Advent's Visit to Mary Day 10
Send us a text A startled greeting, an honest question, and a quiet yes—Mary’s encounter with Gabriel in Luke 1:26–38 still speaks to anxious hearts and hurried days. We slow down for Advent and read the text aloud, letting the angel’s words land with fresh weight: do not be afraid, the Lord is with you, nothing will be impossible with God. We dig into the scene in Nazareth, exploring how divine favor can feel unsettling and how real faith makes space for questions without surrendering to do...
A startled greeting, an honest question, and a quiet yes—Mary’s encounter with Gabriel in Luke 1:26–38 still speaks to anxious hearts and hurried days. We slow down for Advent and read the text aloud, letting the angel’s words land with fresh weight: do not be afraid, the Lord is with you, nothing will be impossible with God.
We dig into the scene in Nazareth, exploring how divine favor can feel unsettling and how real faith makes space for questions without surrendering to doubt. Gabriel’s promise ties heaven’s initiative to Israel’s hope—David’s throne, a reign without end, and the Holy Spirit overshadowing what seems impossible. Mary’s response is more than compliance; it’s courageous consent, a whole-life yes that invites us to consider where we, too, can trust God’s word in the middle of uncertainty. Along the way, we highlight Elizabeth’s pregnancy as a living sign that widens belief, and we talk about practical ways to keep watch: short readings, slow breathing, a single phrase carried through the day, and simple encouragement shared with a friend.
You’ll hear our on-air banter about translations and the joy of reading Scripture clearly and simply, plus a closing call to stay watchful, prayerful, and renewed. If you’re longing for peace that doesn’t ignore reality, for hope that reorders your pace, and for a vision of Jesus’ kingdom that heals rather than crushes, this reading offers a grounded path. Listen, reflect, and pass the hope along. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review so others can find the Advent journey too.
Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ
Support the Show:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets
Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode.
If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show.
Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA!
The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.
Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.
Music used with permission.
Thank You. I Love You!
SEE YA!
Rick
Be An Encourager...Not A Discourager!
01:17 - Advent Journey And Welcome
01:59 - Introducing Ashton And Today’s Reading
02:56 - Reading Luke 1:26–38
04:31 - Translation Talk And Light Banter
05:05 - Closing Exhortation And Calls To Action
00:00:52.219 --> 00:00:54.460
00:00:56.460 --> 00:00:59.420
00:00:59.579 --> 00:01:02.299
00:01:02.540 --> 00:01:04.299
00:01:04.540 --> 00:01:15.180
00:01:15.420 --> 00:01:24.299
00:01:29.099 --> 00:01:34.459
00:01:34.619 --> 00:01:41.019
00:01:41.739 --> 00:01:44.700
00:01:44.939 --> 00:01:46.379
00:01:46.459 --> 00:01:49.500
00:01:49.739 --> 00:01:51.739
00:01:51.979 --> 00:01:52.780
00:01:53.019 --> 00:01:53.500
00:01:53.819 --> 00:01:57.259
00:01:57.579 --> 00:01:58.459
00:01:58.859 --> 00:01:59.899
00:02:00.060 --> 00:02:02.459
00:02:02.700 --> 00:02:04.379
00:02:04.619 --> 00:02:11.580
00:02:11.819 --> 00:02:12.140
00:02:12.379 --> 00:02:14.140
00:02:15.580 --> 00:02:16.379
00:02:16.700 --> 00:02:17.340
00:02:18.939 --> 00:02:20.379
00:02:20.620 --> 00:02:21.099
00:02:21.259 --> 00:02:23.819
00:02:25.259 --> 00:02:29.420
00:02:29.740 --> 00:02:30.060
00:02:31.340 --> 00:02:43.419
00:02:43.659 --> 00:02:50.139
00:02:50.620 --> 00:02:55.740
00:02:55.979 --> 00:03:09.180
00:03:09.419 --> 00:03:23.740
00:03:24.379 --> 00:03:29.419
00:03:29.740 --> 00:03:41.900
00:03:42.460 --> 00:03:55.180
00:03:55.819 --> 00:04:00.379
00:04:00.539 --> 00:04:02.859
00:04:03.020 --> 00:04:04.939
00:04:05.259 --> 00:04:05.900
00:04:06.060 --> 00:04:06.539
00:04:06.859 --> 00:04:09.740
00:04:10.139 --> 00:04:11.579
00:04:11.900 --> 00:04:12.460
00:04:12.780 --> 00:04:13.579
00:04:14.539 --> 00:04:16.939
00:04:17.180 --> 00:04:17.819
00:04:18.060 --> 00:04:18.699
00:04:19.100 --> 00:04:19.900
00:04:20.060 --> 00:04:22.780
00:04:23.180 --> 00:04:25.740
00:04:25.819 --> 00:04:27.420
00:04:27.660 --> 00:04:29.340
00:04:30.060 --> 00:04:30.540
00:04:30.699 --> 00:04:31.180
00:04:31.340 --> 00:04:34.860
00:04:35.100 --> 00:04:35.579
00:04:35.819 --> 00:04:36.139
00:04:36.540 --> 00:04:37.100
00:04:37.340 --> 00:04:37.660
00:04:37.740 --> 00:04:39.259
00:04:39.420 --> 00:04:43.180
00:04:43.420 --> 00:04:44.300
00:04:44.460 --> 00:04:45.580
00:04:50.140 --> 00:04:50.620
00:04:50.780 --> 00:04:53.580
00:04:53.660 --> 00:04:57.740
00:04:58.060 --> 00:05:05.340
00:05:05.660 --> 00:05:06.620
00:05:07.020 --> 00:05:11.420
00:05:12.939 --> 00:05:17.260
00:05:19.180 --> 00:05:25.820
00:05:26.060 --> 00:05:28.060
00:05:28.380 --> 00:05:32.460
00:05:32.620 --> 00:05:34.300
00:05:34.540 --> 00:05:35.980
00:05:36.220 --> 00:05:38.540
00:05:38.780 --> 00:05:43.900
00:05:44.140 --> 00:05:47.740
00:05:48.939 --> 00:05:51.260
00:05:51.660 --> 00:05:53.100
00:05:53.420 --> 00:05:54.620
00:05:55.100 --> 00:05:56.620
00:05:57.180 --> 00:06:01.020
00:06:02.780 --> 00:06:05.740
00:06:08.300 --> 00:06:09.580
00:06:15.580 --> 00:06:16.140
00:06:17.260 --> 00:06:23.660
00:06:23.820 --> 00:06:26.060
00:06:26.460 --> 00:06:30.860
00:06:31.580 --> 00:06:35.500
00:06:35.980 --> 00:06:37.900
