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HealingStrong's Around the Word
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Join us around the table with friends who love the Lord and want to dig deeper into God's Word. Hosted by Cheryl Collins and joined by friends of HealingStrong, this podcast is sure to peak your interest in learning more about God's Word, as discussions on each podcast are short, bite-sized morsels that help to go deeper and enjoy God's Word. Cheryl and the podcast team will discuss stories that build trust in God through the history of Joseph, Esther, Jehoshaphat, Daniel, Nehemiah, the Disciples, and of course, Jesus! These episodes encourage our faith in overcoming our fear, and who doesn't need strengthened faith?
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Episode 81 - The Acts Series: Counted Worthy in the Suffering (Acts 5:12-42)
2d ago00:20:28Tap to summarizePeter’s shadow falls across the street and sick bodies get up. That’s where our table talk lands today, right in the middle of Acts 5:12–42, where the early church is impossible to ignore and impossible to intimidate.We read the passage out loud and pause to notice what’s actually happening: believers gathering in the temple courts, unity replacing greed and jealousy, crowds forming because they believe God can heal. Then the mood snaps. The Sadducees and the high priest get filled with jealousy, the apostles get arrested, and the story turns into one of the most startling jailbreaks in the Bible as an angel opens the doors and sends them straight back to preach “the full message of this new life.”From there we follow the courtroom tension before the Sanhedrin and Peter’s blunt line that still challenges modern discipleship: “We must obey God rather than men.” We talk through the claim at the center of Christian faith and Christian apologetics: Jesus is risen, repentance and forgiveness are real, and the Holy Spirit is a witness. We also slow down for Gamaliel’s counsel, because it’s a timeless filter for spiritual discernment: if it’s from God, you cannot stop it without fighting God. When the apostles are flogged and still rejoice for the Name, we ask what kind of Spirit-powered courage makes that possible, and why they keep going day after day.If you’ve ever wondered what bold faith looks like under pressure, press play. Then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey:The Bible App HealingStrong Bible PlansSupport Group DirectoryListen to Previous EpisodesHolistic Curriculum - Participant GuideRefresh Your SpiritSupport Our Mission - DonatePlease visit our website at healingstrong.org to learn more about our mission and visit our groups tab to learn more about our community groups.HELP US GROW:Your donation enables us to continue offering this podcast and other resources for free supporting those facing cancer and chronic illness, caregivers and others. Every donation makes a big difference. Please donate here.
Transcribe →Episode 80 - The Acts Series: One in Heart and Mind (Acts 4:32-37; 5:1-11)
1w ago00:18:31Tap to summarizeA church where nobody is in need sounds like a miracle, until you realize it starts with something simple and brutally hard: being one in heart and mind. We open Acts 4:32-37 and talk about the early Christian community, where unity and generosity flow out of the Holy Spirit’s power and the apostles’ testimony about the resurrection of Jesus. This isn’t a theory of money, it’s a picture of discipleship and biblical stewardship that shows up in real choices, real sacrifice, and real care for people.Then the tone shifts as we step into Acts 5:1-11 and the story of Ananias and Sapphira. We slow down to name what the passage actually says: the problem isn’t that they didn’t give every dollar, it’s that they pretended they did. We explore why deception is so destructive in a faith community, how “small” lies train our hearts toward performance, and how fear can reveal a deeper lack of trust in God’s provision. Along the way, we reflect on Barnabas as the “son of encouragement,” why his background matters, and what it means to live with open hands.By the end, we’re left with a question that hits close to home: what are we withholding from God right now, and how might that hidden place be keeping us from freedom and fullness in the Spirit? If you care about Christian unity, generosity, integrity, and the fear of the Lord, come join us around the Word. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey:The Bible App HealingStrong Bible PlansSupport Group DirectoryListen to Previous EpisodesHolistic Curriculum - Participant GuideRefresh Your SpiritSupport Our Mission - DonatePlease visit our website at healingstrong.org to learn more about our mission and visit our groups tab to learn more about our community groups.HELP US GROW:Your donation enables us to continue offering this podcast and other resources for free supporting those facing cancer and chronic illness, caregivers and others. Every donation makes a big difference. Please donate here.
