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We are giddy for another season of The Wonder Podcast and extra giddy to be diving into a new book of the Bible. Esther! Join us as we walk through this book of twists and turns, (you really do feel like you’re at the theatre) with so many characters the reader can almost lose track!

 Did we mention DRAMA?

You can rest assured the Book of Esther is a full-on drama. Our main character, Queen Esther, shows resolve, commitment, discretion, and strength as she accepts the call of God in her life. Although God is never mentioned, you see His hand all through this book. It’s thrilling to see and recognize God’s plan and presence throughout each chapter, though He’s never mentioned by name.

So grab your Bible, and join us as we journey through the book of Esther, a woman used by God for “such a time as this.” Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast!

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts! Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we’d love to hear from you. If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!!

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(In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting’sPodcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.” Check it out!)

We are giddy for another season of The Wonder Podcast and extra giddy to be diving into a new book of the Bible. Esther!

Join us as we walk through this book of twists and turns, (you really do feel like you’re at the theatre) with so many characters the reader can almost lose track! Did we mention DRAMA?

You can rest assured the Book of Esther is a full-on drama.

Our main character, Queen Esther, shows resolve, commitment, discretion, and strength as she accepts the call of God on her life. Although God is never mentioned, you see His hand all

through this book.

It’s thrilling to see and recognize God’s plan and presence throughout each chapter, though He’s never mentioned by name.

So grab your Bible, and join us as we journey through the book of Esther, a woman used by God for “such a time as this.”

Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast!

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts! Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we’d love to hear from you.

If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****

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@talkwithchrissieandlisa

www.lisaclarkspeaks.com

www.chrissiedunham.org

(In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast,

Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising

Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.”

Check it out!

Maria Bower shares her testimony of faith in this episode. All we can say is buckle up! God does a work in her heart and uses Chrissie in the process. Maria was searching, tired of religion, and wanted a relationship. And God answered her prayers.

From her first prayer for direction and clarity to her everyday prayers, she unrelentingly trusts God. She doesn’t question His plan for her life or her family’s, and she walks confidently because of His love for her. She is a woman of deep faith.

We loved hearing about Maria’s faith journey so much that we ran out of time! But she wanted to ensure our listeners were reminded of two things: Maria reminds us NOT to get discouraged in our daily bible reading. No time to read? Then listen!

God doesn’t want to guilt us into spending time with Him. As a desire of our heart, we want to spend time with Him, and sometimes listening to His word in the car, on a walk, or at home is the best way to “hear” from Him! She also reminds us not to lean on our own understanding. We’ll never see the whole picture as God does, so we’ll never understand everything that happens in this world.

Rest in Him today!

Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast!

Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends!

Could you help us share the word? And we’d love to hear from you. If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****

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@talkwithchrissieandlisa

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www.chrissiedunham.org

In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.”  Check it out!

“May we thrive on the Bread of Life or starve on the crumbs of this world.” -- Anonymous

We hope you’ll join along as we study the letters from John to the new Believers in Ephesus (western Turkey) and Asia. These letters were meant to encourage and strengthen the Church in their Christian life.  It’s hard for us to comprehend not knowing how to act “Christian” since most of us have grown up in the church and have Bibles in every room of our homes.  But the first-century Christians had neither.  These letters gave them life.  

Written by John, one of the OG disciples, in his latter years, these letters are shorter in length than his first, the gospel according to John. They emphasize the need to obey God’s commands while focusing on the love of God for us and our need to love one another as proof of our love for God.  

We love to study God’s word.  We hope you’re encouraged and spurred on as we discuss these books of the Bible.  May His word continue to shape us, change us and move us toward obedience.  

Thanks for listening to this episode of The Wonder Podcast!

Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we’d love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! ***** (and write a review!)

Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa

www.lisaclarkspeaks.com

www.chrissiedunham.org

(In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network.  Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.” Check it out!

“May we thrive on the Bread of Life or starve on the crumbs of this world.” - Anonymous

We hope you’ll join along as we study the letters from John to the new Believers in Ephesus (western Turkey) and Asia. These letters were meant to encourage and strengthen the Church in their Christian life. It’s hard for us to comprehend not knowing how to act “Christian” since most of us have grown up in the church and have Bibles in every room of our homes. But the first-century Christians had neither. These letters gave them life.

Written by John, one of the OG disciples, in his latter years, these letters are shorter in length than his first, the gospel according to John, they emphasize the need to obey God’s
commands while focusing on the love of God for us and our need to love one another as proof of our love for God.

We love to study God’s word. We hope you’re encouraged and spurred on as we discuss these books of the Bible. May His word continue to shape us, change us and move us toward obedience.

