God-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook

Patricia Holbrook
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This podcast features columnist Patricia Holbrook's interviews with Christian leaders, authors, movie producers and actors, as well as ordinary believers whose faith and life story will encourage you to remain strong in your faith and boldly step into your God-sized dreams. Among others, Patricia has interviewed Jim Caviezel, Max Lucado, Lee Strobel, the Kendrick Brothers, Priscilla Shirer, and Francine Rivers for her YouTube channel and her interviews are also available on this podcast.Patricia Holbrook is an author and faith column for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the largest newspaper in the South, reaching 2.3 million readers in Georgia, Alabama and north of Florida. She is also a guest writer for Christian magazines and blogs, and a content contributor for iDisciple, the popular app engaging more than 160,000 subscribers daily around the globe. You will find her book, bible studies and other writings on her website: www.soaringwithHim.com.

  1. MAR 3

    Is Fear a Sin? A Biblical Conversation on Anxiety with Ed Welch

    Send a text Is fear a sin? For many believers, anxiety comes with a second burden: guilt. We worry not only about our circumstances but also about whether our fear disappoints God. In this episode of God-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook, I speak with Ed Welch about his book Fear Is Not a Sin and what Scripture teaches about anxiety, weakness, and the nearness of Christ. You’ll discover: Why fear is part of living in a fallen world The difference between struggling and rebelling How God responds to anxious hearts Practical steps toward biblical courage A more compassionate theology of weakness If you have ever felt ashamed of your anxiety, this episode will help you see fear through the lens of grace. 📘 Purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3N3pApq Enter the Giveaway: https://bit.ly/4aUS8Jy If this conversation encouraged you, please rate and review the show. Your support helps us continue sharing stories of God’s work around the world. Support the show Click on the link above to support us and help keep this show going! Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

    36 min

  2. FEB 22

    Are You Living as a Witness? | Darren Carlson on the Book of Acts & Global Missions

    Send a text The Book of Acts is not just history—it is a blueprint for how believers live on mission today. In this episode of God-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook, Dr. Darren Carlson shares insights from his new devotional, Witness: Missional Devotions from the Book of Acts. As a pastor and founder of Training Leaders International, Darren brings powerful stories from the global Church that demonstrate how the Gospel continues to advance in remarkable ways. You’ll discover: What it means to be a witness in your everyday life Why the Book of Acts still matters today How the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary believers Stories of faith from around the world This conversation will challenge and encourage you to step into your role in God’s mission. 📖 Purchase the book: https://amzn.to/46VAELT 🎁 Enter the giveaway: https://kingsumo.com/g/3l5z5p1/witness-missional-devotions-from-the-book-of-acts-by-darren-carlson 🌍 Visit Training Leaders International's Website: https://trainingleadersinternational.org/ If this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast and leave a rating and review. It helps more listeners discover faith-building conversations like this one. You can also support the show directly through the link in the show notes. Your generosity helps cover production expenses and sustain this ministry. Support the show Click on the link above to support us and help keep this show going! Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

    40 min

  3. FEB 15

    How to Take Your Thoughts Captive: Faith, Neuroscience, and Renewing Your Mind | Dr. Lee Warren

    Send a text What if taking your thoughts captive isn’t just biblical wisdom—but something that actually changes your brain? In this episode, Patricia Holbrook is joined by Dr. Lee Warren, neurosurgeon, pastor, and author of The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery, to explore the powerful intersection of faith, neuroscience, and emotional healing. Dr. Warren explains how repeated thoughts shape the brain over time—and why anxiety, fear, grief, and discouragement can become mental ruts. Together, they unpack what Scripture means when it calls us to take every thought captive, and how intentionally replacing lies with truth can lead to real transformation. If you’re familiar with Patricia’s book Twelve Inches, you’ll recognize this theme immediately: the gap between what we know about God and how we feel and live it out. This episode brings scientific clarity to that spiritual bridge, showing why knowing the truth doesn’t always translate into feeling free—and how that can change. 👉 In this episode, you’ll learn: What it really means to “take every thought captive” How repeated thoughts shape the brain over time Why anxiety, fear, and grief can become mental ruts How faith and neuroscience work together in renewing the mind Practical steps to begin training your mind with truth 📘 Get the Book Purchase The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery here: 👉 https://amzn.to/4rNgLPe 🎁 Book Giveaway Dr. Warren is giving away a copy of The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery. To enter for a chance to win, fill out the form here: https://kingsumo.com/g/3odjk4m/the-life-changing-art-of-self-brain-surgery-by-dr-lee-warren ⭐ Support the Show If this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast and leave a rating or review on your favorite platform. It helps others discover the show and be encouraged as well. Support the show Click on the link above to support us and help keep this show going! Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

