Hey Everyone! Welcome to our Podcast! Leaving the Shallows podcast combines fun yet honest and insightful conversations about a variety of biblical topics to help you hear the voice of God, trust Him more fully and to become bold with your walk with God.
Join Heather Bradley and Jackie Skanderup as they do what they love- encouraging and leading people out of the shallows and into the deeper waters of God.
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Have you ever found yourself in an unthinkable situation? One that left you feeling like the rug was pulled out from underneath you? Join us for this week’s episode as we talk about Heather’s new book, Unthinkable-Taking the hand of Jesus through pain and suffering for a life of freedom and purpose. Heather shares a very personal story about a tragedy she walked through and how she took hold of Jesus’ hand in that moment. We talk about how we can suffer well in Jesus and identify in His suffe...
12 Jul 2024
Episode 77: But Why Does God Seem Silent Sometimes?
Have you been struggling to hear God clearly lately? Heather and Jackie discuss feeling disconnected from God and struggling to hear from Him. They explore the idea that God may be silent but never absent, and that this could be a season of preparation for something big. They also discuss the lack of discernment and confidence in hearing God's voice, and the frustration and weariness that can come with it. They encourage listeners to press into God's presence, trust in His goodness, and focus...
21 Jun 2024
Episode 76: But Why Do We Exclusively Worship God?
In this episode, Jackie and Heather discuss the exclusivity of Jesus and the importance of worshiping God alone. They emphasize that Christianity is belief in God as three in one: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. They explain that worshiping any other god or adding other beliefs to one's faith is not in line with scripture. They also explore the concept of God as a jealous God, highlighting that He wants our full adoration and worship-what belongs to Him. They caution against idolizing people, possessions, or other religions, as it can muddy the purity of our relationship with God. The conversation emphasizes the exclusivity of Jesus and the dangers of mixing other spiritual practices with Christianity. It highlights the importance of making Jesus the Lord of our lives and surrendering to Him completely. The speakers discuss the need for a heart transformation and the marks of a true Christ follower. They also emphasize that Jesus is enough and that we don't need to seek fulfillment in other religions or practices. The conversation encourages listeners to dig deep into the root of their desires for other spiritual practices and to find freedom and peace in Jesus alone. In this conversation, Heather and Jackie discuss the dangers of relying on self-help and other religions instead of surrendering to Jesus. They emphasize the importance of upholding the Word of God and not rewriting it to fit personal narratives. They also highlight the need to dive deep into Scripture and not stay in the shallow end.
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