
Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth
Ernest H. Benjamin
Welcome to Sunday Renewal, the podcast designed to help you reconnect with God, rediscover your purpose, and step boldly into the life He created you to live.
Hosted by Ernest Benjamin—a husband, father, entrepreneur, and seasoned preacher with nearly two decades of experience—this weekly podcast brings you powerful, hope-filled messages rooted in God’s Word.
Each episode will inspire and equip you to break free from fear, doubt, and exhaustion, so you can live with confidence in God’s promises and purpose for your life.
If you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving in your faith, hit SUBSCRIBE now.
Join us every Sunday for renewed hope, fresh strength, and a deeper walk with God. This is your moment. Let’s take this journey together—starting Sunday, December 1, 2024.
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26 | When God Feels Distant and Life Feels Heavy - Part I (Psalm 13)
Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth
05/18/25 • 27 min
What do you do when God feels far away and life feels too heavy to carry?
In this first part of a two-part series, we open Psalm 13—a gut-wrenching prayer from David that gives voice to the silence, sorrow, and confusion that often accompany seasons of grief.
David doesn’t start with strength; he begins with struggle.
Four times he cries out, “How long, O Lord?”
Not because he stopped believing, but because he was barely holding on.
This isn’t a sermon about having all the answers.
It’s about having permission to question, wrestle, and bring your raw, unfiltered emotions to God without shame.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why God’s silence isn’t the same as His absence
✅ How grief becomes a mental and spiritual battlefield
✅ What Psalm 13 teaches us about permission, lament, and trust
Whether you're in a season of loss or simply feeling spiritually dry, this episode is for you.
Come be reminded that even in the silence, God is still near, and you are not forgotten.
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21 | How Isaiah Proves God is in Total Control
Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth
04/13/25 • 24 min
Can you really trust a book that’s over 2,000 years old to speak to what’s happening in your life today?
In this week’s episode, we dive into the breathtaking power of God’s prophetic word through the book of Isaiah. This isn’t vague fortune-telling or religious guesswork—this is precise, undeniable, and awe-inspiring foreknowledge. Names, nations, events—spoken centuries before they happened, fulfilled exactly as declared.
God doesn’t predict the future. He writes it. And Isaiah proves it.
If you’ve ever wrestled with fear about what’s coming next, or doubted whether God is still in control of a chaotic world, this message will anchor your soul.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
✅ What makes biblical prophecy fundamentally different from manmade predictions
✅ How Isaiah reveals the unmatched authority of God’s Word
✅ Why trusting in God’s sovereignty brings peace in uncertain times.
And if God can name kings and kingdoms before they exist, He can handle whatever you face next.
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14 | When Life Breaks You: Will You Still Trust God?
Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth
02/23/25 • 29 min
What would it take to shake your faith? A job loss? A devastating diagnosis? The unexpected death of a loved one?
It’s easy to trust God when life is good, but what happens when suffering comes like a flood—wave after wave, threatening to drown your faith?
No one knew this reality better than Job. One moment, he had everything. The next, he had nothing. But what he did next—that’s where we find the key to surviving when life falls apart.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✅ How Job endured unimaginable loss without turning away from God
✅ Why your faith must be built on God’s character, not just your circumstances
✅ How to trust God when His plan makes no sense
If you’ve ever faced a season of relentless hardship, where grief, uncertainty, and pain threatened to undo you—this message is for you.
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06 | Trusting God in Your Storm - Part I (Matthew 14:22-23)
Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth
12/29/24 • 35 min
What if, in the middle of life’s storms, you could trust that God is still in control? What if the chaos you’re facing isn’t a sign of His absence, but proof of His presence and power?
In this episode of Sunday Renewal, we explore the powerful account in Matthew 14:22-33, where Jesus reveals three life-changing truths: He is sovereign over the storm, present in your chaos, and powerful to save you no matter how hopeless it seems.
If financial struggles, health challenges, or emotional burdens have left you feeling overwhelmed, this episode will help you find renewed faith and confidence. Discover how Jesus turns your storms into opportunities to grow your trust and experience His power.
Together, we’ll unpack how seeing Jesus for who He truly is changes everything about the way you face life’s challenges.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How Jesus’s sovereignty over storms brings peace to chaos.
- Why God allows trials and how they grow your faith.
- The key to trading fear for faith in hard times.
- Practical steps to experience God’s presence in life’s storms.
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27 | When God Feels Distant and Life Feels Heavy - Part II (Psalm 13)
Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth
05/25/25 • 32 min
What if trusting God didn’t require the pain to stop first?
What if the most powerful kind of faith wasn’t found on the mountaintop but in the valley when everything still hurts?
In this episode of Sunday Renewal, we return to Psalm 13 and witness something remarkable.
David is still waiting. God still hasn’t spoken. The sorrow hasn’t lifted.
But in the silence, something begins to shift, not in David’s situation but in his soul.
This isn’t a story about the pain going away.
It’s about a man choosing to trust before the rescue.
David shows us that faith isn’t the absence of struggle. It’s a defiant trust in the middle of it.
If you’ve ever felt like your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling or like your faith is barely hanging on, this episode will remind you that God’s silence is not His absence and your tears are not the end of your story.
Together, we’ll explore what it means to grieve honestly, pray persistently, and worship boldly even when God feels far away.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How David shifts from grief to trust without a change in his circumstances
- Why worship can be a weapon in the battle and not just a response after victory
- What it means to pray in the dark and keep believing when you can’t see the way forward
- How to find hope not in what you feel but in who God has always been
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18 | All is Well That Ends Well (Job's Comeback Story)
Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth
03/23/25 • 31 min
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “This makes no sense”?
