SHULAMITE PODCAST

Episode # 73 God’s Response to Choice

Sun, 11 May 2008 03:05:48 -0400

God's Response to Choice. A choice toward Him creates an explosion of God toward you. Julie said, "Everything about me is an intimate interaction between me and God, even to the formation of my character." We have a participation in who we are. Continuing the recording from Lubbock, Texas.

Episode #72 Character and Performance

Sun, 4 May 2008 03:15:36 -0400

Character and Performance: are separate issues. Choice is not determination. The Lord undertakes your choice and brings it about in the most amazing sovereignty. God is the initiator of the choice and the finisher as well. John and Martha record from a coffee shop in Lubbock, Texas.

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Episode #71 Personality versus Temperament

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:26:26 -0400

Personality versus Temperament Temperament is the qualities we are born with. Personality (as we are using the word) is character. If your choice is Life, you will naturally choose character values. Martha and John recorded this interview from a coffee shop in Lubbock, Texas with Julie Wilson and some friends.

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Episode #70 All Passions Spent

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:14:11 -0400

All Passions Spent. Choice is actually a response to God who works in our lives to cause us to want what He wants. John in this interview says, "God IS Passion!" Martha shares a quiet choice in her personal walk and God's response to her desire.

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Episode #69 The Inner Life

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:42:38 -0400

THE INNER LIFE develops and grows through choice between life and death. The will of God is life and to stay within His known will is to grow by the indestructible life of Christ. In a recent Shulamite meeting, John and Martha discuss this issue of growth as a person in God.

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Episode #68 The Basic Choice of Life

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 03:03:49 -0400

The Basic Choice of Life. The difference between a healthy life and a dead life is the willingness to grow through life's fear and pain. Martha and John discuss the basic choice of life which is to face God in truth.

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Episode #67 Full Orbed Personality

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:00:15 -0400

Full Orbed Personality. The exercise of personal choice is to grow. To grow is to change and that is the adventure of life. To fail to make constant choices is to become an empty, faceless being whose decisions are made by others and the world... and in reality by the enemy.

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Episode #66 Leaning of the Personality

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:02:57 -0400

Leaning of the Personality. Spiritual growth lies in choosing what you value, what you will do and be. Every decision affects your whole life and forms your personhood. John and Martha discuss the "leaning of the entire personality on God."

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Episode #65 Responsibility versus Control

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:58:10 -0400

Responsibility versus Control. Ever we face the choice of trees, the tree of Life and the tree of death. One is a seeking of Him and the other is an imposing of our will. We can't have the tree of Life without having His will. Listen as Martha and John continue this discussion on the ultimate choice that will lead to Life.

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Episode #64 The Fight of Choice

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 03:06:57 -0400

The Fight of Choice. Choice is the basic principle of mankind, the basic right and the core responsibility. Martha and John discuss the issue of choice from the standpoint of the tyrant and the abused. We must fight ourselves for the right to live by choice.

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Episode #63 Volitional Living

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 03:18:53 -0500

Volitional Living. Continuing our message on choice which is the real issue of the Two Trees. We are free to choose between God and Satan, God gives us the gift of free will. The basic dignity of humanity is the right to choose. No one has the right to make our choice for us or take it from us. We live or die by volition.

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Episode #62 The Freedom of Choice

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:27:12 -0500

The Freedom of Choice. The real issue of the Two Trees is choice. We are free to choose between God and Satan, God gives us the gift of free will. The basic dignity of humanity is the right to choose. No one has the right to make our choice for us or take it from us. We live or die by volition.

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Episode #61 Strength in Weakness

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:12:47 -0500

There is a power struggle at the core of our humanity. The conflict is whether we will live dependent on the Lord or pick up illegitimate controls. In scripture, as well as in some around us today, we see those who rest in the Lord in utter dependence, allowing Him to be God. These are the ones who manifest the only true Power with eternal effects for the kingdom.

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Episode #60 Tree Source

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:33:06 -0500

This is the conclusion of Martha and John’s discussion about the actual fruit found in the two trees of Eden. These trees stand for sources of fruit and we are currently eating from one or the other. The result of our choice is exposed as well as the Source of true living.

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Episode #59 Talking Trees

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 03:14:21 -0500

Talking Trees. Martha and John continue to discuss the actual fruit found in the two trees of Eden. These trees stand for sources of fruit and we are currently eating from one or the other. The result of our choice is exposed as well as the Source of true living.

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Episode #58 Two Trees

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:18:06 -0500

Two Trees. First Martha and John give an update on the website make-over. Then we discuss the actual fruit found in the two trees of Eden. These trees stand for sources of fruit and we are currently eating from one or the other. The result of our choice is exposed as well as the Source of true living.

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Episode #57 Baptism Waters

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:52:58 -0500

Baptism Waters. At the close of our recent visit to Mexico, Martha and John interviewed Keith Wilson about the medical mission in Chiapas, Mexico. This dovetailed with a joyful surprise. We had the privilege of baptizing Tayde, the first fruit of Julie's life in Christ.

