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  • 071 | From Fear to Faith: The Night Jim Chapin Met Jesus Face to Face

    071 | From Fear to Faith: The Night Jim Chapin Met Jesus Face to Face
    Jan 13 2026
    What happens when darkness tries to claim your life but grace refuses to let go? For this GPS episode, I sat down with Jim Chapin—a nurse, chaplain, and faculty member at The Well Conference for Creatives—to hear his extraordinary story of redemption. From growing up in church without mentorship to descending into addiction and fear, Jim’s journey reminds us how relentlessly God pursues His children. At the age of nineteen, a night of compromise led to a confrontation with darkness that nearly killed him. Dragged under a car, left unconscious, and haunted by a demonic encounter, Jim shouldn't have survived. But God had already written a different story. Two months later, on his twentieth birthday, he found himself at a Christian roller‑skating party (yes, really!) and then a church service where he saw Jesus standing before him, with his arms open wide. That encounter changed everything. Through each twist of rebellion, redemption, and revelation, Jim learned what it means to be seen, known, and loved by God—and how obedience brings peace beyond fear. 🔑 Key Takeaways The Enemy Sets Traps, But God Sets the Rescue. Spiritual authority begins with recognizing who’s pursuing your life.No Past Is Too Dark for God’s Light. Jim’s testimony proves grace can heal the deepest wounds.Encounters with God Aren’t Always in Church Pews. Sometimes they happen on roller skates or in near‑death  silence.When Jesus Sees you, It Changes Everything. When you realize He sees and and still loves you, the hiding ends and the healing begins. Our Stories Are God’s Evidence of Mercy. When we share what God has brought us through, someone finds hope to live again. 🌿 Key Themes Redemption • Faith Through Fear • Spiritual Deliverance • God’s Pursuit • Testimony of Grace • Healing After Addiction • Near‑Death Experience • Supernatural Encounter • Transformation in Christ • Purpose After Pain • Chaplain Ministry • Miracle Stories • The Well Conference for Creatives 🤍 Who Will Benefit From This Episode Listeners who feel haunted by their past mistakes or addictionsPeople struggling to believe they’re worthy of God’s forgivenessThose curious about encounters with Jesus or spiritual warfareAnyone in ministry needing a reminder that God still saves the lostCreatives attending the Well Conference seeking spiritual renewal and purpose No situation is too dark for God to rewrite. Jim’s journey from drug use and demonic fear to divine encounter isn’t just his story. It's a mirror of mercy for all of us who’ve wandered away, only to be found again. Keep believing, friend, that the Light can always finds you, no matter how dark things appear around you. Until next time... Mentions (all Scripture references are from the NIV version): The Well Conference for Creatives. Use our savings code GPS50 to save $50 off your registration!Luke 15:4Proverbs 14:12Hebrews 11:6Psalm 23Colossians 1:14II Corinthians 5:19Romans 8:1 CTAs: CTAs If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us bless others with your financial giving. It might be the best money you've ever spent.In addition to the podcast, join the communitySecure your copy of Legacy, book one of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool Chronicles Secure your copy of Lunacy, book two of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool ChroniclesAsk me to speak or facilitate at your eventFollow me on Instagram: anna.moore.bradfieldFollow me on Facebook: anna.moore.bradfield.author
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  • 070 | Perfect Peace: A Heart Check Supplement on Overcoming Anxiety

    070 | Perfect Peace: A Heart Check Supplement on Overcoming Anxiety
    Jan 10 2026

    Hey, friend:

    What if your anxiety isn't really about what you think it's about?

    Welcome to Heart Check - a supplemental reflection series where we pause, dig deeper, and apply the truths from our latest God's Power Stories episode to your own life.

    In this Heart Check, we're exploring God's supernatural peace versus the anxiety of trying to control what we were never meant to control from Episode 69. Join Anna and me (Lisa) as we have an honest conversation about recognizing whose voice is stealing your peace and how to experience the peace that transcends all understanding. Topics include:

    • Understanding what anxiety really is and whose voice is usually behind it
    • Why thanksgiving is the secret weapon for moving from anxiety to God's peace
    • How misidentifying the source of your anxiety keeps you trapped in worry
    • The power of naming whose voice you're actually hearing (ex, parent, critic, inner judge)
    • What "peace that transcends all understanding" actually means in Greek (wholeness)
    • Why God's peace doesn't require circumstances to change first
    • Practical ways to stop letting others control your decisions and start trusting God's voice
    • How to use Scripture meditation and the Bible app to combat 2 a.m. anxiety spirals
    • The Holy Spirit pivot: turning from anxiety to thanksgiving in real-time

    These Heart Check episodes are designed to be your safe space for reflection, growth, and authentic conversation about faith, relationships, and God's work in our lives. Perfect for your morning coffee, afternoon walk, or evening wind-down.