Transcribe →Episode 79 - The Acts Series: Don't Stay Quiet (Acts 4:23-31)
2w ago00:13:25Tap to summarizeThe fastest way to lose your courage is to believe the loudest voices get the final word. We pick up Acts 4:23–31 right after Peter and John are threatened and ordered to stop speaking about Jesus, and we watch what the early church does next: they run to their people, lift their voices together, and pray a Scripture-soaked prayer that asks for boldness instead of safety. As we read the believers’ prayer out loud, we slow down and notice the pattern: they start by declaring who God is, they remember Psalm 2 and the reality of spiritual opposition, and they make a clear request. “Grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness,” and then they ask God to stretch out His hand to heal, with signs and wonders in Jesus’ name. That mix of courage and compassion reframes what Christian witness is supposed to look like, especially when culture, policies, or peer pressure try to keep faith conversations quiet. We also bring it into real life: fear of speaking up in a public school, in the military, in an office, or around family members who shut you down. We talk honestly about intimidation, the inner voice that says you are unqualified, and why we believe the Holy Spirit is the difference between silence and steady, loving truth. We close by praying for you to be emboldened, share a listener encouragement story, and tell you how to support the mission if you want to give back. If this encourages you, subscribe for more Bible reading and practical prayer, share the episode with a friend who feels pressured to stay quiet, and leave a review so more people can find Healing Strong’s Around the Word.Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey:The Bible App HealingStrong Bible PlansSupport Group DirectoryListen to Previous EpisodesHolistic Curriculum - Participant GuideRefresh Your SpiritSupport Our Mission - DonatePlease visit our website at healingstrong.org to learn more about our mission and visit our groups tab to learn more about our community groups.HELP US GROW:Your donation enables us to continue offering this podcast and other resources for free supporting those facing cancer and chronic illness, caregivers and others. Every donation makes a big difference. Please donate here.
Transcribe →Episode 78 - The Acts Series: What if Courage is Simply Telling the Truth (Acts 4:1-22)
3w ago00:23:17Tap to summarizeThey arrest Peter and John for talking about resurrection, then act shocked when the message spreads. Acts 4 is a masterclass in Christian courage: a real man is healed after forty years of suffering, thousands believe, and the people in charge scramble to regain control by calling the miracle a “notable sign” and issuing threats. But the evidence is standing right there, and even the Sanhedrin can’t deny what everyone can see. We sit around the table and follow the story line by line, from the late-night arrest to the next-day interrogation. We talk about why public hope can trigger public resistance, and why the early church keeps growing anyway. Then we slow down on Peter’s turning point: once he denied Jesus, now he names Jesus Christ of Nazareth without flinching and points to the resurrection as the source of healing. We also connect his words to Psalm 118, the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone, and why the Old Testament and New Testament tell one unified story of fulfillment. The heartbeat of the conversation is simple and practical: “We cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” If evangelism feels intimidating, this passage offers a different path, honest witness fueled by the Holy Spirit rather than a perfect script. We also share a listener testimony about finding peace in the waiting and point you to our free YouVersion plan, Trusting God’s Plan in the Waiting. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review telling us what line from Acts 4 you’re taking with you today.Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey:The Bible App HealingStrong Bible PlansSupport Group DirectoryListen to Previous EpisodesHolistic Curriculum - Participant GuideRefresh Your SpiritSupport Our Mission - DonatePlease visit our website at healingstrong.org to learn more about our mission and visit our groups tab to learn more about our community groups.HELP US GROW:Your donation enables us to continue offering this podcast and other resources for free supporting those facing cancer and chronic illness, caregivers and others. Every donation makes a big difference. Please donate here.
Transcribe →Episode 77 - The Acts Series: Power To Speak When You Are Scared (Acts: 2: 14-47)
May 400:23:55Tap to summarizeWe watch Peter move from fear to fearless clarity as he stands up after Pentecost and ties Joel, David, and the resurrection of Jesus into one urgent message. We sit with the crowd’s question, “What shall we do?”, and trace how repentance, baptism, and Spirit-filled community become the beginning of the church. If this episode encouraged you in any way, would you take a moment to leave a five-star rating and a review? And if you like to come alongside the mission, you can become a monthly hope giver with a donation of any amount at healingstrong.org. Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey:The Bible App HealingStrong Bible PlansSupport Group DirectoryListen to Previous EpisodesHolistic Curriculum - Participant GuideRefresh Your SpiritSupport Our Mission - DonatePlease visit our website at healingstrong.org to learn more about our mission and visit our groups tab to learn more about our community groups.HELP US GROW:Your donation enables us to continue offering this podcast and other resources for free supporting those facing cancer and chronic illness, caregivers and others. Every donation makes a big difference. Please donate here.
Transcribe →Episode 76 - The Acts Series: Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13)
Apr 2700:19:27Tap to summarizeWe read Acts 2:1–13 and talk through Pentecost as a loud, disruptive, holy moment where the Holy Spirit comes with wind, fire, and supernatural speech. We explore what it means that people from many nations hear the mighty works of God in their own language, and how the Spirit still guides and intercedes when we do not know how to pray. If today's conversation encouraged you in any way, would you take a moment to leave us a five-star rating or subscribe or leave a review? It helps so much. Get people back to the table and into the conversation with us. And if you'd like to support this mission, you can become a monthly hope giver with a donation of any amount at healingstrong.org.Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey:The Bible App HealingStrong Bible PlansSupport Group DirectoryListen to Previous EpisodesHolistic Curriculum - Participant GuideRefresh Your SpiritSupport Our Mission - DonatePlease visit our website at healingstrong.org to learn more about our mission and visit our groups tab to learn more about our community groups.HELP US GROW:Your donation enables us to continue offering this podcast and other resources for free supporting those facing cancer and chronic illness, caregivers and others. Every donation makes a big difference. Please donate here.
