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Episode 16: The Promised Land is Within You!: Song of Songs 4:11

August 14, 2024 • Connie Witter, Gwen McLeod • Song of Songs 4:11

On Today's episode, I discuss Song of Songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef8tnlfawcu&t=251s with my good friend, Gwen McLeod. Song of Songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef8tnlfawcu&t=251s in the passion translation reads, “Your loving words are like the honeycomb to me; your tongue releases milk and honey, for I find the promised land flowing within you. The fragrance of your worshiping love surrounds you with scented robes of white.” TPT

Episode 15: Come Through the Archway of Trust: Song of Songs 6:8

August 7, 2024 • Connie Witter, Lisa Aldrich • Song of Songs 8:6

On Today's podcast, I discuss Song of Songs 4:8 with my good friend, Lisa Aldrich. 8 Now you are ready, bride of the mountains, to come with Me as we climb the highest peaks together. Come with Me through the archway of trust, we will look down from the crest of the glistening mounts and from the summit of our sublime sanctuary. Together we will wage war in the lion’s den and the leopard’s lair as they watch nightly for their prey.” TPT We discuss trusting God even when we go through difficult situations that we don't understand. Lisa shares from her heart about losing her 6 year old daughter in an accident and how Jesus healed her heart and brought her back to a place of trust in Him. http://conniewitter.com

Episode 14: Hearing God's Voice: Song of Songs 2:8-9

July 31, 2024 • Connie Witter, Kristen We • Song of Songs 2:8–9

On Today's Podcast, I discuss Song of Songs 2:8-9 with my daughter, Kristen Westhoff. Song of Songs 2:8-9: “8 Listen! I hear my Lover’s voice! I know it’s Him coming to me -- leaping with joy over mountains. Skipping in love over the hills that separate us, to come to me. 9 Let me describe Him: He is graceful as a gazelle -- swift as a wild stag. Now He comes closer, even to the places where I hide. Now He gazes into my soul, peering through the portal, as He blossoms within my heart. TPT In John 10:3-5, Jesus said, “3 The sheep recognize the voice of the true Shepherd, for he calls his own by name and leads them out, for they belong to him. 4 And when he has brought out all his sheep, he walks ahead of them and they will follow him, for they are familiar with his voice. 5 But they will run away from strangers and never follow them because they know it’s the voice of a stranger.” TPT On today's podcast, we discuss hearing God's voice and being led by Him when we have important decisions to make and how He leads us when we go through difficult circumstances in our lives.

Episode 13: Embracing Self-Worth; Breaking Free From Unhealthy Relationships: Song of Songs 1:8-9

July 24, 2024 • Connie Witter, Victoria Dawson • Song of Songs 1:8–9

On Today's episode, I discuss Song of Songs 1:8-9 with my daughter, Victoria Dawson. Song of Songs‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭TPT‬‬ “Listen, my radiant one— if you ever lose sight of me, just follow in my footsteps where I lead my lovers. Come with your burdens and cares. Come to the place near the sanctuary of my shepherds. My dearest one, let me tell you how I see you! On today's podcast, we discuss a time when Victoria found herself in a very unhealthy relationship and how Jesus rescued her. We talk about healthy boundaries and valuing yourself in relationships. Victoria shares the lies that kept her in an unhealthy relationship and the truth that set her free!

Episode 12: The All-Consuming Power of Love: Song of Songs 8:5-7

July 17, 2024 • Connie Witter, Gwen McLeod • Song of Songs 8:5–7

On Today's episode, I discuss Song of Songs 8:5-7 with my good friend, Gwen McLeod. Song of Songs 8:5-7: 5 [The Bridegroom King] Who is this one? Look at her now!She arises from her dessert of difficulty clinging to her Beloved. When I awakened you under the apple tree; as you were feasting upon me I awakened your innermost being with the travail of birth as you longed for more of Me! 6 Fasten Me upon your heart as a seal of fire forevermore. This living, consuming flame will seal you as My prisoner of love!My love will be stronger than the chains of death and the grave, consuming as the very flashes of fire from the burning heart of God. Place this fierce, unrelenting fire over all your being! 7 Rivers of persecution and pain will never extinguish this flame. Endless floods will be unable to quench this raging fire burning within you. Everything will be consumed, it will stop at nothing as you yield everything to this furious fire- until it won’t even seem to you like a sacrifice anymore! TPT

