Help Me Abide
Jennifer Beil
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Help Me Abide is a Christian podcast featuring conversations with women who have faced relatable struggles and found strength by abiding in Jesus Christ. The show offers trusted resources for help, encouragement, and spiritual growth, for both its own ministry and others. It seeks to help women experience the abundant life that their faith promises.
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B.75 Bonus: Dramatic Intensity VS Consistent Longevity | Jennifer Beil 20.07.2026 36minWelcome back to Help Me Abide and to our Summer Bonus Season! We are so glad you're here for episode 80 — our final episode of the season.Before we get into today's lesson, we have some exciting news to share! Season 7 of Help Me Abide, entitled The Simple Life, will be premiering Monday, September 14th. This season is filled with amazing guest interviews and the priceless wisdom these women have to offer, and we simply cannot wait for you to hear it. Stay tuned, you are not going to want to miss it!But first, let's finish strong. Today's episode is a recording from our home church's annual ladies conference this past April, and I want to be upfront with you — the audio quality on this one is not the best, and I sincerely apologize for that. Even so, I just couldn't bring myself to shelve this message. I truly believe the content is worth pressing through the imperfect sound to get to.The title of today's lesson is Dramatic Intensity vs. Consistent Longevity. This message was originally given to the teenage girls at our conference, but I believe it applies to every one of us. It speaks to our walks with God and the truth that faithfulness is far more valuable than being impressive.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let's get into the heart of today's final bonus episode.TEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
B.74 Bonus: Friendship and Cookies | Tammy Goddard 13.07.2026 35minWelcome back to Help Me Abide. I am so glad you have joined us today, because we have another summer bonus episode for you.This is our fourth of five summer bonus episodes, and today we are sharing a lesson taught by Mrs. Goddard on the topic of friendship. Now, this lesson was taught at a ladies conference nearly twenty years ago, but don't let that fool you. The truths she shares are just as needed, just as relevant, and just as powerful today as the day she first delivered them.Friend, I believe this message is needed in churches all over the world. We live in a day when it is easier than ever to be connected, and yet so many people, even within the walls of the church, are lonely, hurting, and longing for true friendship. The Word of God speaks directly to this. In John 13:35, Jesus said, "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another."So today I want to invite you to let these truths penetrate your heart. My prayer is that all of us walk away from this episode determined to be a better friend, a more faithful friend, and a more Christlike friend.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let's get into the heart of today's bonus episode.TEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
B.73 Bonus: Consider Sarah | Jennifer Beil 06.07.2026 23minWelcome back to Help Me Abide and to our Summer Bonus Season! Today I'm bringing you a lesson I had the privilege of sharing at a marriage conference just this past year. Now, fair warning this one is on the shorter side and a little raw, but my prayer is that its truth is worth your time. This lesson is intended especially for married women, so if you are a teenager or a s ingle lady, feel free to pass this one up, we will have something for you in another episode!Marriage is one of the greatest gifts God gives us, but let's be honest, it is also one of the hardest. It requires patience, sacrifice, forgiveness, and a whole lot of grace. There are seasons that feel sweet and easy, and there are seasons that feel like you are just barely holding on. But I want to encourage you today with this lesson. Because on the other side of that fight is something beautiful, something worth every hard moment you pressed through together.The title of today's lesson is Consider Sarah.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let's get into the heart of today's episode.TEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
