People Get Ready Thu, 21 May 2026 12:14:54 -0500 https://peoplegetready.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 People Get Ready yes 9dbb98dc-148f-5f6c-9d1b-a8e284009386 Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho episodic false We're talking about everyday issues from a Christian perspective...while we eagerly wait for Jesus. 

As believers, we're living on this earth but our citizenship is in heaven. That's our home. So how should we think, feel, and respond to everything we see happening around us? How do we understand these times through a biblical lens? 

In a fun and thoughtful conversational style, we'll talk through the daily concerns of this life in light of Jesus' return. If this sounds encouraging to you, join us (Barb Ho and Heather Duff) on the podcast–and People Get Ready!

"Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ." (Philippians 3:20, CSB) 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho https://storage.buzzsprout.com/99vu6pmce4ali1yt9ej2mehptm2v?.jpg People Get Ready Barb Ho Heather K. Duff The Big WHY...A chat about what motivates us. The Big WHY...A chat about what motivates us. We've been hitting some serious topics on the podcast. In this episode we have a more informal chat about why we're even doing this and how God compels us. We share our passion for biblical truth, prayer, and the importance of standing firm in Christ while the cultural landscape shifts all around us. 

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Website: https://pgrpodcast.com/

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]]> Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho Buzzsprout-19186515 Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500 2061 1 13 full false What discipleship is and how to get started What discipleship is and how to get started Are you actively engaged in Christian discipleship? Maybe you're not sure how to get started, or maybe you don't even know what discipleship would look like. Join us for a great discussion on what it is, what it isn't, and how you can get involved in this life-changing experience for every believer. 

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]]> Are you actively engaged in Christian discipleship? Maybe you're not sure how to get started, or maybe you don't even know what discipleship would look like. Join us for a great discussion on what it is, what it isn't, and how you can get involved in this life-changing experience for every believer. 

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]]> Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho Buzzsprout-19135629 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2133 1 12 full false The fear of God in today's world The fear of God in today's world What does it mean to fear God? In this episode we discuss comparisons between the Old Testament and the New Testament and what both tell us about God, sin, and holiness. We also talk about how we view sin compared to how God sees it, and the life-altering impact of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

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14:40: Barb mentions an interview with Brandon Lake (discussion of "Christian Buddhist" begins at 33:31 mark)  https://youtu.be/upbtdE-3WN4?si=LO-efqhksrOg5AOK&t=2010

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]]> What does it mean to fear God? In this episode we discuss comparisons between the Old Testament and the New Testament and what both tell us about God, sin, and holiness. We also talk about how we view sin compared to how God sees it, and the life-altering impact of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Links

14:40: Barb mentions an interview with Brandon Lake (discussion of "Christian Buddhist" begins at 33:31 mark)  https://youtu.be/upbtdE-3WN4?si=LO-efqhksrOg5AOK&t=2010

People Get Ready Podcast Website: https://pgrpodcast.com/

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]]> Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho Buzzsprout-19090139 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1932 1 11 full false God wants more than your commitment God wants more than your commitment In our spiritual journey, many of us grapple with the concept of commitment to God. It seems straightforward, yet it can lead to confusion and frustration. In this post, we explore the fundamental difference between committing to God and surrendering to Him, sharing insights and scripture that illuminate this crucial aspect of our faith.

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]]> In our spiritual journey, many of us grapple with the concept of commitment to God. It seems straightforward, yet it can lead to confusion and frustration. In this post, we explore the fundamental difference between committing to God and surrendering to Him, sharing insights and scripture that illuminate this crucial aspect of our faith.

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]]> Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho Buzzsprout-19033728 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0500 2297 1 10 full false Eagerly waiting for His return Eagerly waiting for His return It's easy to get swept up in the cares of this world, but our hearts should hunger for something more–something glorious. What does it mean for us to "eagerly wait for Jesus," and how can we encourage one another to live daily in the hope of His return?

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]]> It's easy to get swept up in the cares of this world, but our hearts should hunger for something more–something glorious. What does it mean for us to "eagerly wait for Jesus," and how can we encourage one another to live daily in the hope of His return?

