His Word:

His Word:

It's Mike A. Verdicchio, author, teacher, former broadcaster, presenting short podcasts, under 5 minutes, about what God has to say about topics you might be interested in - not my words, but His Word. Full length teachings (audio and video) available on my blog, ConfidenceAndJoy.com If you like these podcasts, please subscribe. Thanks for listening!

Episodes

September 10, 2025 4 mins

Can you imagine if in the days Jesus Christ they had news outlets bringing “Breaking news” like they have today? In this podcast, what the “Breaking News” might have sounded like after the conversion of Saul (That's his Hebrew name; most of the time in the New testament, his Greek name, Paul, is used).  (4:33) 
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Can you imagine if in the days Jesus Christ they had news outlets bringing “Breaking News” like they have today?  In this podcast, what the “Breaking News” might have sounded like after Jesus Christ was raised from the dead!  (4:32) 
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August 30, 2025 3 mins

Can you imagine if in the days Jesus Christ walked the Earth, they had news outlets bringing "Breaking News" like they have today?  In this podcast, what that might have sounded like when Jesus Christ multiplied the five loaves and two fishes. (3:48)  

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August 11, 2025 4 mins

Regardless of the circumstance, regardless of the facts, regardless of the odds, no matter what situation you might be in, you can put your trust in a powerful and delivering God, because He has solutions you've never even dreamed of! (4:52)  

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SOMETHING SPECIAL!  In addition to the regular His Word podcasts, which are all under 5 minutes, His Word Podcast is now posting a “Teaching of the Month;” a full length teaching from our Westbrook Sunday morning fellowship. This month’s teaching is from July 20, 2025, entitled, “They Were Great Examples” (24:45) 

God in His Word referred to the believers in Thessalonica as, “model believers.” God not only praised them, bu...

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SOMETHING SPECIAL!  In addition to the regular His Word podcasts, which are all under 5 minutes, His Word Podcast will begin posting a “Teaching of the Month;” a full length teaching from our Westbrook Sunday morning fellowship. This month’s teaching is from June 22, 2025, entitled, “Receiving Healing from God.”
In the Bible we see many people healed, in fact , healed of “all manner of sickness and disease.”  Through the centur...

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July 15, 2025 4 mins

Jesus Christ performed many signs, miracles and wonders.  How did he do all those wonderful good works? (4:37)  Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free and you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com  On that website you'll find full length teachings on this and other topics, both audio and video. And if you think this episode might be helpful to someo...

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June 1, 2025 4 mins

This podcast has some of the best news you’ll ever hear. There is some bad news, but, oh the good news - it is absolutely awesome! What’s in your future? (4:54)   Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free and you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com  On that website you'll find full length teachings on this and other topics, both audio and video. And ...

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May 27, 2025 4 mins

Many times people say, “Relax God’s in charge.” Do they mean that God is in charge of everything?  Find out one of the things God is not in charge of. (4:38)   Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free and you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com  On that website you'll find full length teachings on this and other topics, both audio and video. And if ...

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May 23, 2025 4 mins

The event of the Day of Pentecost, recorded in Acts 2, is very significant - the day people filled with God's gift of holy spirit first spoke in tongues. Would God want Christians today to speak in tongues? (4:41)   Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free and you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com  On that website you'll find full length teac...

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May 17, 2025 4 mins

For centuries people have asked questions like, “Why are we here?  What is beyond the grave?”  This podcast gives some great insight to those and other questions. (4:51)  Some links below to other related teachings.  Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free and you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com  On that website you'll find full length teaching...

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April 15, 2025 4 mins

When Jesus Christ instituted a memorial during the Last Supper, and said, “This is my blood,” and, "This is my body,” what did he mean?  (4:43)  Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free and you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com  On that website you'll find full length teachings on this and other topics, both audio and video. And if you think ...

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April 7, 2025 4 mins

There are many, many differing opinions and theologies regarding so many topics.  If you really want to know the truth, it takes a right understanding of His Word. (4:20.  Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free and you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com  On that website you'll also find full length teachings, both audio and video. And if you thin...

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April 3, 2025 4 mins

On that Sunday morning when Peter went to the tomb of Jesus Christ, he saw something remarkable. Something absolutely awesome!  (4:29).  Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free, you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com  On that website you'll also find full length teachings, both audio and video. And if you think this episode might be helpful to som...

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March 28, 2025 4 mins

In Jesus Christ’s very busy time during his earthly ministry, there’s something he did on a regular basis.  What an example for us in our busy lives. (4:24).  Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free, you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com  On that website you'll also find full length teachings, both audio and video. And if you think this episode m...

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March 28, 2025 4 mins

God's desire for us is to not be stressed about anything. Here are two great keys in dealing with stress. (4:22).  Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free, you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com  On that website you'll also find full length teachings, both audio and video. And if you think this episode might be helpful to someone, share it wi...

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February 6, 2025 4 mins

Some Bible books for children depict the Prophet Jonah doing certain things while in the belly of the big fish.  In this episode, find out what he was really doing during those three days and three nights. (4:56).  Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free, you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com  On that website you'll also find full length teaching...

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January 22, 2025 4 mins

In this episode, with all the beatings and shipwrecks, and more, he never quit. What an example! (4:41).  Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free, you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com  On that website you'll also find full length teachings, both audio and video. And if you think this episode might be helpful to someone, share it with them! 

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 From time to time I will post a special podcast that is not under 5 minutes. This is one of those times! This podcast (22:59) is a compilation of six previously posted His Word podcasts concerning “The Magi” the wise men from the East who travelled to see the new king. Who were they? What did they see in the sky? Why did they first go to Jerusalem instead of Bethlehem? When did they see the savior of the world?
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 From time to time I will post a special podcast that is not under 5 minutes. This is one of those times! This podcast is a compilation of four previously posted His Word podcasts. This special podcast (15:40) includes, “Those Shepherds” (get some insight into shepherds in Bible times. Why were they in the fields? The exciting trip to the manger to see the newborn babe);
”Swaddling Clothes” (What were swaddling clothes? What’s...

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