Episode 11: I Am My Beloved's and My Beloved is Mine: Song of Songs 6:1-4

July 10, 2024 • Connie , Gwen McLeod • Song of Songs 6:1–4

On Today's episode, I discuss Song of Songs 6:1-4 with my good friend, Gwen McLeod. Read Song of Songs 6:1-4: “1 [Brides to Be] 1 O rarest of beauty, where then has your lover gone? We long to see Him too. Where may we find him? We will follow you as you seek after Him. [The Shulamite Bride] 2 My lover has gone down into his garden of delight, the place where his spices grow, to feast with those pure in heart. I know we shall find him there. 3 He is within me- I am His garden of delight. I have him fully and now he fully has me! [The Bridegroom-King] 4 O My beloved, you are lovely. When I see you in your beauty I see a radiant city, where we will dwell as one. More pleasing than any pleasure, more delightful than any delight. You have ravished My heart, stealing away my strength to resist you. Even hosts of angels stand in awe of you!” TPT

Episode 10 His Hands Hold Unlimited Power- Song of Songs 5:14

July 3, 2024 • Connie Witter, Marsha Rivers • Isaiah 41:10, Song of Songs 5:14

On today's podcast I discuss Song of Songs 5:14 with my good friend, Marsha Rivers. Song of Songs 5:14 His hands are rods of gold Set with beryl. His body is carved ivory, Inlaid withsapphires. Hands: strength & power- his ability to take care of everything that concerns you. Gold: the divine attributes & nature of God Ivory: purity & holiness Sapphire: royalty strength The words the bride uses to describe her bridegroom Jesus hands and body reminds her of his power, holiness, and majesty Song of Songs 5:14 (TPT) See how his hands hold unlimited power! But he never uses it in anger, for he is always holy, displaying his glory. His innermost place is a work of art— so beautiful and bright. How magnificent and noble is this one— covered in majesty! Isaiah 41:10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

Episode 9 His Lips are Like Lilies- Song of Songs 5:13

June 26, 2024 • Connie Witter, Marsha Rivers • Song of Songs 5:13

On Today's episode, I discuss Song of Songs 5:13 with my good friend, Marsha Rivers. Song of Songs 5:13: "His cheeks are like gardens of spices; His lips are like lilies, perfumed with myrrh." Cheeks: spiritual significance: the feelings or emotions of a person Lips: words that are spoken Lilies: love, purity, innocence, and resurrection life Myrrh: symbolic of the cross Song of Songs 5:13 reads, “ No one speaks words so anointed as this One- Words that both pierce and heal, words like lilies dripping with myrrh.” TPT Anointing- breaks the yoke of bondage In John 6:63-64; 66-68 Jesus said, “63 The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life. 64 Yet there are some of you who do not believe.” 66 From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.67 “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” Isaiah 46:3-4 “3 Listen to me, I have cared for you since you were born. Yes, I carried you before you were born. 4 I will be your God throughout your lifetime— until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.- and be your Savior

Episode 8: The Doctrine of God- Jesus' Marriage vow Song of Songs 1:1-2

June 19, 2024 • Connie Witter, Greg Henry • Song of Songs 1:1–2

On today's podcast I discuss Song of Songs 1:1-2 with my good friend, Pastor Greg Henry, from Gospel Revolution Church in Slidell, LA Today we talk about Jesus Marriage Vows to us as His bride. The kisses of Jesus mouth is His covenant marriage vow to us. Song of Songs 1:1-2: 1 The most amazing song of all, by King Solomon.“ ”2 Let him smother me with kisses—his Spirit-kiss divine. So kind are your caresses, I drink them in like the sweetest wine!“ TPT ”2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth— For your love is better than wine.“ Song of Solomon‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Kisses of His mouth - (strongs H6284) His spoken word - His covenant marriage vow- what he has promised us as His bride Wine in this verse represents the pleasures of this world- riches, fame, man’s approval, success Deuteronomy 32:1-2. KJV ”Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; And hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. My doctrine shall drop as the rain, My speech shall distil as the dew, As the small rain upon the tender herb, And as the showers upon the grass:“ Doctrine: H3948: to marry- to receive, gather, carry, buy What is His covenant marriage vow to us? ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭8‬:‭6‬, ‭10‬-‭12‬ ‭NLT‬ ”6 But now Jesus, our High Priest, has been given a ministry that is far superior to the old priesthood, for he is the one who mediates for us a far better covenant with God, based on better promises. 10 But this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel on that day, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their minds, and I will write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. 11 And they will not need to teach their neighbors, nor will they need to teach their relatives, saying, ‘You should know the Lord.’ For everyone, from the least to the greatest, will know me already. 12 And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins.”“ ‬ His marriage vow produces the fruit of His life in us Romans‬ ‭7‬:‭4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ ”Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God.“ ‭‭Hosea‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬, ‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭NLT‬‬ ”16 When that day comes,” says the Lord, “you will call me ‘my husband’ instead of ‘my master.’ 19 I will make you my wife forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion. 20 I will be faithful to you and make you mine, and you will finally know me as the Lord.“