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]]> Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho Buzzsprout-18995622 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0500 2168 1 9 full false The sweetness of trusting Jesus The sweetness of trusting Jesus Life may not always be easy, but as a child of the living God even the hardest times can be blessed. In this episode we discuss the challenges and heartbreaks of life and how the sweetness of placing our trust in Jesus carries us through. O for grace to trust Him more!

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]]> Life may not always be easy, but as a child of the living God even the hardest times can be blessed. In this episode we discuss the challenges and heartbreaks of life and how the sweetness of placing our trust in Jesus carries us through. O for grace to trust Him more!

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]]> Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho Buzzsprout-18934047 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1813 1 8 full false Am I really trusting God? Am I really trusting God? Are you anxious? Losing sleep? Are you longing for a rest you just can't seem to find? If that's you, this is an episode you'll want to hear. We're discussing the nuts and bolts of trusting God and how we can trust Him more. 

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]]> Are you anxious? Losing sleep? Are you longing for a rest you just can't seem to find? If that's you, this is an episode you'll want to hear. We're discussing the nuts and bolts of trusting God and how we can trust Him more. 

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]]> Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho Buzzsprout-18896863 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0500 1342 1 7 full false Navigating AI as a Christian Navigating AI as a Christian In this episode we discuss a message from Austin Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel titled, The Rise of AI and the Future of the Church. We spend most of our time reviewing his 6 guidelines on AI. 

We recommend watching the entire message and found it to be very helpful biblical counsel: https://youtu.be/TtwIapjZX9I?si=3YTe4ZbiU7Ljut0w



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]]> In this episode we discuss a message from Austin Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel titled, The Rise of AI and the Future of the Church. We spend most of our time reviewing his 6 guidelines on AI. 

We recommend watching the entire message and found it to be very helpful biblical counsel: https://youtu.be/TtwIapjZX9I?si=3YTe4ZbiU7Ljut0w



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]]> Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho Buzzsprout-18874880 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500 2032 1 6 full false AI Dangers and Christian Discernment AI Dangers and Christian Discernment What safeguards exist for Christians when confronting the many uses of Artificial Intelligence? Where are the boundaries and how should we think about all this information at our fingertips? That's what we're talking about on the podcast today. We hope you'll join us!

Our website: pgrpodcast.com

Here is a list of source links for topics we discussed on today’s episode.

Survey: 2/3 pastors use AI for sermon prep
Timestamp 4:14
https://www.christianpost.com/news/majority-of-pastors-using-ai-to-prepare-sermons-study.html

AI Worship song tops the charts
Timestamp 7:15
https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/the-top-christian-artist-on-itunes-is-ai-and-the-internet-has-some-thoughts/#:~:text=support%20HTML5%20audio.-,The%20Top%20Christian%20Artist%20on%20iTunes%20Is%20AI%20%E2%80%94%20and%20the,personal%20concerns%20with%20the%20music

High School Students Using AI
Timestamp 7:51
https://youtu.be/PCeHrNJ5BO8?si=VPCOcWmX9tNg_sTw

AI – “Speaking” websites with Claude
Timestamp 9:51
https://youtu.be/TWZ90EUyejk?si=pGy70V1A7-MJKM0M

Pastors/Panel using AI for sermon prep
Timestamp 10:29
https://youtu.be/CKqWrXfP3aU?si=7J_eRDeQ1p1yOTZ6

Author uses AI to write over 200 books and earn six figures
Timestamp 19:23
https://ground.news/daily-briefing/author-uses-ai-to-produce-200-romance-novels-in-a-year_ba19be

 

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]]> What safeguards exist for Christians when confronting the many uses of Artificial Intelligence? Where are the boundaries and how should we think about all this information at our fingertips? That's what we're talking about on the podcast today. We hope you'll join us!

Our website: pgrpodcast.com

Here is a list of source links for topics we discussed on today’s episode.

