It's Tuesdays with Tata!Hard to believe, but this is episode #87 in the Tuesdays with Tata series. Today, Tata walks us through the story of Gideon in Judges 6 and 7 in the Old Testament. It's a familiar story, but it's so easy to miss some huge lessons. We talk about how Gideon believed a story about himself ("I'm the weakest member of the weakest clan of the weakest tribe in my weak country"), but that God had a very different belief about Gideon. We'll see how Gideon had to go all-in to believe God, change his mind about limiting beliefs, be willing to even go up against his own father, and in the end, step into his real calling and identity. If you feel stuck, weak, or believe things about yourself that are different than the truth of God made you to be, this episode will encourage you.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

(00:10) - Tuesdays with Tata: Favorite Episode in Texas
(02:36) - Challenging Summer, Praying for Rain
(05:12) - Gideon's Story: Israel's Disobedience and Cry for Help
(09:05) - Gideon's Excuses and God's Affirmation
(12:06) - The Idol Worship and Business of Gideon's Father
(14:30) - Gideon's Doubts and Tests with the Fleece
(16:30) - Gideon's Aha Moment and Assembly of an Army
(16:54) - God's instructions to Gideon on his army size
(18:08) - Gideon's Transformation and God's Provision
(20:09) - Stepping Up to God's Assignments Despite Daunting Challenges
(21:17) - Moses encounters a burning bush and hears God's voice
(22:18) - God's Character: Patient, Long-Suffering, and Merciful
(23:23) - Jesus' Consistency throughout Time
(24:36) - God's face softens when Moses pleads for Israel.
(26:21) - The significance of the ongoing spiritual battle we face.
(33:53) - God's Promises and Revelations
(34:06) - The Fulfillment of John 3:16
(36:58) - A Sad Circumstance: Lack of Hope and Trust
(39:10) - Trusting in God's Ability to Help in Difficult Situations
(41:15) - Trying the Lord and Finding Patient Guidance