4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

We all have limitations, don't we? Whether we recognize them or not, they exist and can lead to frustration as we try to meet our goals, chase our dreams, or simply get through the day. It would be so much better if those limits weren't there at all, right? But what if those areas of your life you resent the most—the places where you feel the most overextended—are actually the doorways to rich intimacy with God? What if your limitations were, in fact, your greatest gift? Well today, you'll hear from writer, speaker, and mother of seven Sara Hagerty who knows the constraints of limitations. Yet she has also seen how the boundaries of our life circumstances can bring about growth and satisfaction we'd never experience otherwise. Sara will help you identify your limitations, know when to embrace them and when to challenge them, and all the while, experience God's strength in your weakness. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/317 Enter to win the GIVEAWAY and read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

Have you ever found yourself in an unexpected season where you're struggling with uncertainty or an unknown future? Maybe you're even thinking to yourself—and perhaps saying to God—"This is not what I signed up for!" Well, on this episode of the 4:13, counselor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice will help you remain faithful in those difficult seasons. Because it's often in life's twists, turns, and in-between spaces where God is growing something essential in your soul. So today, Nicole takes us to the story of Joseph to uncover the deeper reasons our faith is tested. She'll help you learn how to persevere when every choice feels hard, giving you strength, hope, and perspective to navigate a season you didn't sign up for. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/316 Enter to win the GIVEAWAY and read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

We often approach the Bible like an instruction manual for living our lives, reading it primarily with ourselves in mind and viewing it through the lens of our current culture. But what if we read Scripture differently—through the Middle Eastern lens in which the Bible was originally written and understood? Well, today's guest, professor and biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland, highlights the importance of the historical, cultural, geographic, and linguistic contexts of Scripture. She'll explain how the Bible is a timeless, transformational story with one cohesive storyline, helping you make sense of what you're reading. Plus, she'll encourage you to approach God's Word not just to learn something, but to encounter someone. The result is an encounter with the living God in a way you may not have experienced before. The Bible is about to be transformed from black and white to vivid color, so let's go! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/315 Read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

All things ever seem to do is change. And just as soon as you get your footing, the ground shifts under you again. So, how can you keep your balance in such a disorienting world? Well, you can start by going to the book of Ecclesiastes! That's right! Today's guest, Hannah Anderson, is going to take us on a tour of the ancient book of Ecclesiastes to help us find a solid foundation for when the seasons change. You'll discover how Ecclesiastes is far more than self-help or good advice. But, rather, through the goodness and grace in its pages, you'll find hope in the One who guides us through every season. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/314 Enter to win the GIVEAWAY and read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

Whether it's intentional or not, lots of Christians today call on the Holy Spirit like a cosmic butler there to meet our every need. But when things don't go as hoped, they often wonder if the Holy Spirit is even real or question His purpose if not to give us what we ask for. Well, my friend, it shouldn't be this way because that's not who the Holy Spirit is to us! So today, author and pastor Costi Hinn uses clear and sound interpretation of Scripture to clarify who the Holy Spirit is—and who He isn't—and answer some of the most common questions about Him. You'll discover what the Bible really says about the Holy Spirit and what it looks like to see the power of the Holy Spirit in your life. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/313 Enter to win the GIVEAWAY and read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

Have you ever read the whole Bible? How about in just three months? Well, according to today's guest, author Mary DeMuth, you can supercharge your walk with God by reading the entire Bible—cover to cover—in just 90 days. Now, I know what you're thinking, but believe me when I say it's totally doable and has a profound impact. It will transform how you view Scripture, build your confidence in handling the Word of God accurately, and immerse you into a powerful spiritual discipline. So, if your time in the Bible has felt tedious and you're longing to revitalize your faith, listen in! What you hear today may be just what you need. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/312 Enter to win the GIVEAWAY and read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

Today on this very special BONUS episode of the 4:13, the Kendrick Brothers are taking us behind the scenes of their newest film … The Forge! And here's something exciting… I've got both Alex and Stephen Kendrick with me, so this conversation is twice as good, twice as insightful, and twice as fun with two guys I really respect. As we talk about the movie, you'll get the inside scoop into the cast, the script, the shoot, and the never-ending editing process. Plus, you'll be inspired as we talk about what's at the heart of the movie: being fully devoted to Jesus. So, pop the popcorn, get comfy, and let's go to the movies… SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/forge Enter to win the GIVEAWAY and read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

This wasn't part of the plan. My story wasn't supposed to go this way. I didn't sign up for this. If you've ever had these thoughts, chances are your story has shifted in some unexpected way. Well, you aren't alone, my friend, and God is with you as you go down this new path. Today, author Sarah Frazer will take you through the unexpected plot twists in the story of Moses to help you see that even when your life seems completely derailed, God's plan still goes forth, His presence always provides, and His purpose prevails. And you can trust that God's sovereignty is always connected to His goodness. So, no matter what detour, setback, heartache, or disappointment life has thrown at you, be encouraged, my friend. Because, like Moses, you may not have signed up for the path you're on, but God can—and will—see you through it. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/311 Enter to win the GIVEAWAY and read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

Today, you're coming with me to Fargo, North Dakota for a Fresh Grounded Faith event. I'm sitting at the bistro table with author and speaker Margaret Feinberg and singer-songwriter Michael O'Brien, and we are spilling the beans! We talked about how to get into the habit of meeting with God and the difference between your gifting and your calling. And we also got really honest about how to forgive when you don't want to or feel like you can't. Then we dealt with a few hard subjects, including thoughts of suicide and experiencing anger toward God. It was very gentle and wise, and you'll find it so helpful. But, even in all that hard stuff, I am telling you this was one of the funniest conversations I have had in a long time. So, get ready to think, grow, and laugh. Let's spill the beans… SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/310 Read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

Think about the way you feel when you see a sunset. Or think about other moments of beauty and peace that capture your heart—moments you sense are offering you a hint of Heaven. And what about the longing you feel when you attend a funeral or experience sorrow? It's true these moments are meant to point you to eternity, but what if they could do more? What if they could help you live more fully on the way there? Well today, author Amy Baik Lee will invite you to pay attention to those longings deep within. As a shadow of the fullness to come, they're designed to enrich and alter every area of your life right now, this side of Heaven, and they're one way you can tune in to eternity even now. So, if you've ever wondered how to keep going in this world while holding on to the hope of the world to come, listen in. This conversation will give you courage, companionship, and a stirring sense of wonder in your journey home to Christ. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/309 Enter to win the GIVEAWAY and read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.