Podcast
As You Go
Hosted by Ruth McDonald · EN
As Christian women, our desire is to find our role in fulfilling the Great Commission. Jesus said, "Go ye... and make disciples" and we understand that to mean "As you are going... make disciples." We are always going, aren't we? And as we go, we are representing Christ, speaking His words into the lives around us and bearing His image for the world to see. Our desire is to grow in our relationship with Jesus so that we can be a clear signpost to influence others to follow Him too.
On "As You Go" we will talk with other Christians about how to walk closely with Christ. We will interview Christ followers who are effectively making disciples. And we will dig into the Bible for its timeless truths about how to really know God and make Him known.
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Do You Smell Like Jesus?
Oct 1500:17:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Ruth McDonald talks from 2 Corinthians 2:14-16: "But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life." Ruth bases this devotion on the following principles: 1) We smell like what we consume. 2) We smell like our environment/where we hang out. 3) We smell like what we put on. Support us on pushpay.com!
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Raising Boys
Jul 1100:37:01Tap to summarizeAs a mother of 2 young boys, April Bybee Tummins is focused on raising them to be godly men. In this episode, she shares great and practical tips about "establishing righteous rhythms" in the Christian home. She reminds us that "you can't share what you don't have" and encourages her listeners to first prioritize their own relationship with Jesus. Though made to target the audience of "Boy Moms" this episode contains great advice for any parent, grandparent, or adult who wants to impact the next generation for Christ. Support us on pushpay.com!
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No Other Gods?
Apr 30, 202500:22:25Tap to summarizeAs Christians, we claim to worship only one God... and yet, "the human heart is a perpetual idol factory," as John Calvin famously said. In this episode, Ruth McDonald shares interesting stories from her experiences in a non-Christian, polytheistic culture. Idol worship is not just statues, shrines, and golden calves. Support us on pushpay.com!
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Shedding Shame & Guilt
Apr 10, 202500:38:06Tap to summarizeBreanna Johnson, newly appointed IM missionary to southern France, shares in this episode about her journey to freedom in Christ. Hers is not a story of "sugar, spice and everything nice" but rather one that includes a family impacted by divorce, addiction, depression, and sexual abuse. And yet, Breanna is full of the joy of the Lord, free from the shame and guilt of the past, and engaging in a ministry of hope through the gospel. You will be touched and challenged through Breanna's story. You will be encouraged to "find your Molly" (seek a mentor) and "Be a Molly" (be a mentor) as you take your place in the ongoing movement of women discipling women. For more information about Breanna and her husband Alejandro, please visit https://iminc.org/missionary/alejandro-and-breanna-johnson/ Support us on pushpay.com!
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Five Star Rating
Mar 19, 202500:26:42Tap to summarizeHow would you rate your satisfaction in Christ today? In today's episode, Ruth shares from the Word about God's intention to completely satisfy the longing heart. She encourages us to think about how many stars we would give our satisfaction and remind us that "if we're not completely satisfied, the problem is not with the product but with the consumer." From the very beginning, God provided humans with everything they needed to be 100% satisfied in Him. As He looked at His creation -- and at people -- He pronounced them "very good." In the verses she cited, we see that God still intends for His people to be satisfied: Psalm 63:5; 65:4; 107:9; Matthew 5:6 In the Bible, God is likened to a nursing mother and we are given a beautiful picture of all of our needs -- spiritual, physical, and emotional -- being met in Him. Ruth suggests that true satisfaction is found only in our closeness to Him. Support us on pushpay.com!
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Deviled Eggs & Discipleship
Feb 26, 202500:18:54Tap to summarizeKristi Johnson is well known to our listeners from her earlier podcast "The Power of Words". She is also loved and respected by many from her long career in Spain as a church planting missionary in Spain. She and her husband Tim now reside in Nashville where he teaches missions/intercultural studies at Welch College and Kristi works in Communications for IM,Inc. Kristi has spent her life "pursuing people for the sake of the Gospel" and is willing to share her insights and experiences with us in this episode. How is discipleship like deviled eggs? You'll be surprised to hear the parallels... and you won't forget this lesson. Some links you may want to follow for more information are listed below: Support us on pushpay.com!
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One Verse a Week
Jan 29, 202500:19:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jane Halliburton Randlett shares her method and motivation for memorizing Scripture. Jane has been consistent in Scripture memorization for over 45 years and has committed more than 50 chapters to memory. Her secret is simply memorizing one verse per week and staying at it over time. This episode in Part 2 of two sessions with Jane. In the previous episode, she shared about her daily walk with Jesus through time in His word and in prayer. Support us on pushpay.com!
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Time in the Lap of Jesus
Jan 16, 202500:25:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jane Halliburton Randlett shares tips and inspiration from her lifelong walk with Jesus. Though she became a follower of Jesus as a child, Jane relates her story of gaining certainty of her salvation and maturing in the faith as she developed consistent habits of daily time in the Word and in prayer. You will catch Jane's joyful spirit as she talks about climbing up into the lap of Jesus and spending time there with her Beloved Savior. This episode will encourage and challenge you as you grow in Him. Support us on pushpay.com!
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Wonderfully Made
Nov 21, 202400:35:48Tap to summarizeGuest Phyllis York is a long-time pastor's wife and student of the Word who works at FWB Women's Ministries as an Administrative Assistant. She has many years of experience in discipling women, church planting, parenting and grand parenting. In this episode, she shares a Biblical response to the gender confusion our world is currently experiencing and espousing. Based on the infallible and inspired Word of God, Phyllis presents a solid view of two genders, made in the image of God to reflect His glory. She shares tips for how to interact with and love those who struggle in these areas: 1) Do No Harm 2) Teach Truth 3) Befriend Support us on pushpay.com!
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Surprised by Gen Z
Nov 8, 202400:44:02Tap to summarizeIsn't it nice to be pleasantly surprised? Ashley Baines McNeese is an author, mother, and professor at a college in Texas where she engages daily with "Gen Z" in her creative writing classes. Though she approached this position with some fear due to the negative things she'd heard about the young people she would encounter, she shares in this episode that she has been pleasantly surprised and encouraged by what she has learned from them. Researchers and pundits are finding that it's not all "gloom and doom" on our U.S. college campuses. Many of this age group are seeking truth, authenticity, and intellectual honesty. Ashley shares her experiences and tips for all believers as they interact with younger friends in an effort to share the gospel and make disciples. Support us on pushpay.com!
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