Thanks for listening to this episode of The Wonder Podcast! Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we’d love to hear from you. If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! ***** (and write a review!)

Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa

www.lisaclarkspeaks.com 

www.chrissiedunham.org

In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.” Check it out!

“May we thrive on the Bread of Life or starve on the crumbs of this world.” - Anonymous

We hope you’ll join along as we study the letters from John to the new Believers in Ephesus (western Turkey) and Asia.

These letters were meant to encourage and strengthen the Church in their Christian life. It’s hard for us to comprehend not knowing how to act “Christian” since most of us have grown up in the church and have Bibles in every room of our homes. But the first-century Christians had neither.

These letters gave them life. Written by John, one of the OG disciples, in his latter years, these letters are shorter in length than his first- the gospel according to John, and they emphasize the need to obey God’s commands while focusing on the love of God for us and our need to love one another as proof of our love for God.

We love to study God’s word. We hope you’re encouraged and spurred on as we discuss these books of the Bible. May His word continue to shape us, change us and move us toward obedience.

Thanks for listening to this episode of The Wonder Podcast! Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we’d love to hear from you. If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! ***** (and write a review!)

Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa

www.lisaclarkspeaks.com 

www.chrissiedunham.org

In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.” Check it out!

Studying God’s word is our first love.  We will talk about pretty much anything on this podcast, but sharing what God is teaching us through His word is our favorite.

For the next 4 episodes, we’ll be walking through Colossians. 

Here are some fun facts:

• Colossians was most likely Paul’s first epistle from prison.
• Paul didn’t start the church at Colosse or visit there.
• Paul wrote this letter to encourage the Believers living there.  They were growing in their faith, and he wanted to cheer them up.  

The book of Colossians is meant to encourage us as we grow.  Growth can hurt.  Did you ever have “growing pains” as a child?  Your mom most likely rubbed your legs and gave you some extra TLC before sending you back to bed with this admonishment, “you’ll be fine; go to sleep!” ☺ The church at Colosse was experiencing growing pains.  

“It is not until a man finds his faith opposed and attacked that he really begins to think out the implications of that faith.  It is not until the Church is confronted with some dangerous heresy that she begins to realize the riches and the wonder of orthodoxy.” -William Barclay

We hope you’ll grab a pen and your Bible and study Colossians with us! Let us know what you’re learning and how God speaks and works in your life! 

Thanks for listening to this episode of The Wonder Podcast!

Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we’d love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! ***** (and write a review!)

Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa

www.lisaclarkspeaks.com

www.chrissiedunham.org

(In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network.  Lisa is the author of the book “Raising Sinners.” Check it out!

Do you struggle with fear, worry, and anxiety? Even if you're not prone to worry, world events can take us there.

We're human. Fear and anxiety can creep in when we least expect it. So let's talk about it. Listen in and be encouraged by God's word that (always) reminds us that He's got us. He loves us. He is sovereign. He is able. He is there. And He knows our struggles.

Our faith is strengthened in times like these. We are on a journey to know God more. We learn things on the mountaintop, but we REALLY learn things in the valley.

If you're in the valley right now, be encouraged. Your God is near.

Janine Baird is our guest on the podcast this week.  Her journey of suffering is one that points straight to Jesus.  Have you ever wondered how true suffering might affect you?

I'm sure we've all wondered on occasion how we might react when the pressure turns up.  Well, Janine has flourished.  Her story is one not only of suffering but one that magnifies God's presence in her life when she needed Him most.  

For 7 years she's struggled with multiple brain tumors, extreme pain, countless doctors appointments, treatments, and knowing there is really no end in sight.  But God.  

He has given her joy in her journey.  He has given her opportunities to minister and share the gospel.  She's worshipped in radiology rooms across Texas and prayed with sisters and brothers in waiting rooms struggling through the same tests and treatments as her.  

And she's never asked, "why me?' but often asked, "why not me?"

Janine and her husband Kyle have 3 amazing sons, 2 beautiful daughters-in-law, and one precious newborn grandson.  

Terri Flannagan joined us today on TWP! Let us say she is pure D-lite with a capital D! We LOVE her!

We wanted to talk with Terri and find out how a mom of 3 can launch a consulting business, ministry, and extraordinary home life without breaking a sweat.

She stopped us several times in our tracks, explaining to us that she's not BUSY! And that's not her goal!

Her goal is a FULL LIFE with her husband Chuck and their 3 precious little ones.

God has given her vision, and she doesn't take that lightly. She's a doer. And she gets things done. But priorities keep her focused and intentional.

A few years ago, God placed on Terri's heart the need for a community of women to gather in the Charlotte, NC, area. And Ember was born.

