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Walk Boldly With Jesus

Walk Boldly With Jesus

De: Catherine Duggan
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Does life feel extra hard right now? Is it difficult to find joy in your day to day living? Do you feel like something is missing? I did. I was struggling with all of it. Life seemed so hard. Then one day I realize what was missing. I needed more Jesus in my life. Our home needed more Jesus. This may be just what you are missing too! This podcast will give you tips on how you can become closer to Jesus. It will talk about scripture and how those stories can relate to your everyday life. It will help you find joy in life again and teach you to be bold with Jesus by your side. If you would like to reach me you can email Catherine@findingtruenorthcoaching.com or go to my website findingtruenorthcoaching.com Music: "Adding the Sun" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2021 Walk Boldly With Jesus by Catherine Duggan Cristianismo Espiritualidad Ministerio y Evangelismo
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  • Episode #1213 He Is Series YHWH (I AM) When You Feel Unworthy but God Draws Near Anyway

    Episode #1213 He Is Series YHWH (I AM) When You Feel Unworthy but God Draws Near Anyway
    Apr 10 2026
    Episode #1213 He Is Series YHWH (I AM) When You Feel Unworthy but God Draws Near Anyway Exodus 3:13-15 “But Moses said to God, ‘If I come to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” He said further, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘I am has sent me to you.’” God also said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you’: This is my name forever, and this is my title for all generations.” Today, we are discussing a name for the Lord that was not spoken out loud for a very long time, and eventually it was only spoken by priests in the Jerusalem Temple. This name is YHWH (Yahweh), which means I AM. Did you know Yahweh (yah-WEH) occurs more than 6,800 times in the Old Testament? It appears in every book except Esther, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs. I am learning so much through this series. I had no idea that this name occurred so many times. In the English edition, they usually replace the word Lord, with Adonay and then for Yahweh as “LORD” in all capital letters. When trying to figure out what this name meant and why it was so important, I found an article called, “The Meaning of Yahweh: Why It Matters in Biblical Studies,” by Jenna Martin. (https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/why-it-matters-that-god-is-yahweh.html) This article gives 7 attributes that we know to be true about God. I would like to share them with you now. 1.) Yahweh Is the Self-Existent, Eternal God- God has no need for us. He doesn’t need anyone or anything. The rest of us need a lot to go in the right order to keep existing. If we don’t have our health, then no matter what else we have, we will eventually no longer cease to exist. God is not like this. He is eternal. He has always existed. He is the beginning and the end. He needs nothing to continue to exist. 2.) Yahweh is a Relational God- Yahweh is only used in the Bible when the author is talking about His personal relationship with people. A great example of this is Psalm 19. The author talks in the first 6 verses about Elohim (another name for God) and his relationship with the material world. Then, in verse 7, he shifts and starts to write about Yahweh and his relationship with those who know him and who are in covenant with him. God is making sure we know that He wants to have a personal relationship with His people. He does not want to be far from them. He doesn’t want to be held at arm’s length. God wants to be very close to us. 3.) Yahweh Is with Us- Yahweh is here, interacting with our world, among us. And he does that out of love. God is under no obligation to remain close to us, working in our lives and writing a love story between himself and the world. And yet, he chooses to do so. In fact, he chooses to build his very kingdom among believers. Luke 17:21 says, “Nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There it is!’ For, in fact, the kingdom of God is among you.” God’s kingdom is right here. 4.) Yahweh Is the Unchanging God- God is the same yesterday, today, and always. (Hebrews 13:8). God is, who He is. He does not change because His teachings are difficult. He does not change because people don’t like Him. He is always the same. You can rely on that. In John 6:66, it says, “Because of this, many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him.” Jesus talked about how He was the bread of life, and then in John 6:53, He said, “So Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. ' “ Jesus said something that was hard to understand, and He lost followers. He still said it. He knew they would leave. He knew it would be hard, and yet He said it anyway. He did not change so that He would be more popular. He didn’t teach what people wanted to hear. He taught the truth no matter what. Knowing that God is never going to change, we need to decide whether to follow Him and conform to His ways or not. 5.) Yahweh is Wholly Other than Us- Psalm 50:21 says, ”These things you have done, and I have been silent; you thought that I was one like yourself. But now I rebuke you and lay the charge before you.” We tend to think God is like us. We know on some level that He isn’t. We know He is almighty. We know He is God. Yet, we also tend to think He is like us. For instance, we think He gets mad at us for no reason, because those around us do. We think His love is conditional because the love of those around us is conditional. We think that God thinks we are too much, just like everyone else does. God is not like us. He relates to us more deeply than we can imagine, but he is not like us. His ways are ...
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    12 m
  • He Is Series Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts)-- When You’re Tired of Fighting and Need God to Fight for You

