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Gospel Spice

Stephanie Rousselle

The podcast that spices up your time with God! Life is too short for tasteless food. Is staleness lurking in the pages of Scripture? Could the Christian faith prove spicier than you’ve experienced? If you’re a spiritual foodie looking

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for a flavor explosion in your journey with God, Gospel Spice is your new secret ingredient. The entire Bible is seasoned with exotic Middle Eastern spiritual spices long lost to our twenty-first century Western palate. Join Stephanie Rousselle and her guests, and follow Jesus to discover the original Jewish cultural flavors as He intended! Every week, Stephanie shares truth from Scripture and invites you to dig deeper in your faith to delight in the glory of God.

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  1. 1Why Gospel Spice? Why does it matter to you, today?Life is too short for tasteless food.Is staleness lurking in the pages of Scripture? Could the Christian faith prove spicier than you’ve experienced?If you’re a spiritual foodie looking for a flavor explosion in your journey with God, Gospel Spice is your new secret ingredient. The entire Bible is seasoned with exotic Middle Eastern spiritual spices long lost to our twenty-first century Western palate. Follow Jesus and discover the original Jewish cultural flavors as He intended! You and I are embarking on a journey that will take you to places in the Gospels that may feel very familiar. And yet, I suspect you might taste new flavors along the way. Or maybe your inquisitive spirit is leading the way as you gingerly approach the New Testament for the very first time. In that case, I envy you. There is nothing quite like the first time you taste what might become a favorite spice.Spoiler alert: The Bible will enthrall our spiritual taste buds and will become our ultimate addiction. I pray we never recover. May this spiritual culinary experience transform us forever, from the inside out, for the better. That is gospel spice.DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries.In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God.In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus.PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the link with friends and family.PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with!PAY IT FORWARD!! Would you consider supporting this show today to help others enjoy it for free? It comes to you completely free, but is labor-intensive to produce, and we want to keep putting it in the ears of people!Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support. All donations above our minimal operating costs go to Christian organizations fighting human trafficking.Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog(*ListenNotes ranking, 2023)NEW TO GOSPEL SPICE? YOU ARE WELCOME HERE!Check out our free resources, and more, at https://www.gospelspice.com/startWe invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Here are a few suggestions:Identity in the battle | Ephesianshttps://www.podcastics.com/episode/372022/link/Malachi: Messenger to Messiahhttps://www.podcastics.com/episode/356130/link/Wisdom from the Book of Proverbshttps://www.podcastics.com/episode/324347/link/Come to the Table | The Feasts Jesus celebratedhttps://www.podcastics.com/episode/309956/link/The perfect gift for everyone - apparel, drinkware, stickers and more for all the women, men and kids in your life!https://www.gospelspice.com/merchGo to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blogSupport us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!22 min
  2. 2Interview: Making wishes come trueEpisode 7 -Stephanie is joined by Renae Brumbaugh Green today to explore the beauty of wishes coming true, when God chooses to lavish us with unexpected joys amidst the bitterness of life. Renae Brumbaugh Green is an award-winning humor columnist and bestselling author of more than 30 books. She lives in rural Texas with her handsome, country-boy husband, her exasperating but nearly-perfect children, and far too many animals. In her free time Renae leaps tall buildings and rescues kittens from trees. Or, she might try to do those things if she had free time.Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desire (Psalm 37:4)Augustine said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength—and then, do whatever you want.”This is a high calling of discipline and joy while facing a life that will hand us all bitter lemons at times. How do we cling to God when life is just rough? Find out more in today’s episode with Stephanie and Renae. -----------DID YOU KNOW?The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools brought to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. Would you consider supporting this show today? It comes to you completely free, but is labor-intensive to produce. For the price of a cup of coffee or two, your monthly support of $5 or $10 would make a huge difference! Donate HERE today.The Gospel Spice Ministries exist to inspire Christ-followers in our generation to delight in the glory of God by knowing and experiencing Jesus more intimately. We provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus.Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support.DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries.In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God.In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus.PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the link with friends and family.PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with!PAY IT FORWARD!! Would you consider supporting this show today to help others enjoy it for free? It comes to you completely free, but is labor-intensive to produce, and we want to keep putting it in the ears of people!Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support. All donations above our minimal operating costs go to Christian organizations fighting human trafficking.Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog(*ListenNotes ranking, 2023)Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!40 min
  3. 3Interview: The tension of living in our unfinished storiesEpisode 9 -How do we handle being in the middle of unresolved stories as followers of Jesus? Join Stephanie Rousselle and Leigh Makenzie as they explore what it means to parent college-bound high schoolers today, what it takes to release control into the hands of a much-better-than-us God, what adoption teaches us about the heart of God, and much more!In our next episode, we will resume our trek through the gospel of Matthew: stay tuned!Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!40 min
  4. 4Interview: Christmas in the early church: a modern-day testimony!Episode 14 -Have you ever wondered how Matthew and the early church experienced the first Christmases in a culture that fiercely opposed them? What can we learn from how they celebrate Christmas with each other?Lisa spent over two decades experiencing Christmas the way the early church did—under conditions that called for wisdom in how to share Jesus with an unbelieving culture. Her story reminds us of what the first believers, like Matthew, might have experienced. How do you create your own Christmas when December 25 is a business day?Join Stephanie and Lisa today, and sit together with them in the safety and comfort of an American home, with cookies, a fire and a cup of tea.We start with Christmas trees and cookies, but then move on to exploring how a Christian minority in a Muslim country experiences the beauty of Christmas—and what we can learn from them!A growing Christian family in an opposing culture. Lessons about Christmas to someone who has never experienced it. A scrawny Christmas tree that becomes a family heirloom. Christmas cookies for Muslim teachers—no angels, please!And it gets better—how does one become a blessing to local believers in a country that might not completely accommodate them?We don’t name the country out of respect. No need to try to guess. These timeless stories show us how to share Jesus at Christmas time today and remind us of what the very first believers went through to experience Christmas in the early church!If you are free to celebrate Christmas this week, be grateful! And would you take a moment to pray for our brothers and sisters across the world, who will not enjoy this freedom this year?Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!26 min
  5. 5Interview: Here's to a joyful and efficient 2020!Episode 17 -Stephanie is joined today by Karol Ladd, who is widely known as the "Positive Lady." Karol has written over 35 books to encourage us all to adopt a positive perspective on life, as we grow ever-closer to our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are discussing practical ways to approach this new decade starting in 2020: how do we keep our lives simple, straightforward, and yet powerfully effective for the Kingdom? How do we keep the main thing the main thing, in a world that demands our every moment? How do we make JOY our main attitude? And how do we become a sincere, profound source of encouragement to others?Karol shares practical tips and easy-to-implement advice to make 2020 your most peaceful yet effective year to date! Pinky promise--it works!Karol also encourages us to embrace the power of something as simple as a smile--the gift you can freely give every day, and that will always bless you back, too! Shownotes:Find out more about Karol on her website: https://positivewomanconnection.com/And here are all her positively inspired (and inspiring!) books: https://positivewomanconnection.com/books/Connect with Karol on Social Media!Instagram & Twitter - @karolladdFacebook - www.facebook.com/KarolLaddAuthorYou will also find out everything you need to know about Stephanie here: http://www.stephanie-rousselle.com/ Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!38 min
