsidering all Esther went through to prepare to go before the King, it is such a testimony of courage and the bigger picture. See God doesn’t just save us, clean us up, beautify us, make us an heir, prepare us, provide for us, and bless us so we can only enjoy the kingdom of God for ourselves, so we can look strong, tough, and put together. The saving and sanctifying work He is performing in us is for us to cooperate with the Holy Spirit and serve. To be an advocate for the least, la...
MiniSode 6.a: Why Do We Need to Be Courageous?
May 12, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBHow do you define courage? When you ask for boldness, what is it you picture needing it for? Is it to speak in front of others? To worship without worrying about how others perceive you? Is it moving across the world or facing the person next to you? If you HAD the courage, then what would you do? So many women desire to be courageous. Many want to be more bold, more confident, self-assured, brave, daring, fearless, fierce, strong, valiant, and tenacious. Juxtapose this against the ongoi...
MiniSode 6.b: What Courageous Examples Teach Us Part 1
May 12, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBSo often we want to avoid awkwardness or dodge fear and God is saying, you need to walk right through this. But do not fear: I will be with you.” We wonder if for some of us, do we believe this and is that enough for us? It should be… Also we note that although God could easily eliminate Israel’s enemies with just the shadow of the wave of His finger - He invited Israel to partner with Him to complete the work in order to witness His great will and glory. How many opportunities has God...
Episode 006: Living Courageously
May 12, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBHow do you define courage? When you ask for boldness, what is it you picture needing it for? Is it to speak in front of others? To worship without worrying about how others perceive you? Is it moving across the world or facing the person next to you? If you HAD the courage, then what would you do? So many women desire to be courageous. Many want to be more bold, more confident, self-assured, brave, daring, fearless, fierce, strong, valiant, and tenacious. Juxtapose this against the ongoi...
MiniSode 5.e: Changing Your Family Legacy and Walking in Pursuit of Holiness
May 08, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBTitus 3: 3-7 “For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving diverse lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justi...
MiniSode 5.d: The Rejoicing Father: Discovering once and for all God IS PERSONAL
May 07, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB(From Jess) Praying the most terrifying prayer of my life exposed my character and lead me slowly down one of the most miserable roads of internal madness and disobedience. It is true that you cannot serve 2 masters - you will love one and hate the other, I lived it, and thankfully by the Lord's grace I'm still here to tell of it. When the Holy Spirit indwells you, the darkness cannot fit and you feel that battle within yourself. It is nothing short of madness. God WILL come for His shee...
MiniSode 5.c: Discerning Forgiveness and Trust
May 06, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBJust because you forgive someone, should you also let them fully participate in your life as if nothing happened? How do you separate forgiving and forgetting? In this episode we look at the definitions of forgiveness and trust, and explore the different ways we can genuinely obey God, trust Him and forgive and love others; even if it means from a distance. Support the Show.
MiniSode 5.b: The Benefits of Forgiving, those that you can't understand how they could hurt you in such a terrible, ugly way
May 05, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIs there someone in your life that has hurt you so terribly, that you can't even wrap your mind around how they could do this to you? It may be to the seriousness of traumatic, yet it doesn't have to be a dramatic offense to hurt deeply. How do we genuinely get to a place where we can let it go? How do we prepare ourselves to deal with it? One of the hardest parts of forgiving a heavy offense, is having to face it - but there's freedom on the other side! God WILL BLESS your forgiveness and...
MiniSode 5.a: The Necessity of Forgiveness: choosing to deal with it over pushing it [the memories, the feelings] down
May 04, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIs there an area in your life where you've been hurt or wronged, and you've pushed it down ... and yet it creeps up once in a while? Jess shares gives part of her story of childhood abuse and rejection to share how God teaches us: The necessity of forgiveness That we've been duped into thinking that withholding forgiveness makes us strong We behave as if forgiveness is a choice Withholding forgiveness causes US to suffer, not the offender The depth, majesty, and love God forgives us ...
Episode 005: Finding Strength in Forgiveness (Jess' Testimony)
May 04, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 98.8 MBChapter A: The Necessity of Forgiveness: choosing to deal with it over pushing it down Is there an area in your life where you've been hurt or wronged, and you've pushed it down ... and yet it creeps up once in a while? Jess shares gives part of her story of childhood abuse and rejection to share how God's word reveals: The necessity of forgiveness How we've been duped into thinking that withholding forgiveness makes us strong That behave as if forgiveness is a choice Withholding forg...
