Lyric and Letter: Where Worship Meets The Word

Welcome back to Part 2 of our journey through the Beatitudes. In our last session, we looked at the "Emptying"—the vertical work God does in our hearts as we recognize our spiritual poverty and hunger for Him. Today, we move into the "Overflow."Join Rebecca as we walk through the final four Beatitudes in Matthew 5:7–10, discovering how a heart filled with Christ naturally spills out into the world. We transition from the internal to the horizontal, exploring what it means to be an active agent of God’s Kingdom in our relationships and our communities. From the "loyal love" of mercy to the "tunnel vision" of a pure heart, we dive deep into the Greek and Hebrew roots of these verses to see how they practically transform our daily walk.In this episode:The Overflow: Moving from vertical need to horizontal action—how the life of God spills out onto those around us.The Merciful: Unpacking eleēmōn and the five dimensions of Hesed (Relational, Transformative, Radical, Societal, and Internal).Pure in Heart: Understanding katharos—a heart healed of chaos and singularly focused on Jesus, modeled by the Bleeding Woman and Mary Magdalene.The Peacemakers: Distinguishing between passive "peace-keeping" and active "peace-making" through the lens of Acts 15 and the life of Father Theodore Hesburgh.The Persecuted: Finding the "family resemblance" when we are hunted for righteousness' sake, using Daniel as our witness of faithfulness in a hostile culture.Companion Resource:To help you slow down and truly meditate on these truths, I’ve created a Devotional Supplement for this episode. It includes the scriptures, Greek word studies, and reflection questions to guide your "Selah" moments this week. Download HERE. Connect with us:The Quiet Table: Join the livestreamWebsite: www.LyricandLetter.comCommunity: https://www.youtube.com/@LyricandLetterStudios/posts

Welcome to Season Four of Lyric & Letter, where worship meets the Word. In this season opener, we are doing things differently. We are moving from song analysis into a deeper, slower rhythm of studying God's Word, accompanied by original ambient worship music designed for your "Selah" moments.Join Rebecca as we begin our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, focusing specifically on the first four Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3–6). We explore the "emptying and filling" structure of these verses—moving from spiritual bankruptcy and godly mourning into the quiet strength of meekness and a desperate hunger for righteousness. We unpack the Greek meanings behind words like ptōchos and praus to discover that the Kingdom of Heaven isn't for the self-sufficient, but for those who know they need a Savior.In this episode:The Shift: Why we are moving to a "Selah" style of study to let the Word breathe in us.The Poor in Spirit: Understanding ptōchos (spiritual bankruptcy).Godly Grief: Why mourning is a sacred rhythm, not a failure.Meekness: Defining strength under control (the warhorse).Hunger & Thirst: The transition from emptying to filling.Companion Resource:To help you slow down and truly meditate on these truths, I’ve created a Devotional Supplement for this episode. It includes the scriptures, reflection questions, and "Selah" Psalms mentioned in today's study. Download it to enrich your quiet time this weekConnect with us:The Quiet Table: ⁠Join the livestream⁠Website: ⁠www.LyricandLetter.com⁠Community: ⁠www.Facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter

In this transparent Season 4 introduction, I’m sharing how I have exhausted my interest in the modern worship sector and why my heart is hungry for something deeper. We are moving away from analyzing other people's lyrics and returning to the original model found in the Psalms:The Lyric: The raw truth of God found directly in Scripture.The Selah: A musical pause to stop, think, and meditate on what we just heard.Join me as I explain how "The Quiet Table" studies have reshaped this podcast and how we will be using original instrumental music (created with tools like Suno) to help us sit inside the Scripture rather than rushing through it.The Lyric is His Word. The Letter is our study. And the music is the space where worship meets the Word.In this episode:Why modern worship songs started feeling "surface level" and limited.The transition to "The Quiet Table" and instrumental reflection.How we are redefining "Lyric and Letter" for a new season of depth.Connect with us:The Quiet Table: Join the livestreamWebsite: www.LyricandLetter.comCommunity: www.Facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter

