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Confidence in Christ
Hosted by Kala Yoder · EN
Welcome to the Confidence in Christ podcast. I’m Kala and I’m here to offer you the opportunity to grow in your confidence of the Lord. Through interviews with friends, simple and practical scripture application to your life and some good old fashion tough love at times, you will be more equipped to have an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ after hanging out here with us. I’m a woman just like you, who loves the Lord with all my heart and is doing my best to follow his will for my life. Meeting you here weekly and passing on the knowledge he has given me is part of what that looks like. I’m so honored that you’re here and I can’t wait to help you get to know God in new and exciting ways!
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Walking Through Life Changes While Staying Focused on Christ with Brenda Yoder
Yesterday00:36:40Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailChange can be hard. Not just the things that are different but the hard part of trusting God in the midst of it, especially when things don't seem to make sense. Maybe it's a job loss, a death in the family, a relationship shift or a painful betrayal... or maybe it's something else entirely that you're facing that makes focusing on Christ feel difficult. No matter the situation, keeping our eyes on Jesus is key. This week I had the wonderful opportunity to have one of my mentors share on this very topic. Brenda L. Yoder, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor, author, educator, parent, and grandparent. She grew up in the Shipshewana community, where simplicity, service, and faith weren't just ideals, they were the rhythm of daily life. Those values still run through everything she does. For over 25 years, she has served as a therapist, school counselor, and teacher, learning that the most meaningful change happens not in a hurry, but in unhurried, authentic connection.Conversation Highlights:Life happens and things change but God has a beautiful plan in it allWe need to steward what God has given us and that takes a consistent shifting and looking at our valuesRecognizing that there are endings God creates, we don’t plan them, but they are for a purposeIn the spaces that are uncomfortable we have to keep returning to God for his guidance & peaceGod uses change to transform us more into his image & draw us closerConnect with Brenda!Brenda's WebsiteBrenda on IGGet the Book!Brenda on SubstackSupport the showWant to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HEREwebsite: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoderFB: @kaladianeyoderMusic: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Transcribe →Challenging Common Spiritual Lies that Rob Our Intimacy with God with Gary Thomas
1w ago00:38:29Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailI don't know about you but I struggle with lies and the battle in my mind a lot. There are times when the enemy is so sneaky that I don't even recognize the lie... have you been there too? This week we are breaking up and ending our unhealthy relationship with lies and we are dismantling them once and for all. That is where our wonderful guest Gary Thomas steps in. You may have heard of him but have you heard of his newest book? It's all about dismantling lies that Christians specifically believe. He broke down a few with me during the episode and it was pure gold!!! (more on this in the weekly newsletter! Sign up below!) Gary Thomas is a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry strives to bring people closer to Christ and closer to others. He has sold over 2 million copies of his books, translated into over a dozen languages, and won many awards, helping establish him as a thought leader in spiritual formation, marriage and parenting. Gary served on the teaching team at Second Baptist Church in Houston for 11 years and is currently teaching at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. His ministry has led him to speaking events in all 50 states and in nine different countries, including numerous television and radio programs. wisdom doesn't happen on accident, it's something that has to be pursued. When we dismantle the lies, we can keep our eyes on Jesus more easily. This isn't easy and it's going to cause us to truly look at what we believe and what is truth but my goodness is it going to bless us and deepen our relationship with Christ in a way nothing else can! I hope you'll take on the challenge and go through Gary's book with an open heart and willing mind. This could be the shift in your life you've been waiting for. Conversation Highlights:Spiritual lies can be passed down and believed without us questioning themMany Christians are spiritually reborn but not mentally transformedDismantling lies requires rejecting cultural values and actively pursuing biblical wisdom which Scripture values more than gold or silverWe can be addicted to comfort but God uses discomfort to build character and prepare us for ministryConnect with Gary!Gary's WebsiteGary on IGGet the Book!Gary on SubstackGet the newsletter HERE!Support the showWant to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HEREwebsite: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoderFB: @kaladianeyoderMusic: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Transcribe →Parenting is Hard: You’re Not Ruining Your Kids, Parenting as a Work in Progress with Abbey Wedgeworth
