Unspoken Stewardship

About Unspoken Stewardship

Unspoken Stewardship is a faith-rooted podcast about the things we were never taught to name, but were always responsible to carry. Hosted by Dr. Lynn Abies, this podcast explores stewardship beyond finances and into identity, obedience, calling, relationships, power, rest, community, truth, and legacy. These are conversations for believers who love Jesus but are tired of shallow answers, spiritual bypassing, and cultural Christianity that avoids responsibility. Each episode feels like a thoughtful, Spirit-led conversation, not a performance. We talk about how theology shapes daily decisions, how unexamined beliefs quietly steward our lives, and how Christ sits at the center of everything we manage, whether we acknowledge Him there or not. This is a space for believers who want to think clearly, live intentionally, and steward what God has entrusted to them with wisdom, humility, and conviction. No gimmicks. No hustle gospel. No pretending. Just honest conversations, biblical depth, and the kind of stewardship that starts inward and bears fruit outward.

Publisher

Dr. Lynn Abies

Category

education · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jan 2026

Latest episode

28 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Stand in the Gap | A Call to Intercession

   Before every revival, someone prayed. Before every heart was softened, someone prayed. Before every life was transformed, someone stood in the gap. This episode is a simple invitation to the believers who know that some battles aren’t won with louder voices, but with faithful prayers. Whether you’re interceding for your family, your church, your city, or a move of God you haven’t seen yet, this episode will remind you that God delights to accomplish His purposes through praying people....

2. 

   20 Jul 2026

   When You Lose Your Spark | Is God's Presence Enough?

   There are seasons when God feels close. And there are seasons when you wonder where your fire went. In this episode of Unspoken Stewardship, I share why I've been away from podcasting, what the Lord has been teaching me in the quiet, and why I had to confront an uncomfortable question: Is God's presence enough? We'll walk through Psalm 27 and Matthew 12 as we explore: • What happens when you lose your spiritual spark • Why we often desire God's gifts more than God Himself • Jesus' compassion ...

3. 

   11 May 2026

   The Church Cannot Afford Sleep | Discernment, Holiness, and Staying Awake

   In a world overflowing with noise, distraction, outrage, performance, and deception, many believers have slowly drifted into spiritual numbness without even realizing it. This episode of Unspoken Stewardship is a wake up call. Dr. Lynn Abies speaks honestly about spiritual passivity, biblical illiteracy, the loss of reverence, and the danger of consuming more content than truth. This conversation confronts the modern Church with both conviction and hope, reminding believers that God is still ...

4. 

   4 May 2026

   Seek His Face, Not His Hand | A Prayer for Strength, Healing, and Surrender

   There are moments when teaching is not enough. You don’t need another explanation. You don’t need more information. You need to meet with God. In this episode of Unspoken Stewardship, I felt led by the Lord to step away from teaching and simply pray. This is a deep, Spirit-led prayer for those who are weary, striving, grieving, battling thoughts, or struggling to fully surrender to God. The Bible says in Matthew 11:28 that those who are weary can come to Him and find rest. This prayer is an i...

5. 

   20 Apr 2026

   Hope Is a Stewardship Issue | Psalm 42 and the Discipline of Remembering God

   In this episode of Unspoken Stewardship, Dr. Lynn Abies explores what it means to steward hope when your soul feels heavy. Rooted in Psalm 42, this episode names the quiet ways despair can begin discipling us and invites believers to bring their inner life back under the authority of the risen Christ. This conversation is for the believer who still loves Jesus, still believes the Bible, and still wants to obey God, but feels tired in places they do not always know how to explain. Through bibl...

6. 

   13 Apr 2026

   Yes and Amen | The Stewardship of Agreement, Obedience, and Reverence

   In this episode of Unspoken Stewardship, Dr. Lynn Abies explores the weight of one of the most commonly used words in the Church and why it is far more than a casual response. Amen is not spiritual filler. It is not empty agreement. It is a declaration of trust, surrender, reverence, and alignment with the truth of God. This conversation unpacks how yes and amen are deeply tied to stewardship. Not just financial stewardship, but the stewardship of our response to God’s Word, God’s authority, ...

7. 

   30 Mar 2026

   Resurrection Sunday | The Life That Looks Like Jesus

   This Holy Week episode challenges listeners to move beyond celebrating the resurrection as a one day event and instead live out resurrection power daily. Dr. Lynn explores what it truly means to walk in newness of life — arguing that holiness isn't an aesthetic or performance, but becoming like Jesus in compassion, justice, mercy, and love. Key Themes: The difference between acknowledging the resurrection and being transformed by itHoliness as reflecting the character of Jesus, not religious ...

