Welcome to My Bible Life — the podcast where God’s Word becomes your guide for everyday living. Hosted by Vanessa Upkins, this verse-by-verse Bible study podcast is designed to help you hear God’s voice, understand His truth, and apply it to your real-life situations. Each episode dives into Scripture with practical insight, cultural context, and powerful life application. Whether you seek spiritual growth, clarity in your faith walk, or encouragement to live God’s Word daily, My Bible Life is here to walk with you. From Jesus’ teachings to the prophets’ lessons, discover how the Bible speaks directly to your heart, purpose, and life circumstances— one verse at a time.
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Welcome to My Bible Life — the podcast where God’s Word becomes your guide for everyday living. Hosted by Vanessa Upkins, this verse-by-verse Bible study podcast is designed to help you hear God’s voice, understand His truth, and apply it to your real-life situations. Each episode dives into Scripture with practical insight, cultural context, and powerful life application. Whether you seek spiritual growth, clarity in your faith walk, or encouragement to live God’s Word daily, My Bible Life is here to walk with you. From Jesus’ teachings to the prophets’ lessons, discover how the Bible speaks directly to your heart, purpose, and life circumstances— one verse at a time.
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane | The Power of Surrender | Mark 14:32–42
My Bible Life
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Jesus Prays in Gethsemane | The Power of Surrender | Mark 14:32–42
In today’s episode, we walk with Jesus into the Garden of Gethsemane — a place of deep anguish, honest prayer, and complete surrender. Just as olives are pressed to release their oil, Jesus was pressed under the weight of the world’s sins so He could fulfill His purpose as the perfect sacrifice.
We explore:• Jesus’ emotional anguish and what it teaches us about honesty with God.• The meaning behind the “cup” and why Jesus prayed for it to pass.• What true surrender looks like — “Not my will, but Yours be done.”• Why the disciples fell asleep and how it mirrors our own spiritual unawareness.• How Jesus won the battle in prayer before He ever faced the cross.
You will walk away encouraged, strengthened, and challenged to surrender your will to God — and to keep praying until peace replaces pressure.
Heart Check Questions:• What is God pressing out of you?• Where do you need to “stay awake” spiritually?• Are you willing to pray until peace comes?
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My Bible Life
Welcome to My Bible Life — the podcast where God’s Word becomes your guide for everyday living. Hosted by Vanessa Upkins, this verse-by-verse Bible study podcast is designed to help you hear God’s voice, understand His truth, and apply it to your real-life situations. Each episode dives into Scripture with practical insight, cultural context, and powerful life application. Whether you seek spiritual growth, clarity in your faith walk, or encouragement to live God’s Word daily, My Bible Life is here to walk with you. From Jesus’ teachings to the prophets’ lessons, discover how the Bible speaks directly to your heart, purpose, and life circumstances— one verse at a time.