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Minimalist Moms Podcast | Simple Living for Overwhelmed Moms

Beyond Belief: Unpacking the Role of the Holy Spirit | Margaret Feinberg (EP46)

Minimalist Moms Podcast | Simple Living for Overwhelmed Moms

Diane Boden

Self-improvement, Home & Garden, Leisure, How To, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Education, Parenting, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 952 Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

This episode is a part of the Clear Intentions series.

Note: I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a christian perspective so if that’s something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!

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In this episode, Diane sits down with bestselling author Margaret Feinberg to explore her new book, The God You Need to Know: Experience the Holy Spirit’s Power and Presence Today. Known for her rich biblical insight and accessible storytelling, Margaret shares her personal journey of wrestling with questions about the Holy Spirit—questions shaped by a range of church experiences and years of spiritual curiosity. Together, they discuss the Spirit’s often-overlooked presence in the Old Testament, what it means to be filled with the Spirit today, and how to recognize the Spirit’s work in everyday life. From dreams to divine nudges, Margaret offers practical ways to build a more vibrant, Spirit-led faith. Whether you're new to the topic or seeking a deeper connection, this conversation invites you to rediscover the Holy Spirit not as a mystery of the past—but as a powerful presence active here and now.


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About Margaret|

Margaret Feinberg is a beloved Bible teacher and speaker at churches and leading conferences. 

Her books, including Scouting the Divine, Fight Back With Joy, Taste and See: Discovering God Among Butchers, Bakers and Fresh Food Makers, and their corresponding Bible studies, have sold over one million copies and received critical acclaim and extensive national media coverage from USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and more.

She was recently named one of 50 women most shaping culture and the church today by Christianity Today. Margaret lives out West with her husband, Leif, and their superpup, Zoom. She believes some of the best days are spent around a table with amazing food and friends.


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Transcript

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0:00.0

Before we start the episode, I want to note that I do have listeners of all faith backgrounds that

0:04.5

listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a Christian perspective. So if that's something

0:09.1

that doesn't fit what you're looking for, check out an episode from the archive or join me back

0:12.9

here next week for an episode that you don't want to miss. The topic of Holy Spirit has been something

0:18.6

I've just struggled with my whole life. I grew up in a background where my parents moved around a ton. And so I attended all different kinds of churches, Methodist, Southern Baptist, non-denominational, charismatic, Episcopal, like just kind of a spiritual mutt. And often when I'd ask about Holy Spirit, it always seemed like I get wildly different answers. And in the midst of that was just like,

0:39.2

God, I need to know what is real. Are you real? Do you still show up like this? When you are in those

0:44.7

moments of pinch to pray and just say, Holy Spirit, I need you. Holy Spirit, give me wisdom about my kid,

0:51.8

about how do I handle this situation? And then pay attention because all of a sudden

0:56.0

you may find another mom wandering in the park having a conversation that gives you the tools

1:00.7

that you exactly need. I think that if you look at the work of Holy Spirit, yes, we can use

1:05.7

biblical words like advocate and comforter, but Holy Spirit in our daily lives is doing about

1:10.7

three or four

1:11.3

main things. He is reminding us, you are loved by God, you are seen by God, you are heard by God,

1:17.9

and you are part of His kingdom. Joining me today is bestselling author Margaret Feinberg

1:24.6

to explore her new book, The God You Need to Know, experience the Holy Spirit's

1:28.9

power and presence today.

1:30.9

Known for her rich biblical insight and accessible storytelling, Margaret shares her personal

1:35.7

journey of wrestling with questions about the Holy Spirit, questions shaped by a range of

1:40.4

church experiences, and years of spiritual curiosity.

1:46.3

Together, we discuss the Spirit's often overlooked presence in the Old Testament, what it means to be filled with the spirit today,

1:51.1

and how to recognize the spirit's work in everyday life. From dreams to divine nudges,

1:56.3

Margaret offers practical ways to build a more vibrant, spirit-led faith. So whether you're new to the topic

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