Autumn Miles Podcast

Deborah was an unexpected choice ONLY to people who don’t understand why God chose her. God raised her up as a judge AND a prophetess over the nation of Israel. The LORD raised her up, and NOT as the last judge, but the fourth. She was NEVER God’s last pick, and neither are you. Just as God anointed Deborah with her gifts as a mouthpiece and representative of God to lead Israel, He has an extremely important calling for you, ESPECIALLY if people label you as an unexpected choice. God made no apologies for raising Deborah up, because He doesn’t answer to anything but His own character.   Monologue: Autumn celebrates 19 years of marriage to Eddie and announces a new role in her life. Message: After the break, Autumn clarifies the truth about Deborah as a prophetess and a judge of Israel raised up by God, as an “unexpected” choice. Question: “What does it mean when it says, “image of God”?”  Praise Report: A listener describes a powerful moment of listening to God to share their spiritual gift with someone else.

If you have been in a hard season for a long time, you are probably asking God, “WHY am I still doing this?!” It could be a financial crisis, a health crisis, in the middle of a divorce, or some other hard situation that has been going on for what seems like forever. I’m here to tell you today, what if this isn’t just a trial, but that God is positioning you FOR a position? God has you in this hard season for a greater purpose, to protect other from something, just as Rahab the harlot protected the two spies and saved Israel as a result.   Monologue: Jude joins Autumn and shares what God has done in his life recently. Message: After the break, Autumn focuses on Rahab’s position and her heart, not her occupation, and how they were exactly what God was looking for for the good of Israel. Question: “I feel like my church has too many “cliques.” How do I integrate myself in?”  Praise Report: A listener spent 7 years trying to become an American citizen, and despite the doubt from others, they were granted many b

Description: Have you been asking yourself, “WHEN will God’s favor get me that promotion, get me seen by this person, or bring me a spouse?” Or maybe you haven’t even thought about God’s favor and have been striving to get you your promise all by yourself. God’s people were promised to be “the head and not the tail, above and not beneath,” and Esther and Mordecai held tightly to His promise, knowing that He would make the way for them Himself.    Monologue: Autumn’s youngest turned 8 years old, and the Miles’ family celebrated with a roller skating party. Message: After the break, Autumn defines God’s unlikely favor for His people both in the time of the Old Testament and now, how they will be “the head and not the tail, above and not beneath.” Question: “Someone I know, who is amazing in person, posts controversial and divisive things on social media. How do I respond to them?”  Praise Report: A married couple who battled with infertility for many years was granted favor from God.   Bible References: Numbers

Description: Israel and Jericho were NEVER meant to be neighbors. When Israel marched in the promised land they had to dispossess the nations that lived there. Otherwise they were going to be a pain in the neck (or eye) for the rest of their lives.What have you LET REMAIN to be a “prick in your eye” or a “thorn in your side?” God has already done the work, so now it is up to YOU to DO THE WORK of dispossession.  Monologue: Autumn celebrates two years of maintaining a health regimen in her life.  Message: After the break, Autumn reminds believers of God’s victory over other things that claim power in their lives, just as Israel and Jericho were never meant to be neighbors.  Question: “Can you please recommend how to study my Bible and any resources I should obtain?”  Praise Report: A listener shares their experience with embracing freedom from oppression after 4 years in the wilderness and their restructuring relationship with their teenage daughter.   Bible References: Numbers 33:50-56 Joshua 2:23-24, 8-11 *A

Have you been HESITATING to move forward? Does moving forward make you nervous? Are you stuck? Maybe you're struggling with bitterness from a past marriage, church hurt, addictions, or kid hurt. But just as Peter was woken up and called out of his chains and imprisonment, you too are being called out!!! It's time to move on and MOVE FORWARD!   Monologue: Autumn describes how her Easter morning went as a mother of four kids, from making a special breakfast and lunch, putting together the Easter baskets, and Grace’s sweet question for Autumn’s preparations.  Message: After the break, Autumn points listeners to Peter’s immediate following of the angel’s instructions when he was called from his chains and imprisonment, while validating your chains and bondages that you may be struggling with but still hesitate to leave and begin healing from.  Question: Autumn paraphrases some concerns and questions a listener has about guilt and shame.  Praise Report: A listener shares how their 17-year-old son accepted Jesus Ch

