A Walk Through the Word: Daily Bread with Crystal Freie

Episode 145: Calling All Sinners!

In today’s episode, we’re getting some encouragement straight from Jesus as we look at the calling of Matthew in Matthew 9:9-13.   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.   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’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)

Episode 144: Who Do You Trust?

Today we’re taking a look at Psalm 20, verses 7 and 8 to talk about who you trust.   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.   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’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)

Episode 143: Have I Told You Lately?

Today we’re taking in the words of David in Psalm 18:1-3, and talking about our love for the Lord.   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.   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’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)

Episode 142: Curses for Disobedience

Today we’re in Deuteronomy 28:15-25 to talk about what happens when we don’t obey the Lord.   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.   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’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)

Episode 141: Blessings for Obedience

Today we’re in Deuteronomy 28:1-14 to talk about the blessings that come from the Lord when we walk in obedience to Him.   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.   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’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)

Episode 140: Their Weapons Are Useless

Today we’re looking at a promise that comes from the Lord in Isaiah 54:16-17 that renders the weapons of the enemy useless.   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.   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’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)

Episode 139: Living God’s Way with Scott LaPierre

Hey Friends!! This week we’re talking about marriage and money God’s way in our guest conversation episode.   My guest this week is Scott LaPierre, the teaching pastor of Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA. Scott is also an author, speaker, podcast host, husband to Katie, and father to their nine (yes, 9) beautiful children.   We talk about Scott’s journey from teacher to preacher, and how God prepared the way for him to lead a congregation. We also talk about biblical submission in marriage and why couples sometimes struggle with it, and about having an eternal perspective of stewardship.   Be sure to check out the links below to get your free gift from Scott and to follow him on social media. You can also connect with Scott through his website and learn more about his books, Your Marriage God’s Way and Your Finances God’s Way.     Website: https://www.scottlapierre.org/ Free Gift: Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages Facebook: Scott LaPierre Ministries Instagram: @pastorwcc LinkedIn: Scott LaPierre YouTube: Scott LaPierre – Living God’s Way   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 138: Praise the Lord!

Time for a little praise and worship! Today’s episode takes us into Psalm 147 to remind us how pleasant and fitting it is to praise the Lord.   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.   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’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)

Episode 137: The Workers Are Few

In today’s episode, we’re in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 9, verses 35 through 38 to talk about recruiting workers for the harvest.   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.   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’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)

Episode 136: Dry Bones

In today’s episode, we hear from the prophet Ezekiel in chapter 37, verses 1-14, to talk about dry bones and the Spirit of the Lord.   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.   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’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)

Episode 135: Faith Without Works Is Dead

In today’s episode, we’re looking at James 2:14-17 & 26 to talk about the relationship between having faith and taking action.   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.   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’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)

Episode 134: The Choice Is Yours

The choice is yours...   In today’s episode, our conversation is about choice. We’re looking at Joshua 24:14-15 and talking about whom we will choose to serve.   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.   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’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)

Episode 133: You Have to Participate

In today’s episode, we’re taking a look at James 4:7-10 to talk about being an active participant in the spiritual component of our lives.   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.   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’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)

Episode 132: More Trust = Less Stress with Dr. Donna Chacko

Hey Friends!! This week’s guest conversation is just what the doctor ordered!   My guest this week is Dr. Donna Chacko, author of the award-winning book, “Pilgrimage: A Doctor’s Healing Journey” and founder of Serenity and Health, a ministry to promote the health of body, mind, and spirit based on a foundation of faith.   Four decades of practicing medicine taught her about life and health. Living for years in a difficult marriage led her to despair and to God, but also helped her grow. She now uses all of those lessons to share specific steps involving prayer, Christian mindfulness, healthy habits, and lifestyle to help others enjoy better physical and emotional health and closeness to God.   A big part of our conversation focuses on how we can reduce the stress in our lives, along with the negative impact of stress on our health, by increasing our faith and deepening our trust in the One who created us. And Donna shares two specific prayer practices to help us do just that!   Be sure to check out the links below to connect with Donna on social media, visit her website, and check out her book.   Website: https://www.serenityandhealth.com/ Book: Pilgrimage: A Doctor’s Healing Journey Facebook: Serenity and Health LinkedIn: Donna Chacko, M.D. Twitter: Donna Chacko, M.D.   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 131: Why You Don’t Get What You Ask For

