A Walk Through the Word: Daily Bread with Crystal Freie

Episode 104: Do the Work

Do the work....   In order for something meaningful to happen, work must be done. Whether it’s physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual, we’ve gotta put in the work to see a change occur. That’s what we’re talking about in today’s episode as we take a look at 1 Chronicles 28:20.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   In need of prayer? Go to www.crystalfreie.com/ministry to send your prayer request. I’m honored to stand in the gap and pray for you.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.   If you'd like to support this ministry with a love offering, you may do so through CashApp, using CashTag: $CFreieMinistries   Should you feel so moved, know that your gift will be received in the greatest gratitude, and will be used to help me continue teaching and growing this ministry.

Episode 103: Robbing God

Robbing God...   How do we rob God? In today’s episode, we’re going back to the Old Testament, to the Book of Malachi, chapter 3, verses 6 through 12 to answer that question.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   In need of prayer? Go to www.crystalfreie.com/ministry to send your prayer request. I’m honored to stand in the gap and pray for you.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.   If you'd like to support this ministry with a love offering, you may do so through CashApp, using CashTag: $CFreieMinistries   Should you feel so moved, know that your gift will be received in the greatest gratitude, and will be used to help me continue teaching and growing this ministry.

Episode 102: Wise & Foolish Builders

Wise and foolish builders...   In today’s episode, we’re in the gospel of Luke to take a look at what Jesus says about wise and foolish builders in chapter 6, verses 46 through 49.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   In need of prayer? Go to www.crystalfreie.com/ministry to send your prayer request. I’m honored to stand in the gap and pray for you.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.   If you'd like to support this ministry with a love offering, you may do so through CashApp, using CashTag: $CFreieMinistries   Should you feel so moved, know that your gift will be received in the greatest gratitude, and will be used to help me continue teaching and growing this ministry.

Episode 101: Love Never Fails

Love never fails...   In today’s episode, we’re again in 1 Corinthians, chapter 13, and we’ll be looking at verses 8 through 13 to talk about love that never fails.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   In need of prayer? Go to www.crystalfreie.com/ministry to send your prayer request. I’m honored to stand in the gap and pray for you.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.   If you'd like to support this ministry with a love offering, you may do so through CashApp, using CashTag: $CFreieMinistries   Should you feel so moved, know that your gift will be received in the greatest gratitude, and will be used to help me continue teaching and growing this ministry.

Episode 100: Love Is

Love is...   In today’s episode, we’re back in 1 Corinthians, chapter 13, and we’ll be looking at verses 4 through 7 to talk about what love is.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   In need of prayer? Go to www.crystalfreie.com/ministry to send your prayer request. I’m honored to stand in the gap and pray for you.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.   If you'd like to support this ministry with a love offering, you may do so through CashApp, using CashTag: $CFreieMinistries   Should you feel so moved, know that your gift will be received in the greatest gratitude, and will be used to help me continue teaching and growing this ministry.

Episode 99: Without Love

Without love...   We’re going to spend the next three episodes in 1 Corinthians, chapter 13. In today’s episode, we’ll be looking at verses 1 through 3 and talking about what we have without love.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   In need of prayer? Go to www.crystalfreie.com/ministry to send your prayer request. I’m honored to stand in the gap and pray for you.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.   If you'd like to support this ministry with a love offering, you may do so through CashApp, using CashTag: $CFreieMinistries   Should you feel so moved, know that your gift will be received in the greatest gratitude, and will be used to help me continue teaching and growing this ministry.