B.72 Bonus: Worry | Tammy Goddard 29.06.2026 40minWelcome back to Help Me Abide. I am so glad you've joined us today, because we have a special treat for you, a summer bonus episode that I believe has the power to really help our Christian walk.Last week, the ladies of our church had the privilege of sitting under a lesson that I haven't been able to stop thinking about. Mrs. Goddard taught on the topic of worry, and friend, if there was ever a timely lesson for the days we are living in, this is it.Mrs. Goddard is one of my all-time favorite lady speakers. There is a depth and practicality to the way she teaches the Word of God, and I knew the moment she finished her lesson on Sunday that it needed to go further, it needed to reach our listeners.Whether worry has been a quiet companion you've learned to live with, or a roaring storm that's kept you up at night, I want to encourage you to really pay attention to these truths today. I believe it will be a help to all of us, if we will let it.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let's get into the heart of today's episode.TEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
B.71 Bonus: A Sound Mind and True Love | Jennifer Beil 22.06.2026 41minWelcome back to Help Me Abide! We are so glad you're joining us for something extra special: our Summer Bonus Season! Our team is hoping and praying it will be a true blessing to your heart and your walk with the Lord.Over the next five episodes, you'll be hearing lessons brought to you by two members of our podcast team: your host, Jennifer Beil, that's me, and our podcast facilitator, Mrs. Tammy Goddard. These are teachings that have been prayed over and shared at ladies meetings with women just like you.Today's episode kicks us off with a lesson I gave at a ladies conference several years ago. I actually had the privilege of sharing a similar message again this year at our home church's ladies conference, but since that one wasn't recorded, we are bringing you this one in its place.The title of today's lesson is: A Sound Mind and True Love.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let's get into the heart of today's episode.TEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
6.70 Beauty for Ashes: Julie Dominguez | Meagan's Story, God's Glory 27.04.2026 58minToday’s episode is a tender and meaningful one. We’re joined by Julie Dominguez, a woman whose story carries both deep sorrow and quiet strength. Julie opens her heart to share about the loss of her teenage daughter, Meagan, and what she has learned through the long journey of grief. I just want to say before we start how much I admire Julie’s willingness to be so open about something so painful. Grief is such a personal thing, and yet she has been willing to let others into that journey. Through her story, you really see who God has been to her in those darkest moments, and also how the people around her helped walk alongside her through that pain.One thing that stood out to me so much in talking with Julie is just her huge mom heart. Her love for Meagan is so evident. It’s been many years since Meagan went to heaven, but you can tell it still feels so fresh to Julie. That kind of loss is not something you ever truly get over, it just still really hurts.Before we start, I do have a special request. If you knew Meagan, would you send us a message and share your favorite memory of her, or maybe your favorite thing about her? I think that would be such a sweet way for us as listeners to encourage Julie and remind her how loved Meagan still is.I know this conversation will be a help and encouragement to so many of you. Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.TEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
6.69 Beauty for Ashes: Ashley Yancey | High-Risk Faith 20.04.2026 1j 3minToday we’re joined by our guest, Ashley Yancey, who is going to share her story of walking through rare and unusually difficult pregnancies and how God has met her in those hard places.One of the sweetest parts of this episode is the connection to someone many of you may remember. Ashley is the granddaughter of Frieda Cowling, who we had the honor of interviewing back in episode 63. If you haven’t listened to that one yet, I would really encourage you to go back and hear it. To hear how Friedas granddaughter has grown up to trust God, standing firm in her faith through her own trials, is a beautiful testimony to a lasting spiritual legacy.I’ve been so encouraged by Ashley. She has such a grateful heart and such a sweet, gentle spirit. It’s so evident that she has taken hold of that baton of faith and is running her race with purpose.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:Joy in Serving Jesus - Cowling's CDTEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
