Confidence in God with Julie McGhghy

Julie McGhghy
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Welcome to a Place for Growing Confidence in God As people of faith, we sometimes find that while we believe in God, we struggle to fully trust in His work in our own lives. This is a space created to help you build a deeper, more personal confidence in God's love, promises, and purpose for you.   

  1. Sep 8

    Blessings and Trials: What David Teaches Us About Trusting God in Every Season

    Send us Fan Mail Does your response to God change depending on whether you're facing blessings or trials? In this episode, host Julie McGhghy explores King David's honest cries in Psalms 13 and 27, shares a personal story from her legal career, and reveals why our response to God should stay the same in good times and hard times — asking the same questions during both and being confident, strong, and courageous as we wait on the Lord. Resources:   The Miracle Cycle  When Healing Doesn't Come Episode Timeline: Total Time 19:55  ·        0:00 – Introduction and episode overview ·        1:30 – King David's trials: Saul's jealousy and the aftermath of his sin with Bathsheba ·        6:58 – King David's blessings and his response in Psalm 27 ·        10:17 – Julie's personal story: the insurance regulator experience ·        15:28 – The realization: asking God the same questions in good times and bad ·        17:40 – Recap: how to respond in both blessings and trials ·        18:15 – Closing prayer ·        18:48 – Show notes, links, and sign-off

  2. Aug 27

    When God Doesn't Heal: What to Do When Healing Doesn't Come

    Send us Fan Mail What do we do when God doesn't heal us the way we hoped? In this deeply personal episode, host Julie McGhghy shares her own journey of praying for healing from a chronic condition — and not receiving it in the way or timing she expected. Julie dives into Scripture to explore why some people are healed and others aren't. She examines Jesus' encounter with the multitude at the pool of Bethesda (John 5), the many healings — and non-healings — that took place through the Apostle Paul, and God’s answer to Paul's own prayer about his "thorn in the flesh" (2 Corinthians 12:7-9). Through these examples, Julie reminds us that God's faithfulness isn't measured by whether or not our prayers are answered exactly as we ask. His grace is sufficient, His power is made perfect in weakness, and He remains the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow — whether we receive our healing on this side of eternity or the next. If you've ever wrestled with an apparent unanswered prayer, this episode will encourage you to keep trusting, keep serving, and keep walking with confidence in God.  Resources:   The Miracle Cycle The Real Meaning of Peace Episode Timeline: Total Time 16:10 0:00 – Intro & episode purpose1:30 – Sharing her personal experience with unanswered healing3:31 – The revival: praying for healing at the event7:12 – Scripture study: examples of people Jesus healed — and didn't8:12 – Healings (and non-healings) through the Apostle Paul10:39 – Paul's "thorn in the flesh" and God's sufficient grace13:16 – Summary: living in faith whether healed or not14:13 – Closing prayer

  3. Aug 14

    The Miracle Cycle: How Miracles, Signs and Wonders Impact the Harvest

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Julie McGhghy explores why miracles, signs, and wonders don't always seem to follow believers — and what Jesus' own example teaches us about the path to seeing them in our lives. By the end of this episode, you'll understand why miracles, signs, and wonders may not yet be following you, what practical steps prepare you to walk in them, and how to move from waiting on the sidelines to being confidently sent into the harvest.

  4. Jul 28

    Watchmen at the Door: Guarding Against Spiritual Roller Coasters

    Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like God is close one moment and distant the next? In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy explores the spiritual roller coaster many believers experience — and offers a powerful lesson from an unexpected place: the Song of Solomon. Through two contrasting encounters of the Shulamite woman with the king, we discover what makes the difference between finding God right where we need Him and being caught off guard by the enemy instead. It all comes down to relationship — staying close to God routinely, rather than treating Him as an inconvenience. Julie also addresses the shame, guilt, and condemnation that can keep us stuck, reminding us that repentance is always available and that God's faithfulness never runs out. If you've been riding the spiritual roller coaster, this episode will help you find steady, confident footing in your walk with God. Resources:  Tired of the Spiritual Roller Coaster?  The Roller Coaster Revisited  Letting Go of Guilt and Shame  Episode Timeline: Total Time 14:09.2  0:03 – Intro & welcome0:12 – The spiritual roller coaster: feeling close to God vs. distant0:30 – Today's lesson: a book of the Bible often overlooked0:47 – Recap of prior episodes on hearkening1:11 – Introducing the Shulamite woman & Song of Solomon as an allegory1:39 – The two times she sought the king1:58 – First encounter (chapter 3:1-4): she finds the king right away3:47 – Second encounter (chapter 5:2-7): she's hurt by the watchmen4:35 – What made the difference between the two experiences6:04 – How this helps you get off the spiritual roller coaster8:37 – Dealing with shame, guilt, and condemnation9:33 – Still on the roller coaster? Steps to break free11:24 – Closing prayer

