Pondering is a lost art today. The idea that we might actually take a few moments to think deeply about anything seems indulgent in our packed-full schedules, yet our souls crave rest and space to breathe, process our lives, choices, and walk with Jesus. I invite you to join me for a few moments to breathe, take in Scripture, and take away a few thoughts to ponder throughout your day.
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- Episode 79: The Conclusion (Esther 9:20-10)This episode brings closure to Esther and Mordecai's story, yet even as we end the saga there is no mention of God. Why? What's the purpose of this book? We'll discuss this and more in the final episode. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music by Musicbed The Bible Project Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JydNSlufRIs To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 78: No Compromise (Esther (9:1-19)When is it ok to say "good enough" and when do we need to stand firm? Esther is faced with war time decision, what will she do to protect her people? Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Moments to Ponder May 8 · 14m Episode 77: A New Decree (Esther 8)Haman is dead, but, the decree for the demise of the Jews still stands. What will Esther and Mordecai do to save their people? Scripture from The New Living Translation and The Message Music from Musicbed To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 76: The Consequences (Esther 7)No one likes consequences, especially Haman. As Esther holds a second banquet, her true petition is revealed and the consequences ensue. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 75: God's Timing (Esther 6)Just when all hope seems lost, God shows up as all of his work, his timing, he plan begins to play out in the Persian court. It's a surprise for Haman, but not for those who see God's hand in it all. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 74: Hurt People, Hurt People (Esther 5:9-14)Every story seems to have a 'bad guy" and in Esther, it's Haman. An arrogant leader with a deep hatred for a certain Jew actually does have something teach us. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 73: Entering the Court (Esther 5:1-8)Esther comes before the King and sets in motion a plan to save her people. Did you know that we have a King we can approach with our needs as well? Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 72: For Such a Time (Esther 4)How do you prepare for hard things? Do you spend time in prayer? Do you fast? As Esther is faced with a moment that will change history, what will she do? Scripture from The New Living Translation Music by Musicbed To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Moments to Ponder Mar 20 · 12m Episode 71: Disinterest, Pride and Humility (Esther 3)A man has risen in the ranks of King Xerxes and he has an agenda. In chapter 3 we see the pride of Haman come into direct conflict with Mordecai's courage and humility. God is setting the stage and the action is about to begin! Scripture from The New Living Translation Music by Musicbed To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 70: For Such a Place (Esther 2:21-23)These few verses bring us a story of Mordecai and his being in the right place at the right time. Do you like where you are placed right now? How do you deal with it? Today, we see how Mordecai handles it. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Slow Meadow To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 69: Becoming Queen (Esther 2:1-20)Timing. It's all about the timing. After a year of preparation, it all falls to one night. One night that would change her life forever. God's timing is in full view as we continue the story of Esther. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Slow Meadow To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 68: Setting the Stage (Esther 1)Chapter 1 in the book of Esther sets the stage for this incredible story. This episode helps set the time, place, and characters as dive into this unique book of Scripture. Scripture taken from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Slow Meadow To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 67: Waiting (2 Peter 3)Waiting can be so hard and the early church is wondering when Jesus will finally come back - it's been 35 years and they feel it's time. Peter closes his letter with some reminders and encouragement as he brings their focus back to why God is waiting to return. Scripture from The New Living and Amplified Bible Translations Music from Musicbed by Shawn Williams To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 66: The Rescue (2 Peter 2)Though the examples of history, Peter reminds us that God knows his people and will rescue them yet they need to be wary of heresy and false teaching. We live in a world full of false teaching and corrupt thinking. As we seek truth, we can learn from those who have gone before - and be faithful. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Shawn Williams To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Moments to Ponder Jan 30 · 11m Episode 65: Eye-Witness Account (2 Peter 1:16-21)Although Peter was an eye-witness to the life of Christ, many still wondered if they could believe what he was teaching them. There were many other voices that sounded credible and it caused them to doubt the truth of Peter's words. These verses address that issue. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Shawn Williams To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 64: Growth (2 Peter 1:1-15)Peter is writing a second letter to the churches in his care. He wants to the to be aware of the challenges that lies and false teaching can bring, yet he starts by reminding them that their faith needs to mature. They need to continue to become more like Christ and as they do, they will discover there is so much more to discover in their faith. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Shawn Williams To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 63: Final Reminders (1 Peter 5)Peter closes his letter with a few reminders for the early Christians, and for us. Leaders, young people, worriers, all receive a few words from their pastor, who speaks to us as well. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Steven Gutheinz To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 62: You are Gifted (1 Peter 4:10-19)As Peter continues to encourage the church, he reminds them of the gifts they have been given in order to help each other live for God in this world. Have you ever explored the gifts God has given you? Here is a link to a free online spiritual gifts test, it only takes a few moments: https://spiritualgiftstest.com/ Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Steven Gutheinz To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 61: A Choice (1 Peter 4:1-9)Following Jesus is a choice. Choosing to live like a Christian is a choice. Sometimes, living like a follower of Jesus requires us to turn from a sinful habit that affects our hearts and minds. Peter speaks to that in today's passage. Peter speaks to that in today's passage. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Steven Gutheinz To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 60: A Reason for Hope (1 Peter 3:13-22)If someone were to ask, what is the reason for your hope? Could you answer? Why do you believe in Jesus? Peter gives us clear guidelines on how to answer this question in this section of his letter. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Steven Gutheinz To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Moments to Ponder Nov 14 · 15m Episode 59: Relationships (1 Peter 3:1-12)Peter continues to speak about living into relationships with insights for wives and husbands as they navigate life in the roman culture as Christians. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from musicbed by Steven Gutheinz To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 58: A Guest (1 Peter 2:11-25)Peter begins to share with the young church HOW to live for Christ, as Christians, in a world that is hostile to them. He begins with the fact that we are guests in this world. Join me as we ponder what that means for us today. Scripture from The New Living Translation and The Message Music from Musicbed by Steven Gutheinz To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 57: Living Stones (1 Peter 2:4-10)Peter uses so many images and words from the Old Testament about stones and rocks to help the Jewish Christians see Jesus clearly. May you as well. Scripture taken from the New International Version Music from Musicbed by Steven Gutheinz To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 56: Holiness (1 Peter 1:13-2:3)Be holy as I am holy...these words can feel overwhelming and impossible yet they are the words of God. What does Peter mean when we calls us to be holy? Join me as we look into this section of Peter's letter and discover the meaning behind this amazing statement. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Musicbed by Steven Guthienz You can discover past episodes and transcripts at https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
- Episode 55: A Knowing (1 Peter 1:1-12)Peter writes of hope in the midst of suffering and trial - something we all need at some point in our lives. Hope, not a wish, but a knowing for those that follow Jesus. Scripture from The New Living Translation Music from Music bed by Steven Gutheinz You can find transcripts and past episodes at https://betsymarvin.com/ To read my blog, find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/ For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head to https://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/ You can follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.980 comments0
Podcast hosts
- Betsy Marvin
@BetsyMarvin
© 2023 Moments to Ponder
