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Faith Matters Podcast

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Offering Good News in a world of darkness. Andi and Brian Hale bring you daily devotionals, book reviews and a deeper dig into the Word of God and what it can do to save your life from the demon possessed evildoers that roam the earth looking to devour you. We have the answer. Tune in and you’ll quickly learn that no weapon formed against us shall prosper. LISTEN IN for the truth that you need to hear today.
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Digging Deeper LIVE

Brian Hale

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Digging Deeper for the Truth Podcast and Live Call-in Radio Show Friday Nights 9-11 pm cst Digging Deeper with Andi and Brian Hale Healthy Living 9:00-9:30 pm cst Truman's Matrix 9:30-10:00 pm cst The Ugly Truth 10:00-10:30 pm cst Faith Matters 10:30-11:000 pm cst LIVE on Facebook @diggingdeepertv LIVE on the web at www.DiggingDeeperTV.com After Friday Night's Live Show, we break the segments down to individual podcasts and load them onto their appropriate channels. Look for them all!
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In Days 1 & 2, we studied the words of King David in Psalm 51 and Psalm 32 as he expressed the “heart” and the “how” of confession. David’s experience is a powerful example of how darkness can envelop hidden sin, but shining the light on it can bring freedom and healing. Confession is a vitally important spiritual discipline because resistance to c…
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It is worth starting today’s discussion of how to practice confession with a bit of a warning. So here it is, our failure to practice confession is not for lack of understanding how to do it. If we are not practicing confession, it is probably that we understand the “how” and everything that entails very well. Because in essence, confession is very…
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Galatians 5:22-23 gives us a glimpse of the Spiritual Fruit God wants to grow in and through us. This list isn’t exhaustive, but it’s a good summary of the Fruit that will grow in the life of a Christian – a Godly Character. Some of these characteristics, or “Fruits,” are Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and…
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“If anyone does not remain in me, he is thrown out like a branch, and dries up; and such branches are gathered up and thrown into the fire, and are burned.” (NET) Into the Text A simple fact: a branch that is not connected to the vine has no life flowing through it, so it withers and dies. Without a true connection to Jesus, a person is like that b…
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“I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me—and I in him—bears much fruit, because apart from me you can accomplish nothing.” (NET) Into the Text I love how Jesus says, “bears much fruit…” It’s as if He’s gently reminding us that our lives are meant to overflow with Spiritual Fruit. But here’s the best part. We aren’t expected t…
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“You are clean already because of the word that I have spoken to you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.” (NET) When I read John 15:3-4, I imagine Jesus leaning in and looking each of the disciples in the eyes. “Remain in …
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Elevate your day is a short daily devotional from Brian and Andi Hale, and can be found at elevateyourday.podbean.com “If we say we have fellowship with Him and yet keep on walking in the darkness, we are lying and not practicing the truth.” Abiding in Christ means choosing to walk in His Light, live transparently before Him, and allow His Truth to…
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Elevate Your Day is a short daily devotional produced by Andi and Brian Hale, M-F and can be found at elevateyourday.podbean.com "In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven.” - Matthew 5:16 The Light that we are called to shine through our lives is not for others…
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Friend, God is always at work in your life, even when you don’t realize it. While we’re called to intentionally pursue our faith, it’s God Himself who works within us. He is the One giving us both the desire and the strength to live according to His Will. Staying connected to Jesus, the Vine, and allowing God to transform you is what it means to ab…
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I’ll never forget the day our new lawn company came to “treat and trim” our yard after we had moved into our home. What I didn’t realize was that it was pruning season. By the time they finished, they’d cut the rose bushes back so much that they looked like nothing but sticks. I wondered if they’d survive. But to my surprise, not only did the bushe…
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I’ll be honest. I’m not much of a gardener. I wish I were! But I can tell the difference right away between a garden that’s lovingly tended and one that’s been left to itself. Without a gardener, plants either wither and die or grow wild and unruly. In both cases, they fail to thrive and fulfill the purpose they were planted for. However, when a ga…
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When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable Day One: No Approval Needed Key Verse: Proverbs 29:25 At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, our adult son had to abruptly return to America from Australia where he’d been living on a work visa. He rented a room from us for a few months until he could make his next move in life. We soon noticed m…
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Victory and the Final Outcome While Jesus was on the cross, He cried out, “It is finished.” The outcome of His sacrifice not only paid the penalty for the sins of the world, but additionally ended the regime ruled by Satan. When Jesus rose from the dead, darkness was defeated and life prevailed. After His resurrection, Jesus said to his disciples, …
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From The Triumph by James Goll on YouVersion Blood. What is your first reaction when you read that word? Do you get squeamish? Leviticus 17:11 declares there is life in the blood. For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life…
