EP 388: The Power of Staying: What Happens When You Wait With God

Equip & Empower Podcast with Christine Caine

Equip and Empower

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.9 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 30 March 2026

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

In a world that rewards speed, productivity, and constant activity, what if the very thing your soul needs most is to slow down and linger in the presence of God? Many believers long for God’s guidance, peace, and power in their lives, but rush past the very place where transformation happens. Scripture shows us that God’s greatest work in us often begins when we simply stay in His presence. In this episode, Christine Caine explores Exodus 33 and the powerful moment when Joshua chose to remain in the tent of meeting long after Moses left. Through this story, she reveals how lingering in God’s presence deepens our relationship with Him, sharpens our spiritual sensitivity, and prepares us for the calling He has placed on our lives. If you’ve been feeling spiritually rushed, distracted, or disconnected, this message will invite you back to the place where true transformation begins—God’s presence. ✨ If you’ve ever asked questions like… ● Why does spending time in God’s presence matter so much? ● How can I hear God more clearly in a busy and distracted world? ● How do I create intentional space to meet with God? …then this episode is for you. Discover how to slow down, seek God wholeheartedly, and rediscover the life-changing power of lingering in His presence. 💡What you’ll learn: ● Why lingering in God’s presence transforms our hearts and spiritual lives ● How intentional time with God prepares us for the calling ahead ● Why the presence of God—not talent, success, or influence—is what truly sets believers apart 📘 Want to grow deeper in a flourishing life with God? Christine explores this more in The Faith to Flourish: 👉 ChristineCaine.com/Flourish 💛 Download your FREE Episode Reflection Guide: 👉 http://bit.ly/4gx1ZYk 🔔 Subscribe for weekly biblical teaching that will help you grow in faith, lead with courage, and live on mission for Jesus. + + + + 🖥️ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/ChristineCaineSubscribe PRE-ORDER Christine’s NEW book, The Faith to Flourish → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine ORDER Christine's new devotional, "You're Not Finished Yet" → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine 💛 For more great stuff, check out: LISTEN to Christine Caine’s Life and Leadership Podcast→ https://linktr.ee/christinecaine DONATE to Equip & Empower Ministries: https://linktr.ee/christinecaine 📲 Follow Christine on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChristineCaine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theChristineCaine/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristineCaine Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and bestselling author who awakens people everywhere to discover their God-given purpose and live transformed lives for Jesus. Alongside her husband, Nick, she founded A21, a global anti-human trafficking organization that prevents exploitation, recovers victims, and empowers survivors. She also launched Propel Women, an initiative equipping women worldwide to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and live confidently in their calling. Through Equip & Empower, Christine activates people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus. Christine is the author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies, and she holds a Master’s Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College. For over 30 years, she and Nick have faithfully served the global Church. You can tune into her weekly Equip & Empower and Life & Leadership podcasts for practical insights and encouragement, always pointing to the hope found in Jesus. Christine and Nick live with their daughters, Catherine and Sophia. To learn more about Christine and her resources, visit http://www.christinecaine.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You know, vicarious Christian living is not going to cut it in the day or the hour in which we live.
0:05.6	You can talk about God.
0:07.3	You can read about God.
0:08.7	You can sing about God.
0:10.1	You can scroll and swipe through other people's spiritual encounters.
0:13.1	But are you participating in your own personal, intimate relationship with the living God.
0:33.6	We've all faced moments where faith feels tired or peace feels so far away and we seem to have lost our joy. But flourishing is not found in the absence of storms or challenges.
0:38.3	It's actually found in digging deeper roots.
0:41.3	So if you've been longing for renewal,
0:43.3	this book is going to help you to recover your peace,
0:47.3	to rebuild your strength,
0:49.3	to rediscover your purpose in God and find your joy again.
0:53.3	So take a deep breath, pause and remember God's design for your life has not changed.
1:02.0	It's time to dig deep, to stand firm and discover the faith to flourish.
1:08.0	You can get your copy today at Christine cane.com forward slash flourish. You can get your copy today at christine cane.com forward slash flourish.
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1:48.2	I am so excited to dive into his word with you and I wonder you know just if you've ever
1:54.2	lingered over a beautiful meal or maybe a good book, a great conversation, or just an awesome macchiato.
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