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THIS IS THE LIFE PODCAST
“This Is The Life” is an authentic blend of storytelling, songwriting, devotion, and front-porch wisdom for the Lord. Rooted in family, faith, and the sacred beauty of everyday moments, This Is The Life captures the art of slowing down, listening deeply, and finding God’s fingerprints in the ordinary.
It is a brand built on legacy moments, where songs become memories, podcasts become conversations, and devotionals become lifelines. Whether through heartfelt lyrics, reflective Bible studies, children’s stories inspired by the grandkids, or acoustic-soul melodies shaped by a lifetime of experiences, This Is The Life reminds people that a meaningful life isn’t found in the rush, but in the moments we choose to cherish.
It is the celebration of love, family, Grace, and the beauty of simply embracing every moment. Be Blessed Eddie
“This Is The Life” is an authentic blend of storytelling, songwriting, devotion, and front-porch wisdom for the Lord. Rooted in family, faith, and the sacred beauty of everyday moments, This Is The Life captures the art of slowing down, listening deeply, and finding God’s fingerprints in the ordinary.
It is a brand built on legacy moments, where songs become memories, podcasts become conversations, and devotionals become lifelines. Whether through heartfelt lyrics, reflective Bible studies, children’s stories inspired by the grandkids, or acoustic-soul melodies shaped by a lifetime of experiences, This Is The Life reminds people that a meaningful life isn’t found in the rush, but in the moments we choose to cherish.
It is the celebration of love, family, Grace, and the beauty of simply embracing every moment. Be Blessed Eddie
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Your Response Matters James 1:19 — “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:” Each Sunday morning some of us gather for prayer before the days Worship service begins. In those moments we often ask the Lord for something simple but very powerful: that He would help us see with Spiritual eyesight, hear with Spiritual ears tuned toward Truth, and respond wisely to whatever the day brings. That prayer lines us up with the instruction in James which is to be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath. Intro Music By: Mike Outland
Learning To Fly Learning to fly is not about trying to escape life, it is about rising above the challenges of life. Long before a bird ever leaves the nest, it learns to trust the strength it was given and the air that will carry it once it Learns to fly. In much the same way, our walk with God is a daily lesson in trust. Not once. Not occasionally. But moment by moment. Intro Music By: Mike Outland Song: “LEARNING TO FLY” written and composed by: Eddie B. Woodard
God’s Plan For You – Deliverance Our key verse in this week has been: 1 Peter 5:8 — “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” This reveals the enemy’s intentions, but the very next verse reveals the believer’s response and God’s direction. 1 Peter 5:9 — “Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” What we see is God never points out a threat without also giving us a strategy. His plan for us is never defeat, it’s deliverance. Intro Music By: Mike Outland
The Enemy’s Plan For You – Pt. 4: Destruction Scripture warns us that the enemy never stops at simple doubt or discouragement. His path, if left unchecked, always moves toward destruction. Jesus made this plain in John 10:10 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. That is not just some poetic type saying, it is a spiritual reality. The enemy’s goal is not merely to make life difficult; it is to tear down what God is building. The destruction I am speaking of has nothing to do with your Salvation, which is secure in Christ, but refers to the constant attempt to destroy your purpose, your reputation, and your ability to serve the Lord. Intro Music By: Eddie B. Woodard
The Enemy’s Plan For You – PT. 3: Depression In this series we’ve looked at how the enemy often works in stages, first doubt, which if left unchecked will lead to discouragement. If those seeds are left unattended, they can grow heavier, sometimes settling into what the Bible refers to as Spiritual heaviness or becoming “Dismayed”, or to become depressed. Our verse for this series remains: 1 Peter 5:8 — “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” But in the context of this subject, God encourages Joshua to guard against becoming depressed or dismayed; Joshua 1:9 9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Intro Music By: Mike Outland
The Enemy’s Plan For You – Part 2: Discouragement 1 Peter 5:8 — “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” Discouragement is often the second step in the enemy’s plan against us. As we said yesterday, first comes doubt, that quiet whisper that questions what God has said. Then comes discouragement, a heavy feeling that makes you question whether it’s even worth it to keep going. Intro Music By: Eddie B. Woodard
The Enemy’s Plan For You — Part 1: Doubt 1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” It is important for us to know that The enemy rarely begins with open attack. He begins with a question. A whisper. A seed of uncertainty. His first step is not destruction — it is doubt. Intro Music By: Mike Outland
HOW YOU SEE IT 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. Every day arrives with a mixture of moments. Some are very encouraging. Others are inconvenient, frustrating, or even heavy. Most of the time, Before noon, most of us will have already been given multiple opportunities to choose what we focus on. That choice quietly shapes the tone and direction of the whole day. Intro Music By: Mike Outland Song: “HOW YOU SEE IT” written and composed by: Eddie B. Woodard
What Will Remain John 15:16 (KJV) “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.” It is humbling to know that we are chosen on purpose for a purpose. Jesus tells His followers that their calling is not accidental, not random, and not temporary. It is intentional in order to be fruitful, and not just fruitful for the moment, but fruitful in a way that remains. Intro Music By: Mike Outland Song: “Make Memories” written and composed by: Eddie B. Woodard
FEELING OVERWHELMED Matthew 6:33 Our Focus should not be on the Problem but on the Provider. When life feels overwhelming and the weight of the world presses hard on your shoulders, Matthew 6:33 offers a calming reminder: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” This verse invites us to shift our focus from the chaos around us to the God who holds everything together. Instead of letting anxiety rule the moment, Jesus teaches us to realign our priorities—His presence first, His peace first, His purpose first.
