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Can I Recover From Trauma? With Mary DeMuth [Episode 399]

Recover From Trauma Mary DeMuth

What do you do when your story feels too broken to redeem?

That’s exactly where Mary DeMuth found herself—carrying the deep pain of childhood trauma, abuse, and brokenness. It’s a story she never would have chosen. But today, she celebrates how God rewrites, redeems, and restores not just her story, but all of ours.

Today on the 4:13, Mary will help you discover how Jesus meets you in your past, transforms your present, and sets a new course for your future—because no part of your story is beyond His redemption.

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Can I Write a Beautiful Story With My Life? With Sally Clarkson [Episode 355]

Write Beautiful Story Life Sally Clarkson

Today on the 4:13, bestselling author and beloved mentor Sally Clarkson will show you how God’s grace empowers you to write a beautiful story with your life.

With rich insights and heartfelt guidance, Sally shares what it means to lead a life well-lived. She’ll help you discern what truly matters and give you practical ways to cultivate joy, step out in faith, and influence the world around you—even when you feel unqualified.

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Can I Get a Fresh Perspective on the Bible? With Kristi McLelland [Episode 315]

Fresh Perspective Bible Kristi McLelland

We often approach the Bible like an instruction manual for living our lives, reading it primarily with ourselves in mind and viewing it through the lens of our current culture. But what if we read Scripture differently—through the Middle Eastern lens in which the Bible was originally written and understood?

Well, today’s guest, professor and biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland, highlights the importance of the historical, cultural, geographic, and linguistic contexts of Scripture. She’ll explain how the Bible is a timeless, transformational story with one cohesive storyline, helping you make sense of what you’re reading.

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Can I Rest in God’s Goodness When My Story Shifts? With Sarah Frazer [Episode 311]

Rest God's Goodness Story Shifts Sarah Frazer

This wasn’t part of the plan. My story wasn’t supposed to go this way. I didn’t sign up for this.

If you’ve ever had these thoughts, chances are your story has shifted in some unexpected way. Well, you aren’t alone, my friend, and rest assured that God is with you as you go down this new path.

Today, author Sarah Frazer will take you through the unexpected plot twists in the story of Moses to help you see that even when your life seems completely derailed, God’s plan still goes forth, His presence always provides, and His purpose prevails. And you can trust that God’s sovereignty is always connected to His goodness.

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Talking Story With Karen Kingsbury [BONUS]

Talking Story Karen Kingsbury Someone Like You

Today I’m “talking story” with the one and only Karen Kingsbury!

“Talking story” is a phrase I learned in Hawaii, and it’s when you have a casual conversation with someone. You know—hang out, shoot the breeze, and just tell stories.

Well, since Karen is one of the best storytellers I know who also happens to be a #1 New York Times best-selling author, I thought there’s no better person to “talk story” … about story!