    If you missed the full story in Episode 69, go back and listen first, then join us here for this deeper dive into finding perfect peace in the midst of chaos.

    Keywords naturally included: anxiety relief, perfect peace, reflection, faith growth, Christian living, biblical insights, spiritual formation, overcoming worry, authentic conversation, Philippians 4:6-7

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  • 069 | Calming an Anxious Heart: How to Stop Letting Others Control Your Decisions

    069 | Calming an Anxious Heart: How to Stop Letting Others Control Your Decisions
    Jan 6 2026
    Hi, friend: It's 2 a.m. and you're lying in bed, heart racing, running through tomorrow's to-do list for the hundredth time. School supplies. New clothes. Making sure everything looks perfect. But it's not really about the supplies, is it? It's about that voice in your head—your ex's voice (in my case)—judging every decision, questioning every choice, finding you lacking. Even though he's miles away, he's right there stealing your peace. You've become an invisible puppet, and you didn't even realize someone else was pulling the strings. In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey through five stages of anxiety following my breakup with Mr. Conditional—from the puppet master stage where I didn't realize he still controlled my decisions, through the anxiety spiral of trying to prove I was enough, to finally finding the freedom and peace that only God can give. I reveal specific moments when my anxiety reached crisis levels with my kids, the turning point that changed everything (spoiler: it involved a Sandra Bullock movie), and what I would do differently now if I could go back. Most importantly, I show you how to recognize whose voice you're really listening to and how to replace it with God's. Key Takeaways: The Invisible Puppet Master: People who've hurt us continue controlling our decisions long after they're gone, unless we recognize it and cut those strings.Anxiety Multiplies When We Control Wrong Things: Trying to control someone else's opinion of you is impossible and destructive; focus on what God thinks instead.Your Kids Need You Free, Not Perfect: Children don't need flawless parents with unlimited resources. They need parents who trust God more than they fear judgment.Identify the Voice Behind the Anxiety: That critical voice in your head may sound like yours, but it's often echoing someone who hurt you.Peace Doesn't Make Sense on Paper: God's supernatural peace isn't about circumstances changing; it's about your heart changing from "what if" to "even if."Hindsight Reveals Freedom You Didn't Know You Had: Looking back with wisdom helps you make better choices moving forward. Key Themes: Single mom anxiety, co-parenting with difficult ex, overcoming parenting fears, breaking free from control, whose voice matters, fear of judgment, God's peace that transcends understanding, anxiety over kids' success, proving you're enough, invisible control after breakup, Hope Floats lessons, replacing lies with truth, making decisions from freedom not fear, walking in God's identity Who Will Benefit from This Episode: Whether you're a single parent constantly worried about your ex's judgment, you're making decisions based on someone else's opinion rather than God's leading, you struggle with anxiety about your kids' performance reflecting on you, you feel controlled by someone who's no longer in your daily life, or you need supernatural peace in the midst of parenting storms, this episode will help you identify whose voice you're hearing and how to tune into God's instead. This is especially powerful for anyone who's broken free physically but is still imprisoned emotionally. Content Note: This episode discusses post-breakup anxiety, co-parenting challenges, parenting fears, anxiety spirals with children, fear of judgment, and the journey from control to freedom. The testimony demonstrates how recognizing whose voice controls us is the first step toward experiencing God's supernatural peace. Friend, if you're lying awake at 2 a.m., worried about tomorrow, this episode is for you. God has peace waiting that makes absolutely no sense on paper. And it's available right now, in the midst of your storm. Always, Anna CTAs If you've been blessed by this podcast, help us bless others with your financial giving. It might be the best money you've ever spent.In addition to the podcast, join the communitySecure your copy of Legacy, book one of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool Chronicles Secure your copy of Lunacy, book two of my biblical fiction series The Lambswool ChroniclesAsk me to speak or facilitate at your eventFollow me on Instagram: anna.moore.bradfieldFollow me on Facebook: anna.moore.bradfield.author
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  • 068 | Expectancy vs. Expectations: The Key to Freedom in 2026

    068 | Expectancy vs. Expectations: The Key to Freedom in 2026
    Dec 30 2025

    What if the way you approach your goals is setting you up for disappointment?