  5. Jul 14

    The Roller Coaster Revisited: Blessings, Consequences, and the Power of Hearkening

    Send us Fan Mail Have you experienced the blessings of hearkening unto God, or felt the consequences of choosing not to? In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy continues her study on hearkening, diving into Psalm 81, Genesis 26, and other scriptures to reveal both the rewards of obedience and the natural fallout of turning away. Learn how hearkening protects us from distraction and division, how its blessings ripple across generations, and how God reciprocates when we seek Him with humility and praise. Whether you're just discovering this topic or picking up from the previous episode, "Tired of the Roller Coaster? The Answer Is Hearkening," this conversation will encourage you to keep hearkening unto God with confidence. Resources:  Tired of the Spiritual Roller Coaster?  Becoming a Vessel of Honor  Episode Timeline: Total Time 14:48  0:00 – Introduction & welcome  0:11 – Review: Hearkening as the key to keeping God first  2:41 – Introducing the consequences of hearkening (and not hearkening)  4:47 – What God wanted to do for Israel (and wants to do for us)  5:43 – Generational blessings of hearkening (Genesis 26)  7:32 – The consequences of failing to hearken  9:24 – Turning toward the good news  10:13 – Hearkening is reciprocal (King Josiah)  11:24 – Recap of the episode  12:45 – Closing prayer

  6. Jun 30

    Tired of the Spiritual Roller Coaster? The Answer Is Hearkening

    Send us Fan Mail Do you sometimes feel like your walk with God is a spiritual roller coaster — full of highs and lows, with the downs coming a whole lot faster than the ups? In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy uncovers a powerful gold nugget hidden in Psalm 81:8-9 that holds the key to getting off that ride for good. Julie dives deep into the difference between hearing God's Word and truly hearkening to it — and why that distinction makes all the difference in keeping God first in your life. Through Scripture, including the story of Samuel's growth from simply hearing to fully hearkening, you'll discover how to move from inconsistency to a confident, steady walk with God. Resources:  Walking with Confidence  Understanding God's Expectations  Episode Timeline: Total Time 17:26    | Timestamp | Section  | 0:00 | Introduction — Welcome & podcast goal | 0:13 | The Roller Coaster Analogy — Do you love roller coasters? | 0:57 | The Spiritual Roller Coaster — Up and down walk with God | 1:47 | Episode Overview — Gold nuggets in Scripture; 3-part series intro | 2:38 | Previous Episodes Referenced — Love & Protection; Guilt & Shame | 3:26 | Psalm 81:8-9 — The if/then statement introduced | 3:51 | Breaking Down the Promise — If you hearken, then no strange gods | 4:06 | Applies to Christians — Romans 11:11-21; grafted into the tree | 4:47 | Strange Gods Today — Career, money, family, comfort; enmity (Romans 8:6) | 6:00 | The Gold Nugget — Hearkening keeps God first | 6:33 | Defining "Hearken" — Hebrew definitions explored | 6:47 | Hearing Only — Prophecies & parables (2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Mark 4) | 7:08 | Hearing & Obeying — Abraham, Samuel (1 Samuel 15:22) | 7:40 | Hearing & Understanding — Solomon (1 Kings 3:9); Jesus in Mark 7 | 8:21 | Which Kind of Hearkening Is the Key? — Revisiting Psalm 81 | 9:17 | Hearing Only Is Not Enough | 10:47 | Samuel's Story — From hearing only to hearkening (1 Samuel 3:3-11) | 12:07 | The Lesson from Samuel — Connect with a teacher; hear, then obey | 12:39 | Recap — From hearing to hearkening; getting off the roller coaster | 13:46 | Looking Ahead — Next episode; reflection challenge | 14:31 | Closing Prayer