Transcribe →Episode 75 - The Acts Series: Prayer Before Big Decisions (Acts 1: 12-26)
Apr 2000:21:10Tap to summarizeWe read Acts 1:12–26 and watch the early believers face a painful leadership gap after Judas, choosing unity and prayer instead of panic. We talk through Sabbath day details, Peter’s honesty about betrayal, and why God’s calling still includes quiet people with unseen impact. If today's episode encouraged you, would you leave a five-star rating and review? It helps more people find conversations like this. And if you like to support this mission, you can become a monthly hope giver with a donation of any amount at healingstrong.org.Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey:The Bible App HealingStrong Bible PlansSupport Group DirectoryListen to Previous EpisodesHolistic Curriculum - Participant GuideRefresh Your SpiritSupport Our Mission - DonatePlease visit our website at healingstrong.org to learn more about our mission and visit our groups tab to learn more about our community groups.HELP US GROW:Your donation enables us to continue offering this podcast and other resources for free supporting those facing cancer and chronic illness, caregivers and others. Every donation makes a big difference. Please donate here.
Transcribe →Episode 74 - The Acts Series: What If Waiting Is Part Of The Plan? (Acts 1:1-11)
Apr 1300:21:01Tap to summarizeWe open Acts with Luke’s letter to Theophilus and read Acts 1:1–11 out loud, stopping to ask what the text actually says and why it matters. We talk about Jesus’ command to wait for the Holy Spirit, the disciples’ kingdom expectations, and the urgent call to become witnesses instead of standing still.If today's conversation encouraged you, would you take a moment and leave a five-star rating and review? It helps more people find hope and join the conversation.If you'd like to support this mission, you can become a monthly hope giver with a donation of any amount at healingstrong.org/donate. Until next time, keep opening the word, keep trusting God with your story, and keep choosing hope. Remember, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey:The Bible App HealingStrong Bible PlansSupport Group DirectoryListen to Previous EpisodesHolistic Curriculum - Participant GuideRefresh Your SpiritSupport Our Mission - DonatePlease visit our website at healingstrong.org to learn more about our mission and visit our groups tab to learn more about our community groups.HELP US GROW:Your donation enables us to continue offering this podcast and other resources for free supporting those facing cancer and chronic illness, caregivers and others. Every donation makes a big difference. Please donate here.
Transcribe →Episode 73 - The Daniel Series: Fireproof Faith
Apr 600:09:25Tap to summarizeWhen life’s heat intensifies and escape feels impossible, we turn to Daniel 3, Romans 8:28, and Isaiah 41:10 to discover what courage looks like amid real flames and uncertain outcomes. By shifting focus from a worldly “little k” king to the sovereign “Capital K” King, we release the need for approval and open ourselves to God’s perfect timing and promotion. Ultimately, we offer a heartfelt invitation to know Jesus—the steadfast Rock and King of kings who stands with us in the fire—providing practical courage, biblical grounding, and a community ready to walk alongside you.For support and resources, visit healingstrong.org, subscribe, and share this message of hope.Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey:The Bible App HealingStrong Bible PlansSupport Group DirectoryListen to Previous EpisodesHolistic Curriculum - Participant GuideRefresh Your SpiritSupport Our Mission - DonatePlease visit our website at healingstrong.org to learn more about our mission and visit our groups tab to learn more about our community groups.HELP US GROW:Your donation enables us to continue offering this podcast and other resources for free supporting those facing cancer and chronic illness, caregivers and others. Every donation makes a big difference. Please donate here.
Transcribe →Episode 72 - The Daniel Series: Out Of The Fire
Mar 3000:09:01Tap to summarizeDaniel 3’s blazing furnace and the unburned trio offer more than a miracle—they reflect how we face pressure, pain, and public scrutiny today, revealing the difference between admiring God from afar and trusting Him intimately in the midst of the fire. Nebuchadnezzar’s praise uncovers a hard truth: respect isn’t surrender. As officials find no smoke or scorch, the king’s decree masks a heart that hasn’t fully embraced God personally. We explore how God often meets us within suffering rather than removing it, reframing healing and hope by anchoring us in His presence when outcomes disappoint. This story teaches how faith perseveres beyond results, how courage passes through generations, and how one act of trust builds resilience—offering grounded encouragement to move from observing God to owning faith. Subscribe, share, and leave a review with your own story of faith amid fire to inspire others.Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey:The Bible App HealingStrong Bible PlansSupport Group DirectoryListen to Previous EpisodesHolistic Curriculum - Participant GuideRefresh Your SpiritSupport Our Mission - DonatePlease visit our website at healingstrong.org to learn more about our mission and visit our groups tab to learn more about our community groups.HELP US GROW:Your donation enables us to continue offering this podcast and other resources for free supporting those facing cancer and chronic illness, caregivers and others. Every donation makes a big difference. Please donate here.
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