6.68 Beauty for Ashes: Katy Moffitt | Out of Darkness into his Marvellous Light 13.04.2026 1j 11minThis season, Beauty for Ashes, has been about remembering that God doesn’t waste anything. He meets us right in the middle of our brokenness and if we let Him, He slowly, faithfully brings something good out of it.Today’s episode is with my sweet friend, Katy Moffitt, and I’m just really excited for you to hear from her. Katy shares her story of coming out of some really dark, heavy and painful places and being brought into God’s marvelous light through salvation.One of the things I admire most about Katy is her humility. She’s so willing to own her own struggles and be real about her journey, and it makes what she shares feel really practical and helpful. She’s also just really easy to listen to. There’s a sweetness about her that I think you’ll pick up on right away.Katy is a quality lady, and I know this conversation is going to encourage you, no matter what season you’re in.Several times in this episode we talk about the idea of putting God on trial.When we go through struggles, one of our first reactions as humans is to ask “why.” We look for someone or something to blame, and often, we feel anger. I’ll be the first to admit—I’ve been there. I’ve felt those same emotions and taken those same actions.But I can also tell you this: the moment I began to accept God’s sovereignty, and to see my struggles as part of His perfect will, something started to change. That’s when I began to heal. That’s when I was able to move forward.The beauty, though, doesn’t come right away. It comes when we take ownership of our part in the struggle.If our hardship is the result of sin, then we have to be willing to confess, repent, and do the work to make things right.And if our struggle is something beyond us, something allowed by God, then we’re called to trust. To believe that His ways are better than our ways.That’s not easy. Believe me, I know.But when we get to that place, that’s when beauty begins to rise from the ashes. Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:Come Thou Fount - SongTEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
6.67 Beauty for Ashes: Esther Wruck | God's Plan Was Better 06.04.2026 47minThis episode feels really special to me because I get to share a conversation with someone who’s not just a guest but a friend of mine from back in my college days, Esther Wruck.Esther is just one of those people who is so easy to listen to. She’s gentle, she’s honest, and the way she talks about hard things is just really practical and helpful. I’ve learned a lot from her just by being her friend.In this episode, she opens up about what it was like to find out her daughter has Down syndrome and the unexpected beauty that’s come through it. She also shares about her experience with hormonal depression, something I think so many people can relate to, even if it’s not often talked about out loud.Something I really admire about Esther is the way she was raised, you can just hear it in who she is. I also love how much she loves her church and how her faith really shows up in the way she lives her life and walks through both the good and the hard.She’s just a really sweet friend, and I’m so grateful she said yes to having this conversation.So I hope you’ll just settle in and listen. I really think her story is going to encourage you. Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:Emily's VideoJust As I Am - SongTEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
6.65 Beauty for Ashes: Darla Hillman | 4 Days in 2020 when God Never let Go 30.03.2026 1j 12minAs you know, this season is called “Beauty for Ashes,” and throughout this season we’re talking with people who have walked through real pain and real loss, but who have also experienced how joy can somehow grow in the middle of it.Our guest today is Darla Hillman. Darla and her family went through something that so many people around the world faced during the pandemic. Within a short time, she lost both of her parents to COVID. That kind of loss changes a family. It leaves a lot of grief, a lot of questions, and a lot to carry.But one of the things that struck me when talking with Darla is that even after everything she and her family have endured, there’s still this genuine hope and joy when she speaks. Not a forced kind of positivity but a deep, steady faith that’s both comforting and honestly convicting in the best way. Today she’s going to share about the trials her family has faced, her grief, and the ways she’s seen God meet her in the middle of it all.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:He Keeps me Singing - SongTEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
6.64 Beauty for Ashes: Kelly Gray | Reflecting His Light 23.03.2026 1j 15minThis season is so meaningful because we’re leaning into real life stories, the kind that hold both heartbreak and hope at the same time. The kind that remind us God doesn’t waste our pain.Today’s conversation is a really special one. Today, I have the pleasure of introducing youto Kelly Gray. Kelly is a pastor’s wife, a mom and a proud grandmother. She’s a woman who has poured her life into her family and into ministry by loving people, serving faithfully, and walking alongside others in their own seasons of joy and sorrow.Kelly is also a special needs mama. Her son’s life was a gift. While his journey here on earth was not without challenges, it was filled with love, purpose, and a depth that changed her heart.And yet what strikes me most about Kelly is this steady, grounded joy she carries. Not because life has been easy, it hasn’t, but because she has clung to the Lord through every high and every valley. Through ministry. Through motherhood. Through grief.Her story is honest. It’s tender. It’s about the complexity of serving while carrying private pain. It’s about loving a child with special needs with your whole heart. And it’s about learning that even in the deepest ashes, God is still writing beauty.So wherever you are today, whether you’re in a sweet season or a hard one, I think this conversation is going to encourage you.