Radical Discipleship: Prayer and Scripture

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Radical Discipleship: Prayer and Scripture

September 4, 2024

Today’s episode is the first of a three-part series on Radical Discipleship, in which Stasi shares practices of grace that root us in the love of God. In Part One, Stasi invites us to align with God through prayer and marinating our hearts in the Scriptures. She explores Wild at Heart’s Daily Prayer as an example of a guided prayer to start each day. Aligning with God through prayer is both a sacred privilege and a necessary honor. The beauty of it lies in the fact that it's a two-way conversation—God deeply desires to hear from us, and He also longs for us to hear from Him. As we quiet ourselves in His presence, we are able to receive more of Him and take hold of everything He has accomplished for us. Friends, these daily practices aren’t about obligation; they’re about rooting ourselves deeply in the Truth so that we are able to follow hard, stand strong, and partner with Him in bringing His Kingdom.

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SHOW NOTES:

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VERSES:

Proverbs 3:5 (NLT) — Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.

Psalm 91 — In its entirety

Psalm 23:1 (NLT) — The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

James 1:5 (NIV) — If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV) — No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

John 17:21 (NIV) — I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.

1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) — Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Song of Song 8:5 (NLT) — Who is this sweeping in from the desert, leaning on her lover?

Romans 8:34 (NIV) — Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.

1 John 2:1 (NLT) — My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.

Hebrews 7:25 (NLT) — Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.

Psalm 19:7–11 (NIV) — The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. (8) The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. (9) Reverence for the Lord is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the Lord are true; each one is fair. (10) They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. (11) They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them.

John 3:16 (NLT) — For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

1 John 1:9 (NLT) — But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.

Psalm 62:5–6 (NLT) — Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.

Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) — But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

Romans 15:13 (NLT) — I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:4 (NIV) — For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV) — Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

2 Corinthians 4:16–18 (NIV) — Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. (17) For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. (18) So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Ephesians 1:18–19 (NIV) — pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. …

Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) — Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.

1 Peter 1:3–4 (NIV) — Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade.

Revelation 21:4–5 (NLT) — He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!”

Philipians 1:6 (NIV) — …that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

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RESOURCES:

Wild at Heart App: https://wildatheart.org/app

Wild at Heart Prayers: https://wildatheart.org/pray

Daily Prayer: https://wahe.art/4e1NSIg

St Patrick’s Breastplate: https://wahe.art/3Xo4Drv

Moving Mountains: Praying with Passion, Confidence, and Authority by John Eldredge https://amzn.to/4dDPesS

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From Duty to Desire: Walking in Love with God

December 11, 2024

In today’s episode, Stasi invites us to reimagine “duty” through the heart of faithfulness and loving Jesus as a response to His extravagant love. Whether you're feeling weary or longing for deeper connection, Stasi shares how life with God isn’t about lifeless obligation, but passion and intimacy. Though sometimes duty and obedience are the only driving forces we possess, in time duty will shift to desire as we encounter Jesus. Stasi also guides us through a prayer to rest in the Presence of Jesus and to meet with Him today. Friends, we pray that today’s podcast will help you find hope, rest, and restoration as you draw near to the One who first loved us. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. REGISTER: Ablaze: Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus – http://wildatheart.org/ablaze Ablaze is an exclusive six-week online journey, beginning Tuesday, January 14, 2025 For more information or to register, visit http://wildatheart.org/ablaze VERSES: 2 John 5–6 (NIV) — And now, dear lady, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. I ask that we love one another. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. James 4:8 (NLT) — Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. Psalm 63:8 (NLT) — I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely. Luke 8:44 (NLT) — Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped. 2 John 3 (NLT) — Grace, mercy, and peace, which come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ—the Son of the Father—will continue to be with us who live in truth and love. ….. RESOURCES: Prayer Background Music: Jesus Is Here | Soaking in his Presence Vol. 3 | by William Augusto https://spoti.fi/3xk9zny Closing Song Excerpt from Intertwined | Vol 1. Close to You | by Kendrian and Lauren Dueck https://spoti.fi/4g6fl83 ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42ssoip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42e0oz1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3m81kxl Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3m9u6hj

