Eat, Drink, and Be Merry exists to indulge on the Word of God, the Bread of Life, Drink fully of the Living Water which is the Holy Spirit and to live Joyfully as we depend on the LORD for our strength. Come, feast with us as we dig into the Word, grow in spiritual maturity with the Holy Spirit guiding, and encourage and equip one another to live Joyfully spreading the light and love of God in all circumstances.
How did Paul learn the gospel of Christ? What did discipleship look like in his life? Let's dig in together - feast with me!
Galatians 1: 11-24
Acts 9:1-30
10 Sept 2025
Paul: Credentials and Conversion
Help me welcome my husband Tim to the show today as we feast on the credentials and conversion of Saul of Tarsus into Paul, the Apostle. Tim brings a fresh voice, a male perspective, and a strong testimony to the conversation that I know you will leave thinking about Paul with a deeper understanding.
Journaling page here to dive deeper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KTK5-QkY9VdkmTywvOf2WaxOKXWyTs-V/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KTK5-QkY9VdkmTywvOf2WaxOKXWyTs-V/view?usp=sharing)
Acts 9: 1-22
Philippians 3
Colossians 1
3 Sept 2025
Paul: Introduction
Paul is one of the most influential early followers of the The Way. He wrote at least 12 of the books of the New Testament and is a main example throughout the book of Acts. His legacy is still bearing fruit for the Kingdom of God today. Let's take a look at his beginnings and his identity prior to meeting Jesus. In this episode we will take a look at his identity and what he had to say about his identity in Christ later in life. Make it personal with me by thinking about your own identity and how God has changed it, is changing it, and what is being used for the Kingdom. Join me ~
Ephesians 1: 1-14
Journaling Page to dig deeper found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nj6AYvhqQ-Bkv6JjA0keOfU6FK2z_Moy/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nj6AYvhqQ-Bkv6JjA0keOfU6FK2z_Moy/view?usp=sharing)
If you are ready to take the next step in discipleship, mentorship, or Biblical Counseling, I hope you'll reach out. ERutledge@haystackCD.com (mailto:ERutledge@haystackCD.com) or find me on IG to message directly: @EatDrinkandBeMerryPodcast.
Hope to talk soon!
2 Jul 2025
S2 E2: Discipleship Stages 3 & 4
Discipleship is a lifelong pursuit, a lifestyle. In today's episode we talk about two more stages of discipleship and ask self-evaluating questions to deepen our journey with the Lord.
1st Peter 1: 13-20
Hebrews 6:1
Galatians 5:22-23
2nd Peter 1:5-8
Ephesians 4:11-14
Matthew 28:19
Hebrews 12
Romans 8
18 Jun 2025
S2: Discipleship Stages 1&2
It's time for a little "pop quiz" and self evaluation. Are you ready?! Let's dig into the stages of discipleship and evaluate our walk with the Lord.
Ephesians 2:3
John 1:12
Romans 8:14
The Gospels
Acts 1
16 Feb 2025
S1 E10 Suffer Well with Lauren Haddox
My friend Lauren joins today as we talk about the path of suffering and how to hold faith, walk with endurance, and suffer well in every situation. Hint-- Jesus is the answer--- but we will talk about mindset and the practices that have made a difference for each of us as we have journeyed together.
Lauren is a missionary getting ready for a month in Africa! Prayer is the first form of support and if you are called to support financially, here is the link to her current fundraiser! Sowing into the Kingdom never returns void!!
Support Lauren Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dyn5h8Dav/?mibextid=wwXIfr (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dyn5h8Dav/?mibextid=wwXIfr)
If you'd like more information on the Be the Feet training on March 7 & 8 at King's Trail Cowboy Church in North Texas, here's a link to all the details: https://subsplash.com/kingstrailcowboychu/lb/ev/+hfqxnk2 (https://subsplash.com/kingstrailcowboychu/lb/ev/+hfqxnk2)
And, I didn't forget a journaling page for you on suffering well!! Here's your link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RLJNYXWRqRqhGdFbv0CGXZnrL-UIN-MN/view?usp=drive_link (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RLJNYXWRqRqhGdFbv0CGXZnrL-UIN-MN/view?usp=drive_link)
5 Feb 2025
S1 E9 God is Near
Today we are feasting on James 4:1-10 so join me as we dig into the meaty goodness that has no room for placating or beating around the bush - James says it like it is and calls us to action. Drawing near to God is our choice and He is faithful to always be near. We also talk about waiting on the Lord, believing and asking and being single minded. It's a full meal today and I hope you came hungry.
