We open with Gideon hiding in a winepress, terrified and hungry, and watch him build an altar called “The Lord is Peace” before any battle is won. That scene reframes everything: God doesn’t just hand out calm; He reveals Himself as Peace—shalom—wholeness, harmony, and flourishing in the middle of pressure and uncertainty. From there, we trace how Scripture invites us to receive peace, such as Colossians 3 which urges us to “let the peace of Christ rule”—to let peace act as an umpire over our...
The word faithful sounds warm—until life feels cold. We went straight at the tension: the ache of betrayal, the sting of unanswered prayers, and the fear that maybe God won’t show up this time. Then we opened Scripture where God names Himself—compassionate, gracious, abounding in love and faithfulness—and traced how that unchanging character steadies us when circumstances don’t. We explored hesed, the covenant love that outlasts our performance, and revisited Israel’s wilderness story: cloud...
Divine forgiveness extends beyond mere pardon—it completely erases sin, lifting our guilt and removing our burden as far as the east is from the west. Through Christ's sacrifice on the cross, God demonstrates the lavish nature of His forgiveness, wiping our slate clean rather than keeping a running tally of our transgressions. In today's podcast, we discuss further some of the following: • God's forgiveness is uniquely divine—He intentionally chooses to remember our sins no more • Unlike hum...
What does it really mean that God is “slow to anger and abounding in love”—especially when life feels heavy or unfair? In this episode, Elizabeth and Kimberly explore Exodus 34:6–7 and share honest stories of their own impatience and frustration. Together they reflect on how God’s abundant love and patience flow from His very nature, not from our circumstances. Whether you’re celebrating God’s steady love or wrestling with grief and questions, this conversation invites you to rest in the trut...
This episode launches our exciting new series exploring God's character that will run from September through December. We begin with the profound moment in Exodus 34 when God passes before Moses and proclaims His name: "The Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness." We contrast God's natural inclination toward grace with our human tendency to justify anger and impatience. While we rush to defend our right to be upset, God consistently choose...
What happens when someone who grew up without a father becomes a father figure to many? In this powerful conversation with Bob Brennan, we discover how wounds can transform into ministry and brokenness into blessing. Bob's journey begins with a childhood marked by an alcoholic, absent father who eventually passed away when Bob was just 15 years old. This absence created a void that affected not only his understanding of earthly fatherhood but also his perception of God as Father. For decades...
What does it mean to truly delight in God, beyond duty or obligation? In this final episode of the Safe in the Father's Heart series, Elizabeth and Kimberly explore the profound difference between serving God and delighting in Him—and how recognizing His delight in us transforms everything. Delighting in God, they explain, isn't about manufacturing happy feelings. "Delighting isn't something you've got to muster up." It's recognizing God's joy in you first, then responding. The hosts share p...
Have you ever felt like God was distant or hidden from view? We've all experienced those dark nights of the soul when faith feels fragile and God's presence seems like a distant memory. In this deeply personal episode, Elizabeth and Kimberly share how a simple yet profound truth—"the moon is round"—became our lifeline during seasons of devastating loss. What makes this truth so powerful is that it creates space for honest wrestling with God. It doesn't demand perfect faith or understanding. ...
Trust becomes our most powerful weapon in a world constantly whispering doubts about God's goodness. Sylvia Gunter's raw testimony of caring for her absent father during his final days reveals the complicated intersection of duty, disappointment, and divine purpose. "It doesn't feel like love, but I choose to trust." These words capture the essence of faith when circumstances feel anything but good. Since the Garden of Eden, the enemy's oldest tactic has been questioning God's trustworthines...
Have you ever found yourself triggered by something minor—a computer crash, an unanswered text—only to spiral into feelings of complete abandonment? Those disproportionate reactions often signal deeper wounds at work. In this episode, Elizabeth Gunter Powell and Kimberly Roddy discuss the abandonment wounds that we all carry to some degree. They delve into how these wounds shape our relationship with God, either pushing us away or drawing us closer. Whether you're struggling with obvious aban...