Episode 98: A Journey of Faith with John Christopher Frame

Hey Friends!! I couldn’t wait to talk with this week’s guest and find out all I could about the journey he’s on.   My guest this week is John Christopher Frame. John grew up in the US, but has lived in Turkey since 2014, and is currently exploring all the towns in Turkey where the Apostle Paul is known to have visited. And now you know why I was just giddy to have this conversation!   We have a great time talking about the impact of John’s faith and how it not only guides his decisions and hopes for what he’s doing in his life, but also how his faith can be used to help others grow in their faith through his writing. We also talk about how important it is to connect with God to grow your spiritual relationship and how you can do that every day.   John is the author of “7 Attitudes of the Helping Heart: How to Live Out Your Faith and Care for the Poor” and “Homeless at Harvard: Finding Faith and Friendship on the Streets of Harvard Square”, both of which you can find on his website.   Be sure to check out the links below to connect with John on Facebook and visit his website to download his free 7-day prayer guide, awesome updates from his journey, and to check out his books.   Website: www.johnchristopherframe.com Facebook: John Christopher Frame   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 97: Encourage Each Other

Encourage each other...we need it now more than ever.   In today’s episode, we’re looking at Hebrews 10:23-25 to get some encouragement for ourselves and a reminder to encourage each other.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   Have a prayer request? Send it here: www.crystalfreie.com/ministry   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   If you'd like to support this ministry with a love offering, you may do so through CashApp, using CashTag: $CFreieMinistries   Should you feel so moved, know that your gift will be received in the greatest gratitude, and will be used to help me continue teaching and growing this ministry.

Episode 96: People Pleasing

Today’s topic is one I am personally well-acquainted with, and I know many others are as well – people pleasing. Our Scripture verse for today is Galatians 1:10, and we’re getting some serious truth from the Apostle Paul.   Link to The 2022 World Watch List published by Open Doors USA   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.   If you'd like to support this ministry with a love offering, you may do so through CashApp, using CashTag: $CFreieMinistries   Should you feel so moved, know that your gift will be received in the greatest gratitude, and will be used to help me continue teaching and growing this ministry.

Episode 95: Remember the Lord Your God

Remember the Lord your God...   Today we’re getting a much needed reminder in Deuteronomy 8:10-18 not to forget the Lord our God when we start to experience success and prosperity in our lives. We must not allow our heart to become proud and forget the One who has given us the ability to produce wealth.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.   If you'd like to support this ministry with a love offering, you may do so through CashApp, using CashTag: $CFreieMinistries Should you feel so moved, know that your gift will be received in the greatest gratitude, and will be used to help me continue teaching and growing this ministry.

Episode 94: Mind Ya Business

Today we’re back in the Gospel of John, chapter 21, verse 22, to take a look at what Jesus says about minding your own business.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 93: Help My Unbelief

Lord, help my unbelief. Today we’re in the gospel of Mark, chapter 9, verses 23 and 24, asking Jesus to help us overcome our trouble in believing.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 92: Stop Doubting & Believe

Stop doubting and believe...   Today we’re looking at chapter 20, verses 27 through 29 in the gospel of John to talk about doubt and belief.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 91: Equipping the Body for God’s Best with Robin Rhine McDonald

Equipping the body for God's best...   Hey Friends!! This week’s guest conversation is one you don’t want to miss! We’re talking about the connection between your health and your calling, and there’s a freebie in there for you, too!   My guest this week is the fabulous, Robin Rhine McDonald. Robin is a Faith-Based Holistic Health Coach, proud mom and wife, with a passion for supporting and empowering Jesus-loving women to gain true health while losing weight through her sustainable, grace-based process. She loves to help women ditch chronic dieting and disease for holistic health and wellness; mixing her seminary background with her study of integrative nutrition to help women develop the energy and vitality to live out their unique God-given calling.   We have a lot of fun talking about how Robin’s faith and desire to see the body of Christ equipped to receive God’s best has shaped her path, and how the healing aspect is often left out of the worldly conversations about ‘getting healthier’. We also share some laughs about things we’ve discovered along our health journeys, and Robin has an amazing offer for a free masterclass on prioritizing our health to increase our Kingdom impact.   Be sure to check out the links below to connect with Robin on social media and visit her website to gain access to her free masterclass.   Website: www.madewellhealth.com/programinfo FREE How to Prioritize Your Health Masterclass: www.madewellhealth.com/prioritize Facebook: Robin Rhine McDonald Facebook Group: Made Well Mastermind   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 90: Use It or Lose It!