Episode 7: Jesus Shares His Life With You- Song of Songs 4:15-16

June 12, 2024 • Connie Witter, Greg Henry • Song of Songs 4:15–16

On Today's podcast I discuss Song of Songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2oxto4gux8&t=255s-16 with my good friend, Pastor Greg Henry. He’s the pastor of Gospel Revolution church in Slidel, LA Song of Songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2oxto4gux8&t=255s-16 The Bridegroom King 15 Your life flows into mine, pure as a garden spring. A well of living water springs up from within you, like a mountain brook flowing into my heart! The Shulamite bride 16 Then may your awakening breath blow upon my life until I am fully yours. Breathe upon me with your Spirit wind. Stir up the sweet spice of your life within me. Spare nothing as you make me your fruitful garden. Hold nothing back until I release your fragrance. Come walk with me until I am fully yours. Come taste the fruits of your life in me.“ The Bridegroom King: I have come to you my darling bride, for you are my paradise garden ‬ ‭TPT‬‬ Song of Solomon‬ ‭6‬:‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ ”I am my beloved’s, And my beloved is mine. Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭17‬ ‭TPT‬‬ And since we are his true children, we qualify to share all his treasures, for indeed, we are heirs of God himself. And since we are joined to Christ, we also inherit all that he is and all that he has. ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭TPT‬”He gave us resurrection life and drew us to himself by his holy calling on our lives. And it wasn’t because of any good we have done, but by his divine pleasure and marvelous grace that confirmed our union with the anointed Jesus, even before time began! This truth is now being unveiled by the revelation of the anointed Jesus, our life-giver, who has dismantled death, obliterating all its effects on our lives, and has manifested his immortal life in us by the gospel.“

Episode 6: His Eyes Sparkle Like Doves- Song of Songs 5:12

June 5, 2024 • Connie Witter, Marsha Rivers • Song of Songs 5:12

Episode 6 Let's Talk about Jesus podcast with Connie Witter. On today's podcast, I discuss Song of Songs 5:12 with my good friend, Marsha Rivers. When you feel forgotten and alone, remember that Jesus sees you. He has eyes like doves, and He never takes His eyes off of you. You are the focus of His love. In Song of Songs 5:12, when the Bride says, “His eyes sparkle like doves,” she is acknowledging that Jesus sees her. He knows everything about her and loves her completely! Psalm 139 ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭26‬-‭27‬ ‭TPT‬‬ 1 Peter 1:18-19 You can watch or listen to all the Let's Talk about Jesus podcasts on my ministry youtube channel, by downloading the ministry App in the google or apple app store, or on the Because of Jesus ministry website at: http://conniewitter.com/

Episode 5: Divine Protection- Song of Songs 3:7-8

May 29, 2024 • Connie Witter & Jared Witter • Song of Songs 3:7–8

Episode 5 Let's Talk about Jesus podcast with Connie Witter. On today's podcast, I discuss God's Protection with my son, Jared Witter. We discuss Song of Songs 3:7-8 & Psalm 91:1-4; 9-11. Song of Songs 5:8-9: Psalm 91:1-4; 9-11 On today's podcast, we discuss testimonies of God's faithfulness to protect us. Jesus is our Protector and He gives His angels charge over us to protect us in all our ways. You can watch or listen to all the Let's Talk about Jesus podcasts on my ministry youtube channel, by downloading the ministry App in the google or apple app store, or on the Because of Jesus ministry website at: http://conniewitter.com