What happens when striving finally gives way to surrender?What happens when the prayer stops being about doing more… and becomes about being received?In this final episode of Season Three, I’m not bringing you a lesson — I’m bringing you a prayer.“Lord, teach me how to be loved.”This episode shares the story behind the song Lord, Teach Me — a song written not from confidence, but from a place of surrender. Not from performance, but from stillness. It came out of a moment when I stopped trying to prove, fix, or produce… and finally let myself be held by God.This is not a typical teaching episode.It’s an invitation.An invitation to stop striving.An invitation to rest in presence rather than answers.An invitation to receive what Christ has already given.As we close out this season, I also want to invite you into two spaces that continue the journey beyond this podcast:A quiet, reflective space on YouTube where Scripture and original instrumental music create room to slow down and sit with the Word without pressure.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@LyricandLetterStudiosJoin us as we return to Thematic Verse Mapping on December 5th at 6:30 PM Eastern, continuing on the first Friday of every month. If you’ve been longing to go deeper into Scripture in a way that invites understanding without overwhelm, you are very welcome to join us.Learn more here:https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.comIf something stirred in you this season—a prayer, a question, a moment of recognition—I would genuinely love to hear from you. This space has never been about speaking at you. It has always been about walking with you.(Available on all major platforms)Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0J1Vr48OHKnAAc3byAbD50?si=5cd3facfd14f4aa0Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/bj/song/lord-teach-me/1852228989YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kz2Isu203R_hvnocH-V_QBmvnNy5AZSqg&si=3XFchC1v0JvjcPFu As we head into a holiday pause, I want to thank you for spending this third season with me. I’m grateful for every listen, every quiet moment, and every heart that has shared space here. When we return in the new year, we’ll continue weaving together Scripture and worship—bringing in new releases, original songs, collaborations, and whatever the Lord places on my heart to draw us deeper into Himself.This episode ends not with more words…but with a prayer set to music.Have a beautiful day in the Lord.God bless.

11/6/25 Update: Spotify took down the original version of this podcast on 10.29.25 with no warning. Unfortunately, that has forced me to remove the song from this episode. At the end, I have directed listeners to click on the links below to listen to the song. I apologize about the incovenience. Thanks for the "warning" Spotify. You can listen to this podcast in full on the ⁠YouTube podcast link⁠. What does it really mean to “dwell in the house of the LORD”? In this episode we linger in Psalm 27:4—David’s “one thing”—and trace that longing from the wilderness tabernacle to Moses’ prayer, the sons of Korah’s song, Jesus’ call to abide, and the forever-dwelling of Revelation 21. Rebecca also shares a personal moment from this week that re-centered her heart on holy habitation—delighting in God Himself, not merely His gifts.In This EpisodePsalm 27:4–6 — the grammar of worship: dwell, behold, inquireExodus 25; 29; 33; 40 — the miškan (tabernacle) and God’s chosen nearnessPsalm 90:1 — before tents and temples, God Himself is our dwellingPsalm 84 & the sons of Korah — redeemed lineage, redeemed longing (“Better is one day…”)John 15 & 14:23 — abiding as joyful union; the Spirit making His home in usEzekiel 37 → Revelation 21 — from “The LORD is there” to “Behold, God dwells with His people”Pastoral invitation — trading spiritual hurry for a life of holy habitationScriptures Mentioned (select)Psalm 27; Psalm 23:6; Psalm 84; Psalm 90:1; Exodus 25, 29, 33, 40; Numbers 16; Numbers 26:11; 1 Chronicles 9:19; John 14:2–3, 14:23; John 15:1–11; Ephesians 2:19–22; 1 Peter 2:4–5; Revelation 21:1–4, 22–23.Listen to “Psalm 27” by Steffany GretzingerSpotifyApple MusicYouTube MusicWant to go deeper?Download the devotional: ⁠https://lyricandletter.com/devotional⁠Thematic Verse Mapping: ⁠https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com⁠Connect on Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter⁠Join the newsletter: ⁠https://www.lyricandletter.com⁠Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: This episode may contain copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, teaching, and spiritual reflection. All rights to the music featured belong to the original artist and copyright holder. The use of this material is protected under Fair Use for non-commercial, educational purposes. “Psalm 27” by Steffany Gretzinger © belongs to the artist and affiliated rights holders. (This disclaimer only remains because it's standard to my podcast. The song is not played within this episode)