Are you facing a sudden transition in your life right now? The disciples faced a hard and fast transition when SUDDENLY, their Jesus was taken from them. But then they remembered what Jesus had told them, and they were comforted. In your sudden transition right now, did God prepare you for it?   Monologue: Autumn reports a monumental, sweet moment between her two youngest kids. Message: After the break, Autumn calls attention to when Jesus told the disciples about the hard and fast transition they will face and how the disciples remembered what He said when they needed the comfort. Question: "What can I, practically speaking, do to feel God’s presence in my life?" Praise Report: A listener shares how Autumn’s segment on Lazarus was God’s way of encouragement to her in her son’s life.   Bible References: John 13:6-7, 2:19-22 Matthew 20:17-19, 26:1-2 *All verses are from the NASB1995 Bible translation.   Links from the show BOOKS: www.autumnmiles.com/resources SPEAKING: www.autumnmiles.com/speaking   If you hav

When you've betrayed someone in your life, do you instantly know it? Peter knew INSTANTLY when he betrayed Jesus, and there was tension in Peter. But guess what... Jesus didn't hold any of that against him because his betrayal was already paid for. Jesus won't rebuke you, turn you away, or mock you, He just wants to invite you in again.    Monologue: Autumn reminisces on a trip to Costco with her family, namely with lots of laughter and a mundane yet special moment. Message: After the break, Autumn highlights Peter's betrayal of Jesus and how Jesus responds when they meet again. Question: "How do I come back to God guilt-free?" Praise Report: A listener shares how his previously estranged family is now back together and making amends.   Bible References: Mark 14:27-31, 50, 54, 65-72 Isaiah 53:1-7, 10 John 21:1-17 *All verses are from the NASB1995 Bible translation.   Links from the show BOOKS: www.autumnmiles.com/resources SPEAKING: www.autumnmiles.com/speaking   If you have a question for Autumn, testimony t

What do you do when someone betrays you? It could be your friend, spouse, pastor, ministry leader, etc. Our first instinct is to let the anger inside of us build to a point of boiling over. Spoiler alert; Jesus was betrayed over just 30 pieces of silver. However, Jesus had so much confidence in God and knew that God would keep His promise that He remained steady in the mission. He knew that God would do exactly what He said He would. Jesus was our example of how we can heal from and move past betrayal. You can be betrayed, yet clung to the Father.    Monologue: Autumn gushes about the time when she and her son, Jude, compete against each other at Ping-Pong. Message: After the break, Autumn puts a new spin on the Easter story from the perspective of Jesus' response to betrayal and his perfect example of how believers should respond to betrayal. Question: "How can I move past this hard time in our marriage and be the woman he married and get the man I married back?" Praise Report: A listener shares how Psalm 91

You know that God is the all-consuming, contained fire but did you know He is also the accessible fire? He wants you to approach Him. He wants to be involved in your everyday life. We can access the same God from yesterday, and today in our life. Do you want to know how? Listen to this week's podcast as Autumn discusses how we can access the mighty fire of God.    Monologue: Autumn praises her daughter, Haven, for her growth with gymnastics and how much Haven looks forward to her creative outlet each week. Message: After the break, Autumn addresses how the all-consuming fire is accessible to believers with Scriptural examples of the prophet, Elijah.  Question: "Since becoming a Christian, what has been your greatest struggle with God?" Praise Report: A listener shares how God is following through on a promise that she has prayed for over 3 years.    Bible References: 1 Kings 17:1, 18:17-38 2 Kings 1:1-17 James 5:13-18 *All verses are from the NASB1995 Bible translation.   Links from the show BOOKS: www.autumn

Things can feel so out of control in our lives and overwhelm us. We can focus so heavily on the control that we feel we've lost and forget that God is still in control. He can control His fire. It's part of His character. It's time to relinquish control to a good and loving father. He is the fire that knows how to control Himself.    Monologue: Autumn reports amazing things about her two oldest kids and their experience at their church camp. Message: After the break, Autumn preaches on God's self-control throughout Scripture and His restraint with His all-consuming fire to preserve His people.  Question: "Sometimes I feel that after I pray, I hear nothing. What do I do to hear from God?" Praise Report: A listener shares her testimony of the goodness of God through teen pregnancy, putting her second child up for adoption, surviving domestic violence, and enduring homelessness.    Bible References: Exodus 3:1-6, 13:21-22, 32:7-12, 32:14 Genesis 19:12-16, 24, 28 Galatians 5:22-23 Matthew 26:47-56 *All verses are

