"Let's talk about trusting someone who tells you you're a mighty warrior...when you're pretty sure you're just a farmer with a pitchfork. That's the predicament Gideon found himself in. Buckle up for a story of overcoming fear, trusting the divine, and achieving victory with a ridiculously small army." - Hey guys my name is Adeniola Olamide Michelle, and I'm the host of Befriending Jesus the podcast, Welcome to this platform, today’s topic is Trusting God if you’ve been here before, it is an honour to have you back!

Bible verses mentioned; Judges chapter 6 & 7 pls rate this podcast, share and ask your questions.

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Hey! Welcome to another episode, this episode talks on protecting our hearts and mind and the weapons God has given us to do that!😉 Bible verses mentioned - Proverbs 4:23 - Romans 8:28 - John 16:33 - Ephesians 6:10-13 - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 - Ephesians 6:10-18 - Ephesians 6:14-18 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/befriending_jesus_thepodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg%253D%253D&utm_source=qr

Peace!!!!…be still, walking on the waves, dancing in the midst of chaos and looking at a burning house with shades and acting all cool. These are reflections of peace and it’s attributes. Learn about peace, the peace God gives and how it’s gotten. Listen. Bible verses mentioned - Isaiah 26:3 - Mark 4:39 - Proverbs 12:25 - 1 Peter 5:7 - Philippians 4:6-7 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/befriending_jesus_thepodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Imagine waiting on God for something knowing fully well you have methods that can fulfill what you want…..without him… if that’s you, come let’s talk about patience and see it’s fruits❤️ Bible verses mentioned * Proverbs 14:29 * 2 Peter 3:9 * Hebrews 6:15 * James 5:11 * James 5:7 * Jeremiah 29:11 Prayers: Father Lord help me to be patient with you and with everything I have to do in Jesus name. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/befriending_jesus_thepodcast?igsh=MTNzcTVrcDhxdDc4OQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr If you desire a Christian growing platform: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IpN1Xgum9bVBUMP6fALUtT

This episode explains what it means to fear the Lord, fearing the Lord doesn’t mean being terrified of him…. Do you want to find out what fearing the Lord truly means? click the play button to listen. Bible references - John 3:16 - Matthew 11:29 - Matthew 20:28 - 1 Peter 5:6 (NLT, TPT) - Matthew 5:5 - Matthew 23:12 - Matthew 23:8-11 - John 8:54 - Matthew 8:4 - 1 Corinthians 10:24 Prayers: Dear God, give me a humble heart and help me to submit to you and to others amen. Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/befriending_jesus_thepodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr If you desire a Christian growing platform: https://www.instagram.com/christian_creativess?igsh=MWJweWZ6eGV2cjZxMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

This episode explains the biblical view of humility and shows us examples of how God and Jesus Christ displayed this nature. Listen and be blessed. Bible references: -John 3:16 -Matthew 11:29 -Matthew 20:28 -1 Peter 5:6 NLT, TPT -Matthew 5:5 -Matthew 23:12 -Matthew 23:8-11 -John 8:54 -Matthew 8:4 -1 Corinthians 10:24 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/befriending_jesus_thepodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr If you desire a Christian growing platform: https://www.instagram.com/christian_creativess?igsh=MWJweWZ6eGV2cjZxMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Merry Christmas everyone! Good tidings and great joy!!!!!!, Jesus is born 😍😍, deep dive into the story of Jesus’ birth and why we celebrate Christmas!🎄 Bible verses mentioned: Genesis 3:1-15, Genesis 6:5, Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1-14, John 3:16, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:15-20, Isaiah 53:4-5, Galatians 4-7. Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/befriending_jesus_thepodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

John 14:12 says “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.” ‭This is Jesus talking to you as a believer, have you never done or experienced the things Jesus did, do want to know why you are mediocre (average) in your “greater works” Then listen 🎧 , Jesus is waiting for you. Bible verses mentioned: John 14:12, John 16:7, Luke 10:19, 1 samuel 16:23, Hebrews 4:12, Judges 16:4 (Samson’s rebellion), Numbers 20:1-12 (Moses’s disobedience), 1 samuel 13:8-14 (saul’s foolishness). Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/befriending_jesus_thepodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

We have answered your questions!!!, this series are answers to the questions you have asked on the episodes, Feel free to ask more, more episodes will be made to answer them. Listen and learn from other people’s questions, be blessed ☺️. Bible verses mentioned: - Romans 10:17 - Hebrews 11:6 - Matthew 28:20 - Psalms 139:7 - Psalms 139:2-5 - Psalms 121:3-4 - James 4:8 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/befriending_jesus_thepodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

