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Words of Life

315 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

Words 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

Today 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 MB

Today 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

Natalie 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 MB

Happy 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 MB

Our 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 MB

As 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 MB

As 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 MB

Today 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 MB

In 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 MB

As 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

Today 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 MB

As 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 MB

Even 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 MB

As 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 MB

Today 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 MB

In 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 MB

This 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 MB

The 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 MB

This 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 MB

This 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 MB

Last 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 MB

If 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 MB

Last 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 MB

Last 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 MB

We’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 MB

Before 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 MB

In 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 MB

As 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 MB

This 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 MB

As 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 MB

Today 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 MB

As 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 MB

In 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 MB

This 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 MB

Stepping 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 MB

In 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 MB

Churches 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 MB

Part 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 MB

As 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 MB

Today 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 MB

In 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

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