What if the intimacy that was broken in Eden could be restored in you — right here, right now?From the garden’s first whisper of temptation to the upper room’s rushing wind, Scripture tells one continual story: God’s desire to dwell with His people. To not just be known about, but known.In today’s episode, we sit with “Holy Spirit / The Dove” by SEU Worship — a breathtaking blend of two worship anthems that together become a single cry for nearness: “Holy Spirit, You are welcome here.”But this isn’t just a song.It’s an invitation.An invitation to return to the intimacy the serpent tried to steal in Genesis 3:5 — when he twisted the word yada, “to know,” into counterfeit knowledge apart from God.An invitation to walk again in the fellowship Jesus promised in John 14:16–17 — “You know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.”An invitation to open the temple of your heart and let the Spirit flood every corner of your life.Because the Spirit who hovered over creation, descended like a dove at Jesus’ baptism, and filled the upper room with wind and fire — that same Spirit abides in you.In This Episode:• Trace the theme of intimacy lost in Eden and restored through the Holy Spirit• Discover how Mary’s anointing at Bethany and David’s psalms of longing reveal the heart of worship• See how the prophets — from Isaiah to Habakkuk — understood intimacy with God in glory and in quiet• Learn how yada, the Hebrew word “to know,” becomes the undercurrent of relationship through the whole of Scripture• Be invited to turn from self-reflection to face-to-face communion with the living GodListen to “Holy Spirit / The Dove” by SEU Worship:• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1m5XfRNxZGmLwmtoVYRrcI?si=89aa21cdbcbf4c7c• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/holy-spirit-the-dove/1809814688• YouTube Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS1UOxt1pcgWant to go deeper?• Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional• Explore Thematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com• Connect with our community: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter• Subscribe for devotionals, studies, and Scripture reflections: https://www.lyricandletter.comCopyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976:This episode may contain copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, teaching, and spiritual reflection. All rights to the music featured belong to the original artist and copyright holder. The use of this material is protected under Fair Use for non-commercial, educational purposes.“Holy Spirit / The Dove” by SEU Worship © belongs to the artists and their affiliated rights holders.

What if the places you thought were ruined forever—the ashes of grief, loss, or wandering—were the very soil where God was planting something new? We are watching this very premise play out real time through the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk and the amazing, faith-filled response of his wife, Erika Kirk. In today’s episode, we sit with “Flowers” by Phil Wickham—a tender anthem for those walking through ashes and wondering if God can still bring beauty from their broken story.But this isn’t just a song. It’s a promise.That God exchanges mourning for joy, despair for praise, ashes for beauty. That what the enemy meant for evil, God is already using for good. That the flowers are already sprouting, even if you can’t yet see them bloom.Because Scripture has always told us this story—from Isaiah’s promise of “a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness,” to Joseph’s declaration in Genesis 50:20, to Paul’s assurance in Romans 8:28. God redeems. God restores. God plants hope where the ground feels scorched.In This Episode:• Discover the story behind “Flowers” and how it echoes the hope of Isaiah 61• Hear how testimonies from around the world reveal glimpses of beauty rising from tragedy• Trace the biblical pattern of divine exchange—from Joseph’s suffering to Rahab’s scarlet cord to the cross itself• Find encouragement that your ashes—whatever they are—are not wasted but planted for His gloryListen to “Flowers” by Phil Wickham:• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7Fd44ENIgycSM6Alye9QZN?si=G3v7sPvpRxS_YCV8Miu1YA• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-blood/1761895678?i=1761895679• YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=6WvjEwlS4rY&si=Ei1YLlPm2MgUBMOXWant to go deeper?• Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional • Thematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com• Connect in our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter• Join our newsletter for blog posts, studies, and special insights into Scripture: https://www.lyricandletter.comThank you for walking through this journey with me.My prayer is that this episode reminds you: your ashes are not the end of the story. They are the soil where God plants flowers.Because in Christ, beauty always has the final word.Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976:This episode may contain copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, teaching, and spiritual reflection. All rights to the music featured belong to the original artist and copyright holder. The use of this material is protected under Fair Use for non-commercial, educational purposes.“Flowers” by Phil Wickham © belongs to the artist and their affiliated rights holders.

