In this episode, Michelle and Stuart explore the importance of being informed as Christians. Drawing from the story of Nehemiah, they highlight the relevance of understanding the world around us and the agendas at play. Both Michelle and Stuart emphasize the need for Christians to be aware of the spiritual battle taking place and to discern the truth amidst the noise. They discuss the dangers of blindly accepting mainstream narratives and encourages listeners to engage critically, research, and question. By being informed, Christians can pray effectively, resist evil, and stand up for the values that promote the goodness of God's kingdom.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Christians need to be informed about what is happening in the world in order to pray effectively and resist evil.
There are agendas and conspiracies at work that seek to harm and take away the freedoms and values that Christians hold dear.
Christians should not dismiss everything as conspiracy theories, but rather critically examine information and research to discern the truth.
Christians must be courageous and speak up against injustice and falsehoods, rallying together to make a positive impact.
Division and silence are tactics used by the enemy to weaken the Church, so Christians should strive for unity and stand firm in their beliefs.
BEST MOMENTS
"Nehemiah could have fallen into this. There are several things in that account. There are several times when he has things said that he could have believed and he didn't."
"As Christians, we have to be brave. There are so many people actually standing up against a lot of things that are going on who are not Christians."
"We can't say, oh yeah, but it's not them, it's the devil, and sort of use that as a reason to ignore what they're doing or think, oh well, it doesn't really matter, it's not really them."
"I think recognizing being a fit and free church, being well. Our well-being is not just about us as individuals. Our well-being is about us as Christians."
"And as believers, we are, as the Church, as the Ecclesia, which we talk about in other episodes of this podcast, what Jesus designed his people to be in the earth and in society."
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ABOUT THE HOST
Michelle is a master of transition and cross-cultural expert. Her Christian faith of over 35 years has led her to live and serve in six countries on three continents and have over fifty homes. She has a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Mission with a specialism in Natural Health & Nutrition and is a passionate advocate for natural, healthy living. With a huge amount of experience of personal trauma, she is a certified trauma awareness trainer, animal-assisted-therapy certified, CPTSD survivor, and author of the book, Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief, in two languages and endorsed by US traumatologist and author, Dr H Norman Wright, one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, speaker, artist and singer/songwriter. She homeschooled her three children, has nine grandchildren, is a dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.
ABOUT THE SHOW
The Christian Wellbeing Show talks about the issues a lot of Christians don't talk about. What is trauma, how does it affect us, how can we heal, and how can the church do better to help? How can Christians be some of the healthiest people on the planet, and why does it matter? What are the five simple steps you can take to stay younger for longer? Michelle faces church control and abuse without flinching, and addresses issues in the church and in the world with courage and honesty. She empowers women, encourages faith, builds hope, reads God's Word, stands for freedom, speaks truth, and won't put up with a religious spirit. With a mix of spiritual inspiration and practical wisdom, solo hosting, guests and amazing co-host, The Christian Wellbeing Show cares about you, your life, faith, health and wellbeing.
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