Life As Worship

Angela Mackey
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Where we dig into God’s Word to discover what it means and how we can live it out to bring God the glory. Through interviews we will discover different ways God has called different people to live out His Word so their lives are an act of worship.

  1. Oct 27

    Trusting God When Life Hurts: Finding Refuge in His Perfect Way – with Marlo Hogue

    Do you ever look at a diagnosis, a disappointment, or a longing God hasn't fulfilled and wonder how His way could possibly be perfect? In this episode on Psalm 18:30, Marlo Hogue shares why God's way is perfect even though it isn't painless. She also talks about how His pure Word and His presence become a shield and refuge in the hardest seasons. Description Angela welcomes Marlo Hogue to talk about Psalm 18:30. Marlo is a Christian women's speaker, Bible teacher, patient advocate, and healthcare consultant known as Raydiant The Warrior Encourager. For 30 years she has walked through lupus, three years of hemodialysis, and Crohn's disease. She has also thrived for 22 years as a kidney transplant recipient, with a kidney she received from her father. Marlo explains why David could call God's way perfect after years of running from Saul. She shares how that truth changed the way she sees her illness, her time on dialysis, and her long season of singleness. Together, Angela and Marlo talk about bringing every "why" to God, staying close to Him, and remembering that He is near in hard times. Episode Highlights The Book of Psalms is praise set to music, and it shows that God is worthy of praise in every circumstance. Our perspective shifts as we bring our struggles to Him. In Psalm 18, David is no longer running from Saul. He names who God is before declaring that His way is perfect and His Word is flawless. God's way is perfect but not painless. Bringing our whys and laments to Him, then listening in quietness, matters more than getting every answer. Kidney failure, dialysis, an 85-pound weight gain from medication, and years of waiting for marriage all became places where God shielded Marlo, built her patience, and gave her compassion for others. Great Quotes "His way is perfect. It's not painless, but it is perfection." "I used to pray, 'Lord, keep me from this, and keep me from behaving like this.' Then one day the Holy Spirit said to me, 'I am keeping, but would you be kept? Be still. Stay right here.'" "Do not be afraid for the Lord to walk you through hard things. Run to Him through it. Hard times are hard, but He is faithful in them." Resources Mentioned Psalm 18 – David's song after God delivered him from Saul, calling God his rock, fortress, shield, and refuge. Psalm 51 – David's prayer, "Cast me not away from your presence." Joshua 1 – God's charge to "be strong and courageous" because He is with us. Philippians 3:8 – Paul counts everything as loss compared to knowing Christ. Hebrews 13:5 – "I will never leave you, nor forsake you." Even in This – Marlo's free devotional for Christian women leaders living with chronic illness and for anyone facing something chronic. http://marlohogue.gumroad.com/l/eveninthis Marlo's website – marlohogue.com, for her speaking, Bible teaching, and patient advocacy. Related Episodes  Trusting God: Our Rock and Refuge – Shelley Picard on Psalm 18:2 and finding God as a refuge after a traumatic brain injury. Praising God When He Gives and When He Takes – Kelly Arena on worshiping God through chronic illness and grief. Trusting God When Life is Hard: What Jeremiah 29:11 Really Means with Andy Lee – Trusting God's plan when life doesn't look the way you hoped. Newsletter Invitation If this conversation reminded you that God is your shield and refuge, I would love to keep walking with you. Join the Life as Worship newsletter for a monthly Scripture-rooted devotional, reflection questions, and practical tools for everyday worship. Subscribe and get the FREE 10-Minute Thought Filter at http://eepurl.com/h3Nafz.

  2. Oct 13

    Loved So You Can Love: Freedom from Perfectionism and Striving with Angela Donadio

