A Set Apart Podcast Series with Leslie ludy:
HE IS
Experiencing the Extraordinary Reality of Jesus
Knowing Jesus is an endless frontier of discovery. Together, let’s pull up our tent stakes and explore the depths of all that He is and all that He wants to be in our daily lives.
Series Intro:
He Is: Experiencing the Extraordinary Reality of Jesus
In this episode, Leslie casts an inspiring vision for knowing Jesus as so much more than our Savior or even our Lord — knowing Jesus as the One who can truly meet our every need, even when others fail us. Leslie reminds us that knowing Jesus is an endless frontier of discovery. This message freshly challenges us to pull up our tent stakes and explore the depths of all that He is and all that He wants to be in our daily lives.
He Is My Peace
This week Leslie dives into her new series with a powerful episode on making Jesus our Peace. Scripture says that the peace Jesus gives “surpasses all understanding”, which means that His peace is far more powerful than “all human thought, reasoning, and understanding.” His peace is stronger than our emotions, thoughts, circumstances or any lies the enemy may whisper to us. That is why Christians throughout history have been able to face extreme situations and remain supernaturally peaceful through it all – because they chose to make Jesus Christ their Prince of Peace. As Leslie reminds us in this episode, even when fear and uncertainty swirl around us, we can have perfect peace in any storm when we remain in Christ.
He Is My Hope
Leslie continues the He Is series this week by unpacking the reality that Jesus is our Hope. Even though the enemy often tries to discourage us with dismal pictures of what lies ahead, in Christ we always have a hope and a future. In this episode Leslie offers three lesser known but extremely effective ways to make Jesus is our Hope on a daily basis. This encouraging episode reminds us that with Him there is always a reason to smile at the future.
He Is My Friend
Leslie unpacks a beautiful attribute of Jesus – He is our Friend. We don’t often think of Jesus as a close trusted Friend, and yet that is the kind of relationship He desires with us. It is truly awe-inspiring to realize that even though He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, He delights to enter into personal, intimate, daily fellowship with us. In this episode, Leslie offers key practical ways to begin cultivating a thriving friendship with Jesus Christ and truly step into the reality that He is our Friend.
He Is My Victory, Part One
Leslie continues the He Is series this week with an encouraging and life-giving message on finding victory and triumph in all situations through Christ. Though modern voices often insist that victorious Christianity is not possible, the Bible makes it clear that we are called to be “more than conquerors” over every difficult circumstance we face. Whether it’s walking in victory over the controlling power of sin, the oppression of the enemy, or difficult and discouraging circumstances, this episode shows us Biblically how we can experience real triumph through the power of Jesus Christ.
He Is My Victory, Part Two
This episode offers a powerful and practical look at what it means to walk in victory through difficult circumstances and challenging relationships. While we often believe that we need to be discouraged or defeated when we face undesired circumstances or frustrating relationships, Leslie shares key Biblical truths that can help us step into the triumph and victory that is ours in Christ. This episode is a great reminder that whatever challenges you are going through right now – whether circumstantially or relationally – victory is not only possible – it is God’s plan for you as a daughter of the King.
He is Worthy, Part One
Leslie continues the He Is series with a powerful reminder about what it means to really surrender our lives to the One who is worthy of all. It’s easy to give only part of our lives to Christ, and yet maintain selfish control over key areas of our lives. This episode brings us back to the heart of true Christianity – not just giving lip-service to Christ, but cultivating a heart that is fully yielded to the One who gave everything to redeem us.
He is Worthy, Part Two
Leslie shares a powerful exploration of the worthiness of Christ – He is worthy to receive anything and everything we have to give Him. As modern Christians, we often focus on the personal blessings and benefits we might receive from Christ, but our true motive for following Him should simply be His worthiness. In this message Leslie unpacks a powerful classic sermon called Ten Shekels and a Shirt, freshly reminding us of what it really means to live for the glory of our King.
He is My Healer, Part One
Leslie shares a powerful message about finding true inner healing and emotional restoration in Christ. Many of us sense that we need inner healing from traumatic things we’ve walked through, but we don’t always believe that healing can be found in Christ. The enemy often tells us that we will always be impaired by our emotional pain, or that we will find better answers in human comfort than in God of all comfort. But as Leslie shares in this episode, the Bible makes it clear that Jesus is our true Healer and Restorer. Human comfort is only meant to be an extension of the Heavenly comfort and healing that is ultimately found in Jesus Christ. This message offers Biblical keys to finding emotional wholeness in Christ.
He is My Healer, Part Two
In this episode, Leslie shares four key truths that can help us experience the supernatural inner healing that is found only in Jesus, no matter what difficulties or traumas we have faced. This message reminds us that even when nobody else in the world can relate to our struggles, He is the All-Sufficient One and the God of All Comfort. As Leslie shares in this episode, when we receive the healing that Jesus offers, we will see God turn all that the enemy meant for evil in our lives to good.
He is My Healer, Part Three
Leslie continues her message on He is My Healer with a Biblical look at the often confusing issue of physical healing. In this episode, Leslie offers key Scriptures and Biblical principles for knowing Jesus as our Healer while also keeping a surrendered heart when it comes to our physical health. If you have struggled with knowing how to pray about health issues, this message offers a Biblically balanced perspective, as well as encouragement for seasons of physical suffering.
He is My Confidence
In this episode, Leslie offers Biblical keys to overcoming insecurity, stepping out of our comfort zones, and making an impact on this world with the Heavenly confidence that is only found in Jesus. If you have ever struggled with insecurity or have hesitated to take bold steps for God’s glory, this episode will inspire and encourage you to become infused with the confidence of Christ.
He is My Joy
In this episode, Leslie unpacks Biblical keys to finding lasting joy in Christ. If persecuted Christians can rejoice in their prison cells, if impoverished people can be cheerful amidst their circumstances, and if the Apostle Paul could be happy even with his unimaginable trials, what excuse do we have not to embrace lasting joy? And yet many of us struggle with the pitfall of “delayed happiness”, basing our joy on specific circumstances, hopes or dreams. In this message Leslie helps us transition from circumstantial happiness to unshakeable joy no matter what our circumstances – in Christ.
He is My Passion
Leslie continues the He Is series with a powerful reminder of what it means to make Jesus our everything. In this episode Leslie challenges us to ask the question – Do I have true passion for Jesus Christ, or am I following Him out of obligation? Mediocrity is common in modern Christianity, but it is not mean to be our norm. Leslie offers Biblical inspiration and practical insights for overcoming apathy and cultivating a heart of true passion toward Christ, overcoming distractions and growing spiritually during busy seasons.
He is My Wisdom
We often reason according to human logic, but Heavenly wisdom reasons according to an entirely different pattern. The modern Church is filled with subtle error, so we must apply Heavenly wisdom to every message or idea we encounter. As Leslie explains in this episode, Jesus Himself is the Wisdom of God. Knowing Jesus, walking with Him and being rooted in His Word is what equips us to proactively protect our souls against the enemy’s insipid lies and walk in His Heavenly wisdom.