Monumental Moments with Melissa Motschenbacher : The Forge Podcast Network

Join Melissa each week for Bible-centered encouragement. Melissa is a dedicated minister of the Gospel with a knack for seeing the work of God in ordinary moments.

Monumental Moments with Melissa Motschenbacher : The Forge Podcast Network is a religion podcast hosted by Melissa Motschenbacher, with 140 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Melissa Motschenbacher hosts Monumental Moments with Melissa Motschenbacher : The Forge Podcast Network, a religion show with 140 episodes published.

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  #140 Family Photos

  Aug 6, 20267 min

  My kids and husband surprised me with the most thoughtful Mother's Day gift — a custom family portrait on canvas, beautifully framed. But when it arrived, the frame corner was damaged in shipping. In this episode, we talk about that moment of disappointment, the grace of a company that made it right, and a bigger question it stirred up in my heart: do I give God my best? We look at the incredible care taken to build and maintain the Temple in 1 Chronicles 22, 2 Chronicles 22, and 2 Kings 12 — where kings like David and Jehoash provided in abundance and prioritized excellence for the house of the Lord. If they gave their absolute best for God's house, what does that say about the gifts, time, and offerings we bring to Him? Are you giving God your best, or your leftovers? ️ In this episode: A heartfelt story about a damaged (and replaced) family portrait Why the details matter when we give gifts — to people and to God What 1 Chronicles 22:5 reveals about David's preparation for God's Temple The abundance and excellence described in 2 Chronicles 22:11-19 What 2 Kings 12:4-5 teaches about maintaining and repairing what we've given to God A challenge to examine what you're holding back from the Lord How can you make Monumental Moments and live to Multiply His Movement today? Subscribe for weekly devotionals connecting everyday life to God's Word. Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder to give God their best today. #Devotional #ChristianPodcast #FamilyPhotos #1Chronicles22 #GivingGodOurBest #BibleStudy #FaithAndFamily #MothersDay #MonumentalMoments #TempleOfGod

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  #139 Walking By Faith

  Aug 6, 20265 min

  A local Facebook post caught my attention — a man wearing a "Walking by Faith" hoodie was being accused of stealing hundreds of dollars in merchandise from Target. The irony stopped me in my tracks. In this episode, we talk about the gap between what we wear (or say) and how we actually live. We dig into some powerful faith verses often tied to this exact phrase — 2 Corinthians 5:6-7, Proverbs 3:5-6, and Hebrews 11:1-3 — and ask a hard question: do our actions actually match our declarations? Whether it's a cross necklace, a Christian t-shirt, or a bumper sticker, are we the same person in private as we are in public? It's easy to wear the words. It's harder to live them. In this episode: A real story about a viral "Walking by Faith" hoodie controversy What it means to actually "walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:6-7) Trusting God over our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6) What true faith looks like according to Hebrews 11:1-3 A challenge to make sure our actions match our Christian declarations How can you make Monumental Moments and live to Multiply His Movement today? Subscribe for weekly devotionals connecting everyday life to God's Word. Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder to walk the talk today. #Devotional #ChristianPodcast #WalkingByFaith #2Corinthians5 #Hebrews11 #BibleStudy #LiveYourFaith #FaithInAction #MonumentalMoments #ChristianLifestyle

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  #138 Junk Drawers

  Aug 6, 20265 min

  "But mom, it's nothing — it's just a junk drawer!" That's what a sweet little girl said while exploring drawers at our house during a dinner with friends, and it made me laugh out loud... and then think. In this episode, we talk about junk drawers — those catch-alls of old batteries, expired stamps, and random cords we swear we'll need someday — and what they reveal about what we're really holding onto. Turns out, 95% of Americans have at least one junk drawer. But this episode goes beyond the clutter on your counter to the clutter in your heart. We look at Matthew 6:19-21 and Luke 12:15, and what Jesus says about where our true treasure — and our heart — should be. Is it time for some spiritual spring cleaning? ️ In this episode: A funny (and honest) story about junk drawers and curious kids Surprising stats on how many Americans have — and use — a junk drawer What Matthew 6:19-21 teaches about storing up treasure in heaven What Luke 12:15 warns about covetousness and possessions A challenge to check the "junk drawers" of your spiritual life — hurts, unforgiveness, and things that need to be cleared out How can you make Monumental Moments and live to Multiply His Movement today? Subscribe for weekly devotionals connecting everyday life to God's Word. Share this episode with someone who could use a fresh start today. #Devotional #ChristianPodcast #JunkDrawer #Matthew6 #Declutter #BibleStudy #TreasureInHeaven #FaithAndLife #MonumentalMoments #SpiritualSpringCleaning

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  #137 Tamper Proof

  Aug 6, 20266 min

  Two orders in a row, the tamper-proof seal on my vitamin bottle was broken — and I almost dismissed it both times. When I finally paused to count the pills, I discovered I was 9 vitamins short. Something had clearly been tampered with, and I had overlooked the warning signs right in front of me. In this episode, we talk through this real-life "aha moment" and what it reveals about the warning signs we often brush past in our own lives — whether it's dishonesty, moved boundaries, or things quietly out of balance. We dig into Proverbs 11:1 and Proverbs 22:28, where God speaks clearly about honest weights, measures, and boundaries — and why He delights in truth and accuracy. Has God placed a tamper-proof warning in your path that you've overlooked? ⚠️ In this episode: A real Amazon vitamin order gone wrong — and the red flags I missed Why tamper-proof seals matter (and what happens when we ignore warning signs) What Proverbs 11:1 teaches about honest scales and dishonest gain What Proverbs 22:28 says about moving boundary lines A challenge to pause and ask God for a divine realignment in your life How can you make Monumental Moments and live to Multiply His Movement today? Subscribe for weekly devotionals connecting everyday life to God's Word. Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder to pay attention to the warning signs today. #Devotional #ChristianPodcast #TamperProof #Proverbs11 #Honesty #BibleStudy #WarningSigns #FaithAndLife #MonumentalMoments #WalkInTruth

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  #136 Tour Guides

  Aug 6, 20266 min

  On a mission trip to Peru, our family had the chance to explore Machu Picchu with a tour guide who told us to just call him "Patrick... Patrick Swayze." It was a rich, unforgettable history lesson — and it got me thinking about a very different kind of tour guide found in Scripture. In this episode, we look at Judas Iscariot — one of Jesus' own twelve disciples, someone who witnessed miracles firsthand, fed the 5,000, and was in the boat when Jesus calmed the storm — yet ultimately led a crowd to betray Jesus. We walk through Luke 22 and Matthew 27 to see how someone with so much knowledge and access could still lead others astray. Not every guide leads you somewhere good. So who's guiding you through life? ️ In this episode: A fun travel story from Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas" Why good guides matter, whether on a mountain or in life The story of Judas Iscariot's betrayal in Luke 22:3-6 and 22:47-53 What Matthew 27:3-5 reveals about Judas' regret Why Jesus is the only Guide who will never mislead you How can you make Monumental Moments and live to Multiply His Movement today? Subscribe for weekly devotionals connecting everyday life to God's Word. Share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded to follow the right Guide today. #Devotional #ChristianPodcast #MachuPicchu #JudasIscariot #Luke22 #BibleStudy #FaithAndTravel #MissionsTrip #MonumentalMoments #TrustJesus

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