All Saints Podcast | Believe Doubt Seek

In our pursuit of a stronger bond with God, try taking a compelling retrospective look at the time you may have devoted to Him. It's imperative for us to deeply contemplate the profound intertwining of our life with God's unwavering presence.

The upcoming election is on everyone's mind, dominating news, commercial ads, and social media. We feel the tension as our politically divided nation and church anticipate the post-election outcome. What is our role in all of this, and how can we be the voice of reason in a turbulent political season?
We will pick up Summer in Psalms next week.

Have you ever felt fear in your life? What are your current fears? When we see evil things happening in the world, we worry about how unstable it is. Evil and hate create fear. How do you deal with fear in your life? Psalm 34 provides insightful thoughts about God's kindness, how to overcome fear, and how to find peace in Him.

Psalm 91 offers solace from life's intense trials. It is a psalm of trust and meditation, emphasizing God's close relationship and the profound protection He offers.

Psalm 27 emphasizes that fear and anxiety stem from the worry of losing or missing out on something. It also highlights the promise of never being alone, providing a reassuring perspective on life's challenges. We get advice that encourages focusing on visualizing a satisfying future instead of dwelling on potential worries that may never materialize. That isn't enough and won't last. This Psalm teaches us to learn to dwell, gaze, and seek God, and realize that He is near.

Psalm 113 says that God is awesome (113:4-6): "The Lord is high above all nations; His glory is above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, who is enthroned on high...?" A lot of the challenges we face in our Christian life might come from not fully understanding how amazing God is. Maybe we need to change our perspective.

The podcast this week is a result of a conversation I had with my daughter about the Bible and what we believe about it. Let me say, beliefs must be transformed into character for change to happen. Today, we are going to delve into how the Bible can bring about changed character in our lives. Let’s look at how to use it to achieve transformation in our life.
Read Psalm 119

The Psalms teach us to pray and express our heart's deepest longings to God. Prayer is a transformative journey. When we purposefully slow down, center ourselves in the present, and connect with God's caring presence, we delve into the depths of who God is. We learn God’s essence, embrace God’s rhythm and discipline, and gain daily assurance from prayer. Join us for our continued series, Summer in Psalms.
Read: Psalms 4 and 5

The Psalms are mostly prayers, and you can learn how to pray by reading them. Psalm 1 is like the starting point for prayer in the book. Even though it doesn't directly talk about prayer, it's more like a meditation. It compares a person who meditates to a tree, to help you understand the concept of meditation.
Read: Psalm 1

In many traditional cultures, the prevailing belief is that the primary cause of most evil in the world is an excessively high view of oneself, leading to cruelty, abusiveness, and wars. However, in modern Western culture, especially in the United States, the prevailing belief is quite different. Today, many believe that people misbehave due to a lack of self-esteem.
This issue is deeply ingrained in us. It sounds like this: "instead of holding people accountable for making moral judgments, we should focus on building them up and helping them feel better about themselves." Progressives prefer not to condemn behaviors, while conservatives tend to judge people based on their behaviors. What do we do with self-esteem?
Read I Corinthians 3:21-4:7