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:RG33 Candle Company Jennifer's TestimonyBrave Little Soul PoemWelcome to Holland PoemTEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
6.63 Beauty for Ashes: Frieda Cowling | From Youthful Fire to Faithful Finish 16.03.2026 1j 14minAlright friends, welcome back to the Help Me Abide Podcast. I am genuinely honoured to share today’s episode.This one is really special to me because the guest we have today is not just someone with a powerful testimony, she is someone who has deeply impacted my life.Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Mrs. Frieda Cowling.When I think of Mrs. Cowling, the first word that comes to mind is character. She is a woman of integrity, persistence, and steady faith. There is something so beautiful about the way she carries herself. It is authentic, it is grounded, and it is rooted in a real relationship with the Lord.One of the things I gleaned from this episode was how the respect for her earthly father so naturally translated into a deep love for her Heavenly Father. You will hear it. Her faith is not forced. It is not performative. It is personal. It is relational. And it is real.She and her husband are truly two of the strongest Christians and most faithful soul winners I know. They genuinely care about people, not just about church attendance or appearances, but about their souls.They were incredibly influential in both my husband’s life and mine. The example they set, the prayers they prayed, and the encouragement they gave all mattered more than they probably even realize. We have the utmost respect for them, not just because of what they do, but because of who they are.I truly believe there is something in this conversation meant for you, so listen closely. You are going to hear not just a testimony, but a legacy of faith, a story of love, of devotion, and of a God who is faithful through every season.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let us get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:Life Application Study Bible - BibleCruden's Concordance - BookWhat a Friend we have in Jesus - SongUnderstanding Your Husband and Understanding Your Wife - BookRearing Kids with Character - BookRecipes for Rearing Children - BookTEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
6.62 Beauty for Ashes: Virginia Harris | Scars in the Rearview 09.03.2026 1j 23minToday’s episode is one that I think is going to stay with you. Our guest is Virginia Harris, and I wish you all will someday have the opportunity to see her smiling face. If you know her, you already know she has this joy about her that just draws you in. She’s the kind of person who feels like an instant friend. Easy to talk to, easy to listen to. And she just radiates the love of God.But her testimony is not one that does not include deep pain. Virginia is going to share about a car accident that changed her life forever. In a single moment, everything shifted. And what followed wasn’t a quick fix or an immediate “I see the purpose in this.” It was a long road physically, emotionally, and spiritually.One of the things I admire most about her is her honesty. She’s not going to tie this up in a neat little bow. She’s going to talk about the pain. The wrestling. The time it took before she could truly thank God for what she went through. Because gratitude doesn’t always come overnight.Healing doesn’t always happen quickly.And, sometimes faith looks like just holding on.But here’s what I love about Virginia, suffering didn’t steal her joy. If anything, it deepened it. Refined it. There’s a steadiness in her now, a sweetness, that you can only get by walking through fire with the Lord.So wherever you’re listening from today, if you’re in a hard season, if you’re waiting on healing, if you’re still in the “ashes” part of your story, I hope this conversation reminds you that God is not finished yet.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:I Need Thee Every Hour - SongThat We May Be Able to Comfort - BookPastors Morning Musing - Radio Program (8:30AM EST)TEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
