Hallelujah! Podcast

Are women pastors biblical, or is this a modern idea shaped by culture?In this episode, we approach the topic of women pastors in the church with a goal to stand firmly on what Scripture teaches, even when it goes against popular opinion.We’ll walk through key Bible passages like 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Timothy 3, unpack the qualifications for church leadership, and look at what Scripture consistently says about the role of pastors, elders, and overseers.I also respond to some of the most common arguments used to support women pastors, including:- “There is neither male nor female” (Galatians 3:28)- Deborah as a judge- Priscilla teaching Apollos- Phoebe the deacon- Junia as an apostle- Mary Magdalene preachingTogether, we’ll explore the difference between equality and roles, why context matters when reading Scripture, and how easily culture can influence our theology if we’re not careful.This is not a salvation issue, but it is a truth issue and as Christians, we should always desire to know and understand what God says about topics. When we take Scripture as God's inspired Word, we don’t get to pick and choose which parts we follow.So the real question is:Are we shaping our beliefs around culture… or around God’s Word?—📖 Key Scriptures:Genesis 1:271 Timothy 2:11–141 Timothy 3:1–7Titus 1:5–61 Corinthians 14:33–35Galatians 3:28Titus 2:3–5—💬 I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments just keep it respectful and grounded in Scripture.👍 Like, subscribe, and share if you want more conversations that point back to God’s truth.—💌 CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction and foundational beliefs0:33 Men and women are created equal in the sight of God0:53 Men and women have different roles in the home and church1:03 The Bible is the Word of God1:32 This isn't a salvation issue1:57 We should be wary of "new" teaching2:31 Examples of female "pastors" today5:14 Qualifications for a pastor/elder7:48 Objection #1 We are all one in Christ9:30 Objection #2 Deborah as a judge10:52 Objection #3 Priscilla teaching Apollos12:29 Objection #4 Phoebe the deacon13:15 Objection #5 Junia as an apostle14:13 Objection #6 Mary Magdalene preaching16:08 Placing experience over God's word17:47 The role of women in church/home20:51 Sharing the gospel is for ALL!INSTAGRAM📱 https://www.instagram.com/@hallelujahpodcastCONTACT ✉️ [email protected] 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hallelujah-podcast/id1654433035🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cf18tdfgFRMU8jWjUxK1Y🎧 YouTube: http://youtube.com/@HallelujahPodcastWEBSITE 🖥️ https://www.hallelujahpodcast.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks so much for tuning into the Hallelujah! Podcast. My hope and prayer is that I will always be able to point you to Jesus and that you will leave feeling encouraged, equipped, inspired and ready to go out and be salt and light in this world! Don’t forget to follow and leave us a 5 star review if you like our content so that we can get the good news out and reach more people. Thanks for tuning into the Hallelujah podcast! See you next time. ❤️✝️

If you’re a Christian working in a secular workplace, how do you lead in a way that honours Christ?In this episode, I sit down with leadership coach Dianne McKim, founder of Precious Stones Coaching, to talk about what it means to be a Christian leader in today’s workplace.We discuss why leadership matters, how being a Christian shapes the way we lead, and how believers can live out their faith in environments where company values don’t always align with biblical values.Whether you’re already in leadership or aspire to be one day, this conversation will give you practical encouragement and biblical principles for leading with integrity, humility, and faith.Topics we cover:• What biblical leadership looks like• Examples of good and bad leaders• Key differences between Christian and non-Christian leadership• Living out faith in a secular workplace• What scripture says• Integrity, accountability, and leadership character• Advice for emerging leadersConnect with Dianne McKim:Website: https://www.preciousstonescoaching.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preciousstonescoaching💌 CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction to Christian leadership in secular workplaces5:38 Experiences with different leadership styles13:17 Navigating secular workplaces as a Christian20:48 Practical principles for Christian leadership27:23 The importance of integrity and accountability 35:09 Advice for emerging leadersINSTAGRAM📱   / @hallelujahpodcast  CONTACT ✉️ [email protected] 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cf18td...WEBSITE 🖥️ https://www.hallelujahpodcast.comThanks so much for tuning into the Hallelujah! Podcast. My hope and prayer is that I will always be able to point you to Jesus and that you will leave feeling encouraged, equipped, inspired and ready to go out and be salt and light in this world! Don’t forget to follow and leave us a 5 star review if you like our content so that we can get the good news out and reach more people. Thanks for tuning into the Hallelujah podcast! See you next time. ❤️✝️

