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Words Are Golden Podcast

Allyson Golden

47 episodes

3 weeks ago

In this episode, we explore the meaning of Advent and the long anticipation of the Messiah, tracing how Israel waited for Jesus and how we now live in the tension of waiting for His return. Through Scripture and the Christmas story, we reflect on hope, silence, longing, and the faith formed in the in-between—reminding us that God is always faithful to keep His promises, even when the waiting feels long. Support the show Join the Weekly Well! My weekly devotional email that I send out every Mo...

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In this episode, we explore the meaning of Advent and the long anticipation of the Messiah, tracing how Israel waited for Jesus and how we now live in the tension of waiting for His return. Through Scripture and the Christmas story, we reflect on hope, silence, longing, and the faith formed in the in-between—reminding us that God is always faithful to keep His promises, even when the waiting feels long. Support the show Join the Weekly Well! My weekly devotional email that I send out every Mo...

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Religion & Spirituality,

Episodes (20/47)

Words Are Golden Podcast

The Meaning of Advent: Waiting for Jesus Then and Now

In this episode, we explore the meaning of Advent and the long anticipation of the Messiah, tracing how Israel waited for Jesus and how we now live in the tension of waiting for His return. Through Scripture and the Christmas story, we reflect on hope, silence, longing, and the faith formed in the in-between—reminding us that God is always faithful to keep His promises, even when the waiting feels long. Support the show Join the Weekly Well! My weekly devotional email that I send out every Mo...

3 weeks ago

29 minutes

Words Are Golden Podcast

The Hope of Immanuel: How God Is With You in Every Season

In this Christmas episode, Allyson unpacks the breathtaking story of Immanuel—God with us—from the humility of Jesus’ birth to the power of His resurrection, ascension, and the gift of the Holy Spirit now dwelling within us. She explores how the presence of God moved from a distant temple to living inside His people, reshaping our identity and hope as followers of Jesus. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and the promise of Revelation 21, Allyson shares four tangible ways we experience “G...

4 weeks ago

44 minutes

Words Are Golden Podcast

Favored by God: Why It Doesn’t Mean What We Think

In this episode, Allyson unpacks what it truly means to live a favored life through the story of Mary. When the angel calls her “favored,” it wasn’t because her life would be easy or glamorous — it was because her heart was fully surrendered to God. Allyson shares how God’s favor is less about accomplishment and more about a posture of humility, obedience, and eternal perspective. Be encouraged to embrace a quiet, joy-filled life of saying “yes” to God, just as Mary did. Support the show Join...

1 month ago

21 minutes

Words Are Golden Podcast

Having A Grateful Heart When It Is Hard

In this episode, Allyson talks about how to hold on to a grateful heart even when life feels heavy or family dynamics are challenging. She shares why gratitude isn’t an “overstated” Christian idea but a transformative way of living that reorients our hearts to Jesus. Allyson encourages you to love your family well, shine the light of Christ wherever you are this Thanksgiving, and create healthy boundaries when needed. She also offers practical wisdom on unplugging during the holiday weekend a...

1 month ago

21 minutes

Words Are Golden Podcast

Receiving the Life Jesus Longs to Give You

In this episode, Allyson shares the message she preached at her church on the book of Titus, reminding us that the “good life” isn’t something we achieve—it’s something Jesus has already secured for us. She unpacks how understanding His love transforms us, how we’re washed and made new, and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live in true freedom. With Scripture and simple everyday stories, Allyson invites you to stop striving and start receiving the life Jesus has already given you, today! It...

1 month ago

42 minutes

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What It Really Means to Be Bold in Your Faith

In this episode, Allyson talks about what it really means to be bold in your faith—and how true boldness flows from intimacy with Jesus, not from striving or performance. She explores the story of Mary and Martha, showing how Mary’s quiet devotion was actually a radical act of courage in her day. Allyson invites you to ask God what boldness looks like in your season and to remember that you don’t need to mimic others’ expressions of faith to honor Him. Whether your boldness looks like steppin...

1 month ago

27 minutes

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How to Hear God’s Voice in a Noisy World

In this episode, Allyson talks about how to hear God’s voice clearly in a world full of noise and distraction. She shares how to tell the difference between your own thoughts and God’s voice, how to release expectations of what you want Him to say, and how to quiet your mind to truly listen. You’ll be encouraged to recognize that God wants to speak to you—and He isn’t making it hard or confusing. Through Scripture, reflection, and practical steps, Allyson helps you draw closer to God and tune...

2 months ago

31 minutes

Words Are Golden Podcast

1 Peter 5 - Christ Our Eternal Hope And Glory

In this final episode on 1 Peter, Allyson closes the series by reflecting on Peter’s call to live with humility and hope in the midst of suffering. In chapter 5, Peter reminds both leaders and believers to serve one another with gentleness, clothed in humility, trusting that God will lift us up in His timing. We talk about what it means to cast our anxieties on Him, resist the enemy, and stand firm in faith. As we look back over the whole book, we see Peter’s consistent message — that while s...

2 months ago

15 minutes

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1 Peter 4 - Being Stewards of God’s Grace in Every Season

In this episode, Allyson walks through 1 Peter 4 and talks about what it looks like to live faithfully with the gifts God has given us. Peter reminds us that each of us has received spiritual gifts meant to serve others and glorify God — so we can take time to ask Him what those gifts are and how we can intentionally use them in our daily lives. We also look at the beauty and power of hospitality, how opening our homes and hearts can reflect Jesus to a weary world. The episode closes with the...

2 months ago

16 minutes

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1 Peter 3 (Part 3) - How Do I Walk Through Life When Hard Things Happen?

