What if transformation doesn’t begin with trying harder—but with understanding what’s already been done?

In today’s episode, we sit with “The Blood” by Bethel Music—a worship anthem written for the weary, the striving, the ones caught on the hamster wheel of Christian performance who’ve forgotten they can step off and rest.

But this isn’t just a song.

It’s a declaration.

That everything changed. That you’ve been washed from the inside. That it could have only been the blood.

Because in Scripture, the scarlet thread runs from Genesis to Revelation—from the first covering in the garden to the wedding feast of the Lamb—reminding us that God has always been the One who provides, covers, and transforms through blood.

In This Episode:

• Hear the story behind “The Blood” and why it was written as a call back to simple, honest worship

• Trace the scarlet thread from Genesis 3 to Revelation 19, discovering how every drop of blood pointed to Christ

• Explore the Martha-to-Mary transformation that happens when we stop performing and start abiding

• Rest in the truth that you’re not becoming something—you already are something beautiful in Him

Listen to “The Blood” by Bethel Music:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7Fd44ENIgycSM6Alye9QZN?si=G3v7sPvpRxS_YCV8Miu1YA

• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-blood/1761895678?i=1761895679

• YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=6WvjEwlS4rY&si=Ei1YLlPm2MgUBMOX

Want to go deeper?

• Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional

• Join our women’s Bible study: https://lyricandletter.com/biblestudy

• Thematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com

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• Join our newsletter to read blog posts of our studies and special insights into scripture. Join on our website at https://www.lyricandletter.com

Thank you for being part of this community.

My prayer is that this episode reminds you: you can step off the wheel and into His rest.

Because you’re not becoming something. You already are something beautiful in Him.

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What if God’s nature really is to restore—to bring life to barren places, peace to the war inside us, and hope even when the wreckage feels too deep?

In today’s heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Bible teacher, writer, and co-author of Revelationship, Cathy Colver Garland. Cathy shares the kind of story that doesn’t resolve in a single miracle—but in a lifetime of encountering the goodness of God in the middle of real, human pain.

From miscarriages and divorce to breaking her neck twice, Cathy opens up about the wilderness places she’s walked through—and the unshakable visions God gave her along the way. What held her together wasn’t just grit or healing. It was knowing the One who restores. The One whose nature is unchanging—even when our circumstances are.

The worship song that carries us through this conversation is “Your Nature” by Kari Jobe—a song Cathy returns to again and again. Because when everything feels lost, she’s learned to believe: it’s God’s nature to restore.

This is a story of deep waiting, surprising joy, and the kind of revelation that draws us into lasting relationship with a faithful God.

In This Episode:

• Hear how Cathy clung to the nature and promises of God through years of barrenness, trauma, and unanswered questions.

• Learn how visions from God sustained her even when nothing around her looked like the future He had shown.

• Discover the heart behind her book Revelationship, and how she helps others see where God is moving in their everyday lives.

• Reflect on the power of worship to realign your heart with the truth of who God is—especially when everything feels uncertain.

• Be reminded that restoration isn’t always sudden. But when it’s from God—it’s deep.

Listen to “Your Nature” by Kari Jobe:

• Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/track/6DCtHdNZJ1y4vmHBAKsAF3?si=751b431dd2504deb
• Apple Music: ⁠https://music.apple.com/ma/song/your-nature-live/1609524749
• YouTube Music: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmNN4A9rjqQ

Want to explore Revelationship by Cathy Colver Garland?

Visit https://revelationship.net to learn more about the book and devotional, co-written with her father, Dr. Randy Colver—designed to help you recognize how God is revealing Himself to draw you into deeper relationship.

Fair Use Disclaimer: This episode includes references and lyrics from “Your Nature” by Kari Jobe, used under fair use for commentary, review, and teaching purposes. All rights remain with the original copyright holders.

What if healing doesn’t begin with strength—but with surrender?

In today’s episode, we sit with “Table Of The Lord” by Hope Darst—a worship anthem written for the weary, the suffering, the ones carrying quiet pain or praying bold prayers for someone they love.

But this isn’t just a song.

It’s an invitation.

To return. To receive. To be made whole.

Because in Scripture, the table isn’t just a symbol of provision—it’s the place where God meets us in the middle of the valley, prepares a seat for the unworthy, and washes the feet of the ones who are barely holding on.

In This Episode:

• • Hear the story behind “Table of the Lord” and why it was written as a call back to communion and presence.


