THIS IS THE LIFE PODCAST

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28

We all have those moments that we replay in our minds like old movie reels. Perhaps wishing you could go back and do things differently. A conversation you could have handled with more grace, or path you would avoid if we had only known where it led.

But here’s the honest truth: even if we could go back and do some things over, we’d likely just make different...

The Greatest Blessing

“And I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.”
(Genesis 12:2
When we think of blessings, we often picture what we receive: health, family, daily provision, and answered prayers.
We thank God for these gifts, as we should, But have you ever considered that the greatest blessing of all is to be a blessing?

Music By: Mike Outland

ACCEPTING EACH OTHER

Romans 15:7
7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.

There is something beautiful about the diversity of God’s family. If you look around in your church, your community, or even your own family, you’ll see a it in the different personalities, backgrounds, cultures, and life stories.
Each of us carry our own set of experiences that shape how we think, speak, and act. Some grew up in loving, safe homes; others learned to survive in harsh and harmful environments. Some were taught pati...

WHY YOUR POSITION IS IMPORTANT
“But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:3

There’s something powerfully important about being in position. If a soldier is out of position it compromises the entire line of defense. A lighthouse moved even slightly from its fixed point can no longer guide ships safely. If a wheel is slightly off center it will vibrate the entire car, and in the same way, when we step out of the place God has established for us,whether it’s our position of faith, calling, or obedience...

Life is full of challenges. There are moments when obstacles seem too big, setbacks feel overwhelming, and opposition comes from every direction. It’s easy to feel discouraged when things don’t go as planned. But in those moments of uncertainty, there is a powerful truth that provides strength and reassurance:

“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” — Romans 8:31

Music Composed By: Mike Outland

A New Thing For You
Isaiah 43:19 – “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”

There is something powerful about the word “Behold.” It means stop, look, and pay attention. God is calling us to see something in this verse.
Something we may have missed because you’ve been too caught up in the past or too worn down by your present situation.
He says, “I will do a new thing.” Not might or maybe, but “I...

A Shield Around Us

For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.” (Psalm 5:12

What a promise this verse holds! Imagine God Himself promising to bless the righteous, to surround them with favor as with a shield. It’s a beautiful, comforting picture of divine protection.

Music By: Mike Outland

THIS IS THE LIFE PODCAST
THY WILL BE DONE. ---
There’s something powerful about what happened in the garden of Gethsemane. It seems to be late in the evening, and Jesus knew what was coming—suffering, betrayal and the cross. He walked a little farther into the garden, fell on His face, and prayed, “O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”

In that moment, we see Jesus fully engaged in His humanity.
He felt the weight and the pain of what...

A PATH JUST FOR YOU
Psalm 16:11 – “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”

There have been moments in my life, when the path seemed clear and easy, while other times felt like walking through fog, unsure of what’s ahead.
But here in Psalm 16:11, David reminds us of something important:
God Himself is our Guide. He doesn’t just point us in a direction and leave us, He shows us the path of life.

Music By: Mike Outla

Rebuilding What Is Broken

Nehemiah 2:17 – “Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.”

The Picture of This Broken Wall

When Nehemiah looked upon the city of Jerusalem, he saw ruins where strength used to stand. The walls were down, the gates were burned, and the people were living in shame.
The city without walls was vulnerable to every enemy, it was...

Are You Filtering God’s Word
Too often, we read God’s Word through the lens of our opinions, traditions, or emotions—filtering out what doesn’t align with our comfort zone. This message reminds us that the Holy Spirit, not human reasoning, should be the only filter through which we understand truth. When we allow the Spirit to guide us, the Word becomes alive, clear, and transforming.
Music By: Mike Outland

A PRAYER FOR WISDOM

DEVOTION AND MEDITATION
Psalm 111:10 - Psalm 90:12
Philippians 4:6-7
Today we seek the heart of God for His Wisdom and Peace.

Sometimes, God has to take something away to give us something better. Blinded That I Might See explores this powerful truth through the story of Paul’s conversion in Acts 9. Saul was struck blind on the road to Damascus, but through his loss of sight, he gained a deeper spiritual vision and a new purpose. This inspiring message reminds us that God’s plans often require surrender, transformation, and trust. When we let go, He replaces what we lose with something far greater. Perfect for faith-based reflection, devotionals, and Bible study.
Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Bett...

