Set Apart Podcast

This week Leslie continues her new series on Spiritual Lessons from Darlene Deibler. In this episode, Leslie touches upon the mindset that provided strength and stability to this jungle missionary in her darkest moments — that of being readily available to the Lord. Discover how this perspective will change our approach to difficult times as well.

This week Leslie begins a new series on Spiritual Lessons from Darlene Deibler, missionary to modern-day Papua New Guinea. Follow this young missionary wife into the war-torn jungle during WWII and see how God’s faithfulness is always present, even when it is unseen.

Do you live as if God is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond what you could ask or imagine? This week, Leslie gives a timely reminder of God's almighty power at work in our everyday lives. 

This is the fifth episode in Leslie Ludy’s Spiritual Lessons from Amy Carmichael series. Tune in this week to discover the beauty of likeminded unity within the Body of Christ and how we, as disciples, are supposed to join together in community that brings Heaven to earth.

This is the fourth episode in the Spiritual Lessons from Amy Carmichael series. This week Leslie focuses on the astounding humility that Amy demonstrated throughout her life and ministry. Tune in to be inspired by the beauty of choosing lowest place. For more information about the ministry of Set Apart Girl, please visit: https://setapartgirl.com. Or consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://setapartgirl.com/support-setapartgirl/Daily Thunder is a podcast with Eric and Leslie Ludy, Nathan Johnson, and special guests. For more information about Daily Thunder or to tune in, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/daily/

Leslie continues her series on Spiritual Lessons from Amy Carmichael. Today she is building on that theme by talking about our backyard mission field. Is the mission field across an ocean, or can it also be found in our nation, our communities, or even our own family? Leslie answers that question and more in this week’s episode! For more information about the ministry of Set Apart Girl, please visit: https://setapartgirl.com. Or consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://setapartgirl.com/support-setapartgirl/Daily Thunder is a podcast with Eric Ludy, Nathan Johnson, and special guests. For more information about Daily Thunder or to tune in, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/daily/

Last week we began a series on Spiritual Lessons from Amy Carmichael. Tune into the next episode as Leslie unpacks the principle of action-based Christianity as exemplified through Amy’s life and how we can put hands and feet to our beliefs on a day-to-day basis.

This week Leslie begins a new series on Spiritual Lessons from Amy Carmichael. These snapshots of Amy’s life will spur you on to complete love and devotion to Jesus Christ. Today Leslie shares the powerful story of Amy’s choice to view God’s refiner’s fire as a chance to die to self, and how we, too, can make different choices to become one of the few in this generation to live wholly for our King.

This week Leslie shares a topic that is close to her heart — the preciousness of life and how to gain God's burden for the unborn. God's Word tells us that He knows us when we are still in our mother's womb, and yet the world often presents the opposite message. Gaining God's heart for the unborn begins with an awakening to the plight of innocent lives that are being snuffed out through abortion and opening our ears to the cry of children in dangerous situations around the world. Gain vision for how to take a step in standing for those who have no voice by tuning into this week's episode.

This week Leslie finishes her two-part series on how to be real the right way. There's a fine line between being honest and gossiping with others, and opening up about our sin struggles in a way that leads to victory rather than defeat. Leslie shares how we can purpose to share with biblical honesty rather than counterfeit honesty with the short time we have here on earth in order to reflect the beautiful nature of Jesus Christ.

Women are encouraged to be “raw and real” under the banner of honesty, but how can we be “real” the right way? This week, Leslie unpacks two different ways we, as Christian women, can choose to be real with one another that leads to healthy relationships and greater unity within the Body of Christ.

Are Christian heroes a thing of the past that was for a certain time period or for special Christians only? This week, Leslie talks about ordinary-epic living and how our small steps of obedience can add up to world-changing impact. Tune in as she shares that heroic Christianity is the result of becoming fully available to Jesus Christ.

In a fast-paced world, how do we build daily intimacy with Christ? This week, Leslie unpacks helpful practicals that lead to life-giving habits that cultivate deeper devotion to Jesus.

Do you truly believe that God works all things together for good — even when the story takes a turn seemingly for the worse? Often the negative things that happen to us often cause us to question the love of our Heavenly Father. Leslie presents a hope-filled message that touches on the beautiful promises of God’s redemptive plan and shares real-life stories of God giving beauty for ashes. Refuse to give up hope before the story is over and be encouraged with this week’s episode!

This week Leslie shares part two of Becoming Marriage Ready. Discover the key to true fulfillment, whether single or married and hear key principles that you can begin to incorporate into daily life now that will help you build a marriage that goes the distance.

What does it take to become marriage ready? Glean from examples Leslie shares out of 25+ years of marriage and gain vision for how to prepare for a marriage that goes the distance. This episode is brimming with helpful and practical ideas you can begin walking in today — whether single or married!

The Bible has so much to say about gracious, God-honoring speech. And yet, it can be one of the easiest things to overlook or excuse in our lives. This week, Leslie is diving into the practicals of how to honor and glorify God with every word we speak, write, post, or tweet. Discover how to bring words of life to those around you, as well as declaring God's beautiful truth to your own soul. 

