Tend Your Soul Podcast

Tend Your Soul Podcast

An invitation to reflect on God's Word using the TEND method of Bible study. Join Mariel in the garden for these few minutes, as you allow the Gardener of your soul to tend the soil of your heart with the life-giving truths of His Word.

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Resumen del episodio

As we wrap up James 1, James gives us a challenging picture of what it looks like to hear God’s Word without actually putting it into practice. He compares it to looking into a mirror and then walking away and forgetting what we saw. But God’s Word isn't meant to simply give us information. It is meant to transform the way we live. In this episode, we examine James 1:23-27 and consider what it means to be a doer of the Word. James gives us a practical picture of faith in action: loving and se...

Episodios

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Not Just Hearing God's Word but Learning to Live it Out

As we wrap up James 1, James gives us a challenging picture of what it looks like to hear God’s Word without actually putting it into practice. He compares it to looking into a mirror and then walking away and forgetting what we saw. But God’s Word isn't meant to simply give us information. It is meant to transform the way we live. In this episode, we examine James 1:23-27 and consider what it means to be a doer of the Word. James gives us a practical picture of faith in action: loving and se...

01 sep. 2026
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Know God's Word but Struggle to Live It?

Do you ever find yourself wishing you had paused before speaking? Or struggling to respond with patience instead of frustration? In today's episode, we're continuing our journey through James 1 by exploring one of the Bible's most practical passages: "Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger..." (James 1:19) James reminds us that spiritual maturity isn't measured by how much Scripture we know—but by how deeply God's Word transforms the way we live. As we receive God's ...

31 ago. 2026
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Why You Keep Falling into the Same Temptations (and How God's Truth Sets You Free)

Today's passage in James reminds us that temptation doesn't begin with God—it begins within our own hearts. But that's not where the story ends. James redirects our eyes from our wandering desires to the unchanging goodness of God. While temptation pulls us toward deception, our heavenly Father is the source of every good and perfect gift. In this episode, we'll discover how gratitude, confession, and fixing our eyes on God's character can help us walk in wisdom and freedom. If you've been st...

24 ago. 2026
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Staying Faithful When Life Feels Hard (James 1:9-13)

Episode 112: Staying Faithful When Life Feels Hard In this episode, we continue tending through James 1, exploring James 1:9–13 and what it means to remain steadfast when life feels difficult. Discover how God uses trials to draw us closer to Himself, why true reward is found in Him rather than worldly pursuits, and how His power enables us to persevere through every challenge. In This Episode: The contrast between worldly pursuits and eternal rewards The biblical meaning of ...

17 ago. 2026
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What to do When You Don't Know What to do (James 1:5-8)

Episode 111: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do In this episode, we walk through James 1 using the TEND Method, focusing on James 1:5–8 and God's invitation to ask Him for wisdom. Discover the difference between knowledge and wisdom, why faith matters when we seek God's direction, and how to find stability when life feels uncertain. In This Episode: Why believers still need God's wisdom every day The difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom A...

10 ago. 2026