When God Is Silent: Trusting His Presence

November 27, 2024

Have you ever experienced a season when God felt distant, while your heart was aching to hear from him? Friends, you are not alone. Today, Stasi Eldredge is joined by Karen Christakis and Amber Sales – from the Wild at Heart Women’s Team – for an honest and encouraging conversation about what his silence might mean, why it happens, and how it might actually be a sign of His good and deeper work in you. Join us as we share from the scriptures and our own experiences of what we’ve learned living through silent seasons about our own hearts and the heart of our faithful God. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. REGISTER for Ablaze: Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus – http://wildatheart.org/ablaze Ablaze is an exclusive six-week online journey, beginning Tuesday, January 14, 2025 For more information and to register, visit http://wildatheart.org/ablaze VERSES: Psalm 27:14 (NIV) — Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Job 30:20 (NIV) — I cry out to you, God, but you do not answer; I stand up, but you merely look at me. Psalm 28:1 (NIV) — To you, Lord, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit. Psalm 83:1 (NIV) — O God, do not remain silent; do not turn a deaf ear, do not stand aloof, O God. Psalm 22:1–2 (NIV) — My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I find no rest. Psalm 42:1–2 (NIV) — As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? Exodus 20:3 (NIV) — You shall have no other gods before me. Genesis 1:1–2 (NIV) — In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Psalm 19:1 (NIV) — The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Romans 1:20 (NIV) — For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Ephesians 1:18 (NIV) — I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, Isaiah 49:15 (NIV) — Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! ….. RESOURCES: Big Idea Inspiration from Mark Comer Teachings: The Dark Night of the Soul – Naming Your Stage of Apprenticeship E6 https://wahe.art/4ee4we1 Pause App: https://www.pauseapp.com/ Quote: from A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis – “God has not been trying an experiment on my faith or love in order to find out their quality. He knew it already. It was I who didn't.” ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42ssoip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42e0oz1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3m81kxl Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3m9u6hj

The Power of Testimony: Healing Through His Love with Cyndi Fudickar

November 13, 2024

Revelation 12:11 says that “they triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” In today’s episode, Stasi is joined by her dear friend Cyndi Fudickar, who bravely shares her story of brokenness, healing, and God’s unshakable faithfulness—a conversation that will deeply resonate with each of us. Stasi and Cyndi explore the power of testimony—how our valleys and mountaintops can reveal God’s heart and ignite hope in others. Friends, we hope this conversation encourages you with the truth that you are seen, cherished, and chosen by the One who meets you right where we are, with love that never fails. Listen in, be blessed, and feel His presence afresh today. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. REGISTER — Ablaze: Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus http://wildatheart.org/ablaze Ablaze is an exclusive six-week online journey, beginning Tuesday, January 14, 2025 For more information or to register, visit http://wildatheart.org/ablaze ….. VERSES: Revelation 12:11 (NLT) — They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. John 15:14–17 (NLT) — You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. This is my command: Love each other. Ephesians 1:5-6 (NLT) — God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. 2 Thessalonians 1:2 (NLT) — May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. John 15:15 (NIV) — I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. ….. RESOURCES: Song: The God Who Sees by Kathie Lee Gifford and Nicole C. Mullen https://spoti.fi/3yrnmoy Wild at Heart App: https://wildatheart.org/app Wild at Heart Prayers: https://wildatheart.org/pray Pause App: https://www.pauseapp.com/ Lectio 365: https://wahe.art/3ckq7xg Find a Captivating Retreat near you: https://wahe.art/48lnpnf John Ortberg quote – "Everyone has a story. your story is important. Your story matters to god, and no one gets the story they want.” ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42ssoip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42e0oz1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3m81kxl Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3m9u6hj