Confidence in Christ

Kala Yoder
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Welcome to the Confidence in Christ podcast. I’m Kala and I’m here to offer you the opportunity to grow in your confidence of the Lord. Through interviews with friends, simple and practical scripture application to your life and some good old fashion tough love at times, you will be more equipped to have an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ after hanging out here with us. I’m a woman just like you, who loves the Lord with all my heart and is doing my best to follow his will for my life. Meeting you here weekly and passing on the knowledge he has given me is part of what that looks like. I’m so honored that you’re here and I can’t wait to help you get to know God in new and exciting ways! 

  1. 3D AGO

    Studying the Bible is for Everyone: Practical Ways to Study Scripture So You Actually Understand It with Pastor Daniel Goepfrich

    Send us Fan Mail This week we are talking about a topic that I am PASSIONATE about!! Studying the Bible!! You all know how much I love studying the Bible and how important it is for each of us to be doing that. I know it can be scary and feel complicated but I'm here to tell you that it doesn't have to be! Reading scripture was never meant to be hard. We humans tend to overcomplicate it and it's time we put an end to that.  This week I invited Pastor Daniel Goepfrich to chat about how we can practically study scripture and actually understand it. You will see below that he has years and years of experience in this area and it is a real treat to have him share with us!!  Daniel Goepfrich (ThM, DMin) has been the Teaching Pastor at Oak Tree Community Church for more than 20 years and it's local to my neck of the woods over in South Bend, IN! He teaches Greek for Calvary University and Bible exposition and theology for Word of Life International Bible Institutes and National Theological College and Graduate School. He is an Associate Professor of Greek and Hebrew at Agathon University and served for 15 years as Professor of Bible and Theology at Tyndale Theological Seminary. He regularly speaks for international conferences, seminars, and training. In 2017, he founded Theology is for Everyone to produce biblically sound resources that everyone can use and understand. He is the author of Hermeneutics for Everyone, Biblical Discipleship, a three-volume Chapter by Chapter commentary series on the entire Bible, and Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage. He has also written several journal articles and contributed to multiauthor works. Daniel and Saralynn have been married since 1997. They have four grown children who are married and several grandchildren. Conversation Highlights: Hermeneutics = the science and art of interpretationWe don’t need a special code to understand scripture, just a willingness to learn and understandScripture was written FOR us, and we weren’t the original audience for itContext is vitally important in Bible studyA.C.T.S. Study Process (detailed in this week’s e-newsletter!)Connect with Pastor Daniel! Pastor Daniel's Website Daniel on FB Daniel on IG Get the Book! If you would like the full breakdown of the A.C.T.S method of studying the Bible, get my weekly email I send out each week, it's included in this weeks! HERE Support the show website: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoder FB: @kaladianeyoder Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    38 min

  2. APR 8

    Hope is a Powerful Tool: Addiction Recovery Guide for Family Members with Caroline Beidler

    Send us Fan Mail There are some topics people avoid. Sometimes it's because those topics are hard to navigate, sometimes it's because they aren't sure how to respond and other times it's because they don't want to go there. My guest this week doesn't shy away from the hard conversations and wants to help others in them when it comes to the area of addiction recovery. Caroline Beidler, MSW is an author, speaker, and the Managing Editor of Recovery.com, a company that combines independent research with expert guidance on addiction and mental health treatment. Their mission is to help everyone find the best path to recovery through the most comprehensive, helpful network of treatment providers worldwide. She is the author of three books, Downstairs Church, You Are Not Your Trauma, and When You Love Someone in Recovery: A Hopeful Guide for Understanding Addiction. Her own lived experience in addiction, mental health, and trauma recovery inspires her to help other others find recovery in all its varying forms. This conversation is not just for those family members who love someone who is in addiction or recovery, it's for anyone who is in a position of relationship with someone who is walking that road. Don't count yourself out at someone who isn't connected to this topic, share this conversation and book with others whom you know need to hear it. You can spread the word of hope to others just by letting them know this resource is available.  Conversation Highlights: The world lies to us about where to find peace and contentmentRestoration & redemption is possible with JesusFamilies need to understand more about recoveryThe recovery journey is so much more than sobrietyWhen family members better understand recovery they can show up in better ways to help loved onesHang on to hope!Connect with Caroline! Caroline's Website Caroline on FB Caroline on IG Get the Book! Support the show website: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoder FB: @kaladianeyoder Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    33 min

  3. APR 1

    Why the Resurrection Should Change How We Live Our Everyday Lives: Special Solo Episode