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From The Triumph by James Goll on YouVersion Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkn…
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From The Triumph by James Goll on YouVersion Anyone whom you forgive, I also forgive. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of Christ, so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs. – 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 ESV In 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, the apostle Paul …
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From The Triumph by James Goll on YouVersion You were born into a war—no matter where or when you were born—and you were meant to claim victory in that war. This doesn’t sound like great news at first, but as you learn about this war, the news gets better. You have the privilege of choosing which side to fight for; and when you choose to follow Jes…
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From THRIVE with God on YouVersion As we seek, know, abide in, and submit to God there is a beautiful trust that develops and matures. When we spend more time with Him, we begin to know Him better. As a result, we genuinely learn what His voice sounds like. Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, ne…
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From THRIVE with God on YouVersion Have you ever seen the picture floating around of Jesus, the little girl, and the teddy bears? Jesus and a young girl are facing one another while she tightly holds a small teddy bear in both arms. Jesus has one hand out for her to give Him her teddy bear, and the words “Just trust me” are above His head. Above th…
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From THRIVE with God on YouVersion One of the best times of the year (in my humble opinion) is when it’s not too hot, certainly not cold, and the sun is shining bright. The sun rays warm our bodies, we can relax outside without melting, and we may even find ourselves saying, “This weather is so perfect.” It is pure bliss! When we think of abiding i…
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From THRIVE with God on YouVersion As we begin on our journey of thriving with God, take a twirl with me down memory lane. Imagine you are outside on a playground. Yes, a playground! Imagine you’re standing on pine needles as a soft breeze blows gently across your face. The air is filled with a symphony of laughter, screams, and the “clink, clink” …
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From THRIVE with God on YouVersion Have you ever tried to utilize an item while missing the key elements needed to do so? Imagine grabbing a pen with no ink, opening a milk carton to find it empty, or attempting to turn on a lamp and realizing the bulb was gone. In each of these situations, the missing components make it almost impossible to intera…
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Rescue, Not Religion Why did Jesus come to the world? Was it to create a religion? Or something else? The answer lies in Luke 4. Jesus returned to his hometown of Nazareth, and when he went to the synagogue service, he was given the scroll of Isaiah to read aloud to the congregation. He read: The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed…
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Where Do I Go for Help? We sometimes face issues around our health, marriage, finances, relationships, work, and life in general that cause us to feel heavy. They often leave us broken, hurting, wounded, messed up, confused, doubting, hopeless, and uncertain. Where do we go with our stuff? Church? Really, how helpful has that been? Have you, like m…
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The Enemy's Footholds in Your Life In our attempts to move toward the future that God wants for us, we have to recognize how our enemy, the devil, is holding us back. In Genesis 3:1-7, he is a deceptive yet convincing snake sowing doubt about God’s goodness. In 1 Peter 5:8, he is a roaring lion seeking to devour us. In John 10:10, he is a thief see…
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A God-Fearing LifeThat's the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone's duty. — Ecclesiastes 12:13 What is the purpose of life? Solomon gives us the answer in Ecclesiastes 12:13: "Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone's duty." It's a powerful (albeit succinct) conclusion to a …
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Empty MaterialismThose who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness! — Ecclesiastes 5:10 How much is enough? Solomon observed in Ecclesiastes 5:10 that those who love money will never be satisfied. The pursuit of wealth and material gain often leaves us feeling empty. Why? Because money and posse…
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The InevitableFor the wise and the foolish both die. The wise will not be remembered any longer than the fool. In the days to come, both will be forgotten. — Ecclesiastes 2:16 Death is the great equalizer. Solomon observed that no matter how wise or foolish a person might be, all eventually meet the same end. He writes, "The wise will not be rememb…
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The Limits of Human Wisdom and UnderstandingThe greater my wisdom, the greater my grief. To increase knowledge only increases sorrow. — Ecclesiastes 1:18 Have you ever been overwhelmed by the weight of knowledge? Maybe you've learned something about the brokenness of the world or carried the burden of understanding someone else's pain. Solomon knew…
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The Futility of Earthly Pursuits"Everything is meaningless," says the Teacher, "completely meaningless!" — Ecclesiastes 1:2 Have you ever worked tirelessly to achieve something, only to find the excitement didn't last? Maybe it was a career milestone, a personal goal, or a big purchase. At first, it felt like the ultimate fulfillment. But before lo…
