"Focus on the Prize with Suzanne Clark: No Time for Horsing Around”

Becoming disoriented by our circumstances, such as receiving a life-threatening diagnosis, unmasking betrayal, or experiencing depression, can affect our faith. Listen in as Jodi draws inspiration from Abraham's faith compass, which was set toward God's faithfulness and sovereignty, even when God's promises seemed impossible. You will be encouraged to revisit your hope in your Creator with practical steps to regain clarity and direction.

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Book Update:

P.S. Some of you have asked for an update about my book. I am currently waiting for those edits to return! (Insert biting fingernails emoji)

In this episode of "Pennies in Your Path," Jodi expresses her excitement about returning to the podcast after a short break. She announces her soon-to-be-released book, "Trust Issues," and also discusses the power of seeing through a spiritual lens. She draws inspiration from the story of Elisha in 2 Kings 6. You will be encouraged as she shares practical ways to gain a fresh perspective for the new year.

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Have you ever experienced having your faith shaken by your fears? Join Jodi as she shares a message from the heart of a missionary friend. Many of us struggle with choosing to trust God with the scary things in life. If we work hard to overcome our doubts and let God take control, we will realize He is worth it all.

 

*Sometimes, “pennies in your path” show up in the trials.

 

Question: Are you struggling with placing your faith over your fears? If so, in what way?

 

Growing Deeper-

One Action Step Recognize that God keeps His promise, “And I will be with you” (Genesis 31:3). That promise is not an old promise but a current promise. God has not changed. He is the same God today that He was for Jacob. If you do not believe that, then wrestle down your unbelief with God.

Scripture Plunge: Matthew 19:29, 28:19-20, Genesis 27:41, Genesis 31:3, Genesis 32, Genesis 33:4,  

 

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I have created “My Inspirational Digital Planner” with you in mind. It will help you keep your mind on Christ throughout the year. I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/product/myinspirationalplanner/

It is common for people to ask me about the resources I use. So, I have created a space on my website to share some of my favorite things with you.I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/shop-my-favorites/

Have you ever walked through a wilderness season in your life…or felt stuck in your circumstances? Stephanie has been there. On today’s podcast, Stephanie shares how God helped her arise from her own wilderness experience and led her to arise and break free. Join Jodi in her conversation with author and speaker, Stephanie Shott, as she inspires us to cling to the promises, power, and provisions of God, the One you can always trust in times of need. 

 

*Sometimes, “pennies in your path” show up in the wilderness.

Question: What are you clinging to today?

Growing Deeper-

One Action Step: Acknowledge if you are in the wilderness. It’s okay not to be okay, but it is not okay to stay there. Be willing to do what it takes to arise out of your wilderness. That might mean letting go of anger, bitterness, and resentfulness so you can step out of the wilderness and step into the promises of God. 

Scripture Plunge: Joshua 1:5, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Romans 8:17      

 

About the Author:

Stephanie Shott is the founder of The M.O.M. Initiative, a ministry devoted to making mentoring intentionally missional. She is an author and a popular speaker who helps women live full, fearless, and faithful lives. To find out more about Stephanie or to check her availability to speak at your next event, visit her website at www.stephanieshott.com. To learn more about The M.O.M. Initiative or how you can begin a M.O.M. Mentor Group in your area, visit www.themominitiative.com. You can also find her bible study on The Book Of Ecclesiastes on Amazon www.amazon.com/stores/Stephanie-Shott/author/

You can connect with Stephanie on Facebook  Instagram   Twitter

 

Listen to my interview with Stephanie in 2019. Her dynamic testimony from being a throw-away girl to a new creation in Christ will inspire you. This episode is titled-The Making of a MOM

*To watch this episode, visit my YouTube Channel, “Pennies in Your Path.” If you are listening from my Website, you can also listen on most any podcast app at “Pennies in Your Path.”  

I invite you to listen to the Hope Filled Conversations podcast, where I co-host with Carolyn Reese. We enjoy exploring the Word of God together and hope that our listeners feel included in our conversations.