  6. 6Interview: What truly matters!Episode 20 -Stephanie is delighted to welcome Pastor Ron Moore today! Ron is the Senior Pastor of the Bible Church, a multi-site megachurch in Pittsburgh. More personally, Ron baptized Stephanie as a baby Christian over 25 years ago!Traveling down memory lane in light of this new decade, Ron shares about how he heard God's calling on his life, and how we can hear ours, too. How can we identify and develop our spiritual gifts? It's here, too! In danger of burnout? Check this out! And how do we face the good times, and the hard times, while clinging to the Lord? Ron shares deeply personal episodes of his life as a husband and father, and how he learned to cling to God when life is tough. As if this was not enough, he throws in there some super practical, useful tips on effective leadership and stewardship of what truly matters! Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!30 min
  7. 7Interview: Today's spices? Hope, Joy, and Love!Episode 23 - Stephanie is delighted to welcome bestselling author, international speaker and ministry founder Pam Farrel to Gospel Spice today! In this very special interview, they explore how to deepen intimacy with God through the study of Scripture by discovering the roots of hope and joy. Then marriage is on the menu--how to develop a lasting relationship!Pam and her husband Bill have been married for over 40 years and have a thriving marriage ministry to come alongside all of us in this unique journey. Pam shares insights and wisdom tips on how to do just that! Men are like waffles--they compartmentalize and love to think in boxes, while women are like spaghetti--they love to connect everything to everything else!Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!47 min
  8. 8Interview: A journey of faith, amazing tales, and an epic God!Episode 26 -Stephanie is simply beyond herself with joy today, as she welcomes Jenny Cote. We are also celebrating SIX MONTHS of weekly Gospel Spice episodes this week! Yay! Go, God! 🙂Now, Jenny Cote is many things--bestselling award-winning author, speaker, world traveler...  but it's a lot more personal than that for Stephanie: Jenny created the book series that have shaped Stephanie's kids and their faith, right up there with the Chronicles of Narnia, and the Lord of the Rings.The Epic Order of the Seven, Jenny's series, invites kids aged 8 to 88 to dive in a universe of biblical truth and grace, a thundering roller coaster of adventure, that builds faith and trust in God through Christ. Can you tell Stephanie is a huge fan?!?!If you have kids in elementary and early Middle-School years, this is absolutely totally the best books you'll gift them this year. If you don't, well, all Stephanie can say is, that she learned a lot for herself, by reading Jenny's books. Don't trust the cute book covers--these books are NOT just for kids!In this episode, Stephanie and Jenny talk about how to grow our own faith, and that of those around us; they talk about finding your calling, and letting it catch fire in your life. They talk about epic tales, trust in God in the midst of crazy challenges, and His faithfulness through it all.  Shownotes:Jenny’s Webpage, where you can find all her books and her homeschooling and VBS curriculum, HIStory; here, you can order books that are "pawtographed" by the real Max and Liz!Jenny’s Amazon page where you will also find all her books.Pre-order the latest book in the series (releases April 19, 2020) right here!Connect with Jennie on Social Media:Facebook as Jenny L. CoteInstagram @JennyL.CoteSupport us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!45 min
  9. 9Interview: Move from fear to hope TODAY amidst Covid-19In this special Bonus episode, Stephanie is delighted to welcome Dr Tony and Emily Miller. Together, they are the owners of Life Potential Chiropractic and, as strong believers in Christ, they apply their faith to their practice of holistic medicine. Today, they give us practical tips on how to reduce stress and anxiety as believers, how to embrace the truth that it is for freedom that Christ has set us free, and how to rediscover hope amidst the pain that we are all bound to experience. How do we choose to see love and beauty and gratitude instead of fear and stress and anxiety?Did you know that your nervous system controls everything, and that you can change your thought pattern from fear to trust and joy? That's what science says, and that Dr Tony explains today. Taking every thought captive to obedience to Christ is not just much-quoted Bible verse (2Corinthians 10:5), it's actually scientifically grounded in evidence! God designed us to be whole, and functioning well. That's when healing can take place, and that's what we're focusing on today.So, yes, this bonus episode is particularly relevant in light of our current world uncertainties surrounding Covid-19. But the truth is, we do live in an uncertain world, every day--whether it's made more obvious to us through seasons of crisis, or whether we are under the illusion that we do control our circumstances. In other words, Dr Tony and Emily give us words of wisdom that apply to every day of our lives--not just crises.Emily reminds us of the beauty of being the salt of the earth, and the light of the world!You will find more about Dr Tony and Emily at www.lifepotential.pa.com and on Facebook as Life Potential Chiropractic. You will find Emily's blog at http://buryandessen.blogspot.com/ Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!26 min