    Discover the life-changing difference between expectations and expectancy in this New Year episode featuring my co-host Lisa Bosse and me. This encouraging Christian podcast reveals why expectancy brings freedom while expectations create stress, using the inspiring example of the prophetess Anna who waited for decades to see the Messiah. Topics include:

    • The critical difference between human-driven expectations and spirit-led expectancy
    • How expectations put demands on God while expectancy trusts His sovereignty
    • Why Martha's expectations of Jesus led to disappointment until He exceeded them
    • What Abraham's story teaches us about living in expectancy without formulas
    • How Joseph endured constant setbacks without losing faith through expectancy
    • The freedom of holding your plans, relationships, and dreams with open hands
    • Why expectancy is actually a form of surrender that releases control to God
    • Practical ways to shift from "this is what must happen" to "I trust what You'll do"
    • How the prophetess Anna maintained holy expectancy through 84+ years of waiting
    • New Year expectancies for ministry, writing, podcasting, and personal growth

    This episode is perfect for anyone setting New Year resolutions, struggling with disappointment when things don't go as planned, or wanting to experience more peace and joy in their faith walk. Listening in will transform how you approach goals, prayers, and God's promises for your life.

    Keywords naturally included: New Year goals, expectancy vs expectations, Christian living, holy expectancy, trust in God, surrender to God, faith without control, New Year resolutions, spiritual freedom, disappointment to joy

    Happy New Year, friend!

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  • 067 | The Wait Is Over: Simeon and Anna's Lifetime of Faith Fulfilled

    067 | The Wait Is Over: Simeon and Anna's Lifetime of Faith Fulfilled
    Dec 23 2025

    Hi, friend!

    What does it take to recognize Jesus when He finally shows up?

    Discover the powerful story of two overlooked witnesses at Jesus' presentation in the temple—Simeon and Anna, elderly saints who waited their entire lives for one moment. This inspiring Christian podcast episode reveals profound truths about waiting, worship, and recognizing God's presence in unexpected ways. Topics include:

    • How Simeon received a divine promise that he wouldn't die before seeing the Messiah
    • Why Anna never left the temple and what her devotion teaches us about worship
    • The significance of two witnesses confirming Jesus' identity according to Jewish law
    • What Mary and Joseph's sacrifice of doves reveals about their economic status
    • How a lifetime of worship prepares our hearts to recognize God's movement
    • Why genuine encounters with Jesus naturally overflow into testimony
    • Luke's pattern of male-female parallelism and the elevation of women's witness
    • The difference between God's delays and God's denials in answered prayer
    • How intimacy with God forms spiritual discernment long before revelation comes

    Perfect for anyone in a season of waiting, longing for spiritual breakthrough, or wondering how to develop the kind of faith that recognizes God's presence. This Advent episode transforms our understanding of patience, obedience, and the reward of faithful endurance.

    Keywords naturally included: waiting on God, faithful obedience, Simeon and Anna, temple presentation, recognizing Jesus, spiritual discernment, Christmas witnesses, advent devotional, answered prayer, holy expectancy

    Be blessed today, my friend.

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  • 066 | The Nativity's Best-Kept Secret: What We Got Wrong About Jesus' Birth

    066 | The Nativity's Best-Kept Secret: What We Got Wrong About Jesus' Birth
    Dec 16 2025

    Hey, friend!

    What if almost everything you've been taught about Jesus' birth is wrong?

    Discover the shocking truth about the nativity story that changes everything we thought we knew about that holy night in Bethlehem. This research-rich Christian podcast episode reveals how cultural misunderstandings have hidden the real story of Christmas for centuries. Topics include:

    • Why inns were virtually non-existent in first-century Israel and what "katalima" really means
    • The truth about Middle Eastern hospitality practices and why Joseph would never have been turned away
    • How mangers were built into the floors of peasant homes, not located in separate stables
    • Evidence that Jesus was born in a family home surrounded by community, not in isolation
    • What the shepherds really understood when they heard "you'll find him in a manger"
    • Why animals lived inside first-century homes at night and what this reveals about Jesus' birth
    • How the Proto-Evangelium of James influenced our traditional but inaccurate nativity story
    • The cultural evidence proving Mary and Joseph had adequate time and shelter before the birth

    This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to understand the Christmas story through accurate historical and cultural context. The account transforms the nativity from a tale of rejection and loneliness into a beautiful story of welcome, community, and God entering the ordinary spaces of human life.

    Keywords naturally included: nativity story, Christmas truth, biblical history, Jesus birth, cultural context, Middle Eastern hospitality, historical accuracy, Christmas research, biblical scholarship, advent study

    Be blessed today, my friend.