    Send us Fan Mail I know... I'm just as surprised as you are about this week's episode. A solo episode... what?? Those don't happen very often so when they do, I stop and pause extra long to hear what God has for them. This time the Holy Spirit led me down a path that I never recognized before that makes total sense now!  If you have Jesus as your personal savior and you accepted the free gift of salvation then you know that the resurrection changed your life. Looking at the cross and seeing it empty alongside an empty tomb makes a massive impact in your life. But the question God asked me to pose is what we do with that information after our initial salvation.  What difference does the resurrection make in our lives beyond the point of accepting Jesus as our personal savior? Should it change how we live daily? The answer is yes but a lot of us don't know what that looks like practically. How does the resurrection change our daily life?  That's what is discussed this week on the podcast. A solo episode that dives into this topic that will hopefully help you approach Easter Sunday differently this year.  Conversation Highlights: If Jesus would have been a regular person his death and resurrection wouldn’t have meant anything to us, becasue He is God it means our sins are forgivenWe have to start living like the resurrection changes things in our lifeYou don’t have to prove your worth to anyone because you belong to GodBecause Jesus lives we are free, we belong, we are made new and we have hope that can not die!Connect with Kala! Kala's Website Online Courses to Embrace God  Kala on IG Support the show website: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoder FB: @kaladianeyoder Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    35 min

  4. MAR 25

    Obedience in Action: Remembering God in All We Do with Bill McConnell

    Send us Fan Mail Hearing God is one thing, listening & obeying is a whole other step of faith. You and I know that but sometimes it's hard to do. Obedience in action takes trust, faith and deep relationship with the one asking us to do something. God is the only one we can trust in this way, knowing that he always has our best in mind. It was such a joy to invite Bill onto the podcast this week and have him share how he's walking out this obedience thing with God!   It is such a breath of fresh air to watch someone so joyfully share what God is doing in their life and that's exactly what Bill McConnell shared in this episode. He talks all about the Remember Me Series, a set of micro dramas that depict stories from scripture that will grip you. Who is Bill you ask?  Bill McConnell has spent more than 40 years in the film industry, working on iconic movies such as Steel Magnolias, Cape Fear, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Friday Night Lights, and The Truman Show. Over the course of his career, he worked alongside legendary directors like Martin Scorsese and David Lynch, and collaborated with actors including Nick Nolte, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, and Dolly Parton. Today, Bill is the founder of Remember Me Productions, creating faith-based, cinematic micro-dramas that bring the men, women, and stories of the Bible to life for small groups, Bible studies, and mobile devices. His mission is to put God back on the devices that shape our lives. Conversation Highlights: God puts us in places where he needs us to be a missionary for HimPeople notice the joy of Jesus in us, just by living the life God has called us toOur mission is to remember God in all we doGod’s timing is perfect even when it doesn’t feel like itRemember that God is the one who leads and guides youYour job is obedience, God’s job is the outcomeConnect with Bill! Remember Me Series Website Link to all the videos Remember Me Series on IG Get the weekly email! HERE  Support the show website: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoder FB: @kaladianeyoder Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    34 min

  5. MAR 18

    Joy in the Journey: Witnessing God’s Faithfulness in Real Time with Tracy Duckett

    Send us Fan Mail This week we get to hear the testimony of a long time listener of the podcast, Tracy Duckett! It is such a full circle moment to invite those who listen to the encouragement of this podcast to share what God is doing in your lives! (ps... if you're interested in sharing your testimony please respond to this email!) Tracy's story is one of redemption, discovering purpose and finding true identity in Christ. Long haul covid, multiple divorces, mistakes in youth and finding identity in things other things than Christ are all part of Tracy's journey. A lot of us think that once we face trials we are useless to God and too far gone for anything good to come of it. But that's not how our amazing redemptive God does things. Tracy shared in the episode how God used these difficult times to pull her closer to him and reveal his purpose and calling for her life. It's such a gift to be able to hear inspiring stories that we can relate to. Helping us see God in real time in our lives too. There was sooooo much more to Tracy's story so make sure you take a listen and share it with someone who needs this encouragement today!  Conversation Highlights: God walks through all of our trials with us, he never leaves usWe can’t do things under our strengthFinding our identity in Christ alone changes everythingGive God the opportunity to lead you somewhere you’ve never been beforeCommunity where you can share and receive what God has for you is vital in growing your relationship with GodGod loves us regardless of our failures and is eager to forgive usConnect with Tracy! Tracy on IG Tracy's Website Tracy on FB Tracy on TikTok Get the weekly e-newsletter HERE Support the show website: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoder FB: @kaladianeyoder Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    35 min

  6. MAR 11

    Walking by Faith, Not by Sight: Seeing God Through the Darkness with Chad & Sadie Roberts