What if every time you read "And God said..." in Genesis, you're reading about Jesus speaking creation into existence? What if every encounter with God in the Old Testament was actually an encounter with the Word who would later become flesh?In today's episode, we explore "Our Attention Is On Heaven" by Gospel City Church and dive deep into John 1:1 to discover the staggering reality of who Jesus is as the eternal Word. From the creative power that spoke galaxies into existence to the Angel of the Lord appearances throughout Scripture, we'll trace how the same Voice that called light into being is the same Voice that calls you beloved today.This isn't just theology—it's an invitation to see the magnitude of who God really is in a way that will completely transform how you worship and how you see Him moving in your everyday life.In This Episode:The profound meaning of "Logos" and how it connects to every "And God said" moment in GenesisWhy the Angel of the Lord appearances reveal Jesus throughout the Old TestamentThe beautiful reversal: Aaron dressed like the tabernacle to approach God, but Jesus dressed like us to approach usWhy time stands still in God's presence and worship feels like coming homeHow understanding Jesus as the eternal Word changes everything about how you read ScriptureListen to "Our Attention Is On Heaven" by Gospel City Church:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3xJixTeNVxHLOWz5O0yhI0?si=L-8l5uCXSNuIoVamk34Gqw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/our-attention-is-on-heaven/1742085076 YouTube Music: https://youtu.be/VgMPYn7UtGA?si=Cd2lvJDfJmf41ZVz Want to go deeper?Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotionalThematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.comConnect in our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletterJoin our newsletter: https://www.lyricandletter.comCopyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: This episode may contain copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, teaching, and spiritual reflection. All rights to the music featured belong to the original artist and copyright holder. The use of this material is protected under Fair Use for non-commercial, educational purposes. "Our Attention Is On Heaven" by Gospel City Church ©2024 belongs to the artist and their affiliated rights holders.

What if the reason you keep falling back into old patterns isn't because you're weak—but because you keep trying to resurrect what God has already declared dead?In today's episode, we sit with "Made For More" by Josh Baldwin and dive deep into 2 Corinthians 5:17 to discover what it really means to be a new creation. When we dig into the original Greek, we find that God didn't just improve you—He created something unprecedented. You are kaine ktisis, a species that had never existed until Jesus rose from the dead. So why do we keep trying to resurrect the old self to manage other people's comfort levels? Why do we keep tending graves instead of living in resurrection freedom?In This Episode:The radical meaning of kaine ktisis and why it changes everything about your identityWhy we keep trying to resurrect what God has declared deadHow to worship the Father in spirit and truth instead of seeking human approvalWhy only the Holy Spirit can break the people-pleasing cycleListen to "Made For More" by Josh Baldwin:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/57Y8B1iHsS3psJc2BUZ3Mw?si=6150cb846c724074 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/made-for-more-live-feat-jenn-johnson/1748014416  YouTube Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov9Ls4npIrc Want to go deeper?Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotionalThematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.comConnect in our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletterJoin our newsletter: https://www.lyricandletter.comCopyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: This episode may contain copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, teaching, and spiritual reflection. All rights to the music featured belong to the original artist and copyright holder. The use of this material is protected under Fair Use for non-commercial, educational purposes. "Made For More" by Josh Baldwin © belongs to the artist and their affiliated rights holders.

What if transformation doesn’t begin with trying harder—but with understanding what’s already been done?In today’s episode, we sit with “The Blood” by Bethel Music—a worship anthem written for the weary, the striving, the ones caught on the hamster wheel of Christian performance who’ve forgotten they can step off and rest.But this isn’t just a song.It’s a declaration.That everything changed. That you’ve been washed from the inside. That it could have only been the blood.Because in Scripture, the scarlet thread runs from Genesis to Revelation—from the first covering in the garden to the wedding feast of the Lamb—reminding us that God has always been the One who provides, covers, and transforms through blood.In This Episode:• Hear the story behind “The Blood” and why it was written as a call back to simple, honest worship• Trace the scarlet thread from Genesis 3 to Revelation 19, discovering how every drop of blood pointed to Christ• Explore the Martha-to-Mary transformation that happens when we stop performing and start abiding• Rest in the truth that you’re not becoming something—you already are something beautiful in HimListen to “The Blood” by Bethel Music:• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7Fd44ENIgycSM6Alye9QZN?si=G3v7sPvpRxS_YCV8Miu1YA• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-blood/1761895678?i=1761895679• YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=6WvjEwlS4rY&si=Ei1YLlPm2MgUBMOXWant to go deeper?• Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional• Thematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com• Connect in our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter• Join our newsletter to read blog posts of our studies and special insights into scripture. Join on our website at https://www.lyricandletter.comThank you for being part of this community.My prayer is that this episode reminds you: you can step off the wheel and into His rest.Because you’re not becoming something. You already are something beautiful in Him.Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976:This episode may contain copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, teaching, and spiritual reflection. All rights to the music featured belong to the original artist and copyright holder. The use of this material is protected under Fair Use for non-commercial, educational purposes.“The Blood” by Bethel Music © belongs to the artist and their affiliated rights holders.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

