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Moments to Ponder
Betsy Marvin
158 episodes
6 days ago
Thought to share? Send me a text... A snowy cabin, a tired heart, and a chapter that wouldn’t let go—Colossians 3 turned a season of burnout into a turning point for Betsy. After a painful reorganization at church and the quiet ache of feeling “not enough,” a long-buried moment resurfaced: a warning phone call that planted a lie and fueled years of striving. What seemed like a four became a ten because an old arrow finally worked its way to the surface. That’s where forgiveness stepped in—no...
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Thought to share? Send me a text... A snowy cabin, a tired heart, and a chapter that wouldn’t let go—Colossians 3 turned a season of burnout into a turning point for Betsy. After a painful reorganization at church and the quiet ache of feeling “not enough,” a long-buried moment resurfaced: a warning phone call that planted a lie and fueled years of striving. What seemed like a four became a ten because an old arrow finally worked its way to the surface. That’s where forgiveness stepped in—no...
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Christianity
Religion & Spirituality,
Society & Culture,
Spirituality,
Relationships
Episodes (20/158)
Moments to Ponder
Episode 158: Arrow Out, Peace In (Col. 3:12-17)
Thought to share? Send me a text... A snowy cabin, a tired heart, and a chapter that wouldn’t let go—Colossians 3 turned a season of burnout into a turning point for Betsy. After a painful reorganization at church and the quiet ache of feeling “not enough,” a long-buried moment resurfaced: a warning phone call that planted a lie and fueled years of striving. What seemed like a four became a ten because an old arrow finally worked its way to the surface. That’s where forgiveness stepped in—no...
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6 days ago
14 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 157: Don't Go Back Home (Col. 3:1-11)
Thought to share? Send me a text... We explore how deep habits form and how new life in Christ reshapes desires, language, and daily choices. Colossians 3 calls us to set our minds above, lay aside the old self, and embrace continual renewal as beloved people hidden with Christ. • setting minds on things above and living from new identity • naming idols of sex and money and their grip on desire • confronting normalized sins of anger, lying, and language • rejecting compartmentalized faith a...
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1 week ago
14 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 156: It Sounds Right...But Is It True? (Col. 16-23)
Thought to share? Send me a text... In this episode, we trace how confident-sounding rules and secret knowledge can pull us from the center of faith, then anchor ourselves in Colossians 2 where Paul calls us back to Jesus as the true source. We explore legalism, licentiousness, spiritual disciplines, and practical steps for discernment shaped by Scripture and the Spirit. • the pull of persuasive but inaccurate teaching • Paul’s warning to the Colossians about shadows vs Christ • legalism de...
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2 weeks ago
15 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 155: Unshakable: Deep Roots, Strong Faith (Col. 2:6-15)
Thought to share? Send me a text... Drawing on the imagery of trees and their root systems, we explore how our spiritual roots in Christ determine our strength, stability, and fruitfulness in every season of life. • Like trees that bear fruit in their season, our spiritual lives depend on unseen roots that draw strength from Christ • Paul warns against distractions and human logic that pull us away from the fullness found only in Christ • Our completeness comes from Christ alone—no person o...
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3 weeks ago
13 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 154: The Ultimate Plot Twist (Col. 1:24-2:5)
Thought to share? Send me a text... The Old Testament serves as a divine mystery thriller where God dropped clues about reconciliation with Him through a coming Messiah. In the ultimate plot twist, Jesus—not the expected political warrior-king but a shepherd-rabbi-savior—was revealed as the answer, with His indwelling presence being the great mystery now unveiled for all believers. • The mystery of how sinful humans can reconcile with a perfect God is solved through Jesus • Paul celebrates ...