2w ago00:29:38Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailParenting is hard. Let's face it, we've all thought at one point or another that we have done so much harm to our kids that we have ruined them. Things seem so impossible and feel too far gone to heal, redeem or fix. But that's just not the truth friend. That is exactly why this years Mother's Day episode is with Abbey Wedgeworth. She wrote a book called Help, I'm Ruining My Kids!: A Gospel Guide for the Mom Who's Desperate for Change. Does that sound like something you need in your life too?Abbey is a Bible teacher, writer and homeschool mom of three young boys, is focus on helping mothers lift their eyes off their mistakes and anxieties and onto Christ. Abbey speaks honestly about shame, shortcomings, and the fear of "messing up" our kids. She knows from experience that fear is often compounded for homeschooling parents, but her message is simple and hope-filled, nothing is beyond redemption in motherhood. The topic of identity, worth, redemption and so much more are covered in this episode and it's perfect for the mom, grandma, aunt that longs to not mess up the kids in their lives. I'm so thankful for Abbey and her words, they are so timely! Enjoy this episode and PLEASE share it with a mom you know needs to hear this message right now! Conversation Highlights:We overestimate our impact on our kids, what you do matters but it’s not all that mattersWhat you do does have an impact so in light of that how can you make spiritual progress? (more in episode!)Our reference point can be ourself, our kids or Jesus, when it’s anything but Jesus we will feel despaired, unworthy & defeatedWhen you’re relaxed in the providence of God, the role you play feels more like an invitation than a burdenConnect with Abbey!Abbey's WebsiteAbbey on IGGet the Book!Sign up for the weekly newsletter where things go deeper! HERELooking for ways to embrace God and truly see Him in Scripture? Go HERESupport the showWant to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HEREwebsite: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoderFB: @kaladianeyoderMusic: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Transcribe →No More Fear Allowed: How to Experience Freedom that Lasts with Heather O'Brien
3w ago00:37:09Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailDo you struggle with fear? It doesn't have to be a crippling fear, but maybe it is. I have fears that seem to have been around my entire life and I've had some that are fleeting or seasonal. But fear is something we deal with here earth side. So what do we do about it? How do we handle fear in a Biblical way? And does God just want us to manage that fear so we can function or is there a deeper healing and freedom that he has for us? That's what today's podcast episode is all about! Heather joins me in talking on a subject she is very familiar with personally. She went through a season where God helped her get completely set free from fear and struggles and now she uses what God taught her to help others! Heather O’Brien is a prophetic healing coach, Bible teacher, and host of the Heal With God Podcast, ranked in the top 2% globally. She helps Christians who love Jesus but still feel emotionally stuck learn how to hear God clearly and heal with Him deeply. Through her signature Heal With God Roadmap, Heather brings practical, Spirit-led tools that break anxiety, fear, trauma, and confusion—releasing believers into confidence, clarity, and lasting peace.Conversation Highlights:What’s the point in getting set free from fear if it’s only for a moment? Jesus wants us to have lasting freedom!If we get free and stay free it’s because we have gotten to the root of thingsThe A.B.C. framework of finding freedomWe can be washed in the Word and set free in a way that lastsHearing God’s voice is the first step in healing and freedomConnect with Heather!Heather's WebsiteHeather on IGGet the Book!Heather's PodcastMonthly Live Prophetic Healing Workshop (3rd Thursday of the Month)Want more of the notes taken during the episode? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter here! Support the showWant to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HEREwebsite: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoderFB: @kaladianeyoderMusic: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Transcribe →Faithfulness in the Unknown: Trusting God’s Plan & Embracing a Mindset of Adventure with Renee Helmkamp
4w ago00:41:45Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMaybe you've heard this episode before and maybe you haven't but either way we need a reminder that we can trust God's faithfulness even in the unseen and unknown things of our life. This is a rerelease of an episode from season 5 of the podcast. It's the most listened to episode in the history of the podcast so I think it's one worth sharing again. Renee Helmkamp is a mom, grandma, faithful follower of Jesus and so many other things. She may wear a lot of hats but in each area she humbly follow the Lord. It's not always easy but it is always worth it. The plan is to have her back on the podcast at some point and get an update on the things she shared, but for now we are going to listen back to where God had her a few years ago. He has continued to take her on new adventures but sometimes hearing about the old ones encourages our souls in fresh ways!We talk about releasing our days into God's hand and how it can lead to the adventure of a lifetime. Enjoy the journey that God has you on, and cling to him all along the way. He is faithful! God is with us in the big things of life but also the small things, there is nothing in your life that he doesn't care about. He sees what you think might be insignificant and not worth asking him about, but he cares and loves you so much. Conversation Highlights:Living a fully surrendered life is not easy but it’s worth itWe can make excuses as to why we can’t obey God but he will always debunk itOur dependence on the Lord will increase as we say yes to His callingOur feelings follow our actions, don’t wait until you feel ready to say yes to God’s callingEmbrace a mindset of adventureBe in constant communication with the Lord, He will answerSupport the showWant to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HEREwebsite: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoderFB: @kaladianeyoderMusic: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Transcribe →Studying the Bible is for Everyone: Practical Ways to Study Scripture So You Actually Understand It with Pastor Daniel Goepfrich
