In this episode of Anchored by the Sword, I’m joined by the ever-delightful and deeply insightful Margaret Feinberg— author of the new book The God You Need to Know (with a companion study guide coming soon).

Margaret shares her lifelong passion for Scripture and how she approaches it with both a scholar’s curiosity and a heart for real-life application. We talk about:

• Her journey of discovering personal freedom in Christ — not in one dramatic moment, but through ongoing healing year after year.
• The life-changing reality of Holy Spirit — not as a distant idea, but as a living presence who hovers over our chaos, leads us into love, and transforms us from the inside out.
• How to discern the Holy Spirit’s voice in a world full of noise, and practical ways to anchor yourself in truth when uncertainty hits.
• Why encountering God should be both deeply transformative and joy-filled — so that at the end of our days we can say, “Because of Him, we had the time of our lives.”

Margaret brings humor, honesty, and powerful biblical insights to help you grow in your relationship with Holy Spirit. Whether you’ve known Him for years or you’re just beginning to explore who He is, this conversation will inspire you to walk with God in fresh, life-giving ways.

Bio:

Margaret Feinberg, one of America’s most beloved Bible teachers, speaks at churches and conferences and hosts the popular podcast The Joycast. Her books and Bible studies, including Taste and See and More Power to You, have sold more than one million copies and received critical acclaim and national media coverage from the Associated Press, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and more. She was named by Christianity Today as one of fifty women most shaping culture and the church today. Margaret savors life with her husband, Leif, and their superpup, Zoom.

Anchor Verses:

Genesis 1:1-2

So many examples of Holy Spirit’s presence before Acts!

Connect with Margaret:

Website: https://margaretfeinberg.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mafeinberg/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margaretfeinberg/

X: https://x.com/mafeinberg

New Book, The God You Need to Know: The God You Need to Know

💥 Bonus: The first 30 people who register for the Anchored in Hope workshop on Sept 20 will get Gena McCown’s devotional, Deep Forgiveness, a bookmark with a link to order Katie Reid’s Bible study, God, What Do I Do, and a candle!

📍Canton, OH | 🗓️ September 20 | 🎟️ Early Bird: $25, VIP: $40 includes workshop t-shirt and reserved seating 

https://www.anchoredbythesword.org/event-details/anchored-in-hope-finding-purpose-in-your-pain

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