Episode 4: His Leadership is Divine- Song of Songs 5:11

May 22, 2024 • Connie Witter & Sherry Hensley • Song of Songs 5:11

Episode 4 His leadership is divine ‭‭Song of Songs‬ ‭5‬:‭11‬ ‭TPT‬ ”The way he leads me is divine. His leadership—so pure and dignified as he wears his crown of gold. ‬ ”His head is like the finest gold; His locks are wavy, And black as a raven.“ ‭‭Song of Solomon‬ ‭5‬:‭11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬ His head speaks of His leadership for His bride ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ ”For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body.“ ‭‭ ”for the husband provides leadership for the wife, just as Christ provides leadership for his church, as the Savior and Reviver of the body.“ ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭23‬ ‭TPT 23 The husband provides leadership to his wife the way Christ does to his church, not by domineering but by cherishing. MSG ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭3‬ ‭AMPC‬ ”Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.“ ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NKJV ”Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.“‬ Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭TPT‬‬ ”Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on him to guide you, and he will lead you in every decision you make. Become intimate with him in whatever you do, and he will lead you wherever you go.“

Episode 3: This Dark Night- Song of Songs 5:2

May 15, 2024 • Connie Witter & Sherry Hensley • Song of Songs 5:2

Episode 3 Let's Talk about Jesus Podcast with Connie Witter. On today's podcast, my good friend, Sherry Hensley, and I discuss Song of Songs 5:2 & 6 Song of Songs 5:2 TPT "After this I let my devotion slumber, but my heart for him stayed awake. I had a dream. I dreamed of my beloved— he was coming to me in the darkness of night. The melody of the man I love awakened me. I heard his knock at my heart’s door as he pleaded with me: Arise, my love. Open your heart, my darling, deeper still to me. Will you receive me this dark night?" Song of Songs 5:6 TPT "I opened my soul to my beloved, but suddenly he was gone! And my heart was torn out in longing for him. I sought his presence, his fragrance, but could not find him anywhere. I called out for him, yet he did not answer me. I will arise and search for him until I find him." During this season of the Bride's life she is going through a trial and experiencing difficult circumstances in her life. During this time, Jesus is pleading with her to open her heart still deeper to Him. We can all relate to how she feels during hard times. On this podcast, we talk about our own dark nights and how Jesus came to our rescue. Not matter what we go through in this life, Jesus is our ever present help in time of trouble and He will rescue us as many times as we need rescued! Other Scriptures discussed on today's podcast: Psalm 91:15 TPT 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 MSG Hebrews 8:6-12 Romans 8:28 You can watch or listen to all the Let's Talk about Jesus podcasts on my ministry youtube channel, by downloading the ministry App in the google or apple app store, or on the Because of Jesus ministry website at: http://conniewitter.com

Episode 2: Living Free from Disappointment- Song of Songs 5:8-9

May 8, 2024 • Connie Witter & Sherry Hensley • Song of Songs 5:8

Episode 2 Let's Talk about Jesus podcast with Connie Witter. On today's podcast, my good friend, Sherry Hensley, and I discuss Song of Songs 5:8-9: "8 Listen! I hear my lover's voice. I know it's him coming to me- leaping with joy over the mountains, skipping in love over the hills that separate us, to come to me. 9 Let me describe him: he is graceful as a gazelle, swift as a wild stag. Now he comes closer, even to the places where I hide. He gazes into my soul, peering through the portal as he blossoms within my heart." TPT Isaiah 49:23 I am the Lord! Those who hope in me will not be disappointed. Have you ever felt disappointed? We have all hidden behind the fear of disappointment, but Jesus comes to us during these times to bring us out of our hiding place. On this podcast, we talk about times when we have felt disappointed and how Jesus showed us the truth that set us free. We discuss what it means to put your hope in Jesus. Other Scriptures discussed on today's podcast: Isaiah 49:23: "I am the Lord; those who hope in me will not be disappointed." Romans 5:3-5 NLT Romans 15:12-13 NLT You can watch or listen to all the Let's Talk about Jesus podcasts on my ministry youtube channel, by downloading the ministry App in the google or apple app store, or on the Because of Jesus ministry website at: http://conniewitter.com

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