Hello friend and welcome to the Other World Podcast! My name is Moriyah and I am so happy you are here!My heart really is for you to fall in love with reading the Bible and knowing God’s Word. I want you to be strong in your faith and be bold in being a light for Christ wherever you go.Today we are going to be reading the first part of James chapter 4. The section is titled “A Warning Against Worldliness.” And we are going to be talking about idols & what they are.So grab your Bible (I’m using an ESV translation) and a cup of coffee or tea if you’d like and let’s read the Bible together!A warning against worldliness. This is something I have been thinking about a lot lately. How the world–our worldly desires, pleasures, and passions–can actually lead us away from the LORD.It is so easy to be distracted by things that don’t truly matter. It is easy to sin and make idols for ourselves.What is an idol?What is an idol? An idol is anything that comes before God. It can be anything or anyone, not just an image of a “deity.” It is anything we love, prioritize, and focus on more than we do God. This can be an actual idol or carved image you hang on the wall, make a shrine for, or have a statue of. It can also be fame, money, power, friendships, your image, celebrities, music, art, books, social media, or the people you follow. I can be anything. They are easy to make. As Christians we want to be so careful not to make idols for ourselves.Listen to the whole podcast to learn more about how to fight against idols and read James 4:1-10!Thanks for reading The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

Sometimes it’s hard to be content.Sometimes it’s hard waiting on a prayer. You have dreams and desires in your heart that aren’t fulfilled. You have prayers that are unanswered. You are in a season of waiting but wonder if you will ever have that prayer fulfilled.I want to be content in every season.Sometimes I cry. Sometimes I’m angry. I doubt. I complain to God. Will you answer this prayer, Lord? Did I hear you wrong? I thought I heard you. I thought you said this thing would happen. Where are you? Where is the promised land? Will I ever see it?I want to be content, but sometimes my heart aches, and all I want to do is cry out. I try to hold it all together, but I am not strong enough. I’m learning to trust the Lord. I know He has a plan.Sometimes I feel like I’m in a desert. A lonely place of burning golden sand that stretches far out from me beyond what my eyes can see. There are no trees or streams in sight. Just rocks and sand. A barren place. A lost place.I don’t know what lies ahead.I have hopes and dreams and prayers.I have God with me. So long as my eyes are fixed on him, I know he will lead me through each step in the dessert. My pillar of cloud by day, leading me step by step, and fire by night that keeps my hope aflame.It’s when my eyes aren’t steady on him that I begin to sink in the sand like Peter on the water. Look to Jesus. Even if you don’t understand what is happening (I certainly don’t), turn your eyes upon Jesus. Jesus, we adore you and behold you, our Savior ever true.*I’ve read the story of how the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. They hoped in the promise of the Lord that He would lead them to the promised land. He led them by a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. Where He led, the people followed.I want to be led where the Lord leads. If He says go, I pray I will obey and go. If He says stay, I pray I will hear and obey. When I don’t understand, I pray my faith will be firmly planted in Jesus. I have hope. I have to trust the Lord and His plans. I pray He will be my strength.I don’t have it all together. I struggle and fear. But I know my God is good. I know His plans are for good. I pray that you know the same.If you are in a season of waiting, trust in God. Trust He knows what He is doing and that He is never late. You are loved by God. He is good. He has a plan for you.“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.“ —Jeremiah 29:11“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.”—Proverbs 3:5-6“Delight yourself in the Lord,and he will give you the desires of your heart.Commit your way to the Lord;trust in him, and he will act.”—Psalm 37:4-5“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”—John 3:16+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

Today we are continuing our Bible study series on the book of James and are talking about why our words and what we say is so important as a Christian and are reading different stories in the Bible about how God showed love and respect to those who were seen as unlovable or hurting. Jesus is our example in life in how to love others and how we should act as Christians.So grab your Bible (I’m using an ESV translation) and a cup of coffee or tea if you’d like and let’s read the Bible together!+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

If you clicked on this episode, perhaps at some time in your life, you have thought that being single feels like a curse.We look around for our future spouse but are left with empty hands. We fear our dream of being married and having a family is only that—a dream. We fear we are not smart enough or attractive enough, like something is broken inside of us. No matter how many times we pray—or more often beg—God to unite us, the prayer feels left unheard. Unanswered.What if I told you that being single is a gift?No, really.I know what it’s like to feel like you are falling behind in life. Late at night when you try to sleep, your mind can buzz with worries and questions. You fear that your life will only start once you’ve found that one true love. Honestly, that is true for some people in some situations but not everyone. Sometimes God may call you into a season where you are going to walk with just you and Jesus and the Holy Spirit leading you. That is a precious gift.Thanks for listening to The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

