Words of Life
315 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWords of Life podcast is a 15-minute message of hope from The Salvation Army.
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How do you make time for yourself? | Fathers' Round Table
May 26, 2024 05:09 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode the group discusses how they prioritize making time for their own spiritual development while being a busy dad. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Fathers' Round Table | How do you make time for yourself?
May 26, 2024 05:09 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode the group discusses how they prioritize making time for their own spiritual development while being a busy dad. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Fathers' Round Table | Did you dream of being a dad?
May 19, 2024 05:07 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBToday we start a new series about fathers. Bernie is joined by three fathers with kids of different ages as they discuss raising a family, married life, discipling their kids and more. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Did you dream of being a dad? | Father's Round Table Series
May 19, 2024 05:07 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBToday we start a new series about fathers. Bernie is joined by three fathers with kids of different ages as they discuss raising a family, married life, discipling their kids and more. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Women's Discipleship Series withNatalie Runion | Mentorship & Discipleship
May 12, 2024 05:19 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this final episode of our series based on a 6-week discipleship course for women developed by Natalie Runion- we talk about finding opportunities for mentorship and discipleship. How do we reach out to someone- and what could it look like to be a mentor. Learn more about Natalie here- https://natalierunion.com/
Women's Discipleship Series with Natalie Runion | The Power of Our Say So
May 05, 2024 05:18 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode Bernie and Natalie talk about the power in sharing our testimony. Learn more about Natalie here- https://natalierunion.com/
Women's Discipleship Series with Natalie Runion | Using Our Gifts
April 28, 2024 05:16 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn today's episode, Natalie and Bernie talk about our God-given gifts and how we use them to build His Kingdom. How can we make the biggest impact? And what happens if an opportunity to use your gift is removed? Learn more about Natalie here- https://natalierunion.com/
Women's Discipleship Series with Natalie Runion | Communication with God & His People
April 21, 2024 05:15 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, Natalie and Bernie discuss how we communicate with each other and how we can grow in our ability to hear from our Heavenly Father. Learn more about Natalie here- https://natalierunion.com/
Women's Discipleship Series with Natalie Runion | Women & Leadership
April 14, 2024 05:13 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode Natalie and Bernie discuss women and leadership roles. They talk through the challenges women still face and offer advice on how we can champion the women in our lives. Learn more about Natalie here- https://natalierunion.com/
Women's Discipleship Series with Natalie Runion | Community
April 07, 2024 05:10 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBNatalie Runion is back! Worship leader, pastor, author- Natalie Runion joins us again for a 6-week series focusing on a women's discipleship course she has developed. She and Bernie talk through the main areas this series focuses on from community, to using our gifts. Learn more about Natalie here- https://natalierunion.com/
Praying Through the Pain | Episode 5
March 31, 2024 05:41 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBHappy Resurrection Day! In our final episode with Major Ruth, we focus on another letter from the Apostle Paul. He gives us a beautiful example on how to pray from a friend to a friend. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Praying Through the Pain | Episode 4
March 24, 2024 05:39 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBOur prayer life is often filled with the most heart-wrenching prayers during a tragedy. In today's episode, Major Ruth shows the example of praying during the most difficult times as we study our Savior's prayer leading up to the cross. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Praying Through the Pain | Episode 3
March 17, 2024 05:37 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBAs we continue to focus on prayer throughout this Easter series with Major Ruth Prieto New, today we study a beautiful prayer from the Apostle Paul. She also reminds us that even our physical posture can help us get into the right headspace when talking to our Heavenly Father. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Praying Through the Pain | Episode 2
March 10, 2024 05:33 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBAs we continue our Easter series, today we study and zoom in on the famous prayer of Jesus and what we can learn from our Savior's example. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Praying Through the Pain | Episode 1
March 03, 2024 05:29 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBToday we begin our Easter series with Major Ruth Preto New. Throughout this series she will be discussing prayer, the power of prayer, and how we can be more intentional about our prayer life. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Discipled | The Obstacles
February 25, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn any discipleship group- what things could cause it to fall apart? In this final episode, the group discusses what things could cause distrust and make this discipleship group fail. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Discipled | The Practice
February 18, 2024 05:58 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBAs we continue our series on discipleship, today the group discusses some practical applications to replicate how this group keeps this going successfully. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Discipled | The Switch
February 11, 2024 05:57 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, the discipleship group discusses when they noticed the switch from just a group of friends joking around to the beginning of more serious conversations. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Discipled | The Genesis
February 04, 2024 06:50 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this new series about discipleship we'll be hearing a conversation with a men's discipleship group. In this first episode they discuss how it got started in the first place. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Best of 2023 | HOPE