In this episode, we dive into 1 Peter 3:13–22 and talk about what it means to suffer with Jesus. Peter reminds us that it’s better to suffer with Christ than to suffer without Him — because when we walk through pain with Jesus, our suffering has purpose and hope attached to it. Allyson shares how knowing that He is over all things gives us perspective for today, reminding us that this life is short compared to the eternity we’ll spend with Him. Even in hardship, we can hold onto the truth tha...

2 months ago

19 minutes

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1 Peter 3 (Part 2) - How Do We Bless Those Who Have Wronged Us?

In this episode, we walk line by line through 1 Peter 3:8–12, where Peter calls believers to live in unity, compassion, and humility. Allyson Golden talks about how these verses challenge us to respond to hurt and offense with wisdom from the Lord, not from our emotions. When people wrong us, we’re invited to pause, seek God’s perspective, and let His Spirit guide our reactions. Together we’ll unpack how choosing blessing over retaliation opens the door to peace and reflects the heart of Jesu...

2 months ago

17 minutes

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1 Peter 3 (Part 1) - Peter Honors Women (Let's Talk About Some Highly Misinterpreted Scriptures!)

In this episode, Allyson Golden dives into 1 Peter 3:1–7 and unpacks how Peter’s words—often misunderstood—are actually honoring to women. When read in context, these verses reveal Peter’s heart for both men and women to live honorably, humbly, and in unity within marriage. We’ll look at how this passage encourages mutual respect, gentle strength, and Christlike love between husbands and wives, showing that God’s design for marriage has always been rooted in honor and grace. 60 Day Free Trial...

2 months ago

20 minutes

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1 Peter 2 (Part 3) - How Do I Honor Those Who I Disagree With?

In this episode, we walk through 1 Peter 2:13–25 and talk about what it means to honor those in authority, even when we disagree. Peter calls believers to live differently—to respond not with pride or resistance, but with prayer and intercession, believing for others to encounter Jesus. We’ll also look at the powerful climax of this passage, where Peter points us back to the cross of Christ—the ultimate example of humility, endurance, and redemption. Support the show Join the Weekly Well! My ...

2 months ago

16 minutes

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1 Peter 2 (Part 2) - Living Transformed By Christ

In this episode, we dive into 1 Peter 2:9–12 and explore what it means to live out our identity in Christ as a chosen people, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation. Peter reminds us that we have been called out of darkness into God’s marvelous light — and that identity changes everything about how we live. We’ll talk about what it looks like to live honorably, reflect God’s character in a watching world, and continually remember what the Lord has done for us. Come To The Hope Story Conference...

2 months ago

15 minutes

Words Are Golden Podcast

1 Peter 2 (Part 1) - Formation Into The Likeness of Christ

In this episode, we dive into 1 Peter 2:1–8 and talk about what it means to grow up in our faith. Peter reminds us that following Jesus means letting go of what’s not of Him—things like bitterness, envy, or deceit—and instead craving what’s pure and true: His Word and His presence. Just like newborn babies need milk to grow, we need to keep coming back to Jesus for nourishment. He’s the living cornerstone our lives are built on—rejected by the world but chosen and precious to God. When we dra...

2 months ago

22 minutes

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1 Peter 1 (Part 3) - Why Live Holy? What Does It Mean To Live A Holy Life?

In this final part of the 1 Peter 1 series, Allyson Golden unpacks the call to holiness found in verses 13–25. Building on the foundation of our living hope and refined faith, this episode explores what it truly means to live set apart for God in both heart and action. Holiness isn’t about striving for perfection but about responding to God’s grace with obedience, reverence, and love. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, we learn how to live as people marked by hope, purity, and purpose in a world th...

2 months ago

21 minutes

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1 Peter 1 (Part 2) - What Do You Mean I Should Rejoice In Trials? Let’s Talk About It

In this episode of The Words Are Golden Podcast, Allyson Golden continues her study through 1 Peter 1, diving into verses 6–11 to unpack the beauty of faith that endures through trials. She reminds listeners that even when life feels heavy, our suffering is only “for a little while” in light of eternity—and that every trial has purpose in refining our faith, which is more precious than gold. Through this passage, we see that our joy, salvation, and hope in Jesus remain steadfast no matter wha...

3 months ago

17 minutes

Words Are Golden Podcast

1 Peter 1 (Part 1) - What Does It Mean That Jesus Is Our Living Hope?

In this episode of The Words Are Golden Podcast, Allyson Golden walks through 1 Peter 1:1–5, exploring what it means to have a living hope in Jesus. She shares the context behind Peter’s letter to early believers scattered across Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia—followers of Jesus learning to live as exiles in a broken world. Through the lens of Scripture, Allyson unpacks how God’s mercy, the resurrection of Jesus, and our heavenly inheritance give us unshakable hope today. Eve...

3 months ago

18 minutes

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The Power of Our Words (Part 3) - Speaking Life Over Others

In this episode of The Words Are Golden Podcast, Allyson Golden shares practical ways to speak life over others—both those closest to us and even complete strangers. From listening to the Holy Spirit’s nudges throughout the day, to calling out the gold in others, she highlights how our words can carry encouragement, healing, and hope. Allyson also unpacks how to handle hard conversations with grace, wrapping them in love, and choosing to die to ourselves so Christ’s love shines through. This ...

3 months ago

13 minutes

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The Power of Our Words (Part 2) - Speaking Life Over Ourselves

In this episode of The Words Are Golden Podcast, Allyson Golden unpacks the power of the words we speak over ourselves and how our inner dialogue shapes our lives. Through her own story of struggling with body image, she shares how self-criticism can weigh us down and why it’s vital to root our identity in who God says we are. Looking back to Genesis, Allyson reminds us that God responds to us with kindness and grace—even in failure—and we are invited to do the same for ourselves. This episod...

3 months ago

17 minutes