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. JAN 27

    Confident in God: The Strong Man Parable Unfolded

    Send us a text Have you ever skipped over a Bible verse because it seemed too obvious? Julie shares how God surprised her with unexpected depth in the Parable of the Strong Man's House — a "flyover verse" she'd always dismissed. Discover why Jesus is stronger than your enemy, the danger of a swept-clean but empty heart, and how to guard against renewed spiritual attack. This episode will inspire you to dig deeper into Scripture, trusting that God will reveal more of Himself when you seek Him. Resources:   https://confidenceingod.com/resources/  Recognizing Jesus EPISODE TIMELINE 0:00 - Welcome & Introduction  0:10 - God's Faithfulness to Reveal More  1:00 - The "Flyover Verse" Concept  2:27 - Introduction to the Parable of the Strong Man's House   2:55 - Reading Matthew 12:29  3:08 - Reading Luke 11:21-22  3:55 - Considering the Context  4:16 - Jesus Addressing the Scribes & Pharisees  4:32 - The Parable's Placement in Jesus' Teaching  5:01 - Jesus' Explanation Continues  5:26 - The Unclean Spirit Returns  6:07 - Jesus Explains Blasphemy  6:32 - How I Studied This Parable  7:02 - Beelzebub: Master of the House  7:43 - Why the Warning About Evil Spirits Returning?  8:39 - Understanding Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit  10:16 - Key Takeaways Begin  10:28 - Takeaway #1: Jesus Is Stronger  10:38 - Takeaway #2: Let Jesus Continue Working  11:00 - Takeaway #3: Don't Mislabel God's Activity  11:14 - Encouragement: Don't Fly Over Scripture  11:46 - Closing Prayer  12:34 - Resource & Related Episode Mention  13:29 - Closing Scripture & Sign-Off Total Runtime: 13:38

    14 min

  2. JAN 13

    Feeling Inadequate? God Equips You Anyway

    Send us a text Do you sometimes feel inadequate to do the things you feel God calling you to do? This episode is a celebration of gratitude and an encouragement for anyone who feels inadequate to do what God is calling them to do. Host Julie McGhghy shares the amazing results from the podcast's first seven months, expresses heartfelt thanks to God and listeners, and reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how this podcast almost never happened. What You'll Hear 2025 Year-End Results: Downloads to over 130 cities and 13 countries from just 18 episodesThe Origin Story: How a friend's persistent encouragement and divine timing led to the podcast's launchOvercoming Inadequacy: Why feeling unqualified doesn't disqualify you from God's callingThe Power of Faith: Taking steps before you're fully committedA Prayer for Listeners: Julie prays for everyone navigating doubt and discomfort in their calling Resources:   https://confidenceingod.com/resources/  Hey Dad Its Me Episode Timeline 0:00] Welcome and episode introduction[1:30] 2025 podcast statistics and gratitude[2:15] Encouragement: peeling back the facade[4:15] The podcast origin story begins[6:30] Meeting with friend Diane[8:00] The "podcast bootcamp" email[10:30] Husband's surprising support[11:00] From reluctance to launch in one month[12:00] Encouragement for feeling inadequate[14:30] Prayer for listeners[15:30] Resources and closing

    16 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    The Real Meaning of Peace: Lessons from Scripture and Life

