Hidden Streams

All creation groans under the weight of sin, greed, and despair. As we enter into the season of Lent we have good reasons for hope. The greatest is that we shall see our Savior and rfully realize the love that is ours for eternity. A love which we have received, not earned, and great and mysterious things await us forever. Colin Heinrich sings "Face to Face". Support the Show -(https://www.1517.org/donate) The 1517 Podcast Network (https://www.1517.org/podcasts)

In the midst of our worship, God admonishes us to remember His goodness, and don't harden our hearts like our ancestors when they forgot God in the wilderness. Instead, we are invited to enter in, give thanks and rest in the finished work of our Creator, Redeemer and Friend. The talented Andrea Hammond sings "Enter In". Support This Show 1517 Podcast Network

Psalm 30 is a Psalm for the dedication of the temple. However, it doesn't mention the temple and seemingly is unrelated to this subject. What gives? Once again Chad makes sense of all this in this eye opening episode. Colin Heinrich sings "By Your Love and Grace alone".

The second half of Psalm 89 takes a turn from promise to ruin. And in the midst of this downfall, King David accuses God of causing all the desolations. What is there for us to learn from this, especially when it seems like God has forsaken His own? Chad points us to the Messiah, the Man of Sorrows. Izzi Ray sings "Man of Sorrows".

In part 1 of Psalm 89, we hear of David wanting to build a house for the Lord to dwell, but God has bigger plans, and makes a promise to David that from his lineage will come the Messiah of the world. Izzi Ray sings "Waiting on Your Promise".

Psalm 5 is a prayer that orients us as we start our day. Knowing that in the morning "You will hear my voice". Rebekah Caggegi sings "In the Morning". We align allign ourselves who is our king, in expectation of good things from our loving Father. Support This Show 1517 Podcast Network

Life can get so complicated, so full of mind numbing details and various pains that it's easy to wish we lived in a simpler time. Chad talk about unchanging rule of God. The God who is unmoved by storms, the God we can draw near to and rest. Colin Heinrich sings "Your Throne Remains". Support This Show 1517 Podcast Network

Do you ever wonder if God thinks His plan is worth all of the suffering that His son went through on our behalf? Chad takes us through this Psalm and brings great encouragement. Psalm 21 Rebekah Caggegi sings "Everlasting". Support This Show 1517 Podcast Network

As we finish Advent and celebrate Christmas, we remember that we are still waiting in hope for the return of our Savior. In this time, we face seasons of suffering and can feel abandoned by God. Chad reminds of us the truth of Christ becoming man and what it means to belong to Him. John Andrew Schreiner sings "Why Have You Forsaken Me." Support This Show 1517 Podcast Network

Who can ascend the holy mountain? Who can enter the gates of the eternal city? The one whose hands are clean. The one with the pure heart. Chad breaks this down and encourages with eternal truths. And the great Chris Lizotte sings "Into Eternity." Support This Show 1517 Podcast Network

Psalm 50 is rebuke to those that either think they are too important, or they think God doesn't notice their acceptance of sin and hypocracy. Chad once again unpacks this with compasssion and hope. The wonderful Izzi Ray sings "Thank you Lord." Support This Show 1517 Podcast Network

In this episode Chad shows us that the problem of sin starts long before we are born, and the consequences are devastating. We meditate on the beauty of Christ suffering on our behalf, that we may be covered with mercy and made whole. Izzy Ray sings "Have Mercy On Me." Support This Show 1517 Podcast Network

Better off spending one day in the courts of heaven with our loving God than a hundred anywhere else. The object of our love is not the gifts of God, but the Giver Himself. Happy Thanksgiving! Colin Heinrich sings "On Earth as it is in Heaven". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Wandering, wandering. Where do we stand with God? Is there a reason for hope when all we see is failure and despair? Does God even hear us when we have failed so miserably? Izzi Ray sings a song of hope for now and forever entitled "Bring Us Home". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Psalm 82 gives us a glimpse into the cosmic realm where God pronounces judgement on the fallen angels. Chad explains and encourages us with the truth that we belong to the One who is the supreme ruler over all of creation. Chris Lizotte sings "Arise O God" Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Psalm 81 is another description of the errors of God's people throughout history. In this Psalm we see God's loving frustration with His people when He speaks to them but they won't listen, even when he blesses them over and over. Izzi Ray sings "Honey From The Rock" . Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Psalm 78 contains a long list of the failings of God's people. What can we learn from this collection of regrets? Chad teaches us that there is hope in the wilderness. Andrea Hammond sings and plays violin on "Pilgrims". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

