Life As Worship

Life As Worship

Where we dig into God’s Word to discover what it means and how we can live it out to bring God the glory. Through interviews we will discover different ways God has called different people to live out His Word so their lives are an act of worship.

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February 17, 2026 42 mins

Feeling the tension between Jesus’ call to love others and the painful realities of division, injustice, and misuse of power? This episode with Pastor Jackie Flake invites you into Philippians 2:1–8 to see how Christlike humility can reshape how we relate to one another—especially across racial, social, and political lines.

Description Angela continues her Black History Month series with longtime friend and pastor Jackie Flake to ...

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    Feeling worn down by division, disappointment, or your own failures—and wondering if God’s love might finally give out on you? This episode takes you deep into Romans 8:31–39 to remind you that if God is for you, no one and nothing gets the last word over your life.

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    February 3, 2026 33 mins

    Feeling like your story has wandered far from where you thought God would take you—and wondering if it’s even worth trying to come back? This episode walks with you into that question through the story of Naomi and Ruth.

    Description Angela kicks off a special Black History Month series with her friend, author and Bible teacher Tika McCoy, to explore Ruth 1:7 and what it means to “leave the place where you’ve been living” and retur...

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    January 27, 2026 35 mins
    Feeling caught between longing for deep joy and living in circumstances that don’t feel joyful at all? This episode walks right into that tension with Psalm 16:11 and the lived wisdom of bestselling author and speaker Carol Kent.   Description   Angela and Carol unpack Psalm 16:11 and explore how to experience God’s joy when life is painful, uncertain, or very ordinary. Through stories of calling, long obedience, and walking with h...
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    How can rejoicing in God help overcome anxiety?   In this episode of Life as Worship, Angela talks with Dr. Gladys Childs—pastor’s wife, author, former religion professor, “boy mom,” and host of the TV show Bare Faith, where raw faith and deep pain meet a relentless God. Together they unpack Philippians 4:4–5 and explore what it really means to “rejoice in the Lord always,” to let gentleness be evident to all, and to cling to the n...
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    January 13, 2026 42 mins

    In this episode of Life as Worship, Angela is joined by her longtime friend, author and prayer mentor Rachel Wojo to explore Philippians 4:6–7 and what it really looks like to move from worry to prayer. Rachel shares how prayer became her lifeline through miscarriage, raising a medically fragile daughter, and eventually saying goodbye when her daughter graduated to heaven after 22 years. Together they unpack Paul’s command to “not ...

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    January 6, 2026 42 mins
    Angela welcomes author, speaker, Bible teacher, and biblical life coach Dawn Ward to discuss Hebrews 4:16 and what it really means to come “with confidence” to the throne of grace. Dawn shares the heart behind her ministry, Faith to Flourish, and her new book From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children. Drawing from her own story of growing up with an alcoholic father and then parenting sons battli...
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    In this special year-end episode of Life as Worship, Angela reflects on a hard stretch of years marked by grief, caregiving, big transitions, and unmet expectations—while also sharing the quiet, steady invitation God has been whispering to her heart: slow down and go back to what you already know. Rooted in Romans 12 and John 15, she unpacks why “rethinking my thinking” matters, what it means to live as a living sacrifice, and how ...

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    December 23, 2025 13 mins
    In week four of the Advent series, Angela turns to the theme of love—not the sentimental, movie-style romance of Christmas rom-coms, but the deep, sacrificial love that costs something. Drawing on examples from stories like Harry Potter and, more importantly, from Scripture, she reflects on the God who is love, who knows our worst and still chose to step out of eternity, take on a frail human body, live the life we couldn’t live, a...
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    December 16, 2025 8 mins
    Joy in Advent isn’t about pretending everything is okay; it’s about anchoring our hearts in the good news of Jesus right in the middle of a broken world.   Description In week three of the Life as Worship Advent series, Angela reflects on the theme of joy and asks how it could possibly coexist with deep suffering, grief, and global brokenness. Looking at the shepherds in Luke 2—frightened, ordinary people on the bottom rung of soci...
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    December 9, 2025 11 mins
    In week two of the Life as Worship Advent series, Angela turns to the theme of peace—shalom—in a world that feels anything but peaceful. She unpacks the rich biblical meaning of peace as wholeness rather than the mere absence of conflict, using vivid sports imagery and powerful Scriptures from Isaiah 11, John 16, and Romans 5. With honesty about her own recent struggles, she invites listeners to rest in God’s character, experience ...
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    December 2, 2025 7 mins

    Does this Advent season feel heavy and hopeless?

