Episode Focus

In a time of global uncertainty, this episode begins a slow, intentional walk through Ephesians chapter 1, uncovering how knowing God personally—and understanding your identity in Christ—grounds your life in hope, peace, and purpose. Rather than rushing past familiar verses, we pause to explore the depth of God’s grace, holiness, and desire to impart total well-being through relationship, not religion.

📖 Key Scripture Read in This Episode

• Ephesians 1:1–2 (TPT)
  Paul’s greeting to the believers—highlighting calling, holiness in Christ, grace, and total well-being.

🧭 Highlights

1. Why Ephesians Matters Right Now

• Ephesians is rich with revelation about who God is, who we are, and what God planned before the foundation of the world.
• In chaotic times, Scripture anchors us in eternal truth rather than fear.

2. Relationship Over Religion

• Paul opens with “dear friends,” reminding us that the gospel begins with relationship, not performance.
• True faith flows from knowing God personally—not from rules, pressure, or religious striving.

Supporting Scriptures:

• John 17:3
• Romans 8:15
• 2 Corinthians 3:6

3. Paul’s Transformation: Grace at Work

• Paul’s journey from persecutor to apostle reveals the power of grace to completely transform a life.
• God doesn’t recruit the perfect—He redeems, restores, and sends the willing.

Supporting Scriptures:

• Acts 9:1–20
• Acts 22:6–16

4. What It Means to Be “Holy”

• Biblical holiness means set apart unto God, not moral perfection through effort.
• We are made holy by being one with Christ, then empowered to walk it out with Him.

Supporting Scriptures:

• Ephesians 1:4
• Hebrews 10:10, 14

5. Grace: God’s Favor Freely Given

• Grace is God’s pleasure, delight, goodwill, and generous intention toward us.

Supporting Scriptures:

• Romans 5:1–2
• Ephesians 2:8–9
• Titus 2:11

6. Total Well-Being Is God’s Desire

• God’s heart is to impart peace, wholeness, and restoration—spirit, soul, and body.
• While suffering exists in the world, God’s will is always redemption and deliverance.

Supporting Scriptures:

• Ephesians 1:2
• 3 John 2
• Psalm 34:19
• Isaiah 53:4–5

7. Jesus Took Responsibility for Our Fall

• Jesus did not die as a martyr—He willingly laid down His life as a substitute.
• The penalty for sin was fully paid so we could live free and restored.

Supporting Scriptures:

• Romans 6:23
• John 10:17–18
• Isaiah 53

🙏 Closing Prayer Themes

• Receiving God’s grace without guilt or striving
• Healing, comfort, and strength through Christ
• Growing in intimacy and friendship with God
• Hebrews 4:9–11
• Matthew 11:28–29
• Romans 8:32

In upcoming episodes, we’ll continue walking through Ephesians verse by verse—uncovering God’s eternal plan, our adoption as His children, and the riches of grace prepared for us in Christ.

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Finding Rest and Peace in Uncertain Times | Trusting God When the World Is Shaking

We are living in intense and uncertain times—global unrest, political upheaval, personal loss, and emotional pressure can leave many people feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted. In this episode, Lenora Turner speaks honestly about how to experience true peace, inner strength, and rest for your soul even when the world feels unstable.

Drawing from Matthew 11:28–29, Psalms 91, Isaiah 53, and other foundational Scriptures, this conversation explores what it means to genuinely trust God, not through religious performance, but through relationship. Lenora shares personal stories of grief, deep loss, and seasons of crushing pressure—and how learning the heart of Jesus as gentle, humble, and trustworthy became the anchor that carried her through.

If you are struggling with fear, anxiety, grief, stress, or uncertainty, this episode offers biblical encouragement, practical faith, and prayer to help you release heavy burdens and discover the peace God promises. You’ll be reminded that God does not have an ego, does not require perfection, and is not offended by your weakness—He invites you to come close and find rest.

This episode includes:

• Biblical teaching on resting in God during chaotic times
• Encouragement for building unshakeable trust in God
• Scripture-based prayer for peace, provision, and emotional healing
• Insight into why relationship—not performance—is the foundation of faith
• Hope for those navigating grief, anxiety, and life-altering transitions

If you long for peace beyond understanding, a deeper relationship with God, and confidence that He is faithful even when life feels out of control, this episode is for you.