    43 min

  4. FEB 9

    Your Only Comfort: Charles Spurgeon on Hope in Suffering

    Send a text In this episode, Dr. Geoff Chang and I explore his new devotional book, Your Only Comfort: Devotions for Hope in Suffering, a powerful collection of reflections drawn from the sermons of Charles H. Spurgeon and thoughtfully edited by Dr. Chang. This conversation offers biblical encouragement for anyone walking through pain, grief, or prolonged hardship. We discuss:    •   Why suffering is not evidence of God’s absence    •   How Spurgeon’s own trials shaped his message of hope    •   The difference between emotional relief and gospel-rooted comfort    •   How this devotional can be used daily in hard seasons 📘 Get the book: https://amzn.to/4afocrm 🎁 Book Giveaway: Enter here 👉  https://bit.ly/4rErtaz If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe and share it with someone who needs hope today. Support the show Click on the link above to support us and help keep this show going! Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

    37 min

  5. JAN 26

    Believing God’s Truth Over The World’s Lies

    Send a text In this heartfelt conversation, Patricia Holbrook welcomes Brendt Blanks, author, content creator, and former marriage and family therapist, to share her powerful journey from counseling in hospitals to building a thriving faith-based lifestyle brand ("She Gave It A Go") and publishing her new devotional book, "Listen Closer." The episode dives into navigating grief, finding purpose in pain, and reframing negative thoughts with the truth of God’s Word. Key Topics Covered: - Navigating seasons of loss, grief, and family challenges - The story behind "She Gave It A Go" and how a simple phrase and leap of faith led to a new career - The importance of making meaning from pain - Reframing negative thought patterns using practical, biblical techniques - Examples from motherhood and daily life about changing your mindset - How "Listen Closer" helps women identify and replace 31 common lies with God's truth - The power of speaking and meditating on Scripture over your circumstances - Overcoming fear, anxiety, and self-doubt in the pursuit of your calling - Encouragement for listeners to take bold steps of faith ("Give it a go!") Guest Bio: Brendt Blanks spent 17 years as a licensed marriage and family therapist before launching "She Gave It A Go," a home and faith-focused lifestyle brand with a major online following. Her experiences through personal hardship, professional burnout, and spiritual growth led her to write "Listen Closer," a devotional helping women fight the lies of the world with God’s truths. Connect and Learn More: Visit Brendt’s website: SheGaveItAGo.com Enter the book giveaway via Patricia’s show notes: https://kingsumo.com/g/1rjew93/listen-closer-believing-gods-truth-over-the-worlds-lies-by-brendt-blanks Purchase "Listen Closer:” https://amzn.to/4pVFzTK Subscribe, like, and comment to share how God’s truth has helped you reframe your own thoughts and challenges. Tag someone who needs encouragement to “give it a go” in their faith journey! Support the show Click on the link above to support us and help keep this show going! Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

    55 min

  6. JAN 12

    The Good Investor: Aligning Faith and Finance

    Send a text Is investing ever neutral—or does our money always carry influence? In this episode of God-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook, Patricia welcomes Christian financial advisor and author Robin John to discuss his book The Good Investor and how believers can think more biblically about wealth, stewardship, and long-term impact. Robin offers a thoughtful and practical framework for Christians who want their financial decisions to align with their faith—not just in generosity, but in how and where their money is invested. This conversation invites listeners to consider how investing can be a form of discipleship and a reflection of God’s heart for people and the world. Episode Highlights: Why Christians often don’t know where their invested money goes How faith should inform financial decision-making The role of stewardship, justice, and joy in investing Rethinking success beyond financial return Practical wisdom for values-aligned investing 🎁 Book Giveaway We’re giving away a copy of The Good Investor. 👉 To enter, visit the blog post linked below and scroll to the bottom to complete the giveaway entry. Resources Mentioned: Blog post + giveaway entry (at the bottom of the post): https://patriciaholbrook.com/2026/01/why-most-christians-dont-know-where-their-money-goes/ Robin John’s website: https://www.goodinvestor.com/ The Good Investor (purchase link): https://www.goodinvestor.com/ If this episode blessed you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who wants to steward their finances with wisdom and faith. Support the show Click on the link above to support us and help keep this show going! Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

