The Immeasurably More Podcast

The Wonder of Christ’s Coming invites us to see Christmas with fresh eyes through the teaching of Leo the Great.

In these modern-language reflections on Leo’s Nativity and Epiphany sermons, we are drawn beyond the familiar details of the Christmas story to the wonder of what God has done: the eternal Son of God took on our humanity and came into the world to save us.

Through the manger, the shepherds, the Wise Men, the star, and the mystery of the Incarnation, Leo continually points us to Jesus—and to what His coming means...

There are so many things we're told as women about beauty, happiness, marriage, motherhood, and what it means to live a fulfilling life.

But how much of what we have believed is actually true and what’s best for us?

In this final episode of Who Told You That?, we're talking about some of the lies women believe, often without even realizing it.

And here's what we’ve discovering throughout this series: what we believe about ourselves and our circumstances is deeply connected to what we believe about God.

So let's ask...

There are so many things in life that compete for our attention…people, social media, our worries and expectations, our hopes and plans, and all the many other things vying for our time.

In this episode, we come back to a simple but powerful truth from Matthew 6:33—to seek God first.

Seeking God first isn’t just something we do in the quiet moments - it’s something we do with everything in life.

This episode is a gentle reminder that seeking God first isn’t about striving harder or doing more, it’s about shif...

Conclusion – All Things New, Part 2 — Much Fruit

In the conclusion of All Things New, Part 2 — Much Fruit by Jessie Penn-Lewis, we look back over the beautiful lesson of the grain of wheat and the fruitful life that comes through union with Christ.

Jessie has shown us that God’s way of fruitfulness is not self-effort, self-preservation, or striving, but surrender to the Cross and the life of Christ within. What is yielded to Him is never wasted. Through death to self, the believer is brought into deeper fellowship with Jesus and into the...

Chapter 19 – From Death to Life

In Chapter 19 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “From Death to Life,” we are invited to see the beautiful completion of the grain of wheat’s story.

Jessie reminds us that the Cross always leads to life in Christ. The believer is not brought into death as an end, but into the death of self so that the risen life of Jesus may be revealed. What begins in surrender becomes fruitfulness, and what is yielded to God becomes a vessel...

Can God really be trusted when life doesn't make sense? When the future is uncertain? Or when our circumstances seem completely out of control?

In our conversation we talk about the lies we believe about God and the doubts that cause us to question His Word, His sovereignty, and His faithfulness.

We challenge ourselves to remember that the answer to the lies we believe isn't found in trying harder or becoming stronger.

It's found in Jesus.

The One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

The enemy...

Have you ever felt unseen?

Not always in an obvious way…

but in the quiet places, where you’re carrying something heavy, waiting on God, or wondering if anyone truly understands what you’re walking through.

In today’s Hope for Today episode, we look at the story of Hagar in Genesis and the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel.

Two different stories.

Two different seasons.

The same faithful God.

And through their stories we’re reminded that the greatest evidence that God sees us…

is that He...

Chapter 18 – “If It Die …”

In Chapter 18 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “If It Die …,” we are invited to pause over the words of Jesus and the mystery of life that comes through death.

Jessie leads us to consider that the way of the Cross is not loss without purpose, but surrender that opens the way for resurrection life. What is yielded to God is not wasted. What dies in His hands becomes the place where His life is released, multiplied, and made fruitful.

May this episode h...

Chapter 17 – The Hidden Life of the Grain of Wheat

In Chapter 17 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Hidden Life of the Grain of Wheat,” we are invited to see the quiet, unseen life that comes after surrender.

Jessie helps us understand that the most fruitful life is often rooted in what is hidden with Christ in God. Before there is visible growth, there is an inward work of life, strength, and transformation. This chapter reminds us that God is faithful in the unseen...

Have you ever wondered if God has forgotten you? If He's withholding something good? Or if He really cares about what you're going through?

In our conversation today we talk about the lies we believe about God that go all the way back to Genesis, where the enemy first caused humanity to question God's Word, His goodness, and His intentions.

