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The Father's Business Podcast
The Father's Business is the ministry of Sylvia Gunter. This podcast will introduce you to the resources of Sylvia Gunter, as well as discuss various topics that help you deepen your relationship with God.
Episodes
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Devotional-It is Well Even When it is Not
Holiday streets can sparkle while hearts feel heavy. We name that tension without flinching, tracing how joy and grief often share the same story—from the…
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He is-The Character of God: He is Prince of Peace
Christmas isn’t about chasing a fragile calm; it’s about meeting the One who is Peace. We dive into Isaiah 9:6 and Luke 2 to explore why Jesus is called the…
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Devotional-Immanuel God With Us
The name that changes everything isn’t complicated. Immanuel tells the truth about God’s heart: He moves toward us, not away, and He chooses closeness over…
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He is-The Character of God: He is Everlasting Father
Hope feels fragile when leaders fail, plans shift, and the season stirs old grief. Isaiah’s promise cuts through the noise: a child will be called Everlasting…
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Devotional-Joy to the World
“He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found.” Across these few rich minutes, we don’t pretend pain away. Instead, we trace how blessing…
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He is-The Character of God: He is Mighty God
What if the strongest presence in your life was also the most tender? We open Isaiah 9 and follow the trail of “Mighty God” through Jeremiah, the Psalms…
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Devotional-The First Christmas
Ready to rethink Christmas beyond the soft glow of the nativity scene? We trace the raw edges of a story packed with impossibility: a miraculous conception…
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He is-The Character of God: He is Wonderful Counselor
As Advent begins, we turn to Isaiah 9:6 and discover why “Wonderful Counselor” is more than a seasonal phrase—it’s a living promise of guidance that is both…
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Devotional-The Righteous Branch
Prophecy doesn’t fade; it ripens. We open Jeremiah 33 and hear the promise of a righteous branch from David’s line, then follow that thread to its fulfillment…
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He is-The Character of God: The Savior to Savor
The word Savior can feel familiar enough to skim past, especially in a season crowded with lists, sales, and year-end hurry. We slow down to ask what Luke 2:11…
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Devotional-Blessing of Your Belovedness
Start with a breath and a better story: you are called beloved, held close, and watched over. We share a gentle devotional that moves the heart from survival…
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He is-The Character of God: He is Holy
What if holiness isn’t a finish line you sprint toward but a song that shapes who you’re becoming? We dive deep into the meaning of holy across Scripture and…
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Devotional-Seven Blessings for Families
What if a short, focused prayer could reset the atmosphere of your home? We walk through seven blessings designed to meet real family needs with clarity and…
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He Is-The Character of God: He is Our Identity
What if identity isn’t something you build, but something you receive? We open up the promise of 2 Corinthians 5:17—becoming a new creation—and trace how that…
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Devotional-Enduring Joy
Power that outlasts your circumstances is not a myth; it is the promise of Colossians 1 brought to life. We walk through a short, Scripture-rich devotional…
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He is-The Character of God: He is Creator
In a world of instant answers, we’re slowing down to rediscover holy wonder. This episode explores God as Creator—from Genesis to the galaxies—and how creation…
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Devotional-Praying for Those in Authority (Prayer Portions)
What if the most powerful way to change leadership isn’t a vote, a memo, or a trend, but a prayer said with a clear, focused heart? We open Scripture and trace…
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He is: The Character of God-He is Grace and Truth
What if justice could heal instead of harden? We explore how God’s justice and grace are not competing forces but a unified power revealed in Jesus—where sin…
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Devotional-The Seal of Your Father's Pleasure
Ever long to hear, “I’m proud of you?” God’s words over us bring the ultimate affirmation. In Mark 1:11, He said to Jesus, “You are my Son, whom I love, and…
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He is-The Character of God: He is Presence
What if God’s presence isn’t something you chase—but Someone you meet face to face? This episode unpacks Scripture’s language of presence—literally “His…
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Devotional-Is God Satisfied In Me?
Have you ever thought that simply enjoying God’s presence blesses His heart? This devotional, inspired by Deuteronomy 10:8, reminds us that like the priests…
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He is-The Character of God: He is the Abundant Shepherd
Scarcity tells a loud story—work harder, hold tighter, go faster. We push, we pour out, and end up empty. But there’s a better story. In this episode, we slow…
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Devotional-Wake Up (Ephesians 5:14)
Feeling stuck in your faith? Sylvia Gunter’s devotional, inspired by Ephesians 5:14—“Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on…
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He is-The Character of God: He is Peace and Shalom
We open with Gideon hiding in a winepress, terrified and hungry, and watch him build an altar called “The Lord is Peace” before any battle is won. That scene…
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Devotional-Getting To the Root
Real change starts beneath the surface. This devotional from The Father’s Business shows how God, the master gardener, uproots harmful roots—division, pride…
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He is- The Character of God: He is Faithful, Steadfast, and a Friend
The word faithful sounds warm—until life feels cold. We went straight at the tension: the ache of betrayal, the sting of unanswered prayers, and the fear that…
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Devotional-His Competence in a Clay Pot
Have you ever felt pressured to prove your worth? This devotional from Sylvia Gunter’s You Are Blessed in the Names of God reminds us that the treasure isn’t…
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He is-The Character of God: Forgiveness
Divine forgiveness extends beyond mere pardon—it completely erases sin, lifting our guilt and removing our burden as far as the east is from the west. Through…
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Devotional-God Sized Prayers
Have you ever found yourself praying small, limited prayers because you couldn't imagine how God could possibly resolve your situation? Discover how King…
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He is-The Character of God: He is Loving and Patient
What does it really mean that God is “slow to anger and abounding in love”—especially when life feels heavy or unfair? In this episode, Elizabeth and Kimberly…
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Devotional-Jesus Loves You this I Know (John 15:9)
Have you ever considered the quality of God's love for you? Not just that He loves you, but how He loves you? Drawing from John 15:9, this devotional reveals a…
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He is-The Character of God: He is Compassionate and Gracious
This episode launches our exciting new series exploring God's character that will run from September through December. We begin with the profound moment in…
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Devotional-Receive God's Forgiveness
Freedom from guilt and self-condemnation stands at the heart of the Christian experience, yet many believers find themselves trapped in cycles of shame long…
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Summer Series: Safe in the Father's Heart: Interview with Bob Brennan
What happens when someone who grew up without a father becomes a father figure to many? In this powerful conversation with Bob Brennan, we discover how wounds…
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Devotional-Favor (Psalm 5:12)
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? This soul-nourishing devotional offers a powerful reminder of the shield of favor that surrounds you as God's beloved…
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Summer Series: Safe in the Father's Heart-The Father Delights in You Before You Delight in Him
What does it mean to truly delight in God, beyond duty or obligation? In this final episode of the Safe in the Father's Heart series, Elizabeth and Kimberly…
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Devotional-Pleading The Promises
Have you ever wondered how to transform your prayer life from routine requests into powerful conversations with God? This devotional episode from Sylvia…
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Summer Series: Safe in the Father's Heart-The Moon is Round
Have you ever felt like God was distant or hidden from view? We've all experienced those dark nights of the soul when faith feels fragile and God's presence…
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Devotional-Direction (Isa. 11:2-3)
What does it mean to be guided by the Spirit of the Lord? Drawing from the rich imagery of Isaiah 11, this devotional unpacks the sevenfold Spirit—wisdom…
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Summer Series: Safe in the Father's Heart-When Trust Becomes Your Greatest Weapon
Trust becomes our most powerful weapon in a world constantly whispering doubts about God's goodness. Sylvia Gunter's raw testimony of caring for her absent…
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Devotional - You're Alive, Be Strong (Romans 8)
What does it mean for your spirit to be truly alive? Drawing from the powerful truth in Romans 8:10-11, this devotional explores the transformative reality…
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Summer Series: Safe in the Father's Heart-Abandoned No More: Recognizing the Father Who Never Leaves
Have you ever found yourself triggered by something minor—a computer crash, an unanswered text—only to spiral into feelings of complete abandonment? Those…
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Devotional-Father of Our Spirits (Heb 12:9)
What happens when you understand your identity as a child of the "Father of Spirits"? Everything changes. Dive deep into a transformative exploration of how…
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Summer Series: Safe in the Father's Heart-Everything Changes when You Discover the Father's Love
What happens when you stop trying to earn God's love and simply receive it as His beloved child? In this stirring episode, Sylvia Gunter shares her profound…
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Devotional-Blessed Are Those Who Love The Irritating
Grace doesn't come naturally when we're dealing with difficult people. Those irritating individuals in our lives—the ones we sometimes call "grace…
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Summer Series: Safe in the Father's Heart-Wrestling with Trust
Trust. Such a simple word, yet one that carries profound complexity in our spiritual lives. When life delivers uncertainty, disappointment, or pain, trust…
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Devotional-Possess Your Freedom (Galatians 5:1)
Freedom isn't just a spiritual concept—it's the very purpose of Christ's sacrifice. "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." But how many of us truly…
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Summer Series: Safe in the Father's Heart-When Father is a Painful Word
What happens when the very word "Father" triggers pain instead of comfort? For many, reconciling the image of God as Father with traumatic experiences of…
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Devotional-The Ministry of Jesus
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet Jesus face-to-face during His time on earth? Many of us have pondered this question, imagining the…
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Summer Series: Safe in the Father's Heart-How Our View of God Shapes Everything
What if your understanding of God as Father has been shaped more by wounds than by truth? In this deeply restorative episode, Elizabeth and Kimberly guide…
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Devotional-Comfort All Who Mourn
Amidst the devastation of recent Texas hill country flooding, this heartfelt devotional emerges as a beacon of spiritual comfort and hope. We begin by…
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Summer Series: Safe in the Father's Heart-The Journey of Forgiveness
What if the key to your freedom lies in letting go of what someone else did to you? Deep within us all are wounds waiting to be healed – perhaps from a parent…
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Devotional- You are God's Design
What does it mean to be God's workmanship? Diving deep into Ephesians 2:10, this devotional invites you into a profound meditation on your divine design and…
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Summer Series: Safe in the Father's Heart-No Longer Orphans
What happens when our hearts operate from a place of abandonment rather than security in God's love? This episode delves into the concept of "living from an…
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Devotional-He is Near to You
Have you ever noticed how your worries seem to grow in the darkness of night? That universal experience sets the stage for this powerful devotional that…
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Summer Series: Safe in the Father's Heart-Finding Your Place in the Father's Heart
Whether your relationship with your father was beautiful, broken, or somewhere between, we all carry father wounds that shape how we experience love, security…
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Strength to Equal Your Days-Finding Strength through Christ-Centered Community
We were never meant to do life alone. In this new episode of The Father’s Business Podcast, Kimberly and Elizabeth open up about the kind of sacred community…
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Devotional-Psalm 28
Have you ever cried out to God and wondered if He was listening? The silence can be deafening when we're desperate for divine intervention in our darkest…
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Strength to Equal Your Days-Finding God-Sized Sabbath Rest
When was the last time you truly rested? Not just collapsed from exhaustion, but experienced the kind of deep, soul-nourishing rest that leaves you transformed…
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Devotional-God's Protective Presence
What would change in your life if you knew, with absolute certainty, that you could not be defeated? This transformative question opens our exploration of…