If you’re a Christian looking for practical, real-life ways to keep Jesus at the center of your wedding, you’ve come to the right place 🤍Hey friends! I’m Grace, host of the Hallelujah! Podcast, where we talk about faith, dating, marriage, culture, and living a life that keeps God first. In today’s video, I’m sharing all about how we planned a Christ-centered, God-honouring wedding from the engagement and planning stages, to the ceremony, and all the way through to the reception.We got married in November 2025, and keeping Jesus at the center of our wedding day was our number one priority. In this episode, I walk you through practical and meaningful ideas for a Christian wedding, including prayer, worship, vows, music choices, modesty, fellowship, and how to intentionally glorify God throughout the entire day.I also share a very personal and powerful testimony about how prayer covered our wedding when tornadoes and supercells were forecast and how God totally showed up in the most beautiful way 🌧️✨If you’re engaged, planning a Christian wedding, or dreaming about a Christ-centered marriage that honors God, I pray this video encourages and equips you.Let me know in the comments what you did (or plan to do) to keep Jesus at the center of your wedding 🤍💌 CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction0:59 Prayer5:41 Ceremony7:46 Vows9:03 Mingling10:00 Reception11:09 Wedding favours11:56 My wedding dress13:40 Fellowship14:48 Recap15:15 OutroINSTAGRAM📱 https://www.instagram.com/@hallelujahpodcastCONTACT ✉️ [email protected] 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hallelujah-podcast/id1654433035🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cf18tdfgFRMU8jWjUxK1YWEBSITE 🖥️ https://www.hallelujahpodcast.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks so much for tuning into the Hallelujah! Podcast. My hope and prayer is that I will always be able to point you to Jesus and that you will leave feeling encouraged, equipped, inspired and ready to go out and be salt and light in this world! Don’t forget to follow and leave us a 5 star review if you like our content so that we can get the good news out and reach more people. Thanks for tuning into the Hallelujah podcast! See you next time. ❤️✝️#ChristianWedding #ChristCenteredWedding #GodHonoringMarriage#JesusAtTheCenter #ChristianBride #ChristianPodcast

If you’re struggling with body image, weight, food, or an eating disorder, this video is for you 🤍Hey friends, I’m Grace, host of the Hallelujah! Podcast, where we talk about faith, marriage, identity, healing, and living a life rooted in God’s truth. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my personal journey with an disordered eating, weight loss, weight gain, shame, and what actually set me free.I went from being underweight, to overweight, and everything in between. For years, my worth was tied to my body. I tried every diet, counselling, prayer, quick fix, and solution I could find but nothing worked. I was trapped in a vicious cycle and felt like I had no hope. What finally set me free wasn’t a diet, a number on the scale, or a miracle overnight—it was the truth of God’s Word. In this episode, I share how scripture, surrender, and renewing my mind transformed the way I see my body, my worth, and my life.This is a raw and honest conversation about:- Eating disorders and disordered eating- Weight gain and weight loss- Body image and identity- Shame, control, and surrender- Finding freedom through biblical truthIf you’re walking through something similar, please know you are not alone. My prayer is that this testimony points you to Jesus, the One who brings true freedom.“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” — John 8:32I’d love to hear from you in the comments so I can be praying for you 🤍💌 CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:28 Where I've been01:18 I tried everything01:53 Truth & beauty standards03:50 High school & University04:53 Disclaimer05:15 Where it all began07:01 My lightest08:27 My heaviest10:57 Wanting a quick fix12:24 Getting to the root13:53 Where am I now?15:29 Body image & character16:22 Final encouragementINSTAGRAM📱 https://www.instagram.com/@hallelujahpodcastCONTACT ✉️ [email protected] 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hallelujah-podcast/id1654433035🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cf18tdfgFRMU8jWjUxK1YWEBSITE 🖥️ https://www.hallelujahpodcast.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks so much for tuning into the Hallelujah! Podcast. My hope and prayer is that I will always be able to point you to Jesus and that you will leave feeling encouraged, equipped, inspired and ready to go out and be salt and light in this world! Don’t forget to follow and leave us a 5 star review if you like our content so that we can get the good news out and reach more people. Thanks for tuning into the Hallelujah podcast! See you next time. ❤️✝️