Through some very powerful biblical stories and our own wrestling with God we'll look at what Scripture actually tells us about God's character. And we'll discover a powerful connection between the very first lie in...

You don’t have to carry it all.

When you’ve walked through heartbreak, it can feel like the weight never really leaves. You learn to carry it… to brace for what might come next… to expect the hurt before it even happens.

But what if that’s not how you were meant to live?

This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to hold onto everything you’ve been carrying.

You can let it go.

Little by little.

Day by day.

And you don’t...

Chapter 16 – The Buried Seed-Grain

In Chapter 16 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Buried Seed-Grain,” we are invited to consider the hidden places where God often does His deepest work.

Jessie reminds us that burial can feel like loss, silence, or being unseen, yet in the hands of God it becomes the place where new life begins. The buried seed-grain teaches us that fruitfulness is often formed away from public view, where the believer learns to trust the Lord in stillness, surrender, and faith...

Chapter 15 – The Story of the Seed-Grain

In Chapter 15 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Story of the Seed-Grain,” we are invited to look more closely at the life that is released through surrender.

Jessie helps us understand that the seed-grain does not produce fruit by preserving itself, but by giving itself up to the process appointed by God. The life within it is multiplied only as it is yielded. This chapter reminds us that the way of Christ is not self-preservation, but trust...

What if…?

What if something goes wrong?
What if things don’t work out?
What if I make the wrong decision?
What if the thing I’m afraid of actually happens?

We all have “what ifs.” And if we’re not careful, they can take us places God never asked us to go…into tomorrow, into imagined circumstances, and into fear.

In Episode 2 of our Who Told You That? Series, we’re talking about the questions we ask ourselves over and over again and the fear that can grow when we start treatin...

There are moments in life when everything feels uncertain… when you’re walking through heartbreak, loss, or a season that doesn’t make sense.

And in those moments, one question rises to the surface:

God, are You still here?

In today’s Hope for Today, Jill shares a deeply personal reminder of something she has experienced over and over again…the faithfulness of God.

Through Scripture and real-life reflection, this episode points you back to a truth you can hold onto:

God has not left you… and He never will.

...

Chapter 14 – The Story of a Grain of Wheat

In Chapter 14 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Story of a Grain of Wheat,” we are invited to see the spiritual meaning Jesus gave to the grain of wheat that falls into the ground and dies.

Jessie points us to the simple but powerful truth that fruitfulness comes through death to self and union with Christ. The grain must be hidden, buried, and broken before it can bring forth life. In the same way, the be...

Chapter 13 – The Soul-Winner’s Secret

In Chapter 13 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Soul-Winner’s Secret,” we begin Part 2, “Much Fruit,” and are invited to consider the hidden spiritual life behind fruitful service for Christ.

Jessie reminds us that true fruitfulness does not begin with outward activity, natural ability, or human effort, but with a life deeply yielded to God. The soul-winner’s secret is found in union with Christ, where the Cross has done its inward work and the life of Jesus is...

If only…

How often do we convince ourselves that if our circumstances were different, we would be different…happier, more peaceful, more grateful, more content?

In Episode 1 of Who Told You That?, we’re talking about the lie that contentment is always waiting for us somewhere else.

Our circumstances affect us, but they don’t have to determine our joy or who we become. We don’t have to wait for everything to change to experience God’s goodness, presence, peace, and purpose today.

So when your mind and heart start saying, If o...

Sometimes the exhaustion isn’t just physical.

It’s emotional. Spiritual. Mental.

It’s carrying too much for too long while trying to keep going.

In this gentle and hope-filled episode of Hope for Today, we’re reminded that God never asked us to carry life alone. Jesus invites the weary, burdened, and exhausted to come to Him and find rest.

If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, discouraged, or worn thin, this episode is a reminder that God sees you, He knows, and He will sustain you.

You do not hav...

Chapter 12 – The Messenger of the Cross

In Chapter 12 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Messenger of the Cross,” we are invited to consider what it means to carry the message of the Cross in both word and life.