Painful Positions Genesis 50:19–21 19 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? 20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. 21 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. There are seasons in life when we find ourselves standing in a place we never would have chosen. A painful position. A place that seems unfair, unwanted, and even undeserving. A setback that you just don’t understand. In those moments, it’s easy to believe something is wrong in your walk with God. But Scripture shows us again and again that some of God’s greatest work is done through the positions we would often have tried to avoid. Intro Music By: Mike Outland
The Key To Self Control Galatians 5:22–23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” There are moments in all our lives when the biggest battles we fight are not with other people, but within ourselves. Maybe it’s a quick reaction, or a sharp word. It could be an impulsive decision made too fast without prayer or wise counsel. Most of our regrets don’t come from what we’ve carefully thought through, they come from what we rushed into. That is why two of the fruit mention here in these verses are so powerful when they work together: longsuffering and temperance. Intro Music By: Mike Outland
WHERE ARE YOU GOING Life is always moving forward, and whether we realize it or not, we are constantly making choices that shape our direction. Along the way, we are met with options. Some are meant to help us. Others are placed in our path to slow us down, distract us, or pull us away from where God is leading. John 16:12-13 12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. Intro Music By: Mike Outland
WHO ARE YOU There’s a question that quietly follows us through life, whether we realize it or not: Who are you? Not just the name you answer to, or the roles you fill, but the person you’ve become along the way. The truth is, none of us arrive at who we are on our own. We are shaped—slowly and steadily—by people, moments, and environments that leave their fingerprints on our hearts. Intro Music By: Eddie B. Woodard
Miracles To Me When we hear the word miracle, our minds often think about the extraordinary, the seas parting, the blind seeing, the impossible suddenly becoming possible. And God still does those things. But as I’ve walked with Him over the years, I’ve come to realize that many of His greatest miracles don’t make the headlines or shake the ground, They simply show up quietly in the ordinary moments of everyday life. Intro Music By: Mike Outland Song: “Miracles To Me” Written and Composed By: Eddie B. Woodard Miracles To Me was written because I believe that we are all miracles in our own way, but also everything around us is proof that God is still doing miraculous things today. Copyright 2025 - All Rights Reserved
YOUR TRUE IDENTITY Romans 8:16–18 “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” There’s something deeply reassuring about belonging to God. We all want to know where we come from, where we’re going, and who we truly are. In Romans 8, Paul gives us one of the most powerful reminders of our spiritual identity and our future: we are not just God’s creation, we are His children. Intro Music By: Mike Outland
DOES IT FEEL IMPOSSIBLE The beauty of faith is not that it removes the difficulty, but that it introduces us to the possibility of the impossibile. The same God who split the Red Sea, raised Lazarus from the dead, and turned water into wine hasn’t changed. His power hasn’t weakened with time. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead now lives in us. Romans 8:11 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Intro Music By: Mike Outland Song: “Impossible” written and composed by : Eddie B. Woodard
ARE YOU PREPARED We seem to panic and prepare for storms or other situations of life, but are you prepared to meet the Lord? Mark 13:31-33 31 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. 33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. Intro Music By: Mike Outland
HE’S WAITING FOR YOUR CALL Jeremiah 29:12–13 “Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” I love how these verses show how personal God makes the relationship. He doesn’t begin with commands or conditions, He begins with a simple conversation. “Then shall ye call upon me…” God invites us to start by simply calling His name. Not with perfect words or polished prayers…. Just a call from your heart. Intro Music By: Mike Outland
JUST STAY ON THE PATH Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” This is a verse that speaks tome because it speaks of real life, not the life where everything is planned out perfectly, but the life where we’re often taking one step at a time, and many times unsure of what’s coming next. God’s Word is described as both a lamp and a light, and those two words carry slightly different meanings that matter more than we sometimes realize. Intro Music By: Mike Outland
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