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Be the Encounter Podcast
Ordinary People Experiencing an Extraordinary God & Changing the World One Encounter at a Time. Throughout the Bible, we read testimonies of ordinary people who experienced extraordinary encounters that changed everything. Those encounters led to entire families, cities, and regions being saved, healed, and delivered–-which transformed the world as they knew it. We want people to encounter God's love in such indescribable ways that the Gospel spreads like wildfires across the nations. If that's…
Episodes
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Un-Following the Crowd: Embracing the Extraordinary
Are you following Jesus, or are you just following the crowd? In a world that demands absolute conformity, standing firm in your Christian convictions can feel…
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Hard Pressed: Refusing to Let Circumstances or Gatekeepers Dictate Your Future
Have you ever felt stuck in a hard season, wondering if a breakthrough is even possible? In this transparent and powerful episode of Be the Encounter Podcast…
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Spiritual Gatekeepers: Restoring Holiness in our Homes, Churches, and Nation
What influences are quietly shaping your home? In a world full of competing voices, it's easy for subtle culture shifts to find a place in our daily media…
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Functional Theology, Fruitless Faith: Where's the Power?
Are you tired of a faith that feels like pure information but lacks power? Or maybe you've chased spiritual highs only to feel ungrounded when life hits hard?…
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Pruned for Purpose: Developing Intimacy with God Through the Fire
To bear more fruit, we have to let the Vine Dresser cut away the dead weight. In this episode of Be The Encounter Podcast, James and Katie discuss why a life…
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Craving More of God: How to Move from Routine to Real Intimacy
Are you craving a deeper, more intimate relationship with God? In this episode, James and Katie unpack what it truly means to build real intimacy with God. We…
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Strongholds: Understanding and Dismantling Spiritual Fortresses
What if some of the things you believe about yourself, God, or others aren't truth—but walls you've built over time? In 2 Corinthians 10, Paul calls us to take…
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When You Don't Feel Qualified
What do you do when you feel unqualified, inadequate, or afraid to step out in faith? In this episode, James and Katie explore the difference between true…
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Understanding Your Season: Doors, Discernment, and Divine Encounters
What season are you in—and is God inviting you into something new? James and Katie unpack what it means to recognize and embrace the seasons God leads us…
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The Lion Within: Step into Your Authority
What does it really mean to live bold as a lion? In this powerful episode of Be the Encounter Podcast, James & Katie unpack the biblical call to courage…
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Legacy Making & Baal-Breaking: Transforming Generations
In this episode of Be the Encounter Podcast, James & Katie explore the story of Gideon from Judges 6, drawing parallels to modern Christian family life. They…
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Beyond Suspicion Part 4: Obedience, Healing & Discernment
In this episode of Be The Encounter Podcast, hosts James & Katie wrap up their exploration of spiritual discernment, focusing on the Hebrew words "ra'ah" and…
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Beyond Suspicion Part 3: How Spiritual Discernment Changes Your Perception
In this episode of Be the Encounter Podcast, James & Katie continue their series on spiritual discernment, focusing on the concept of "nakar"—the ability to…
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Beyond Suspicion Part 2: The Greatest Key to Discernment
In this episode of Be The Encounter Podcast, hosts James & Katie continue exploring biblical discernment, focusing on the Hebrew word yada—to know, recognize…
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Beyond Suspicion: Recovering True Discernment
When Discernment Isn't What You Think It Is What if discernment is more than a gut feeling… more than suspicion… more than calling out what's wrong? In this…
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When Leaders Fall: How to Keep Your Faith Intact
In this episode of Be The Encounter Podcast, hosts James & Katie address recent scandals and challenges within the charismatic movement and the wider church…
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Ready to Dream? Ignite Your Imagination with God
In this episode of Be The Encounter Podcast, hosts James & Katie discuss the spiritual significance of "Dreaming with God." They explore how dreams and…
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Messy Discipleship: Letting Go of Perfectionism
In this episode of Be The Encounter Podcast, hosts James & Katie explore what makes a healthy church culture and why it matters for spiritual growth. They…
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Walking Like You're Sent: The Secret to Spiritual Confidence
In this episode of "Be The Encounter Podcast," hosts James & Katie explore the transformative power of spiritual confidence. Drawing on biblical examples like…
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The "If…Then" Agreement: How Pursuing Wisdom Transforms Our Lives
In this episode of the "Be The Encounter Podcast," hosts James & Katie discuss Proverbs 2, emphasizing the pursuit of God's wisdom as a foundational "if-then"…
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The Power of Surrender: Finding God's Presence Through Obedience
In this episode of the "Be The Encounter Podcast," James and Katie share candid stories from their faith journey, focusing on the challenges and rewards of…
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Hidden Weights-Breaking Free
In the season three launch of the "Be The Encounter Podcast," James and Katie discuss how spiritual "encumbrances"—like sin, old mindsets, and past wounds—can…
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Holiday Encounters: Sharing Jesus' Love with Family, Friends, and Strangers
In the season two finale of "Be The Encounter Podcast," hosts James and Katie Trent share practical ways to embody and share God's love during the holiday…
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The Missing Link: Why Every Church Needs Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers
In this episode of "Be The Encounter Podcast," James and Katie explore the fivefold ministry from Ephesians 4:11-13, discussing the vital roles of apostles…
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The Power of Prayer in Your Relationships
In this episode of Be The Encounter Podcast, hosts James and Katie explore the power of prayer in marriage and relationships. They discuss common obstacles to…
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Praying with Purpose
In this episode of Be The Encounter Podcast, hosts James and Katie invite you on a transformative journey into the true nature of prayer. Together, they…
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Called to Influence: Everyday Discipleship
In this episode of "Be The Encounter Podcast", James and Katie challenge the misconception that only church leaders are "called" to ministry. They emphasize…
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Are We There Yet? Navigating Destiny Without GPS
In this episode of "Be The Encounter Podcast", hosts James and Katie dive deep into the biblical meaning of destiny, revealing that it's not just a final…
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Trick or Treat: The Hidden Dangers of Halloween
In this episode of "Be The Encounter Podcast", hosts James and Katie discuss Halloween from a Biblical perspective, drawing on their personal experiences with…
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Everyone Else is Doing it...