  10. 10Interview: For such a time as this: Easter amidst Covid-19Erica Wiggenhorn is an international speaker and bestselling author of modern-day relevant Bible Studies to make sense of our current life circumstances.In this Easter Week episode, Stephanie and Erica ponder questions that are both timeless, and relevant to tonight's headlines:How does Easter morning comfort you when things are uncertain and difficult?How does Easter bring us hope that Jesus understands our darkness?How did the disciples let Easter transform them, and what can we learn from them, so Easter transforms us, too?Jesus knew that Easter would be preceded by Gethsemane and the cross. How can we draw hope from that?What does Easter tell us about our future--both near and far? Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!36 min
  11. 11A biblical look at physical intimacy in marriageStephanie is joined today by Rosie Makinney, author of Fight for Love and its eponymous podcast.This episode is NOT recommended for children as we tackle the issue of pornography within Christian marriages, from the perspective of the wife.Rosie experienced difficult early  years in her marriage as she uncovered her husband's porn addiction. After 10 years of struggle and a long recovery road, they are now enjoying a porn-free marriage, and have a ministry to come alongside Christian couples whose marriage is riddled with this addiction. Rosie's perspective is quite unique, as she specifically seeks to serve not the husbands, but the wives whose husbands are struggling.Check out Rosie's book Fight for Love, as well as the Fight for Love Podcast!Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!34 min
  12. 12Interview: What do you do when life doesn't go your way?Episode 35: Tracy Steel joins Stephanie to enter the world of spiritual interior design.We do not serve an easy God. We serve a trustworthy, glorious, good God. And so, our lives are not easy. But, sprinkled with pepper as they may be, they can be, in Christ, glorious and beautiful. You are are the designed. He is the Designer!Tracy discovered that God does not answer our prayers the way we want--but the way that is best for us. There is a big difference, and it is grounded in God's trustworthiness and faithfulness. Through her book and ministry, she accompanies women to understand that God is the designer of their lives. He makes a much better Designer than we ever could!How do we start trusting God? How do we use our time wisely? How do we prioritize our time and energy? How do we avoid burnout? Tracy lays out six design-inspired tips to embrace the life God designed for you: movement, emphasis, pattern, contrast, balance and space. Listen to the episode to learn from these for yourself!Write to Tracy on her website, mentioning Gospel Spice, to receive her special free gift for you! She mentions the details at the end of this episode. Tracy wrote A Redesigned Life, and the links are in the shownotes. Find Tracy on the YouVersion Bible App, for a 5-day devotional Bible readin plan, it's FREE and very encouraging! Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!38 min
  13. 13How do you protect your child against trafficking?Episode 38 - Stephanie welcomes Amanda Florczykowski to discuss how to ground our faith in Christ to banish fear as we raise our children in an increasingly dangerous culture.Child pornography and pedophilia are at an all time high. In 2016, Amanda's toddler was wrenched from her arms in a Texas grocery store in a foiled sex trafficking abduction attempt. The next year, her boy nearly drowned, she suffered a miscarriage, and their family home burned to the ground. Amanda shares the intimate unraveling that led her to unshakable faith in our mighty God. Since then, this mother of four has embraced her faith at a whole new level to trust God with her children. She now comes alongside parents who fear for their kids, teaching them to replace worldly fear with godly faith. The parenting journey is not for the faint of heart. But God, our Father, understands and provides His support. He never said it would be easy. But He promised He would walk us through this. Amanda's story will bring you strength to face your fears as a parent in today's world. You might even feel challenged to step up and join the fight to help end child trafficking in our lifetime! What a glorious way to become the spice of the gospel to our world!Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!43 min