January 28, 2024 05:23 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBToday we share the most popular episode of 2023. HOPE was a series of testimonies from people of all walks of life. In this interview, Gessica Pierre shares her powerful story. Listen to this series here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-lt-gessica-pierre/id1161823629?i=1000601611080
Best of 2023 | Raised to Stay
January 21, 2024 05:20 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBAs we wrap up our best-of series, today we share the #2 most popular episode from our series, "Raised to Stay". Author, pastor, worship leader Natalie Runion joined us to talk about those who've experienced church-hurt. Throughout the series she continues to encourage the saints to not give up on the body of Christ. Listen to this series here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-was-i-called-to-ministry-to-have-the-opportunity/id1161823629?i=1000622022534
Best of 2023 | Everyday Leadership
January 14, 2024 05:18 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBEven though this episode actually dropped in November of the previous year- this series continues to be one of the mist popular throughout 2023. Major John Murphy and Bethany Farrell joined us to discuss how- no matter your position or title we all have opportunities to lead those around us. Listen to this series here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-leadership-desire/id1161823629?i=1000586834389
Best of 2023 | Easter Perspectives
January 07, 2024 05:16 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBAs we continue our countdown of the most popular episodes of 2023- today we hear from last year's Easter series. Majors Mike and Christine Harris joined us for, "Easter Perspectives"- a look into the perspectives of those who witnessed the Easter story unfold. Listen to this series here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-eternal-perspective/id1161823629?i=1000609122945
Best of 2023 | For the Kingdom
December 31, 2023 05:13 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBToday we begin our 5-week countdown through the most popular episodes of 2023. In this episode, we feature an interview from our series, "For the Kingdom". Our friend, EB- had a conversation with Lena Marlow who described the eruption of praise that was taking place at Asbury University. To listen to this series- visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-kingdom-lena-marlowe/id1161823629?i=1000612023290
Merry Christmas from the team!
December 24, 2023 06:46 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this special, Christmas Eve episode, the team who makes this show happen gathered to reflect on the past year and share some of the series they are the most excited about. From all of us at Words of Life, Merry Christmas and God bless you and your families. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Parenting Series | The Mockabees Part 2
December 17, 2023 05:22 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBThis is sadly our final episode of our series on parenting. This has been a 9-week series of interviews with couples at all stages of raising godly kids. If you’ve missed any episodes, visit SALVATIONARMYSOUNDCAST.ORG or subscribe on your favorite podcast store. Today, we’ll hear part 2 of our conversation with the Mockabees.
Parenting Series | The Mockabees
December 10, 2023 05:20 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBThe next two episodes are sadly our final episodes of our parenting series. But- we’re ending with a conversation we know you’ll enjoy. Lt. Colonels Bill and Debra Mockabee were joined by two of their sons as they had a great family conversation about raising 3 very different boys. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Parenting Series | Chris and Lynda Thornhill Part 2
December 03, 2023 05:19 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week, as we’re in our parenting series we’re about to hear part 2 of our conversation with Majors Lynda and Chris Thornhill. They’re the parents of two sons in college and a daughter in high school who joined them for this interview. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Parenting Series | Chris and Lynda Thornhill
November 26, 2023 05:18 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week we hear from another couple, Majors Lynda and Chris Thornhill. They are the parents of young adults; two sons in college and one daughter in 11th grade who joined them for this interview. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Parenting Series | Josh and Melissa Powell Part 2
November 19, 2023 05:17 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBLast week we shared part 1 of our conversation with Josh and Melissa Powell. They are parents of 3 elementary school kids- and they share how they’ve slowly learned to navigate a very hectic schedule. And now- we’ll hear part 2. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Parenting Series | Josh and Melissa Powell
November 12, 2023 05:16 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIf you’re a parent or you’re planning on becoming one, we hope this series has already been a blessing to you. This week we’ll hear part 1 of our conversation with parents of elementary school kids, Josh and Melissa Powell. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Parenting Series | Andre and Deb Pereira Part 2
November 05, 2023 05:15 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBLast week we heard part 1 of our interview with first-time parents, Captains Andre and Deb Pereira. And this week, we’ll hear part 2 of their conversation. If you’ve missed any of these interviews, this series began on October 22nd. So, visit SALVATIONARMYSOUNDCAST.ORG to get caught up.
Parenting Series | Andre and Deb Pereira
October 29, 2023 05:14 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBLast week we started a new series on parenting. In this series we’ll hear from couples at all kinds of stages of parenting. This week, we’re going to hear part 1 of our interview with first-time parents, Captains Andre and Deb Pereira. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Parenting Series | Bernie and Laura Dake
October 22, 2023 05:11 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBWe’re starting a new series about parenting this week. This will be a 9-week series of interviews with couples in all stages of parenting. We’ll hear their story, lessons learned and some advice they may offer to parents in similar walks of life. To start off though, you’re about to hear Bernie and Laura Dake- as they share their testimony and opportunities for mentorship God has put in their path. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
The Holiness Podcast Episode!