    Send us a text Welcome to the Confidence in God podcast with your host, Julie McGhghy! In this episode, we explore what it truly means for Jesus to be our Prince of Peace—not just during the Christmas season, but every day of our lives. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why “peace” is more than a cliché answer and how it’s available to us in every circumstanceThe difference between worldly peace and the peace Jesus offersScriptural insights from Isaiah 9:6-7, John 16:33, Ephesians 2:14, and moreHow to pursue and experience God’s peace, even in the midst of pain, loss, or uncertaintyA moving story of Diana’s faith and peace during her battle with cancerPractical steps to keep your mind and heart anchored in God’s promises Resources:   https://confidenceingod.com/resources/  Michael W Smith Peace  Hey Dad Its Me Episode Timeline 0:00 — Introduction and welcome by Julie McGhghy0:34 — Childhood memories of beauty pageants and the cliché of “world peace”1:44 — Isaiah 9:6-7: The prophecy of the Messiah, the Prince of Peace2:09 — The ongoing fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy in Jesus3:43 — What Jesus’s peace is NOT (Matthew 10:34-36)5:12 — Jesus IS our peace (Ephesians 2:14)5:38 — Accessing peace through the cross (Colossians 1:20)6:06 — Why believers sometimes don’t feel God’s peace6:39 — A 17-year-old’s insight: Keeping our eyes on God6:59 — Isaiah 26:3: Perfect peace for those whose mind is stayed on God7:29 — Psalm 34:14 and Philippians 4:7: Seeking and pursuing peace7:58 — Practical steps: Prayer, thanksgiving, and focusing on God8:16 — God speaks peace through His word and spiritual leaders8:44 — Emotions vs. true peace: Don’t confuse sadness or pain with lack of peace9:05 — Diana’s story: Experiencing God’s peace during terminal illness11:48 — Encouragement: God’s peace is available to all, no matter the struggle12:14 — God’s peace is ever-increasing (Isaiah 9:7)12:38 — Jesus is our peace, always available and ever-increasing13:08 — Letting the peace of God rule in our hearts (Colossians 3:15)13:17 — Michael W. Smith’s song “Peace” and its message13:58 — Episode summary: Jesus as Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

    16 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    God Remembers—And Everything Changes

    Send us a text Welcome to the Confidence in God podcast with your host, Julie McGhghy! In this episode, we explore the powerful biblical theme of what happens when God remembers. Far from simply recalling information, God’s remembrance is an act of faithfulness, intervention, and the fulfillment of His promises. In this episode, you’ll discover: The true meaning behind the phrase “then God remembered” in the BibleHow God’s remembrance led to deliverance for Noah, Abraham, Rachel, and HannahThe difference between God remembering people and remembering sinWhy God’s timing is perfect, even when it feels like we’ve been waiting a long timeEncouragement for those who feel forgotten or are waiting for God’s promises to be fulfilledKey Scriptures: Exodus 2:24-25 — God remembers His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and JacobGenesis 8:1-3 — God remembers Noah and brings deliveranceGenesis 30:22-23 & 1 Samuel 1 — God remembers Rachel and Hannah, answering their prayersResources:  https://confidenceingod.com/resources/ The Struggle to Forgive and Forget  Episode Timeline 0:00 — Introduction Welcome to the Confidence in God podcast with Julie McGhghyOverview of today’s topic: What happens when God remembers?1:00 — Setting the Stage Reflection on the phrase “then God remembered” in the BibleRecap of the previous episode: “The Struggle to Forgive and Forget”Invitation to download the “Five Steps to Experience More Confidence in God” resource3:00 — Understanding ‘Remember’ Exploring the meaning of “remember” in biblical contextGod’s remembrance as active intervention, not just recollection5:00 — God Remembers His People God remembers His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Exodus 2:24-25)The Israelites’ journey from blessing in Egypt to slavery8:00 — Deliverance from Egypt God hears the Israelites’ cries and sets deliverance in motion through Moses10:00 — God Remembers Noah The story of Noah, the flood, and God’s deliverance (Genesis 8:1-3)God’s faithfulness through long periods of waiting13:00 — God Remembers Rachel and Hannah Rachel’s barrenness and answered prayer (Genesis 30:22-23)Hannah’s anguish, prayer, and the birth of Samuel (1 Samuel 1)16:00 — God’s Timing and Faithfulness God never forgets His promises or His peopleThe importance of waiting on God’s perfect timing18:00 — Personal Application Encouragement for listeners who feel forgotten or are waiting for God’s promisesHow to respond in seasons of waiting: worship, faith, and perseverance20:00 — Scripture Encouragement Key verses: Hebrews 11:7-13, Psalms 26:13-14, Psalms 28:722:00 — Summary and Takeaway Recap of main points: God’s remembrance leads to action and fulfillmentEncouragement to trust God’s faithfulness23:00 — Resources and Next Steps Reminder to access the free resource and previous episodeInvitation to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast24:00 — Closing Final encouragement: “He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it.”