It's undeniable that we are living in the midst of a battlefield. How do we stand strong for Christ amidst the pressures and key attack points the enemy seeks to bring against us? Leslie explains how to gain a practical strategy to detecting and resisting the fiery darts he would seek to throw your way in this week's episode.

We all have areas where we can be prone to draw boundaries around what we’re willing to have God ask of us. This week, Leslie gives a timely reminder that it is in times like these that we all need to be freshly resolved and reminded to count the cost, take up our cross, and radically follow Jesus with no boundaries … even if it costs our very lives. If you’re faith could use a fresh infusion of hope and perspective, tune in as Leslie draws upon the real-life stories of men and women who followed Jesus with no reserves. 

This week on the podcast Leslie is diving into how to find true strength to navigate difficult relationships in our lives. In this hope-filled episode, Leslie shares how to take a victorious path that helps us exchange breakdown and frustration for health and wholeness, even in our most challenging relationships.

Do you find that you sprint towards the battles and difficulties you face or is your tendency to shrink back from trial? The children of God are not meant to live in isolation and self-protection, but that is oftentimes what we naturally default to as the times in which we live grow darker and more hostile. This week Leslie provides biblical perspective and practical steps you can take to live boldly for Christ and trade reactive living for proactive Christianity.

When we think of rest and renewal we often picture tranquil settings. But what if your circumstances around you are less than ideal? Is it even possible to find soul-level rest in the midst of a topsy-turvy world? This week Leslie distinguishes between self-care and soul-level rest that is not dependent upon circumstances or our surroundings, but is derived from God’s reality. Discover that true rest isn’t found in your next vacation but begins when we fix our gaze upon Jesus Christ!

Do your own imperfections keep you in a self-made prison of fear and insecurity? This episode will remind you to fix your gaze upon the only One who is perfect — Jesus Christ — and tap into God’s grace that will help you overcome feelings of inadequacy. Listen as Leslie shares how to respond biblically to threats from the enemy and instead be more than a conqueror as you rely on God’s victorious promises.

Are you bogged down by the weight of mistakes, failures, regrets, and shame over the past? As daughters of the King, God desires that we be liberated from baggage of the past and set free to walk in unhindered intimacy with Christ. If you are experiencing a blockage in your forward movement with Him, this episode addresses important topics such as the difference between condemnation and conviction, understanding the meaning of repentance, and unpacks the “forgive yourself” movement that is prevalent in our culture today.

Does your prayer life need a fresh infusion of focus and intentionality? Oftentimes the state of our prayer life corresponds with the level of spiritual fervor we are experiencing. Join Leslie as this week she uncovers common barriers that keep you from connecting with the Creator of the Universe and how to seek God with an undivided heart in and through passionate prayer.

What is the best cure for complaining, anxiety, or depression? This week Leslie Ludy shares a little-known secret to boosting your spiritual health and improve your outlook on the future through building a powerful prayer life. This immensely practical episode is full of encouragement and inspiration for how to build a prayer life that works.

Discouragement can easily follow on the heels of seemingly constant bad news. It’s time to show that we believe the promises of God by getting on our knees in history-shaping prayer. Drawing from the annals of Christian history to see how God has won battles in the past, this week Leslie shares powerful practicals to see God move in our present day through prayer. It is here that the battle for our country and our faith will be won.

Take a journey with Leslie as she walks through Christian history to share powerful stories of Christian courage from heroes like Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, Amy Carmichael, and Corrie ten Boom. As the days are growing darker and more ominous, we need to rise up in the strength of Christ to demonstrate true boldness that can only come from Him. If your soul needs a vision for what true courage looks like in uncertainty, we encourage you to tune in!

Happy New Year! As we begin 2021, goal-setting is a main focus for many of us. Culture tempts us to find our unique niche and pursue our destiny or what will fulfill our dreams. As a result, our New Year’s resolutions can often reflect self-focused motives rather than Christ-centered ones. Join Leslie Ludy this week as she unpacks how to set goals for our lives in a truly Christ-honoring way. 

With the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, it’s all too easy for the true meaning of Christmas to be overshadowed by gifts and gatherings. This week Leslie shares practical ways to keep Christ at the center of your celebration and prepare your heart to receive the greatest Gift we have ever been given.

It seems that homemaking these days has been relegated to two different extremes — homemaking perfectionism or homemaking chaos. But what is God’s pattern for displaying His glory in our living spaces? This week, Leslie shares how to cultivate a joyful atmosphere in your home and heart as you seek to transform your home into a sanctuary in which He is welcome. 

Have you ever wondered how to tell if a relationship is truly Christ-centered? Whether you are currently in a relationship or looking ahead to the future, this week’s episode will cut through the pop-culture ideas that are so prevalent in our day and replace the with timeless truth. Discover how to build a strong spiritual foundation that will help your relationship go the distance.

As a lot of us have felt shaken by the events of the world, this week Leslie Ludy shares timely truth on biblical keys to staying strong and immovable amidst unstable times.

