When God feels distant

Today we’ll build on the conversation about fear of the future, and talk about what to do if it feels like the Lord isn’t near… or there at all. We’ll look at Luke 12 and Romans 8 to glean wisdom on increasing our faith and finding God even in painful or difficult times. Links From Today’s Episode: Last Week’s Youtube Video - https://youtu.be/2ZSFg9PNQh8 The Bible Recap Podcast - https://thebiblerecap.podbean.com/ Online Small Group - https://www.mydgroup.org/online Bible Study Fellowship - https://join.bsfinternational.org/ Meet Diana Diana is a teaching pastor with a heart for helping individuals walk out their faith in a demanding and ever-changing world. Join Diana on YouTube for weekly teaching, and Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement! Contact: https://www.dianakokku.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianakokku Facebook: facebook.com/dianakokku Instagram: instagram.com/dianakokku

I have learned so much about hospitality from my family from India, and today we follow the journey of Martha uncovering similar truths. As Martha repositions her heart, we see that she receives a divine revelation of who Jesus was, and that proper alignment brings revelation, understanding, others focus, peace and trust! Links From Today’s Episode: My Small Group membership closes May 15! Learn more here: https://www.dianakokku.com/my-small-group Shop handmade jewelry to help women out of poverty & trafficking: https://tradesofhope.com/eventshare/P24720/?u=Dianakokku Meet Diana  Diana is a teaching pastor with a heart for helping individuals walk out their faith in a demanding and ever-changing world. Join Diana on YouTube for weekly teaching, and Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement! Contact: https://www.dianakokku.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianakokku Facebook: facebook.com/dianakokku Instagram: instagram.com/dianakokku

Today I share an awesome prayer testimony (well, 2 of them :-) and we unpack the story of the persistent neighbor in Luke 11. Here we see the power of persistence, but more importantly, we see how good our Father in heaven is. In order to have the strength and endurance to persevere, we must know that we’re not praying to an unwilling master or begrudging boss. We’re praying to our good and loving Father and He truly is faithful to provide! Links From Today’s Episode: My Small Group membership closes May 15! Learn more here: https://www.dianakokku.com/my-small-group “Jesus Listens” Daily Devotional Prayer journal: https://amzn.to/418AFX3 Shop handmade artisan goods for Mother’s Day and help women out of poverty & trafficking: https://tradesofhope.com/eventshare/P24720/?u=Dianakokku Meet Diana Diana is a teaching pastor with a heart for helping individuals walk out their faith in a demanding and ever-changing world. Join Diana on YouTube for weekly teaching, and Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement! Contact: https://www.dianakokku.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianakokku Facebook: facebook.com/dianakokku Instagram: instagram.com/dianakokku

If you make just one change this year, what would have the greatest impact on your emotional health, spiritual growth, and physical well being? Today I propose that it’s finding a couple of good friends to study the Bible with, and mostly, share life with. I’ll discuss this Jewish tradition around studying Scripture in community, along with 3 practical ways you can develop close community this year! Links From Today’s Episode: Learn more about My Small Group here: https://www.dianakokku.com/my-small-group Shop the “Growth Gift Set” for Mother’s Day and help women out of poverty & trafficking: https://tradesofhope.com/eventshare/P24720/?u=Dianakokku “Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus”: https://amzn.to/3URsqNB D-Groups online Bible study groups: https://www.mydgroup.org/ Meet Diana Diana is a teaching pastor with a heart for helping individuals walk out their faith in a demanding and ever-changing world. Join Diana on YouTube for weekly teaching, and Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement! Contact: https://www.dianakokku.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianakokku Facebook: facebook.com/dianakokku Instagram: instagram.com/dianakokku

Jesus said “I have come that you may have life, and life to the full” (John 10:10). But what does that look like in our lives? Is it like a really good vacation? Is it even possible in this broken and hurting world? Today we’ll look at the surrounding context of the passage, along with the original language, to uncover the abundant life that is available to us today! Links From Today’s Episode: Learn more + register for the Fearless LIVE Workshop: https://www.dianakokku.com/fearless-workshop Learn more about My Small Group here: https://www.dianakokku.com/my-small-group Shop to help women out of poverty & trafficking: https://tradesofhope.com/Dianakokku Meet Diana: Diana is a teaching pastor with a heart for helping individuals walk out their faith in a demanding and ever-changing world. Join Diana on YouTube for weekly teaching, and Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement! Contact: https://www.dianakokku.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianakokku Facebook: facebook.com/dianakokku Instagram: instagram.com/dianakokku