THE REAL COST OF LIVING
Discover the deeper meaning behind Luke 12:20-21 and explore the true cost of a life focused on wealth over wisdom. What is your life really costing you? Learn how Jesus’ parable of the rich fool challenges us to prioritize eternal treasures over temporary gains. Read more about how to align your life with lasting purpose.

Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You
Musically By: Mike Outland

CONTROLLING YOUR WORRY & ANXIETY PT. 2
Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life.
Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You.
The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment.

DEVOTION AND MEDITATION
Matthew 11:28-29
Jesus Teaches Us How To Overcome Worry and Anxiety.

MUSIC COMPOSED BY: MIKE OUTLAND MUSIC

CONTROLLING YOUR WORRY & ANXIETY PT. 2
Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life.
Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You.
The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment.

DEVOTION AND MEDITATION
Matthew 11:28-29
Jesus Teaches Us How To Overcome Worry and Anxiety.

MUSIC COMPOSED BY: MIKE OUTLAND MUSIC

CONTROLLING YOUR WORRY & ANXIETY PT. 1
Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life.
Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You.
The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment.

DEVOTION AND MEDITATION
Matthew 11:28-29
Jesus Teaches Us How To Overcome Worry and Anxiety.

MUSIC COMPOSED BY: MIKE OUTLAND MUSIC

Isaiah 49:16 – “Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.”

There are few things more personal than our hands. They carry the fingerprints of our identity. They bear the scars of our life story.
Hands are where work is done, where comfort is given, and where love is shown. When we hold something or someone dear, we hold them close, often, in our hands.

So when God says in Isaiah 49:16, “Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my Hands,” He isn’t just offering poetic comfort. He’...

LIVING WITH HOPE

Rev. 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
This message reminds us that even in life’s darkest moments, the promise of God’s eternal comfort gives us strength to endure.

Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life.
Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You.
The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisd...

Not Until God Says You Are
Exodus 3:1–4
1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb.
2 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.
3 And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is...

GETTING AWAY FROM THE ENEMY
James 4:6–8
6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.

There’s a powerful simplicity in these three short verses. They form a roadmap for victory over spiritual battles—clear steps that don’t depend on our strength, but on our surrender. James gives us three commands that work together like links in a chain: submit...

THINGS YOU CAN’T CONTROL
Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life.
Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You.
The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment.

Music composed by: MIKE OUTLAND MUSIC

Discover the powerful message of “Don’t Fear the Shadows” inspired by Psalm 23:4 — “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.” Learn why shadows cannot harm you and why you shouldn’t fear what does not exist. Find peace, faith, and courage in God’s presence, even in dark times.

Music Composed By: Mike Outland

My Morning Song To You” is a heartfelt worship song born from quiet moments with the Lord at the start of a new day. This song captures the peace, gratitude, and devotion that come from beginning each morning in conversation with God. It’s more than a song to me, it’s a prayer in music form, a reminder that every sunrise is another chance to lift your heart, your voice, and your life to Him. Perfect for moments of reflection, worship, and spiritual renewal.
Song written and produced by: Eddie B. Woodard
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All Rights Reserved

TIME TO BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF

Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life.
The Keys to a Life are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment.

Music composed by: MIKE OUTLAND MUSIC

What Is Your Giant Today? No matter how big your struggle may seem, God is greater. Just as He gave David victory over Goliath, He can bring down any giant you’re facing—fear, doubt, sickness, or hardship. Trust His power to fight for you and bring you through.
1 Samuel 17:46-47

Stand up to your giant, give it your best shot, and God will bring it down.

Music Composed By: Mike Outland

MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE
Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life.
Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You.
The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment.

Music composed by: MIKE OUTLAND MUSIC

John 16:33
Today you must choose between the Peace of Christ
or the Stress of the world.

WHEN GOR CAME LOOKING FOR YOU
Romans 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

There’s something deeply humbling about realizing that God’s love found us before we ever went looking for Him. Romans 5:8 is one of those verses that stops you in your tracks—it’s simple, yet it carries the entire weight of the Gospel. “While we were yet sinners,” Paul says. Not after we got our act together. Not after we prayed the perfect prayer. But while we were still a mess, Christ...

Here Comes the Sunrise
No matter how dark the night gets, the sunrise is always coming. You can count on it.
Everything may feel uncertain, cold, or even quiet right now, but morning always finds its way to us.
That’s how God works. He brings Light even in the midst of darkness, hope out of heartache, and peace out of the storms we go through.
Psalm 30:5 reminds us, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
That verse has carried me and so many people through hard times. It doesn’t promis...