    20 min

  5. 12/03/2025

    The Struggle to Forgive and Forget—A Biblical Perspective

    Send us a text Struggling with the idea of “forgive and forget”? In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy dives deep into what the Bible really says about forgiveness. Discover why God’s standard isn’t about erasing memories, but about choosing not to hold past wrongs against others. Julie shares personal insights, scriptural wisdom, and practical encouragement to help you walk in true forgiveness—setting healthy boundaries while letting go of judgment. Whether you’ve been hurt or are working to forgive, this episode will help you find confidence and peace in God’s mercy.  https://confidenceingod.com/resources/ Timeline 00:00 – Introduction and welcome  00:11 – The struggle with “forgive and forget” and scriptural context  01:06 – What this episode will cover  01:21 – Resource mention: Five Steps to Experience More Confidence in God  01:48 – God’s forgiveness in Psalms and Hebrews  02:16 – God’s mercy and our standard for forgiveness  02:48 – The challenge of forgiving and forgetting  03:13 – God’s omniscience and what “remembers no more” means  04:15 – Casting sins into the sea: literal vs. figurative forgetting  04:36 – God chooses not to hold sins against us  05:09 – God never changes His mind about forgiveness  05:40 – The human struggle with forgiving and forgetting  06:04 – God’s example: not holding sins against us  06:26 – Our standard: not judging others after forgiveness  06:48 – Setting boundaries while forgiving  07:15 – Paul’s instructions to the Colossians on forgiveness  07:41 – Encouragement to walk in forgiveness and gratitude  09:16 – Episode summary: forgiving vs. forgetting  09:45 – Invitation to share your story  09:59 – Resource reminder  10:20 – Subscribe, rate, and review  10:36 – Closing encouragement

    11 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    The Power of a Stirred Spirit: Praying and Acting on God’s Will

    Send us a text Welcome to the Confidence in God podcast with your host, Julie McGhghy! In this episode, Julie explores how God stirs up our spirits to proclaim His will and act on His purposes, drawing inspiration from the minor prophets and her own experiences. Key Topics Covered: The meaning and significance of the phrase “the Lord stirred up the spirit” found in Ezra 1:1 and Haggai 1:14How God stirred the spirits of leaders and people in the Old Testament to accomplish His willApplying these biblical lessons to our lives today—how God stirs our spirits to proclaim, pray, and actPersonal stories of God’s guidance and stirring, including Julie’s mission work in Costa RicaEncouragement to pray for God to stir up your spirit and use your gifts for His purposesScripture References: Ezra 1:1Haggai 1:142 Timothy 1:6Matthew 6:21Resources: https://confidenceingod.com/resources/  Practical Guidance for More Confidence in Prayer  Practical Guidance for Praying Powerful Prayers for Others  The Truth About God's Desire to Save Unbelievers  Timeline 0:00 — Introduction and welcome (Julie McGhghy, Confidence in God podcast)0:12 — The challenge of reading the minor prophets; a phrase that changed Julie’s prayer life1:03 — Resource mention: “How to Have Confidence in Your Prayer Life”1:25 — The phrase: “The Lord stirred up the spirit” (Ezra 1:1, Haggai 1:14)1:54 — God stirs up King Cyrus to proclaim God’s will2:17 — God stirs up Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the remnant to rebuild the temple2:41 — Why does God stir up people’s spirits? To do His will3:11 — Applying these verses today: Who does God stir up?3:49 — What does God stir our spirits to do? Proclaim His works4:57 — God stirs us to do His will: love, give thanks, pray, submit5:24 — God’s specific will for each of us; personal example: mission work in Costa Rica6:10 — How this knowledge impacts our prayer life; praying for God to stir up our spirits7:05 — Stirring up the gifts within us (2 Timothy 1:6, Matthew 6:21)7:46 — Julie’s personal story: giving to missions, then being called to serve8:09 — Following God’s call to Costa Rica; investing in missions8:39 — Encouragement: God can stir your spirit for any callingTotal duration: ~10:30

