In this heartwarming episode, Michelle is joined by her sons Jacob and Matthew, to discuss the first chapter of her upcoming book "Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God's Faithfulness" (releasing January 7th). Together, they unpack the powerful names Adonai and Kyrios, exploring how God's sovereignty brings comfort in life's unfixable moments.
Key Moments:
- Deep dive into Genesis 15 and Abraham's journey of faith
- Discussion of the 25-year waiting period in Abraham and Sarah's story
- Personal story about Michelle's first day of confirmation class
- Beautiful parallel between God's covenant with Abraham and His promises to us
- Special mother-sons moment discussing God's faithfulness through generations
Scripture Referenced:
- Genesis 15:1-6
- Ephesians 2:8-9
- Romans 4
- Hebrews 11
Quotes Worth Remembering: "God is the one who does all the verbs. He is the one that did this covenant." - Michelle
"Faith isn't something that comes from us. Perfect faith is imputed to us by God because Jesus had perfect faith." - Matthew
Connect with Michelle:
Jacob is a first-year seminary student at St. Louis, while Matthew is in his second year of the pre-seminary program at Concordia Wisconsin. Both are following their calling to become pastors.
đź“ť Special Note: This episode marks a unique moment in the Promised Hope Series as Michelle's sons help launch the podcast series about her new book.
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