In this episode we are looking at Psalm 96. It is a short psalm so this episode is also short. Psalm 96 is a gospel song, in that it calls on all nations, not just Israel, to praise God as King. It personifies elements of creation to praise God

Looking at Psalm 95

Aug 4th, 2021 24m 26s

In this episode we are looking at Psalm 95. We are in a series of looking at Book 4 of the Psalms, which starts with Psalm 90. Beginning in Psalm 93 through Psalm 100, the psalms have an overarching theme of showing God as King.Psalm 95 calls

Looking at Psalm 94

Jul 25th, 2021 22m 1s

In this episode, we are looking at Psalm 94. This psalm keeps with the theme of "God is King." It is also an imprecatory psalm, which calls for the destruction of the evildoers. We discuss what that means and we take a closer look at the holine

Looking at Psalm 93

Jul 18th, 2021 14m 9s

In this episode we are looking at Psalm 93. This is a short Psalm with just five verses. It is an introduction poem to a group of Psalms that have a main theme of praising God as King. The psalms with this primary theme go through Psalm 100.

Looking at Psalm 92

Jul 10th, 2021 12m 31s

In this episode, we are looking at Psalm 92. This psalm is labeled as "A Song for the Sabbath," meaning it was specifically designed to be a hymn to use in musical corporate worship.This psalm is symmetrical in that it contains 7 lines of 52

Names of God: El Shaddai

Jun 17th, 2021 31m 4s

In this episode, I am talking about the name of God: El Shaddai, meaning God Almighty.After that, I go through my current pile of books to read, just for fun.Scripture referenced in this episode:Genesis 17:1-21Genesis 49:22-26Psalm 91

What Church Are We Joining?

Jun 5th, 2021 37m 20s

This is a special episode to update and inform listeners about the church and denomination we are joining. We moved to our current location almost three years ago, so we have been attending churches and looking around during that time. We have

Hymn Stories: Joy to the World

May 28th, 2021 14m 49s

This is the fourth episode of the month, which means we will be looking at a story of a great song or hymn of the Christian faith. We will look at the people who wrote these beautiful hymns, we will read the lyrics, and I’ll provide a link belo

Martyr Stories: Thomas, John Denley, Roy Pontoh

May 20th, 2021 32m 55s

This is the third episode of the month, which means we will be looking at a couple stories of martyrs for the Christian faith.It is good to remember those who stood up and didn’t deny Jesus. And it can bolster our faith to read about what the

Looking at Psalm 91

May 11th, 2021 30m

This is the second episode of the month, so we will be reading a Psalm, discussing it, seeing what attributes of God we might see in it, and giving praise and thanksgiving to God.This time, we are looking at Psalm 91. This is a refuge Psalm,

Names of God: El Roi

May 4th, 2021 36m 30s

We'll be looking at some names of God on the first week of each month.This week, we are talking about the name El Roi, meaning The God Who Sees Me.Scripture passages: Genesis 16:1-16; Genesis 21:1-21; Psalm 33:13-22; Psalm 121:3, 5-8; Psalm

Hymn Stories: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Apr 27th, 2021 21m 59s

This is the fourth episode of the month, which means we will be looking at a couple stories of our great songs and hymns of the Christian faith. We will look at the people who wrote these beautiful hymns, we will read the lyrics, and I’ll provi

Martyr Stories: Stephen, Wrunken, Gul Masih

Apr 20th, 2021 44m 1s

This is the third episode of the month, which means we will be looking at a couple stories of martyrs for the Christian faith.You might be wondering why anyone would want to read stories that are sometimes disturbing and end in death. It coul

Looking at Psalm 90

Apr 13th, 2021 37m 45s

The second week of the month, we're going to look at a Psalm.Psalm 90 starts Book 4 of the Psalms. The Psalms are divided into five books. The 4th and 5th books are focused more on giving thanks and praise to God and pointing toward the comin

Names of God: Elohim

Apr 6th, 2021 37m 43s

We'll be looking at some names of God on the first week of each month.This week, we are talking about the name Elohim, meaning God, Mighty Creator.Scripture passages: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 28:10-22; Genesis 35:1-8; Psalm 102

What Is Awe?

Sep 30th, 2020 52m 45s

On this episode of In Awe & Wonder podcast, I'm talking about awe. This is a discussion of chapter 2 of the book, "The Joy of Fearing God," by Jerry Bridges.I also take a detour to talk for a few minutes about defining faith, and then abou

What is the Fear of God?

Sep 2nd, 2020 34m 42s

We are discussing the book, "The Joy of Fearing God," by Jerry Bridges. {Affiliate link} This episode of the podcast gives an overview of connections to the fear of God. We examine several passages of Scripture and start connecting some dots. T

A Book Club Introduction

Aug 23rd, 2020 21m 7s

After being MIA for some months, circumstances have changed and the In Awe & Wonder Podcast/Blog is ready to be back on a regular basis. This episode introduces a book that I will be discussing: "The Joy of Fearing God," by Jerry Bridges. This

Reboot: Looking Ahead

Jan 9th, 2020 29m 48s

The In Awe & Wonder podcast is to help women grow in Biblical literacy, discernment, sanctification, Christian living, and our awe and wonder of God.To promote Biblical literacy, Bible study, and Bible interpretation, we will be discussing wh

Reboot: Earthly Trials

Jan 8th, 2020 33m 44s

I’ll be talking about my two birth defects, miscarriages, pregnancy complications, kids in the NICU, a child with sensory processing disorder, and a husband with a brain tumor. I’d like to say upfront, that if hearing about miscarriage or pregn

Reboot: Reforming

Jan 7th, 2020 30m 11s

This episode is the second in the four-part "Reboot" series. This time, I talk about my history in light of my upbringing, "testimony," and churches we have attended in all of our moving around. I have seen and been part of a cross-section of A

Reboot: Start Over

Jan 6th, 2020 16m 46s

This is the first episode of the In Awe & Wonder podcast.I’m calling this episode “Reboot: Start Over.” Here’s why: I only did one other podcast episode, and it was way back in the fall of 2017! I launched one episode and that was it. I wasn’