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If we make a daily practice of the first four daily habits, after a while, others will ask us why we are doing what we are doing. We need to be able to answer in the first person. Why Are You Doing This? When you go beyond your job description and serve others, they will be curious. In their mind, they will try to understand your actions through wo…
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Serve Others The fourth daily habit is to serve others. This may be the most difficult activity. After all, the Greek word most often translated to mean ‘servant’ is also translated to mean ‘minister.’ Therefore, we need to rewire our brains so we can remember that leading others is really the same as serving others. Concentrate on Serving Others A…
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Can you explain why you follow Jesus in non-churchy terms? When I ask others why they follow Jesus, I often get answers like “because he loves me.” While that answer is true, it doesn’t explain things very well to people who don’t follow Jesus. In Mark 5:1–20, Jesus has an encounter with a man filled with an army of demons. Jesus heals the man, but…
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Our ‘stuff’ won’t travel with us to heaven. Eternal treasure isn’t about possessions; it must have something to do with the people who join us there. Jesus came to seek and save us. He laid aside his glory and majesty to come as a humble baby. He went on to live in submission to his parents, to learn, grow up, teach, serve, suffer, and die for us. …
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5 Daily Habits to Integrate Faith and WorkDay 1 – Pray Jesus is active right now in the life of every person you know, meet, see, and interact with. Throughout this reading plan and every day thereafter, we want to challenge one another to make ourselves available to God daily. We’re available for him to use us to do whatever he suggests in the lif…
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The Waiting Game One of the most adorable challenges that went viral on TikTok was the Fruit Snack Challenge, also known as the Patience Challenge or Candy Challenge. Basically, this game encourages parents to test their child’s self-restraint. It’s simple; parents put a bowl of snacks or delicious treats in front of their kids and tell them they c…
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Hide and SeekFrom The Game Of Life by Dacia James Lewis “. . . Ninety-eight, ninety-nine, one hundred. Ready or not, here I come.” That was the indicator for every player to expedite their plan and be securely tucked away in the best hiding place so that they are not found by “it” (the seeker). You know the game. Hide and Seek! The human scavenger …
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Tug of WarFrom The Game Of Life by Dacia James Lewis Most people assume that Tug of War is a sport that only requires power and endurance, but in actuality, it is a technical sport requiring mechanics and strategy to be effective. This is executed with the help of what is known as a driver. Though not actually in the game, the driver directs their …
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Trust FallFrom The Game Of Life by Dacia James Lewis Trust Fall is a game that many businesses, sports teams, and church organizations use to build trust amongst their members and teammates. One person crosses their arms over their chest, closes their eyes, and blindly falls back with the hope that the person behind them catches them before they hi…
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The Quiet GameFrom The Game Of Life by Dacia James Lewis Who can remember a time in school when students got rowdy and a teacher said, “Ok guys, let’s play a game!” Excitedly the kids would settle down and prepare for some fun when the teacher continued with, “It’s called … the quiet game.” Moans and groans filled the room because we weren’t naive …
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A Legacy of FaithFrom Rahab, How God Uses the Unlikely on YouVersion Rahab’s faith didn’t just transform her own life. Her faith created a ripple effect that shaped generations. She is one of only two women mentioned in Hebrews 11, often called the “Hall of Faith,” where she is celebrated for her bold trust in God. The writer of Hebrews highlights …
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The Scarlet Cord of RedemptionFrom Rahab, How God Uses the Unlikely on YouVersion Then, since Rahab’s house was built into the town wall, she let them down by a rope through the window. “Escape to the hill country,” she told them. “Hide there for three days from the men searching for you. Then, when they have returned, you can go on your way.” Befo…
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Bold Faith in ActionFrom Rahab, How God Uses the Unlikely on YouVersion Before the spies went to sleep that night, Rahab went up on the roof to talk with them. “I know the Lord has given you this land,” she told them. “We are all afraid of you. Everyone in the land is living in terror. For we have heard how the Lord made a dry path for you through …
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God Choosing the UnlikelyFrom Rehab, How God Uses the Unlikely on YouVersion Then Joshua secretly sent out two spies from the Israelite camp at Acacia Grove. He instructed them, “Scout out the land on the other side of the Jordan River, especially around Jericho.” So the two men set out and came to the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed t…
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GROWING A LEGACYFrom Lead Me by Matt Hammitt So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. – Galatians 6:9 NLT Few things bring me more joy in life than when my marriage and family are healthy and thriving. Conversely, few things have brought me more pain than when my ma…
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FIGHT YOURSELF FIRSTFrom Lead Me by Matt Hammitt Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. – Philippians 2:3-4 NLT Learning how to tend to Sarah’s emotional needs has been one of the most difficult marital l…
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PLANSFrom Lead Me by Matt Hammitt Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. – Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. – Prover…
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