Today’s Scripture passage can be a tough one, because it requires us to reexamine our motives. But! That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t dive in and do the work. We’re looking at James 4:1-3 and talking about why we don’t get what we want.   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.   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’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)

Episode 130: Jesus Calms the Storm

Today we’re in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 8, verses 23 through 27 to talk about Jesus calming the storm…the one that’s outside and the one that’s inside.   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.   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’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)

Episode 129: As God’s Chosen People

In today’s episode we’re taking a look at Colossians, chapter 3, verses 12 through 17 to talk about Paul’s instructions to us as God’s chosen people.   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.   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’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)

Episode 128: Made in His Image

In today’s episode we’re going back to the beginning in Genesis 1:2-27 to talk about what it means to be made in the image of God.   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.   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’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)

Episode 127: Consider the Cost

Consider the cost...   In today’s episode we’re in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 14, verses 25 through 33, to talk about the cost of discipleship. Freedom in Christ, like all other freedoms, comes at a price that not all are willing to pay.   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.   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’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)

Episode 126: Who Is Your Shepherd?

Who is your Shepherd?   Today’s episode is a sermon I preached on the division created by Jesus. We tend to get stuck in only seeing our Savior in one way – gentle, meek, and mild; however, as we see in today’s Scripture passage, Jesus is indeed a disruptor!   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.   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’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)

Episode 125: Simple Money, Rich Life with Bob Lotich

Simple Money, Rich Life!!   Hey Friends!! This week’s guest conversation is one that definitely has the potential to impact a big part of your life…your money.   My guest this week is Bob Lotich, author of the book, Simple Money, Rich Life. Bob found himself at his breaking point in his early 20’s overwhelmed by debt and stranded 1,000 miles from home with only $7 to his name. After crying out to God for wisdom and discovering a simpler (and far more effective) approach to money he reached a level of financial freedom he never dreamed possible: having a paid off house by age 31 and even reaching a personal goal of giving $1 million by age 40.   For the last 15 years he’s shared his best lessons with over 52 million readers and listeners on his award-winning blog, SeedTime.com and SeedTime Money Podcast.   We talk about that rough start and what led him to finally turn to God for help with his finances, and we also talk about the radical steps of faith God has called Bob and his wife Linda to in their giving.   Be sure to check out the links below to connect with Bob on his website, grab your copy of his new book, and to check out his podcast.   Website: https://www.seedtime.com Book: Simple Money, Rich Life Podcast: SeedTime Money Instagram: @seedtime   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 124: By Faith in the Name ofJesus

In today’s episode, we’ll be looking at Acts 3:11-16 and talk about faith in the name of Jesus.   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.   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’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)

Episode 123: The Widow’s Offering

In today’s episode, we’re looking at Luke 21:1-4 and what Jesus tells us about the widow’s small, seemingly insignificant offering to the temple treasury.   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.   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’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)  

Episode 122: Don’t Be Like Jonah! Pt. 2

Don't be like Jonah! Seriously...   Today’s episode picks up where we left off yesterday. We’ll be looking at the last two chapters in the Book of Jonah to see how things go after Jonah finds himself back on dry land.   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.   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’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)  

Episode 121: Don’t Be Like Jonah! Pt. 1

Don't be like Jonah!   In today’s episode, we’re walking through the first two chapters in the Book of Jonah to dive into his underwater experience and fish out the lessons for us on obedience, repentance, and provision.   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.   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’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)