    Send us Fan Mail When we talk about walking by faith and not by sight most of the time we are being figurative in our meaning. Not this week!! I had the blessed opportunity to talk with Chad Roberts and his lovely wife Sadie about their testimony of when Chad lost his sight in his mid-20's. Imagine going from being able to see, to absolutely nothing. What would that do to your faith? What would that do to your relationship with Christ?  Chad Roberts is the founder and lead pastor of Preaching Christ Church. He is also an author and Bible teacher for Awakened to Grace. Having traveled to over 40 countries, Pastor Chad is passionate about equipping leaders across the world to boldly share the Gospel. After suffering from blindness in 2018, Pastor Chad continues his work being fully sustained by the grace of God. He and his wife, Sadie Roberts, have four children: Piper, Emmy, Hudson and John Mark. They make their home in Kingsport, Tennessee.    Conversation Highlights: The power of lament helps us sit with hard feelings, taking them to GodJust because it’s hard doesn't mean that God’s not goodWhen God doesn't prevent things from happening it can shake our faithAt times our faith isn’t low, our emotions are, there’s a differenceTake notes about your life and the faithfulness of God so you can be reminded on those harder daysGod is found in our waitingGod’s character never changes, get familiar with it.Connect with Chad! Order the Book Chad's Website Chad on FB Chad on YouTube Support the show website: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoder FB: @kaladianeyoder Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    31 min

  7. MAR 4

    Going From Curious to Serious About Jesus: What Does that Look Like with Roger Ross

    Send us Fan Mail As Christ followers who want to be more serious in our relationship with Jesus we hear a lot about being a disciple of Jesus. We hear so much in church about "making disciples" and "being disciples" but what does it actually mean? How do we do this practically in our every day life?  To help us understand this better I invited Roger Ross on this week to walk us through some simple yet super effective ways to go from curious to serious about Jesus. Roger has a heart for the spiritually curious. He has served as a church planter, senior pastor, and director of church planting in Missouri. He now leads TheHumilityGroup.org, coaching faith leaders to lead grace-shaped lives that transform the world. Roger and his wife, Leanne Klein Ross, have two adult children, a son-in-law, and one adorable grand dog. Roger shared about what we can do today to help us become more serious about Jesus. Here's your take home practical advice for the day! Get into scripture!!! This method of REAP is a great simple way to get more serious in your relationship with Christ.  The REAP method of Scripture Engagement:  Read: Meditate (think on) on a passage of scripture 2-3 times Evaluate: Identify commands, promises or principles  Apply: Determine immediate & practical actions Pray: Journal the insight and ask God how to apply it Conversation Highlights: Being curious gets us interested, being serious takes us fartherWe aren’t meant to stumble across the line of faith but to go deeper with GodYou are a disciple if you are in the process of making more disciplesWe aren’t supposed to just know but actually obey what God saysClose the gap between what you know and what you do, and that will draw people towards JesusEstablish the habit to be with God, don’t worry about what it looks likeConnect with Roger! Order the Book Roger's Website Get the weekly newsletter and see even more details from the conversation at kaladiane.com Support the show website: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoder FB: @kaladianeyoder Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    34 min

  8. FEB 25

    Feeling Ghosted by God: What to do with Spiritual Silence with Autumn Miles

    Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about when God feels silent. In today's world we would say God has "ghosted" us aka... gone silent. It can totally feel like that at times. Things get hard, situations feel impossible and now all of a sudden God feels like he's stopped speaking completely. What's up with that? How do we handle that?  My new friend Autumn wrote a book about it and I am so excited to tell you about it because it's packed full of practical tips on how to reconnect with God when it feels like he's gone silent. She takes us into the book of Job, a place not many of us venture too often and WOW did she come out with some eye opening and amazing strategies we can apply with we feel ghosted by God!  Autumn Miles is the founder and CEO of Autumn Miles Ministries, an organization devoted to spiritually challenging the way people think. The author of four books, she is passionate about women in ministry, Biblical literacy, leadership development, and adoption. Autumn’s larger-than-life yet down-to-earth personality and her tenacious, driven leadership style have enabled her to live out her life mission: to infect and affect all she meets with the passion of Jesus Christ. Conversation Highlights: Not knowing why God feels silent can be hardThe hard things to understand about God do not outweigh the goodness and faithfulness of GodWe have been taught not to bring God into our emotions about Him, that’s wrong, tell him how you feelGod desires truth in the inward parts of us, be fully honest with him so he can lead you into a new place with himRemember God’s character and His word, it will sustain youConnect with Autumn! Order the Book Autumn's Website Autumn's Podcast Autumn on IG Go deeper into the conversation with the companion e-newsletter! Sign up at kaladiane.com Support the show website: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoder FB: @kaladianeyoder Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    34 min
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Welcome to the Confidence in Christ podcast. I’m Kala and I’m here to offer you the opportunity to grow in your confidence of the Lord. Through interviews with friends, simple and practical scripture application to your life and some good old fashion tough love at times, you will be more equipped to have an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ after hanging out here with us. I’m a woman just like you, who loves the Lord with all my heart and is doing my best to follow his will for my life. Meeting you here weekly and passing on the knowledge he has given me is part of what that looks like. I’m so honored that you’re here and I can’t wait to help you get to know God in new and exciting ways! 

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  • Creator
    Kala Yoder
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    538
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Confidence in Christ
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