365: Michelle Nezat and Building Faith Through Song

It's the new year! Were you one of those who made a commitment to read your Bible more frequently and regularly this year? If so, you're not alone. Our guest today offers a resource to help you reach your goal easier this year. Michelle Nezat is passionate about inspiring you to read, study, and understand the Bible. She is the host of the More Than a Song podcast where she helps you use the songs you listen to on the radio to meditate on God's Word. Today, Michelle shares her story including how she felt called to missions, the difficult conversation that shifted her direction, and the church situation that hurt her. Along the way, Michelle shares how it all led to embracing her calling in a way she never anticipated.  Michelle's story reminds us that a biblical worldview starts in what we consume and that God is always shaping us if we're paying attention. Listen to Michelle's story in your favorite podcast app now! Stories Michelle shared: Growing up in Idaho going to church Her mom’s spiritual journey Believing that the Heavenly Father is enough How her grandfather mentored her The conversation with her professor that shifted her course How she ended up in Louisiana How church trauma confused her Learning not to want the platform anymore Beginning to think more deeply about theology Starting her podcast and how the Lord led her through it What she’s learned about herself through podcasting Great quotes from Michelle: Sometimes it takes the uncomfortable to get us off a course. This was really hard so whatever you want to teach me, don’t let me miss it. You’re not going to have a Biblical worldview unless you actually read the Bible. Resources we mentioned: Michelle’s website Related episodes: Andrew Klavan and The Truth and Beauty Karen Swallow Prior and The Spiritual Practice of Reading Fiction Traci Rhoades and the Case of Holy Envy