12 episodes
Living Words Charles
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- Religion & Spirituality
"Living Words" is a weekly podcast that explores the transformative power of scripture across a diverse range of Biblical books, guided by insightful devotionals from the author's own works. Each episode seeks to deepen faith and understanding, connecting listeners with the enduring wisdom and relevance of the Bible in their daily lives.
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In His Footsteps Week 11: Raising Lazarus from the Dead
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Living Words Podcast with your host, Charles Vance. This week marks the 11th installment of our series "In His Footsteps," focusing on the profound story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, as told in John 11:1-44.Charles begins by reading the text, setting the scene in Bethany where Lazarus, the brother of Mary and Martha, has died. Despite the urgency of the situation, Jesus delays his visit, emphasizing that this event will glorify God. When Jesus ...
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In His Footsteps Week 10: Healing the Man Born Blind
Send us a Text Message.In this captivating episode of "Living Words Podcast," host Charles Vance delves into the stirring account of Jesus healing a man born blind, as detailed in John 9:1-41. The episode, part of the "In His Footsteps Devotional," offers not just a recitation but a profound exploration of the miracle's theological and symbolic dimensions.Charles begins by setting the scene where Jesus, upon encountering a blind man, declares that his condition will serve to reveal the works ...
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In His Footsteps Week 9: Walking on Water
Send us a Text Message.In this intriguing episode of "In His Footsteps," host Charles Vance delves into the captivating narrative of Jesus, or Yeshua, walking on water, focusing on John 6:16-21. The episode opens with a heartfelt prayer, setting a reverent tone as Vance explores the profound implications of this miracle. He highlights Jesus's mastery over nature, demonstrated as He calmly walks across the stormy Sea of Galilee to meet His disciples. This act not only underscores His divinity ...
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In His Footsteps Week 8: Feeding the 5000
Send us a Text Message.In this podcast, host Charles Vance opens with a greeting and an introduction to the concept of Sabbath as a gift from the Creator. He then moves into the eighth week's focus on the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000, emphasizing its importance as the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels. Vance briefly discusses the chronological order of the Gospels and addresses certain interpretations and potential forgery concerns.He provides a detailed account of the miracle f...
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In His Footsteps Week 7: The Healing of the Paralytic at Bethesda
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Living Words Podcast, Charles Vance focuses on the healing of the paralytic at Bethesda, as recounted in John 5:1-15. He reads from the New King James Version and discusses the theological and symbolic meanings of the narrative. The story highlights Jesus' compassion and challenges legalistic interpretations of the Sabbath by performing a healing on this day, emphasizing that the Sabbath should be about doing good and liberating those in bondage.C...
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In His Footsteps Week 6: Healing the Royal Officials Son
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Living Words Podcast, Charles Vance discusses the sixth week of studying the book of John through the "In His Footsteps" devotional. The focus is on John 4:46-54, which narrates the healing of the royal official's son by Jesus. Charles emphasizes the themes of faith, authority, and the inclusivity of Jesus' ministry, highlighting how Jesus' miracle transcends physical evidence and demonstrates his divine authority.Throughout the episode, Charles s...