The Lord looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. It doesn't go all that well. Chad takes us through this tour of what God finds in his survey of the state of mankind. Cathy Schreiner sings "Corruptible". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

In this episode, Chad discusses the symbolism of the horn. What does it mean when the wicked lift up their horn on high? What or who is the horn of salvation? Chris Lizotte Sings "Enthroned". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Psalm 68 1-18 Paul reminds us in Eph. 6, that evil is real and present on earth. Unseen and seeking our harm, the evil is no match for the true Sovereign ruler of all creation. We are protected, never alone on this earth. God fights for His bride. Psalm 68 1-18 Jonathan and Amanda Noel sing "You are the Door". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

A Psalm that speaks to the heartache of surveying the ruins of our lives. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Colin Heinrich sings "Why Have You Rejected Us Forever?" Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Godly, upright in heart, righteous. Sinful, sorrowful, wasting away. Could both these descriptions be true of us? Yes, because of our Savior, who receives our confession and forgives us and makes us whole. Blessed are the ones whose sin is forgiven. Roxie Jane sings "My Love Turns to You". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

It can all seem so unfair. The wicked prosper and the ones who look to God seem to suffer the most. Chad speaks to this topic with remarkable insights and points our hearts toward the suffering but victorious Savior of our souls. Anthony Diggs and Adrina Thorpe sing "Whom Have I In Heaven But You" Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Psalm 68 19-35 The invisible world is present though we often aren't as conscious of it. A battle rages between the forces of good and evil. We must always remember that Christ is the Victor and the Sovereign Ruler of the unseen world. When we face mysterious attacks we need to trust in God and rest in His power and strength. The brilliant Ryan Delmore sings "When God Arises". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

The Lord told Moses to give a blessing on the people of Israel. Recorded in Numbers chapter 6, it is more than words. It is a work that God does on our behalf. In Psalm 67, the smile of God beams out over ALL the nations, that the whole earth may stand with gratitude before the living God. This is the face of our Lord, looking at us not in anger, but in love. Izzi Ray sings "Grace, Blessing, and the Light of Your Face". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

We might think of the poetry of the Psalms as a dance between creation and redemption. In this Psalm, iniquities prevail yet God atones for our salvation. All creation rejoices with their creator in thanksgiving. This Psalm reminds us to go outside and join creation in giving thanks to the God who has bound himself to our humanity. Rebekah Caggegi sings "Love and Creation Dancing". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love,that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine. This is our hope, our confidence and our eternal joy. Rebekah Caggegi sings " The earth is full of Your steadfast love". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

What if God doesn't hear me? The doubts and fears that lurk beneath our faith can rise up and speak to us in our worst times of struggle. Colin Heinrich sings "When Hope Disappears". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Psalm 60 is a lament that begins with a harsh and bitter accusation, namely that God has rejected us. David complains about rejection, loss, national tragedy and the experience of feeling that God has abandoned and rejected us. The brilliant Ryan Delmore sings "God Has Rejected Me". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

From the 4 corners of the cross, Christ's gift of redemption spreads throughout the earth, throughout the generations, and is perpetually praised in the celestial realm. Meanwhile, we suffer and bear the burden of living in a fallen and hurting world. We look to God in our pain, knowing that God loves us and is with us throughout the ages. Izzi Ray sings "Honor and Glory". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

The needy are not forgotten by God. He hears the cry of the afflicted. Those that forget God will be forgotten, but for those that trust Him, forever they will live in the light of His face. Izzi Ray sings "Jesus, Lord I Trust In You". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Pain and suffering; it can feel like punishment from an angry God, and we try to figure out the cause, to our own frustration. Psalm 31 speaks to this and much more as we join with Christ and His sufferings on our behalf. Kris Winrich sings "Waiting for My Deliverance". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Waiting on God can seem like slow motion torture sometimes. Our minds can play tricks on us and deceive us into thinking we are left alone to suffer and die, but if we remember the One who created us, called us, goes before us and is with us each moment, we can awaken the hope and worthy optimism that belongs to those who belong to God. Colin Heinrich sings "I Will Wait". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

The fact is this: we all are going to die. Whether we are rich or poor, foolish or wise, we will all pass away. No one can change this reality, but our hope is in Christ, who will carry us into the land of eternal blessings. Chris Lizotte sings "Out of the Grave". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