Today I share the story of how I ended up as the key note speaker at a Women’s conference in Maryland last weekend, and the Lord’s encouragement through Elijah and Elisha to stay in our place as we trust the Lord to bring opportunity and promotion. Links From Today’s Episode: Learn more + register for the Fearless LIVE Workshop: https://www.dianakokku.com/fearless-workshop Learn more about My Small Group here: https://www.dianakokku.com/my-small-group Shop to help women out of poverty & trafficking: https://tradesofhope.com/Dianakokku Meet Diana Diana is a teaching pastor with a heart for helping individuals walk out their faith in a demanding and ever-changing world. Join Diana on YouTube for weekly teaching, and Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement! Contact: https://www.dianakokku.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianakokku Facebook: facebook.com/dianakokku Instagram: instagram.com/dianakokku

I've learned that if it's important to you, it has to be programmed into your day. These are two important habits that I have programmed into tasks that always happen, every single day: loading the dishwasher and getting dressed. I take this opportunity to ask the Lord to help me forgive (while loading the dishwasher) and help me start the day centered on him (praying a short Psalm in the closet). Join me today for practical tips on programming important habits into your day! Links From Today’s Episode:  Watch the YouTube video where I show these daily habits here: https://youtu.be/FIIDp_aupN4 Get your FREE Psalm 31 printable here: https://www.dianakokku.com/pl/2147671128  Learn more about My Small Group here: https://www.dianakokku.com/my-small-group  Shop to help women out of poverty & trafficking: https://tradesofhope.com/Dianakokku Meet Diana Diana is a teaching pastor with a heart for helping individuals walk out their faith in a demanding and ever-changing world. Join Diana on YouTube for weekly teaching, and Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement!  Contact: https://www.dianakokku.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianakokku  Facebook: facebook.com/dianakokku  Instagram: instagram.com/dianakokku

Today we’ll discover that the secret to contentment lies underneath all of our stuff! There’s scientific reasons why our stuff causes stress and biblical reasons to choose simplicity too. Grab a trash bag and donation box and take on a drawer, closet or cubby as we do some spring cleaning together today! Links From Today's Episode: Watch the Youtube video where we clean out my closet here: https://youtu.be/m_dIRO8bjSs 🎙Can I ask a favor? Please subscribe to my Podcast channel on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@follow-me-podcast 🙋‍♀️Join My Small Group! A private membership community for like minded women to study the Bible, pray, and encourage each other in faithful living: https://www.dianakokku.com/my-small-group 🐰 Get your FREE Easter Guide + Planner: https://www.dianakokku.com 📖 Decluttering By Faith Devotional by Dawn Madsen & Diana Kokku: https://www.theminimalmom.com/decluttering-by-faith 🛍 Shop to help women get out of poverty & trafficking: https://tradesofhope.com/Dianakokku    About Diana Diana is a teaching pastor with a heart for helping individuals walk out their faith in a demanding and ever-changing world. Join Diana on YouTube for weekly teaching, and Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement! Contact: https://www.dianakokku.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianakokku Facebook: facebook.com/dianakokku Instagram: instagram.com/dianakokku

Today we'll discuss 5 practical ways to reach the next generation with the message of Christ. It may not be as intimidating as you think! We got this! The Lord is on the move and there's so many reasons to be hopeful for Millennials, Gen Z and beyond! Links From Today's Episode: Gospel Coalition Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/6-shifts-reaching-next-generation/ Shop to help Women: https://tradesofhope.com/Dianakokku My Small Group membership community: https://www.dianakokku.com/my-small-group Jesus Revolution review on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qp29O9Fjq54 About Diana Diana is a teaching pastor with a heart for helping individuals walk out their faith in a demanding and ever-changing world. Join Diana on YouTube for weekly teaching, and Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement! Contact: https://www.dianakokku.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianakokku Facebook: facebook.com/dianakokku Instagram: instagram.com/dianakokku

In our first episode of the "Follow Me" Podcast with Diana Kokku, we'll dive into 1 Corinthians and Paul's encouragement to the Church and what it means for us today. Many of us are simply too tired to care, so we'll look at the causes and what we can do, so that we can take our place on the team! Links From Today's Episode: Get Your Life Back - https://amzn.to/3roRO0m The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - https://amzn.to/34q3AOS To Hell With The Hustle - https://amzn.to/3ykbUMt My Small Group - https://www.dianakokku.com/my-small-group Shop Trades of Hope - https://tradesofhope.com/Dianakokku   Meet Diana Diana is a teaching pastor with a heart for helping individuals walk out their faith in a demanding and ever-changing world. Join Diana on YouTube for weekly teaching, and Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement! Contact: https://www.dianakokku.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianakokku Facebook: facebook.com/dianakokku Instagram: instagram.com/dianakokku