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

November 26, 2025 4 mins

In addition to God deserving our gratitude, do you know the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits from consistently practicing gratitude?
(4:46)  

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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  October 16, 2025, entitled, “When He Comes”  (41:32)

Concerning the topic of death, with so many opinions, theories, suppositions, etc., they can’t all be right. Yet, wh...

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October 29, 2025 4 mins

How was your childhood?  If you think your life is where it is today because of your childhood, the information in this podcast can help you turn your life around and start you on the road to a very blessed life! (4:31)  

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October 18, 2025 4 mins

No matter who you are or where your life is today, your life can absolutely change dramatically for the better. Far too many people blame all the stuff around them for the situation they're in.  Yet, God’s Word, (along with every self-help book and motivational guru) shows us how vitally important and impactful our thoughts are.  You change your own life by your own thoughts. The information in this podcast can start you on th...

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October 13, 2025 4 mins

Not only does God deserve our gratitude, but do you know the personal benefits to you, mentally and physically, that come from being grateful? No wonder our loving and kind Father gives us a simple way to get rid of anxiety and stress and receive His peace (4:57) 

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God shows us in His Word He not only wants us to have His peace, but how to get it!  Peace is tranquility, freedom from disturbance. The opposite of peace is turmoil, discord, contention, unrest, upheaval, anxiety and stress. And stress lowers your immune system!! No wonder God wants us to have His peace!  If you're tired of stress and anxiety, this teaching will help you greatly (33:10)

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September 27, 2025 4 mins

There is something that will always hold you back and defeat you; it’s something that will keep you “stuck.”  You don’t have to stay “stuck!” (4:58) 

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SOMETHING SPECIAL!  In addition to the regular His Word podcasts, which are normally all under 5 minutes, His Word Podcast is posting a “Teaching of the Month;” a full length teaching from our Westbrook Sunday morning fellowship. This month’s teaching is from August 10, 2025, entitled, “God Has Solutions For You!”  (36:32)

Regardless of the circumstance, regardless of the facts, regardless of the odds, God has solutions we’ve never ...

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September 19, 2025 8 mins

In this 200th episode, what God has planned for us Christians cannot even be imagined! His Word says the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared to the glory that shall be revealed in us!  Jesus Christ is coming back!  (8:20)  Share this podcast! 
Below is the link to the video by Ce Ce Winams (audio only on the podcast) 

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September 16, 2025 4 mins

My personal perspective regarding Charlie Kirk (4:39)  If you think this podcast might help someone, share it with them.  And here’s the link to the teaching I mentioned in the podcast; have a listen and share it with someone:
https://confidenceandjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/9-14-2025-Speak-Gods-Word.mp3   

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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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September 3, 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 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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