Words Are Golden Podcast
Hey there! I’m Allyson Golden, and welcome to the Words Are Golden Podcast. I hope that as you listen, the Spirit will open your eyes and deepen your understanding of Scripture in new ways. If you’re hungry for Truth that transforms and not just “feel-good” faith, then this podcast is for you. I am an author, Bible-teacher, seminary student, dog mom, and your new friend, who gets how noisy the world can feel. I know how we have advice and opinions coming at us at all times. My heart is to remind you of God’s word that is alive and active and applicable to every moment of our lives, from the ordinary to the really hard stuff. The podcast is officially launching on July 28th!
Episodes
45 episodes
Favored by God: Why It Doesn’t Mean What We Think
In this episode, Allyson unpacks what it truly means to live a favored life through the story of Mary. When the angel calls her “favored,” it wasn’t because her life would be easy or glamorous — it was because her heart was fully surre...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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21:42
Having A Grateful Heart When It Is Hard
In this episode, Allyson talks about how to hold on to a grateful heart even when life feels heavy or family dynamics are challenging. She shares why gratitude isn’t an “overstated” Christian idea but a transformative way of living that reorien...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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21:53
Receiving the Life Jesus Longs to Give You
In this episode, Allyson shares the message she preached at her church on the book of Titus, reminding us that the “good life” isn’t something we achieve—it’s something Jesus has already secured for us. She unpacks how understanding His love tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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42:45
What It Really Means to Be Bold in Your Faith
In this episode, Allyson talks about what it really means to be bold in your faith—and how true boldness flows from intimacy with Jesus, not from striving or performance. She explores the story of Mary and Martha, showing how Mary’s quiet devot...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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27:21
How to Hear God’s Voice in a Noisy World
In this episode, Allyson talks about how to hear God’s voice clearly in a world full of noise and distraction. She shares how to tell the difference between your own thoughts and God’s voice, how to release expectations of what you want
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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31:13
1 Peter 5 - Christ Our Eternal Hope And Glory
In this final episode on 1 Peter, Allyson closes the series by reflecting on Peter’s call to live with humility and hope in the midst of suffering. In chapter 5, Peter reminds both leaders and believers to serve one another with gentleness, clo...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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15:13
1 Peter 4 - Being Stewards of God’s Grace in Every Season
In this episode, Allyson walks through 1 Peter 4 and talks about what it looks like to live faithfully with the gifts God has given us. Peter reminds us that each of us has received spiritual gifts meant to serve others and glorify God — so we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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16:38
1 Peter 3 (Part 3) - How Do I Walk Through Life When Hard Things Happen?
In this episode, we dive into 1 Peter 3:13–22 and talk about what it means to suffer with Jesus. Peter reminds us that it’s better to suffer with Christ than to suffer without Him — because when we walk through pain with Jesus, our suffering ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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19:22
1 Peter 3 (Part 2) - How Do We Bless Those Who Have Wronged Us?
In this episode, we walk line by line through 1 Peter 3:8–12, where Peter calls believers to live in unity, compassion, and humility. Allyson Golden talks about how these verses challenge us to respond to hurt and offense with wisdom from the L...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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17:26
1 Peter 3 (Part 1) - Peter Honors Women (Let's Talk About Some Highly Misinterpreted Scriptures!)
In this episode, Allyson Golden dives into 1 Peter 3:1–7 and unpacks how Peter’s words—often misunderstood—are actually honoring to women. When read in context, these verses reveal Peter’s heart for both men and women to live honorably, humbly,...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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20:52