What if God’s nature really is to restore—to bring life to barren places, peace to the war inside us, and hope even when the wreckage feels too deep?In today’s heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Bible teacher, writer, and co-author of Revelationship, Cathy Colver Garland. Cathy shares the kind of story that doesn’t resolve in a single miracle—but in a lifetime of encountering the goodness of God in the middle of real, human pain.From miscarriages and divorce to breaking her neck twice, Cathy opens up about the wilderness places she’s walked through—and the unshakable visions God gave her along the way. What held her together wasn’t just grit or healing. It was knowing the One who restores. The One whose nature is unchanging—even when our circumstances are.The worship song that carries us through this conversation is “Your Nature” by Kari Jobe—a song Cathy returns to again and again. Because when everything feels lost, she’s learned to believe: it’s God’s nature to restore.This is a story of deep waiting, surprising joy, and the kind of revelation that draws us into lasting relationship with a faithful God.In This Episode:Hear how Cathy clung to the nature and promises of God through years of barrenness, trauma, and unanswered questions.Learn how visions from God sustained her even when nothing around her looked like the future He had shown.Discover the heart behind her book Revelationship, and how she helps others see where God is moving in their everyday lives.Reflect on the power of worship to realign your heart with the truth of who God is—especially when everything feels uncertain.Be reminded that restoration isn’t always sudden. But when it’s from God—it’s deep.Listen to “Your Nature” by Kari Jobe: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/track/6DCtHdNZJ1y4vmHBAKsAF3?si=751b431dd2504deb Apple Music: ⁠https://music.apple.com/ma/song/your-nature-live/1609524749 YouTube Music: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmNN4A9rjqQ Want to explore Revelationship by Cathy Colver Garland? Visit https://revelationship.net to learn more about the book and devotional, co-written with her father, Dr. Randy Colver—designed to help you recognize how God is revealing Himself to draw you into deeper relationship.Fair Use Disclaimer: This episode includes references and lyrics from “Your Nature” by Kari Jobe, used under fair use for commentary, review, and teaching purposes. All rights remain with the original copyright holders.

What if healing doesn’t begin with strength—but with surrender?In today’s episode, we sit with “Table Of The Lord” by Hope Darst—a worship anthem written for the weary, the suffering, the ones carrying quiet pain or praying bold prayers for someone they love.But this isn’t just a song.It’s an invitation.To return. To receive. To be made whole.Because in Scripture, the table isn’t just a symbol of provision—it’s the place where God meets us in the middle of the valley, prepares a seat for the unworthy, and washes the feet of the ones who are barely holding on.In This Episode:Hear the story behind “Table of the Lord” and why it was written as a call back to communion and presence.

Discover how the Lord’s Table in Psalm 23, Luke 14, and John 13 speaks to suffering and sacred belonging.

Reflect on the healing, wholeness, and mercy that are found in the presence of Jesus—especially in seasons of pain.

Rest in a Spirit-led prayer and invitation to come back to the table, just as you are.

Listen to “Table Of The Lord” by Hope Darst:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ms7yepKPwGtNZRqi63yws?si=UyMlyY8LTnOze3yreGpIqQ&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aseat%2Bat%2Bthe%2Btable%2Bhope

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Join our newsletter to read blog posts of our studies and special insights into scripture. Join on our website at https://www.lyricandletter.com Thank you for being part of this community.My prayer is that this episode reminds you: there is still a seat for you.And Jesus is already there.Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976:This episode may contain copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, teaching, and spiritual reflection. All rights to the music featured belong to the original artist and copyright holder. The use of this material is protected under Fair Use for non-commercial, educational purposes.“Table Of The Lord” by Hope Darst © belongs to the artist and her affiliated rights holders.