I also want to invite you to listen to the My Home My Mission podcast. Mine and Carolyn’s husbands share impactful biblical insights toward our God-given responsibility of being the primary faith trainers in our homes. They focus on some of life’s greatest challenges that present themselves in the home.

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Have you checked out the digital planner?

It’s undated, so it’s not too late!

I have created “My Inspirational Digital Planner” with you in mind. It will help you keep your mind on Christ throughout the year. I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/product/myinspirationalplanner/

It is common for people to ask me about the resources I use. So, I have created a space on my website to share some of my favorite things with you.I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/shop-my-favorites/

Join Jodi and Lacy Rae Griffin as they delve into how our beliefs influence our actions, results, and success. In addition, they discuss how regular prayer, worship, fasting, and fellowship can impact our spiritual journeys. You'll be inspired by Lacy's message as a Holistic Nutrition Health and Weight Loss Coach, which aims to help Christian women who feel tired, stuck, and defeated in their health find joy, energy, and hope.

 

*Sometimes, “pennies in your path” show up when God delays.

Question: What do you believe about God and about yourself in the current battles you are facing? 

Growing Deeper-

One Action Step:  Read Acts 2:42-45. What is one of the spiritual disciplines from Acts 2:42 that you will focus on this week? 

Scripture Plunge: John 11:1-44; Acts 1-2 

About the Author:

Lacy is a speaker, pastor's wife, homeschool mom, fitness instructor, and Holistic Nutrition Health & Weight Loss Coach. Her mission is to help Christian women who feel tired, stuck, and defeated in their health discover joy, energy, and hope through 1-on-1 coaching, speaking, and gut/nutrition supplementation because life's too short to let anything hold you back from fulfilling your purpose!

Connect with Lacy:

Website: www.lacyraegriffin.com

IG and FB @LACYRAEGRIFFIN

Email: livehealthy@lacyraegriffin.com

*To watch this episode, visit my YouTube Channel, “Pennies in Your Path.” If you are listening from my Website, you can also listen on most any podcast app at “Pennies in Your Path.” 

I invite you to listen to the Hope Filled Conversations podcast, where I co-host with Carolyn Reese. We enjoy exploring the Word of God together and hope that our listeners feel included in our conversations.

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Have you checked out the digital planner?

It’s undated, so it’s not too late!

I have created “My Inspirational Digital Planner” with you in mind. It will help you keep your mind on Christ throughout the year. I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/product/myinspirationalplanner/

 

Are you running your race well? Is there a “Yes” in your spirit?  Look no further than the Word of God for countless examples of those who ran their race well. Join Jodi and Suzanne Clark as they discuss the inspiring story of Dan the horse, the significance of the great cloud of witnesses, and how to live your life for an audience of One. Suzanne Clark, the author of Cry Out to Jesus and Blessed Be the Tie, is a self-professed lover of words and, more importantly, the Word of God. 

 

*Sometimes, “pennies in your path” show up in the “Faith Hall of Fame.”

 

Question: If God desired to use only you to fulfill a specific purpose, is there a “Yes, Lord” in your spirit?

Growing Deeper-

One Action Step:  Decide to live your life for an audience of One. Put aside anything that is hindering you from running your race well.  Be willing to say “Yes” to whatever He is calling you to do. Remember, He is your purpose!

 

Scripture Plunge: Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 11:30, Hebrews 11; 12:1-2

 

About the Author:

Suzanne Clark is a gifted storyteller whose simple truths and spiritual messages will draw you in and tug on your heartstrings. She shares her passion for Jesus through the personal struggles of losing her one-month-old son, Zachary, to God’s transformational healing of her soul from brokenness to joy. She believes that life is too short not to laugh, love, and share your heart. Suzanne brings readers encouragement, inspiration, and Godly wisdom to their everyday life, all the while encouraging them to laugh along the way. Suzanne is the author of Cry Out to Jesus and Blessed Be the Tie. You can connect with her on Facebook and Instagram

 

*To watch this episode, visit my YouTube Channel, “Pennies in Your Path.” If you are listening from my Website, you can also listen on most any podcast app at “Pennies in Your Path.” 

I invite you to listen to the Hope Filled Conversations podcast, where I co-host with Carolyn Reese. We enjoy exploring the Word of God together and hope that our listeners feel included in our conversations.

