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How a pernicious false doctrine is invading our churches and theology | with Melissa Dougherty Jan 14, 2025

We live in an era dominated by subjective morality and individualized spirituality. How do we provide biblical, God-honoring responses? Stephanie sits down with Christian apologist and popular YouTuber Melissa Dougherty, who utilizes theological insights alongside her deeply personal experiences...

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How can I grow in wisdom? | Episode 373 | the Book of Proverbs Jan 07, 2025

Wisdom. Most of us would say we possess some measure of it. And yet, we would probably all sign up for more, if it didn’t prove so, well… elusive? Unattainable? Reserved for the “truly spiritual”?  What if our desire for wisdom led us to look for the right answers in...

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The mystery of God revealed in Christ | The Feast of Epiphany | Episode 372 Dec 27, 2024

As we conclude our “Come to the Table” series today, we also poise ourselves to enter a new year. So, Stephanie invites you to consider the feast of Epiphany. The Greek word "epiphany" originates from the idea of a sudden realization or manifestation. Epiphanies are an invitation to...

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Joyeux Noel! Your Jesus-centered Christmas today Dec 24, 2024

Stephanie reads her favorite passages about Jesus, both in the Old and in the New Testaments. Her goal is to magnify Him in your heart and life, to make this your most Christ-centered Christmas yet. We at Gospel Spice hold to a very high-christology, which is a fancy way of saying that we worship...

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Celebrate Jesus as the Light of the world | Hanukkah on Christmas Day Dec 20, 2024

As winter approaches, the twinkle of festive lights heralds the season of joy and reflection. In 2024, this season offers an extraordinary convergence, where Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, and Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, align perfectly on the calendar.

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Cultivate Christ-centricity in our chaotic celebrity culture | with Ben Lansing and Dan Marotta | Episode 369 Dec 17, 2024

While the Bible remains the unshakable center of our faith, understanding the broader context of church history will enrich our spiritual life in Christ. And so, Stephanie invites you into her conversation with authors Ben Lansing and Dan Marotta. Their collaborative effort is “Our Church...

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The Incarnate Word: How Mary's very Jewish story shapes our Christmas celebration Dec 13, 2024

Stephanie has deep admiration for Mary, the mother of Jesus. So, she invites you to take a seat at Mary’s table this Christmas season. Grab a cup of hot Christmas tea and join Mary at God’s feast.

Listen here: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/320809/link/ 

Mary's journey...

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Carving out sacred time and space for God’s presence | with Jenn Tucker | Episode 367 Dec 10, 2024

Stephanie Rousselle welcomes Jenn Tucker to discuss overcoming the shame of mental health struggles, and the transformative power of Christian meditation. This practice is not merely about acquiring biblical knowledge, but about deeply embodying the teachings of Scripture. This spiritual...

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From darkness to light: a reflective journey through Advent | Episode 366 Dec 06, 2024

Advent is an exquisite tapestry of remembrance and hope. It urges us to transcend the temporal allure of holiday celebrations and step into a sanctuary of reflection, rest, and renewed faith. Advent embodies a period of waiting that bridges past, present, and future expectations of Christ's...

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Express your worship by investing eternally | Giving Tuesday 2024 Dec 03, 2024

Stephanie invites us to ponder an original perspective to help us determine how to invest our time, money and talents wisely, with heaven in mind. What does Jesus mean when He urges us to "accumulate treasures in heaven"? Surely He does not mean we will need money in eternity. What are these...

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Magnify Christ through reflection and liturgy | Episode 364 Nov 29, 2024

Today, Stephanie invites us to appreciate the beauty of both sacred feasts and ordinary days, encouraging us to engage in the communal and reflective aspects of faith, and finding God’s purpose within the varied rhythms of the Christian calendar.

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Advent welcomes both holy leisure and sorrow | with Lanier Ivester | Episode 363 Nov 26, 2024

Stephanie Rousselle welcomes Lanier Ivester, who embraces life's imperfections to illuminate the beauty of Advent and Christmas. Lanier’s book, "Glad and Golden Hours," invites us to cultivate joy amid sorrow and approach the holiday season with authenticity and grace. By intertwining...

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Harvest and gratitude from Mount Sinai to the Upper Room | Pentecost & Shavuot | Episode 362 Nov 22, 2024

Stephanie invites you today to spice up your faith by exploring unexpected connections between two great feasts. She dives deep into the intertwined celebrations of Pentecost in the Christian tradition, and Shavuot in the Jewish faith. Both festivals are celebrated 50 days post-Easter and...

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Catching the whimsy of practical Christian living | with Bob Goff | episode 361 Nov 19, 2024

Stephanie converses with the ever-engaging Bob Goff today. Known for his ability to intertwine whimsy with profound spiritual truths, Bob challenges us to take active, heartfelt actions instead of merely understanding faith on an intellectual level. Bob’s message is simple: live an...

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Better than chocolate | Heaven will be intoxicatingly delightful. | episode 360 Nov 15, 2024

Within the context of our "Come to the Table" series, I invite you to join me and spend time on an overlooked but essential event in the Christian liturgical calendar today, tucked between Easter and Pentecost. Ascension has become one of my most cherished treasures, because it speaks of a...

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To gaze upon God | with Samuel Parkison | Episode 359 Nov 12, 2024

Stephanie welcomes Sam Parkison to takes us on a delightful journey to understand the deep-seated human desire to see God. Through the prism of his book, To Gaze Upon God, he uncovers the theological concepts underpinning this yearning, drawing insights from historical biblical theology.

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A first taste of the eternal feast | Easter and First Fruits | episode 358 Nov 08, 2024

Jesus has set the Easter table richly, for us to partake. Come to His table today through our exploration of Easter, which took place on the very day of the Jewish Feast of First Fruits. What does it mean for us today?

Listen here: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/311344/link/

Remember to...

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The battle to embrace gratefulness through hardship | with Rachel Wojo | Episode 357 Nov 05, 2024

Stephanie welcomes Rachel Wojo, who exhibits grace under pressure. Rachel recounts the hardships she's faced, not as a means of lament, but as a powerful testimony to her faith in God. Throughout the years, Rachel has encountered numerous challenges that have tested her faith and resilience....

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Tasting our faith anew through the feasts | An unusual pairing | Episode 356 Nov 01, 2024

We invite you this week to come to the table and deepen your experience of the feasts that Jesus celebrated, by exploring together the timeless significance of Holy Week and the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

Listen to the episode here: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/310806/link/ 

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Go on a Bible study adventure! | with Ros Evans Oct 29, 2024

 In a world overflowing with distractions and quick fixes, Stephanie and Ros invite you to explore meaningful Bible study experiences towards awakening fresh delight for God.

Listen here: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/319247/link/ 

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