MiniSode 4.e: Advancing Forward in Faith: Our Faithful God
May 01, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBPerhaps instead of needing more faith, may we utilize the measure of faith we’ve been given, say by using our talents God has equipped us with. There is another illustration of how we will be held accountable by putting faith in action by using the talents God has given. Jesus shares a parable in Matthew 25 beginning in vs 14. The parable illustrates different levels of faithfulness with different amounts of talents, which a man had given each one of his slaves. Let’s not miss a pe...
MiniSode 4.d: Walking in Faith: Tested, Tried, True
April 30, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWhat do we do when we don't understand what God is doing? How can we continue to wait on Him when we're worn out and weary? Often In times of stress and difficulty, we learn our greatest lessons, for that is often when God breaks through in our lives and shows us something new for His purposes. If you were to examine your faith, would you say it’s a little faith, a struggling faith, or that you’re just stepping into great faith? Do things that used to shake you up no longer ruffle you up ...
MiniSode 4.d: Walking in Faith: Tested, Tried, True
April 30, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWhat do we do when we don't understand what God is doing? How can we continue to wait on Him when we're worn out and weary? Often In times of stress and difficulty, we learn our greatest lessons, for that is often when God breaks through in our lives and shows us something new for His purposes. If you were to examine your faith, would you say it’s a little faith, a struggling faith, or that you’re just stepping into great faith? Do things that used to shake you up no longer ruffle you up ...
MiniSode 4.c: Measures of Faith: Casting Mountains into the Sea
April 29, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBDid you know the Bible talks about there being different “measures” of faith? We read statements like “ye’ of little faith, faith as small as a mustard seed(Mt 17:20)., the tiniest of seeds(Mt. 13:32). Jesus himself tells a woman you have great faith, and to another (Centurion Mt. 8:10), I haven’t found anyone in Israel with such great faith! God has saved each of His children by grace through faith, and this not from ourselves; it is Gods’ gift --not from works, so that no one can boas...
MiniSode 4.b: Stepping Out onto the Hand of God
April 28, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBGod Himself has given His stamp of approval regarding the faith of some. We have many examples we can glean from in the scriptures. You’ve heard of the Hall of Fame right? Most would love their name to be found there. Have ya heard of the “Hall of Faith”? It's kinda like the “honor roll” of faith listed by God Himself. Shouldn’t the highest, most coveted accolade be to please God? To bring Him pleasure? There is an entire list of heros and even a couple heroines of faith found in Hebr...
MiniSode 4.a: Am I Trusting in Real Faith?
April 27, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIn this series on faith, we’re going to define faith, hold it up to the light so-to-speak, and examine it from multiple angles. Is “having more faith” something you wrestle with? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try to believe, doubt and anxiety overwhelm you? Have you prayed for something, and yet it hasn’t come. Are you weary from the fight - the earthquake that shakes you - do you feel cracks in your foundation beginning to form? To what will you hold on to - to what shall yo...
Episode 004: Faith that Moves Mountains and Does Not Doubt
April 27, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBIn this series on faith, we’re going to define faith, hold it up to the light so-to-speak, and examine it from multiple angles. Is “having more faith” something you wrestle with? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try to believe, doubt and anxiety overwhelm you? Have you prayed for something, and yet it hasn’t come. Are you weary from the fight - the earthquake that shakes you - do you feel cracks in your foundation beginning to form? To what will you hold on to - to what shall yo...
MiniSode 3.e: Our Confidence in God’s Promises
April 24, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBThere’s an insinuation these days that the Christian life is boring. But make no mistake: To follow Christ is the most scandalous, exhilarating, terrifying, paradoxical - as we find peace amongst discomfort - the greatest testing of self, the most challenging, qualifying, fire burning - hanging onto the very edge of the human experience. When we place our trust in Christ and turn away from the old life, we are sealed with a guarantee of eternal salvation. When we pray for wisdom or d...
MiniSode 3.d: Finding Our Joy in the Lord
April 23, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBGirls, I feel like I’m constantly working to press in to God. To feel His peace - to rest in Him - to draw joy from HIM. The battle is so hard and thankfully, the Lord is graciously and faithfully with us! He is with you my sisters, He is fighting for you! We only need to keep pressing into Him. So girl - you keep on keepin’ on! But sometimes in my life I’ve mixed up joy with forcing myself to be happy. Jesus said in John 16:33 to “be of good cheer, I have overcome the world”. The full ve...
MiniSode 3.c: Rest in Times of Trouble
April 22, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThe Bible tells us God created the world, all in it and on it in 6 days; and what does the book of Genesis say He did on the 7th day? He rested. Yet, God never gets tired nor does He slumber or sleep. So why did He rest? Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Yahweh is the everlasting God, the Creator of the whole earth. He never grows faint or weary; there is no limit to His understanding. Have you ever heard someone say, “Yeah I slept, but I never feel rested”. I have la...
