<![CDATA[Be Encouraged Stories]]>Christa and James hope to bring encouragement to listeners through ordinary people telling stories of an extraordinary God.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:22:23 GMTWed, 16 Sep 2026 15:22:12 GMT60Christa & James<p>Christa and James hope to bring encouragement to listeners through ordinary people telling stories of an extraordinary God.</p>episodicChrista & Jameschristarooksmusic@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Interview with Bryce Riemersma]]>The conversation with Bryce Riemersma covers his journey of faith, the college experience, the impact of mentorship, and next steps. It highlights the importance of vulnerability and trusting God's plan.


Takeaways

  • Vulnerability and community play a crucial role in navigating life's challenges.
  • Trusting God's plan and being open to His guidance leads to unexpected opportunities.
  • God's timing is perfect.


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker
  • 06:06 Bryce's Journey of Faith
  • 14:07 Navigating Interviews and Mentorship
  • 24:57 Trusting God's Plan and Future Outlook


]]>06165431-2fb5-4df2-a332-26b5d7549405Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation with Bryce Riemersma covers his journey of faith, the college experience, the impact of mentorship, and next steps. It highlights the importance of vulnerability and trusting God's plan.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Vulnerability and community play a crucial role in navigating life's challenges.</li><li>Trusting God's plan and being open to His guidance leads to unexpected opportunities.</li><li>God's timing is perfect.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker</li><li>06:06 Bryce's Journey of Faith</li><li>14:07 Navigating Interviews and Mentorship</li><li>24:57 Trusting God's Plan and Future Outlook</li></ul><p><br /></p>no00:27:552Interview with Bryce Riemersmafull<![CDATA[Be Encouraged Stories Promo]]>The Be Encouraged Stories podcast features ordinary people sharing stories of an extraordinary God, in line with the message from 1 Thessalonians 5:11. The hosts, Christa and James, aim to encourage and uplift their listeners through personal stories and interviews.


Takeaways

  • Ordinary people sharing extraordinary stories
  • Encouragement and inspiration through storytelling


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Be Encouraged Stories Podcast
  • 00:20 Purpose and Mission of the Podcast
]]>cb6141f4-7245-4137-84c3-5787219e9c56Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The Be Encouraged Stories podcast features ordinary people sharing stories of an extraordinary God, in line with the message from 1 Thessalonians 5:11. The hosts, Christa and James, aim to encourage and uplift their listeners through personal stories and interviews.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Ordinary people sharing extraordinary stories</li><li>Encouragement and inspiration through storytelling</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Be Encouraged Stories Podcast</li><li>00:20 Purpose and Mission of the Podcast</li></ul>no00:00:42Be Encouraged Stories Promotrailer<![CDATA[God's Perfect Timing & the Start of BigHouse]]>The conversation explores the journey of starting BigHouse, James' company, and the divine guidance and opportunities that led to its establishment. It highlights the challenges, as well as prayers and faith that played a crucial role in the process, emphasizing the importance of trusting God's timing and seeking His guidance.


Takeaways

  • Trusting God's timing
  • Persistence and faith in pursuing dreams


Chapters

  • 00:00 Dreaming of BigHouse
  • 01:23 Early Ventures and Challenges
  • 04:08 The Pursuit of Entrepreneurship
  • 08:08 Seeking Guidance and Prayer
  • 11:01 Divine Connections and Opportunities
  • 21:05 Starting BigHouse
  • 24:07 Trusting God's Timing
]]>c842a134-d357-40a8-a89a-4be216135337Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the journey of starting BigHouse, James' company, and the divine guidance and opportunities that led to its establishment. It highlights the challenges, as well as prayers and faith that played a crucial role in the process, emphasizing the importance of trusting God's timing and seeking His guidance.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Trusting God's timing</li><li>Persistence and faith in pursuing dreams</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Dreaming of BigHouse</li><li>01:23 Early Ventures and Challenges</li><li>04:08 The Pursuit of Entrepreneurship</li><li>08:08 Seeking Guidance and Prayer</li><li>11:01 Divine Connections and Opportunities</li><li>21:05 Starting BigHouse</li><li>24:07 Trusting God's Timing</li></ul>no00:26:163God's Perfect Timing & the Start of BigHousefull<![CDATA[Pilot Episode - Launching Be Encouraged Stories Podcast]]>The Be Encouraged Stories Podcast is introduced by Christa and James, who share the inspiration behind the podcast and the impact of God's stories. They discuss the importance of sharing stories of God's mighty deeds, encouraging both believers and unbelievers.

Takeaways

  • Sharing stories of God's deeds encourages and inspires believers and unbelievers alike.
  • Living in expectation and preparedness for Christ's return is emphasized as a key aspect of faith.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Be Encouraged Stories Podcast
  • 01:12 The Inspiration Behind Be Encouraged
  • 02:21 The Impact of God's Stories
  • 04:23 Sharing Stories of God's Deeds
  • 06:30 Encouraging Believers and Unbelievers
  • 08:09 The Mighty Deeds of God
  • 12:41 The Urgency of Jesus' Return
  • 15:21 Living in Expectation and Preparedness
]]>2850db60-27a2-4f33-ac27-d9acfc9dc462Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The Be Encouraged Stories Podcast is introduced by Christa and James, who share the inspiration behind the podcast and the impact of God's stories. They discuss the importance of sharing stories of God's mighty deeds, encouraging both believers and unbelievers.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Sharing stories of God's deeds encourages and inspires believers and unbelievers alike.</li><li>Living in expectation and preparedness for Christ's return is emphasized as a key aspect of faith.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Be Encouraged Stories Podcast</li><li>01:12 The Inspiration Behind Be Encouraged</li><li>02:21 The Impact of God's Stories</li><li>04:23 Sharing Stories of God's Deeds</li><li>06:30 Encouraging Believers and Unbelievers</li><li>08:09 The Mighty Deeds of God</li><li>12:41 The Urgency of Jesus' Return</li><li>15:21 Living in Expectation and Preparedness</li></ul>no00:17:541Pilot Episode - Launching Be Encouraged Stories Podcastfull