What does it mean to give yourself fully and completely to the purposes of Jesus Christ? In a world swirling with mediocrity it can be easy to pitch our tents in the world of apathy and comfort rather than pulling out those tent stakes and sojourning forth into the endless frontier of knowing Jesus. This week, Leslie tackles the concept of what it means to be a radical woman of God and how to impact this world for His glory.

A brief summary of this episode

How do we walk in the light as He is in the light in an ever-darkening world? God’s Word says that God is light and that there is no darkness in Him whatsoever. So, how do we embrace a life-filled lifestyle instead of the darkness our world is delving into? In this episode, Leslie shares key Scriptures that clearly depict the danger of dabbling in darkness in addition to practical action steps you can take that will declare to the world around you that you’re with Jesus!

How do we apply what Jesus purchased for us on the Cross to the struggles and difficulties we face today? Many of us don’t realize that Jesus’ work upon the Cross is to be called upon and accessed in our daily lives. In this week’s episode, Leslie gives Christian women of all ages an important reminder that Christians are to live empowered by His enabling grace. Tune in and mount up with fresh strength to triumph through the situations you are facing today.

Do you desire to experience the joy of seeing your children walk in truth and radically give their lives to Jesus to use for His glory? As mothers, we have a sacred entrustment to wrestle for our children’s souls in the prayer closet and in our daily lives. But what does that really look like? This week Leslie talks about the burden God has placed on her heart and shares practical keys that can lead you to cultivate passion for Christ in the hearts of your children.

At one time or another we will become the brunt of criticism … the question is how will we respond when it comes our way? Rather than shrinking back in fear and introspection or retaliating with words that are equally hurtful, Leslie shares how to prepare yourself to handle criticism with the character and nature of Christ. 

What does it mean to truly impact the Kingdom of Heaven in a meaningful, eternal way? This week Leslie addresses common misconceptions to “ministry life” and shares keys to Christ-centered ministry. Whether you’re in full-time ministry or looking to impact others in your life, this episode will give you insight in how to be an example of Christ to those in your life.  

How do we keep from getting the voice of our own thoughts confused with the voice of our Heavenly Shepherd who has promised to lead and guide us in the way we should go? This week Leslie is sharing how to hear God’s voice instead of your own and how to practically begin being led by His still, small voice to make wise decisions both big and small. Discover the unmatched delight found in silencing the noise of the culture and tuning into the One who is wisdom itself!

With chaos and confusion plunging our world into turmoil, there is a desperate need for Christians to gain the lost art of godly discernment so that we know how to sift through the popular messages being presented to us today. In this episode, Leslie arms you with biblical principles that will help you stand strong for truth in such a time as this.

This week, Leslie takes a deeper look into the Purity Movement and how we can apply biblical keys to breakthrough the modern-day confusion that surrounds romantic relationships. In a world that wants to kiss purity goodbye, Leslie reminds us of an important truth — purity was first and foremost God’s idea. Discover the beautiful pattern God intended for purity and romance with this episode.

How do you present the wondrous, joyous message of the Gospel in a way that is clear and exciting for children to understand? This week, Leslie dives into practical and creative ways to share the Gospel with children. Whether you are a parent, ministry leader, or have a voice in a child’s life, this message reveals that children can grasp far more of God’s truth than we may think and give you helpful tips in how to present the undiluted Good News to those entrusted to our spiritual care. 

Prayer is sacred communion with the God of the universe, yet how many times do we offer powerful, heartfelt petition before His throne as an outflow of that reality? If you find that your prayer times have grown stale or lackluster, this week’s episode casts a fresh vision for prayer and helpful practicals to equip you carry it out right where you are today. Filled with Scripture and bursting with quotes from Christian heroes of the past, Leslie will share how to take your prayer life from puny to powerful.

Is insecurity or isolation holding you back from making a difference in the lives of others? Join Leslie this week in discovering that making a lasting impact on others is best showcased when we get out of the way and invite Jesus to shine on the stage of our lives. Take three steps towards turning outward that you can do in any season or circumstance.

Feminism may be fashionable in our modern culture, but God’s liberating pattern for Christ-centered femininity is more counter-cultural and powerful than anything our society may proclaim. This week, Leslie unpacks what God’s Word says about bravehearted womanhood with examples of inspiring ladies in biblical history Together we’ll discover how, ultimately, it is our position in Christ that clarifies gender confusion, determines our identity, and settles our value.

With a world in turmoil, it seems that everywhere we go, there is bait for worry. If you or others you know are struggling with fear and anxiety, this episode will equip you to to help others replace fear with an overcoming faith! Glean bedrock promises from God’s Word that will bolster your own soul with true courage as well as build up those around you.

At the moment, all of us are living in a topsy-turvy world. Large servings of fear are being dished out daily by the media, the Internet, and even by our own friends and family members.  The question is, how will we respond? Leslie answers that question and more, shareing how God’s way of walking through challenging times leads to triumph and victory. 

It’s easy to feel frustrated and helpless with the rampant sexual identity crisis that’s swirling about in our culture. This week, Leslie reminds us that before these issues can be addressed politically or socially, we must begin to address them in our own souls. Discover two biblical principles that will help you embrace God’s design for your femininity.