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Can I Survive a Lifequake and Trust That God’s Got Me? With Tracie Miles [Episode 342]

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During times of transition—like a move, a divorce, or a new season of life—the changes we face can flip our world upside-down. They shake us to the core, shatter our hopes and dreams, and make us feel like we’re in the middle of a “lifequake.” And if you’ve ever been in one, you know surveying the aftermath can be scary.

Well, today’s guest, author Tracie Miles, will equip you to say goodbye to the way things once were so you can embrace God’s future for you … even if it isn’t the future you expected. She’ll help you see that even if your life is falling apart, God is still in control, and this lifequake may be exactly what He has allowed to shape you and remake you.

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Can I Trust God When Life Is Scary? [Episode 303]

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We’re in the middle of our Summer Sizzle here on the 4:13 where we’re featuring your most shared episodes of the podcast. And today, we’re bringing back Episode 48: “Can I Trust God When Life is Scary?”, because we all face hard things and have to deal with life’s uncertainties. And when we’re hurting, our heads can become cloudy and our hearts so heavy that we feel we can’t bear the weight of our next decision.

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Talking Story With Karen Kingsbury [BONUS]

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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!

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Can I Be Okay With God’s Ways When They Don’t Make Sense? With Taylor Turkington [Episode 271]

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Sometimes we can become overwhelmed with all of the brokenness in our world, right? Chaos, injustice, and corruption surround us, powerful people take advantage of the weak, and societies overlook or mistreat those who desperately need help.

As people who trust in an all-powerful God, we might ask, “God, aren’t you going to help?” or “God, why are you allowing this to happen?”

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Can I Trust God’s Timing? With Laurie Polich Short [Episode 270]

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GIVEAWAY ALERT: You can win the book Faith, Doubt, and God’s Mysterious Timing by this week’s podcast guest. Keep reading to find out how!

Sometimes God‘s timing just does not make sense to us. When hard situations last way too long and our deepest prayers seem to go unanswered, we often wonder, “What is God doing?”

But thankfully, the Bible is full of people who have experienced the same thing. They had to learn to trust God‘s ways and His timing, and their stories can help us trust God too.

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Can I Pray Scripture Over My Marriage? With Jodie Berndt [Episode 268]

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GIVEAWAY ALERT: You can win the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage by this week’s podcast guest. Keep reading to find out how!

Do you ever pray for your spouse? What about praying with your spouse?

Well, Jodie Berndt is back on the 4:13 today, and she shares how prayer is a simple way to infuse power into your marriage.

Whether you choose to pray individually or together with your spouse, you’ll discover the peace, provision, and joy that comes from trusting God with your most important relationship.