THIS IS THE LIFE PODCAST

Beyond The Silence There are times in our walk with God when the words simply will not come. Our hearts may be full, our minds may feel tired, and our prayers may seem unfinished. We sit quietly before the Lord, unsure of what to say, yet deeply aware that we need His presence more than ever. In those moments, the silence can feel uncomfortable at first. We are so used to filling our prayers with words, requests, and thoughts that quietness can seem like we are not praying the right way. Yet the Lord often invites us into something deeper than just speaking, He invites us into stillness. Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” Intro Music By: Mike Outland

WHEN WORDS WON’T DO Romans 8:26 “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” There are moments in life when our hearts seem full, yet the words are gone. We sit quietly before the Lord, wanting to pray, wanting to say something meaningful, but the thoughts seem tangled and the words simply refuse to come. Our minds feel overwhelmed, and our hearts carry more than we can express at the moment. I believe Most believers have had this feeling. Sometimes it comes during a season of sorrow. Other times it may appear in moments of deep reflection, when life feels heavy and complicated. And other times it simply comes from exhaustion. We bow our heads, open our hearts to God, and yet all we can offer is silence. But Scripture reminds us that even in those moments, we are never unheard. Intro Music By: Mike Outland SONG: WHEN WORDS WON’T DO: Written and Composed By: Eddie B. Woodard

Psalm 55:22 “Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” There are moments in life when the weight of things becomes more than we can carry. Responsibilities pile up. Worries seem to haunt in the back of our minds. Some Decisions linger longer than we expected. And before long, we find ourselves carrying burdens that God never intended for us to hold alone. The Psalmist gives us a simple invitation: “Cast thy burden upon the LORD.” The word cast means to throw or release something from your hands. It suggests a deliberate act so it’s not just wishing a burden away, but actually handing it over to God. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

Trusting In God’s Plan Psalm 37:5 “Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” As the week comes to a close, it’s a good time to take inventory of all we have come through this week. We think about the prayers we prayed, the struggles we faced, the people we tried to help, and the moments when we simply tried to walk faithfully with the Lord. But the beauty of the Christian life is that it was never meant to make it through in our strength. God simply asks us to commit our way to Him. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

When Christ gave up the ghost on the cross. It is written that the veil in the temple tore from the top to the bottom. And this was a powerful symbol that we now have accessed directly to God. But we must understand that this morning. That that access only comes through his son Jesus Christ. God's will, his direction, his wisdom, his power, and so much more. It's all available to everyone who approaches him, through faith, in his son Jesus.

A Life That Matters 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 “And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.” In a world that constantly measures success by comparison, it can be easy to feel like we are failing to meet the expectations of others. Someone always seems to have more, accomplish more, or be recognized more. But the Bible reminds us that a life that truly matters is not built on comparison, it is built on contentment and faithfulness. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

The Freedom of Forgiveness Scripture Colossians 3:12-13 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. Forgiveness is one of the most powerful gifts God has given to us. Yet for many people, it is also one of the hardest things to truly embrace and understand. We often understand forgiveness as a command, but we sometimes miss the beautiful freedom that comes when forgiveness is received, accepted, and then shared. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

Rebuilding What Is Broken Nehemiah 2:17 – “Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.” The Picture of This Broken Wall When Nehemiah looked upon the city of Jerusalem, he saw ruins where strength used to stand. The walls were down, the gates were burned, and the people were living in shame. The city without walls was vulnerable to every enemy, it was exposed to danger, and unable to stand with any dignity. But, Nehemiah’s words were not just about stones and mortar, they were about restoring identity, honor, and hope to God’s people. Music By: Mike Outland

Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” There is something powerful about the way God designed relationships. None of us were meant to walk this journey alone. Just as iron tools were sharpened in Bible times by rubbing them against another piece of iron, our lives are strengthened, refined, and sharpened through the influence of others. Iron sharpening iron is not always a quiet or effortless process. When metal meets metal, there is friction. Sparks may fly. But the purpose is not harm—it is improvement. The result is a sharper, stronger instrument. In the same way, God often uses faithful friends, mentors, and fellow believers to shape us into better people. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