What happens when you stop trying to earn God's love and simply receive it as His beloved child? In this stirring episode, Sylvia Gunter shares her profound journey from religious duty to intimate relationship with God as Father. "With the statement 'I am a beloved daughter of my loving Father,' everything in my heart settled," Sylvia reveals. "My identity crisis was over." This powerful revelation transformed every aspect of her life—her self-worth, sense of belonging, security, and motivat...
Trust. Such a simple word, yet one that carries profound complexity in our spiritual lives. When life delivers uncertainty, disappointment, or pain, trust becomes the battleground where faith either withers or flourishes. We explore trust as "an active expectation of seeing God show up for you." Rather than listing religious duties, Jesus pointed to belief—or more accurately translated, trust—as the foundation of our relationship with God. But we don't shy away from the hard truth: trusting...
What happens when the very word "Father" triggers pain instead of comfort? For many, reconciling the image of God as Father with traumatic experiences of earthly fathers creates a profound spiritual struggle. This episode navigates the delicate terrain of father wounds with both gentleness and honesty. We acknowledge that many listeners bring experiences of neglect, absence, abuse, or abandonment to their understanding of God. These wounds can make it nearly impossible to trust that God as F...
What if your understanding of God as Father has been shaped more by wounds than by truth? In this deeply restorative episode, Elizabeth and Kimberly guide listeners through a profound exploration of how we view God and the ways our misconceptions limit our experience of His love. Drawing from personal experiences, including Sylvia Gunter's transformative journey from performance to belovedness, this conversation reveals how our relationships with earthly fathers often color our perception of...
What if the key to your freedom lies in letting go of what someone else did to you? Deep within us all are wounds waiting to be healed – perhaps from a parent who abandoned us, a friend who betrayed us, or even expectations of God that went unfulfilled. These hurts can silently poison our relationships, our joy, and our spiritual growth when left unaddressed. In this vulnerable conversation between Elizabeth and Kimberly, we unpack the transformative power of forgiveness – not as a quic...
What happens when our hearts operate from a place of abandonment rather than security in God's love? This episode delves into the concept of "living from an orphan heart" – that desperate longing to be attached to someone or something that will provide worth and security. The conversation explores the parable of the Prodigal Son through a fresh lens – not just as a story of rebellion and return, but as a profound illustration of two sons (one who "got busy" and one who "got lost") who both s...
Whether your relationship with your father was beautiful, broken, or somewhere between, we all carry father wounds that shape how we experience love, security, and belonging. For some, the phrase "God is Father" brings immediate comfort; for others, it triggers confusion, distance, or even fear. What if understanding the Father heart of God could transform these broken places? In this series, Elizabeth Gunter Powell and Kimberly Roddy gently guide us through this healing journey, sharing thei...
We were never meant to do life alone. In this new episode of The Father’s Business Podcast, Kimberly and Elizabeth open up about the kind of sacred community that strengthens us—not just in celebration, but in the middle of grief, questions, and life’s hardest places. Drawing from their 27 years of friendship, they share how true Christ-centered community is formed not through fixing or rescuing, but by holding space, showing up, and staying close—just like our Heavenly Father does. At the he...
When was the last time you truly rested? Not just collapsed from exhaustion, but experienced the kind of deep, soul-nourishing rest that leaves you transformed and strengthened? In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the concept of "God-sized rest" and how it differs dramatically from our cultural understanding of taking a break. Exploring both Hebrew words for rest found in Scripture, we discover that biblical rest isn't about recovery or catching up on sleep. It's about savoring G...
In our fast-paced, externally-focused world, we often overlook the deepest part of ourselves - our human spirit. One of the most transformative biblical practices is blessing the human spirit. Though this concept might sound unfamiliar to many modern Christians, it's deeply rooted in Scripture and offers profound healing and restoration. While "blessing" gets casually tossed around in our culture, this episode reveals its true nature as a profound spiritual practice with life-changing power. ...