8. 

   16 Mar 2026

   Pray, and the Lord of Hosts Will Respond| A Prayer for Surrender, Healing, and Strength

   This week's episode of Unspoken Stewardship is different — no teaching, no deep dive. Dr. Lynn Abies felt led by the Lord to simply pray. Before entering prayer, she shares a personal celebration: her 10-year wedding anniversary. The rest of the episode is a fervent, heartfelt prayer covering those who are striving, fearful, mentally exhausted, physically hurting, grieving, financially stretched, spiritually dry, and more — ending with a plea for the Church, the world, and a powerful blessing...

9. 

   9 Mar 2026

   Comfort Is Not Calling | Discipleship, Sacrifice, and the Cost of Following Christ

   What if the thing many Christians call "peace" is actually just comfort? In this episode, Dr. Lynn confronts the modern tendency to equate ease with God's will and explore what true discipleship actually costs. Drawing from Scripture and examining the lives of biblical figures like Abraham, Moses, and Jesus himself, this conversation challenges us to distinguish between legitimate rest and the kind of comfort that becomes a cage. This is not about glorifying struggle,it's about recognizing wh...

10. 

    2 Mar 2026

    Is Wealth Always a Sign of Compromise? | Biblical Wealth and Christian Integrity

    What do you really assume when you see a wealthy Christian? What about a struggling one? In this deeply reflective episode, Dr. Lynn Abies confronts an uncomfortable question most believers avoid: Is wealth automatically a sign of compromise, or have we confused resources with allegiance? This conversation challenges the quiet theology that equates poverty with purity and prosperity with corruption. Through biblical examples—from Abraham's riches to Paul's contentment—Dr. Lynn dismantles shal...

11. 

    23 Feb 2026

    Gluttony: You Worship What You Crave | Biblical Self-Control & Modern Excess

    In this episode of Unspoken Stewardship, Dr. Lynn Abies tackles one of the most misunderstood sins in modern Christianity: gluttony. This isn't about body shaming or food policing, it's about confronting the spiritual posture of using consumption to avoid God. Dr. Lynn explores how gluttony shows up not just in eating, but in shopping, scrolling, information consumption, and even Christian content. She unpacks the biblical foundation for understanding appetite as worship, drawing from Proverb...

12. 

    16 Feb 2026

    Has the Church Made Marriage an Idol? | Christian Idolatry & Biblical Marriage

    In this thoughtful episode, Dr. Lynn Abies explores how marriage though beautiful and sacred, can quietly become an idol in Christian culture. She examines the tension between honoring marriage as a gift while ensuring Christ remains central, and challenges listeners to steward their relational season (single or married) with wisdom and faithfulness. Scripture References Genesis 2:18 Proverbs 18:22 Ephesians 5 1 Corinthians 7 Matthew 19:12 Psalm 84:11 Psalm 16:11 Colossians 1:16 Luke 9:23 R...

13. 

    2 Feb 2026

    Not A Monolith: Blackness, Womanhood, and the Freedom of the Gospel

    In this episode of 'Unspoken Stewardship, Dr. Lynn Abies tackles the nuanced and often challenging subject of individuality within black womanhood, viewed through the lens of faith. Dr. Lynn discusses the societal and spiritual stereotypes black women face, and how these pressures often demand conformity at the expense of personal and spiritual freedom. By delving deeply into scripture, she advocates for a gospel-centered view of identity that honors God's intentional creation, urging l...

14. 

    26 Jan 2026

    Faithful Responsibility | Christian Obedience, Accountability, and Stewardship

    In this powerful episode, Dr. Lynn Abies explores the responsibilities we carry before God, culture, and ourselves even when no one is watching. Moving beyond the popular focus on calling, purpose, and breakthrough, this conversation confronts what it means to be faithful stewards of what God has already entrusted to us. This isn't about shame or condemnation, it's about reframing responsibility as an expression of love for God and love for our neighbor. If you're looking for a podcast that c...

15. 

    23 Jan 2026

    What We Were Never Taught About Stewardship | Biblical Responsibility Beyond Money

    Welcome to the very first episode of Unspoken Stewardship with Dr. Lynn Abies. This isn't just another podcast, it's a conversation that's been a long time coming. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right spiritually but still feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or like something isn't quite working, this episode is for you. Dr. Lynn explores why so many faithful people feel like they're barely holding it together, and introduces a framework that goes far beyond what we've been taught ...

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