When we face devastating circumstances in our lives, how do we know God is for us? In the midst of our deepest struggles, we can sometimes feel like God’s hand is against us. Naomi in the Bible felt that way, as well. In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine reveal how to know God is for us and not against us. Do you ever feel alone or separated from God? Today’s message is for you. Listen in to find encouragement and hope. Verses mentioned in today’s episode: Ruth 1.6-13 Roman...
When faced with uncertainty, do what-if questions take over your thoughts? Do you find yourself thinking about all the bad things that could happen and struggling to hold on to hope? In this latest episode with Carmen and Kristine, you’ll discover two real, practical ways to win the battle with what-if questions. What-ifs can lead to fear, worry, or doubt, but we have a greater power within us to help us live victoriously. Discover strategies that lead to hope as you listen to today’s conve...
Is anxiety and worry keeping you awake at night? The midnight hours seem to be made for worrying about things Jesus tells us not to worry about. In this episode, Carmen offers a prescription, based on Scripture, for a better night’s sleep. Verses Used: Matthew 11.28 Philippians 4.6-7 2 Corinthians 1.8-9 2 Corinthians 11.23-28 Isaiah 26.3 Psalm 121.4 Matthew 19.26 Links to receive download PDF: Rx for Sleep: 8 Verses to Help You Sleep Better Contact Carmen: https...
When you are in a difficult season, do you feel like your spiritual fruit-bearing is put on hold? Using the example of a fig tree at a local restaurant, Carmen helps us see how our surrendered life continues to bear fruit, even when we feel spiritually dry and unconnected. Verses mentioned: Psalm 1 John 15 Galatians 5.22-23 Carmen’s blog post: When Harsh Conditions Expose Our Roots Connect with Carmen: https://carmenhorne.com/about-me/
Welcome to part two of our summer episode, Holding on to Faith When Your Struggle Returns. In this conversation, for those who are facing difficulties for the second time, Kristine and Carmen discuss how to keep the faith when we feel weary from battle. When struggles come back again and again, we can move forward with confidence, joy, and peace with God’s Word as our guide. Verses mentioned in this episode: Judges 6.14 2 Corinthians 12.9 Hebrews 12.15 Psalm 5.3 Psalm 119.105 Resource...
When we face a familiar struggle again in our lives, how do we hold on to our faith? In this episode, co-hosts Carmen and Kristine reveal 4 things that can affect our faith when a struggle returns and how to guard against them. In today’s conversation, Kristine shares from her own recent experience with a struggle that returned and how it impacted her faith. Through real-life examples along with biblical truth, listeners will discover hope, purpose, and steadfast faith to face even the most...
Are you facing a situation where you feel you need more information on your next steps, but God seems quiet? In this episode, Carmen shares insight into how we rest in God's faithfulness while we wait. Verses mentioned: Judges 13.8, 21 Joshua 3.14-17 Psalm 119.105 Proverbs 16.9 Carmen's blog post: God's Waiting Room - https://carmenhorne.com/2018/03/gods-waiting-room/ Previous episode links: Finding Joy While We Wait - https://carmenhorne.com/2023/04/finding-joy-wh...
Growing older brings thoughts and feelings about how our age will impact how God uses us. Even when those around us may discount our ability to contribute, God never does. Join Carmen and Ellen as they discuss various ways God still uses us, regardless of our season of life. Verses Mentioned: Psalm 71.9 Proverbs 20.29 Job 12.12 Titus 2.3-5 Psalm 92.14-15 1 Corinthians 15.58 Philippians 4.9 Philippians 1.6 2 Timothy 4.6-7 Resource Links: Ellen's Blog Posts: The Big Six O No...
Does Jesus' command to forgive "seventy times seven" seem impossible? In Carmen's unique way, she unfolds how following this command might look in real life and how its pursuit impacts bitterness in our hearts. Verses used: Matthew 18.21-22 James 1.5 Ephesians 4.32 Links: Kristine and Carmen's Podcast: Did I Forgive Even Though I Can't Forget? - https://carmenhorne.com/2023/11/did-i-forgive-even-though-i-cant-forget-ep22/ Carmen's blog posts: Forgiveness and Trust Are Not ...
