{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"My Faith Is Bigger Than My Fears Podcast","title":"S2. EP 49 Stay Alert: Stay Awake: Be Watchful in a Distracted World","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":919,"description":"Hey Family, Welcome back to another episode.Podcast Summary – Episode 49: Stay Alert, Stay Awake, Be Watchful in a Distracted WorldIn this episode of Faith Is Bigger Than My Fears, host Tamela Ingram encourages listeners to remain spiritually alert in a world filled with distractions, fear, and uncertainty. She discusses how current events—such as conflict, division, and social unrest—can overwhelm us and shift our focus away from God. According to the Bible, believers are called to remain “sober-minded and watchful,” because the enemy seeks opportunities to distract and discourage us.Tamela explains that being sober-minded means maintaining self-control, sound judgment, and a clear focus on God rather than allowing fear to drive our decisions. She emphasizes that spiritual distraction can lead believers to doubt God or believe the enemy’s lies, which is why Jesus repeatedly instructed His followers to “stay awake.”Using the story of Peter walking on water, she illustrates how taking our eyes off Jesus and focusing on life’s storms—such as financial struggles, health issues, or uncertainty about the future—can cause us to sink into anxiety and doubt. However, just as Jesus reached out to save Peter, He is always ready to help us when we call on Him.Tamela shares practical ways to remain spiritually alert:Seek God daily and keep your mind focused on Him.Stay spiritually awake and prepared for Jesus’ return.Recognize and resist distractions from the enemy.Keep your eyes on Jesus, trusting that He will never leave or forsake you.She challenges listeners to bring their fears honestly to God, ask for peace in uncertain times, and spend intentional time in prayer, worship, and Scripture.The episode closes with a reminder that despite the chaos in the world, God is still in control. Believers are encouraged to remain watchful, stay alert, and keep their faith firmly fixed on Jesus.New episodes every Monday.Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review!Listen +...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZYew6Z1pi6Gjj9hVbeXmSzKp2muw7qErWXIoyV6CTPA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMmMy/MWExMmVkNjljODU4/ZjlkY2QwMmJlNDhk/MjFlYS5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}