What if the name of Jesus really is enough—when the hospital is quiet, the future uncertain, and all you can do is pray?In today’s deeply personal episode, I’m joined by Katie Jones—a wife, mom through foster care and biological birth, worship singer, and the founder of Redeeming Your Finances. Katie opens up about the worship song that walked with her through infertility, foster parenting, a life-threatening illness, and the everyday surrender of trusting God when you don’t know the outcome.The song is “In Jesus Name” by Katy Nichole—and for Katie, it became more than lyrics. It became a lifeline.This is a story about intercession when you have no words… about worship that holds you when everything else is shaking… and about the kind of miracle that changes more than just your circumstances—it changes your heart.In This Episode:Hear how Katie spoke and sang the name of Jesus over her foster daughter every night for two years—and how that same song carried her through heartbreak as they prepared to say goodbye.Walk with her through the moment she and her newborn son both nearly lost their lives to sepsis—and how worship became the only prayer she had strength for.Reflect on what it means to pray boldly in Jesus’ name, not as a guarantee of outcome, but as an act of deep trust.Discover how infertility, foster parenting, and a medical crisis wove together to deepen her understanding of surrender—and how that surrender laid the foundation for her calling.Learn how Katie’s ministry, Redeeming Your Finances, grew from the same place of faith—trusting God not just with healing, but with provision, planning, and peace.Listen to “In Jesus Name” by Katy Nichole:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6Srgw41KlTpWtu5hbEKeja Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/by/song/1608619426 YouTube Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihrUIPfvTh8 Want to learn more about Katie’s ministry?Visit Redeeming Your Finances (https://redeemingyourfinances.com/) to explore her gospel-centered approach to managing money with peace and purpose.Or find her on YouTube at Katie Fiola Jones (https://www.youtube.com/@KatieFiolaJones), where she shares free, faith-based financial teaching.Fair Use DisclaimerThis episode includes lyrics and references from “In Jesus Name” by Katy Nichole, used under fair use for commentary, review, and teaching purposes. All rights remain with the original copyright holders.

What if God still sees you—even when you feel invisible? Even when life moves too fast, when you're carrying things you never asked for, when you barely recognize the girl you used to be?In today’s episode, we sit with Amanda Nolan’s new release 17—a song that captures the ache of growing up too soon, the exhaustion of hidden battles, and the quiet question: God, it’s me… do You still hear me?But this isn’t just Amanda’s story. It’s Hagar’s. It’s yours. It’s mine.Because thousands of years ago, another young woman whispered the same cry in the wilderness. And the God who saw her—El Roi—is still the God who sees you now.In This Episode:​Hear the story behind 17 and the honest prayers Amanda prayed in the darkest season of her life.​Journey into Hagar’s wilderness and discover the God who calls her by name.​Reflect on what it means to be seen, known, and carried by the God who has never looked away.​Rest in a Spirit-led prayer of healing, belonging, and identity.Listen to “17” by Amanda Nolan:​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4xSOhLAzBfyWOWc8yTDV3F?si=24d3696914044126 ​Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/17/1796020914 ​YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=CPHK6coAgRg&si=GWPItPCBZqu49OwE Want to go deeper?​Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional​Thematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com​Connect in our Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletterThank you for being part of this community. My prayer is that this episode helps you remember: you are seen, you are known, and you are loved.Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976:This episode may contain copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, teaching, and spiritual reflection. All rights to the music featured belong to the original artist and copyright holder. The use of this material is protected under Fair Use for non-commercial, educational purposes.“17” by Amanda Nolan © belongs to the artist and her affiliated rights holders.

Today we are taking a slight break from diving into our normal worship songs as Rebecca is booked interviewing new worshippers for future podcasts. So we have guest podcasters, Sue and Joe, who will lead us into lively discussion on various forms of Verse Mapping. Have you ever felt like God’s Word was speaking directly to your situation—like it knew your grief, your questions, your hope? That’s what the Thematic Verse Mapping Method is all about—and this Friday night, we’re going deep into Lamentations with the Thematic Verse Mapping (Lamentations 3:22-23) live broadcast. This passage reminds us of God’s mercy in the middle of the mess.To get us ready, we're sharing this podcast episode with guest hosts, Sue and Joe, who beautifully compares three different mapping methods—including the one the Lord placed on Rebecca's heart: Thematic Verse Mapping. This episode captures the heart behind why we gather around the Word—not just to study, but to be transformed.Then join us LIVE on every other Friday, 7–10pm EST on our Facebook Group and YouTube channel as we dive into one of the most hope-filled laments in all of Scripture. Whether you’re new to verse mapping or looking to reignite your Bible study, this night is for you.Bring your Bible, your favorite translations, and your heart ready to receive! Download your free Thematic Verse Map at www.ThematicVerseMapping.com.

