Promised Hope Series: Yahweh Rapha, the Lord is our Healer
Release Date: 01/05/2025
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
Peace in His Presence
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
Peace in His Presence
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
Peace in His Presence
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 special episode of the Promise to Hope series, host Michelle welcomes guest interviewer Faith Doerr to explore the powerful name of God, Yahweh Rapha - The Lord Our Healer.
Key Points Discussed:
- Introduction to Yahweh Rapha, meaning "The Lord is our healer"
- Context from Exodus 15, following the Israelites' crossing of the Red Sea
- The transformation of bitter waters at Marah into sweet water
- The significance of God's role as healer - physically, emotionally, and spiritually
- Discussion of Jesus healing the woman with a 12-year blood condition (Matthew 9:20-22)
Biblical Deep Dive:
- Exploration of Exodus 15 and the Israelites' journey from celebration to bitterness
- The meaning of "Mara" (bitter) in Hebrew and its significance
- Connection between physical healing and spiritual restoration
- God's promise to be the healer of His people
Key Scripture References:
- Exodus 15 - The story of bitter waters made sweet and God revealing Himself as Yahweh Rapha
- Matthew 9:20-22 - The woman with the issue of blood being healed
- Matthew 11:28-30 - "Come to me all who labor and are heavily laden..."
- Psalm 34:18 - "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted..."
- John 16:33 - "Take heart, I have overcome the world"
- Psalm 91 - "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High..."
- Psalm 27 (particularly the final verse) - "Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage"
Practical Applications:
- Understanding God's role as healer in modern context
- Dealing with bitterness and waiting periods
- Finding hope in times of brokenness
- The importance of community and worship even in difficult seasons
- Using simple Scripture phrases for comfort during challenging times
Notable Quotes from the Episode:
- "God is the giver and we are the receivers."
- "Sometimes fixing isn't about doing away with the problems. Sometimes it's about receiving the gifts and being reminded of the peace and strength that God gives to us to face whatever comes next."
Resources Mentioned:
- Book: "Promise to Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness" by Michelle Diercks
- Available on Amazon
- Free first chapter available at CPH.org/promisedhope