• • Discover how the Lord’s Table in Psalm 23, Luke 14, and John 13 speaks to suffering and sacred belonging.


• • Reflect on the healing, wholeness, and mercy that are found in the presence of Jesus—especially in seasons of pain.


• • Rest in a Spirit-led prayer and invitation to come back to the table, just as you are.



• Listen to “Table Of The Lord” by Hope Darst:

• • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ms7yepKPwGtNZRqi63yws?si=UyMlyY8LTnOze3yreGpIqQ&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aseat%2Bat%2Bthe%2Btable%2Bhope


• • Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/table-of-the-lord-live/1797858576?i=1797858587


• • YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=xg0yMbUtdOk&si=nwBLj6Ayk-w_yh-c



• Want to go deeper?

• • Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional


• • Join our women’s Bible study: https://lyricandletter.com/biblestudy


• • Thematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com


• • Connect in our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter


• • Join our newsletter to read blog posts of our studies and special insights into scripture. Join on our website at https://www.lyricandletter.com

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  Thank you for being part of this community.

  My prayer is that this episode reminds you: there is still a seat for you.

  And Jesus is already there.

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What if the name of Jesus really is enough—when the hospital is quiet, the future uncertain, and all you can do is pray?

In today’s deeply personal episode, I’m joined by Katie Jones—a wife, mom through foster care and biological birth, worship singer, and the founder of Redeeming Your Finances. Katie opens up about the worship song that walked with her through infertility, foster parenting, a life-threatening illness, and the everyday surrender of trusting God when you don’t know the outcome.

The song is “In Jesus Name” by Katy Nichole—and for Katie, it became more than lyrics. It became a lifeline.

This is a story about intercession when you have no words… about worship that holds you when everything else is shaking… and about the kind of miracle that changes more than just your circumstances—it changes your heart.

In This Episode:

• Hear how Katie spoke and sang the name of Jesus over her foster daughter every night for two years—and how that same song carried her through heartbreak as they prepared to say goodbye.
• Walk with her through the moment she and her newborn son both nearly lost their lives to sepsis—and how worship became the only prayer she had strength for.
• Reflect on what it means to pray boldly in Jesus’ name, not as a guarantee of outcome, but as an act of deep trust.
• Discover how infertility, foster parenting, and a medical crisis wove together to deepen her understanding of surrender—and how that surrender laid the foundation for her calling.
• Learn how Katie’s ministry, Redeeming Your Finances, grew from the same place of faith—trusting God not just with healing, but with provision, planning, and peace.

Listen to “In Jesus Name” by Katy Nichole:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6Srgw41KlTpWtu5hbEKeja
• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/by/song/1608619426
• YouTube Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihrUIPfvTh8

Want to learn more about Katie’s ministry?

• Visit Redeeming Your Finances (https://redeemingyourfinances.com/) to explore her gospel-centered approach to managing money with peace and purpose.

• Or find her on YouTube at Katie Fiola Jones (https://www.youtube.com/@KatieFiolaJones), where she shares free, faith-based financial teaching.

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What if God still sees you—even when you feel invisible? Even when life moves too fast, when you're carrying things you never asked for, when you barely recognize the girl you used to be?

In today’s episode, we sit with Amanda Nolan’s new release 17—a song that captures the ache of growing up too soon, the exhaustion of hidden battles, and the quiet question: God, it’s me… do You still hear me?

But this isn’t just Amanda’s story. It’s Hagar’s. It’s yours. It’s mine.

Because thousands of years ago, another young woman whispered the same cry in the wilderness. And the God who saw her—El Roi—is still the God who sees you now.

In This Episode:

• ​Hear the story behind 17 and the honest prayers Amanda prayed in the darkest season of her life.
• ​Journey into Hagar’s wilderness and discover the God who calls her by name.
• ​Reflect on what it means to be seen, known, and carried by the God who has never looked away.
• ​Rest in a Spirit-led prayer of healing, belonging, and identity.

Listen to “17” by Amanda Nolan:

• ​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4xSOhLAzBfyWOWc8yTDV3F?si=24d3696914044126
• ​Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/17/1796020914
• ​YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=CPHK6coAgRg&si=GWPItPCBZqu49OwE

Want to go deeper?

• ​Download the devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional
• ​Join our women’s Bible study: https://lyricandletter.com/biblestudy
• ​Thematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com
• ​Connect in our Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter

Thank you for being part of this community. My prayer is that this episode helps you remember: you are seen, you are known, and you are loved.

