Do you ever think of God as stingy? Do you focus on the things that He hasn’t given you? The opening scene of Genesis shows us a different view of God. As we see the waters teaming with life and the birds filling the sky and plants popping up everywhere from the ground, we see that God is a generous God and fills the world with ample abundance.
Kelly Needham (who was with us last time) is an author, Bible teacher and new podcast host! Please check out the podcast she and her husband Jimmy are just launching a podcast called “Clearly”.
Stephanie Rouselle is the founder of Gospel Spice Ministries. Her motto is, “God’s glory, our delight!” Born and raised in France, she has lived for her One over the last two decades on three continents, four countries and five cities through six professional roles. She is a wife, mom, podcaster, public speaker, Bible teacher, former women’s ministry director and strategy consultant. And she is 100% French.
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Guest: Stephanie Rousselle
Bible Passage: Genesis 1
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Mentioned Resources:
- Male and Female – with Kelly Needham (previous episode)
- Gospel Spice Podcast
- What Should I Believe About Evolution Video
Recommended Resources: Scroll down for our full list.
Music: Cade Popkin Music
Producer: Maria Lyons
Stephanie Rousselle
Stephanie Rousselle is the founder of Gospel Spice Ministries. Her motto is, “God’s glory, our delight!”
Born and raised in France, she has lived for her One over the last two decades on three continents, four countries and five cities through six professional roles. She is a wife, mom, podcaster, public speaker, Bible teacher, former women’s ministry director and strategy consultant. And she is 100% French.
Find Stephanie:
Kelly Needham
- Friendish (Book) – Reclaiming Real Friendship in a Culture of Confusion
- Purposefooled (Upcoming book) – Why Chasing Our Dreams, Finding Our Calling and Reaching for Greatness Fails Us and What We’re Really Meant to Live For.
- Clearly (Upcoming Podcast) – IF IT’S COMPLEX, CONFUSING OR CONTROVERSIAL, IT’S COVERED HERE. Jimmy and Kelly Needham help demystify the Bible and give you the tools to get out of the fog and see God for yourself.
What is a “Day” in Genesis 1?
I know there are a lot of conversations going on about Genesis 1, and what the word “day” means. Is it twenty-four hours? Is there a different meaning? Here’s the deal. Even if you and I had different opinions on how to answer that question, I’m guessing it wouldn’t make much difference in how we live like the story is true.
Do you believe—as I do, that God created the world? If not, let’s chat! I’d love to hear your thoughts. But if so, let’s focus on living like it’s true that we serve the God who both creates and fills.
These are some of the books that have helped me prepare for the conversations we’re having about the True Story of the Beginning. I highly recommend each of them. My book, Control Girl, includes a chapter on Eve, titled, “It Looked Good to me.”
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Recommended Podcast Episodes
These are some of the podcasts I have especially appreciated, and which have helped me prepare for the conversations we’re having about the True Story of the Beginning. I highly recommend each of them.
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Season 4: The True Story of the Beginning
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To help you, we’ve added a False Narrative Watchlist as part of the Live Like It’s True Workbook, which correlates with this Story of the Beginning series. This part of the workbook helps you to put side by side, the truths communicated in this story, next to the false narratives of the world. I hope you’ll pick up your free copy today!
Also included:
- The 4-page True Story Worksheet
- The 1-page True Story Worksheet
- 2-sided bookmark with Study and Story Tools
- False Narrative Watchlist
- “Awakening to the False Narratives”
- Four Reasons Journaling Prompt
- Reading the Bible as Story, content directory from the Podcast
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