Do you know who is the fire that consumes all other fires? Sometimes we tend to forget who goes before us as the all-consuming fire. He can consume all other fires that attempt to consume you. He goes in first and paves the way for you. He can open opportunities that you could not see for yourself. Do you believe that God can consume the fires in your life?    Monologue: Autumn shares the importance of teaching the Bible to your kids and how she is seeing the fruits of instilling that in her home through her daughter, Grace. Message: After the break, Autumn brings a powerful characterization of God as the all-consuming fire throughout Scripture and what that means for believers.  Question: "How do you find God in the terrible news we hear every day?" Praise Report: A listener shares how the ministry helped her through her struggles of infertility and is now a proud mom of two beautiful kids, a 7-year-old boy, and a 4-year-old girl.    Bible References: Proverbs 31:25 Hebrews 12:29 Exodus 24:12-17 Deuteronomy

God says there is no condemnation, but do you believe that? Sometimes, we get so caught up in the shame and guilt from our past that we do not agree with God that there is no condemnation. It's time to start believing until you agree. Believe that God means what He says. Believe that you have been freed from that guilt and shame from your past. If God says there is no condemnation, why are you wasting time condemning yourself?    Monologue: Autumn recalls a special moment during her son, Moses', birthday and his and Haven's adoption story. Message: After the break, Autumn elucidates to listeners the freedom promised to believers still in the mind trap of guilt and shame.  Question: "Do you have any tips on starting a podcast and feeling inadequate to respond to God's calling?" Praise Report: A listener shares her testimony about how the Wilderness series blessed her life and how God has instructed her through losing her job and pivoting to what God has called her to do.    Bible References: Romans 8:1-4 Revel

Do you know how to decipher your thoughts from what God is saying? This is a question we get all the time, but do you know how to compare your thoughts with those of the Holy Spirit? The fruit of the spirit is your guide. God gives us the answer right in His word. If your thoughts do not align with the fruit of the spirit, MOVE ON, it is not for you. Are you ready to challenge your thoughts with the fruit of the spirit?    Monologue: Autumn describes the hope she has seen among the younger generations on fire for Jesus. Message: After the break, Autumn dissects how to know if something is either from God or from the enemy through the fruit of the Spirit.  Question: "How do I get excited to go to church again?" Praise Report: A listener shares her testimony about remarrying her ex-husband, baptisms within her family, and God's hand throughout her pregnancy and adoption.    Bible References: Galatians 5:16-26 John 14:26-27 Acts 1:1-5, 8; 2:2-7  *All verses are from the NASB1995 Bible translation.   Links from t

You fall in love and you get married, but have you ever thought about how to stay married? Many of you have asked to hear from Autumn and Eddie Miles about biblical marriage, and we listened! Join us this week for a special Valentine's Day treat as we hear from the Miles' on marriage!  They answer questions from listeners, such as: What are some examples of ways you honor your husband? I want to do better at this. How do we divide tasks more equally? Unless I directly ask my spouse to do something, everything falls on me. I want my spouse to go to counseling because I know how badly they need it but they simply won’t. What do I do? We need the spark back in our marriage! Help! We have multiple kids and it doesn’t seem like my husband enjoys them. He treats them like they are a task and we just end up frustrated every night. How do you enjoy your kids together? What would you say is the number one thing you fight about in marriage and why do you think that is? What is something you both do well in marria

What if that thing that seems "dead" in your life is actually to reveal the glory of God to those around you? Sometimes, we have a habit of ending a story on our own, when God wants to "resurrect" it. Just as the story of Lazarus was not an end, your hurt could be for the glory of the Lord. Do not stop at the hurt. Surrender. Surrender the hurt and see what God does.    Monologue: Autumn shares a story from her time on a boat about whales and their singing. Message: After the break, Autumn encourages you to not stop at the trial you are facing and instead, believe that God has a purpose for your Lazarus situation. Question: "After a new youth pastor has denied my offer to help as I have done prior, do I give up or do I talk to the head pastor?" Praise Report: A listener shares how the Holy Spirit used three words from a preacher and began her path from serving as a witch priestess to freedom in Jesus.    Bible References: John 11 John 12:1-11 Isaiah 61:7-8 *All verses are from the NASB1995 Bible translation.