Praying Beyond the Obstacles
A powerful devotional reflection on learning to trust God when prayers seem delayed or life feels blocked. Discover how faith, persistence, and the power of the Holy Spirit help you move past fear, doubt, and disappointment. This inspirational message reminds believers that prayer isn’t about avoiding obstacles, but about growing stronger through them. When you pray beyond what you see, you invite God to work in ways far greater than you can imagine. Perfect for anyone seeking renewed strength, spiritual growth, and breakthrough faith in their prayer life.

When we say, “It’s impossible,” God whispers, “Watch what I can do.”

See, The beauty of faith is not that it removes the difficulty, but that it introduces us to the possibility of the impossibile. The same God who split the Red Sea, raised Lazarus from the dead, and turned water into wine hasn’t changed. His power hasn’t weakened with time. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead now lives in us.
Intro Music By Mike Outland
Song: “ Impossible” written by Eddie B. Woodard
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THE BATTLE IN YOUR MIND
Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life.
Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You.
The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment.

Music composed by: MIKE OUTLAND MUSIC

DEVOTION AND MEDITATION
Galatians 5:16-17
The Mind is a Garden and a Battlefield.

“Confess and Release” reminds us that before we bring our requests to God, we must first humble our hearts in confession and release the burdens of sin, worry, and self-will into His hands. True prayer begins with cleansing and surrender—acknowledging our need for forgiveness, laying down what weighs us down, and opening the way for God’s power to move. When we confess and release, our prayers are no longer hindered, and we experience peace, freedom, and the assurance that He hears us.

The last part of this song simply says it all;
“I won’t always be here, but I will be near
In the porch swing’s song and the laughter they hear.
So while you can, hold close and believe—
If you make anything at all, Make memories…”

Song “Make Memories” Written and Composed By: Eddie B.Woodard

Devotions and Meditations
Acts 16:25-26

How do handle your Midnight Moments.
Acts 16: How God Shines Through in Our Darkest Hours

Discover the powerful message of Acts 16 and how God’s light breaks through even the darkest moments of our lives. “Midnight Moments” explores the story of Paul and Silas, who found hope and deliverance through prayer and worship in prison. This inspiring reflection reminds us that no matter our struggles, God’s presence, power, and peace shine brightest in our midnight hour. Trust in His faithfulness and experience His breakthrough when you need it most. Re...

If the World Could Only See

There’s a restlessness in our world today. Everywhere we look, there seems to be strife, division, and brokenness of some kind.
We see angry debates, violence, and hearts weighed down by sorrow.
Yet beneath the noise is a deeper cry, every broken heart, every tear-stained eye is reaching out for something more. That “something more” is God’s Mercy.

The Scriptures remind us that God Himself is moved with compassion when He sees our pain. Jesus once looked upon the multitudes and was “moved with compassion on them, beca...

For with God nothing shall be impossible.” This inspiring Bible verse reminds us that no situation is beyond God’s reach, and no promise is too hard for Him to fulfill. Whether you’re facing uncertainty, waiting on a miracle, or needing renewed faith, Luke 1:37 speaks hope and possibility into every heart. Explore the meaning, context, and life application of this verse that assures us of God’s unlimited power and faithfulness.

The Path to Recovery through Process, Possession, and Progress. True recovery begins with a process—learning to heal, rebuild, and take small steps of faith. It continues with possession, taking ownership of your choices, your mindset, and the freedom God offers. Finally, recovery leads to progress, where real growth and lasting change begin to show in daily life. Whether it’s emotional, spiritual, or personal restoration, The Path to Recovery reminds us that wholeness doesn’t happen overnight—but with commitment, responsibility, and God’s grace, the journey brings hope and transformation.

If Only You Would Listen to the Lord.
This devotional explores the blessings, guidance, and peace that come from truly hearing and obeying God’s voice. Drawing from Scripture and spiritual insight, it challenges believers to tune out distractions and tune in to the Lord’s direction for their lives. Perfect for those seeking a deeper walk with God and a heart aligned with His will.

Deut. 15:4-6
If Only you could Listen to the Voice of the LORD.

MUSIC COMPOSED BY: MIKE OUTLAND MUSIC