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1 month ago
10 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 153: The Gospel Between the Lines (Col. 1:15-23)
Thought to share? Send me a text... Poetry reveals what's between the lines, and the poetic verses in Colossians 1 help us remember the wonder of God, pointing us toward the supremacy and centrality of Jesus as the divine portrait of the invisible God. • Jesus is the "divine portrait" (eikon) of the invisible God, countering Gnostic teachings • Christ created all things, holds all things together, and reconnects us to God • Through Jesus, God sees believers as "holy, flawless, and restored...
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1 month ago
11 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 152: The More You Know Him... (Col. 1:9-14)
Thought to share? Send me a text... Paul's prayer for the Colossian church reveals how God makes us worthy through Christ, not through secret knowledge or spiritual achievement. This episode explores how the early believers were influenced by Gnosticism and other false teachings, and how Paul redirected them to true wisdom found only in relationship with Jesus. • God's pleasure over our lives makes us reservoirs of wisdom and spiritual understanding • Paul confronts the Gnostic heresy that ...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 151: You Are Already Loved: Living from Security, Not for Approval (Col. 1:1-8)
Thought to share? Send me a text... We return to the book of Colossians with fresh insights about God's transformative love and how understanding this love changes everything about how we live our faith. • Revisiting the first book of scripture covered on the podcast with deeper understanding and a new companion guide • Many Christians, even church leaders, struggle to fully believe they are 100% loved by God • Perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18), freeing us from anxiety and shame • O...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 150: Faith After Failure (John 21)
Thought to share? Send me a text... "Do you love me more than these?" The question hangs in the air between Jesus and Peter, standing by a charcoal fire on the shores of Galilee—the same type of fire where Peter had denied his Lord three times. This isn't a coincidence but a divine appointment for healing and restoration. The final chapter of John serves as a powerful epilogue where loose ends are tied together concluding with Jesus addressing our tendency toward comparison. When Pete...
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3 months ago
21 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 149: Proof in the Wind (John 20:19-31)
Thought to share? Send me a text... What does the breeze have in common with our faith? Just as we can feel the wind without seeing it, faith often requires us to trust beyond what our eyes perceive. In this thoughtful exploration of John 20, we journey through the resurrection appearances of Jesus and witness the remarkable transformation of doubt into devotion. The disciples huddle behind locked doors, fearful and uncertain after Jesus's crucifixion. Suddenly, Jesus stands among them—pass...
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4 months ago
19 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 148: We Have Seen His Glory: The Resurrection Through John's Eyes
Thought to share? Send me a text... The resurrection stands as the pinnacle moment of human history—the ultimate demonstration that darkness can never extinguish light. In this deeply reflective episode, we journey through John's eyewitness account of that first Easter morning, uncovering details that authenticate and illuminate this world-changing event. We begin where John begins—establishing Jesus as the eternal Word who "became human and made his home among us." This cosmic context sets...
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4 months ago
17 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 147: Thirst, Death, and Fulfillment: Understanding Jesus' Sacrifice
Thought to share? Send me a text... Jesus's journey to the cross reveals his complete humanity and profound love as he fulfills numerous prophecies through his final moments, culminating in his ultimate sacrifice for humanity's redemption. • Walking through Jerusalem's streets multiple times during his final 24 hours, Jesus becomes increasingly beaten and weak with each journey • Jesus's words "I am thirsty" fulfill scripture while revealing both his physical humanity and spiritual thirst f...
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4 months ago
18 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 146: Moments at Golgotha: Where Love and Power Meet (John 19:16-27)
Thought to share? Send me a text... Standing at the foot of Golgotha 40 years ago, I experienced a holy feeling that made Jesus's sacrifice tangible despite being in a modern bus parking lot. Jesus positioned himself at the center—between two criminals, between heaven and hell, between judgment and mercy—showing his role as the bridge between God and humanity. • Jesus declared as King in three languages on the sign above his cross • Possible acronym in Hebrew that spelled YHWH (God) • Women...