  14. 14Interview: God, do You see me? Do You even care?Episode 41 - Stephanie welcomes Dr. Michelle Bengtson to discuss the life-saving nature of learning to abide in hope as the only anchor to live your life to the full.What happens when a board- certified neuropsychologist falls deep into the pit of depression herself?Dr. Michelle Bengtson is a neuropsychologist who treated thousands of patients before depression hit her, too. She learned the hard way that self-sufficiency and control were costly substitutes for dependance on God. Through many personal hardships, physical and psychological, she discovered the essential nature of the spiritual component to healing: hope. Join us today to discover her amazing journey of hope, and how you, too, can embrace a life where Hope Prevails.Dr. Michelle Bengtson is an author, speaker, podcaster and hope dealer!Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!37 min
  15. 15Interview: How do you know that you are walking with God?Episode 44 - Stephanie welcomes Kristi Woods today. Kristi grew up in the church, and was very good at, well, being good. Until she realized that being good is not the same thing as having a relationship with God. That's when her journey with Jesus truly started, and she has since walked many miles with Him. From church unity, to discipleship, to challenges to walk ever deeper with Him, Kristi has learned to make Him the center of her world and the desire of her heart. She shares with us how God took her on twists and turns--and how He still does! She helps us see that there is nothing more thrilling that full-on adventure with Jesus.Kristi challenges us to love Jesus wholeheartedly! And it has to do with her powerful prayer, "Lord, show me my heart!"From dark chocolate to Bible reading plans, we got you covered! Taste and see that the Lord is good! Psalm 34:8Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!37 min
  16. 16Interview: Do you know your purpose? How about your calling?Episode 47 - Julie Holmquist seeks to delight in God's glory - a theme that is so close to our heart here through the Gospel Spice Podcast! She shares her testimony of being drawn to God and deeper intimacy with Him through the thick and thin of daily life. In her transparent fashion, she shares how she looked for God everywhere--and found Him amidst the broken, only to be sent by Him to be the one He would use to minister to others.She has learned to go from "doing" for God, to "being" with God. Her heart for discipleship now entices her to share her discoveries with others who long to linger in His presence. Have you wondered at the difference between calling and purpose? Find out today!Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!31 min
  17. 17Special Q&A! Everything you have always wanted to know about Stephanie and the Podcast!Episode 48 - Today kicks off the celebrations for the one-year anniversary of the Gospel Spice Podcast!Stephanie is joined by Roslyn Evans for this two-part series where YOU got to ask your questions about anything at all. We are answering half your questions today, and the other half on Episode 50.Here are some of your questions, from Lizette, Shwetha Mabel, Amanda, Elyse, Cyndi, and more!- how did the podcast come into being? - how do you learn to discern the Voice of God?- what are Stephanie's favorite episodes?We are also celebrating by giving away prizes! Two winners are announced today, and three more will be announced on Episode 50.Make sure to submit your questions to enter the raffle! Submit on the anniversary-related posts on Facebook, Instagram (on Stephanie's accounts or on the Gospel Spice Ministries account) or on the comment form at gospelspice.comSupport us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!48 min
  18. 18Interview: How do you help others fall in love with God amidst anxiety and stress?Episode 49 - Stephanie welcomes her passionate friend Cheyenne to discuss how God calls us to disciple the next generation for Christ. We talk about college and high school students falling in love with God through Christ-centered discipleship and role-modeling, as well as pursuing our purpose to love others in His Name, especially when it is exhausting.We also talk about how COVID season is affecting us right now, in exhaustion and anxiety: "we have the end of the story, and this is temporary. Jesus even warned us that we would have times like this." Yes!!!Cheyenne Olson is a simple Minnesota girl, fueled by coffee with a side of chocolate. She loves being outside on, in, or by the lake with her family and is a complete plant nerd. But most notably, Cheyenne is passionate about Jesus and His Word and desires to ignite that passion in you and help strengthen your resolve to follow Him. She writes vulnerably, from her heart, about the experiences and lessons God has taught her along the way. She shares her highs and lows; victories and struggles in hopes to encourage you to grow your relationship with Jesus.Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!32 min