When surrounded by evil, it's easy to think our doom is sure. How we can defend ourselves, how can we judge the wicked, especially when they seem so much smarter,stronger and more confident than us? Our help is in our righteous Judge. All is well when God is our Advocate and we belong to Him. Markita Knight sings "I Flee Like A Bird". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

The stormy seas of life threaten us, but we need not fear, for God is with us. Our gaze is upon His face. We look to Him alone to rescue, defend, strengthen and uphold us. God is our refuge and strength, our source of eternal joy. Colin Heinrich sings "There Is A River". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Part of the journey involves seasons of affliction, and during those times it is easy to feel separated from God, even rejected by our God. We look forward to the day when our eyes will behold the God who saved us, and we will see that we were never forsaken or left to grovel alone. He is with us. He has redeemed us from the death that came upon mankind after the fall of Adam. Chris Lizotte sings "I Want To Be Where You Are". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

None of us can enter the Kingdom of God based on our righteousness. Whether we realize it at the time, we are being carried through this life by our loving Savior. God asks that we cast on Him the weight of our burdens and allow Him to carry us into the promised land. Markita Knight sings "Carry Me". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Everyone is stained by sin. Who can stand before God? Who can dwell in His holy presence? Only the one who walks blamelessly. Disappointing for those who look to stand on our own merit, but good news for those who seek representation in Jesus Christ. Paul Jackson sings "Everyone". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Psalm 2 ends by describing the state of blessing for those take refuge in God. In this life we are often left to wondering why God, who loves the world so much, is so rejected and hated by so many that He created. This Psalm contrasts the honor bestowed on the Son, with the hatred of God by the heathen. The nations rage in vain because God's love overcomes the world. Stephanie Wright sings "Blessed Are The Ones". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

When God changed Jacob's name to Israel, thereafter his story was linked into as God's story. Psalm 8 speaks of the human being, as humanity, but also of Christ. This Psalm is quoted in Hebrews as being about the Savior. And God has crowned the Savior with glory and dominion, and those who trust in Him will reign with Him eternally. We have co- crucified, co-buried and co-resurrected with Him. Izzi Ray sings "We Carry Your Name". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

This Psalm was written when David had to fake insanity to escape danger as he was on the run from King Saul. David responds with thanksgiving in the midst of turbulent circumstances. This Psalm also speaks prophetically of Christ and His afflictions. Afflictions may be numerous and overwhelming in this life, but one day things will be set right by the hand of God, who is the final Judge. Colin Heinrich sings "I Sought the Lord". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

Psalm 1 shows us the true state of life and death. Life in abundance, rooted and secure in Christ, or desolate as we are left to ourselves. Rebekah Caggegi sings "I Saw The Tree of Life". Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Chad Bird

This majestic Psalm reminds us who is in charge and Lord of all. We belong to the Most High God. John Andrew Schreiner sings " The Voice of the Lord".

The heavens declare the glory of God, and we are wise to meditate on God's revelation through creation. But He grants us specific benefits and grace from the Word He has given to us. Izzi Ray sings "Without A Sound".

Psalm 37 shows us that God is making all things new, and covering His own with protection. We are told to be still, wait patiently on God, not to fret, but continually trust and watch God accomplish His promises. Terry Clark sings "I Will Not Fear".

Sometimes it seems that everything goes the opposite way we desire. But who thinks that repentance is the answer God sets before us?God turns us from ourselves to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. We cry out to God to heal us. This episode was sung by our dear brother Jeff Macare who was taken into the arms of Christ in 2021. He is joined in this song by his daughter Aralyn singing background vocals.

Psalm 23 is often at odds with our emotions. Oftentimes we can feel alone and vulnerable and unable to see any reason for hope. Though our eyes and emotions can set to betray us, God will never leave us or forsake us. Our hope is secure in Christ. Izzi Ray sings "The Lord is my Shepherd".

We are accustumed to praying to God, through Christ, but in this Psalm we are praying to the Father and asking Him to hear the prayers of His Son, prayers made on our behalf. Linda McCrary sings "Every Prayer".

Anyone that follows Christ will face troubles. Psalm 18 speaks of deep waters, foreboding disasters and a sense of doom. We cry out to God because He alone desires and is able to save us. Bryan Duncan sings "Won't You Save Me"