Choosing Silence, Finding Strength: When God Fights Our Battles
Peace in His Presence
Episode Summary In this powerful episode of the Peace in His Presence podcast, Michelle Dericks explores how choosing strategic silence can become a source of strength when facing false accusations and shame. Drawing from her personal experience with false accusations and the biblical story of Rahab, Michelle reveals how El Chay (The Living God) fights our battles and brings redemption from the most broken places in our lives. As Mother's Day approaches, this timely message offers hope for anyone carrying burdens of shame, inadequacy, or painful circumstances they didn't choose. Key Moments...
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Finding Peace in the Unknown: How God Helps Us in Uncertainty
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Finding Peace in the Unknown: How God Helps Us in Uncertainty Episode Notes: In this transformative episode, Michelle Diercks explores how we can discover deep, lasting peace even during life's most uncertain seasons through understanding the powerful Hebrew name of God "El Chay" (the Living God). Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and introduction to finding peace in uncertainty 01:06 - Addressing the mixed emotions of life transitions 02:05 - Introduction to El Chay (the Living God) 03:00 - The Israelites' journey into the unknown promised land 04:11 - Michelle's personal story of being...
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Good Friday Reflection: It is Finished!
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Good Friday Reflection: "It Is Finished" In this special Good Friday episode, Michelle invites listeners to reflect on Jesus's sacrifice on the cross and the profound meaning behind His final words, "It is finished." Episode Highlights: Michelle explores the physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering that Jesus endured on the cross The meaning behind Jesus's powerful declaration "It is finished" (tetelestai in Greek) as a victor's cry Reflection on how Jesus's sacrifice paid our debt in full and secured our salvation The assurance that, through faith in Jesus, believers will never...
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Holy Week Reflection: Jesus in the Garden
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Holy Week Reflection: Jesus in the Garden Episode Overview In this special Holy Week episode, Michelle Dericks offers a powerful reflection on Jesus's time in the Garden of Gethsemane. Through scripture and personal insights, Michelle helps listeners understand the depth of Christ's suffering and the incredible love behind His sacrifice. Scripture Focus Luke 22:39-46 (with references to parallel accounts in Matthew 26 and Mark 14) Key Points Jesus experienced extreme anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane, knowing the immense suffering He was about to face His agony was so intense that His sweat...
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Prayer for Peace
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A short bonus episode.
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Unshakeable Hope: When Relationships Are Difficult
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Episode Summary: Michelle Diercks shares personal insights and biblical wisdom about handling difficult relationships and overcoming bitterness. She discusses lessons learned from Dr. Edie Wadsworth's life mentoring program and her journey toward better relationship management. Key Points: - Relationships with people are only as good as our thoughts about them - The importance of choosing which thoughts to dwell on - How bitterness and resentment primarily hurt ourselves - Biblical perspective on forgiveness and relationships - Managing recurring hurt from people who haven't apologized...
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Unshakeable Hope When Life Feels Uncertain
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Show Notes: In this episode: - Middle-of-the-night worries and uncertainty in life's transitions - Michelle shares her journey through Troy's health challenges - Reading from "Promised Hope" about finding refuge in God's promises - Introduction to Christian Life Coaching and its transformative impact - Special invitation for a complimentary 30-minute discovery call (Feb 20-28) Key Points: - Dealing with aging parents, adult children, and health challenges - Learning to find peace in God's promises during uncertain times - How thoughts create feelings and actions - Overview of the Unshakeable...
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Finding Unshakeable Hope: When Your Mind Needs Peace and Your Heart Needs Rest
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Are you struggling with the darkness and heaviness of winter? Does your mind feel as gray as the winter sky? In this special bonus episode, Michelle shares powerful insights about transforming our thoughts and finding joy even in challenging seasons. Learn how our thoughts create our feelings and discover practical tools for finding peace in God's presence. Key Topics Covered: - How our thoughts create our feelings and influence our actions - Finding joy in winter through perspective shifts - Dealing with anxious thoughts and worry - The power of changing our thought patterns - Resting in...
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Promised Hope Series: The Lord is Your Rock
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Episode Overview: Guest host Sharla Fritz interviews Michelle about Chapter 4 of her new book "Promised Hope," exploring the concept of God as our rock in times of uncertainty. Notable Quotes: - "Even though my world felt shaken, I knew God could see beyond the uncertainty of this moment. God held everything together." - "Jesus as our rock will never be taken away. It cannot be destroyed." - "If he's helped me in those ways in the past, won't he continue to do that in the future? And the answer is yes." Key Discussion Points: - Michelle's personal experience with her husband's hospitalization...
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Special Announcement And Invitation From Michelle
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Welcome friends! What an incredible week it's been with the launch of Your responses through messages, texts, and calls have filled my heart with such gratitude. In today's episode, I share something that has transformed my life in beautiful and unexpected ways. As my husband Troy noticed, becoming a certified Christian life coach has changed me deeply. When someone who knows your struggles most intimately notices this kind of transformation, it really means something. My Journey This transformation has touched everything - my relationship with God, family dynamics, and how I view challenges...
info_outlineIn 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 to be." This sets the stage for an incredible demonstration of God's power and presence.
God's Power Revealed Through the Plagues
In the book Michelle covers all the plagues, but in this episode she highlights three of them.
- The Nile turning to blood - striking at Egypt's lifeline
- The plague of frogs - challenging their fertility goddess
- The plague of darkness - confronting their supreme sun god, Ra
Each plague systematically demonstrated Yahweh's superiority over Egypt's false gods.
Why This Matters Today
Michelle shares a powerful insight about God's presence in our struggles: "He walks with us through the fire, carries us if need be." Just as God was present with the Israelites in their suffering, He remains present with us in our challenges today.
"The bush remained unconsumed by the flames because the Israelites would not be consumed by their horrific suffering in Egypt."
This message resonates deeply for anyone facing their own "Egypt moments" - situations we didn't choose but must navigate with faith.
The Promise of His Presence
The episode concludes with a beautiful reading of Psalm 121, emphasizing God's constant presence and protection. Whether facing personal trials or watching global suffering unfold, remember that Yahweh is not distant - He is right there in the midst of it all.
Want to explore God's names more deeply? Michelle's new book, Promised Hope, will be released on January 7th, complementing her previous work, Promised Rest. Both books explore the profound meanings of God's names throughout Scripture.