  7. Jun 16

    Envy, Distraction, and the Narrow Road: Asaph's Warning for Us Today

    Send us Fan Mail Are you overwhelmed by the choices life puts in front of you? In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy simplifies the path forward by exploring Jesus' teaching in Matthew 7:13-14 — the narrow road that leads to life versus the broad road that leads to destruction. Julie unpacks the beautiful promises of God found throughout the Psalms, showing how He holds our hands, guides our steps, and keeps us from falling as we travel the narrow path. But she also gives an honest look at how we can become vulnerable to slipping — through envy, distraction, and fixing our eyes on the seemingly carefree lives of those who ignore God. Drawing on the raw and relatable journey of Asaph in Psalm 73, Julie explores how one man nearly lost his footing on the path of righteousness — and what brought him back. You'll be reminded of the community of believers walking alongside you, the encouraging examples God places in your life, and the timeless call of the hymn Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. Whether you're running strong or feeling like you've twisted your ankle on the road, this episode will renew your confidence that He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it. Resources:  Building Confidence Resources  Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus  Episode Timeline: Total Time 16:05 0:00 — Welcome & Introduction: Host Julie McGhghy introduces the episode and its focus on walking with confidence in God. 0:11 — The Two Paths: Introducing Jesus' teaching on the narrow path that leads to life and the broad path that leads to destruction 1:00 — God's Promises to Keep Us on the Narrow Road: Key scriptures showing how God holds our hand, orders our steps, and keeps us from falling  3:14 — Why Do We Still Stumble?: Examining why believers sometimes slip despite God's faithfulness 4:57 — Introducing Asaph and Psalm 73: Asaph's confession that he nearly slipped from the path of righteousness. 5:41 — The Danger of Envy and Comparison: How Asaph took his eyes off God to observe the seemingly carefree lives of the ungodly — and fell into envy. 8:05 — The Community Around You: The encouragers and examples God places on the narrow road with us — and how we lose sight of them when we look the other way. 10:32 — Asaph's Return to God: Asaph goes back to the sanctuary, repents, and rediscovers the goodness of God. 11:30 — Recap & Key Takeaways: Summarizing how we stay on the narrow path and guard against envy and distraction. 12:28 — Hebrews 12:1-2 & Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus: A call to fix our eyes on Jesus, illustrated by the beloved hymn. 13:55 — Closing Prayer: Julie leads a prayer for focus, confidence, and trust in God.

  8. Jun 2

    The Key to Unlocking the Power of Jesus' Name

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what truly unlocks the power of Jesus' name? In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy takes you on a journey through scripture to explore the extraordinary power found in the name of Jesus — and reveals a surprising golden nugget hidden in a single verse in the Psalms that changes everything. We know the name of Jesus is exalted above every name (Philippians 2:9-11), that through it we receive forgiveness, the Holy Spirit, and the ability to ask anything of God. But in Psalm 138:2, King David reveals something that stops us in our tracks: God has magnified His word above His name. What does that mean for us? Listen as Julie explains it.  Resources:   Building Confidence Resources  Episode Timeline: Total Time 13:57.8  0:00 — **Introduction** — Welcome to the Confidence in God podcast; episode overview  0:12 — **Episode Preview** — The power of Jesus' name and the surprising golden nugget from the Psalms  0:35 — **Resource Mention** — Free resources at confidenceingod.com/resources  1:12 — **How God Has Exalted Jesus' Name** — Hebrews 1:4 and Philippians 2:9-11  2:01 — **The Power in Jesus' Name** — Review of scriptures on forgiveness, prayer, the Holy Spirit, and more  3:35 — **The Golden Nugget** — Psalm 138:2: God has magnified His Word above His name  7:15 — **Bringing It All Together** — What it means that God magnified His Word above the name of Jesus  10:59 — **The Word as the Key** — Scriptures on the power of God's Word in our lives  11:24 — **Closing Prayer** — Prayer for every listener to grab hold of the Word  12:30 — **Resource Reminder** — confidenceingod.com/resources  12:50 — **Outro** — Subscribe, share, rate/review, and closing encouragement

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Welcome to a Place for Growing Confidence in God As people of faith, we sometimes find that while we believe in God, we struggle to fully trust in His work in our own lives. This is a space created to help you build a deeper, more personal confidence in God's love, promises, and purpose for you.   

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