Apr 1500:37:46Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week we are talking about a topic that I am PASSIONATE about!! Studying the Bible!! You all know how much I love studying the Bible and how important it is for each of us to be doing that. I know it can be scary and feel complicated but I'm here to tell you that it doesn't have to be! Reading scripture was never meant to be hard. We humans tend to overcomplicate it and it's time we put an end to that. This week I invited Pastor Daniel Goepfrich to chat about how we can practically study scripture and actually understand it. You will see below that he has years and years of experience in this area and it is a real treat to have him share with us!! Daniel Goepfrich (ThM, DMin) has been the Teaching Pastor at Oak Tree Community Church for more than 20 years and it's local to my neck of the woods over in South Bend, IN! He teaches Greek for Calvary University and Bible exposition and theology for Word of Life International Bible Institutes and National Theological College and Graduate School. He is an Associate Professor of Greek and Hebrew at Agathon University and served for 15 years as Professor of Bible and Theology at Tyndale Theological Seminary. He regularly speaks for international conferences, seminars, and training.In 2017, he founded Theology is for Everyone to produce biblically sound resources that everyone can use and understand. He is the author of Hermeneutics for Everyone, Biblical Discipleship, a three-volume Chapter by Chapter commentary series on the entire Bible, and Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage. He has also written several journal articles and contributed to multiauthor works. Daniel and Saralynn have been married since 1997. They have four grown children who are married and several grandchildren.Conversation Highlights:Hermeneutics = the science and art of interpretationWe don’t need a special code to understand scripture, just a willingness to learn and understandScripture was written FOR us, and we weren’t the original audience for itContext is vitally important in Bible studyA.C.T.S. Study Process (detailed in this week’s e-newsletter!)Connect with Pastor Daniel!Pastor Daniel's WebsiteDaniel on FBDaniel on IGGet the Book!If you would like the full breakdown of the A.C.T.S method of studying the Bible, get my weekly email I send out each week, it's included in this weeks! HERESupport the showWant to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HEREwebsite: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoderFB: @kaladianeyoderMusic: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Transcribe →Hope is a Powerful Tool: Addiction Recovery Guide for Family Members with Caroline Beidler
Apr 800:32:38Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThere are some topics people avoid. Sometimes it's because those topics are hard to navigate, sometimes it's because they aren't sure how to respond and other times it's because they don't want to go there. My guest this week doesn't shy away from the hard conversations and wants to help others in them when it comes to the area of addiction recovery.Caroline Beidler, MSW is an author, speaker, and the Managing Editor of Recovery.com, a company that combines independent research with expert guidance on addiction and mental health treatment. Their mission is to help everyone find the best path to recovery through the most comprehensive, helpful network of treatment providers worldwide. She is the author of three books, Downstairs Church, You Are Not Your Trauma, and When You Love Someone in Recovery: A Hopeful Guide for Understanding Addiction. Her own lived experience in addiction, mental health, and trauma recovery inspires her to help other others find recovery in all its varying forms.This conversation is not just for those family members who love someone who is in addiction or recovery, it's for anyone who is in a position of relationship with someone who is walking that road. Don't count yourself out at someone who isn't connected to this topic, share this conversation and book with others whom you know need to hear it. You can spread the word of hope to others just by letting them know this resource is available. Conversation Highlights:The world lies to us about where to find peace and contentmentRestoration & redemption is possible with JesusFamilies need to understand more about recoveryThe recovery journey is so much more than sobrietyWhen family members better understand recovery they can show up in better ways to help loved onesHang on to hope!Connect with Caroline!Caroline's WebsiteCaroline on FBCaroline on IGGet the Book!Support the showWant to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HEREwebsite: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoderFB: @kaladianeyoderMusic: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Transcribe →Why the Resurrection Should Change How We Live Our Everyday Lives: Special Solo Episode
