Church Music: For the Care of Souls with Phillip Magness
Release Date: 10/30/2023
Promised Hope Series: The Great I Am
Peace in His Presence
In this powerful episode of Peace in His Presence, guest host Deb Burma interviews Michelle Diericks about her upcoming book "Promised Hope" (releasing January 7th). They dive deep into one of the most significant names of God - Yahweh - and explore its profound meaning through the story of Moses and the plagues of Egypt. Who is Yahweh? The name Yahweh appears over 6,000 times in the Old Testament, typically shown as "LORD" in small capitals. Through the dramatic encounter at the burning bush, God reveals Himself to Moses as "I AM WHO I AM" - or more accurately, "I am what you will discover me...
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Promised Hope Series: Finding Peace in Adonai's Faithfulness
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In this heartwarming episode, Michelle is joined by her sons Jacob and Matthew, to discuss the first chapter of her upcoming book "Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness" (releasing January 7th). Together, they unpack the powerful names Adonai and Kyrios, exploring how God's sovereignty brings comfort in life's unfixable moments. Key Moments: Deep dive into Genesis 15 and Abraham's journey of faith Discussion of the 25-year waiting period in Abraham and Sarah's story Personal story about Michelle's first day of confirmation class Beautiful parallel between God's covenant with...
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Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Grace
Peace in His Presence
Join Michelle as she sits down with Martha Van Buskirk, author of the newly book "Transcribed Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Grace." From her fascinating journey from Washington DC politics to becoming a pastor's wife, Martha shares how God taught her profound lessons about identity, purpose, and the extraordinary impact of ordinary moments. Key Topics Discussed: Martha's transition from a high-powered career in Washington DC to seminary life and ministry The challenge of finding identity beyond status and achievements How God uses our "ordinary" lives for extraordinary purposes The importance...
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Unveiling Peace: A Conversation with Lindsay Hausch About Contentment through God's Word
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This podcast episode celebrates the launch of Lindsey Hausch's new book, 'The Secret of Being Content: A Journey through Philippians.' The episode features a discussion of chapter seven of the book, which focuses on anxiety as the opposite of contentment. Lindsey Hausch, joined by the Seasoned Mamas, explores the biblical teachings on anxiety, highlighting how the words of Paul and scriptures offer guidance and tools to navigate life's challenges with peace. The episode emphasizes being enveloped in God's peace, discussing how focusing on Christ can bring contentment and combat...
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A Conversation About Baptism with Flame
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Michelle welcomes Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning hip-hop artist Flame for an in-depth discussion on Baptism. Michelle has received many questions about Baptism over the past couple of years from people of various backgrounds. She wanted to provide a space for a conversation to help people understand some of the different beliefs surrounding Baptism. In this episode, Flame takes us through his transformative journey, sharing how his beliefs about Baptism have changed from his Calvinistic background to his current beliefs as a Lutheran. Flame shares what was helpful to him as he...
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Singing the Psalms: Embracing God's Promises
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In this heartfelt episode of the Peace in His Presence podcast, host Michelle warmly welcomes special guests, The Seasoned Mamas to celebrate the upcoming release of Deb’s new book 'Immeasurably More: 100 Devotions on God's Extravagant Grace,' coming out September 24th. The episode delves into the inspiration behind the book, with Deb sharing her thought process on creating the subtopics for the devotions, all rooted in Ephesians 3:20. The session is filled with genuine moments of joy, laughter, and relatable reflections as Deb, Lindsay, Faith, and Michelle discuss the...
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Finding Peace in God's Promises When You Have Anxious Thoughts
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In this episode of the Peace and His Presence podcast, host Michelle Diercks discusses her journey in becoming a certified Christian life coach and how this has helped her manage anxious thoughts. Michelle shares her personal struggles, particularly concerning her husband's health, and introduces a scripture reading and writing plan to help listeners focus on God's Word instead of their 'what if' thoughts. She highlights the importance of relying on God's promises and finding peace in His steadfast love, even amid life's uncertainties. Michelle invites listeners to join her on a...
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Words of Hope: A Conversation with Tanner Olson.
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In this episode, the Michelle welcomes Tanner Olson, a poet, author, and speaker, to discuss his book, 'Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope.' They explore how Tanner's simple yet profound writing offers solace and guidance amid life's uncertainties. Tanner shares insights into his creative process, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to the small things and turning them into messages of hope. They also discuss the role of prayer, the comfort in knowing God is always with us, and the journey of finding peace despite overthinking and anxiety. Throughout the conversation,...
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From Anxiety to Peace: God's Comfort in Uncertain Times
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In this special episode, in response to the recent traumatic events and assassination attempt on President Trump, Michelle shares words of comfort and peace from God's Word. Michelle discusses tools and techniques for processing emotions, dealing with grief, and finding solace in God's promises. She emphasizes the importance of turning to scripture, particularly Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, and John 14:27. She provides practical advice on acknowledging and processing emotions, the benefits of movement, and journaling. Michelle also highlights the power of God's word to replace...
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Journey Through Church History with Christa Petzold
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In this episode, Michelle welcomes Christa Petzold to discuss her new book Journey Through Church History. They discuss the inspiring stories of early martyrs Perpetua and Felicitas, highlighting their unwavering faith and hope in the face of death. Christa shares her motivation for writing the book, aiming to make church history accessible and engaging for children and adults alike, and its potential use in homeschooling, confirmation classes, and personal study. The episode underscores the importance of understanding church history to strengthen faith and appreciate the church's enduring...
info_outlineMichelle interviews Phil Magness about his book, Church Music: For the Care of Souls.
This was a special interview as Michelle has been friends with Phil and his wife Cheryl for almost 30 years.
Michelle learned much about worship from Phil when they served at a church together many years ago.
In this interview, they talk about:
- Why Phil wrote this book
- The importance of Sunday morning worship but also personal worship.
- Going to church, even when it's difficult
- The gifts God gives to us in worship
- Phil's prayer and hope for those who listen and read his book
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