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God is passionate about you! See Him first and the sky is the limit. So, what are your goals and passions for 2026—and how do you stay focused without getting distracted by comparison or jealousy? In this encouraging episode, I share a biblical and practical perspective on godly vision, unhealthy jealousy, and God’s delight in blessing His children. Drawing from Scripture, real life experience, and timeless wisdom, you’ll learn how keeping God first leads to peace, purpose, and momentum in your faith journey. If you love God but feel guilty instead of enjoying His presence, this conversation will help you reset your focus and move forward with confidence.

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In this episode, Lenora Turner invites you into a deeper, freer relationship with God—one rooted in truth, not pressure. Together, we explore how renewing your mind, understanding God’s goodness, and aligning your goals with His thoughts can transform your life from the inside out.

As you consider your goals and desires for 2026, this conversation challenges the inner conflict many believers face—wanting change while battling limiting beliefs about their worth, capacity, or God’s intentions. Drawing from Scripture like Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 3:20, Romans 12:2, and 3 John 2, Lenora shares how knowing who God is—and how He thinks—raises our vision, restores hope, and unlocks lasting spiritual, emotional, and practical growth.

This episode includes prayer, biblical encouragement, and a powerful reminder that God formed you with purpose, delights in your prosperity, and desires you to experience abundant life—spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. If you’re seeking God’s presence, freedom from guilt and anxiety, renewed faith, healing, and clarity for the year ahead, this episode is for you.

📘 Resource Mentioned:
100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares — a Scripture-based prayer book offering real stories and prayers for stress, faith, relationships, health, and everyday life. The link is in the show notes.

☕ Grab some coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s talk about knowing God, thinking higher, and stepping into the full life He has planned for you.

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God’s Presence at Christmas (and Always)

What do you do when your emotions tell you one thing—but God’s Word says another?
What if you feel hopeless when God says, “I am your hope”?

In this Christmas-week episode, we talk honestly about faith when feelings run deep, loneliness during the holidays, and learning to recognize God’s constant presence—even when we don’t feel it. Christmas can be a beautiful season, but it can also be complicated. Family dynamics, grief, anxiety, and unmet expectations can leave us feeling empty instead of fulfilled.

Through Scripture, prayer, and personal stories, I share why God’s presence is what truly sets us apart—and why knowing Him personally changes everything. We reflect on Moses’ bold prayer: “If Your presence does not go with us, don’t send us” and explore how walking with God is not about religion, but relationship.

You’ll also hear about my book 100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares, a practical prayer guide designed to help you let go of anxiety, align with God’s promises, and pray Scripture with confidence—especially when words are hard to find.

This episode is an invitation:

• To stop carrying anxiety that doesn’t belong to you
• To learn how to trust God in the areas that feel hardest
• To remember that you are not alone—ever
• To discover that the greatest gift of Christmas is God giving Himself to you

Jesus came so we could have life—and have it abundantly.
This week, and every week, may you know His presence, His peace, and His joy.

Special offer!

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📍 Every one of us is hungry to know God intimately—some of us just don’t realize it yet.

In this episode of Getting Personal With God, I explore why Scripture is essential for getting personal with God, how the Bible “reads us” while we read it, and why our deepest insecurities can only be healed by the truth of God’s love.

You’ll hear personal stories, laughter, and a powerful reading of Isaiah 53 that reveals what Jesus carried for you—your griefs, insecurities, guilt, and the lies that keep you from enjoying God’s presence. You’ll also hear why the Gospels are the clearest window into God’s character and why reading them is the fastest way to grow spiritually.

This episode is all about increasing your confidence with God, learning to recognize His voice, and becoming persuaded—deeply persuaded—that He is good, present, powerful, and passionately in love with you.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why everyone is created with a desire to know God
• How guilt and insecurity distort your time with God
• Why reading Scripture is essential for intimacy with Him
• How the Gospels reveal Jesus as the perfect human and perfect Savior
• How Isaiah 53 exposes the depth of what Jesus carried for your freedom
• Why God wants you to walk in authority, confidence, and emotional wholeness
• Practical encouragement to get back into your Bible and return to your “first love”

Whether you’re brand new to Scripture or returning after a long time, this episode will help you connect with God in a real, authentic, deeply personal way.