    In this Advent episode of Life as Worship, Angela reflects honestly on the tension of the “week of hope” when life feels anything but hopeful. She talks about walking through a season where “the darkness seems to hang tight,” even as we sing about “a thrill of hope” and wait for the baby born in Bethlehem. Through Isaiah 9, John 14, and Lamentations 3, Angela gently reminds listeners...
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    Conversations about our worldviews can be challenging. Learn how to navigate these conversations well by approaching them with gentleness and respect.

    Angela welcomes Jennifer Slattery, author, speaker, and co-host of the Faith Over Fear podcast, for a lively and deeply honest discussion on sharing faith in a skeptical world. Together, they unpack 1 Peter 3:15—how to honor Christ in your heart, be ready to share your hope, and spea...
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    November 18, 2025 41 mins

    Have you ever wondered how to experience peace when life feels like a tilt-a-whirl spinning out of control?

    Angela is joined by bestselling author, humorist, and speaker Debora Coty, whose “Bless Your Heart” devotional and beloved “Too Blessed to Be Stressed” series encourages millions. Together, they dive into Philippians 4:6-7, sharing honest stories of loss, anxiety, reluctant obedience, and the supernatural peace God brings—eve...
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    November 11, 2025 36 mins

    Has sorrow ever left you feeling weak? In this episode you will discover strength when grief wearies our souls.

    Angela welcomes author, speaker, and encourager Jackie Freeman to this episode of Life as Worship. Jackie is known for her heartfelt storytelling, spiritual wisdom, and unexpected joy found on the pickleball court and in God’s Word. Together, they dive into Psalm 119:28, exploring how Scripture brings strength in grief, h...
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    November 4, 2025 34 mins
    Have you ever wondered if God really loves you? This week Jose Carrillo and I discuss how we are more than conquerors through the love of God.   On this episode of Life as Worship, Angela sits down with Jose Carrillo, Sterling College campus pastor and local church pastor. Jose shares from Romans 8:37 on being “more than conquerors” through Christ’s love, exploring what victory really means in the midst of hardship. Their candid co...
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    October 28, 2025 42 mins
    Ever felt worn out or wondered if you could truly let go of past hurts? On this episode of Life as Worship, Angela welcomes speaker and storyteller Rebekah Storey to dive deep into Isaiah 40:30-31—a powerful promise about finding new strength and hope when you’re exhausted or facing the challenge of forgiveness. Listen in for Scripture insight, real-life encouragement, and practical steps for embracing freedom and walking with rene...
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    October 21, 2025 43 mins

    Has life ever left you thirsty? Like joy and peace are for others and you are on the outside looking in? 

    Angela is joined by grace-filled truth-teller and podcast host Jennifer Sakata to reflect on the transformative power of grace in the story of the woman at the well (John 4:28). Jennifer unpacks how a single verse unlocks a message of liberation, forgiveness, humility, and new life. Together, they explore how real worship begin...

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    What does it mean that suffering can bring eternal glory and how can that help us face suffering now?

    Join us this week as we seek to discover just that.

    Angela welcomes Christian author, lawyer, comedian, and jazz singer Lara Silverman to discuss an eternal perspective on suffering. Diagnosed with a rare, debilitating illness, widowed after a bittersweet love story, and now a vibrant online storyteller, Lara shares how God meets u...

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    Does it seem like a pipe dream that God would give us the desires of our hearts, just for delighting in Him?

    Join me this week as Maureen Miller and I discuss what Psalm 37:4 really means and how it changed Maureen's life.

    This week I welcome writer, chaplain, and new novelist Maureen Miller to discuss Psalm 37:4. Maureen unpacks how this beloved verse is not a promise of “gimme, gimme prayers,” but an invitation to intimate relati...
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