October 15, 2023 05:19 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBBefore we jump into a new series on parenting next week- we wanted to share a sample of another show we create called The Holiness Podcast. This monthly show, hosted by Lt. Colonel Vern Jewett, is a deep-dive into Word as we study the gift of Holiness. Learn more at https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/holiness
Our House: Collaboration Part 2
October 08, 2023 05:53 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this final study, Captain Paul discusses some of the organization that began to take place in the early church as leadership was being defined. Acts 6:1-4 Series: Our House https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Our House: Collaboration Part 1
October 01, 2023 05:52 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBAs we’re nearing the end of our series, “Our House”, today really speaks to some conversations we had in our previous series with Natalie Runion. What happens when your church begins to have internal struggles, disagreements and even division? It doesn’t have to be the end of this ministry. In fact, we see in the book of Acts, the early church was already facing these same issues. But the good news is that the Word of God also has some keen insights and advice on how to find resolution. ...
Our House: Commandment Part 2
September 24, 2023 05:52 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week in our series, “Our House”, Captain Paul Ryerson continues the study from last week about what Jesus said was the greatest commandment. When we love God with all of our heart, mind, and soul- we can’t help but love others. That’s the kind of church that stands out to me. One that makes you feel welcomed and loved out of an outpouring of the people’s love for God. Matthew 22:34-40 Series: Our House https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Music- Sheena Marquis |More Li...
Our House: Commandment Part 1
September 17, 2023 05:51 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBAs we continue to study, Biblically, what the church is called to look like today- Captain Paul Ryerson discusses what Jesus said was the greatest commandment. How are we, as the church, living that out today? Matthew 22:34-40 Series: Our House https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Our House: Community Part 2
September 10, 2023 05:51 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBToday Captain Paul Ryerson continues to study how the church is about the people- not the place. Jesus called us to “Feed my sheep”. How are we caring for each other in our churches? Ephesians 4:1-6 Series: Our House https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Music- Sheena Marquis |What Love is This?
Our House: Community Part 1
September 03, 2023 05:50 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBAs we continue this series with Captain Paul Ryerson, today he focuses on the fact the church is about community. It’s about the group of believers not the building where they meet. Ephesians 4:1-6 Series: Our House https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Music- Sheena Marquis |Love Pursuit
Our House: Commission Part 2
August 27, 2023 05:50 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, Captain Paul Ryerson continues to look at the Great Commission and how the church is to live this out in our communities. Matthew 9:35-38 Series: Our House https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Music- Sheena Marquis |Happy
Our House: Commission Part 1
August 20, 2023 05:47 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week we are launching a new series with Captain Paul Ryerson. In this series, “Our House”, Paul will be studying, Biblically, what the original church looked like and who are called to be today. Matthew 9:35-38 Series: Our House https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Music- Sheena Marquis | You’re Making Me
New beginnings
August 13, 2023 05:55 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBStepping into a new congregation after a traumatic ending can be scary. But in this episode, Natalie Runion offers some advice on how to protect your heart as you learn to trust again. https://natalierunion.com/ Series: Raised to Stay https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Do I even need a church?
August 06, 2023 05:55 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode Natalie Runion and Bernie Dake address the question, “Do I even need a church?” Maybe you’ve walked away from your previous church, and it was a painful ending. It may be tempting to just give up on finding a new congregation but today we encourage you to not give up on the Bride of Christ. https://natalierunion.com/ Series: Raised to Stay https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
When is it time to leave?
July 30, 2023 05:54 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBChurches are made up of imperfect people. There are times when someone may find themselves in a toxic environment. When do you know it’s time to leave? https://natalierunion.com/ Series: Raised to Stay https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Why was I called to ministry to have the opportunity taken away?
July 23, 2023 05:54 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBPart of Natalie Runion’s story is that she had a platform to share her gift of leading worship only to have the opportunity removed. For anyone who has experienced this- it can be earth-shattering, especially if we have put our identity in a calling. https://natalierunion.com/ Series: Raised to Stay https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
What is Church Hurt?
July 16, 2023 05:53 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBAs we continue our series with Natalie Runion, today we discuss what church hurt is and isn’t. https://natalierunion.com/ Series: Raised to Stay https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Raised to Stay with Natalie Runion
July 09, 2023 05:53 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBToday we launch a new series with our guest- Author, Worship Leader, Natalie Runion. She joins Bernie Dake for this 6-week series and in this episode, we start by learning more about Natalie and her background. Throughout this series Natalie and Bernie will be discussing Church hurt- and encouraging those who have been there not to give up on the bride of Christ. https://natalierunion.com/ Series: Raised to Stay https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife
Survivors and Recovery
July 02, 2023 05:19 - 14 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this final episode of our series about The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services, Bobbi Geery shares some stories of survivors and how The Army goes about helping people in recovery. Series: Emergency Disaster Services https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife