Daily Directional
We are Storytellers. We believe God’s story, as told through the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. We also believe our lives are a story that matters. When we begin to see the very real places where our stories and God’s story intersect, we unlock wonder, worship, and a hope that communicates truly Good News. May your focus and center become ever more faithfully the Presence of the Living God. Journey with us! Let’s face Jesus together.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 54
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Holy Reset
Today we're talking about Sabbath. Not just rest, but reset, a returning to who we are, who God is, and the kind of energy we are to use regularly in our efforts. Sabbath removes the weekly stains of…
Rest and Provision
Today we're taking a break from James to look at Exodus 16 and the idea of God's provision for our lives. It's like Jesus teaches, we must pray, "Give us today our daily bread"... asking and gatherin…
Bridled Tongues
Today we're leaning into what it means to watch what we say or restrain our tongues. There are a myriad of ways we may need to check ourselves: Do you struggle with swearing? Or tend toward exaggerat…
True Religion
Today we're looking at James' call to "look after widows and orphans in their distress." Who exactly are the widows and orphans in your life? Who is God calling us to notice and serve? How do we do i…
Slow and Steady
This one's a little bit longer... but that's because it's on James' instruction to be "slow to anger." Anger is something the church tends to avoid talking about, but it's such a big part of our natu…
Resist Pressure
There are forces and pressures all around us that threaten to push us off track. God's Word asks us to "resist" these pressures. It is an active stance; a stance of purpose. Let us end this week with…
Rewarded
Today we're thinking about crowns, and the promise of reward at the end of faithfully lived lives. Persevere, friends. We're so glad you've continued to join us!
Repetition, Wisdom, and Living Upside-Down
We continue with James 1:1-18, considering thoughts on James as wisdom literature and how that might change our perspective while reading it. Additionally, how to approach repetition in your spiritua…
Tossed by Doubt
We look again at James 1:1-18, this time focusing upon the consequences of doubt. Let us not be people tossed by waves of doubt--instead, may we hold tight to the things God says about us, the promis…
Our First Real Episode: Perfect
Jump into James 1:1-18 with us as we consider the biblical definition of perfection.
Christian discipleship is perhaps best defined as "apprenticeship to Jesus." We desire to look to Jesus as our le…
Pre-Episode 4 Afternoon Reset
When I began conceptualizing this podcast, I imagined you all listening in the morning, before school or work, or on your way. A few weeks ago, however, a set of friends spoke about the toughest time…
Pre-Episode 3 Why Daily? Why Directional?
Pastor Bethany shares how she came to decide on this particular podcast and posting schedule. May you be blessed as we faithfully face God on a daily basis, together. Step to the edge of the light, f…
Pre-Episode 2 Pastor Bethany Introduction
We are Storytellers. We believe in God's story, as told through the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. We also believe that your story matters. Join Pastor Bethany for short devotional messages des…
Pre-Episode 1 The Lord’s Prayer
Join Pastor Bethany for a quick reminder of the usage of Jesus' model prayer to realign our hearts and minds toward God's will and way for the rest of your day.