Keywords:

Knowing God intimately, intimacy with God, reading the Bible daily, Isaiah 53 explained, Jesus our healer, spiritual confidence, overcoming guilt before God, healing insecurity, Christian encouragement, how to hear God’s voice, returning to first love, spiritual hunger, Bible for beginners, New Testament study, prayer confidence, God’s love and freedom, spiritual growth podcast for women.

Resources Mentioned:

📖 100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares — real stories, Scripture, and 100 prayers for every part of life (link below).
📍 Isaiah 53 (Amplified)
📍 Encouragement to read the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts—it truly helps others find the show.

Special offer!

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Have you ever wondered how to know God more personally, trust Him for miracles, and pray with real confidence? In today’s episode, Lenora shares a powerful childhood story of answered prayer that sparked a lifelong journey of learning to seek God boldly, believe His Word, and pray big — even when circumstances seem impossible.

From a miraculous rescue to inspiring lessons from global pastor Dr. Paul Yonggi Cho, this conversation explores how God imparts His dreams to willing hearts and invites believers to partner with Him through faith-filled prayer.

You’ll discover how to:

• Seek God daily and grow in hearing His voice
• Pray boldly according to Scripture
• Trust God for miracles large and small
• Walk by faith instead of by sight
• Speak God’s promises over your life
• Align your prayers with God’s will
• Step into your God-given authority

This episode is encouragement for anyone longing to deepen their relationship with God, overcome fear or doubt, and confidently follow the dreams He places in their heart.

Key Scriptures Discussed

• Matthew 6:9–13 / Luke 11:2–4 — Jesus teaches us how to pray
• Luke 1:37 — Nothing is impossible with God
• 2 Corinthians 5:7 — Walk by faith, not by sight
• Mark 11:23–24 — Speaking to the mountain in faith
• James 3 — The power of words and faithful speech
• Proverbs 18:21 — Life and death are in the power of the tongue

Special offer!

Prayer changes everything — especially when you’re seeking God for answers to anxiety, depression, relationships, finances, health, or life decisions. 100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares shares real stories of answered prayer, biblical wisdom for hearing God’s voice, and practical faith tools rooted in Scripture to help you walk in freedom and bold trust in God. "100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares" Click to order your copy today and begin praying with confidence!

Have you ever been completely misunderstood—even when you were being clear? In today’s episode of Getting Personal With God, I share a personal story about communication gone wrong and how it revealed a much deeper issue: the way we hear matters just as much as what is said.

Using real-life experiences, biblical insight, and Ephesians 1, this episode explores why misunderstanding happens in relationships—and especially in our relationship with God. Many believers avoid prayer or time with God because of shame, low self-worth, mistrust of God’s character, distraction, or feeling like prayer “won’t work.” But Scripture shows God loves you, chooses you, listens to you, and desires a personal, intimate relationship.

You’ll learn how:

• Misunderstanding others mirrors how we can misunderstand God
• Identity wounds distort how we hear God’s voice
• The enemy twists truth to blind our minds
• Jesus modeled emotional maturity by not chasing misunderstanding
• Assuming “best intent” can transform relationships
• Praying Ephesians 1 brings revelation, intimacy, and clarity about who God is

If you want a deeper relationship with God, freedom from shame, and renewed confidence that He loves you and listens to you—this episode will encourage your heart and strengthen your faith.

Mentioned in this episode:
✔ Ephesians 1 (The Passion Translation)
✔ Overcoming shame, guilt, and relational distortion
✔ Growing in spiritual maturity and wisdom
✔ Prayer for revelation and intimacy with God

If today encouraged you, please share this episode and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts—it truly helps others discover the show.

Special offer!

Prayer changes everything — especially when you’re seeking God for answers to anxiety, depression, relationships, finances, health, or life decisions. 100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares shares real stories of answered prayer, biblical wisdom for hearing God’s voice, and practical faith tools rooted in Scripture to help you walk in freedom and bold trust in God. "100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares" Click to order your copy today and begin praying with confidence!