6.61 Beauty for Ashes: Kayte McCoy | Restored by the True Father 02.03.2026 1j 24minToday is the day! The premier of our brand-new season called “Beauty for Ashes.” This season has been on my heart for a while. We’re going to be talking about redemption, not the pretty, polished version, but the real kind. The kind that comes after heartbreak. After disappointment. After pain. The kind where God meets us in the ashes and slowly, faithfully makes something beautiful.And I truly can’t think of a better way to start than with my friend, Kayte McCoy.This conversation is a personal one. Kayte shares her story with so much courage and wisdom. She talks about real hurt, deep hurt, and what it looked like to actually address it instead of avoid it. I was so struck by her wisdom. The way she wrestled through her pain. The way she clung to truth. The way she allowed God to meet her in some really serious, difficult places and lead her toward healing.I do want to gently mention that we touch on some adult topics in this episode, so if you’ve got little ones nearby, now might be a good time to pop in some earbuds.My prayer is that as you listen, you’ll not only be encouraged by Kayte’s story, but that you’ll find hope for your own. Whatever ashes you might be holding, you’re not alone, lets decided to surrender those ashes back to our loving heavenly Father. For He is the One who can make something truly beautiful emerge from them. Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:Jenn and Kayte PhotosA Mighty Fortress - SongTEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
5.60 Back on the Field: Meagan Sullivan | South Africa 10.11.2025 59minHey friends, welcome back to the Help My Abide podcast. I can’t believe it, but this is the final episode in Season 5: Back on the Field. What a season it’s been. Before we jump in, I want to let you know that Season 6 is right around the corner. It’s going to be called “Beauty for Ashes,” and I’ve already started interviewing our guests. Let me tell you: it’s shaping up to be such a powerful and insightful season. I can’t wait to share it with you.Today, we’re closing out this season with a really special conversation. I had the joy of interviewing Meagan Sullivan. Meagan and her husband, Josh, along with their children, have been serving as missionaries in South Africa for the past seven years. Before heading out on furlough, their church had grown to around eighty members, and they have three young men currently training for ministry. The Sullivans have four biological kids, and two more who are theirs in their hearts.In this interview, Meagan opens up about life on the mission field: about faith, about endurance, and about what it looks like to trust God in the middle of heartbreak and uncertainty. Their story is one of deep grief, but also incredible hope. Some of you may have already heard about what happened earlier this year when Meagan’s husband, Josh, was kidnapped in South Africa and then miraculously rescued. It’s a powerful story of God’s protection and presence, and I really encourage you to read the article about it. You can find the link in the show notes. It’ll give you even more depth and meaning as you listen to this conversation.And, because every missionary has a favorite local dish, Meagan shared hers, it’s called umnqusho, or as she laughed and told me to say instead, samp and beans.I loved this interview with Meagan. She’s someone who has been acquainted with grief, yet she continues to press on learning more about herself, her weakness, and her faith in her loving Heavenly Father. She’s so real, and honestly, she felt like an instant friend.Make sure you stick around until the very end of this episode. You’ll hear a beautiful song sung by their church’s youth choir in South Africa, recorded just a few weeks before Josh’s kidnapping. Every time I hear it, it brings tears to my eyes.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:Sullivan Family - WebsiteKidnapping Article - Fox News TEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
5.59 Back on the Field: Rhoda Smith | Barbados 03.11.2025 1j 16minWelcome back to The Help Me Abide Podcast. I am truly honored to introduce today’s guest.Joining us is Mrs. Rhoda Smith, a faithful missionary who, along with her husband Robert Smith II, has served the Lord for over thirty five years on the mission field. Together, they’ve had five children, two of whom are living, and have dedicated their lives to sharing the Gospel around the world.The Smiths began their missionary journey in Nigeria, West Africa, where God used them to start a church that continues to bear fruit to this day. From that work, around thirty people have gone out to serve in ministry, with more than sixteen currently pastoring, one serving as an evangelist, and others training in Bible college.Today, the Smiths serve faithfully in Barbados, where they have planted the St. Philip Independent Baptist Church, an inspiring ministry named for the location they serve in. God has blessed their ministry with faithful believers whose spiritual growth, as local pastors say, is “like watching a tree