Peace in His Presence
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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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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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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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...
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In this special podcast episode, the Michelle invites fellow co-hosts from the Seasoned Mamas podcast, Deb Burma, Lindsey Hausch, and Faith Doerr to discuss Faith's debut book, 'God's Encouraging Word: True Comforts When Worldly Advice Fails'. They dive into the genesis of the book, which was inspired by Faith's personal trauma and a need to address unhelpful platitudes often given during difficult times. The discussion highlights the importance of finding true comfort in God's word, contrasts between worldly advice and biblical wisdom, and provides insights into healthy ways to support others...
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Michelle sits down with Chad Bird to talk about his book, Hitchhiking with Prophets. Chad is a scholar in residence at 1517 and host of popular Bible podcasts like "40 Minutes in the Old Testament". In "Hitchhiking with Prophets," Chad aims to make the biblical narrative accessible even to those with little prior knowledge. Drawing from his podcast episodes outlining Old Testament stories, he vividly brings to life the engrossing accounts. A key focus is tracing the developing promise of the Messiah woven throughout the Old Testament. Because the book covers all of the Old Testament, Michelle...
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In this episode of the 'Peace and His Presence' podcast, Michelle explores the profound comfort and assurance found in Psalm 23. Michelle shares insights on how understanding God as our shepherd, Yahweh, can transform our perception of life's challenges and our fears. She discusses the importance of resting in God's unshakeable promises. If you would like to learn more about the Promised Rest God offers to you, please check out Michelle's book Promised Rest. Michelle has also created a Summer Bible Reading plan, which you can Alternatively, you can follow her on Instagram or Facebook to...
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Do you struggle with fear and anxiety when life's storms rage? In this episode of the Peace in His Presence podcast, host Michelle Diercks takes a look at Psalm 27 to reveal how we can find rest and security in God's unshakable promises. Sharing a powerful personal story of clinging to God's truth during a potential turbulent flight, Michelle unpacks the life-changing realization that the Lord is our true shelter, light, and salvation - whom shall we fear? (Psalm 27:1) Through meditating on this poignant psalm, you'll learn: How to overcome fear by waiting on the Lord and being strengthened ...
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Finding Rest in God's Unshakeable Promises This episode offers solace and hope through scripture, focusing on God's loving presence and promises in times of hardship. Featured are comforting verses from Isaiah 43 and Psalm 46, emphasizing God's personal care, redemption, and strength amidst life's trials. Michelle shares insights on God’s immense power and unconditional love, illustrated by the vastness of the universe and personal anecdotes. Michelle shares a prayer based on Psalm 46:10 The episode is designed to be a recurring source of spiritual encouragement and includes...
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In this episode, Michelle sits down with, author, speaker, podcast host, Katie Koplin to discuss her new book, Encouragement For Motherhood, which will be released on April 9, 2024. It is available to order now. Katie and Michelle talk about the struggles of motherhood but also how God's grace pours out over every moment. Michelle shares an a small reading from the book and shares a few quotes. You will want to grab your favorite beverage and soak up this interview about how God meets us right in the middle of our messes and give us His peace and strength. Michelle was honored to be one...
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