Prayer for Peace
Peace in His Presence
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Unshakeable Hope: When Relationships Are Difficult
Peace in His Presence
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
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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
Peace in His Presence
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...
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Promised Hope Series: Yahweh Rapha, the Lord is our Healer
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In 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: ...
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Advent Reflections: Whispers of Hope From Elizabeth's Story
Peace in His Presence
Join authors Michelle Diercks and Pastor Andrew Jones for a special Advent series that weaves together themes from their upcoming books from Concordia Publishing House. Michelle explores how God's promises bring peace in all circumstances in "Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness" (releasing January 7, 2025). Pastor Andy's book "10 Lies Satan Loves to Tell" (releasing January 14, 2025) unmasks the deceptions that often shake our trust in God's faithfulness. To celebrate their book launches, these two authors have created "Advent Reflections," a thoughtful series examining how...
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Advent Reflections: Whispers of Hope from Mary's Story
Peace in His Presence
Join authors Michelle Diercks and Pastor Andrew Jones for a special Advent series that weaves together themes from their upcoming books from Concordia Publishing House. Michelle explores how God's promises bring peace in all circumstances in "Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness" (releasing January 7, 2025). Pastor Andy's book "10 Lies Satan Loves to Tell" (releasing January 14, 2025) unmasks the deceptions that often shake our trust in God's faithfulness. To celebrate their book launches, these two authors have created "Advent Reflections," a thoughtful series examining how...
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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...
info_outlineWelcome friends! What an incredible week it's been with the launch of Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness. 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 and opportunities. Through this journey, I've discovered what it truly means to live as God's beloved daughter. I've learned to see life through the lens of abundance rather than lack.
A Special Invitation: 8-Week Journey Together
I'm excited to announce a special program combining life-changing principles with the truths from Promised Hope. This isn't just another Bible study or self-improvement program - it's an eight-week journey to experiencing the abundant life Jesus promised.
Is This For You?
This program is for you if you've ever:
- Found yourself stuck in patterns that rob you of joy and peace
- Struggled to fully embrace your identity as God's beloved child
- Carried the weight of unforgiveness or bitterness in relationships
- Felt overwhelmed by life's transitions
- Wondered if you're living the full, purposeful life God has for you
What We'll Discover Together
In our intimate group of 20-25 women, we'll:
- Learn how God's truth can transform our thought patterns
- Discover practical tools combining biblical truth with how God designed our brains
- Explore what it truly means to live as God's beloved daughters
- Find freedom from patterns that keep us stuck
- See life's challenges through the lens of God's faithfulness
What's Included
- Weekly teaching videos
- Live group calls (with replays available)
- Private community space for support and encouragement
- A personal 45-minute coaching session with me
Join Us Starting February 17th
I'm creating a waiting list for our February 17th launch. Some spots have already been claimed through private conversations, but I'd love to have you join us.
To join the waitlist:
- Google Form Waitlist
- Send me an email expressing your interest at michellediercks.com/contact
This group coaching experience is for women only.
If you have any questions, please reach out. Thank you for letting me share my heart and excitement with you today!