1 Peter 2 (Part 3) - How Do I Honor Those Who I Disagree With?
In this episode, we walk through 1 Peter 2:13–25 and talk about what it means to honor those in authority, even when we disagree. Peter calls believers to live differently—to respond not with pride or resistance, but with prayer and intercessio...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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16:33
1 Peter 2 (Part 2) - Living Transformed By Christ
In this episode, we dive into 1 Peter 2:9–12 and explore what it means to live out our identity in Christ as a chosen people, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation. Peter reminds us that we have been called out of darkness into God’s m...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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15:17
1 Peter 2 (Part 1) - Formation Into The Likeness of Christ
In this episode, we dive into 1 Peter 2:1–8 and talk about what it means to grow up in our faith. Peter reminds us that following Jesus means letting go of what’s not of Him—things like bitterness, envy, or deceit—and instead craving w...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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22:19
1 Peter 1 (Part 3) - Why Live Holy? What Does It Mean To Live A Holy Life?
In this final part of the 1 Peter 1 series, Allyson Golden unpacks the call to holiness found in verses 13–25. Building on the foundation of our living hope and refined faith, this episode explores what it truly means to li...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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21:03
1 Peter 1 (Part 2) - What Do You Mean I Should Rejoice In Trials? Let’s Talk About It
In this episode of The Words Are Golden Podcast, Allyson Golden continues her study through 1 Peter 1, diving into verses 6–11 to unpack the beauty of faith that endures through trials. She reminds listeners that even whe...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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17:25
1 Peter 1 (Part 1) - What Does It Mean That Jesus Is Our Living Hope?
In this episode of The Words Are Golden Podcast, Allyson Golden walks through 1 Peter 1:1–5, exploring what it means to have a living hope in Jesus. She shares the context behind Peter’s letter to early believers scattere...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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18:22
The Power of Our Words (Part 3) - Speaking Life Over Others
In this episode of The Words Are Golden Podcast, Allyson Golden shares practical ways to speak life over others—both those closest to us and even complete strangers. From listening to the Holy Spirit’s nudges throughout the day, to cal...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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13:18
The Power of Our Words (Part 2) - Speaking Life Over Ourselves
In this episode of The Words Are Golden Podcast, Allyson Golden unpacks the power of the words we speak over ourselves and how our inner dialogue shapes our lives. Through her own story of struggling with body image, she shares how sel...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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17:37
The Power of Our Words (Part 1) - Why Are Words so Powerful?
In this episode of The Words Are Golden Podcast, Allyson Golden explores the power of our words and why what we speak matters so much. From God’s first words in Genesis that created light, to Proverbs reminding us that life and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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17:28
A Life Shaped By Prayer (Part 3) - Why Should I Pray Boldly?
In this episode, we explore why so many of us hold back from asking God for the impossible—and how bold prayers can transform our faith. Drawing from John 14:12-14, we unpack why God isn’t offended by our biggest dreams, and share a story of Go...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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23:23
A Life Shaped By Prayer (Part 2) - The Power of Praying God’s Word
In this episode of The Words Are Golden Podcast, Allyson Golden unpacks the power of praying God’s Word and how Scripture can shape our prayer life. Focusing on the Psalms, she explains their unique role as poems, prayers, and p...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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16:02
A Life Shaped By Prayer (Part 1) - What Is Prayer & Why Do It?
In this episode of The Words Are Golden Podcast, Allyson Golden dives into the heart of prayer—what it is, why it matters, and how it transforms our relationship with Jesus. Drawing from Matthew 6:5–13, Romans 8:26–27, and Romans 8:34,...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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25:47
Being A Light In A Dark World (Part 3) - Fan The Flame Of Jesus’ Light In Unity In The Church
We were never meant to shine alone. In this episode, Allyson Golden shares how the light of Christ multiplies when the Church shines together in unity. Using the picture of one candle versus a room full of candles, she reminds us that our colle...
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15:28
Being A Light In A Dark World (Part 2) - How To Be A Light For Christ
If Jesus calls us the light of the world, how do we actually live that out? In this episode, Allyson Golden explores what it practically means to shine for Christ in a dark world. Using the analogy of a lamp—where what’s closest to the light is...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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13:28
Being A Light In A Dark World (Part 1) - Where Is The Light When It Feels So Dark?
In this episode of The Words Are Golden Podcast, Allyson Golden unpacks what it means to live as the light of the world in a dark and broken culture. Drawing from Isaiah 60:1–2 and Matthew 5:14–16, she shares how God calls His p...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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17:59