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    28 m
  • 065 | The King Who Feared a Baby: How Herod's Paranoia Reveals God's Unstoppable Kingdom

    065 | The King Who Feared a Baby: How Herod's Paranoia Reveals God's Unstoppable Kingdom
    Dec 9 2025
    Hey, friend! What drives a man who has everything—wealth, armies, Roman citizenship, architectural genius—to order the murder of innocent babies? In this chilling Advent episode, Anna Bradfield unpacks the life of Herod the Great, the paranoid tyrant who built temples and fortresses yet couldn't sleep knowing a child had been born "King of the Jews." From touring Herod's mountaintop palace at Masada to examining the Proto-Evangelium's account of Zacharias's murder, this episode reveals how one man's desperate grip on power became the backdrop for God's greatest demonstration of sovereignty. Discover why Herod's legitimacy was always fragile, how his mental decline fueled the slaughter of Bethlehem's children, and what his story teaches modern believers about fear, control, and surrendering to God's kingdom. If you've ever clung too tightly to something you were afraid to lose, Herod's cautionary tale speaks directly to you—because some thrones are simply built too small to stand against the purposes of God. Key Takeaways 1. Fear Fuels Destructive Choices When We Cling to Our Own Control Herod's paranoia—rooted in his non-Jewish heritage, lack of Davidic lineage, and Rome-granted throne—illustrates how insecurity drives people to desperate measures. When the Magi asked about the newborn king, Herod didn't hear prophecy fulfilled; he heard a threat to his fragile legitimacy. This led him to deceive with religious language, manipulate Scripture for political gain, and ultimately order the massacre of innocent children. The episode reveals a devastating progression: unchecked fear leads to grasping, grasping leads to controlling, and controlling leads to the destruction of ourselves and others. Listeners learn that protecting "kingdoms" that were never ours to begin with always ends in loss. 2. Earthly Power Is Fragile, But God's Kingdom Is Unshakable The contrast couldn't be more striking: Herod's palace at Herodium towered over Bethlehem while the true King lay in a feeding trough. Herod commanded armies, built architectural marvels, and wielded Roman authority, yet a newborn whose parents couldn't afford the normal temple sacrifice toppled his legacy. Today, Herod's name is synonymous with paranoia and cruelty, his buildings are ruins, and his divided kingdom disappeared—while Jesus' "quiet, humble, upside-down" kingdom became the largest movement in human history. The episode powerfully demonstrates that worldly grandeur is exposed as myth when the mightiest man on earth trembles before a child. 3. Even in the Presence of Evil, God's Purposes Cannot Be Stopped Herod's violence represents one of the darkest shadows in the nativity story—jarring, grieving, heartbreaking. Yet his cruelty couldn't derail God's plan. While Herod plotted, God was already warning the Magi, sending angels to Joseph, preparing Egypt as refuge, and fulfilling centuries-old prophecies. Herod was powerful but not sovereign. His schemes didn't stop salvation—they played directly into the divine plan. The episode emphasizes that evil's presence is not evidence of God's absence; rather, it's the backdrop against which redemption shines brighter. No "Herod of our day" can stop what God purposes. 4. Success Without Spiritual Health Leads to Catastrophic Loss Despite his intelligence, ability, wealth, and unprecedented building projects, Herod's life was ultimately wasted. His deep affection for one wife was destroyed by his own paranoia, leading him to murder her, their sons, and her entire family. His mental instability, arteriosclerosis, and inability to trust anyone meant his final years were marked by pain, revolts, and loss of Roman favor. He altered his will three times and killed his firstborn son. The episode warns that external achievement means nothing without internal peace and surrender to God. 5. Manipulation of Scripture for Personal Gain Reveals Spiritual Bankruptcy Herod consulted priests about where the Messiah would be born, received scriptural truth from Micah's prophecy, then used that knowledge not to worship but to destroy. He told the Magi "so that I too may go and worship him"—using religious language to mask murderous intent. This pattern of weaponizing Scripture for control rather than submitting to it exposes the difference between knowing God's Word and being transformed by it. The episode challenges listeners: Are we using Scripture to support our agendas, or surrendering our agendas to Scripture? Key Themes Herod the Great's Biography • Fear and Paranoia • Control and Insecurity • The Massacre of the Innocents • Earthly Power vs. God's Kingdom • The Herodian Dynasty • Roman Rule in Judea • Historical Context of Jesus' Birth • The Magi and the Star • Zacharias's Murder (Proto-Evangelium) • God's Sovereignty Over Evil • Prophetic Fulfillment • Architectural Legacy (Masada, Herodium, Temple) • Mental Illness and Leadership • Family Betrayal and Intrigue • Divine...
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  • 064 | The Power of Yes: How Mary's Surrender Changed History and What It Means for You