grow.” Slow, steady, but truly miraculous. The kind of growth that only God can bring.The Smiths have also had the joy of witnessing something rare and precious on the island, marriages. In a nation where most homes are led by single parents, they’ve seen God transform lives and families, and they’ve even had the honor of helping some couples take that beautiful step of faith together in marriage.Most importantly, through countless visits, Bible studies, and conversations, they’ve been able to share the truth of salvation by grace and the free gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ with many who had never heard the message clearly before.One of Rhoda’s favorite stories is of a dear older woman who began to weep as she heard for the very first time that eternal life is a gift from God already paid for by Jesus. Moments like that remind her why she went, why she serves, and why she must keep sharing the truth.From a big day attendance of 1,200 in Nigeria to 168 in Barbados, God has proven Himself faithful every step of the way. Souls have been saved, lives transformed, and churches established where once there were none.And of course, we can’t forget some of the simple joys of life in Barbados, like macaroni pie, chicken curry, and yes, even fish: something the Smiths didn’t grow up loving, but now enjoy as a staple of island life.Oh, and one quick note before we begin. Please forgive the audio quality in this episode. We had a little trouble keeping the internet connection stable, so we actually ended up recording over the phone with the phone on speaker, held up to the microphone. But I promise, the message and the heart behind it are worth every bit of it.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:Ed Dunlop Books- BooksGeorge Muller Autobiography- Book TEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
5.58 Back on the Field: Ashley Anglea | Madagascar 27.10.2025 1j 7minWelcome back to another episode of Help Me Abide. Today we are honored to welcome a very special guest, Mrs. Ashley Anglea, a faithful missionary serving alongside her husband, Benjamin Anglea, in the beautiful country of Madagascar.For the past 18 years, the Anglea family has poured their lives into the people of Madagascar, raising their five children there, sharing the gospel, and building a lasting ministry. Their journey began with a bold step of faith, and through God’s grace, they were able to purchase land and build a church building, establishing Faith Baptist Church. Over the years, they have seen the Lord raise up local leaders, ordaining four men, three of whom have gone out to plant new churches of their own.In 2016, Ashley's husband Ben started the Faith Baptist Bible Institute, a ministry that has equipped many men and women to grow in their knowledge of God’s Word and serve in their communities. Their work has also expanded to launching a missions program within their church, multiplying the reach of the gospel far beyond their own hands.Early on, Benjamin also founded an NGO that opened doors for their family and many other missionary families to serve legally and effectively in Madagascar. And since 2017, the Angleas have faithfully hosted teen camp each year, creating an environment where young people can experience the love that only God can provide and learn the truth of the gospel of our Saviour Jesus Christ.Ashley is a woman of deep wisdom and compassion, someone who pairs her sharp mind with a heart that longs to serve. Her favorite Malagasy dish is Varyam-anana, a comforting seasoned rice soup with greens and pork, or as she describes it, a sweet and salty fried rice biscuit.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:Bob Sorge Video - YouTube VideoThe Joyful Women Leadership Manual - Book by Joy Rice MartinTo Cross the Widest Ocean - Book by Becky MartingTEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
5.57 Back on the Field: Elizabeth Speer | Ghana 20.10.2025 1j 3minHey friends, and welcome back to Help Me Abide.Today, I have the joy and honor of welcoming someone truly special. A personal friend, a woman I deeply admire, and a true hero of the faith, Mrs. Elizabeth Speer.Elizabeth and her husband Ted Speer have served as missionaries in Ghana, West Africa, for the past 16 years. Together, they've poured their lives into the work of the Gospel, and the fruit of their labor is truly remarkable.Through their ministry, over 50 churches have been started, either directly or indirectly. Their main church averages around 700 people every Sunday, not counting daughter churches. Their Bible college, Hyles-Anderson College of West Africa, has graduated 87 students. The Christian school my husband Brett helped launch, the Fundamental Baptist Academy, has 445 students enrolled this school year. Every August, their Pastors’ and Workers’ Conference draws hundreds from across West Africa, and they currently have over 70 team members on payroll. These