Podcast Summary: "He's Still the Same God"

Podcast: Christ With Coffee On Ice
Host: Ally Yost
Date: May 9, 2025

Episode Overview

In this uplifting episode, Ally Yost delves into the biblical story of David and Goliath, drawing parallels between ancient scripture and the everyday challenges Christians face today. With characteristic vulnerability and encouragement, Ally explores themes of faith, obedience, overcoming fear, and trusting that the God who helped David is the same God with us now. Expect personal stories, scripture unpacking, practical faith encouragement, and a heartfelt call to boldness and action.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. Setting the Scene & Personal Updates

• Ally’s Coffee Routine (00:20):
  Ally shares her new protein coffee habit, complete with thick texture, and mentions her use of the Javi brand (not an ad) discovered on TikTok.
• Relatable Vulnerability (02:00):
  She admits forgetting her physical Bible for the first time ever but reminds listeners that scripture is always accessible, even on a phone.

2. Consuming Scripture and Guarding Input

• Shifting Nighttime Content (04:30):
  Ally speaks about the importance of intentionally filling her evenings with Godly content to foster spiritual sensitivity, referencing her experience with "prophetic dreams."

  “It really actually matters what you’re consuming right before bed…we’re making sure at least at the end of our day, we're sealing it with God.” (05:50)

• Convictions on Entertainment (06:50):
  She describes switching from mainstream shows like "Gilmore Girls" to biblically themed content, particularly the series "House of David," due to convictions from the Holy Spirit.

  “That’s what the Spirit of God is for—to convict our spirits when things are just not right.” (07:30)

3. The Story of David & Goliath (08:50–27:30)

Ally gives a vibrant recap of the biblical narrative, with applications:

• Background on Saul and David (09:45):

  • Saul’s fall from God’s favor due to pride and self-glorification.
  • Hannah’s answered prayer and the dedication of Samuel as prophet.
  • God’s focus on the heart rather than qualifications: “God doesn’t care what’s on the exterior…He really loves to use what the world says can’t be used.” (12:43)

• David’s Unique Qualifications (14:40):

  • Underdog status; more of a musician and shepherd than a warrior.
  • Chosen by God for his heart and faith.
  • Ministering to Saul through music, aiding with demonic oppression.

• The Philistine Threat and the Nephilim (17:00):

  • Origin of Goliath—explains the biblical giants (Nephilim) as offspring of fallen angels and humans (Genesis 6:4).
  • Insight into the spiritual background: “There’s so much sin, so much twistedness…these unions resulted in a breed of giant, powerful, and violent beings.” (18:35)

• David Volunteers to Fight Goliath (21:00):

  • David’s boldness is rooted in his faith, not his visible qualifications.
  • Emphasizes the Israelites’ fear and David’s confidence in God:

    “You guys are forgetting that it doesn’t matter how big their giant is—our God is bigger, and He’s on our side.” (22:12)

• David’s Unconventional Approach (24:20):

  • Rejects Saul’s armor, chooses a slingshot and stone.
  • Underscores God’s delight in using the “unqualified” to accomplish His will.
  • God-directed timing and precision in taking down Goliath.

• Victory and Application (27:10):

  • David slays Goliath, inspiring Israel to victory—powerful model of faith and obedience.
  • Everyone thought David looked “crazy” but he trusted God’s word above all.

4. Modern Application & Encouragement

• Facing Our Own Giants (28:00):

  • Ally urges listeners to see their own daunting challenges as “Goliaths” that God wants to help them overcome.
  • The support and presence of God are promised:

    “God doesn’t call us into scary things to do it alone…He walks with us hand in hand, next to us, side by side.” (30:10)

• On Obedience and Simplicity (33:10):

  • Obeying God is simple until we let doubt and fear complicate it.
  • Important self-examination: “Imagine if David was like, ‘I know God told me…but I’m not even there yet.’ He stayed so strong on who God called him to be.” (36:12)

• Encouragement to Step Out in Faith (38:30):

  • Ally shares her own struggle with a personal “giant,” modeling transparent faith.
  • She identifies the temptation to listen to doubters or to bow to fear, but underscores the importance of listening to God's voice above all.

  “I really believe that God…has so much delight, and is so pleased with us deciding to be more like David and say, ‘I’m going to do it regardless of what people think.’” (41:34)

5. Memorable Quotes & Moments

• God’s Call Requires Boldness:

  “God wants you to just do it. He wants you to do it with Him. He’s not calling you to do it by yourself.” (46:15)

• On God’s Repeated Invitations:

  “He doesn’t just tell us one time…But also, there does have to be a point where it’s like, fear of God falls on us, and He says, ‘Are you going to do it?’” (44:30)

• Corporate Commitment and Prayer (48:00):
  Ally guides listeners in a prayer of surrender, repentance, and bold faith—inviting everyone to publicly commit, “God, use me.”

6. Final Charges and Blessing (51:10)

• Call to Action:
  Ally urges listeners to walk boldly this week, to reflect Jesus, and to step out of fear.

  “It’s time to be bold. And it’s time to stop being a slave to the spirit of fear. That’s what I feel the Lord wants you to know.” (52:18)

• Encouragement to Read Scripture:
  Recommendation to read the story of David directly in 1 Samuel and/or check out the "House of David" show as supplemental inspiration.

Notable Quotes

• “God will reward us for our crazy, radical faith and obedience…This is the God that we serve. We forget that.” — Ally Yost (27:03)

• “He doesn’t call us into scary things to do it alone...every freaking second, every step of the way, God was with him.” — Ally Yost (30:19)

• “The thing that makes obedience no longer simple is when we allow other things in, like fear and doubt, unworthiness, questioning things, second guessing…it can stay simple as long as we are rebuking those thoughts.” — Ally Yost (34:35)

• “You have the choice to either go for the very scary thing that He's calling us into, knowing that He is right there with us. He will provide everything that we need.” — Ally Yost (30:50)

• “Consider this your prophetic word. Actually, consider this that very moment, it’s already come, and the Lord is using a girl named Ally through her podcast. This is how He’s doing it.” — Ally Yost (46:05)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Protein Coffee Chat: 00:20–02:00
• Consuming Godly Content: 04:30–08:00
• Story of David Begins: 08:50
• On Saul and Pride: 10:50–12:50
• God Chooses David: 13:40–14:40
• Explaining the Nephilim/Goliath’s Origin: 17:00–20:30
• David Volunteers/Explains His Faith: 21:00–24:00
• David Rejects Armor, Slays Goliath: 24:20–27:10
• Modern Application—Facing Giants: 28:00–36:00
• Ally’s Personal Application: 38:30–41:00
• Charge and Group Prayer: 48:00–51:00
• Final Boldness Charge: 52:10

Conclusion

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that the God of David is still active today, calling His people to a radical, faith-filled obedience that overcomes fear and challenges. Through biblical exposition, personal testimony, and fervent encouragement, Ally invites listeners to see themselves through God’s eyes, to lay down fear and pride, and to boldly say yes to whatever “giant” God is calling them to face—knowing they do not walk alone.