Today we are continuing our Bible study series on the book of James and are continuing the last episode’s discussion on why faith along with obedience is so important.So grab your Bible (I’m using an ESV translation) and a cup of coffee or tea if you’d like and let’s read the Bible together!-“You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!” —James 2:19Even the demons believe and know God is real. They know who Jesus is. When Jesus had his ministry on earth he would come across demon possessed people who knew who Jesus was and Jesus would rebuke them.“And demons also came out of many, crying, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.” —Luke 4:41The demons “believe” but they do not obey so their “faith is dead.”We believe—we have faith—and (hopefully) obey. That is where we are different from the demons. We have faith and that faith should lead to obedience. If we love Jesus we will do what he says.Jesus said: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.“ —John 14:15This is why obedience is so important.Thanks for reading The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

Today we are continuing our Bible study series on the book of James. AND a little while ago I was asked a question about reading the Bible that connects to today’s scripture that I’ll be answering in the episode!So grab your Bible (I’m using an ESV translation) and a cup of coffee or tea if you’d like and let’s read the Bible together!+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

Today we are starting a brand new Bible study series on the book of James! I absolutely love getting to study the books of the Bible with you and am excited to start this new series on the podcast.Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. —James 1:13-15God is good and holy. He cannot tempt us.There is no evil found in God and no darkness inside of Him. For he is good and light. Holy, pure, good, and just. There is no twisted-ness in him. No darkness or variation.He does not tempt us.We are tempted and lured by our own desires—our flesh’s sinful nature that leads us away. Not God.Our desires can lead us to sin which leads to death. This is why we need Jesus. Jesus defeated sin and death on the cross and when he rose from the grave. In Jesus us our salvation.So grab your Bible (I’m using an ESV translation) and a cup of coffee or tea if you’d like and let’s read the Bible together!Thanks for reading The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

I think it is so important that we pray for each other.Our prayers are so important. Not because of anything we can do but because who we are praying to. God is all powerful and able to do all things. We get to partner with God in prayer in making His name known throughout the world.I want to be highlight different nations around the world where Christian’s are being persecuted, tortured, and martyred for their faith. I want us to partner in prayer together with our brothers and sisters around the world. I hope you will pray with me!Additional Resources* Open Doors (India report): https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/india/* Global Christian Relief (Persecution Report: India): https://globalchristianrelief.org/resources/countries/india/* Voice of the Martyrs (Prayer requests for India): https://www.persecution.com/globalprayerguide/india/?_source_code=WBPGGPG20B* How one tiny people group is evangelizing missions (A Radical Documentary on India): https://radical.net/video/one-tiny-people-group-evangelizing-millions/* How can we pray for India?: https://radical.net/country/india/* How did the gospel get to India: https://radical.net/article/how-gospel-get-india/* The Biggest challenges for the Church in India (blog post with Radical): https://radical.net/article/india-church-challenges/* International Christian Concern (What is persecution?) https://persecution.org/persecution-101/Pray for the Nations Episodes:* Pray for Nigeria+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

My heart is for you to fall in love with reading the Bible and knowing God’s Word. I want you to be strong in your faith and be bold in being a light for Christ wherever you go.Today we are finishing our Philippians Bible study. As always, I recommend listening to the other episodes in this series for the best listening experience and to have better context.Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.—Philippians 4:8-9This is what we should be thinking about. We want to think about what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, of excellence, and worthy of praise. We want to meditate on and focus on what is good.What you take in, will affect you. Who you talk to, who you are around, who you listen to will change you and affect how you see the world–good or bad. We talked about this in a previous episode asking the question, “does it matter who I am friends with as a christian?” and it really does matter. It’s not just the people we are around, it is also what we take in, what we read, what we watch, what we listen to, what we scroll on. All of it vies for our attention and can and does change you.I know this as a writer. What I take in, the books I read, the shows I watch, for good or bad their influence will start to show up in my writing. So I need to be careful in what I take in. I urge you to also be mindful of this.In all seasons we can trust in the LORD. He is our one constant in life. The one thing that we can rely on. We can do all things–endure the good and the bad–with the LORD.What is the secret to being content? Let’s grab our Bibles (I’m using an ESV translation) and a cup of coffee or tea if you’d like and let’s read the Bible together!Thanks for reading The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com

“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” —C.S. LewisWhat does it mean to be made for another world? Do good work matter? Why is it important to read the Bible every day? What does counting everything as loss in comparison to Christ mean?In this episode we are reading Philippians 3 and answering all these questions by reading the word of God! So grab your Bible and let’s read God’s Word together!Thanks for listening to The Other World Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.+Were you blessed by today's episode? I would be SO SO SO grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or connecting with me on my substack. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear from you all and be able to connect one on one with you! For more episodes and resources, visit (https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com). Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow believers in Christ. Have a question for me or want a specific topic to be discussed on this podcast? Then PLEASE leave a COMMENT or MESSAGE me on the podcast substack. CONNECT WITH ME:Podcast Website: https://theotherworldpodcast.substack.com Personal Newsletter: https://fablerose.substack.com Fable Rose Blog: https://fablerosemc.blogspot.com Bible Study: https://beholdpeace.wordpress.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theotherworldpodcast.substack.com