MiniSode 3.b: Peace that Surpasses All Understanding
April 21, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBJoy, peace, rest. What wonderful promises we have in the Lord. There appears to be many women - people really, searching for either peace, or rest, or joy in their lives -and it’s no wonder: these are natural desires of the human experience and each one of these: peace, rest, & joy are promised to us in God’s word. Let’s start right out of the gate: We do not claim to know all the answers… but we DO CLAIM that we have unlimited access to all of the answers through the ONE Who has all the ...
Minisode 3.a What is it We're Searching For?
April 20, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis week we’re going to be digging into some favorite subjects! We love and want more peace, to enter His rest, and to grasp joy. We think that it’s only fair to prepare you that this may not be the average message on these subjects. In fact, ironically we found that this has been the most difficult series to write so far! Goodness! I mean - it’s about happy things, things we want! So why was it so much… work? Why was it so hard for each of us? We think there’s a few things in play: P...
Minisode 3.a: What is it We're Searching For?
April 20, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis week we’re going to be digging into some favorite subjects! We love and want more peace, to enter His rest, and to grasp joy. We think that it’s only fair to prepare you that this may not be the average message on these subjects. In fact, ironically we found that this has been the most difficult series to write so far! Goodness! I mean - it’s about happy things, things we want! So why was it so much… work? Why was it so hard for each of us? We think there’s a few things in play: P...
Episode 003: Experiencing Peace, Rest, and Joy Without Forcing it
April 20, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBThis week we’re going to be digging into some favorite subjects! We love and want more peace, to enter His rest, and to grasp joy. We think that it’s only fair to prepare you that this may not be the average message on these subjects. In fact, ironically we found that this has been the most difficult series to write so far! Goodness! I mean - it’s about happy things, things we want! So why was it so much… work? Why was it so hard for each of us? We think there’s a few things in play: P...
Episode 3: Experiencing Peace, Rest, and Joy Without Forcing it
April 20, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBThis week we’re going to be digging into some favorite subjects! We love and want more peace, to enter His rest, and to grasp joy. We think that it’s only fair to prepare you that this may not be the average message on these subjects. In fact, ironically we found that this has been the most difficult series to write so far! Goodness! I mean - it’s about happy things, things we want! So why was it so much… work? Why was it so hard for each of us? We think there’s a few things in play: P...
MiniSode 2.e: Q & A with Barbara!
April 17, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBThis week we’re very excited as we have a special treat! Barbara has shared her amazing story this week and has touched on some interesting subjects, including self- identity, significance, and redemption; and after all of this we thought it may be both fun and useful to do a Q & A. Support the Show.
MiniSode 2.d: The Word of Our Testimony - How the gospel transforms our lives
April 16, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThere has been a lot of talk, especially in the past couple, few years of not replacing, sharing our testimonies with sharing the gospel. So, I would like to be very very clear, it’s not the sharing of our testimony which is God’s power for salvation, but it is the sharing, communication, proclamation of the gospel that God has ordained as the vehicle by which the Holy Spirit uses to draw, convict, convince, and ultimately convert people unto salvation. It may seem a bit elementary, but ou...
MiniSode 2.c: RESTORED: Life after Salvation: Defining significance and solidifying my identity in Christ through the Refiner’s Fire
April 15, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBI put out one of my FEEDBACK posts on Facebook asking those who have heard me share my story or read my book, if there was a question(s) someone may’ve wondered about or wanted to ask, or maybe a subject which rose to the surface which I could elaborate on for a minisode. One response I received was referencing and pertaining to a very, very painful season in my life. The height of it, lasted a couple years, and has had long-lasting repercussions. In fact, it was another one of those ‘li...
MiniSode 2.b: RANSOMED: Living in utter darkness. Until…
April 14, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBMark 10:45 For even the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give Is life as a RANSOM for many. Somehow by the grace of God I was sentenced to 10 years suspended sentence and to a drug rehab which presented a problem right away because I had tried and failed so many times. Despite the past failures, I took my youngest daughter at the time and checked myself in a women and children’s treatment center. This is where seeds continued to be planted in my life. There were ...
Episode 002: Discovering Our Identity in Christ: Barbara’s Testimony of Restoration
April 13, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 90.8 MBSince my salvation in a jail cell twenty 22 years ago, God has instilled within me an insatiable desire to share with and offer others what has been freely given to me. I want ladies to know there is a way out; but only one way out. We live in a culture and world that is constantly telling us there are many ways to God and to happiness and contentment. There was a time in my life when I didn’t sense my life had any worth. I certainly couldn’t see any value in it. I didn’t feel I had any ...
