Episodes

Episode title: "Pray Without Ceasing — A Practical Guide" Summary (start to finish): Opening: The Announcer frames the show—times are dark, the spiritual battle is intense, and listeners are invited to the Equipped Podcast to "wake up, armor up, and war strong." The Announcer introduces hosts Michael and Theresa (Teresa) Blaes. Introductions and topic: Teresa Blaes and Michael Blaes (with Valarie/Val Rocha also introduced) open the episode. Teresa states the topic: "praying without ceasing" (...

Episode title: "Opposition" Opening: The Announcer introduces the Equipped podcast, describing a world getting darker and a spiritual war, and hands off to hosts Michael and Teresa Blaise. Teresa welcomes listeners. Hosts identify themselves: Teresa Blaise, Michael Blaise, and Val (Valarie) Rocha. A brief playful exchange follows among Teresa, Michael, and Val. Topic introduction: Teresa states the episode's focus—opposition—framing opposition as a sign that someone is doing what God intends. ...

In this episode titled "How Forgiveness Brings Wholeness and Healing," the hosts—Michael and Teresa Blaes, along with Valarie Rocha—conclude their discussion on the Lord's Prayer by tackling the challenging topic of forgiveness, specifically the phrase "forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors." The Announcer opens the episode by emphasizing the struggle between good and evil and invites listeners to engage with the equipped podcast's mission of awakening God's people. Teresa and Michael ...

In this episode titled "The Power of the Lord's Prayer," the hosts, Michael Blaes, Teresa Blaes, and Valarie Rocha, discuss how a follower of Christ should respond during dark times, emphasizing the importance of prayer and equipping God's people for the last days. The episode opens with the Announcer setting the stage for the discussion about the increasing battle between good and evil. Michael and Teresa, along with Valarie, then introduce the topic of the Lord's Prayer, highlighting its sign...

In this episode of the Equipped Podcast, titled "Iron Sharpens Iron: Partnering in Faith," the hosts—Michael Blaes, Teresa Blaes, and Valarie Rocha—engage in a discussion about the importance of spiritual discipline for mental wellness. The announcement introduces the theme of the podcast, which emphasizes the need for Christians to be prepared for the challenges of the current world. Teresa opens the conversation by posing a question about how spiritual discipline aligns with mental wellness, ...

In this episode titled "Trusting God Through Trials," hosts Michael and Teresa Blaes, joined by Valarie Rocha, discuss how God uses setbacks and circumstances in the lives of believers to promote growth. The episode begins with an announcement about the podcast's mission to equip God's people during challenging times. Teresa and Michael introduce the topic, emphasizing the necessity of addressing setbacks, especially as they relate to their own experiences with challenges while producing the po...

In this episode, titled "Navigating Life's Waves Trusting God's Presence," the hosts discuss the metaphor of storms and boats in relation to faith and discipleship. The episode begins with an introduction by the announcer, setting the stage for a conversation about how followers of Christ should respond in challenging times. Teresa then presents a question regarding the connection between the disciples, boats, and storms, referencing Val's previous comments about these topics. Val explains tha...

In episode #8 of the Equipped Podcast, titled "Finding Your Path in God's Word," hosts Michael and Teresa Blaes, along with cohost Valarie Rocha, discuss the importance of studying the Bible in today’s fast-paced world. The episode begins with an introduction emphasizing the spiritual battle between good and evil and the need for Christians to engage with God’s word. Teresa sets the stage by expressing that many people fall into one of two camps regarding Bible study: those who love it and thos...

In the podcast episode titled "From Carnal Living to Kingdom Mindedness," hosts Michael and Teresa Blaes and co-host Valarie Rocha, discuss the concept of the two kingdoms: the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness. The episode begins with an introductory announcement about the urgency of the spiritual battle in the world today, calling Christians to be vigilant and strong. Teresa opens the conversation by introducing the topic, asking Val to elaborate on the idea of being spiritually mi...

In this episode of the Equipped Podcast titled "Connecting with God in a Distracted World," hosts Michael Blaes and Teresa Blaes introduce the new cohost, Valarie Rocha. They share a bit about how Valarie came to join the show, recounting their initial meeting through Valarie's husband, who was their apartment manager in Phoenix, and how they were introduced to the messianic movement. The main topic of the episode is the importance of prayer for leaders and followers of Christ, particularly in ...