Do you struggle to have open conversations with God? Do you struggle to talk to him at all? In this episode we're joined by Megan Nilsen and we're talking about "how honest conversations with God lead lead to deeper connections, clarity and peace." I LOVED this episode with Megan and was really blessed by what she had to bring. I hope that you can find encouragement in this video too, and take away a few handy tips and tricks about why God would even want to talk to us, how we can talk to Him and why it's so important that we do. Megan Nilsen is a Kingdom Life Coach, host of The Kingdom Life Coaching podcast, author, and retreat speaker who lives in Colorado Springs, CO. She offers Christ-centered coaching for those seeking kingdom alignment and strategy during a transitional season in faith, relationships, or vocational calling. She loves discovering and extracting what God put in the hearts of women that will help them walk in greater confidence, fulfillment, and purpose. She launched her coaching business in 2020 and empowers women of all ages to listen to the voice of God and make big, bold moves for greater influence and impact! In her spare time you can find her enjoying a Broadway musical, downhill skiing in Colorado with her hubby and friends, or traveling around the country visiting her young adult children! FIND MORE OF MEGAN! Website: https://meganbnilsen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeganNilsenKingdomLifeCoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megan_nilsen/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-nilsen/ Podcast: https://meganbnilsen.com/podcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MeganBNilsen INSTAGRAM 📱 https://www.instagram.com/@hallelujahpodcast CONTACT ✉️ [email protected] PODCAST 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hallelujah-podcast/id1654433035 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cf18tdfgFRMU8jWjUxK1Y WEBSITE 🖥️ https://www.hallelujahpodcast.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks so much for tuning into the Hallelujah! Podcast. My hope and prayer is that I will always be able to point you to Jesus and that you will leave feeling encouraged, equipped, inspired and ready to go out and be salt and light in this world! Don’t forget to follow and leave us a 5 star review if you like our content so that we can get the good news out and reach more people. Thanks for tuning into the Hallelujah podcast! See you next time. ❤️✝️

In this video we're having an honest chat about singleness with guest Simon Daniel Andrade. Simon is the host of the free and redeemed podcast, has been recording for nearly 2 years. His passion for God and for people is what inspires him to coach people in their self-esteem and achieve a God fulfilling purpose. Simon is a self-esteem life coach and hopefully one day a Licensed Professional Christian Counselor. Join us in this conversation as we share our stories, chat about the highs and lows of being single, seeing others around us get married and how our faith ties into all of that. We hope and pray that this video will be an encouragement to you, whatever season of life that you're in!Check out more of the Free and Redeemed Podcast below:https://www.instagram.com/simondanielboy/www.youtube.com/@freeandredemmed7935Book a time to meet with Simon:https://calendly.com/freeandredeemed77💌 CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction5:02 How do we deal with singleness?9:08 Timelines12:19 Pressure from family & friends14:02 Trusting in Gods promise17:10 Navigating singleness20:31 Marriage & divorce31:43 Having faith39:16 Growth in the wrestle41:21 Advice for in the "waiting"48:14 Prayer50:33 Final thoughtsINSTAGRAM📱 https://www.instagram.com/@hallelujahpodcastCONTACT ✉️ [email protected] 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hallelujah-podcast/id1654433035🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cf18tdfgFRMU8jWjUxK1YWEBSITE 🖥️ https://www.hallelujahpodcast.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks so much for tuning into the Hallelujah! Podcast. My hope and prayer is that I will always be able to point you to Jesus and that you will leave feeling encouraged, equipped, inspired and ready to go out and be salt and light in this world! Don’t forget to follow and leave us a 5 star review if you like our content so that we can get the good news out and reach more people. Thanks for tuning into the Hallelujah podcast! See you next time. ❤️✝️