  19. 19Special Q&A! YOU ask... Stephanie answers! Part 2Episode 50 - Today we continue the celebrations for the one-year anniversary of the Gospel Spice Podcast!Stephanie is joined by Roslyn Evans for this two-part series where YOU got to ask your questions about anything at all. We started in Episode 48, and we finish answering your questions today! And we have THREE winners announced at the end of the episode!Here are some of your questions, from Eden, Michelle, Julie, Linda, Paulette, Kate, and some Instagram accounts!!- did Jesus go to hell between Good Friday and Easter Sunday?- how did you come to faith, Stephanie?- what are the qualities to look for in a mentor?- what challenges did you face in creating the podcast this past year?This, and more, on this special edition of the Podcast with YOU our beloved listener, as the superstar!Make sure to go to gospelspice.com for all the exciting details about the upcoming FALL 2020 ONLINE Bible Study that Stephanie and Ros talk about: Centering in Christ through the Tabernacle!Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!53 min
  20. 20How is God using your voice amidst your overwhelming hardships? with Julie HamiltonStephanie welcomes Julie Hamilton on the show today. We talk about the process of refinement God uses in our lives: it often feels messy, maybe even downright crushing at times, but it's all a matter of perspective: will we choose to focus on our pain, or on His purpose? We're digging down to the core of our identity today.Some spices are ready for use straight from your garden. Others require crushing, grounding, drying, and much more, to release the flavors that enthrall us. Do you want to enthrall and astonish God, and the world, with the depth of your Gospel spice? Then let Him do His work. Julie used to be riddled with such anxiety, she could not even leave her house. Now, Julie builds strong and healthy lives one podcast at a time! Faith based podcaster, speaker, radio and TV co-host and encourager, Julie has been married for 21 years, is a mom of two girls & loves living in Napa Valley.What happened? Take a listen to find out! You will be encouraged to step out beyond the pain of the process, to embrace the God behind the process. And then, we'll discuss how to nurture your spiritual gifts to impact the Kingdom in small and big ways!Today's episode is two friends enjoying the flavors of life together. Come and join us!"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10STAY TUNED FOR A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE END OF THIS EPISODE!DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries.In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God.In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus.PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the link with friends and family.PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with!PAY IT FORWARD!! Would you consider supporting this show today to help others enjoy it for free? It comes to you completely free, but is labor-intensive to produce, and we want to keep putting it in the ears of people!Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support. All donations above our minimal operating costs go to Christian organizations fighting human trafficking.Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog(*ListenNotes ranking, 2023)Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!41 min
  21. 21"I see you." with Naomi Zacharias, Part 1Episode 52 - In this special One-Year anniversary episode, Stephanie welcomes Naomi Zacharias, director of Wellspring International. Celebrate the first birthday of the Gospel Spice Podcast with our incredibly inspiring guest, her vision and stories, and her heart for the one no one sees. Naomi Zacharias is an author, speaker, and director of the humanitarian arm of RZIM. Naomi was graduated from Wheaton College with a BA in business/economics. After working in sales for Coca-Cola, she joined the staff of RZIM. She accepted a fulltime internship in the Office of Public Liaison at The White House and returned to RZIM to help launch Wellspring International, an initiative devoted to providing financial grants to international efforts working with vulnerable communities.Naomi has visited with women in red-light districts across Europe and Asia; foster homes for children affected by HIV/AIDS throughout Asia and Africa; displacement camps in areas of the Middle East offering aid to Iraqi refugees; areas devastated by natural disaster; and international shelters for victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.UPDATE: Wellspring International closed its ministry on March 26, 2021. Did you enjoy this episode? Then you will LOVE our Gospel Spice series! Click to listen to the first episode of each season: The Gospel of Matthew: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/3281/link/https://www.podcastics.com/episode/3281/link/ The Psalms: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/33755/link/https://www.podcastics.com/episode/33755/link/ The Gospel of Luke: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/40838/link/https://www.podcastics.com/episode/40838/link/ The Book of Proverbs: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/68112/link/https://www.podcastics.com/episode/68112/link/ -----------DID YOU KNOW?The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools brought to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. Would you consider supporting this show today? It comes to you completely free, but is labor-intensive to produce. For the price of a cup of coffee or two, your monthly support of $5 or $10 would make a huge difference! Donate HERE today.The Gospel Spice Ministries exist to inspire Christ-followers in our generation to delight in the glory of God by knowing and experiencing Jesus more intimately. We provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus.Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support.Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!34 min