    Do you ever feel like you have to earn God's love, or that you'll never be good enough no matter how much you do? In this episode on 1 John 3:1, we look at the love the Father has lavished on us through Jesus. We also talk about how resting in that love frees us from performance and lets us love others the way God does. Description Angela welcomes her friend Angela Donadio, a ministry leader, Bible teacher, award-winning author, and survivor of two near-death health crises. She co-leads River of Life church near Washington, DC, with her husband. She also founded the Communicators Collective Retreat and the Voice of the Voiceless. Together they explore 1 John 3:1 and what it means to be called children of God. They look at why John wrote with such confidence in Jesus' love, and why that love can't be earned. Angela Donadio shares how years of perfectionism shaped her faith. Then, on a cold hospital table, she heard the Lord ask whether she could worship Him there, and that moment changed how she related to Him. Her message to anyone worn out from striving: stop trying to earn God's love. Rest in it, then respond to it. Episode Highlights Why 1, 2, and 3 John read more like sermons to the believers in Ephesus than letters, and why John insists that the love of God can't be separated from Jesus. How the word "see" in 1 John 3:1 invites us to pause and take in the love the Father has lavished on us. The difference between being created in the image of God, which is true of every person, and becoming a child of God by surrendering your life to Jesus Christ. Why Christianity is unique among world religions: instead of people trying to reach God, God came to us through Jesus. How perfectionism and performance keep us stuck, build walls in our relationships, and turn the fruit of the Spirit into a to-do list. Great Quotes "None of us deserve the love of God. It's because of His mercy, not because of anything we've done." "If we lose sight of being loved by God, I think it's very hard to love like God." "As I laid on that cold metal table, I heard the Lord say to me, 'I know that you can worship Me on the platform. I want to know if you can worship Me here.'" "Stop striving for that love. Rest in it, and then respond to it." "Because you are loved, you can love. So rest in that love and go love." Resources Mentioned 1 John 3:1 – The Father has lavished His love on us, so that we are called children of God. 1 John 4:18–19 – Perfect love drives out fear, and we love because He first loved us. Romans 12:1–2 – Offering our lives as living sacrifices in view of God's mercy; one of Angela Donadio's life verses. Angela's website – angeladonadio.com, her one-stop shop for a free monthly download, Bible studies, and other resources. Related Episodes  From Pit to Solid Ground: Freedom from Performance and Perfectionism – with Angie Baughman – Another testimony of finding freedom from striving to earn God's approval. Rooted in God's Love: How Ephesians 3:17–19 Shapes Your Everyday Worship – Going deeper into the vast love of Christ and how it shapes daily worship. Known and Loved: Remembering Who You Are in Christ with Elizabeth May Bennett – Remembering your identity as someone God fully knows and fully loves. Considering Others: How to Love Like Jesus in a Divided World – Practical ways to love others the way we have been loved. Newsletter Invitation If this conversation reminded you that you're loved, period, keep that truth close by joining the Life as Worship newsletter. Once a month, on the second Wednesday, you'll get a Scripture-rooted devotional, reflection questions to help you process and apply God's Word, practical tools for living a life of worship every day, and occasional updates and resources to keep you grounded in God's truth. Subscribe to the newsletter and get the FREE 10-Minute Thought Filter as a welcome gift: http://eepurl.com/h3Nafz

  3. Oct 6

    When Obedience Doesn't Make Life Easier: Rethinking God's Blessings

    Have you ever been doing your best to honor God, and still found yourself in a hard season, quietly wondering where His blessing went? In this solo episode, Angela gently explores Philippians 1:29–30 and Micah 6:8, and how God's blessings reach far beyond health, wealth, or comfort. You'll be encouraged to see His presence and His eternal promises even in difficult days, and to consider how He may be inviting you to love and serve others right where you are. Description If you're walking through a difficult season, it doesn't mean God has forgotten you or held back His blessing. Angela reflects on how easy it is to measure God's goodness by our circumstances, and points us to the deeper gifts we have in Him: a restored relationship with God through Jesus, the Holy Spirit living in us, and the hope of eternity. As she prepares to move to a new community, Angela shares how this truth is shaping her desire to serve her neighbors. It's an invitation to rest in God's goodness when life is hard, and to let doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with Him become everyday worship. Episode Highlights Why health, wealth, and success are not reliable measures of God's blessing or our faithfulness. What Philippians 1:29–30 says about suffering for Christ, without encouraging us to seek out suffering. How protecting our comfort can keep us from loving neighbors and entering into their messy, difficult lives. How Micah 6:8 is prompting Angela to explore ways to serve her new community. Great Quotes "When we are so busy protecting our comfort, we aren't serving others." "The fact that we can do things on this planet that matter for eternity—that is the biggest blessing of all." "When we're suffering and experiencing hard things, that doesn't mean we're not experiencing God's blessing." Resources Mentioned Philippians 1:29–30  Micah 6:8  Related Episodes  What Does God Require? Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly – A deeper look at Micah 6:8 and what it means to live it out. Suffering and Eternal Glory, How Can Suffering Bring Glory? – How God uses hard seasons for a purpose beyond what we can see. When Obeying God Doesn't Make Sense: Following Him Wholeheartedly with Lynn Jackson – Trusting God when obedience leads somewhere unexpected. Newsletter Invitation If this episode helped you rethink God's blessings in a hard season, I'd love to keep walking with you. Subscribe to the monthly Life as Worship newsletter for a Scripture-rooted devotional, reflection questions, practical tools for everyday worship, and occasional updates and resources. Subscribe to the newsletter and get the FREE 10-Minute Thought Filter at http://eepurl.com/h3Nafz.