Would you like to begin receiving updates from Jodi in your inbox? Click here to subscribe

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Have you checked out the digital planner?

It’s undated, so it’s not too late!

I have created “My Inspirational Digital Planner” with you in mind. It will help you keep your mind on Christ throughout the year. I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/product/myinspirationalplanner/

It is common for people to ask me about the resources I use. So, I have created a space on my website to share some of my favorite things with you.I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/shop-my-favorites/

Do you long for a life filled with passion and purpose? A life where you can experience joy and determination while having a clear direction. Join Jodi as she interviews well-known author of the book, “Pray with Purpose and Live with Passion,” Debbie Taylor Williams. Her enthusiasm for the Lord is infectious and will motivate you to live a life filled with passion for Him.

Question: How does praying to Righteous God encourage you?

*Sometimes, “pennies in your path” show up when you refocus on God’s righteousness.

Growing Deeper-

One Action Step: In Debbie’s book, she writes about being transformed and living with passion through prayer. She walks you through what she calls, “Stop, Drop, and PRAY.”

“The moment we smell a defeated attitude or sin overtaking us, we can stop and turn to God’s Word or stop and pray. Rather than walk in mediocrity or sin, we can drop to our knees in prayer. When, like Jesus, we stop, drop to our knees, and PRAY-Praise, Repent, Ask, and Yield-we’ll break free of the wilderness loop that keeps us tethered in sin and spiritual apathy. We’ll discover the joy of a transformed life!”

Scripture Plunge: John &:38-39, Jeremiah 20:12, Psalm 119:40

About the Author:

Debbie’s desire to help others know God’s life-changing power led her to author 7 books, numerous Bible studies, including her latest online study, “End Times,” and keynote at conferences throughout the United States. Her P.R.A.Y. with Passion Across the Nation Conference, held in 47 states, is equipping Christians to pray more purposefully and live more passionately for Christ. The Hill Country Ministries website reaches thousands of people including 50 countries. You can find her teaching weekly at her church women’s Bible study or connect with her on  Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Podcast, Twitter, Debbietaylorwilliams.com

 

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I invite you to listen to the Hope Filled Conversations podcast, where I co-host with Carolyn Reese. We enjoy exploring the Word of God together and hope that our listeners feel included in our conversations.

Also, lets connect! Follow me at these places below and say hi!

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Have you checked out the digital planner?

It’s undated, so it’s not too late!

I have created “My Inspirational Digital Planner” with you in mind. It will help you keep your mind on Christ throughout the year. I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/product/myinspirationalplanner/

Have you ever wondered what God’s Plan is for your life? It seems that every Christ-follower wants to know the answer to this question. How do we discern what path He desires us to take? Join Jodi and Jen Hubbell as they discuss how we can better know God and the plans He has prepared for us. You will not want to miss hearing about one of Jen’s experiences with God as He answered a prayer in an unexpected way. To learn more about Jen Hubbell, visit her website at YourFavoriteRealtorJen.kw.com.

 

*Sometimes, “pennies in your path” show up when you need to trust God with your plans. 

P.S.

Question: What is an area in your life that you have planned for and haven’t asked God his opinion on? What would it look like if you did? Perhaps the path looks a little different than you thought.

Growing Deeper-

One Action Step: Write three goals for the year. Ask God if they are your goals or His. When your heart aligns with God’s, your goals are likely both yours and God's because the Lord often “gives us the desires of our heart” (meaning births them in us) for His purposes and His glory. If you don’t know, then ask.

 Jeremiah 33 says, “Ask of me, and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things you do not know.” It doesn’t say, “Ask of me, and I won’t answer.”

