EP 364: Living as God’s People in a Watching World

Equip & Empower Podcast with Christine Caine

Equip and Empower

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.9 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 14 September 2025

⏱️ 21 minutes

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SHOWNOTES:Have you ever wondered what makes the people of God stand out in a world full of chaos and division? In this episode, Christine Caine unpacks the story of Solomon’s temple and the Queen of Sheba to remind us that the church is not about buildings—it’s about people who carry the presence of God into the world. You’ll be challenged to live with such love, joy, peace, and integrity that it takes people’s breath away and points them straight to Jesus. What you’ll learn: Why God delights in using the young and inexperienced. How living out the fruit of the Spirit makes your witness irresistible. Why the church must be a place of excellence, presence, and transformation. Get your free Episode Reflection Guide here. + + + + + Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Each week she brings you a Gospel-centered message filled with Biblical truths that will equip and empower you to step into the life God has for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Access more.
0:06.0	Hey there, I'm Christine, and I'm so excited to welcome you to the Equip and Empower podcast.
0:11.6	Now, my prayer is that our time together each week encourages you,
0:15.6	awakens you to the purposes of God in your life,
0:18.1	and activates you to follow Jesus wholeheartedly as you live on mission
0:22.1	for him.
0:25.4	I want you to go with me now over to First Kings chapter 10. Now I want you to hear this.
0:33.5	In First Kings 10 it says we're talking now now about this, the temple has now been built.
0:39.6	Solomon has built the most glorious house for God.
0:45.1	And so we come to 1st Kings 10.
0:46.7	It says the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon's fame, connected with the name of the Lord.
0:54.0	So I want to just preface for anyone that might have their hands fold. about Solomon's fame, connected with the name of the Lord.
0:58.9	So I want to just preface for anyone that might have their hands folded right now,
1:01.6	all this has got to do with the name of the Lord.
1:04.6	All this has got to do with the fame of the Lord.
1:07.7	All this has got to do with the glory of the Lord. So it's connected to the name of the Lord.
1:14.2	And came to test him with riddles.
1:18.6	She came to Jerusalem with a very large entourage,
1:24.7	with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance and precious stones.
1:28.8	She came to Solomon and spoke to him about everything that was on her mind.
1:34.3	So Solomon answered all her questions. Nothing was too difficult for the king to explain to her.
1:45.0	When the queen of Sheba observed all of Solomon's wisdom, the palace he had built, the food at his table. I want you to catch this detail.
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