Natalia Lavaggi has an incredible testimony of leaving the new age and being radically saved by Jesus. Natalia grew up in a Catholic home and had a relationship with God at a young age, but found herself getting more distant from God as a teenager. Seeking healing from sickness, Natalia started to look into other forms of energy healing, leading her down a rabbit hole and straight into the new age.Dabbling in the new age for many years, Natalia went to psychic healers, practiced yoga, used tarot cards, reiki and many other new age practices. Natalia was continually searching but was left feeling empty and her depression after having her son was crippling. After being attacked in her dreams by demons and experiencing supernatural help from Jesus, Natalia started to search out what this might mean. A series of beautiful, God-ordained events led her straight back into the arms of the God that she'd known about, but not experienced personally.We hope that you are encouraged by Natalia's testimony today - it's a testimony that shows the goodness and faithful of God, but also exposes the incredible deceptive new age practices that many are caught up in. Natalia will be starting her own YouTube channel soon where she interviews people who have also come out of the new age. Stay tuned for that, and share this episode with friends and family! 💌 CHAPTERS 0:00 Preview 0:44 Introduction 1:47 Early years: growing up as an immigrant 3:52 Anger, resentment & feeling distant from God 5:40 Teen years: rebellion, getting sick & drug use 7:40 Seeking inner healing: energy healing & new age practices 12:50 Searching & counterfeit healing 13:45 Postpartum depression & anxiety 15:48 Demonic attacks & sleep paralysis 18:26 God used a psychic healer! 20:11 God gave her Mum a vision 24:22 Asking God for a sign 28:17 He will pursue you 29:47 Spiritual warfare & growing in faith 37:37 Striving, identity & rest 42:20 Halloween & Christians 46:43 Christians & yoga... is it ok? 49:30 Being set apart 50:55 Natalia's heart & new age testimonies 52:35 A warning & invitation 54:04 Prayer & final words 🤍 Natalia's website: https://www.naturallynatalia.com/ Natalia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturally.natalia/ Natalia's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naturally.nataliaJADE ANDERSONS NEW AGE TO JESUS TESTIMONYhttps://youtu.be/lvamEBf2ttc?si=nxDoQ-qSkZMdGNAxINSTAGRAM📱 https://www.instagram.com/@hallelujahpodcastCONTACT ✉️ [email protected] 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hallelujah-podcast/id1654433035🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cf18tdfgFRMU8jWjUxK1YWEBSITE 🖥️ https://www.hallelujahpodcast.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks so much for tuning into the Hallelujah! Podcast. My hope and prayer is that I will always be able to point you to Jesus and that you will leave feeling encouraged, equipped, inspired and ready to go out and be salt and light in this world! Don’t forget to follow and leave us a 5 star review if you like our content so that we can get the good news out and reach more people. Thanks for tuning into the Hallelujah podcast! See you next time. ❤️✝️

Hi friends!! In this episode we're discussing part two of the "practical ways to start preparing for marriage as a single Christian. I love the topic of preparing for marriage and it's something that is front of mind for many of us. We prepare for all big events in life, so why not marriage? I hope to be able to share some of the tips I've learnt over my life, seen in the Bible and heard from other married couples around me. Make sure you check our part 1 of this episode for the physical & mental ways that you can prepare for marriage as a single Christian here. 💌 CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:49 Put yourself out there 2:11 Self awareness 4:28 Communication 5:52 Personality 7:11 Love languages 9:42 Knowing your values 10:37 Being equally yoked 12:57 Your relationship with God 14:10 Dealing with sin & addiction 15:29 Deliverance 17:56 Generational curses 19:03 Delight in the Lord 19:48 Encouragement SINGLENESS SERIES CHRISTIAN DATING SERIES INSTAGRAM 📱   / @hallelujahpodcast   CONTACT ✉️ [email protected] PODCAST 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cf18td... WEBSITE 🖥️ https://www.hallelujahpodcast.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks so much for tuning into the Hallelujah! Podcast. My hope and prayer is that I will always be able to point you to Jesus and that you will leave feeling encouraged, equipped, inspired and ready to go out and be salt and light in this world! Don’t forget to follow and leave us a 5 star review if you like our content so that we can get the good news out and reach more people. Thanks for tuning into the Hallelujah podcast! See you next time. ❤️✝️