  4. Sep 29

    You Are Not Alone: Relying on the Holy Spirit Every Day - with J. Harrington

    Do you ever feel like parenting, work, or a hard decision depends entirely on you getting it right? In this episode, Angela and J. Harrington discuss Romans 8:11 and what it means that the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in believers. You’ll be encouraged to ask for His help in ordinary moments, even when the answer does not come the way you expect. Description Angela welcomes author and ministry leader J. Harrington to explore Romans 8:11. While writing Swords Up, J. paused over the truth that the Holy Spirit lives in believers, and it changed how she approached fear and the demands of daily life. J. shares what asking for the Spirit’s help looked like when she faced an unfamiliar task at work and when she realized her words at home needed to change. Together, Angela and J. discuss prayer, correction, and the wisdom of seeking help from trusted people too. Episode Highlights Romans 8:11 speaks of the Spirit living in believers now and God’s promise to give life to their mortal bodies. J. shares how recognizing the Spirit’s presence changed the way she thought about fear and spiritual warfare. Asking the Holy Spirit for help can be practical, whether you are tackling unfamiliar work or trying to speak patiently with your children. The Spirit’s help may include showing us where we need to change and leading us toward wise people who can help. Great Quotes J.: “We are not alone in any of the things that we do—not in our parenting, not in our jobs, not in our calling.” Angela: “Call for help. Call for backup.” J.: “The Holy Spirit will totally check you.” Resources Mentioned Romans 8:11  Ephesians 1  Swords Up: Mastering the Weapons of Spiritual Warfare for Today’s Christian Woman – J.’s book on spiritual warfare. Overwhelmed Working Mom – J.’s podcast. J. Harrington’s website – jpharrington.com, for her book, podcast, and newsletter. Related Episodes  Walking by the Spirit with Cally Logan – A conversation about keeping in step with the Spirit in daily life. Absolutely NOTHING Can Keep You from God’s Love – Another conversation rooted in Romans 8 and the security believers have in God. Gentleness and Respect: A Guide for Conversations – Encouragement for speaking with care when conversations are difficult. Newsletter Invitation If this conversation reminded you that you do not have to handle everyday life alone, I’d love to keep walking with you. Subscribe to the monthly Life as Worship newsletter for a Scripture-rooted devotional, reflection questions, practical tools for everyday worship, and occasional resources to keep you grounded in God’s truth. Subscribe and get the FREE 10-Minute Thought Filter at http://eepurl.com/h3Nafz.

  5. Sep 22

    Trusting God in Seasons of Change: How to Find Wisdom for What's Next

    Are you in a season of change—moving, saying goodbye, grieving, or waiting—and wishing you could see how it all works out? In this solo episode on Daniel 2:21, Angela Mackey unpacks what it means that God changes times and seasons, and why He gives wisdom for the step in front of you rather than the whole road ahead. Description In this solo episode, Angela Mackey digs into Daniel 2:21: "He changes times and seasons. He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding." She sets the verse in its context—Daniel and his friends in the first exile, Nebuchadnezzar's impossible demand, and Daniel's prayer of praise after God revealed both the dream and its meaning—then looks closely at what "times and seasons" actually means: the moments that matter and the activity God has for His people in them. Angela also shares her own season of transition and what it looks like to trust God when He lights up only one step at a time. Episode Highlights Daniel 2:21 sits inside a prayer of praise, right after God revealed Nebuchadnezzar's dream and its interpretation to Daniel in a vision of the night. "Times" points to moments—someone's moment in time—while "seasons" points to activity: the thing God has for you to do right now, not just summer, winter, or fall. God removes and sets up kings, so His authority over seasons is not only personal; He can be trusted with who holds power and who does not. God gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who understand, and He gives it for the season you are in—not for five miles down the road. Great Quotes "He knows the moments in time, and He knows the activities that you need to be doing in those times, and He changes them for you." "God is like, 'I know what is in the darkness. You don't. But when you need to know, I'll light it up for you.'" "He's only giving me wisdom for one step at a time—not for thousands, not for millions, not even for a few days down the road." Resources Mentioned Daniel 2 Romans 8:28 Psalm 34:18 Psalm 56:8 Philippians 4:8 Omega Writers Conference – Adelaide, Australia, October 2026. Speak Up Conference – Angela joins the faculty in 2027. Write to Publish – Angela joins the leadership team. Related Episodes  Facing New Seasons without Fear: Trusting God to Make a Way – Courage for stepping into what is next when the path is not clear yet. Led by Cords of Love: Trusting God's Guidance in Hard Seasons – How God leads with kindness when a season is confusing or heavy. When Life Feels Hard: Finding Purpose in Every Season – Finding God's purpose in seasons you would not have chosen. God's Boundaries, Calling, and Hope in Every Season – Trusting God's timing and calling as seasons shift. Newsletter Invitation Walking into a new season? Join the Life as Worship newsletter for a monthly Scripture-rooted devotional, reflection questions, and practical tools for everyday worship. Subscribe and get the FREE 10-Minute Thought Filter at http://eepurl.com/h3Nafz.