Maybe you’ve suffered a deep loss.
Maybe the prayers you’ve prayed seem to echo back in silence.
Maybe you’re in the middle of a storm that just won’t let up—and you’re wondering, “Where is God in all of this?”
If that’s you, this episode is for you.
Today, we’re diving deep into one of Scripture’s most gripping comeback stories: the story of Job.
From unimaginable loss to extraordinary restoration, Job’s journey teaches us what it means to trust God—not just at the beginning or the end, but right in the messy, confusing middle.
You may only see the tangled threads... But God sees the masterpiece.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
✅ Why your current pain isn’t the final chapter of your story
✅ How Job moved from frustration to faith—and how you can too
✅ Why God's restoration isn’t always about getting back what you lost, but becoming who He called you to be
✅ How to trust God when you can’t trace Him—especially when life makes no sense
If you’re walking through a season of suffering, silence, or confusion—lean in.
This message will help you hold on when you feel like letting go.
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17 | Shining Your Light Among Unbelievers with Hiram Kemp
Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth
03/16/25 • 42 min
Guest Spotlight: Hiram Kemp
Have you ever struggled to share your faith in a world that doesn’t believe?
- Maybe you’ve wanted to make an impact, but you weren’t sure how.
- Maybe you’ve been afraid of saying the wrong thing—or saying anything at all.
- Maybe you’ve felt like blending in was easier than standing out.
Paul understood that struggle.
In Acts 27, he wasn’t in a pulpit or a synagogue—he was on a storm-tossed ship, surrounded by 276 people who didn’t share his faith. Yet, in the chaos, Paul didn’t shrink back. He shined.
- He remained hopeful when others lost heart.
- He set the right priorities when fear took over.
- He refused to hide his faith, even when it was unpopular.
And in doing so, he left behind a powerful example of what it really means to be a light in a dark world.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
✅ How to stand strong in your faith—even when you're the only believer in the room
✅ Why optimism is a gospel witness—and how your attitude in hard times can open doors for Christ
✅ The power of small actions—how something as simple as praying for your meal can spark spiritual conversations
✅ Why compassion is key—and how caring about people’s lives gives you the chance to speak into their souls
If you’ve ever wondered how to live your faith in front of unbelievers without fear, this message is for you.
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07 | Trusting God in Your Storm - Part II (Matthew 14:24-27)
Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth
01/05/25 • 39 min
What if, in the middle of life’s fiercest storms, you could find peace—not because the chaos disappears, but because Jesus is with you?
In this episode of Sunday Renewal, we dive into Matthew 14:24-27, where Jesus walks on the very waves that threaten to destroy the disciples. His words, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid,” remind us that His presence changes everything. He comes to us in the storm, proving that He is sovereign over the chaos and near to calm our fears.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges—whether it’s fear, grief, or uncertainty—this episode will encourage you to fix your eyes on Jesus and trust that His presence is greater than your storm.
Together, we’ll uncover:
✅ How Jesus’s presence transforms fear into peace—even in chaos.
✅ Why faith grows in the storm, not after it passes.
✅ Practical steps to see Jesus in the middle of your struggles.
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01 | How to Make God's Shelter Your Daily Dwelling Place (Psalm 91:1-2)
Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth
12/01/24 • 21 min
🎙️ Welcome to the First Episode of Sunday Renewal !
Are you longing for peace, safety, and a deeper connection with God in the middle of life’s chaos? In today’s episode, we explore the powerful truths of Psalm 91:1-2 and discover what it means to make God’s shelter your daily dwelling place.
Life may throw storms your way, but God offers something unshakable: the promise of His presence and protection. Together, we’ll unpack how to live under His shadow and make Him your refuge and fortress every single day.
This isn’t just a teaching—it’s an invitation to step into a life of greater trust, renewed faith, and daily rest in God’s promises.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ What it means to “dwell” in God’s presence and why it’s more than a Sunday habit.
✅ How to stop striving and start resting in the shadow of the Almighty.
✅ Simple steps to create a lifestyle of trusting God as your refuge.
✅ A practical mindset shift to release fear and embrace God’s peace.
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28 | Guard Your Heart: The One Habit That Shapes Every Part of Your Life - Part I (Proverbs 4:23)
Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth
06/01/25 • 33 min
We secure our homes, lock our phones, and guard our passwords, but often leave the most important part of us wide open: our hearts.
Not the muscle in your chest, but the core of who you are—your thoughts, desires, convictions, and secrets.
In this episode of Sunday Renewal, we explore Proverbs 4:23 and unpack why guarding your heart is not just wise; it is essential because everything in your life flows from it.
If you have been feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or spiritually distracted, this message will help you get back to the root.
You will learn how to build a spiritual firewall around your soul and how to protect what matters most in a world full of distractions, temptations, and noise.
Because if your heart is the spring, then whatever flows from it becomes your life.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ What Proverbs 4:23 really means and why it might be the most important command for your spiritual health
✅ How your heart shapes everything from your peace to your relationships
✅ Why neglecting your heart can quietly unravel your walk with God
✅ 7 Biblical practices to help you guard your heart in a distracted world
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Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth currently has 29 episodes available.
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The episode title '17 | Shining Your Light Among Unbelievers with Hiram Kemp' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Sunday Renewal | Christian Podcast, Biblical Encouragement, Spiritual Growth is 30 minutes.
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