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Episode #56 We’re Online

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:03:38 -0500

We're Online! Come visit Shulamite Ministries workshop as we enjoy Shulamite.com's official relaunch after a major make-over. January 11th was our launch date and most, if not all, of the web should now see the update and change now, come see our new design, fresh look, easy user interface & dynamic navigability.

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Episode #55 Website Make Over

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 07:56:23 -0500

Come visit Shulamite Ministries workshop as we prepare for Shulamite.com's official relaunch after a major make-over. Listen to our blessed volunteers as they read quotes from our existing site which will be featured on our new site. January 11th is our launch date, come see our new design, fresh look, easy user interface & dynamic navigability.

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Episode #54 The Trench Reality

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:00:37 -0500

The trench reality. Continuing the message recorded in Mexico City concerning relinquishing control and the evidence of glory revealed on the other side of the altar. Case in point, we have no control over anything, no power to do or be anything and especially no power to control the wildness of God.

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Episode #53 A Kiss Upon His Feet

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 03:06:23 -0500

A Kiss Upon His Feet. During Martha and John recent visit to the Wilson's in Mexico they did a podcast about our human attempts to control life and that this force of will is put to rest only at the altar. From out of the altar, life comes, the resurrection Life and God's glory.

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Episode #52 Happy Martha’s Birthday

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:41:29 -0500

Happy Martha's Birthday. As we continue with our Birthday celebration Martha shares with John insights on Enoch, a man who was a companion of the Living God. Thank you for listening this past year! We hope it has been as much a joy to hear as it has to produce.

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Episode #51 Looking Upon Enoch

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 03:47:07 -0500

Looking upon Enoch. Next week is our 1 year anniversary broadcasting the Shulamite Podcast. So for the next two weeks we are going to celebrate this event with a Happy Birthday podcast. During this issue Martha shares with John insights on Enoch, a man who was a companion of the Living God.

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Episode #50 The Life of the Altar

Sun, 2 Dec 2007 03:02:21 -0500

The Life of the Altar There are many aspects of control and playing God, one of which is expectations which we place on ourselves, others and God. There is only one place of dealing with this issue. Hear as Martha and John continue to discuss the solution to human control: living at the Altar.

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Episode #49 Elements of Control

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 03:13:31 -0500

Elements of Control. There are many aspects of control and playing God, one of which is expectations which we place on ourselves, others and God. This demand for performance stifles the life of everyone involved. Hear as Martha and John discuss this quenching force which is unfortunately common place and although hidden always felt.

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Episode #48 Taking God’s Place

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:10:33 -0500

Taking God's Place. The very nature of humanity is the lust to control. In this podcast Martha and John continue to discuss this tempting force, one that begins with simple hidden thoughts and then becomes something the enemy can use to hurt others.

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Episode #47 Power to Control

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:22:20 -0500

Power to Control. Humanity wants the power of control: control over matter, self and others but ultimately over God Himself. In this podcast Martha and John discuss this tempting force, one that gives the illusion of being in control but in reality we will find that humanity's control is actually evil.

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Episode #46 God is Sovereign

Sun, 4 Nov 2007 03:00:19 -0500

God is Sovereign. We absolutely cannot grasp the Lord's sovereignty through mental assent. But we can bow when His sovereignty overcomes us in a wave of His Lordship. Martha and John discuss this much resisted aspect of God but one that can never be denied.

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Episode #45 A Sovereign God

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 03:02:53 -0400

A Sovereign God. God's motive in His sovereignty is always His love. And though we may accuse Him in our hearts of cruelty, God is still sovereign and good. Martha and John discuss this much resisted aspect of God but one that can never be denied.

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Episode #44 Living in Chiapas (part 2)

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:15:54 -0400

Living in Chiapas (part 2). Continuing our meeting with Julie Wilson as she and her family make the transition into living in Chiapas, Mexico. They are missionaries serving the poorest of the poor in southern Mexico at a medical clinic. Her life and insight are a challenge of faith and the encouragement to gaze upon the Lord as our supply.

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Episode #43 Living in Chiapas

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:00:18 -0400

Living in Chiapas. Martha and John meet with Julie Wilson as she and her family make the transition into living in Chiapas, Mexico. They are missionaries serving the poorest of the poor in southern Mexico at a medical clinic. Her life and insight are a challenge of faith and the encouragement to gaze upon the Lord as our supply.

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Episode #42 Hop the Eurail

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 03:16:35 -0400

Hop the Eurail. Listen as Martha and John reflect on the trip to Spain riding the high speed train between Barcelona and Madrid. We continue to muse on the gratitude of God. When you truly love God you love what He gives you.

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Episode #41 Cross Roads in Central Park

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 03:37:28 -0400

Cross Roads in Central Park. Our travel delay turns out to be a divine intervention of the Lord. Martha and John discuss in Central Park, New York the life of the Cross and the fruit of our Praising and Thanking God for His sovereign interruption of our 'plans.'

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Episode #40 Surrender, Yes, Praise

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:34:59 -0400

Surrender, Yes, Praise! A travel delay seems to be a divine distraction unto Him. Listen as Martha and John discuss in Time Square New York the secret of Praising and Thanking God in everything.