    He Is Series Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts)-- When You’re Tired of Fighting and Need God to Fight for You
    Apr 9 2026
    He Is Series Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts) — When You’re Tired of Fighting and Need God to Fight for You 1 Samuel 17:45 “But David said to the Philistine, ‘You come to me with sword and spear and javelin; but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.’” Today, we are discussing Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts. I put this off because I wasn’t sure what it meant. I thought “Lord of Hosts” meant Eucharist, and I didn’t understand it. Do you ever do that? Put something off because you aren’t sure what it means or how to do it? I can always tell when God is stretching me because He highlighted this one for me. When I told Him I didn’t understand, He reminded me that this is the whole purpose of this podcast. I didn’t start this podcast because I was a Bible scholar. I started because I had so much to learn and wanted to bring you along. I was learning through Bible studies and Encounter School of Ministry and wanted to share it. So when I didn’t understand this topic, I searched, “What does it mean when someone says God of Hosts?” I found that “Lord of Hosts” appears over 200 times in the Old Testament. “Lord” refers to Yahweh, the self-existent, redemptive God—the “I AM.” He wasn’t created; He is the Creator. “Hosts” comes from the Hebrew sabaoth, meaning armies—spiritual and earthly. The name shows God’s complete authority over every power and realm. As soon as I understood this, I knew I had to share it. So many of you are struggling and feel like you’re in a spiritual battle. Hear this: God is the Lord of Hosts. He is in charge of every army, seen and unseen. Sometimes battles in Scripture involved fighting, sometimes they didn’t—but God was always in control. The battle we don’t see is the spiritual one. We can’t see angels and fallen angels fighting, but the battle for our souls is real. I take comfort knowing God fights for us. He is our Commander-in-Chief—not just of earthly armies, but of all armies. Jesus defeated death once and for all through the cross and resurrection. Death no longer has a hold on us. So if we believe that, why are we so afraid? God is on our side. He is protecting us. He is our shield. God is our Creator, Almighty, Provider, Healer, Peace, Shepherd, Strength, and Justice. If all of this is true, why does the spiritual battle feel so strong? I looked for answers and found five reasons: 1. Knowing God doesn’t remove the battle—it reveals it As we grow, we become more aware of what’s at stake. 1 Peter 5:8 reminds us the enemy is always prowling. The battle was always there—you’re just more aware now. 2. You matter more than you think Your life has purpose, and your obedience affects others. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us this is a spiritual battle. The enemy doesn’t fight what isn’t a threat. 3. Knowing God isn’t the same as trusting Him We can know God is Provider, Peace, and Faithful—and still struggle to trust Him. The battle happens in that gap. 4. We are still being formed God is shaping us to rely on Him. James 1:2–3 reminds us trials build endurance. The battle is part of that process. 5. Love requires freedom God could remove the battle, but then we wouldn’t choose Him. Real love requires trust and surrender. The deeper truth: the goal isn’t to learn about God so life is easy. The goal is to know Him so you can stand when life is hard. Sometimes we think if we pray enough or do everything right, life will be easy. But battles aren’t pointless. They change us. If you are in a spiritual battle, you are not alone. God is with you, protecting you, healing you. We don’t understand His ways, but we know He keeps His promises. Sometimes He saves us from the battle; sometimes He saves us through it—but He always saves us. God is the Lord of Hosts. He is the Commander-in-Chief. Everything answers to Him. We don’t have to be afraid. Dear Jehovah Sabaoth, bless all those listening. Thank You for being in every battle with us. Give us strength, courage, and peace. Help us remember that the One in us is greater than the one in the world (1 John 4:4). We love You and ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. If you want to go deeper, I invite you to join my mentoring program. This month we’re diving into fasting—what it means and how it draws us closer to God. You can join live on Zoom and be part of a supportive, faith-filled community. I would love to have you. Visit walkboldlywithjesus.com or check the show notes. I’ll be praying for you. Remember, Jesus loves you just as you are, and so do I! Have a blessed day! Today’s Word from the Lord (October 2025):“Peace is my gift to you, my children—a peace beyond understanding. Receive it. Let it fill every part of your heart. Open yourself fully to it.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO ...
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  • Witness Wednesday #203 Catherine D. (Retreat)