In this video we are talking about practical ways that we can start to prepare for marriage as a single person. We prepare for all big events in life, so why wouldn't we prepare for something like marriage? This is a two part episode, and in this video we're talking about some of the physical and mental ways that we can prepare for marriage. In part two (stay tuned for this next week), we will discuss the emotional and spiritual ways we can prepare for marriage. I hope touching on this topic is helpful for you, and I am excited to share what's on my heart for this. 💌 CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:48 Routine 2:51 Eating & exercise 5:03 Work 6:17 Practical skills 7:34 Finances 8:05 Mental health 10:10 Dealing with trauma 11:48 Social media 13:17 Self esteem 14:23 You are loved ❤️ CHECK OUT MY SINGLENESS SERIES BELOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtXscUJ_Xdc&list=PLSm3SN-PkGcx4UoCXhnk6PeseDAsZag-B CHECK OUT MY CHRISTIAN DATING SERIES BELOW TOO! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVH-uzBR04A&list=PLSm3SN-PkGcxylCSi-9hWY8a_Q997lXWm INSTAGRAM 📱 https://www.instagram.com/@hallelujahpodcast CONTACT ✉️ [email protected] PODCAST 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hallelujah-podcast/id1654433035 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cf18tdfgFRMU8jWjUxK1Y WEBSITE 🖥️ https://www.hallelujahpodcast.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks so much for tuning into the Hallelujah! Podcast. My hope and prayer is that I will always be able to point you to Jesus and that you will leave feeling encouraged, equipped, inspired and ready to go out and be salt and light in this world! Don’t forget to follow and leave us a 5 star review if you like our content so that we can get the good news out and reach more people. Thanks for tuning into the Hallelujah podcast! See you next time. ❤️✝️

In this video we are joined by Bianca Barnes who is a wife, mother, and an avid follower of Jesus. She is also the host of Talk About Real, a podcast where she encourages individuals to pursue a meaningful relationship with Christ. Her passion lies in seeing people grow in their faith and in their walk with the Lord. In part 1 of this 2 part episode we're talking about the topic of finding your purpose and I LOVE Bianca's heart for sharing and encouraging people to find their purpose and what God is calling them too. Join us for this wonderful conversation and stay tuned for part 2 next week! ❤️ 💌 CHAPTERS 0:00 Teaser 0:29 Introduction 2:01 Meet Bianca! 5:26 The journey of starting a podcast 11:32 How do we know our purpose? 16:04 God will equip you for the journey 18:40 Using our talents & encouragement 20:07 Where you can find Bianca TALK ABOUT REAL PODCAST www.youtube.com/@TalkAboutReal OUR EPISODE TOGETHER: https://youtu.be/2AuRijsOiN0?si=Dq1nb0vqdMYG_AJ9 BIANCA'S LINKTREE & LINKS https://linktr.ee/TalkAboutReal INSTAGRAM 📱 https://www.instagram.com/@hallelujahpodcast CONTACT ✉️ [email protected] PODCAST 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hallelujah-podcast/id1654433035 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cf18tdfgFRMU8jWjUxK1Y WEBSITE 🖥️ https://www.hallelujahpodcast.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks so much for tuning into the Hallelujah! Podcast. My hope and prayer is that I will always be able to point you to Jesus and that you will leave feeling encouraged, equipped, inspired and ready to go out and be salt and light in this world! Don’t forget to follow and leave us a 5 star review if you like our content so that we can get the good news out and reach more people. Thanks for tuning into the Hallelujah podcast! See you next time. ❤️✝️