Apr 100:34:47Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailI know... I'm just as surprised as you are about this week's episode. A solo episode... what?? Those don't happen very often so when they do, I stop and pause extra long to hear what God has for them. This time the Holy Spirit led me down a path that I never recognized before that makes total sense now! If you have Jesus as your personal savior and you accepted the free gift of salvation then you know that the resurrection changed your life. Looking at the cross and seeing it empty alongside an empty tomb makes a massive impact in your life. But the question God asked me to pose is what we do with that information after our initial salvation. What difference does the resurrection make in our lives beyond the point of accepting Jesus as our personal savior? Should it change how we live daily? The answer is yes but a lot of us don't know what that looks like practically. How does the resurrection change our daily life? That's what is discussed this week on the podcast. A solo episode that dives into this topic that will hopefully help you approach Easter Sunday differently this year. Conversation Highlights:If Jesus would have been a regular person his death and resurrection wouldn’t have meant anything to us, becasue He is God it means our sins are forgivenWe have to start living like the resurrection changes things in our lifeYou don’t have to prove your worth to anyone because you belong to GodBecause Jesus lives we are free, we belong, we are made new and we have hope that can not die!Connect with Kala!Kala's WebsiteOnline Courses to Embrace God Kala on IGSupport the showWant to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HEREwebsite: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoderFB: @kaladianeyoderMusic: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Transcribe →Obedience in Action: Remembering God in All We Do with Bill McConnell
Mar 2500:34:16Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHearing God is one thing, listening & obeying is a whole other step of faith. You and I know that but sometimes it's hard to do. Obedience in action takes trust, faith and deep relationship with the one asking us to do something. God is the only one we can trust in this way, knowing that he always has our best in mind. It was such a joy to invite Bill onto the podcast this week and have him share how he's walking out this obedience thing with God! It is such a breath of fresh air to watch someone so joyfully share what God is doing in their life and that's exactly what Bill McConnell shared in this episode. He talks all about the Remember Me Series, a set of micro dramas that depict stories from scripture that will grip you. Who is Bill you ask? Bill McConnell has spent more than 40 years in the film industry, working on iconic movies such as Steel Magnolias, Cape Fear, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Friday Night Lights, and The Truman Show. Over the course of his career, he worked alongside legendary directors like Martin Scorsese and David Lynch, and collaborated with actors including Nick Nolte, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, and Dolly Parton. Today, Bill is the founder of Remember Me Productions, creating faith-based, cinematic micro-dramas that bring the men, women, and stories of the Bible to life for small groups, Bible studies, and mobile devices. His mission is to put God back on the devices that shape our lives.Conversation Highlights:God puts us in places where he needs us to be a missionary for HimPeople notice the joy of Jesus in us, just by living the life God has called us toOur mission is to remember God in all we doGod’s timing is perfect even when it doesn’t feel like itRemember that God is the one who leads and guides youYour job is obedience, God’s job is the outcomeConnect with Bill!Remember Me Series WebsiteLink to all the videosRemember Me Series on IGGet the weekly email! HERE Support the showWant to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HEREwebsite: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoderFB: @kaladianeyoderMusic: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Transcribe →Joy in the Journey: Witnessing God’s Faithfulness in Real Time with Tracy Duckett
Mar 1800:35:03Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week we get to hear the testimony of a long time listener of the podcast, Tracy Duckett! It is such a full circle moment to invite those who listen to the encouragement of this podcast to share what God is doing in your lives! (ps... if you're interested in sharing your testimony please respond to this email!)Tracy's story is one of redemption, discovering purpose and finding true identity in Christ. Long haul covid, multiple divorces, mistakes in youth and finding identity in things other things than Christ are all part of Tracy's journey. A lot of us think that once we face trials we are useless to God and too far gone for anything good to come of it. But that's not how our amazing redemptive God does things. Tracy shared in the episode how God used these difficult times to pull her closer to him and reveal his purpose and calling for her life. It's such a gift to be able to hear inspiring stories that we can relate to. Helping us see God in real time in our lives too.There was sooooo much more to Tracy's story so make sure you take a listen and share it with someone who needs this encouragement today! Conversation Highlights:God walks through all of our trials with us, he never leaves usWe can’t do things under our strengthFinding our identity in Christ alone changes everythingGive God the opportunity to lead you somewhere you’ve never been beforeCommunity where you can share and receive what God has for you is vital in growing your relationship with GodGod loves us regardless of our failures and is eager to forgive usConnect with Tracy!Tracy on IGTracy's WebsiteTracy on FBTracy on TikTokGet the weekly e-newsletter HERESupport the showWant to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HEREwebsite: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoderFB: @kaladianeyoderMusic: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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