What if the dry bones in your life aren’t just evidence of what was—but signs of what God is about to resurrect?In this episode, Rebecca welcomes her husband, Charles Lane of Bible Unbound, for a new series on worship songs that have shaped personal faith. Today, they dive into “Rattle!” by Zach Williams (feat. Steven Furtick)—a powerful anthem that echoes Ezekiel’s valley of bones and Jesus breathing on His disciples in John 20.Charles shares his testimony of finding new life after heartbreak, and how God resurrected buried dreams and called him into unexpected purpose.You’ll hear:​ How Ezekiel 37 and John 20 are connected by the breath of God​ Why resurrection is always followed by commissioning​ What it means to wait on God’s Spirit to breathe on what’s forming in your life​ A reminder that the same Spirit who raised Jesus lives in youListen now and be encouraged to breathe again.Listen to “Rattle!” by Zach Williams feat. Steven Furtick:​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7BXfkM49WOtrakdYG9oSy9?si=437bbc28f99744f4 ​Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/rattle-feat-steven-furtick/1538022060?i=1538022104 ​YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=oRNFLM4VX3Q&si=KxQC-jrYZoUSPTBh Want to go deeper?​Devotional Guide: https://www.lyricandletter.com/devotional​Join our Bible Study Community: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter​Explore Bible Unbound: https://www.lyricandletter.com/thebibleunboundFair Use DisclaimerThis podcast episode includes selections of the song and the complete lyrics of “Rattle!” by Zach Williams featuring Steven Furtick, used under fair use for educational and review purposes only. All rights remain with the original copyright holders. The use of this song and its lyrics is intended to provide context for our discussion and to enhance the listener’s understanding of the themes explored within the episode. No copyright infringement is intended.

What if today isn’t just another day—but a gift of mercy, a reason to worship?In today’s episode, we dive into One More Day by Sons of Sunday—a song that isn’t about having all the answers or getting everything right, but about grace meeting us again today. It’s about waking up, taking a breath, and realizing that God has carried us through one more day.Maybe you’ve been feeling the weight of it all lately. The exhaustion of keeping everything together. The quiet battles of the mind. The relentless pace of life that never slows down.But what if, instead of focusing on the struggles, we shifted our eyes to gratitude? What if, instead of shame, we chose worship?In This Episode:​Discover how Psalm 42-43 reflects the very heart of this song—a fight between struggle and surrender, but one that always leads to praise.​Hear my personal testimony of how God met me in a spiral of self-condemnation and turned it into worship.​Unpack scripture that reminds us even in the darkest nights, God is still singing over us.​Be led in a moment of reflection, remembering all that God has carried you through.​Close in a heartfelt prayer of gratitude for one more day, one more breath, and one more chance to love Jesus.Listen to “One More Day” by Sons of Sunday:​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5uDkmiygdF24sPqe3S2wTP?si=223df414489b4dc6​Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/one-more-day/1795539747?i=1795539749​YouTube Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x352fBdYGZkWant to go deeper?Download the devotional for this episode and join our community Bible study as we walk through scripture together.​Devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional​Thematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com​Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletterThank you for being part of the Lyric & Letter family. My prayer is that this episode helps you see today—not as something to rush through, but as a gift of mercy, a reason to worship, and a reminder that God is still holding you.Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976:This episode may contain copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, teaching, and spiritual reflection. All rights to the music featured belong to the original artist and copyright holder. The use of this material is protected under Fair Use for non-commercial, educational purposes.“One More Day” by Sons of Sunday © belongs to the artist and their affiliated rights holders.

What if we’ve been so focused on the big, Hollywood-style miracles that we’ve overlooked the quiet ones? The everyday moments where God moves not with fire from heaven, but in the details?In today’s episode, we dive into I Know A Name by Elevation Worship, featuring Brandon Lake—a powerful song that proclaims the name of Jesus, the name that silences storms, breaks chains, and brings the dead to life. But what if that resurrection power isn’t just for the dramatic moments? What if God’s miracles are happening all around us, even in the mundane?In This Episode:✨ Discover the miracles hidden in the ordinary—how God’s hand is at work even in the unnoticed moments of your life.📖 Explore four small but powerful miracles in scripture that reveal God’s faithfulness in the details.🎙️ Hear my personal testimony of how God restored me from spiritual death—not in one dramatic moment, but through a series of small, quiet miracles.🔍 Unpack scripture to see how God provides, redeems, and moves in ways we often overlook.❓ Reflect with guided questions to help you recognize where God’s miracles are already unfolding in your life.Listen to "I Know A Name" by Elevation Worship & Brandon Lake:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4TXK7iqOnXCr8XWyj3b4dJ?si=22e54fcb8b854447Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-know-a-name-single/1793586884YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=4NdF5gRoL6k&si=MpUSAhoEkE8jtQTnWant to go deeper?Download the devotional for this episode and join our community Bible study as we walk through scripture together every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 PM EST.Upcoming Thematic Verse Mapping:Join us on Friday, March 28th from 6:30-9:30 PM EST Links to Connect:📖 Devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional📜 Thematic Verse Mapping: www.ThematicVerseMapping.com🎵 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/lyricandletterThank you for being part of the Lyric & Letter family. My prayer is that this episode opens your eyes to the miracles already unfolding in your life—even in the smallest moments.