Journaling pages are here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1my3WNTLHKLSP4lKvv8Y4kNa1R-BBbNBL/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1my3WNTLHKLSP4lKvv8Y4kNa1R-BBbNBL/view?usp=sharing)
I'll be speaking at the Women Rocking Ministry "For Such a Time as This" conference in Sacramento, CA on March 15, 2025. If you are a woman in ministry (hint: we all are) I'd love you to join us to be encouraged & equipped. You can join VIRTUALLY or IN PERSON. Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-rocking-ministry-25-tickets-887576905417?aff=oddtdtcreator (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-rocking-ministry-25-tickets-887576905417?aff=oddtdtcreator)
BE SURE to email me if you're coming in person so I can HUG YOUR NECK! Connect@thewalkministries.info (mailto:Connect@thewalkministries.info)
11 Jan 2025
S1 E8: Waiting on God with Andrea Wright
Andrea Lynn Wright is a believer, wife, mother, and poet. Her testimony shows the Goodness of God, the never-ending Love of God, and His perfect timing. Her new book, This Poetic Heart and Hand is Led by Jesus, is available at Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide. Andrea also leads a Celebrate Recovery group and has seen God bring freedom to many through this program.
Amazon Link - https://a.co/d/6VDgp0b (https://a.co/d/6VDgp0b)
Celebrate Recovery - https://celebraterecovery.com/ (https://celebraterecovery.com/)
2 Peter 3:8-9
Proverbs 16:9
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Jeremiah 29:11-12
Proverbs 3: 5-7
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18 Dec 2024
S1 E7: God, My King
What we believe leads to every thought which leads to every emotions leading to every action. If we are citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, our beliefs need to line up with the ultimate reality of that Kingdom! So, let's see what God says about His Kingdom. And, let's pledge allegiance to that.
Journaling Dig Deeper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QLbG2uzWM_0v9Cp79CF6ZYuGpDdnRNnD/view?usp=drive_link (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QLbG2uzWM_0v9Cp79CF6ZYuGpDdnRNnD/view?usp=drive_link)
Matthew 13
1st Chronicles 29:11-16
18 Nov 2024
S1 E6: God, My Helper
The Old and New Testament are FULL of references to God as Helper. Let's talk about a few of them and then you can deep dive on your own with Holy Spirit to see what God has for you. In this episode, Iz shares about the shortest prayer she ever prayed and the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Journal Page HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DCxSW2JOilqY_YPL07x31Xy6XqrNC9BX/view?usp=drive_link (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DCxSW2JOilqY_YPL07x31Xy6XqrNC9BX/view?usp=drive_link)
If you enjoy these episodes, leave a review and as always - sharing is caring, share this or other episodes to talk about it with friends and walk in discipleship together. We are all in this as brothers and sisters, let's get Home with linked arms.
19 Oct 2024
S1 E5: Trustworthy God
Trust is a delicate commodity but God is always trustworthy. Let's dig in together on the components of trust and see if God meets them. We also dig into the tough part of forgiveness and trusting after you've been hurt.
Check out the journaling pages and reach out if you're looking for support.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ivcGIUam2atXXFWDFH6fDD7rLZ_USV12?usp=drive_link (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ivcGIUam2atXXFWDFH6fDD7rLZ_USV12?usp=drive_link)
IG has more links! Come see me over there!
23 Sept 2024
S1 E4: God is Love
In this episode we dig into what is means to say that God is Love. We look at the letter to the Romans, 1st Corinthians 13 and the Song of Solomon. Come to the love-feast!
Journaling page can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1ivcGIUam2atXXFWDFH6fDD7rLZ_USV12?ths=true (https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1ivcGIUam2atXXFWDFH6fDD7rLZ_USV12?ths=true)
4 Sept 2024
God, Immutable
The only constant is God who changes not. Where in the Bible do we see God as unchanging?
We will be in Hebrews, Hosea, and Matthew as we dig into this part of God's nature.
Here's your link for more ~ https://linktr.ee/izrutledge (https://linktr.ee/izrutledge)
22 Aug 2024
God Most Holy
In this episode we talk about the Holiness of God and the Holiness of God's saints and children.
Revelation 4 & 5
1st Peter 1 & 2
Here's your link for MORE ~ https://linktr.ee/izrutledge (https://linktr.ee/izrutledge)
22 Aug 2024
Get to Know Iz
Who is Iz Rutledge and why is she doing this? Find out a little more about your host in this short bio.
17 Aug 2024
The Glory - Intro
In this episode we dig into what it means to "Bring back the Glory of the LORD" as we prepare to dive into a study of the characteristics of God. Together we can "acquaint ourselves with God" and BE revival in The Body of Christ.
Here's your link to MORE~ https://linktr.ee/izrutledge (https://linktr.ee/izrutledge)
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