343 Ministries Podcast

Todd & Meredith Baker
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Todd and Meredith Baker, from 343 Ministries in Atlanta, explore how to live an authentically, integrated life in our busy world while attempting to make a meaningful difference in their community. Discover how to explore that path for yourself and find freedom, life, and real community in the process. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com.

  1. Jacob's Prayer for Anxiety

    6D AGO

    Jacob's Prayer for Anxiety

    This story of Jacob takes place around 1900 BC in Genesis 32 and 33. That tells us that anxiety is NOT a new issue.   The main emphasis of this story is a look into Jacob's very real fear of the future. Insights to Note:  Tells us the story of Jacob's inner conflict with his brother EsauReveals Jacob's great fear and distress with confrontationShows Jacob's human reaction to the fear he facedGives us Jacob's dependence prayer on Yahweh in the face of fear, anxiety, and stressReveals God's desire to stay with Jacob throughout fearful and overwhelming situationsShows how God helped Jacob to reconcile with his brother EsauEpisode Highlights: 00:26 - Understanding Anxiety in a Biblical Context 03:17 - Jacob's Early Life and Family Dynamics 06:15 - Jacob's Encounter with God 19:59 - Transformation from Jacob to Israel 23:54 - Reconciliation with Esau 28:01 - Faith, Trust, and Overcoming Anxiety with God's Help 31:41 - The Importance of Forgiveness

    35 min
  2. David's Song For Anxiety

    OCT 9

    David's Song For Anxiety

    Download our free Psalm 23 Exercise for facing anxiety. Use it to follow along and take your own notes while listening to this episode. 00:31 - Exploring David's Anxieties 02:10 - Understanding Anxiety Through the Lens of Scripture 03:32 - The Nature of Anxiety and Fear 04:46 - Psalm 23: Trust in God's Goodness 05:39 - God as the Shepherd 06:04 - Finding Rest in God 06:36 - Spiritual Nourishment and Fulfillment 07:57 - Engaging Anxiety in Difficult Situations 09:36 - God's Protection and Safety 10:50 - Facing the Dark Valleys 15:44 - Relating to David's Struggles 16:52 - Experiencing Blessings Amidst Challenges 21:09 - Daily Connection with God

    27 min
  3. Solomon's Wisdom About Anxiety

    OCT 1

    Solomon's Wisdom About Anxiety

    1:02 - Understanding Anxiety 8:19 - General Anxiety vs. Panic Attacks 9:28 - Biblical Perspectives on Anxiety 10:13 - Wisdom from Proverbs 3 22:25 - Benefits of Seeking God's Wisdom 29:29 - God's Desire for Our Peace 30:39 - Practical Steps to Overcome Anxiety Download our Psalm 23 Exercise to prepare for life's anxious moments.

    35 min
  4. The Valuable Work of Renewing Your Mind

    JUL 23

    The Valuable Work of Renewing Your Mind

    Two practical steps frame out this message: How to know that God is walking beside you in your work each dayHow to allow God to continue working inside you so that you are accomplishing His workThe passages in this message are: Romans 12:1-21

    35 min
  5. The Valuable Work of a Caring Friend

    JUL 16

    The Valuable Work of a Caring Friend

    Peter had denied Jesus, and then Jesus died on the cross. But through the resurrection and the mercy of God, Jesus still had extremely valuable work for Peter to do. Even when we feel that God couldn't possibly use us, we're reminded that God can redeem anyone who turns to Him. The work God has designed for His people is redeeming and full of eternal purpose. This episode focuses on the following passages: Matthew 19:23-30 and John 21:1-19

    30 min
  6. The Valuable Work of an Overlooked Leader

    JUL 9

    The Valuable Work of an Overlooked Leader

    The story of David being overlooked by his entire family teaches us that God wants to give His valuable work to people who have His kind of heart. When we are overlooked by others, God always has something to teach us. In spite of how others see you, God sees your heart, and He has unique and meaningful work that He is calling ONLY you to do. The evidence of a heart for God can be seen in a person's understanding and use of the fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23): love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control. David didn't always use these gifts of the Spirit in the best ways, but David's heart was consistently humble toward God so that He could use David to do extraordinary work.

    43 min
  7. The Valuable Work of a Successful Leader

    JUN 27

    The Valuable Work of a Successful Leader

    True success includes God in your life. Moses was a uniquely gifted leader who learned from God again and again to always put the LORD first. In Deuteronomy 8, Moses encouraged the people of Israel to look to God to prepare them for the success He was giving them. In a similar way, God wants to prepare us for the success He wants to give us... but it takes trust in God and His commands, patience with ourselves, and discipline to daily look to God.

    38 min
  8. The Valuable Work of a Trustworthy CEO

    JUN 18

    The Valuable Work of a Trustworthy CEO

    We all want to do important work, but sometimes the path to that important work is not the one we would naturally take. In the story of Joseph in Genesis 41, God took Joseph on a journey: from prison and slavery to become Pharoah's Chief Executive over the entire land of Egypt, one of the three most powerful nations in the ancient world.  Joseph treated others well and with respect in spite of how he was treated by others. Joseph didn't blame God for his trials in life; rather, he trusted that God always had a better plan for him.  We'll also see the trust and faith that Joseph consistently had that God would bring good from seemingly impossible circumstances. Faith and trust in God is what helps believers in Christ to rise above strange and unlikely circumstances to be positioned to do eternally valuable work for Him. We'll see how God gave Joseph a place of vast importance to lead a nation and his own family into a better relationship with God Himself. Learning to have the heart of God in all of your relationships is the quality that you need for God to position you for His kind of eternal work, wherever He places you in life.

    26 min
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Todd and Meredith Baker, from 343 Ministries in Atlanta, explore how to live an authentically, integrated life in our busy world while attempting to make a meaningful difference in their community. Discover how to explore that path for yourself and find freedom, life, and real community in the process. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com.

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  • Creator
    Todd & Meredith Baker
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
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    343 Ministries Podcast