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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 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.
Transcribe →Episode 71 - The Daniel Series: Fourth Man In The Fire
Mar 2300:10:50Tap to summarizeThis episode uses the powerful image from Daniel 3—three men walking free from a roaring furnace without a trace of smoke—to explore real-world trials like illness, broken relationships, and career challenges, highlighting how faith can transform fiery struggles into freedom. We reflect on the surprising presence of a fourth figure in the fire and what it means for believers to remain whole in the middle of hardship. Sharing inspiring stories like Lee’s journey from stage four cancer to thriving, and Chris Wark’s approach to cancer recovery, we connect hope to habits and community rooted in scripture and practical support. Addressing the long, slow seasons that test patience and identity, we offer encouragement to invite God into the heat, lean on others, and recognize the moments we’re called to stand firm. This conversation provides language, tools, and a promise that the divine presence who saved Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is still with us today. For support or to join a group, visit healingstrong.org, and consider donating to help the mission grow.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 70 - The Daniel Series: Standing Firm In The Fire
Mar 1600:11:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we delve into Daniel 3:13–23, where Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego face King Nebuchadnezzar’s fiery ultimatum with unshakable conviction, calmly refusing to bow even without guaranteed salvation—exemplify mature faith that declares, “even if He does not.” Their courage, forged through earlier trials and remembrance of God’s faithfulness, offers a powerful model for standing firm amid modern crises like health scares or workplace pressure. As the furnace blazes hotter from pride-driven urgency, we contrast its destructive rush with the steady peace of conviction grounded in God, offering practical advice to set non-negotiables, rehearse testimonies, and lean on community. We invite you to embody this “even if” faith in your hardest moments.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 69 - The Daniel Series: Taking a Stand When Others Bow
Mar 900:08:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore Daniel 3:8–12, where Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stand firm with quiet conviction among pressure to conform, challenging a culture fixated on performance and spectacle. We examine the human dynamics of jealousy, fear, and virtue signaling that drive public denouncements then and now, emphasizing how true faith is cultivated in prayer long before crises arise. Highlighting steady courage over defiant showmanship, and drawing from Jesus’ example of silent strength, we offer practical advice to build convictions through Scripture, prepare for pressure, seek wise counsel, and remember that one faithful stand can 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.
Transcribe →Episode 68 - The Daniel Series: Peer Pressure and A Furnace
Mar 200:08:48Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we reflect on Daniel 3:1–7, where King Nebuchadnezzar’s decree and golden image demand submission amid intense pressure, mirroring modern struggles with public expectation and the urge to rush God’s timing. We explore the repeated pattern of forcing promises into reality—from former spectacles to personal shortcuts—and emphasize that true faith is active yet patient, trusting God’s sovereign timing rather than manufacturing outcomes. Practical guidance includes building a moral compass before pressure mounts, defining non-negotiables in quiet moments, and standing firm when culture or panic urges compromise. Featuring Christy’s powerful HealingStrong online Jumpstart event testimony, the conversation offers spiritual resilience, helps identify modern idols disguised as urgency, and encourages thoughtful preparation and hopeful patience, all supported by resources at HealingStrong.org. If this message strengthens you, please share, subscribe, and review to help others find encouragement.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 67 - The Daniel Series: Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream Interpretation
Feb 2300:14:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore Daniel 2:24–49, where Daniel calmly interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s vision of a statue made of layered metals, revealing the rise and fall of empires—Babylon’s gold, Medo-Persia’s silver, Greece’s bronze, Rome’s iron, and the fragile mixture that follows—and points to a lasting kingdom established by a divine stone uncut by human hands. This powerful message challenges us to see that what shines may not endure, while true strength comes from God’s eternal kingdom. We reflect on Daniel’s humility, integrity, and courage in navigating power without compromise, offering a model for faithful living in secular spaces. Alongside a listener’s insight on forgiveness and healing, the conversation provides practical encouragement to discern God’s leading, find peace in the midst of uncertainty, and invest in what truly lasts. If you are inspired, please share, subscribe, and support us at healingstrong.org to help others discover this enduring 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 66 - The Daniel Series: Fear Gives Way To Praise
Feb 1600:09:34Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we reflect on Daniel 2:19–23, where a king’s ultimatum and a sleepless night lead to a transformative prayer that shows praise as a powerful response to fear and pressure. We explore how Daniel’s focus of seeking God, waiting, and praising before and after the breakthrough provides an encouragement to us when facing uncertainty, leadership challenges, and personal crises. Emphasizing God’s sovereignty over all things, we learn to release fear of people and trust the One who governs darkness and light. Practical and pastoral, the conversation encourages reaching out to community for support, embracing gratitude in the “midnight hour,” and finding peace through Scripture and prayer. If you’re seeking steady hope within your struggle, this episode offers encouragement and invites you to connect with HealingStrong’s resources and community for ongoing support.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 65 - The Daniel Series: When Pressure Rises, Seek God First
Feb 900:12:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we dive into Daniel 2:1–18, where Daniel faces the impossible demand to reveal the king’s dream or face execution, showing how faith moves amid pressure by seeking God first. Connecting this crisis to modern challenges like health scares and job losses, we highlight how clarity begins in prayer, not panic, and how divine revelation surpasses human expertise. Guided by Matthew 6:33, we learn to seek God’s kingdom first, trusting His timing and provision, which shapes our responses to urgent demands and uncertainties. We offer practical advice to ask for time, pray with others, and resist rushing decisions, reminding us that even when overwhelmed, God remains in control.If this message encouraged you, would you please subscribe, share, and don't forget to explore our support over at healingstrong.org for hope and practical wisdom.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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