statistics are just the tip of the iceberg in relating the incredible ministry the Lord has built through their faithful service.But Elizabeth’s impact goes far beyond numbers. She is a woman who has faithfully embraced the priorities of each season God has led her through. She’s a steady voice of wisdom, and a beautiful example of what it looks like to abide in Christ.Elizabeth is also a proud mom to Kimberly, James, Rachel, Grace, and Michael, as well as a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and a precious granddaughter.And for a little taste of her Ghanaian life, quite literally, her favorite local dish is red red with pepper sauce. If you know, you know!So whether you’re folding laundry, commuting to work, or just needing encouragement in your own walk today, I pray this conversation is a blessing.Are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:Elizabeth Speer - Facebook PageBible Memory App - Phone AppNourishing Traditions - WebpageTEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
5.56 Back on the Field: Anna Russell | Papua New Guinea 13.10.2025 1j 7minToday, I’m beyond thrilled to introduce someone who is not only a missionary hero of the faith, but a personal friend and role model, Anna Russell.Anna is a seasoned missionary who, alongside her husband Jason Russell, has served the people of Papua New Guinea for an incredible 25 years. She’s a mother of five, a teacher, a soul winner, and a living testimony of what it looks like to faithfully abide in Christ through the decades.One of the many things I love about Anna is the beautiful balance she carries: a quiet strength wrapped in humble submission. Whether you're sitting across the table from her or reading an update letter from their time on the mission field, you sense the presence of a woman who truly walks with God. I treasure every moment I get to spend with her.Over the years, the Lord has used Anna and her family in mighty ways. They’ve started 13 churches across Papua New Guinea. Their ministry has seen incredible transformation stories, like Brother Eddie, Brother Aaron, and Brother Busman. All once lost in addiction, now saved, discipled, and pastoring churches themselves. One of the most exciting ministries they’re involved in is CRE, Christian Religious Education, a public school outreach that brings Biblical teaching to children weekly, sowing seeds that are already bearing fruit.And yes, for those wondering Anna’s favorite local dish, its coconut sago stick with hot milk tea and deer stew.Today, we’re going to hear about Anna’s journey, the ups and down of the mission field, and how she continues to find strength in abiding with Jesus—every single day. You are going to be encouraged by the heart and life of Anna Russell.So, are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:By Searching - Book by Isobel KuhnIn the Arena - Book by Isobel KuhnTEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube -
5.55 Back on the Field: Sabrina Holmes | Nigeria 06.10.2025 1j 12minWelcome back to Help Me Abide, a podcast for ladies to encourage and inspire them to abide closer to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I'm so glad you're here with us today because we have a very special guest joining us, Mrs. Sabrina Holmes. Her life is a beautiful example of faithfulness, balance, and ministry in action.Sabrina has served as a missionary in Nigeria for the past 20 years alongside her husband, Mark Holmes. Together, they’re raising six wonderful children while wholeheartedly investing in the ministry God has given them.Sabrina is a woman who wears many hats with grace. She’s a loving wife and dedicated mother, yet she’s also actively involved in the work of the ministry. Her heart for the ladies in her church shines brightly, and she has a passion for walking alongside women and helping them grow in their faith.Through their ministry, God has done some truly incredible things. Over 200 seminary graduates have been trained and have gone on to start 54 churches. They’ve launched 8 youth camps across 6 different countries and have hosted 6 annual pastors’ conferences. On their biggest day of ministry, they had an attendance of 870 people.And just for fun, we have to share: Sabrina’s favorite Nigerian dish is fish pepper soup.I can’t wait for you to hear her heart today. Whether you're a mom, in the ministry, or just a woman seeking to stay faithful where God has placed you, I know Sabrina’s story will encourage you. So, are you ready to be encouraged and equipped to abide in Christ? Let’s get into the heart of today’s episode.RESOURCES:A Path Through the Highlands - BookHolmes to Nigeria - WebpageTEAM:Podcast Facilitator - Mrs Tammy Goddard Host - Jennifer BeilSocial Media Director - Lisa Grubb Music Coordinator - Lindsey Osgood Resource Promoter - Connie MarrujoFOLLOW US:InstagramFacebookWebpageYouTube
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