    45 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    Year-End Ministry Update: A Year of loss, faith and unshakeable Trust in God’s faithfulness

    Send a text In this personal year-end message, I share honestly about a season of loss, pause, and transition—and how God has been faithfully rebuilding the work of Soaring with Him Ministries. This year brought unexpected grief, caregiving, job loss, and closed doors—but also renewed calling, expanded podcast reach, and continued ministry to vulnerable women. This is not the end. It is a new chapter. 👉 Partner with Soaring with Him Ministries:  https://secure.givelively.org/donate/soaring-with-him-ministries-inc/2026-ministry-funding-campaign If this ministry has encouraged you, I invite you to prayerfully consider partnering with us as we step into the year ahead. 👉 Partner with Soaring with Him Ministries:  https://secure.givelively.org/donate/soaring-with-him-ministries-inc/2026-ministry-funding-campaign Your support helps us: - Relaunch Bible distribution (over 100 requests currently waiting)  - Continue ministry to women recovering from abuse, trafficking, and addiction  - Sustain teaching, writing, and podcast outreach 📖 Scripture Referenced 2 Corinthians 4:7–18  “We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed…” 🎙 Follow God-Sized Stories Now in its fourth season, God-Sized Stories has reached more listeners than ever before. 👉 Listen & subscribe:  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@godsizedstories Podcast platforms: https://godsizedstories-patriciaholbrook.buzzsprout.com 📚 Read My Final Column I’ve shared my final Atlanta Journal-Constitution column on my blog 👉 Read here: https://patriciaholbrook.com/2025/12/the-end-of-my-column-not-the-end-of-the-story/ 🔔 Stay Connected Subscribe, share, and thank you for walking with us.  God is still writing a beautiful story. #Godsizedstories #christianpodcast #faithpodcast #InspirationPodcast #christianstories #faithjourney #christianinspiration #PatriciaHolbrook #PodcastRecommendation Support the show Click on the link above to support us and help keep this show going! Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

    7 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    The Case for Christmas: Lee Strobel on the Evidence Behind Jesus’ Birth

    Send a text Is the Christmas story fact or tradition? In this Christmas episode of God-Sized Stories, Patricia Holbrook sits down with bestselling author and former legal journalist Lee Strobel to discuss his latest book, The Case for Christmas. Strobel—best known for The Case for Christ—brings his investigative mindset to the nativity story, examining whether the birth of Jesus stands up to historical scrutiny. In this conversation, Lee Strobel discusses: The historical reliability of the Gospel accounts Archaeological evidence supporting the Christmas narrative The virgin birth and early eyewitness testimony Messianic prophecies fulfilled in Jesus Why the identity of the baby in the manger still matters today Strobel explains why he believes Christmas is more than a sentimental story—and how evidence led him from skepticism to faith. This episode invites listeners to consider a question at the heart of the season: Who was the baby in the manger? 📘 Purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3KtaGYt 🎁ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: https://bit.ly/3XMxNjH 📺 Watch the full YOUTUBE episode: https://youtu.be/k_e6RCA6g10?si=njoB07-YHpLpOrx8 👉FOLLOW and RATE us to support our show! Support the show Click on the link above to support us and help keep this show going! Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

    46 min
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This podcast features columnist Patricia Holbrook's interviews with Christian leaders, authors, movie producers and actors, as well as ordinary believers whose faith and life story will encourage you to remain strong in your faith and boldly step into your God-sized dreams. Among others, Patricia has interviewed Jim Caviezel, Max Lucado, Lee Strobel, the Kendrick Brothers, Priscilla Shirer, and Francine Rivers for her YouTube channel and her interviews are also available on this podcast.Patricia Holbrook is an author and faith column for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the largest newspaper in the South, reaching 2.3 million readers in Georgia, Alabama and north of Florida. She is also a guest writer for Christian magazines and blogs, and a content contributor for iDisciple, the popular app engaging more than 160,000 subscribers daily around the globe. You will find her book, bible studies and other writings on her website: www.soaringwithHim.com.

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