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    <title>Episode 27: Rahab- A Story of God&#39;s Grace</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>We are all in desperate need of the grace of God. Rahab&apos;s life was a beautiful example of how to not just humbly receive God&apos;s grace, but fully live in the freedom of His Grace. </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 25: Rahab- AND YET GOD</itunes:title>
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    <title>Episode 24: Rahab- Are you on the lookout for God Moments?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rahab was stuck in the "space between," but that didn't stop her from keeping her eyes open to the possibility of something more. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Episode 23: Breakout Session- What is true success?</title>
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    <title>Episode 22: Breakout Session- Facebook Dilemma </title>
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    <title>Episode 21: Miriam- Survivor</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We look back on Miriam's life and see that although it was fully of hardship, God rescued her, she surrendered, and became a survivor. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Miriam challenged God and was punished because of her pride. However, God's grace overflows even in punishment. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Miriam was a prophetess who was not scared to step up into her leadership role in the Exodus of Egypt. She also never forgot to thank the Lord-celebrating Him with dancing and song. Do you remember to praise the Lord daily? ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week Danielle discusses the quicksand experience of feeling like you are stuck. After Moses fled Egypt, Miriam along with all the Israelites would spend 40 years stuck in slavery. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week Danielle discusses the quicksand experience of feeling like you are stuck. After Moses fled Egypt, Miriam along with all the Israelites would spend 40 years stuck in slavery.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Miriam was just a child when God called her to act in a big way. He was preparing her for a larger role later. How has God prepared you? ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Miriam was just a child when God called her to act in a big way. He was preparing her for a larger role later. How has God prepared you? ]]></description>
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    <title>Episode 16: Miriam- Shiphrah and Puah: There Are No Small Roles</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode explores the midwives Shiphrah and Puah and the impact their one small act of obedience had on the nation of Israel.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[This week&apos;s episode explores the midwives Shiphrah and Puah and the impact their one small act of obedience had on the nation of Israel.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Danielle, Amy, Amanda, and their best friend Katie as they explore the meaning behind Proverbs 27:17. What does it mean for "iron to sharpen iron?" ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Join Danielle, Amy, Amanda, and their best friend Katie as they explore the meaning behind Proverbs 27:17. What does it mean for &quot;iron to sharpen iron?&quot; ]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danielle welcomes guest host, Amanda Harris, as they discuss being a Canvas for Christ to create a masterpiece. Although, the painting may not be our idea of perfection, we are beautiful and perfectly placed to live out our calling for HIM.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Danielle welcomes guest host, Amanda Harris, as they discuss being a Canvas for Christ to create a masterpiece. Although, the painting may not be our idea of perfection, we are beautiful and perfectly placed to live out our calling for HIM.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Danielle welcomes guest host, Amanda Harris, as they discuss being a Canvas for Christ to create a masterpiece. Although, the painting may not be our idea of perfection, we are beautiful and perfectly placed to live out our calling for HIM.]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 13: Deborah- Arise Woman! Arise under the Palm of God!</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 13: Deborah- Arise Woman! Arise under the Palm of God!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danielle and Amy discuss the significance of the palm of Deborah as well as the palm throughout scripture. They encourage woman to arise as tall and upright as palm tree, bearing much for Christ in the vocation He has called you.]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Danielle and Amy discuss the significance of the palm of Deborah as well as the palm throughout scripture. They encourage woman to arise as tall and upright as palm tree, bearing much for Christ in the vocation He has called you.]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 12: Deborah- Lappidoth: Fanning the Way for Deborah </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amy and Danielle discuss the husband of Deborah, Lappidoth, as they are joined by their own husbands, Brandon and Derek, to discuss the in and outs of marrying a strong-willed and career-driven woman.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danielle describes the unexpected actions of a woman named Jael. Will you be ready to arise when God calls you?]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danielle welcomes guest host Amanda Harris as they discuss the comparison game that has existed since Biblical times. The two discuss how we can combat comparison by focusing on each other's strengths as well as our own for the glory of God.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amy and Danielle reflect on the book of Esther reminding one another that God is for us all and He wins in the end!]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amy and Danielle discuss how Esther does a quick turn around from meek and obedient to making a request of vengeance. It is so easy to go from 0mph to 50mph. What are the consequences and how can we stop ourselves?]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 5: Esther- Humbled Obedience</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 5: Esther- Humbled Obedience</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Esther prays first and then obeys. Can you fully obey God if you are too worried about yourself? Humble obedience requires full submission to God daily.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[Amy and Danielle welcome guest host Amanda Harris as the three discuss the meaning &quot;for such a time as this.&quot; We all have a &quot;for such a time as this&quot; moment, do you notice it?]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>Episode 3: Esther- &quot;Can you see My Blessings?&quot;</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Like Esther, we all must go through some suffering/waiting in order to fulfill God's purpose, but do we focus too much on the pain that we miss God's blessings?]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Like Esther, we all must go through some suffering/waiting in order to fulfill God&apos;s purpose, but do we focus too much on the pain that we miss God&apos;s blessings?]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 1: The Other Side of the Proverbs 31 Woman</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 1: The Other Side of the Proverbs 31 Woman</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Danielle and Amy discuss the atrributes of the Proverbs 31 Woman. They reveal the main qualities that are often overlooked, but are the most mentioned in the passage. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Introduction: Why The Modern Esther Podcast?</itunes:title>
    <title>Introduction: Why The Modern Esther Podcast?</title>
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