We’re back! Welcome to season 3 of That’s for Sure . In today’s episode, we hear from Simon Gioche. Simon is a global leader, husband, father and musician. On today’s episode, Simon reminds us that faith is an adventure. He shares stories of his world travels, his personal story of tragedy and how God used him to share the good news of Christ all over the world.

This conversation will remind you that Jesus sees you where you are and has your steps planned.

Links:

Simon’s Song: Brought Me This Far

Season 2, Episode 16 with Bada Sukh-Ulzii

Season 2, Episode 17 with Christian Mungai

People are the Wealth by Christian Mungai

Instagram @nomkates

Quotes:

“Bring it to God unedited.”

“God is indeed faithful even when we are faithless.”

Philippians. 4:6-7: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Grateful,

Carrie Ellen

In this final episode of the Summer of the Psalms series, we’re looking at Psalm 100.

Psalm 100 is known for being a Psalm of thanksgiving. In this episode, we consider three marks of a Christian.

• 1. Filled with the Spirit of God
  2. Filled with his word.
  3. Filled with gratitude.

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  I’m grateful for these truths and I am especially grateful for you. Thank you for being part of this Summer in the Psalms series. I hope it’s been an encouragement to you and prompted you to read more of the Psalms.

  
  

  The Psalms are prayers to God and evidence of his deep care and concern for you and me. Leave me a comment and let me know if you have a favorite Psalm.

  
  

  If you missed the notes for Psalm 100, grab them here. Spend some time reading the Psalm and reflecting on these truths today.

  
  

  Since this is the final episode in the series, there isn’t a download, however, I’ve made a short playlist of some of my favorite Psalms turned songs. Check it out here.

  
  

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  Grateful,

  Carrie Ellen

Today’s Psalm is one of my favorites and my typical go to Psalms. We’re looking at Psalm 91.

Psalm 91 shows us how protective God is of his children and followers. It reveals to us the truth that God is actively working for our protection and good. Isn’t that incredible news today? We have a God who is for us and is with us always.

If you missed the notes for Psalm 91, grab them here. Spend some time reading the Psalm and reflecting on these truths today.

Click here for your free download to the final week in the series, next week’s Psalm, Psalm 100.

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Carrie Ellen

In today’s episode we’re reading and reflecting on Psalm 34. Psalm 34 is such a beautiful picture of the relationship between God and you and me. It’s full of praise rightly due to God and it reveals how active and caring is in our everyday life.

He is the Lord. He is our protector. He is with us always.

If you missed the notes for Psalm 34, grab them here. Spend some time reading the Psalm and reflecting on these truths today. Click here for your free download to next week’s Psalm, Psalm 91.

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Carrie Ellen

1. God created us and calls us very good.

2. God cares deeply for us.

In this episode, we read and explore Psalm 8. Psalm 8 is full of praise to the God who created everything from the stars in the heavens to the fish in the sea. And he created you and me by his incredible love.

If you missed the notes for Psalm 8, grab them here. Spend just a few minutes reading Psalm 8 today and reflecting on how awesome it is that God created such a wonderful earth for us to enjoy and that he created you!

Click here for your free download to next week’s Psalm, Psalm 34.

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Carrie Ellen

In today’s episode we’re going to dive into Psalm 1. Psalm 1 is rich poetry that paints for us a picture of how fruitful and prosperous a life with God and his word is. We read about two paths. One is like a tree planted by a stream and who yields fruit and prosper. The other is a wicked way that leads to destruction. One is marked with God and yielding to his word and way and the other is marked by doing things our own way.

Listen in to learn more about what it looks like to walk the path that leads to prosperity and away from destruction.

Click here for your free download to next week’s Psalm, Psalm 8.

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Carrie Ellen

Welcome to the Summer in the Psalms Series kick off episode!

Friend, I am so glad you’re joining in on this new and interactive summer series. I truly believe God has something so good and unimaginably awesome for his believing people. The Psalms tell us as much.

Have you ever questioned or wondered if God is concerned with your life? Does he really see and know and care about the details of life? Is he close or distant day in and day out?

These questions and more are answered in the book of Psalms. We’re going to dive into just five of the Psalms in this series and just barely scratch the surface of just how involved God is, how much he cares and the good promises he has established for you and me. It’s going to be good. Listen in on this short, five-minute episode to hear how this series is going to work.

Grab your copy of this week’s download on Psalm 1 here.

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Carrie Ellen

Imagine losing your job, your home and everything in it, and your kids’ school all in one day. For today’s guest, Rev. Mike Mekredijian, that’s exactly what happened to him and his family in Altadena, Ca in Jan 2025.

On today’s episode you’ll get to hear Mike tell his story of unimaginable loss running parallel with profound truth in the midst of the loss and grief.

Mike loves people. A graduate of product design from Philadelphia University and then Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for his Master of Divinity, he loves opportunities to creatively tell Jesus’ story from the pulpit. Mike’s passion is to cultivate relationships and advance Kingdom initiatives. He has worked for BDI and Azusa Pacific University, serving and equipping the next generation leader. He is an alumnus of the Arrow Leadership Program and has served in various leadership roles as a pastor at the Armenian Evangelical Church of Rhode Island and First Armenian Presbyterian Church, Fresno, CA. He loves to journey alongside leaders and is the West Coast ambassador for Arrow Leadership in encouraging and developing Christian leaders. Mike grew up in the Middle East, east coast, and now resides in Southern California with his wife, Tamar, and their two kids. Besides fun family time, spontaneous dance parties with his kids, Mike enjoys athletic challenges, like triathlons, and opportunities to be creative.

Mike’s story has been featured via World Vision and their efforts to help folks recover from the Eaton Fire in Altadena.

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Carrie Ellen