<![CDATA[The Bread of Heaven Podcast]]>Our podcast is a place where honest conversation meets Scripture and faith connects with everyday life. We will sit down together to walk through the Bible, talk through real struggles and questions, and explore what it truly means to follow Christ in today’s world. If you’re hungry for truth, encouragement, and deeper understanding, we invite you to join us at the table.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:55:47 GMTSun, 15 Feb 2026 20:44:31 GMT60Alaina South and Elisha Strawser<p>Our podcast is a place where honest conversation meets Scripture and faith connects with everyday life. We will sit down together to walk through the Bible, talk through real struggles and questions, and explore what it truly means to follow Christ in today’s world. If you’re hungry for truth, encouragement, and deeper understanding, we invite you to join us at the table.</p>episodicAlaina South and Elisha Strawserelishagrace1117@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 7: Our Bodies as a Living Sacrifice]]>The conversation dives into the themes of sacrificial love and living as a temple of the Holy Spirit. It explores the concept of offering one's body as a living sacrifice, drawing insights from the story of Abraham and Isaac. The discussion emphasizes the importance of surrendering the heart and the significance of sacrificial love in the context of faith and obedience. Additionally, it highlights the idea of living as a temple, focusing on the stewardship of the body and the worship of God through every aspect of life. It explores the connection between food and spiritual well-being, the importance of denying the flesh, and the battle against strongholds. The sanctification of body, mind, and spirit is highlighted as a key theme, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to honoring God with one's body.

]]>9d6f2d54-67b2-4c35-becf-ed7c6e491539Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:15:11 GMT<p>The conversation dives into the themes of sacrificial love and living as a temple of the Holy Spirit. It explores the concept of offering one's body as a living sacrifice, drawing insights from the story of Abraham and Isaac. The discussion emphasizes the importance of surrendering the heart and the significance of sacrificial love in the context of faith and obedience. Additionally, it highlights the idea of living as a temple, focusing on the stewardship of the body and the worship of God through every aspect of life. It explores the connection between food and spiritual well-being, the importance of denying the flesh, and the battle against strongholds. The sanctification of body, mind, and spirit is highlighted as a key theme, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to honoring God with one's body.</p>no00:49:4517Episode 7: Our Bodies as a Living Sacrificefull<![CDATA[Episode 6: My story with Body Image, Food, and Exercise. ]]>The episode begins with a prayer and scripture reading, setting the tone for the discussion. The conversation then transitions into a personal testimony and struggles related to body image and self-worth. Finally, the focus shifts to the transformation of the mind and spirit, leading to a deeper understanding of faith and contentment. The conversation delves into the journey of surrendering to God, the renewal of the mind, healing and restoration, and the concept of righteousness and alignment with God's character.

]]>29a2ef1a-ced7-464b-a86e-248c5db139f1Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:20:09 GMT<p>The episode begins with a prayer and scripture reading, setting the tone for the discussion. The conversation then transitions into a personal testimony and struggles related to body image and self-worth. Finally, the focus shifts to the transformation of the mind and spirit, leading to a deeper understanding of faith and contentment. The conversation delves into the journey of surrendering to God, the renewal of the mind, healing and restoration, and the concept of righteousness and alignment with God's character.</p>no01:04:2216Episode 6: My story with Body Image, Food, and Exercise. full<![CDATA[Episode 5: The Hidden Season]]>The podcast episode dives into the concept of a hidden season and its significance in spiritual growth. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, patience, and trust in God's timing. The hosts share personal experiences and reflections on the hidden season, highlighting the power and purpose found in this period of waiting and preparation. It emphasizes the need to endure and wait for the fulfillment of God's promises, drawing examples from biblical stories and personal experiences.

Takeaways

  • Hidden season: Exploring the concept of a hidden season and its significance in spiritual growth.
  • Preparation and patience: Emphasizing the importance of preparation, patience, and trust in God's timing. Trusting in the Lord's timing
  • Patience and perseverance

Chapters

  • 00:00 Reflections on the Hidden Season
  • 36:00 Trusting in the Lord's Timing and Perseverance
]]>cddb6e3c-c5c7-48b5-87e9-c9767a4554a7Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:32:24 GMT<p>The podcast episode dives into the concept of a hidden season and its significance in spiritual growth. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, patience, and trust in God's timing. The hosts share personal experiences and reflections on the hidden season, highlighting the power and purpose found in this period of waiting and preparation. It emphasizes the need to endure and wait for the fulfillment of God's promises, drawing examples from biblical stories and personal experiences.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Hidden season: Exploring the concept of a hidden season and its significance in spiritual growth.</li><li>Preparation and patience: Emphasizing the importance of preparation, patience, and trust in God's timing. Trusting in the Lord's timing</li><li>Patience and perseverance</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Reflections on the Hidden Season</li><li>36:00 Trusting in the Lord's Timing and Perseverance</li></ul>no00:58:1415Episode 5: The Hidden Seasonfull<![CDATA[Episode 4: Enemy, Idols, and Distraction. ]]>The conversation covers topics such as spiritual growth, the impact of distractions, the urgency of responding to God's call, the reality of spiritual warfare, and the importance of community and remaining faithful in the face of spiritual attacks. The speakers emphasize the need for balance, discernment, and the commitment to following Christ wholeheartedly.

]]>aff5c159-bc8e-41d7-bf04-6ebaaca5e014Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:56:01 GMT<p>The conversation covers topics such as spiritual growth, the impact of distractions, the urgency of responding to God's call, the reality of spiritual warfare, and the importance of community and remaining faithful in the face of spiritual attacks. The speakers emphasize the need for balance, discernment, and the commitment to following Christ wholeheartedly.</p>no01:00:3214Episode 4: Enemy, Idols, and Distraction. full<![CDATA[Episode 3: Refinement]]>The conversation dives into the significance of the Full Armor of God and the power of prayer. It emphasizes standing firm in faith, extinguishing the flaming arrows of the enemy, discerning the tactics of the enemy, the importance of prayer, and the themes of refinement and perseverance.

]]>1329dbb8-da45-4650-a962-50a3fe051f6eSun, 22 Mar 2026 21:10:50 GMT<p>The conversation dives into the significance of the Full Armor of God and the power of prayer. It emphasizes standing firm in faith, extinguishing the flaming arrows of the enemy, discerning the tactics of the enemy, the importance of prayer, and the themes of refinement and perseverance.</p>no00:48:0013Episode 3: Refinementfull<![CDATA[Episode 2: Fear of the Lord]]>This episode discusses the significance of fearing the Lord. It explores the importance of obedience, the significance of God's commands, as well as the importance of speaking truth and love with humility.

]]>ae591bb7-bcff-41b8-97ae-14b6e683b510Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:13:56 GMT<p>This episode discusses the significance of fearing the Lord. It explores the importance of obedience, the significance of God's commands, as well as the importance of speaking truth and love with humility. </p>no00:41:0312Episode 2: Fear of the Lordfull<![CDATA[Episode 1: Our Story]]>Do you want to know how the BREAD OF HEAVEN podcast came to be? Then listen to our first episode about how the Lord turned a little idea into reality!

]]>e550a6ee-6e83-41ce-b418-2a6b6350dee7Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:51:16 GMT<p>Do you want to know how the BREAD OF HEAVEN podcast came to be? Then listen to our first episode about how the Lord turned a little idea into reality! </p>no00:22:1611Episode 1: Our Storyfull