  6. Sep 15

    Transformed, Not Conformed: Letting God Renew Your Mind - with Megan Feveryear

    Do you ever feel the pull to go along with whatever is trending—at work, with friends, or on your phone—even when you know it is not how God is calling you to live? In this episode on Romans 12:2, Megan Feveryear and I talk about refusing to be shaped by this age and letting God renew your mind so you can discern His good, pleasing, and perfect will. Description This week I sat down with Megan Feveryear—writer, creative communicator, and storyteller—to linger in Romans 12:2. It is a verse I have built much of this ministry on: do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Megan shares how that verse pushed her to leave everything familiar and move more than 600 miles to Nashville. We talk about community that helps you keep going, the small daily choices that actually renew your mind, and why not every good thing is God's best. If you have been wondering what is shaping you, this conversation is for you. Episode Highlights Every day offers a chance to conform—at work, online, and in what is trending. God calls us to live higher, even when that means being misunderstood. You will be shaped by God or shaped by the world. The question is what you are listening to and thinking about. Transformation is a daily process. Picking up Scripture first and last, instead of your phone, renews your mind in a way social media never will. A renewed mind helps you discern God's will. In the Christian life, good things are not always the best things. Following Jesus sometimes means stepping out of the boat—leaving home, saying no, setting a boundary, or sending the hard text—because His will is good, pleasing, and perfect. Great Quotes "I would rather be misunderstood and represent Christ well than not be misunderstood." "If you wake up and pick up your Bible, then close out your day with God, that's transformative to your mind." "Trust that God has a story better than your own. Don't give in to what culture is trying to tell you to do right now." "Christianity is probably one of the only religions where good things are not always the best things." Resources Mentioned Romans 12:2 (CSB) – Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Galatians 2:20 – I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. John Mark Comer – Mentioned for the idea that we will either be shaped by God or shaped by the world. This Day Ministry – Megan's website, thisdayministry.org, with her devotionals, podcast, and social links. Fully Known – Megan's 14-day devotional and workbook on being fully seen and loved by God. Rumors of a Savior – Megan's Advent devotional. This Day Podcast – Megan's podcast of real-life stories with real people. Meg Feveryear on social media – Search Meg Feveryear, or start at thisdayministry.org if the last name is hard to spell. Related Episodes  Winning the War in Your Mind: Taking Every Thought Captive with 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 – More on letting God reshape your thoughts instead of letting the world fill them. Permissible and Beneficial: How God Is Calling Us to Live in Freedom – Learning to live from God's truth rather than culture's pressure. Facing New Seasons without Fear: Trusting God to Make a Way – Courage to step out of what feels safe when God is calling you forward. Newsletter Invitation If this episode made you ask what is shaping your mind, I would love to keep walking with you. Join the Life as Worship newsletter for a monthly Scripture-rooted devotional, reflection questions, and practical tools for everyday worship. Subscribe and get the FREE 10-Minute Thought Filter at http://eepurl.com/h3Nafz.

