Episode 28

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8th Jun 2023

Do You Find the Setting for the Most Famous Bible Verse Strange?

John 3:16.

It's been inked on parchment with fancy swirls. It's been printed on $4.99 t-shirts. It's engraved on silver mugs and carved in rosewood. It's been whispered in prisons and shouted from pulpits.

The gospel -- "Good News" -- in one sentence, spoken by Jesus.

And on what occasion?

The Sermon on the Mount? Nope.

Feeding of the Five Thousand? Nada.

Upper Room with the Disciples? Try again.

To one man, not a believer but a doubter, at night.

Astounding!

World-transforming words aren't just proclaimed from stages or shared on viral videos. You never know what conversation you will have that will be impacting lives generations from now.

What else can we learn from this exchange?

The Gospel is always about the one. The individual. The person.

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Remember, my friend, you have an impact that is immeasurable, eternal, and irreplaceable.

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You want to be the best possible person, parent, or spouse. Yet sometimes it can be confusing how to do this. The "Godly Impact" podcast helps you grow your good intentions into godly impact. Your good intentions are like seeds that need soil, water, and sunshine. You will cultivate rich soil by learning how God designed people through Biblical principles and modern research. You will discover good insights on how to apply this knowledge to your specific situations.
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Stephanie Smith

Stephanie knows from experience good intentions aren't enough to be spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart--or to raise kids who are. She shares powerful Scriptural principles and science-backed insights into human behavior to equip people to grow good intentions into godly impact.

Stephanie's authenticity creates immediate connection with audiences both virtual and on the stage, while gracious authority provides clarity and confidence for listeners. Her leadership experience includes being a certified Primal Question coach, Christian school founding board member and teacher, homeschool cooperative founder, and Teen Theater Director.

Stephanie is a wife, mother of five grown sons, mother-in-law of four, and Nana to a growing tribe of awesome grandkids. She is committed to Psalm 17:17-18, proclaiming God's power to generations through wisdom forged in real life.