{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast","title":"“How Jesus Brings Peace to Our Chaos: An Advent Conversation” With Wendy Blight, Ellen Adkins, and Kaley Olson","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9b5806d3\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1422,"description":"When life feels unsettled, peace can feel impossible to find. In this Advent episode, Ellen Adkins joins Kaley Olson and Wendy Blight to unpack the deeper meaning of “shalom” — not just the absence of conflict but the presence of wholeness. Together, they trace the story of peace from the garden of Genesis to the birth of Jesus, revealing why Christ alone brings calm to the chaos within us and around us.\nA hope-filled conversation for anyone longing for a steady, soul-deep peace this Christmas.\nYou’ll learn:\nThe deeper meaning of “shalom” and why biblical peace offers wholeness, not just relief.\nHow Jesus’ birth fulfills God’s long-awaited promise to push back the chaos of sin.\nWhy our instinct to control often amplifies inner turmoil — and the freeing alternative Scripture gives us.\nHow to identify places of unrest in your life and step into them with Christ-shaped peace.\nThe powerful hope of a future where God fully silences chaos and makes all things whole again.\nResources From This Episode:\nJoin us for Advent in the First 5 app!\nDownload the free app, and spend five minutes each day studying God’s Word with women around the world.\nGo deeper with our brand-new Advent study guide, More Than a Manger.\nExperience the Christmas story with fresh eyes through rich biblical teaching and meaningful daily reflections.\nHelp more women access biblical Truth this season.\nYour generosity fuels everything we do — from free podcasts to devotions to study resources.\n [Give to Proverbs 31 Ministries today.]\nClick here to download a transcript of this episode\nWant More on This Topic? \nCheck out this episode of The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast with Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on finding inner peace. \nWatch this episode of Therapy & Theology if you’re struggling with letting go of control. ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KsXODJxmxdHuhuyCD36mzdcQpiXGWuOitdiDbMYQyM4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83Mzhl/MDJlYzI0MzIxY2U2/OGJhNGY3YTFiMGI5/M2VmNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}