4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

What do you do when your faith doesn't seem to be "working" anymore? You've said all the right things, done all the right things, and nothing seems to make it better. Well, my friend, that's when today's guest, Ashley Morgan Jackson, invites us to wrestle with God and face Him in our greatest fears, pains, and unanswered questions. Because within that wrestling, we can find rest. We're moved from striving to "make it work" through formulas and performance to surrendering to the One who holds us together and redeems our heartache. So if you're tired of trying, listen in! It's time to break out of the cycle of frustration and find the perspective, perseverance, and patience to let go. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/280

In a culture where middle age is thought of as a downward slope into sensible shoes and meaningless existence, we can redefine the second half of life. We can shape it into decades of fulfillment, fun, strength, and purpose. Because, my friend, God has a lot in store for you in your second half. We are His gift to this world at every age and in every season, and it's time to embrace it! So today, Dawn Barton is here to encourage all the sisters who are almost in, or in the middle of, or wondering about the second half of life. It's time to take off those sensible shoes and dance our way into the best seasons of our lives! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/279

As 2023 comes to a close, I've been flipping back through my audio pictures from this past year and was reminded of so many things I'm thankful for. So today, I'm sharing these audio pictures with you as an encouragement for you to do the same thing! As you listen, think about the moments from this past year for which you're thankful. And together, we'll prepare our hearts for a new year that begins with gratitude! Happy New Year! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/278

Since you're part of our 4:13 family, we're sending you our annual Christmas card to make sure you know how much we love you. This year, our families sent you their Christmas greetings in their own fun little way, KC speaks a blessing over you, and Michael O'Brien will make your heart rejoice as he sings some of his beautiful Christmas songs. We hope this Audio Christmas Card blesses you today as you're shopping, decorating, cooking, or sitting back and relaxing with a cup of hot chocolate. Merry Christmas! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/277

We all long for "forever friends," but what happens when forever ends? Friends are the family we choose, and with that choice comes great joy, but also great risk… because sometimes those friendships fall apart. So today, author Elizabeth Laing Thompson will give you practical tools for friendships that may be faltering, fractured, or on the verge of failure. We'll deal with forgiveness, reconciliation, expectations, and how to know if and when it's time to walk away. Whether things are a little rocky with your BFF or you've been burned by friendship and are nervous to try again, this conversation is for you! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/276

As Christians, we want to rightly handle the word of truth, don't we? We need to be a people who read, study, and understand Scripture accurately, and the good news is… we can! Today's guest is author Rebecca McLaughlin, and she is going to give you not just good information on how to do just that, but tons of inspiration so you will want to. She'll talk about how we can trust the Bible, if and when we should read the Bible literally or metaphorically, and the impact of reading the gospels accurately. You're about to get a clear and captivating view of Scripture, so get ready! Here we go… SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/275

Studies show that the average adult makes about 122 decisions a day. Lots of those decisions are small, of course, but not all of them. Some of our decisions can change the trajectory of our lives. So, how do you know if those decisions landed you in the right place in life? Today's guest, author and podcaster Heather MacFadyen, will help you toss aside insecurities, embrace God's sovereignty, and step into the role God has assigned you, right here where you are. She'll teach you how to have confidence in God's assignments and find contentment in occupying the space you're in. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/274

When our eyes are grateful, we can see grace and goodness all around us. But often, we live as if life isn't good enough, we don't have enough, and who we are isn't enough. Well, my friend, this is where we get it all wrong—because our focus is on ourselves. Author Michele Howe joins us and explains how the more we focus on ourselves, the less we develop an attitude of appreciation for what we do have. And when we dwell on the things we wish we had and how miserable life is, or when we immerse ourselves in the negative, our troubled feelings and actions will follow. But when we focus on something outside of ourselves and choose an attitude of gratefulness, we get an entirely new perspective! It brightens up how we view our world, and that changes everything! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/273

Get ready, my friend, because today we're headed to Atlanta, Georgia where we recorded this episode LIVE at a Fresh Grounded Faith event. Katherine Wolf and Michael O'Brien joined me, and WOW! I was so grateful for their wisdom and perspective as they helped answer a wide range of questions from the audience! Questions about the hardest lesson we've ever had to learn, if we've ever struggled with comparison as a result of our disabilities, and how to deal with teenagers who are struggling with gender dysphoria. Good questions, right? Well, I'm telling you, this is one interesting, multi-textured, inspiring conversation that will leave you encouraged and full of hope. But that's not all! We'll end this podcast with a powerful song from Michael that'll make you want to sing along. So, be sure to listen until the very end! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/272

More than 200 times a second, someone is googling questions about God—questions like, "Is God Real?" Well, Google offers 3.7 billion results in less than a second, but which answers can we trust? We want to know if God really is real, and if He is real, does He really care about us? Well today, author, investigative journalist, and former atheist Lee Strobel will help you know with confidence that God. Is. Real. Lee addresses the big stumbling blocks that make people question the reality of God, including… Is there a contradiction between God and science? If God is real, why is there suffering? If there is a God, why doesn't He make Himself obvious? You'll appreciate how Lee not only addresses the question of God's existence, but also deals with the psychology of it, the emotions of it, and the science behind it. So that means this conversation is for skeptics and believers alike! If you believe in God, this is going to affirm your faith and equip you to share with others who may not. Plus, it will address any concerns you have about doubting or questioning God's existence. And if you're a skeptic, you'll want to listen as Lee puts his award-winning journalist skills to work. He presents a really great case for the reality of God based on empirical evidence to help you process the facts logically and rationally. So, let's dive into the ultimate question: "Can we really know God is real?" SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/IsGodReal