Episode 101

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6th Aug 2024

Is Worship About God's Ego?

Worship can seem like it’s purpose is to stroke God’s ego. Is that its purpose?

Why does God place such a high priority on worship?

Fascinatingly, scientific research shows benefits to worship – especially corporate singing. It builds trust, creates community, reduces isolation, and affirms a positive sense of belonging and self. Worship is for our benefit – not God’s!

Worship re-centers us and helps us align with the truth we are not God but we have an intrinsic value because we are made in His image.

When Nehemiah and the people of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas gather to dedicate Jerusalem’s newly-restored walls, they prioritize worship – especially through corporate singing!

We can take a cue from their example in our lives as individuals and in our churches. “Music wars” do not have to divide people; music can be the most community-building activities we engage in. Church worship is the last place in the U.S. where people of all stripes can regularly gather and sing together.

Use Nehemiah’s example and scientific research to learn why community worship must be preserved and practiced.

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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.