Do you ever feel as if you can not approach God? Sometimes you begin to push God away because it feels easier to ignore Him rather than approach Him. This week on the podcast, Autumn encourages us to approach the Lamb of God. He is gentle. He is compassionate. He is comfortable. There is not one moment that God doesn't want to be close to you. He WANTS you to approach Him at all times and let Him into your life. He wants to be close to you. It's time to approach Him and see how your life changes.    Monologue: Autumn tells about her love for gospel music. Message: After the break, Autumn follows last week's historical depiction of the Lamb of God throughout Scripture with references to Jesus Christ as our approachable Lamb of God.  Question: "What does the Bible say about when, how, and why suffering happens to believers, and how do you combat this way of thought?" Praise Report: A listener shares the goodness of God in finances when selling a parent's house.   Bible References: Luke 15:1-24 Matthew 11:28-29

Have you found yourself in a place where you feel tethered to perfectionism, hurt, anxiety, and depression? The good news is that the Lamb of God was perfect so you don't have to be. You have access to the Lamb of God every day of your life, it's time to start walking and talking like a child of God. You have full access to the gentle, kind, good, and faithful Lamb of God. He is your Lamb. He is your Savior. He is your Deliverer. He is your God. It is time to sing a new song over your situation, you have the Lamb of God on your side.    Monologue: Autumn shares details about her son, Jude's, athletic career and recent tryouts for baseball.   Message: After the break, Autumn highlights areas in Scripture where the Lamb of God and God's atonement for the world was prophesied.  Question: "How does God take vengeance for you?" Praise Report: A listener shares how their prayers had been transformed and how God illuminated something special to them.   Bible References: Revelation 5:5-14 Isaiah 53, 54 Exodus 29:38-4

Are you feeling as if you are in a "lion's den"? It could be a "den" of anxiety, negativity, anger, etc. This den we have ourselves in is the very "thing" that keeps holding us back from moving forward. Good news: the Lion of the tribe of Judah can and will deliver you! It's time to ask yourself, "Am I trying to climb out of this "den" on my own?". Daniel didn't climb out of the den on his own, he was delivered. It's time to put your trust in the Lion of Judah.    HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHOW: Monologue: Autumn accounts Eddie's savvy with technology and how the Miles' household handled a loss of internet for some time. Autumn also features her son, Jude, with a rap he created for this special series during the break.  Message: After the break, Autumn reveals what we can practically do for God to deliver us from the lions' den, connecting Daniel's experience to Jesus' identity as the Lion of the tribe of Judah.  Question: "How does one pray for the ones out against you?" Praise Report: One of our listeners shares an

We are so honored to have Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North on the show today to talk about his new book, "Grace in the Gray"! This is a timely book about approaching disagreements more lovingly and seeing the grace and good in those with differing viewpoints. If you have struggled with how to approach this biblically, this book is for you!    HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHOW: Interview: Mike Donehey shares exclusive details from his new book, Grace in the Gray, and the importance of disagreeing lovingly.  Bible References: 2 Timothy 2:23-26 Luke 1:11-20, 26-35   Links from the show Mike Donehey: www.mikedonehey.com Mike Donehey's Instagram: www.instagram.com/mikedonehey  BOOKS: www.autumnmiles.com/resources  SPEAKING: www.autumnmiles.com/speaking    If you have a question for Autumn, testimony to share, or other inquiry for the Autumn Miles Ministries, click here and fill out the form, or send us an email at hello@autumnmiles.com    Join us on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheAutumnMiles/  Instagram: www.i

Are you letting the Lion of Judah lead and protect you? The Lion of Judah is your protector, He is powerful, He is intimidating, and He is strong. He wants you to place Him between you and that "thing" holding you back. Many of us live our lives as if we are doing them on our own but know this, our Lion of Judah will go before us, leading us into battle. He is accessible and available to you. It's time to LET THE LION LEAD.    HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHOW: Monologue: Autumn shares how her kids' school bus encouraged Moses and Haven to get ready for school.  Message: After the break, Autumn unpacks the Lion of the tribe of Judah, from the first mention of it, and how the same Lion can fight for you on your behalf.  Question: "Where are the scriptures that prove that there are different types of healing or that sometimes God doesn't heal?" Praise Report: Our podcast producer, Mike, got to share Jesus with a friend, and his friend received salvation.    Bible References: Revelation 5:1-10 Genesis 49:8-10 *All verses a