Broken Vessels Hidden Treasures
Our mission is to inspire, encourage, and transform hurting hearts through Biblical counseling and the testimonies of faithful believers. To equip the church for disability ministry. To exalt our God Whose goodness never fails.
Episodes
featuring Naphtali Morden. Naphtali introduces The Source-a nonprofit residential ministry for teens in need of guidance, and the love of Christ. She offers practical pointers on how the body of Christ can be more readily available to serve and encourage foster families.
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Do you wonder if God hears your prayers, or how He responds? In this brief, yet uplifting conversation, Paul and Tabitha walk through Luke 18, and the application that is often overlooked. They touch on their early experiences of foster care, reactive attachment disorder, and how prayer is becoming increasingly important to them through this journey.
Referenced in this Episode: Pew Research Center Survey
Paul and Tabitha unpack James 1:27 and emphasize God the Father’s heart for the orphans and widows. As they step into their 5th year of ministry together, Paul and Tabitha announce the launch of the Hidden Treasures Project and invite their listeners to partner with them.
The Hidden Treasures Project is an opportunity to join with Broken Vessels, Hidden Treasures in extending the love of Christ to the unplaced foster youth of We...
Paul and Tabitha draw out incredible lessons through the life of Esther of God’s sovereignty and the courage He grants. They share their own recent experience at the Capital in Boise and how, although the odds seem stacked against them, the Lord worked in mighty ways in defense of spousal and parental caregivers.
Referenced in this Discussion- Episode 57 “Balancing Caregiving & Marriage”
In this unique 10 minute discussion, Paul & Tabitha unpack a lesson of gratitude, learned from an unlikely source - a Samaritan leper.
Paul and Tabitha update their audience and prayer warriors on their lives since moving to North Idaho. They outline the confident expectation believers have in Christ, no matter what the events of life may be, and 3 practices for believers to build that hope in Him.
Referenced in this episode:
Top 5 Habits of Hopeful People by Summer Stevens
Paul & Tabitha’s “wilderness experience” beginning at Shiloh, shared in Episode 52- “The...
featuring Ken Yates & Kathryn Wright with Grace Evangelical Society. A conversation based on the article and upcoming book Elisabeth: My Hero. Ken & Kathryn share the remarkable story of Elisabeth Yates who, though physically weak from cerebral palsy, lived a life of strong, unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.
Referenced in this interview: Elisabeth: My Hero
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What makes spousal caregiving unique? Is it possible to maintain a healthy balance between caregiving duties and marriage, without losing the spark? Drawing from their own story of learning to cope with the increasing changes and demands of muscular dystrophy, Paul and Tabitha address potential ways caregiving can impact relationships and how, through Christ, their marriage grows stronger.
Referenced in this episode: AARP Report Lo...
featuring Dr. Gary Chapman & Dr. Clarence Shuler. Gary and Clarence share their fascinating story of an unlikely yet special friendship built on faith in Jesus Christ. They discuss their new book and answer questions on cultivating healthy, long-lasting relationships across ethnic and racial barriers.
Purchase Life Changing Cross-Cultural Friendships: How You Can Help Heal Racial Divides, One Relationship at a Time on Amazon or an...
Paul & Tabitha focus in on Ruth’s friendship with Naomi and discuss the importance of loyalty, acceptance, and empathy in building relationships.
Article referenced in this episode: Empathy: A Key to Inclusive Ministry
featuring Andrew Klavan. Andrew Klavan opens up on how literature played a part in leading him from being a secular Jew to faith in Christ. He answers questions on his latest book, The Truth & Beauty, and provides insight into knowing Christ.
Purchase Andrew Klavan’s The Truth & Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England’s Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus on Amazon
Paul & Tabitha answer questions from their audience on muscular dystrophy and talk about how Christians can thrive, regardless of circumstances. Based on Psalm 92.
Paul & Tabitha share an update on their move to north Idaho and how their ‘wilderness experience’ has turned their attention to The God Who Sees.
Referenced in this episode: Hagar Does Not Deserve Her Bad Rap by Marcia Hornok
featuring Shelly Hamilton. Shelly discusses her book, Always, Only Good — the story of her son’s lengthy trial with schizophrenia and the goodness of God through it all.
We highly recommend Shelly’s book, Always, Only Good. Purchase can be made through Majesty Music’s website.
Songs referenced within the interview: You Are Always Good & Higher Ground
featuring Lee Strobel. Season 3 Final. Paul and Tabitha interview speaker and author Lee Strobel on how his near-death experience impacted his life. Separating myths from biblical truths, Lee answers questions about the glorious home that awaits believers in Christ after the grave.
Download a Free Sample of The Case for Heaven or Pre-Order the book from your favorite bookseller
*Season 4 begins February 2022
featuring Becky Davidson with Rising Above Ministries. With raw yet refreshing honesty, Becky tells the story God wrote for her becoming a special needs mom and later a widow. She shares how her grief led her to trust Christ more and offers practical advice on ministering to the special needs community.
Paul and Tabitha cover the remarkable promises from Romans 8 that give them confidence and courage through hardships in life.
If God Is for Us. Words from Romans 8:31, 35, 37-39. Music by Pepper Choplin
“Strength in Weakness (Part 2)” - Paul & Tabitha’s love story
featuring Micah Wilder. Paul and Tabitha welcome back ‘returning guest, Micah Wilder’ , and interview him on his book Passport to Heaven: The True Story of a Zealous Mormon Missionary Who Discovers the Jesus He Never Knew. Micah gives a glimpse into the life of Latter-Day Saint missionaries and shares what it means to be beloved and forgiven.
Purchase Passport to Heaven on Amazon, Adam’s Road Ministry, or any place books are sold!
Taking a stroll through 1 Timothy, Paul and Tabitha put the spotlight on a “help-bringer,” and patterns he left to follow in developing the ministry of refreshing others.
featuring Catherine Boyle with Key Ministry. Catherine talks about the help and grace Jesus has given her through her struggles with depression. She shares valuable insight on becoming more effective in ministry with individuals impacted by mental illnesses.
Resources mentioned within the interview:
An Overview & Statistics on Mental Illness
Coronavirus Ministry Resources
Simple Gestures that Resonate Deeply with Special Needs Ca...
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