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We’re on Step 5: Pray to Him

Prayer: treat it like a conversation.

What does prayer look like in your life? Does God want us to pray to Him? Is there anything too big or too small to pray about?

When we ask for something, what is our expectation? Will we get an answer right away? Will it be the one we want? Maybe yes, maybe no. Hear more about this in this episode.

What are Pop-up prayers? Hear a conversation about “Praying without ceasing.”

What is a prayer journal? And what do we need to remember about God? God’s timing is perfect.

Hear a thought-provoking conversation about “Pray to Him” in Step 5 of the series.

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Additional Scripture Reference: Psalm 143: 8-10

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We’re on Step 4: Thank Him

Thank Him for what he has done.

Thanking God for his goodness is what we’re talking about today. He is the only one who is truly GOOD. He is worthy of our thanksgiving.

What does it look like to thank God for what He’s done? Sometimes it can be hard to thank Him when we have been waiting so long for something, and it doesn’t get answered, or answered in the way we want it to be answered. What's the best way to deal with this?

Are you anxious? We’re also talking about thanking God in the context of anxiety today. Hear biblical scripture from Philippians about this topic.

How is ‘Thanks’ related to ‘Grace’? Hear the introduction today, and find out!

Have you ever thought about thanking God during the storms of your life? Thanking Him for the problem and how He is going to bring you through and grow your faith through it? Something to ponder.

Like Praising God, Thanking God fills you up, too. That’s where Joy comes in!

Find action steps that you can apply to your daily life in this episode.

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Additional Scripture Reference: Psalm 100:4-5, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 17:11-19, Jeremiah 17:9

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We’re on Step 3: Praise Him

Praising God for who He is. We’re talking all things “Praise” today.

Why praise God? We’re looking at God’s attributes and character today in relation to praising Him. And how you can find joy in your life through praising Him.

What is praise? Simply put, we are acknowledging God’s greatness. A definition of Praise includes admiration. Admiring God for who He is.

Have you asked yourself: How should I praise God? When should I praise Him? Hear about how and when you can praise God in this episode.

Let's face it. We tend to focus on ourselves a lot. But what happens when we turn our focus towards praising God? And how does it affect us when we praise Him?

We’re also looking into the phrase “Sacrifice of Praise”, which is mentioned in the book of Hebrews. Learn what it means and when it can apply to us.

Listen to the conversation on Praise and how it can change your outlook in your day-to-day. Find tips and action steps in this episode!

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We’re on Step 2: Ground yourself in the Word.

Having more Joy comes through transformation. We become transformed as we learn more about God and what He says to us in His Word. Grounding yourself in the Word is a key piece to having more Joy in your life.

So how do you do that? What does it look like? We’re diving into this step in this episode.

Why is learning what the Bible says so important? The Bible is a guidebook for us from God. It helps us through life’s ups and downs. It is the Light in a dark world and helps us find the Joy we are seeking.

There are many ways to ground yourself in the Word. You can learn through online options, using your own bible, through group studies, and more. There are truly endless ways!

Hear the discussion and get tips on this important step. Get more Joy in your life!

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Additional Scripture Reference: John 1:1, Psalm 23

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Ever wonder how to have joy in your life? What’s the missing piece?

We're covering the first step in this episode. "Believing in Jesus" is the first step to Joy. Hear related scriptures, and ponder what the condition of your heart is.

Also covered: Why did Jesus come to earth? What is a ransom?

Start 2026 off right by joining in to hear this discussion and how these steps can change your life.

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Additional Scripture Reference: Matthew 20:28

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Tune in for this bonus episode where Bethalena and Carolena talk about the top 5 New Years resolutions. Ya you betcha!

Happy New Year!

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Join Bethany and Carol as they look back at 2025 and look ahead to 2026. What’s in store for the Pour Out Your Joy Podcast? And, get ready to chuckle at some 2025 bloopers in this episode.

The first series starting in January of 2026 will bring an exciting focus on having more joy in your life - you don’t want to miss it!

What are your plans or goals for 2026? Bethany and Carol chat about theirs for 2026, and some very fun joy spotlights, about Carol's singing, and Bethany's Europe trip!

Buckle up for a fun discussion in this final episode of 2025 - and Happy New Year to you!

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How many Magi were there?

Were there really three kings?

How far did they travel?

How old was Jesus when the wisemen arrived?

In today’s episode, we’re discussing the Wisemen, also known as the Magi, in the Christmas Story. This is the final episode of the Christmas Series!

In this episode:

• Surprising discoveries about the wisemen
• Deep dive into the gifts they brought
• The story of the wisemen from Matthew
• Takeaways & recap of the people in the Christmas Story

The gifts of the wisemen: gold, frankincense, & myrrh. Bethany shares her knowledge about the properties of some of these gifts, and the co-hosts discuss the use of the gold.

Some of the prophecies foretold in the Christmas story are discussed in this episode. And, find some takeaways about the Wisemen that we can learn from. And from all the people in the Christmas story!

Ponder point:

How far would you go for Jesus?

Enjoy the story of the wisemen with Bethany and Carol. And have a Merry Christmas!

Scripture References

Matthew 2:1-12

Micah 5:2

Matthew 2:13-18

Hosea 11:1

Jeremiah 31:15

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