Jessie reminds us that the messenger of the Cross must know more than the doctrine of the Cross; the message must be formed within the messenger. The Cross shapes the servant, humbles the heart, and reveals the power of God through a life surrendered to Chr...

Chapter 11 – The Passion Begotten by the Cross

In Chapter 11 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Passion Begotten by the Cross,” we are invited to see how the Cross awakens within the believer a deep love for Christ and a holy burden for others.

Jessie helps us understand that the Cross does not produce a cold or passive faith. When its meaning is truly revealed in us, it creates a Christlike passion — a willingness to live, love, suffer, serve, and pray for the sake of...

WHO TOLD YOU THAT?

We all believe things that simply aren’t true.

Things about who we are. What we need. What our circumstances mean. What our future holds. And even what we believe about God.

But somewhere along the way, we have to stop and ask: Who told you that?

In this new series, we’re taking some of the lies we’ve believed…sometimes without even realizing it and bringing them into the light of God’s Word. Because what we believe matters. Lies keep us stuck, fearful, a...

What happens when we stop looking at God through the lens of our circumstances and begin looking at our circumstances through the lens of who God is?

In this Hope for Today, Jill shares a reminder of the greatness, power, holiness, and goodness of God and how standing in awe of Him changes the way we see everything else.

The more we know God, the more we can trust Him. And the more we recognize how great He is, the smaller our fears become and the more confidently we can place our lives in His...

Chapter 10 – The Cross and Sickness

In Chapter 10 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Cross and Sickness,” we are invited to consider the relationship between Christ’s finished work and the weakness, suffering, and needs of our mortal bodies.

Jessie points us to the compassion and power of Christ, who entered fully into human suffering and bore our griefs and sorrows. This chapter reminds us that the Cross reaches into every part of our need — spirit, soul, and body — and that even in weakness, th...

Chapter 9 – The Cross as a Severing Power

In Chapter 9 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Cross as a Severing Power,” we are invited to see how the Cross separates us from the old life and brings us more fully into life in Christ.

Jessie helps us understand that the Cross does not leave us bound to the patterns, desires, and powers of the old creation. Through Christ, we are severed from the rule of the flesh and called to walk in the freedo...

This week, we’re sharing a quick Beau update (because we know so many of you love him and continue to pray for him) and giving you a little preview of what’s coming next on the Immeasurably More Podcast.

Also Beau and football season are not the only things we’re excited about!!

Next week, we begin a brand-new series called WHO TOLD YOU THAT?

Together, we’re going to look at some of the lies we believe—about ourselves, our circumstances, other people, and even God—and ask a simple but important qu...

There are moments in life when what we’re facing feels bigger than us…grief, responsibility, uncertainty, or simply the weight of the roles we carry every day.

But God’s Word tells us something powerful:

We are not just getting through…

we are more than conquerors through Christ.

Because of Jesus, we don’t have to live overwhelmed or defeated.

We can come boldly to God’s throne of grace and find the help we need, right in the middle of what we’re walking through.

No matter what...

Chapter 8 – The Cross, the Birthplace of a New Creation

In Chapter 8 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Cross, the Birthplace of a New Creation,” we are invited to see Calvary as the place where God brings forth an entirely new life in Christ.

Jessie reminds us that the Cross does not merely repair the old creation; it brings the believer into the reality of a new creation. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, the old life is brought to an end, and a new li...

Chapter 7 – The Cross and the Serpent

In Chapter 7 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Cross and the Serpent,” we are invited to see the victory of Christ over the power of the enemy.

Jessie helps us understand that through His death, Jesus defeated the one who held the power of death and broke the dominion of darkness. The Cross is not only the place of forgiveness, but the place of triumph. In Christ, the believer is brought out from the power of the se...

We’ve been celebrating over the last month by sharing our five most-listened-to episodes since we started the podcast 

And we’ve come to our final episode…number five, More Than You Can Handle. We love this episode and can appreciate why it was one of the top five.

We’ve probably all heard the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” But the truth is, God does allow us to walk through more than we can handle on our own. We know that from experience.

There are things in life that ar...

What are you focusing on today?