Scripture Plunge: Psalm 37:23, Proverbs 16:9, Jeremiah 33:3, John 10:27, 1 Corinthians 13:12  

About the Author:

Jen Hubbell is a fun, and an enthusiastic Christ-follower. She is also affectionately called by many “My Favorite Realtor!” She gets the job done with a smile! Her market knowledge is superior, SHE has great personality and —she's a TOP agent! She is licensed in BOTH NC & SC and serves Greenville | Hendersonville | Asheville & more. Jen responds quickly, treats every client like gold, and gets results. Call her for any real estate needs you have: 864.546.0548 Working with Jen, she’ll help you buy or sell the right home at the right price. You can connect with her on social media by searching Jennifer Hubbell or Jen Hubbell & Associates. Her website is MyFavoriteRealtorJen.kw.com

Have you checked out the digital planner?

It’s undated, so it’s not too late!

I have created “My Inspirational Digital Planner” with you in mind. It will help you keep your mind on Christ throughout the year. I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/product/myinspirationalplanner/

It is common for people to ask me about the resources I use. So, I have created a space on my website to share some of my favorite things with you.I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/shop-my-favorites/

Are you in need of more encouragement during difficult days? Click here to access a free printable download.

Do you need prayer? Contact Jodi by clicking here. Or email Jodi at email@JodiAiken.com.

*To watch this episode, visit my YouTube Channel, “Pennies in Your Path.” If you are listening from my Website, you can also listen on most any podcast app at “Pennies in Your Path.”

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Have you struggled with saying to God, “Your will be done”? Battling the flesh will always be a part of our lives no matter the depth of our faith. Join Jodi and her friend, Dawn Mooring, as they discuss the struggles of sacrificing our plans, goals and dreams for God’s better plans. 

*Sometimes “pennies in your path” show up right before you surrender. 

P.S.

Question: Where have you found yourself sitting in the middle of disobedience?

Growing Deeper-

One Action Step: Ask God for forgiveness and worship Him with open hands and a willing heart yielding to His will. You can trust Him.

Scripture Plunge: Jonah 1:6, 2:8-9, Jeremiah 33:11, Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 51

About the Author: Connect with Dawn Mooring by visiting www.dawnmooring.com

Her latest book When Lions Roar (How to Tame a Wild Tongue) is now available on Amazon.com. https://amzn.to/3kvNBaA

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Have you checked out the digital planner?

It’s undated so it’s not too late!

I have created “My Inspirational Digital Planner” with you in mind. It will help you keep your mind on Christ throughout the year. I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/product/myinspirationalplanner/

It is not unusual for people to ask me about the resources I use. So, I have created a space on my website to share with you some of my favorite things. I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/shop-my-favorites/

Are you in need of more encouragement during difficult days? Click here to access a free printable download.

Do you need prayer? Contact Jodi by clicking here. Or email Jodi at email@JodiAiken.com.

*To watch this episode, visit my YouTube Channel, “Pennies in Your Path.” If you are listening from my Website, you can also listen on most any podcast app at “Pennies in Your Path.”

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Marriage takes work! There, I said it. No matter how secure you are in your relationship, there is never room to let your guard down if you wish to have a flourishing marriage. Join Jodi and her husband, Chris, as they share the four distinct stages of marriage they have discovered over time. Become aware of the stage you may be in and be encouraged to work toward the one that brings joy and fulfillment. 

*Sometimes “pennies in your path” show up in your marriage. 

P.S.

Question: What stage of marriage are you in?

Growing Deeper-

One Action Step: Choose to be intentional this week by making time for one another or extend grace by assuming the best rather than the worst of your spouse, or flirt like you did when you dated, or meet your spouse's need that speaks love to them. Whatever you do, be sure to do something life-giving to your spouse.  

Scripture Plunge: Song of Solomon 6:3

WHAT’S NEW?

I have created “My Inspirational Digital Planner” with you in mind. It will help you keep your mind on Christ throughout the year. I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/product/myinspirationalplanner/

It is not unusual for people to ask me about the resources I use. So, I have created a space on my website to share with you some of my favorite things. I invite you to check it out by clicking here or visiting www.jodiaiken.com/shop-my-favorites/

Are you in need of more encouragement during difficult days? Click here to access a free printable download.

Do you need prayer? Contact Jodi by clicking here. Or email Jodi at email@JodiAiken.com.

*To watch this episode, visit my YouTube Channel, “Pennies in Your Path.” If you are listening from my Website, you can also listen on most any podcast app at “Pennies in Your Path.”

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