    064 | The Power of Yes: How Mary's Surrender Changed History and What It Means for You
    Dec 2 2025
    Hey, friend! What if everything you thought you knew about Mary, the mother of Jesus, was only half the story? In this fascinating Advent episode, Anna Bradfield uncovers details from the Proto-Evangelium of James—a 2nd-century document that reveals Mary's childhood in the temple, her miraculous selection by divine sign, and little-known accounts from Jesus' birth that never made it into Scripture. From Anna's barren prayer under a laurel tree to Joseph's reluctant betrothal, from the frozen moment when time stood still at Jesus' birth to the midwife whose hand was burned for doubting—this episode reads like a biblical thriller. But beyond the captivating narrative lies a powerful question: What extraordinary plan might God be inviting you into if you would simply say yes? Discover how Mary's deep knowledge of Scripture prepared her to recognize God's voice, why surrender is the most powerful response a believer can give, and how an ordinary teenage girl from Nazareth became the vessel for the world's redemption. Key Takeaways 1. God Delights in Including Ordinary People in His Extraordinary Plans Mary had no platform, no pedigree, no special qualifications—just a willing heart. The Proto-Evangelium account reveals that even her conception was miraculous (her mother Anna was barren), showing that God orchestrates events generations in advance. This takeaway encourages listeners that God can use them regardless of their background, education, or influence. If God chose an obscure teenage girl to carry His Son, He can certainly use anyone who says yes to His calling. 2. Surrender Isn't Passive—It's the Most Powerful Yes a Believer Can Give When Mary said "Let it be according to your word," she wasn't resigning herself to fate; she was actively choosing trust over fear despite enormous personal risk (social disgrace, potential death penalty). The episode reframes surrender from weakness to strength, from giving up to giving over. Listeners learn that the greatest breakthroughs in their own lives may hinge on their willingness to surrender control and trust God's plan, even when it doesn't make sense. 3. A Life Shaped by Scripture Prepares You to Recognize God's Voice Mary's Magnificat (her song of praise) was filled with Old Testament references, proving she had absorbed God's Word deeply. She didn't just memorize Scripture—it transformed her understanding of God's character, making her ready to receive His calling when it came. This takeaway challenges listeners to examine their own Bible engagement: Are they casually reading, or letting God's Word reshape their thinking? The episode emphasizes that knowing Scripture helps believers discern genuine divine prompting from counterfeits. 4. God's Timing Often Includes Years of Hidden Preparation If the Proto-Evangelium account is accurate, Mary spent years in the temple from age 3 to 12-16, being prepared spiritually for her ultimate calling without knowing what that calling would be. Similarly, Joseph was chosen through divine sign (the dove from his rod) when he didn't even want to be considered. The episode reveals that what feels like delay or obscurity in our lives may actually be God's intentional preparation season for a future we can't yet see. 5. God's Plans Often Look Scandalous Before They Look Glorious Both Mary and Joseph faced public scrutiny, tribunal examination, and were forced to drink "bitter water" to prove their innocence. What God was doing looked like sin and shame before it was revealed as salvation. This takeaway offers hope to listeners walking through seasons where God's work in their life is misunderstood, criticized, or looks messy from the outside. The episode encourages believers to trust that vindication and clarity will come in God's timing. Key Themes The Proto-Evangelium of James • Mary's Childhood and Preparation • Divine Selection and Calling • Surrender and Obedience • Scripture Memory and Transformation • Barrenness to Miraculous Conception • Joseph's Reluctant Obedience • The Virgin Birth • Ancient Christian Texts • Advent and Christmas • Elizabeth and Mary's Relationship • The Magnificat • Recognizing God's Voice • Tribal Lineages (Judah and Levi) • Public Scandal and Divine Vindication • Miraculous Signs at Jesus' Birth • Temple Life and Purity Laws • Courage in Youth • God's Extraordinary Use of Ordinary People Who Will Benefit From This Episode ✓ Christians preparing their hearts for Advent and Christmas who want to go deeper than familiar nativity stories ✓ Bible students and history enthusiasts curious about ancient texts and early Christian writings outside canonical Scripture ✓ Anyone feeling called to something that seems too big or risky and needs encouragement to say yes to God ✓ People who feel ordinary or unqualified for ministry, leadership, or whatever God is asking them to do ✓ Believers struggling with surrender and control issues—wanting to ...
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