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Finding Joy | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS we got into the topic of Joy, such as why it can feel so elusive to find and what the Bible says about it. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.17.2025. 

Show Notes

Joy vs. Happiness: Understanding the Difference | Embark Behavioral Health: https://youtu.be/JzbofH1WMjM?si=QG7wZTglDUMjJXi- 

Why did Nehemiah say, “The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength?”: 

 https://www.gotquestions.org/joy-of-the-Lord-is-your-strength.html 

Joy | BibleProject: https://youtu.be/qvOhQTuD2e0?si=_5_fKGp0ikrILBac 

Learning the Joy of the Lord: 

https://reclaimtoday.org/learning-the-joy-of-the-lord/ 

Joy is a Focus Before it’s a Feeling | Pastor Steven Furtick: 

https://youtu.be/KF_45cX4nwg?si=Wjvu7iTHzxSs2U5- 

(Song) Joy | For King and Country:

https://youtu.be/E-r7ogDaaEQ?si=4SAh8nYnYEvH7pm0 

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Distractions | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS we will be focusing on the topic of distractions, in life as well as spiritually. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.16.2025. 

Show Notes

How to Fight Distraction in Prayer: https://thedailygraceco.com/blogs/the-daily-grace-blog/how-to-fight-distraction-in-prayer?srsltid=AfmBOooR08kDnXzzdLKXjRUz2DL7mU4nudjn4VnZo4MxKr_3vsbWNjUe 

7 Tips for Fighting Distraction in Prayer | How to Focus in Prayer: 

https://youtu.be/LfvHSa6K5e4?si=nefzAraj7T9IOEP8 

How Can I Stay Focused on Christ?

https://www.gotquestions.org/focused-on-Christ.html

Why the Devil Wants You Distracted:

https://youtu.be/7Y6PGroFItU?si=wT4SSHN_QlW8WlFQ

3 Ways to Avoid Distractions and Improve Your Relationship with God:

https://youtu.be/WylujIesziw?si=zzOBQnGHFNFktOXf

Empowering Your Mind: God’s Motivation vs Satan’s Distractions | Christian Motivation: https://youtu.be/EHdtlJLzqcU?si=7reCU19eWV19GeFN 

(Song) Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) | Hillsong United: https://youtu.be/eRUM70CPYls?si=8RqMtN92e8NNksJX 

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Letting Go of the Past | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS, we talked about the difficulties with moving on from things in the past, including what the Bible says about the ability to overcome it. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.15.2025.

Show Notes

Moving Past Our Past: 

https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2022/02/09/moving-past-our-past 

Does God Really Forget Our Sins?:  https://www.gotquestions.org/does-God-forget.html 

Forget What’s Behind You | Phil Robertson:  https://youtu.be/t9DDI3h3ELI?si=r8H1-OU0njREMy4a 

Healing Past Wounds and Forgiving Present Scars:

https://www.first15.org/devotionals/healing-past-wounds-and-forgiving-present-scars-2024

Overcoming the Past | Letting Go of Hurt - Inspirational & Motivational Video: 

https://youtu.be/EzbEcV-l7ok?si=WROew_0yYVL2Xcsi 

(Song) East to West | Casting Crowns: https://youtu.be/TnkkZLdjf9Y?si=rzLUqIE9ziImRzpg 

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Counterfeit | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS, we looking into the "rise of a counterfeit Christianity” as well as the signs to watch out for about it in our own lives. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.14.2025.

Show Notes

The Rise of a Counterfeit Christianity: https://www.ucg.org/learn/bible-study-tools/bible-study-aids/church-jesus-built/rise-counterfeit-christianity 

10 Signs Someone Isn’t Really Christian | Impact Video Ministries: 

https://youtu.be/rJsNOmClUy4?si=jb6nwpD20LkKl8fD 

(Song) Teach Me to Obey | Bria Jean: https://youtu.be/F2Jt5C1qm-E?si=nMcNrgHF-63_iRo3 

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Negative Thinking | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS, we focused on the downward spiral of negative thinking and how we can break the cycle. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.10.2025.

Show Notes

When Negative Thoughts Run Your Life: 

https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2019/10/18/when-negative-thoughts-run-your-life

How Can I Stop Having Negative Thoughts?: 

https://www.gotquestions.org/negative-thinking.html

Break the Cycle of Negative Thinking | Steven Furtick: 

https://youtu.be/72Wx96jVVVo?si=UrHQXKfFyB5gGGbD

(song) Waiting | Healing Place Worship:

https://youtu.be/E5ZZNvnMICE?si=s3nCOcXCowpJfurr

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Tired of Being Tired | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS, we talked about the struggle-bus of being not just physically tired, but also mentally/emotionally/spiritually exhausted. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.09.2025.

Show Notes

Why Am I So Tired?

https://ourdailybread.org/why-am-i-so-tired/

When You’re Tired of Being Tired: 

https://youtu.be/HA8yAPlZjGI?si=Ke_G_mLyc14aGBFK

(song) You Know My Pain:

https://youtu.be/hYNmMKK2OZo?si=u6cqu25zmoaBuRzj

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Beauty for Ashes | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS, we focused on how we deal with pain and the purpose we can find within it. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.08.2025.

Show Notes

How Isaiah Promises That God Will Give Us “Beauty for Ashes” in Painful Seasons: 

https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/how-isaiah-promises-god-will-give-us-beauty-for-ashes-in-painful-seasons.html 

God Brings Us Suffering for Others’ Sake: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/god-brings-us-suffering-for-others-sake 

Finding Purpose in Your Pain | Pastor Steven Furtick:  

https://youtu.be/I-D_YbhysJs?si=JUpRck3ZW7X_a8El 

(Song) Beauty for Ashes | Chris McClarney: https://youtu.be/4_ytq3sSk3M?si=M5fhApegx1NBSHJB 

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Heaven Ready | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS we talked about the “Am I saved or not?” question that can creep into the back of our minds, as well other aspects about Heaven. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.07.2025.

Show Notes

How to Know For Sure That You are Saved Guaranteed: https://youtu.be/XDi5YOPZ8U4?si=8-a1yRwUGU78Np3i 

Set Your Mind on Things Above: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/set-your-mind-on-things-above 

Is it Possible to be So Heavenly Minded That You are of No Earthly Good?: 

https://www.gotquestions.org/heavenly-minded-earthly-good.html 

What Will We Do When We Get To Heaven? | Truth Set Free Q & A: 

https://youtu.be/BAwYPpom8Lg?si=lXtLy_tTJn5xvDxj 

(Song) I Can Only Imagine | Mercy Me: https://youtu.be/Da4fnYIuV9s?si=SjMjNOsLaE1BW7zy 

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