    11 min

  7. 11/07/2025

    Spiritual Growth Through the Seasons: Embracing God’s Rest

    Send us a text In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy explores the powerful connection between the natural seasons and our spiritual journey. Drawing inspiration from the changing trees of the Midwest, Julie unpacks how Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter mirror the cycles of growth, nourishment, and rest in our walk with God. Discover how to prepare for spiritual “winters” by storing up God’s Word during times of abundance, and learn why rest is not a sign of weakness, but a beautiful, God-ordained part of spiritual life. With biblical insights, practical analogies, and encouragement for every season, this episode will help you find confidence and peace as you rest in God—no matter what season you’re in.  https://confidenceingod.com/resources/  https://www.sciencemadesimple.com/plants-in-winter.html  Timeline 00:00 — Introduction & Welcome  00:12 — The Principle: “As it is in the natural, so it is in the spiritual”  00:24 — Road Trip Story & Observing Fall Foliage  01:22 — Resource Mention: “How to Have Confidence in Your Prayer Life”  01:57 — God’s Lesson on Rest and the Beauty of Fall  02:45 — Eighth Grade Science Refresher  02:58 — Spring: Growth, Renewal, and New Life  03:20 — Summer: Photosynthesis and Storing Energy  04:32 — Winter: Trees Rest and Live Off Stored Food  04:50 — Autumn: The Abscission Layer and Color Change  05:59 — Spiritual Analogy: Summer as a Time of Growth  06:27 — Storing Up God’s Word for Spiritual Fall  07:07 — Spiritual Winter: Resting in God  07:59 — Preparing for Spiritual Winters  08:47 — Psalm 34:8-10 and Blessings of Fearing the Lord  09:24 — Proverbs 2:1-5: Storing Up God’s Commands  10:08 — The Results of Devouring God’s Word  10:55 — Spiritual Autumn: Knowledge and Understanding  11:12 — Becoming Beautiful to God Through Spiritual Growth  11:30 — God’s View of Us in Spiritual Winters  12:21 — Gaining Wisdom for Spiritual Winters  12:44 — Psalm 63:1 and Spiritual Thirst  13:19 — True Rest: Being Well-Nourished in God  13:38 — Continuing to Seek God in Winter  14:04 — Encouragement: Wait on the Lord  14:16 — Quick Summary of Spiritual Seasons  15:14 — Confidence Through Spiritual Preparation  15:37 — Resource Reminder & Call to Subscribe  16:08 — Closing Blessing & Farewell  16:17 — End of Episode

    16 min

  8. 10/21/2025

    From Apprehension to Action: Following God’s Will

    Send us a text In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy explores the profound message behind the Apostle Paul’s words in Philippians 3:12—what it means to be “apprehended by Christ” and how we can pursue God’s unique purpose for our lives. Julie unpacks Paul’s journey from being apprehended by God to actively seeking and fulfilling his divine calling, and she encourages listeners to reflect on their own motivations for serving God. Through practical insights and personal stories, you’ll discover how to confidently walk in faith, embrace God’s will, and press toward the high calling in Christ Jesus. Tune in for inspiration, biblical wisdom, and actionable steps to deepen your relationship with God and live out your purpose with confidence. https://confidenceingod.com/resources/ Reference: Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest (Westwood, NJ: Barbour and Company, Inc., 1963).  Timeline 0:00 – Introduction & Welcome  12:30 – The Question: What Does Paul Mean?  27:55 – Paul’s Proclamation: Apprehended by Christ  49:40 – Resource Mention: Five Steps to Experience More Confidence in God  77:20 – Philippians 3:12 Explained  108:25 – Paul’s Transformation: From Apprehended to Active  179:40 – Working Out Salvation: Philippians 2:12-13  202:20 – Faith vs. Works: Clarification  214:25 – The Role of Faith in Salvation  256:20 – Gratitude for God’s Gift of Faith  283:30 – A Warning from Oswald Chambers  303:10 – Personal Story: Motivations for Service  318:45 – Example 1: Service from Love

    9 min
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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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