Survey: 2/3 pastors use AI for sermon prep
Timestamp 4:14
https://www.christianpost.com/news/majority-of-pastors-using-ai-to-prepare-sermons-study.html

AI Worship song tops the charts
Timestamp 7:15
https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/the-top-christian-artist-on-itunes-is-ai-and-the-internet-has-some-thoughts/#:~:text=support%20HTML5%20audio.-,The%20Top%20Christian%20Artist%20on%20iTunes%20Is%20AI%20%E2%80%94%20and%20the,personal%20concerns%20with%20the%20music

High School Students Using AI
Timestamp 7:51
https://youtu.be/PCeHrNJ5BO8?si=VPCOcWmX9tNg_sTw

AI – “Speaking” websites with Claude
Timestamp 9:51
https://youtu.be/TWZ90EUyejk?si=pGy70V1A7-MJKM0M

Pastors/Panel using AI for sermon prep
Timestamp 10:29
https://youtu.be/CKqWrXfP3aU?si=7J_eRDeQ1p1yOTZ6

Author uses AI to write over 200 books and earn six figures
Timestamp 19:23
https://ground.news/daily-briefing/author-uses-ai-to-produce-200-romance-novels-in-a-year_ba19be

 

Drop us a comment.

]]> Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho Buzzsprout-18826694 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0500 2215 1 5 full false Is your prayer time enjoyable? Is your prayer time enjoyable? In part 3 of our series, "How to have a healthy prayer life," Barb Ho discusses the importance of enjoying our time together with the Lord. We cover some obstacles to that enjoyment, plus a few ways to add enjoyment to our times of prayer. 

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]]> In part 3 of our series, "How to have a healthy prayer life," Barb Ho discusses the importance of enjoying our time together with the Lord. We cover some obstacles to that enjoyment, plus a few ways to add enjoyment to our times of prayer. 

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]]> Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho Buzzsprout-18775065 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0600 2395 1 4 full false How to be consistent in prayer How to be consistent in prayer We're in the middle of a series on what it means to have a healthy prayer life. Last week, Barb Ho shared that a healthy prayer life is an effective prayer life. This week, she's hitting the second component of a healthy prayer life: being consistent in prayer. 

What challenges do you face when it comes to being consistent in your prayer life? We're probably talking about that in this episode. We all face common challenges! Join us today to be encouraged wherever you are on your prayer journey, and maybe find a practical step or two to help you along to a healthier life of prayer with God. 

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]]> We're in the middle of a series on what it means to have a healthy prayer life. Last week, Barb Ho shared that a healthy prayer life is an effective prayer life. This week, she's hitting the second component of a healthy prayer life: being consistent in prayer. 

What challenges do you face when it comes to being consistent in your prayer life? We're probably talking about that in this episode. We all face common challenges! Join us today to be encouraged wherever you are on your prayer journey, and maybe find a practical step or two to help you along to a healthier life of prayer with God. 

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]]> Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho Buzzsprout-18712037 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600 2381 1 3 full false Are my prayers effective? Are my prayers effective? If we don't see answers to our prayers are they still considered effective? How do we know if our prayer lives are healthy? How much prayer is enough? 

In this episode we delve into these questions to learn what it means to have an effective prayer life. 

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]]> If we don't see answers to our prayers are they still considered effective? How do we know if our prayer lives are healthy? How much prayer is enough? 

In this episode we delve into these questions to learn what it means to have an effective prayer life. 

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]]> Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho Buzzsprout-18662647 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0600 2401 1 2 full false Trying to micromanage God, checking your heart, and sharing faith Trying to micromanage God, checking your heart, and sharing faith In this episode, Barb Ho and Heather Duff cover the topics of prayer (how specific should we pray? prayer as a discipline), the indwelling Christ, being separate from the world, and sharing your faith.

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]]> In this episode, Barb Ho and Heather Duff cover the topics of prayer (how specific should we pray? prayer as a discipline), the indwelling Christ, being separate from the world, and sharing your faith.

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]]> Heather K. Duff and Barb Ho Buzzsprout-18628080 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0600 2218 1 1 full false