Ember is a quarterly gathering for women to come together to encounter Jesus through worship, teaching, and prayer. We also talk about taking purposeful, intentional breaks from social media. Terri has lots to say about this, and it's so good.

Listen in and be encouraged no matter what stage of life you are in. Thanks for joining us, Terri!

To find out more or get in touch with Terri Flannagan Instagram @terrimflannagan or @emberclt
Website: http://www.terriflannagan.com

We'd love to connect with you! DM us @thewonderpodcast. And we'd love to hear your feedback on the podcast. If you are willing to give us a 5-star review, we would be so thankful! If you're interested in partnering with us through a donation to our ministry, please go to http://www.chrissiedunham.org and click The Party Table!

In this episode of The Wonder Podcast's THE FRIEND ZONE our friend Teresa Kreul joins us for all things FRIENDS!!!

Have you ever been the new girl (or guy)? It's not easy.

 Teresa has been the new girl in town a lot through the years and she has navigated it so well! She has friends in high places, low places, and everywhere in between! :)

Friendship can be tricky at times and community is hard.  We chat about all the ins and outs of friendship in this episode and discover that we are all just looking for an invitation.  

Who can you invite to the table today? Enjoy this edition of The Friend Zone!! 

In this episode of The Wonder Podcast, Chrissie and Lisa wrap up their study of 1 Peter!

This letter is full of encouragement and chapter 5 continues the theme. Peter identifies with church leaders in their suffering and responsibility. He reminds them of their purpose and exhorts them to carry on knowing that the Crown of Glory awaits!

Finally, this amazing letter ends with a reminder to “..cast our cares on Him because He cares for us..” Do you have cares you need to cast on Jesus today? We do. Let’s cast them on Him. He cares about every little detail in our lives.

Thank you for joining us on our journey through 1 Peter! 

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On this episode of THE FRIEND ZONE, we invited some friends over to join us around the table to have a lively discussion about parenting our adult children!

Linda Paulk, a seasoned guest on The Wonder Podcast, and Candice Myers, mom of 4 who is dabbing her toes in both worlds with 2 young adults and 2 still at home, are our guests this week.

Both are so full of wisdom and encouragement, plus lots of practical advice for this stage of life.  Where is the rule book, people??? If there is one we haven't read it!!!

Nevertheless we have fun discussing our hits and misses as we navigate our new role in our children's lives as they move into adulthood. It's tricky, but so rewarding.  

We also tackle giving unsolicited advice and setting boundaries! Listen in to our round table discussion and join the fun! 

While suffering like the early church isn't something we will ever experience in our lifetime, many around the world have and will.

1 Peter 4 makes it clear, "...rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed you may also be glad with exceeding joy."  Our suffering sanctifies us, and draws us closer to our Savior.  

This chapter of 1 Peter also brought us to the 3rd and final time the word CHRISTIAN is used in the Bible.  We are enjoying our time in 1 Peter.  Only one more chapter to go then we'll tackle 2 Peter!

Are you following along? We hope so! We'd love to hear your thoughts and comments on this book! He is our LIVING HOPE! As always, thanks for listening and encouraging us! 

Resources:

Spiritual Gifts Quiz by Pastor Gene Wilkes

We continue our series in 1 Peter and today we discuss the "S" word! That's right! SUBMISSION.

 It's a thing, y'all.  And it's a GOOD THING and it's a GOD THING!

He created it.  We are all under God's authority.  

The whole world is under His sovereign rule and reign.  Jesus was submissive to the Father.  We are all submission to rules and regulations.  We are submissive to government and state, teachers, bosses...and in our marriages.  It's not a bad word.  It's a good word.  

Because it's God's word.  What a beautiful thing it is to walk in truth and light.  Knowing the scriptures brings these negative words into light and they give us LIFE!

So thankful you are on the journey with us through 1 Peter!

We pray you are encouraged.

As we continue our study of 1 Peter, we find ourselves in the 2nd chapter and are blown away by how relevant this letter is to the Church.  

Who needs to crave God's word? We all do!

But do we crave it as much as we did as new followers of Christ? Or have we moved on to other things? Peter encourages the Believers to DESIRE the spiritual milk of God's word as much as they did in the beginning.  

Don't desire the things of this world that lead to nothing! Desire Christ and His Living Word!!! PREACH!!!

We all know the Sunday School answers to the question, "how do we grow spiritually?" but growth occurs in the everyday, mundane moments of life!

Are we Velveeta cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano (for all our non-Italian speakers, that's REAL CHEESE!)??

 Listen in for the real story.  

Enjoy and thanks for listening!!!