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4 months ago
13 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 145: The Ultimate Power Play (John 18:28-19:16)
Thought to share? Send me a text... What happens when the power of politics collides with religious authority? Jesus's trial before Pilate reveals a pivotal moment where human justice systems falter but divine plans prevail. Pilate's interrogation of Jesus brings forward the timeless question: "What is truth?" While Pilate views truth as something determined by power and authority, Jesus embodies a truth that "comes from elsewhere but is meant to take up residence in this world," as theolog...
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5 months ago
22 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 144: The Rooster's Warning: Are You Hiding Your Faith Too? (John 18)
Thought to share? Send me a text... The pivotal moment in Gethsemane reveals the stunning contrast between Jesus' unwavering resolve and Peter's crumbling courage. Peter's journey from bold declarations to devastating denial unfolds in the shadows. When surrounded by his community, Peter draws his sword with reckless bravery. Yet when separated and alone in the courtyard, simple questions from servants—not even authorities—cause him to deny his Lord three times. That haunting rooster crow m...
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5 months ago
18 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 143: The Prayer That Preceded Everything (John 17)
Thought to share? Send me a text... Have you ever wondered what Jesus prayed about in his final hours? Most of us are familiar with the "Lord's Prayer" from Matthew 6—the model prayer Jesus taught his disciples. But John 17 reveals something far more intimate: Jesus' own heartfelt prayer before his arrest and crucifixion. This episode delves into this remarkable chapter, examining how Jesus first prays for himself, then for his disciples, and finally—most astonishingly—for you and me. "I'm ...
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6 months ago
9 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 142: When Belief Gets Complicated, Jesus Provides Peace (John 16)
Thought to share? Send me a text... What happens when the faith we've always known suddenly feels uncertain? Whether you call it a crisis of belief or deconstruction, these pivotal moments challenge what we've built our spiritual lives upon. But as we discover in John 16, Jesus anticipated these struggles. Before His crucifixion, knowing His disciples would soon face their greatest faith crisis, Jesus provided extraordinary promises to carry them through. He revealed that the Holy Spirit's ...
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6 months ago
17 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 141: Rooted in the Vine: Jesus's Call to Remain (John 15)
Thought to share? Send me a text... The vineyard stands as one of the Bible's most powerful metaphors, and Jesus masterfully reclaims this symbol in John 15. Walking us through this rich text, we discover how the vine and branches illustrate our spiritual dependence on Christ. Remember when Jesus declares "I am the true grapevine"? This statement would have been revolutionary to his Jewish audience. The vine had long symbolized Israel—it was on their currency and adorned their temple gates....
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6 months ago
23 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Holy Spirit 140: The Advocate Jesus Promised You Already Have
Thought to share? Send me a text... Have you ever wondered why some conversations linger long after the meal ends? Those extra moments around the table often reveal the most profound truths and meaningful connections. In this episode of Moments to Ponder, we explore Jesus's final teachings to His disciples during their last meal together—a conversation filled with promises that still resonate powerfully today. We unpack Jesus's stunning promise that His followers would do "greater works" th...
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6 months ago
15 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Episode 139: The Way, The Truth, The Life (John 13:31-14:11)
Thought to share? Send me a text... The Upper Room glows with candlelight as Jesus gathers his eleven disciples close, Judas having already departed. What follows is one of the most intimate and profound conversations recorded in Scripture—the farewell discourse that spans several chapters in John. Jesus begins with a revolutionary command that will become the hallmark of his followers: "Love each other. Just as I have loved you." This isn't merely an echo of ancient law, but a transformati...
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7 months ago
15 minutes

Moments to Ponder
Thought to share? Send me a text... A snowy cabin, a tired heart, and a chapter that wouldn’t let go—Colossians 3 turned a season of burnout into a turning point for Betsy. After a painful reorganization at church and the quiet ache of feeling “not enough,” a long-buried moment resurfaced: a warning phone call that planted a lie and fueled years of striving. What seemed like a four became a ten because an old arrow finally worked its way to the surface. That’s where forgiveness stepped in—no...