Today we’re going to take a look at Matthew 25:14-30 and what Jesus teaches us about using our gifts in the parable of the talents. The moral of the story, friends: use it or lose it!   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 89: Using Your Gifts

Using your gifts...   Today we’re looking at a very important aspect of finding joy and happiness in our lives…using the gifts God has given us. Our supporting Scripture today is 1 Peter 4:10-11.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 88: Everything We Need

We already have access to everything we need...the question is, are we tapping into it?   Today we’re jumping into 2 Peter 1:3-11 to talk about our needs and our calling.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 87: A Day is Like 1,000 Years

A day is like a thousand years...   Let’s get a little perspective on timing, from 2 Peter 3:8-9.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 86: Love Each Other

Love each other...seriously!   In today’s episode, we’ll be continuing Jesus’ teaching in John 15 with verses 9 through 17, and the command to love each other.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 85: Let’s Stay Together

Let's stay together...really.   In today’s episode, we’ll be looking at the first half of Jesus’ teaching on the vine and the branches in John 15:1-8.   I want to know what’s on your heart and mind, so leave me a comment or send me a message (crystal@crystalfreie.com) and let me know.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 84: The Sound of His Music with Dave Combs

My heart comes alive at the sound of music, so imagine my joy in talking with someone who has written over 120 songs!!   My guest this week is Dave Combs, songwriter, photographer, entrepreneur and author with four decades of experience writing over 120 songs and creating 15 albums of soothing, relaxing instrumental piano music. His beautiful music has been played millions of times worldwide on radio, satellite, and internet streaming media and it continues to touch the lives of millions of people all over the world. He is also the author of the bestselling new book, “Touched By The Music: How the Story and Music of Rachel’s Song Can Change Your Life”.   We talk about the impact of faith in Dave’s life, and how one inspired song can change everything. He shares the story of how Rachel’s Song came to be and the impact it has had on countless lives around the world. We also talk about how God’s hand brings the right people at the right time into our lives to help lead us on the path created for us.   Be sure to check out the links below to connect with Dave through his website and check out his beautiful music and new book.   Website: https://www.combsmusic.com/ GuidePost Article: https://www.combsmusic.com/articles/ Dave’s Book: Touched by the Music: How the Story and Music of “Rachel’s Song” Can Change Your Life   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 83: Self-Controlled & Alert

Self-controlled and alert...   In today’s episode, we’ll be digging into 1 Peter 5:6-11, to talk about a different way to spend our time – one that will truly benefit us in the long run.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 82: Worried & Distracted

How many times have we been worried, distracted, and upset about many things? Worrying about things that never even come to pass. Wrapped up in what-ifs and why nots. How often are we distracted from the one thing that is needed?   In today’s episode, we’ll be in the gospel of Luke, looking at chapter 10, verses 38 through 42, to talk about how we are choosing to spend our time.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 81: The One Who Calls You Is Faithful

In today’s episode, we’ll be looking at 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, to talk about the faithfulness of the One who calls us. I want to know your thoughts on today's passage and what's on your heart today, so leave me a comment or send me a message and let me know! Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.

Episode 80: The Secret of Being Content

If I could tell you the secret to being content in life, would you be interested???   In today’s episode, we’re looking at Philippians 4:12-13 to talk about contentment – what it is and how we can get some in our lives.   Don’t forget to leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. Invite them in for a walk through the Word, and let’s enjoy this daily bread together!   If you’re looking for a more in-depth resource to help you study God’s word, but you’re not sure where to start, check out my new book: A Walk Through the Word: Unpacking and Applying the Book of Ephesians now available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3PpzgqO)   Thank you for listening! I’d love to connect with you outside of this podcast as well. Visit www.crystalfreie.com to get the latest and stay in touch.