We've all heard the saying that we can't see the forest for the trees. How do we find the path forward when we are so deep in the weeds that our path seems hidden? In this episode, Carmem and Ellen open God's Word and share a bit of their personal journeys in learning to follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Verses mentioned: Psalm 23.3 (NLT) John 4.29 (NLT) Isaiah 49.15-16 (NLT) John 10.3 (NLT) Psalm 94.11 (NLT) John 14.17 (NLT) Hebrews 13.5 (CSB) Psalm 119.107 (NASB) Luke 15.5 (NASB) Psalm 3...
Most of us struggle inwardly to find contentment. Listen in as Carmen offers biblical examples of how to find the satisfaction we seek. Verses mentioned: Exodus 3.14 John 6. 35, 48, 51 John 10.10 1 John 5.12 Ecclesiastes 3.11 Contact Carmen: https://carmenhorne.com
Have you ever felt left out? The feeling of not fitting in or belonging is universal. In our episode today, Carmen introduces Ellen Chauvin as guest host. They discuss those feelings and offer hope from God's Word and personal experiences. Bible Verses mentioned: The Book of Daniel Isaiah 43.4 Ephesians 2.10 Romans 12.2 1 Corinthians 12.25-27 Resources: Ellen's Book: Longing to Belong: Filling the Longings of Our Heart with the Hope of Home: https://www.amazon.com/...
What is the purpose of lament in the Bible? Is it still significant for us today? In this episode, Carmen and Kristine discuss the importance of lamenting and why it’s our best response when we’re blindsided by devastating circumstances. Listen in as Carmen and Kristine share their personal experiences, discuss biblical examples of lament, and explain how it can help us through our most trying times. Verses mentioned in this episode: Lamentations 3.22-26 Job 13.15 John 11.21-22 Romans 8...
Some of us will look back on the previous year with mixed emotions. Hopefully, lots of good happened, but if your year was like many of us, it was also cluttered with heartbreaks and disappointments. Carmen offers us 3 Biblical Strategies for a Healthy New Year in this episode. Let’s begin by focusing on spiritual, emotional, and physical health. The phrase going around is that 2025 is the year to thrive. That sounds like a pretty good declaration. Verses mentioned: 2 Timothy 3.16-17 1...
Are you an overthinker? In this episode, Carmen shares two tips that help her change the narrative when she begins to overanalyze. Verses mentioned: Luke 10.41-42 Ecclesiastes 10.14 James 4.14-16 Matthew 6.34 Psalm 94.19
Have you ever said the wrong thing and instantly wished you could take it back? What would happen if we learned how to put a guard over our mouths like God’s Word says to do? In part 2 of their episode, “Stop Saying the Wrong Things,” Carmen and Kristine offer 3 tips to help us with what we say. With these 3 tips, we can grow in wisdom through the Proverbs and demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit in the process. TIP #1 - H.A.L.T. technique TIP #2 - Turn a PROVERB into a PRAYER TIP #3 -...
Sometimes, in our darkest moments, we feel our hope diminishing. In this episode, Carmen shares how the Holy Spirit changed her episode topic at the last minute to reassure us, using Scripture, that our hope is not in our circumstances but in Christ alone. Verses: Hebrews 10.23 Hebrews 6.18-19 Link to Listen: "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less" (The Solid Rock) https://youtu.be/YCDSokOancY?si=-jfi-Un-kNfCgPzf
Have you ever felt like you said the wrong thing and instantly regretted it? Have you struggled with what to say, or even if you should say anything at all? In today’s conversation, we look at how to stop saying the wrong things and what we need to do FIRST before we start working on our words. Co-hosts Carmen Horne and Kristine Brown discuss several passages of Scripture that address the importance of the words we speak and how to discern what to say. Join us for part one of this two-part ...
Most of us want to make wise decisions, but we sometimes lack the tools to make good ones. In our episode today, Carmen offers three tools for your decision-making toolbox. Links and Verses: 1 Kings 3.5-14 1 Kings 3.9 Proverbs 9.10 James 1.5 Proverbs 15.22 John 10.10 Help with recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene: Samaritan's Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/
Do you have questions about what it means to be led by the Spirit? Kristine and Carmen have pondered this question, too. We invite you to join them in their conversation as they share some answers they discovered in their personal faith walks. Verses mentioned: Romans 8.4-5 Galatians 5.16-17 Galatians 5.25 Kristine’s Video Resource: 3 Lessons About Being Led by the Spirit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8dhBYSKfRA Contact Carmen and Kristine: Carmen: https://carmenhor...