I know what you’re thinking and Yes, this episode is long and I pray the Holy Spirit gives you the desire to listen to the end and may his compelling power draw you to the words. Soooo grab a coffee and relax, I advise you to listen to this when you’re free to avoid disruptions😌 You will be greatly impacted, Mediocrity is a topic very important to know about, but very few stay to listen, will you be among the few? That’s the first step to leaving mediocrity anyways…..will you learn what it means to stand before kings or will you walk away? Go on and listen🫴🏻✨, it’s an honor to have you back again, Jesus is waiting for you❤️🫂 References: Mediocrity (Bible verses mentioned) -Genesis 3:19 -Proverbs 24:33-34 -Romans 14:23 -Genesis 4:3-7 -Colossians 3:23-24 -Isaiah 43:2 -Ecclesiastes 9:10 -James 1:5 -Matthew 7:11 -John 1:4-5 -Matthew 5:14 -Matthew 25:24-29 -Proverbs 18:16 -James 1:17 Causes of mediocrity Peer pressure Read; -Psalms 90:12-17 -psalms 139:16-17 -psalms 90:4-6 Fear Read; -Proverbs 29:25 -2 Corinthians 5:7 -Habakkuk 2:4 -Romans 14:23 -Romans 10:17 -Jeremiah 29:11 Enslaved religious mindset Read; -Ecclesiastes 3:1 -Isaiah 30:21 -Ecclesiastes 9:11 Solutions to mediocrity *Seek wisdom -proverbs 4:7 *Ask for wisdom -James 1:5-6 *Fine tune gifts and skills -1 Corinthians 14:4, Galatians 6:7-8 *Change friends -Proverbs 27:17 *Always move from where you are -proverbs 4:18 How to manage your time (the link to the YouTube video I watched❤️😉👇🏻) https://youtu.be/6o2tm00Ar8A?si=cQy-2WFXwPy3h21B

Joy is a fruit gotten from the Holy Spirit, it’s a nature that overrides happiness, this nature isn’t gotten from outward circumstances but it’s from Christ within. You may be feeling down, annoyed, stressed, overwhelmed and depressed, but can I tell you in the midst of all this chaotic scenes, the only permanent solution is Joy!! I’m honored to have you here, so listen and be greatly blessed ❤️💃🏻

Hello friend👋🏻, it’s nice to have you on here again!! Welcome back to Befriending Jesus🥰❤️ Today’s episode talks about the true nature within you, which is love! Head on listening and discover this precious gem embedded in you❤️

Hello friend, nice to see you once again, and if you’re new, you’re welcome to befriending Jesus the podcast! This episode talks about love and its sovereignty over everything and anything in our walk with God. Are you a lover of Christ? Then you need to hear this❤️ Head on listening, Jesus is waiting for you!

Olajumoke Banjo is a student of Bells university of technology, finding love through Christ Jesus, she has decided to share with us her experience and give us a full teaching on what the Love of God is❤️ Pls listen and be blessed (Note: listen to this episode without an earpiece or headphones, due to minor wind buzzes and interruptions for a better experience, Thank you👍🏻). Give us a nice rating, when you’re done🥰

Hello friend 👋🏻 Welcome back to BEFRIENDING JESUS!! Episode 6 talks about “HOW DO I OBEY GOD? (Part 2) (Episode 5) talked on how to obey God, by loving him. (Episode 6) now talks about how to obey God, when storms, obstacles and mishaps happen in our lives that threaten our love for him. Do well to listen, Jesus is waiting for you 🫂❤️

Hello friend 👋🏻 Welcome back to BEFRIENDING JESUS!! Episode 5 talks about “HOW DO I OBEY GOD?” At times, the laws God set for us to follow can be emphasized and made of more importance than ways to actually follow the laws and obey God. If you’ve tried to obey God and you see yourself falling and falling over and over again, you’re tired, you really want to just live that true holy life that comes from obedience to him, then sweetheart, brother, sister, brethren, friend😅🥰 This EPISODE is for you. Pls do well to listen, Jesus is waiting for you!🫂💡

Hello friend👋🏻 Episode 4 talks about the Word-Ly power, it enlightens us about how we truly demonstrate and have access, the power from the word of God living in us!! Do you know you have great power living inside of you???, Do you know you can become just like Jesus, when you have his life? DO YOU KNOW the same power Jesus manifested, YOU CAN TOO!!???? Head on and be enlightened on how you can access this power that comes from having the Life of Christ living inside of you.☄️

Hello Friend!!👋🏻 Our Life is a canvas, painted upon by series of principles we believe in. Painted not by us but by ‘the person’ in quote that leads us to follow such principles. The bad painter paints a bad horrible picture in you from his principles and the good painter paints a good beautiful picture in you from his principles, now the question is??? WHO ARE YOU ALLOWING TO PAINT YOUR LIFE?! Episode 3 talks about how are lives can be shaped by certain things we allow ourselves to be guided into, consciously or unconsciously transforming us into who we are, and enlightens us about how to live by the true principle of life (God’s own word)!

Hello friend 👋🏻 Welcome back to BEFRIENDING JESUS!! Episode 2 talks about “READING THE WORD OF GOD AND WHAT IT DOES TO YOU!” I know you’ve heard “READ YOUR BIBLE!” a lot of times in your life, from friends, family, loved ones etc and I’m sure you’ve wondered, what’s to it??, is there anything I lack outside of the word of God? Welllll, DO YOU KNOW THERE ARE LOTS OF BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE WHEN READING THE WORD OF GOD??! WOULD YOU LOVE TO KNOW WHAT READING THE BIBLE DOES TO YOU?? (Episode 2) reveals the benefits gotten from reading the word of God and what it does to you❤️✨

Hello friend 👋🏻 Welcome back to BEFRIENDING JESUS!! Episode 1 talks about the “THE WORD OF GOD” Most times the word of God is looked upon as just a series of historical events and past stories, other times it is looked upon as a book, filled with strict rules and regulations to follow.🤷🏻‍♀️ Dear Friend, What do you see the word of God as? (Episode 1) reveals the true meaning of the word of God, and goes into details on who, the word of God truly is❤️✨