  22. 22"I see you." with Naomi Zacharias, Part 2Episode 53 - Naomi Zacharias joined us last week to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Gospel Spice Podast. Listen to the second half of her interview today!If you missed Episode52, make sure to catch it later! Naomi shared a lot about her heart and passion for the underdogs and destitutes. In this second half, she tells us more, and dares to dive into the current struggle the Zacharias family is facing as a result of the passing of Ravi on May 19, 2020.Check out wellspringinternational.org and gospelspice.com for more details!-----------DID YOU KNOW?The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools brought to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. Would you consider supporting this show today? It comes to you completely free, but is labor-intensive to produce. For the price of a cup of coffee or two, your monthly support of $5 or $10 would make a huge difference! Donate HERE today.The Gospel Spice Ministries exist to inspire Christ-followers in our generation to delight in the glory of God by knowing and experiencing Jesus more intimately. We provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus.Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support.Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!37 min
  23. 23Come and dance with Jesus through the Psalms!Episode 54 - Welcome to Season 2! We are entering 6 sessions on the Psalms, interspersed with guest interviews every third episode as usual!We invite you to spend the next nine episodes in the Book of Psalms, the book that Jesus Himself quoted the most frequently.Stephanie is recording these episodes from a live teaching she gave to a room full of people seeking to find Jesus in the book of Psalms. This is our underlying challenge: will we experience Jesus in the Psalms, as the Lord intended to? If you had nothing but the Book of Psalms AND a good grasp of Jewish culture and history, you could trace the entire redemption plan of God in the Psalms alone. Jesus is God and Man; King and Priest; rejected and suffering; and gloriously resurrecting! It is all in the Psalms!In this introductory episode, Stephanie sets the scope of our quest -- to taste and see Jesus in the 150 Psalms that HE used as HIS hymnbook! The Psalms are steeped in cultural relevance, and we are setting out to taste the spice of the Gospel in these precious Old Testament texts. The Psalms are poetry that translates and transcends. They point to Jesus more often than we might surmise. Are you ready to find Jesus through the Psalms?"Lord, don't You care if we drown?" is the Psalmist's question, echoed by Jesus' disciples. Is it YOUR question today?The Psalms express unfiltered hearts coming to God with the entire range of human emotion. Have you ever wondered how to find the Psalm that best mirrors your mood du jour? praise, complaint, lament, woes... how can we find the words to express the depth of our heart? And, more importantly, how can we come to God with our heart overflowing with grief, anguish, anger-- and let Him bring peace, restore the hope of our salvation, and give us joy in the morning?Come and dance with Jesus on the pages of the Psalms!For more info, go to gospelspice.com.Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!33 min
  24. 24How can we live the life God created us for?Episode 55 (Psalms, 2nd session) - Stephanie takes us the heart of worship through the Psalms as we enter through the gates of Psalm 1. The Psalms, given to us by the Psalmists under the inspiration of the Word of God, Christ, who then learned these songs as a child through this Old Testament hymnbook. Can we fathom that?What is the life you long for? Psalm One gives you a roadmap for it.How does God see you today? The Psalmist gives us a glimpse into God' s heart for you.Who are you created to be? Dive into the Psalms to find out, straight from the heart of your Creator.What does a truly blessed life look like? The Psalmist whispers it to us with pictures that are worth a thousand words.What is prosperity? Ask the Psalmist. Why is the justice of God a good thing?How do you fight your battles? Very few meaningful battles are easily won. The Psalms provide us the perspective of perseverance!Come and dance to the worship music of the Psalms today.Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!33 min
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