Welcome back to Season 3 of Lyric and Letter: Where Worship Meets The Word! In this brand new season and episode, we dive into "Resurrection Hope" by Aaron Williams, a powerful new worship song that reminds us of Christ’s victory over death and the hope we have because of His resurrection. Together, we’ll explore what it means to live in holy defiance—not through our own strength, but by standing firm in the resurrection power of Jesus.In This Episode:​Discover how Moses’ journey from hesitation to boldness shows us that God develops us over time, leading us step by step into deeper trust.​Explore 1 Corinthians 15:57-58, where Paul calls us to stand firm in the victory of Christ, and Ephesians 1:18-20, which reminds us that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is alive in us.​Hear my personal testimony of how God resurrected me from spiritual death and how He continues to lead me through a process of healing and transformation.​Learn how gratitude and worship flow naturally from a life surrendered to God, even when we’re still in the process of becoming spiritually alive again.​Take away reflection questions to help you lean into God’s resurrection power and step into holy defiance in your own life.Listen to "Resurrection Hope" by Aaron Williams:SpotifyApple MusicYouTube MusicWant to go deeper? Download the devotional for this episode and join our community Bible study. We meet every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 PM EST, walking through scripture together.Join us for Thematic Verse Mapping. Our next session is Friday, February 28th from 6:30-9:30 PM EST, where we’ll explore Galatians 5:22-23, focusing on the Fruit of the Spirit.Links to Connect:Devotional: lyricandletter.com/devotionalThematic Verse Mapping:www.ThematicVerseMapping.com Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/lyricandletterLyric & Letter Boutique: lyricandletter.com/boutiqueThank you for being part of the Lyric and Letter family. I pray that God continues to strengthen you as you stand in His resurrection power and trust Him step by step.Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes selections of the song and the complete lyrics of “Resurrection Hope” by Aaron Williams, used under fair use for educational and review purposes only. All rights remain with the original copyright holders. The use of this song and its lyrics is intended to provide context for our discussion and to enhance the listener’s understanding of the themes explored within the episode. No copyright infringement is intended.

Welcome to this special Christmas Eve episode of Lyric and Letter! Tonight, we reflect on the profound truth of Christmas: the eternal I AM—the God of the burning bush—has come to dwell with us as Emmanuel, God with us. Through the glow of candlelight and the timeless melody of Silent Night, we’ll journey into the holiness of this night and explore how the same God who spoke to Moses in the wilderness stepped into our world in Bethlehem. In this Episode: Experience the sacred beauty of Christmas Eve candlelight services and the story behind Silent Night. Journey through Exodus 3 with dramatized excerpts from The Prince of Egypt, immersing you in Moses’ encounter with I AM. Reflect on how the light of the burning bush became the light of the world, bringing God’s holiness and presence into our lives. Enter a time of worship and prayer, closing with a stunning rendition of Silent Night by Lucy and Martha Thomas. This Christmas Eve, let the story of I AM With Us fill your heart with wonder and hope. The God who revealed Himself as holy and unapproachable to Moses has come near to us in Jesus, offering His light and love to all. Don’t miss Lucy and Martha Thomas’s beautiful performance of Silent Night to close this reflective time together. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyXsWGNCJbA Stay Connected with Lyric and Letter: Join our Thematic Verse Mapping series every second Sunday on Facebook and YouTube. Participate in our weekly Bible study on Thursdays at 6:30 PM EST, available in person and via Zoom. Explore devotionals, community resources, and more at ⁠www.lyricandletter.com⁠. Fair Use DisclaimerThis podcast episode includes dramatized excerpts from The Prince of Egypt and the song Silent Night performed by Lucy and Martha Thomas, used under fair use for educational and review purposes only. All rights remain with the original copyright holders. The use of these excerpts is intended to provide context and enhance the listener’s understanding of the themes explored within the episode. No copyright infringement is intended.