THIS IS THE LIFE PODCAST Discover the power of commitment through Proverbs 16:3: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Learn how dedicating your efforts to God leads to success, purpose, and divine guidance in your life. Explore biblical insights on trust, faith, and perseverance. Music composed by Mike Outland

Strength In The Stillness Isaiah 30:15 “For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.” Life has a way of filling every moment with noise. Responsibilities, worries, schedules, can make us feel like we are always running toward the next thing. Even when we slow down physically, our minds can still be racing with concerns about tomorrow. Yet God often reminds us of something very different from the pace of the world. He reminds us that real strength is found in stillness. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

Growing In The New Life Colossians 2:6–7 “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” Spring reminds us that life has returned. The buds appear on the trees, the grass turns green, and flowers begin to bloom again. It is one of the most beautiful reminders in creation that God is a God of new beginnings. But spring also teaches us something else. New life is only the beginning. Growth must follow. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

The Promise of Spring 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Every year, spring quietly reminds us of one of God’s most beautiful promises—the promise of new life. All through the winter months the trees stand bare, the ground seems lifeless, and the cold winds make everything feel still and dormant. It can almost appear as if life has disappeared. But dormant does not mean things are dead. Beneath the surface, something is happening that our eyes cannot see. Life is preparing to return. Intro Music By: Eddie B. Woodard

I SHALL NOT BE AFRAID Psalm 27:1 “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” We often face situations we do not fully understand, times where the future seems unclear, and there are circumstances that try to stir up fear in our hearts. In those moments, David’s words here in Psalm 27 remind us of a truth: and that is that our confidence is not found in circumstances, it’s found in the Lord Himself. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

THE WAY GOD PROVIDES You’ve probably heard the phrase, “The Lord will provide.” It’s often said with hopeful assurance in moments of uncertainty—when the bills are piling up, when the job offer hasn’t come, when the path ahead looks foggy at best. But what does it truly mean when we say, “God will provide”? And how can we trust in that promise when the evidence around us seems scarce? Philippians 4:19 is one of the most comforting verses in Scripture: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

He’s Been There All Along There are often places in our lives that mean more than they seem at the time. For me, it’s an old cedar tree nestled down in the rocks behind our home. It’s stood there longer than I have been alive. Its roots are wrapped tight around the rocky hillside. When I was younger, I would sit against that tree and just talk. I talked about dreams. I talked about fears. I talked about things I didn’t even understand yet. At the time, I thought I was just finding a quiet place to think, write, and dream. But now I know better. It was never just me and the old tree, God was always there with me. Jacob had a moment like that in Scripture. After a long journey, he laid his head down to sleep and dreamed of a ladder reaching into Heaven. When he woke up, he said: Genesis 28:16 “And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not.” Think about that; “Surely the Lord is in this place… and I knew it not.” How many times could we say the same thing? Intro Music By: Mike Outland

Stronger Than Before James 1:2–4 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” There is a different kind of strength that only comes after a struggle. Not the kind of strength that boasts or draws attention, but the quiet kind. The kind that has been tested, stretched, and refined and pressurized. James tells us to “count it all joy” when we face various trials. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

This Is The Life Psalm 90:14 “O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” There is something sacred about a quiet porch in the early morning. I realize that everyone may not have a front porch, but it is a very scared place for my wife and I. Before the noise begins. Before responsibilities start to press in. Before the world starts demanding my attention. It is in those gentle moments — where the cool morning meets the day, that the heart often hears the clearest whispers of God. Intro By: Mike Outland SONG: “THIS IS THE LIFE” written and composed by: Eddie B. Woodard Copyright 2025 All Rights Reserved

After The Storm Mark 4:39–40 “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?” There is something about the silence after a storm. A time to exhale and observe what has happened. One moment the wind is howling or the waves are crashing. The next moment everything is calm. In Mark chapter four, Jesus stepped into the chaos and spoke three simple words: “Peace, be still.” Immediately the storm ceased. But then He asked a question that reaches beyond the wind and into the heart or our issues: “Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?” It seems the storm had stopped, but the lessons had just begun. Intro Music By: Mike Outland