MiniSode 2.a: RESCUED: Life before Christ - Abandoned & rejected with no sense of identity, security, or self-worth
April 13, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBSince my salvation in a jail cell twenty 22 years ago, God has instilled within me an insatiable desire to share with and offer others what has been freely given to me. I want ladies to know there is a way out; but only one way out. We live in a culture and world that is constantly telling us there are many ways to God and to happiness and contentment. There was a time in my life when I didn’t sense my life had any worth. I certainly couldn’t see any value in it. I didn’t feel I had any ...
MiniSode 1.e: He is Enough! Believing God and His Word are sufficient for every need.
April 10, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode, we’ll be digging into God’s sufficiency - His ability to satisfy ALL needs, and how we can grasp it, believe it, and use that to advance forward for the Kingdom of God. How possible is it to believe? Do you believe the word of God is real? Is it true? Is it applicable for our lives in every circumstance? In the Greek, the term believe is Pisteuo (pist-yoo'-o) and means to believe with such a depth of conviction and trust that if the whole idea was to cost you your life - or...
MiniSode 1.d: Managing priorities as a Mary in a Martha World
April 09, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIt appears that often one of the things that gets us jumbled up in hectic schedules is divvying out priorities. In our culture in the US, there seems to be a sense of dedicating a section of our lives to God and then having another section that lives somewhat removed from Him, you know - in the day to day stuff. Arranging priorities can be hard, painful, even tiring lesson to learn. To pray, wait, rest in the Lord, and trust He will lead. My mind turns to the story of Mary and Martha......
MiniSode 1.c: Pursuing Him: Strengthening a real and meaningful relationship with Christ in turbulent times
April 08, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBIt seems that so many of us are searching for ways to serve God, and in this quest to be busy about Him, we risk busying ourselves so much that we actually dilute our effectiveness to penetrate the culture. When Jesus was asked in Matthew chapter 22 “Master, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. Then He goes on to state that “This is the first and greatest commandmen...
MiniSode 1.b: The Character of God - why do we love Him?
April 07, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn order to seek holiness, we first explore the character of God and in that process we begin to love Him because He first loved us. We’ve titled this episode: “Seeking Holiness Through the Hectic” which is such an accurate fit, as these days women of all ages and circumstances are executing task after task - small and great - amongst a sea of busyness. Life, at times, can become so overwhelmingly jam-packed with activities and responsibilities. So much so that enjoying God’s presence, ti...
MiniSode 1.a: What Does it Mean to Be Holy?
April 06, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBWhy we chose the subject of pursuing holiness, how SeeKing Holy came about, and what you can expect from this podcast. Hello, daughters of the Most High - welcome to episode 1 of the Seeking Holy podcast! I’m one of your hosts, Jessica Eturralde; and joining me is my co-host for Seeking Holy, Barbara Saunders Livingston, Author of Rescued, Ransomed, Restored. With all going on in the world right now, we could not have planned the timing of this, but God sure does know what He’s doing. W...
Episode 001: Seeking Holiness Through the Hectic
April 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBHello, daughters of the Most High - welcome to episode 1 of the Seeking Holy podcast! I’m one of your hosts, Jessica Eturralde; and joining me is my co-host for Seeking Holy, Barbara Saunders Livingston, Author of Rescued, Ransomed, Restored. With all going on in the world right now, we could not have planned the timing of this, but God sure does know what He’s doing. We believe that it’s God’s plan for many women to be so much more for the Kingdom of Christ. You know, daily we struggle ...
SeeKing Holy: a podcast for women pursuing Christ in a challenging world
March 23, 2020 01:00 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBJoin us for SeeKing Holy, a podcast created for women pursuing Christ by Jess Eturralde and Barbara Saunders Livingston, Author of Rescued, Ransomed, Restored: From Damaged to Delivered. We believe that it’s God’s plan for women to be so much more for the Kingdom of Christ. Many of us all want to be godly women - I mean isn’t that what we want? We want to have a lot of faith. We want to be bold and courageous. We want to be strong women of God and experience significance in our lives,...
Coming April 6! SeeKing Holy: a podcast for women pursuing Christ in a challenging world
March 23, 2020 01:00 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBTune in Monday April 6th, to SeeKing Holy, a podcast created for women pursuing Christ by Jess Eturralde and Barbara Saunders Livingston, Author of Rescued, Ransomed, Restored: From Damaged to Delivered. We believe that it’s God’s plan for women to be so much more for the Kingdom of Christ. Many of us all want to be godly women - I mean isn’t that what we want? We want to have a lot of faith. We want to be bold and courageous. We want to be strong women of God and experience significa...