The Verb with Heather Holleman

The Verb with Heather Holleman

Find encouragement as Heather Holleman explores single verbs in the Bible that connect you with Jesus in powerful and transformative ways. As an associate teaching professor at Penn State, Heather's passion for language--in particular vivid verbs--led her on a journey of exploring the verbs in scripture that change everything about how we experience Jesus. After writing a series of books for Moody Publisher on her favorite verbs (Seated, Guarded, Included, Chosen, and Sent), Heather regularly began to engage audiences through live events, radio, and now podcasting. Join her for 10 minutes of encouragement where Heather weaves scripture, stories, and challenging questions to inspire you and connect you to Jesus and others.

Episodes

S2 Ep 01: Look to the Interests of Others (Interpersonal Curiosity)

October 27, 2022 • 9 mins

In this episode, learn some practical skills for becoming more curious about other people in order to "take on their interests" and "bear their burdens" from Philippians 2 and Galatians 6. Interpersonal curiosity will aid your mental and spiritual health as well as help you professionally. Grab a copy of The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility from Moody Publishers, Am...

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Episode 35 Valuing Others Above Ourselves

December 20, 2019 • 9 mins
What if we truly lived the way Paul asks us to in Philippians 2:1-8? Consider what it means to value others above ourselves, take on the "nature of a servant," and do everything without complaining or arguing. What a different way to live!
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Episode 34 Resting and Dwelling in God's Shelter

December 13, 2019 • 10 mins
In Psalm 91, we read beautiful and powerful promises of God's protection and care for us. We can take this gentle but strong image with us: "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."
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Episode 33 Letting God Be Your Light

December 6, 2019 • 9 mins
What does it mean to see Jesus as the light of the world? Just as a candle cannot light itself, we cannot bring light into our own souls. Consider how Isaiah proclaims that “justice is far from us, and righteousness does not reach us. We look for light, but all is darkness; for brightness, but we walk in deep shadows" (Isaiah 59:9). Then Jesus becomes the light of the world.
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Episode 32 Give Thanks in All Circumstances

November 29, 2019 • 10 mins
God gives a beautiful command in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Paul writes, "Be joyful always; pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." What if you took the gratitude challenge to thank God in every circumstances--no matter how difficult or painful? Could the Holy Spirit allow us to do this for the rest of our lives?
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Episode 31 Living a Life of Trust

November 22, 2019 • 10 mins
In the often quoted Proverb 3:5-6 we learn to trust God and “lean not on your own understanding.” We also see in 2 Chronicles 20 that beautiful line “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” Today you can rest in what it means to live a life of great trust in a great God.
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Episode 30 Cast Your Cares

November 15, 2019 • 9 mins
In 1 Peter 5:7 we see that verb "cast" and in Psalm 55:2 we read, "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." As you think about your cares or burdens today, what would it mean to give these worries to the Lord?
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Episode 29 The Remarkable Verbs of God: Psalm 20 and 23

November 8, 2019 • 10 mins
Listen to the activity of God on our behalf in two beautiful psalms.
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Episode 28 Chosen and Consecrated

November 1, 2019 • 11 mins
"Surrendering to God is hard. Not surrendering to God is harder." What does a surrendered life look like? Learning to offer ourselves as "living sacrifices" (Romans 12:1) adds to our identity as part of the Royal Priesthood (1 Peter 2:9). Finally, a key to the vibrant Christian life comes straight from Galatians 2:20 and what it means live a crucified life.
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Episode 27 Chosen to Know God's Word

October 25, 2019 • 10 mins
With our title as "Royal Priest," we know and then explain God's word to others. Take the challenge to read God's word, memorize it, apply it to your life, and then go teach what you know to those around you.
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Episode 26 Chosen to Bless

October 18, 2019 • 10 mins
Based on 1 Peter 2:9 and our "Royal Priesthood" designation, we step out and bless others wherever we are. What would it look like if you entered a room as an agent of blessing? Knowing I'm sent as a royal priest into any setting changes how I think about myself and others.
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Episode 25 Chosen for the Royal Priesthood

October 11, 2019 • 10 mins
God gives us the highest title available in the world: that of a royal priest. What does it mean that we've been given this title? We can move out into our world knowing we're secure with this amazing title that comes with a set of qualifications already fulfilled in Christ and a unique job description of blessing others, explaining God's word to people, and consecrating our lives.
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Episode 24 Chosen to Complete Good Works

October 4, 2019 • 10 mins
Jesus chooses us to "bear fruit" and we know from Ephesians 2:10 that God has good works prepared in advanced for us to do. This episodes inspires you to walk in these good works while comforting you that God will instruct you in the way He chose for you. We can abide with Christ and relax into His care regarding our fruitfulness. And sometimes, we have "seasons of preparation" with no fruit in sight. God is sti...
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Episode 23 Chosen and Empowered: Living to Display God's Power

September 27, 2019 • 10 mins
Your chosen life means that God wants to display His power through you!
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Episode 22 Chosen and Transformed: Living More and More Like Jesus

September 20, 2019 • 10 mins
What does it mean to become like Jesus?
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Episode 21 Chosen to Belong: Living as if you Belong to a New Family

September 13, 2019 • 10 mins
God chose us to belong to a new family, and we have a special role in this new household.
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Episode 20 Chosen and Treasured: Living in Light of God's Goodness

September 6, 2019 • 10 mins
Can you imagine waking up and believing that you were God's treasured possession and that he longed to display His love to you today?
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Episode 19 Worship: Your Daily Invitation

August 30, 2019 • 10 mins
Consider how to make worship your “full time occupation.”
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Episode 18 Chosen: Chosen for a Person Not a Plan

August 23, 2019 • 10 mins
What if your plans fall apart? What if you don’t have a plan at all? Knowing we’re chosen for a Person, not a plan, changes everything.
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Episode 17 Proclaiming: Telling the World Your Savior Stories

August 16, 2019 • 10 mins
You have a story to tell the world about Jesus and His work in your life.
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