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Today we are taking a slight break from diving into our normal worship songs as Rebecca is booked interviewing new worshippers for future podcasts. So we have guest podcasters, Sue and Joe, who will lead us into lively discussion on various forms of Verse Mapping.

Have you ever felt like God’s Word was speaking directly to your situation—like it knew your grief, your questions, your hope? That’s what the Thematic Verse Mapping Method is all about—and this Friday night, we’re going deep into Lamentations with the Thematic Verse Mapping (Lamentations 3:22-23) live broadcast. This passage reminds us of God’s mercy in the middle of the mess.

To get us ready, we're sharing this podcast episode with guest hosts, Sue and Joe, who beautifully compares three different mapping methods—including the one the Lord placed on Rebecca's heart: Thematic Verse Mapping. This episode captures the heart behind why we gather around the Word—not just to study, but to be transformed.

Then join us LIVE on every other Friday, 7–10pm EST on our Facebook Group and YouTube channel as we dive into one of the most hope-filled laments in all of Scripture. Whether you’re new to verse mapping or looking to reignite your Bible study, this night is for you.

Bring your Bible, your favorite translations, and your heart ready to receive! Download your free Thematic Verse Map at www.ThematicVerseMapping.com.

What if the dry bones in your life aren’t just evidence of what was—but signs of what God is about to resurrect?

Charles shares his testimony of finding new life after heartbreak, and how God resurrected buried dreams and called him into unexpected purpose.

You’ll hear:

• How Ezekiel 37 and John 20 are connected by the breath of God

• Why resurrection is always followed by commissioning

• What it means to wait on God’s Spirit to breathe on what’s forming in your life

• A reminder that the same Spirit who raised Jesus lives in you

Listen to “Rattle!” by Zach Williams feat. Steven Furtick:

• ​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7BXfkM49WOtrakdYG9oSy9?si=437bbc28f99744f4
• ​Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/rattle-feat-steven-furtick/1538022060?i=1538022104
• ​YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=oRNFLM4VX3Q&si=KxQC-jrYZoUSPTBh

Want to go deeper?

• ​Devotional Guide: https://www.lyricandletter.com/devotional
• ​Join our Bible Study Community: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter
• ​Explore Bible Unbound: https://www.lyricandletter.com/biblereviews
• ​Lyric & Letter Boutique: https://www.lyricandletter.com/boutique

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This podcast episode includes selections of the song and the complete lyrics of “Rattle!” by Zach Williams featuring Steven Furtick, used under fair use for educational and review purposes only. All rights remain with the original copyright holders. The use of this song and its lyrics is intended to provide context for our discussion and to enhance the listener’s understanding of the themes explored within the episode. No copyright infringement is intended.

What if today isn’t just another day—but a gift of mercy, a reason to worship?

In today’s episode, we dive into One More Day by Sons of Sunday—a song that isn’t about having all the answers or getting everything right, but about grace meeting us again today. It’s about waking up, taking a breath, and realizing that God has carried us through one more day.

Maybe you’ve been feeling the weight of it all lately. The exhaustion of keeping everything together. The quiet battles of the mind. The relentless pace of life that never slows down.

But what if, instead of focusing on the struggles, we shifted our eyes to gratitude? What if, instead of shame, we chose worship?

In This Episode:

• ​Discover how Psalm 42-43 reflects the very heart of this song—a fight between struggle and surrender, but one that always leads to praise.
• ​Hear my personal testimony of how God met me in a spiral of self-condemnation and turned it into worship.
• ​Unpack scripture that reminds us even in the darkest nights, God is still singing over us.
• ​Be led in a moment of reflection, remembering all that God has carried you through.
• ​Close in a heartfelt prayer of gratitude for one more day, one more breath, and one more chance to love Jesus.

Listen to “One More Day” by Sons of Sunday:

• ​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5uDkmiygdF24sPqe3S2wTP?si=223df414489b4dc6
• ​Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/one-more-day/1795539747?i=1795539749
• ​YouTube Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x352fBdYGZk

Want to go deeper?

Download the devotional for this episode and join our community Bible study as we walk through scripture together.

• ​Devotional: https://lyricandletter.com/devotional
• ​Women’s Bible Study: https://lyricandletter.com/biblestudy
• ​Thematic Verse Mapping: https://www.ThematicVerseMapping.com
• ​Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/lyricandletter

Thank you for being part of the Lyric & Letter family. My prayer is that this episode helps you see today—not as something to rush through, but as a gift of mercy, a reason to worship, and a reminder that God is still holding you.

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