In this episode of the Be The Encounter Podcast, James and Katie discuss the concept of "slippery slopes" in Christian life, sharing personal stories about…
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The Turning Point: From Apathy to Action
In this episode of the Be The Encounter Podcast, hosts James and Katie reflect on the passing of Charlie Kirk and its profound impact on the church. They urge…
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Level Up Your Faith: The Power of Deep Connections
In this episode of "Be The Encounter Podcast", James and Katie discuss the vital role of authentic Christian fellowship. They reflect on how cultural shifts…
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From Worship to Warfare: Preparing for the Challenges in Your Promised Land Part 2
In this episode of Be The Encounter Podcast, hosts James and Katie Trent explore the reality of facing conflict even after reaching a "promised land" season in…
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From Worship to Warfare: Preparing for the Challenges in Your Promised Land Part 1
In this episode of the "Be the Encounter Podcast," James and Katie dive deep into the spiritual meaning of the "Promised Land," revealing how music shapes our…
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How to Navigate Hard Seasons
In this episode of "Be The Encounter Podcast," James and Katie share practical wisdom and spiritual insight on navigating life's toughest seasons. Through…
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Your Biggest Spiritual Test: Are You Ready?
In this episode of the Be The Encounter podcast, James and Katie Trent explore how Christian character is shaped in life's toughest moments. Using scripture…
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Behind Closed Doors: Cultivating Character and Obedience
In this episode of Be The Encounter Podcast, James and Katie Trent dive into how true character and obedience shape your Christian walk. With real stories and…
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Everyday Evangelism: Impacting Your Sphere of Influence
In this episode of the Be the Encounter Podcast, hosts James and Katie Trent explore how we can impact our spheres of influence. They stress the importance of…
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Trusting the Unseen: How Faith Transforms Our Journey Part 2
In this episode of the Be the Encounter Podcast, hosts James and Katie Trent explore the theme of embracing life's challenges with faith. James shares a…
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Trusting the Unseen: How Faith Transforms Our Journey Part 1
In this episode of the Be the Encounter Podcast, hosts James and Katie Trent explore the theme of "doing things God's way." They share personal testimonies…
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Kingdom Mindset: Winning the War for Your Thoughts
In this episode of the Be the Encounter Podcast, hosts James and Katie Trent explore the transformative power of thoughts and dreams, emphasizing the biblical…
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How Can You Walk in the Power of the Holy Spirit Every Day?
In this episode of the Be the Encounter Podcast, hosts James and Katie Trent explore the importance of walking in the power of the Holy Spirit as a core aspect…
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Prodigals in the Pews: Are We Just Playing Church?
In this episode of the Be the Encounter Podcast, hosts James and Katie Trent discuss "prodigals in the pews," addressing how many churchgoers have strayed from…
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The Transformative Power of Surrender
In this episode of the Be the Encounter Podcast, hosts James and Katie Trent dive into the themes of obedience, sacrifice, and surrender to God. They discuss…
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The Greatest Journey: Learning to Walk by Faith Part 2
In this episode of the Be the Encounter Podcast, hosts James & Katie Trent explore the theme of "walking by faith." Discover how focusing on God and embracing…
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The Greatest Journey: Learning to Walk by Faith Part 1
In this episode of the Be the Encounter Podcast, hosts James and Katie Trent explore the transformative theme of learning to walk by faith. They highlight how…
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Who Are You Really? Unpacking the Christian Identity Crisis Part 2
In this episode of the Be the Encounter podcast, hosts James and Katie Trent explore the theme of identity in relation to one's relationship with God and the…
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Who Are You Really? Unpacking the Christian Identity Crisis Part 1
Tune into this episode of the Be the Encounter podcast, where James and Katie Trent dive into the powerful theme of identity from a Christian lens. Discover…
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Redeeming Time: A Call to Urgency
In our latest episode on Be the Encounter Podcast with James and Katie Trent, we explore the transformative power of redemption that revitalizes our hearts and…
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From Despair to Destiny: Transforming Your Wilderness Experience
In this Be the Encounter Podcast episode, hosts James and Katie Trent explore the concept of wilderness seasons—times of struggle, transition, and spiritual…
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Beyond the Ordinary: Elevate Your Spiritual Walk Through Consecration Part 2
In this episode of the Be the Encounter Podcast, hosts James and Katie Trent continue their conversation on consecration, linking the Israelites' journey from…
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Beyond the Ordinary: Elevate Your Spiritual Walk Through Consecration Part 1
Join hosts James and Katie Trent in this engaging episode of Be The Encounter Podcast as they delve into the theme of living set apart for a conversation that…