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Episode #39 Oil of Preparation

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 03:17:05 -0400

Oil of Preparation. Continuing to discuss Jesus' parable of the 10 virgins. It's the integrity of God that prepare us for those things to come. The wise act of accumulating our oil is found in maintaining a moment by moment relationship with the Spirit of the Living God and in that we will be ready.
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Episode #38 Oil of the Wise Virgin

Sun, 9 Sep 2007 03:52:26 -0400

The Oil of the Wise Virgin. Jesus' parable of the 10 virgins is very clear that the failure to accumulate oil in the days proceeding His return is a costly mistake. In this podcast Martha and John delve into a revelation on this, answering the question "How do we acquire oil in preparation for our Beloved's return?"

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Episode #37 Hearken to His Voice

Sun, 2 Sep 2007 03:00:16 -0400

Hearken to His Voice. Martha and John continue on the tendency of man to listen to a voice other than God. This path leads us away from God and into death. Human beings were created to hear a Voice yet like our mother Eve and father Adam, we often listen to another which causes separation from our true Shepherd and from life.

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Episode #36 Hearing Only His Voice

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 03:05:29 -0400

Hearing Only His Voice. In this podcast Martha and John discuss the tendency of man to listen to a voice other than God. This path leads us away from God and into death. Human beings were created to hear a Voice yet like our mother Eve and father Adam, we often listen to another which causes separation from our true Shepherd and from life.

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Episode #35 Being Sarah’s Daughter

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:01:45 -0400

Being Sarah’s Daughter. Shulamite Ministries sponsored a conference for women in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras. Now hear precious testimonies from two of the attendees as they share the joy of God's presence and the impact of the Lord on their lives as a result of the conference.

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Episode #34 Freedom in God

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 03:00:01 -0400

Freedom in God. Hear Martha and John continue to discuss the solutions to fear. Freedom is found in God, this simple answer has extreme ramifications in the quest of victory. Leave the complexity and confusion of fear and enter the simplicity of hearing and following the Spirit.

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Episode #33 The Lord of Life

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 03:00:01 -0400

The Lord of Life. Hear Martha and John continue to discuss the solutions to fear. Jesus clearly states the truth that when He is our Lord, He gives us power and authority over all the powers of the enemy and nothing shall in any wise harm us. Leave the complexity and confusion of fear and enter the simplicity of hearing and following the Spirit.

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Episode #32 Safety Lies in His Will

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 03:05:04 -0400

Safety Lies in His Will. Hear Martha and John continue to discuss the solutions to fear. Fear is belief in the lie and gives it power to convince me it's real. Leave the complexity and confusion of fear and enter the simplicity of hearing and following the Spirit.

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Episode #31 The Simplicity of Fear

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 03:35:45 -0400

The Simplicity of Fear. Hear Martha and John begin to discuss the solutions to fear. Fear takes you to lies, not only listening to the lie and the liar but also lying. Leave the complexity and confusion of fear and enter the simplicity of hearing and following the Spirit. 
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Episode #30 The Lord’s Naomi

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:06:55 -0400

The Lord's Naomi. A conclusion of a sharing time with John and Martha, Jean Mixon and Rosemary who gather to look back on this meeting of 60 precious women in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras. Join as they share the joy of God's presence and impact on these Honduran women.

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Episode #29 Oops there’s Cristina

Sun, 8 Jul 2007 06:40:28 -0400

Oops there's Cristina. A continuation of a sharing time with John and Martha, Jean Mixon and Rosemary who gather to look back on this meeting of 60 precious women in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras. Join as they share the joy of God's presence and impact on these Honduran women.

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Episode #28 Daughters of Sarah

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 03:08:08 -0400

Daughters of Sarah. Shulamite Ministries sponsored a conference for women in Santa Rosa de Copan. The two day retreat had come to a wonderful conclusion. John and Martha, Jean Mixon and Rosemary gather to look back on this meeting of 60 precious women. Join as they share the joy of God's presence and impact on these Honduran women.

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Episode #27 Old Terrors and New Freedom

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 03:54:04 -0400

This is part 2 of a discussion on the fears we carry from childhood into adult life. (The Holy Spirit searches out and exposes all our old terrors. ) Those old fears control and motivate us without our awareness of them. The Lord Jesus knows our deepest heart and seeks to heal and deliver us from EVERY fear.

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Episode #26 Childhood Fears

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:02:45 -0400

Childhood fears. Martha and John discuss the fears we carry from childhood into adult life. Those old fears control and motivate us without our awareness of them. The Lord Jesus knows our deepest heart and seeks to heal and deliver us from EVERY fear.

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Episode #25 Consider the Lily - Once Again!

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 03:54:58 -0400

Consider the Lily - once again! Continuing the conversation during our time in Honduras with Rosemary Lokers. Another aspect of fear and its connection to love is our subject.

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Episode #24 Delight to Give

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 03:14:08 -0400

Delight to Give. Recorded in Honduras we interview Rosemary Lokers and hear the stories of how your gifts have touched the lives of the poor. See the embedded pictures of the recipients. Then Martha shares a new insight she received from scripture while in Honduras.

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