Simple and Sacred

Simple and Sacred

Theology Made Simple

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December 19, 2025 25 mins

As we wrap up our study on the names of God, the name Jehovah Raah is a beautiful reminder of God's intimate provision for His people. But there is a catch! If you want to know God has your shepherd, you just might discover that the relief and hope you are seeking is found in humble surrender!

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As Christmas draws near, there are a lot of songs, stories, and conversations about peace. We're all longing for peace, aren't we? There's something about Christmas that brings our longing to the surface as we dream of silent nights and quiet hearts. In this episode, we dive into the name Jehovah Shalom, which means, The Lord is Peace. Melissa digs into the context of this name and invites listeners to tear down their altars of hap...

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Israel faces its greatest foe yet. But God's battle plan isn't typical. In this episode, Melissa discusses the meaning of God's name: Jehovah Nissi. As always, the name holds deeper meaning than what meets the eye. Discover what it truly means for God to be your banner. The answer might surprise you.

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Have you ever felt disappointed in God? Have you ever felt like He led you to a dead end? The Israelites knew this feeling. After delivering them from Egypt, God led them to a desert with no water. Then, He led them to water they couldn't drink! In this episode, Melissa tackles the name of God, Jehovah Rapha: The Lord Who Heals. What does it mean that God is our healer? And can we trust Him even when deliverance is disappointing?

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What do we do with difficult passages in the Bible? Do we brush them aside and trust God? Do we bury our questions and pretend they aren't there? In this episode, Melissa digs into the meaning of Jehovah Jireh, which means The Lord will provide. Although this is a well-known name for God, the story in which it is found is quite troubling. Jehovah Jireh is a name that offers hope, but at the same time, it can also evoke doubt. Would...

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What do we do with difficult passages in the Bible? Do we brush them aside and trust God? Do we bury our questions and pretend they aren't there? In this episode, Melissa digs into the meaning of Jehovah Jireh, which means The Lord will provide. Although this is a well-known name for God, the story in which it is found is quite troubling. Jehovah Jireh is a name that offers hope, but at the same time, it can also evoke doubt. Would...

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What would it look like if you found rest in God's sufficiency? Today's episode dives into the meaning of the name El Shaddai. El Shaddai is God's covenant-keeping name. In this name, we see God's might and mercy collide. He's the God of the mountains, the God who brings justice and deliverance, and the God who is all-sufficient.

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Have you ever wondered why God's people were continually drawn to the gods of other nations? In this Episode, Melissa dives into the meaning of El Elyon - God Most High. Although the meaning of this name seems simple, there is actually much more going on than we might realize. If Yahweh is higher than all other gods, then who are these other gods? Are they real, or are they figments of people's imaginations? Join Melissa for a rive...

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April 28, 2025 19 mins

Yahweh: The God who gets down in the dust.

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April 21, 2025 17 mins

Welcome to Simple and Sacred: Theology Made Simple. Do you struggle to understand the Bible? If so, you're not alone! Let's face it, there are some weird things in the Bible!! In this episode, Melissa introduces the podcast and tells listeners why the Bible is sometimes hard to understand. With a bit of extra effort, we can all be theologians!

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