    Witness Wednesday #203 Catherine D. (Retreat)
    Apr 8 2026
    Witness Wednesday #203 Catherine D. (Retreat) Today, I want to share about how the Lord can sometimes work in our lives. I went to a retreat in January with some of my big life mentoring sisters. There were about 20 of us there. We spent the time doing cool things like running in the ocean first thing in the morning, dressing in 80s gear, and doing jazzercise at a local restaurant. I had not met most of these people before. Aside from the cool activities planned, we also spent some time talking about what was going on in our lives and where we wanted to be at the end of the year. This wasn’t easy, as many of us had never met, and sharing the intimate details of our lives was scary. Although once people started sharing their stories, the strangest thing happened: we realized even though we were all very different, we were also the same in a lot of ways. It was a great experience. A month or so after the retreat, I was talking to one of my new friends from the retreat. We were talking about our mentoring group and the various retreats our mentor Pamela Crim does, and my friend said she could see me doing something like that, mentoring and putting on retreats. The seed was planted. I was trying to figure out where to go with my business. I had thought about this type of thing before, but hearing someone else say she could see me doing it made it all seem a bit more real. I tend to be a slow mover. I get an idea, and I talk myself out of it for quite a while. Do you ever do this? You come up with an idea and then don’t act on it because that inside voice tells you a million reasons why it won’t work. One day, I was at Eucharistic Adoration when I felt the Holy Spirit telling me I needed to plan a retreat for that summer. So, of course, I obeyed and started planning right away, right? Wrong. I did what I always do when the Holy Spirit directs me. I asked a bunch of questions. Here are some of those questions: “This summer, are you sure? The summer is just a few months away. Who will even come to this retreat?” I felt as if the Holy Spirit said, “You just book a place and time, and I will get the people there.” “Ok, I said, but what about the theme of the retreat? What do you want us to do there? What will I talk about? Will I be the only speaker?” Again, I felt I heard the Holy Spirit say, “Once you book the place, I will give you more details.” I really felt as if the Holy Spirit was wanting me to step out in faith. I started calling retreat centers to see if anyone had availability this close to summer. Most places did not, and the ones that did were too expensive. I wasn’t sure who would attend, but I knew I wanted to make it affordable for everyone. The price was going to be at least $400 at the places I was finding. I was getting frustrated and wanted to give up. I felt the Holy Spirit prompt me to email my prayer group to see if any of them would want to go on a retreat and whether $400 was too expensive. I also asked if they even wanted a sleepover retreat. Maybe I should just do a daytime retreat or a one-day retreat. Many said yes to a retreat, most said stay over retreat, which I felt confirmed what I felt I was getting from the Holy Spirit. A few said they could go if it were $400; however, many said it was too much. Again, confirming my thoughts. I decided to ask a few people if they knew any retreat places. I am not sure how I happened upon the Holy Cross Retreat Center, and yet I am so glad I did! This retreat center was affordable, and the person I talked to was so nice. They have many retreats there each year, and yet they are always the same type of retreat. This fall will be the first time they open their doors to outside groups for retreats. They do not have a minimum number of people I have to have. They are completely redoing all the rooms with new paint, new beds, and new mattresses. They already redid the bathrooms, so by the time we get there, it will look like a whole new place. I was so excited that it was all coming together. I was amazed at how the Holy Spirit led me to find the perfect place. Now that it was really happening, I had to start thinking about the theme, who to invite, and how much it would cost. Oh, that is another way the Holy Spirit was guiding the details. The only weekend available, aside from Thanksgiving weekend, was October 6-8. That is the same weekend our prayer group is starting a Life in the Spirit Seminar on Friday. However, it is a long weekend, and many people may have Monday off. So I did my retreat from Saturday to Monday instead of Friday to Sunday. It all worked out perfectly. I knew the Holy Spirit would make sure those who needed this retreat could attend it. My hope was that anyone who needed this retreat could come, even if they couldn’t afford it. I included a donation option on the registration page so that people who can...
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