When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to become consumed by our circumstances. Before long, our problems can seem bigger than our faith and our fears louder than God’s promises.

In this Hope for Today episode, Jill invites listeners to lift their eyes above their worries and fix them on the God who is greater than anything we will ever face in this life. Together, we’ll be reminded that our help comes from the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth, the One who holds all things togeth...

Chapter 6 – The Cross and the Fallen Wisdom

In Chapter 6 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Cross and the Fallen Wisdom,” we are invited to see how the Cross overturns the wisdom of the world and reveals the true wisdom of God.

Jessie reminds us that human reasoning, strength, and understanding cannot bring us into the new creation life of Christ. What may appear weak or foolish to the world is, in truth, the power and wisdom of God. The Cross brings us to the end of...

Chapter 5 – The Cross and the Curse of the Tree

In Chapter 5 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Cross and the Curse of the Tree,” we are invited to consider the wonder of Christ taking upon Himself the curse that rested upon fallen humanity.

Jessie points us to the solemn and beautiful truth that Jesus did not merely die near a tree — He bore the curse on the tree for us. Through His sacrifice, the judgment that stood against us was met in Him, and the...

As we continue to celebrate the top five most listened to episodes…we’ve come to number four.

This episode is a very personal: my daughter Erin’s shares her mental health journey.

This was an incredibly difficult season in Erin’s life and for all of us who love her. There were days when we didn’t know what the next day would look like, and as her mom, there were so many moments when I wished I could take away what she was going through.

But God carried her. And He carried al...

Keep Going!!

When life feels overwhelming…whether it’s a marriage crisis, family struggles, a health diagnosis, or quiet exhaustion…the temptation is either to give up or to power through in our own strength.

In today’s Hope for Today, Jill reminds us of a freeing truth: God never asks us to be strong on our own. His power is made perfect in our weakness, and He gives strength to the weary.

This episode encourages listeners to keep going, not by striving harder, but by surrendering to the God who loves us beyond m...

Chapter 4 – The Cross in the Light of the Fall

In Chapter 4 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Cross in the Light of the Fall,” we are invited to see the Cross in light of humanity’s deep need for redemption.

Jessie helps us understand that the Cross reveals both the seriousness of sin and the greatness of God’s remedy in Christ. The Fall shows us how deeply humanity was affected by sin, but Calvary shows us how completely God has answered that need...

Chapter 3 – The Cross Revealed by Christ

In Chapter 3 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Cross Revealed by Christ,” we are invited to see the Cross not only as the place of Christ’s suffering and sacrifice, but as the very center of the new life He came to give.

Jessie helps us understand that the meaning of the Cross must be revealed by Christ Himself. It is through Him that we begin to see its power, its purpose, and its deep work within the believer’s life. The...

As we continue to celebrate over 150,000 downloads and more than 250 episodes, we’re looking back at the five episodes you have listened to the most since we started.

And this one really takes us back to the heart of why we started the podcast in the first place: What Is Immeasurably More?

“Immeasurably more” comes from Ephesians 3:20, and it has become so much more than the name of our podcast. It’s a truth we’ve watched God prove over and over again in our lives.

Immeasurably more doesn’t always mean life turns out th...

How do you trust God when He’s allowed you to walk through heartbreak, loss, and pain?

In today’s Hope for Today episode, we talk honestly about what trusting God looks like when life doesn’t make sense. When suffering feels overwhelming. When faith feels fragile.

This episode is a reminder that trusting God is possible even when it seems impossible.

Drawing from Jesus’ words and Peter’s response, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life,” this episode invites the listener to hold onto the truth that Jesus is...

Chapter 2 – Paul’s First Sight of the Cross

In Chapter 2 of All Things New, Jessie Penn-Lewis turns to Paul’s first sight of the cross and the life-changing revelation it brought. What once seemed weakness and shame became, in the light of Christ, the wisdom and power of God. 

This chapter shows how the cross not only reveals the love of Christ, but also brings an end to self-confidence, self-righteousness, and all that stands in the place of full surrender. 

It is a searching and hope-filled chapter that reminds us that...