  7. Sep 8

    When Life Feels Hard: Finding Purpose in Every Season

    Have you ever been in a season that feels hard, uncomfortable, or just not quite right—and wondered if there could be a purpose in it? In this solo episode, Angela discusses Hebrews 12:7 and how God can use hardship, change, and even the mundane parts of life to train and grow His children. You’ll be encouraged to endure your current season with hope, trusting that God is still at work in you. Description Some seasons bring grief, change, unanswered questions, and a tension you cannot quite explain. In this solo episode, Angela reflects on Hebrews 12:7 and the truth that God’s discipline is not only correction; it is also loving training that prepares His children for what is ahead. Through the picture of a butterfly struggling out of its chrysalis, Angela shares why endurance matters in hard, good, and ordinary seasons. This episode will encourage you to grieve honestly, keep going faithfully, and trust that God is growing you toward wholeness, maturity, and a life that brings Him glory. Episode Highlights Why Hebrews 12 uses the word discipline to describe both correction and the training of a loving parent. How “endure” applies not only to suffering but also to ordinary, repetitive, and frustrating parts of everyday life. Why God may use grief, transitions, rest, and uncomfortable seasons to prepare us for what comes next. The butterfly and chrysalis picture: struggle is often necessary for growth and strength. How lament and grief are not the opposite of endurance; they can be part of faithfully walking through a hard season. Great Quotes “Endure it as training. Endure it as a way to become better and stronger and prepared for what God has for you next.” “If you are not grieving and lamenting, you are often not able to experience the endurance you need so that you can be trained up in the Lord.” “God is always growing us. He is never leaving us to rot, but He wants us to grow and change and become more and more like Him.” Resources Mentioned Hebrews 11 – The “Hall of Faith,” highlighting people who trusted God without seeing every promise fulfilled in their lifetime. Hebrews 12:7 – Enduring as God’s children through His loving discipline and training. Jeremiah 29:11 – God’s plans for His people include hope, flourishing, and wholeness. Related Episodes  Running with Endurance: Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus with Dr. Whit Jordan – A conversation on Hebrews 12:1–2, perseverance, and keeping your eyes on Jesus. Trusting God: Our Rock and Refuge with Shelley Picard – Encouragement to find God as your refuge when life takes an unexpected and difficult turn. We Do Not Lose Heart with Laura Acuna – Hope for hard seasons when the full story is not yet visible. Newsletter Invitation If this episode encouraged you to endure the season you are in and trust that God is still growing you, I would love to keep walking with you. Subscribe to the Life as Worship newsletter for a monthly Scripture-rooted devotional, reflection questions, practical tools for everyday worship, and occasional resources to keep you grounded in God’s truth. Subscribe and get the FREE 10-Minute Thought Filter at http://eepurl.com/h3Nafz.

  8. Sep 1

    Trusting God When Life is Hard: What Jeremiah 29:11 Really Means with Andy Lee

    Do you ever struggle to trust God when life is hard and nothing looks like the plan you hoped for? In this episode, Andy Lee unpacks Jeremiah 29:11 and shows what this familiar verse really means for believers in difficult seasons. Description This week I sat down with my friend Andy Lee—author, Bible teacher, speaker, and host of the Beloved and Becoming podcast—to talk about Jeremiah 29:11. Andy shows that this verse was a letter to people in exile, not a promise of an easy life, and she shares from her own hard seasons how we can still trust God by seeking Him right where we are. If you have ever struggled to trust God when life is hard, this conversation is for you. Episode Highlights Jeremiah 29:11 is a letter to people in exile. It is not a promise of an easy, prosperous life. "Prosper" here means peace, wholeness, and flourishing—not a bigger house or an easier path. God can use even the hard things. We can have the moanies, or we can have a testimony. Trusting God when life is hard starts with seeking Him right where we are, not waiting for a better season. Great Quotes "We are going to face seasons that are hard. And when we do, we have to remember that He is good and that His plans are good for us." "We can have the moanies, or we can have a testimony." "Even the hard things, He's working out for your shalom." Resources Mentioned Jeremiah 29:11  John 10:10  Psalm 23 Andy's website – wordsbyandylee.com, for monthly Bible reading plans and more of her teaching. Beloved and Becoming podcast – Andy's podcast and YouTube channel. Andy's newest book - From Failure to Faith Related Episodes Led by Cords of Love: Trusting God's Guidance in Hard Seasons Facing New Seasons without Fear: Trusting God to Make a Way  Trusting God: Our Rock and Refuge Newsletter Invitation If this episode helped you trust God when life is hard, join the Life as Worship newsletter for a monthly Scripture-rooted devotional, reflection questions, and practical tools for everyday worship. Subscribe and get the FREE 10-Minute Thought Filter at http://eepurl.com/h3Nafz.

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Where we dig into God’s Word to discover what it means and how we can live it out to bring God the glory. Through interviews we will discover different ways God has called different people to live out His Word so their lives are an act of worship.

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  • Creator
    Angela Mackey
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
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