In this episode of the Wisdom of the Word podcast, host Christine Lee welcomes Pastor Kreg Vaughne who shares his incredible journey of faith and his experiences transitioning from life in the States to Bali. Pastor Vaughne discusses his extensive ministry career, including pastoral work and humanitarian aid across 65 countries, and his unexpected busy retirement in Bali where he is involved with New Tribe Bali's Canggu community. He narrates his personal testimony on discovering God, the transformative power of prayer, deliverance work, and the essence of living a life rooted in faith and love. The conversation also touches on theological insights about the nature of calling, discerning God's voice, and the foundational truth of Christianity. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:23 Pastor Kreg's Favorite Bible Verse 01:23 Pastor Kreg's Retirement Journey 03:09 New Tribe Bali Community 04:28 Pastor Kreg's Testimony 13:55 The Concept of Calling 18:13 Deliverance Ministry 30:46 Understanding Karma and Blessings 31:39 The Logical Answer to Life's Existence 32:21 The Concept of Multiple Truths 34:53 The Worldview Question 36:29 The Journey to Finding God 37:03 The Greatest Ethic of Life: Love 43:59 Living the Truth and Exemplifying Love 45:42 From Suffering to Significance 50:00 The Importance of Knowing God's Word 53:54 Discerning God's Voice 56:41 Finding the Truth in Jesus 58:12 The Peace of God in Anxious Times 01:00:39 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

In this episode of the Wisdom of the Word podcast, special guest Kelley Cama (@kelley.cama), a Relationship Coach, discusses her and her husband's transformation from New Age spirituality to Christianity. Kelly shares her personal struggles, including intense nightmares, relationship issues, and an identity crisis, and how finding faith changed her life. She talks about her experience with 12-step recovery programs, relationship coaching, and the profound impact of putting God at the center of her life and relationship. Kelly also addresses sensitive topics like abortion and homosexuality, reflecting on her past decisions and how her views have shifted since embracing Christianity. The conversation delves into the challenges and joys of living a faith-based life and offers practical advice for incorporating faith into relationships. 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Kelly Cama 00:28 Kelly's Favorite Bible Verse and Personal Story 02:28 Kelly's Journey from New Age to Christianity 06:34 Struggles and Transformation 12:22 Views on Homosexuality and Abortion 23:20 Personal Growth Journey Begins 24:09 Starting a Coaching Business 24:29 Focus on Relationships and Femininity 26:05 Transition to Faith-Based Coaching 27:19 Impact of Christianity on Personal Life 34:35 Future Plans and Family Goals 36:57 Incorporating Faith into Relationships 38:59 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

In this solo episode, host Christine Lee discusses the concepts of self-love and self-worth when anchored in faith in Jesus Christ. She explores how societal pressures for validation through success and external achievements can lead to feelings of inadequacy and burnout. Christine shares various Bible passages to emphasize that true worth and love are inherent and bestowed by God, independent of external metrics. Practical steps like prayer, meditation on scripture, community involvement, and service to others are provided to help integrate God's love into daily life, leading to a more balanced and spiritually fulfilling existence. The episode concludes with a prayer asking listeners to recognize their intrinsic value in God's image.